The monster was horrified. Knowing it was no match for Lin Fan, it scampered away in fear.
It wasn't stupid.
The eight slashes from its tail was its strongest attack yet Lin Fan managed to neutralize it without even lifting a finger. It didn't even leave a scratch on its skin. This only meant that the difference in strength between them was too great.
It could only run.
Unfortunately, Lin Jin took a step forward and blocked the monster's path again.
"If I were you, I'd behave myself. You won't be able to escape if you keep running around like this," Lin Jin advised kindly.
The Yellow Weasel understood what was going on and didn't dare to attack again. After all, it had already used all of its strength just now, but the other party didn't even lift a finger to counter it. The other party was much stronger than it, and if it didn't know what was good for it, it would probably end up in a miserable state.
The next moment, the wind stopped and the sand fell to the ground.
The chief's group hid far away, not daring to approach but they didn't run away either.
One of them wanted to run but was stopped by the chief. When asked why, the chief remained silent and focused on the situation with a glint in his eyes.
Facing Lin Jin, the weasel felt immense pressure. Imitating a human, the weasel bowed with both hands clasped before saying, "I am Huang Qi, one of the seventy-two flag bearers under Black Wind Cave's lord. May I know who you are? Why are you making things difficult for our Black Wind Cave? "
It might seem like he was admitting defeat but it was actually a threat.
It meant that he had a backer so he should be more careful with his words.
Unbeknownst to him, Lin Jin was getting more curious.
In the past, monsters like Hu Yuzhen from Mount Cang Liang had always fought alone. Even great monsters like Heavenly Jade's black tortoise didn't form a group.
It was indeed rare to encounter a group of demon cultivators in the Liang Province.
Also, according to Huang Qi, there were many monsters in Black Wind Cave. There were cave masters and seventy-two flag leaders. There were probably even more monsters and small beasts.
Lin Jin was delighted.
He might be able to broaden his horizons on this trip to Liangzhou. Also, he wanted to record these monsters into the Museum of Deadly Beasts. Also, as Curator didn't have a pet beast, Lin Jin thought of giving Curator a monster level helper after witnessing the black tortoise's ferocity back in Heavenly Jade.
This way, Curator would have something to rely on in the future.
Of course, monsters were ever-changing and difficult to control, but Lin Jin had other methods.
There was a formula for beast food in the feed house. One could use the feed house to prepare a type of 'Demon Sealing Pill'.
To Lin Jin, this thing was just like Mount Heaven Maiden's Life and Death Talisman. It was a sinister and overbearing method to control others. Although it was a little cruel, the effect was definitely great.
This way, not only would the Curator have a powerful helper, but he could also enforce justice on behalf of the heavens and help get rid of the demons that plagued time. It could be said to be killing two birds with one stone.
Over the past few days, Lin Jin had taken the time to concoct several monster sealing pills at the feed mill. After consuming one, the user had to eat it again every hundred days or else the monster sealing pill would take effect and the user would be in pain for several days, living a life worse than death. Then, the power of the pill would seal the monster's soul, petrifying the user's physical body. From then on, the user wouldn't be able to die even if they wanted to. Instead, they would have to endure endless torture.
It was indeed vicious, but to Lin Jin, this method wouldn't be a problem if it was used to deal with monsters that had committed all sorts of evil deeds.
In Lin Jin's own words, this was salvation.
Making monsters forsake darkness for light was a good deed.
At this thought, Lin Jin glanced at Huang Qi. The monster looked like a Rank 3 monster who had cultivated his hyoid bone and could speak human language. However, his transformation skills were a mess. His current half-human, half-beast form looked rather odd.
Lin Jin walked over and Huang Qi stumbled back in fear. Blood surged from Lin Jin's body as he borrowed the strength of his second blood-contracted pet beast, the ghost-blood beast, to reach out and grab Huang Qi's neck.
The monster was more than half a head taller than Lin Jin, but with his neck in Lin Jin's grip, he couldn't break free no matter how hard he struggled.
"Open your mouth!" Lin Jin tightened his grip and Huang Qi screamed in pain as his mouth was forced open.
A monster sealing pill was shoved into his mouth.
"Swallow it!" There was a hint of anticipation in Lin Jin's voice.
This was his first time using a monster sealing pill.
A Rank 3 monster had no chance against Lin Jin. After swallowing the monster sealing pill, Lin Jin let go of Huang Qi. The latter looked terrified. "You … What did you feed me?"
Without beating around the bush, Lin Jin explained the effects of the monster sealing pill. "Do you understand now? From today onwards, your life is mine. "
Huang Qi's eyes darted around before he turned to run.
He clearly didn't believe Lin Jin.
Invoking a spell, Lin Jin softly chanted. Huang Qi, who had just taken a few steps, froze and fell to the ground. Unable to move his body, he was in excruciating pain as if thousands of needles were stabbing him. It was a horrifying feeling but it only took a moment for Huang Qi to calm down.
Lin Jin had merely used a specialized spell to activate the monster sealing pill's effects. The actual effect left Lin Jin very satisfied.
Of course, the monster sealing pill wasn't perfect. It had its own flaws and weaknesses.
However, if Lin Jin didn't say anything, no one would know.
After being subdued by the monster sealing pill, Huang Qi dared not resist anymore. After all, he had suffered before and he didn't want to experience that pain a second time.
Inside an abandoned wooden house in Ox Village, the chief and the others were tidying up the place while Lin Jin sat by the side, munching on a bunch of grapes.
Grapes were a local specialty. Although Liangzhou was dry, there were some fertile oases where the soil was fertile. Due to the climate, the grapes here were extremely fragrant and sweet.
Ox Village had quite a few of them and they were considered the best they could offer.
Lin Jin had also seen the women and children the boss had mentioned. They were all emaciated and Lin Jin could no longer bring himself to think about being robbed by this group of robbers.
"It won't be peaceful around here for the next few days. Find a safe place to hide." Lin Jin had his own plans. But no matter what, fights and killings were inevitable. If the chief and the other commoners stayed behind, they might be dragged into it. Hence, it was for their own good to advise them to leave.
The chief nodded and arranged for a few men to take the women and children away. He and a few other strong men stayed behind.
They went up to Lin Jin and knelt on the ground.
"Sir, we're all uncultured people. We've offended you before but not only did you not blame us, you even protected us when that yellow wind monster came. We'll never forget your kindness. I think you must be here for something big. Although I'm not talented, I'm willing to lend you a hand. "
Having said that, he kowtowed.
The men beside him also kowtowed in salute.
Lin Jin looked at the chief in surprise, musing, 'This man is a smart one.'
Had it been an average person, they would have run as far away as they could without getting involved. But this Niu Pi was clearly more far-sighted.
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