I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong-Chapter 258 - 222: No Need to Say Anything Further

But at this time, nobody stood up to object. Zhao Tong was a warning to others, with no one willing to stand against the Teaching Elder. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

Soon, Tian Lin faced the monthly Alchemy exam.

The Alchemy monthly exam was relatively easy; besides tasting powders to identify Spirit Grass and reciting Elixir Recipes, one had to drink poison and then detoxify oneself.

In this subject, except for Zhao Tong, Senior Brother Changxue, Zhou Jin, and Wang Yanyu all received a 'top' evaluation.

To their surprise, Tian Lin achieved the same 'top' evaluation in this subject.

And this time, it was clearly not because the Teaching Elder was making it easy on purpose.

Because in front of everyone's eyes, Tian Lin didn't make a single mistake in any of the three Alchemy exam questions.

In fact, the Array Formation monthly exam was relatively more difficult for Tian Lin, while the Alchemy exam was somewhat easier for him.

Now, having achieved 'top' in Alchemy, Array Formation, and Funeral Science, he was truly ahead of the rest in the Class D.

Zhou Jin felt despair because only talisman making and swordsmanship were left.

If Tian Lin managed to get a 'fairly good' in talisman making, then his competitors would include not only Senior Brother Changxue and Wang Yanyu but also Tian Lin himself.

"Do you have confidence in talisman making within a very short time, Tian?"

When Tian Lin took the talisman making exam, Zhou Jin and the other two had already completed all their classes.

"Thanks to the stone tablet and Magic Talisman provided by Senior Brother Zhou, though I haven't delved deep into talisman making, I have at least mastered the basics."

With the help of the Cold Fragrance Leaf, Tian Lin's research on talisman making had improved drastically from the previous month.

He swiftly moved his brush over talisman paper, drawing ten talismans in the stipulated half an hour, only two less than Wang Yanyu and one less than Zhou Jin.

"Tian Lin has done well. In just one short month, not only has he made great progress in Funeral Science, Array Formation, and Alchemy, but his talisman making skills are now no less than those who have come down from Class C.

He should receive a 'top' evaluation for this talisman making exam."

As soon as these words were uttered, all the students from Class D were amazed by Tian Lin.

Wang Yanyu maintained her usual calm demeanor and nodded to Tian Lin: "Congratulations, Tian. Next month, you'll probably move up to Class C and become an Outer Disciple there."

Tian Lin returned the greeting, and Zhou Jin, with a smile on his face, came over to clasp Tian Lin's shoulder: "Brother Tian, I knew you could do it, and it turned out just as I expected."

Tian Lin thought Zhou Jin's smile seemed forced, guessing that if he made it into Class C and Zhou Jin did not, the relationship between 'brothers' might risk fracturing.

"It's just luck, all thanks to my senior's support."

After saying this, Tian Lin continued with the swordsmanship exam.

As expected, nobody in Class D understood swordsmanship better than Tian Lin.

Thus, Tian Lin's monthly exam results reached a 'top' evaluation in all five Heterodox subjects.

Senior Brother Changxue slightly fell behind Zhou Jin and Wang Yanyu in swordsmanship again.

And since the performance of Zhou Jin and Wang Yanyu was comparable, they naturally had to compete once more.

But no matter who won or lost between these two, Tian Lin was set to move into Class C next month.

"Junior Sister Wang has a more solid foundation; she only fell into Class D due to carelessness last month. This time against Senior Brother Zhou, she will surely return to Class C."

Senior Brother Changxue remained poised and composed.

He had the long-term experience of not making it into Class C, so he had already adjusted his mood.

Zhao Tong, on the other hand, didn't wait to see the results of Zhou Jin and Wang Yanyu; he left the examination hall shortly after completing his exam.

"As for you, Tian, I didn't expect you to progress so rapidly in just one short month; it is truly astonishing."

Tian Lin humbly shook his head and said, "My achievements are all due to the elders' and Senior Brother Changxue's teaching."

He said this for the Teaching Elder to hear, and the Teaching Elder stroked his beard with a smile and said:

"If you weren't a piece of uncut jade, no matter how meticulously I carved, it wouldn't turn into a fine piece. This proves that you have a talent for these five Heterodox subjects."

Then, changing the topic, he said, "However, once you enter Class C, you should pick up the Five Elements Golden Core Technique and cultivate the Five Elements Dharma Body as soon as possible.

Among Class C disciples, there are only a few who are still in the early stages of Foundation Establishment. As you proceed, the exams rely more on one's own cultivation strength."

Tian Lin respectfully thanked the Teaching Elder for the reminder, and at this moment, Zhou Jin and Wang Yanyu had determined the winner.

To everyone's surprise, Wang Yanyu, who was more favored, actually lost to Zhou Jin.

Evidently, Zhou Jin himself was incredulous. After the end of the monthly exam, he invited Tian Lin over, clasping his hands to say: "Brother Tian, come to my mansion later to celebrate with a few drinks. We should properly celebrate."

Tian Lin was also interested in learning about the situation in Class C and smilingly replied: "Well, there are no classes tomorrow, so let's give ourselves a good break."

He returned to his cave mansion, and the table was already set with a meal.

Although Tian Lin was going to drink with Zhou Jin, he still ate two bowls of Water Spirit Rice and a dish of Cordyceps-flavored Fish Balls.

He had a feeling that both the Sealing Earth Skill and the Heavenly Water Breathing Technique would soon reach the Minor Success Realm.

After the meal, Tian Lin changed his clothes and went to Zhou Jin's place.

From beginning to end, Yu'er and Cui'er never asked Tian Lin about his monthly exam results.

The two maidservants did not dare to imagine Tian Lin entering Class C; seeing that he did not mention his results upon returning to his cave mansion, they guessed his scores might not be good, hence they did not dare to touch on his sore spot.

Arriving at Zhou Jin's residence and seeing the food and drinks laid out on the table, Tian Lin's eyes brightened.

Zhou Jin stood up and greeted Tian Lin with a smile: "You've come at the right time, Junior Brother Tian. My little sister is also a student from Class C; it's good for you to get acquainted."

Tian Lin greeted Zhou Jin's sister with a cupped salute: "Greetings to Senior Sister Zhou."

The young lady was clearly two or three years older than Tian Lin; she returned the gesture with a charming smile:

"Junior Brother Tian, there's no need to be so courteous. I've heard quite a bit about you from my brother; meeting you today, indeed your reputation is well-deserved."

Whatever she said about his reputation being well-deserved was false, Tian Lin felt some form of rejection coming from her.

He did not know where this rejection came from but sat down at Zhou Jin's invitation.

"Big Brother, the meal looks especially lavish today; it must have cost a pretty penny."

Tian Lin's interest was piqued by the 'Fish Ball'-like items on the table.

He had not expected that visiting Zhou Jin for a meal would enable him to come across auxiliary elixirs that could assist him in constructing a Gold Element Dharma Body.

To be honest, since meeting Zhou Jin, from the Sealing Earth Pill to the current 'Vajra Pill', as well as the stone tablets and Magic Talismans required for his Array Formation and talisman making classes, all were provided by Zhou Jin.

Thanks to Zhou Jin not practicing the sort of Karma-related Dharma like Zhai Xingzi does, otherwise, having accepted so many favors from him, what could he use to repay him?

"Big Brother, I may lack other things, but I'm never short of Spirit Stones. So, Junior Brother, there's no need for concern."

He gestured to Bi beside him, who promptly and accurately served a portion of Fish Balls into Tian Lin's bowl.

Compared to the last time Tian Lin visited, Bi was noticeably more respectful towards him.

She said with a smile: "I just saw Mr. Tian seemed quite interested in these 'Snow Deer Pills'? If Mr. Tian fancies this dish, this servant could teach the recipe to Little Sister Yu'er."

Tian Lin nodded at Bi: "Then, I will have to trouble Miss Bi."

He did not rashly taste the dish but turned his attention to Zhou Jin: "Senior Brother Zhou, have you ever heard of the Vajra Demon-suppressing Skill?"

"That's a Divine Skill from the Little Arhat Temple, an upper-echelon Divine Skill indeed. Why does Junior Brother inquire about this Divine Skill?"

He seemed to think of something and couldn't help saying: "Junior Brother isn't thinking of using this Divine Skill to form a Dharma Body, are you? This must absolutely not be done."

Tian Lin replied: "I might not use this Divine Skill to form a Dharma Body, but I do wish to find this Divine Skill to study. Knowledge begets knowledge; this will inevitably be greatly beneficial to my future cultivation."

Zhou Jin said: "Junior Brother is still in the Early-stage Foundation Establishment; Big Brother presumes to ask, what are the Cultivation Techniques you are practicing for your Five Elements Dharma Body?"

While asking, Zhou Jin's sister, Zhou Mengjiao, along with Zhou Mengjiao's sword holder and Bi, all turned their eyes toward Tian Lin.

If Zhou Jin did not consider his relationship with Tian Lin to be significant, he wouldn't dare to ask so forthrightly.

Tian Lin did not hesitate to answer: "I'm currently cultivating Divine Skills for the Water and Earth Elements. The technique for the Water Element Dharma Body is the Heavenly Water Breathing Technique, and the technique for the Earth Element Dharma Body is the Sealing Earth Skill. Besides these, I have yet to find techniques for constructing the Gold, Wood, and Fire Element Dharma Bodies."

Upon his words, Zhou Mengjiao and her servants were profoundly surprised, and Zhou Jin straightforwardly said: "Indeed, none of the Dharma Bodies you're cultivating related to Divine Skills from the Wendaos Sect. May I ask if you have the elixir recipe that supports the Heavenly Water Breathing Technique, Junior Brother?"

Tian Lin shook his head, and Zhou Jin continued:

"Without auxiliary elixirs, when will your Water and Earth Element Dharma Bodies reach Minor Success? These two Divine Skills are enough of a burden for you; it would be best if the remaining three Elements were cultivated using Divine Skills that our sect has auxiliary elixirs for."

"You're right, Senior Brother Zhou, but I already have some plans in mind," replied Tian Lin.

Seeing that he couldn't persuade Tian Lin, Zhou Jin no longer insisted and said:

"The Vajra Demon-suppressing Skill is a Divine Skill of the Little Arhat Temple, a formidable and reputable immortal gate. Since our sect has not included their Divine Skills, they surely won't be selling them to earn Spirit Stones."

Zhou Jin meant to suggest that Tian Lin should behave and not entertain thoughts of obtaining the Vajra Demon-suppressing Skill.

However, after he finished speaking, Zhou Mengjiao interrupted:

"There's a high monk in Wind City who hails from the Little Arhat Temple. If Junior Brother Tian desires the Vajra Demon-suppressing Skill, perhaps he could seek it from that high monk."

Zhou Jin and Tian Lin both turned to look at Zhou Mengjiao as she continued: "Forget that the Divine Skills of the Little Arhat Temple won't be shared with outsiders, even if that high monk dares to defy the temple's rules and pass the Divine Skill to Junior Brother Tian. Should the Little Arhat Temple investigate in the future, how should Junior Brother Tian deal with it?"

Zhou Mengjiao replied: "That high monk is a heretic of the Little Arhat Temple, and the temple has long dispatched monks to hunt him down. If Junior Brother Tian can capture the high monk, then when the time comes, a Sect Elder can step forward to negotiate benefits with the Little Arhat Temple. His Vajra Demon-suppressing Skill isn't some unsharable grand Dao, and with the stature of the Wendaos Sect, perhaps Junior Brother might be able to obtain this Divine Skill from the Little Arhat Temple."

Tian Lin was intrigued and asked Zhou Mengjiao: "I wonder what the cultivation level of that high monk is."

"Early Golden Core."

Tian Lin was speechless; what use was that?