Shi Wenjun panicked as well.
When Fourth Great Uncle described Lin Jin's pelletization method, she too thought it was similar to the Shi family's secret pelletization method.
The Shi family was founded on pelletization so naturally, their pelletization methods were classified as top secret. According to family rules, the Shi family's pelletization methods were forbidden from being taught to outsiders.
Under normal circumstances, even Shi Wenjun wouldn't have the right to learn it.
Because she was a woman.
Women had to marry out of the family and once they did, they would no longer be part of the Shi family.
However, Shi Wenjun's situation was unique. The Shi family had found her a live-in son-in-law who married into their family. If she were to give birth to a son in the future, his surname would be Shi so she was an exception.
Naturally, she learned many of the Shi family's secret pelletization methods.
As for Wu Chenwei, he married into her family. Even so, he wasn't treated as a member of the Shi family so it was impossible for him to learn pelletization.
This was the Shi family's rule.
But now, seeing how Lin Jin was using a pelletization method that resembled the Shi family's secret method, everyone began to make guesses. They turned to Shi Wenjun, thinking that she was secretly passing down the family's secret method.
This was no small matter. If she really did it, she would be punished according to the family's rules.
Even if Shi Wenjun was the current head of the family, she would still be punished.
"Wenjun, you …" Shi Wenbing was dumbfounded. Shi Wenjun, on the other hand, straightened her expression. "I've always followed the family's rules and have never violated them."
She was implying that she hadn't taught Lin Jin anything.
"Moreover, this is my first time meeting Appraiser Lin so how could I possibly teach him the secret pelletization method?!" Shi Wenjun added.
The crowd nodded at this. However, the pelletization method Lin Jin used was indeed similar to the Shi family's so how could they explain it?
Could Lin Jin have secretly learned it?
The crowd's gazes turned hostile.
Secretly learning someone else's secret method was a huge taboo and there was a problem with one's character. Once it was proven, the culprit would probably be killed.
Fourth Great Uncle glanced at Shi Wenjun. "Wenjun, we believe you. I've been observing Appraiser Lin's technique and although it's similar to our Shi family's Six Yang Pill Brushing Technique, it's just a similarity. Upon closer inspection, some of the details are different."
The crowd's attention shifted back to Lin Jin.
Upon closer inspection, it was just as Fourth Great Uncle said. Although it looked similar, upon closer inspection, one could tell that some of the details were different.
Not only were they different, but there was also a huge gap between them.
Lin Jin's technique was even more perfect. Even some of the flaws inherent in pelletization were eliminated in Lin Jin's technique.
It was as if Lin Jin's secret pellet technique was the orthodox method while the Shi family's was just a side branch.
Fourth Great Uncle seemed to have thought of something. His expression changed and he looked a little excited.
"Wen Bing, close the door!"
Seeing their Fourth Great Uncle's solemn expression, the others were also startled. Shi Wenbing immediately closed the door.
Just then, Fourth Great Uncle watched as Lin Jin worked and whispered, "When you were learning pelletization, you've all read our ancestor's essays, haven't you?"
Everyone nodded.
They had been learning their family's alchemy techniques since they were young, and the ancestor's essay was the first thing they had to read. Not only were there alchemy chants, but there were also some rules and ancestral teachings.
"According to our ancestor's essay, our Shi family's ancestor used to be a wandering physician who sold and brewed pellets. He was an ordinary person, but one day, he came across a fortuitous encounter and came across an ancient pelletization scripture. With that, he was enlightened and created our Shi family's secret pelletization technique. That was how the Shi family was able to prosper for the next hundred years. In other words, our Shi family's secret pelletization technique originated from that ancient pelletization scripture our ancestor came across. Do you still remember the name of that scripture? "Fourth Great Uncle whispered.
The group was shocked. "It's the Spiritual Pelletization Scripture!"
"That's right!"
Fourth Great Uncle had never been this excited before.
"It's the Spiritual Pelletization Scripture. Our ancestor once said that the Shi family's pelletization technique came from his own understanding of the Spiritual Pelletization Scripture. Unfortunately, the pelletization scripture our ancestor came across was incomplete and it was carved on the inner wall of a large tree. Later on, our ancestor wanted to make a copy of it, but he discovered that the ancient forest had long been burned to ashes. This is the will of the heavens. Our ancestor once said that if he comes across a pelletization technique similar to our Shi family's, or even better, it could very well be the legacy of the Spiritual Pelletization Scripture. "
Everyone understood now.
They calmed down and studied Lin Jin's technique. Indeed, it was more complete and superior than their Shi family's pelletization technique. It matched what their ancestor had written down.
The result was obvious.
The Shi family's breathing quickened, including Shi Wenjun's.
They no longer looked at Lin Jin with disdain and suspicion. Instead, their eyes were filled with excitement and respect.
Because this Appraiser Lin might very well be the 'legacy of the Spiritual Pelletization Scripture' mentioned in their ancestor's notes.
Back then, the Shi family's ancestor was starving and had to hide in a tree hole to avoid the cold. That was how he came across the Spiritual Pelletization Scripture carved on the inner wall of the tree hole. Back then, he didn't have a pen and paper with him so he couldn't record it down. Fortunately, he was born smart and had an excellent memory so he managed to memorize the pelletization technique. Even after learning pelletization and gradually making up for the parts he had forgotten, it wasn't the original version so his realm was still far from the original.
Now that they might have met someone with the 'legacy of the Spiritual Pelletization Scripture', the Shi family was obviously excited.
The more they observed, the more certain they became.
Fourth Great Uncle was so excited that his face was flushed. He whispered, "If we can learn the real Spiritual Pelletization Scripture, our Shi family will surely soar. This is our ancestor's dying wish."
But here came the problem.
How could they learn it?
Everyone was still scared. Fortunately, they took a closer look and confirmed that Lin Jin hadn't stolen the recipe. Otherwise, if they went to question Appraiser Lin, they would have made a fool of themselves.
Lin Jin, who was focused on refining the six shadow beast soul pill, was oblivious to the Shi family's change in attitude. He was currently following the Museum of Deadly Beasts' steps to refine the pill.
It was just like copying homework.
And now, he was at the final step.
The pill in the furnace was slowly taking shape. Although it wasn't complete yet, the general shape was clear. The pill was perfectly round and almost transparent, resembling a crystal clear ice pellet.
The pill even exuded a chilling aura.
Refining a yin pill with fire was difficult to begin with. Most alchemists wouldn't even dare to attempt it.
However, at the final moment, the flame patterns inside the furnace stirred as if a beast's soul was ramming against the furnace.
The pill began to crack.
Lin Jin recalled how the Shi family mentioned that this furnace was cursed and that it would always fail during pill formation.
This must be the work of the beast soul inside the furnace.
Lin Jin knew that this beast soul was probably the Rank 4 beast, Taowu. After learning that it had been refined into a furnace, it was only natural for it to cause trouble due to resentment.
Had it been anyone else, they might have been helpless and could only watch as the pill broke. But Lin Jin had a solution.
He invoked a pelletization spell with one hand and a beast suppression spell with the other. In an instant, the intermediate Wild Beast Deterrence he obtained from the Museum of Deadly Beasts came crashing down like a mountain.
Intermediate Wild Beast Deterrence could suppress beasts of Rank 4 and below, be it dead or alive.
Inside the furnace, Taowu shuddered as if struck by lightning. Not daring to cause any more damage, it shrank back in fear.
At the same time, the pill was formed.
Seeing Lin Jin successfully using the cursed beast bone furnace to refine a pill, the Shi family's eyeballs almost popped out of their sockets.
They had been so focused on Lin Jin's pelletization technique that they had forgotten one thing.
This was a beast bone furnace that even their ancestor couldn't use. Generations of the Shi family's alchemists had tried but none of them succeeded.
Yet, Lin Jin succeeded with this furnace.
Lin Jin wiped the sweat off his forehead and glanced at the Shi family. Only then did he realize that they were all glaring at him.
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