Chapter 024

Chapter 024

This time, the thirty-six bottles of Bone Cleansing Elixir used up one bottle per eighteen eggs in each cycle.

The subsequent demand might increase.

Su Ran: "At least there's still hope."

In the starry universe, many have attempted to draw out the dark matter within the eggs. After numerous trials, it was found that not only is this dark matter deeply hidden and difficult to locate, but it also cannot be extracted from the eggs. Forcing it out would harm the young inside. It seems as if they are bound to each life form, sharing their fate.

Thus, over the years, no breakthrough has been made. Some could only draw out tiny amounts, which was like a drop in the bucket, having little effect on the impurities within the entire egg.

Bai Xiaoyu managed to extract so much dark matter with the least damage, making him the most successful among all who have tried.

Su Ran felt increasingly precious about Bai Xiaoyu, once again marveling at his leader's wisdom and bravery. Even transformed into an egg with the consciousness of a two- or three-year-old, he still possessed the sharpest judgment and intuition.

Especially with that bottle of Bone Cleansing Elixir he gave; Su Ran drank it directly.

The effects were excellent, but the pain was excruciating, as if every cell was being pricked by needles, pervasive and unrelenting.

In the end, a layer of black impurities emerged from his body, and he spat out several mouthfuls of stagnant blood. Indeed, all the internal injuries accumulated over the years were healed, and even some of the toxins from the insect emperor were expelled.

Many comrades affected by that battle are still suffering to varying degrees.

Su Ran: "Young Master Bai, can you spare some of these Bone Cleansing Elixirs? Some of my comrades desperately need this medicine."

Bai Xiaoyu nodded: "I can only give you half. Moreover, as a token of gratitude, I'll give you half of everything else besides the nutrient solution."

Seventeen bottles of Bone Cleansing Elixir should suffice for now. He doesn't need that much either.

These medicines are far less precious than the Bone Cleansing Herbs provided by the Sixteenth Legion.

Besides, the Sixteenth Legion is always on the front lines, and he has always admired such soldiers who protect their homeland. Their leader even disappeared during the battle against the insect emperor.

Bai Xiaoyu added, "If you need more, provide the herbs, and I'll do my best to help."

Su Ran couldn't believe what he heard and finally saluted Bai Xiaoyu in excitement before hurriedly leaving with the elixirs, seemingly to mail them.

The big black egg seemed stunned, then quickly hopped over to nudge Bai Xiaoyu. However, due to excessive force, it ended up pressing him down.

Bai Xiaoyu felt as if the sky was darkening; the big black egg completely blocked his view and was so heavy that it made breathing difficult.

Oh no, my ribs are going to break.

He struggled to pat the big black egg and smiled bitterly, "Big Black, did you forget your weight? Get up quickly."

The big black egg looked shocked. Could a few-month-old egg really be this heavy?

Once Big Black got up, Bai Xiaoyu rubbed his ribs, feeling a sense of relief after a narrow escape.

Tonight, he would increase the dosage. If Big Black bumped into him again, his frail body might fall apart.

He must improve his physical strength immediately.

Seeing Big Black feeling guilty, Bai Xiaoyu cleared his throat, "It's not your fault; it's just that my physique is too weak. When I get stronger, I'll play with you again."

That night, everyone soaked in medicinal baths. Big Black and Yu Xi each used half a bottle, with the remaining half poured into the energy shield for absorption along with the nutrient solution. Yu Xi drank his directly.

As a result, the amount of dark matter in the bath was several times more than before, causing both the egg and the wolf to roll in agony.

Compared to them, Bai Xiaoyu only increased his dosage by half.

With the eighteen eggs consuming their share, they needed more than three bottles daily.

Bai Xiaoyu almost ignored his own usage, as the contrast was too stark.

Time passed with live streams and physical training with the two companions.

Occasionally, Su Ran would join in, though he was mostly busy.

Thus, the Bone Cleansing Elixirs used kept increasing, but Su Ran always sent new Bone Cleansing Herbs for the big black egg.

Even with half taken away, it was enough for their use.

As days went by, the eighteen eggs grew larger.

Unbeknownst to him, a month had passed.

The next morning, Bai Xiaoyu was stunned when he saw Yu Xi, who had grown five or six centimeters taller in a month, his features more defined, exuding a hint of arrogance in his movements.

"Yu Xi?"

Seeing him, Yu Xi immediately smiled, dispelling the initial strangeness.

Bai Xiaoyu circled around Yu Xi, who was now the same height as him, while Yu Xi blushed and nervously fiddled with his fingers, "Um... Brother Bai, why are you looking at me like that?"

Bai Xiaoyu: "Looking at how Xiao Xi has grown and become more handsome."

Yu Xi's face turned even redder, "Really?"

Bai Xiaoyu nodded: "They say girls change a lot as they grow, but boys do too."

At that moment, a similarly enlarged egg burst out of the energy shield, bouncing in front of Bai Xiaoyu.

Me, me!

Bai Xiaoyu praised him skillfully, "Big Black has also grown taller and handsomer, almost splitting the heavens with his beauty."

Watching Big Black happily hopping around, Bai Xiaoyu patted him. This childlike personality, lively yet easy to appease.

Bai Xiaoyu shooed away Dahede and prepared to start his live stream.

As soon as he went live, the chat exploded with activity.

"Dog Streamer, you finally came online. I've never seen a streamer like you who only broadcasts for the mandatory system time and not a second more!"

"Exactly! Learn from other streamers who broadcast for five or six hours a day. Can you stop being so lazy and run off right after work? By the way, whose turn is it to be cooked today?"

"Yesterday we cooked Eggs 4, 5, and 6. Today, it's Eggs 7, 8, and 9."

"Streamer, get cooking! We're all waiting."

"I feel uneasy if I don't see you cook an egg every day. Streamer, admit it—cooking eggs must be some kind of ritual to control us."

Xiaoyu: "You guys are overthinking it."

These guys used to shout at him for cooking eggs.

"Why is the streamer cooking eggs again?"

"Streamer, are you tired of cooking eggs every day? Can you please stop cooking eggs?"

"Streamer, please change your streaming method!"

Later on...

"Streamer, your hands look good while cooking eggs."

"Streamer, the eggs you cook are getting bigger!"

"Streamer, why aren't you cooking eggs anymore? If you don't cook eggs, what am I supposed to watch? Cook eggs, quick!"

"Whose turn is it to be cooked today? Can we choose which egg to cook?"

"Streamer, I'll reluctantly let you cook me."

Gifts were also being sent.

Egg Cooking Demon, rotten eggs coming up.

"You've been cursing at me for so long; here are a few stars."

"Dog Streamer, you're live now. Here's a meteor shower. Cook eggs well for me today."

Bai Xiaoyu suddenly felt that the audience in his live stream was a group of extraordinary beings.

He got up, carrying Egg 7 into view. The egg, which had been incubating for one month and twenty days, was quite heavy. When standing upright, Egg 7 was taller than his knees.

After a month of medicinal baths and taking medicine, Bai Xiaoyu exercised daily and finally managed to improve his physical constitution to D+. Otherwise, he would have been panting just from carrying this egg.

As he carried the egg, the live stream became even livelier, with several meteor showers appearing in the chat.

"Look at the streamer's slim waist, twisting beautifully while holding the egg."

"The streamer has not only beautiful hands but also a fantastic waist. It's a shame we can't see his face. After streaming for so long, we're practically old friends. There's no basic trust; he won't even show his face. Other streamers interact with their fans offline."

"The streamer's face is also stunning. The double F waste from Imperial Star has only his face that's impeccable."

Bai Xiaoyu put down the egg. "Hey."

"Oh, the streamer is upset. Okay, okay, we won't say anything else."

"This is our only chance today. That ferocious Dahede wouldn't give us the opportunity to tease the streamer otherwise."

"Look at the egg, it's gotten even bigger!"

"Am I imagining things, or does the streamer's egg seem larger than others?"

"It's not your imagination. I feel the same way—it's particularly large, healthy, and vibrant."

"Yes, exactly!"

Bai Xiaoyu skillfully placed Egg 7 into the alchemy cauldron and started cooking. After a month of drawing out dark matter from the egg every day, there was very little left, enough to ensure it wouldn't affect the transformation from half-beast to full-beast.

After closing the cauldron lid, he added herbs while using his mental power to draw out the remaining dark matter from the eggshell. The creature inside already had consciousness, and Egg 7 was extremely lively. It even tried to grab Bai Xiaoyu's probing mental power with its claws.

Bai Xiaoyu bent his finger and gently tapped the surface of the eggshell, reminding the little one to behave.

The little one did calm down, but only for three seconds. After that, it excitedly started rolling around inside the egg, causing it to tumble within the cauldron.

"There it is, the rolling egg."

"Egg 7 has always been lively and played with the streamer last time."

"Aww, I want to play with the streamer too. The streamer is so gentle with the eggs."

Bai Xiaoyu ignored these comments and carefully observed the situation inside the egg. Egg 7 was originally a half-beast, with the upper body as a beast and the lower body as human. Now, the lower body had mostly transformed into a beast, with only one foot left to complete the change.

After a few more sessions of drawing out the dark matter with the bone-washing agent, the transformation should be complete.

Bai Xiaoyu played hide-and-seek with the little one inside the eggshell. When he finished, he tried to take the egg out, but Egg 7 refused and rolled to the side, clearly wanting Bai Xiaoyu to continue playing.

With two more eggs waiting, he couldn't give in and took the little one out and placed it aside. Then he switched to Egg 8, a pure human baby, who was very well-behaved. Egg 9 was a half-beast baby, equally energetic.

All three eggs contained healthy younglings.

By the time Bai Xiaoyu finished his task, it was exactly one minute before the deadline.

The live stream erupted into wails and howls.

"Streamer, don't run! Can you stream for just one more minute?"

"Bastard streamer, you dare to run?"

"Keep streaming for me!"

Bai Xiaoyu closed the stream expressionlessly. The old man beside him finally spoke, "Xiaoyu, the viewers in your stream are quite interesting. By the way, the data on these eggs so far is excellent; they are very healthy. That’s it for today’s records."

This was the president who had come here a month ago and refused to leave, insisting on recording the data. Su Ran vouched for his character, so Bai Xiaoyu allowed him to stay.

As for the good data, Bai Xiaoyu naturally knew about it, as the system mission progress bar had already reached 90%, just short of the eggs hatching.