[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beast-taming-sequence-evolution":3,"chapter-beast-taming-sequence-evolution-beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-12":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Beast Taming: Sequence Evolution",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1533940,1995,"Chapter 12 : Buying Snakes","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-12",12,"\u003Cp>Chapter 12: Buying Snakes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little brother, what do you need this time? I’ve got quite a few good ones—Redtail and Green Bamboo—both poisonous and beautiful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing a familiar customer, Brother Snake greeted him warmly. After all, in his line of work, the circle of clients was small; he could only cultivate returning customers as best as he could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Snake, you’re impressive. You even managed to get your hands on those two kinds.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming was quite familiar with the two snakes Brother Snake mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a distance, the Green Bamboo Snake looked like a piece of jade; its smooth scales shimmered under the light, giving off a unique iridescent glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Redtail Snake, on the other hand, was quite special. Its body displayed a mix of colors, but its tail was always bright red—like a ruby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both species had mutated from ordinary snakes on Blue Star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although their venom couldn’t compare to that of the Ironthread Snake, in terms of beauty, they definitely ranked among the top ten venomous snakes among ordinary species.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just lucky. They’re fresh arrivals. Brother, are you interested?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Ming give him a thumbs up, Brother Snake put on a modest face, though his tone couldn’t quite conceal his pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I’m still here for Ironthread Snakes—two of them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief exchange, Zhou Ming got straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already prepared the money for the Ironthread Snakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a month of working tirelessly day and night as a Rat Exterminator, he had saved up more than a hundred thousand Alliance Coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, earning that much was mostly thanks to the help of his tamed beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary Rat Exterminators typically made only around ten thousand a month, and not everyone could handle that line of work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention the dangers of entering the sewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like you’ve got a thing for Ironthread Snakes, brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After glancing a few times at Zhou Ming, Brother Snake said with a knowing smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Er Leng, bring out the two best-quality Ironthread Snakes for this young brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short-haired man with an honest face but a shrewd glint in his eyes immediately went inside upon hearing his boss’s command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, you came to the right person. Among all the sellers of Dark Pets in this market, I’m the only one with this many Ironthread Snakes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he didn’t know why Zhou Ming wanted more Ironthread Snakes, Brother Snake sensed there might be more business opportunities, so he introduced himself eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. I came here just for your good name, Brother Snake.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming never hesitated to offer flattery—it cost nothing, and it kept business cheerful for both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, the goods.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Er Leng came out from the back room carrying two glass boxes and called out to Brother Snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let the brother take a look.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking the boxes, Zhou Ming immediately began inspecting the two Ironthread Snakes for any issues. At a minimum of twenty thousand each—forty thousand in total—he didn’t want to end up with defective snakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wrapped in newspaper, forty thousand Alliance Coins landed on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Snake, we’re old customers. Two for forty thousand. I’ll come back when there’s more business.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming fixed the price directly. After all, in this trade, prices could change from twenty thousand today to thirty thousand tomorrow—it was common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Picking up the newspaper-wrapped bundle, Brother Snake didn’t act coy. He opened it, checked the amount, then spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you put it that way, brother, I can’t turn you away. Just remember what you’ve said.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Much appreciated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing how straightforward the man was, Zhou Ming offered a brief thanks before putting the glass boxes into two black plastic bags and leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, that guy seems to be hiding something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Er Leng hadn’t been around the last time Zhou Ming came—he had been sent by Brother Snake to collect the newly mutated Redtail and Green Bamboo pets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, seeing Zhou Ming buy Ironthread Snakes again, he couldn’t help but suspect there was more to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s there to hide? He walks his bright road, I walk my narrow bridge—none of our concern.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Er Leng, we just need to live our own small lives. No need to pry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s a saying—‘the more you know, the faster you die.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Snake lectured his loyal underling patiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had also noticed that the last time Zhou Ming came, he had seemed somewhat lacking in confidence—like he was bluffing behind borrowed authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, he clearly sensed a solid confidence in Zhou Ming, and even a faint aura of danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now had a car, a house, a wife, and even a mistress on the side. His wife was understanding enough not to ask questions—as long as he came home at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Snake was satisfied with such a life. He didn’t want Er Leng stirring up trouble for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it, boss.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. You’ve worked hard lately. Come home with me later—your sister-in-law will cook a few dishes. We haven’t had a drink together in a while, so let’s relax a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Snake knew how to keep his subordinates close—no wonder he’d built a successful business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Zhou Ming, they didn’t discuss him further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying the two newly purchased Ironthread Snakes, Zhou Ming returned directly to his place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seems my luck’s average this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carefully inspected the two glass boxes in his hands again. Both contained ordinary Ironthread Snakes—no signs of mutation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, both snakes were in good condition, and Brother Snake hadn’t tried to deceive him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing no surprises, Zhou Ming didn’t dwell on it. He began implanting Spiritual Seeds, preparing to tame his new beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the unique nature of his Spiritual Seeds—and since neither snake had mutated—the process went smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hiss, hiss…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Ironthread Snakes, each a foot long, coiled around Zhou Ming’s right hand. The first one, whose strength had greatly increased after mutation, occupied the center of his palm alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed jealousy wasn’t limited to intelligent creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Time to deal with the trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Zhou Ming had already decided to quit being a Rat Exterminator after taming the three Ironthread Snakes, he still didn’t want to leave behind any potential problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving his place after lunch, Zhou Ming headed to the Rat Extermination Station, planning to enter the sewers once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Cold Blade and the others, Zhou Ming wasn’t willing to wait even one more night. After all, even a single mosquito could ruin his sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after he entered the sewers, several figures quietly followed behind—clearly, they had been watching him the moment he arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spotting fresh traces in the black sludge on the ground, the group tailing Zhou Ming quickly determined which direction he had gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cold Blade, I want the secret behind how that guy catches rats. You can take his money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That depends on what the secret is. If it’s a big one, the cash will just be scraps.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold Blade’s response made Scarred Knife visibly displeased. If not for the backers behind Cold Blade, he would’ve dumped the man into the sludge long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph. Fine, I’ll make it up to you—but don’t get too greedy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Cold Blade really thought, however, only he knew.\u003C\u002Fp>",1210,"2026-06-06T06:20:25.652Z",1,"novelbin.me","5cf226b5eef3d85a21eb2693f9a3abfd72b3a58e0fe1057375101dbf84c5ec9e","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-13","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-11",251,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-sequence-evolution-cover.jpg"]