92: Chapter 92 Egg Gambling Grounds! The Myriad Beasts Pavilion!

Upon hearing about the Beast Egg gambling...

Jiang Yun already had a plan in mind.

Seeing this, Liu Mei...

Added out of kindness:

"If this is Mr. Jiang's first time trying, for safety's sake, you might want to choose those Beast Eggs that have undergone preliminary appraisal by the Chamber of Commerce's Appraisers. Although these eggs are more expensive, they at least guarantee the species and a minimum Aptitude. Even if you don't hatch a top-tier one, you likely won't lose too much. It's a steady and reliable path."

"Appraiser?"

Jiang Yun heard this.

Immediately, the basic courses he had learned at Qingquan No. 1 Middle School surfaced in his mind.

There was indeed a specialized chapter introducing this unique and prestigious profession.

Beast Taming Appraiser!

He recalled the descriptions from the textbooks.

Appraisers were indispensable pillars of the beast-taming world.

Relying on their vast knowledge, years of experience, and the innate talents for insight and analysis that a lucky few were born with, they could identify all things and understand both the ancient and the modern.

Whether it was an unknown Beast Egg, a strange Ore, or an ancient ruin fragment, their value had to be determined by their Dharma Eye.

The books mentioned those natural appraisal talents, such as Microscopic Insight, Energy Vein Perception, and Historical Echo Resonance.

Though extraordinary, most were limited to a specific Domain or direction, primarily improving the precision and efficiency of appraisal.

In contrast, his Manifestation of All Things Entries, which allowed him to directly see the essential information of all things and point straight to the core, was at a level that ordinary appraisal talents likely couldn't compare to.

This gave him even more confidence.

"Thank you for the advice, Manager Liu."

Jiang Yun had already made his decision and thanked Liu Mei.

"I have my own plans. Please have those elemental Spirit Stones ready, Manager Liu. I'll be back soon and will pay in full then."

Liu Mei nodded in agreement upon hearing this:

"Rest assured, Mr. Jiang, I will reserve the Spirit Stones for you. However..."

She paused and lowered her voice to remind him, "That egg gambling venue, while within the Chamber of Commerce's complex, is its own entity called the Myriad Beast Pavilion. It's a mix of all sorts of people inside, and the rules are different from the Chamber's. You must be very careful. However, if you truly encounter trouble you can't solve, show your VIP status with our Chamber; we certainly won't stand idly by."

Jiang Yun noted this favor.

He nodded to show he understood.

Then, he turned and left the VIP room.

Following the signs...

Jiang Yun soon arrived before an independent hall on the wing of the Chamber of Commerce complex.

Above the hall's entrance hung a massive plaque with three large characters written in bold, wild strokes.

Myriad Beast Pavilion.

The flow of people in front of the door was like a weaving loom; some coming out were dejected, while others were flushed with excitement, talking animatedly with companions—all the various states of life were clearly on display here.

Jiang Yun stopped, his thoughts racing.

He knew that if he truly used his talent to pick out priceless Beast Eggs later, it would surely cause a sensation.

His wings were not yet fully grown; before heading to the provincial capital, it was unwise to be too high-profile and attract unnecessary trouble.

After thinking about it, he felt he should hide his identity.

He scanned his surroundings.

He happened to see several stalls selling sundries nearby, including some peddling various masks and cloaks.

With a thought, he walked over and chose a deep gray hooded cloak that could cover his entire body, as well as a mask with a pure black base and a few dark silver streamlined patterns traced around the eyelids, looking mysterious and cold.

Finding a deserted corner, he changed into the cloak, put on the mask, and pulled the hood low. Only then did Jiang Yun take a deep breath and step into the Myriad Beast Pavilion.

Upon entering...

A noisy heatwave mixed with the faint fishy smell of beasts, the scent of earth, and the aura of various energy Ores rushed toward him.

The interior space of the hall was enormous, brightly lit, and bustling with people.

Looking around...

There were many large partitioned areas, each filled with countless Beast Eggs of different sizes and shapes, like a giant, bizarre museum of eggs.

Just as Jiang Yun stopped to observe...

A clever-looking young male waiter wearing the uniform of the Myriad Beast Pavilion noticed him.

Jiang Yun's mysterious attire, while not unique here, often meant a special guest who didn't want to reveal their identity. Such guests usually either had deep backgrounds or incredible wealth.

A warm smile immediately formed on the young waiter's face as he hurried over, bowing slightly:

"Distinguished guest, you look very new. Is this your first time at our Myriad Beast Pavilion? The areas here are complex and there are many rules. Why don't I lead the way and introduce them to you? From picking Beast Eggs to cracking them and settling the trade, or even subsequent beast consignment or contacting buyers—I can handle all the processes for you, saving you a lot of trouble."

Jiang Yun was worried about not being familiar with the rules here, so he nodded and deliberately lowered his voice.

"Then I'll trouble you."

When the young man heard this clearly too youthful voice...

The smile on his face couldn't help but stiffen.

A flash of ill-concealed astonishment and disappointment crossed his eyes.

He had thought that under this mysterious cloak would be a steady middle-aged man or an elder with a powerful aura, but he didn't expect it to seemingly be just a youth.

A youth coming to gamble on eggs?

Nine times out of ten, it was a junior who had snuck out from some Family to see the world, bringing pocket money to experience the thrill. This kind of person was mostly here to give away money, with limited profit for him.

However, he was well-trained after all and didn't immediately show his dissatisfaction, still harboring a sliver of hope.

What if this was a particularly wealthy Young Master from a great Family?

He barely maintained his smile: "You're too kind, guest. I wonder what information you'd like to know? Should I first introduce the categories and price ranges of our Beast Eggs?"

"Fine, thank you."

Jiang Yun was brief.

"Right away!"

The young waiter perked up upon hearing this.

He led Jiang Yun toward those areas...

And began to introduce them with a silver tongue.

"The Beast Eggs in our Myriad Beast Pavilion are mainly divided into five categories. Look over there."

He pointed to an area in the deepest part that had a quiet environment and was even protected by independent light shields.

"That's the 'Appraisal Zone.' Every Beast Egg inside has been personally inspected by our pavilion's and even the Chamber's famous Appraisers. The species is identified, a minimum Aptitude assessment is given, and they are clearly priced. Look at that one, entirely crimson with faint cloud patterns, and that one, icy blue like jade, emitting a chill... these are all top-quality goods with excellent appearance. Of course, the prices are also the most expensive; the cheapest starts at five million federal currency, and over ten million is not Rare. The fluctuation in value depends on whether the hatched beast's Aptitude just barely meets the line, far exceeds the assessment, or if there are hidden special attributes or a rare Bloodline. Many Senior Appraisers who make a living from this also frequent this area, relying on their sharper eyes to find value beyond the assessment."

Next...

He pointed to several large areas adjacent to the Appraisal Zone:

"This is the Advanced Area. Although the Beast Eggs here haven't had certificates issued by official Appraisers, their appearance and energy fluctuations are top-tier, with a high probability of producing high-Aptitude beasts. They are uniformly priced at five million federal currency each; whether you get a good result depends entirely on personal vision and luck. Over there are the Intermediate Area and Low-level Area, with prices around two to three million and over one million respectively."

Finally...

He pointed to the largest area near the entrance, where Beast Eggs were piled up like mountains and appeared the most chaotic.

His tone also became flatter:

"That is the Common Area, also called the Miscellaneous Egg Area. Most are Beast Eggs with ordinary appearance, weak energy fluctuations, or from Common low-potential species, sent in bulk by various wasteland hunters. The price is cheap, twenty or thirty thousand federal currency each. It has the highest gambling nature; nine losses out of ten is the norm. But occasionally... I've heard of people with incredible luck who hatched something with decent Aptitude and became rich overnight, though that chance is smaller than being struck by lightning."

The young man joked.

After finishing the introduction, the young waiter didn't forget to boast a bit:

"Guest, to tell you the truth, I've worked here for many years and seen countless guests crack eggs, and I've summarized a lot of experience myself. If you trust me, listen to my advice when picking later. I can't say it's a guaranteed hit, but the probability of making a steady profit will definitely increase significantly!"

Jiang Yun listened...

While his eyes scanned those high-priced areas.

He did see a few Beast Eggs whose data entries showed good Aptitude, but unfortunately, his pockets were empty, so he could only note them down secretly.

He had already calculated in his mind that the steadiest way was to use his ability to find treasures in this Common Area, which was regarded as a garbage dump, to earn his first pot of gold, and then use that to explore other areas.

At this time...

The young waiter saw that Jiang Yun seemed a bit distracted.

So he asked tentatively: "So, distinguished guest, which area do you plan to start picking from?"

Inwardly, he hoped Jiang Yun would say the Appraisal Zone or the Advanced Area.

That way, he could also get a lot of commission.

Jiang Yun pondered slightly, then raised his hand and pointed toward that chaotic area, saying calmly: "Let's go to the Common Area first."

"Com... Common Area?"

The smile on the young waiter's face instantly vanished upon hearing this.

It was replaced by an ill-concealed disappointment and disdain.

He sized up Jiang Yun's deliberately mysterious outfit, sneered, and muttered under his breath: "Hmph, as expected, just a poor kid with no money, acting all mysterious and wasting my time!"

He no longer bothered to pretend.

He turned around directly.

He shouted to a somewhat timid-looking young female waiter at the front desk: "Hey, you, the new one! You haven't made a sale yet, right? As your Senior, I'll be merciful and give this 'big customer' to you! Serve him well; who knows, maybe he can find a treasure in that pile of junk!" The sarcasm in his tone was blatant.

After speaking, he didn't even look at Jiang Yun.

He immediately switched to a fawning smile.

He hurried to welcome an old man who had just entered, dressed in luxurious clothes and holding a jade-inlaid cane.

The female waiter who was called out was stunned for a moment.

Clearly caught off guard.

She looked to be about twenty, with a delicate face, but her eyes held the nervousness and unease of a newcomer to the workplace.

She walked quickly to Jiang Yun and bowed somewhat awkwardly:

"Th... this distinguished guest, h-hello. My name is Xiao Yun. May I serve you?"

Her voice was soft, with a trace of imperceptible trembling.

Jiang Yun was also taken aback by the young man's sudden change in attitude.

Although he was a bit displeased with that snobbish young man...

He didn't bother to argue.

He looked at the nervous newcomer before him.

The corner of his mouth under the mask curled slightly.

Using a softened tone, he said: "It's fine, no need to be nervous. Just take me to the Common Area to have a look."

Sensing the peace in Jiang Yun's tone...

Xiao Yun seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and nodded hurriedly: "Okay, okay! Please follow me."

She led the way in front.

Taking Jiang Yun toward that Common Area that no one thought highly of.