Girls' Literature
Not to mention how the sharp edges of her claws curved outward. An outsider would only think the lioness's nails had grown wrong, that they were deformed.
But those well versed in such matters knew that this was a trait found only in fierce beasts born for battle. Their claws curved outward because their attacks came from below upward—protecting their own bodies on one hand while allowing them to strike opponents far larger than themselves on the other.
Let alone beastmen, even among Immortal Beasts and Magic Beasts, it would not be difficult to find several races with such traits.
Seeing Ye Tian pour cold water on his sales pitch, the stall owner did not get angry. He merely chuckled.
"Since you seem interested in this beastman, consider it compensation for what happened earlier. Four thousand Bijing Stones, and you can take her away."
The owner named his price, but Ye Tian frowned.
"Four thousand Bijing Stones? That seems rather expensive for a slave."
"She's a beastman. Once she grows up, never mind how strong she might become, she'll surely be of help to you. Trading four thousand Bijing Stones for a powerful helper in the future—how could that be a loss?" Seeing Ye Tian hesitate, the owner tried to coax him into buying her.
Whether she could grow up at all was still unknown. He was a merchant; his purpose was to sell his goods. What happened afterward had nothing to do with him.
"Look at those skinny arms and legs. She's so frail. If she were a little stronger, I might pay four thousand Bijing Stones, but she's this weak. The price is still too high." Ye Tian shook his head and made as if to leave.
The slave owner hurriedly pulled Ye Tian back and