Chapter 96

"Three-star Yellow Rank Magic Beast · Green Water Mink!"

Dongfang Xiuzhe suddenly stopped walking, his gaze fixed on the label's description, his expression somewhat solemn.

"Xiao Wu, did you see something good?"

Dongfang Jinxuan, who had been walking ahead, turned back and bent down to take a look, smiling lightly. "Green Water Mink, a water-type magic beast. Many girls like this kind of small and cute magic beast."

Dongfang Xiuzhe looked up at Dongfang Jinxuan's teasing expression and asked seriously, "Second Sister, how exactly are the levels of these pet beasts divided?"

Regarding magic beasts and illusion beasts, Dongfang Xiuzhe only knew that the biggest difference between the two was that one could cast magic, while the other could use combat energy.

Looking at Dongfang Xiuzhe with a somewhat strange expression, Dongfang Jinxuan realized that her younger brother had a lot more questions today. Could it be that bringing him out had some effect?

"The levels of pet beasts are similar to the levels of combat techniques, divided from high to low into 'Heaven, Earth, Mystery, and Yellow' ranks. The difference is that each rank is further divided into 'one to nine' stars."

Pausing for a moment, Dongfang Jinxuan added, "If not specifically mentioned, the pet beasts referred to are 'Yellow Rank.' Like the one-star illusion beast · Iron-tooth Beast and the two-star magic beast · Water Python Beast we saw earlier, they are all 'Yellow Rank'!"

Dongfang Xiuzhe frowned, his gaze focused on a solitary Green Water Mink in the corner of the cage.

This Green Water Mink gave him a different feeling compared to other three-star magic beasts. He felt there was something unusual about it.

What exactly was it?

"Xiao Wu, what are you thinking about?"

Seeing Dongfang Xiuzhe so focused, Dongfang Jinxuan was quite surprised. In her memory, her younger brother didn't seem to care much about anything, so why was he suddenly interested in a Green Water Mink?

Dongfang Xiuzhe didn't speak but turned his face slightly to ensure his second sister wouldn't see. He then used the "Night Pursuit" ability from his Yin-Yang Eyes again!

The Green Water Mink, which had been lying motionless on the ground, seemed to sense a threat and suddenly sprang up, darting around the cage and hiding among the other Green Water Minks, trying to avoid Dongfang Xiuzhe's observation.

"What a smart little guy!"

A slight smile appeared on Dongfang Xiuzhe's lips. Through his observation, he had already noticed its extraordinary nature.

"Xiao Wu, do you really like the Green Water Mink? If so, Second Sister will buy one for you!"

Dongfang Jinxuan gently placed her hand on Dongfang Xiuzhe's head, her expression serious.

The price of the Green Water Mink was 140,000 gold coins, which was not a small amount, but as long as her younger brother liked it, she didn't mind the cost.

Her younger brother's interests had always been unusual since childhood, and there weren't many things that could interest Dongfang Xiuzhe.

Dongfang Xiuzhe looked up at his second sister, feeling a bit moved.

Dongfang Xiuzhe knew very well that 140,000 gold coins were not a small amount for his second sister.

"Second Sister, buying this Green Water Mink won't be a loss for you!"

Pointing to the Green Water Mink hiding among its companions, Dongfang Xiuzhe said mysteriously.

Whether by intuition or observation, Dongfang Xiuzhe was certain that this Green Water Mink was not ordinary. Even if it was a three-star magic beast, it would be of the highest quality!

After paying, Dongfang Jinxuan picked up the Green Water Mink in a small cage, calculating how many more missions she needed to complete to earn back the money.

"I hope Yuer doesn't say I'm favoring you!"

Dongfang Jinxuan was worried that in a few days, when Dongfang Yuer returned and also wanted a Green Water Mink, she wouldn't know what to do.

What a headache!

...

After another hour of browsing.

Dongfang Jinxuan prepared to take Dongfang Xiuzhe out for something to eat, then buy a contract scroll from a magic shop before heading home.

"Second Sister, what is a contract scroll?"

As they walked down another path, Dongfang Xiuzhe asked.

"A contract scroll is used to sign a contract with a pet beast. Only by signing the contract will the pet beast obey your commands!" Dongfang Jinxuan explained simply.

"Does this world have contract scrolls? I really want to see what kind of contract it is!"

Thinking this, Dongfang Xiuzhe quickened his pace.

This trip had been very fruitful for him. Not only did he obtain a strange pet beast egg, but he also learned a lot.

As for the Green Water Mink, he had no intention of keeping it. He just felt it was not an ordinary three-star magic beast and would be a pity to miss. He planned to study it and perhaps sell it for a good price!

"... What, Xiao Wu, you don't plan to keep the Green Water Mink?"

Hearing Dongfang Xiuzhe's sudden statement, Dongfang Jinxuan's eyes widened in surprise. She even thought she had misheard.

"This Green Water Mink isn't very useful to me; I just think it's different!" Dongfang Xiuzhe said calmly.

Dongfang Jinxuan was amused and exasperated. Spending 140,000 gold coins and then saying it wasn't useful—what was her younger brother thinking?

"Second Sister, you don't need to react so strongly. Even if this Green Water Mink is resold, it will only be a profit!" Dongfang Xiuzhe reassured her, confident in his judgment.

Dongfang Jinxuan slapped her forehead, completely speechless.

"Boom!"

At that moment, a loud noise echoed from ahead, causing the ground to tremble three times.

Dongfang Jinxuan, being a former mercenary, reacted quickly, immediately standing in front of Dongfang Xiuzhe, her sharp eyes piercing through the dust.

Dongfang Xiuzhe didn't move, looking up at his second sister, feeling a warmth in his heart.

"Xiao Wu, don't move, stay behind me!" Dongfang Jinxuan whispered, her eyes still alert to the front.

She vaguely saw a large, blurry figure in the dust.

"Roar~~~"

A wave of air with a fishy smell accompanied the roar, dispersing the dust and revealing the true form inside.

Dongfang Jinxuan's eyes widened in shock. "This... This is a seven-star magic beast..."

***

Although it was expected, Qi Shaoshang still felt disappointed. After browsing for so long, he hadn't found a pet beast with the potential to evolve.

"It seems there isn't one here. I'll go to the 'Ten Thousand Beast Sect' this afternoon!"

Thinking this, Qi Shaoshang decided to leave.

But at that moment, a roar suddenly echoed from the front, catching his attention.

"Seven-star Magic Beast · Mad Ape Iron War!"

Frowning, Qi Shaoshang stopped and looked in the direction of the sound.

Just by hearing the roar, he could deduce what kind of magic beast it was, a testament to his upbringing in a beast taming family.

"What's happening? What's going on?"

The hall manager, who was accompanying him, changed his expression. Although he couldn't identify the magic beast, he could tell that something was wrong ahead.

"It might have escaped from the cage. Let's go and check. If it is, we need to stop it quickly."

Qi Shaoshang said and rushed towards the source of the sound.

Mad Ape Iron War, a seven-star Yellow Rank wind-type magic beast, is a carnivore with a large, robust body, agile movements, and extremely strong destructive power. Its ferocity is no less than that of the "Blood King Spider."

***

Dongfang Jinxuan didn't dare to move. She had heard of the ferocity of the Mad Ape Iron War more than once. It was said that a group of dozens of mercenaries was once completely wiped out by a raging Mad Ape Iron War.

She never thought she would encounter such a powerful magic beast here, where it was unlikely to be found in the Magic Beast Mountains.

Dongfang Jinxuan wasn't arrogant enough to think she could subdue this large creature.

Her main concern was how to ensure her younger brother's safety.

If a fight broke out, this narrow passage would make it difficult to quickly escape the Mad Ape Iron War's attack range.

"Roar~~~"

The Mad Ape Iron War roared again, its deep blue eyes glaring fiercely, as if it wanted to devour everyone in front of it.

The situation was very unfavorable for Dongfang Jinxuan. Because of her concern for Dongfang Xiuzhe behind her, she couldn't fully use her "Red Lotus Combat Energy."

"Damn, why is there a Mad Ape Iron War here? What are the staff doing?"

Dongfang Jinxuan was anxious and didn't dare to act rashly.

Coldly observing the large ape, Dongfang Xiuzhe, sensing the magic beast's intent to attack, no longer remained silent. He used the "Earth Intimidation" ability from his Yin-Yang Eyes, sending a wave of oppressive energy like a sharp blade.

The Mad Ape Iron War, with its tree-trunk-like arms, pounded its chest, making a sound like a war drum. Just as it was about to charge, the "Earth Intimidation" mental attack struck first!

Its movements suddenly froze, and its fierce expression turned to one of fear, its body retreating backward.

"Huh? What's happening? What is this Mad Ape Iron War afraid of?"

Dongfang Jinxuan was puzzled but didn't dare to be careless.

At that moment, a figure flashed by.

Before Dongfang Jinxuan could realize what was happening, she heard a "bang," and the Mad Ape Iron War fell to the ground, unconscious.

"Madam, are you alright?"

After knocking out the Mad Ape Iron War, Qi Shaoshang landed gracefully and asked the still stunned Dongfang Jinxuan.

"This guy is an expert!"

Dongfang Xiuzhe's eyes suddenly became intense. He had seen everything that just happened clearly.

The man in front of him was the most powerful combat master he had ever seen!