togophonebook Chapter 52 Hatching Eggs and Raising a Money-Eating Beast!
Chapter 52 Hatching Eggs and Raising a Money-Eating Beast!
Lu Jingchen's bedroom was covered with gray and white debris.
It was all powder and residue left after the spirit stones had their spiritual energy absorbed.
Lu Jingchen held the last low-grade spirit stone in his hand.
He raised his hand and placed it on the strange, golden egg.
The moment the fingertip touched the golden egg, the spirit stone instantly dimmed.
In the blink of an eye, it turned into powder and fell from his fingertips.
The golden egg only shimmered with golden light for a moment.
Then there was no further movement, as if nothing had happened.
Lu Jingchen watched this scene, his lips twitching with pain.
He let out a long sigh, his face full of helplessness.
"There's finally a tiny bit of a reaction."
"This isn't incubating eggs, it's raising a money-devouring beast."
He looked down at the scattered fragments of spirit stones on the ground and shook his head helplessly.
In the past few days, he has spent almost half a box of spirit stones he had saved up to feed this egg.
Pure is a bottomless pit; no amount of money can fill it.
Lu Jingchen muttered to himself.
"Looks like we'll have to hatch this thing."
"It will take quite a while."
"And I'll have to throw in even more spirit stones; my wallet's going to be completely emptied."
He reached out and poked the golden egg, speaking in an annoyed tone.
"You little rascal, you're really something else, eating so many of my spirit stones."
"Once you hatch, if you don't have any real skills, see how I deal with you."
As if it understood, the golden egg hummed softly once more.
The surface shimmered with gold, as if it were being coquettish.
Lu Jingchen was amused by it, shook his head, and didn't say anything more.
The corridors of Yinhai No. 2 Middle School were noisy during breaks.
The students gathered in twos and threes, chatting away.
Xia Wanxing affectionately linked arms with Lu Qingyuan, and the two walked side by side.
Xia Wanxing's eyes sparkled, and her tone was full of anticipation.
"By the way, Qingyuan, my birthday is on the 23rd of this month."
Lu Qingyuan's eyes lit up instantly, her face full of surprise.
"Really? Then I must wish you a happy birthday in advance!"
Xia Wanxing was amused by her, and the corners of her mouth curved even wider.
"Thanks! Come to my house for my birthday party!"
"Oh, and make sure to bring your brother along too!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Qingyuan hesitated for a moment.
She scratched her head and spoke somewhat uncertainly.
"Okay, but I need to ask my brother first."
"See if he has time that day; you know he's usually quite busy."
"He's always acting mysteriously, and we can't find him anywhere."
Xia Wanxing nodded quickly, her face beaming with a bright smile.
"It's okay, it's okay, you ask first, I'll wait for your reply!"
"If your brother can come, my birthday party will be absolutely lavish!"
Lu Qingyuan couldn't help but roll her eyes at her fangirl-like expression.
He thought to himself, "It's just my brother, why are you so excited?"
As the sun sets, the sky is covered with orange-red clouds.
Lu Qingyuan, carrying her schoolbag, pushed open the door and walked in.
As soon as I entered, I smelled the aroma of food wafting from the kitchen.
Lu Jingchen carried the last plate of sweet and sour pork ribs out of the kitchen.
He casually untied the apron from his waist and tossed it onto the back of the chair.
Lu Qingyuan put down her schoolbag and skipped to sit down at the dining table.
My eyes widened at the sight of the table full of food.
"Wow! Bro, you made so much delicious food today!"
Lu Jingchen smiled and served her a bowl of rice, handing it to her.
"You look tired from studying lately, so I'll give you something to eat."
"Eat quickly, it won't taste good when it gets cold."
Lu Qingyuan took a couple of bites of rice, then suddenly remembered the important matter at hand.
She raised her head, looked at Lu Jingchen, and spoke.
"Brother, Wanxing told me today that her birthday is on the 23rd of this month."
She wants to invite me to her house for her birthday party.
She asked tentatively, her eyes full of anticipation.
Are you going or not?
Lu Jingchen paused, holding his chopsticks, and thought for a moment.
"Number 23?"
He mentally reviewed his recent schedule.
I realized that I didn't have any plans for that day, and I hadn't made any appointments with anyone.
Lu Jingchen nodded and casually agreed.
"Okay, I should be fine that day."
Lu Qingyuan was so happy she almost jumped up, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons with laughter.
"Great! I knew you were the best, bro!"
Seeing her so happy, Lu Jingchen couldn't help but smile.
He put down his chopsticks and spoke with a serious expression.
"But since we're going to someone's house for a birthday party..."
"You should bring a birthday present; after all, it's someone's birthday."
"Leave this to me, I guarantee I'll handle it perfectly."
Lu Qingyuan nodded quickly, her face beaming with a bright smile.
"Okay! I'll do whatever you say, brother!"
"Anyway, the gift you picked can't be bad!"
The brother and sister finished their dinner chatting and laughing, creating a very warm atmosphere.
After eating and drinking her fill, Lu Qingyuan skipped and hopped back to her room to study.
As night deepened, the entire city quieted down.
Lu Jingchen sat cross-legged on the bed in the bedroom, his eyes closed.
With a thought, he flipped his fingertips.
He took out a piece of top-quality warm jade, about two fingers wide, from his storage ring.
The jade is warm, smooth, and translucent; it's clearly not an ordinary piece.
Lu Jingchen stared intently at the warm jade, talking to himself.
"Since it's a birthday gift, those mundane things are hardly worthy of a cultivator's methods."
"Why not just make her a protective jade talisman? That would be somewhat useful."
A faint ray of light condensed at his fingertips, like a carving knife.
The ink flowed swiftly across the surface of the jade pendant, moving smoothly and without any hesitation.
In the close-up shot, fine jade dust fluttered and fell.
Intricate and mysterious runes quickly took shape on the jade surface.
It shimmers with a warm luster and looks incredibly vibrant.
A full half hour passed before Lu Jingchen withdrew the spiritual light from his fingertips.
He looked at the completed protective jade talisman in his hand and nodded in satisfaction.
This jade talisman can block three fatal blows and also ward off evil spirits.
For ordinary people, it is an invaluable treasure.
Lu Jingchen gently stroked the jade talisman, muttering to himself.
"The gifts are ready, but let's take a look at my gold-devouring beast egg first."
He turned to look at the golden egg on the bedside table and fell into deep thought once again.
This egg only barely showed any reaction after consuming so many of his spirit stones.
To successfully hatch it, one has to invest an unknown amount of capital.
Lu Jingchen shook his head helplessly, feeling like he had raised a money-losing child.
Before we knew it, it was the 23rd, and night slowly fell.
The Yunding No. 1 villa area was brightly lit, as bright as day.
The entrance was filled with top-of-the-line luxury cars, each one more impressive than the last.
It was obvious at a glance that all the guests were either very rich or very powerful.
Lu Jingchen was dressed in clean casual clothes and had an upright posture.
With Lu Qingyuan, who had been carefully dressed up, they arrived at the villa gate.
Looking at the impressive villas and luxury cars around her, Lu Qingyuan couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"My goodness, Wanxing's house is so grand!"
"This is like a luxurious villa straight out of a novel!"
Lu Jingchen remained calm and patted her shoulder.
"Alright, stop reminiscing, let's go."
"It wouldn't be good to keep the host family waiting."
Lu Qingyuan nodded quickly and took Lu Jingchen's arm.
I followed him through the villa gate.
The back garden of the Shen family villa is decorated in a luxurious and dreamlike style.
Crystal chandeliers with tassels hang down, and flowers carpet the path.
The guests attending the banquet were all dressed smartly, their clothes elegant and their hair flowing.
Holding champagne glasses, they gathered in twos and threes, chatting and laughing.
Xia Wanxing wore an exquisite white evening gown and light makeup.
She stood at the door like a little princess, welcoming guests.
Standing beside her was a well-dressed middle-aged couple, her parents.
He was talking quietly with the guests who had come to offer their congratulations.
Xia Wanxing's gaze swept through the crowd, and she immediately spotted Lu Jingchen and his sister approaching.
Her eyes lit up instantly, as if they had light bulbs.
Xia Wanxing quickly lifted her skirt and hurried to meet her.
He smiled broadly, his tone full of joy.
"Brother, Qingyuan! You've finally arrived!"
She held Lu Qingyuan's hand affectionately, being extremely intimate.
"Come in and have a seat! I've saved the best seats for you!"
Lu Jingchen looked at her, smiled gently, and offered his congratulations.
Happy birthday, Miss Xia.
He took out a small, ordinary-looking wooden box from his pocket.
He raised his hand and handed it to Xia Wanxing.
Lu Jingchen spoke casually, his tone indifferent.
"This is a birthday present for you, just a small token of my appreciation."
"I hope you won't mind."
Xia Wanxing's eyes lit up instantly when she saw the small wooden box handed to her.
He quickly reached out and took it, treasuring it like a precious gem.
"How could I possibly dislike it! I'll absolutely love the gift my brother gave me!"
"Thank you, brother!"
She held the small wooden box, feeling as sweet as if she had eaten honey.
The surrounding guests watched this scene with curiosity, sizing up Lu Jingchen.
They whispered among themselves, speculating about the background of this young man.
It's amazing that the eldest daughter of the Xia family was so enthusiastic and personally came out to greet us.
Lu Qingyuan looked at her brother with pride on her face.
She knew that no matter where her brother went, he was always the most eye-catching one.
Even when dressed in ordinary casual clothes, she can't suppress her aura.
Seeing Xia Wanxing's happy expression, Lu Jingchen didn't say anything more.
He simply nodded slightly and followed her into the banquet hall.
He didn't seem to care about the probing looks from those around him.
After all, this kind of scene was nothing to him.
He'd seen it all; this little commotion was nothing to him.