Chapter 1197: Chapter 344: Hatching! A New Companion! (Bonus Chapter for Alliance Hierarch Shangli Mocheng)
The eye carried curiosity and caution, and at first glance, it saw Lin Su holding his breath.
Then, as if startled, it swiftly moved its head away, revealing a tuft of pink fur through the small hole in the eggshell.
The fur was very short, damply sticking to the body, making it impossible to discern what the little creature truly looked like, as the hole was only slightly larger than a knuckle.
Soon after, there was more movement from inside the eggshell. The little creature continued to work diligently, its fur protruding through the hole twitching constantly, showcasing its efforts.
Something seemed to be knocking against the eggshell, and crisp sounds echoed out continuously.
Cracks spread across the eggshell more and more.
Finally, with a “crack” sound, half of the eggshell fell away.
And Lin Su could finally see the appearance of the little creature inside.
It was a little creature with large ears, with white and pink fur on its head, and its eyes were like blue gemstones. The most special feature was probably on its forehead.
Lin Su took a closer look, and his expression turned a bit strange.
Was that… a musical note pattern?
Along with the creature’s head, its tail was also revealed.
It was a long tail with not much fur, the tip swollen and covered with fine stripes.
The tail wagged, and when the tip struck the eggshell, Lin Su realized this was how the little creature broke the eggshell.
After hitting the eggshell two more times, the little creature was panting heavily from exhaustion, finally sensing that something was amiss.
It turned its head and met eyes with Lin Su.
“Tap! ʕ◉ᴥ◉ʔ”
The next moment, the little creature let out a sound, and from the eggshell, two wet little paws emerged, pressing on the edge of the eggshell, it tried hard to climb…
Without success.
It wanted to continue trying but suddenly found its body lifted from the eggshell.
It was Lin Su who extended his hand and picked it up.
Watching the little creature helplessly swing its four tiny paws in the air, Lin Su couldn’t help but grin.
However, the little creature seemed quite angry.
It tried hard to wriggle, as if trying to escape Lin Su’s grasp, looking wistfully in the direction of the eggshell with its big watery eyes.
Feeling a twinge in his heart, Lin Su placed it back on the edge of the groove.
The creature then picked up a piece of the eggshell and took a bite with a “nom.”
Though freshly hatched, it had quite a strong bite, seemingly starving, devouring the eggshell cleanly in just a few bites.
After eating, its previously damp fur grew a lot longer, no longer clinging to its body, making its whole body appear more plump.
Once it was full, the little creature contently wagged its long tail a couple of times, turned to look at Lin Su, and politely extended a tiny paw to wipe the eggshell crumbs from its mouth.
“Tap! ʕ◉ᴥ◉ʔ” (Hello there!)
Watching this furry little creature’s spirited demeanor, a smile instantly appeared in Lin Su’s eyes.
When it first emerged from the eggshell, it looked like a little mouse, but now with its fur longer, it resembled more of a little raccoon.
But then again…
Neither of these should hatch from an egg.
And this little pet beast doesn’t belong to any known exotic beast species within Lin Su’s knowledge.
“Hello, little one.” Lin Su carefully picked it up, and this time, the little creature did not resist, only stared wide-eyed at Lin Su.
With the creature nestled in his arms, Lin Su’s first instinct was to sense what attribute this never-before-seen exotic beast species possessed.
But after sensing for a moment, he was somewhat dumbfounded.
He seemed to have, perhaps, felt no attribute from this little creature.
Lin Su’s expression became increasingly fascinating.
How peculiar indeed.
Having traversed two worlds, what sort of exotic beasts hadn’t he seen?
Even those with all attributes, yet this was his own pet beast.
But an attribute-less exotic beast, that’s something he had never encountered.
Instinctively, Lin Su turned his head to look at Youyou beside him.
One with all attributes, the other attribute-less, quite the opposites.
However, as his gaze shifted to Youyou, he paused slightly.
For Youyou was seriously pinching his chin, scrutinizing the little creature squatting in Lin Su’s lap, looking pensive.
Ever since the little creature emerged from the egg, Youyou had maintained this posture and expression.
From this little creature, Youyou sensed a faint hint of familiarity.
As the creature devoured the eggshell, its aura grew stronger, and this familiarity intensified.
It was the aura of the complete star twin to the Damaged Star!
No wonder at first glance it felt somewhat familiar.
It was the vestige of power inadvertently stirred from the creature’s egg!
“Youyou?” Lin Su couldn’t help but call out to Youyou.
Youyou snapped back and quickly spoke.
“Mm-hmm! (⑅ŏᴗŏ⑅)” (Its power complements mine!)
Next, Youyou swiftly communicated to Lin Su via Telepathy the general process of its awakening to the Power of Shattering.
After listening, Lin Su was stunned.
Youyou’s process of awakening to its power had remained unasked by him, and Youyou had never brought it up.
Now he understood, the Power of Shattering was a choice made by Youyou itself.