"There are too many influencing factors in battles of this caliber; it's difficult to say for sure."
"Especially the Forbidden Mist Fierce Beasts. Their strengths vary, and having been sealed for so many years, their innate abilities are quite mysterious."
"However, that Nine-Tailed Fox from the other day was likely a high-level Fierce Beast, but unfortunately, it was driven mad, which significantly reduced its combat effectiveness."
The old man pondered, then continued,
"If we were to compare, using the three foreign old timers as a benchmark, Legendary Contracted Spirits are weaker than Beast Emperors of the same rank. Two of them could slightly suppress a Beast Emperor, but to kill one, at least five would be needed, and even then, success would depend on timing, location, and teamwork."
"Is that so..."
Chen Shu nodded, gaining a rough understanding.
He also noticed that the old man was using the other three legendary beast tamers as his standard.
This meant his own strength was not comparable to the other three?
"Alright, if your strength reaches this level, you'll naturally have a clear understanding."
The old man smiled and said, "If there's nothing else, you should go back to Blue Star and stay for now. I need to get my fishing plan ready."
"..."
Chen Shu's mouth twitched. This old man was truly enthusiastic about fishing...
"Um, there's one more thing!"
He quickly said, "The officials gave me a mission before: ten thousand Huaxia points for one Silver Monarch. Does that still count?"
"Of course!"
The old man nodded and said, "Feel free to redeem it at the official department. They will also purchase Monarch materials at the highest price."
"That's good then."
Chen Shu smiled and nodded. As long as the old man approved, there would be no doubt.
"Also, can I exchange for treasures here? The items in the official treasury are really not suitable for me..."
"Oh?"
The old man was slightly taken aback, then smiled enigmatically and said,
"My items are not cheap, are you sure?"
"It's fine, no matter how expensive."
Chen Shu repeatedly nodded. He now had four hundred billion, and his only concern was the lack of treasures.
As a famous person once said, money isn't spent; it merely changes form to stay by your side...
"Alright, if you wish, you can come find me!"
The old man nodded, then added, "Also, a reminder, the two True Treasures from earlier are priced at sixty billion each here."
"???"
Chen Shu's body trembled, and his calm heart was instantly thrown into disarray.
What a joke!
It was a True Treasure with spatial attributes, so it was normal for it to be a bit more expensive, but not *that* much more expensive!
"Big Boss, the market price for a Gold True Treasure is... a hundred billion."
"I know."
The old man nodded and said indifferently, "I don't follow the market."
"..."
Chen Shu's mouth twitched. Damn, this was a complete rip-off!
"There's a saying: hoarding rare goods is profitable."
The old man nodded with a smile and said, "What the market is like has nothing to do with me. If you think it's too expensive, you can complain to the relevant departments."
"..."
Chen Shu froze. What department would dare to manage this old man?
In fact, on the entire Blue Star, only the old man likely possessed these treasures, so he could indeed set his own prices.
"Alright..."
Chen Shu lowered his head. Regardless, at least his exchange permission was activated, and he could now trade for treasures with the old man.
"Old man, I'll be going now."
Chen Shu continued to ponder as he turned and left.
The old man reminded him,
"It's best not to come to me without a few hundred billion on hand."
"Okay."
Chen Shu nodded, his back gradually receding from the scene.
"This kid..."
The old man's deep eyes held a hint of contemplation. He was the first at the Golden level to approach him for exchanges.
"Alas, I have to start nurturing another money-guzzler."
Although he had many treasures, he had personally cultivated the top powerhouses of every era. In reality, his reserves were constantly being depleted.
Now, he could only set the prices higher, otherwise, they would eventually be exchanged completely.
After all, Huaxia points held no meaning for him. Opening up exchanges was purely for nurturing the new generation of powerhouses.
The old man's eyes held anticipation as he murmured to himself,
"I hope you can live up to expectations, break through your limits, and achieve the Legendary realm..."
...
On Blue Star,
"Alas, the major battles have nothing to do with me. I've become a street bum again..."
Chen Shu shook his head. He couldn't hunt Silver Monarchs anymore, as they were already being targeted by Beast Emperors.
The previous encounter was just a Beast Emperor's clone, a minor issue. But the next time, they would likely come with full force.
And Qin Tian and the others were not around, so he couldn't handle it.
"First, I'll go to the official department to exchange my points."
Chen Shu rode his Slime, heading straight for the Dragon Guard department in Southern Cang Province.
...
"Please help me submit my mission."
Chen Shu found the highest-ranking official in the department and successfully received his reward for the mission.
"The amount is too large, it will take some time to process. Please wait a moment."
The minister handling the task was all smiles, but internally, he was shocked.
Forty-one Monarchs! This guy was truly ruthless!
"It's fine, I'll wait in the lobby."
Chen Shu smiled slightly and went to the department's first-floor lobby.
At the same time, he calmly placed his phone on the table, with a giant loudspeaker next to it.
"Huh?"
The minister of the local Dragon Guard department was bewildered. What was he trying to do?
But he soon understood.
A colossal voice boomed out, resounding throughout the entire lobby:
"Ding! Your account has received a transfer of Huaxia points: Four million one hundred thousand."
"..."
The passing Dragon Guards and official beast tamers all looked over, their eyes filled with disbelief.
What the heck, did he just fill in the numbers himself?
"..."
The local minister's mouth twitched. You're really showing off, aren't you...
Chen Shu, satisfied, put away the loudspeaker and teleported away, returning home.
"Mom and Dad aren't here?"
Chen Shu blinked slightly, then went back to his room to process his spoils.
He had only exchanged for the official rewards, but he hadn't sold the Monarch materials, as some items were still useful.
"Let's break through first..."
On Chen Shu's desk lay forty-one Beast Taming Pearls, all containing abundant spiritual energy.
They were all from Monarchs!
"It's a shame they're only Silver grade. I wonder if it's enough..."
Chen Shu sighed. If they were Gold grade, they would definitely allow him to break through to Golden Two Stars.
"If it's not enough, I'll exchange with the old man. Even Ling Chen is already Three Stars, so I need to break through quickly."
He swallowed the pearls in front of him all at once,
Then he summoned the Space Rabbit and instructed it to guard him, closing his eyes to cultivate.
If others saw this scene, they would undoubtedly lament: "This is inhumanly extravagant..."
Cultivating with ordinary Beast Taming Pearls was already an act of prodigality, but no one could have imagined someone would choose to use Monarch Pearls.
The lack of absurdity limited their imagination...