Huangfu Ming was astounded as well.
Back when he tested Lin Jin to join the association, he didn't expect this beast appraiser to be so ferocious.
Truth be told, he regretted it a little.
Should he have accepted Lin Jin back then?
But on second thought, Huangfu Ming had his own rules. He required his disciples to focus all their attention on cultivation and they weren't allowed to be distracted. Lin Jin obviously couldn't do that.
Hence, even though he was shocked by Lin Jin's blood contract realm assessment, Huangfu Ming had to adhere to this rule.
Other than that, Huangfu Ming had a feeling.
He might not be able to teach a disciple like Lin Jin.
Therefore, he rushed over this time to confirm whether the evaluation elder was telling the truth or not.
After observing for a moment, Huangfu Ming turned around and left without a word.
The other mentors were shocked. By the time they realized what was going on, Huangfu Ming was already out of the assessment room.
"Why did Mr. Huangfu leave?"
The mentors were puzzled.
Although they didn't know the reason, it was a good thing that Huangfu Ming wasn't competing.
Just then, the evaluation elder said, "It's done. He has passed the blood contract fourth realm assessment."
Inside the room, the glow on the three stone pillars gradually dimmed and the powerful force field began to dissipate.
Standing in the middle, Lin Jin opened his eyes. He seemed to be yearning for more.
"Maybe the fourth realm isn't my limit yet," Lin Jin mumbled to himself. Truth be told, he wanted to continue the assessment since he didn't have to pay for it.
However, he knew that if he continued, he might pass the assessment and attain the fifth realm.
But that would be troublesome.
Blood contract fifth realm was beyond the scope of a disciple. If they didn't allow him to participate in the disciple tournament, wouldn't that be a huge loss?
Hence, so be it. His goal wasn't to show off but to obtain a lesser dragon blood pill so that Xiao Huo could proceed to the next stage of perfect evolution.
After exiting the formation, Lin Jin was startled.
In the room before him stood a few people with burning gazes. Noticing the blood cloud patterns on their robes, Lin Jin snapped out of his daze.
These people must be mentors from Maple City's Friar Association.
"Impressive. Achieving the fourth realm in your initial assessment. Young man, you're not bad." The evaluation elder couldn't resist praising Lin Jin. At the same time, he handed Lin Jin a disciple's uniform with four cloud patterns embroidered on it.
One of the mentors couldn't help but speak up, "Lin Jin, I know you're a freelance disciple who hasn't acknowledged a master yet. I can take you in as my disciple and I guarantee that I'll give you private lessons every day."
Right after he said that, another mentor next to him said, "Teacher Qiao, you've only been an instructor for a few years so you're still inexperienced. Lin Jin already has such a strong foundation and you're afraid that you'll hold him back. If you become my disciple, I'll teach you everything I know."
"Teacher Wang, that's not right. You can teach me everything you know, but I can't? Besides, qualifications have nothing to do with strength. If we're talking about teaching, you're not even as good as me, "Mr. Qiao immediately retorted.
Normally, the two of them wouldn't act like this. Today, they were fighting over talents, so neither of them would give way to the other.
Mr. Yi shook his head helplessly. "Everyone, we're all here for the same reason. Since ancient times, it's hard to come across a great teacher, and for the same reason, it's hard to find a good disciple. But we mustn't let our reputation fall because of this. Also, you have to ask Lin Jin if he's willing to acknowledge you as his master.
If he's unwilling, all of this will be for naught. "
Mr. Qiao and Teacher Wang nodded and turned to Lin Jin.
Mr. Yi then turned to Lin Jin and said, "Lin Jin, I'm Mr. Yi. And these are …"
After introducing the mentors present, Lin Jin bowed to each of them.
After the introductions, Mr. Yi continued, "Everyone here is an official mentor of the Friar Association. Their blood contracts are on the sixth realm and they each have their own specialties. If you'd like to be your disciple, you may pick one of them. Of course, if you're unwilling, we won't force you."
This kind of treatment was obviously one of a kind.
If the disciples outside were to find out about this, they would probably go crazy with jealousy.
Lin Jin nodded.
However, he really had no intention of acknowledging Mr. Yi as his master. Just as he was about to tell the truth, Luo Beihe suddenly said, "Lin Jin, if you want to compete with Yang Jie, you should acknowledge me as your master. Otherwise, even if you're on the same fourth realm as him, you're still no match for him."
Lin Jin didn't believe her.
Whether it was beast combat or one-on-one combat, Lin Jin was confident in himself. Xiao Huo and the coiled wire needle were where his confidence came from.
Rumors about Lin Jin and Yang Jie had already spread throughout the Friar Association. Many mentors had heard about it too so it was normal for Luo Beihe to know that Lin Jin and Yang Jie weren't on good terms.
Using this to convince Lin Jin was a smart move.
Luo Beihe was observant enough to see through Lin Jin's thoughts. She then said, "I know you don't believe me, but it's the truth. Yang Jie is Mr. Yuzhou's chief disciple and Mr. Yuzhou is the number one mentor in Maple City's Friar Association. Yang Jie's capabilities are definitely beyond your imagination. Come to me and I'll make you my chief disciple.
I'll also teach you how to restrain Yang Jie. "As she spoke, Luo Beihe had a smile in her eyes, looking determined.
Lin Jin bowed.
Luo Beihe smiled. Just as she thought Lin Jin was going to become her disciple, she heard him say, "Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Beihe."
And then, that was it.
Luo Beihe's confident smile instantly froze.
Lin Jin bowed to the mentors once more before leaving.
He was actually rejected.
Luo Beihe frowned deeply. She had always been a proud person and this was the first time she took the initiative to accept a disciple. She didn't expect to be rejected.
However, she was a mentor so she wasn't narrow-minded enough to hold a grudge after being rejected. She wouldn't do anything like that.
Still, she couldn't hold back her temper.
"You've got quite the personality. I'd like to see how a freelance disciple like you can compete with Yang Jie."
Outside the assessment area, there was some news that the mentors were here to snatch their disciples. Lin Jin was the only one among them so it was obvious who this disciple was.
Obviously, only the most outstanding disciples would receive such treatment.
Zhao Pi's face was drained of all color.
Lin Jin's blood contract assessment might really be on the third realm. Otherwise, why would so many mentors be here to 'snatch' his disciple?
Zhao Pi was no longer in the mood to cause trouble for Lin Jin. If Lin Jin's blood contract assessment was on the third realm, he might have to pay a hefty price.
The total cost of the first, second, and third realm assessments was two hundred and fifty low-grade spirit stones. Even for him, this was a huge sum.
Zhao Pi regretted it.
If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have listened to Chen Cheng and come looking for trouble with Lin Jin.
Looking up, Zhao Pi could no longer see Chen Cheng.
He didn't even have the strength to curse.
Just then, Lin Jin came out.
Zhao Pi shuddered as he looked at Lin Jin. Lin Jin looked back at him before walking over with a smile and patting Zhao Pi's shoulder courteously.
"Brother Zhao, thank you for spending so much on me this time!"
Having said that, he left.
Soon, news of Lin Jin reaching the fourth realm of his blood contract arrived.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Pi felt like he was struck by lightning. Unable to hold on any longer, he fainted.
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