After handling some trivial matters, Chen Jiuge redirected his gaze towards the irritable Blood Shadow Leopard before him.

"Although I’m not skilled in combat, I can still manage to control it!"

"Then I’ll leave it to you!"

Chen Jiuge stepped back, Xing Xia positioned his hands into an unusual stance, and substantial mana surged from within him.

"Swoosh—"

Two chains made of mana sprang out from behind Xing Xia.

"What is this? Mana chains? No, there’s also some mental element mixed in!"

With an overwhelming speed, the two spirit lock chains plunged into the head of the Blood Shadow Leopard, which instantly calmed down, with its formerly bloodshot eyes turning a dull gray.

"What kind of technique is this, it actually seals the soul of the Blood Shadow Leopard!"

Chen Jiuge sensed that the Blood Shadow Leopard in front of him seemed to have become an empty shell; earlier, even without self-awareness, the Blood Shadow Leopard merely acted on a desire for slaughter. But now, even though its body was alive, it emitted a sense of death.

"Spirit Seal, an ability unique to us Mind Masters, can completely seal the heart of a being. The higher the cultivation, the more difficult the sealing, and the shorter the sealing duration!"

"Will it affect the aftermath?"

Chen Jiuge was a bit worried; the Primordial Pill he refined needed to be consumed. If the Blood Shadow Leopard’s consciousness was completely gone, would it still be able to digest the pill?

Xing Xia chuckled softly and said, "Don’t worry, only its spirit is sealed. Its body will make its own choice!"

Upon Xing Xia’s assurance, Chen Jiuge hesitated no longer, directly feeding the Primordial Pill into the Blood Shadow Leopard’s mouth.

"Gulp—"

As the Primordial Pill was ingested, the Blood Shadow Leopard’s body began to tremble slightly, with the intensity gradually increasing over time.

"Crack, crack—"

Sounds of bones shattering and reorganizing echoed continuously as its already exaggeratedly proportioned limbs grew even larger and sturdier. Sparse fur fell off its bald tail, replaced by white bone spurs, and the tail end grew a blade resembling a dagger.

"Roar!"

With a terrifying roar, a blood-soaked spiral horn emerged from the forehead of the Blood Shadow Leopard, a powerful aura emanating from its body.

"It can actually be enhanced to this extent!"

Xing Xia’s face turned somewhat serious, reevaluating Chen Jiuge, who was not particularly adept in cultivation.

"I spent ten thousand life money on this batch of materials. If it couldn’t reach this level, it’d be a waste!" Chen Jiuge said in a deep voice.

Due to insufficient cultivation, Chen Jiuge did not nurture this Blood Shadow Leopard for a contract but intended to place it in the Blood-colored Beast Fighting Arena.

Previously, the Xuanhu that was cultivated through Chaotic Beast blossomed in the second level’s fierce beast contest, earning Chen Jiuge considerable profits and spreading the renown of Dusk Manor.

Although this might attract attention from some, within the city, everyone must adhere to the Yellow Springs Law, so there’s not much danger.

Chen Jiuge’s goal was to leverage the Beast Fighting Arena to increase his visibility, enticing wealthy individuals to seek his expertise in cultivating fierce beasts, thus gaining more resources and expanding connections.

"It truly is a money burner!" Xing Xia couldn’t help but marvel at the sum, acknowledging the background-needed cultivation of Beast Masters. This is just Third Level Beast Tamer, and a single enhancement requires ten thousand life money, let alone potential failures.

Thinking of the required funds, Xing Xia couldn’t help but shudder; it’s truly terrifying.

Yet, there are benefits, Beast Masters’ strength is considerable. As long as they aren’t instantly killed at close range, they’re typically in an unbeatable position; later, as cultivation rises, contract beast numbers expand, enhancing the Beast Master’s strength further.

"Next, I’ll trouble you to escort this Blood Shadow Leopard to the Blood-colored Arena; I’ll have Dong Qing arrange someone to accompany you!"

"No need for formalities, I’m quite curious about its actual strength and how long it can last in the Blood-colored Beast Fighting Arena!"

Xing Xia licked his rosy lips, feeling a cat-scratching curiosity inside. This Blood Shadow Leopard exudes a formidable presence, likely a high-tier existence among Third Level Fierce Beasts, unless it’s all show.

As long as it survives, alive, it can continually generate profits for Dusk Manor. This explains why Beast Masters in Mountain City prefer sending their cultivated fierce beasts to the arena rather than selling them in stores.

"Oh, right!"

Just as Xing Xia was about to leave, he suddenly called out to Chen Jiuge, saying, "Although Xuanhu hasn’t been in the arena for long, it’s already attracted considerable attention; this Blood Shadow Leopard’s appearance will likely make some uneasy."

"If you hope to trade with them, relying solely on the three of us won’t suffice. You need to exhibit your capabilities and connections!"

"Cultivation skill alone can’t match them on equal footing!"

"A Fifth Level Citizen status should suffice, right!"

Of course, Chen Jiuge had considered this; the significance of Fifth Level Citizen status isn’t simple. While it might not intimidate everyone, it would deter them enough not to act rashly. As long as he stalls sufficient time, his foundations stabilize, and there will be no issue.

"Fifth Level Citizen!"