After Yi Chang and Old Man Feng left Liang Huiyan behind, a sleek black car pulled up in front of him. The door swung open, and out stepped a towering figure. The man was imposing, with broad shoulders and a muscular frame that filled out the tailored suit he wore. His sharp eyes were hidden behind dark sunglasses, and his square jaw was set in a stern expression. Every movement he made was precise and controlled, exuding an air of deadly competence.
"Young Master Liang," the bodyguard said in a low, firm voice, "your father has instructed me to bring you home immediately."
Liang Huiyan sighed deeply, his earlier confidence and bravado evaporating. He glanced back at the hospital, frustration flickering across his face, but there was no point in arguing. "Fine," he muttered weakly, climbing into the car. The door closed behind him with a soft thud, and the vehicle sped off, leaving behind the tension-filled scene.
Meanwhile, Yi Chang and Old Man Feng took a cab home in silence. Yi Chang's face was tight with concentration, his mind clearly occupied with something far more pressing than the events of the day. Sensing this, Old Man Feng didn't ask any questions, simply following his young master's lead.
The moment they arrived home, Yi Chang hurried inside, not even pausing to remove his shoes. He didn't head to his room but instead remained in the living room, where he sat cross-legged on the floor. His brows furrowed in focus, and Old Man Feng, still attuned to the palpable tension, stood nearby, watching silently.
Without delay, Yi Chang locked his thoughts inward, sinking deep into his dantian. His attention centered on the mysterious egg that had absorbed the beast core. As he focused, he could feel it pulsating with energy, drawing in his Chaos-Cosmos qi like a living organism feeding on his power. The sensation was strange yet not uncomfortable, as though the egg was connected to him in some intrinsic way.
Yi Chang's mind probed deeper, and he realized something surprising: the egg seem to willingly formed a contract with him when he fainted. It had aligned itself with his qi, and though he had not consciously agreed to it, he now held complete control over it. If he wished, he could destroy it at any moment. The realization gave him a sense of confusion, but his curiosity intensifies, even with his 500years of experience he couldn't understand this egg.
As his thoughts delved further, they penetrated the outer shell of the egg, and for the first time, Yi Chang sensed what was inside. The being within was faintly shaped like a fetus, small and delicate, with the unmistakable form of a feline-like creature. Its limbs were still underdeveloped, and its body was curled up as if in a deep slumber. Despite its size, it radiated the similar chaotic energy as Yi Chang's qi, though it was far weaker in comparison.
The creature stirred faintly, as if aware of Yi Chang's presence. For a brief moment, Yi Chang could feel the egg sending out a hesitant, almost pleading sensation—an offering of submission. It was as though the being within the egg was trying to please him or maybe coax him , to align itself with his will in exchange for protection or maybe nurturing, it was quite funny.
Yi Chang remained still, contemplating the situation. The creature's qi was weaker than his, but the fact that it was so similar to his own suggested that it was no ordinary entity, also seems there is some form of conspiracy here, he just arrived in this world and he already find a beast with a similar qi to the qi he just created with his new technique with he was in that place . The egg had absorbed the core, yet there was still so much he didn't understand. He sensed that this was no mere beast—it was something far more profound, perhaps even dangerous. But at the same time, it held significance to his origin that was difficult to ignore.
As the egg pulsed with energy in sync with his Chaos-Cosmos qi, Yi Chang realized that this creature, though weak now, could one day be very important. The question was whether he would nurture it or just destroy it before it became something he couldn't control.
Yi Chang made his decision. Whatever the future held, he would nurture the creature within the egg and face whatever challenges came with it. There was something about the egg—its connection to him, its similarity in qi—that intrigued him. Destroying it now would feel like eliminating a part of himself. He would see where this would led, trusting that his ability to grow fast and experience would keep things under control.
As soon as Yi Chang embraced this path, he began to notice a shift. The egg, which had been quietly absorbing his qi, started functioning in a way he hadn't anticipated. It was subtly aiding him in gathering the spiritual qi from the world around them. The process felt more refined, more efficient than before. The egg was like a magnet for qi, pulling it in from the surrounding environment with a precision and intensity that he hadn't been able to achieve on his own.
Though it acted almost subconsciously, Yi Chang could feel the qi being drawn from the egg into his dantian, where it was converted into Chaos-Cosmos qi. Unlike the chaotic nature of most cultivation methods, this process was smooth and harmonious. The egg then absorbed a small portion of the chaos cosmos qi from his dantian.
His eyes opened, glowing faintly with energy. This unexpected boon was more than just a passive connection; the egg was becoming a powerful asset in his cultivation, amplifying his ability to gather qi and, by extension, his strength. The creature inside may have been weak now, but its presence had already begun to benefit him.
Old Man Feng, watching from the side, could sense the change in Yi Chang's aura. Though he didn't fully understand what was happening, he could see the young master's qi growing stronger by the moment.
Yi Chang remained seated for a while longer, allowing the egg to continue its work. He could feel his cultivation advancing at a faster rate than before, and with each pulse of Chaos-Cosmos qi, he became more certain that nurturing the creature was the right decision.
"This world's spiritual qi may be thin, but with this…" Yi Chang thought to himself, feeling the flow of power. "I can rise even faster."
Yi Chang stood up slowly, his mind now clear after dealing with the strange egg. The weight of what had just happened lingered, but there were other matters to attend to. He turned to Old Man Feng, who had been waiting patiently, his face full of concern.
"Old Man Feng," Yi Chang spoke with a calm certainty, "I had to take care of something urgent earlier, but now it's time for you to begin your cultivation."
Old Man Feng, though taken aback, nodded eagerly. He had heard of cultivation from stories and legends, but to actually start down such a path seemed unreal. His trust in Yi Chang was absolute, especially after all the young master had shown him.
Without further delay, Yi Chang gestured for him to sit cross-legged. Old Man Feng, though not fully understanding, obeyed, sitting with an anticipation that sent a small tremor through his body. Yi Chang stood beside him, a thoughtful look crossing his features. After a brief moment of contemplation, he made his decision.
"There's a technique I found during my journeys," Yi Chang began, his voice steady. "A technique that even the greatest empires and sects of the Endless World would kill to possess. It's called the Starlight Cultivation Technique."