Chapter 91: Beast Companion (2/2)
”If they manage to get it and raise it to the True realms. It can be a true powerhouse that can deter their foes and help them gain fame, money, and status in life. Even if they themselves happen to be weak or untalented in cultivation, having such a beast companion would offset everything.”
”In fact, even I am a little tempted to get the cub. But I won't as I am quite satisfied with my beast for now.” Ma Rong said.
Alex got surprised to hear that, ”You have a beast companion, master? How come I haven't seen it yet? Does it not live in the mountain?”
”Oh, I forgot to mention. Beast companions are a little unique, in that they don't live in the physical world after they bond with a cultivator. Look,” she said as she swept aside a bit of her long hair to show her beautiful white skin on her neck.
On the neck was a small circular pattern that looked like it was a long beast coiling. ”This is where my beast lives. I can call her anytime I want, and she would fight for me.”
Ma Rong let go of her hair and asked, ”So, do you want to get the cub?”
Alex gave the question serious thought. From what his master had just said, a beast companion would be an amazing help for him if he wanted to become a stronger cultivator. However, he didn't want that. He just wanted to cultivate normally, and see where life went in the game.
His main focus was on Alchemy, which he both liked and had a great talent in. He had gotten lucky with the technique, and now he was incredibly happy with it. So, he didn't think getting a beast companion could make that any better.
”No, master.” He simply shook his head. Ma Rong nodded, seemingly thinking that was the correct choice for him. Distracting himself with a beast right now might hinder his progress in alchemy.
By the time the master-disciple pair's conversation had come to a stop, the bidding war for the tiger cub was also ending.
”13 spirit stones.” Someone shouted.
”13 spirit stones, is anyone else bidding.” Cai Ping asked the crowd.
”13 spirit stones and 50 golds.” Someone else shouted from the crowd.
”13 spirit stones and 50 gold, does anyone else have a higher bid?” Cai Ping asked once more. She waited for a few seconds and heard back nothing from the crowd. So, she took the gavel and started saying,
”13 spirit stones and 50 golds going once.” Nobody talked.
”13 spirit stones and 50 golds going twice.” Still silence.
”13 spirit stones and 50 golds going thrice, Sold!!” Cai Ping hit the gavel on the table with a loud bang.
”The first item of the day, the Clouded Tiger cub, has been sold to the lady on seat 45 for 13 spirit stones and 50 gold coins. Congratulations.”
A few staff members came and took the cub away, and replaced it with another box hidden with a cloth.