35: Stall 2

Compared to Soldier Rank potions and spirit food (one month's supply), which normally range from several hundred to tens of thousands per portion, after reaching General Rank, Beast Tamers gain a certain earning capacity, material prices increase, and the prices of various potions and spirit food also rise accordingly.

Apart from common items, some rare and effective spirit food and potions start at 100,000 per portion, and it's a seller's market, so there's no worry about them not selling.

And now, nothing on Xu Yan's stall is priced below 100,000.

Even for General Rank Beast Tamers, apart from those who are older and have deep accumulations, most of them, after deducting daily expenses and necessities for nurturing spirit beasts, are considered quite well-off if they have a few million to tens of millions.

Among these, some ambitious Beast Tamers will also set aside a large sum for their spirit beasts to find a Breeder in the future to complete advancement or evolution. So, even though their strength has reached General Rank, the amount of money they actually have available might not be as much as Xu Yan, a high school senior who receives pocket money from his family.

Therefore, no matter how tempted they were by the items on Xu Yan's stall, they eventually only chose seven or eight life-saving potions each, spending over a million yuan per person, then left with looks of heartache and reluctance.

Hmm, they didn't buy any spirit food; they just glanced at it at first and then paid no more attention.

After seeing off the trio, Xu Yan, hidden by his mask, smiled happily as he looked at the increased balance in his card. A mere million in pocket money? I don't care at all. Didn't I just casually earn three months' worth of pocket money? It definitely won't take three years, alright.

Indeed, it was right to listen to that person who said Breeders were very profitable and decisively work hard towards this path.

Someone: No, I just bluffed casually back then. Who knew you'd take it seriously? And not only did you take it seriously, but you actually managed to succeed on this path?

Next, several more batches of customers came to Xu Yan's stall.

After looking at the items displayed on the stall, most showed expressions similar to the previous trio, then bought a batch of potions from his stall and left. Xu Yan's carefully prepared spirit food still hadn't sold.

After a brief thought, Xu Yan realized he had misunderstood.

spirit food isn't something that takes effect immediately after consumption; it requires spirit beasts to use it over many years.

The poor can't afford too much at once, and the wealthy, like Xu Yan's Zhu Yan, directly use specially customized spirit food, not the somewhat special general-purpose spirit food on Xu Yan's stall.

Xu Yan estimated that, in their eyes, the spirit food on his stall might not even be as attractive as common general-purpose spirit food.

However, Xu Yan wasn't too disappointed; if he really couldn't sell them, he could always have the Breeder Association directly buy them back. Although the price might be a bit lower, he definitely wouldn't lose money.

Thinking this, Xu Yan continued to leisurely play on his phone.

During this time, a few more customers came, and some even tried to haggle with Xu Yan, which led Xu Yan to directly put up a sign that read, "No haggling, pick what you want and pay yourself, don't bother me if you have nothing to do."

Facing such a sign, which was somewhat unwelcoming, those who saw it didn't react much. Looking at the items on the stall, they should have guessed that the stall owner was a Breeder.

Breeders, after all, don't lack buyers, so it's normal for them to have a peculiar temper.

Afterward, several more batches of customers came. After reading the sign Xu Yan had placed, they silently picked out what they needed and left, without any unnecessary words throughout the process.

The potions on Xu Yan's stall were almost entirely sold out after several consecutive batches of customers, with only three or two expensive, niche-use potions left sitting alone on one side of the stall.

And the spirit food that Xu Yan originally thought wouldn't sell also started to attract customers, though most only bought one portion for their spirit beasts to occasionally improve their diet. Only one person directly purchased a year's worth of fire-attribute general-purpose spirit food in one go.

Just as Xu Yan thought he would continue playing on his phone until the trading area closed, a slightly shy voice entered his ears.

"Um, I want to buy some spirit food for my spirit beast, but I don't have enough money. Can I trade items? I can exchange this with you."

Hearing this, Xu Yan looked up from his phone screen and at the person who spoke.

It wasn't that no one had said similar things before, but Xu Yan hadn't paid them any mind.

If even the passive effect of Heavens Mandate Guidance couldn't be triggered, what good things could these people possibly have? They weren't compatible with him, and might not even sell for a good price.

However, this time, as the person spoke, Xu Yan, hearing the distinctly young voice, suddenly became a little interested.

He looked up and indeed saw a boy about his age, whose face wasn't covered by a mask.

On his shoulder stood a silver rat-like spirit beast, one that Xu Yan hadn't seen in the Spirit Beast Illustrated Guide.

At this moment, the boy was holding a black stone, which he handed to Xu Yan.

Reaching out to take it and glance at it, Xu Yan immediately knew what it was.

A shadow stone, a resource with an extremely small chance of appearing in areas with extremely rich dark elements. It can be used to absorb its power or as an evolution material to evolve certain specific types of spirit beasts.

And what the boy handed to Xu Yan was a General Rank shadow stone. Although it was a bit small, it would be of great benefit to the current Zhu Yan.

After checking it and finding no problems with the shadow stone in his hand, Xu Yan turned to the boy and asked, "We can trade. What kind of spirit food do you want, and how much?"

Hearing Xu Yan's affirmative reply, the person showed a joyful expression, then looked at the silver rat on his shoulder, seemingly communicating something.

"General-attribute spirit food will do. If possible, could I get two years' worth?"

shadow stones are rare special materials, and because of their evolutionary effect, their price is higher. Under normal circumstances, such a General Rank shadow stone is worth about two to three million.

The other party's request was not excessive. Xu Yan went to the stall, took two years' worth of the best quality and most expensive general-attribute spirit food from inside, and handed it to the person.

"Reasonable request, trade accomplished."