Arthur ignored the subtle probe by Elder Raincloud into his reasons for purchasing women with specific Boundary Physique Attributes and instead just took the information jade into his hands, letting his origin essence flow into it as dozens of paragraphs appeared in front of him, all of which were details about these women and their backgrounds.
These women weren't technically slaves, considering that there was no such Fae that could create Imprints within Humans. There were Attribute Control Skills which could place a seed of consciousness within another Fae Master, however to do so on an enormous scale would negatively affect the "master" if done too often.
Instead the Returning Galaxy Auction House, and other similar establishments create contracts which would sign away the rights of a specific Fae Master, in exchange for a form of hard currency or knowledge.
The Auction House would take a not so small share of the profits in exchange for being the middle man.
These young women all came from different backgrounds, but the vast majority of them wanted the same thing.
Fae that could increase cultivation speed, or resources to help them grow stronger.
Considering that Boundary Physiques, which at most could only enhance a single Origin Essence Sea, these mortal born Fae Masters, without any astonishing background could only sign away their rights in exchange for the chance to become strong.
After hearing that a young master wanted to find a female Fae Master with a specific type of Boundary Physique they all felt slightly fearful, knowing that these types of Physiques possessed self-regeneration.
There were no small number of powerful, or arrogant Fae Masters who loved inflicting pain on people they believed were inferior to them. And as such, always felt afraid whenever they were put up for sale.
However-.
"Number 1, 3, 4, 8, 10 and 12 can all leave. None of you possess the qualities I am looking for".
These specific girls glanced at each other, before turning towards Elder Raincloud. The Auction House Elder waved his hand, and the girls all bowed before leaving the room.
The rest all glanced at each other, still a little tense, but-.
"You desire a Boundary Physique with an innate Law Image?".
Arthur lifted his head up, and glanced at Elder Raincloud, nodding slightly. The elderly man showed an expression of curiosity for a moment, before smiling and nodding, understanding what Arthur was looking for all of a sudden.
"I understand what young sir is looking for now. Wood Laws do possess a near unparalleled amount of vitality and lifeforce, and its regeneration is far stronger than most other types of Laws. However it isn't suitable for strengthening like Blood Laws, Flesh Laws or Bone Laws. I need to inform you however, than none of the young women here have perceived a Law from their Law Image. If they did, they would most likely been bought by now".
Arthur waved him off, continuing to analyse in the information within the information jade.
If someone who had perceived such a Law hadn't already been purchased, then Arthur wouldn't be surprised at all. What he wanted instead was....
"Hmm? A Mother and Daughter pair?".
Arthur immediately recognized the name of the Mother, but....
Putting down the information jade, Arthur turned towards the two women still standing in line. Just from a glance Arthur could see the minute similarities between the two women, but the taller one was much curvier than her daughter beside her.
Their skin was unblemished, and their figures full despite their age and immaturity. No folds beneath the eyes and no visible wrinkles or scars on the skin. Their hair possessed a vibrant gleam to them and their eye colour was different, an indication of perhaps the Fathers genetic traits.
The older woman, with green coloured eyes, a much brighter shade than Arthur's own. While the latter a tranquil blue, with a vibrancy that could only come from a young teen.
The Mother's cultivation was the highest out of all them, being a solid ruby origin essence Fae Master. While the daughter, who was probably about Arthur's age, was only a hadron quartz origin essence Fae Master.
"Hmm? I have to purchase both if I want one?".
Arthur turned towards Elder Raincloud, not even glancing at the mother and daughter standing behind them.
Elder Raincloud glanced at the two women, letting out a small sigh before nodding.
"That was the only condition that they wanted when they signed themselves with the Returning Galaxy Auction House. They didn't need Fae or anything and we could take full profit from their contract. The only condition they wanted was to be bought together, which is understandable considering....".
Arthur lifted his head slightly, gazing at the pair of women in front of him.
They both possessed Life Attributed Boundary Physiques, which is what Arthur wanted, although he had never heard of the daughter before.
The mother however was-.
"Valentine and Lavinia..... no more last name?".
The mother, Lavinia nodded, bowing her head slightly.
"Yes young master. My husband, or Valentine's Father has been killed and his Family tried to do the same to my daughter and I. We have thrown away that name, in order to disconnect ourselves from anything that has to do with "that" Family".
Arthur tapped his arm rest gently, gazing towards the information jade.
"It might have been ten years ago, but I don't believe that the Walker Clan will forget that the blood of their former Clan Leader is still alive. You, might not be their target, however your daughter on the other hand....".
Lavinia glanced at her daughter, who just stood there, her posture loose and her demeanour.... non-existent. Despite being the same age as Arthur, nineteen almost twenty, Valentine possessed the figure of a beautiful young woman, but without the temperament or the grace befitting a Fae Master.
Arthur could understand why she felt despondent, but just turned his gaze away from her and towards her beautiful mother.
Despite being in her mid thirties, she had the appearance of someone half her age, yet with the demeanour and temperament befitting a mature woman. Knowing the future, Arthur could help but smile slightly as his eyes moved up and down her figure.
He wanted to make it look as though he was mainly interested in her body, and that her Law Image was secondary. The previous Clan Leader of the Walker Clan.... had no idea how lucky he was....
Arthur paused for a moment, noticing that Lavinia had slightly tilted her back, pushing her chest forward while emphasizing her sizeable behind. It drew Arthur's eyes, and caused him to smirk slightly before leaning back in his seat.
'If it wasn't for "that", I wouldn't even give this woman a second glance....'.
Tapping the armrest rhythmically, Arthur turned towards Elder Raincloud.
"Okay. I'll take them both".
Valentine, who seemed despondent, perked her head up slightly, gazing towards the young man opposite her. Despite the fact that she didn't think her mother's or her own chances were very high of being purchased together, it seemed that this person was quite the.... character?
Lavinia's froze the moment she heard Arthur's words, before turning towards her daughter behind her, her eyes watering, before she pulled Valentine into her embrace. The mother and daughter pair shared a emotional embrace as Arthur just watched, still tapping his chair.
'The Lifeless Origin Boundary Physique.... possesses an Innate Law Image, in addition to an innate ability. Without comprehending Life Laws, the innate ability isn't useful at all. However, if I can push her, even just a little bit, the things I could gain from her would be....'.
Arthur smiled slightly.
Two more puppets joined the show.