Chapter 601 - 278: The Egg of the Five Saints! He managed to get it after all!

Su Ping looked at the others with some confusion.

He had also noticed the change in the others’ expressions after Rong Bao, his nominal maternal grandfather, had spoken.

Egg of the Five Saints?

What was that?

Obviously, judging by the situation, it seemed no one was inclined to explain it to him.

Everyone was deep in thought, including Su Anyong beside him.

Only Rong Bao, Su Ping’s nominal maternal grandfather, had a smile on his lips. He seemed to pay no attention to the varying expressions of the Rong Family members, maintaining his cheerful demeanor as if nothing had happened—as if he had just casually given a beloved younger family member a few hundred or a thousand yuan in New Year’s money.

Even among the members of this great family, where most were deeply calculating, a few still occasionally appeared lost in thought after Rong Bao finished speaking.

The dinner reception for Su Ping, amidst such a special and awkward atmosphere, finally ended.

As night fell, Leng Ye had not left Su Ping’s room, and Su Anyong was also there.

Surrounded by flickering lights, the three generations sat facing each other.

Leng Ye appeared completely unconcerned, while Su Anyong was frowning.

Back in the room, with the sound completely isolated by spiritual power, Su Anyong finally spoke, "Second Uncle, was it you who allowed Old Master Rong to make that decision?"

Leng Ye glanced sidelong at this brat who seemed to be questioning him and then said, "What’s it got to do with me? That’s just Old Ghost Rong’s own little scheme. Hmm, or maybe it’s some sort of debt he feels he owes the Rong Family’s eldest daughter and this kid?"

"A debt? Regardless of whether there’s a debt or not, this thing is inappropriate. It may not even be a good thing for Su Ping. Who knows what the rest of the Rong Family is thinking?" Su Anyong said with a frown.

Leng Ye chuckled. "Funny to hear you put it that way. Isn’t this a Pet Beast egg that might possess Holy Spirit Level Species Potential? You make it sound so worthless!"

Su Anyong said, "The Rong Family originally..."

"Originally was originally! Now is now! What’s more important is, you are you! Xiao Ping is Xiao Ping!"

Upon hearing this, Su Anyong was silenced by Leng Ye’s rebuttal. He opened his mouth, somewhat at a loss for how to respond.

Finally finding an opportunity, Su Ping asked, "Seriously, can someone tell me, what exactly is this Egg of the Five Saints?"

Su Anyong was silent. It was evident that his unreliable father was genuinely displeased at that moment—dissatisfied with the rash decision made by their nominal maternal grandfather.

Leng Ye explained, "The Rong Family is known as the Five Poisons or the Five Saints Rong Family. Previously, they were quite remarkable in the Dragon Nation. At first, they started out in Dianzang Province and later moved to Beiyuan Province. The reason for this was that the Rong Family discovered a special Secret Realm in Beiyuan Province—a sustainable Secret Realm extremely suitable for poisonous creatures to live in, known as the Five Saints Secret Realms.

"Within these Five Saints Secret Realms, every hundred years, five Pet Beast eggs are produced—also known as the Eggs of the Five Saints. Theoretically, each of these five Pet Beasts has enormous potential, with their highest race limit even theoretically capable of reaching the Spirit Saint Level! And there is a Rong Family rule: the strongest Beast Tamer to emerge from each generation’s Eggs of the Five Saints becomes the true Family Head of the Rong Family!"

Su Ping finally understood.

So, my maternal grandfather wants to give one of these to me, an ’outsider’ who doesn’t even bear the Rong surname?

Su Anyong was still frowning and pondering. However, Leng Ye, seeming exceptionally enthusiastic that day, readily answered Su Ping’s queries, replying with a smile, "Correct. Tsk tsk, who knows, maybe our Xiao Ping could end up in charge of the entire Rong Family one day!"

Taking charge of the Rong Family?

Su Ping had no interest in that and slightly furrowed his brow.

Leng Ye’s expression returned to normal. Looking at the father and son, who both seemed reluctant, he said with resignation, "You two really are something... This is the kind of good fortune others can’t even dream of, and yet with you, it’s as if someone’s after your lives! Relax. The troubles of the Families have been largely dealt with, so there’s no need to worry about getting tangled in any trouble. The Rong Family has done quite a bit for the Dragon Nation over the years; they’re trustworthy."

At this, Su Anyong’s expression eased somewhat.

Su Ping’s brow was still lightly furrowed.

A Spirit Saint Level Pet Beast egg.

He had previously bluffed that if anyone wanted to set conditions, he would immediately demand a Spirit Saint Level Pet Beast cub.

But in reality, now that such a gift was being offered to him, Su Ping truly wasn’t too keen on it.

Too much hassle!

This was evident from the way the other members of the Rong Family had looked at him during the earlier banquet, practically wanting to devour him alive.

As for the possibility that getting too entangled with the Rong Family might lead to the Dragon Nation constraining such Families and hindering his own growth—that was not something Su Ping had considered.

However, Su Ping glanced at his father, and his own furrowed brow relaxed a little.

So, he turned back to Leng Ye and asked, "Then, what’s the catch?"

There’s no such thing as a free lunch, after all.

Leng Ye smiled slightly. "A maternal grandfather adores his grandson; what price would there be? You’re overthinking it, kid. Don’t assume the worst of people, alright?"

Seeing Su Ping’s skeptical look, Leng Ye then said, "Xiao Ping, you are not an ordinary person anymore."

Su Ping understood, then blinked in surprise. "You know?"