My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel Chapter 2: 20 Million! No Negotiation!

The moment the Enchanting Demon finished her sentence, a heavy, deathly silence descended upon the entire altar.

Every pair of eyes was locked onto her.

Facing such intense scrutiny, a flicker of shame crossed the Enchanting Demon’s features...

Nevertheless, she subtly shifted her weight away from Gu Xing, edging half a step closer toward Chen Shan.

A blatant betrayal!

Gu Xing felt as though he had been struck by a bolt of lightning, standing frozen to the spot.

In this world, the idea of a Guardian Beast turning on its master was more preposterous than the sun rising in the west!

One must understand that to a Guardian Beast, a summoner is equivalent to a life-giving "parent."

The vast majority of these creatures would choose to perish on the battlefield rather than abandon their masters.

Yet, this Enchanting Demon standing before him...

Gu Xing fixed his gaze intently upon her.

That innocent and demure face still appeared harmless to the casual observer.

But in his eyes at this moment, it looked like nothing more than a carefully crafted mask...

Hiding nothing but cold calculation and avarice beneath the surface!

However, in the following breath, Gu Xing suddenly broke into a smile.

Sometimes, a disaster can be a blessing in disguise.

It was far better to uncover her true nature now than to keep a ticking time bomb by his side!

So what if she was an Epic Level Guardian Beast?

With his golden finger, he wasn't limited to Cultivation for just one of them!

Even if he had to start over with an ordinary Guardian Beast, given enough time under his specialized Cultivation, it would still eventually reach the Peak!

"How interesting."

Gu Xing let out a soft chuckle, shaking his head slowly.

"It appears that some people... or rather, some beasts, lack even the most fundamental understanding of loyalty."

On the opposite side.

Chen Shan was momentarily stunned, but his grin soon widened further.

"I have long heard rumors that the Enchanting Demon tribe possesses exceptional intelligence, and today proves those rumors true!"

"Ms. Enchanting Demon, if you are truly willing to serve my son, our Chen Family will hold back no resources in your Cultivation!"

As he spoke, he made sure to cast a mocking glance toward Gu Xing.

"Young student, your Guardian Beast has made her choice; surely you wouldn't... make things difficult for her, would you?"

"Ridiculous!"

Wang Yi, who had witnessed the entire spectacle, stepped forward abruptly with a sharp curse.

As a veteran retired from the battlefield, Wang Yi found Chen Shan's use of power to pressure a junior absolutely revolting.

"The 'Longxia Beast Taming Technique' explicitly states that any transaction involving a Guardian Beast must be sanctioned by the summoner! Since when does the Guardian Beast make the executive decision?"

He turned to Gu Xing, his eyes burning with resolve.

"As long as you say 'no' today, no one is taking her anywhere!"

This declaration once again shifted the focus of everyone present back to Gu Xing.

The wind whipping across the altar suddenly died down.

Gu Xing turned his head slowly to look at the Enchanting Demon; her eyes were filled with a desperate plea, a hunger for freedom.

This Guardian Beast... was truly that eager to discard him?

He laughed suddenly, a sound that carried both mockery and a sense of liberation.

"Mr. Chen," Gu Xing’s voice was eerily steady, "I agree to the deal."

Relief and joy blossomed on the faces of both Chen Shan and the Enchanting Demon, but before they could celebrate—

"However..."

Those two words sent their hearts racing into their throats once more.

"I want double the original price. Twenty million."

—Boom!

The figure hit like a thunderclap, causing Chen Shan’s expression to sour instantly.

One must realize that the standard market value for a typical Epic Level Guardian Beast is roughly 8 million.

Offering 10 million was already a significant overpayment, yet this brat had the audacity to hike the price even higher!

"Little brother, surely this price is..."

Chen Shan fought to keep his temper in check while trying to bargain.

"The price is non-negotiable."

Gu Xing cut him off ruthlessly, his tone as biting as ice.

"If Mr. Chen finds the cost too high..."

"I would rather send her to be destroyed!"

Crack!

The Enchanting Demon’s composed facade shattered instantly.

As a Spiritual Type Guardian Beast, she could feel the chilling killing intent radiating from Gu Xing’s words—

This man wasn't bluffing!

"Wah..."

Staring death in the face, she could no longer maintain her act of being a pitiful victim.

She looked at Chen Shan with terror-stricken eyes, begging for salvation.

This was her only path to survival!

Meanwhile, Chen Shan's face was a storm of conflicting emotions.

Twenty million wasn't an impossible sum for him, but being manipulated by a mere novice left him feeling suffocated by rage.

He narrowed his eyes at the young man, whose resolute stance only fueled his irritation.

But for the sake of his son’s future, he forced himself to swallow the grievance.

He would secure the Guardian Beast first; as for the boy...

There would be plenty of time to settle accounts later.

"Fine, I accept your terms!"

Chen Shan practically spat the words through clenched teeth.

Gu Xing didn't waste another word, decisively severing the temporary contract with the Enchanting Demon.

Now free, the Enchanting Demon immediately turned grateful eyes toward Chen Shan, her voice dripping with honeyed sweetness.

"I promise to assist your son with all my strength~"

Having obtained what he wanted, Chen Shan let out a cold snort and departed with the Enchanting Demon in tow.

Standing nearby, Mr. Wang let out a soft sigh as he patted Gu Xing’s shoulder, which seemed a bit slumped from the ordeal.

"I've seen many things in my time, but a Guardian Beast betraying its master..."

He shook his head slowly. "That is a first for me."

"Still, perhaps this is for the best."

"At least you learned her true colors now. With this capital, you can definitely acquire a superior Grade Guardian Beast and focus on your Cultivation."

"Thank you, Mr. Wang."

After saying his goodbyes to Wang Yi, Gu Xing walked out from the Summoning Altar alone.

The setting sun stretched his shadow long across the ground. The bizarre architecture of the city and the various Guardian Beasts roaming the streets served as a constant reminder that he was no longer in his original world.

He took a deep breath, pushing down the swirling emotions in his chest.

The most pressing priority was to form a contract with a new Guardian Beast immediately—

Regardless of its Talent!

"If I don't have a Guardian Beast, I won't even be able to enter the school selection in ten days..."

Gu Xing whispered to himself, his brow furrowing instinctively.

The "college entrance exam" of this world was nothing like the one from his past life.

It was a brutal three-round elimination process, starting with the school's internal selection in ten days.

Only the top 100 students from each academy were permitted to move forward, and he was currently hovering dangerously close to the cutoff point.

At the thought of this, Gu Xing’s fist tightened.

If that Enchanting Demon hadn't turned on him, ten days would have been plenty of time to gather the necessary materials for her first stage of Cultivation...

If that Epic Level creature had been enhanced further, he might not have taken first place in the school rankings, but the top ten would have been guaranteed.

But now...

His knuckles turned white from the pressure as he forced himself to regain his composure.

"At least I have twenty million..."

This significant fortune was enough to buy a Guardian Beast with superior Talent from the local Beast Taming Shop.

While it wouldn't match the Epic Talent of the Enchanting Demon, it was the only option he had left.

Gu Xing raised his hand to flag down a taxi pulled by a pair of two-footed drakes. Once inside the carriage, he spoke in a low, determined voice:

"Driver, take me to the Beast Taming Shop—the biggest one in Lin Yuan City!"

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