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Chapter 81: The Powerful Effects of the Queen Larva's Essence
Chapter 81: The Powerful Effects of the Queen Larva’s Essence
Compared to Song Ting’s mischievous nature, Song Shishi was much more serene. However, when the two were together, they always had endless topics to discuss.
Song Chi understood this. After all, the Song family, both the older and younger generations, was heavily skewed towards males. Apart from Song Ting and Song Shishi, all nine of the current generation were boys. It was only natural that the two girls would be closer.
Song Chi shifted his gaze to the exploration footage in front of him and softly said to Song Ting beside him, "Judging by the aura around you, you’re close to breaking through to Guiding Technique Level 2, right?"
Hearing Song Chi mention this, Song Ting raised her fair neck, like a proud swan. "Of course, you should know who your little sister is. I’ve shown signs a month ago, and I’ll definitely break through within half a year."
Song Chi didn’t discourage her. This was clearly due to the ten intermediate body-strengthening potions he provided her with recently. But the girl had certainly put in a lot of effort as well. She hadn’t taken his previous advice lightly.
An hour later, the exploration footage came to an abrupt end. The previously quiet screening room began to buzz with whispers.
"Fourth Brother, you’re here!"
Suddenly, a voice rang out, drawing the attention of everyone in the room to the corner where Song Chi was sitting.
Song You quickly ran over, asking various questions.
Song Chi smiled at him. This youngest child of his eldest uncle had always been closer to him. Even after Song Chi’s family moved to Jiangyuan City, Song You would still visit every few months, maintaining a good relationship with him.
"Xiao You, I heard you awakened a blue-quality Flame Seed. It seems our family has another little genius after Grandpa."
"Fourth Brother, don’t joke with me. The Flame Seed only represents the upper limit of a starship. There are countless dangers on the path to reaching Grandpa’s level."
Song You scratched his head, a bit embarrassed, but the flash of joy in his eyes showed that he was genuinely pleased with Song Chi’s praise.
As they were talking, a few more people approached.
Song Chi immediately stood up and greeted them. "Eldest Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother, Seventh Brother, Ninth Brother."
The newcomers were none other than his eldest and second uncles’ sons and younger brothers.
The tall and robust man leading them was Song Qi, the eldest son of Uncle Song Shan and the leader of the younger generation of the Song family. He was forty-three years old, with a white Flame Seed that he had awakened thirteen years ago. He was currently at the peak of the First Rank, though he still had some distance to go before reaching the Second Rank.
Standing next to Song Qi was Song Lin, the second son of Uncle Song Shan. He was thirty-eight and ranked second among the younger generation. He had awakened a colorless Flame Seed, and despite the resources provided by his parents, he had only just crossed into the First Rank. Without a significant breakthrough, he was unlikely to reach the Second Rank.
On the left was the tall and slender Song Wen, the eldest son of Uncle Song Hai. He was thirty-five and ranked third. He had awakened a colorless Flame Seed, but it was said that he had improved its quality to white last year. His flagship had been at the First Rank for nearly four years.
Behind Song Wen was his younger brother, Song Bo, the second son of Uncle Song Hai. He was twenty-five and ranked seventh, and he had yet to awaken his Flame Seed.
The last one, a slightly youthful-looking boy, was Song Ming, the son of Uncle Song Yang and Song Shishi’s younger brother. He was only sixteen, two years younger than Song Ting.
Song Qi nodded and said, "Fourth Brother, Uncle and Aunt mentioned that you just participated in an exploration of an alien star domain. How was your harvest?"
Song Chi smiled but didn’t answer directly. He couldn’t possibly tell them that he had obtained a blue and a white rare item, as well as an intermediate energy crystal that rivaled a purple rare item. That would be too exaggerated.
He wanted to quietly develop through the Multiverse Market without drawing too much attention. However, he also didn’t want to lie, so smiling without answering was the best choice.
However, to the others in the screening room, his silence was interpreted differently. It seemed to imply that his harvest was minimal and not worth mentioning.
Of course, no one mocked him. The direct descendants of the Song family were always on good terms, thanks to the example set by their elders. They wouldn’t ridicule each other.
As for the others in the room, they were either outstanding individuals or direct descendants of their respective families. Their backgrounds made them too astute to openly display their emotions.
This is the Song Family Estate, where the family's patriarch, known as the Furious Lion, is a Third-Rank Ember Fleet Captain. No one in their right mind would dare mock the Song Family's direct descendants in such a place.
Moreover, it's quite common for star sea explorations to yield meager results. How many people here can claim that every exploration they undertake is highly profitable?
Song Qi, Song Lin, and Song Wen chatted with Song Chi for quite some time. They had a good impression of Song Chi, not only because he had always been mature and adept at managing relationships among his siblings, but also because of a recent favor he did for them in secret.
After that incident, each of them received nearly thirty titanium crystals, which, although they wouldn't use them in the short term, they collectively decided to hand them over to the old man. Song Ming Song was naturally delighted and, in return, gave each of them a suitable blue component, significantly enhancing their personal starships.
Of course, while titanium crystals are valuable, thirty of them weren't enough to exchange for a blue rarity artifact. The old man was pleased and supplemented the cost himself. However, Song Qi, Song Lin, and Song Wen indeed benefited greatly, and as a result, their impression of their fourth brother, Song Chi, improved even more.
After a bit of casual conversation, the guests soon lost interest in the new arrival, Song Chi. Instead, many of their gazes frequently drifted toward a corner on the right side of the front row of the screening room.
Song Chi was curious and glanced over a few times. Even before the exploration footage had finished, he noticed that many people's eyes would involuntarily turn to that corner. After the footage ended, this behavior became even more pronounced, including from Song Qi and Song Lin, which piqued his curiosity.
Soon, he understood the reason.
In the corner of the front row, a young girl in a light green dress sat quietly. She exuded an otherworldly and pure aura, and though she hadn't spoken a word, people couldn't help but be drawn to her.
Song Chi was curious about her identity and instinctively felt that she was no ordinary person.
All the young people present had distinguished backgrounds, with at least one Second-Rank elder in their families, yet she could remain so calm and indifferent.
Song Chi could tell that her indifference was genuine, not an act.
With such a transcendent aura and the ability to ignore the gazes of so many peers, her background had to be significant.
Just then, a young man approached the girl, smiling and dressed in fine attire. He spoke gently to her, "Sister Bai He, I know there's a very high-end ocean park in Jiangyuan City. If you're interested, why don't you join us for a tour?"
Seeing this, Song Chi immediately recalled the relevant information about the young man.
He was the direct son of the principal of the First Ember Academy in Jiangyuan City, who had awakened a blue ember seed four years ago. He was considered a well-known genius in the entire White Tower Floating Land, and with his Third-Rank father's background, he was one of the most elite young nobles in the region.
As he pondered, Song Ting's playful laughter reached his ears.
"Song Chi, don't even think about it. She's a pride of the heavens from our grandmother's side, and it's said she awakened a purple ember seed."
Song Chi's eyes narrowed, and he quickly understood. If she had the backing of the Bai family and such a terrifying ember seed, everything made sense.
He had heard his parents mention that his grandmother, Bai Xiu Qin, came from the Bai family, a powerful ember family in the capital star domain of the Morning Star Principality. Their lineage was said to be over a thousand years old, far surpassing any family in the 1st-level White Tower Floating Land.
As he thought, Song Ting's mischievous voice sounded again.
"Song Chi, if you dare to have any ulterior motives, I'll go tell Sister You Ran. It just so happens that Uncle's family is also in Jiangyuan City, and we can visit them after the birthday banquet."
Song Chi turned to glare at her, irritated.
"Come here with me!"
Song Ting immediately shrank back, hiding behind Song Shishi.
"Trying to beat up your adorable little sister, Song Chi, you're crazy!"
Song Chi's face darkened, and even Song Shishi, who stood between them, couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time.
In the backyard of the Fury Lion Manor, Song Chishi was constantly flipping the glistening meat chunks on the barbecue grill. As the roasting time increased, the already fragrant aroma of the meat grew even more intense.
To the side, Song Ting, who had initially been extremely cautious, had transformed into a docile and obedient girl.
"Brother, what kind of meat is this? It smells so good!!"
Swallowing her saliva, Song Ting asked in a sweet, soft voice, making Song Chi feel a bit uncomfortable.
"Don't ask. It will greatly benefit you and the others who haven't awakened your Flame Seed yet."
This refined meat was, of course, a portion of the Queen Bug's essence that Song Chi had obtained. This meat, infused with a trace of third-rank essence energy, was highly beneficial for those who hadn't yet awakened, significantly accelerating their Guiding Technique progression.
Of course, the meat Song Chi had brought out was only a part of it. The Queen Bug's essence weighed a total of forty pounds, and he and Shen Qing each took half. The five pounds he had brought out were just a fraction of his share.
It wasn't that he was stingy; it was that for those whose Guiding Technique levels were at most Level 3, like Song Ting, one pound each was enough. Their digestive capabilities were limited, and eating too much would be a waste.
When the meat was nearly done, Song Chi called over the few people beside him.
This time, he had invited only four people: Song Bo from his second uncle's family, Song Chishi and Song Ming from his fourth uncle's family, and Song Ting.
All four had yet to awaken their Flame Seeds. The oldest, Song Chishi, was 27 and had just recently advanced to Level 3 in the Guiding Technique, making her the most suitable to benefit from the Queen Bug's essence.
Seeing Song Chi's gesture, the four didn't hesitate and began to eat in small bites.
The five pounds of refined meat were divided equally, with one pound each for the four of them. The remaining pound, he planned to taste himself.
However, at that moment, a set of footsteps approached from behind.
"Brother, you're actually eating without me? Our bond is fading!!"
Recognizing Song You's voice, Song Chi had to suppress his own craving and handed over the last pound of meat.
"You've already been awakened for a few months, and you're still eyeing the little bit I have."
Ignoring Song Chi's glare, Song You immediately started eating.
With a hint of anticipation in his eyes, Song Chi stood to the side, watching the five of them.
Even just one pound of the Queen Bug's essence, infused with a trace of third-rank energy, should be enough to benefit the five significantly.
A few minutes later, after finishing the roasted meat, the five had a consistent reaction, starting to practice the Guiding Technique on the spot.
As time passed, a surge of blood energy emanated from each of them.
The first to experience a surge of blood energy was Song Ting. She had already reached the peak of Level 1 in the Guiding Technique due to the ten intermediate body-strengthening potions and was on the verge of Level 2. The energy from the Queen Bug's essence gave her a final push, allowing her to break through the barrier and advance to Level 2.
After breaking through to Level 2, the gentle energy within her body still had some leftover, pushing her further along the path of Level 2. It was clear that as long as the girl worked hard, it wouldn't take long for her Guiding Technique to reach Level 3.
Next was Song Ming, who was two years younger than Song Ting and also at Level 1 in the Guiding Technique. With the assistance of the gentle energy from the Queen Bug's essence, his Guiding Technique level successfully broke through to Level 2.
Then came Song Bo from his second uncle's family, who had been stuck at Level 2 for a year. He directly advanced to Level 3.
Song Chishi, who had just recently broken through to Level 3, didn't manage to advance to Level 4 this time. However, she reached the limit of Level 3, and with three more years before she graduated, she clearly had the opportunity to break through to Level 4 before awakening her Flame Seed, which would significantly increase her chances of success during the awakening process.
As for the last one, Song You, who had awakened a few days before Song Chi, had recently broken through to Level 4 with the help of the Mysterious Energy Training Platform on the Flame Seed warship. He naturally couldn't break through to Level 5 at this moment.
However, the one pound of Queen Bug's essence wasn't for nothing. It saved him at least half a year of arduous practice, and he estimated that with a few more months, he would likely reach Level 5.
Seeing this, Song Chi nodded in satisfaction. It was clear that the Queen Bug's essence was indeed effective, and it was worth bringing it out.
Just as the five were rejoicing, Song Chi suddenly gave a warning.
"Find your own excuses for this. Don't mention the meat, and don't say I gave it to you. Understand?"
Song You was puzzled.
"Brother, isn't this a good thing? You're helping us, why do we need to hide it?"
(End of Chapter)
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