"Enough, enough, I’ll sort out these tribute issues for the lord, ensuring their loyalty to you!"

"Good, here is the secret formula for cultivating the Shadow Snake. In addition, there are two other fierce beast formulas, as well as my own organized insights on beast taming. Mr. Hank, take a look when you have the time!"

Hank eagerly grabbed them, becoming utterly engrossed in the sea of knowledge.

Seeing this, Chen Jiuge smiled slightly, "Let’s go."

Back on the surface, under the brilliant sunlight, Andrew was still somewhat dazed. Was it really this simple to win over old Hank?

Thinking of his previous battles of wits with Hank, Andrew felt deeply ashamed!

Sensing Andrew’s thoughts, Hank sneered, "This is my respect for someone who is knowledgeable!"

"Ah, yes, yes!" Andrew did not argue.

Chen Jiuge’s ability to steadily win over Hank was a good thing. At least with Hank subdued, even if Chen An had any disagreements and didn’t want to cooperate, it wouldn’t be a big issue!

The most important part of the arena were these beast masters like Hank. Without the fierce beasts they cultivated, relying solely on ordinary beasts to perform would lead to massive financial losses!

After roughly understanding the No.1 Arena, Andrew led Chen Jiuge back to the underground level.

The first level’s environment was poor, but this only applied to the working area. The office area in the back was quite luxuriously arranged!

In addition, there were well-equipped training grounds, medical facilities, and even a simple area for cultivation technique inheritance.

Sitting on the soft leather sofa, Chen Jiuge lit a cigar and said calmly, "Before I came, Yun Yan gave me a report. Last month’s revenue saw a significant drop. What’s going on?"

Hearing Chen Jiuge mention business, Andrew immediately straightened his back and complained bitterly, "My lord, it’s mainly because of that Shadow Snake!"

"That Shadow Snake has almost never lost. Every time it enters the arena, all the clients bet on its victory, causing massive losses to the arena!"

"Also, former regulars, I don’t know where they’re getting them from, but recently they’re bringing in increasingly powerful fierce beasts for the gladiatorial fights. Apart from the top-tier fiercest beasts, ordinary beasts stand no chance!"

"Uh, really?"

Feeling slightly awkward, Chen Jiuge shifted his gaze slightly. Those regulars Andrew mentioned were likely the businesspeople who had been frequenting the Beast Yard lately to purchase fierce beasts.

"Ahem, Andrew, there’s no need to beat around the bush. Those beasts were all personally cultivated by me!"

"I remember the Shadow Snake was bought by Wu Sheng. You should have contact with him, right? Help me get in touch with him, I need to discuss something!" Chen Jiuge decided to address the Shadow Snake issue first.

In truth, if the Shadow Snake hadn’t been a mismatch for his image and if he weren’t out of contract slots, Chen Jiuge might have been reluctant to sell it!

"Yes, my lord!"

"I’ve already spoken in advance with Young Master Wu. I’ll invite him over now!"

Watching Andrew rush off in a hurry, Chen Jiuge realized the true impact of the Shadow Snake he had cultivated on the arena.

"However, if the beasts I cultivate can cause such a stir, those powerful beast masters in Mountain City could do the same!"

Although beast mastering is costly, it can be quite lucrative. Many beast masters from average backgrounds also sell their cultivated fierce beasts to earn resources.

With the help of the Chaos Pearl, Chen Jiuge’s beast taming ability is the best below the Fourth Level!

But once beast masters reach the Fourth Level, they awaken a special skill that greatly assists in beast taming. Even with all his confidence, Chen Jiuge dared not claim superiority over those with awakened talents.

Chen Jiuge strongly suspected that the fierce beasts participating in the arena were not cultivated by Fourth Level beast masters; otherwise, the animals currently in the arena couldn’t bring such high profits.

While mulling over this, Andrew returned with Wu Sheng to the office.

"I didn’t expect Master Chen to be Vajra of Mountain City Dark Star, truly surprising!" Wu Sheng said with some emotion, looking at the familiar figure before him.

"Young Master Wu, you’re too kind!"

"Please, you flatter me. Call me Wu Sheng, or Old Wu!"

"You had Andrew come over, so there must be something else you wish to discuss!" Wu Sheng naturally sat across from Chen Jiuge and said.

Dark Star is strong, but Mountain City Dark Star isn’t particularly powerful. Its strongest member is the Sixth Level Chong Yun, and the Wu Family has several individuals of similar rank, if not more, making Wu Sheng’s attitude unsurprising.

"Then I won’t stand on ceremony. Old Wu, I’ve a small matter to discuss with you."

"Let me guess, it’s about the Shadow Snake, right?" Wu Sheng chuckled.

"Yes, after all, it’s one of my own. I’m reluctant to make a move against a beast I sold!" Chen Jiuge said, feeling a bit wistful.

Wu Sheng squinted slightly, "I didn’t expect Master Chen to be in charge of the arena, truly unexpected!"

"Ten arenas are indeed golden geese, but I’m curious. With the fierce beasts you cultivate, not every single one as formidable as the Shadow Snake, but not far off. With such quality, would anyone still want to come to the arena?"

"I remember that beasts cultivated by the Four Seasons Beast Master shouldn’t appear in the arena!"

Chen Jiuge furrowed his brows slightly, "It is indeed a bit tricky, but since I’m responsible for the No.1 Arena, I’ll take the responsibility. There are still many beasts at the Beast Yard, enough to hold out for a short while!"

"Heh, since Master Chen is willing to take the hit, I have no objections. After all, I’m just playing around!"

"However, I’m very interested in the beasts from Master Chen’s Beast Yard. If beasts from there make an appearance in the arena, do inform me!"

"Of course, Young Master Wu is a valued client of our arena!" Andrew said fawningly.

"Heh, well, I must be off now, it’s getting late, and I have friends waiting for me for dinner!"

"Phew."

After Wu Sheng left, Andrew let out a heavy sigh of relief. Chen Jiuge curiously asked, "Are you afraid of him?"

"My lord, how could you say that? I’m just a humble manager, of course I’m afraid. He’s the young master of the Wu Family!"

"I haven’t been in Mountain City for long. Just how influential is the Wu Family? From the way Wu Sheng acts, he doesn’t seem to have much respect for us at Dark Star!" Chen Jiuge inquired.

"The Wu Family, ah!"

Andrew organized his thoughts and slowly began, "The Wu Family is the strongest family in Mountain City, without exception!"

"You should know, Mountain City’s status as a Third Level City mainly stems from its surrounding fierce beast resources. These resources have attracted numerous hunting teams, and various external companies and groups have opened shops here, even the Other Shore Flower Chamber of Commerce has a sizable shop in this location."

"Our Mountain City Dark Star enjoys a comfortable existence thanks to these beast resources. This Blood-colored Arena has directly doubled our income, not to mention the various types of consumption it has driven!"

"Wait, aren’t these fierce beasts naturally occurring?"

Chen Jiuge noticed a blind spot. If Mountain City’s development was due to fierce beasts, it should have developed a long time ago!

"Of course not!"

Andrew gave Chen Jiuge a peculiar look and said, "The countless fierce beasts around Mountain City result from an Abyssal Descent a few hundred years ago. That descent nearly destroyed Mountain City and opened a channel to the Abyss Secret Realm."

"These fierce beasts all come from the Abyssal Passage."

"I see!"

"The Wu Family was one of the small families that survived back then. With the strongest being wiped out, the Wu Family became the top entity at the time. The Wu Family Head of those days was a remarkable person!"

"Using the void channel, he not only compensated for his losses in a short time but also formed collaborations with many forces far stronger than his own."

"Our Dark Star, truthfully, came later. In fact, we have some agreements with the Wu Family; the two should coexist without crossing paths."

"Moreover, the Wu Family’s strength is formidable. According to our estimates, they have at least two Sixth Level cultivators, possibly even hiding a Great Cultivator!"

"A Great Cultivator? That can’t be possible!"

In a Third Level City like Mountain City, having a Sixth Level cultivator is already incredible. A Seventh Level Great Cultivator appearing in such a place is nearly impossible.

What’s more, Mountain City has only developed for a mere few hundred years, making it even less likely!