Unable to evade, the black snake's body was immediately lacerated. It was in excruciating pain. Perhaps knowing that it was no match for the snake, after spitting out a puff of black water, it slithered away and slipped into the well, vanishing without a trace.
Needless to say, the bottom of the well was where the black snake was hiding.
Lin Jin called out to Xiao Huo who was still in pursuit.
Lin Jin wasn't afraid of fighting on the surface, but things were different in the well. There was water in the well. Not only would Xiao Huo be immobilized if he went down, he would also be suppressed. Lin Jin wouldn't let his pet beast take the risk.
Of course, the black snake's strength had exceeded Lin Jin's expectations.
Just then, Lin Jin noticed some snake scales scattered on the ground. He walked over and picked one up.
Inside the Museum of Deadly Beasts, black energy surged and a corresponding specimen appeared.
It was a gigantic black snake.
"Rank 2 monster, black water anaconda."
"Monster, cannot form a blood pact. Possesses human-like intelligence!"
"Status: Heavily injured. Fire spirit burns body. Claw injury. Treatment method is …"
"There are three evolution methods, namely …"
"Current recorded monster count: 1 (4)."
Reading the information in the museum, Lin Jin was half happy and half worried.
The only thing that made him happy was the reward for recording monsters. Once he recorded four monsters, the first reward would be unlocked. But there were even more things that made him unhappy.
Firstly, this monster was able to go up against a Rank 3 Xiao Huo at Rank 2. This was cheating.
Why?
If this monster advanced to Rank 3, wouldn't it be able to suppress Xiao Huo?
Lin Jin immediately felt insecure.
Also, why couldn't they form blood pacts?
Monsters were so powerful. It would be great if they could form blood pacts with them. But what use would it be if they couldn't? Also, 'human-like intelligence', didn't that mean all monsters were intelligent?
Perhaps it was because they were too intelligent that they couldn't form blood pacts.
Lin Jin recalled the black snake's gaze earlier. Indeed, it had revealed its thoughts. Just like before the big black snake entered the well, it had looked at him with a venomous gaze.
"I'm not the one who hurt you. Why are you looking for me?" Lin Jin scolded.
"I'm not the one who hurt you. Why are you looking for me?" Lin Jin scolded.
In any case, he was in a bad mood. When he touched Lan Xiue, he only knew that she was tainted with some demonic aura. According to the Museum of Deadly Beasts, she was targeted by a demonic beast.
Because of this, Lin Jin came to help. Not only did he fail to get rid of the monster, he even incurred a grudge.
Therefore, other than the reward of recording demonic beasts, he didn't get any other benefits.
He brought Xiao Huo to the mouth of the well to take a look. It was pitch-black inside, and he could vaguely hear the sound of water.
If they didn't go down, no one would know what was going on down there.
Go down?
Lin Jin would never go down there. Never in this lifetime. Who knew what was down there? What if it was a snake nest?
"This demonic beast is in a severely injured state right now. It won't come out anytime soon, so there's no need to be afraid of it for the time being. In a few days, when I get the second part of the Beast Energy Training Formula, I'll think of a way to increase Xiao Huo's strength. Oh right, I still have Da Huang. In the future, I'll carry him wherever I go.
Lin Jin felt that his analysis was thorough. Instantly, he felt safe again.
He looked at the mouth of the well. "Why don't I seal the mouth of the well to prevent this black snake from coming out and harming people again?"
He had Xiao Huo drag a boulder over to seal the mouth of the well. One wasn't enough, so he added a few more. Now, the mouth of the well was sealed tightly.
"Let's go!"
Lin Jin looked up at the sky before leaving with Xiao Huo.
It was almost daybreak. Since he couldn't sleep even if he went back, Lin Jin decided to head back to the Beast Appraisal Association and take a short nap in the emergency hall. Early in the morning, Zhao Ying came running over. Lin Jin briefly explained the situation to her. When Zhao Ying heard that it was related to monsters, she immediately said, "If it's a monster, we have to report it to the City Lord Manor and have them slay it."
Lin Jin thought about it. That was right. Even if he didn't dare to go down, he could get someone else to do it. Moreover, the City Lord Manor was full of experts. If they could eradicate the black snake, he would be able to get rid of this threat.
He immediately ran off with Zhao Ying to report to the authorities.
Maple City's authorities.
Since it was an organization of authority, this place was naturally imposing. The two lion beasts guarding the entrance were huge and unusually intimidating.
Lin Jin was speechless.
In his previous world, there were only stone lions at the entrance. But here, they were all real.
"Hold it right there! Who are you?!"
At the entrance, a guard stopped them and interrogated them.
Lin Jin and Zhao Ying told him the reason.
"Monsters?" The guard wore a doubtful expression, clearly in disbelief. However, when he saw the beast ring on Lin Jin's sleeve, he knew that he was an official beast appraiser so he didn't dare to be rude. He led them inside and waited in a guest room.
Soon, a man dressed like an officer entered.
"How could there be monsters in Maple City? That's utter nonsense. How could you believe something like that? "The officer was still reprimanding his subordinate as he entered.
Lin Jin shook his head at this.
'Another arrogant idiot.'
Although Lin Jin didn't hold much hope, he still had to say what he needed to say. Sure enough, the officer didn't believe Lin Jin. After a detailed interrogation, Lin Jin only said that he was helping out by coincidentally discovering traces of monsters so he came to report it to the authorities.
As for how he fought the monsters, Lin Jin wouldn't tell him.
The officer sneered and glanced at Lin Jin. "You're Lin Jin of the Beast Appraisal Association, right? I've heard of you. Alright, I know what happened. You can go back now. "
Zhao Ying said, "That monster has caused a lot of trouble. If you're going to hunt it down, you must be careful and bring enough men with you."
It was meant as a friendly reminder but the officer looked displeased. "Do we need a little girl like you to teach us how to work as an official?"
Lin Jin smiled and saluted before dragging Zhao Ying away.
"Master Lin, they …" Zhao Ying wanted to say more but Lin Jin shook his head. "They're prejudiced and they don't believe us at all. If we say too much, we'll just get into trouble. Since that's the case, let them be."
Lin Jin couldn't be bothered with how the City Lord Manor would handle the situation.
However, he thought of something. That monster, the black snake, wouldn't appear in Maple City for no reason and it seemed to be familiar with the well in that run-down temple.
Hence, Lin Jin asked about the Earth Temple.
Zhao Ying knew a thing or two about it. She said that the Earth Temple had been around since she was born and it had a history of more than a hundred years.
However, before it was burned down, there weren't many incense offerings so people rarely visited the place. After it was burned down, even fewer people went there.
Lin Jin asked when the Earth Temple was burned down.
"Just a few days ago. I think Xiu 'e started having nightmares after the Earth Temple was burned down. Right, Master Lin, do you think these two incidents are related?"
Zhao Ying was good at making connections.
Lin Jin waved his hand. It was possible but he didn't know the specifics.
In any case, he would just record the monsters in the future. It didn't matter if they didn't because monsters were too terrifying. Also, if that black snake didn't come looking for him, Lin Jin had made up his mind to kill it.
Otherwise, if he kept this menace around, something bad would happen sooner or later.
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