The Master of Beasts

Chapter 989 - 349_2

Even Dark Star would not offend a Fifth Level Citizen without reason—it’s not in their interest.

Moreover, no Fifth Level Citizen would join Dark Star to become a Vajra if they’re wealthy.

"I really can’t make sense of it!" Sickle still couldn’t understand.

Due to Sickle, Chen Jiuge had no interest in watching the beast fights and returned directly to his office.

"Warehouse Master’s people, huh? Seems they still cling to their rogue ways!"

"What is he up to? The interests over at the Warehouse are far stronger than just a single Gladiatorial Arena. It shouldn’t be worth offending me over such a small profit!"

Chen Jiuge couldn’t figure it out either. An old man who has held the position of Mountain City Dark Star Vajra for hundreds of years, why make trouble when his life span is almost at its end, and with no heirs to continue the struggle?

"Not good, not good!"

Xi pushed open Chen Jiuge’s office door, looking panicked.

"What’s happened?"

Chen Jiuge recognized Xi; he was one of Andrew’s trusted aides, both skilled in cultivation and quick-witted. If Andrew hadn’t saved his life, he would have already been recruited by others.

"Beast Master sir, we’re really in trouble this time!"

"People from Luocheng Dark Star are here, likely to cause trouble."

"Luocheng Dark Star?"

Chen Jiu was taken aback. He knew about the discord between Luocheng Dark Star and Mountain City Dark Star, but hadn’t Fang Lei been blocking them?

For them to come suddenly now, could something have happened on Fang Lei’s side?

Though his mind was full of questions, Chen Jiuge didn’t stop moving.

"Lan Yun of the Luocheng Dark Hand pays her respects to the Beast Master!"

Luocheng hadn’t sent many people; aside from a dozen or so minor followers, only two were noteworthy. Lan Yun was the leader of this group.

"Pleasure to meet you!"

Chen Jiuge’s words were not mere politeness; the woman named Lan Yun before him was truly exceptional.

A Sixth Level Cultivator and Martial Artist, in Mountain City, only a Vajra could contend with her. Rumor had it she was the top aide to Luocheng’s Star Lord, though whether that was true was unknown.

"Our Star Lord heard about the vibrant Gladiatorial Arena here in Mountain City and sent me to learn from it. Hope the Beast Master doesn’t mind!" Lan Yun said with a smile.

To be honest, given Lan Yun’s level of cultivation, it was quite rare for her to lower herself to speak kindly to Chen Jiuge, especially since he was only at the Second Level. And while Dark Star might be a faction, its members were a mixed bag, generally lacking in refinement.

"Of course!"

Luocheng had been eyeing Mountain City’s Gladiatorial Arena for some time and had set up their own, but there weren’t many Fierce Beasts near Luocheng, which was more of a technology-driven city!

Yes, a technology-driven city; Luocheng absorbed technology from many small worlds, continuously innovating. Luocheng’s cultivators might lack raw strength, but when equipped, they were incredibly powerful, far beyond what Mountain City could compare to.

Moreover, Luocheng was a Second Level City with resources far beyond Mountain City’s reach.

"Then I won’t be polite!"

Lan Yun glanced at the strong man beside her with a slight nod.

The strong man nodded back, then headed to the Gladiatorial Arena’s registration area.

Chen Jiuge narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "It seems Miss Lan has come for more than just learning this time!"

Lan Yun sighed and said, "There’s no choice. We’ve opened a Gladiatorial Arena in Luocheng too, but business pales in comparison to Mountain City. I’m eager to see what’s special about Mountain City’s Fierce Beasts!"

"I believe Miss Lan won’t be disappointed!"

"I’m looking forward to it, though the Fierce Beast I brought was personally nurtured by Sixth Level Beast Master Gu Yuan!"

Chen Jiuge’s heart sank: "A Sixth Level Beast Master, now that is a big deal!"

As the strong man returned, so did Xi, who whispered, "Sir, they brought a Third Level Vajra Ape from Luocheng. It looks like an ordinary Vajra Ape, but I feel it’s very strong; there’s none among the fierce beasts on our underground second level that can compare!"

Although Xi spoke softly, Lan Yun and the strong man, being no ordinary people, couldn’t help but hear.

Lan Yun’s lips curled slightly upward: "Looks like I’ve brought some trouble for the Beast Master!"

"It is a bit of trouble!"

Chen Jiuge shook his head slightly, then sighed: "Xi, go get the Rain Frog!"

"Rain Frog? With the Beast Master’s own Guardian Beast in play, there should be no problem!"

The strong man on the side was a bit sarcastic, questioning if they even knew what a Sixth Level Beast Master was, how could a Second Level Vajra’s Guardian Beast do any good!

Due to Lan Yun and her group’s sudden entrance, the preparation time for the bout was extended, causing some dissatisfaction among the audience, who started to complain.

Lan Yun showed a tinge of envy in her eyes; if only Luocheng’s Gladiatorial Arena was this popular!

But they couldn’t; the technology-rich atmosphere in Luocheng was too pervasive. Instead of brutal reality, the wealthy preferred fantasy-driven eighteen rated experiences, which were far more stimulating than a Gladiatorial Arena.

"Thank you for waiting! Due to the complexity of the beasts involved this time, preparation took a bit longer. Enough talk!"

"Today’s beasts include the Vajra Ape nurtured by Luocheng’s Sixth Level Beast Master, Gu Yuan!"

"Its opponent is, none other than the Beast Master’s Rain Frog!"

"Wow!"

As the emcee introduced the beasts, the crowd grew ecstatic—whether it’s the Sixth Level Beast Master or Beast Master Chen Jiuge, both were monumental figures they couldn’t normally encounter!

Of course, this also drew some influential playboys, originally there just for entertainment, who now found their interest piqued.

In the backstage area

Andrew had long received messages from his subordinates and personally checked the situation.

"Why so much?"

Seeing the continuously inflating betting amounts, a bead of cold sweat formed on Andrew’s forehead.

If it were a fifty-fifty or sixty-forty betting scenario, that would’ve been manageable, but this was different!

Chen Jiuge’s Beast Taming Ability was reputed to be strong, yet to the audience, such things were just rumors, though they weren’t fools either. They knew Chen Jiuge must have real skills; otherwise, the betting wouldn’t lean so heavily even if his opponent was a Fourth Level Beast Master nurtured Guardian Beast.

But this time was different; this opponent was Luocheng’s Sixth Level Beast Master Gu Yuan!

So since the start, the betting presented a peculiar phenomenon.

The amount wagered on the Vajra Ape’s victory kept climbing, now reaching three million Life Money!

Don’t be deceived by the seemingly small number; the Gladiatorial Arena’s income in a month might total five or six million Life Money, so just a single standard bout yielding a hundred thousand Life Money would be remarkable already.

Of course, if some wealthy playboys entered, that might change slightly—but how much money could those playboys possibly have? They were more about watching for fun here.

"What should we do, Manager? If the Beast Master’s Guardian Beast loses, we might suffer massive losses!" The accountant Ah Wen said in distress.

"The Beast Master won’t lose!"

Andrew firmly declared, though secretly he was deeply worried!

"Betting is closed. Please may both beasts enter the stage!"

With that from the emcee, the entrances on both sides of the Gladiatorial Arena slowly opened!

"Roar!"

The booming roar of a beast resounded as a particularly muscular Vajra Ape leisurely walked out from the passageway, its light-golden fur wafting through the air, its almost tumor-like muscles appearing particularly menacing.

"Is this a beast nurtured by a Sixth Level Beast Master? It looks more like it’s on illegal drugs!"

In a suite, Wu Sheng commented curiously, observing the monstrous Vajra Ape.

"Young master, it should be the Vajra Ape’s talent—Berserk!"

"The Vajra Ape’s talent makes it look like this? It’s so ugly, not as good as my little snake." Wu Sheng commented disdainfully.

The elderly man beside him was a bit speechless; young master, the shadow snake you’re raising is practically the disgrace of all snakes, it can barely even move!

Though the elderly man disdained Wu Sheng’s shadow snake, he also knew its potential was significant.

Even their master, upon examining it, directly had Wu Sheng form a contract, also allocating additional resources monthly for it to enhance its cultivation.

Unlike the imposing Vajra Ape, the Rain Frog’s entrance was quite peaceful and breezy.

With a long straight blade on its back, the Rain Frog resembled the Kagura Ninja Frog from Pocket Monsters, crossing its arms with disdain as it eyed the hulking figure before it.

"Quack, quack, quack!"

The Rain Frog scornfully beckoned the Vajra Ape with its claw.