Chapter 503 - 427: A Nightmare, Not a Foal (4)
Chapter 503: Chapter 427: A Nightmare, Not a Foal (4)
Lex Cross shook his head. "Don’t worry, Polly will one day be the most outstanding female War God in the Cross family."
Flora Bloom shook her head. "I’m not hoping she’ll become some War God. I just want her to grow up safe and happy."
At that moment, Shadow had its head lowered, licking the little black horse, but paid no attention to the little nightmare in Lex Cross’s hand.
"Shadow, I came to see you all this time. Are you... willing to leave with me?"
Having evolved to its current state, Shadow was no different from a divine steed and naturally understood Flora Bloom’s words. It snorted a few times where it stood, then turned and ran into the cave.
Carrying Polly, Flora Bloom and Lex Cross followed. The black horse and the white beast followed them in as well.
When Shadow entered, the herd of horses resting inside the cave stood up, as if welcoming it.
Shadow went to the dead mare’s side. Flora Bloom watched nervously, terrified it would turn hostile because she had cut the mare’s belly open.
But it didn’t.
Shadow lowered its head and nuzzled the dead mare’s abdomen, much like the little black foal had done earlier.
Suddenly, a surge of energy familiar to Flora Bloom flowed from the mare’s abdomen. Then, urged on by Shadow’s movements, a green Crystal Stone filled with vibrant plant life dropped out of the incision Flora Bloom had made.
Flora Bloom and Lex Cross exchanged a look of astonishment.
’To search high and low for something, only for it to turn up right under your nose...’
’That’s exactly what this is!’
Flora Bloom had been planning to search the world for Crystal Stones to level up quickly. It couldn’t be helped; while her Divine-level internal space granted her potent Spiritual Energy and countless cheat-like advantages in her daily life, it made upgrading her superpower a monumental challenge.
Even with an endless supply of Crystal Cores and Energy Gemstones, she still had to use Crystal Stones to bridge the gap each time she broke through to a new major tier.
Otherwise, absorbing any more energy would be pointless.
Shadow picked up the green Crystal Stone with its mouth, walked over to Flora Bloom, and placed it in her palm.
Not wanting to risk any complications, Flora Bloom sent the Crystal Stone into her space for safekeeping.
Shadow swished its tail at Flora Bloom, nuzzled her hand, then looked back meaningfully at the herd behind it.
"Shadow, are you asking me to take all of them?"
Shadow nodded.
Flora Bloom excitedly collected the herd into her space and settled them in a mountain meadow. She had previously scattered many flower and grass seeds there, and the area was now lush enough to sustain the herd.
But when she went to take Shadow in as well, the horse dodged her hand.
Shadow shook its head and, to her surprise, began to affectionately and enthusiastically rub against Lex Cross.
Lex Cross smiled at the stunned Flora Bloom. "It wants to follow me, so don’t take it in. Besides, while this warhorse’s life level doesn’t yet exceed that of your Divine-level space, its bloodline is incredibly talented. If it tries hard enough, it will definitely have the chance to transcend its life-level limitations."
Flora Bloom nodded. "Alright. Horses are meant to be free, after all." ’Only a powerful warrior like Lex Cross, one who possesses the battle intent of Shauna Wallace, could tame a warhorse like Shadow and make it willingly give up its freedom to follow him.’
The zombie horse had been dealt with, and Flora Bloom had secured the herd. But when it was time to return, the two of them faced a dilemma.
The journey back to Morhaven wasn’t far; Golden Crow could get them there in an hour. Shadow was unwilling to ride with the Golden Crow, but that wasn’t an issue since it could fly on its own.
However, the two little ones that Flora Bloom couldn’t take into her space also refused to get on Golden Crow’s back.
Flora Bloom and Lex Cross tried every means of persuasion, but in the end, they had no choice but to forcibly carry them before they could get on Golden Crow’s back.
As if to get revenge for the little ones’ scorn, Golden Crow spent the entire one-hour flight showing off. It would accelerate suddenly, whip into a sharp turn, and even pull off a high-speed, 360-degree barrel roll.
The two unruly little ones hadn’t unlocked their ability to fly yet, but they took an instinctual delight in soaring through the sky.
Lex Cross’s usual stoic expression didn’t change, but it was clear he was perfectly comfortable. Polly waved her arms and legs in excitement, giggling and squealing, "Aah! Aah!"
Flora Bloom, on the other hand, felt awful. All of Golden Crow’s stunt flying left her feeling completely queasy, just like she had motion sickness.