Lin Jin was currently using the method he learned from Shihuang's observation method to appraise the beast.
Of course, Lin Jin didn't actually learn all thirty-six chapters of Shihuang's observation method. But he wasn't afraid. If he ran into any problems, he could just flip through the books in the museum.
"I remember that there's a detailed record of dragon beast appraisals. There's even a specific method," Lin Jin mumbled to himself before closing his eyes.
While others might think that he was deep in thought, he was actually reading through the books in the museum.
Gao Jiang was already writing his evaluation report while Lin Jin had yet to finish appraising the beast.
Among the three invigilators, Elder Du's heart skipped a beat when he saw Lin Jin deep in thought. 'It seems like this Rank 2 beast appraiser's assessment is a little too difficult for Lin Jin. Although he's knowledgeable, he's still lacking in experience. If he were to train for another two years, he might even be able to pass the dragon exam easily.'
Tan Xun had the same thought. However, he knew Lin Jin's theory of appraising mutant eggs. If Lin Jin wanted to write an evaluation report on a dragon beast, it should be fine. It all depended on the quality of the report. If it wasn't up to standard, Lin Jin wouldn't pass.
'Maybe I'll have to find a way to talk to Yu Mantang about this. Just treat it as a favor to Lin Jin. '
As for Yu Mantang, his thoughts were even simpler.
He didn't think Lin Jin could pass.
That Gao Jiang might still stand a chance.
Lin Jin flipped to a chapter in the Museum of Deadly Beasts and said, "I got it."
Chapter twenty-one of Shihuang's observation method contained an appraisal method specifically for dragon beasts. There were also some spells and spirit seals to complement it.
Flipping through the book, Lin Jin wrote down the corresponding dragon beast appraisal spirit seal. After practicing for a while, he exited the Museum of Deadly Beasts.
Watching as Gao Jiang got up and walked over to the simulated dragon, Elder Du, Tan Xun, Yu Mantang yawned while Gao Jiang continued writing away.
Then, Lin Jin took out a spirit stone, held it in his palm, and began casting the beast appraisal spirit seal.
As the saying went, 'The expert knows the ropes.'
None of the three invigilators were mediocre. Two of them were Rank 3 beast appraisers while the other was a Rank 2 beast appraiser. All of them were experienced and knowledgeable.
The moment Lin Jin cast the spirit seal, the trio noticed.
"This is …" Elder Du's eyes lit up.
Tan Xun stroked his beard and said, "Shihuang Observing Art, Volume 21, Dragon Inspection Spirit Seal. Haha, interesting, interesting!"
Even Yu ManTang had his eyes wide open in disbelief.
"Only a Rank 2 beast appraiser is capable of learning and mastering part twenty-one of Shihuang's Observation Technique. How did Lin Jin learn it?"
He immediately looked at Elder Du.
Could it be that Elder Du had imparted it to him?
In Yu Mantang's opinion, this was the only possibility. None of the branches' libraries contained more than the ninth volume of Shihuang's Observing Beast Technique. Most of the books were either kept by appraisers themselves or borrowed from headquarters' library.
Yu Mantang immediately assumed that Lin Jin was Elder Du's' disciple '.
Even Tan Xun had the same thought. After all, the knowledge contained in the first part of Shihuang's Animal Observation Technique wasn't something an average beast appraiser could learn. There must be a master behind it.
Elder Du clearly had no idea that he had somehow become Lin Jin's' mentor '.
The three of them continued to watch.
"This technique … Although I'm not too familiar with it, it's exquisite." Yu ManTang immediately noticed another problem.
He could tell that Lin Jin wasn't familiar with the spirit seal casting. It was as if he had just learned it not too long ago. There was an unfamiliarity to it, but Lin Jin was definitely taught by a master. There were many techniques that a newbie wouldn't know.
Yu ManTang and Tan Xun stole another glance at Elder Du, musing, 'Elder Du is indeed capable.'
Lin Jin had no idea what they were thinking. He was either applying what he had learned or practicing the Dragon Inspection Spirit Seal. However, as it was his first time casting it, the spirit seal only lasted for a short while before it shattered.
This was the result of inexperience.
The most troublesome part was that Lin Jin realized that maintaining this spirit seal consumed a large amount of spirit energy.
He had very little spirit energy so he had to use spirit stones.
The previous one had already been depleted of spirit energy and turned into a regular stone.
Helpless, he took out another one. This time, he managed to maintain it for a longer period of time but he still failed.
He had to try harder.
It wasn't until he used the fifth spirit stone that the spirit seal was completed. Through the spirit seal, the dragon's attribute and bloodline were appraised.
Next, he observed the beast and felt its bones.
He wasn't familiar with the technique, but his technique was experienced as if he had been taught by an expert. The three invigilators could tell this.
Elder Du was surprised too. Little did he know that he had been made a scapegoat by an 'expert'.
After appraising the beast step by step, he dipped his brush in ink and began writing an evaluation report.
By now, half of the examination time had passed. Gao Jiang had already written three pages of evaluation report.
If the previous appraisal technique only showed that Lin Jin had been taught by an expert, then this evaluation report could test a beast appraiser's abilities.
After all, techniques were just techniques. The key was to be able to tell the result from the technique alone.
In this regard, Lin Jin's performance was' commendable '.
After writing half a page, Tan Xun sneaked over to take a look. His heart skipped a beat and he had an idea.
'If nothing goes wrong, Lin Jin's advancement is a done deal. '
This was Tan Xun's conclusion.
However, he kept this thought to himself and didn't say it out loud.
After all, the true invigilator here was Yu Mantang. Despite his seniority, he couldn't steal the limelight.
Fifteen minutes before the end of the examination, Lin Jin finished writing the last word of his evaluation report. Gao Jiang put down his brush as well. Both of them finished at the same time.
They handed in their papers!
"Lin Jin, Gao Jiang, both of you wait outside. The results will be announced shortly." Yu Mantang waved his hand. Lin Jin and Gao Jiang bowed and left the room. Yu Mantang picked up the evaluation report and judged it together with Tan Xun and Elder Du.
They looked at Gao Jiang's evaluation report first. After a careful evaluation, all three of them shook their heads.
Although there were some noteworthy aspects and it was considered an excellent work for a Rank 1 beast appraiser, it was still quite a distance away from advancing into a Rank 2 beast appraiser.
All three of them agreed on this point.
Next, they looked at Lin Jin's evaluation report.
All three of them were impressed. Even Yu Mantang was nodding to himself. Lin Jin's evaluation report had its flaws. At least to the three of them, there was still room for improvement. However, if they were to treat it as a Rank 2 beast appraiser's evaluation report, it definitely met the standard.
In fact, it even exceeded the standard by quite a bit.
Compared to Gao Jiang's evaluation report, it was much better.
"Appraiser Yu, what do you think?" Elder Du suddenly asked.
Yu Mantang mused, 'What else can I think? This Lin Jin is clearly your disciple. Why are you asking this on purpose? What's the point?'
Yu Mantang didn't give his evaluation immediately. Instead, he asked Tan Xun, "Master Tan, please give your evaluation first."
Tan Xun smiled. "Let's start with Gao Jiang's evaluation report. There are flaws in his theory, which shows that his basic knowledge isn't up to standard. On the other hand, Lin Jin's evaluation report is very compatible with the dragon simulation. His theory is solid, his appraisal method is clear, and he has a lot of skills and experience. In my opinion, it's an excellent work and he should pass. "
He was speaking the truth.
Putting aside the fact that Lin Jin was his daughter's benefactor, even if he wasn't, as a fair appraiser, Tan Xun would still say the same.
"Elder Du, what do you think?" Tan Xun asked.
However, he felt like this question was unnecessary.
Sure enough, with a straight face, Elder Du said, "I too think Gao Jiang's evaluation report is slightly lacking. As for Lin Jin's evaluation report, it's enough to pass the Rank 2 assessment. Of course, this is just my personal opinion. In terms of beast appraising knowledge, I'm no match for both of you. The final decision will still be made by both of you."
It was supposed to be a serious response, but to Yu Mantang and Tan Xun, it sounded 'pretentious'. It was like someone praising your child and you were obviously happy but you had to act like you didn't care.
That was how Elder Du behaved in their eyes.
Although Yu Mantang was arrogant, what was said was what was said. Because even he thought that Lin Jin's skills and evaluation report met the requirements to pass the examination.
"I agree. But this is only the preliminary evaluation. The final evaluation will still have to be sent back to headquarters for a final evaluation by the elders," Yu Mantang concluded.
Although it was technically a final evaluation, under such circumstances, there was a ninety-nine percent chance that Lin Jin would pass.
The three of them signed their names on the preliminary evaluation column.
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