Chapter 194 (1/2)

“A wise choice to protect myself ?”

Lin Xun was confused at first and then nodded his head and said, “Yes, you know me.”

On thinking how he made a show of himself because of astonishment, Chu Feng sighed, “What you did is right. If other spiritual tattooists know you possess such great attainments in spiritual tattoos, they’ll also make a show of themselves just like me.”

He cupped his hands and said, “My little friend, I’m sorry to have offended you. Hope you don’t mind.”

Lin Xun said with a smile, “My name is Lin Xun, and you can call me that.”

As a gentleman, Chu Feng treated Lin Xun with courtesy, which naturally made Lin Xun feel good about him.

Lin Xun clearly knew if Chu Feng was ill-tempered like Old Mo, he would have already driven Lin Xun away.

Subsequently, as Chu Feng invited Lin Xun to sit down, he took out a jade-made document and recorded the information about authenticating Lin as a spiritual tattooist.

The recorded information was a certificate, indicating that as long as Lin Xun possessed the bronze badge granted to the primary spiritual tattooists by the Commune of Spiritual Tattooists, he could enjoy the corresponding benefits in any Commune in the 34 provinces of the empire.

“Name?”

“Lin Xun.”

“Native Place?”

“Feiyun Village, Donglin Town.”

“Your Master?”

“None.”

“Age?”

“14.”

“What?!”

Chu Feng was recording while asking Lin Xun. On hearing Lin’s age, with his wrist trembling, he almost misspelled it.

“14?”

Chu Feng lost his manner again and the way he looked at Lin Xun was full of surprise. A 14-year-old spiritual tattooist was rarely seen even in the entire empire!

It was said that there were few 14-year-old spiritual tattooists even in the three aristocratic families of spiritual tattoos. It could be numbered only with two hands!

The most renowned young spiritual tattoo in the empire should be the “Talent Girl” Feng Qingyou of Green-deer School, who became a master of spiritual tattoos at the age of 19.

It was well-known that as an occupation, spiritual tattooists were also divided into four levels, including spiritual apprentices, spiritual tattooists, masters of spiritual tattoos, and grandmasters of spiritual tattoos.

Each level was also subdivided into different sub-levels. Like spiritual tattooists, it was subdivided into primary, medium, high, and top sub-levels.

At the age of 19, Feng Qingyou was entitled with “master of spiritual tattoos”, which showed how outstanding she was.

Compared to her, Lin Xun became a “spiritual tattooist” at the age of 14, which represented that he was not inferior to her.

“You… Do you know Feng Qingyou?” asked Chu Feng.

Lin Xun nodded, “I’ve heard of her. She is a genius of the Feng Family, one of the three great aristocratic families of spiritual tattoos. Her father is the head of the Feng Family, and her master is the dean of the Spiritual Tattoos Department of the Green-deer School.”

Old Mo told him that, and Lin was deeply impressed with the name.

Chu Feng sighed with emotion, “In my view, you’re as good as or even better than her.”

Lin Xun said right away, “Senior, you really flatter me.”

Chu Feng took a deep breath and said seriously, “Do you know what a stir you will cause if I report this matter to the high authorities of the Commune?”

Lin Xun immediately frowned.

Without waiting for him to speak, Chu Feng said with a smile, “That’s my personal viewpoint, of course. I know a genius like you wouldn’t like to draw too much attention.”

Lin Xun took a deep breath and said seriously, “Senior, could you promise me one thing?”

Chu Feng seemed to know what Lin Feng meant, so he said subconsciously, “Are you aware that you’ll have an overnight meteoric rise with unimaginable status and privileges if you can obtain the attention from the real big shots of the Commune?”

Lin Xun shook his head, “I’m not interested in those things.”

Chu Feng felt surprised. As far as he was concerned, few young men like Lin Xun could resist those temptations, such as reputation, prestige, wealth, and status… whatever they wanted… How could Lin refuse it?

However, Lin Xun turned them down without any hesitation. He looked quite calm. Apparently, he really meant it.

Chu Feng said seriously, “Are you serious about your decision?”

Lin Xun nodded, saying, “Senior, I hope you can help me with that.”

Chu Feng sighed with his words fraught with apparent appreciation, “Lin Xun, you’re the most distinguished young spiritual tattooist I’ve ever seen. I believe that you’ll definitely have an extraordinarily promising future.”

Lin Xun said with a smile, “So, you promised?”

Chu Feng burst into laughter, “A gentleman is always happy to help the others attain their aims. Since you said so, how can I refuse you? Not only do I promise to keep it secret for you, but also I’ll guarantee not a third person will know your information at least in the Commune of Spiritual Tattooists of Mist City.”

Lin Xun stood up and bowed to him gravely, “Senior, thanks a lot.”

“Words of mouth being no guarantee, I’ll sign a spiritual agreement with you,” as Chu Feng spoke, he took out a scroll glowing with silver luster.