A gust of wind whipped up, stirring up a sandstorm.
Oddly enough, the sand didn't disperse so it didn't disturb the people around them, much less Lin Jin.
Amidst the sandstorm, the mountain lion's size didn't just increase by a single size. It was at least several times larger than its original size. In the past, the mountain lion wasn't that big. It was even smaller than some wolf beasts, let alone a yellow bull.
But now, this mountain lion was one size larger than a yellow bull.
One could only imagine the immense pressure that came from facing such a gigantic beast. In any case, all the beasts at the scene retreated in fear. Even the escorts were shocked beyond words.
Finally, someone came to a realization.
"Rank 3, it's really Rank 3. Only a Rank 3 pet beast can control its body like this. I've seen the Rank 3 pet beast of a prominent family in Chengjun before and it was just like this. Back then, he rode on Wanderer and it was such a majestic sight," one of the escorts said excitedly.
It was just like how his pet beast had evolved.
It wasn't hard to imagine what everyone else was feeling, let alone Escort Zhang.
He had lived for half his life and other than the birth of his own son, he had never been more excited than now.
No, he wasn't even this excited when he was giving birth to a son.
Rank 3 pet beast.
His mountain lion had really evolved.
'This can't be real, right? '
Escort Zhang rubbed his eyes and pinched his arms. Everything proved that this was real.
The improvement in physique brought about by the blood contract was also the best proof.
After Escort Zhang's ecstasy subsided, he calmed down as he realized something more important.
This Mister Lin had really done what he said he would. He had helped all their pet beasts evolve. What kind of trick was this?
At the very least, none of the beast appraisers in Cheng County that he came from had this kind of supernatural ability.
Escort Zhang had traveled extensively and was knowledgeable enough to know that he had met a true expert today. Hence, he was indifferent to the fact that Lin Jin had robbed him of a medicinal herb.
He could only be indifferent.
Putting everything else aside, the huge gift they had given them was far more valuable than the ganoderma, at least in the eyes of Escort Zhang and the others.
It was priceless.
Escort Zhang immediately took a step forward and bowed at Lin Jin.
"The entire Reed City's Ji'an Escort Agency thanks you, Mister Lin Jin."
"Thank you, Mister Lin Jin."
The other escorts also came to their senses and bowed respectfully.
To them, the evolution of their pet beasts was a huge favor. Perhaps from this moment onward, their titles would change. For their families, parents, and children, life would be different from now on.
Lin Jin put away his needles and waved them off. "I've made myself clear. I'm only helping your pet beasts evolve because I used the Ganoderma you guys used to escort me. You don't have to thank me."
Truth be told, Lin Jin didn't like owing favors. That was exactly what he thought, which was why he decided to help the escorts.
Of course, to Lin Jin, he no longer owed the escort company anything.
However, the escort was only the one who delivered the goods. The one who suffered the real loss was the person who asked for the goods. He still had to clarify this point. If the other party came looking for him in the future, he would know who it was.
Hence, Lin Jin asked.
This time, Escort Zhang and the others were very respectful, saying whatever was on their minds.
"The richest family in Reed City, the Qiao family!"
Lin Jin made a mental note of this name. He knew of Reed City and it was quite a distance away from Maple City. Since he didn't have an eagle yet, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to make a trip there.
Perhaps reading Lin Jin's mind, Escort Zhang, who had just received a huge benefit, volunteered, "Appraiser Lin, our Ji'an Escort Agency is involved in this as well. Since we've received so much from Appraiser Lin, I believe the Qiao family won't pursue the matter further if we go back and explain things to them."
Lin Jin nodded.
That was the best course of action. Of course, he knew that Escort Zhang wouldn't be able to resolve this issue with just a few words. At most, he could just pay a visit to Reed City in a few days' time.
What for?
Lin Jin believed that if he helped the Wei family's pet beast evolve, they wouldn't pursue the matter of the Ganoderma anymore.
"Alright. I'll have to trouble you then, Escort Zhang. Tell the Wei family that I, Lin Jin, will be paying them a visit in a few days' time," Lin Jin said with a smile. He didn't plan to stay any longer. Too many things had happened tonight and he had just received some benefits. He had to return to cultivate and digest them.
Having said that, Lin Jin flew away in a flash.
Lin Jin could still soar through the clouds for a short period of time. To the escorts, this feat was no different from that of a legendary deity.
Even after Lin Jin left, the escorts had yet to recover from the joy of their pet beasts' evolution.
Even Escort Zhang was beaming from ear to ear.
"Consider this a blessing in disguise. Since we're only short of one item, let's continue. Escort Xu, take your men and continue with the escort to the royal capital. I believe that after everyone's pet beasts evolve, the journey will be shorter. Even if we run into any trouble, I believe you guys can handle it."
After a pause, Escort Zhang continued, "As for me, I'll return to Reed City immediately and explain the situation to the Qiao family. Appraiser Lin is a man of remarkable abilities. I'm sure the Qiao family won't make things difficult for us once they find out. With that, we'll be out of trouble this time."
Escort Zhang had clearly thought things through.
At this, the other escorts nodded in agreement.
And so, they split into two groups that very night. One group would continue with the escort to the royal capital while the other group, which was Escort Zhang, would return to Reed City alone.
Back to Lin Jin. After returning to his courtyard in Maple City, he returned to his room and sat down cross-legged.
That night, his gains were unimaginable.
Setting aside the Golden Crow feather, which he had to refine for Goldy, the flying dragon's blood that was swallowed by the gigantic catfish wasn't as simple as it seemed.
After obtaining the blood, Lin Jin learned about the flying dragon's condition.
A Rank 5 fire dragon with a strong bloodline was of the fire attribute. The Museum of Deadly Beasts had a lot of information about this fire dragon, including several evolution methods.
Unfortunately, this guy had already become food for another terrifying beast. Lin Jin couldn't tell what that gigantic catfish was. Moreover, that thing was too terrifying. To be able to swallow a Rank 5 pet beast in one gulp, it must be at least a Rank 6, right?
This blood was of great use to Lin Jin. He could give most of it to Xiao Huo to strengthen his Dharma body. Of course, Lin Jin could also save some for his own use to refine some minor spells.
Lin Jin had learned a lot from Old Taoist Wu Qian's ancient edict amulets. The Mountain Edict Amulet was one of the five elemental earth amulets.
Now, Lin Jin planned to refine a five elemental fire amulet.
Of course, this Five Elemental Fire Amulet didn't require any paper. He only needed to guide the tinder into his psyche and when needed, he could activate it with his mana. Lin Jin had learned the exact technique from studying the Divine Sword Scroll and the Cloud Mist Spell. Of course, the Five Elemental Fire Amulet Lin Jin created wouldn't be as mystical as the Cloud Mist Spell, but it was still a small skill.
Lin Jin worked all the way until the sun rose. Only then did he have an idea. With a thought, a small flame appeared on his finger.
This flame was just an ordinary flame with a mottled hue. It wasn't pure.
Then, Lin Jin whispered, "Dragonfire!"
This time, he used that drop of dragon blood.
The impurities in the flame were immediately removed, revealing a crimson green color.
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