Museum of Deadly Beasts

‘What a skill!’ Lin Jin felt chills within as he watched. Just as the dragon was about to capture Xiao Huo, he flicked out an array of needles.

Most of the coiled-wired needles Lin Jin had crafted were sent out. Half of them aimed for the dragon’s claw while the remaining half shot towards the old dragon’s body.

This extraordinary technique was difficult to evade but the dragon’s cultivation was prominent enough that by opening his mouth, he shot out a breath of chilling wind, blowing away the needles. Still, some of the needles managed to pierce into the old dragon’s body.

The fearsome point of this coiled wire needle attack was in its quantity. Lin Jin had crafted more than a hundred pieces so no matter how highly cultivated or skillful his opponent was, they couldn’t possibly deflect everything.

Once the needle pierced into the dragon’s body, Lin Jin immediately received his information in the Museum of Deadly Beasts.

‘What a guy!’ Lin Jin was shocked by the image presented in the museum.

Inside the museum, a long turquoise dragon was floating midair. It was a real dragon of tremendous size and at least three hundred feet long. His dragon whiskers swayed as the creature looked exceptionally domineering.

His attributes were relatively incredible.

“Jade dragon. Rank 5 monster. Dual attributes: Wind and water. Primary god tier. Offered incense. 420 years old!”

“Status: Weakened. Ill. Loss of dragon soul.”

“The three treatment methods are…”

“Skilled in summoning rain, wind, and blizzard. Transfiguration. Nine Dragon Transformation!”

“…”

Lin Jin was gaping as he read. It really was a Rank 5 monster. But unlike other monsters, it had been offered and consumed incense so the creature was now equivalent to a deity.

After reading up the dragon deity’s status, Lin Jin finally knew why the creature insisted on preying on He Yu. Having lived more than four hundred years, the old dragon was now in terrible shape. Other than being weakened and diseased, the loss of his dragon soul was particularly worse. According to the museum’s detailed explanation, the dragon must have performed a spell to store his separated soul in another vessel to feed his main body and prolong his life.

If his guess was accurate, the bestial soul curse in Sixth Princess He Yu was one part of this dragon’s soul.

Lin Jin didn’t know the specific spell used. He could only understand a little from the museum’s elaboration but that shouldn’t have much effect.

It was no wonder the old dragon wanted to get involved. It concerned his life after all.

According to He Qing, four female members of Jade Dragon’s royalty had died from this curse. Just this one factor was enough to judge the old dragon as having committed a grave sin.

Lin Jin’s thought came and went in a flash. Meanwhile, the old dragon was shocked when he felt the needles pierce into his body. Aware that Lin Jin possessed phenomenal skills, he quickly let out a roar and tensed up the muscles in his entire body. One could vaguely notice the scales appearing on his skin.

In addition, a powerful force was surging within. In the blink of an eye, every needle pierced was forced out of his physical body.

Such amazing skills!

Lin Jin had lost quite a lot of coiled wired needles. But to go up against an enemy of this caliber, such losses were inevitable.

That attack earlier had forced the old dragon to release his hold on Xiao Huo. While they seemed to be equally matched, Lin Jin knew full well that he was on the losing end.

There was only one enemy and he almost managed to capture Xiao Huo earlier. Once this Rank 4 pet beast was seized, Lin Jin could forget about fighting as he would have lost all chances of winning.

The white ape grew larger in size as well and pounced over.

Lin Jin exhaled heavily before invoking a spell. Gusts of wind flew out like white silk and engulfed the white ape.

This was Wind Blast, a skill to enhance a beast’s speed.

The white ape was a daredevil, charging forward at full speed, brandishing his hulking fist.

However, the old dragon smiled and reached out a hand, taking the white ape’s blow with seemingly more effort to spare. Then, with an abrupt push, he forced the white ape back. Being in an enormous state, half the yard was destroyed when the white ape was thrown back.

Unable to spare any attention away, Lin Jin relied on spells to duel this old dragon. Their lives were at stake. The dragon clearly harbored ill-will and Lin Jin’s faction could only try their best for now.

“Fire Spirit Possession!”

Lin Jin went all out in casting the fire spirit enhancement on Xiao Huo.

In an instant, the flames on Xiao Huo’s body burned brighter. When he dashed forward, he left everything burning in his wake. In fact, the moment Fire Spirit Possession was cast, Lin Jin’s tiny house was already scorched to the ground.

Now, Lin Jin was sure that the place had been sealed off by the old dragon’s magic. Otherwise, this Fire Spirit Possession would have startled the entire city.

When Xiao Huo entered the fray, the old dragon seemed to have a harder time.

However, he was a Rank 5 nonetheless. Despite his weakened state, this dragon was still powerful. Even with Xiao Huo and White Ape collaborating together, they only managed to fend off the old dragon.

Looks like if things dragged on, the old dragon would still have the upper hand.

Although calm on the surface, Lin Jin was panicking inside.

He never anticipated he would come across such an incident on his third day of being in the imperial city. The old dragon was clearly trying to use this incredible cultivation of his to make Lin Jin disappear quietly.

This was a dangerous situation.

Also, while the old dragon kept asking Lin Jin to call forth his backer, he kept the area sealed off. This was probably a test of his.

If this seal could be broken through, the old dragon would gain a level of knowledge on this intruder’s strength. If he couldn’t, Lin Jin would be in danger.

This old dragon had obviously done some digging on Lin Jin’s background. From his words, the dragon knew that Lin Jin had an expert to support him.

But only the man himself knew best. This so-called expert supporting Lin Jin was merely just a fabrication of his. It was impossible to hope that anyone would come to his rescue.

And no one would either. They couldn’t.

In the entire royal capital, even Lu Bin’s strength didn’t amount to much. Moreover, the latter couldn’t possibly come to his rescue now and Lin Jin had no one else to rely on.

Even if assistance came, they wouldn’t be able to do much.

After all, the opponent was a Rank 5 monster with divine powers gained from accepting offerings. According to the Museum of Deadly Beasts, monsters who were enshrined as deities were even harder to deal with.

Meaning to say, Lin Jin had no way out.

Taking a step back would equate to falling into an abyss.

Suddenly, strong winds blew and snow began showering down.

Lin Jin immediately looked up to notice the old dragon had cast a spell. In an instant, the temperature in this rundown little yard fell sharply. The surroundings blazed by Xiao Huo’s fire were completely put out as a snowstorm befell them.

It was Lin Jin’s first time seeing such a spell.

Icy winds breezed past as snow covered the grounds. He could feel chills run through his body as if his bones would freeze up and his limbs would go numb from this blizzard.

Lin Jin knew the situation was getting worse so he quickly bit his tongue to stay conscious. He was much too inferior compared to the old dragon. Xiao Huo and White Ape could barely hold their ground so the strength of their faction was easy to tell.

But to ask Lin Jin to wait as death came for him? Never!

“Blood contract fifth realm!”

In this dire situation, Lin Jin suddenly felt the limitations on his body break free. He had actually managed to achieve blood contract fifth realm in this fatal moment.