"It's already morning?"
"How … how could it be so fast? I didn't notice it at all."
"There wasn't enough time. I still want to hear more."
The young disciples wailed but there was nothing they could do about it. The time was off and they had to go to their clinics soon so they couldn't stay here forever.
As they walked out, they pondered and digested what Lin Jin had taught them. This knowledge was enough for them to digest for quite some time.
Although they hadn't slept the entire night, these young appraisers were excited. They had finally achieved part of their goal for coming to Jade Dragon City's headquarters.
And that was to receive Appraiser Lin's guidance.
Not only could they learn a lot of valuable knowledge, but they could also proudly announce that they were Appraiser Lin's students after receiving his guidance. Once they went out, they could proudly announce that they were Appraiser Lin's students.
This level of identity shouldn't be underestimated. It was something that could elevate one's status and prestige no matter where they went. Not only for themselves, but also for their entire family.
Lin Jin obviously had no idea what these young appraisers were thinking.
He wasn't tired. At Lin Jin's level, even if he was just a mortal, he could rely on the immense strength of his pet beast to stay awake for long periods of time.
In a sense, Lin Jin was no longer a mortal.
He was an immortal in another sense.
He had to be here as soon as possible. After all, his words were like spilled water. However, to Lin Jin, diagnosing and appraising twenty beasts in a day was a piece of cake.
Headquarters had already arranged a temporary consultation hall for Lin Jin, but it was definitely the best one. Apparently, there were already people waiting outside before dawn.
When they saw Lin Jin approaching, everyone bowed respectfully.
The consultation began.
In most cases, Lin Jin no longer needed to touch a beast. He only needed to observe it and he could write an evaluation report, including minor ailments.
What surprised Lin Jin was that there weren't any rare beasts that caught his attention among the twenty consultations, nor were there any serious illnesses.
Even an average beast appraiser could handle this.
This made Lin Jin realize something. These people didn't really have any incurable illnesses. Instead, they were here purely out of greed for his fame.
Needless to say, these people were either wealthy or respectable. But Lin Jin thought it was a waste of time.
Since other appraisers could handle it, there was no need for him to waste his time.
Hence, it took Lin Jin less than half an hour to settle all twenty patients on the first day. For the remaining time, Lin Jin sought out Tan Xun and asked him about the troublesome cases he found hard to solve at headquarters.
Every Beast Appraisal Association had these problems, just like the complicated illnesses encountered in medical centers. After all, not all problems could be solved.
Tan Xun could tell what Lin Jin was thinking. After some thought, he said, "There really is one. Some time ago, a young master from a wealthy family in the royal capital formed a blood pact with a rare beast he bought from another province. As a result, his health deteriorated day by day. I don't know what happened to him. Several beast appraisers from headquarters have examined him but they couldn't find any problems."
At this, Lin Jin asked, "If the son of a wealthy family has a problem, shouldn't he go to the medical hall to see a doctor?"
"They've been there before but they had no other choice so they came to the Beast Appraisal Association." Tan Xun said, "That young master is currently weak and sickly but his blood pact pet beast is the opposite. It doesn't look weak at all. But we can't tell what the problem is either. Everything seems normal."
Appraiser Tan Xun sounded helpless. Clearly, he had no idea what to do. It wasn't that he couldn't solve the problem but that he couldn't tell what the problem was.
At this, Lin Jin's curiosity was piqued.
The harder, the better.
"Bring me to him." Lin Jin's direct request stunned Tan Xun. He reminded him, "Appraiser Lin, you're too famous now."
It was a simple statement but it was laced with concern.
Lin Jin understood. It was fine if he didn't go since no one knew what the problem was. But if he did, it would bring great hope to that family.
If they couldn't find any problems with this pet beast, it would definitely affect Lin Jin's reputation.
After all, it was now said that there was no problem in this world that Appraiser Lin couldn't solve. Appraiser Lin had long been a living god to the people.
Hence, it was best to avoid trouble.
Lin Jin was aware of Tan Xun's good intentions but he remained nonchalant.
"It's just an empty reputation. I don't care about it so why bother, Appraiser Tan?"
It was a simple reply but his state of mind was immediately evident. Tan Xun was filled with respect for Lin Jin. Without another word, he led Lin Jin out of headquarters.
The young master's condition wasn't good. He had been seeking medical help everywhere but to no avail. Hence, he had been staying at home to recuperate. Since Lin Jin wanted to see him, he had to go.
Although he was a young master of a wealthy family, in Jade Dragon City, a simple stomp of his foot could easily attract a group of influential people. There were too many wealthy families like this. Lin Jin stared at the mansion before him. It was about the same size as his own mansion back in Maple City.
However, this was the royal capital where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold. Having such a large mansion was quite unusual. At the very least, it was more impressive than the average citizen.
Tan Xun knocked on the door while Lin Jin observed from behind.
Lin Jin was experienced and knowledgeable. His aura observation skill had reached a certain level. Of course, Lin Jin was only able to do this because of his pet beast.
A hint of red glinted in Lin Jin's eyes. It only lasted for a moment before he returned to normal.
"There's demonic energy." Lin Jin's interest was piqued.
There was a unique demonic energy in this mansion. It was well hidden and must have been concealed using some kind of spell. Most people in this world wouldn't be able to detect it, including some beasts with sharp senses.
Could it be that the wealthy young master's pet beast was a monster?
If that was the case, it could be deduced that a monster was trying to harm him. But could it be that simple?
How could Appraiser Tan Xun and the other beast appraisers not be able to tell that it was a monster?
That was possible unless the monster's cultivation level was extremely high. Just like Shang'er. If she wanted to conceal her aura, it shouldn't be a problem for her to deceive Appraiser Tan Xun.
Someone opened the door. It was a servant. Tan Xun explained the situation to the servant and he immediately ran back to report the news. Soon, the entire family came out to welcome them.
Lin Jin's identity was now a gilded signboard that could be used anywhere he went. Moreover, Tan Xun didn't have to conceal himself or conduct a secret visit. Lin Jin didn't ask him to do so either.
Soon, Lin Jin and Tan Xun were seated in the family's living room.
The owner of the house was a businessman in his fifties. He had a fair and plump complexion and was tactful and well-mannered. From the decorations in the house and the way he spoke, Lin Jin could tell that he was from a scholarly family.
After a round of pleasantries, the owner summoned his son over. Upon seeing him, Lin Jin immediately frowned.
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