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nTranslator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

nLocke quickly took out the Mana Meditation Technique’s scroll.

nThe Mana Meditation Technique was different from the basic meditation techniques taught in high school. In the Federation, meditation techniques were taught in the first year of high school, but they were also the most basic ones.

nAlthough they were both meditation techniques, their differences were huge.

nThere were three major differences.

nThe first was the amount of mana absorbed.

nWhen mastered, the basic meditation technique allowed the user to absorb a certain amount of mana with each breath.

nHowever, even the most basic level of the Mana Meditation Technique would absorb much more mana than the highest level of the basic meditation technique.

nSecondly, the Mana Meditation Technique would also increase the user’s mana reserve!

nThirdly, the mana absorbed through the Mana Meditation Technique could also be used more smoothly.

nSimply put, it would save Beastmasters more energy.

nThe Mana Meditation Technique’s scroll was a thin, transparent piece of paper. As long as one injected mana into it, they would be able to read it.

nBefore long, Locke had grasped all the contents of the scroll.

nNot long after…

nLocke sat down and began to meditate.

nThe mana in his body began to flow.

nHis body operated like a machine.

nVery quickly, Locke could feel the mana in his body increasing.

n“The Mana Meditation Technique is indeed extraordinary.”

n“I’ve just started using it, but it already feels completely different from the basic meditation technique. It seems to be easier!”

nHalf an hour later.

nLocke followed the scroll’s steps and channeled his mana for three cycles.

nThere were a total of five levels to the Mana Meditation Technique.

nFor the time being, Locke could only cultivate to the second level at most.

nThis was the limit of his current state. All that was left was to familiarize himself with the rhythm of the Mana Meditation Technique until it became a habit.

nOnce he was done cultivating, Locke let out a heavy sigh.

n“I’ve become much stronger. I’ve even leveled up by one star! I’m now at the 7 star bronze level! The Mana Meditation Technique really lives up to its name!”

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n“I can’t continue today. I’ve already reached my limit. I’ll have to get used to it in the future.”

nMeanwhile…

nIt was eight in the evening.

nTaylor had already wandered the streets for a few hours.

nShe was working especially hard today.

nEven though Big Brother Locke had not promised her anything, she was determined to complete the mission Locke had given her.

nTaylor was a smart girl. Deep down, she knew that this was a rare opportunity, and it had the potential to change her fate for the better.

nThe circumstances of Taylor’s birth were less than ideal.

nHer parents were Beastmasters, and because of it, they had to face great risks all the time.

nBoth of them had died during a mission.

nIn the end, her family crumbled.

nAs a result, Taylor had to support herself since a very young age.

nShe was supposed to be in the prime of her life, but she was constantly under great pressure, and as a result, she was constantly seeking to improve herself.

nEven though she did not have much strength, she had developed acute reasoning skills.

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nThe prerequisite for a person to understand logic was to have a deep understanding of themselves.

nThere was no doubt that Taylor had done well in that aspect.

n“Is Mr. Gerardo at home?”

nTaylor knocked on the door of an apartment.

nIt was a simple apartment.

nAlthough it was not very luxurious, it was considered as one of the richer housings within the area.

nThe owner was a Beastmaster who was 9-star bronze rank in strength, and his wife had lived a life very different from his.

nWithin the outer city, such a family was considered as one of the upper class.

nHowever, they were still unqualified to live within the inner city.

nReality was just that cruel. Many people who seemed powerful and wealthy were insignificant when compared to an ordinary Beastmaster in the inner city.

nAll that stood between them was just a wall.

nIt was the wall that enclosed the inner city, and separated it from the outer city. However, the distance between them was actually very small.

nDespite being so close to one another, the wall was like a chasm, and it was extremely difficult for the outer city citizens to cross.

nTaylor had learned of the family during a sale in the past. They were also Taylor’s last target for the day.

nThe door quickly swung open.

nA man walked out.

nHis clothes were much more posh than the average outer city citizen’s. At least, when compared to Taylor, he was like someone from a different world.

n“What do you want?”

nLooking at the pitiful Taylor in front of him, Gerardo showed only an expression of disdain.

nEven though he was facing a girl.

nTaylor did not lose her manners, however. She immediately smiled and greeted, “Mr. Gerardo, my name is Taylor. I have good news for you.”

n“Tell me about it.”

n“Well, at three o’clock in the afternoon the day after tomorrow, there will be an auction at Romeo’s bar. There will be a lot of Beast Eggs on auction. I believe there will be something you’d fancy in there.”

nThere was no doubt that Beast Eggs could only produce Battle Beasts.

nThe reason Gerardo failed to enter the inner city was due to the low quality of his original Battle Beast.

nOver the years, Gerardo had worked very hard to change his circumstances.

nHowever, despite purchasing several Beast Eggs, the quality of his beasts were still bad, and they were even worse than his original Battle Beast.

nAs such, it was only natural that he failed to enter the inner city.

nOver the years, Gerardo had suffered much from the Beast Eggs, going as far as spending ten million coins on them!

nIt was no different from gambling.

nIn this world, there was only one person like Locke.

nAs a result, unlucky people occupied 99% of the population.

nWithout a doubt, Gerardo had belonged to this group.

nTherefore…

nOnce Taylor spoke those words, Gerardo instantly became unhappy.

nHe even had the urge to chase her away.

nTaylor could tell that Gerardo was mad from his expression, and his last bit of patience was about to be worn away.

nTaylor’s smile appeared again.

n“Don’t worry, Mr. Gerardo, I’ll tell you something that’ll please you.”

nA few minutes later, Gerardo’s door slammed shut.

nTaylor walked along the slightly dark street, and there was a hint of weariness on her face.

nHowever, she soon smiled.

nAfter all, she was holding a bottle of warm milk in her hand.

nIt was a gift from Gerardo.

nThis was a trophy that Taylor had obtained with her talent.

nTaylor had explained the details of the auction to Gerardo.

n“Mr. Gerardo, there will be a guarantee system in place for the Beast Egg this time!”

n“Be it a blue quality or purple quality Battle Beast, I’m confident that you’ll be able to get it.”

nInitially, Gerardo felt that the child was pulling his leg.

nNevertheless, Taylor continued with her explanation. If the Battle Beast had ended up as something else than what was promised, then he need only spend 100 thousand coins.

nOn the other hand, if it was his desired quality, he would only need to pay a few million federation coins to obtain it.

nIt was a guarantee provided by the dealer.

nTherefore, even though it was a gamble, it was definitely one with low risks and high rewards!

nIf the Beast Egg could not produce his desired quality, it would only cost 100 thousand federation coins.

nIn the past, it would cost 10 times that!

nHowever if it was as promised, then, by coughing up just a little more money, he would obtain his desired Battle Beast.

nHe saw no reason not to pay a little extra.

nAfter all, he would be paying for a high quality Battle Beast!

nTherefore, Gerardo immediately expressed his desire to participate.

nBack to the present.

nTaylor had completed her task, and she had a warm bottle of milk in her hand. It was Gerardo’s way of expressing his thanks.

nIt was also a recognition of how hard Taylor had worked that day.

nAfter this auction, what would Brother Locke reward her with?

nTaylor was looking forward to it!

nAll she had to do was wait for two more days. Once the day came, she was certain that it would be a good one.

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