Carson Flores let out a sigh of relief. Although the price of 6.5 million was a bit high, since all these Spirit Stones were picked up for nothing, he didn’t find it difficult to accept.
Fabian Vasquez took the Spirit Stone Card, went over to the exchange counter, handed over the card, and got back the Beast Taming Bag.
Just as Carson Flores was watching them handle the procedure, he suddenly felt someone staring at him.
Turning his head, it was the very same woman who had been bidding against him earlier. Because she wore a mask, her face was not visible, but he could feel her gaze was rather cold.
Carson Flores turned his head back, ignoring her.
In an auction, whoever has more money is more impressive. Since we don’t know each other, why should I let you have it?
The woman stood up and walked straight towards the exit, disappearing from sight.
After Fabian Vasquez finished the procedures, he returned to Carson Flores’s side and handed over the Beast Taming Bag.
Carson Flores’s objective was achieved; he didn’t want to stay any longer and whispered, "Let’s go."
The two of them left the room and the courtyard. Just as they had walked a distance, a clear feminine voice suddenly came from behind them.
Carson Flores stopped in his tracks as he saw the woman who had bid against Fabian Vasquez emerge from a shadow nearby, furrowing his brows. Wasn’t this the same woman from before?
Before the woman could speak, Carson Flores already crisply said, "I need the Beast Taming Bag; it’s not for sale."
The woman was about to speak, but Carson Flores’s words stopped her cold. After a few seconds, she spoke again, "I’ll offer more."
Carson Flores calmly replied, "I’m not short on Spirit Stones, I’m in need of the Beast Taming Bag."
The woman coldly said, "I can exchange it for a magical treasure, and I guarantee you won’t be at a loss. There are many magical treasures in the world, but few are truly exceptional."
Carson Flores remained unmoved, "Not interested."
The woman fixed her gaze on Carson Flores, eyes glinting with a cold light. Carson Flores, unfazed, met her gaze squarely, his eyes tranquil like a rock amidst the ocean waves.
After locking eyes for a while, the woman walked toward Carson Flores, brushed past him, and disappeared into the darkness of the alleyway.
Carson Flores and Fabian Vasquez left the alleyway, removed their masks, and quickly blended into the crowd, becoming untraceable.
Back at the inn, Carson Flores stayed reclusive and peacefully continued his cultivation.
The Golden Core Late Stage was getting closer and closer.
On the eighth day, Fabian Vasquez’s family arrived, and in the guesthouse, they completed the ransom deal.
Carson Flores lifted the restrictions on Fabian Vasquez, "Go, our grudges are settled."
Fabian Vasquez breathed a sigh of relief, handed over respectfully a card with his contacts in various places, saying, "Mr. Flores, thank you for not holding a grudge against me for my mistakes. If there is ever anything you need from me in the future, please do not hesitate to ask."
Being a businessman, Fabian Vasquez realized that his attempt to harm Carson Flores had failed, and he felt it was only fair for Carson Flores to make him pay. Moreover, his instincts told him that this young man would undoubtedly become famous in the Barbaric Wilderness Realm in the future, so he didn’t mind establishing some connection.
Carson Flores accepted the card, smiling in agreement, "Sure."
During this time, Carson Flores and Fabian Vasquez had quite a few conversations. Although Fabian Vasquez was a black market merchant, he was very familiar with the market of the entire Misrds State. He even conducted business beyond Misrds State, covering a wide range, making him a very capable businessman.
After Fabian Vasquez left, Carson Flores also checked out of the inn and flew alone towards the wilderness outside the city.
The time for Logan Moss to hatch was approaching; he needed to find a place to finalize the hatching.
In a secluded canyon, Carson Flores found a hidden spot, cast a cloaking Formation, and then took out Logan Moss’s giant egg, bringing out the Water-Fire Mirror to release flames.
The eggshell instantly turned red-hot, and the breathing of Logan Moss inside the egg was like thunder. With each breath, flames soared, creating an impressive sight.
Carson Flores steadily supplied the fire.
This time, the flames required by the young Logan Moss were more than ever before, continuing non-stop, as if accumulating strength to break the shell.
Half a day later, the eggshell seemed about to ignite, and the entire egg was filled with fire, which pleasantly surprised Carson Flores.
Even a block of iron would have melted by now, yet the young Logan Moss seemed to be luxuriating in it, proving its status as a fire-eating Divine Beast.
Just as Carson Flores was marveling, a crack suddenly appeared in the eggshell.
The flames instantly shot through the crack, accompanied by intense heat.
Carson Flores clicked his tongue in amazement at the spectacle. Impressive!
The crack widened and extended until, with a snap, the giant egg completely split open, and the flames rose up, engulfing an area of several dozen meters. Slowly, the figure of the young Logan Moss stood up amidst the flames.
It stood unsteadily in the fire, seemingly getting accustomed to this new world, but soon it steadied itself, spread its wings, and as it moved, the flames ascended swiftly.
Logan Moss opened its mouth, and the enveloping hot flames were instantly drawn into its mouth and disappeared in a moment. As it devoured the flames, its plumage became increasingly bright, shining like flames.
After all the flames had vanished, the true form of Logan Moss was finally revealed.
Just as described in mythology, it looked like a crane with cyan feathers and red patterns, a white beak, and most remarkably, it had only one leg.
With its head held high, it surveyed its surroundings, and finally, its gaze settled on Carson Flores.
Carson Flores’s heart began to tighten as well. After all the fresh blood he had spilled over these days, surely it wouldn’t fail to recognize him, right?