Chapter 209

Chapter 209

Even Jacqueline, who had seen the Furious Ragdoll Bear before, couldn’t help but feel a twinge of unease.

Simply put, the Furious Ragdoll Bear looked far more formidable than any other pet.

To say nothing of other things, just its roar alone carried a momentum that neither the Glassy Ice Flame Dog nor other support pets possessed.

If anything, the Devouring Frogs might come close in terms of appearance.

Of course, what worried her was the combination of its stealth and combat power, which could lead to unpredictable outcomes.

At first, Jacqueline wasn’t too worried. In her understanding, such a pet certainly wouldn't be one that, like the Glassy Ice Flame Dog, could be bred in large quantities.

A pet with a combat level of seven or eight wouldn’t be too concerning unless it reached level ten or higher. But if there were many of them, the situation would change dramatically.

As an ally of Lorant, Jacqueline’s concerns were short-lived.

Those with ill intentions toward the Animal Pet Shop would be the ones losing sleep over this.

Without even needing Lorant to elaborate much, just by looking at the bear, people could clearly sense that this was a pet with extremely strong combat abilities.

The more they realized this, the more alarmed they became as they gazed at the rows of toy bears on the shelves.

So many Furious Ragdoll Bears—how powerful would they be in battle?

Even a level ten combatant might struggle to hold their ground against them.

But when they realized these pets were for sale, their wariness quickly turned to excitement.

"Shop owner, can we place orders for these pets now?" a customer immediately asked loudly.

"Can we take these pets home right away, or do we still need to pre-order?" Some customers, eyeing the toy bears on the shelves, felt an overwhelming urge to buy them.

They couldn’t wait to take these amazing pets home.

Anyone who came here was no stranger to the Animal Pet Shop. They knew all too well about the shop’s frequent stock shortages and long pre-order times.

When they saw so many pets available for immediate purchase, they found it hard to believe.

After all, this was the Animal Pet Shop.

Could it really be that easy to just pay and take them home?

Still, a glimmer of hope remained.

Maybe Lorant had prepared so many pets for immediate sale just for the exhibition?

Maybe they could really take these treasures home by paying on the spot?

If it were true, they wouldn’t hesitate to pull out their crystal cards and take the Furious Ragdoll Bears home right away.

Although they hadn’t truly witnessed the strength of the Furious Ragdoll Bear yet.

But these people, under Lorant's deliberate cultivation, had gradually begun to believe in the strength and rating of the Animal Pet Shop.

When Lorant said that this new type of pet not only rated B but was even more powerful than the Luli Ice Flame Dog,

the crowd present almost without hesitation believed him.

This was a completely different treatment from when the Dream Weaver appeared.

Back then, the Animal Pet Shop still needed proof from the Congress of Magic to demonstrate the abilities of its pets to everyone, but now the situation had completely changed.

From the Dream Weaver to the Holy Light Peacock, the Animal Pet Shop had demonstrated its absolute dominance in the field of pets through its actions.

In terms of pets, the certification from the Animal Pet Shop was the authority.

"Of course, due to the venue limitations, we can't fully showcase the true strength of the Rampaging Plush Bear here today," Lorant said as he stepped forward to pat Bear Two's head.

Bear Two, who had grown significantly larger during this time, obediently lowered his head, allowing Lorant to stroke his head.

The contrast between the giant, fierce pet and its 'dependent' demeanor was too stark.

This contrast made many feel an odd sense of cuteness.

They found this massive bear to be incredibly adorable.

Moreover, during this time, Bear Two was considerate enough not to press all of its weight onto Lorant.

It was already a large bear.

Aware of the size difference between itself and Lorant, it would often stand steadily on its own, maintaining its center of gravity.

To avoid accidentally knocking Lorant over during a moment of affection with him.

Seeing the huge beast companion as it displayed its endearing and clingy nature, everyone present felt a wave of envy.

Who wouldn’t want to have such an obedient, understanding, loyal, and reliable beast companion?

Especially when this kind of beast companion possesses a great deal of deceptiveness.

Before transforming, its doll-like appearance wouldn’t raise any red flags from anyone who saw it.

Without knowing the true nature of the Furious Ragdoll Bear, no one would suspect what looks like a harmless toy bear of being anything else.

It’s like how no one would think a rag on the side of the road could pose any danger.

Especially since Lorant had already pointed out the most significant ability of the Furious Ragdoll Bear.

That is, to disguise itself and follow its owner, quietly providing protection.

Their appearance is the perfect disguise, particularly effective for children.

Is there anything wrong with a child hugging a teddy bear?

This ability is especially important for many people here.

Even powerful practitioners often have one or two family members who are physically frail.

Once living conditions reach a certain level, awakening as a practitioner is purely a matter of chance.

Even if both parents are practitioners, it’s not guaranteed that their child will also become one.

There is at least a fifty percent chance that the child will only be an ordinary person, or just a low-level knight with minimal talent, barely elevated by resources.

In such situations, they naturally want a way to ensure their family's safety.

After all, wealthy and influential ordinary people are often easier targets for those with ill intentions compared to practitioners.

As Lorant had encountered before, the majority of the assassin guild’s work involved dealing with these wealthy and powerful ordinary people.

Though they have bodyguards, it doesn’t provide much reassurance.

In a life-or-death situation, few would prioritize someone else’s safety over their own.

Among these vulnerable groups, children and the elderly are particularly at risk.

If targeted, the consequences for these vulnerable people could be dire.

A child might not even be able to cry out for help when in danger.

Hired bodyguards might not offer much real protection.

Even if they’re not worried about ill-intentioned people targeting their family,

life is full of unexpected accidents.

Having a Furious Ragdoll Bear around gives them peace of mind.

Even if an elderly person slips and falls, these sturdy and reliable bears can quickly protect them.

Whether it’s an accidental injury or a threat from ill-intentioned individuals,

a Furious Ragdoll Bear provides thorough protection.

Lorant rubbed Bear Two's head, transforming it back into that honest and adorable toy bear and held it in his arms again.

"If anyone needs one, you can visit the headquarters of Blue Star Pet Shop on open day, and we will showcase the pet skills for everyone."

"You’ll get a chance to see the Furious Ragdoll Bear’s abilities up close."

"We’ve already created an ability chart for the Furious Ragdoll Bear, similar to what we’ve done for other pets."

"The chart will give you a basic overview of the Furious Ragdoll Bear’s abilities and behavior," Lorant pointed to the massive, human-high ability chart beside him: "Overall, the Furious Ragdoll Bear is easy to care for."

"Of course, you’re also welcome to visit our open day to experience the charm of our other pets," Lorant said with a smile.

"Shop owner, how much does this pet cost?" someone asked the most concerning question on everyone's mind.

Lorant had spent a lot of time considering the price of the Furious Ragdoll Bear.

For reference, the Glassy Ice Flame Dog, another B-grade pet, costs 50,000 gold coins.

Looking back, Lorant now thinks this price was set a bit too low.

Given its combat capabilities, 50,000 gold coins seems undervalued for the Glassy Ice Flame Dog.

At the time, Lorant hadn’t fully grasped the practitioner market.

Back then, in an era of limited information, book knowledge wasn’t always reliable.

At times, when one's social status is insufficient, it is extremely difficult to gain access to knowledge that is beyond one's reach.

However, considering the situation at the Animal Pet Shop at that time, the concept of animal pets was completely new and unfamiliar.

Many people were still watching the Animal Pet Shop, worried that the Glassy Ice Flame Dog might be some kind of scam or something else.

So, the fact that the price of the Glassy Ice Flame Dog could be set that high was actually quite remarkable.

As for an even higher price?

The Animal Pet Shop could certainly set it now, and Lorant could even choose to increase the prices of the previous animal pets.

In a monopolistic market, all the rules are set by the monopolizer.

But for Lorant, focusing solely on money would have seemed too materialistic. Animal pets had long ceased to be just a means of making money for him.

If he wanted to make money, he could have chosen any number of profitable ventures—like the glass, perfume, or the alcohol he was planning to launch next.

If the goal was solely to earn money, with the startup capital he had now, Lorant had many options.

But Lorant had a special attachment to animal pets; he wanted them to leave a significant mark on this world. He wanted animal pets to become an indispensable part of this world, and he wanted to complete his ability chart while he was still alive.

He wanted to see just how many kinds of magical animal pets could be bred from the chart in his mind.

The significance of animal pets had long gone beyond mere money.

Especially now that Lorant was no longer the poor, destitute person he once was. Now, he possessed immense wealth and could afford to say that he had "no interest in gold coins."

But the price of animal pets couldn't be set too low either, otherwise people might develop a sense of neglect towards them, which was something Lorant couldn't accept.

He hoped that every animal pet leaving his hands would live a healthy and happy life with its owner, especially after seeing so many stray cats and dogs in his previous life.

Lorant didn't want the animal pets he bred to end up as strays.

So, in addition to the inherent contract between the pet and its owner, Lorant wanted to provide an extra layer of protection through the Animal Pet Shop.

"This animal pet is also a B-grade animal pet, but due to its special nature and the complexity of its breeding, the price of the Furious Ragdoll Bear is currently set at 80,000 gold coins."

"Of course, that's not all," Lorant said, tightening his arm around Bear Two.

"The Furious Ragdoll Bear is a very special kind of pet," Lorant said, lifting Bear Two, a plush bear toy. "As you can see, in normal situations, it uses an ordinary plush body."

"This means that the Furious Ragdoll Bear can choose a completely different body and is not limited to the toy form you see here."

"Like my Furious Ragdoll Bear, it has been with me since I was a kid, growing up alongside me."

"Moreover, even in other forms, the plush toy can still become a Furious Ragdoll Bear, like this one," Lorant said, grabbing a Furious Ragdoll Bear with a toy rabbit body from the shelf.

This was the result of a very picky monster egg that chose this rabbit toy when it was time to decide.

No matter what kind of body the Furious Ragdoll Bear chooses, its beast form will always look the same.

And it won't affect the growth of the Furious Ragdoll Bear.

At least, Lorant hadn't noticed any signs that this Furious Ragdoll Bear grew more slowly than others.

In its beast form, it was still a giant bear whose size was comparable to its brothers from the same batch.

Apart from the skin on his body turning into short white fur that matched the material of the rabbit plush, it did not become a 'Furious Ragdoll Rabbit.' This left Lorant feeling a bit disappointed.

But of course, the description specifies 'Furious Ragdoll Bear,' not just 'Furious Ragdoll.'

So, 'bear' is the real focus, and 'ragdoll' is just a vessel.

Perhaps one day Lorant will be able to breed a type of monster pet that can freely change its form, and only then will the Furious Ragdoll Rabbit appear.

Lorant is eager to see how the irritable candy rabbits would react upon seeing a rabbit monster pet just as irritable as themselves.

The shop owner, always ready for a spectacle, thought to himself with a smirk.

“Shop owner, what do you mean?” Someone seemed to catch on to what Lorant was implying but asked cautiously, hardly daring to believe it.

“You got it. I mean exactly what you're thinking,” Lorant said with a gentle smile and a nod.

“Just like my own Furious Ragdoll Bear, who's been with me since childhood.”

“You can also choose a plush toy to turn into a custom Furious Ragdoll Bear, and the Animal Pet Shop will create a one-of-a-kind Furious Ragdoll Bear tailored just for you.”

Lorant’s words sparked a buzz, and everyone began to think differently.

Even as adults, who doesn't have fond childhood memories tucked away in their heart?

When Lorant spoke, many people recalled the plush toys that had kept them company through countless nights.

When they reached an age where holding onto those toys would invite ridicule or judgment, whether willingly or not, they put their toys aside and became 'proper adults.'

The plush toys that had once been such a big part of their lives would naturally fade into the past.

But if there was a chance to bring those plush toys back into their lives in a legitimate way, they couldn’t help but feel a tug at their heartstrings.

“Of course,” Lorant continued, observing everyone’s expressions, “whether these old plush toys would retain any memories of their past lives once they come to life, the Animal Pet Shop hasn’t reached a definitive conclusion yet.”

“However, from my personal experience, I believe they do have faint memories of their time as ragdolls.”

“A Furious Ragdoll Bear created this way isn’t a stranger but an old friend who has been with us for years.”

“Even in their lifeless state, the bond they shared with us remained.”

Lorant gently stroked the soft fur of Bear Two, who was curled up in his arms.

Bear Two, ever obedient, managed to place his short, soft paws on Lorant’s arm.

He also nuzzled his large head against Lorant’s chin.

“Of course, a custom-made monster pet comes with a higher price tag than ordinary ones.”

Lorant’s tone shifted, revealing his shrewd business sense.

“Everyone should know that it’s not the plush toy that chooses the monster egg, but the monster egg that chooses the plush toy.”

“Given the challenges of breeding these monster eggs and their pickiness about the plush forms, sometimes dozens of batches of monster eggs may not result in a suitable custom Furious Ragdoll Bear.”

“So, if you need a custom Furious Ragdoll Bear, you will need to place an order at least three months in advance, and the Animal Pet Shop will craft a beast companion tailored for you.”

"Of course, the Blue Star Pet Shop cannot guarantee the success rate either. If things don’t go well, some orders might be delayed for a long time."

Although Lorant described the cost as very severe, it only served to make the guests more intrigued.

Lorant looked at those clearly tempted guests like a sly fox eyeing a juicy drumstick.

He knew that no one could resist such a tempting offer.

The most attractive aspect of the Furious Ragdoll Bear wasn't just its powerful combat abilities.

For people like those present, they might not lack the combat power of a B-rank monster pet, but what they did lack was the companionship of a monster pet that represented their childhood memories.

In that sense, the value of the Furious Ragdoll Bear was unmatched by any other monster pet.

There were many priceless things in this world: time, good moods, and memories.

If one could buy their memories with money, many would willingly spend every last coin.

Of course, the Furious Ragdoll Bear from the Blue Star Pet Shop wasn’t that significant in terms of importance.

However, as a form of memory, a familiar Furious Ragdoll Bear was already worth a significant investment from people.

"Shopkeeper, so besides the three months' advance booking, how many gold coins does a customized Furious Ragdoll Bear cost?" Someone, already tempted, hurriedly asked Lorant.

"Regarding this, it needs to be calculated separately based on each doll's compatibility with the monster egg. The price of each Furious Ragdoll Bear can be different."

"The approximate price will range between 100,000 to 200,000 gold coins," Lorant said with a smile, which made him look like he was baring his fangs to the crowd. "At the same time, the customized Furious Ragdoll Bears are only available for trade on the Blue Star Trading Platform."

"If you need one, you can keep an eye on the updates of the Blue Star Pet Shop on the Blue Star Trading Platform."

For such a special monster pet, Lorant naturally did not forget the existence of the Blue Star Trading Platform.

This could be considered the most expensive type of monster pet the Blue Star Pet Shop had offered so far.

More valuable monster pets, such as the Holy Light Peacock or the Ghost Spider, were currently non-sellable items in the shop.

The Ghost Spider was the shop’s crown jewel, and even if they bred another one, it would never be sold.

As a result, the Furious Ragdoll Bear became the top choice. That price would shock many outside, but here, everyone seemed to have expected it.

No one seemed surprised.

Let’s face it, 100,000 gold coins is no small sum.

Even the wealthiest still have limits when it comes to spending.

But it also depended on what the money was being used to buy.

If it were just for a piece of candy, even a millionaire wouldn’t pay more than ten copper coins for it.

When it came to the Furious Ragdoll Bear, no one would bat an eye at the price.

After all, a regular Furious Ragdoll Bear went for 80,000 gold coins, so a customized one for 100,000 gold coins couldn’t be considered expensive.

Even 200,000 gold coins would still be acceptable.

The value of monster pets had already been accepted by all insiders since the fame of the Windbreaking Horse.