As he spoke, Zhong Yi reached into the Gu Mother's soft, vibrant red bristles and took out an insect egg that was red with faint golden undertones.
"Here. This is a parasitic, Soul Element Guardian Beast. I can give you one of its Insect Eggs."
"I can't guarantee I'll be able to restore your two Guardian Beasts' Origin, but keeping them alive won't be a problem."
"If you choose to accept my help, then let this Insect Egg hatch in your Soul Base."
Zhong Yi's words made Zhao Kai's pupils constrict. He snapped his head up, his gaze sharp as he stared at Zhong Yi.
"Why should I trust you?"
In Zhao Kai's gaze, Zhong Yi saw not only scrutiny, but even more so, hope and yearning.
Zhong Yi smiled and spread his hands.
"You're already in such a miserable state. What could I possibly want from you?"
"Am I after this broken body of yours, or the wood and stone carvings in your shop?"
"It's up to you. If you're not willing, then just as you said, I won't come to your shop again."
