In that instant, the tension was like drawn swords and bent bows, and either of them could strike at any moment.
After all, though their cooperation seemed perfect, both of them knew the truth.
Their interests bound them together. With one careless move, the rope of interests tying them together could snap in an instant.
And now...
The chain of interests that seemed about to break was dissolved by Xing Tong's soft laugh.
Xing Tong broke into a sweet laugh and said, "Why are you looking at me like that? Don't worry. Since I promised to give you this Insect Mother's Egg, how could I go back on my word?"
Hearing this, Yang Chen shook his head. Perhaps Xing Tong had indeed considered turning hostile, but clearly, reason had still prevailed over greed.
Xing Tong would come to understand that the choice she made today was correct. Otherwise, if she truly turned against him today, while he might not gain any advantage, Xing Tong would not be able to obtain any substantial benefit either.
He believed she would not do something that harmed others without benefiting herself.
Now, Xing Tong waved her hand and took out an insect egg from the space within her abdomen, about the size of an infant.
As the insect egg was placed before him, Yang Chen gradually revealed a satisfied expression.
The aura emitted by the insect egg was not too different from what he had expected. An Insect Mother's Egg from the Heavenly Separation Realm might not meet his requirements, but one from the Heavenly Mandate Realm was another matter entirely.
"My cultivation has now reached the Heavenly Mandate Realm, and the insect egg within my body has undergone earth-shaking changes along with my cultivation. It should be enough to meet your requirements. Once