Chapter 172: The Evolved Shadow Wolf
A spectral bloodline.
A bloodline rarely ntioned in most beast appraisal books.
This, in turn, ant that not many people knew of it as well.
It was through the museum that Lin Jin learned the secrets of this bloodline. Once activated, the host could utilize the bloodline’s powers.
The shadow wolf could now morph into a black haze and keep itself hidden.
Lin Jin who already knew about this could stay calm as he watched the haze around him beginning to shift. The cloud slowly gathered to first form four wolf paws, then its limbs, followed by its torso, and finally, its head.
The shadow wolf was now visibly larger in size. The wolf wasn’t as enormous as Xiao Huo; his fra was much more slender. His claws had gotten sharper as if they were made of heavy steel, and longer like short blades.
His aura had increased by several folds, making even Lin Jin feel intimidated as the shadow wolf stood before him.
His black fur rustled, moving in tune with the haze that wrapped around him as if he would disappear into the darkness without a mont’s notice.
This creature was best suited to wander in the darkness. Even in a perfectly-lit room, it could create darkness just like what it was doing now, filling the house with a dark haze.
The shadow wolf was equally curious about what it could do after having his bloodline activated. Upon receiving Lin Jin’s reassurance, he took a step back and concealed himself in the haze.
The next instant, from the haze behind Lin Jin, the shadow wolf leaped out.
His movents were agile and his movents were barely audible. Like a phantom, it moved without sound, which made it all the more dangerous. The sight of this wolf would probably strike fear into anyone who happened to stumble into Lin Jin’s house.
Lin Jin beckoned and the shadow wolf dashed toward him in a flash.
However, before Lin Jin, he was still the sa shadow wolf that he carried ho that day.
Lin Jin extended his hand and the wolf nudged its head forward, allowing Lin Jin to touch him.
The creature’s description in the Museum of Deadly Beasts changed.
“Rank 3 spectral wolf.”
“Spectral bloodline has been activated. Attribute: Darkness.”
“The two evolution thods are...”
“Able to learn Beast Energy Formation.”
It was pretty much what Lin Jin had expected. Just like Xiao Huo, perfect evolution had successfully raised the shadow wolf up to Rank 3 and increased his strength by more than ten folds.
If the shadow wolf and Xiao Huo were to have a show-off right now, there was no telling who might win.
Lin Jin studied the next evolution thod available.
Comparatively speaking, what the shadow wolf required was much more valuable but after evolution, it would beco even more powerful.
While Lin Jin was here helping the shadow wolf evolve, a commotion was rising in the Friar Association because of the open lecture Lin Jin had given.
After all, with so many people in the association, not everyone attended the lecture.
“Have you heard? It was Lin Jin who gave the open lecture this morning?”
“Lin Jin? The guy who has beef with Senior Yang?”
“That’s him, yeah.”
“To be honest, I don’t think much of him. He can’t compare to Senior Yang at all. What did he talk about?”
“A branch of the visualization technique, outer imagery.”
“Did you take notes of it?”
“I’ve borrowed one. Let’s take a look.”
Upon reading the notes, those who initially felt disdain for Lin Jin were instantly shocked. Because even the less intelligent individuals could tell the wonders of this ‘outer imagery’ technique.
The person who recorded these notes hadn’t even managed to record the entire thing either.
“Who knew that there’s a branch called ‘outer imagery’ from visualization... I didn’t even know it could be this amazing.”
“I know, right? I’m regretting it so much now. We should have gone to the lecture.”
“You’re not to bla. It’s always been Senior Yang who gave the lectures but frankly speaking, none of his contents make that much of an impact. That’s probably why we couldn’t be bothered going. Who would’ve thought it would be Lin Jin speaking this ti.”
Now, among the disciples, the notes on Lin Jin’s lecture had beco the most sought-after study material.
This ‘outer imagery’ also managed to cause an uproar among the assistant lecturers and ntors. And unlike the disciples, the teachers could genuinely see the brilliance of this technique.
Luo Beihe was currently studying Xue Bao’er’s notes. She was reading them carefully and once she was done, Luo Beihe looked ecstatic.
“I’ve been skeptical about Lin Jin providing Bao’er guidance on Fire Spirit Possession. But now, it looks like he’s genuinely well-inford after all. From the looks of it, he likely has an expert guiding him so it’s no wonder he doesn’t want to learn under any of the teachers here.”
This was Luo Beihe’s verdict.
However, she didn’t know who this expert behind Lin Jin’s brilliance was.
But basing her deduction on this outer imagery technique, Luo Beihe concluded that it must be a knowledgeable old man with profound experience. She could tell this based on the formula’s explanation found in Xue Bao’er’s notes.
Even she was greatly impressed by the explanations, much less Xue Bao’er. A person without a strong foundation couldn’t possibly co up with elaborations like this.
Just then, a disciple ca bearing news that the Spirit Library’s manager would like to gather all ntors for an important discussion.
Luo Beihe could guess what it was about so she hurried to the Spirit Library without further delay.
Upon arrival, she noticed that several other ntors were present as well.
Mr. Yi had begun drinking tea as he engaged in rry conversation with the other ntors he was well-acquainted with. It was a leisurely atmosphere. At the sight of Luo Beihe, Mr. Yi got up at once to welco her. The other ntors did the sa as well.
This was because Luo Beihe was one of the few female ntors in the association and she was strikingly beautiful.
“Miss Beihe, co co, sit here.” Mr. Yi invited Luo Beihe to join them with great enthusiasm. As ntors, they regularly discussed theories and exchanged insights with each other. Now that they were gathered around, their conversations naturally revolved around such things.
“I heard that the Spirit Library’s manager intends to record a cultivation thod, and according to general practice, he has to get our opinions on it. But I’ve also heard that the cultivation thod in question is quite a huge deal.”
“I already know about this. Isn’t it just a formula and explanation on outer imagery? I’ve read a few disciples’ notes and while the thod is indeed unique in so ways, its level is too insignificant. It can only be used to expand one’s spirit energy at most and isn’t worth much,” a ntor who was known to be conceited suddenly comnted.
The sourness was clear in his voice.
Luo Beihe frowned. As she had high praises for the outer imagery thod, hearing this comnt annoyed her.
“Mr. Ge, I beg to differ. I’ve also read my disciple’s notes for this outer imagery thod. Not only can it increase one’s spirit energy and expand our spirit veins, but more importantly, it can help in diation. You, too, know that as friars, no matter which realm we are on, we would always co across ntal disturbances that would force us to lose our focus. We would even encounter our own inner demons at tis and these are the biggest hindrances during cultivation. But once we learn this outer imagery skill, we can at least maintain ntal fortitude and thus reap even more results from our cultivation.”
After a brief pause, Luo Beihe continued, “I’ve only practiced it slightly and I can already feel the effects. My ntal state feels much more stable now and my spirit energy has increased by three stones.”
The ntor, Mr. Ge was imdiately humiliated with no way of excusing himself.
As his prestige was slightly inferior to Luo Beihe’s, he dared not fire back a retort. And if he ever did, in consequence, he would definitely be scrutinized by everyone else present, especially Mr. Yi.
Hence, he would endure this challenge to his pride.
“Mr. Huangfu Ming is here,” soone suddenly announced and the group got up to receive him.
In Maple City’s Friar Association, Huangfu Ming was a well-known ntor with a prominent status. His cultivation level was at a realm higher than the others and even Ye Yuzhou would sotis be awed by his profound knowledge.
And so, when Huangfu Ming entered, the group hastily paid him respects.
Shortly after Huangfu Ming arrived, another person entered the room.
“Mr. Yuzhou!”
The group got up again to bow.
The newcor this ti was Ye Yuzhou, Maple City Friar Association’s number one figure. And not just in Maple City, Ye Yuzhou was also a highly ranked friar in the entire Jade Dragon Kingdom.
Be it his cultivation level or his pet beast’s rank.
Ye Yuzhou approached them with a smile and noticed Huangfu Ming imdiately.
He paused, stunned.
“Brother Huangfu, has your blood contract realm reached the eighth realm?”
The group was surprised.
Previously in Maple City’s Friar Association, Ye Yuzhou was the only person with an eighth realm blood contract while Huangfu Ming’s was at the seventh realm. Upon hearing Ye Yuzhou’s exclamation, this must an Huangfu Ming’s cultivation level has improved.
Huangfu Ming responded with a subtle smile. “Brother Yuzhou, you have keen senses. That is right, I just reached the eighth realm recently.”
This confird their suspicion.
The group hurried to congratulate him.
The eighth realm was a distant goal for the others and most of them probably would never achieve that realm in this lifeti.
Ye Yuzhou took a seat.
Everyone could tell that he was in a great mood but didn’t know what encounter delighted him so.
Just then, the Spirit Library’s manager stood up and saluted everyone. “I’ve gathered everyone here today because the Spirit Library would like to record a new cultivation formula. According to the rules, we require approval from all ntors before proceeding.”
This manager was the old man who regularly sat at the entrance of the Spirit Library. He was just below Ye Yuzhou and Huangfu Ming in terms of experience.
Having said that, he took a book out and passed it around for the ntors to read.
“This is ‘outer imagery’ from the visualization technique. There are a total of fifty-six formulas, supplented by explanations amounting to a little over five thousand words. The author is our association’s disciple, Lin Jin. I’ve examined the cultivation in careful detail and it’s a complete formula. This must be the orthodox formula from ancient tis and as for the elaborations, they were done in great detail. I’m a person who adores reading and having been around for so many decades, I can say that even I can’t co up with elaborations of this level.” The Spirit Library’s manager was obviously impressed by the book.
As the crowd skimd through the contents, they too nodded in approval.
Luo Beihe looked at it and asked, “Did Lin Jin personally write this?”
“That’s right!” The library’s manager nodded.
“It’s well written,” Luo Beihe complinted.
When the book reached Ye Yuzhou and Huangfu Ming’s hands, they read it together. Both their expressions changed for the worse. One frowned hard while the other wore a solemn expression.
Huangfu Ming suddenly comnted, “I’ve once traveled across the lands and found so relics left in caves that once housed immortals. I’ve researched this visualization thod before and the thod itself is divided into outer imagery and inner cognition. The formula for outer imagery indeed consists of fifty-six sentences and I happen to know one-third of it. By verifying this based on what I know, I conclude that it is an authentic specin, word for word.”
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