Xue Yao's eyes widened, sparkling like the stars in the heavens. 'This is it!' She thought inwardly.
A smooth white egg lay hidden beneath the green ferns, pulsing with a rhythmic warmth that vibrated against her palms. In her mind, she could already see herself holding a legendary beast of powerful lineage, standing on top of the world while everyone bowed before her.
'Xue Yao, you really are blessed. Look at your amazing luck!' She slicked her hair back mentally, a smug smile forming on her lips.
Suddenly, her victory dance came to a complete halt.
Before she could even process what happened, a terrifying feeling gripped her entire body. All the hair at the back of her neck and on her arms stood straight up on end. A violent, icy chill ran right down her spine, freezing her in her tracks. Cold sweat broke out across her forehead, trickling slowly down her temple. Her heart hammered against her ribs like a wild drum.
