It's no wonder they say contract beast cultivation is a bottomless pit of gold. Some Beast Masters spend their entire lives pouring resources into just one contract beast. Even if their own Beast Master level reaches the requirement for nurturing multiple contract beasts, they still don't take in more.
The reason is simple: they can't afford it. Upgrading contract beasts already consumes a significant amount of money, and evolution requires even more resources. Moreover, the resource consumption will gradually increase with the Beast Master's level and the contract beast's quality.
After all, a Beast Master's main source of income is earning异币 (Yì bì - currency) from the Beast Master Association, or some powerful Beast Masters have dedicated family support, but this is also linked to their own strength.
Once their strength declines or new competitors emerge, they will be quickly eliminated.
Cang Town, Auction House.
To boost Iron Head Baby's combat power and collect materials for accelerated leveling, Lu Fei came here.
This time, he was well-prepared.
Besides his bank card with tens of millions of Yì bì, he also brought all the materials obtained from hunting Savage Contract Beasts.
"Money can't be earned endlessly now. Increasing combat power through leveling is the most important thing!"
On the way, Lu Fei was in high spirits, feeling like he was leveling up in a game.
Because Iron Head Baby and Clumsy Snake have different ability levels and work ethics, the resources they require also differ, but the goal of improving their racial potential is the same.
Now, the hope is to buy more materials at the auction house.
"There are quite a few people today..."
It's different from last time when he was a pauper. Now his status is different, he's rich and influential, a true consumer.
At the entrance of the auction house, a service staff member smiled and stood up upon seeing someone enter.
"Esteemed guest, are you here to purchase materials or to sell auction items?"
Lu Fei glanced at the arrangement inside the house. Shelves were lined with dazzling displays of various materials and contract beast equipment.
"I want to go to the Treasure Pavilion."
Upon hearing this, the service staff member sized up Lu Fei. The Treasure Pavilion was the most mysterious place in the auction house, and only important figures in Cang Town could enter it. This person dressed in student attire?
"This is an invitation from Dean Lin."
While the service staff was still suspicious, Lu Fei produced a card. The staff member looked at it and saw it was indeed Lin Yuansheng's invitation.
His expression immediately changed, and he became even more obsequious.
"Esteemed guest! Please come in!"
Lu Fei walked into the inner hall of the auction house, his gaze sweeping across the opulent and spacious hall.
Coincidentally, when Lu Fei arrived, the area was quiet. A sparse-haired old man walked over.
"Student, here to buy materials."
The old man, at a glance, saw that Lu Fei was not addressed as an honored guest.
"I need to purchase some materials, and if the quality allows, I can also trade."
The old man nodded and looked behind Lu Fei.
Lu Fei guessed his intention, which was naturally to see what treasures were in his spatial backpack. He certainly didn't think a student would have any other spatial items, but strangely, the young man in front of him wasn't carrying a backpack.
As he was curious, he saw the young man's finger light up, and something like silkworm thread was taken out.
"Spatial Ring!" The old man gasped, marveling. It seemed he had underestimated the young man's identity.
"The first type is this."
Lu Fei took out the silkworm thread sample.
Inside an exquisite jade box, layers of transparent, silk-like threads were neatly arranged.
This was obtained from a Savage [Bee Dance Butterfly]. It was white, translucent, and could even be completely invisible, making it a common material for enhancing the quality of insect-type contract beasts.
"This silkworm thread..."
"Could it be from a Savage Contract Beast?!" The old man asked upon seeing the material in the box, "Which contract beast is it from?"
The quality of the silkworm thread alone could not determine its origin, and the differences in contract beasts also determined the value of the silkworm thread.
"[Bee Dance Butterfly]."
The old man nodded thoughtfully. The [Bee Dance Butterfly] was only a B-grade rare contract beast, but since it was taken from a Savage [Bee Dance Butterfly], its value was completely different, and its quality would be much higher.
After observing for a while, the old man turned to Lu Fei.
"What materials do you need then?"
Lu Fei directly stated, "Five Thunder Roar Stones, five Thousand Cut Steel, and contract beast equipment. The higher the level of the equipment, the better."
The old man took a breath and chuckled, "Gathering all these things you mentioned at once will cost quite a bit of money."
Lu Fei's tone was deep as he replied, "Money is not an issue. The important thing is whether the auction house has these materials."
"Five Thunder Roar Stones and five Thousand Cut Steel can be arranged, but it will take some time. I need to contact Beast Masters. You should understand that these materials are high-quality energy stones, and Beast Masters are eager to sell them for a good price."
"As for high-quality contract beast equipment, that's harder to assess, as high-quality equipment is always in demand and will be put up for auction. There's an auction tonight, you can attend it."
Lu Fei nodded, quite satisfied.
"Then, do you have any other materials? I can match them accordingly."
Lu Fei hesitated for a moment, then took out a few more materials from his spatial ring, such as the specimen of the Savage [Parasite Beast], a whole box of fangs from the Savage [Army Ant], and the skin of the Savage [Giant Forest Boa].
As piece after piece of material was brought out, the old man's eyes widened in astonishment.
"You... what level of Beast Master are you? Good heavens, so many rare materials! If this news gets out, many people will rush over to trade!"
Lu Fei appeared calm, exuding an aura of a powerful being, indifferent and aloof.
Soon, at Lu Fei's instruction, the old man spread the news of these materials. In no time, several Beast Masters arrived at the auction house. They also brought the Thunder Roar Stones and Thousand Cut Steel that Lu Fei needed, with varying qualities and thus different exchange prices.
Some took the money and left, while others bartered.
In just a few hours, Lu Fei managed to gather five Thunder Roar Stones and five Thousand Cut Steel.