Two appraisers glanced between Zhou You and Shao Qi, imagining a scene where a big shot takes his young lover for a hunt. With the big shot fighting beasts upfront and the lover collecting the spoils, the cuts on the captured goods clearly showed the handler's inexperience.

The elder appraiser said disapprovingly, "Sir, you should learn how to properly handle mutant beast carcasses. If not, leave them to us. This is wasteful."

The other one chimed in, "Look at this. It's a tusk from a mutated boar. Where's the pair? A pair can fetch fifty points; a single one, at most, ten."

Zhou You had used the other for a knife, ruining it. He simply explained, "I couldn’t fit everything. I had to discard some things."

Indeed, his suitcase was only thirty inches, yet mutant beasts were large. He only brought back select parts, often discarding older items for newer finds. He had kept this tusk thinking it could make a decent dagger.

Shao Qi swiftly spotted a long tail at the bottom of the suitcase. He upended the case and claimed the tail, declaring, "This isn’t for sale!"

Others barely caught a glimpse of the tail before Shao Qi stashed it away, mistaking it for some personal novelty item and dismissed it.

With Shao Qi's action, many small items tumbled out, cluttering the workstation even more. The appraiser's face, hidden behind a mask, was probably as dark as the bottom of a pan.

"Ah, this deer antler looks good."

The store manager rushed over, his eyes wide with excitement as he looked at the deer antler in the appraiser's hand. "This is the antler of a mid-level mutated deer, with great medicinal value. It's unfortunate that it was taken from a dead deer. If it had been harvested while the deer was alive, its value would be doubled." Such a large antler weighed over a dozen pounds, yet they typically sold it by the gram.

"Quickly, is this the beak of a crested ibis?" The appraiser tapped the beak, producing a metallic sound. Many contemporary alloys aren't as hard as mutated beasts, which is why many weapons are made from their mutated parts.

"And this, it's an otter's claw, right? It's the longest I've ever seen. I wonder about its hardness." The appraiser took out his professional equipment, which can now instantly analyze material compositions, and the results were quickly determined.

"Indeed, it's harder than the otter claws available in the market. This pair is pristine and valued at around a hundred credits."

The more the appraisers examined, the more delighted they became. It was like unearthing treasure. The store manager, holding a tablet and tallying up the items, beamed ever wider, occasionally praising Shao Qi.

Zhou You, the main contributor, felt completely overlooked. He whispered to Shao Qi, "Was that tail you took earlier very valuable?" He remembered that tail. To be honest, that panther wasn't killed by him, so he wouldn't mind if Shao Qi wanted to gift it to him.

Shao Qi gave him a deep look and said, "That's the tail of a high-level mutated Black Wind Panther. When it mutates to such a level, not only does its appearance change drastically, but its hunting methods change completely too. The research institute is actively collecting information about these panthers, and that tail is one of its main weapons."

If he remembered correctly, he did kill a Black Wind Panther among the mutated beasts he encountered. Unfortunately, due to his severe injuries at the time, he couldn't process all the corpses. He wasn't certain if this tail came from the one he killed.

Shao Qi handed the tail back, advising, "Keep it safe and don't show it again. If you don't want it, you can sell it to me privately."

Everyone wants good things, and Shao Qi is no exception. The tail of the Black Wind Panther is an ideal material for whip-like weapons. He had a female lieutenant skilled in using whips, and this tail would be perfect for her.

"Alright, I'll sell it to you. Just offer me a reasonable price in credits," Zhou You replied without taking the tail, as he had no use for it.

Just as he finished speaking, an older appraiser rummaged through the pile and excitedly pulled out a bundle of fur, disregarding the stench it emitted. He stepped back and exclaimed, "Haha, this is the fur of a Wind Marten! My son needs a soft armor, Mr. Cao, you must sell this to me!"

Manager Cao held him back, signaling him to calm down, "What's the rush? Let's finish the appraisal first." While their purchasing prices were slightly below the market, their reputable shop, known for its honesty and ability to buy materials of all grades, was a favorite among hunters to sell their loot.

A voice from the side chimed in, "I'm interested in that fur. It hasn't been sold, right? I'm willing to pay a premium."

Both Zhou You and Shao Qi turned to see the previously encountered Captain Long, who came in with a large bag, apparently also to sell materials.

"Hey, Captain Long, these materials belong to our Hunting Log. If you want to buy, you should purchase from us," Manager Cao stood before the counter, blocking him.

Zhou You didn't even know that the mutated creature resembling a mink was called a Wind Marten. He had just put in a lot of effort to kill it and decided to keep its beautiful fur.

Shao Qi explained from behind him, "This marten has mutated to a degree that resembles the legendary Wind Marten. It's resistant to blades and fire. It's ideal for making armor, providing both high defense and warmth. You might look like a country bumpkin, but I'm surprised you're willing to part with such a treasure."

Zhou You responded indignantly, "I'm broke!"

He turned to Captain Long, "I've already offered these items to the store first. You two can negotiate amongst yourselves afterward."

Captain Long persisted, "I can trade with the materials you want. Do you have any specific desires?" He opened his bag, revealing numerous items, many still with flesh attached, emitting a strong, nauseating odor.