Chapter 1, The End of the Forest

First-tier Beast Pet: Little Fire; Fire Wolf Beast; Juvenile Form; Blood Contract Master: Lin Jin

At that moment, Lin Jin felt as if a thunderclap had exploded in his mind, crackling and popping. In an instant, his mind was filled with brilliant colors, and luminous orbs surged. In his daze, Lin Jin seemed to hear the roar of countless beasts, deafening, as well as the whispers of insects and the songs of birds, captivating and poignant

A group of apprentice beast appraisers, who had been watching the commotion outside, hurriedly dispersed like birds and beasts. It was only after the little bearded man had walked far away that they began to discuss in hushed tones.

that's all

Hunger state

In the room, a man with a small mustache is reprimanding a person who is lying on the table in front of him. The former's voice is loud and filled with spittle, while the latter remains silent and motionless.

Others traverse through time, encountering endless adventures; they are either esteemed disciples of renowned masters or young lords from noble families. At the very least, even the least fortunate among them has an old grandfather in a ring to guide them in their endeavors. It seems that I have nothing at all

The place he is in is the Beast Appraisal Branch of Red Leaf City, where there is a branch president who oversees all matters, namely the small-bearded man who reprimanded him earlier, named Wang Ji. Below the branch president, there are two resident official beast appraisers, and he is one of them

Everything before me is quite unfamiliar

Now everyone knows that Lin Jinjian, the Beast Master, has reached the end of her fate, and everyone is eager to avoid her. If one gets involved with her, misfortune is certain to follow. However, she finds herself in a difficult position; she is rather shy and, being new and without any connections, it is not surprising that such misfortunes befall her.

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It is evident that you were up to no good last night. I must inform you that the guest has already lodged a complaint with me. According to the rules, I will deduct your salary for this month. Additionally, I will report your performance evaluation truthfully to the association. As for your future, you should consider it carefully.

Lin cursed under his breath; it was one thing for others to look down on him, but even his own beast companion dared to treat him this way, which was simply outrageous. He directly slapped Little Fire on the head.

Where is this?

Having spoken, the man with the small mustache wore a face full of anger, waved his sleeve, and strode away

This is not his bedroom, there is no computer, no familiar old-fashioned ceiling fan hanging above, just a rather dim room, and standing in front is a lively young girl in ancient attire

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Lin Jin, look at the good deed you have done. You actually claimed that a flawed and utterly unpromising wolf beast is a top-quality beast pet, and even deceived others into signing a blood contract. Do you have any sense of professional ethics and honor as a beast appraiser? Either you are malicious and did this on purpose, or you are foolish, lacking skill and insight, and failed to see the truth. I truly do not understand how you managed to become a certified beast appraiser.

Please wait outside for a moment, I will be right there

It can be said that there is a clear hierarchy from top to bottom

Upon recalling the joyful moments, Lin burst into hearty laughter, yet to outsiders, he appeared to be utterly mad and foolish.

With this Beast Museum in existence, how could one possibly fear not making a name for oneself in this world that reveres pets?

Blood Contract Beast Pets can be utilized in various aspects of this world. Some excel in combat and slaughter, while others are skilled in guarding. There are those with great endurance, suitable for transporting goods, some can fly, and others can traverse rivers, lakes, and seas

The apprentice beast appraiser who speaks is a girl who appears to be very shy, seemingly around sixteen or seventeen years old. Even though Lin Jin is currently facing significant scrutiny from the president, she is still one of the official beast appraisers of the Beast Appraisers Association in Hongye City, and she certainly would not dare to be negligent.

As the saying goes, since we are here, we should make ourselves comfortable; however, it is more important to consider how to resolve the current predicament, and finding ways to establish oneself is the priority

In a moment of surprise, Lin Jin's thoughts shifted, and he unexpectedly entered the hall. He found himself in a vast and deep space, with layers of light and shadow, bright nearby and dark in the distance. Suddenly, the space transformed, and in the blink of an eye, a display case appeared before Lin Jin, containing a specimen of a wolf beast that looked exactly like Xiao Huo. Next to it, on a stone tablet, were densely engraved characters.

Master Lin, the president has instructed you to set off immediately to Changping Town to inspect the beasts

In the end, Zhao Ying raised her voice by an octave, which finally brought Lin Jin, who was lost in thought, back to reality

In addition to the president and the two official beast appraisers, there are many apprentice beast appraisers here, just like the young girl Zhao Ying who is waiting outside right now

Thus, one has the opportunity to traverse over here oneself

The teacher Lin across from me still has a dazed expression as if just waking up

Zhao Ying was actually reluctant to take on this task, but as a newly arrived apprentice beast appraiser at the association, she had no choice; she had to follow the arrangements made by her superiors.

Through memory, Lin Jin understood how unfortunate his previous incarnation was, targeted and suppressed by his direct superior, living in poverty and despair. Moreover, a few days ago, he had helped someone appraise a beast pet, recommending a wolf beast with hidden ailments and flaws to a consulting client, which resulted in a serious problem. It is important to note that in this world, almost everyone signs a blood contract with their beast pets, and most people can only own one beast pet in their lifetime. Therefore, if there is an issue with the appraisal of the beast, it can lead to 'irreversible' consequences, potentially ruining a person's future. Due to the immense pressure from this incident, coupled with the deliberate targeting by his superior, this previous incarnation had not rested for several consecutive days, becoming mentally and physically exhausted, and ultimately 'died suddenly'.

As a formal beast appraiser, having fallen to such a state, you can still manage to smile. Lin Jin, you truly are resigning yourself to degradation.

Seeing that Lin Jin had no reaction, the girl mustered her courage and shook him a few times. Finally, Lin Jin, who resembled a corpse, groggily lifted his head.

At that moment, Lin seemed to have kicked something underfoot. Looking down, he saw a young wolf beast, with gray fur interspersed with some reddish patterns. However, due to its frail condition, it looked no different from a local dog.

Attribute: Fire; Potential Value 1, Potential Value Too Low, There is Room for Increase, Methods to Enhance Potential Value Thirty-Six Types, Specifically ... ...

A flash of light passed through my mind, the clouds dispersed, and a grand hall of white jade appeared. In front of the hall stood a stone tablet inscribed with the five large characters 'Beast Museum'.

Teacher Lin ? Teacher Lin !

Lin Jin touched his body and tried to see if he could put it back on, but it seemed impossible

He suddenly received a considerable amount of the original owner's memories, learned many things, and only then realized his current situation

He has memories of his past life and naturally understands the significance of this Beast Museum. It seems that this time he has crossed over, not empty-handed, but has also brought along some valuable items.

At this moment, the wolf-like creature, which is similar to a native dog, is lying under the table. It may have been starving for several days, not only is it skin and bones, but it also appears as if it could collapse at any moment.

At this moment, a trainee beast appraiser approached cautiously

At this moment, only Lin Jin was left in the room

Lin was excited

"Cut it out, a worthless person who doesn't live up to his name, am I supposed to be afraid of him? It would be best if he were disqualified, that way we would have a chance to rise to power."

Lin shook his head, having turned into such a miserable state; his previous self was indeed quite unfortunate. However, beasts of the wolf type are inherently difficult to raise due to their carnivorous nature and large appetite. To put it bluntly, without a certain level of financial stability, one could be reduced to poverty in just a few days. His previous self was already so hungry that his stomach was pressed against his back, so it was only natural that the beast pet was in such a starving condition.

To his surprise, he actually encountered such an exhilarating event as time travel. Lin Jin's expression was remarkable as he murmured to himself, having consumed a drink that unexpectedly transported him to this world, truly catching him off guard

Lin Jin knows that this is his own "beast pet", Xiao Huo

Lin squinted his eyes and asked in a daze.

"Little Fire!" Lin Jin called out, and the small wolf beast beneath his feet seemed to stir. Just as Lin Jin thought the creature would get up, it merely shifted its body and continued to sleep soundly.

Lin was left dumbfounded, first by this beast museum, which he had no idea about its origins, yet it had such detailed information about the little fire; second, by his own beast pet, which was simply too "garbage". Not only did it have flaws, but its potential value was also terrifyingly low, and it was nothing more than a sickly creature. He couldn't understand how this fellow had managed to survive until now

Shh, lower your voice, after all, he is a formal beast appraiser, and your words are disrespectful to him

President Wang Ji is truly angry this time, and it is also because of Lin Jin's lack of capability

"Master Lin?" Zhao Ying called out again, "This time for the rural beast appraisal, the president said that I should go with you. The president also mentioned that we must set off as soon as possible and arrive at Changping Town before dark, otherwise, we will be punished for negligence."

Bian Jianlin appeared astonished, first in shock, then in contemplation, and finally with a wry smile

Lin gave a command, and Zhao Ying hesitated for a moment, but still walked out with her head down

The Beast Museum conducts a thorough analysis of the little fire, to the extent that it can even discern the lineage of the opposing party's parents, the Wolf Father and Wolf Mother. In this world where beast pets are revered, the significance of this is undoubtedly immense

As a formal beast appraiser in the branch of the Beast Appraisers' Guild in Hongye City, Lin Jin is indeed in a dire situation. Take this break room for instance; it is the most remote, lacking even a single window, and is inferior to the places where the apprentice beast appraisers stay. Not only is his salary being withheld, but he is also exhausted from overwork. In recent days, Lin Jin has been working overtime, organizing the beast pet archives and taking care of the dozens of beast pets in the branch's animal enclosure, without having had a proper sleep.

After studying for a while, Lin Jin's heart was filled only with shock

Status: Severe injury, with three hidden injuries, specifically ... ...; Twelve treatment methods, specifically ... ...

He only remembers that he had been drinking before, and when he got home, he fell asleep immediately. It felt like he had only slept for a short while before someone shook him awake

Even if you are in a superior position, it is still not your turn

In this world, beast companions are a standard for everyone. Some even choose their beast companions from a young age, signing a blood contract and cultivating together. Such beast companions, who grow alongside their masters, have a higher degree of compatibility and will possess greater strength in the future

At that moment, a voice filled with disdain and contempt pulled Lin Jin's thoughts out of the Beast Museum