Chapter 292: The Beast Market Shaken
The grand sale of Vornis had finally come to an end.
Due to the extremely limited stock, the final prices had surged—each buyer paying at least 10 to 20% more than the original price.
Yet, despite the high cost, every single buyer left satisfied.
Liline, standing tall and elegant, smirked as she looked at the guests.
"And with that… the first sale at Luxoria Castle has officially concluded."
The murmurs settled, and the remaining guests, realizing there was nothing left to bid on, began preparing to leave.
Some tamers chatted among themselves as they walked toward the exit.
"Tch, I thought they were just bluffing at first… but this place is serious."
"I have to admit, these beasts are completely unique. This changes everything."
"Damn it… I should've bought a Vornis when I had the chance."
Liline raised her hand once more, silencing the remaining chatter.
"Now that the sale has finished, we sincerely thank you for coming."
Her eyes gleamed, her expression composed.
"For those who were unable to buy today, worry not."
She smirked.
"The next sale will be announced on our website at a later date."
Some nobles perked up at that.
"Oh? They're expanding their sales already?"
"That means we have to keep an eye on their listings."
Liline continued smoothly.
"And beyond sales, we may also be announcing other services soon. Perhaps… something even more exclusive than what you've seen today."
More murmurs spread through the room.
"Other services? What could that mean?"
"Are they planning something even bigger?!"
Liline smiled slightly, enjoying their speculation.
"So, stay tuned. And as always…"
She snapped her fingers, and the massive doors of Luxoria Castle slowly began to close.
"We look forward to your return."
With that, the massive doors shut, sealing Luxoria Castle's first-ever event.
The guests exited, some murmuring in frustration, others excited for future opportunities.
Sallos, the hidden representative of the Beast Castle, frowned deeply.
"Damn it… I need to report this to the higher-ups immediately."
Without another word, he turned around, disappearing into the crowd.
Meanwhile, Sylvia Aurelius only smirked as she took one last glance at Luxoria Castle.
"Interesting. To think this beast store would actually be this unique."
Victor Aurelius nodded in agreement, though his tone remained indifferent.
"Yes, but... why didn't you buy a Vornis as well?"
Sylvia shrugged lazily. "Vorafang is already more than enough for the experiments later on."
She glanced at him. "Vornis is impressive, but compared to Vorafang?"
She scoffed. "It's weaker."
Victor smirked slightly, adjusting his coat.
"As you like. But if this shop keeps growing, we may have to reconsider our stance."
Sylvia chuckled. "Oh, don't worry. If they continue surprising us... I might just come back and buy everything."
The two walked off, leaving behind the Luxoria Castle grounds but they would not forget what they had witnessed today.
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Lucius leaned back, arms crossed, his eyes gleaming with amusement as he smirked.
"Hahaha! We made a killing today. Too many profits, too much to count!"
He let out a satisfied chuckle, as if already envisioning himself sitting on a throne.
Luna, leaning casually against the balcony railing, grinned. "To think our first sale would be this successful... I almost feel bad for the other beast shops."
Loreia sighed but smirked slightly. "If we keep this up, we won't just be successful—we'll be rich beyond imagination."
Lucius nodded, his smirk widening. "And with my power, it's not just about getting rich. We can also get stronger—faster."
Luna laughed, shaking her head. "Tch, what a dangerous thought. Wealth and power at the same time? Master, you're basically creating an empire."
Lucius grinned. "Exactly."
Loreia rolled her eyes but didn't deny it. "Still, we should be careful. With today's success, I guarantee we've caught the attention of some very dangerous people."
Lucius chuckled. "Let them come. I'd love to see what they can do against us."
Luna grinned. "Ohhh, I like this confidence. So, Master, what's next? Shall we expand? Or maybe... shall we crash another pet shop's economy?"
Lucius laughed. "Let's start by counting today's earnings first, then we'll talk about world domination."
He then suddenly turned toward Liline, curiosity sparking in his mind.
"By the way, Liline... can you give me the Cultivation Manual said to break through to Beast King?"
He leaned forward slightly, smirking. "I'm really curious about it."
Liline bowed slightly. "Yes, Master."
With a gesture of her hand, a group of spectral staff appeared, moving seamlessly through the room.
Within seconds, they presented two books before Lucius.
Lucius grabbed the first book, running his fingers over the cover.
Before he could open it, Liline spoke.
"Master, I must remind you... this is said to be the lowest level of the Cultivation Manual that they offered."
Lucius raised his eyebrow. "Oh? Those bastards tried to swindle us?"
Liline smirked. "Of course they did. However…"
She gestured toward the second book. "I managed to haggle with them and secured a slightly better version as well. So, we now have two manuals instead of just one."
Lucius's smirk deepened. "I see… Good job, Liline."
Luna, who had been lounging nearby, grinned. "Oh? A Beast King Cultivation Manual? Now that's something interesting."
Loreia frowned slightly. "We don't even know how accurate these manuals are. Becoming a Beast King has always been surrounded by mystery. What if these books are just nonsense?"
Lucius chuckled, flipping through the first few pages. "That's exactly what I plan to find out."
For the next few hours, he sat still, completely engrossed in the two cultivation manuals, flipping through each page with careful analysis.
Luna and Loreia, at first patiently waiting, eventually grew impatient.
Luna leaned forward, resting her chin on her palm. "Master, are you just going to keep reading and leave us in suspense?"
Loreia narrowed her eyes. "You've been staring at those pages for a while. Did you actually understand something?"
Lucius finally closed the books, placing them down in front of him. He then smirked.
"I see… No wonder they said one was the lowest-tier manual and the other was slightly better."
Luna's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "What? What did you find out?"
Loreia leaned forward slightly. "Tell us. If it really is the path to becoming a Beast King, we need to know how it works."
Lucius grinned, tapping his fingers on the book covers. "Sure… I'll explain."
He glanced at Liline, who was calmly observing from the side, and then back at Luna and Loreia.
"Let me tell you the true nature of what it takes to become a Beast King."
And with that—the hidden path beyond Beast Fighter would finally be revealed.