97: Chapter 97 Luck? Or Real Skill?

The entire catalysis hall...

...was like a pot of boiling water, completely erupting!

"The... the second one is also Gold Rank Peak! My god!"

"Two in a row! Two Gold Rank Peaks in a row! How is this possible?!"

"Who on earth is he?! Can this really be explained by luck alone? Then this luck is simply Heaven-Defying!"

Exclamations, gasps of cold air, and murmurs of disbelief intertwined, merging into a sea of shock.

Everyone's eyes were fixed intently on the four clear words on the light screen: Gold Rank Peak.

It was as if they wanted to brand it into the depths of their Souls.

The first time, he opened a silver rank peak from the trash pile.

That could be called exploding with luck.

The second time, he opened a Gold Rank Peak.

That could still barely be described as his ancestors' graves smoking with fortune.

But this third time, under everyone's watchful eyes, two Beast Eggs randomly selected from the Advanced area were actually Gold Rank Peak again!

This had completely overturned their baseline understanding of luck!

If this was still luck...

...then this luck was so Heaven-Defying that the Goddess of Luck herself should come down to be his maid!

"An... Appraiser! He must be an Appraiser! He definitely has profound appraisal experience and appraisal methods!"

"Could he be some big shot from the Provincial Level?!"

In the crowd...

...several trembling voices suddenly rang out.

They voiced the suspicion in everyone's hearts.

"Exactly! Only those Appraisers with sharp eyes and rich experience could have such precise vision!"

"A hidden big shot! Absolutely a hidden big shot! Wearing a mask just means he doesn't want to reveal his identity!"

"god of gamblers! The god of gamblers reborn!"

...Whoosh!

The title of god of gamblers was shouted out fanatically once more.

This time, there was no longer any doubt, only heartfelt awe and worship.

The gazes looking at Jiang Yun...

...had shifted from the previous envy and jealousy...

...into looking up and inquiry.

The young waiter's face was now ashen.

His body couldn't help but tremble slightly.

His previous mockery, disdain, and certainty...

...now turned into countless invisible needles.

They stabbed fiercely into his face and heart, burning with pain.

He felt like every gaze around him was mocking him.

Every word of praise for Jiang Yun felt like a slap to his face.

"No... how... how could he..."

He retreated two steps, lost in Soul.

His back hit the cold wall, but he didn't even notice.

An indescribable wave of lingering fear and dread rose from the bottom of his heart.

"If... if he really is some incredible big shot, and I offended him like that just now..."

Once this thought arose...

...it gnawed at his heart like a venomous snake, instantly making him break into a cold sweat, almost collapsing.

At this moment, he wished he could turn back time.

And slap himself hard a few times.

How could he have been so blind?

To look down on people like a dog?

In sharp contrast to him was Xiao Yun.

At the moment she saw the information!

She was almost too shocked to speak.

Only her wide, round mouth revealed her current excitement.

She was even so excited that her pretty face turned red.

A light of immense worship flickered in her beautiful eyes.

She stared intently at Jiang Yun's calm back.

She covered her small mouth with both hands...

...to keep herself from screaming out in excitement.

"Sir... you are too amazing! Really too amazing! Another Beast Egg with Gold Rank Peak Aptitude!"

She shouted silently in her heart.

A huge sense of joy and pride, as if sharing in his glory, filled her chest.

She felt incredibly lucky to be able to serve such a deep, hidden guest.

The Elder in Luxurious Clothes stroked his beard and smiled.

The glint in his murky eyes had completely turned into understanding and appreciation.

"As I thought... he's hiding quite deep."

He muttered to himself.

A meaningful smile played on his lips: "Such precise vision, such steady Heart-Nature—this can never be summarized by the word 'luck'. It seems I've encountered a quite experienced Appraiser today."

...Meanwhile.

On the top floor of the Myriad Beast Pavilion.

Inside a simple yet luxurious study.

A middle-aged man dressed in brocade robes, exuding a natural air of authority, was bent over his desk processing documents. He was the pavilion master of the Myriad Beast Pavilion.

Chen Feng.

The faint sound of the clamoring crowd coming from outside...

...made him furrow his brows slightly.

Although the Advanced area of the Myriad Beast Pavilion was occasionally noisy...

...when had it ever been this boisterous?

"What happened outside? Why such a commotion?"

He asked in a deep voice without lifting his head.

An attendant immediately pushed the door and entered.

He bowed respectfully, his tone carrying an uncontrollable excitement: "Reporting to the Pavilion Master, below... below it seems a quite powerful Appraiser has arrived!"

"Oh? A quite powerful Appraiser?"

Pavilion Master Chen's pen paused.

He looked up, revealing a pair of eyes as sharp as a hawk's.

The attendant hurriedly recounted the events: "That person first bought a Beast Egg for five hundred thousand in the Common area and opened a Royal Beast Egg with silver rank peak Aptitude, selling it for ten million. Then he took that ten million into the Advanced area and bought two Beast Eggs in a row. Just now, the catalysis was completed..."

The attendant's voice faltered slightly due to shock.

"Unexpectedly... both of them are Gold Rank Peak Aptitude!"

"What?! He selected a silver rank peak royal beast from that pile of trash? And selected two Gold Rank Peaks in the Advanced area?"

As the attendant finished speaking...

...even the well-experienced Chen Feng...

...showed a look of surprise on his face.

As the Pavilion Master of the Myriad Beast Pavilion...

...he naturally knew very well...

...what kind of goods were in that trash area.

How rare it was for a fish to slip through the net.

To select a royal beast with top-tier Aptitude from tens of thousands of Beast Eggs...

...this could not be explained by luck!

"Do we know that person's origin? What does he look like?"

Pavilion Master Chen's tone grew a bit more solemn.

"Replying to the Pavilion Master, that person is wearing a mask, so his face can't be seen. His voice sounds very young. But his conduct is extremely steady and experienced, unruffled by favor or humiliation. I speculate that he is very likely... the brilliant disciple of some Great Master from the Provincial Level, or perhaps a descendant of some hidden appraisal Family out for experience."

"From the Provincial Level? A Hidden Family?"

Pavilion Master Chen tapped the table lightly with his finger, a thick flash of interest in his eyes: "Two Gold Rank Peaks in a row... that vision is not simple."

He pondered for a moment and ordered: "Keep a close watch on this person's movements. Report his every move to me, and try to satisfy any needs he might have."

"Yes!"

The attendant took the order and bowed out.

Pavilion Master Chen's gaze returned to the window, as if he could pierce through the floors to see the figure causing the sensation below, a meaningful curve hooking his lips.

"Interesting! It seems my Myriad Beast Pavilion is about to get lively!"

...In the hall downstairs.

Just as everyone was discussing animatedly...

...and immersed in this unprecedented shock...

...that elder with white hair and beard finally moved.

He stepped out from the crowd.

He walked slowly to Jiang Yun.

His gaze was peaceful but carried a hint of unquestionable strength. He spoke loudly, his voice clearly reaching the entire hall:

"Friend."

Just two words instantly attracted everyone's attention, and the noisy hall fell silent once more.

The elder looked at Jiang Yun, smiled slightly, and held up one finger: "I will take both of these royal beasts you've produced. For each one, I offer fifty million federal currency."

Boom!

As soon as these words were spoken...

...the scene that had just calmed down exploded again!

"Fif... fifty million for one? That's a hundred million for two?!"

"My lord! He directly increased the price by nearly twenty million? What is this elder's background?!"

"When did C City have such a domineering figure? He can just pull out a hundred million in liquid capital?"

"Could it be some Old Ancestor of a great Family who rarely shows his face? Or a super-rich person passing through our C City?"

Everyone sized up the elder with suspicious and uncertain gazes, trying to find some clues from him. But his ordinary appearance and deep, sea-like aura left them with nothing, making him feel even more unfathomable.

Utterly inhumane wealth!

This was the only thought in everyone's mind.

Even Jiang Yun...

...raised an eyebrow slightly under his mask.

He gave the elder a deep, somewhat surprised look.

A hundred million far exceeded the market valuation of these two royal beasts. Was the other party's move an expression of sincerity?

Or... did he see something?

"Could it be that he saw I have special appraisal methods?"

Jiang Yun thought to himself.

He raised his vigilance regarding the elder's identity and purpose.

In the elder's view...

...he was almost certain that this young man before him was definitely an Appraiser with extraordinary skills.

Such a talent was worth his investment and friendship.

This extra price was not just for buying royal beasts, but also for buying a good relationship and a potential future opportunity.

Jiang Yun's thoughts turned quickly.

Someone was willing to take them at a high price, saving him the trouble of an auction and allowing him to immediately recover a huge amount of capital. Why not?

"Deal."

He was still concise and comprehensive, nodding calmly.

The two completed the transaction on the spot.

As the one hundred million federal currency arrived, those two newly born Gold Rank Peak royal beasts with limitless potential belonged to this mysterious elder.

Watching this astronomical transaction complete before their eyes, the surrounding crowd was left with only numb sighs and envy.

They had finally seen it clearly!

It turned out this masked youth...

...wasn't here to gamble... he was practically here to withdraw money!

Everything that happened today...

...was destined to become a Legendary topic for them to talk about for days.

Just when everyone thought this shocking show was about to come to an end...

...the elder spoke again.

He asked a question that made everyone's hearts tighten again:

"Friend, I wonder... do you intend to continue gambling on Beast Eggs?"

As the elder's voice fell...

Swish!

Almost at the same time.

The gazes of everyone present once again focused in unison and fixedly on that masked black figure!

The air seemed to freeze at this moment.

Tension, expectation, curiosity, disbelief... various emotions permeated in silence.

Would he continue?

Would this shocking luck continue?

Would this guy open a Beast Egg with even better Aptitude?

Under the gaze of countless burning eyes.

Jiang Yun's expression remained flat, as if that one hundred million, enough to make anyone go crazy, hadn't caused the slightest ripple in his heart.

Meeting everyone's gaze...

...he simply uttered one word.

But it was as heavy as a thousand catties.

Clearly striking everyone's eardrums.

"Yes."