Zhao Ying clenched her fists.
Previously, she was bullied by Zhou Xiu because her pet beast was weaker. Now that her pet beast was also Rank 2, she had nothing to fear. Just as Appraiser Lin said, if someone hits you, you have to hit them back.
She invoked a beast control spell and the pangolin, which had doubled in size, let out a roar before pouncing at Zhou Xiu. The latter's expression darkened. Since they were both Rank 2 pet beasts, he had no advantage in terms of level. But so what? He wasn't afraid of a pet beast that had just evolved.
"Gale Claw!" Zhou Xiu extended one hand into a claw shape. At the same time, his yellow dhole leaped into the air and clawed at the air. Wind blades materialized on its claws and with a swoosh, they flew straight at the pangolin.
"Charge!" Zhao Ying responded calmly, ignoring the three wind claws. The pangolin's forte lay in its defense. Previously, it couldn't defend against its claws, but now that they were at the same level, a few scratches wouldn't be a problem. Since her pet beast had just evolved, she hadn't condensed a corresponding Rank 2 spell so she could only use a Rank 1 spell to counter the attack.
The pangolin easily broke through the wind pressure and passed through it. The next moment, the gale claws arrived and struck the pangolin. Sure enough, it only left three shallow marks on the pangolin's body. It didn't even break through its defense.
Zhou Xiu paled at the sight. He wanted to cast a second spell but he didn't have the chance. Under Zhao Ying's control, the pangolin ignored the yellow dhole and went straight for Zhou Xiu. The pangolin was so fast that by the time Zhou Xiu reacted, the pangolin had already pounced on him and he fell to the ground pathetically.
"I admit defeat!" Zhou Xiu screamed in fright.
He had no choice but to scream. The pangolin's claws were right on his chest. If it exerted a little more force, it could dig his heart out. Overwhelmed with fear, he screamed out.
Zhao Ying called the pangolin back, unable to hide the joy on her face.
The onlookers were equally intrigued. Previously, when Lin Jin said he would let Zhao Ying fight back, they all thought he was boasting and overestimating himself. But now, it was proven that he really did it.
"Didn't they say that Lin Jin is a useless piece of trash? Can someone explain to me what's going on? "
"Did anyone see how he helped the pangolin evolve?"
"I didn't see it clearly!"
"I didn't see it clearly either!"
Zhao Ying came up to Lin Jin and bowed respectfully. Lin Jin calmly accepted her bow.
He had used some tricks to help the pangolin evolve. Just based on this alone, not to mention a formal greeting, he would even be willing to kneel.
But to be honest, Lin Jin had only succeeded by following the method described in the Museum of Deadly Beasts. He had used his own spirit energy to help the pangolin break through its bottleneck and circulate its spirit energy. It was also because the pangolin was already at the last step. Otherwise, no matter how capable Lin Jin was, he wouldn't have been able to help a pet beast evolve in the blink of an eye.
Lin Jin walked over and picked up the record book from the ground. Zhou Xiu got up from the ground and straightened his clothes. His eyes darted around, clearly still filled with resentment.
"Zhou Xiu, since you've lost, you should accept your loss!" Lin Jin said with a fake smile.
Zhou Xiu's heart thumped.
Previously, he was extremely arrogant and said that if Zhao Ying won against him, he would call her grandaunt.
Now, he was regretting it so much that his intestines turned green. He thought to himself, "Why did I say this?" He was about the same age as the chief. If he called a little girl grandaunt, he would be too ashamed to show his face in public.
"Uhm … I was just joking. How could you take it seriously?" Zhou Xiu decided to act shamelessly in an attempt to get away with it.
Lin Jin frowned. "Going back on your word isn't the behavior of a gentleman. Stop talking nonsense and call her grandaunt!"
Hearing the scolding, Zhou Xiu paled. He looked around to see more than ten people around him. If he really did call her grandaunt, he would be too ashamed to show his face in public.
He put on a shameless face and said, "Lin Jin, I told you, I was just joking. How could you take it seriously? I won't call her grandaunt. What can you do to me? "
Lin Jin calmed down and glared at him. "You really won't call her grandaunt?"
Zhou Xiu responded with a smirk.
Lin Jin shook his head and tossed a strand of yellow hair on the ground. He had picked it up from the ground earlier. It had fallen off Zhou Xiu's pet beast.
The Museum of Deadly Beasts didn't even need to touch a pet beast with their bare hands. Just by touching its fur, one could learn everything about a pet beast.
"Zhou Xiu, this yellow feather dhole of yours, has it been shedding its fur for no reason lately?" Zhou Xiu was stunned. Confused, he sneered and said, "What does my pet beast's shedding have to do with you?"
"Yes, it does!" Lin Jin nodded and continued, "Jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards are all ferocious beasts. Because they are one of the ferocious beasts, many people like them and form blood pacts with them. However, jackals are too ferocious. When they fight, they usually don't pay attention to their defense, so injuries are common. Sometimes, it's a hidden injury that accumulates and leads to irreversible consequences. If they hurt their vital points and the owner is careless and doesn't treat them in time, there's no way to save them. I heard that if a pet beast dies, the blood contract will collapse and the owner will suffer a backlash. Not only will the owner be hurt, but the owner won't be able to form a blood pact with another pet beast for a short period of time."
This was common knowledge. For Lin Jin to say it out loud, he was obviously implying something. Zhou Xiu's expression turned hostile. "Lin Jin, what are you trying to say?"
Lin Jin pointed at Zhou Xiu's pet beast. "This pet beast of yours had a battle with someone three months ago and injured its vital points. The sharp aura entered its body and it wasn't treated in time. And for the past three months, you've been urging it to fight constantly, causing its hidden injuries to worsen. It may seem strong now, but in fact, it's already beyond cure. It won't live long."
Zhou Xiu burst into laughter at this. "Lin Jin, don't try to scare me. How could I not know how my pet beast is doing …"
"Then let me ask you. Has your pet beast been listless at midnight lately? Has it been moaning and not moving at all?" Lin Jin retorted. Zhou Xiu's expression changed.
"Let me ask you again. Other than shedding its fur, it's been eating less and its excretion is bleeding. You once fed it a medicinal pill and it got better for a while, but unfortunately, the medicine didn't work. In the past few days, its condition has probably worsened."
Zhou Xiu's expression changed again.
"The most serious thing is that there are blood spots on its abdomen in the shape of clouds. This is a sign that its condition is beyond cure. It's a wind attribute pet beast. You can now guide earth or metal spiritual energy into its body and see if there's any rejection. If there's no rejection, then I'm right."
By the time Lin Jin finished speaking, Zhou Xiu's face was drained of blood. He knew that Lin Jin was right, but how did the man know?
He even knew about the blood spots on his pet beast's abdomen that were hidden under its fur.
Zhou Xiu knew that wind, earth, and metal countered each other. If there was rejection, it was normal. But if there wasn't, then there must be a huge problem. Although he didn't believe it, he couldn't resist giving it a try. And it turned out to be true.
"Take a look inside your body. Among the orifices in your pet beast's body, are there clouds of condensed air in the spirit spring and wind gland? Are the Chen Xing and Rui Guan acupoints difficult to clear? If you try to clear the acupoints with air, the pain will be unbearable … "
Before he could finish, Zhou Xiu's pet beast had already collapsed to the ground, crying out in pain. Previously aggressive, it was now weak and limp on the ground.
Zhou Xiu looked like he had just seen a ghost. He knew that Lin Jin was right.
His mind was buzzing with activity.
He was in a daze.
Lin Jin didn't say anything more. Instead, he turned around and left with Zhao Ying. When they reached the door, he said, "As for Everlasting Town's appraisal records, you can go and check them yourself. Whether they're real or fake, you'll know once you do."
Zhou Xiu's body trembled, his previous arrogance gone. After a moment of contemplation, he immediately chased after them.
"Appraiser Lin, please wait!"
Even the way he addressed Lin Jin had changed.
Zhou Xiu was arrogant and despotic. His character wasn't good, but there was still a good side to him. The yellow dhole had been with him for more than ten years. It fought with others and was always at his beck and call. Zhou Xiu held this pet beast in high regard. He had vaguely sensed that his pet beast was injured, but he couldn't tell what it was exactly. He tried to treat it with normal methods, but who knew that it would only worsen the injury. Just as Lin Jin said, his pet beast was on its last legs.
Zhou Xiu didn't care about other things, but when it came to his pet beast, things were different.
Not only was his pet beast his blood and sweat, but it also represented his future. He couldn't afford to make any mistakes, especially since he was a beast appraiser. If his pet beast were to die from severe injuries, he would lose face and his position as the general affairs department's manager.
Hence, he chased after him.
Lin Jin ignored him and sped up. Zhao Ying could tell that Appraiser Lin had the yellow dhole in his opponent's heart so she played along and ignored Zhou Xiu.
Zhou Xiu could only speed up and chase after him. Lin Jin still ignored him. This time, Zhou Xiu was really panicking. The yellow dhole was too important to him. Other than his personal feelings, it also affected his future. If he lost his position as the general affairs department's manager, he might be kicked out of the association.
"I was wrong! Madam, please persuade Appraiser Lin! I'm begging you!"
In a moment of desperation, Zhou Xiu let out a shout.
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