Chapter 18: Choosing One of Three, an Astonishing Reward!

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Facing the reward offered by the Demon Lord, Han Xing took a deep breath. He admitted that his heart was deeply stirred. Yet, he did not fully trust the demon’s words and asked, “I can help you, but how can I be sure you won’t break your promise and leave once you’re freed?”

The Demon Lord sneered, “Are you doubting my credibility?”

“Yes,” Han Xing nodded straightforwardly. “After all, you’ve been so disgraceful, why would you still care about your credibility?”

The Demon Lord was visibly angered by his words but restrained his fury and said, “I can swear to you with my true name. As long as you dismantle the summoning array, I will definitely reward you!”

A true name contract? Han Xing’s eyes brightened. For demons, their true name was their greatest treasure. Although it wasn’t to the extent of the legends where knowing the true name meant control over life and death, swearing by one’s true name was still a profound gesture of sincerity.

“Alright, then let’s sign it,” Han Xing agreed without hesitation.

The system notification appeared.

【Demon Lord Julius swears by his true name and requests your assistance to dismantle the summoning ritual. As a condition, you may choose one item as your reward. Do you accept?】

“Yes!” Han Xing immediately accepted and then asked, “How do I dismantle the summoning ritual?”

The demon’s tone returned to calm. “Throw in spirit cores to purify the darkness within the spirit spring water; the summoning ritual will naturally be interrupted.”

Han Xing nodded, trusting the demon’s words since the system’s initial second task option was the same method. He remained cautious, not approaching the summoning array directly even after accepting the mission, unsure if the demon had other tricks.

He pulled out a wooden arrow, tied a spirit core to its tip with a string, and shot each core into the water one by one.

The Demon Lord’s suspicion was met with cold laughter.

As the spirit cores were cast into the pool, the dark aura ceased spreading and began to clear. The towering horn on the demon’s head started to fade as if it were about to vanish from this space.

Only after the thirty-seventh arrow was shot did the spring water stop emitting black mist. The Demon Lord’s horn slowly sank into the water, about to disappear.

At that moment, Han Xing hurriedly called out, “Demon, my reward!”

Though tempted to renege, the demon remembered the true name contract and said, “Human, speak your desired reward.”

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Upon hearing this, Han Xing quickly weighed the merits of the three rewards in his mind, finding it difficult to decide.

“You’d better decide quickly, or once the ritual dissipates, you won’t be able to communicate with me anymore. Then it won’t be my breach of contract,” the demon warned with a sinister laugh.

Recalling the demon’s sly nature, Han Xing clenched his teeth and made a swift decision. “I choose the exotic beast egg!”

The demon seemed momentarily stunned and asked, “Are you sure you don’t want my sword or the demon’s blood?”

Han Xing nodded firmly. “I’m sure. Give it to me quickly!”

The demon sneered coldly, “As you wish.”

Moments later, as the Demon Lord vanished completely, the previously dark sky brightened once more.

Han Xing slumped to the ground, exhausted as if after a fierce battle.

Then the system notification appeared.

【Demon Lord Julius has returned to the Abyssal Realm. Survivor, you have completed a great extermination. World influence increased by 32. You gained 10 legendary points.】

“Legendary points? What’s that?” Han Xing was puzzled. He checked his character interface and indeed found an additional legendary point, but there was no explanation of its purpose.

Shaking his head, he set it aside for the moment.

His gaze was already fixed on the center of the Dark Elves’ territory, where a black giant egg floated on the clear spring water.

Han Xing’s eyes widened as he swiftly approached the pool and grabbed the giant egg in his hands.

The system notification appeared again.

【You have obtained an unknown species “Exotic Beast Egg.” Do you wish to start incubation?】

【Note: Once you choose to incubate, the creature inside will automatically bond as your pet. Each survivor may only bond one pet at this stage. Please choose carefully.】

Hearing this, Han Xing pondered aloud, “Only one pet allowed?”

“I have no idea what kind of creature this is. Although the Demon Lord valued it, it should be good, but just in case…”

Suddenly, an inexplicable tinge of regret arose within him.

“Maybe I should have chosen the demon’s blood or the lord’s sword instead of this exotic beast egg?”

But the next moment, his expression turned grim.

When he initially chose the reward, the demon seemed more eager for him to pick the demon’s blood or the lord’s sword and even confirmed his choice.

That creature certainly wasn’t so kind-hearted. The only possibility was that the demon had a scheme!

Han Xing’s voice trembled as he said, “I remember… the description of the demon’s blood said that after integration, one gains demon power but also changes bloodline to demon. In other words, I would become part of the demon race.”

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“And demons have a strict hierarchy. High-ranking demons have absolute authority over lower-ranking ones, including life and death!”

“If I became a demon, would I also be under its control?”

“Moreover, that Demon Lord’s sword, having been wielded by it for years, must have mechanisms laid within. It might directly control my soul through the sword and seize my body!”

“Damn!” Han Xing suddenly awoke with a start.

He realized his suspicion was likely correct—the demon’s original intent was to control him!

A cold sweat broke out, and he cursed, “What a cunning fellow!”

At the same time, he felt immense relief. “Good thing… I accidentally made the right choice.”

Looking again at the black giant egg before him, his regret eased.

After all, compared to his own life, these things were insignificant.

With that thought, Han Xing decisively clicked to incubate.

The system prompt appeared.

【Start incubation of “Unknown Exotic Beast Egg.” Incubation will take 100 hours.】

“100 hours? That’s a long time.”

Han Xing confirmed and said eagerly, “Hope it hatches a powerful pet. I wouldn’t mind a dragon!”

Though he knew it was wishful thinking.

From its appearance and size, the giant egg had nothing to do with dragons, making the chance of hatching one extremely slim.

【Incubation in progress, remaining time: 99 hours 59 minutes 58 seconds.】

After handling the egg, Han Xing’s eyes burned with determination as he gazed at the spring pool ahead.

He had not forgotten his original goal—the water source at the center of the Dark Elves’ territory.

Though he had faced many trials and even negotiated with a terrifying existence, he had succeeded at last!

Now, if he could merge this territory, he would gain vast water resources, solving the water crisis once and for all.

Moreover, if this batch of spirit spring water appeared on the trading market, it would undoubtedly spark a frenzy across Zone 107.

He could also profit greatly from it!