Beast Taming: the More the Better

Chapter 1387: Chapter 569: Financial Economy! Luxurious Auction!

"So this is Liuli Island. I must say, this Country of Ten Thousand Islands is indeed quite different from back home."

Stepping off the port, Su Ping spoke to Jiao Ji beside him. However, the two figures had long since completely changed their appearances.

Jiao Ji gave Su Ping a strange look. "To think you actually possess such methods."

Indeed, the current Su Ping looked nothing like the genius Breeder of the Dragon Nation’s legendary hall, whose fame had resounded across Blue Star following Charles’s earlier promotions. Now, he wore a local turban and had dark skin, looking like an ordinary man in his twenties. Even those closest to him—even if Su Anyong were standing right in front of him—probably wouldn’t recognize this young man as his own son.

Su Ping smiled.

Previously, gaining the favor of the Mirror of Reflecting Heavens had illuminated the Mirror of Refraction in the Catalog. Not only did he acquire the Mirror Heaven Reflection talent, but it had also upgraded directly into this so-called Mirror Flower Water Moon. It allowed him to freely alter his appearance. He had initially thought this ability was rather useless, but now it seemed to have its practical applications.

Ignoring Jiao Ji’s astonishment, the two set foot on Liuli Island and entered the massive maritime city right next to the docks.

"This is still just the western edge of the Country of Ten Thousand Islands. At the center of this human nation resides a Legendary Level existence."

Hearing Jiao Ji’s words, Su Ping was slightly taken aback. "Oh? Does the Country of Ten Thousand Islands actually have a Legendary Level existence watching over it?"

"Of course. Otherwise, how could they continuously survive here in the Endless Sea Domain of the South Sea? Furthermore, according to my guess, this Legendary Level beast of the Country of Ten Thousand Islands should be the longest-lived entity, aside from certain awakened ancient existences!" Jiao Ji continued with a smile, "If my guess is right, my main body might have some contact with that existence in the near future."

Su Ping glanced at this highly secretive companion. "What exactly is it?"

Obviously, his geography was subpar. His understanding of the various Breeder nations across Blue Star was not particularly sufficient.

"The central island of the Country of Ten Thousand Islands—which is also the island from where its nominal Royal Family commands the nation—should actually be the main body of a Legendary Level divine turtle! Of course, whether it is the mythical creature of legend, Xuanwu, I wouldn’t know."

Jiao Ji revealed this secret, but Su Ping wasn’t overly surprised. He had never been to the central island of the Country of Ten Thousand Islands, much less did he know anything about its Royal Family. A divine turtle that had become an island was certainly interesting, but it didn’t stir any strong desire in him to investigate further.

Entering the city went very smoothly. Or rather, the city on Liuli Island practically had no security to speak of. As the core of the western islands, watched over by a Spirit Saint Level existence, ordinary people couldn’t cause any trouble here anyway. And against those who dared to cause trouble, such standard security measures would be meaningless.

Thus, Su Ping casually made up a name and an island origin he had never even heard of himself, and smoothly entered Liuli City. However, after entering the island city, Su Ping suddenly remembered quite an important matter.

"By the way, Senior, do you have any money on you? When the time comes, what do we plan to use to win the auction for the Taiyin Water?"

Jiao Ji looked at him suspiciously. "Money? Why would we use such a thing? As for the Taiyin Water, couldn’t I just use their lives to bid for it?"

"Their lives?" Su Ping was taken aback again, struggling to keep up with Jiao Ji’s train of thought.

She nodded and stated matter-of-factly, "If they don’t sell it to me at the auction, I shall simply slaughter everyone on this entire Liuli Island."

Looking at the calm, indifferent expression on Jiao Ji’s face, Su Ping inexplicably felt a chill run down his spine. There had to be tens of millions of people on this island, right? She would just casually kill them all?

Seeing Su Ping’s reaction, Jiao Ji smiled faintly. "Su Ping, you are too soft-hearted. This is not a trait a qualified Superior should possess! You need to get used to slaughter. Compared to Ferocious Beasts, humans are actually the group you will need to focus on purging and suppressing as you become a Superior."

Su Ping remained noncommittal.

Fortunately, Jiao Ji soon continued. "But never mind. Although I am quite anxious to get this Taiyin Water, as per your understanding, a Spirit Saint Level resource really isn’t worth making such a huge fuss over.

"Naturally, I have no money. However, in your human society, resources of this Level shouldn’t be something that money can simply buy anyway, right?"

Su Ping nodded. Obviously, he thought the same.

The value and significance represented by a Spirit Saint Level resource truly couldn’t be purchased with ordinary money and currency. In the Dragon Nation, even ordinary Emperor Level resources were valued in the hundreds of millions. Furthermore, it was difficult to deduce an exact price because such resources were almost never circulated on the open market.

It couldn’t be helped. Given the special nature of these resources, the vast majority of them had to be exchanged through bartering. Trying to conduct trades using printable currency was actually rather unreasonable. Therefore, it was completely understandable for Su Ping and Jiao Ji to have such thoughts.

However, what neither of them expected was...

"Are you two visiting Liuli Island for the first time? Is this also your first time participating in the Country of Ten Thousand Islands’ auction? Ten years ago, our great President and Grand Emperor set a new rule!"