Chapter 383: Chapter 206: The Golden Egg and the Morin Clan (2)

If he remembered correctly, this woman also seemed to have an unusual relationship with Lady Beixila. Feney called her Auntie Chacher, too.

’So that means...’

"The Golden Egg? What’s that?"

Lin Mo asked curiously.

"This is something that very few, even among Alchemists, know about."

Chacher’s expression was extremely serious. "The name ’Golden Egg’ originates from a discovery made hundreds of years ago by a Legendary Level Grandmaster Alchemist while studying the Goblin species. Through a series of experiments, he realized that this race’s bloodline possessed an astonishingly high level of activity and compatibility..."

"That’s why they can reproduce with any other race, giving birth to individuals with even stronger bloodlines. As his research deepened, this Grandmaster also discovered something else. Once a Goblin’s bloodline reached a certain level, the highly active blood within its newly formed embryo would begin to ’surge.’"

"This ’surging’ characteristic means that the highly active bloodline can be extracted with minimal loss and applied to Alchemy. As for what this bloodline does..."

She looked up and said, enunciating each word, "A surging, highly active bloodline is somewhat similar to the analytical results on the blood of a Longevity Species, as recorded in ancient alchemy research!"

Lin Mo’s expression immediately grew serious.

’So that’s how it is...’

’It’s actually related to lifespan, maybe even immortality?’

If that was the reason, it would certainly be enough to drive the rich and powerful into a frenzy.

Madam Chacher continued to explain, "In ancient research, the compatibility between the Longevity Bloodline and human bloodlines was always an extremely popular subject. Unfortunately, while the Longevity Bloodline constantly ’surges’ and is highly active, it’s also incredibly stable."

"This stability makes it nearly impossible to alter with any kind of external force. After a thousand years of relentless experimentation by countless Grandmaster and Grandmaster Level Alchemists, the conclusion was that the Longevity Bloodline could not be utilized by humans."

"So, the subject was shelved. That is, until several hundred years ago, when that Legendary Level Grandmaster Alchemist happened to discover the unique properties of the High Tier Goblin bloodline."

"The bloodlines of these High Level Goblins possess high activity, yet they are also extremely unstable. This allows them to be further altered and evolved into even higher-tier bloodlines."

"This trait, combined with the ’surging’ property found in newborn embryos, allows it to function, in a sense, as a usable substitute for the ’Longevity Bloodline’!"

Lady Beixila’s expression was grim. "In other words, it’s possible to use Alchemy to alter the bloodline’s properties, make it compatible with human blood, and ultimately extend one’s lifespan."

"That’s right."

Chacher nodded. "Although the activity in a High Tier Goblin’s bloodline is still far, far less than that of a Longevity Species, making immortality unlikely, it is indeed possible to extend one’s lifespan to a certain degree if the research is successful."

"So that’s why they’ve ignored the safety of the public and deliberately allowed the Goblins to multiply?"

Lady Beixila’s face turned ashen. Her hand, resting on the table, tightened slightly, and a web of fine cracks instantly spread across the wood.

"How absurd! Sacrificing so many innocent lives for such a slim possibility?!"

"They’re an utterly unreasonable bunch..."

Chacher was just as furious. "There’s a Goblin Kingdom in the Chaos Realm! If they had the guts to go fight them there and get High Tier Goblin embryos for their research, no one would have said a word... But no, they had to do it this way. It’s disgusting!"

"So, what’s our next move?"

Lin Mo looked toward Lady Beixila.

"I’ve actually been investigating why those Goblins turned on their allies... While I haven’t found anything conclusive yet, based on what Chacher just said, it’s most likely related to this so-called ’Golden Egg.’"

Lady Beixila calmly analyzed the situation. "’Golden Egg.’ As the name implies, it’s an embryo that contains a Gold Level Goblin bloodline. If we assume this thing already exists, it means that somewhere within the Goblin Race of Loran Forest, a pseudo-Gold Level Goblin has emerged. That’s the only way a ’Golden Egg’ could be born. This would also mean that the number of Silver Level Goblins in their ranks is definitely not limited to the three we encountered earlier!"

"But this pseudo-Gold Level Goblin has never shown itself before..."

"I imagine it isn’t too happy about being used as a pawn by the Lawrence Clan, either."

Although the Goblins of Loran Forest had grown to their current strength largely thanks to the Lawrence Clan’s tacit approval and even assistance, Goblins were not the type to feel gratitude.

"Their hasty, all-out attack on Silver Stream City, which didn’t make much sense at the time, was partly because the Secret Realm’s exposure might have led the Kingdom to send reinforcements to crush them. But the other reason was likely that the Lawrence Clan was threatening them, holding some kind of leverage over their heads."

"And that leverage was none other than the ’Golden Egg’!"

Lin Mo chimed in.

"So the Goblins turned on the Lawrence Family and attacked them, most likely because they got the ’Golden Egg’ back."

"We don’t know the specifics of what happened, but that deduction seems solid enough."

"Still... how did the Lawrence Clan get their hands on the ’Golden Egg’ in the first place?"

Lin Mo wondered.

"Perhaps it was related to that Undead Mage?"

Chacher guessed.

"That’s certainly possible."

"In any case, that’s the general situation. So, what’s our move?"

Chacher looked to Beixila.

Beixila didn’t answer directly. Instead, she said, "I previously arranged for a thorough sweep of the areas surrounding Silver Stream City. We can now confirm that there are no large Goblin groups in the immediate vicinity, nor have we found any signs of Undead Creature activity."

"In other words, we won’t have to worry about our rear during this operation."

Lin Mo nodded. ’As expected of a Lord. She’s so thorough.’

"Regardless, the people of Lania City are innocent. We will not stand by and watch those Goblins slaughter the Kingdom’s citizens. The Lawrence Clan, too, must face their judgment!"

Madam Chacher applauded. "Well said. That’s the you I know. The Potions that I and the other Alchemists in the city prepared haven’t all been used, and we’ve been making more nonstop these last few days. For this operation, they can continue to supply low-priced Potions. As for my stock, just send someone over to pick it up."

"Thank you!"

Lady Beixila said with genuine gratitude.

"What’s the need for such pleasantries between us?"

Chacher smiled. "You’ve grown up and become a Lord who can stand on her own. But you don’t have to figure everything out by yourself all the time. You can always come and talk to me if you need anything."

"Mm..."

A smile touched Beixila’s lips. "I understand, Auntie Chacher."

"Tsk."

Chacher pouted. "Even you call me that. It’s no wonder Little Feney loves calling me ’granny.’ I’m not even that much older than you."

"Twelve years is hardly a small amount..."

Madam Chacher rolled her eyes, deciding not to bother with her. Her gaze shifted to Lin Mo. "Before you set out, come by my shop. And make sure you bring Feney this time."

"Alright."

Lin Mo nodded. "I definitely will."

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