Transcending the Nine Heavens

“Hmm? Is there something you need?” Chu Yang asked.

“It’s like this…” The person named Er Hei Zi, despite his rustic name, had been working in this Spirit Beast Betting Arena for seven or eight years and was quite experienced. Seeing that Chu Yang wasn’t in low spirits from losing, he perked up and said, “Lord Zhen, actually, for a high roller like you, directly betting on other people's spirit beasts seems a bit of a loss. Others' things will always be less familiar than your own…”

“What do you mean by that?” Chu Yang became interested.

Er Hei Zi grinned, revealing a set of uneven yellow teeth, and said, “Usually, wealthy gamblers have their own spirit beasts, often more than one... As long as these spirit beasts undergo certain training or their innate attacking abilities are tapped into, they can turn into money-making trees or treasure troves. Not only do they have a high chance of winning, but our casino doesn’t let their battles take place in this open hall for everyone. Instead, they are set in a separate area. That’s the paradise for high-level gamblers, with bets that are extraordinarily high, unlike here where there are ‘bet limits’ and so on. Of course, if you lose badly, it’s not something just anyone can afford, but that definitely doesn’t include a big spender like you, Lord Zhen…”

Chu Yang frowned and said, “Am I supposed to not know this? But where would I find the time and energy to catch those spirit beasts? Besides, with my strength, even if I could catch one, it wouldn’t be strong. In a high-level beast fight, I’d just be sending food. Losing some money is trivial, but the wasted time, energy, and effort just isn't worth it…”

Er Hei Zi chuckled and said, “Hehe, Lord Zhen is new here. You don’t know that as long as you’re interested, there’s no need for you to catch them yourself. You can completely go to the spirit beast trading market to buy them, either cubs or adult spirit beasts… Many rare spirit beasts are often buried in the trading market. As long as you have the eye to dig them out, whether you keep them or sell them, it could still be quite a considerable fortune. Of course, you wouldn’t care about that small money…”

Chu Yang’s eyes lit up. “Is that so?”

He stroked his chin and thought that this was indeed a different path, a good avenue.

But what about me attracts spirit beasts? That part was still uncertain. If I can’t figure this out, my chances of success remain bleak…

Lost in thought, he slowly walked out of the betting arena.

Er Hei Zi had been lucky lately; just from the rewards he got from Chu Yang, it had already exceeded 100,000 Shuiyun Coins.

This was still under the condition that Chu Yang had been losing. If this guy had won… how much would the rewards be then? That was one of the main reasons he reminded Chu Yang today.

Who wouldn’t want to earn more rewards?

Otherwise, do you think the casino staff would be so kind-hearted?

When Chu Yang returned to the men’s hall, the sky was just beginning to lighten.

As soon as he got back to his room and pushed the door open, he was taken aback.

Because sitting in his chair was an old man, who smiled warmly as he looked at Chu Yang and said, “You’re here?”

The way he spoke was quite natural, as if he were at home and Chu Yang was the visitor.

“Who are you?” Chu Yang fixed his gaze on the old man and asked in a deep voice.

His expression revealed no surprise, as if this was a common occurrence.

He slowly walked in and sat down opposite the old man.

Since this old man could sneak in past Cat Nini without a sound and had even stayed for quite some time, it meant he was a super expert. Facing such a master, Chu Yang couldn’t fight back, and even escaping was impossible. Since he couldn’t cope, he had no choice but to face it calmly.

Any panic or loss of composure would only give the other person a reason to look down on him.

The old man scrutinized Chu Yang and, seeing him remain unfazed, even his gaze steady, couldn’t help but praise, “Young man, you have quite the poise.”