Lin Jin and Gao Jiang waited outside.
Gao Jiang wore an arrogant expression, still ignoring Lin Jin.
Of course, Lin Jin couldn't be bothered with Gao Jiang either.
Lin Jin was full of confidence for this assessment. The evaluation report he wrote took a long time mainly because he had to think of a way to cut down on the content. After all, he couldn't possibly write everything on the museum's stone tablet.
If he did, the three invigilators would probably explode in anger.
He had to keep a low profile!
Soon, Lin Jin and Gao Jiang were called in to learn of the results.
Gao Jiang's face was pale and his fingers were trembling.
It wasn't because he didn't pass. He knew he was still lacking in this advancement exam. He only participated in it to gain more experience and knowledge.
But why?
Why?
Could Lin Jin pass?
He couldn't figure it out. Flames of jealousy began to burn in his heart.
Lin Jin pretended to be surprised and happy as he thanked the invigilators.
Just as he expected, he passed the first round. Although there was still a final round, it shouldn't be a big problem based on usual practice.
When the time comes, headquarters would send him the Rank 2 beast pattern sleeve band to officially grant him his qualifications.
Before that, Lin Jin was still a Rank 1 beast appraiser.
Appraiser Tan Xun and the others had other matters to attend to so Lin Jin came out. Gao Jiang left on his own in a daze.
Noticing that Zhao Ying and the others were still waiting outside, Lin Jin announced the results without holding back. Of course, Zhao Ying, Lu Xiaoyun, and the others cheered as if they were the ones who passed.
Tan Lin was stunned as well.
Although she knew Lin Jin would try his best to pass the Rank 2 beast appraiser's exam, she was still in disbelief when she heard the results.
As for Nan Gongxian, he had long left.
When Lin Jin announced the results, Nan Gongxian's expression darkened and he snuck away without a word.
If he didn't leave, was he supposed to stay here and embarrass himself?
Previously, Nan Gongxian had been so sure that Lin Jin wouldn't pass the assessment. But this slap in the face came too soon. As for Gao Jiang, he locked himself in his room and refused to leave. He was so angry that he couldn't eat. He was jealous and indignant.
'How did Lin Jin pass? Since when did he become so impressive? '
Many people had the same question on their minds.
But the truth was the truth.
Since Liao Gu was in charge of cooking, they naturally had a big meal to celebrate.
As for Tan Lin, she walked into the association in search of her father, Tan Xun. She saw her father standing in front, seemingly lost in thought or waiting for someone.
At this moment, Elder Du walked out with a baffled look on his face, followed by Yu Mantang.
"Elder Du, why do you have to be so stubborn? I just want to ask you about the technique of using the Spirit Seals in the twenty-first volume of Shihuang's Observing Beasts Technique. Why do you have to keep me at arm's length? Besides, I've already made it very clear that I won't ask for your guidance for free. I'll teach you the technique that I've comprehended myself.
The one who spoke was Yu ManTang.
Elder Du looked helpless. "Appraiser Yu, my understanding of the twenty-first chapter of Shihuang's Beast Observation Technique is limited as well. Why are you suddenly asking me for guidance? You're a Rank 3 beast appraiser and I'm only a Rank 2 beast appraiser. I should be the one asking for guidance."
Yu ManTang was extremely dissatisfied. Wasn't this just an excuse?
Why was this Old Man Du so stubborn when he was asking for guidance so sincerely?
Did Yu ManTang insist that Lin Jin was his apprentice?
Did Yu ManTang have to explain that he wanted to learn Lin Jin's seal technique?
How embarrassing would that be?
Even Yu Mantang was seeing Lin Jin's technique for the first time. His curiosity was piqued as he watched, eager to learn the key to the technique.
Since he was certain that Lin Jin's skill was taught by Elder Du, Yu ManTang couldn't help but want to learn it by exchanging techniques. To think that Elder Du would deny it outright.
This was outrageous.
Yu ManTang wanted to say something but when he saw Tan Xun and Tan Lin, he immediately shut his mouth. He obviously didn't want them to see him asking for guidance so he flung his sleeve angrily, turned around, and left.
"Lin'er, wait for me outside. I have something to say to Elder Du." Tan Xun finally had the chance to send Tan Lin away.
Tan Lin was puzzled but she had no choice but to leave.
Elder Du came over, feeling aggrieved. "Brother Tan, I don't know why Yu ManTang insisted on asking me to teach him the twenty-first chapter of Shihuang's Observation Technique. I don't know what he's thinking."
Tan Xun nodded. "Brother Du, I understand. You don't have much of a relationship with him so how could you impart techniques to him so easily?"
Then, he changed the topic and whispered, "But we do have a deep friendship. Back when you were at headquarters, we learned from each other. It's so nostalgic. Let's get down to business. You have to tell me about the twenty-first chapter of Shihuang's Observation Technique's spirit seal application!"
Elder Du was speechless.
In Jia Qian's consultation hall in the Beast Appraisal Association.
She would take part in the Rank 1 beast appraiser's assessment every year. But strangely, it felt like a curse. Every time she took the exam, she would always be a little bit away from passing.
In last year's exam, she was only one point away from passing and becoming an official Rank 1 beast appraiser.
That was the closest she had ever been to becoming an official beast appraiser. It felt like she could reach it just by stretching out her hand. But somehow, it felt like fate was playing a joke on her.
No matter how hard she struggled, she would always miss the opportunity once again.
This year, the stubborn Jia Qian decided to take the exam too. After she passed the exam, she heard about Wang Ji's dismissal as chief.
Other than that, she also learned about Lin Jin.
After Lin Jin's qualifications were revoked, he managed to pass the Rank 1 beast appraiser's exam again. She couldn't describe how she felt.
In the past, she could still lie to herself and say that Lin Jin was lucky. But how could she explain it now?
Especially when she found out that Lin Jin scored full marks in the Rank 1 beast appraiser's exam. She didn't even realize she was biting her lip until blood dripped down from the corner of her mouth.
Now, it was impossible for her to rely on recommendations to get promoted. Now that Wang Ji had been fired, headquarters would surely investigate the matter thoroughly. Based on what she knew, Wang Ji had done many things that violated beast appraisers' code of conduct during his tenure as chief. If one or two of these things were found out, Wang Ji would never be able to make a comeback in this life.
Wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth, Jia Qian felt lost.
Perhaps the only fortunate thing was that she had been protecting her all this while, preventing that old pervert Wang Ji from taking advantage of her.
Soon, news of Lin Jin passing the Rank 2 beast appraiser's exam reached her ears.
"Rank … Rank 2 beast appraiser?" Jia Qian slumped into a chair. As if struck by lightning, her mind went blank. She didn't even have the strength to get up.
…
Lin Jin opened his eyes in a daze.
The first thing he saw was the house he had just renovated.
"When did I get home?"
Lin Jin rubbed his eyes and invoked a brain-clearing spell to clear his mind. Now, he remembered that Masterchef Liao had told him to make things clear. Not only did he cook a table full of delicacies, but he had also brought out his precious bottle of aged wine, saying that it was soaked in spirit ginseng and that it was very nutritious.
In the end, Lin Jin was forced to drink by the two old men, Liao Gu and Gu Mengzhong.
Footsteps could be heard outside.
Lin Jin looked up to see Han Dong carrying a basin of water in.
"Master Lin, I heard the commotion and knew you were awake. Here, wipe your face." Han Dong dipped the water into a towel and handed it to Lin Jin respectfully.
"How long have I been asleep?" Lin Jin wiped his face, feeling more awake.
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