Beast Taming: the More the Better

Chapter 1395: Chapter 572: Auction Ends! Returning to Linzhou!

He didn’t dare to be careless and hurriedly looked at Su Ping. "What are your orders, sir?"

Su Ping thought for a moment before replying, "After the auction ends, come with us. I have a few questions for you."

Hato’s expression turned exceedingly grim. He didn’t look much better than he did when he first realized Jiao Ji’s strength. Meeting again after the auction meant there would be no public constraints. By then, his life and death would truly rest in their hands.

However, on second thought, considering the other party’s strength, it wouldn’t be difficult for them to kill him even if he returned to Cangyan Island or even the central Divine Island of the Country of Ten Thousand Islands. With this realization, Hato immediately agreed, "Yes!"

Finally, the door of Box 17 opened.

All the chatter from the various boxes vanished completely. Everyone fixed their eyes on the doorway, waiting to see if Hato would drag out those two who had spoken earlier like dead dogs.

However, they didn’t see such a scene. All they saw was Hato slowly walking out alone.

Moreover, after stepping out, this Eastern Governor—who had been so arrogant earlier—actually closed the door behind him with utmost care. Then, without a single word, he scurried back to his own Box 22 nearby.

This scene left everyone completely dumbfounded. What was going on? Was that it? What exactly was happening?

Let alone the mere spectators looking for some fun, even Merck and the guests in the other luxury VIP boxes were a bit bewildered. Since when had Hato become so easy to talk to?

A voice rang out. It was none other than Naya. "Hato? What’s wrong? Did you bite off more than you could chew this time?"

Obviously, that was the only explanation. It was the only reason Hato would walk out with his tail between his legs without even daring to utter a single threat.

Even in the face of Naya’s mockery, Hato remained utterly silent. He seemed like a completely different person from before. He was unreasonably docile.

Wasn’t this surrender a bit too thorough? Nevertheless, for Merck, the host, this outcome undoubtedly allowed him to breathe a massive sigh of relief.

Although he was extremely curious about the true identities of the two people in Box 17, he still had to prioritize his job at this moment. He cleared his throat and announced to the crowd, "Alright, let the auction continue..."

Only then did the two auctioneers below resume.

However, for the Taiyin Water priced at twelve billion, absolutely no one dared to blindly intervene this time. Nor would anyone question whether Box 17 had the financial resources to afford it.

The auction carried on. But as for the rest of the items, with the exception of the Qi of Yin Yang, Su Ping and Jiao Ji had little interest.

After Hato left, Jiao Ji finally smiled and said, "Su Ping, do you still think that a financial system built on money can influence the Beastmaster Civilization of the entire Blue Star?"

Su Ping knew that the little performance just now was deliberately orchestrated by Jiao Ji. Her goal was to answer his earlier question: in the face of Power, could money truly influence or even control the entire Beastmaster Society?

Jiao Ji provided a simple and brutal answer. When one possessed Extraordinary Power that was absolutely superior to others, money essentially couldn’t influence anything. In this society, in this world, absolute Power was what had the final say.

Su Ping nodded, though he remained deep in thought.

He believed that the people from the Heart of Gold wouldn’t fail to understand this logic. Then, what exactly was the true purpose of the Heart of Gold?

His brow furrowed slightly as he recalled some rumors Qin Chuan had shared with him before.

During his previous conversation with Miss Qin’s troublesome father who had studied abroad, Su Ping remembered hearing that the Heart of Gold seemingly possessed methods and means to allow people to elevate their Realm by accumulating wealth.

This was also why Qin Chuan had been so dead set on using this channel to join the Heart of Gold back then. But was this true or false? And what was the method of elevation? Su Ping didn’t know any of this.

This was also the key mystery that Dong Muyun’s side was investigating.

"Besides that, I also wanted to let you understand something," Jiao Ji said. "The protection within the Dragon Nation is too comprehensive, leaving you unaware of how things work on the outside!

"In a place like the Country of Ten Thousand Islands, it’s a world where the strong prey on the weak and bullies run rampant!

"I am stronger than him, so naturally, that large sum of money was what he used to buy his life! Money is brought by strength. As long as you have the strength, you can have as much money as you want.

"That’s just how it is. So, kid, stop overthinking these pointless things. Don’t forget that you lost the bet to me this time. When we get back, that Haina Baichuan..."

Su Ping nodded, not saying another word.

The auction continued to proceed in an orderly manner. After two more items had passed, it was time for the final Holy Spirit Level Resource—the Qi of Yin Yang. Under Su Ping’s gaze, Jiao Ji called out another price.

"Five billion."

This price was undoubtedly a steal for a Holy Spirit Level Resource.

However, firstly, the Qi of Yin Yang wasn’t as widely applicable as Taiyin Water. In fact, its uses were very, very limited. Thus, its value naturally wouldn’t be higher than Taiyin Water.

Secondly, everyone had witnessed the scene earlier. Even Hato had left silently and didn’t dare to utter a single word afterward. It was obvious that the occupants of Box 17 were genuinely ruthless figures.

Therefore, securing this Qi of Yin Yang went much smoother compared to the previous items.

The two of them didn’t participate in the subsequent bidding.

Su Ping had absolutely no interest in the final three grand finale items. The Meditation Method, the Eagle Country’s research results on technological Pet Beasts... That Pet Beast Egg was actually not bad.

Unfortunately, competing for a Spirit Saint Level Pet Beast cub required too much money. This was evident from the sheer number of people fighting over the final finale item, the Canghai Xuan Turtle. Most of the VIP box guests had come specifically for this.

A Pet Beast cub with Holy Spirit Level Species Potential! As long as it grew up, reaching the Emperor Level was basically a certainty, and its chances of breaking through to the Spirit Saint Level were significantly higher than other Pet Beasts.

This was almost the Pet Beast with the highest foundational Racial Potential on the entire Blue Star. After all, breaking through to the Legendary Level wasn’t something that could be achieved relying solely on Racial Potential.

Even the envoys from various nations began throwing money around at this moment. The scene grew incredibly intense. Under such circumstances, Su Ping naturally wouldn’t let Jiao Ji get involved.

The auction ended.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the two of them—the absolute focus of everyone’s attention—paid for their items and left directly.

From beginning to end, Su Ping never exposed his identity. He didn’t even meet with Dong Muyun once, acting as if they didn’t know each other at all.

However, before leaving, he still met with Hato to ask about one thing: the relationship between the Country of Ten Thousand Islands and the Heart of Gold.

Sure enough, with the constant threat of Jiao Ji looming over him, Hato spilled everything he knew almost without a second thought.

The Heart of Gold indeed had ties with the Country of Ten Thousand Islands. In fact, back then, it was that entity from the Heart of Gold who personally came to the Country of Ten Thousand Islands and negotiated this series of arrangements with His Excellency the President.

Hato also provided an additional piece of information. That was, at the headquarters of the Heart of Gold, one could genuinely use money to elevate their cultivation Realm. Over the years, the Great Emperor-President of the Country of Ten Thousand Islands had improved significantly by relying on this method.

Therefore, subordinates who earned money through trade would receive rewards straight from the source. This was also the reason why the trade and commerce in the Country of Ten Thousand Islands were so prosperous.

Having learned all this, Su Ping fully understood the situation. Only then did he finally return to Linzhou with Jiao Ji.