Of course, General Celestial Lion understood that Lin Jin was simply too amazing. He had refined a new cloud beast form for him on the spot and this was even better than the one he had spent hundreds of years on.
General Celestial Lion wasn't an unreasonable fool. He knew how to respond to a true expert, especially a master beast appraiser who might save his life in the future.
General Celestial Lion bowed respectfully. "Celestial Lion thanks Appraiser Lin for giving me a new lease of life."
His words were quite sincere.
This was indeed a new lease of life. Without the cloud beast form, General Celestial Lion's strength would decrease by at least sixty percent, which was equivalent to ruining his hundred years of cultivation. Now that Lin Jin had given him a new cloud beast form, General Celestial Lion would be an idiot if he still didn't know how to be grateful.
Moreover, Appraiser Lin Jin was able to recreate a new cloud beast form. With this capability, General Celestial Lion might even come knocking on his door in the future. Thus, General Celestial Lion showed enough respect and let bygones be bygones.
Lin Jin nodded with a smile, musing that General Celestial Lion wasn't a stubborn monster after all.
"Appraiser Lin, nice move." Feng Junwu couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. Seeing that General Celestial Lion was unscathed and even more imposing than before, he knew that the matter was resolved.
He was the one in the wrong so now, he was afraid that Lin Jin would get to the bottom of the matter and investigate why General Celestial Lion made things difficult for his pet beast.
However, Lin Jin didn't mention it and pretended like it never happened. How could Feng Junwu not know that Lin Jin wasn't going to pursue the matter? Hence, while he was in a good mood, his opinion of Lin Jin rose even higher.
After that, neither of them brought up the matter. In a good mood, Feng Junwu brought Lin Jin on a tour of the palace. Along the way, they coincidentally bumped into the second and third princes, Feng Zishan and Feng Ziqian.
Seeing how Lin Jin was chatting happily with their father as if they were old friends, the two of them were utterly confused by what was going on.
Those who didn't know better might even think that they were old friends.
Feng Ziqian was obviously happy. On the contrary, the second prince, Feng Zishan, couldn't help but feel terrified. He knew that Lin Jin was his third brother's subordinate. Could it be that their father's favor was now tilting toward his third brother?
After greeting Feng Zishan, they parted ways. After returning, Feng Zishan immediately ordered someone to prepare a gift. He wanted to find an opportunity to visit Lin Jin.
At this critical juncture, any carelessness could affect the final outcome of the Crown Prince. Feng Zishan did not want to let go of this opportunity. If his third brother could befriend someone, he could as well.
The benefits that Third Brother could give, he could also give, and he could even give double.
Feng Zishan believed that there was nothing in this world that could not be poached. This was also his usual way of doing things. A real man did not care about trifles and would resort to unscrupulous means.
Feng Zishan was fast. He had been waiting outside Peach Blossom Residence before Lin Jin returned to the academy. Hence, Lin Jin bumped into him the moment he arrived.
"Master Lin!" Feng Zishan walked over with a smile. From the looks of it, he didn't have the airs of a prince at all. It was as if he was greeting an old friend.
For this, Lin Jin was truly impressed. If it were him, even if he deliberately tried, he wouldn't be able to do it so easily.
"Greetings, Your Royal Highness." Lin Jin couldn't put on an act so he could only respond in a normal manner, neither servile nor overbearing, plain and sincere.
"Master Lin, I've been wanting to meet you for a long time but I haven't had the time. Today, I've brought a few books on exotic beasts as a gift for you, Master Lin. Also, I've brought this year's new tea. Although it's not some priceless treasure, it's rich and fragrant. I like it a lot so I've brought it to share with you, Master Lin."
Feng Zishan was indeed extraordinary. With just a few words, he managed to close the distance between them. It was hard for Lin Jin to dislike him.
Most importantly, this guy did all of this very naturally, without the slightest bit of deliberate.
Amazing.
It was no wonder he could force the Crown Prince Feng Ziyong into such a corner and even gain the upper hand in the competition for the crown prince's position.
Even Lin Jin felt that Feng Zishan was suitable for the throne. Of course, it was just a fleeting thought. Compared to Feng Ziqian, Lin Jin now felt that Feng Ziqian was more suitable to be emperor.
This wasn't because Lin Jin and Feng Ziqian were close. Instead, it was because Feng Zishan was considerate in every aspect. However, a man like him had no bottom line. Sometimes, it was better to work steadily and steadily.
As the saying went, 'Doing will bring prosperity to the country'.
However, since Feng Zishan had come to visit and brought gifts, Lin Jin couldn't just give him the cold shoulder. Hence, Lin Jin was polite and the conversation went well.
Feng Zishan used an excuse to have his meal in Peach Blossom Residence. Lin Jin said that there were no ingredients here so Feng Zishan immediately summoned the royal chef and several people to bring in various ingredients.
This man was truly well-prepared. At least Lin Jin didn't hate him. In fact, he even liked him a little. However, Lin Jin couldn't just switch his support to Feng Zishan and give up on Feng Ziqian.
This was a different matter altogether.
Suddenly, Feng Zishan took out something and handed it to Lin Jin.
"Teacher Lin, I heard that your master, Curator, wishes to study the Heavenly Tomes written by a peerless Daoist Lord five hundred years ago. It just so happens that my manor once received a painting personally drawn by the Daoist Lord so I brought it here today. Teacher Lin, please give it to Curator. Who knows, there might be some strange words on this painting that Curator might discover," Feng Zishan said. Lin Jin was dumbstruck.
He took a deep breath, thinking, 'Not bad.'
This time, he had truly scratched his itch.
In Feng Zishan's hand was a painting.
Truth be told, Lin Jin really wanted to take it but he knew that Feng Zishan was trying to rope him in. If it was the tea or some other small gifts, Lin Jin could accept it. It wasn't a big deal, but this was different.
If he accepted it, he would be on Feng Zishan's side.
This was something Lin Jin couldn't do.
Lin Jin had his own principles. How could he switch sides just because of some benefits? But then again, he didn't have to stand on Feng Ziqian's side.
For a moment, Lin Jin was conflicted.
He didn't take it.
No matter what, Feng Ziqian was a visitor of the Visitation Hall. Moreover, he had a decent character and was sincere. Lin Jin didn't have to insist on supporting Feng Ziqian, but he couldn't find a reason to abandon the man either.
'It's just a painting. Even if there's an inscription on it, it should just be some elegant words. There shouldn't be anything important, 'Lin Jin reassured himself.
Still, he didn't take it.
Of course, Feng Zi Shan could tell. He placed the painting on the table and said, "I understand Master Lin's concerns. Although Zi Shan really wants to be friends with Master Lin, and even hopes that Master Lin will help me to obtain the position of Crown Prince, if Master Lin isn't willing, Zi Shan won't force you. Today, Zi Shan is purely here to befriend you. This painting is also a gift from Zi Shan with sincerity. Master Lin, you don't have to worry. In the future, even if Master Lin helps my third brother with all your might, Zi Shan won't have a single word of complaint."
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