173: Chapter 173 Continuing the Examination for Top-Grade Appraisers?!

When Grand Elder Mo Yuan and Second Elder Qing Xuan stepped into the fourth floor, the mountain-roaring, sea-surging discussions and the atmosphere of shock that had not yet fully subsided made them realize that something extraordinary must have happened here.

They didn't even need to ask.

Some sharp-witted staff members had already noticed the two of them.

They quickly stepped forward.

Utterly respectful.

After a round of questioning by the Elders,

the staff member used the quickest, most concise language to report everything that had transpired earlier.

From how Jiang Yun passed the Low Grade assessment on the first floor in ten minutes while spouting arrogant words, to how he instantly selected the Mid-Grade test question, to that earth-shattering thirty-second oral appraisal, and finally the mind-boggling 150-point score and the Transcendent Cognitive Evaluation.

He reported it all in detail.

Even with the two Elders' nearly century of experience and knowledge, they couldn't help but reveal unconcealable astonishment on their Faces after hearing this account.

"Instantly passed Low Grade... declared he would directly take the Grand Tutor Level Appraiser assessment..."

Hearing these deeds,

their first impression of Jiang Yun could be summed up in two words.

Two terms!

Arrogant!

Audacious!

Second Elder Qing Xuan's hand, which had been stroking his beard, paused slightly.

A sharp gleam flashed in his eyes.

When he heard the final score of 150 points,

he couldn't help but draw in a soft, cool breath.

He looked towards Mo Yuan beside him.

"Brother Mo Yuan, I recall back when you took the Mid-Grade assessment, your talent was already stunning, and you passed with a perfect score, right? This kid... actually scored one hundred and fifty? This Transcendent Cognitive Evaluation mechanism, in all my years overseeing the Assessment Department, I've only seen it in theory. Today, I witnessed it with my own eyes!"

Grand Elder Mo Yuan's profound eyes also rippled with waves. He nodded slowly, his voice carrying a trace of emotion and conviction.

"sixteen years old... at such a tender age, to possess such Heaven-Defying appraisal knowledge and talent is unheard of! If this youth doesn't carry a Heaven-Defying Legacy, then he is a Prodigy born for appraisal! Given time, he will inevitably surpass you and me, possessing the potential of a Grand Tutor Level Appraiser! Qing Xuan, our Appraisers Guild might truly produce an extraordinary figure!"

The shock in the two Elders' hearts had not yet settled.

Their gazes fixed on the black-robed Jiang Yun within the hall.

They had already decided to firmly bind such a Genius to the Appraisers Guild.

Just as they were pondering how to proceed,

they happened to hear Jiang Yun inside the hall ask Steward Li to exchange his reward for that piece of [beast taming armor condensation], as well as Steward Li's hesitant excuses.

Almost instinctively,

Grand Elder Mo Yuan spoke up and made a decision.

"No need for further requests. Gift this item to our young friend Dong Xuan. Additionally, the five thousand spirit crystal assessment reward should be issued as usual."

This gentle yet authoritative voice

instantly drew the attention of everyone present.

When the crowd saw that the newcomers were none other than Mo Yuan and Qing Xuan, the most revered Elders within the guild,

gasps of surprise erupted one after another!

"It's Grand Elder Mo Yuan and Second Elder Qing Xuan!"

"My heavens! Even these esteemed figures have been stirred!"

"They actually personally agreed to Dong Xuan's request and are still giving the reward?!"

"This level of Face... is simply immense!"

Jiang Yun's gaze sharpened slightly.

From Steward Li's utterly respectful attitude and the crowd's astonished reactions, he immediately judged that the status of these two old men before him was absolutely transcendent.

He dared not be presumptuous.

He immediately gave a slight bow.

Performing a salute, his tone neither subservient nor arrogant.

"This Junior, Dong Xuan, pays his respects to the two Elders. Thank you, Elders, for your generosity."

Mo Yuan and Qing Xuan looked at Jiang Yun.

Their eyes filled with undisguised appreciation and kindness.

For talented Juniors, especially prodigies like this who might illuminate the guild's future, they never stinted their goodwill.

"Young friend Dong Xuan, there's no need for such courtesy."

Elder Mo Yuan smiled gently, his tone warm.

"Elder Qing Xuan and I are already aware of your performance just now. One hundred and fifty points, a Transcendent Cognitive Evaluation—such results are unprecedented in our Appraisers Guild! The younger generation is truly formidable, truly formidable!"

Elder Qing Xuan also stroked his beard and laughed, "Young friend, your talent can be called a Qilin child of the appraisal world! Given time, you will surely achieve greatness! It is our guild's fortune to have you join us."

The open praise from the two Elders

acted like the most authoritative seal of approval,

making everyone inside and outside the hall look at Jiang Yun with renewed envy and awe.

"Did you hear that? The Grand Elder and Second Elder called him a Qilin child!"

"That is the highest praise possible!"

"It seems Dong Xuan's future in the guild will be a meteoric rise!"

Steward Li felt especially fortunate.

A fine layer of cold sweat even broke out on his back.

He secretly thought that although he had some doubts about Dong Xuan earlier, his attitude had remained polite and fair, and he hadn't offended this future heavyweight.

He was already calculating in his mind how to build a connection with this newly promoted Mid-grade Appraiser of boundless prospects.

Many of the Appraisers observing from the sidelines

were also harboring similar thoughts at this moment, their eyes flickering as they pondered how to get a foot in the door.

Facing the praise from the two Elders, Jiang Yun remained calm and modest, giving another slight bow.

"The Elders overpraise me. This Junior merely had the good fortune of knowing a bit more. I am unworthy of such acclaim. The Dao of Appraisal is as vast as the sea; my knowledge is but a drop in the ocean."

His unassuming and steady attitude made Mo Yuan and Qing Xuan nod inwardly—his Heart-Nature was also top-notch.

Right at this moment,

Steward Li had already deftly retrieved that piece of beast taming armor condensation from the display case, along with the storage ring containing the five thousand spirit crystals, and respectfully presented them to Jiang Yun.

"Your reward, Master Dong Xuan."

Jiang Yun received the storage ring and the slightly cool armguard, which contained a strange, undulating energy.

He felt secretly pleased.

Objective achieved!

This treasure was in his hands!

It was only because these people couldn't perceive this item's hidden value that they so readily gave it to Jiang Yun.

Jiang Yun was grateful for his own Heaven-Defying Innate Talent Skill.

Otherwise, he would have missed such a significant treasure.

He stored the ring and armguard.

His movements were natural and fluid.

Seeing Jiang Yun's satisfied expression,

the crowd was also filled with envy.

Everyone thought

that this sensational Mid-Grade assessment commotion was about to come to an end.

This newly promoted Great Master Dong Xuan would either leave after receiving the Elders' encouragement

or engage in further discussions with them.

However, they hadn't anticipated

that Jiang Yun would look up again.

His gaze calm as he looked at the two Elders and Steward Li.

He spoke words that instantly reignited the scene that had just begun to settle.

"Thank you, Steward Li, and thank you, Elders."

He first expressed gratitude again, then his tone shifted, still steady, yet carrying an undeniable resolve.

"According to guild regulations, passing the Mid-Grade assessment qualifies one to apply for the High-Grade Appraiser assessment."

He paused slightly.

Under the gaze of hundreds of astonished eyes,

he slowly said, "This Junior has now passed the Mid-grade Appraiser assessment. Does that mean I can apply once more to undergo the High-Grade Appraiser assessment?"

Although obtaining the beast taming armor condensation greatly satisfied Jiang Yun,

his goal was still far from reached.

That was to obtain the Grand Tutor Level Assessment reward!

The void plume!

In any case, today's visit also had the intention of deliberately making the name 'Dong Xuan' famous.

How much commotion and sensation it caused

didn't matter anymore.

It could still achieve the purpose.

"This Junior wishes to... continue with the High-Grade Appraiser assessment."

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