Global Beast Mastery: Only I Can See the Hints

Soon, Charles, who was drinking alone, attracted quite a bit of attention.

A clean and elegantly dressed man approached him and politely asked, "Hello, sir. You seem to be a new face. Is this your first time in the Golden Mountain Range?"

Charles nodded, he knew that this person was either looking to recruit temporary teammates or offering his services as a guide.

"Let me introduce myself. I'm a local from the Golden Mountain Range, and I'm very familiar with this area. I can definitely help you navigate through the Golden Mountain Range with ease." the man said slowly.

Charles maintained a neutral expression and replied calmly, "I'm sorry, but I'm not looking for a guide at the moment."

"Alright, sir, if you plan to enter the Golden Mountain Range, remember to find me. Here's my business card." the man said as he handed over a card.

"Within the Golden Mountain Range, there are occasionally five-tier and even six-tier ferocious beasts. Regular three-tier Beast Masters often don't even have a chance to escape. There are very few professional guides like me in the entire town."

"Spending a little money can ensure you avoid the areas where those ferocious beasts frequently appear. It's a good deal."

Charles still showed no interest, he simply nodded and remained silent.

The man took the hint and left directly.

"Another Bloody Mary." Charles said, tapping the bar as he addressed the bartender.

The bartender nodded in agreement, mixing the drink while saying, "Sir, your rejection earlier was quite right. That guy is a scammer, many newcomers to the Golden Mountain Range have been duped by him."

Charles showed no surprise and calmly replied, "I know, I figured it out."

Hearing this, the bartender paused his mixing, looking surprised as he said, "How did you see through him? This is your first time here, isn't it?"

Charles nodded and responded, "It is indeed my first time, but by observing that man's gait, his attire, and the skin on his exposed hands, he didn't seem like a guide at all, he looked more like a businessman."

"Impressive! I wouldn't have thought of that if you hadn't mentioned it." the bartender said, bringing over the prepared Bloody Mary and giving a thumbs up.

In the tavern of the adventurer's town, he had seen many people, but those with sharp observation skills and accurate deductions like Charles were rare.

People like him usually came for something special and were unlikely to just be gathering metal materials.

"Sir, if you have any information you'd like to inquire about, I can try to help." the bartender said with a smile.

Charles nodded, he knew there must be relevant information here.

After thinking for a moment, Charles slowly spoke, "I've heard there's a hidden eight-tier Beast Master in the Golden Mountain Range. Do you have any related news?"

As soon as he said this, the bartender's expression instantly froze. He hadn't expected that Charles's purpose for coming to the Golden Mountain Range was related to the eight-tier Beast Master.

"I need to check on that. Sir, please wait a moment." the bartender said before quickly turning and walking deeper into the establishment.

Charles understood he was going to ask others, and it seemed this tavern knew some information about Drake.

Otherwise, the bartender wouldn't have reacted that way. However, it appeared there were other matters that Charles was unaware of.

Before too long,

the bartender returned with a file folder, placing it on the bar and looking into Charles's eyes as he said:

"Sir, this is the information you wanted, and it's the most comprehensive in the entire adventurer's town."

Charles looked at the bartender with interest and slowly said,

"The most comprehensive in the entire adventurer's town? So, that means more than just you know something about the eight-tier Beast Master?"

The bartender's expression went blank again. He hadn't expected that a single statement would lead Charles to make so many connections. It seemed this young man was truly exceptional!

"Yes, I must admit, it's not just us who have relevant information. However, ours is definitely the most comprehensive and the latest. Additionally, let me share another piece of news, for free." The bartender paused before continuing:

"Before you, two other people inquired about related information. They formed a team and, under the guidance of the best guide in town, are entering the Golden Mountain Range tomorrow."

"Oh? Others have also asked about related information?" Charles said, somewhat surprised.

He fell into deep thought. Besides himself, were there others looking for Drake's whereabouts?

Could it be that the Dawn organization found other people, and this task involved many participants?

But Cecilia didn't mention that, could this be the action of another organization?

Charles didn't have time to ponder further. He asked about the price of the information, pulled out three gold coins, and placed them on the bar.

Seeing Charles being so generous and not bargaining, the bartender's impression of him improved even more.

He kindly said, "Sir, if you're not in a hurry, you might want to wait a bit. Their team isn't fully staffed yet and needs one four-tier Beast Master. If that's not possible, a strong three-tier Beast Master would also do."

Hearing this information, Charles fell into thought again. They needed a four-tier Beast Master or a powerful three-tier Beast Master?

This wasn't the action of a major force or organization. How could they be short-handed when it involved an eight-tier Beast Master?

For a moment, a great curiosity arose in Charles's heart. He couldn't quite understand their intentions.

Since there was nothing else to do right now, it would be wise to wait, to see their strength, and gather more information.

Thinking of this, Charles pulled out another gold coin and placed it in front of the bartender, slowly saying:

"This gold coin is for my information. Please don't tell anyone else about my involvement for now."

The bartender's eyes widened in shock, he hadn't expected Charles to know so much. If Charles hadn't made that request, he could have sold the information about Charles seeking news on the eight-tier Beast Master.

Now that Charles had paid and made a request, according to the rules, he could not immediately sell information regarding Charles.

They had to wait for a while, otherwise, if word got out, they would face rejection from their peers and distrust from other customers.

In this line of work, one had to ensure a high level of credibility and a good reputation.

Thinking of this, the bartender had to nod in agreement, saying, "Rest assured, I understand the rules. Within three days, I won't disclose any information about you."

Charles nodded, picked up the Bloody Mary from the bar, and started sipping it slowly.

It wasn't until late afternoon, as the sun began to set, that four figures walked into the tavern.

"Quick, get me a Bloody Mary! I'm dying of thirst!" shouted a boy dressed very casually, looking dirty and with dark skin.

The bartender shot him a glance but didn't respond, instead picking up the mixing tools to start making the drink.

Charles noticed the bartender's gaze linger on him for a moment, and he immediately understood.

The boy who had just spoken was likely the best guide in town.

If that was the case, the other three people behind him must be the ones who had inquired about information earlier.

It was also possible that there were others who hadn't shown up.

Charles used his peripheral vision to keep observing the three individuals behind the boy.

There were two men and one woman, the woman looked quite ordinary, her facial expression very stiff, even while drinking.

Charles could roughly determine that the woman was likely wearing a mask to conceal her identity.

As for the other two men, one wasn't eating or drinking and was instead scanning the surroundings with sharp eyes, showing high vigilance.

He also exuded a faint sense of danger, while the last man was gorging himself without a care in the world.

"By the way, how's the search for teammates going? We still need two more." the stiff-faced woman asked slowly.

The man who had been observing the surroundings replied, "I'll go ask."

He then stood up and walked over to the bar, inquiring with the bartender, "Hello, how's it going with the recruitment of teammates that I asked you about earlier?"

The bartender opened his phone and checked the information, replying, "Three people have already signed up. According to the agreed time, they should be coming for interviews soon."

"Very good." the highly alert man said slowly.

Charles pretended to be curious and asked, "Are you also planning to enter the Golden Mountain Range? From what you said earlier, it seems you're still short a teammate?"

The man glanced at Charles, carefully observing him, and a hint of wariness appeared in his eyes.

Charles feigned ignorance, but inside, he was contemplating what had triggered the man's caution.

Soon, he realized it must be his attire, he had no other belongings on him.

Adventurer Beast Masters in the tavern typically carried many items, such as weapons, medical kits, and so on.

After all, storage items were not easily obtainable and were quite expensive!

"This is my first time at the Golden Mountain Range. I just left the hotel and happened to find out you were short a team member. What luck! I'm curious, what kind of teammate do you need?" Charles said slowly, a hint of anticipation on his face.

As soon as he said this, the man's wariness lessened slightly, perhaps thinking that Charles must have left his belongings at the hotel.

He scrutinized Charles again, noting his somewhat youthful face, and replied:

"Sorry, you probably don't meet our requirements."

Charles immediately felt a bit offended, as if he had been looked down upon, and said:

"Wait, you didn't even ask me about my abilities, and you're rejecting me like that!"

"Alright, we only need a strong three-tier Beast Master, and the mystical beasts must all be of Gold quality or higher. Can you meet that?" the man said slowly.