The Master of Beasts

Chapter 977 - 343:

Chen An, on the second underground floor, was dissatisfied with himself. Despite the rules of Dark Star, he had to follow orders to keep the arena running. But this was only because there were no other Vajra interfering. If there were, Chen An wouldn’t have listened to himself.

Then there’s Hank, don’t be fooled by how he appears to be impressed by my knowledge and acts respectfully. Who knows if it’s just an act? Even if it isn’t, can he suppress the other Beast Masters?

Causing trouble in the arena is really simple.

Just feed some forbidden potions to the beasts when the gladiatorial battles begin, and it’s hard to prevent this.

"This is the problem you need to solve. Whatever you want, you naturally need to pay for it!"

"After all, I have other options besides you, and regardless of how things turn out, Chong Yun will treat you as a scapegoat, or you’ll be devoured completely by Dang Yue. Conversely, you should be thankful I’m giving you an opportunity!" Yun Yan said plainly.

Though somewhat dissatisfied, Chen Jiuge knew Yun Yan was stating facts.

"I understand!"

"Mm, I’ll try to stall for you for a while. Speaking of which, you should first assemble the guards. Without any defensive measures, they might resort to underhanded tactics."

"After all, your cultivation is too weak. It wouldn’t be too hard for them to eliminate you silently!"

"Alright, I’ve been here long enough."

"Wait, you haven’t told me what exactly you want me to do?"

Chen Jiuge called out to Yun Yan; she had said a lot earlier, but there was nothing substantial.

"You’re too weak to do much. Just ensure you hold onto No.1 Arena, or if possible, seize more arenas!"

"Is that all?"

Yun Yan didn’t reply. Currently, Chen Jiuge was too weak, and if Chong Yun hadn’t had a moment of folly to list Chen Jiuge as a Vajra, Yun Yan wouldn’t have noticed him.

Casually leaning back on a leather chair, Chen Jiuge chuckled lightly and said, "This is quite interesting!"

"However, I’m relying not on the so-called guards!"

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After working at No.1 Arena for three months, Chen Jiuge took about a few hundred thousand Life Money each month, having embezzled roughly 1.2 million Life Money by now.

"Knock knock knock"

"Come in!"

Andrew bent over, smiling, letting the person behind him enter first.

"Mr. Chen, here are the items you ordered from our Other Shore Flower Chamber of Commerce. Please verify them!"

"They arrived so quickly, thank you!"

Chen Jiuge used his Divine Sense to inspect the Spiritual Beast Bag and Storage Bag, a trace of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.

"Good, everything’s correct!"

"Mr. Chen, please sign!"

"Alright!"

After signing his name, the chamber’s representative courteously bowed and then left.

"Andrew, I’ll be returning to the manor in a few days. I’m leaving this place to you!"

"Master, rest assured, I’ll handle it!"

"Mm, don’t disappoint me!"

At Dusk Manor, Chen Jiuge dismissed the maid, commanding, "I’ll need to seclude myself for the coming days. Ensure no one approaches, including Xing Xia and the others!"

"Yes, Manor Master!"

"The Fourth Level Fierce Beast Lightning Lion, along with its matching spiritual materials and Fourth Level Beast Taming Ring."

"For such items, it cost me nearly two million Life Money. Truly expensive!"

Even if one had a family fortune, they wouldn’t squander money like this!

Two million Life Money; if used to hire a Fourth Level Guard, one could almost hire them for ten years.

After releasing the Lightning Lion, due to Chen Jiuge’s specific instruction, it had been specially treated and won’t wake until controlled by the Beast Taming Ring!

The lion’s azure hair occasionally sparked, even while lying still, exuding an overpowering aura.

But what Chen Jiuge valued wasn’t the lion’s aura, but its capabilities.

The Lightning Lion’s greatest trait is speed—extremely fast. Able to maneuver lightning, its attack power isn’t weak either. However, its vulnerability might be its only flaw!

Thankfully, Chen Jiuge already has a Fourth Level Turtle Dragon, so there’s no need to worry much about defense; what he needs now is offensive capability.

"Once contracted with the Lightning Lion, I’ll possess two Fourth Level Fierce Beasts, covering attack and defense. Even Sixth Level Cultivators can’t eliminate me silently!"

Regarding whether Dang Yue, those Sixth Level cultivators, would take matters into their own hands, Chen Jiuge wasn’t concerned. Anyone who has held a Vajra position in Dark Star for hundreds of years is deeply cautious, and even if there’s a one percent chance of exposure, Dang Yue wouldn’t personally act!

The Beast Taming Ring is simple to use: drop both the cultivator’s and the beast’s blood together.

Feeling the faint connection in his mind growing clearer, Chen Jiuge breathed a sigh of relief—he succeeded,

The contract succeeded, and the Lightning Lion awoke. It discovered a tiny figure before it, its life now controlled by this figure, causing the lion to roar.

However, as soon as the thought of attacking emerged, the Beast Taming Ring at its soul’s core constricted, causing intense pain that made the lion collapse.

Though Fourth Level Yellow Springs Fierce Beasts lack Spiritual Wisdom, they’re almost like ordinary beasts, not as ruthless and irrational as low-tier beasts.

Ignoring the pained roars of the lion on the ground, Chen Jiuge instructed the Turtle Dragon, "Keep an eye on it, don’t let it leave the Beast Yard!"

"Roar!"

The Turtle Dragon nodded, indicating understanding.

Providing a Fourth Level Fierce Beast with a Cultivation Yuan Pill is challenging.

Even with the Chaos Pearl’s aid, it’s extremely difficult for Chen Jiuge and requires consuming some of the Chaos Pearl’s Origin Power.

After half a day, a blue Yuan Pill appeared in Chen Jiuge’s palm.

"So wasteful!"

Feeling weak after getting up, Chen Jiuge noted that just one Fourth Level Yuan Pill consumed almost fifty thousand Life Money for cultivation materials, and several strands of Chaos Origin Power.

"Unless it’s urgent, refrain from cultivating Fourth Level Fierce Beasts!"

Though costly, the Yuan Pill’s effects are apparent!

With the infusion of Chaos Pearl’s origin, after the Lightning Lion consumed the Yuan Pill, its strength and Spiritual Wisdom saw significant improvements, and its affection towards its master grew considerably.

"Only a day, no rush to return yet!"

"I still have a Third Level Heavenly Spirit Pill. It might be enough for me to break through to Second Level Beast Master!"

While Chen Jiuge secluded himself to break through to Second Level Cultivation, an unexpected event occurred at No.1 Arena.

Andrew, surprised, looked at Sickle, who appeared suddenly, puzzled, and asked, "Sickle, weren’t you at the warehouse? Why come to the arena abruptly? Are you thinking of playing a round?"

Sickle is a Fourth Level Dark Hand and a Fourth Level Assassin, far stronger than Andrew.

But the Logistics Department’s Dark Hand folk are fairly wealthy, occasionally coming to the arena for fun. Though Sickle appeared for the first time, Andrew didn’t find it strange.

Tall, slender, akin to a sharp sword, Sickle, with a half-smiling demeanor, said, "Indeed, lately it’s been dull, and I heard No.1 Arena is opening a gladiatorial event for Fourth Level Beast Masters. I’m here to enjoy the bustle."

"Hahaha, you’ve got good taste!"

The preceding gladiatorial match concluded, paving the way for a match involving a mysterious Fourth Level Beast Master’s beast.

"Eh, what a coincidence; it seems you arrived just in time, Sickle!"

"Yes, better arrive early!"

Sickle casually wagered a few thousand Life Money, smiling as he watched the match.

On stage were two fierce beasts, one bred by a Fourth Level Beast Master, another bred by Chen Jiuge himself.

Though their cultivation was only Second Level, the battle’s intensity matched that of true Third Level Fierce Beasts, making the audience’s energy soar.

"Boom!"

As one beast fell, the host announced the result.

The victor was surprisingly the beast cultivated by Chen Jiuge.

Andrew chuckled, "Looks like your luck wasn’t great, Sickle!"

"Just playing around; time’s up, I’ll head back. See you next time!"

After grinning and seeing Sickle off, Andrew’s expression darkened.

"Is this simply for fun, or the Warehouse Master’s orders?"

"I can’t handle this abnormal situation alone. I need to inform the master!"

Andrew knew he was merely a minor figure with some business acumen; he couldn’t handle this abnormal situation himself.