Chapter 0214: Demon Beast Crystal Egg

Chapter 0214: Demon Beast Crystal Egg

Although Demon Beasts are powerful, they aren't particularly devious and are relatively easy to handle. Human teams, on the other hand, are a different matter. If you run into a group that specializes in murder and robbery, it's tough to escape if you can't fight them off.

Old Tan pulled out the Spirit King Cannon, loaded it with shells, and got ready for battle.

Elder Zhou said, "They've detected us. We won't be able to outrun them given their strength."

Old Tan nodded, his voice grave. "Everyone, if this team is hostile, I'll buy you time so you can retreat."

As the captain, he felt responsible for his team. He would never abandon them in danger. This dedication deeply moved everyone.

Qin Yun also readied his high-grade Immobilization Rune for battle.

The other team appeared, consisting of five people, just like them. However, one of them was a Martial Warrior!

The five of them flew over and entered the sixth floor of the abandoned stone tower.

Most of them were young: two youths, two middle-aged men, and a woman.

What shocked them the most was that the Martial Warrior was the young woman.

All eyes in Qin Yun's group immediately focused on the woman. She wasn't just a Martial Warrior; her captivating appearance also drew attention.

The woman had an oval face. While her beauty wasn't breathtaking, it was very appealing and easy on the eyes. Her hair was casually tied back, and she had a healthy, sun-kissed complexion. She wore a pair of short beast skin pants that revealed her long, toned, sun-kissed legs. On top, she wore a short beast skin shirt that hugged her full chest, exposing her navel and a few prominent abdominal muscles.

Her tall and slender frame exuded a rugged beauty and an extraordinary presence. She was undeniably a striking and charming woman.

Qin Yun had seen many beautiful women, but this slightly tanned woman, while not the most beautiful, had a unique charm that made his heart skip a beat.

"We're the Mighty Dragon Team!" said a round-faced middle-aged man, clearing his throat.

At that moment, Qin Yun and the others noticed the people standing beside the woman.

"What brings you here?" Old Tan asked, filled with confusion and surprise.

The other team had a young and powerful woman, but she didn't appear to be the captain.

The round-faced middle-aged man smiled slightly. "There was a Horse Wolf Demon Beast horde, which we believe you took out. That shows your strength is quite impressive. We came here to propose a collaboration to wipe out a very strong Demon Beast horde. This horde includes two spirit beasts and Demon Beast crystal eggs!"

A single Demon Beast crystal egg can be exchanged for 50 million Xuan points, making it as valuable as the magic crystal cores of spirit beasts!

Seeing the astonishment on Old Tan's team, the round-faced middle-aged man continued, "There are at least five Demon Beast crystal eggs, though we're not entirely sure. In any case, if we take down this Demon Beast horde, the rewards will be substantial, as you can imagine."

Even if the rewards are split between the two teams, it would still be a considerable amount!

Old Tan said, "We did take out the Horse Wolf Demon Beast horde! But why do you think we're qualified to join you? You have a Martial Warrior, and we don't!"

The round-faced middle-aged man smiled. "If I'm not mistaken, you're Cannon King Old Tan, right? With the Spirit King Cannon in your hands, you're more than qualified!"

Old Tan smiled slightly and set down the Spirit King Cannon. If the Mighty Dragon Team had been hostile, they would have attacked by now, so he felt relieved.

Qin Yun sneakily glanced at the formidable woman and noticed that she was looking back at him.

With her hands crossed over her chest and a faint smile, the seemingly bold and unrestrained woman had a gaze full of charm in her beautiful eyes, which was very alluring.

"Don't think that just because you have a little beard, I can't tell you're a kid. How old are you?" the woman laughed and asked.

Her voice was clear and pleasant, like a gentle breeze, but with a subtle air of authority.

"Sixteen!" Qin Yun felt, for the first time, frustrated by his youth, especially when being dismissed by such a formidable woman.

The round-faced middle-aged man frowned and asked, "Old Tan, is this kid your grandson?"

Old Tan shook his head. "No, he got separated from his team and was hiding in the basement when I found him. I invited him to join my team. He's only at the seventh level of the Martial Body stage, but his mental strength is impressive."

A young man in black interrupted, "Your team can join us, but not this kid! He'll slow us down!"

Another member of the Mighty Dragon Team chimed in, "Right, he's only at the seventh level of the Martial Body stage. Dividing the spoils will put us at a disadvantage."

Old Tan quickly explained, "The Spirit King Cannon needs someone with strong mental strength to operate it, allowing me to join the fight. Ah Yun can handle the cannon effectively. He took down the Horse Wolf King with it."

"That still doesn’t work. He’s only at the seventh level of the Martial Body stage but will take a full share of the spoils. We, at the ninth level, will be at a disadvantage unless he skips the spoils," the young man in black argued.

Old Tan's voice turned cold. "Are you saying Ah Yun doesn’t deserve a share of the spoils? Operating the Spirit King Cannon is equivalent to having the strength of a martial warrior. He can handle a spirit beast, so why shouldn’t he share the spoils equally?"

Elder Zhou snapped, "If that’s the case, we won’t join you! You’re underestimating him!"

The round-faced middle-aged man said, "Old Tan, we’d prefer you stay back and control the Spirit King Cannon. We’re not comfortable with a seventh-level kid handling it. Think carefully; if you don’t join us, you might miss out on the Demon Beast crystal eggs."

The young man from the Mighty Dragon Team coldly added, "Even if you don’t join us, we can find another team to work with."

Qin Yun glanced at the woman and whispered, "Miss, you’re a martial warrior… Shouldn’t the decision be up to you?"

The woman smiled faintly. "I’m not the captain, so I can’t make the call. Personally, I don’t mind as long as we can take down the Demon Beast horde."

The round-faced middle-aged man, the captain, lowered his head in thought, clearly undecided. Meanwhile, the two young men kept urging him to reject Qin Yun.

"Old Tan, if you let this young brother step down, you can join us. If we succeed in taking down the Demon Beast horde, we’ll get plenty of Demon Beast crystal eggs and beast crystals," the round-faced man finally decided.

Old Tan’s face darkened, and he said coldly, "Too bad. You’d better find another team. Ah Yun’s strength is recognized by me, and he’s my team member. If you look down on him, you’re looking down on me."

Qin Yun had only been with the team for a short time but was deeply touched by how much they valued him.

In fact, he really wanted to work with the Mighty Dragon Team. If they could get the Demon Beast crystal eggs, it would be a significant benefit.

"Old Tan, you and your team should join the Mighty Dragon Team! I’ll stay here and wait for you to come back," Qin Yun smiled, not wanting Old Tan to miss out on such a good opportunity.

Old Tan’s expression turned serious. "Ah Yun, you’re part of our team, and we won’t leave you behind. It’s too dangerous."

The woman leaned against the wall, glanced out the window, and suggested, "How about this? This kid seems capable, but we can’t gauge his true strength just by looks."

Qin Yun nodded. "You’re right, it’s understandable to doubt me since I’m only at the seventh level of the Martial Body stage. But I won’t hide it anymore: I’m actually a Runes Master. I can craft mid-grade Bone Immobilization Runes that can immobilize eighth-order Demon Beasts. I’m not sure about ninth-order ones, though."

"In a large Demon Beast horde, there are bound to be many seventh and eighth-order Demon Beasts, which will be a major obstacle. Even with a few of you at the ninth level, it won’t be easy to wipe them out. Plus, there are ninth-order Demon Beasts and two spirit beasts as leaders, making it even tougher."

"With my Bone Immobilization Runes, immobilizing seventh and eighth-order Demon Beasts will be much easier!"

Both Old Tan and the Mighty Dragon Team were stunned, unable to believe that this young man was a Runes Master!

In a place like First Town, a Runes Master is incredibly valuable, especially one who can craft runes. They are extremely rare!

Only large teams had a Runes Master, who was the heart of the team.

"Is that true? How can you prove it?" The woman narrowed her eyes and asked with great interest.

"That’s easy. I can craft a Bone Immobilization Rune right here," Qin Yun said, pulling out his cauldron, workbench, Giant Spirit King Hammer, and carving knife.

Seeing that he had all the necessary tools laid out, the group was half-convinced.

Old Tan suddenly recalled something and said, "Young Runes Masters are incredibly rare, especially those who have reached the Seventh Stage of the Martial Body. Qin Yun, the Crown Prince of the Tian Qin Empire, is a Runes Master who has achieved the Seventh Stage of the Martial Body and possesses formidable mental strength..."

Qin Yun flashed a grin. "That’s me—Qin Yun!"

The crowd was stunned once more. The legendary young man whose name echoed across the empire was standing right in front of them!

"Why aren’t you staying at the Star Profound Martial Academy? A prodigy like you should be focusing on your cultivation in a safe environment. Coming here is far too risky," Elder Zhou said, taking a deep breath.

If he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn’t have believed that such a legendary young Runes Master would venture into such a dangerous place!

Crafting mid-grade Bone Immobilization Runes was a time-consuming process, but for the warriors who knew nothing about rune-making, it was utterly fascinating. They all watched intently, their eyes wide with curiosity, as Qin Yun worked on the rune.

Qin Yun placed the bones of a sixth- or seventh-stage beast into the furnace, heating them until they glowed red and became malleable. He then removed them and placed them on the worktable, hammering them into a thin, paper-like sheet. Just this skill in handling the materials earned Old Tan’s admiration.