Chapter 249: Chapter 249
Amidst the crowd’s shock, the somewhat younger appraiser at the window regained his composure and began to appraise the Snake Dragon before him.
He hadn’t been in this line of work for very long and had never appraised such an advanced mythical beast before; he couldn’t help but feel some nerves during the process.
Fortunately, he had good mental fortitude, and after a short while, he successfully completed the appraisal.
"Customer, judging by the size of these horns on its head, this Snake Dragon’s Creature Level is Rare, and its acquisition value is tremendous."
"Considering our firm’s past acquisition prices and recent market price fluctuations, I can offer a high price of 500,000 for this Rare Level Serpent."
Upon hearing this price, Su Yan, who had been quietly listening to the appraiser’s offer, couldn’t help but draw a sharp breath.
A purchase price of 500,000—that’s enough to buy three Liuwei Dihuang Fruits! That was clearly just a Rare level giant python; how could it sell for so much? Could it be that, compared to Demonic Plants, mythical beasts fetch higher prices? That must be it... A massive creature must be full of treasures. It’s understandable that it would be much more valuable than Exotic Flower Fruits, which are just parts of Spirit Plants.
At this moment, Su Yan wasn’t the only one shocked.
Everyone present found it incredibly unbelievable.
Some, unable to contain themselves, exclaimed aloud:
"The ancients did not deceive us! Truly, heroes emerge from the young. This young man is extraordinary!"
"Indeed! He looks so young, yet he managed to hunt a Rare Level Serpent. He must be a top student from some prestigious academy."
"Sigh, comparisons are odious. I’m also a Monster Hunter, but all I can manage are those silly Solitary Ghosts."
At this moment, many in the hall were sighing with a mixture of envy, jealousy, and admiration. Read complete version only at novelFɪre.net
Meanwhile, the young man who was the object of these remarks was secretly reveling in the attention.
This Rare Level Serpent was the fruit of his immense labor. He had already flaunted it all the way from the hunting grounds to his school. Then, he continued the display from school to his home. Finally, he set out from home, still carrying it ostentatiously, until he reached the Qin Family’s Commercial Firm. He’d been showing off for a full day, and it felt incredibly satisfying, almost to the point of breathlessness; he felt he could die without regrets.
Just as he was about to feign modesty to further enhance his image, the hall’s PA system suddenly crackled to life.
"Customer number 128, please proceed to window number 7 to complete your sale. Thank you."
When the announcement played, a woman with a striking aura emerged from a corner of the hall and walked directly to window number 7.
The woman had neat, short hair and wore a tight-fitting jacket. As she walked, her chest subtly swayed, and her powerful aura immediately captivated everyone in the hall.
Su Yan was curious and took a brief glance at the woman’s bio-information panel.
[Name]: Zhou Shuilong
[Level]: Semi-Legendary
[Skill]: Ghostly Wails and Wolf Howls
Upon seeing the woman’s bio-information panel, Su Yan’s mouth twitched. Her details are utterly ridiculous. She’s clearly a woman, yet her name, Zhou Shuilong, sounds exceptionally masculine. Combined with her dashing attire, it seems likely her family raised her as a boy. But the most absurd thing is her Creature Skill: Ghostly Wails and Wolf Howls. I simply can’t imagine what she would look or sound like when unleashing this skill. Would she be like the landlady in *Kung Fu Hustle*, shrieking at the top of her lungs? But that was the Lion’s Roar, not quite Ghostly Wails and Wolf Howls. If I ever get the chance, I really want to witness this skill for myself, just to see what it’s like.
While Su Yan was thinking this, whispers began to spread around him.
"It’s Sister Zhou! I can’t believe she was here yesterday selling her haul, and she’s back again today. Her efficiency is astounding!"
"Not like me. A single day of hunting leaves me dead tired. I need a good two or three days of rest at home just to recover."
"Don’t be ridiculous! Sister Zhou is a graduate of Evolution High School and even represented them in the Jiuzhou University League. How can freelance Hunters like us compare?"
From their chatter, Su Yan gathered that this "Sister Zhou" was a regular at the commercial firm, and many people knew her.
She’s probably a fairly well-known veteran Monster Hunter. Perhaps I can find a chance to get acquainted with her later and ask about good hunting spots around Jingdou.
"Damn it! She stole all my thunder!"
The burly young man, who had just captivated the hall by selling his Snake Dragon, muttered under his breath.
He had deliberately bypassed several smaller firms offering higher prices, choosing instead to sell at the nation’s largest, Qin Family’s Commercial Firm. He’d come specifically for the large crowds, wanting to put on an impressive display.
But his show had barely begun when this woman suddenly appeared and completely stole his spotlight.
How could anyone tolerate this?
"Let’s see what kind of treasure a scrawny woman like you can produce," the burly young man muttered quietly to himself.