The Chen family.
Chen Wenlin's expression darkened as he read the letter in his hand.
Opposite him, Chen Yuanyuan stood obediently. She was still afraid of her father, especially after realizing that her father was truly enraged. Hence, even if she was indignant, she didn't dare to show it.
She had secretly read the letter on her way here so she knew what was written inside.
'This Lin Jin doesn't know how to appreciate favors. He thinks he's so great just because he's a Rank 2 beast appraiser. Hmph, in my eyes, he's still a country bumpkin, a piece of trash. Yang Jie is still the best. '
As Chen Yuanyuan thought about the Friar Association's Yang Jie, her face flushed red.
"You can leave now!" Chen Wenlin waved his hand and chased Chen Yuanyuan out.
When only Chen Wenlin was left in the room, he put the letter down.
Not a single word was written on the letter.
It was completely empty.
It was a wordless letter.
Others might be baffled, but what kind of person was Chen Wenlin? He had built up the Chen family from scratch all by himself. With his shrewdness, how could he not understand the meaning behind this letter?
By asking Chen Yuanyuan to bring back a wordless letter, Lin Jin had made his attitude clear.
Wordless meant he had nothing to say.
Which meant he had nothing to say.
Lin Jin's attitude towards the Chen family could be summed up in four words: 'Nothing to say'.
As the saying went, words were unnecessary. Lin Jin wanted to use this letter to tell Chen Wenlin that he could no longer return to his previous relationship with the Chen family.
Chen Wenlin was filled with regret.
With a dark expression, he mumbled, "Who would've thought that this Lin Jin would rise to power and make a comeback. I've misjudged him. If I knew he could do this, I would've helped him when he was down. Now, it's going to be difficult to salvage the situation. But young people are hot-blooded and don't know how to negotiate. Once he calms down, I can still pull him back with a little help. "
Just then, Chen Wenlin called the butler in.
"Yuanyuan went to the Friar Association today. Did she go to look for Yang Jie again?" Chen Wenlin asked.
The housekeeper was obviously Chen Wenlin's trusted aide. At this moment, he hurriedly nodded. "Old Master, it's not like you don't know what Miss is thinking. She's very infatuated with that Yang Jie. She even said that she'd be willing to be his concubine."
"Nonsense, this is simply nonsense!" That Lin Jin is still easier to control. A Rank 2 beast appraiser. Tsk tsk, this title is enough to propel our Chen family into a large family. When that time comes, we might not be any weaker than the Gao family or the Zu family. Go, get someone to make a plaque and deliver it to Lin Jin at the Beast Appraisal Association tomorrow. I want to boil frogs in warm water. "Chen Wenlin was exasperated." I know about that Yang Jie. How can a Golden Scale Beast Appraiser be an ordinary person? A person like him will soar into the sky in the future. A person like him will surely soar into the sky in the future. If she can really be his concubine, that's fine too.
"Yes, Master, I'll do as you say!" The butler left, but soon returned.
"What's wrong?" Chen Wenlin asked with a frown.
The butler whispered, "Old Master, the Shi family's son-in-law, Wu Chenwei, is here!"
Chen Wenlin's eyes lit up and he quickly said, "Alright, invite him in. Whether our Chen family can rise in Maple City depends on this person."
…
Beast appraisers and friars were completely different.
It was like a chef and an entertainer. They were completely different.
The only connection was between pet beasts.
However, one specialized in research and treatment while the other used pet beasts to improve their combat strength. Their research focused on blood contract cultivation and spells.
Lin Jin applied for a short leave from Tan Lin before rushing over to the Friar Association.
The Friar Association was much larger than the Beast Appraisal Association. Relatively speaking, this place was more like an 'academy'.
The general entrance exam was similar to the entrance exam. It was held once a year and it was a unified exam with many participants.
Wait for the entrance exam?
That wasn't realistic. There was no time.
Hence, when Lin Jin asked Lu Yunhe if there was any other way to get him in, Lu Yunhe gave him a suggestion.
That was to get recommended by the association's mentors.
This was the only way to get into the association without having to pass the entrance exam.
There weren't many mentors in the Friar Association but they were all impressive people. None of them were easy to deal with. However, with Lu Yunhe around, Lin Jin could use this relationship to introduce Lu Yunhe's mentor, Huangfu Ming.
However, Lu Yunhe had clearly told Lin Jin not to get his hopes up.
He was frank about how this mentor of his was an upright and strict man who wouldn't tolerate even the slightest mistake. Huangfu Ming had never made an exception for Lin Jin before.
However, Lin Jin was insistent so Lu Yunhe had no choice but to agree to the recommendation and put in a good word for him. If that didn't work, then there was nothing else he could do.
Lu Yunhe couldn't understand Lin Jin's sudden desire to enter the Friar Association. Just like Lu Xiaoyun, Lu Yunhe wouldn't keep anything to himself and would just ask directly.
Lin Jin confessed that it was for the dragon blood pill.
After hearing that, Lu Yunhe shook his head repeatedly and bluntly said that apart from the teachers, everyone in the Friar Association was allowed to participate in the Grand Cultivator Tournament. When the time came, there would be countless experts and it would be almost impossible to obtain first place.
"Even I wouldn't dare to think about it," Lu Yunhe answered honestly.
However, he clearly couldn't dissuade Lin Jin.
Hence, he could only let Lin Jin be. Lu Yunhe thought to himself, 'The Friar Association is different from the Beast Appraisal Association. It's completely different. Appraiser Lin may be good at appraising and treating beasts, but in the Friar Association, we don't compete in appraising and treating beasts. Instead, we compete in blood contract realms and various spells.'
At the entrance, Lu Yunhe received Lin Jin and brought him to a secluded courtyard inside the Friar Association.
"Brother Lin, no matter how I think about it, this isn't a good idea. I think you should reconsider." Lu Yunhe wanted to persuade the 'hot-headed' Lin Jin one last time.
Lin Jin smiled. "Don't try to persuade me. I've made up my mind."
"Alright, I won't say anymore." Lu Yunhe had Lin Jin wait outside the courtyard while he went in. After a while, he came back out. "Brother Lin, come on in. I've explained the situation. When you meet my mentor, Mr. Huangfu, you'll have to pay attention to your manners.
Lin Jin nodded. "Thanks. Come to my place tonight and bring Lu Ba along. I'll help him evolve."
At this, Lu Yunhe's eyes lit up.
"It's a deal."
"Okay!"
The courtyard was secluded. Walking along the cobblestone path, Lin Jin could see many young cultivators reading books while some were practicing their spells.
On an empty field up ahead, a group of young cultivators sat cross-legged. An old man with his hands behind his back was imparting a mantra while the young cultivators listened attentively.
Lin Jin noticed a pond not too far away. There was something in the pond.
"My mentor is teaching. Brother Lin, please wait here for a moment," Lu Yunhe said softly. Lin Jin was curious. "Aren't you going to listen?"
Lu Yunhe said proudly, "These are all newbies and I'm their eldest senior. Usually, when the mentor is busy, I'm the one teaching them."
"Oh!"
Lin Jin didn't know Lu Yunhe was this amazing.
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