"Lin Jin, look at what you've done. How dare you claim that a wolf beast with no potential to be a superior pet beast? You even tricked me into signing a blood contract with you! Do you still have any sense of honor and integrity as a beast appraiser? Either you're bad and did it on purpose, or you're stupid, lacking in skills, or you can't tell. I really don't know how you managed to become an official beast appraiser in the first place. "
Inside the room, a man with a mustache was reprimanding a man who was sprawled on the table in front of him. The former's voice was loud and clear, spittle flying all over the place while the latter remained silent and remained motionless.
"One look and I can tell that you went to do something sneaky last night. Let me tell you, that customer has already complained to me. According to the rules, I will deduct your salary for this month. In addition, I will report your evaluation to the association. Think about what you will do next."
Having said that, the mustache man looked furious. With a flick of his sleeve, he strode away.
The group of apprentices who had been watching the commotion outside quickly scattered. It wasn't until the mustache man was far away that they started discussing in hushed tones.
"Chief Wang Ji is really angry this time. It's all Lin Jin's fault for being so useless …"
"Shh, lower your voice. He's an official beast appraiser after all. You're offending him by saying that."
"Tch, do you think I'm afraid of a worthless piece of trash? It's best if he gets disqualified. That way, we'll have a chance to get promoted. "
"Even if we do get promoted, it won't be your turn …"
As an official beast appraiser of Maple City's Beast Appraisal Association, Lin Jin was indeed living a miserable life. His lounge was the most secluded place in the entire building. It didn't even have a window and couldn't even compare to where apprentices stayed. Not only was his salary deducted, but he was also exhausted. For the past few days, Lin Jin had been working overtime to organize the pet beast manuals and take care of the dozens of pet beasts in the branch's beast pen. He hadn't even gotten a good night's sleep.
Just then, an apprentice approached him cautiously.
"Appraiser Lin, the … the chief wants you to head to Everlasting Town for a beast appraisal immediately!"
The apprentice beast appraiser who spoke was a shy girl who looked to be about sixteen or seventeen years old. Even though Lin Jin was being bullied by the chief, he was still an official beast appraiser of Maple City's Beast Appraisal Association so he wouldn't dare to be negligent.
At the lack of reaction from Lin Jin, the girl mustered up her courage and shook him a few times. Finally, Lin Jin, who was no different from a corpse, raised his head shakily.
"Where is this?"
Lin Jin asked in a daze with narrowed eyes.
He only remembered that he had drunk some wine and fell asleep as soon as he got home. He felt that he had only slept for a short while before he was woken up by someone.
Everything in front of him was very unfamiliar.
This wasn't his bedroom. There was no computer or the old-fashioned electric fan hanging from the ceiling that he was familiar with. It was just a rather dark room, and there was a pretty girl standing in front of him.
"Appraiser Lin?" Zhao Ying called out again. "The chief has asked me to go with you to the countryside for a beast appraisal. He also said that we must depart as soon as possible and arrive at Everlasting Town before nightfall. Otherwise, we will … be punished for dereliction of duty."
Zhao Ying was actually reluctant to take on this errand, but as an apprentice beast appraiser who had just joined the association, she had no choice. She had to do whatever the higher-ups wanted her to do.
Now that everyone knew that Appraiser Lin Jin was' at the end of his days', everyone was afraid to avoid him. If they were to come into contact with him, they would surely suffer misfortune. But Zhao Ying had no choice. She was shy and had just joined the association without any foundation. It wasn't surprising that such a misfortune would befall her.
This' Teacher Lin 'opposite her still looked as if he had just woken up from his slumber.
"Teacher Lin? Teacher Lin! "
Zhao Ying raised her voice by an octave at the last word, finally bringing Lin Jin back from his daydream.
Lin Jin was dumbfounded. At first, he was shocked, then he pondered, and finally, he smiled bitterly.
"Wait outside for a moment. I'll be right there," Lin Jin instructed.
Lin Jin instructed. After a moment of hesitation, Zhao Ying lowered her head and left.
Now, Lin Jin was the only one left in the room.
"Who would've thought that I would encounter something as exciting as transmigration?" Lin Jin mumbled to himself with a fascinating expression on his face. He didn't expect to end up in this world after a single round of drinking.
He had just received a lot of memories from the original owner of his body. Only after learning about many things did he realize his current situation.
'Other people transmigrated and had countless miraculous encounters. They were either the disciples of famous teachers or the sons of aristocratic families. Even the worst of them had a grandpa guiding them in their rings. But I don't seem to have anything at all. '
Through his memories, Lin Jin knew just how unlucky his predecessor was. He was targeted and suppressed by his direct superior, leading a life of poverty. A few days ago, when he was appraising pet beasts, he recommended a wolf beast with a hidden disease and flaws to a customer who came to consult about it. In the end, he made a huge fuss. In this world, almost everyone would sign a blood contract with a pet beast and most people could only have one pet beast in their lifetime. Hence, if something went wrong during an appraisal, it would result in 'irreversible' consequences that could ruin one's future. It was also due to the immense pressure from this matter and the fact that his superior was targeting him, his predecessor didn't rest for several days. He was mentally and physically exhausted, and just like that, he 'died'.
That was how he got the chance to transmigrate.
Lin Jin touched his body and tried it on. It seemed like he couldn't put it back on.
'Forget it! '
As the saying went, 'since you're here, you might as well take things as they come'. It was more important for him to figure out a way to get out of this predicament.
He was currently at Maple City's Beast Appraisal Association branch. There was a chief here who was in charge of all matters. He was the man with the mustache who reprimanded him earlier. His name was Wang Ji. Under the chief were two certified beast appraisers who were permanently stationed here and Wang Ji was one of them.
Other than the chief and the two certified beast appraisers, there were also many apprentices here, just like that young lady, Zhao Ying, who was waiting outside.
It could be said that there was a clear hierarchy from top to bottom.
Just then, Lin Jin seemed to have kicked something. Looking down, he saw a wolf beast cub. It had gray fur with some red markings. But because it was so skinny, it looked no different from a mongrel.
Lin Jin knew this was his' pet beast ', Xiao Huo.
Right now, this wolf beast that looked like a mongrel was lying under the table. It had probably been starving for several days. Not only was it all skin and bones, but it also looked like it could breathe its last at any moment.
Lin Jin shook his head. His predecessor couldn't be any better than this. However, pet beasts like wolf beasts only ate meat and had a large appetite, so they weren't easy to feed. To put it bluntly, without a certain amount of wealth, a wolf beast could turn you into a pauper in just a few days. Lin Jin's predecessor was so hungry that his chest was sticking to his back, let alone his pet beast. It was normal for him to be this hungry.
In this world, pet beasts were the standard for everyone. Some would even choose a pet beast from a young age, sign a blood contract with it, and cultivate together. Pet beasts that grew with their masters would have a higher compatibility level and would grow stronger in the future.
Pet beasts that formed blood contracts could be used in many aspects in this world. Some were good at fighting, some were good at guarding, some had strong endurance and were suitable for transporting goods, some could fly, and some could travel across oceans, rivers, and lakes …
"Xiao Huo!" Lin Jin called out. The wolf cub under his feet moved a little. Just as Lin Jin thought it would get up, the little guy merely twisted its body and went back to sleep.
"F * ck!"
Lin Jin cursed. It was one thing for others to look down on him, but his pet beast dared to treat him like this too. This was outrageous. Lin Jin slapped Xiao Huo's head.
At the same time, Lin Jin felt as if a bolt of lightning had exploded in his head. In an instant, his mind was filled with vibrant colors and light. In a trance, Lin Jin seemed to hear the deafening roars of thousands of beasts. At the same time, he could also hear the chirping of insects and chirping of birds. It was a heart-stirring experience.
With a flash of light in his mind, the clouds dispersed and a white jade hall appeared. A stone tablet stood in front of the hall with the words' Museum of Deadly Beasts' written on it.
Amidst his shock, Lin Jin changed his mind and entered the hall. The place was vast and deep with layers of light, bright near and dark far away. Then, the space warped and in the blink of an eye, a display case appeared before Lin Jin. Inside was a specimen of a wolf beast that looked exactly like Xiao Huo. The stone tablet beside it was engraved with dense rows of words.
"Rank 1 Pet Beast: Xiao Huo; Fire Wolf Cub; Blood Contract Owner: Lin Jin!"
"Status: Hungry."
"Attribute: Fire. Potential Level: 1. Potential Level: Too Low, Room for Improvement. Thirty-six Methods to Increase Potential Level: They are …"
"Status: Heavily Injured. Three Hidden Injuries: They are … Twelve Treatment Methods: They are …"
"…"
Lin Jin was dumbstruck. Firstly, he had no idea where this Museum of Deadly Beasts came from to have such detailed information on Xiao Huo. Secondly, this pet beast of his was too 'trashy'. Not only was it flawed, its potential level was terrifyingly low, and it was sickly. Lin Jin couldn't figure out how this guy managed to survive until now.
After studying it for a while, Lin Jin was left in awe.
The Museum of Deadly Beasts had analyzed Xiao Huo thoroughly. It could even tell who his parents were. In this world where pet beasts were revered, one could only imagine how useful it was.
Lin Jin was excited.
With his predecessor's memories, he knew how useful this Museum of Deadly Beasts was. It seemed like he hadn't transmigrated empty-handed. He had brought some good stuff with him.
With this Museum of Deadly Beasts, would he have to worry about not making a name for himself in this world where pet beasts were revered?
At the thought of this, Lin Jin laughed heartily. However, to outsiders, he looked like a lunatic.
"As an official beast appraiser, you're in such dire straits yet you can still laugh. Oh, Lin Jin, you've really given up on yourself."
Just then, a disdainful voice pulled Lin Jin's thoughts away from the Museum of Deadly Beasts.
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