Chapter 42 - 41: Diving into the Sea
Dragon Eggs are quite the treasure.
Even now, as a Dragon himself, David had to admit a fact: As one of the top predators on the material plane, a pinnacle of combat strength, and often a backdrop in many biographies, Dragons are truly priceless.
Firstly, the most common parts like Dragon Scales and claws could be used to make high-quality armor and weapons, inherently possessing elemental resistance and offensive properties. Blood, teeth, and hearts, for example, could be used as materials for casting certain powerful magic. A Dragon’s blood, for instance, saturated with active elements, was widely used to create permanent magical inks for inscribing high-level scrolls and even sacred codices. A Dragon’s flesh, especially internal organs and glandular secretions, could be processed into various highly effective Alchemy Potions and poisons. Even seemingly useless parts could become splendid trophies and decorations, symbols of illustrious achievements and immense wealth, treasured as extremely precious artifacts.
As for Dragon Eggs, which might seem the easiest to obtain, even those that had lost their vitality—dead eggs—still held significant value and had numerous uses.
First and foremost, the shell of a Dragon Egg not yet ready to hatch had to protect against radiation from the elemental emanations of its Dragon Mother, endowing it with extreme resistance to its inherent element. This shell also boasted a very high calcium density. Its internal structure, composed of interlinked networks and hollow spaces, could effectively absorb and dissipate the impact of arrows or single-target spells, offering protection comparable to Kevlar or ceramic armor.
As for the contents of a dead egg, beyond their collectible, alchemical, and research value, many humans also considered them highly nourishing. Persistent rumors of their aphrodisiac qualities made them highly favored by nobles.
David didn’t know about any supposed aphrodisiac effects, but according to draconic lore, Hatchlings often consumed non-viable eggs, which greatly benefited their early development. In Dragon society, neither an egg that failed to hatch nor a dead Hatchling unable to break its shell was regarded as a Dragon; they were considered more akin to what humans might call a ’placenta.’
Therefore, as long as one could bypass the High Elf sea blockade and transport them to the New Continent, buyers would undoubtedly be found.
David narrowed his eyes and asked, "With the current conditions, can you still use your original distribution channels?" This was the issue that concerned him.