Chapter 9, Difficulties

Some pets are like this; their journey of advancement can be exceptionally difficult

What is the situation?

Don't even mention it; I have never even heard of it

Zhou Xiu looked for a while, then raised her head and scolded: "Yesterday at noon, the president just assigned you to inspect the beasts in Changping Town. Even if you set off immediately and stayed up all night, you still wouldn't be able to inspect so many pets. Lin Jin, even if you are faking it, please put in some effort."

A simple massage can promote the advancement of a pet

At the end of the forest, he did not raise his voice: "Rest assured, you, the pangolin, have some potential. Upon advancing to the second tier, you will be able to activate the corresponding attribute abilities, and you may not be inferior to Zhou Xiu's beast pet."

At that moment, someone beside said: "Zhao Ying, your beast pet is injured, let me take a look, and then we can have a match with this shorty. Remember, if someone hits you, you must hit back."

A formal beast appraiser was bullied by an apprentice beast appraiser, and Lin Jin felt that his previous self was too weak-willed

You little girl, lacking respect, the lesson I teach you is to help you remember your place. Zhou Xiu's attitude is arrogant, and she is even more fearless.

As the owner of a pet, Zhao Ying naturally sensed the change in her pet at the first moment.

At the Beast Appraisal Association in Hongye City, in terms of qualifications and age, Zhou Xiu is undoubtedly a veteran, even comparable in age to President Wang Ji

Lin Jin and Zhao Ying met early in the morning, heading straight to the office with a notebook in hand. Before long, they arrived beside a spacious wooden building

After the rural animal inspection, it is necessary to report to the association. The department responsible for such matters is the 'Administrative Office', which handles daily affairs, including the disbursement of salaries to the animal inspectors

The levels of beast pets range from Level 1 to Level 9, with higher levels naturally being stronger

Upon witnessing this scene, Zhou Xiu on the opposite side nearly had her eyes pop out.

As the memories surged, it became clear that this individual was the head of the association's affairs office, and was also a trainee beast appraiser, ranking second among the trainees.

The speaker is Lin Jin.

From memory, I know that in the past, Lin Jin was often subjected to harsh criticism and difficulties imposed by the other party

It now appears that all of that was slanderous speech

Zhao Ying saw her beast pet fall to the ground, and her heart ached to the point of tears. She hurried forward and noticed a scratch on the pangolin's body, with several scales shattered and blood seeping out, clearly indicating a serious injury

Zhou Xiu was even angrier: "What are you, you yellow-haired girl, to dare to lecture me? Get out of my sight!"

It is perhaps for this reason that he takes on certain specific responsibilities. This person is inherently acerbic, treating those who are inferior to him with disdain, while fawning over those who are superior, which is quite contemptible.

After speaking, he directly threw the booklet on the ground

Zhao Ying's heart surged with passion. Although she did not know what Master Lin had done, there was no doubt that Master Lin's abilities exceeded her imagination. To elevate a pet that was at a bottleneck within just a few breaths was something even the president might not be able to achieve. It was laughable that those mindless rumors still claimed he was useless, that he was not worthy of his name, and that he was a disgrace to beast appraisers.

"Master Lin, you need not worry, I..." Zhao Ying also came to a realization; what could she do if she was unwilling? Strength determines everything, and what determines strength is the level of the beast companion.

At this moment, he is stroking the pangolin's head, wearing a confident expression

"What are you dazed about? I'm asking you! Lin Jin, haven't you been to Changping Town?" Zhou Xiu felt that he had seized a piece of evidence, his face displaying excitement.

At this glance, Zhou Xiu's face once again became radiant.

Zhou Xiu let out a cold snort, clearly unconvinced

Lin Jin, you must understand the consequences of false reporting. If you lie, your official beast appraisal qualification can be revoked today, and you will be expelled from the association

She knew in her heart, but Zhao Ying could not contain her anger and glared at Zhou Xiu

However, before she could finish speaking, she suddenly saw a surge of spiritual energy erupting from her beast pet. At the same time, its momentum soared, causing her clothes to flutter. Additionally, the stones beneath her feet began to hum and vibrate, astonishingly lifting into the air

Rectify the name of Master Lin Jian!

This person is not tall, has small eyes, and a face that displays a mean expression, with fish patterns embroidered on the sleeves.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ying could only manage a bitter smile, secretly thinking that Master Lin's words were too simplistic. While the reasoning was sound, the issue of helping a beast pet to advance was not an easy task. This pangolin had become her beast pet through a blood contract three years ago, and over the past three years, Zhao Ying had tried every possible means to assist it in advancing, but unfortunately, all her efforts had ended in failure

It was a Yellow-feathered Jackal, glaring with its eyes, baring its teeth, emitting a series of low growls, with fierce winds swirling around its body, precisely the blood contract beast pet of Zhou Xiu

Zhou Xiu's expression was gloomy; he hated being called short. He coldly said, "This is the funniest joke I've heard today, Lin Jin. With your character, you can't even protect yourself, yet you want to see if you can win against me? Let me make this clear: if that little girl can beat me, I will call her 'Auntie'"

Zhao Ying's heart raced wildly, her fingers trembling and feeling numb. At this moment, she felt extremely confused. Wasn't it said that her beast pet could not advance for at least one or two years? Wasn't it said that there were no shortcuts to take?

Stepping out of memory, Lin Jin displayed a rather indifferent demeanor: "It's gone"

"You said that, and everyone heard it!" Lin Jin raised his head. Due to the commotion just now, quite a few people had gathered around to watch. After speaking, Lin Jin ignored Zhou Xiu and simply bent down to press his hand on the pangolin's body.

To this end, she has traveled extensively to seek advice from others. Just recently, she consulted another certified veterinarian in the association, Gao Jiang, who stated that for a pangolin to advance, it requires at least one to two years of training, with no shortcuts available.

Lin was too lazy to say much to such a person. She turned her head to glance at Zhao Ying, who understood immediately and promptly handed over the record book in her hand

With a dull thud, Zhao Ying's beast pet, the pangolin, fell to the ground, and that yellow shadow also descended, retreating in front of Zhou Xiu.

Zhao Ying gritted her teeth in anger, but she knew that Zhou Xiu was not only exceptionally skilled in beast appraisal but also had a unique mastery of beast control techniques. Most importantly, the opponent's 'Yellow Feather Jackal' was already a Tier 2 beast pet, one level higher than her own pangolin. Therefore, even though she was furious, there was no way to take revenge.

The latter took a look and saw the official seal of the Longping Town government on it, which should not be fake; it at least indicates that Lin Jin had indeed been there. With a cold snort, he began to flip through it.

In other words, first-tier beast pets can only rely on their own strength to fight, while upon reaching the second tier, they can harness the power of their inherent attributes. This is similar to Zhou Xiu's beast pet, which is currently surrounded by a swirling force of energy.

Bang

There is no doubt that the pangolin has advanced, and it happened right under his nose, but how is this possible

Zhou Embroidery

Alright! Lin ignored the astonished expressions of the crowd, patted the pangolin's head, stood up easily, and said to Zhao Ying: "Go, have another match with him!"

Second order

"Little girl, are you still unconvinced?" Zhou Xiu sneered, unafraid and confident.

Zhao Ying was also taken aback, with tears still glistening on her face. She couldn't help but whisper, "Master Lin Jian, I can't do it. My beast pet is only at the first tier, while Zhou Xiu's beast pet is already at the second tier."

First order relies on force, second order relies on gas

Zhao Ying was the first to be indignant and retorted, "Zhou Jianxi, you only look at the records and claim that Master Lin Jian is falsifying, which is too arbitrary."

Kelin, a master of discernment, possesses noble character and a demeanor as vast as the sea. He does not engage in arguments, but rather silently dedicates himself to his work, leading a humble life while bearing all of this alone. Such a good person, such a capable master, it is one thing not to have known him before, but now that I am aware, I shall do what I can to assist him.

In his view, not to mention a newly arrived intern, even Lin Jin was not taken seriously by him; he simply bullied them without hesitation

The surrounding people fell silent one by one, as if witnessing something extraordinary; this was clearly the manifestation of a beast pet's advancement. The pangolin was seen emitting crisp cracking sounds from its body, and in the blink of an eye, its original size had increased by two circles. Its scales became thicker and harder, and its claws were as sharp as blades. With just a slight exertion, deep marks were left on the stone slab beneath its feet. In addition, fragments of earth and stone gathered, perfectly aligning with the pangolin's earth attribute.

It is often said that wolves, tigers, and leopards are fierce creatures; in fact, the wolf is also a very ferocious beast. Moreover, the yellow-feathered wolf of Zhou Xiu is a special breed, not only larger in size but also adorned with two yellow feathers on its back that resemble wings. This beast belongs to the wind category, excelling in speed and capable of harnessing strong winds. Zhou Xiu employs beast control techniques to enhance its abilities, resulting in formidable combat power

"One hundred sixty-three times of beast appraisal? Do you take me for a fool?"

While speaking, a yellow shadow suddenly emerged behind him, rushing directly towards Zhao Ying. The latter was taken aback and hurriedly formed a hand seal, causing the pangolin beast companion beside her to charge forward immediately.

As soon as I entered, I almost bumped into someone. The other person looked up and was immediately taken aback, expressing dissatisfaction: "Lin Jin, why are you still in Hongye City? Didn't the president ask you to go to Changping Town to appraise the beasts?"

First order and second order, do not be misled by the mere difference of one level, for there exists a world of difference between them