Inside a cave on a small mountain more than twenty kilometers southwest of Asgod Base, Xu Tiange lounged sideways in a chair, happily humming a little tune.
He had been in an exceptionally good mood lately. As one of the standout members of the Xu Family's younger generation, he had been the first to advance to Alloy Grade and had earned the Lineage's favor. Perhaps one day, he might even become the helmsman of the Xu Family.
A few days ago, he had discovered another Mutation Egg. Although the Lin Family's caravan had gotten there first, he had kept the caravan's owner, Lin Miao. Nine times out of ten, that Mutation Egg would still end up in his hands.
Xu Tiange was no fool. He knew the origins and backing of the Lin Family caravan like the back of his hand.
All three families at Blackbird Base were on good terms with the Lu Family, and the Lu Family had plenty of business there. The Xu Family had always wanted a foothold in the area, but had never found the chance.
Moreover, Xu Tiange had heard that Lin Zongzheng and Lin Xiangdong, the true pillars of the Lin Family, had not returned to the base for nearly two months. They were likely facing more danger than fortune.
Of course, even if Lin Zongzheng and Lin Xiangdong were both there, Xu Tiange would not have cared.
How could the Lin Family of a mere Blackbird Base be mentioned in the same breath as the Xu Family? Even if Lin Zongzheng and Lin Xiangdong came together, he was determined to have the Mutation Egg. It was a Mutation Egg! With it, who among the Xu Family's younger generation could contend with him?
He had heard that the Lin brothers valued loyalty and