Deep in the cave.
Following the scent, Xia Ping turned this way and that, walking a full four or five kilometers before finally reaching the cave's deepest point. He had encountered more than a dozen Fire-Thorn Lizards along the way, but had easily killed them all.
"Sure enough, there aren't any Fire-Thorn Lizards here." Xia Ping looked ahead and saw a vast open space. Some fluorescent grass around it gave off a faint blue glow, barely illuminating the area.
Piles of dirt lay on the ground, and on top of them sat five or six eggs, each about the size of a fist and red all over. They seemed to give off a faint red glow.
They even had distinctive red markings and an unusual scent.
"Are these Fire-Thorn Lizard eggs? But why are there only five or six?" Xia Ping immediately sensed that these monster eggs were extraordinary, as if they contained a tremendous amount of energy.
He figured these few eggs were countless times more valuable than the Fire-Thorn Lizard meat.
"Heh, there really are treasures here. Once I eat these Fire-Thorn Lizard eggs, I'll be able to break through to the Fourth Heaven of Martial Artist Realm tonight." Xia Ping clenched his fists, brimming with confidence.
He was only one step away from the Fourth Heaven of Martial Artist Realm. With something to help him, he'd be over the threshold, and the energy in these Fire-Thorn Lizard eggs was clearly just what he needed.
Xia Ping searched the area, but found no other treasures.
"Still, these eggs may be small, but they'll be hard to carry." Xia Ping frowned. He had no bag with him, so finding a way to pack the eggs would be a hassle.
Just then, the system's voice suddenly rang out. "Host, in