Heavenly Dao Engine-Chapter 68 - 00 Scarlet Sun Black Star (Please Collect

Chapter 68 -0068: Scarlet Sun Black Star (Please Collect and Recommend)

Chapter 68 -0068: Scarlet Sun Black Star (Please Collect and Recommend)

Chapter 0068 Scarlet Sun Black Star (Seeking Collection and Recommendation)

“Since you feel it’s inappropriate, then tell us, which beast should we buy as our mount?” Zhao Qian asked in the language of the Lianying Realm.

Qi Tian pointed at the Red-eyed Demon Wolf and said, “Certainly, it’s the one.”

Zhao Qian and the masked woman shivered at the sight of the Red-eyed Demon Wolf. When they had first entered the courtyard, they had seen the exhibited Red-eyed Demon Wolf. They barely glanced at it for a tenth of a second before they turned away.

The Red-eyed Demon Wolf looked incredibly ugly. Besides its hideous appearance, its fur was also filthy. They could endure that, but they could not tolerate the foul smell emitting from the creature. Before they even got close, they could smell an unpleasant odor. How could they, being beautiful and clean-loving, tolerate it?

Qi Tian said, “This beast is the most common mount used by the local cultivators. It’s not that you can’t buy a Dragon Horse or a Crown Feather Peacock, but these mounts are expensive and can only be acquired by people with certain status. Imagine, if you rode such mounts, you’d attract the attention of local cultivators trying to pay you a greeting and form relationships with you. Would you respond or ignore them?”

Zhao Qian and the masked woman both shook their heads energetically. They had mixed in with disciples who had come to gain experience from the National Master Manor. They had to expend a great deal of effort to leave the safe house. They originally had mounts. However, during their journey over the mountains, one mount fell off the mountain while the other was killed by a beast. They had to come to Guchuan City to buy another mount. They only wanted a mode of transport, not a ticking time bomb that might draw attention. They didn’t come here for fun, but to accomplish a crucial task. Any detail that hindered this was unacceptable.

“Compared to the eye-catching Dragon Horse or Crown Feather Peacock, Red-eyed Demon Wolves are far more low-key. They might be dirty and foul-smelling, but they are tough, swift, and enduring. Importantly, they can also fight alongside their owner during critical moments. On the other hand, Dragon Horses and Crown Feather Peacocks are just for show and good-looking. Moreover, Red-eyed Demon Wolves also have different grades. Normal ones can just be rated as black iron lower grade. But better ones can be rated as the low grade of bronze. The legendary Red-eyed Demon Wolf King, if tamed as a mount, could be rated as top-grade bronze at least. Unfortunately, it’s been many years since anyone has managed to tame a Red-Eyed Demon Wolf King,” Qi Tian said with a sigh.

Clap, clap…

Suddenly, applause rang out behind Qi Tian. He turned around to see the stall owner who had greeted him standing behind him. The stall owner complimented, “I’m sorry, I overheard some of your conversation just now. Young man, it seems like you know a lot about Red-eyed Demon Wolves. Would you like to help me figure out the rating of this one?”

Without waiting for Qi Tian’s refusal, the stall owner walked towards a corner. Qi Tian pondered for a while and followed him. The owner had not seen through their disguise; he was just curious, trying to assess this outsider. If Qi Tian didn’t perform well, the owner would see him as a fake connoisseur. Once that label was attached, it basically meant he was a foolishly rich customer. Businessmen love these types of customers because there is a huge profit to be made from them.

Qi Tian followed the stall owner to a dark corner of the courtyard where a cage was separated from the others. Inside the cage, a skinny, lethargic Red-eyed Demon Wolf was lying down. Other Red-eyed Demon Wolves would become excited or vigilant when someone approached their cages, but this one didn’t react, not even bothering to lift its eyelids.

The stall owner pointed at the Red-eyed Demon Wolf in the cage and asked, “Young man, can you tell me what grade this Red-eyed Demon Wolf should be rated as?”

The stall owner’s question was intended to trick Qi Tian, not merely to check if he was a poser. When Qi Tian had prevented Zhao Qian and the others from purchasing the Crown Feather Peacock and Dragon Horse, he had been there. He didn’t hear everything, but he had heard enough to know that Zhao Qian and the others—two clearly wealthy young ladies—were planning to buy his shop’s two most expensive mounts. Of course, he would be upset that Qi Tian had stopped them.

Qi Tian had read many books lately and learned a lot; however, many things remained unclear due to the short time. Rating the Red-eyed Demon Wolf was no small challenge. Still, he stood outside the cage, carefully observing the Wolf inside. He noticed that this Wolf’s eyes were different from the others; it had a mixture of red and black in its eyes, which made it quite unusual.

“How’s it going? Young man, have you figured anything out?” The owner asked, grinning. No one could perceive that he was trying to make things difficult for Qi Tian.

Qi Tian said, “This Red-eyed Demon Wolf is quite special. I wouldn’t dare make hasty assumptions about its rating. All I can say is that it might be incredibly expensive or it might be cheaper than dirt.”

The shopkeeper’s expression had always been superficial, and deep down he had never really taken Qi Tian seriously. But when Qi Tian spoke his last words, his expression drastically solidified, followed by a chuckle, “My young friend, I don’t quite understand. Your words seem contradictory, could you clarify?”

Qi Tian said, “This Red-eyed Demon Wolf has a crimson eye with black in it, a trait referred to as the Scarlet Sun Black Star. The orthodox Scarlet Sun Black Star is a symbol of the bloodline of the Red-eyed Demon Wolf King. Only descendants with the bloodline of the Red-Eyed Demon Wolf King possess this trait. The ratio of the black star in the Scarlet Sun Black Star of the direct descendants of the Red-Eyed Demon Wolf King usually exceeds the red sun, the larger the black star, the stronger the overall strength of the red-eyed demon wolf. However, the eyes of the Demon Wolf King only bear the black star, with no trace of the red sun. Because of this, some people ponder on using this to exploit people. After catching the pups of the Red-eyed Demon Wolf, they feed them medicine, even poisonous insects, artificially causing the appearance of the Scarlet Sun Black Star in the eyes of the Red-eyed Demon Wolf. Whether it would be medicine or poisonous insects, both would damage the lifespan of the Red-eyed Demon Wolf greatly. And the Red-eyed Demon Wolf won’t grow more powerful just because humans caused the Scarlet Sun Black Star to emerge artificially. Compared with genuine Red-Eyed Demon Wolves with Scarlet Sun Black Star, these demon wolves are worthless — not even worth an ordinary Red-eyed Demon Wolf.”

The shopkeeper nodded again and again. After receiving this Scarlet Sun Black Star Red-eyed Demon Wolf, he had spent a fortune to invite a beast tamer who specialized in researching the Red-eyed Demon Wolfs to check it. The tamer’s observations were almost identical to what Qi Tian was saying. The shopkeeper immediately held Qi Tian in higher regard, asking, “So, young friend, what do you think of this Red-eyed Demon Wolf?”

Qi Tian shook his head, “My knowledge is shallow; I cannot judge. It may be best for the shopkeeper to seek another expert.”

The shopkeeper was instantly lost in disappointment, but didn’t put it to heart. After all, from his appearance it was apparent that Qi Tian was no more than a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy. The fact that he could say so much was quite remarkable already. He said, “Young man, what kind of mount do you plan to get?”

Qi Tian said, “This time I am accompanying two young ladies on their journey. While crossing the Xiufeng Mountain, we were attacked by a mythical beast and all our mounts died. So we came here to buy a couple. We do not seek anything too luxurious, just something that can meet our needs and is durable.”

When he heard the three words “Xiufeng Mountain” uttered by Qi Tian, the shopkeeper’s expression suddenly became respectful. In the Lianying Realm, Jia Nan Mountain has many names; disciples who, like Qi Tian, have come from the National Master Manor call it “Jia Nan Mountain”. The indigenous cultivators of the Lianying Realm call it “Pear Blossom Mountain”. Only disciples from ancient families with a long history of cultivation, who come out for training, refer to it as “Xiufeng Mountain”. Though these people aren’t necessarily the direct descendants of these great families, anyone emerging from such a place certainly shouldn’t be offended by a shopkeeper like him.

“Certainly, tell me, young friend, which mounts have caught your liking? I’ll give you the most favourable price.”

Qi Tian pointed at Zhao Qian and the veiled lady, saying, “Get each of my ladies a White Red-Eyed Demon Wolf of the black iron top-grade level. As for mine, a grey one of black iron lower grade will do.”

The shopkeeper hurriedly said, “We really can’t find any white ones, my shop doesn’t have them. However, we do have two Red-eyed Demon Wolfs of black colour and black iron top-grade quality, would they be acceptable?”

“I’ll have to ask the ladies. Please wait.” Adopting the stance of a subservient servant from a grand family, Qi Tian scuttled over to Zhao Qian and the veiled lady, reporting the situation and seeking their opinions.

Qi Tian was undoubtedly an actor of king-level skills; he had been tormented by countless palace dramas in his previous life. Playing such a small servant was all too easy for him.

Zhao Qian didn’t feel anything was wrong, being a princess of King Zhangbei Manor, she only needed to perform naturally. As for the veiled lady, her identity was even more distinguished; she didn’t need to speak at all, her demeanour alone conveyed an unconquerable high-caste aura.

“You’re asking about such a trivial matter, what use are servants like you to us?” Zhao Qian coldly stated.

Qi Tian’s mouth twitched at this, her words were greatly contrasting with the impression he had of her. “Yes, miss. I deserve to be scolded. It’s that the asking price for three Red-eyed Demon Wolves is just too high, isn’t it? I didn’t dare to make a decision myself.”

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“What do you mean ‘three’? They’re clearly two. What, being such a measly servant, you want a mount just like us? What are you doing with those two legs then?”