Lin Jin's Dragonfire was now purer and hotter than average flames. The demonic appraiser was set ablaze. As he screamed in pain, he decisively drew his sword and cut his pet beast in half. Snake blood gushed out, extinguishing most of the flames on the appraiser's body.
It was obvious that the man had no choice but to do so. At least he had a chance to escape the sea of fire. However, the severed two-headed snake wasn't so lucky.
Abandoned by its owner, it writhed in agony in the sea of fire. Moments later, it was burned to death.
The demonic appraiser was at a disadvantage in just one exchange and almost lost his life. Although he was filled with hatred, he didn't dare to continue fighting. Especially now that his pet beast had been killed, he had no chance of winning.
Since he couldn't go any further, he could only run deeper into the dark cell. Lin Jin obviously wouldn't let him get away just like that.
"It's a pity I didn't bring White Ape with me this time. Otherwise, he would be able to take care of the chase," Lin Jin mumbled.
Then, a ball of flame shot out from his arm. It was Xiao Huo. After shrinking back to his normal size, he quickly gave chase.
Lin Jin wasn't in a hurry. After walking for a while, he found a torch and lit it before slowly making his way over.
There couldn't be a second exit in this dark cell so the demonic appraiser couldn't possibly escape. Moreover, be it cultivation, blood contract level, or pet beast, Lin Jin had the upper hand over the demonic appraiser so Lin Jin could relax a little.
This time, Lin Jin was sure that the demonic appraiser had a helper. Alone, he couldn't possibly deceive everyone like this. Moreover, the nurturing of the eight-headed viper required frequent inspections and the use of demonic techniques such as nutrients. The demonic appraiser couldn't possibly have gone there alone. At least, he couldn't do it alone.
Hence, he had an accomplice.
Lin Jin could basically confirm who it was.
Appraiser Tan Xun and Appraiser Yang Qingshi used to be in charge of this matter. After that, Appraiser Tan Xun stopped paying attention to this matter. Instead, it was Yang Qingshi who kept getting involved.
He was the one who frequently visited the Du Manor and the dark cell.
Lin Jin figured that perhaps this demonic appraiser would contact Yang Qingshi if he had nowhere else to go. When Yang Qingshi arrived, they would be caught red-handed and Lin Jin might even be able to take down this villain.
After all, the enemy must have been alerted by now. Lin Jin was afraid that they would flee the moment they realized something was wrong.
Hence, he wasn't in a hurry to chase after the demonic appraiser. With Xiao Huo following him, the man wouldn't be able to escape.
With this goal in mind, Lin Jin walked forward with the torch in hand.
Soon, he reached the end.
There was another death row inmate in the cell next door. His hair was unkempt and his face was dirty as he huddled in a corner. On the other side of the cell, the demonic appraiser was leaning against the wall with burn marks all over his body, panting heavily. Aside from pain, there was also disbelief in his eyes.
Never in his wildest dreams did he expect Lin Jin to be this powerful. So powerful that he was utterly defeated in just one exchange.
"How could this be?" The demonic appraiser growled through gritted teeth. Across him, Xiao Huo stared at him silently. Currently, Xiao Huo had become an important source of light in this dark cell. The Dharma body made Xiao Huo look transparent as if he was a spirit formed from flames.
Lin Jin felt that it was time to strike a blow at the demonic appraiser. Only then would the demonic appraiser accept his fate and give up resisting.
"Have you heard of the Demonic Appraisal Association branch on Turtle Island in Reed City's Nine Bends River?" Lin Jin suddenly asked.
The demonic appraiser was dumbfounded.
Needless to say, the man's expression spoke volumes.
"You've been there before?" the demonic appraiser asked with narrowed eyes.
Lin Jin nodded.
"Not only have I been there, but I've also destroyed Turtle Island!" Lin Jin answered honestly. Fearing that the man wouldn't listen, Lin Jin explained the geography of Turtle Island as well as what happened to Elder Zhou and the others.
The demonic appraiser's expression changed rapidly. A hint of fear flashed in his eyes.
"You … Who are you? We've looked into it. There's no one as strong as you among the beast appraisers in Jade Dragon Kingdom. " There was a hint of resentment in the demonic appraiser's voice. But soon, he laughed maniacally. "But you don't even know how much trouble you've gotten yourself into. You shouldn't have destroyed our branch. If you did, someone would've come after you. Do you think you're that great? You may be powerful in an intermediate country, but can you stop the experts of a premium country? How many Rank 4 pet beasts can you handle? Rank 5 pet beasts? Hahahaha, cough … cough … "
After two maniacal laughs, the man began vomiting blood.
Stunned, Lin Jin flicked his wrist and a silver needle flew out, piercing into the man's body.
Lin Jin instantly understood what had happened.
Earlier, when he burned the man's pet beast to death, the man had cut off the connection between him and his pet beast. It was a risky move and he might've lost his life if he was careless.
And this man's luck wasn't that great.
Perhaps due to his severe injuries from Dragonfire, the man had lost too much blood and his injuries were too severe. There was no doubt that he wouldn't be able to live much longer.
Truth be told, Lin Jin didn't want the man to die. If he died, he wouldn't be able to testify against Yang Qingshi.
Recalling the silver needle he left in the Du family's young lady, Du Lianxi, Lin Jin figured that someone must be Yang Qingshi.
So, Lin Jin asked, "Is Yang Qingshi a member of your Demonic Appraisal Association too?"
The man scoffed. "I'm not f * cking telling you, haha … hahaha …"
After two more laughs, his body withered and he breathed his last.
Lin Jin waved his hand and Xiao Huo flew back into his right arm. Then, he headed outside.
He had to go to the Du family immediately. Although Lin Jin had never met Yang Qingshi before, he was certain that the man was a member of the Demonic Appraisal Association.
The man still didn't know that the demonic appraiser was dead so Lin Jin had to apprehend him and interrogate him to get a confession.
Now that Lin Jin was on the stronger side, he had nothing to worry about. Although Yang Qingshi and Tan Xun were both Rank 3 beast appraisers from headquarters, Lin Jin wasn't trying to brag. Even if all the Rank 3 beast appraisers from headquarters attacked him together, they might not be his match.
Hence, Lin Jin was determined to defeat Yang Qingshi. No one could stop him.
After exiting the dark cell, Lin Jin waved his hand and a cloud appeared beneath his feet.
He was getting more and more familiar with using the Cloud Mist skill. Although he still couldn't reach the level where he could soar through the nine heavens, he could still fly a few hundred meters above the ground.
Just a few more steps and he would arrive at the Du Manor. After all, it was a straight line.
Soon, Lin Jin arrived at the Du Manor. Without knocking on the door, he leaped over the wall and used Camouflage to arrive at Du Lianxi's room.
It was quiet here. There was no one around.
However, Lin Jin could sense a presence. Someone must have just left.
Entering the room, he saw Du Lianxi lying motionlessly on the ground. She was no longer breathing.
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