Battles of magical powers and beasts between cultivators were all about tactics.
Buffs, attacks, and spell nullification. There was a wide variety of spells and when used well, it was common for the weak to defeat the strong.
Of course, in most cases, the cultivator's blood contract cultivation and pet beast's level were still the key to victory.
Spell Nullification was powerful but it wasn't difficult to deal with.
As long as he cast a few buff spells, he would be able to make the Spell Negation Mantra unable to find its target. Just like when he cast Bloodlust, Berserk, Gale, and other spells, the Spell Negation Mantra could only break one target at a time. Under such circumstances, using the Spell Negation Mantra again would not be worth it. After all, casting the Spell Negation Mantra would consume a lot of spirit qi.
In short, it was a matter of careful calculation.
The greater the amount of spirit energy, the greater the advantage.
Looking up at the sky, Lin Jin decided to call it a day. He still had to go to Mount Zoroku to teach Shang'er and the others spells later.
Just then, there was a commotion outside.
"Appraiser Jia, I heard you were here. It took me a long time to find you."
As they spoke, someone entered.
Lin Jin took a look at the man. He was tall and well-dressed. His appearance was handsome and elegant. Although he was around thirty years old, he had a mature charm to him.
Lin Jin didn't know this man and his surname wasn't Jia.
Jia Qian hurried over and said, "Mr. Wu, I'm no longer an appraiser. You can look for other appraisers from now on. There's no need to look for me."
Jia Qian?
Lin Jin didn't know why Jia Qian was still here.
He had been focused on studying spells and vaguely remembered Jia Qian's visit. What happened after that? Lin Jin searched through his memories and remembered.
Jia Qian said she wanted to learn under his tutelage.
Did he agree?
He couldn't remember.
Countless alpacas ran through Lin Jin's mind. Speaking of which, although he didn't hold a grudge against Jia Qian for what she did, he had no intention of teaching her either. However, he had been too focused on studying spells today that he somehow agreed.
But on second thought, Lin Jin wasn't a petty person so why should he be bothered about something like this?
Let her come then.
By then, Jia Qian had spoken to the man.
"Appraiser Jia, you're the number one apprentice in the Beast Appraisal Association. Why are you here to learn under my tutelage? Is there a problem? You can tell me. If I can help, I'll definitely help. "
Mister Wu said with a smile, but even a fool could see that this guy was plotting something.
What were they after?
It was because of Jia Qian's beauty.
Having said that, he glanced at Lin Jin and shook his head. "This man is so young. I don't think he's even fully grown. What can you learn from him? I heard your Beast Appraisal Association has a new chief. Is he trying to make things difficult for you? Don't worry, I will uphold justice for you. "
On the other side, Zhao Ying, Lu Xiaoyun, and the others were all dumbfounded. They wondered if this person was a fool. He actually dared to boast shamelessly here. Lin Jin shook his head helplessly. 'If you want to pick up girls, then do it. Just show them what you're capable of. Why do you have to bite people like a mad dog?' Those who rely on belittling others to elevate themselves have basically never succeeded.
Jia Qian was also angry.
"Mister Wu, please conduct yourself with dignity. If there's nothing else, please leave."
Perhaps feeling embarrassed, the man's expression darkened. "Jia Qian, I, Wu Chenwei, am helping you out of kindness. Why must you reject me? It's been so long and you still haven't been able to pass the beast appraiser exam. It's about time you start planning for your future. I heard that Wang Ji has fallen and you've lost your backer. That's why I'm here to help you. Don't be ungrateful. Oh, right, I'm here for a beast appraisal. I recently found a rare beast. Help me appraise it and form a blood contract with me. "
Having said that, he reached out to grab Jia Qian's hand.
Jia Qian's face was already flushed with anger. However, she knew that this Wu Chenwei was no ordinary person. He was quite influential in Maple City. In the past, she wouldn't have been afraid. But now, she truly had no backer. It was best not to provoke someone like this.
If she did, it would only bring more trouble in the future.
Suddenly, a hand reached out from the side and grabbed Wu Chenwei's wrist.
"Ouch! Let go!" Wu Chenwei's expression immediately changed.
When he looked again, he saw that it was Lu Xiaoyun who had grabbed him.
She was a straightforward person who abhorred evil. This was how she was in the past, and it was even more so now. Although she didn't like Jia Qian, she couldn't stand watching Jia Qian being bullied here so she stepped in.
"This isn't a place for you to behave atrociously. Scram." Lu Xiaoyun was very direct. She flung her hand away and Wu Chenwei stumbled a few steps back, clutching his wrist.
Lu Xiaoyun might be a skinny woman, but she was quite strong. She had been cultivating some body-strengthening martial arts and spells with Lu Yunhe since she was young. An average man wouldn't be able to defeat her.
Wu Chenwei's face darkened. His elegant and refined demeanor from before was nowhere to be seen.
"Is this how the Beast Appraisal Association treats its guests?"
Wu Chenwei gritted his teeth. "Get your chief here. I want to have a piece of my mind. The Beast Appraisal Association uses its power to bully others and humiliate its customers. Let me tell you, this isn't over."
Perhaps realizing that he wouldn't gain anything from staying here, Wu Chenwei cursed and left in a rage.
He was probably going to lodge a complaint.
If he went to talk to the president about this matter and put the blame on him, this matter would not be easy to resolve.
Jia Qian looked worried. This incident had started because of her, causing trouble for Lin Jin and the others. Lu Xiaoyun, on the other hand, looked nonchalant.
"Jia Qian, since you're under Master Lin's name, you're his. We can bully you, but no one else can. Don't worry. Let that Wu guy lodge a complaint. I, Lu Xiaoyun, will keep him company."
Lin Jin looked helpless. "Xiaoyun, even if something happens, I'll be the one to take care of it. I'll be thankful if you don't cause me any trouble."
Lu Xiaoyun stuck her tongue out but didn't say a word.
Lin Jin turned to Jia Qian. "But Xiaoyun is right. As long as you're under my name, you won't have to worry about anyone bullying you. If anything happens, I'll take care of it for you."
It was a simple sentence, but it made Jia Qian's eyes redden, and her eyes became wet.
From Jia Qian, Lin Jin and the others learned who Wu Chenwei was.
He was the son-in-law of one of Maple City's top three families, the Shi family. Back in the day, the Shi family was undoubtedly Maple City's number one family. Their influence was so great that even the Gao and Zu families had to stay away from them, not daring to provoke them.
The Shi family had been running a medicine hall for generations, but that wasn't their greatest achievement. What they excelled at was' pelletization '.
Not only did they stand out in Maple City, but even in the entire Jade Dragon Kingdom, the Shi family's pelletization skills were ranked among the best. During their heyday, even the City Lord Manor treated the Shi family with great respect. Many nobles were their honored guests.
However, a few years ago, after the Shi family's Old Master passed away, this once prominent family of Maple City began to decline.
Their pelletization skills didn't improve. After all, with Old Master Shi gone, there was no one to inherit his exquisite pelletization skills.
Apart from that, the Chen family was also slowly taking over the market share of the medicine hall business. Although they still held a significant share of the market, anyone could tell that in a year's time, the Chen family would overtake them in Maple City's medicine hall business.
The current head of the Shi family, Shi Wenjun, was Wu Chenwei's wife.
Of course, Wu Chenwei was confident.
But at the end of the day, he was just a son-in-law. When his father-in-law was still around, he behaved like an obedient grandson. But after his father-in-law passed away, he became arrogant. Rumor had it that he went around flirting behind Shi Wenjun's back and had dirty relationships with many prostitutes.
"So he's just a man living off a woman. And here I was wondering what he was capable of. If he dares to mess around again, I'll complain to the head of the Shi family," Lu Xiaoyun said.
Jia Qian smiled. "It's not that simple. Although Shi Wenjun is a woman, she's very capable. Without her control, the Shi family's situation would be even worse. How could she not know that Wu Chenwei is messing around outside? She's just turning a blind eye to it. If we really go to her, things might turn out contrary to our wishes."
"There's nothing to be afraid of. Even the Shi family is on the decline. They can't even take care of themselves. Anyway, that Wu Chenwei better not fall into my hands or he'll suffer." Lu Xiaoyun refused to back down.
Lin Jin remained silent as he pondered. At the same time, he mumbled to himself, "That's strange. Why did I sense a familiar aura from Wu Chenwei earlier?"
After a long while, Lin Jin finally remembered.
It was the deer's aura.
When Lin Jin observed Wu Chenwei with his spiritual eye, he noticed that the man's blood energy was severely depleted. Clearly, he had just broken a blood contract not too long ago.
Usually, after a blood contract was broken, it would take several months to a year before the owner couldn't form a blood contract with another pet beast again. In other words, Wu Chenwei's request for Jia Qian to appraise his pet beast was just an excuse.
He couldn't form a blood contract with another pet beast right now.
If Lin Jin's guess was right, the deer's previous owner was this Wu Chenwei.
Moreover, Lin Jin had deduced that the person who tortured the deer to such a state was its original owner. His hatred for Wu Chenwei had reached its peak.
"Jia Qian, let me ask you something," Lin Jin said with a serious expression.
Noticing Lin Jin's stern expression, Jia Qian didn't dare to be rude. "Please ask away, Appraiser Lin."
"Have you ever seen Wu Chenwei's pet beast before?" Lin Jin looked at Jia Qian. The latter shook her head and said that whenever Wu Chenwei went out, he would never bring his pet beast along. She had never seen it before.
Lin Jin nodded.
That made sense. If Jia Qian had seen it before, there was no way she wouldn't recognize it since she was the first one to save the deer.
Interesting.
Wu Chenwei had a pet beast but he never revealed it to others. He even tortured his pet beast a few days ago and abandoned it after breaking the blood contract. Either Wu Chenwei was crazy or he had an ulterior motive.
Due to his profession, Lin Jin was naturally fond of beasts. He hated people who mistreated their pet beasts the most. However, even if it was proven that Wu Chenwei was the one who hurt the deer, there was no way he could report it to the authorities.
The authorities wouldn't care about such matters.
Sure enough, Wu Chenwei went to complain to Tan Lin. After Tan Lin found Lin Jin to understand the situation, she simply said, "If that Wu guy comes again, tell me. I'll get someone to chase him away." Lin Jin smiled.
Lin Jin smiled. This was more like Tan Lin's personality.
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