The Jade Dragon Festival had reached its climax at this moment. The entire Jade Dragon Temple was in an uproar and the common people were in an uproar. At this time, no one cared about anything else as exclamations of surprise and amazement filled the air.
Amateurs were here to watch the show while experts knew the ropes.
Compared to the citizens and officials, the beast appraisers from headquarters were the ones who were the most shocked.
When His Majesty drew the 'Sleeping Dragon Stone', they knew they were in trouble. Especially when they saw the five beasts on stage, they secretly appraised them using their beast appraisal skills.
It wasn't an exaggeration to say that all five beasts were of the 'highest quality' grade.
The two Rank 2 beast appraisers had average potential. Of course, if it were a Rank 2 or 3 beast appraiser from headquarters, they might be able to come up with an evolution method in a few days. With the help of medicinal pills, they had a high chance of succeeding.
However, it was impossible for them to appraise the beasts on the spot and evolve them on the spot.
"Brother Tan, Lin Jin's skills are incredible. I've appraised that horned tortoise before. Although I came up with an evolution method, the required medicinal pills were exorbitant and I only had a thirty percent chance of success," Chu Chenghe said with a solemn expression.
Chu Chenghe and Tan Xun were on the same level at headquarters. They were both Rank 3 beast appraisers with a wealth of experience and knowledge. In addition, Chu Chenghe was an arrogant man. For someone like him to say something like this meant that Chu Chenghe had acknowledged Lin Jin's identity as a Rank 3 beast appraiser.
Tan Xun smiled bitterly. "Brother Chu, Lin Jin isn't just amazing. You were only paying attention to the two Rank 2 pet beasts but didn't you notice the three Rank 1 hound beasts?"
"Huh?" Chu Chenghe was stunned.
He hadn't noticed this earlier. After all, no matter how he looked at it, it was more difficult to evolve a Rank 2 pet beast into a Rank 3 beast than a Rank 1 hound beast.
However, Tan Xun would have a reason to mention this.
Hence, when Chu Chenghe took a closer look, he immediately understood.
"How … how could this be …"
Chu Chenghe was flabbergasted. Even when he saw Lin Jin promote two Rank 2 pet beasts to Rank 3, he didn't look this shocked.
Many other beast appraisers looked over as well. The Rank 2 beast appraisers could tell what was going on but the Rank 1 beast appraisers were clueless.
At this moment, Tan Xun said, "Brother Chu, you've noticed it too, right?"
Chu Chenghe nodded. The shock on his face had yet to fade.
Tan Xun knew that the other party had figured it out, so he didn't say anything else. As for those who could figure it out, they didn't dare say anything else when they saw the two big bosses of the headquarters keeping quiet.
In this way, it could be said that those who did not see through it were suffocating.
They didn't dare to ask, and their hearts were filled with anxiety.
As a Rank 3 beast appraiser, Yu Mantang could tell that Lin Jin's true feat today wasn't to elevate the two Rank 2 pet beasts to Rank 3 but to elevate the three Rank 1 hounds to Rank 2.
Truth be told, Yu Mantang had been reluctant to admit defeat earlier. But now, no matter how reluctant he was, he knew that Lin Jin's skills far surpassed his own. He couldn't even tell how Lin Jin completed the pet beasts' evolution. All he saw was Lin Jin patting the beasts one by one.
If even the top beast appraisers at headquarters could not see through it, how could anyone else?
To Emperor He Qian, the process was not important. What was important was the result.
He was very satisfied with this result.
Very satisfied.
Lin Jin's skill as a beast appraiser was incredible, and that was enough. With this, his insistence on issuing the decree was a brilliant move, a testament to his keen foresight. With this, who would dare to say that the emperor had made a foolish move behind his back?
More importantly, this indirectly raised He Qian's evaluation of 'Curator' to a whole new level.
Lin Jin was only Curator's disciple, but he was already capable of such a feat. It was as easy as flipping his palm. Just how strong was Curator?
"If Curator can help our Jade Dragon Kingdom evolve a Rank 5 pet beast, our kingdom will surely rise again. And I, He Qian, will become a wise emperor who brings honor to my ancestors."
In his excitement, He Qian couldn't help but exclaim, "Appraiser Lin's skill is truly impressive. I'm very pleased. Bring me a brush and ink."
No one dared to delay an order from the emperor. Brush, ink, paper, and even a table were quickly brought over.
"Today, I would like to bestow Appraiser Lin with a piece of calligraphy." He Qian was getting serious. Although Lin Jin didn't think it was necessary, it wasn't his place to dissuade him.
Soon, He Qian picked up his brush and wrote down six words on the paper.
In terms of calligraphy, He Qian's skill was definitely considered to be highly accomplished. Even to Lin Jin, it was impressive.
The six words on the paper read: Jade Dragon Kingdom's Number One Appraiser!
Great Eunuch Yao Sheng knew what He Qian was thinking. He saluted Lin Jin with a smile and said, "Congratulations, Appraiser Lin. Today, His Majesty has bestowed upon you the title of Jade Dragon Kingdom's number one beast appraiser. From now on, you will reign supreme in the Beast Appraisal Association and become a role model for all beast appraisers in Jade Dragon Kingdom!"
He Qian did have such intentions.
He didn't do this just because he was happy.
He was the emperor. How could he make a decision just because he was in the mood?
Some emperors might do this, but not He Qian.
He had his reasons for doing this, and it was simple. He wanted to tie Lin Jin to the Jade Dragon Kingdom in one fell swoop. He Qian knew very well that someone like Lin Jin had skyrocketed. With his beast appraising skills and the inconceivably powerful 'Curator' backing, even if he was the emperor, Lin Jin wouldn't have to listen to his orders.
He Qian wasn't foolish enough to think that he could control everything just because he was the emperor. Not too long ago, he had been living with his tail between his legs. That old fart, the jade dragon deity, had been pressuring him, forcing He Qian to swallow his anger. The jade dragon's curse, which forced the royal family to sacrifice women, was a huge humiliation to He Qian.
Fortunately, it was all in the past now.
He had to work hard to rebuild Jade Dragon Kingdom, and one of the most important steps was to own a Rank 5 pet beast.
This would be the stepping stone to becoming a premium country.
Hence, He Qian wanted to give Lin Jin the greatest glory and a high status. The title of 'Jade Dragon Kingdom's Number One Appraiser' was the best thing he could get. With this, Lin Jin would be bound to the Jade Dragon Kingdom, sharing both glory and disgrace.
Many people were shocked by the emperor's actions. While they were surprised, they were also envious.
Because with this, Lin Jin had surpassed all beast appraisers in the Jade Dragon Kingdom. Even veteran beast appraisers like Tan Xun and Chu Chenghe would be ranked below Lin Jin from now on.
The kingdom was aware of the emperor's decree.
But who knew that Tan Xun and Chu Chenghe were utterly convinced? Not only did they not feel the slightest bit of resentment, they even thought that Lin Jin deserved the title.
The two most senior and highest-ranking beast appraisers at headquarters exchanged a glance, reading each other's thoughts.
One word: convinced!
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