The Master of Beasts

Chapter 1019 - 364:

"If you were Yun Cheng, would you allocate resources to your niece, or keep them for your own children?"

Chen Yuntian nodded slightly, "I understand!"

"Father plans to recruit that Chen Jiuge?"

"Not necessary!" Chen Long shook his head lightly.

"Seven years ago, I personally tested him. Chen Jiuge is indeed a very skilled Beast Master. Even with him, it would at most just mean one more Hundred Beasts Pavilion!"

"There’s no need to make an enemy of the Yun Family because of this!"

"He doesn’t need any more attention going forward."

"Moreover, there are people who will be more eager than us!"

"Are you talking about the Yue Family?"

"That’s right!"

.......

The Yue Family, one of the oldest families in Dusk Main City, was established when the city was founded.

Once, the Yue Family was also among the top families in Dusk Main City, but due to historical reasons and some erroneous family development directions, the Yue Family has become increasingly weak.

Now, aside from superficial majesty, the interior of the Yue Family is riddled with holes.

After their strength plummeted, the Yue Family was unable to venture into those high-end industries, and could only focus on industries with decent profitability, with Fierce Beasts being one of their main development directions!

Relying on the remaining majesty of the Yue Family, they can still recruit quite a few capable Beast Masters. The Fierce Beast industry has developed reasonably well, though it cannot compete with the Chen Family, they have captured quite a share of the mid-to-low-end Fierce Beast market.

Originally, the Yue Family was muddling along, with a certain income, capable of maintaining the family’s dignity, nurturing one or two family geniuses, just waiting for a time when a supreme prodigy would elevate the entire clan.

Then, the Hundred Beasts Pavilion emerged!

The Blood Flood Dragon cultivated by Chen Jiuge directly snatched many of the Yue Family’s customers. Subsequent cultivation of Green Light Scorpions and other Fierce Beasts further led to a massive output of various Fierce Beast materials, causing the Yue Family’s Fierce Beast business to shrink again.

Actually, the impact of the Hundred Beasts Pavilion’s scale on the Yue Family was not significant. The Yue Family couldn’t afford to offend the Yun Family, and initially planned to swallow this hidden loss.

But the Hundred Beasts Pavilion actually opened a branch in the outer circle. That was a huge problem.

The base of the Yue Family’s Fierce Beast industry is in the outer circle, where the population is larger. The cultivators there fight outside daily to acquire resources, and demand for low-level Fierce Beasts is very high.

Now, the Hundred Beasts Pavilion’s approach seems like it intends to completely monopolize the Yue Family’s business!

Yue Family Master Yue Heng, also the most powerful cultivator in the Yue Family.

Yue Heng, true to his name, has a face filled with muscle. Encountering him outside, he appears more like a brainless brute, but Yue Heng is actually the Yue Family Master, and his mind is intricately sharp.

"Great Elder, do you have any thoughts?"

The Great Elder Yue Guang stands with a kind and amiable appearance, but at this moment, he appears somewhat worried and troubled.

"Family Master, it’s not that I’m belittling ourselves and boosting others. Can the current Yue Family still afford to stir things up?"

Yue Guang sighed, his face growing even more distressed.

"Ever since the Yue Family’s decline, our Inner Circle industries have almost entirely lost control, forcing us to compete for benefits with those paupers in the Outer Circle. Over the years, the Yue Family’s situation has somewhat improved, but that’s about it."

"In all these years, no exceptional talent has emerged from the Yue Family, and though the descendants we cultivated are not bad, they can only be described as decent."

"Now, what courage do we have to compete with the Yun Family?"

Although Yue Heng was unwilling, he couldn’t help but agree with the Great Elder’s words. The Yue Family, in Dusk Main City, is considered the weakest of the top-tier families. Some second-tier families with strong development trends may even surpass the Yue Family in overall strength. If not for the heritage left by their ancestors, the Yue Family would have long fallen from the top-tier family position.

"Family Master, besides killing Chen Jiuge to provoke the Yun Family, there’s another way!"

"What way?"

"Recruitment!"

A glint of brilliance flashed in Yue Guang’s eyes, "According to the data gathered by subordinates, this Chen Jiuge was brought from a small place by Yun Yan of the Yun Family!"

"Now Yun Yan has been missing for years; although specific information is unclear, it is highly likely she is trapped in some mini world. Not to mention whether she can return in the future, at least there’s no chance of her returning anytime soon."

"The Hundred Beasts Pavilion may seem humble, but its future potential is evident. I believe there are people within the Yun Family who cannot resist!"

"After all, the Inner Circle’s Hundred Beasts Pavilion has not yet developed to its full potential, and as the chief Beast Master, one should not be appearing in the Outer Circle."

"Moreover, Family Master, have you noticed that since the Blood Flood Dragon appeared and the Hundred Beasts Pavilion gained popularity, Chen Jiuge hasn’t cultivated any Fierce Beast comparable to the Blood Flood Dragon."

"Instead, the materials for some Fierce Beasts have increasingly multiplied."

"Are you suggesting someone from the Yun Family is secretly enticing him?" Yue Heng’s eyes flashed with insight.

"Exactly, it must be so. The nature of the Yun Family is clear to the Family Master. I suspect Chen Jiuge is afraid, hence hiding his skills!"

"Going to the Outer Circle is more likely out of desperation!"

"Makes sense, let’s try it according to the Great Elder’s suggestion!"

"If recruitment fails, then cooperate secretly. If he’s unwilling, even if we offend the Yun Family, it doesn’t matter. The Yue Family can’t afford any turmoil right now!"

A flicker of murderous intent gleamed in Yue Heng’s eyes; anyone obstructing the Yue Family must die!

......

Exotic Beast Mini World

This is the latest discovered mini world, discovered by the Yun Family. At the time of discovery, the Yun Family was extremely excited!

A multitude of Exotic Beasts signifies immense wealth. According to exploration by the clan ancestor, this world is vast, with countless Exotic Beasts inhabiting it. Once the Yun Family completely occupies this mini world and fully assimilates it, the clan’s strength could increase several-fold.

However, after testing, the Yun Family ancestor found the Heavenly Dao Power of this world to be quite formidable, allowing only cultivators below the seventh level to enter.

Two consecutive batches of elite family cultivators entered but none returned to report the situation, slowly cooling the enthusiasm of the Yun Family’s upper echelon.

After the Yun Family ancestor pledged valuable family treasures and abundant resources, Yun Yan stepped forward.

The young girl, along with her carefully cultivated subordinates, plunged headlong into this Exotic Beast world.

"Roar"

Leaning against a towering ancient tree, Yun Yan listened to the occasional beastly roar in her ears, her expression emotionless.

Using the remaining bandages to wrap her injured abdomen tightly, she tied a firm knot, shaking her head to fling back her bangs, revealing a somewhat pale, pretty face.

"Hong Ye, how about it, have you found a place to land?"

Hong Ye appears to be around thirty years old, a seasoned and beautiful woman, though in this world abundant with Exotic Beasts, no beast could appreciate her beauty.

"Miss, no, this area seems to be the territory of those monkeys. Whether you go left or right, you’ll encounter them — can’t avoid them!"

"Can’t avoid them?"

Yun Yan frowned slightly, then spoke earnestly, "If we engage them, what’s the chance of victory?"

Hong Ye sighed helplessly, "Not high. Over the years, our material supplies have been almost depleted. Wuta and the others haven’t recovered from their previous injuries. Those monkeys have particularly strong physiques. Even if we win, at most only a third of us would survive!"

The team’s Doctor Bai Lu also complained, "How on earth do these Exotic Beasts grow? Each one has exceedingly powerful physical bodies, yet without any mana aura — relying solely on Qi-Blood Power to achieve this level is simply inconceivable!"

Heavily injured, Wuta struggled to rise, "I can burn my last Essence Blood to carve out a path for Miss."

"It’s useless!"

Hong Ye refuted mercilessly, "Even if you carve out a path, then what? These monkeys aren’t puppets; they have consciousness and hold grudges. Unless you can kill them all, your sacrifice is meaningless!"

"Enough!"

Yun Yan frowned, then asked, "How much food do we have left?"

"Not much, but we should manage for ten days to half a month. We can still stealthily hunt some Exotic Beasts."

"Then let’s heal first. Once everyone’s injuries improve, we’ll discuss it later!"

"We can’t match those monkeys directly, but this place is inaccessible to them. During this period, we can also try to weaken those monkeys’ strength."

"But...."

"No buts, we’ll do it this way. During this time, I’ll try to contact the clan."

"Yes, Miss!"