Chapter 498 - Planning (1/2)
”Hmm,” Yao Jia thought. ”Why do you want it?”
”I… need it for some pills I might be making,” Alex lied.
”Hmm, maybe you can trade for it? I really don't know if anyone would be willing to part with it though since they can all use monster cores in some manner for themselves,” Yao Jia said.
”Hmm… trade huh? I should be able to work with that,” he thought. ”Alright, I will think of something. I will probably have to sell some pills for sure.”
”Okay, do that,” Yao Jia said. She didn't really know much about pills and was quite interested in it as well.
”Oh, uncle Teng is out,” she said and got up from the meadow. ”Let's go.”
”Umm… Uncle Teng is… senior Puma?” Alex asked.
”Yes. Let's hurry, he gets annoyed if he is made to wait too long,” Yao Jia said.
”I heard that,” the Puma's voice sounded inside both of their heads.
”Why do you think I spoke out loud?” Yao Jia asked jokingly.
”Hurry up. I don't think this child likes me very much,” he said.
They walked back into the underground palace and made their way back to the room where they had left behind Pearl.
As soon as they reached, the door opened and Pearl came flying out. ”Meow!” he complained that he was left here for so long without Alex being nearby.
”Did he do something that hurt you?” Alex asked.
”MEOW!!” Pearl complained.
A confused look appeared on Alex's face. ”You… made him fight you? Were you testing his strength?”
”No, I was testing how close he was to awakening his bloodline, and from what I can see, he's quite close. Still, he is just a child so it will take a while without putting some direct pressure on him,” the Puma said.
”I won't let you do that,” Alex said as he held Pearl in his arms defensively.
”Relax, little human. I have no intentions of providing any stress to someone who might end up being my king. That would be a stupid way to get on the wrong side of the future King. Especially one that is this young, so he will grow to hate me for sure,” the puma said.
”So, what's the verdict, uncle? Is he ready for the ritual?” Yao Jia asked.
”Hmm… not yet. He is both too young and too weak right now. We will have to wait until he is either at least 10 years old, or in the True realms, whichever comes first,” the puma said. ”But given his speed, it might be the True realms that come first. The lord's bloodline surely is amazing at how fast it can help him cultivate.”
”What do we do now then?” Alex asked.
”Nothing. You can go back to your room or go roam where you are allowed. As long as you don't bother anyone or try to run away, you will be fine,” the puma said.
”I see. Okay,” Alex said and walked away. Yao Jia followed behind him and asked,” You want to go somewhere else?”
”No, I will go back to my room and wait around for a bit,” he said. ”Let's see what your father and Lady Ren find from their visit to the library.”
”Not a bad idea,” Yao Jia said. ”Let me show you back to your room.”
”It's alright, I know the way,” Alex said and left. He walked along with Pearl in his hands and went to his room to wait.
”Sigh, what do I do now?” he wondered.