Interspecies Training Manual

Slave market.

The cries of vendors were constant, and countless slaves were displayed as commodities.

As Luo An walked along the road, slave traders would frequently approach him and enthusiastically ask what kind of slaves he wanted.

This experience is amazing.

When Luo An first came, he asked about the price, but was still looked down upon.

Now, he doesn't have to say anything and people will introduce him to others.

It was the same when I was walking on the street before.

Commoners and slaves walking towards him would consciously make way for him, as if afraid of blocking his path.

Wearing a magic robe or not makes a world of difference.

Luo An sighed helplessly and continued walking on the road.

Recalling Elena's description of Freya's appearance, he looked at each stall one by one.

Apart from the cat-eared beastmen, Luo An quickly glanced at the other slaves without lingering for long.

However, after browsing through half of the slave market, he saw quite a few orcs, but not many cat-eared orcs, and none of them met his criteria.

Has it already been sold, or is it no longer on the market?

With doubts in his mind, Luo An walked to the front of a very spacious shop.

Several burly men were guarding the entrance, and the sign read "Black Gold Chamber of Commerce".

He vaguely remembered the name.

The slave hunter who captured Elena in the forest belonged to the Black Gold Merchant Guild.

"Since they escaped from the Black Gold Merchant Guild, perhaps Freya, who was taken back, is inside?"

With these thoughts in mind, Luo An walked into the shop.

The burly men standing nearby all bowed respectfully when they saw that a fourth-tier mage had come to visit.

The shop's environment was much better than the outdoor stalls, with carpets and a faint fragrance in the air.

The shop owner behind the counter looked up when he saw someone come in.

When he saw the four stars in front of him, he stood up with a warm smile on his face.

"May I ask what kind of slave the esteemed mage wishes to select at our establishment?"

"The goods from our Black Gold Chamber of Commerce are among the best in the entire western region."

Luo An was used to this enthusiasm and said calmly, "Orc slaves, specifically cat-people, young, with good figures and looks, do you have any?"

Upon hearing this, the shop owner immediately revealed a knowing smile.

"These kinds of slaves are in high demand, but you've come at just the right time."

"A new shipment just arrived last night, and there happens to be an absolutely stunning catgirl on board! I'll take you upstairs to see her right now."

The shop owner led Luo An up to the second floor.

The second floor is a spacious hall with more than a dozen iron cages, all containing outstanding-looking orc slaves.

Several richly dressed guests were standing in front of the cage, examining the beastmen inside as if they were selecting livestock, and occasionally making comments.

When the shop owner led Luo An to a cage, Luo An's gaze suddenly froze.

A cat-eared girl was huddled in the cage, her cat tail limply curled around her legs.

Her hair was a mess, plastered to her cheeks, and a pair of cat ears were stuck tightly to the top of her head. Her whole body was trembling.

She had her eyes downcast, her features were exquisite, and the small beauty mark under her left eye stood out against her pale skin.

Although some details are still obscured by her clothing and Roan can't see them yet, he can already confirm that this is Elena's sister.

Luo An was very excited, but his face remained calm, without showing any extra expression. He simply looked at the cat-eared girl as if he were really looking at a product.

Freya noticed the gaze directed at her and slightly raised her eyes.

Upon seeing that it was a magician, the person shrank deeper into the cage, curling its tail even tighter.

"My lord, look at this! Isn't it absolutely exquisite?"

The shop owner smiled almost obsequiously, "She ran away once before, but we just caught her not long ago. Her temperament has been tamed a lot, and she's quite interesting to train."

Luo An noticed several overlapping whip marks on her wrists, and purplish bruises on her neck.

Just then, a young man dressed in a magnificent embroidered robe finished looking at the orc slave in front of him, shook his head in disappointment, and walked over.

He looked at the girl in the cage with great interest, his eyes filled with possessive desire.

Clearly, he also had his eye on the cat-eared girl.

"good."

Luo An withdrew his gaze and looked at the shop owner.

"How much will this slave cost?"

The shopkeeper quickly smiled and said, "As you know, catgirls are extremely popular among orcs, and this catgirl is especially beautiful. You can't find such a good one outside. The price is 300 gold coins."

300 gold coins are enough for an ordinary family to live a carefree life for decades.

Luo An didn't hesitate. He had exactly 300 gold coins left, not a penny more or less.

"Okay, I'll give you 300 gold coins."

As he spoke, he prepared to take out the gold coins.

But just as he took it out, the young master in the fine robe next to him suddenly spoke up.

"I'll offer 400 gold coins."

Luo An stopped what he was doing and turned to look at the man.

He was still admiring the orcs imprisoned inside, while his two attendants stood quietly behind him.

"I've already bought it."

Luo An's expression remained calm, revealing neither joy nor anger.

"She doesn't belong to you until the deal is done."

The man in the fine robe stood up and looked at Luo An.

"When it comes to buying goods, the highest bidder always wins; that's perfectly normal."

"If you can't afford a higher price, then this item will naturally belong to me."

The shopkeeper, who had been happy, froze when he heard the two arguing over a slave, and sweat beaded on his forehead.

On one side is a magician who cannot be easily offended, and on the other side is the young master of the Caster family within the territory. He is just an ordinary shop owner under the "Black Gold Merchant Guild," and he cannot afford to offend either side.

"What a perfect 'highest bidder wins' strategy!"

Luo An smiled.

The fact that the person in front of him dared to bid against him meant that he was not afraid of his identity as a magician.

It must come from a powerful noble family.

If Elena were to meet Freya but couldn't bring her back because she didn't have enough money, she would definitely be very sad.

"Can you offer more than 400 gold coins?"

Aaron stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the magician before him.

He noticed the coarse cloth clothing peeking out from under the man's magic robe.

He could confirm that this person was not a nobleman and must have come from a very ordinary background.

If they are nobles, they will not wear the standard magic robes issued by the guild, but will wear special magic robes embroidered with their family crest to show off their family's power.

Seeing that the person in front of him remained silent for a long time, Aaron shook his head and said with feigned regret, "It seems that this young magician does not have any more money to spare."

He glanced at the servant behind him, who quickly placed the box containing the gold coins in front of the shopkeeper.

"Shopkeeper, here are 400 gold coins. Count them."

Luo An sighed.

He couldn't come up with any more money, and there was nothing he could do.

What should we do?

Murder and robbery?

If I really did that, I'm afraid I wouldn't even be able to escape the main city before I was arrested.

Luo An remembered that the noble lady had said that he could go to her if he needed anything.

Whether this is true or just flattery, nobody knows.

Just then.

A figure that had been watching from the stairwell for a long time walked over.

Her voice rang out in the small space.

"I'll buy that slave for 500 gold coins!"