With no outsiders left in Destiny Hall, Jiang Feiling and the companion beasts came out to stretch their legs.
"I have to say, that old man really cares about Little Li. He even seems willing to consider such an outrageous condition," Xianxian said, fluttering her little wings in surprise.
"The benefits Liu Patrol Envoy offered are hers to decide, more or less. But Ancient Martial Immortal can't decide whether to give us the Entropy Source. It's hard to say if this will work out," Li Tianming said slowly.
"Then... if he really does give it to you, will you accept?" Ji Ji asked, chin propped in her hands as she floated on her stomach, little feet kicked up behind her.
Whoosh!
Before Li Tianming could answer, an egg with golden, fractured markings flew out of the Companion Space.
The egg then burst into a dazzling, scorching light!
Its glow fell across every face in the room, human and beast alike, and seemed almost warm.
Scrape—
The giant egg rocked violently against the floor. Li Tianming's heart clenched; he feared it might suddenly leap out of the Myriad Sects War Hall.
"Little Ten, don't be rash!" Li Tianming stopped the egg at once, then soothed it in a low voice. "We can't seem too eager. If we arouse suspicion, we'll only lose more than we gain. For now, it's best to wait for news..."
The golden-marked egg shook violently again and bounced in place, seemingly displeased.
"Be good. I'm every bit as eager as you are, but we have to take this slowly. If we rush, we could lose the whole game!" Li Tianming coaxed patiently.
The egg rocked once more. Li Tianming didn't know what it meant, but it seemed to settle down a little. Perhaps it had listened.
Little