Museum of Deadly Beasts

Chapter 103: Rank 2 Beast Appraiser Sleeve Band

This morning has been hectic.

At noon sharp, other than a few apprentice beast appraisers on duty at the emergency hall, everyone else went to the association’s main appraisal hall for a simple ceremony.

It was a ceremony to mark the appointment of their new chief.

Had it been Wang Ji in charge of something like this, he would have made it cumbersome and as grandiose as possible. But Tan Lin was the complete antithesis of what Wang Ji strived to be. She was strongly against such extravagance and wanted everything to be simple.

Still, it was a serious ceremony.

Almost all apprentices have now gathered at the main hall, there being nearly a hundred of them. The three elders were present as well.

Of course, the two official beast appraisers, Lin Jin and Gao Jiang had to attend the event too.

Tan Lin showed up at the hall shortly after.

She was still wearing purple robes and a frigid expression, looking like a dignified cold beauty.

For the most part, the entire association was glad that their new chief was an aloof ice princess. The first reason was that their new chief was an eye-candy, and apart from that, life was tough back during Wang Ji’s reign. Only bootlickers like Zhang He had a chance at promotions while the rest, who were diligent workers never really had the chance to advance.

Now that they had a new chief, this awful situation should be able to improve.

A few apprentice beast appraisers were absent from the assembly.

They were too deeply involved with Wang Ji’s schemes to the point where they’d easily be identified as his accomplices. When offered an opportunity to be excused, they ratted Wang Ji out on the outrageous things he had done since the old man by no means had a clean track record.

However, only Tan Lin and Elder Du knew about this and no one else was informed.

In other words, Wang Ji was completely done for. So forget him trying to make a comeback, he couldn’t even keep his qualifications as a certified beast appraiser anymore.

Despite her young age, Tan Lin had an oppressing aura. She gave a simple opening speech and a short introduction of herself. She was so straightforward that some of the people present were struggling to get used to such a change of pace.

“Anyway, from today onward, I will be working together with everyone here in expanding our Maple City’s Beast Appraisal Association through honor and disgrace.”

And that was her closing statement.

Compared to Wang Ji, this new chief was way too effective in delivering her message. If the former was the speaker, his lecture would have gone on for at least half an hour.

“There’s one more thing I’d like to announce!” Tan Lin abruptly changed the subject, turning to Lin Jin who was standing in the front row.

“Our association’s Appraiser Lin Jin has passed the Rank 2 beast appraiser advancement exam set by headquarters. From today on, his rank is promoted. Appraiser Lin Jin, will you please make your way to the stand?”

Upon hearing this, the crowd shifted their attention to Lin Jin. No one expected to hear this so everyone looked as startled as they were envious of Lin Jin.

Even Lin Jin himself hadn’t expected to hear his name being called out by Tan Lin, never mind the rest of the crowd. Tan Lin hadn’t informed him in advance but this wasn’t the time to be asking such questions. Taking a few steps forward, he went over to Tan Lin’s side.

Someone brought over a sleeve band made of satin.

This sleeve band was newly made with two beast ring patterns clearly embroidered on it.

“Appraiser Lin, headquarters has approved the final review. This Rank 2 beast appraiser sleeve band just arrived this morning and I thought this was a good opportunity to pass it to you, a way to encourage everyone else here if you will,” Tan Lin spoke eloquently.

However, it was obvious how she was using this moment to glorify Lin Jin in an attempt to make up for previously misunderstanding his intentions.

Having said that, Tan Lin personally helped Lin Jin put on the sleeve band that represented his status as a Rank 2 beast appraiser.

The audience below exploded into congratulatory cheers.

“Congratulations, Appraiser Lin!”

“A rank Appraiser Lin fully deserves!”

Standing among the crowd, Dong He looked so upset as if he had eaten a fly while Jia Qian wore a mask of indifference. On closer observation, one could notice the helplessness and envy deep within her eyes.