Lin Jin stopped in his tracks.
While the others didn't think much of it, Zu Can shuddered.
The others might not know what Lin Jin was capable of but Zu Can did. Of course, his knowledge was limited but he knew that Lin Jin's pet beast was Rank 3. He also knew that Lin Jin had joined the Friar Association and that his blood contract was on the fourth realm.
Either one of these was an existence the Zu family couldn't afford to offend.
However, Zu Can said nothing nor did he try to persuade Lin Jin otherwise.
The members of the Zu family didn't watch their mouths so they deserved to suffer a little.
Lin Jin turned to look at Third Elder and shook his head. "Zu Can is right. You don't know how to behave at your age. Since you don't know how to speak, you should just keep your mouth shut."
Having said that, he turned to leave.
The others thought Lin Jin was going to do something but to their surprise, all he said was' harsh words'.
Immediately, someone mocked him. The Third Elder of the Zu family also wanted to laugh, but he soon discovered something that terrified him.
He couldn't laugh anymore.
He wanted to speak but when he opened his mouth, no sound came out. It was as if his throat was sealed by something and he couldn't make a single sound.
He panicked.
He clutched his neck and coughed but he still couldn't speak.
The others came to their senses and quickly went over to check but they couldn't find anything. Third Elder was so anxious that his eyes widened and he blew at his beard. In the end, he was too agitated and fainted.
Another round of pandemonium ensued.
Zu Tianhong was also dumbfounded. He glanced at Zu Can, and Zu Can secretly nodded. Zu Tianhong understood and didn't say anything.
It was obvious that Lin Jin had something to do with this.
Zu Tianhong was very disappointed.
Although the Zu family had always been embroiled in internal strife, they could at least maintain some semblance of harmony on the surface. All these years, Zu Tianhong had been trying to change the situation after assuming the position of patriarch. However, the clan was too powerful and his words didn't carry much weight at times.
Just like today. He never expected his second and third uncle to cooperate with Zu Tianli and embarrass him like this.
In an instant, Zu Tianhong was disheartened. Without another word, he walked over to Zu Can and said, "It was our family's fault for neglecting Appraiser Lin today. Can'er, since you're friends with Appraiser Lin, please apologize to him on my behalf."
Zu Can nodded.
Then, he thought of something and asked, "What about the two-headed snake?"
Zu Tianhong laughed in anger. "If they want to fight, let them fight. Didn't Appraiser Lin say that other than your brother, Yuan'er, he wouldn't help anyone else form a blood contract? Do you really think Appraiser Lin is just making a threat?"
Zu Can's heart skipped a beat as he understood.
Sometimes, his father could see things more clearly than he could. He also had absolute confidence in Lin Jin's skills. Lin Jin's words implied that no one else in this world could form a blood pact with the two-headed snake.
After leaving the Zu Manor, Lin Jin didn't return home. After all, the sun was already up so he decided to head straight for the Beast Appraisal Association.
Zu Can went to the association and apologized profusely. However, Lin Jin didn't blame Zu Can and Zu Tianhong for this. With internal problems in the Zu family, Zu Tianhong was in a difficult position as the patriarch.
However, Zu Can was still a friend so Lin Jin left him a message.
"Sooner or later, those people from the Zu Clan will come and beg me. When that time comes, let them come themselves. You and the Tian Hong Clan Leader, don't get involved."
When Zu Can heard that, he smiled and agreed.
Lin Jin also gave Zu Can an evaluation report.
It was a sapphire turtle's evaluation report.
Back when the sapphire turtle was poisoned, Lin Jin had taken care of it for several days so he was quite attached to it. Moreover, Zu Can was a loyal friend so Lin Jin gave him the sapphire turtle's evolution method.
Previously, the sapphire turtle was only Rank 1 so it wouldn't be difficult for it to evolve to Rank 2. Lin Jin believed that after Zu Can's pet beast evolved, their faction would have a greater say in the matter.
Zu Can was naturally very grateful.
Meanwhile, Lin Jin sat in his consultation hall as usual, appraising and treating beasts. He wasn't planning on going to the Friar Association today.
Or rather, he wouldn't go if there wasn't anything else. Because he had already decided on the spells he would use in the upcoming disciple tournament.
There were only two. One was' Fire Spirit Possession ', and the other was' Spell Negation '.
Lin Jin could learn and cultivate more spells, but it wasn't necessary. Quality was more important than quantity. These two spells were more than enough.
Hence, other than appraising and treating beasts, Lin Jin spent the rest of his time immersed in these two spells, constantly deriving and improving them.
In the afternoon, Jia Qian came by.
She was here to return the evaluation report.
Previously, she had borrowed the evaluation report of the injured deer from Lin Jin. She didn't sleep for the entire night as she studied it. However, she wasn't sleepy at all because she had learned a lot from Lin Jin's evaluation report.
Similarly, it made her realize the gap between them.
After the past few days, Jia Qian had thought things through. She had to bid farewell to that fake 'status' and recognize herself.
She was just an apprentice beast appraiser. She used to think highly of herself, thinking that Lin Jin wasn't as good as she was. But now that her false vanity had faded like a bubble, she understood.
Beast appraising was her dream. If she wanted to improve, she had to make a decision.
She wanted to learn from Lin Jin, which meant she had to be affiliated with him.
No doubt, doing so would attract gossip and be looked down upon. But Jia Qian didn't care about that anymore. She had to lower her status and focus on her studies with a down-to-earth attitude. Only by doing so could she qualify as an official beast appraiser.
Of course, she was afraid.
Afraid that Lin Jin wouldn't accept her and wouldn't let her learn from him.
But even if she was afraid, even if she was anxious, Jia Qian mustered up her courage and decided to take this step. Even if Lin Jin didn't want her, she wouldn't give up. She would keep a low profile and continue learning.
Just then, she saw Lin Jin practicing his spell. Noticing Jia Qian's arrival, Lin Jin knew that she was here to return the evaluation report so he said, "Just put it aside. If you want to read other evaluation reports, take them yourself. But remember to return them after you're done."
After a long moment of hesitation, Jia Qian bit her lip and knelt down to pay her respects.
"Jia Qian wishes to be affiliated with Appraiser Lin and learn beast appraising skills. I hope Appraiser Lin will grant my wish."
Having said that, she bowed.
"Sure!"
Lin Jin didn't even look up. He was currently contemplating the most profound aspect of Spell Negation. According to'Xue Bao'er, Lin Jin felt that there was still room for improvement.
This included the spell's incantation and how to maximize its effects.
Jia Qian was dumbfounded.
He agreed just like that?
That was too easy. Lin Jin was clearly distracted.
Was he still holding a grudge for what happened in the past? Was he just saying that to amuse or humiliate her?
Jia Qian was stunned. After a long while, she realized that Lin Jin was still practicing his spell. Only then did she stand up. She took a deep breath and began tidying up the consultation hall. She served Lin Jin a cup of tea before sitting down quietly to study the evaluation reports.
Soon, Zhao Ying, Lu Xiaoyun, and Han Dong returned.
They had gone to the logistics department to retrieve their spirit stones and beast appraisal amulets. Obviously, they had helped Lin Jin collect them as well. However, Lin Jin had never used talismans when appraising beasts so he rarely used spirit stones.
Seeing Jia Qian sitting beside him, the three of them were stunned.
"Why is she here?" Lu Xiaoyun asked in a small voice. Han Dong shook his head. Zhao Ying rolled her eyes at Lu Xiaoyun. "I came back together with you. How would I know?"
Lu Xiaoyun frowned. "This Jia Qian has been picking on Master Lin for quite some time now. How dare she show up here? Her skin is thicker than a city wall."
Zhao Ying had a gentle and forgiving personality. She advised, "Master Lin isn't such a petty person."
Lu Xiaoyun said angrily, "So you're saying I'm petty?"
When Han Dong heard this, he hurriedly dodged so that he wouldn't get himself into trouble.
When Jia Qian saw the three of them return, she stood up and bowed. Zhao Ying and the other two had been apprenticed to Lin Jin first so they were considered 'seniors'.
After learning that Jia Qian was here to study under Lin Jin, even Zhao Ying was dumbfounded. After all, Jia Qian had always been the association's' number one apprentice '. In the past, she was much more' respectable 'than them.
Looking at Jia Qian's serious expression, she didn't look like she was messing with them.
Lu Xiaoyun rolled her eyes. "So, I'm your senior now. Junior Jia, I'm thirsty. Can you brew me a cup of tea?"
At this, Zhao Ying tugged at Lu Xiaoyun.
However, without another word, Jia Qian quickly brought Lu Xiaoyun a cup of tea. Not only Lu Xiaoyun, but she also poured tea for Zhao Ying and Han Dong without any complaints or reluctance.
"She really brought it here. She must be holding back her evil intentions. I refuse to believe that she'll suddenly become a good person," Lu Xiaoyun whispered to Zhao Ying as she held the cup of tea.
However, Zhao Ying shook her head. "Xiaoyun, people change. Moreover, Zhang He and Wang Ji were the ones who were really against Master Lin. I think we should give her a chance. After all, I heard from her that Master Lin had agreed to help her."
Lu Xiaoyun was furious. "Master Lin has a good temper so he couldn't bear to reject her. What if Jia Qian still harbors ill intentions? What should we do?"
Zhao Ying's expression turned cold. "If that's the case, I'll be the first one to come after her."
Lu Xiaoyun chuckled. "Then it's settled. We'll observe her for a while. If we really get something on her, you mustn't be merciful."
Zhao Ying nodded.
Han Dong broke out in cold sweat as he listened. He mused, 'A woman's world is truly terrifying.'
It wasn't until nightfall that Lin Jin finally figured out the key to Spell Negation.
The so-called Spell Breaker was a method to break the opponent's spell. For example, in a beast fight, if the opponent used the 'Bloodlust Spell', then the user could use the Spell Breaker Spell to break the opponent's Bloodlust Spell.
The spell itself had no offensive capabilities.
During the Disciple Tournament, because they couldn't use Spirit Stones to replenish their Spirit Qi, they had to be very careful when casting their spells. They had to use suitable spells in order to achieve twice the result with half the effort.
Sometimes, the Spell Negation Mantra could be very useful. For example, if a person expended more than ten stones of spirit energy to cast a buff spell on their pet beast, the Spell Negation Mantra would be able to destroy the spell. It was equivalent to a single move that could decide the outcome of the battle.
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