Lan Xiue's house was very close to Zhao Ying's. They were only separated by an alley. Her parents were craftsmen in the city and they lived together. They were a little displeased by Lin Jin's sudden visit.
After all, it was getting late.
Moreover, they knew about the dream their daughter talked about but they thought she was making a mountain out of a molehill. It was just a dream. Who wouldn't have nightmares about it? How could they take it seriously?
"Sigh, the child is still young and naive. Why are you two fooling around with her?" Lan Xiue's father said as he opened the door.
Lan Xiue was already shy to begin with. She lowered her head even more and clutched the corner of her shirt as if she had done something wrong. Zhao Ying was a little angry but she didn't say a word. She comforted her like a big sister.
Lin Jin smiled. "It won't take long."
Then, he pulled Lan Xiue's father aside and whispered a few words into his ear.
The old man's attitude changed drastically as he saluted Lin Jin. "I see. Do as you wish then. The child's mother and I will be in the other room. Just call us if you need anything."
Having said that, he returned to his room cheerfully.
Zhao Ying was dumbfounded. She was even more curious about what Lin Jin had said to Lan Xiue's father to make him change his attitude.
After asking, Lin Jin answered, "It's nothing. I just followed his train of thought. I told him that I thought it was just a dream and that I was just going through the motions. Everything would be fine after I untie the knot in your daughter's heart. This made him think that we were on the same side so his attitude changed. "
Zhao Ying looked impressed as she mused that she had learned another trick.
Meanwhile, Lan Xiue panicked. "Appraiser Lin, that … that wasn't a dream. It was real."
"I know!" Lin Jin's expression turned serious as he looked at Lan Xiue's room with a solemn expression.
Something was clearly wrong with that room.
Truth be told, Lin Jin had no idea what was wrong. He just had this feeling. He walked over and studied the room but couldn't find anything wrong.
"Come, let's talk inside."
Lin Jin led the way.
This room was Lan Xiue's bedroom.
Lin Jin looked around and reached out to touch the wall. Zhao Ying and Lan Xiue watched from the side, not daring to ask.
"Zhao Ying, bring Xiue back to your house for a night," Lin Jin said.
Zhao Ying was stunned.
"Master Lin, what about you?"
"Me!" Lin Jin smiled and sat down on a chair. "I'll make do here for the night."
Lin Jin said nothing else.
He really couldn't say it.
The trouble Zhao Ying's bestie was in was far more serious than they had imagined. This wasn't Lin Jin's warning, but the Museum of Deadly Beasts' warning.
Of course, it was only a warning. It wasn't as if there was no solution. Moreover, Lin Jin wasn't a pushover. He had a way to deal with this.
As for why he wanted to help …
Firstly, Zhao Ying had spoken. Secondly, Lin Jin was doing this for his own sake.
And that was to have the Museum of Deadly Beasts record its first monster. Truth be told, Lin Jin was rubbing his palms together in anticipation.
Zhao Ying was beautiful and intelligent, so she didn't ask any more questions. She said a few words to Lan Xiue and left with her.
Now, only Lin Jin and Xiao Huo were left in the house.
After turning off the lights, Lin Jin sat on a chair and closed his eyes to rest while Xiao Huo stayed by his side.
Time passed, and the night deepened.
Most people were asleep by now. It was pitch-black outside, but the moonlight was nice. There was a breeze, rustling the leaves on the trees.
From the window, the shadows of the branches could be seen swaying.
Inside the house, Lin Jin was sleeping soundly.
With so many things to do today, he was exhausted. Just then, as if Xiao Huo heard something, his ears perked up and he bared his fangs.
Outside the window, a black shadow suddenly appeared.
It was like a snake.
Xiao Huo immediately got up. Lin Jin opened his eyes as well.
He was a light sleeper. He would wake up at the slightest movement.
"It's here?" Lin Jin yawned. At the same time, the tightly-shut door opened on its own and a large shadow peeked in.
But instantly, the shadow seemed to have sensed something amiss and wanted to shrink back.
"Xiao Huo, go!"
Lin Jin had been waiting for this moment for so long. He immediately ordered Xiao Huo to pounce forward.
As for Lin Jin, he slowly got up, stretched his limbs, and walked out.
In the yard, Xiao Huo was facing off against a large creature.
That huge creature was a huge black snake as thick as a bucket. Black gas surged around its body, and the huge snake's head was upright. Its eyes were filled with confusion and anger.
It looked different from the average beast.
Xiao Huo's aura wasn't weak. In fact, he could even overpower the creature. This made the black snake hesitate. A glint of intelligence flashed in its eyes as it opened its mouth and spat out a cloud of black mist before slithering out of the yard.
With a sweep of Xiao Huo's tail, a strong gust of wind blew and the black mist dispersed. Xiao Huo immediately jumped out of the yard and gave chase.
Lin Jin wasn't in a hurry. With Xiao Huo around, he wasn't worried at all. Having a powerful pet beast gave him confidence. If he didn't have Xiao Huo, or if Xiao Huo wasn't a Rank 3 pet beast, Lin Jin wouldn't have dared to get involved in this.
He opened the door and closed it. Sensing their blood contract, he gave chase.
After winding through many alleys, he arrived at a secluded area in Maple City.
It was said that this place used to be an Earth Temple. Some time ago, it was destroyed by fire. Before it could be rebuilt, it had become a ruin. People rarely came here during the day, let alone at night.
Sensing their blood contract, Xiao Huo was here.
Lin Jin sighed. If he had known this would happen, he would have brought Goldy here too. Having two Rank 3 pet beasts would definitely be safer.
However, it didn't matter. Xiao Huo's strength had already reached an extremely terrifying level with the help of the Beast Energy Training Formula's first chapter and the perfect advancement.
Before this, it was hard to find a worthy opponent. No one could force Xiao Huo to go all out.
Except for Goldy who had evolved.
Hence, Lin Jin wasn't worried.
So what if it was a monster?
As long as it couldn't surpass Xiao Huo in rank, it would still have to kneel.
The front hall of the dilapidated temple was in ruins. Entering it was no different from entering the Hall of Hell. The collapsed statue was pitch-black and looked quite scary.
Circling around it and entering the yard, Lin Jin could hear the sounds of fighting and the sparks on Xiao Huo's body.
Moving forward, Lin Jin saw Xiao Huo who had grown in size. Covered in flames, Xiao Huo was entangled in a battle with a large black snake. They seemed to be in a stalemate.
That black snake was quite impressive too. Not only was it covered in black energy, but it could also mobilize water spirit energy.
Lin Jin was curious. Where did the water come from?
Poking his head out, Lin Jin saw a well under a large tree.
This well was obviously quite old. The water that the Black Serpent mobilized came from this well.
Seeing that the black snake was evenly matched with Xiao Huo, Lin Jin understood that this was the black snake's territory and it had the geographical advantage.
He immediately invoked a spell to cast 'Berserk'.
Having a blood contract with a pet beast didn't just rely on the pet beast. Sometimes, the pet beast would need the blessing of the blood contract owner as well. Just like now. After using Berserk, Xiao Huo's body grew even bigger. His aura of brutality was now at least twenty percent stronger than before.
With a swipe of his claws, flames surged, sharp and unstoppable.
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