Lin Jin didn't try to hide it.
"Firstly, this mansion is too big. I don't need it. Secondly, I know the market price. A mansion like this with a garden would cost at least tens of thousands of silvers. I don't have that much money on hand."
This was the truth.
Shi Wenjun shook her head. "It's not that expensive. This is Maple City, not the royal capital where every inch of land is worth its weight in gold. Also, this mansion isn't new so it's not that expensive. At most, it'll cost three thousand silvers."
Lin Jin was skeptical.
Three thousand silvers was a huge sum of money to him but it wasn't like he couldn't afford it.
"Chief Lin, I wouldn't lie to you. This mansion is actually one of the Shi family's properties. Since the Shi family is indebted to Chief Lin, it's only right to give it to you as a gift. However, I'm afraid that Chief Lin won't accept it so I came up with this price. You don't have to pay all at once, Chief Lin. You can take your time to pay."
After Shi Wenjun said this, Lin Jin finally understood.
So this mansion was under the Shi family's name. No wonder there was even a deed. Moreover, Shi Wenjun's considerations were thorough. She was considerate of her reputation and wasn't afraid of attracting gossip.
Truth be told, Lin Jin was quite satisfied with this mansion.
Shi Wenjun then said, "Chief Lin, if you're not busy with the association's affairs, you can come with me to take a look at the mansion. I've already ordered someone to clean it up this afternoon. They should be done by now."
Lin Jin was tempted at this. He nodded. "Let's go take a look then."
After instructing Zhao Ying, Han Dong, and the others, Lin Jin followed Shi Wenjun out of the association. They didn't take a car and simply walked. Trailing behind Shi Wenjun was her pet beast, a large deer. Everyone who saw them along the way knew that this was the Shi family's patriarch.
The Shi family was famous in Maple City and this amazing woman, Shi Wenjun, was also a figure many citizens of Maple City loved to talk about. Not only was she outstanding in terms of ability, but her beauty was also top-notch.
"The Shi family's patriarch lives up to her name. Who's that beside her?"
"I can tell you're new here. That's Chief Lin of the Beast Appraisal Association."
"I see. It's no wonder the Shi family's patriarch is so respectful."
Lin Jin was a legendary figure in Maple City. Most people treated him with respect. Of course, it was also because of his rapid rise that many were dissatisfied with him.
Many people wanted to see him make a fool of himself.
Coincidentally, a few people were walking toward them from the intersection up ahead. One of them was the number one mentor of the Friar Association, Ye Yuzhou. In addition to Ye Yuzhou, Huangfu Ming and several other mentors of the Friar Association were also there. Luo Beihe and Mr. Yi were also among them.
It could be said that this line-up was unprecedentedly large. Almost all the high-ranking instructors of the Friar Association were present.
Although not everyone knew who they were, there were those who did. They immediately made way for them and bowed respectfully, especially Ye Yuzhou. Those who were knowledgeable knew that not only was he the number one mentor of Maple City's Friar Association, but he was also a guardian with a Rank 4 pet beast.
Naturally, his status was extremely high.
"Yes, Mr. Ye."
"My son is studying under Mr. Ye in the Friar Association. He's a man worthy of respect. Although Appraiser Lin isn't bad himself, he would still have to bow respectfully to these people."
"Of course."
Some passersby were whispering among themselves as they watched Lin Jin and Ye Yuzhou's group.
In fact, Lin Jin had already noticed Ye Yuzhou's group. With a smile, he walked up to them.
"I'm Lin Jin. Greetings."
Even though he was now the chief of the Beast Appraisal Association, Lin Jin didn't let his ego get the better of him, especially in front of so many people. He definitely couldn't be as close friends as he was with Ye Yuzhou in private so he had to maintain the proper attitude.
On the other hand, Ye Yuzhou returned Lin Jin's salute at once.
Needless to say, Ye Yuzhou was well aware of Lin Jin's' background '. Huangfu Ming, Luo Beihe, and the others simply understood that Lin Jin was no longer who he used to be so they couldn't afford to be rude.
Firstly, he was the chief of the Beast Appraisal Association. Secondly, he was a Rank 3 beast appraiser and a guardian of the nation. Either way, he wasn't inferior to them. In fact, he might even be stronger than them.
At once, the group bowed and greeted in unison, "Greetings, Chief Lin!"
Lin Jin smiled. "Gentlemen, we're old acquaintances so there's no need to be so formal. It just so happens that I'm going to take a look at a manor. If you're busy, please go ahead. I'll pay you a visit at the Friar Association some other day."
Lin Jin was being polite.
However, Luo Beihe smiled and stopped Lin Jin, saying, "Chief Lin, we're here for you."
"For me?" Lin Jin was stunned.
Looking at these people again, it was obvious that they were not joking. Ye Yuzhou also nodded his head.
"Then, let's return to the association." Lin Jin planned to get down to business first. After all, these people must have something urgent to discuss with him. He could look at the manor anytime so there was no hurry.
"No need, there's no need." Ye Yuzhou smiled. "Chief Lin wants to look at the manor so let's go take a look together. Moreover, we're only here to ask Chief Lin to help us look at pet beasts. There's no rush."
Lin Jin scanned the area and noticed that none of the mentors had pet beasts with them. But that was to be expected. With their cultivation level, they must have cultivated the Beastmaster Scroll, which allowed them to fuse their pet beasts with themselves. Otherwise, if Ye Yuzhou's cloud flood dragon were to be brought out for a stroll, it would surely cause a commotion.
In addition, their pet beasts had all reached their current bottlenecks. After all, they were all capable people who must have used various resources to raise their pet beasts' levels to the limit. In other words, at their current level, even taking a single step forward was extremely difficult.
This was especially true for pet beasts. Regular beast appraisers could no longer help them so they came to look for Lin Jin.
To put it bluntly, they were asking for his help now.
Lin Jin glanced at Ye Yuzhou and the latter gave him an embarrassed look. He was probably the one who brought these people here.
Lin Jin didn't have to do it inside the association to look at their pet beasts. He could do it on the streets too. At his current level of beast appraising, anywhere was the same.
And so, the group chatted as they walked. Having seen the world, Lin Jin was able to chat cheerfully even with the Friar Association's higher-ups without fear. Shi Wenjun, on the other hand, spoke less. She merely followed behind Lin Jin, smiling from time to time.
These people were old acquaintances. Needless to say, Ye Yuzhou and Huangfu Ming were Lin Jin's most respected mentors. Although the man had never taught Lin Jin before, Lin Jin was impressed by his high standards as a teacher.
Although Luo Beihe was a female teacher with a headstrong personality, she treated Lin Jin well. Mr. Yi was cultured and gentle, which suited Lin Jin's temperament very well.
Soon, Lin Jin understood the pet beasts' conditions.
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