Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas

A night passed without a word, and in the blink of an eye, it was already the next day.

After fermenting for a night, Chu Chen's name had spread almost throughout Black Mist City.

Among them, it wasn't just the large bet from last night, but also Dong Hanyang's contributions.

With his fanning the flames, the rumors that he intended to take Chu Chen as a disciple spread among the major families.

Inside the Vermilion Bird Daoist School, Zhang Kun looked at Li Dehai, his gaze full of anger that he could no longer suppress.

"Can't you even manage the most basic restraint?"

Upon hearing this, Li Dehai's expression changed dramatically, and he quickly stood up to explain, "I didn't expect that kid to have such a mysterious skill with betting eggs. I only wanted to get a bit of interest back and at the same time lower their alertness."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Kun's anger surged, and he pointed at Li Dehai's nose, cursing, "I was truly blind, why did I support such a fool like you? Now Dong Hanyang wants to take that kid as a disciple, and our plan is completely disrupted."

Li Dehai hurriedly argued, "Dong Hanyang only said he has the intention to take him as a disciple, but didn't say he definitely would. As long as we clean up well, he won't find out."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Kun's expression remained icy. He naturally understood this simple truth, and what he wanted was to eliminate the Li Family altogether.

Now that things had gotten so big, if he wanted to clear himself, he would have to use more power, but this increased the risk of exposure.

However, he had no choice. If he didn't act now, once Chu Chen was taken as a disciple by Dong Hanyang, it would be very difficult to have another opportunity to strike.

Thinking of this, Zhang Kun became extremely irritable.

"Go and continue to monitor them, don't let them escape."

Upon hearing this, Li Dehai felt as if he was granted amnesty and quickly promised, then immediately turned and left.

Watching Li Dehai leave, Zhang Kun's expression turned gloomy. If it weren't for the need to borrow the Li Family's power, he would want to kill them immediately.

The Li Family was initially just a small-medium sized family, and he had personally supported them to become a large family.

Although the Li Family had helped him with many dirty deeds over the years, this time, it was an attack on Cyan Dragon Daoist School's cultivated talent. If this was leaked, even with his connections and power, it would probably be a dead end.

Zhang Kun shook his head to redirect the chaotic thoughts in his mind, then clicked on the communication bracelet to dial several calls.

Inside Cyan Dragon Daoist School.

Chu Chen and four others were sitting at the dining table enjoying breakfast.

"Brother Chen, you are too amazing, you've only been in Black Mist City for a few days, and Lord City Lord wants to take you as a disciple." Gu Zhen said excitedly.

Chu Chen shook his head and said, "It's not as exaggerated as that, he only intends to take me as a disciple, whether it will happen or not requires a period of testing."

Upon hearing this, Lu Hongfei couldn't help but frown. He didn't believe Dong Hanyang would take Chu Chen as a disciple. There must have been some unknown transactions between them, but this was beyond his control. After all, the other party was a Late Stage Soul King level expert, not someone he could provoke.

This trip to Black Mist City left him with a deep sense of defeat, and he realized his own weakness.

In Celestial Star City, Monarch Level strength could be considered first-class, but outside of Celestial Star City, his strength could only be ranked second or third class, inevitably causing some disparity in his heart.

While they were talking, a staff member came over carrying a square wooden box about a foot long.

Seeing the person, Gu Zhen asked with some confusion, "What's up?"

The staff quickly answered, "This is sent from the City Lord's Mansion." Then handed the wooden box to Chu Chen.

Seeing this, Chu Chen didn't stand on ceremony and directly accepted the wooden box, finding there was also an invitation on it.

Needless to say, the wooden box certainly contained the previously discussed Star-Raising Fruit.

After storing the wooden box, Chu Chen proceeded to open the invitation to check.

The invitation was sent from Black Mist Auction House, presumably also a property of the City Lord's Mansion. It invited Chu Chen and the others to attend today's auction event at ten o'clock in the morning.

Chu Chen showed a complex expression upon seeing the invitation; it seemed Dong Hanyang didn't plan to let him take the money away.

Seeing this, Lu Hongfei quickly asked, "Was this invitation sent by the city lord?"

Without answering, Chu Chen handed the invitation to him.

A moment later, Lu Hongfei passed the invitation to Zhang Yuyan and the other three.

"This is an invitation from Black Mist Auction House. We must go." Gu Zhen said excitedly.

Chu Chen asked seriously, "Is Black Mist Auction House very famous?"

"Of course, you must know that it's a property of City Lord's Mansion. Every month in the middle, Black Mist Auction House holds a public auction. Those who can attend are either rich or noble figures. Those who can enter the second-floor private boxes are the top forces in Black Mist City. Today happens to be the last auction of the year, and it's also the biggest one each year, with plenty of treasures. We can't miss it, even if we can't afford to buy, it's good to broaden our horizons."

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen finally showed a sudden realization expression. It seemed he misunderstood Dong Hanyang. With five million on him, converting this money into strength was indeed the best choice.

Chu Chen glanced at the time and smiled, "There's still more than an hour until the auction begins. Let's set off once we finish eating."

Upon hearing this, Lu Hongfei seemed to remember something and quickly reminded, "Director Wang will also be participating in this auction. Should we go together?"

"That's great. I'll ask Director Wang now." Gu Zhen replied with a smile.

After leaving the Cyan Dragon Daoist School, they found that those following them had decreased by more than ninety percent. This forced Chu Chen to admire the prestige of Dong Hanyang in Black Mist City, with just the intention of taking him as a disciple, the various forces gave up targeting him.

Half an hour later, a group of six appeared in front of a magnificent building.

The architectural style was similar to an Ancient Greek palace.

At the top of the palace hung a huge plaque with five dragon-and-phoenix-like golden letters "Black Mist Auction House" inscribed upon it.

The entrance of the auction house was already crowded, and everyone who came to attend the auction was dressed gorgeously, as if attending a grand banquet, surprising Chu Chen and the others.

Wang Tianxiong saw this and explained with a smile, "No need to be surprised, attending this auction itself is a symbol of status. People come representing their own forces, so it's natural to dress in regal attire."

Upon hearing this, everyone showed a look of realization.

"Alright, let's go in." Wang Tianxiong said with a smile.

As they walked towards the entrance, many came forward to greet Wang Tianxiong, and there were also inquiries about Chu Chen.

However, their attitudes were all aiming to make friends, making Chu Chen quite helpless, having to accompany a smiling face and respond one by one.

At this moment, Zhang Kun and Li Dehai happened to pass by, but they only glanced in this direction and walked straight into the auction house.