Lin Jin didn't stay at the Qiao manor for dinner. He had more important matters to attend to.
Lin Jin didn't take the number three token with him either. This would give the Qiao family more time to consider. Lin Jin himself thought it was time for him to explore the Visitation Hall.
At a time like this, the wooden token wasn't that important anymore.
Moreover, this incident involved the Demonic Appraisal Association.
They clearly knew about the Qiao family's secret treasure and even knew its value. Lin Jin couldn't ignore this matter, especially since it involved the Visitation Hall. It was better to get to the bottom of things first.
He planned to ride the eagle to the royal capital's Beast Appraisal Association headquarters. There must be more news about the Demonic Appraisal Association there.
Lin Jin was the type of person who could focus on serious matters. Once he made up his mind, he would do it without wasting time.
While the Qiao family's crisis seemed to have been averted, it was still there. The Demonic Appraisal Association might come back at any time and since Lin Jin promised to protect the Qiao family, he would definitely be responsible to the end.
Hence, before he left, Lin Jin asked White Ape to stay behind.
White Ape had been following Lin Jin from the royal capital to Reed City, having learned a lot from Lin Jin. Ever since he refined his hyoid bone, his intelligence had improved by leaps and bounds. His Demonic Scripture was only second to Shang'er's. Although he was only a Rank 3 monster, he wouldn't be afraid of a Rank 4 pet beast. With him around, the Qiao family would be safe for the time being.
The Demonic Appraisal Association would most likely make a comeback so Lin Jin had to keep an eye on the Qiao family. Leaving White Ape behind for now, Lin Jin might even send Shang'er and Little Five to guard the place. Only then could he truly be at ease.
Had it been before, Lin Jin would have had to spend some effort to get to the royal capital. But now that he had an eagle, it was much easier. At least he could leave in the morning and return in the evening.
However, the sky was already dark by the time he left. Riding an eagle in such a dark night was a rare experience.
…
Under the night sky, most of Maple City had fallen into silence. After all, most people lived their lives in peace. Only a few rich hedonistic sons would frequent places like Grace Pavilion to spend their money.
Shang'er was currently reading in the study. Whenever Lin Jin wasn't home, she would often be in his study. She had read most of the books here and some of them had indeed broadened her horizons.
At this moment, Shang'er's eyebrows twitched and her eyes glanced outside the window.
"Who are you? How dare you barge into the Lin Residence!" Shang'er spoke in a soft voice. She then exhaled a breath of demonic Qi.
When the demonic aura touched the candlelight, it actually turned into a fire snake and quickly darted out of the window. At the same time, Shang'er also put down the book and walked outside.
In the inner courtyard, there was a figure standing on top of the wall.
Shang'er's fire serpent had already reached the man, but the man didn't try to avoid it. When he saw Shang'er, he immediately bowed. "Please don't be alarmed, my name is Old Coffin. I'm here to pay my respects to Appraiser Lin. However, I've been waiting outside for half a day, so I decided to trespass …"
The fire snake stopped less than an inch away from the man.
Indeed, the other party had no intention of dodging. Shang'er's feet moved, and in the blink of an eye, she was right in front of that person. Such speed caused even the Coffin Carrying Man's hair to stand on end.
In terms of movement skills alone, of all the masters the Coffin Carrying Man had encountered, none of them could match the speed of this young woman. If she had wanted to kill him just now, he would already be dead.
"You're here to see Master Lin?" Shang'er mumbled to herself. Suddenly, as if remembering something, she asked, "You're not the one who's here to pick up Zombie Cthulhu, are you?"
"That's me!" Coffin Carrying Man quickly answered.
Shang'er recalled that before Lin Jin left, he specifically told her that someone called Coffin Carrying Man or Old Coffin would be here to pick up Zombie Cthulhu. If he didn't return by then, Shang'er was to deal with him.
Shang'er had been so immersed in her reading that she almost forgot about this.
After inviting Coffin Carrying Man in, Shang'er called Little Five over to make some tea. Coffin Carrying Man was rather reserved. A villainous expert like him was a fearsome existence in the outside world, but in Lin Jin's manor, even if the owner wasn't around, he wouldn't dare to act presumptuously.
"Before Master Lin left, he told me to let you take Zombie Cthulhu away if you come." Shang'er smiled, while Little Five looked at Coffin Man curiously.
Usually, not many people would dare to look Coffin Carrying Man in the eye due to his terrifying appearance. But this time, the tables had been turned. Now, he was the one feeling uneasy.
It was mainly because Coffin Carrying Man could tell that these two weren't humans.
If they weren't humans, then they were monsters. And for a monster to look so much like a human, it was terrifying.
Coffin Carrying Man wasn't exactly young either. Fifty years ago, he was already as famous as Madam Ghost Child and was known as the Southern Ridge Five. What he had seen and heard wasn't something an average person could compare to.
He had seen his fair share of monsters. He had friends from the monster race who had drunk with him and experienced life and death situations. He had even slain monsters before so he had a deep understanding of monsters.
The two women before him were different. The other one was still fine, especially the one who released the fire snake. Coffin Carrying Man was sure that if she were to attack, he wouldn't be able to last more than a few moves.
Coffin Carrying Man couldn't help but sigh. Appraiser Lin's manor was truly a place of crouching tigers and hidden dragons.
Just then, there was a commotion outside. Sensing it, Coffin Carrying Man looked out to see Zombie Cthulhu reaching out with his tentacles as he appeared in the yard with a coffin on his back.
Coffin Carrying Man's fingers trembled as he quickly got up and went out.
The zombie cthulhu in the black coffin was visibly excited as well. Coffin Carrying Man didn't even need to look to know that Zombie Cthulhu's old illness was cured. The problem that had plagued Coffin Carrying Man for decades was solved just like that.
'Curator is mysterious but Appraiser Lin is real. Perhaps I can ask Appraiser Lin for help with Old Turtle's matter, 'Coffin Carrying Man thought.
He didn't come alone this time.
Or rather, ever since they parted ways at the royal capital and he handed Zombie Cthulhu over to Lin Jin, Coffin Carrying Man immediately went to look for Old Turtle, one of the Southern Ridge Five.
Old Turtle's condition was worse than his and Madam Ghost Child's. He was already on the verge of death and if it weren't for some secret skill that kept him alive, he would have died long ago.
However, even if he didn't die, he wouldn't be able to hold on for long.
Coffin Carrying Man had been roaming around Maple City with Old Turtle so when he received Ghost Child's message, he came over immediately. However, he didn't know that Lin Jin had left the house so he waited outside. He waited from day to night until Old Turtle couldn't take it anymore and finally came in.
Coffin Carrying Man didn't dare to inform Lin Jin directly because he assumed he was a villainous man. Afraid of being recognized, he chose to sneak in.
Now that Zombie Cthulhu was fine, Coffin Carrying Man saluted the two ladies before him. "Ladies, I actually have another important matter to discuss with Appraiser Lin …"
When Coffin Carrying Man brought in Old Turtle who couldn't even walk properly, Shang'er and Little Five wore solemn expressions.
That old turtle looked like he was terminally ill. His face was ashen, without a trace of blood. He looked like a walking corpse. This wasn't San 'er and the others talking nonsense. There was indeed more death aura around him than the aura of a living person.
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