Chapter 1258 Geno Core (1/2)
Dragon King looked at the jue and said, ”That actually depends. Continuing the theme of duality, this thing can be good and bad. If you are a demi-god, it is good. If you're not... it can kill you.”
”So, what does that mean? What is it for?” Han Sen wasn't put-off by the words he had just heard.
Dragon King began to slink and speak mysteriously, saying, ”I'm afraid not many people in the Third God's Sanctuary know what this is. Fortunately for you, I am one of the very few who know. Me and Asura...”
Dragon King suddenly trailed off into silence.
”Is this related to the betrayal of Ancient Devil Emperor?” Han Sen asked.
”It's not like that.” Dragon King paused for a brief moment, and then went on to say, ”This thing has nothing to do with us, but I knew of an artifact that was quite similar.”
”What would that be?” It was painful for Han Sen, being so patient with Dragon King's slow droning.
”It's a secret. I've told you many secrets in the past, but I've never received a single scrap that could benefit me as a reward. I'm at the end of my tether! Why should I continue helping you and not expect anything in return?” Dragon King said.
Han Sen eyed Dragon King with a lethal look and asked, ”Ah, so you're no longer afraid to die. Is that what you're telling me? In that case, perhaps there is a favor I can perform for you.”
Dragon King rebutted, ”You never planned to fix my body, so death is coming for me, one way or another.”
When Han Sen looked at him and saw clearly the crux of his issue, he conceded to say, ”I have actually been looking out for one for you.”
”Don't give me that crap! I know you already found an egg up on that mountain. Do you think I'm stupid?” Dragon King said.
Han Sen smiled and said, ”I did find one, yes. But you almost got me killed at the Sky Tree! If our roles were reversed, would you still give me an egg?”
Dragon King had an awkward look descend upon him, and he pleaded once more, ”It was a mistake! An honest mistake. Every time you ask me a question, I give you answers to the best of my knowledge. I never try to trick and mislead you.”
Han Sen said, ”Well, an apology isn't good enough. It sure doesn't suffice, for you to receive a super creature's egg off me.”
Dragon King pointed at the jue and said, ”I'll tell you what it is if you give me the egg.”
”I'll consider the proposition, but if we're talking a trade, the bargain needs to be evaluated. It all depends on whether the secret of this jue is decent. If it's some snob's wine pourer, forget it!” Han Sen said.
”I'm serious when I tell you that this thing is known only by very few people. I know what this is, and if I don't pass this knowledge on to you, you'll only end up harming yourself,” Dragon King said, with a surprisingly alarmed tone.
”Fine. Tell me the secret first. If I deem the knowledge worthy for the trade, I'll give you the egg. Deal?” Han Sen made his offer.
”No! You say something like this every time, I swear! You have to promise me this time. Pinky promise!” Dragon King spoke with distress.
Han Sen said, ”Oh, come on. You make it sound like you're the only one who knows what this thing does. I am giving you an opportunity here.”