Lin Jin stopped releasing his spirit energy at the sight of eight floating in the air.
He still had some strength left, but there was no need to go all out. As a newcomer, he had to know how to hide his strength.
However, Lin Jin really wanted to know just how much spirit energy he had.
Huangfu Ming could tell that Lin Jin was holding back.
'This Lin Jin is a Rank 2 beast appraiser with a solid foundation. From what I can see, the amount of spirit energy in his body is at least around ten stones, which should be enough for him to join the Friar Association, 'Huangfu Ming mused. Then, he said, "His spirit energy level is up to standard. Next, we'll be testing his knowledge of beasts."
As soon as he said those words, Huangfu Ming came to a realization.
As a Rank 2 beast appraiser, Lin Jin's specialty was knowledge about beasts. He could even teach them so this wasn't a problem for him.
After thinking for a moment, Huangfu Ming shook his head. "Forget it. I won't test you on ferocious beasts."
There was indeed no need to take the test.
However, physical fitness, blood contract aptitude, and pet beasts still had to be tested. But to Lin Jin, these were just formalities.
These tests were obviously not difficult for him.
Relatively speaking, the most difficult part was probably the amount of spiritual energy. After all, beast appraisers didn't take this test. As long as one's spiritual energy reached the required standard, it wouldn't be difficult to join the association.
Lin Jin passed the test.
"Lin Jin, this is my recommendation letter. Take it to the disciple hall and you'll be able to register yourself and officially join the Friar Association." Huangfu Ming was straightforward. It was obvious that he admired Lin Jin.
Lin Jin was puzzled as he read the recommendation letter.
This was a little different from what Lu Yunhe had said before. Lu Yunhe had told him that if he passed, he should have become Huangfu Ming's disciple directly. Huangfu Ming's name would be written in the instructor's column on the letter.
But in this letter, the instructor's column was blank.
At Lin Jin's question, Huangfu Ming shook his head. "My requirements are very high. Absences are not allowed. If you can do that, I can take you in as my disciple. But you might not be able to do it."
At this, Lin Jin chuckled dryly. Without another word, he bowed and left.
Huangfu Ming was indeed a man of character.
He knew that it was impossible for him to come and listen to his lessons every day, so he didn't accept him. However, he didn't make things difficult for him during the examination and still recommended him.
It was easy to tell what kind of person he was.
Friar Association, Disciple Pavilion.
Lin Jin found the manager here and handed him Huangfu Ming's recommendation letter.
"Mr. Huangfu recommended him?" The manager was puzzled but didn't make things difficult for Lin Jin. After verifying that there were no mistakes, he registered Lin Jin and gave him the Friar Association's' disciple token 'along with a disciple's handbook.
"There are rules here. Take a look at it yourself. Also, you'll have to pay fifty taels every year. You can pay for a few years at a time, or you can pay one year at a time," the manager said as he looked at Lin Jin.
Fifty taels of silver a year.
There were quite a lot of them. No wonder some of the children of poor families couldn't even get in. However, he had heard that there was a similar scholarship system. If one's ability was outstanding, not only would they not have to pay, they would even be able to earn money.
However, as Lin Jin had just arrived, he still had to pay his first year's membership fee. Fortunately, he was quite wealthy now so he could afford fifty silvers.
After paying the fee and obtaining the token, one would be considered an official member of the Friar Association.
In the Friar Association, one could study freely or learn under a mentor. It was all up to the individual. To Lin Jin, free study was more suitable for him.
There were too many rules and restrictions when it came to learning from a master. It was indeed inappropriate.
Just then, Lin Jin saw a tower up ahead with the words' Levitation Stone Tower 'written on it.
This was the place to test one's spirit energy.
To a friar, spirit energy was extremely important. Some spells required a large amount of spirit energy to be cast. Without spirit energy, no matter how good the spell was, it would be useless.
During the test earlier, Lin Jin was able to levitate eight stones but he still had energy left over. So since he had come across it, why not go in and test it out to see how much spirit energy he actually had?
At this, Lin Jin brought Xiao Huo with him and strode over.
The Levitation Stone Tower had a total of six floors. Each floor had one set of spirit levitation stones, the second floor had two sets, and so on. On the sixth floor, there would be six sets of spirit levitation stones.
Once he showed his disciple token, he could enter.
Lin Jin went to the first floor and entered an examination room.
Inside was a set of twelve spirit levitation stones placed on the ground. This time, Lin Jin didn't hold back. Casting a spirit levitation stone spell, the twelve stones immediately levitated simultaneously.
Twelve stones.
But this wasn't the limit.
Because there were only twelve stones here.
'Let's try going up to the second floor. '
Having made up his mind, Lin Jin headed upstairs.
On the second floor, the examination rooms all had two sets of twenty-four spirit levitation stones.
Usually, there were fewer people who came to the second floor to take the test. Among the disciples, few could exceed twelve stones of spirit energy. Of course, that didn't apply to the exceptional ones.
Just like Lu Yunhe, he once said that his spirit energy was twenty-three stones.
After the test, Lin Jin levitated twenty-four spirit levitation stones in one go.
Even he was surprised by this result.
"I didn't know I was this amazing?"
Lin Jin really didn't expect this. He had only been appraising and treating beasts so he had no idea how much spirit energy he had. It was normal for him to exceed twelve stones, but to exceed twenty-four stones was quite impressive.
Didn't this mean that his spirit energy volume was even higher than Lu Yunhe's?
Lin Jin thought about it. His high spirit energy volume might have something to do with the pulse-seeking technique he had been using to clear his acupoints and meridians every day.
Who knew that the pulse-seeking technique would have such miraculous effects.
Of course, it could also be because he drank Masterchef Liao's aged spirit wine.
Only twenty-four spirit levitation stones were allowed on the second floor. Lin Jin planned to head up to the third floor to see how many stones he could reach.
The wooden staircase leading up to the third floor was narrow so it could only accommodate one person at a time. Lin Jin looked up and saw that there was no one on the staircase so he continued up. Halfway up, a silhouette came down from the third floor.
In a situation like this, the latecomer would usually give way and wait for the person to go up before going down.
However, the person who came down didn't seem to see Lin Jin at all and continued walking down.
Lin Jin was stunned.
He took a closer look and saw that the person who came down was dressed in green and white. His facial features were as clear as jade and there were four blood cloud patterns on his robes, representing his cultivation. His arrogant expression was the Friar Association's publicly acknowledged number one disciple, Yang Jie.
Lin Jin didn't expect to meet Yang Jie here.
Just then, Yang Jie glanced at Lin Jin, frowned, and said.
"Move aside!"
Giving orders seemed to be a matter of course.
Lin Jin was displeased.
He was about to go up. Even if someone had to give way, it should be Yang Jie. Was he supposed to go back the way he came?
'Even if you, Yang Jie, have something urgent to attend to, we can just squeeze together and get past each other. '
Hence, Lin Jin didn't move.
Yang Jie said again, "Move aside!"
This time, his tone was clearly heavier and carried a hint of displeasure as if he was interrogating, threatening, and reprimanding Lin Jin.
Lin Jin had a bad temper. If he really had something urgent to attend to, he could just talk nicely and let him pass. It wasn't a big deal. But if you're so rude and think you're a cut above the rest, then sorry, no one would give in to you.
Hence, Lin Jin retorted, "Move aside."
Having said that, he continued walking up.
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