**Chapter 67**

**Chapter 67**

The blood eggs collided with each other in their incubation compartments, the sound of the collisions muffled by the nutrient fluid inside. Though each individual collision wasn't loud, the sheer number of eggs colliding continuously made the noise quite significant.

The eggs needed rest as well, requiring over sixteen hours of sleep each day.

Usually, Bai Xiaoyu would use his mental power to check on them every morning, and the eggs would slowly wake up like the previous blood egg. At least that was how it was when they couldn't move.

However, things changed after the eggs became mobile.

Just like now, the blood eggs were not only active but also managed to wake up all the eggs in the entire incubation room.

Currently, there were exactly one hundred eggs in the incubation compartments. The big black egg and the little one were relatively quiet at this moment, while the other eggs were all restless.

They were waiting for Bai Xiaoyu to come, and those who couldn't wait would make small noises in their compartments to attract his attention.

Bai Xiaoyu glanced over and saw many eggs rolling around, some already standing up and trying to hop, and others attempting to climb out of their compartments directly to find him...

The blood eggs were no exception. They seemed to be competing with their neighbors while occasionally moving their red-and-white-striped bodies closer to Bai Xiaoyu.

Now, besides the commotion caused by the blood eggs, the other normal eggs were also making small movements, making the entire incubation room even more lively.

Bai Xiaoyu rubbed his forehead; he knew this would happen.

The interns were stunned. They had initially thought only one egg was moving, but now they felt their eyes weren't enough to take in all the activity.

They stood still, knowing that Bai Xiaoyu's eggs could move, given the examples of the previous batch and the big black egg. However, seeing so many eggs moving simultaneously, not just shaking but aggressively challenging their neighbors and performing actions unimaginable for newly developed eggs, was still a huge shock.

Bai Xiaoyu took a moment to look at the interns and said, "At this stage, most of the dark matter within the eggs has been expelled. If an egg can't move, it means the dark matter hasn't been removed sufficiently. This is crucial because the eggs must be fully formed before the dark matter is completely expelled, otherwise, it will affect their shape and potential. The more active the eggs are, the higher the rate of dark matter removal and the better their development."

He gestured to them, "Feel free to observe any of the eggs and record their conditions."

The interns approached, each surrounding an egg and observing closely.

Seeing them engaged, Bai Xiaoyu moved to the next blood egg.

This particular blood egg had been colliding with its neighbors but stopped abruptly upon noticing Bai Xiaoyu. It stood obediently in the middle, waiting for his next action, ignoring any provocations from its neighbors.

Bai Xiaoyu continued down the line, encountering about twenty such blood eggs. Their positions were arranged based on their initial damage and repair time, with the more severely damaged ones placed at the front. Thus, the blood vessels on the front eggs were densely packed, while those on the later eggs were fewer and less prominent. This was related to the size of the white bone flowers used; the more severe the damage, the larger the flower required.

Soon, Bai Xiaoyu reached the last egg, which had the fewest red patterns among all the eggs. Only three blood vessel patterns were visible on one side of the egg, forming a closed circuit. This egg had used the smallest white bone flower, a tiny finger bone with a minuscule red flower. It had only a few cracks, which were sufficient for repair.

This egg absorbed the nutrient fluids at a rate closer to that of the other normal eggs, though it remained aggressive due to the influence of the mad beast grass. There were fifty-two such aggressive eggs, half with red patterns and half without.

The eggs without red patterns were also recovering, but compared to the blood eggs, their absorption of medication and body repair were slower.

Of course, the eggs treated with white bone flowers would have other side effects, becoming more cold and violent in nature.

This was related to the inherent yin energy and growth environment of the white bone flowers.

After checking these eggs, Bai Xiaoyu moved to the thirty-seven eggs transferred from the direct region.

These eggs were in better condition than the previous batch, having not been subjected to the original owner's mishandling and receiving the best medication from the start. They were larger and could move earlier.

Sensing Bai Xiaoyu's presence, they greeted him enthusiastically.

Bai Xiaoyu gently patted one of the eggs; these eggs were happier.

Next came the eight eggs from the Sixteenth Legion and the Twenty-ninth Legion.

As expected, these eggs were in a 4vs4 battle mode.

Their compartments were positioned opposite each other on two rows of incubation equipment, with four eggs aligned on each side.

Since the eggs became mobile, the eggs from these two legions had strangely become enemies with the opposite eggs.

Bai Xiaoyu had observed them secretly over the past few days and found that the eggs in the same row did not challenge their neighbors in all directions like the blood eggs but specifically targeted the opposite eggs.

Each egg targeted exactly four opposite eggs, creating a crossfire situation where each egg disliked the four opposite ones. Thus, whenever they faced off, all four eggs would attack together.

When Bai Xiaoyu arrived, the eight eggs stood up, seemingly staring at each other.

If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move.

If the enemy moves, we'll all attack!

We need to show our strength and intimidate them!

We can't lose to them!

Seeing this scene, Bai Xiaoyu couldn't help but recall how the people from the Sixteenth Legion and the Twenty-ninth Legion had confronted each other when delivering the eggs, just like now.

He smiled, curious about how these little ones had identified their camps correctly without any external influence. How did they bring the grudges of their predecessors into play?

He couldn't figure it out. Could it be a natural clash of energies?

At this moment, the blood eggs collided more fiercely, producing a louder sound. The eight eggs seemed to receive a signal and simultaneously crashed into the compartment walls like small cannonballs. The collisions were intense, and the sounds were louder than those of the other eggs. Each side tried to outdo the other, with one side increasing the volume, prompting the other to respond with even louder crashes.

Not only did they compete in volume but also in frequency.

Bai Xiaoyu watched them collide for fifteen minutes straight, amazed by their energy.

After all, at this stage, the newly mobile eggs had limited energy. Ordinary rolling and collisions could last ten to twenty minutes, but such high-frequency and intense activities were truly the limit for the eggs.

They've managed to hold on for so long; it seems their aptitude is quite good.

Bai Xiaoyu watched as the eggs all seemed to give up at once, thinking they were finally settling down. Just as he was about to approach, he noticed that the eggs were struggling to stay upright, gently swaying and seemingly hurling insults at each other.

Bai Xiaoyu: "…"

Good grief.

Finally, they couldn't hold on any longer and waited for the other to fall first. In the end, they all toppled over together.

This wasn't the end, though. They then began to absorb the nutrient solution frantically, trying to outdo each other even in this aspect.

Bai Xiaoyu saw the absorption rate on the instruments exceed that of the usually efficient blood eggs by nearly double. The eggs continued to glare at each other while absorbing furiously, almost making him laugh out loud.

Bai Xiaoyu stepped forward, and the eight eggs stopped simultaneously. They wanted to jump with joy but could only move slightly, swaying gently to show their welcome.

Bai Xiaoyu greeted them, "Everyone looks very spirited today. Good job, keep it up."

The eggs responded by increasing the frequency of their swaying slightly. However, when Bai Xiaoyu reached out his hand, they all paused.

Bai Xiaoyu instantly felt that his hand was being stared at by all eight eggs. This scene was familiar to him, as it had happened several times before.

He cleared his throat, "Last time we checked this side first, so this time it's the other side's turn. No objections, right?"

The eggs resumed their swaying, and the ones on the other side reluctantly accepted without causing a fuss.

Previously, Bai Xiaoyu had tried checking the same side twice in a row after they became mobile. The other group of eggs then treated the first group aggressively and acted extremely aggrieved in front of him, huddling in their incubation compartments and playing dead. He alternated from then on, and both sides calmed down.

Bai Xiaoyu's eyes twinkled as he reached out to touch the first egg. It no longer looked fierce and instead gently rubbed against his hand. He couldn't help but tap the mischievous little one with his finger.

He probed with his mental power, and two small paws slowly and shakily reached out towards his mental energy.

Good grief, they're still at it even after getting so tired.

He played with the little one at a pace it could follow, then checked its paws a few more times before withdrawing his mental power and moving on to the next egg.

He quickly finished probing all eight eggs and determined that they were all young beastkin with excellent aptitude, comparable to Xiao Yi and the others.

Moreover, due to the relationship between the two parent legions, one side was predominantly feline, while the other was mostly canine.

Could it be that cats and dogs are naturally at odds, starting their cat-dog wars even before hatching?

However, there was no research data supporting this among the starbeastkin, as many feline and canine beastkin got along well.

He didn't understand the situation with these eggs and didn't intend to force any changes. Competition from within the eggs might not be a bad thing, right?

Bai Xiaoyu moved on to the next egg, which was located towards the back of the incubator. Even before approaching, he could see that this egg was exceptionally tall, reaching up to his ear.

Unlike the other eggs, which were perfectly round, this one had a layered appearance, with a wavy texture that felt uneven when touched.

These layers were initially not noticeable, appearing as only one or two layers, but now that it had grown, three layers could be seen upon closer inspection.

When Bai Xiaoyu touched it, he realized there were seven layers, some with such slight curves that they were barely detectable without careful examination.

This egg was the tallest and longest due to the layered shell. Its width exceeded its height, giving it an odd shape. Nonetheless, it was the largest of all the eggs, even bigger than Dahei.

Compared to the other eggs, it was like a giant egg growing horizontally!

As if sensing Bai Xiaoyu's presence, this giant egg suddenly moved. Unlike the smooth movements of the other eggs, it shook stiffly, causing the entire egg to tremble. One end seemed to struggle and eventually turned towards him.

However, just as it turned halfway, it suddenly shook again and moved backward, with the other end turning out.

The end that was pushed back seemed unwilling and exerted tremendous effort.

Both ends of the egg suddenly froze, but the egg shook even more violently.

Several interns were observing this egg, intrigued by its multiple yolks. Seeing this, they were startled and looked tense. When Bai Xiaoyu approached, they asked anxiously, "Mentor, what's wrong with this egg?"

Seeing their panicked expressions, Bai Xiaoyu knew they were scared by the egg's current state. After all, every time an egg exploded, it started with violent shaking, followed by a face full of shattered shell.

They were terrified, and the sight of the egg shaking made them nervous.

Bai Xiaoyu shook his head and gave them a reassuring look, "Don't worry, those little guys are fighting inside."

The interns were shocked, their mouths agape. Fighting inside the egg?

At that moment, one end of the egg suddenly withdrew its force, causing the other end to lose balance and fling outwards. The entire egg spun like a top, crashing into the incubator wall with a loud bang.

The egg finally stopped spinning but continued to shake intermittently, swaying occasionally as if dazed.

Bai Xiaoyu walked over and poked the dazed giant egg.

These guys were lively, but their method of fighting was self-destructive, yet they always seemed to enjoy it.

Bai Xiaoyu's poke woke the egg up. Since he poked the top, the egg stopped spinning but continued to shake more violently than before.

Soon, the egg no longer swayed left and right but attempted to roll up and down. It struggled violently, sometimes rolling forward and sometimes backward. A few minutes later, the egg successfully flipped itself over and rolled a few times, crashing into the incubator again with a loud thud.

This time, it was thoroughly dazed and remained motionless for a while.

Bai Xiaoyu found this amusing, and the interns couldn't help but laugh too.

He gently tapped the egg, which shook again. He probed with his mental power, and the instant he did, a dark red paw excitedly reached out. Soon, the dark red paw was pushed aside by a bright purple paw, which also tried to grab his mental energy thread but was then slapped away by a dark blue paw...

Bai Xiaoyu saw how spirited they were and teased them a bit.

So the interns watched as the massive trembling egg spun and flipped, wondering what Bai Xiaoyu was doing inside.

Finally, Bai Xiaoyu felt it was time and extended six more fine threads of mental energy. This time, they did not compete but instead chased after the previous threads of mental energy.

The exploration of the egg was quickly completed. After being nurtured by the Seven-Colored Yin-Yang Grass, the mental entity within the egg had fully recovered. The day before the eggs could move, when the little ones' bodies were fully developed, the fully recovered mental entity separated like a ripe melon from the large interconnected mental entity.

Under Bai Xiaoyu's guidance, it completely entered the yin side of the Seven-Colored Yin-Yang Grass, then moved to the yang side. The yin side leaf also separated from the head of the main egg yolk and returned to its corresponding position, overlapping with the yang side leaf.

As a result, the scene of the six little heads pressed against the main head within the egg also separated due to the return of the yin side leaf. The seven little ones finally succeeded in separating into independent entities.

However, the original affection seemed to vanish entirely with their separation.

Bai Xiaoyu still vividly remembered that the first thing these little ones did after separating was to have an intense fight.

They fought so fiercely that the entire egg shook like a bomb about to explode, rolling and spinning. After one bout, they would rest, and then start fighting again.

The sound of the massive egg echoed throughout the incubation chamber for an entire day.

What a disaster.

Bai Xiaoyu found it both infuriating and amusing. Perhaps this was the result of being too close?