Priceless Ripple Fruits

Ash was just a poor student; suddenly possessing so many rare spirit fruits would undoubtedly draw a lot of attention.

That kind of attention was the last thing she needed.

After careful consideration, Ash decided it was best to seek help from the old man.

"I don't know much about the circles of Beast Masters… but since these Ripple Fruits were something you discovered in your youth, I believe you must have the right connections to find buyers," Ash said earnestly.

Although it pained her to part with them, Ash knew that partnerships bound by mutual benefit were the only way to achieve a win-win outcome.

With that in mind, she pushed six of the Ripple Fruits toward the old man.

"This half of the Ripple Fruits is my token of gratitude," Ash said, her expression serious. "I hope this time you won't refuse me again."

The old man chuckled heartily, seemingly accepting Ash's reasoning.

"Well, since you've put it that way, it'd be impolite for me to refuse again. Let's do this…" He paused, stroking his chin as if mulling over a plan. "Come back here in three days, and I'll give you the money from selling the Ripple Fruits."

"Thank you so much!" Ash said, bowing slightly to show her gratitude.

After the old man assured her there was no need to help pack up the Ripple Fruits, Ash bid him farewell and left the library.

...

"Arakniquen~"

Arakniquen leapt down from the ceiling after Ash had departed.

It skittered over to the old man and staring at the Ripple Fruits on the table, its many eyes seeming to ask what should be done with them.

"Let me think…" The old man rubbed his chin, falling into thought.

He had been living in seclusion in Solvale Town for many years and didn't have many channels to deal with these Ripple Fruits.

However, since he'd promised Ash, he was determined to keep his word.

"The Ripple Fruits from Azure Bay Mountain are top-quality and rare treasures… How about this, old friend? Why don't you make a trip and deliver them to that cheeky kid?"

The old man's eyes suddenly lit up with inspiration.

The old man had come up with a plan—a way to handle the Ripple Fruits without exposing his reclusive life in Solvale Town.

"Besides, his Glacisnow is also Glacies-type Spirit Beast. Using these fruits as snacks wouldn't be a waste," the old man mused.

The more he thought about it, the more convinced he became that this was an excellent idea.

Turning his head to Arakniquen, he said, "It's settled. Sorry to trouble you again, old friend."

Arakniquen nodded, spun its silk to wrap the Ripple Fruits into a large bundle, and slung it onto its back, preparing to leave.

"Wait!" Just as Arakniquen was about to disappear into the shadows, the old man suddenly remembered something.

"Make sure to tell him to transfer the money to my account! And since It's the practical exam season for the Beast Master Department, the prices for all kinds of spirit fruits are skyrocketing… So, let's have that brat to pay four times the market price!"

Arakniquen: "…"