Seeing this, a look that said “as expected” flickered through Su Yi’s eyes. “Since you have already received the senior’s inheritance, Yunzhi, might I pay my respects to this senior?”
After all, as far as he knew, if a remnant soul residing within an inheritance realm did not wish to reveal their true appearance, outsiders had no means of peering upon them.
Hearing his words, Tantai Yunzhi subconsciously looked toward the illusory woman in mid-air once more, just about to ask on his behalf.
Unexpectedly, the illusory figure of the woman in palace dress let out a soft chuckle and voluntarily manifested before Su Yi, her gaze sweeping over him with scrutiny and a touch of curiosity.
“No need for her to pass a message,” the illusory woman spoke, her voice aloof yet imbued with unquestionable majesty. “I am Lin Chan, the former master of this immortal cave.”
She lifted her chin slightly. Though merely a remnant soul, she still maintained the pride and bearing befitting a Nascent Soul cultivator. “Kid, you are more courteous than I imagined.”
In the past, she had seen plenty of people who, upon seeing no remnant soul of the tomb’s master, not only tossed the original owner’s remains aside, but even looted the grave down to the bare bedrock.
And more often than not, such individuals were young, impetuous cultivators with little worldly experience, just like Su Yi.
“Very well, girl. Now that matters here have drawn to a close, I have one final task to entrust to you.”
“Please speak freely, Senior.”
Hearing this, a smile touched the corners of Lin Chan’s lips.
“Boy of the Su clan, Yunzhi is of ordinary standing after all. In this matter, she will need your assistance as well.”
With a wave of Lin Chan’s hand, a beast egg materialized in her palm.
She had not revealed herself before Su Yi just on a whim. In her eyes, as a young manor lord, Su Yi would surely be better equipped to protect this sacred beast.
Looking at the beast egg, Su Yi’s eyelid twitched. ‘There it is. The female lead’s spirit pet from the game, though it hasn't hatched yet.’
Meanwhile, Tantai Yunzhi gazed unblinkingly at the beast egg, sensing an innate feeling of intimacy between them.
“Senior, this is...?”
“This is the egg of an Azure Profound Flood Dragon. Since that calamity, this is likely the only one remaining in the entire cultivation world,” Lin Chan said slowly.
“An Azure Profound Flood Dragon? Isn't that a sacred beast?!” A look of shock surfaced on Tantai Yunzhi’s face.
She had only ever seen mention of it in the ancient records of the Tantai clan, and even then, there was barely any information.
Seeing the unmistakable shock on her face, a flicker of pride flashed through Lin Chan’s illusory eyes.
She tilted her chin up slightly, as if returning to the pampered genius girl sheltered beneath her master’s wings.
“Once,” her voice carried a distant resonance, “I, Lin Chan, was merely the youngest closed-door disciple under my master.”
She paused, her tone brimming with boundless reverence and pride. “And my master was the most powerful beast-taming cultivator in this world!”
Her gaze rested upon the Azure Profound Flood Dragon egg in her palm, revealing deep attachment. “This Azure Profound Flood Dragon is not my spirit pet; its mother was originally my master’s closest companion.”
“What a pity that, like my master, its lifespan came to an end, leaving behind only this beast egg.”
“In the years that followed, the demon clan took advantage of our weakness to strike. This egg was entrusted to me by my senior and junior brothers using the last of their strength, charging me to preserve this final bloodline no matter what.”
“I fled from place to place with it. Upon chancing across the opening of this Foundation Establishment secret realm, I crippled my own Nascent Soul to hide inside.”
“However, as you know, once I crippled my Nascent Soul, my remaining lifespan dwindled to almost nothing. Relying on the natural treasures left behind by my sect, only this wisp of a remnant soul has managed to survive...”
Having said this, she tapped her forehead.
“Just now, I forcibly searched the soul of that Soul Lost Ridge Elder and refined a portion of his memory fragments. The demon clan made such a massive move specifically for this sacred beast egg!”
“So... the demon clan came for the sacred beast.” Looking at the beast egg exuding an ancient aura, Tantai Yunzhi came to a sudden realization.
Even in its infancy, a sacred beast possessed strength close to that of a Golden Core cultivator, and its growth potential was truly immeasurable. No wonder the demon clan went so mad as to send several Elders who suppressed their cultivation to infiltrate this place.
“Indeed!” Lin Chan’s voice rose sharply, carrying indisputable solemnity.
“Furthermore, more importantly, the key to unlocking the Tribulation Transcendence inheritance left by my master specifically requires a pure Azure Profound Flood Dragon bloodline!”
“Tribulation Transcendence?!” Tantai Yunzhi cried out in shock, her beautiful eyes widening instantly, filled with disbelief and awe.
A Nascent Soul cultivator was already an unreachable powerhouse in her eyes, so the master of a Nascent Soul? A Tribulation Transcendence old monster standing at the very pinnacle of this world! The value of such an inheritance was simply beyond measure!
Lin Chan took in her reaction, a weary yet gratified smile gracing her illusory face. “Now you understand its importance, do you not? Yunzhi, since you received my foundational inheritance, you share affinity with my master’s lineage.”
“Young Manor Lord Su, you possess a formidable background and vast knowledge. I hope you will assist Yunzhi in guarding this egg until it hatches, and ultimately unlock my master’s inheritance.”
Having said her piece, her figure grew increasingly faint. She waved her hand, tinged with relief and exhaustion. “Matters here are concluded. You two... may leave.”
Looking at her exhausted eyes, Su Yi had other plans.
In the original plot, this senior did not follow the classic “old man in the ring” trope.
However, Su Yi had no desire to let such a golden finger slip away. Although Divine Might Manor had quite a few Nascent Souls, as a Nascent Soul expert from ancient times, her experience and breadth of vision were far beyond what ordinary Nascent Souls could match.
Moreover, most importantly, the features of his golden finger were sitting idle anyway, so he might as well explore their potential further—what if she agreed?
“Senior!” Su Yi looked at Lin Chan’s fading figure and spoke up, “Do you not intend to leave with us?”
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