Beasts: Only I Can See the Hidden Evolution Path

Chapter 48: Scoring a Bargain, Hidden Bloodline - Angel Bloodline!

In the Meow Meow Beast Store.

As night fell, there were hardly any customers in the shop.

The owner, Luo Sanniang, was leaning on the counter, playing with a cat toy to entertain a one-month-old Firetail Cat.

Boom!

Thunder rumbled outside.

After a flash of lightning, a torrential rain began to pour down crazily.

Suddenly, it felt like there was a veil between heaven and earth, and the rain grew heavier.

"This cursed weather, another sudden downpour. It looks like there won't be any customers tonight."

Luo Sanniang sighed, preparing to close up shop.

At that moment, a handsome couple walked into the store.

"Ah, Miss Qin, welcome, welcome!"

Qin Yanran, the daughter of the president of the Sky Horizon Guild, was also a VIP customer at the Meow Meow Beast Store, so Luo Sanniang treated her like royalty.

"Miss Qin, are you here to buy a thunder attribute nutrient or a thunder attribute magical beast crystal core today?"

"I'm not buying anything; I'm helping my brother Xingyu look for a magical beast."

Only then did Luo Sanniang notice the handsome young man behind Qin Yanran.

"Oh, it's you, young man!"

Luo Sanniang had a strong impression of Xiao Xingyu, and this was their second meeting after a month.

"Three Niang, it's been a while. You still look beautiful, and your skin seems even smoother."

"Oh my, look at you, sweet-talking again~"

No woman dislikes flattery from men, especially compliments from handsome ones.

Luo Sanniang was no exception, covering her mouth with a chuckle, then boldly said, "Young man, just for that sweet mouth of yours, I'll give you a 30% discount on anything you buy in my store today!"

After some chit-chat, when Luo Sanniang learned that the Hellwind Wolf had evolved into the Hell Phantom Wolf and that Xiao Xingyu's spirit power had reached over 2500, her jaw nearly dropped.

"My goodness, young man, you're not just a genius; you're a monster!"

"I, Luo Sanniang, have run this shop in Longyin City for twenty years and have seen many talented students from the Qinglong Academy."

"But your talent has completely refreshed my perception of genius!"

Qin Yanran proudly placed her hands on her hips.

"Three Niang, Xingyu is my brother, so of course, his talent is exceptional!"

Then, Qin Yanran patted Xiao Xingyu's head and smiled, "Once my brother Xingyu graduates, he will officially become a member of our Sky Horizon Guild!"

"Of course, right now, my brother Xingyu is serving as a special pharmacist in our guild, so he's already considered half a member!"

Luo Sanniang's eyes sparkled. Based on just a few words from Qin Yanran, she became even more interested in Xiao Xingyu.

"This little guy really has some skills!"

"Being a special pharmacist in the Sky Horizon Guild means he must have passed the stringent assessment from that woman, Liu Yue."

"Liu Yue is not someone easy to deal with..."

Liu Yue, the vice president of the Sky Horizon Guild, was also Qin Yanran's aunt.

When Liu Yue first met Xiao Xingyu, she didn't give him a good impression.

But after Xiao Xingyu displayed his miraculous medical skills, Liu Yue's expression changed faster than a Sichuan opera face-changing act, insisting that Xiao Xingyu call her 'Auntie.'

After some small talk, Qin Yanran got straight to the point.

"Three Niang, my brother is going to participate in the Supernova Contest next month."

"With just one Hell Phantom Wolf, he might struggle during the competition."

"So he needs to contract a second magical beast. Could you recommend one?"

Luo Sanniang patted her chest confidently.

"Don't worry; I've got this covered!"

The Meow Meow Beast Store may sound cute, but it's quite grand, with a total of five floors.

Each floor is filled with various attributes, levels, and bloodlines of magical beasts.

"Young man, what type of magical beast do you prefer?"

"I recommend this one, the Evil Eye Red Spider. Its attack power is significantly higher than other magical beasts of the same level!"

"This Extreme Shadow Purple Patterned Cat is also great; it's agile in combat and can deal critical damage."

"And this one..."

Luo Sanniang was very reliable in her recommendations. She had no intention of cheating and only suggested magical beasts with high value for their price.

"Three Niang, please don't recommend these lower-priced magical beasts."

"Miss Qin, the young man is just a student from the Qinglong Academy and doesn't have much money, so..."

"He may not have money, but I do! Feel free to recommend some high-quality magical beasts; I’ll cover the costs!"

Feeling fortunate to have a sister who always looked out for him and was willing to spend money on him, Xiao Xingyu felt grateful for Qin Yanran's kindness.

"Since Miss Qin has said so, I won't hold back!"

Next, the magical beasts that Luo Sanniang recommended were all priced over ten million.

Among them, several magical beasts had legendary bloodline quality, even higher than the epic bloodline of the Hell Phantom Wolf.

Qin Yanran was satisfied with Luo Sanniang's recommendations, but ultimately, this was to help Xiao Xingyu select a magical beast.

Noticing Xiao Xingyu's expression, Qin Yanran asked, "Xingyu, you've been frowning since just now. Are you not satisfied with the magical beasts that Three Niang recommended?"

Xiao Xingyu awkwardly smiled, hesitant to say anything.

In fact, the magical beasts Luo Sanniang recommended were all good, but not one caught Xiao Xingyu's eye.

"This Earth Hole Armored Ant..." 

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"Data panels are not bad~"

"The venom burn damage of the Three-Eyed Overlord Snake is quite impressive."

"The Frost Bone Sculpture has a legendary bloodline and performs well in all aspects..."

"But none of these magical beasts have a hidden bloodline."

The hidden bloodline was what Xiao Xingyu was most focused on.

Originally, he had picked up the Wind Hound, which everyone else had dismissed, solely because he recognized the hidden bloodline within it (the Hell Bloodline).

"I’ve recommended over thirty magical beasts to you, and you’re still not satisfied."

"So what kind of magical beast do you really want? Just tell me your requirements, and I’ll stock up next time!"

Since Xiao Xingyu was Qin Yanran's brother, Luo Sanniang was not impatient; instead, she was eager to cater to him.

At that moment, a heavy-duty truck slowly pulled up in front of the Meow Meow Beast Store.

The door opened, and a burly man with a full beard stepped out.

"Sanniang, new stock has arrived!"

"Leopard, how's the quality of this batch?"

"Don't worry; every one of them is quite fine!"

Curiosity piqued, Xiao Xingyu approached the store entrance.

The man called Leopard opened the cargo area of the truck to unload the goods.

The so-called goods were locked in iron cages.

Inside each cage was a petite girl with transparent wings on her back, looking timid and trembling, evoking a sense of pity.

"Magical beasts of the Elf type?"

Xiao Xingyu muttered to himself.

Qin Yanran walked over to Xiao Xingyu and smiled, "Xingyu, is this your first time seeing such a scene?"

"Yanran, from what I know, magical beasts of the Elf type are also considered useless beasts."

"Because they’re naturally not good at combat, can only manipulate simple elements, and have no attack power or low defense..."

"So these kinds of magical beasts cannot become reliable combat partners for beastmasters."

Qin Yanran wrapped her arm around Xiao Xingyu's shoulders.

"You’ve said so much; are you wondering why Luo Sanniang is bringing in a batch of Elf-type magical beasts?"

Xiao Xingyu nodded, genuinely curious.

After all, the reputation of Elf-type magical beasts was similar to that of the Wind Hound, with both having a bloodline quality rated as [Inferior], meaning they typically wouldn’t sell well.

To explain to Xiao Xingyu, Qin Yanran elaborated.

"If these elves were sold as magical beasts, they wouldn’t sell at all."

"But if they are sold as pets, there will be no shortage of buyers."

"After all, among the wealthy and powerful, there are always some with twisted tastes."

Xiao Xingyu quickly understood.

"So that’s how it is."

To put it nicely, they are called pets; to put it bluntly, they are just maid slaves.

Xiao Xingyu looked back at the cages.

The elves trapped inside were all stunning, with skin like cream.

"Not to mention, these elven girls have graceful figures and pure appearances. It’s no wonder there are those with ulterior motives who covet their bodies."

Qin Yanran sighed helplessly, "Sigh, that's just how the world is. Not a single man is good; they're all creatures that think with their lower halves!"

"Cough, cough, Yanran, I’m also a man."

"Sorry, I mistakenly included you. Let me correct that: all men in the world, except my dad and my brother Xingyu, are not good people!"

Suddenly, Xiao Xingyu's Eye of the Demon God activated on its own.

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of an elven girl, her golden hair cascading down like a waterfall, cute pointed ears, and a face that could bring nations to ruin, with a shy expression that made one feel pity.

However, the elven girl looked quite poor; one of her wings was broken, and there were bloody scars on her arms, impacting her beauty.

"I found it! A hidden bloodline!"

Xiao Xingyu was instantly excited.

With the Eye of the Demon God analyzing her, the data panel of the elven girl appeared in Xiao Xingyu’s mind.

【Name】: Water Elemental Elf

【Level】: Initial Form (First Rank)

【Bloodline】: Inferior

【Talent】: None

【Attribute】: Water

【Skills】: None

【Hidden Bloodline】: Angel Bloodline (Mythical Quality)

"Xingyu, why are you staring blankly? Xingyu!"

Lost in his elation, Xiao Xingyu was pulled back to reality by Qin Yanran's voice.

"Yanran, I want to buy her!"

Xiao Xingyu raised his hand, pointing at the golden-haired elf.

Qin Yanran was taken aback, staring blankly for a long time before weakly asking, "Xingyu, do you have this kind of preference too?"

"It's not like that, I..."

"Good brother, listen to your sister’s advice and change this perverted habit."

"Yanran, you’re misunderstanding me!"

"You can find a proper girl to date; don’t emulate those young masters from noble families who buy maid pets to satisfy their twisted desires."

Xiao Xingyu felt both amused and exasperated, having been misinterpreted as a pervert.

"Yanran, you really misunderstood!"

"I'm not buying her to treat her like a maid or a pet. I want to sign a blood contract with her and make her my magical beast."

As soon as Xiao Xingyu finished speaking, Qin Yanran, Luo Sanniang, and Leopard exchanged blank stares, all looking utterly bewildered.

After a moment of confusion, Luo Sanniang asked, puzzled, "Young man..." 

"Are you joking?" 

"I'm not joking."

Xiao Xingyu's expression was serious as he even pulled out his wallet, determined to buy the golden-haired elf in the cage.

Leopard, the one responsible for the inventory, couldn't help but advise, "Young man, Elf-type magical beasts have inferior bloodlines. They lack any combat power; buying one would just be a waste of money!"

Xiao Xingyu smiled but remained silent.

The golden-haired elf in the cage appeared to have an inferior bloodline, but in reality, she was hiding an Angel Bloodline within her.

The Angel Bloodline is a type of mythical quality bloodline.

This time, Xiao Xingyu was about to score another bargain.