As soon as the Enchanting Demon finished speaking, the entire altar plunged into a deadly silence.
Their eyes were fixed on her.
Under such scrutiny, a hint of embarrassment appeared on the Enchanting Demon’s face...
But her body quietly shifted away from Gu Xing and even moved half a step closer to Chen Shan.
Betrayal!!!
Gu Xing was struck like lightning, frozen in place.
In this world, a Guardian Beast betraying its master is more absurd than the sun rising from the west!
You must know, to a Guardian Beast, a summoner is akin to its life-giving "parent."
The vast majority of Guardian Beasts would rather die on the battlefield than betray their masters.
But this Enchanting Demon before him...
Gu Xing stared at her intently.
That pure and demure face remained innocuous.
But in his eyes at this moment, it seemed like a meticulously disguised facade...
Concealing beneath it nothing but calculation and greed!
Yet in the next moment, Gu Xing suddenly smiled.
When misfortune arises, it might turn into a blessing.
Rather than keeping a ticking time bomb by your side, it’s better to see the true face early on!
What of an Epic Level Guardian Beast?
His golden finger enables him to cultivate not just one of them!
Even if he replaced it with an ordinary Guardian Beast, under his cultivation, give him time and it can still reach the Peak!
"Interesting."
Gu Xing chuckled, shaking his head:
"It seems some people... no, some beasts, don’t understand even the most basic loyalty."
On the other side.
Chen Shan was first taken aback, then his smile grew even brighter.
"I’ve long heard that the Enchanting Demon tribe is exceptionally intelligent, and today it truly lives up to its reputation!"
"Ms. Enchanting Demon, as long as you’re willing to follow my son, our Chen Family will spare no resources to cultivate you!"
While saying this, he didn’t forget to look mockingly at Gu Xing:
"Student, your Guardian Beast has spoken; you wouldn’t... make things difficult for her, would you?"
"Nonsense!"
Wang Yi, who had observed the scene entirely, stepped forward sharply and cursed.
Wang Yi, a retiree from the battlefield, was extremely disgusted by Chen Shan’s power-pressuring behavior.
"The ’Longxia Beast Taming Technique’ clearly stipulates that Guardian Beast transactions must be agreed upon by the summoner! When did it become the Guardian Beast’s decision?"
He turned to Gu Xing, eyes blazing:
"As long as you shake your head today, nobody will take her away today!"
This sentence once again focused everyone’s attention on Gu Xing.
The wind on the altar suddenly stopped.
Gu Xing slowly turned to look at the Enchanting Demon, whose eyes showed a plea, yearning for freedom.
This Guardian Beast... can’t wait to leave him?
He suddenly laughed, a laugh both mocking and relieved.
"Mr. Chen," Gu Xing’s voice was frighteningly calm, "I agree to this transaction."
Joy appeared simultaneously on the faces of Chen Shan and the Enchanting Demon, but before they could relax—
"However..."
These two words instantly raised their hearts to their throats.
"Double the price, twenty million."
—Boom!
This number was like a thunderbolt, causing Chen Shan’s face to change dramatically.
You must know, the market price for a regular Epic Level Guardian Beast is only around 8 million.
Offering 10 million is already considered an overvaluation purchase, yet the kid dares to raise the price!
"Young brother, this price..."
Chen Shan suppressed his anger, trying to negotiate.
"No negotiation."
Gu Xing directly interrupted him, his voice as cold as ice:
"If Mr. Chen isn’t willing to pay this price..."
"I’d rather send her off for destruction!"
Crack!
The Enchanting Demon’s facade instantly collapsed.
As a Spiritual Type Guardian Beast, she could clearly feel the killing intent in Gu Xing’s words—
This man is serious!
"Wah..."
Facing death, she could no longer maintain that pitiful facade.
She looked at Chen Shan, terrified, eyes full of pleading.
This was her only chance at life!
Meanwhile, Chen Shan’s expression was cloudy and unsure.
Twenty million isn’t a big deal for him, but being controlled like this by a novice makes him feel stifled.
He squinted at this young man before him, and the way the other stood resolutely made him even angrier.
But thinking of his son, he forcefully suppressed this grievance.
Let’s secure this Guardian Beast first, as for the rest...
The days ahead are long.
"Okay, I agree with you!"
Chen Shan almost gritted his teeth to push out these words.
Gu Xing said nothing more, decisively terminating the temporary contract with the Enchanting Demon.
Rescued, the Enchanting Demon immediately cast grateful eyes at Chen Shan, her voice sweet as honey:
"I will definitely assist your son well~"
Having achieved his goal, Chen Shan snorted coldly and left with the Enchanting Demon.
Meanwhile, Mr. Wang sighed lightly as he patted Gu Xing’s somewhat lost shoulder:
"I’ve seen such things many times but a Guardian Beast betraying its master..."
He shook his head, "That’s certainly the first time."
"However, this might not be a bad thing."
"At least it let you see her true face. With this money, you can surely pick a superior Grade Guardian Beast and cultivate well."
"Thank you, Mr. Wang."
After bidding farewell to Wang Yi, Gu Xing walked alone out of the Summoning Altar.
The sunset drew his shadow long, and the strange buildings on both sides of the street and the various Guardian Beasts walking around reminded him that this was no longer the original world.
He took a deep breath, suppressing the complex emotions in his heart.
The most urgent task right now is to quickly establish a contract with a Guardian Beast—
No matter the Talent!
"Without a Guardian Beast, I can’t participate in the school selection ten days later..."
Gu Xing murmured lowly, frowning unconsciously.
The "college entrance exam" system in this world is completely different from his previous life.
The harsh three-round elimination system, with the first round being the school’s selection held ten days later.
Each academy allows only the top 100 to advance, and he is now dangerously close to the qualification threshold.
Thinking of this, Gu Xing couldn’t help but clench his fist.
If that Enchanting Demon hadn’t betrayed him, ten days would be enough to gather materials for the first cultivation...
If the Epic Level Enchanting Demon further improved, even if he couldn’t take first place in school assessment, he could surely enter the top ten.
But now...
His knuckles turned white from gripping hard, forcing himself to calm down.
"At least there’s still twenty million..."
This hefty sum is enough to purchase a superior Talent Guardian Beast from the Beast Taming Shop.
Although it can’t compare to the Epic Talent of the Enchanting Demon, he has no other choice now.
Gu Xing raised his hand to hail a taxi drawn by two-footed drakes, and after entering the cabin, he said in a deep voice:
"Master, take me to the Beast Taming Shop, the largest one in Lin Yuan City!"
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