CHAPTER 145: CHAPTER 115: A 15-LEVEL SURGE IN ONE NIGHT

It must be said that as a spectator, the auction is indeed quite interesting.

Some people deliberately drive up the price, while others are red-eyed with urgency...

In the end, the price surged to thirty-eight million.

"Thirty-eight million, first time."

"Thirty-eight million, second time."

"Thirty-eight million, third time."

"Sold."

The gavel fell, and the crowd buzzed with discussion.

This price was a bit high; normally, the price for a five-tailed is around thirty-five million.

However, it’s clear to see, even though they are both Sacred Beasts, the price of the Spirit-Devouring Vine is indeed low, and the high price of combat pets is not just talk.

After the auction, it was time to collect the items, and Lin Chen took out a million to hand to Lee Zhen.

On the way, someone was probing who Lee Zhen was buying this Spirit Beast for, but Lee Zhen just answered perfunctorily.

Soon, a staff member came over, leading Lee Zhen and the others to pick up the items, and Lin Chen and the others also got a close look at the Spirit-Devouring Vine.

"From now on, you’ll be with them," the staff member patiently instructed the Spirit-Devouring Vine.

The Spirit-Devouring Vine made a clicking sound, nodding its head, but it was clearly still frightened facing strangers.

Lin Chen glanced at Qin Shaoshao, who seemed to be pondering something, and it was hard to tell whether she liked it or not.

...

Finally, Lee Zhen and Shi Xing said their goodbyes and left the auction.

"You guys head back first, let them interact a bit, if it works out, that’s great, if not, we can return it, a 20% difference is still affordable," Lee Zhen said.

"Alright." Lin Chen cupped his hand, and with Qin Shaoshao, headed home.

Along the way, the Spirit-Devouring Vine kept staring at Qin Shaoshao...

Although Lee Zhen and the others hadn’t mentioned who its Beastmaster would be, it could sense that it would most likely be Qin Shaoshao.

Because it was very sensitive to spiritual power, just standing next to Qin Shaoshao felt like a drop of water before the ocean.

Back home, Lin Chen said to the Spirit-Devouring Vine, "Your future Beastmaster is her, see if you two are compatible, and if not, make sure to express it."

Qin Shaoshao’s Celestial Spirit Body is quite special, and with the complex situations encountered, she might be rejected by the Spirit Beast.

"Click~"

The Spirit-Devouring Vine nodded.

Lin Chen also took a look at Qin Shaoshao, but he realized a problem—Qin Shaoshao hadn’t tamed a beast in a long time and clearly didn’t know how to communicate with Spirit Beasts.

Lin Chen thought it over and taught her a method, "Sometimes actions speak louder than words."

He knew Qin Shaoshao didn’t like to talk, making it hard for them to communicate. Using her hand to touch the head would be simpler and more direct.

Upon hearing this, Qin Shaoshao raised her hand, and under Lin Chen’s encouraging gaze, placed it on the Spirit-Devouring Vine’s leaf.

Surprisingly, the two black leaves of the Spirit-Devouring Vine indeed turned green instantly.

"The Beast Taming Treasure Manual didn’t deceive me."

Lin Chen thought so, and exited the living room, leaving the space for them.

In the following two days, Lin Chen paid close attention to Qin Shaoshao and the Spirit-Devouring Vine, noticing that although they didn’t speak, they had already established a subtle connection.

The Spirit-Devouring Vine was very fond of Qin Shaoshao at first, but soon it sensed the dark side of Qin Shaoshao’s heart.

So its feelings shifted from joy to hesitation.

Lin Chen didn’t explain why Qin Shaoshao became like this; he hoped the Spirit-Devouring Vine would perceive for itself Qin Shaoshao’s "iceberg" nature of being cold outside and warm within.

Lin Chen also took the opportunity to check the bloodline information of the Spirit-Devouring Vine:

[Spirit-Devouring Vine]

[Dominant Bloodline: Spirit-Devouring Vine 46.33%, World Demon Vine (Divine Beast) 33.3%]

[Hidden Bloodline: 12.37%]

[Polluted Bloodline: 8%]

The bloodline is excellent, it’s practically a huge fortune.

By the fifth day, the Spirit-Devouring Vine seemed to have understood...

Though Qin Shaoshao’s heart was filled with darkness, she was more pure than many people.

This was her original character.

Lin Chen was delighted, but he still asked Qin Shaoshao, "How about it?"

Qin Shaoshao looked at the Spirit-Devouring Vine, her expression still even, as she said, "Let’s go with it."

"..."

All three of them, together with the beasts, were speechless, though they were used to it by now.

....

Before the contract, Lin Chen went to inform Lee Zhen, who was delighted upon hearing it and said to Lin Chen, "Then handle the following matters."

Lin Chen could tell that Lee Zhen seemed very busy, so he nodded and went back.

However, just as he stepped out, the assistant standing beside said, "President, if the 15 million is without explanation, it would be hard to justify to the guild members, in case others have objections."

"This is what we’ll do," Lee Zhen pondered for a moment and said, "From now on, deduct half of my salary each month to pay it in, I already have a five million exemption as a vice president. Then I’ll do a few more tasks..."

"You’re really something," the assistant thought for a moment and said, "I’ll try to make the accounts look good, and help you make another five million, the rest you make up yourself."

She actually understood that there must be a legitimate purpose for Lee Zhen’s spending; he is an upright president.

However, since the position of president is high, there are many watching below.

"You’re the best to me."

"Get out."

The assistant rolled her eyes and left, leaving behind Lee Zhen with a grin.

At the same time, Lin Chen went to the Beast Sale Shop to buy some Spirit Grass, and then went home.

Now that Lin Chen had a fair amount of extra money, Xiaobai’s Spirit Grass was of better quality and he ate more as well.

Late at night, Lin Chen said to Qin Shaoshao, "If you are ready, you can start the contract."

Qin Shaoshao turned to glance at the Spirit-Devouring Vine, and the latter was both eager and nervous.

Finally, she nodded.