Authentic techniques were techniques that had been passed down from generation to generation. They weren't lost or lost, and their descendants were able to find a way to complete them.
Ye Yuzhou nodded as well. He agreed with Huangfu Ming on this point.
"But this interpretation doesn't seem to be the work of a young man," Huangfu Ming said honestly.
The incantation had always existed, so if one was lucky enough to find it somewhere, it wouldn't be surprising.
But interpretation was different.
That was the understanding and realization of the incantation. Usually, it wouldn't be passed down to outsiders. Few techniques had been passed down in the world to begin with, and the corresponding interpretation was even rarer. Only later generations could comprehend and understand the incantation.
In ancient times, immortal sects were overly particular about the concept of family status. Many cultivation techniques were kept under tight wraps, and only true disciples were allowed to pass them on.
In this way, many of the ancient cultivation techniques were also lost.
Just like how visualization, external imagery, and internal consciousness were lost. The ones that were passed down were either incomplete copies, or the incantations were completed by the later generations. Naturally, they weren't as good as authentic techniques.
"In my opinion, there shouldn't be any obstacles for this external imagery to enter the Spirit Library." Huangfu Ming's words seemed to have settled the matter.
Ye Yuzhou frowned. With Huangfu Ming's stance, even if the other mentors had different opinions, they wouldn't dare to say anything.
The only one who could express his opinion was Ye Yuzhou himself.
"Brother Huangfu, this external imagery is indeed marvelous, but as you said, its origin is mysterious. I've heard of Lin Jin, a Rank 2 beast appraiser. Logically speaking, he should have a high status and is knowledgeable. But to think that he could obtain this long lost incantation with his own means is quite difficult. What's more, there's such a detailed interpretation. If we don't figure out the origin of this incantation and hastily include it in the Spirit Library with Lin Jin's name on it, I'm afraid we'll attract unnecessary trouble."
Ye Yuzhou's worries weren't unreasonable.
If Lin Jin obtained this cultivation technique through shady means and put it in the Spirit Library, no one would be able to explain themselves if someone came looking for them.
Just then, the Spirit Library's manager said, "I've had someone ask Lin Jin about the origins of this External Imagery. Lin Jin said it was taught to him by an expert who didn't want to reveal his name. I don't think there'll be any problems."
Hearing this, the mentors finally understood.
"As expected!" Luo Beihe nodded slightly. The other mentors chimed in as well, "I knew it. Lin Jin couldn't have come up with this interpretation on his own. Sure enough, he had an expert to guide him."
Ye Yuzhou and Huangfu Ming looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other's eyes.
There was no other reason.
The expert Lin Jin mentioned must be someone extraordinary.
The higher one's realm was, the more one would be able to read the depth of the explanation from the text.
Because of this, there was also terror.
Lin Jin didn't expect this. After all, his realm was still too low. He didn't know the 'consequences' of copying the Museum of Deadly Beasts.
As the saying goes, don't show off your wealth.
And now, Lin Jin had accidentally revealed his wealth.
Huangfu Ming was fine, but Ye Yuzhou had some thoughts.
His most valued disciple, Yang Jie, had once clashed with Lin Jin and even suffered a loss. Ye Yuzhou obviously wouldn't stoop so low as to target Lin Jin, but they definitely weren't on friendly terms. At the very least, they were competitors.
Now that Lin Jin had signed his name on this external imagery, it was a great honor to be included in the Spirit Library, especially for a disciple.
In terms of reputation, Yang Jie no longer had any advantage over Lin Jin.
Ye Yuzhou was obviously unhappy that his own disciple was inferior to someone else.
After all, Yang Jie represented Ye Yuzhou's face. Huangfu Ming didn't care about this because this matter didn't involve him.
With that in mind, Ye Yuzhou said, "I think it's better to clarify the cultivation method's origin. After all, there's no proof."
The group was stunned.
Although Ye Yuzhou didn't say it out loud, his meaning was clear.
He wanted to clarify the cultivation method's origin.
"In that case, let's call Lin Jin over and ask him about it." Since Ye Yuzhou had spoken, the Spirit Library's manager couldn't say anything else. After all, Ye Yuzhou's status was too high. Even if he didn't think it was necessary, he could only comply.
Huangfu Ming didn't say anything. It was understandable that Ye Yuzhou wanted to clarify the cultivation method's origin. Moreover, Huangfu Ming was curious about this matter as well.
He didn't have any ulterior motives. He just wanted to know who the expert behind Lin Jin was.
Perhaps he could pay him a visit and learn from him if he had the chance.
Hence, he didn't object.
Since the two leaders of the Friar Association had expressed their stance, the others couldn't say anything else. Soon, an assistant lecturer was sent out to look for Lin Jin.
Little did they know that Lin Jin was currently helping the shadow wolf evolve at home.
After failing to find anything in the association, the assistant lecturer hurried to the Beast Appraisal Association only to find nothing. This made him sweat profusely. After finding out where Lin Jin lived, he immediately rushed over. When he finally arrived, he was stopped by Xiao Huo. No matter how hard he tried, he wouldn't be able to get in.
The black fog produced by the shadow wolf's evolution blocked out all sound so the assistant lecturer couldn't get in.
The assistant lecturer panicked.
He planned to force his way in.
After all, there were many official mentors waiting for him at the association. Also, he was confident that he was a capable man with a fifth realm blood contract and a Rank 2 pet beast.
But this decision brought him tragedy.
Lin Jin's order to Xiao Huo was simple. No one was to step into the yard and disturb his evolution of the shadow wolf.
If it were Zhao Ying, Lu Xiaoyun, or the others, seeing Xiao Huo standing guard at the door, they would know that Lin Jin had something important to do so they wouldn't force their way in. No one would come looking for him for no reason either.
However, Lin Jin didn't expect the Friar Association to send someone after him. What's more, this assistant lecturer was an impatient one.
The assistant lecturer barged into the yard with his pet beast, thinking that he could easily subdue Xiao Huo before entering the house.
But just as he entered the yard, Xiao Huo launched an attack.
The strength of a Rank 3 pet beast was overwhelming. In the blink of an eye, the confident assistant lecturer was sent sprawling on the ground. He didn't even have time to cast a spell. If it weren't for his fifth realm blood contract and sturdy physique, he would have been half-dead by now.
Even so, the assistant lecturer couldn't get up after being slapped by Xiao Huo. He lay moaning on the ground. As for his pet beast, it was pinned to the ground by Xiao Huo, not daring to move a muscle.
Just like a rabbit caught by a tiger, it could only tremble in fear.
Fortunately, Xiao Huo didn't continue attacking. Instead, he tossed the man and beast out of the yard.
Lin Jin had specifically instructed him not to let Xiao Huo harm anyone.
The assistant lecturer, who was in a daze from the fall outside, crawled up from the ground. He looked battered and exhausted, but he didn't dare to force his way in. This time, he had truly lost all his face. Filled with anger, he returned to the Friar Association and exaggerated the entire situation.
Ye Yuzhou and the others frowned upon hearing this.
Lin Jin must be at home. His pet beast was there, so he must be there too. But why didn't he come out?
Moreover, he allowed his pet beast to injure the association's assistant lecturer.
This was no small matter.
Moreover, it was only Lin Jin's pet beast, but it was enough to knock out the Friar Association's assistant lecturer with a fifth realm blood contract along with his pet beast. This was intriguing.
"That Lin Jin has crossed the line. No matter what, he shouldn't have allowed his pet beast to injure others. He's challenging the Friar Association's authority," the injured assistant lecturer added fuel to the fire.
Suddenly, someone stood up and said, "Perhaps Lin Jin really has something urgent to attend to. How about this, I'll make a trip there."
It was Huangfu Ming.
After careful consideration, Huangfu Ming's presence couldn't be better. After all, he was the one who recommended Lin Jin into the Friar Association. If Lin Jin really disobeyed the association's orders and violated the rules, Huangfu Ming should be the one to teach Lin Jin a lesson.
"Then I'll have to trouble Brother Huangfu to make the trip," Ye Yuzhou said. It was obvious that Ye Yuzhou disliked Lin Jin greatly.
It wasn't just because of Yang Jie, but also because Lin Jin had made them wait for so long and the assistant lecturer they sent was even injured by his pet beast.
Based on Ye Yuzhou's temperament, no matter how talented a person like Lin Jin was, he had to be kicked out of the Friar Association.
The only reason he hadn't acted up yet was because he wanted to see how Huangfu Ming would handle this matter.
Huangfu Ming's cultivation level was extremely high. When he left, he cast a spell that allowed him to cover a hundred feet in a single step. In just a few breaths, he was already outside Lin Jin's yard.
Lin Jin had yet to come out. Noticing someone else, Xiao Huo immediately went on alert.
Huangfu Ming was stunned to see Xiao Huo.
It wasn't his first time seeing Xiao Huo. However, Xiao Huo had been following Lin Jin around and had kept his aura hidden so he couldn't tell how powerful he was. But now, Xiao Huo wasn't hiding his aura at all. Huangfu Ming could tell Xiao Huo's rank at a glance.
"No wonder!"
Huangfu Ming mumbled to himself. That assistant lecturer must have barged in recklessly and ended up being attacked by Lin Jin's pet beast. However, Lin Jin seemed to have given the pet beast an order so the assistant lecturer was only lightly injured.
Forget an assistant lecturer, even an average mentor wouldn't be able to handle a Rank 3 pet beast.
As an official Rank 2 beast appraiser, Lin Jin had a solid foundation in beast appraising so it wasn't strange for him to have a Rank 3 pet beast.
Looking around the house, Huangfu Ming's eyes lit up.
At first glance, he couldn't tell anything, but upon closer inspection, he would notice a strange aura above the house. As knowledgeable as Huangfu Ming was, he deduced that a pet beast was evolving.
"I see!" Huangfu Ming figured out that Lin Jin must be helping a pet beast evolve inside the house and couldn't be disturbed. That was why he had his pet beast guard the door and forbid anyone from entering.
That assistant lecturer didn't understand the situation and barged in recklessly. Naturally, he would be attacked.
Huangfu Ming didn't insist on summoning Lin Jin. He planned to head back first. Just then, Lin Jin pushed open the door and walked out.
He immediately spotted Huangfu Ming outside the yard.
"Mr. Huangfu!" Lin Jin hurried over to greet him.
Lin Jin had a lot of respect for this man.
Huangfu Ming stopped in his tracks and smiled at Lin Jin. Then, he noticed the shadow wolf behind Lin Jin. Just one look and Huangfu Ming's heart skipped a beat.
Another Rank 3.
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