163: Chapter 163: Directly Conducting the Grand Tutor-Level Appraiser Examination?!

The manager stroked his beard.

He continued to introduce the enticing reward tiers to Jiang Yun, his tone filled with encouragement.

However,

when he mentioned the highest level,

he paused slightly.

Waving his hand, his voice carried a hint of ethereal sentimentality.

"As for that Legendary Divine-Grade Appraiser assessment and its rewards... best not to speak of it. Even in the history of the Human Federation, only a handful of people have ever reached such a level. Within the guild, it remains a matter of debate, something ethereal and intangible, so let's set it aside for now."

He handed a stamped Certificate to Jiang Yun.

His face was kind and pleasant.

"Little friend Dong Xuan, you have already passed the Low Grade Rank 1 assessment. You can take this slip to the front hall to process your Identity Token. Congratulations, you may leave now."

As soon as the manager said this,

the surroundings immediately erupted in sighs and exclamations of admiration.

"Too fast! From start to finish, it hasn't even been half an hour, has it?"

"Impressive! So effortless and relaxed, as if he were just doing it in passing."

"This boy has a limitless future. After today, the name Dong Xuan is likely to spread throughout the Starfall District!"

The other candidates in the hall who were still struggling

looked at Jiang Yun.

Their eyes were filled with complex emotions: envy, jealousy, and a hint of powerlessness.

Seeing that some people still hadn't snapped out of it,

the manager couldn't help but raise his voice to remind them: "More than half of the assessment time has passed! If you haven't even finished the First Stage, you might as well give up early and stop wasting time!"

These words were like an alarm bell,

waking many people up.

Some dejectedly put down their pens and chose to give up.

But there were also a few,

including that white-haired old man and another girl,

who stood up almost simultaneously.

"Manager, I have also completed the First Stage."

The old man handed over the paper covered in dense writing.

The manager took it,

quickly verified it,

and nodded.

"Not bad, a hundred types identified without error. You may proceed to the Second Stage for selection."

The old man and the middle-aged candidate breathed a sigh of relief

and walked toward the pile of miscellaneous items.

As they passed by Jiang Yun,

the old man's footsteps paused slightly.

He took a deep look at the black-robed figure.

There was no longer any of the previous contempt in his gaze.

It was replaced by a solemnity and scrutiny as if he were looking at a peer of equal strength.

The girl in green also cast a gaze of curiosity and admiration.

The manager saw that Jiang Yun was still standing where he was,

not leaving.

He couldn't help but feel somewhat puzzled.

"Little friend Dong Xuan, why haven't you left yet? Is there still some problem?"

Everyone's gaze focused on Jiang Yun once again,

all curious as to why he hadn't gone to process the paperwork yet

to enjoy the glory of being a newly minted Appraiser.

Under everyone's watchful eyes,

Jiang Yun spoke calmly.

His voice came through the mask.

"Manager, I would like to continue with the next Rank's assessment. I wonder how I should sign up for what comes next?"

As soon as these words were spoken,

everyone was first stunned,

and then showed expressions that said 'I knew it'.

"I knew it! With his strength, how could he just take a Rank 1 exam and leave!"

"He's planning to clear several stages in a row!"

"I'm definitely going to follow him later to see if his Rank 2 exam will be just as monstrous!"

Hearing this,

the manager's face broke into a smile of understanding and gratification.

He explained patiently,

"So that's it. It seems you are indeed unfamiliar with our guild's assessment process. The venue and registration for the Low Grade Rank 2 assessment are on the second floor. Registration points for each subsequent Rank are located on their respective floors. You only need to take the Certificate you just obtained and go directly to the second floor. With your abilities, little friend, I imagine the Low Grade Rank 2 assessment won't trouble you either. Go on, and good luck!"

His words were filled with confidence and expectation for Jiang Yun,

as if he could already see a rising star in the appraisal world.

If it weren't for his duties as a proctor,

he would have also liked to go and watch Jiang Yun's next exam.

The surrounding audience was also eager to move,

preparing to follow Jiang Yun to the second floor to watch the battle,

all wanting to witness with their own eyes whether this mysterious Genius could create another miracle.

However,

just when everyone thought Jiang Yun would follow the suggestion

and turn to go to the second floor,

he remained standing where he was,

his figure not moving an inch.

Amidst countless bewildered gazes,

he slowly raised his head.

The gaze hidden behind the mask seemed to penetrate through the layers of flooring, reaching straight to the heights.

With his low and clear voice,

he asked a question that instantly plunged the entire first-floor assessment hall into a deathly silence.

"Manager, I wonder... if I can directly take the Grand Tutor Level Appraiser Assessment?"

He paused slightly,

as if stating something perfectly ordinary.

He continued: "I want to go directly to the tenth floor to be assessed for Grand Tutor Level Appraiser..."

...!!!

BOOM!!!!

If Jiang Yun's previous performance was a giant boulder thrown into a lake, then these words were a direct eruption of a volcano!

The entire hall,

inside and out,

whether they were candidates or spectators,

even the well-traveled manager,

were all as if struck by lightning from the Nine Heavens.

They stood frozen in place, their minds a complete blank!

Directly... take the Grand Tutor Level Assessment?!

Skipping from Low Grade Rank 2 to High Grade Rank 9,

a total of eight Ranks,

to directly challenge the Grand Tutor Level, which symbolized authority and the Peak of the appraisal field?!

And he wanted to go directly to the tenth floor?!

Crazy!

He was absolutely insane!

What was this guy saying?!

This was simply too mad!

These were the most insane, most arrogant words they had ever heard in their lives!

The old man who had just developed some respect for Jiang Yun

now widened his eyes in shock.

He looked at Jiang Yun as if looking at a madman, his lips trembling,

but he couldn't say a single word.

Those few candidates who were already jealous of Jiang Yun,

after the initial extreme shock,

instantly had wild joy and undisguised mockery surge onto their faces!

"Haha! Hahaha! What did I just hear? Grand Tutor Level? What does he think the Grand Tutor Level is? Cabbages on the side of the street?!"

"Arrogant! Ignorant! To actually want to take the Grand Tutor Level Assessment directly! It's simply the biggest joke I've ever heard!"

"He has a bit of talent and now he doesn't even know his own name! Is the Grand Tutor Level something he can covet? Let's see how he handles this now!"

The manager's expression changed instantly.

From his previous warm appreciation,

it became incredibly solemn,

even carrying a hint of disappointment and anger.

He stared fixedly at Jiang Yun,

his voice slightly distorted due to extreme shock and incomprehension.

"Little friend Dong Xuan! Do you... do you know what you are saying?!"

"The Grand Tutor Level Assessment?! Do you know what that signifies? That is a Realm that even many old fellows who have studied the Dao of appraisal for over a hundred years cannot reach! What kind of vast knowledge, what kind of sharp eyes, and what kind of profound foundation does it require?!"

"You... you've only just passed the Low Grade Rank 1 assessment! Even if you are exceptionally gifted, it is absolutely impossible to reach the heavens in a single step! It's good for young people to have spirit, but being so overly ambitious will only ruin you!"

Everyone thought Jiang Yun was crazy,

his head turned by a momentary victory,

leading him to make a decision that lacked all reason.

The gazes looking at him

instantly transformed from admiration and envy into pity, mockery, and the playfulness of watching a joke.

However,

facing this tsunami of doubt, mockery, and advice, the black-robed figure remained standing tall, like a reef unmoved in a violent storm.

The mask concealed his expression,

but it could not hide the calm beneath,

an unquestionable determination.