Tan Xun said he wanted to wait for his benefactor so Wang Ji, Nan Gongxian, and the others couldn't say anything else. Since they couldn't leave on their own, they could only stay and wait.
Right now, Wang Ji was extremely annoyed.
Lin Jin was supposed to be done for. How did he manage to turn things around in such a short amount of time?
But so be it. He would let Zhang He take the blame for the grading. When the time came, he could just write a self-reflection report and send it to headquarters. That should be enough to settle this matter.
As for Lin Jin, he couldn't do anything to him for now. He would just have to wait a little longer.
While Wang Ji was contemplating, he heard a commotion behind him. Turning around, he saw a sapphire turtle. Wang Ji recognized this turtle. It was the pet beast of the Zu family's young master, Zu Can. Wang Ji had even treated it before. The turtle was probably terminally ill and was doomed to die.
But now, the sapphire turtle didn't look like it was dying at all. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it was alive and kicking.
Wang Ji had been busy recently so he didn't know that Lin Jin had cured this sapphire turtle.
Behind the sapphire turtle was Zu Can and his father, the Zu family's patriarch, Zu Tianhong.
This man was of high status in Maple City. Why was he suddenly paying a visit?
The Zu family member was carrying a plaque with the words' Miraculous Hands' written on it.
It was a plaque.
In the Beast Appraisal Association, it wasn't uncommon to receive plaques like this. In Wang Ji's consultation hall alone, there were more than ten plaques hanging on the wall.
Zu Tianhong was a prominent figure so Wang Ji had no choice but to welcome him.
However, the man's first words made Wang Ji feel like he had swallowed a fly.
Zu Tianhong said, "Chief Wang, may I know where Appraiser Lin Jin is? We're here to give him a plaque to thank him for curing my son's pet beast's illness."
It was for Lin Jin.
Wang Ji mused, 'If I had known, I wouldn't have come.'
But since he was already here, he could only smile sheepishly and say, "Lin Jin is still taking his exam. When he comes out, Patriarch Zu can hand it over to him personally."
Zu Tianhong nodded.
Zu Can looked around. When he saw Zhao Ying and the others, he walked over.
"What do you think? I'll have my father make a plaque and send it over personally. With this, who would dare say that Appraiser Lin doesn't live up to his reputation?" Zu Can obviously had a plan in mind. He owed Lin Jin a favor and knew that Lin Jin would be taking the exam today after his qualifications as a beast appraiser were revoked. Zu Can planned to use this method to boost Lin Jin's reputation.
It had to be said that Zu Can's move was extremely effective. Along the way, they attracted quite a few onlookers. After all, it was a plaque personally delivered by the Zu family, so it was hard not to attract attention.
Now, who would dare say that Lin Jin didn't live up to his reputation?
So many facts had proven that Lin Jin was capable, and the Zu family's gift of a plaque only served to solidify Lin Jin's capabilities.
"What day is it today? Why is it so lively?" Two people squeezed through the crowd and walked over.
On the other side, Wang Ji saw one of the two and immediately went up to greet him.
Even Zu Tianhong, the patriarch of the Zu family, did not behave in such a manner. It was obvious that the person who had come this time was no ordinary person.
"Master Gu, why are you here?"
Wang Ji was indeed surprised.
This person was none other than the master painter, Gu Mengzhong. The old man who came with Gu Mengzhong was dressed in plain clothes but many people recognized him.
"It's Liao Gu, Masterchef Liao."
"I heard that Symphony Restaurant lied to their customers and Masterchef Liao left in anger. Ever since that day, Symphony Restaurant's business has been declining day by day."
"I know. I also heard that this incident has something to do with Appraiser Lin …"
Wang Ji could ignore Liao Gu but he didn't dare to slight Gu Mengzhong. After all, this master painter's circle of friends was terrifying. Just a single word from him could affect his future.
At the sight of Wang Ji, Gu Mengzhong scoffed. "I'm here to support a friend of mine. I heard that he was treated unfairly so I'm here to seek justice for him."
Wang Ji was even more flustered now.
He mused, 'Master Gu wouldn't be here for Lin Jin too, would he?
That's highly possible. '
He was also aware of what had happened in the Symphony Restaurant. Thus, his expression turned even uglier.
"Master Gu, what a coincidence." Tan Xun came over and greeted Gu Mengzhong with a smile. Upon seeing Tan Xun, Gu Mengzhong saluted him with a smile. "So it's Appraiser Tan. I've long heard that Appraiser Tan has come to Maple City. I wanted to pay you a visit but I never got the chance."
"Master Gu, you must be joking. I should be the one paying you a visit. I couldn't even meet you in Jade Dragon City even if I wanted to. Even when I wanted to ask for a painting from you, you rejected me with all sorts of excuses. In the end, I had to go through other channels to obtain a genuine piece of your work. Tan Xun was visibly angry. No matter what, he was a Rank 3 beast appraiser. When it came to putting on airs, he was the best at it. However, compared to Gu Mengzhong, he paled in comparison. Gu Mengzhong was the one who truly knew how to put on airs.
Both of them were old acquaintances so they would argue whenever they met.
Sure enough, Gu Mengzhong didn't mince words. "Appraiser Tan, you can't blame me for this. We agreed that if you help me think of a blood pact method for the ink monster, I'll give you ten of them, much less one. You were the one who said ten days would be enough, but when the ten days were up, you asked for a month and then three months. I can't wait any longer."
Tan Xun blushed. "About that, it's my fault. Sigh, it's hard to form a blood pact with an ink monster. This has been the case since ancient times. But it's not like I've never thought of a way …"
"A way that can't be realized is just a fantasy. Look at the things you've asked me to collect. What starling grass? What divine ink wood? Haven't you seen any of them before? Where am I supposed to find them? Isn't this a scam? But Appraiser Tan, you've done your best. Out of gratitude, I'll draw one for you when I return to the royal city. "
At the mention of the ink monster, Gu Mengzhong was delighted. Over the past few days, he had been diligently practicing the ink monster's sword technique and could now use it a little.
He had decided that once he perfected the ink monster's sword technique, he would travel the world alone with his sword and leave behind a legend for future generations. He would be like an ancient sword immortal. Just the thought of it was enough to excite him.
Perhaps to show off, Gu Mengzhong flicked his sleeve and a blob of ink floated into the air. It swirled around his palm in a mystical manner.
When Tan Xun saw it, he was stunned.
"This is an ink monster? Master Gu, when … when did you form a blood pact with it? "
Tan Xun was shocked.
Back when Gu Mengzhong obtained the ink monster, he immediately came to Tan Xun to ask for a blood pact method. However, forming a blood pact with an ink monster had always been a difficult task. Even though Tan Xun was a Rank 3 beast appraiser, the blood pact method he came up with was currently unachievable.
For example, he needed starling grass and divine ink wood to refine a blood pact pill. However, these two ingredients had been extinct for many years. Even if they were available, it would be difficult to exchange for them.
He had thought of other methods but none of them were suitable. Hence, he didn't manage to do it back then.
Because of this, he had been avoiding Gu Mengzhong for a period of time because he couldn't think of a better blood pact method. To think that after not seeing each other for a few months, Gu Mengzhong had successfully formed a blood pact with the ink monster.
Tan Xun knew that Gu Mengzhong would never have thought of a way to form a blood pact with the ink monster. He must have received guidance from an expert.
Now, he really wanted to know what method Gu Mengzhong used to form a blood pact with this Rank 3 ink monster.
"It's only been a few days!" Gu Mengzhong was pleased with the subtle effect of showing off. All the beast appraisers present were staring at his ink monster with widened eyes.
"Then which master beast appraiser gave you pointers?" Tan Xun continued asking.
"Master beast appraiser? That's not it. He's just an average Rank 1 beast appraiser in Maple City. "Gu Mengzhong's words stunned the crowd.
Rank 1 beast appraiser?
There were only two Rank 1 beast appraisers in Maple City. One of them was Gao Jiang, and the other was Lin Jin.
Coincidentally, Gao Jiang had just arrived. He had signed up for the advancement exam and was stunned to see so many people here. Then, he quickly bowed to Tan Xun and the others.
Meanwhile, Master Gu didn't even spare Gao Jiang a glance.
With that, anyone who wasn't an idiot would know who it was.
"Could it be …"
"It's Appraiser Lin Jin again!"
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