Zu Can was flabbergasted.
It wasn't that Appraiser Lin was wrong. In fact, Appraiser Lin was right. There were many details that Appraiser Lin had never mentioned to anyone else. Previously, neither Chief Wang nor Appraiser Gao could tell, but this Appraiser Lin seemed to have seen it all with his own eyes.
What did this mean?
Zu Can wasn't an idiot. Based on his diagnosis alone, it meant that Appraiser Lin's appraisal and treatment skills far surpassed those of the other two beast appraisers.
Taking a deep breath, Zu Can calmed himself down. He had been through too much lately. He had sought out countless reputable medical appraisers but none of them could cure his pet beast's illness. Sometimes, just as a glimmer of hope was ignited, it was quickly extinguished by despair.
His family was pressuring him, trying to persuade him to give up on this pet beast.
Because he was the eldest grandson, he was to be groomed as the future head of the family. As the future head of the family, how could he be burdened by a sickly pet beast?
In fact, the family had given him a deadline. If he couldn't cure his pet beast's illness within three days, he would have to accept the family's order to replace his pet beast no matter what.
Taking a deep breath, Zu Can said, "Appraiser Lin is right. But when I've sought out reputable beast appraisers, all they found were symptoms, not poison."
He had his doubts.
Even though he was almost convinced by Lin Jin's words.
Lin Jin shook his head. "I don't comment on other people's diagnoses. As an official beast appraiser, I, Lin Jin, always base my diagnosis on facts. I will never exaggerate. What is true is true. Your pet beast has indeed been poisoned, and it wasn't an accident. Someone has been poisoning it for a long time."
Zu Can's expression changed drastically.
"That's impossible. I've been looking after it every day. How could it have been poisoned for a long period of time …"
As if remembering something, Zu Can's eyelid twitched and he stopped talking.
Lin Jin knew that sometimes, there was no need to go into detail. Just make sure to leave it at that. Just like now, Zu Can must have figured out the crux of the matter.
Of course, Lin Jin was confident in his own diagnosis. It was the result recorded on the stone tablet after the large tortoise was recorded in the Museum of Deadly Beasts. Lin Jin was confident in the museum's abilities.
Silence.
Zu Can's expression changed as he thought of something. After a long while, he asked softly, "Appraiser Lin, do you know what poison it is?"
Lin Jin did know.
It's colorless and odorless. Normal humans or pet beasts wouldn't be affected if they consumed it, nor would they be poisoned. However, the Seven Seas Dragon Turtle's bloodline is the bane of its existence. After being poisoned, it's extremely difficult to detect. It's as if you're sick, but you can't pinpoint the cause. Over time, your pet beast's condition naturally deteriorated. If you had come to me any later, I could have just dug a hole to bury it. "
Zu Can's eyes lit up when he heard this.
In other words, his pet beast could still be saved.
At once, he stood up and bowed. "Appraiser Lin, please save him. I won't hesitate to pay any price."
"Sure!" Lin Jin rubbed his hands together. "Erm, have you hung up on my account?"
…
Zu Can ran out to register while Lin Jin patted the large turtle's head with a smug look on his face.
Because just a moment ago, because he recorded more than ten rare bloodline pet beasts in the museum, the museum suddenly lit up and rewarded him with a cultivation method. Just like the Wild Beast Deterrence reward, this cultivation method wasn't simple either. After all, anything produced by the museum was bound to be of high quality.
"Beast Energy Formation, Part One. Exclusive cultivation for pet beasts. Upon completion, the pet beast will be promoted to Level 1 Energy Training."
Lin Jin was stunned.
Cultivating energy was the first step for ancient immortals. But now, immortals were nothing more than myths and legends. Their corresponding cultivation methods no longer existed. It was said that the Friar Association still had some energy cultivation manuals but they were kept under wraps like treasures, never to be shown to others. Now that the world's spirit energy had changed, it was difficult for humans to absorb it. Pet beasts could, but without a cultivation method, they could only rely on their instincts, bloodline, and potential to improve. If they were lucky, they could evolve, but if they were unlucky, they would be stuck at the same spot until death.
But with this Beast Energy Formation, things would be different.
No matter what kind of pet beast it was, as long as they cultivated this cultivation method specifically prepared for beasts, they would be able to gradually improve.
Hence, the value of this Beast Energy Formation was unimaginable.
"It's a pity there's only part one!" Lin Jin was still unsatisfied. He had tried it earlier. By pressing his hand on his pet beast, he could impart the cultivation method to it and let it cultivate on its own.
Xiao Huo was lying on the ground as if he was dozing off, but in fact, he had already started cultivating.
With such a powerful cultivation method, Lin Jin obviously had to give it to his pet beast first. As for the others, they could wait.
Lin Jin finally understood the Museum of Deadly Beasts' reward system. One was the number of beasts recorded. Once the number reached a certain number, he would be rewarded. The other was the number of rare beasts recorded. The reward for the latter was obviously better.
As for Zu Can's pet beast, it seemed to be in a serious condition but it was actually easy to treat. Lin Jin had already arranged for Zhao Ying and Lu Xiaoyun to gather some medicinal ingredients to brew a pill to help the large tortoise recuperate.
With this, as long as it didn't get poisoned again, it would recover in a few days.
By the time Zu Can returned and saw the large tortoise, the pet beast looked much more energetic. This made Zu Can even more convinced of Lin Jin's diagnosis.
"Appraiser Lin, I have a favor to ask of you," Zu Can said respectfully. Just the fact that Lin Jin had saved his pet beast was enough to make him eternally grateful.
Having said that, he pointed at his pet beast and asked, "Can I leave him here for a few days? Don't worry, I won't make you pay for it out of your own pocket."
He took out a stack of banknotes and handed it over.
Lin Jin glanced at it and saw that it was around two hundred silvers. This descendant of a prominent family sure was generous.
"No problem. You can leave him here for as long as you want." Lin Jin accepted the money without batting an eyelid. It just so happened that his house was in need of renovation and his yard could be renovated too. Plus, he would be left with quite a bit of silver.
As for why the man wanted to leave his pet beast here, it was obvious.
To be able to poison his pet beast under Zu Can's nose for so long, it must be someone close to him. Hence, if he didn't solve this problem, his pet beast might still be poisoned if he returned.
Zu Can excused himself.
Lin Jin had money and it was lunchtime. His stomach was growling so he turned to Zhao Ying and Lu Xiaoyun and said, "Let's go. I'll take you guys out for some good food."
The two girls were obviously delighted.
Lin Jin went home first and found a few craftsmen. After giving them some money, he arranged for them to repair the yard and the burned house before rushing to the restaurant where he was supposed to meet Zhao Ying and Lu Xiaoyun.
Symphony Restaurant!
This was Lin Jin's first time treating his guests to a restaurant, and it was such a high-class one at that.
He had booked a table on the second floor. On the first floor, Lin Jin overheard a few apprentices from the association who were here for lunch gossiping.
"Did you hear? Manager Dong of the logistics department was found sleeping in an alley early in the morning. Most importantly, he was naked, without a single piece of clothing on his body. The scene at that time was simply indescribable."
"Haha, I did hear about that. Fatty Dong must have been too mean and God is punishing him. After such a humiliation, he probably won't dare to show his face for the time being. "
Upon hearing this, Lin Jin was in a good mood. With a smile, he headed upstairs.
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