As for Nan Gongxian and Gao Jiang, their expressions darkened.
Even if he didn't think highly of Lin Jin and even viewed him as an enemy, he had to admit that Lin Jin's evaluation report was indeed worthy of full marks.
Gao Jiang, in particular, was gritting his teeth as his fingers trembled.
He had always looked down on Lin Jin, assuming the latter to be inferior to him. But to think that Lin Jin had hidden his abilities so well. Now that he had succeeded, he was able to shine so brightly.
Even a young genius appraiser like him from Maple City paled in comparison to Lin Jin.
He was obviously indignant.
Deep down, he still thought that Lin Jin was just lucky and that the latter's true abilities were beneath his.
However, the evaluation report in his hand shattered his arrogance. It fell to the ground and was even stomped on a few times.
Gao Jiang found it hard to breathe under the immense pressure.
Tan Xun glanced at Lin Jin and nodded. "Elder Du's assessment is correct. These ten evaluation reports are indeed full marks."
Those who hadn't seen the papers gasped upon hearing this.
And now, even Appraiser Tan Xun had admitted it.
Nan Gongxian remained silent while Gao Jiang lowered his head in silence.
The truth was right before their eyes. Now, no one doubted Lin Jin's skills anymore.
"This Appraiser Lin is truly amazing. I heard that Wang Ji made things difficult for him and even delayed him for a long time. He only entered the exam after it started."
"Amazing. I'll definitely call Appraiser Lin tomorrow and beg him to appraise my pet beast."
"The younger generation will surpass us in time!"
Liao Gu came over and patted Lin Jin's shoulder with a smile. "This old man is in a good mood today. Meng Zhong, Appraiser Tan, I'll be personally cooking today. Let's have a good drink."
Elder Du suddenly chuckled. "Masterchef Liao, you might have to wait a little longer. Lin Jin has other important matters to attend to."
"What else could be more important than eating? Also, hasn't the truth been revealed and Lin Jin's qualifications have been restored? "Liao Gu was puzzled.
Lin Jin smiled as well. "Masterchef Liao, I still have an exam later."
"An exam?"
This time, it wasn't just Liao Gu. Everyone else was shocked as well.
Since he had passed the official beast appraiser's examination with full marks, this meant that Lin Jin had regained his qualifications as a Rank 1 beast appraiser. What else was there to take?
Only Tan Xun seemed to have realized something as he stared at Lin Jin in shock.
Without beating around the bush, Elder Du said, "Lin Jin has officially applied to participate in the Rank 2 beast appraiser qualification exam together with Gao Jiang. I've reported this to headquarters. Judging by the time, the Rank 3 beast appraiser in charge of invigilating the exam should be arriving soon."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.
Rank 2 Beast Appraisal Qualification Examination?
Did he hear wrongly?
Nan Gongxian frowned while Gao Jiang abruptly looked up at Lin Jin, clenching his fists so tightly that his veins popped.
What he feared the most had happened.
Right at this moment, an eagle's cry could be heard from afar. Following that, a giant eagle flew across the sky, circled once, and quickly descended.
The astral wind whistled. Anyone with a bit of knowledge would recognize that this giant eagle was specially raised to carry people and goods. However, it was not something that ordinary people could afford.
There was a man standing on the back of the eagle.
This man looked to be in his thirties with a cold expression. He carried a wooden box on his back.
On this man's shoulder was a strange pet beast.
A cloud snake.
According to the Encyclopedia of Beasts, snakes had wings and crowns on their heads. They were known as cloud snakes. Cloud snakes were born with intelligence and could spit venomous lightning. Lightning, wood, and wind attributes were one.
No doubt, cloud snakes were rare beasts. It wasn't easy to form a blood pact with them and they had great potential.
At the sight of this man, Tan Lin frowned while Tan Xun smiled. "Oh, it's Yu Mantang."
Elder Du said, "Yu Mantang? Could he be the newly promoted Rank 3 beast appraiser from headquarters?"
Tan Xun nodded.
Just then, the man on the eagle leaped down and invoked a spell. The eagle immediately soared into the clouds. If needed, he could summon it back with a corresponding spell.
This scene made many people's blood boil as they mused, 'This is what you call cool.'
Including Lin Jin.
He was drooling at the sight of the eagle, musing that if he had the chance, he would definitely get his hands on one. With that, it would be much more convenient for him to go out in the future.
"Where is Elder Du of Maple City's Beast Appraisal Association?" Yu Mantang's expression was cold as he raised his head and asked arrogantly.
However, when he saw Tan Xun and Tan Lin, his eyes lit up and he went up to greet them. "Greetings, Master Tan!"
Tan Xun nodded with a smile.
"Lin'er, I heard you came to Maple City so I took up this invigilating job. I didn't expect to meet you here," Yu Mantang said with a hint of flattery in his voice.
Tan Lin's reaction was rather indifferent as she bowed. "Greetings, Appraiser Yu!"
"There's no need to be so polite between us!" After saying that, Yu Mantang realized that there were too many people around so he let out a dry cough and regained his stern demeanor.
"Master Tan, I'm here to invigilate Maple City's examination. Once I'm done, I'll pay my respects to you!" Having said that, Yu Mantang turned to the crowd.
"Where is Elder Du?"
Elder Du stepped forward.
"Elder Du, I've been ordered to invigilate the Rank 2 beast appraiser qualification examination. Where are examinees Lin Jin and Gao Jiang?" After Yu Mantang said that, Elder Du beckoned for Lin Jin and Gao Jiang to come over.
"Gao Jiang, I know you. Although you didn't pass last year, your answers were decent. Work harder this year and you might stand a chance!" Yu Mantang said when he saw Gao Jiang. Then, he turned to Lin Jin with a frown.
This Lin Jin looked even younger than Gao Jiang.
To Yu Mantang, the Rank 2 beast appraiser's examination wasn't child's play. Although the examinees weren't too old, they weren't this young either.
The man before him looked to be around seven to eight years younger than him and he was planning to take the Rank 2 beast appraiser's examination.
However, Yu Mantang didn't say much. The Rank 2 beast appraiser's examination was different from the Rank 1 beast appraiser's examination. The examinees had to go through a preliminary examination and the supervising elders were in charge of the examination.
"Elder Du, can I trouble you to find a quiet venue so that we can invigilate together?" Yu Mantang instructed.
The Beast Appraisal Association had its own designated venue for this.
The Rank 2 beast appraiser qualification examination was a serious affair. Hence, only examinees Lin Jin and Gao Jiang, as well as invigilators Yu Mantang and Elder Du were in the hall.
Yu Mantang announced the rules formally.
Having said that, he took out a 'practice beast' from the wooden box he brought with him.
A beast imitation talisman was sealed inside this practice beast. Not even Yu Mantang, the invigilator, knew what kind of beast amulet it was.
This was the rule.
The content of the examination would be decided by the elders of headquarters. Once the decision was made, it would be sealed inside the practice beast and brought to the examinees.
At the same time, the examinees would write an 'answer' sealed with a spell to be used for grading after the examination.
Just then, someone came in. It was Tan Xun.
"Master Tan, what are you doing?" Yu Mantang asked. Tan Xun answered, "I'm here to take on the role of invigilator. This isn't against headquarters' rules!"
Indeed, a Rank 3 beast appraiser could invigilate the examination with the permission of the other invigilators.
Tan Xun had a high status and Yu Mantang used to be his student. Now that he wanted to invigilate the examination, Yu Mantang had no reason to refuse.
Next, the doors were shut, the windows were locked, and the examination officially began.
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