Pointing at Zhou You, Shao Qi said, "Ask him."

Ren Zhiyuan had never heard of Shao Qi being involved in a scandal. Despite being surrounded by handsome men and beautiful women, he remained unmarried. To his surprise, Shao Qi had brought along a male companion on this trip south.

Ren Zhiyuan couldn’t be blamed for his misconception. After all, why else would two people share the same room and bed unless they were a couple?

Moreover, he had inquired about Zhou You and learned he was picked up by a team while they were heading north. How could such a person be skilled? Perhaps Shao Qi's judgment was clouded by affection, simply bestowing war trophies upon him.

Still, the two high-level mutant beasts were quite valuable. Shao Qi was indeed generous to his companion.

"Mr. Zhou, you look even more radiant since your return. Did you encounter any dangers on your journey?"

Zhou You, biased against him and sensing the disdain in his gaze, responded with a smirk, "Dangers are everywhere. But beasts are still just beasts. They are far less terrifying than human intentions. Commander Ren, feel free to inspect those two beasts."

The truck's doors swung open, revealing two colossal creatures lying within. While the visual impact of a tiger-leopard might not be as intimidating as a giant brown bear, the fusion of both made one question whether such a creature could genuinely exist on Earth.

Amateurs enjoy the spectacle, while professionals scrutinize the details. The experts present were immediately searching for the lethal injuries on the two mutant beasts. The reason research institutes pay high prices for combat footage is to provide instructional material for warriors nationwide. Understanding the weak points of mutant beasts makes it easier to defeat them.

"Is this deep gash on the back of the tiger-leopard its fatal wound? By the looks of this scratch, it seems like the work of another beast," observed Cheng Zi'ang as he touched the dried blood on the creature's back.

An adjacent chief of staff nodded, "Indeed, and it seems like the mark of that brown bear. No wonder they could easily hunt these two mutants. They just stumbled upon a golden opportunity."

The wounds on the tiger-leopard’s back had been further aggravated by Zhou You, making them appear even more ferocious. However, others believed they were inflicted by wild beasts, assuming the duo had merely scavenged the creatures.

Out in the wild, if you're lucky, you might come across a freshly killed mutated beast. Stumbling upon a high-grade one is akin to hitting the jackpot in a lottery – a bounty that could sustain you for a lifetime.

As for the massive brown bear, everyone's eyes were drawn to the gaping wound on its belly. Such a gaping hole naturally suggests the use of heavy weaponry. Perhaps these two blasted it with a cannon?

A common understanding is that high-grade mutated beasts are tough-skinned and meaty. But if one is already severely injured, it becomes much easier to finish off. Judging by the charred appearance of the wound, it must've been caused by an explosion. Traditional weapons couldn't achieve this effect.

Such a realization dampened the initial enthusiasm of the crowd. They revered warriors who could best high-grade mutated beasts through skill, not those who got lucky with two carcasses.

"Move along, move along! If you want a clear view of the bear, wouldn't the Martial Arts Association's AR simulation be clearer? What's so fascinating about a corpse?"

"Such luck, encountering a high-grade mutated beast that's already injured. Why can't I have such fortune?" someone sarcastically commented.

"That's fate. Do you think everyone can become a winner in life without putting in the effort?"

With a smile playing on his lips, Ren Zhiyuan asked Zhou You, "Mr. Zhou, how do you plan to deal with the carcasses of these mutated beasts?"

Without a moment's hesitation, Zhou You replied, "Sell them! What use would I have for two massive carcasses? I can't possibly keep them just to eat meat every day."

But some were specifically interested in the meat of the high-grade mutated beast. Cheng Ziang rubbed his hands and asked, "Mr. Zhou, will you sell them as a whole or in parts? If the latter, I’d like 500 kilograms of the tiger-leopard meat. My nephew is weak and needs nourishment."

Noticing that the tiger-leopard was already missing a leg and planning to keep some meat for themselves, Zhou You nodded, "Deputy Cheng, take as much as you need. I'll give you a 10% discount off the market price."

Zhou You was also grateful for the arms Cheng Ziang provided. Cheng Ziang was someone worth befriending.

Hearing Zhou You selling high-grade mutated beast meat, the warriors present eagerly placed their orders. Once the meat was sold out, some tried to get the tiger's skin and bones, but Zhou You declined.

Both items were valuable resources, and the Hunting Records could offer a more reasonable price.

As he had grown older, Ren Zhiyuan heard that tiger bone liquor was the best tonic. He had never hunted a tiger-mutant of such high grade before. And those bear paws – a real delicacy!

"Mr. Zhou, would you consider selling the complete set of tiger bones to me? I'm willing to offer 20% above market price," Ren Zhiyuan proposed.

Zhou You, always eager to make a sale, was about to respond when Shao Qi interjected, "I've already claimed those tiger bones, and the skin as well. Commander Ren, how about the tail?"

The tail of this tiger-leopard, though a weapon in its own right, wasn't of exceptional quality. Ren Zhiyuan turned his attention elsewhere, "What about the bear paws?"

Shao Qi shook his head, "Sorry, this brown bear isn't for individual sale. I've reported it to the Research Institute. They'll send someone to collect it soon."

"What? Someone from the Research Institute is coming?" The gathered crowd found it hard to believe. Their base in Jiangnan was far from Dawn City, taking at least a month round-trip. And transporting such a large creature would undoubtedly be a hassle.

Zhou You leaned in, "When did you contact the Research Institute? Why didn't I know?"

"Right at the city gates. I realized my phone had a signal."

"What price can they offer? This bear is my personal property. If it's too cheap, I won't sell." Zhou You had roughly calculated that the tiger-leopard could fetch around 100,000 points, excluding its bones and skin. He wouldn’t consider selling the brown bear for anything less than 200,000 points.