Beast Tamer: I can extract blood

Just when Love and the others were at their wits' end and wandering the streets, the most hot-tempered Fire Angel spoke up first.

"Why don't we just rob some?"

"robbery?"

Lof pointed at himself, looking incredulous, and said, "You want me, Lof, a direct descendant of the Lo family, to rob money?"

If you encounter an enemy later, they might say, "Isn't this the money-robbing Lov?"

The thought of this scene made Love tremble all over; it was terrifying.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

"Although I'm not a good person, I like women and I like to eliminate enemies completely, I'd rather not rob people. I can't afford to lose face like that."

This isn't just polite talk; it's the truth.

Lov genuinely felt that if he had come to the outer circle on his first day and resorted to robbery because he had no money, not to mention whether his conscience would hurt, he would definitely have lost all face.

"How about you contribute some?"

Love's eyes lit up as he looked at the five people.

Although the Five Elements Angels are only of medium rank among all the angels in the Luo family, their monthly salary is not small, and the Luo family will not stop them from developing side businesses. In fact, each of them is very rich!
But to Lov's utter surprise, even the most hot-tempered and proud Fire Angel was unwilling to spend any money, not even a few hundred dead coins.

To paraphrase the Earth Angel.

“Young master, you are of noble birth and never need to worry about money, but we are not. We are just ordinary people.”

"Every penny must be carefully calculated!"

Seeing the five people nodding in unison, Lov opened his mouth, but hesitated, as if to say something. Are you guys targeting me?

"Let's go for a walk in the street and enjoy the breeze together."

Late at night, Xiaoli walked down the street looking haggard after finishing her seafood business for the day.

The night wind was still a bit chilly, and in the distance was the suburbs, filled with the unpleasant smell of industrial wastewater.

Xiaoli rubbed her nose, sneezed, and accidentally caught a glimpse of a scene she would never forget.

"What is this?"

The six men, including Lof, were staring at Xiaoli with dead fish eyes.

"Um, are you trying to rob me? Not many people have asked me today, and this is all I have."

The five members of the group were dressed cleanly, and their demeanor as angels was clearly different from that of ordinary people. Xiao Li was well-versed in the ways of survival in the outer circle.

Rather than getting beaten up and robbed, it's better to take the initiative. After all, these robbers don't know their own strength, and you could be in big trouble if you're not careful.

Although life is difficult, Xiaoli has not yet had any suicidal thoughts.

Looking at the slightly fishy-smelling banknotes placed in front of him, Love felt unclean.

"You're saying I committed robbery?"

Looking at the ferocious-looking Lof, Xiaoli shook her head repeatedly: "No, no, it doesn't look like it."

"Then what do you mean by this? Give me back my money."

The wood angel flicked her hand and released several vines to cover Love's mouth, smiling as she said, "Little sister, thank you."

"Ah. You're welcome, you're welcome!"

Xiaoli walked away quickly, not knowing why, but after the older girl patted her, she felt much better.

"Mu, what do you mean?!"

Lov stared blankly at the banknotes in front of him.

"Young master is short of money right now, and this young lady is just being kind, isn't she?"

"I"

"Fine, consider this money a loan. I'll pay her back with interest later!"

The wooden angel smiled with narrowed eyes, offering no comment.

The girl's health was poor; she could only live for another six months at most, and might not live to see Lov's reward. On the other hand, he had slapped her, which would allow him to live a few more years. He just didn't know if Lov would still remember this kind seafood merchant by then.

Seafood merchants are a profession unique to the outer circle, not the kind of profession you might imagine.

Outside Twilight City lies a deep abyss passage that connects to the Abyss Sea, a place where many hunters and ordinary people alike cast their lines.

Seafood caught from the abyss cannot be used directly, as the abyssal energy within it is very harmful to people. Therefore, a special job was created to process seafood from the abyss.

The poor use their own life force to extinguish the abyss's energy, while the rich pay a sum of money to obtain precious abyssal seafood.

This darkest profession is known as the Abyss Seafood Merchant!
Chen Jiuge was unaware that Luo Fu and the others were already in the outer circle, and had even sent the Water Angel to personally lead a team to search for Die Dongxue.

Even if she knew, there was nothing she could do. The jade pendant was clearly given by Bai Cheng, and Chen Jiuge really couldn't resist it.

"Day N of missing Miss Yunyan!"

Chen Jiuge held Yaoyao in her arms, looking melancholy.

"Sir, your invitation."

Axi handed a red invitation card with gold foil stamping to Chen Jiuge.

"An invitation? Whose?" Chen Jiuge asked, puzzled.

“Hu Qi, the Hu Qi who runs the slaughterhouse in the inner western district,” Axi explained.

"It's him!"

Chen Jiuge remembered him; he was a person who was difficult to describe in words.

"What new and interesting gadgets has he brought over this time?"

"It doesn't seem so. The person he sent said it was something like fishing in the abyss."

"Fishing in the abyss?"

A hint of curiosity flashed in Chen Jiuge's eyes.

In the Twilight Realm Abyss, death is the ultimate threat. A massive abyss passage has appeared in the area where the Three Lives Stone, one of the three strongest forces on the surface, is located. It is said that the abyss beasts inside are ridiculously powerful, which is why no disciples of the Three Lives Stone are currently allowed to roam outside the area.

"How could a small slaughterhouse owner like him be connected to the Abyss?"

"I don't know either. I've heard some guests talk about this Abyss Fishing. It seems to be fishing, but fishing for fish from the abyss." Asi racked his brains, but could only piece together this little bit of information.

"Interesting, let's go take a look."

"By the way, are there any additional conditions?" Chen Jiuge raised an eyebrow and asked.

"No, Hu Qi's slaughterhouse has recently been targeted by a small gang. They probably want to establish a relationship with us to scare the gang away."

"Hehe, we're not a gang."

Chen Jiuge chuckled and shook his head. It did have some effect, but what could he do when he was interested in it?

"Master Chen, you've arrived!"

Hu Qi is a very upright-looking person. If he were in modern times, one look at his face would make you think he is a good person who loves his country and its people.

But in reality, Hu Qi was a shrewd businessman. Although all the businessmen in the outer circle were shrewd, Hu Qi was notorious even among them.

It's not that they're too greedy, but rather that they're too bizarre!
Despite being the owner of a slaughterhouse, he fantasizes about becoming a beast tamer and has spent a lot of money on it.

"Boss Hu, I'm really sorry to trouble you this time!" Chen Jiuge said with a smile.

"No trouble at all, it's my honor that Master Chen accepted my invitation."

"Let's get in the car first. I'm very interested in fishing in the abyss."

"Master Chen, please go first!"

Hu Qi's vehicle is the latest model Sky Dome One, with an overall appearance similar to the off-road vehicle from his previous life, except that it has added space expansion technology and is powered primarily by energy crystals.

Given Hu Qi's wealth, buying the latest Sky Dome One would be a huge expense, even if he could afford it, so he shouldn't be so irrational.

Once on the bus, Chen Jiuge understood what he meant.

"How are you feeling, Master Chen?"

"not bad."

The Sky Dome One is equipped with the latest massage technology, which can effectively relieve cultivators' fatigue. It's really quite good.

“Master Chen has only been in the outer circle for a short time, so he may not know about deep-sea fishing. Let me introduce it to you.”

"Abyss fishing is an industry developed based on an abyss passage in the outer circle. That passage connects to a sea in the abyss, where various marine creatures unique to the abyss can be caught. Most of the creatures caught have unique uses and are of great benefit to cultivators of all kinds."

“Beastmasters are most interested in fishing in the abyss!” Hu Qi said with a smile.

"Indeed, I'm quite interested in Abyss Beasts too!"

"If it's really as you say, I'll help you deal with that little gang that's been giving you trouble lately."

"No need, no need. How can we let Master Chen help a bunch of nobody?" Hu Qi quickly refused, clearly feeling that it would be too wasteful to use his favor here.

"Ok?"

Hu Qi's refusal surprised Chen Jiuge. Could it be that Hu Qi had a backup plan to deal with that small gang?

"Master Chen, if it's not too much trouble, could you please take a look at me?"

Hu Qi carefully took out a slightly creased notebook from his pocket.

"These are some problems I encountered while cultivating my own beasts. Please help me correct them, Master Chen."

"Are you sure?" Chen Jiuge didn't take the notebook immediately, but asked solemnly.

"I'm sure." Although a hint of heartache flashed in his eyes, Hu Qi nodded heavily.

Becoming a beast tamer was not only his own long-held ambition, but also his father's wish before his death.

Opening the notebook, one finds it filled with densely packed small characters, recording all the problems Hu Qi encountered in raising the ferocious beasts.

Fifteen minutes later, Chen Jiuge closed his notebook and asked, "I remember Boss Hu is a martial artist, right?"

"Yes, I am now a level seven martial artist," Hu Qi said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Ah."

Whether Hu Qi was telling the truth or not, Chen Jiuge didn't care. In any case, their relationship was just a business transaction, and Hu Qi would never lay a hand on him unless he wanted to die.

"Since Boss Hu wants to become a beast tamer, he has no choice but to find another way."

In the Twilight Realm, one cannot cultivate two paths simultaneously. In other words, since Hu Qi is currently a level seven martial artist, he cannot cultivate the techniques of a sorcerer unless he is willing to abandon martial arts.

One can only walk one path, that's an ironclad rule, but some professions still allow for alternative paths.

For example, beast tamers, healers, and plant cultivators.

Most of these skill-based professions can be pursued in alternative ways, but overall they cannot compare to those who specialize in a particular field.

"The ferocious beasts you've raised are too high-level. If you really want to master the ability to raise ferocious beasts, then start from scratch."

"I remember that the most common chickens in Boss Hu's slaughterhouse are Grade 1 flower chickens, right? You can practice with them first."

"I will make notes on the questions in this notebook for you before we start fishing. No matter how many notes you make, we'll settle everything once we get to our destination. Of course, I won't deliberately dawdle."

Most of the ferocious beasts that Hu Qi studied were level two or three. Even if he made notes for them, he might not be able to succeed. There are many reasons why ferocious beasts might fail to be cultivated.

"Thank you, Master Chen. Thank you, Master Chen."

"Is this the abyss passage?"

The earth looked as if it had been torn apart, with a huge crack running across it.

Vehicles cannot enter the abyss; they will be corroded by the abyss and eventually turn into scrap metal.

"The abyss passage is underground, and this crack is just a result of the passage."

“Master Chen, the fishing is done at the edge of the passage because the fishing rod needs to go through the abyss, so a special one is required.”

"This is the latest fishing gear I specially prepared for you, Master!"

Hu Qi took out a fishing rod. Its brown surface was covered with various intricate inscriptions. Chen Jiuge could only recognize a few of the rune effects, which were mainly related to sturdiness and sharpness.

"Pfft, what use is such an ordinary fishing rod?"

A middle-aged man with a powerful hairstyle sneered.

"Judging from your appearance, you're not short of money. If you want to catch good fish, only a custom-made fishing rod like mine can do it."

"What did you say?" Hu Qi said, looking annoyed.

"It's okay, let's go!"

Chen Jiuge was not angry about such a trivial matter; what attracted him more now was the abyss passage.

There is a parking lot near the crack; I don't know which genius came up with the idea, it was built specifically to collect parking fees.

However, most of those who come to the Abyss Passage are not short of money; only a small number come to gamble on their luck. But those who dare to gamble on their luck in the Abyss Passage are basically all barefoot.

Trying to get money from them is practically risking your life!

As for those wealthy people, we can't accept them either. It's not unusual for them to be rich, but those who can hold onto their money and come here to relax are generally people of a certain status. Naturally, they can't be solved by someone who runs a parking lot outside the city.

Therefore, the owner of this parking lot is known as the most bizarre business genius in Twilight City, and this project is also listed as one of the most failed startups in Twilight City.

Iron boxes hung along the edge of the crack; these were the means of transportation in this area.

The abyss passage has significant side effects on the surrounding environment. Cultivators can no longer levitate within the cracks. In other words, no matter how high your cultivation level is, as long as you haven't broken through a certain limit, you can only walk obediently in this place.

"Beep, passage number three."

The facilities inside the metal box are actually quite good. It looks small, but it's actually close to 50 square meters, with a kitchen, toilet, and living room—it has everything you need.

"Master, this must be your first time here. Let me give you a brief introduction."

"This place is called the Abyss Sea because it is the only passage in the entire Twilight Realm that connects to the Abyss Sea, so it has no serial number."

"The entire Abyss Sea is vast, but most of it is fraught with danger. After the Ten Palaces explored the area, they selected nine relatively safe passages. We are now heading to Passage Number Three."

"The difference between passages two through nine is not that great, but passage one is different. It is exceptionally rich in resources, but it is not something that people like us can dream of. To go to passage one, one must go through the internal inspection of the Ten Palaces, and the annual fee is an astronomical figure."

"I see."

Chen Jiuge nodded thoughtfully. No wonder he hadn't heard much about the Ten Palaces, whether in the outer or inner circle. It turned out their base was outside the city.

Just from the profits that this abyss passage alone can bring each year, Chen Jiuge can imagine how wealthy the Ten Palaces are.

Stroking his chin, Chen Jiuge said thoughtfully, "Bai Cheng and Yue Zexuan have been in contact privately. I feel that their purpose towards me is not pure. No, I'm probably just an afterthought."

"The Ten Palaces might be a good choice." (End of Chapter)