[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beast-taming-starting-from-zero":3,"chapter-beast-taming-starting-from-zero-beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-449":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Beast Taming: Starting From Zero",{"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},1458922,1907,"Chapter 449: Purebred Venomspike Earth Dragon Egg","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-449",449,"\u003Cp>Read at: https:\u002F\u002Fblogspot-translatedstories.\u002F?m=1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside a VIP private box, a lean man dressed in a black formal suit stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the lively social scene below. His neatly combed hair reflected his meticulous demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The invitation cards for the Mystic Auction were mostly distributed within the Zhongkong Region, meaning the attendees were primarily from influential families within the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While many were here to bid on desirable items, others came with socializing in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao family, Li family, Xu family… The man’s gaze swept over the crowd, matching faces to the information in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, his eyes landed on a student in a school uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of surprise crossed his face,whose child was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young woman, seemingly around eighteen, with bare shoulders and a pink gown, gracefully sat in the chieftain chair next to Qiao Sang. She smiled politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which family are you from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang glanced at her while munching on a pastry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The state’s.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So guarded…Yu Ke mused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes instinctively shifted toward the luxurious-furred pet beast curled on Qiao Sang’s lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On her way in, she had already noticed it. The beast, about three meters in size, could run through the skies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such rare and majestic psychic-type beasts, especially those capable of carrying people, weren’t something an ordinary person could contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Qiao Sang hadn’t worn an oxygen mask while flying in, which meant she was at least a D-rank Beastmaster. That also suggested this beast likely belonged to her personally, not a family elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people might attend the auction in casual attire simply because they were unaware of the Mystic Auction’s exclusivity, perhaps they had just stumbled upon an invitation card by chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this girl had an extraordinary presence. Even without an elder guiding her, she carried herself with complete confidence. Coupled with her rare pet beast at such a young age, Yu Ke was nearly certain, her background was anything but ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that realization, Qiao Sang’s cautious attitude made perfect sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As someone skilled in socializing, Yu Ke quickly adjusted her approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to engage Qiao Sang again, the lights dimmed, and a striking woman stepped onto the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chatter in the hall gradually quieted as people took their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman smiled and spoke, \"Distinguished guests, good evening. Welcome to this year’s Mystic Auction. I am Tang Shu, a nationally certified senior auctioneer, registration number 1102876. I will be hosting tonight’s auction, and it’s my pleasure to serve you all. I hope each bidder leaves satisfied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before we begin, I will go over some important statements regarding this auction. Staff, please distribute the auction catalogs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At her signal, a group of small, white, bird-like pet beasts, all dressed in professional-looking uniforms, swooped in through the windows, each carrying an auction catalog in its beak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang took one from a passing bird and flipped it open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy sh-!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Venomspike Earth Dragon Egg!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An SS-rank item crafted by Grandmaster An!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crystallized essence that can make illusion-based pet beasts’ abilities manifest physically for a full minute!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An evolution potion that lets any king-tier pet beast experience an entire day of evolved power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is insane!Qiao Sang was ecstatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were things she would never even see in normal circumstances! And even if she did, she wouldn’t necessarily have the means to buy them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, they were all up for sale, right in the year she was at her wealthiest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heart pounding, she eagerly flipped to the next page:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Item Name:SS-Rank Dark Nether Crystal\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Description: A highly beneficial item for ghost-type pet beasts, sourced from Secret Realm No. 82 in the Zidya Region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Appraiser: Zhu Sugu]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This auction was worth attending. Qiao Sang took a slow, deep breath, calming her excitement. Her gaze grew sharp with determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other items were negotiable, but this one was a must-have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auctioneer’s introductory speech felt like the prelude to a formal meeting, dull and far from the thrilling portrayals in novels. Fortunately, it was brief, and soon, the real bidding began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce our first auction item.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, a pet beast with a chubby lower half, gloved claws, and hair-like appendages on its head pushed a glass-covered container onto the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a virtual screen behind her displayed an image and details of the item inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first auction item is a Venomspike Earth Dragon Egg!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the audience remained composed, people here were accustomed to seeing rare goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auctioneer seemed to anticipate their lack of reaction. She smiled knowingly and continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn’t just any Venomspike Earth Dragon Egg. Both its parents, grandparents, and every ancestor in its lineage were Venomspike Earth Dragons!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In other words, this is a purebred Venomspike Earth Dragon Egg!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang’s sharp hearing caught the sound of someone swallowing hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A purebred pet beast was vastly different from an ordinary one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a pure lineage, its natural abilities were guaranteed to be present from birth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, it had an over 90% chance of reaching its species’ maximum evolutionary tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a Venomspike Earth Dragon, that meant… Emperor-tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that as long as the beast lived long enough and was provided ample resources, there was a 90%+ chance of acquiring an Emperor-tier pet beast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auctioneer’s satisfied gaze swept over the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Starting bid: 30 million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"35 million!\" Someone immediately raised their paddle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"40 million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"50 million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"55 million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"60 million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"80 million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The numbers flew like they meant nothing, just arbitrary figures rather than actual money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the price skyrocketed, Qiao Sang’s initial temptation cooled into rational calculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A purebred Venomspike Earth Dragon was tempting, no doubt.But it was still just an egg, who knew how long it would take to hatch?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it hatched the very next day, her Beast Codex hadn’t unlocked a fourth contract slot yet. She wouldn’t be able to form a contract immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she openly purchased the egg in this hall full of powerhouses, her identity would be scrutinized. If anyone discovered her background, the egg wouldn’t stay hers for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stay calm. A purebred Venomspike Earth Dragon Egg was great, but she had a golden finger. Evolutionary limits weren’t an issue for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, the Dark Nether Crystal was her priority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her resolve settled, and her expression remained steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke stole another glance at the girl beside her, inwardly stunned.Who the hell is this? She’s actually staying this calm in front of a purebred Emperor-tier pet beast egg?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bidding continued for over ten minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, a VIP box from upstairs placed the final bid, securing the egg for 239 million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auction progressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time ticked by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the initial frenzy over the purebred Venomspike Earth Dragon Egg, subsequent bidding wars remained relatively restrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the same pet beast from before wheeled out a box draped in purple silk. Inside sat the Dark Nether Crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our next item: the Dark Nether Crystal. Starting bid: 2.6 million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>",1178,"2026-06-06T02:23:08.563Z",1,"novelbin.me","97c7e76ebff1ce9b72a31964b82fd964c4b707c9db58e11bdbaf11428c136aac","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-450","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-448",1023,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-starting-from-zero-cover.jpg"]