Chapter 36: A Tool Dragon at the Radiant Moon Level
The entire courtyard fell silent the moment Li Cheng spoke, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Even Lu Yu was stunned—an actual dragon egg!
Dragons, no matter the world, are creatures born with formidable bodies, extraordinary intelligence, and terrifying magical power. The dragons of this world were no exception. Lu Yu had once read on a forum about someone witnessing a dragon—a fully grown, hundreds-of-metres-long behemoth that shattered a mountain with a single strike.
When a dragon lands, it’s like a towering mountain descending.
Even without elemental powers, its colossal body alone symbolises unparalleled strength, with each casual step potentially triggering earthquakes and wreaking havoc.
And now, this was a dragon egg—still unhatched!
This meant that the dragon within had not yet fully developed, making it possible to edit the creature.
A dragon of any kind could easily qualify as three-star material, especially as a foundational resource for infrastructure.
In his past life, Lu Yu came from a nation renowned for its infrastructural prowess. With his meticulous pursuit of quality, he naturally wanted to use higher-grade materials for monster creation.
What’s more, he had a five-star material. If he were to combine the spider silk of the Spider Evil God with this dragon egg, could it result in a spider dragon?
Admittedly, it sounded peculiar. However, the resulting monster might inherit part of the Spider God’s power.
If successful, it would mean seizing divine authority—even that of an evil god.
Yet, one thing puzzled Lu Yu: in all legends, dragons were known for their extremely low fertility rates. It was this that prevented them from dominating the world as a divine race.
Dragon eggs, being such vital offspring, should logically be under strict protection, shouldn’t they?
This question was soon voiced by the ever-curious Xu Xiaoqing:
“Did this caravan actually kill two adult dragons?”
Xu Xiaoqing, being an avid reader, had devoured numerous texts and understood the dragons’ almost obsessive devotion to their young.
Stealing a dragon egg would mean opposing not just the parents but also a horde of adult dragons. Protecting their offspring was a time-honoured tradition among dragons—none could rival their fierceness in this regard.
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Even if someone managed to steal an egg, the adult dragons would relentlessly track it down through its scent, never stopping until the thief was dead.
As such, unless one killed the adults, stealing a dragon egg was nearly impossible.
“Of course not!”
Li Cheng shook his head with a wry smile. “This isn’t a purebred dragon egg. It’s a hybrid, the offspring of a male dragon and another species.”
At this, Ma Yang, the night market vendor, had an epiphany. “Ah, so it’s a hybrid dragon, despised by purebloods…”
Li Cheng shot him a glance and said flatly,
“Don’t underestimate a hybrid dragon. Its father was a Radiant Moon-level dragon!”
He cast a meaningful look at Lu Yu as he spoke, recalling the shadow of the time-devouring locust he had just glimpsed—like a god of destruction.
One hallmark of Radiant Moon-level beings was their ability to manifest visions.
This suggested that the mysterious man in yellow robes might also be a Radiant Moon-level powerhouse.
The others gasped audibly, astonished to hear such secrets.
To them, Morning Star-level figures were already untouchable, let alone someone at the Radiant Moon level.
Radiant Moon!
So that was the tier above Morning Star?
Lu Yu was shaken, silently committing the name to memory while pretending to listen nonchalantly. This, however, gave Li Cheng the impression that Lu Yu was utterly unfazed by the prospect of a Radiant Moon-level dragon’s vengeance.
Such composure could only come from supreme confidence in one’s own strength!
As expected of a human powerhouse—this level of poise was unmatched.
Li Cheng nodded subtly in approval before continuing,
“The caravan discovered the dragon egg in a massive cavern filled with nothing but congealed blood and the egg itself. No creatures were guarding it.
“The merchant group, daring as they were, brought it back. Unfortunately, they ran into the Eye Thieves and were nearly wiped out. The sole survivor escaped by feigning death but lost both his eyes in the process.
“To avenge himself, he leaked this information, hoping to lure powerful individuals to eradicate the Eye Thieves.
“However, these monsters cunningly went into hiding and haven’t been hunting for human eyes recently. That said, they can’t consume eyes that are more than two days old.
“So, I suspect someone is supplying them with fresh eyes. That’s why I came to the night market to seek Ma Yang’s help in investigating whether there have been any missing persons cases in nearby cities.”
“That’s right!”
Ma Yang nodded promptly, affirming Li Cheng’s account.
Lu Yu gave a slight nod, deeply yearning for the dragon egg.
Although not a pureblood, its paternal lineage was sufficiently strong. Even with a weaker maternal line, it would undoubtedly qualify as three-star material.
If fused with the Spider Evil God’s silk, would the result be an eight-legged spider dragon—or perhaps a dragon-headed arachnid?
There didn’t seem to be much difference...
The one thing Lu Yu could be certain of was that he would create a Morning Star-level monster—a dragon he could ride!
The era of the tool dragon was about to begin!
At this thought, Lu Yu grew curious about the Eye Thieves’ whereabouts. However, since Li Cheng and Ma Yang were also investigating them, it wouldn’t do to reveal his own knowledge—it would make him appear unsophisticated.
Still, he needed more information. Gently tapping the table with his finger, he asked coolly,
“How many of them?”