Truth be told, Han Dong was a little disdainful of those rumormongers' methods.
They were lowly and despicable.
However, he couldn't care less. He was here as a spy to keep an eye on Lin Jin. He just had to do his job well.
Sighing inwardly, Han Dong was about to speak when an urgent voice came from outside.
"What's wrong with your association? You're not going to entertain us after the consultation hours? You've asked everyone and they're all gone. You even sent me here. Do you think I don't know that there's something wrong with this appraiser's abilities? "
The voice was sharp, laced with anger and anxiety.
Outside, a few people entered Lin Jin's consultation hall. They looked anxious as they carried a stretcher with a millstone-sized iron crab on it.
Iron crab was a type of pet beast and a very powerful one at that. Not only was it fast, but it also possessed incredible defensive capabilities. Many people loved it and treated it as a blood contract pet beast. It was considered a common pet beast.
Right now, the iron crab on the stretcher was listless. Upon closer inspection, one could see that a layer of frost had formed on the iron crab's shell.
Lin Jin immediately stepped forward.
Following these people was a female apprentice who looked helpless. When she saw Lin Jin, she quickly said, "Appraiser Lin, this is an emergency. They were supposed to register Chief Wang Ji but he has left and Appraiser Gao Jiang isn't around. The other apprentices can't treat this case so we had no choice but to bring it here. Look …"
Lin Jin didn't let her continue. Instead, he said, "Put it on the ground. Let me take a look."
The people who brought the pet beasts here were clearly reluctant. One of them said, "This Appraiser Lin isn't reliable so we wouldn't dare to let him treat us. I heard he even had an appraisal accident. Is there no one else here?"
These people were imposing and all of them had strong physiques. Glaring at Lin Jin, the young apprentice who brought them here was so frightened that he didn't know what to say. Lin Jin, on the other hand, remained calm. He pointed at the door and said, "I'll give you two choices. If you don't want to see it, carry it away. We won't be responsible if it dies outside. If you want to see it, keep it here and don't disturb my treatment."
Clean and efficient, with an imposing manner.
Those people were speechless after being rebuked.
To be honest, other people really couldn't take a look at their Iron Shell Crab. It wasn't that they didn't take a look, but that a few of the top ranked apprentices had all taken a look, and none of them could do anything about it. They were told to look elsewhere.
Chief Wang Ji and Appraiser Gao Jiang had left at the appointed time and were no longer in the association. Left with no other choice, they came here.
If he were to pull it away, the pet beast might not survive the night.
One of them gritted his teeth and said, "Put it down and let him see. If he can't see it, then we'll find trouble with him."
Lin Jin's expression darkened.
How was this supposed to be a pet beast for treatment? They were being unreasonable. Lin Jin wasn't a pushover so how could he possibly be intimidated by these people?
"Xiaohuo!"
Lin Jin shouted and a shadow immediately darted out from the back hall. No one could see what was going on, but a ferocious and intimidating fire wolf stood before them.
Those people immediately took a step back in fright.
"Since you're here, you must abide by my rules. Let me make this clear. Treating a pet beast isn't a hundred percent success rate. If you're not willing to be treated, take your pet beasts away immediately. If you're willing to stay, keep your mouths shut. If you spout any more nonsense, I'll throw all of you out.
Lin Jin swept his gaze across them, his aura imposing. None of them dared to meet Lin Jin's gaze.
Lin Jin didn't move either. He simply stared at them. Seeing that the Iron Shell Crab was on the verge of death, the leader finally snapped out of his daze and quickly apologized, "Appraiser Lin, we're uncultured people. We were rude before and spoke without thinking. Please don't take it to heart. Please be a benevolent doctor and save my pet beast."
The others quickly bowed as well.
The young apprentice's eyes immediately lit up. At this moment, she was clearly impressed by Lin Jin's might. The sight of his imposing figure actually made her heart race.
Seeing that these people had behaved themselves, Lin Jin lowered his head and reached out to touch the Iron Shell Crab.
Those people were puzzled but they didn't dare to say anything. They could only watch obediently.
"Go and find some firewood and a large pot," Lin Jin ordered.
The group was confused. But due to Lin Jin's earlier display of might, no one asked any questions. With their doubts in mind, they went to look for the items.
Firewood was easy to find but a large pot wasn't. In the end, they had to borrow the largest pot in the association's kitchen.
Lin Jin nodded in satisfaction at the sight.
Then, he got the group's help. They started the fire, poured water, closed the steamer, and placed the Iron Shell Crab inside.
The helpers immediately sensed something amiss. Why did it feel like they were going to steam the crab?
"What … what's the meaning of this?"
"I don't know. We didn't dare to ask either. This Appraiser Lin is pretty fierce and his pet beast is even scarier. I'm afraid he'll be upset if we ask."
Forget these people, even the apprentices like Zhao Ying, Lu Xiaoyun, and Han Dong were confused. Being a straightforward person, Lu Xiaoyun couldn't help but whisper, "Should we get some seasonings? Ginger, scallions, or something?"
At this, the group panicked even more.
Lin Jin knew this could easily lead to misunderstandings. Since he had done what he could, he simply explained, "This Iron Shell Crab must have accidentally eaten something extremely cold. Crabs have a water attribute to begin with so they aren't afraid of such things, but if they eat too much of it, they will be harmed. This isn't a big problem. The cold can be dispelled with fire or some medicine that melts Yin energy, but the effect will be slower. However, the Iron Shell Crab has a Yin attribute to begin with. Whether it's dispelling fire or using medicine that melts Yin energy, it's a different kind of harm. Hence, while dispelling the cold, the Iron Shell Crab can't be harmed. Hence, this is the only way. The steam from the steamer, mixed with fire and water attributes, happens to be able to restrain the cold in the Iron Shell Crab's body. "
This theory sounded unimaginable at first. However, if one were to think about it carefully, they would realize that it contained an extremely profound principle.
Zhao Yu and Lu Xiaoyun were the first to react.
"Brilliant!"
"It's no wonder no one else can cure this disease. That's because no matter what method is used, as long as the cold is dispelled, the pet beast's innate attribute will be harmed. Even if it's cured, it would be crippled. Using the steam from the steamer, which carries a fire attribute but is suppressed by water, is the most suitable method to dispel the cold in the Iron Shell Crab's body. The best part is that this method won't harm the Iron Shell Crab's innate attribute. It's truly amazing. "
The two girls looked at Lin Jin with admiration.
Han Dong was also an apprentice beast appraiser so it didn't take him long to figure out the theory behind it. He was equally astounded by it.
"There's actually such a method?"
Han Dong was a hardworking man who studied beast appraising so he knew many books by heart. One thing Han Dong was sure of was that Lin Jin's treatment method had never been mentioned in the books. It was a brand new case study.
"I have to remember this." Han Dong's fat jiggled in excitement.
Although the Iron Shell Crab's owner and his companions didn't understand the profound theory behind it, they understood what Lin Jin was saying. This method could cure their Iron Shell Crab.
As long as it could be cured, that was fine.
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