Chapter 1303 — The Perilous Mine Opens, the Divine Weapon Appears
The Herdsman of the Wasteland · Page 3 of 3
He spoke in the Dao-speech of Taishi. Apart from Shen Mu, none could understand it; all they heard were strange and curious sounds coming from the egg.
Silent Craftsman, Blind Elder and the Alchemist at once crowded around, studying this talking egg.
"There are patterns on it. Perhaps they could be transcribed for refining treasures. This shell is truly hard!" Silent Craftsman tapped the egg and marveled.
"There's something odd inside!" Blind Elder stared hard at the Egg of Taishi, trying to see through to what lay within, but could not see clearly.
"Could it be used in medicine?" The Alchemist mused, chin in hand.
Shen Mu took out the lantern and gave it to Yan'er, pressed the Egg of Taishi into the First Ancestor's hands, and said, "First Ancestor, take this for protection. It's sturdy."
The First Ancestor was reserved. "I can protect myself."
Shen Mu forced it on him, and the First Ancestor had no choice but to support the Egg of Taishi with his vital essence. From the egg came another jumble of unintelligible sounds—no doubt the one inside was cursing Shen Mu.