"Do we even need to think about it? Yue'er would definitely be the first to pounce over, then she'd shout all through the dormitory that we picked up an egg."
"Ruo Shui would definitely pretend not to care, then secretly touch it a couple of times when we weren't looking... Xiao Bo..." Shui Bing'er guessed everyone's reactions with her eyes closed.
"What about Shen Liuyu?"
"Her? She'd probably ask whether the egg could be stewed so everyone could nourish themselves."
Wu Changkong chuckled. "If you really stewed it, I'd be the first to object."
He asked again, "Do you think the dean will agree to let us bring the egg into the academy?"
"As for Auntie... an ordinary soul beast egg probably wouldn't be allowed, but this is an Ice Jade Scorpion egg, and we brought it back from the Far North. Its value is different. Besides, Senior Dugu is involved too, so she'd have to show him some respect."
As she spoke, she turned and glanced at Wu Changkong. "What? Do you have other plans?"
"No." Wu Changkong shook his head. "I'm worried the academy has rules against students raising soul beasts in the dorms. If it isn't allowed, you can take the egg home."
"Who am I supposed to take it home for? My dad?"
"Does Uncle Shui Yu not like raising them?"
"I don't know about that either, but I'll ask Auntie first."
"You're Auntie's prized student, after all. If you ask, she'll most likely agree. Besides, I can put in a few good words for you."
"All right."
Half an hour later, Wu Changkong finished massaging her and pulled her outer robe back on for her.
"How's your shoulder?"
"Much better. Here's your reward." With that, Shui Bing'er wrapped her arms around him and kissed him