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Chapter 207 - 0204: I Understand the Pain of Being a ’Licking Dog

Chapter 207: Chapter 0204: I Understand the Pain of Being a ’Licking Dog

Lin Fan smiled and said, "I am truly touched by everyone’s trust in me. However, to prove that what I said is indeed true, I will provide some evidence, so that you can believe me even more."

"I will impart a trace of mana into the divine medicine. Soon, the five Immortal Infants lying on the green leaves will awaken, but I advise everyone not to panic, lest we disturb them."

He had now become addicted to pretending to be an Identification Master.

Take a look at the expressions of the other Identification Masters around him—those were the looks of fans gazing at their idol. Perhaps his status in their minds had already reached a very high level, an almost unscalable height.

These Identification Masters had never seen divine medicine before, and now that they had, their horizons were indeed broadened.

All of them stood in respectful silence, carefully learning.

Lin Fan extended a finger, and a wisp of mana gently flowed into the divine medicine. Immediately, a brilliant radiance erupted from the divine medicine. The Immortal Infants, who had been peacefully sleeping on the green leaves, awoke and began circling around the pearl at the flower’s center.

The Immortal Infants paid no attention to the existence of the external world.

This extraordinary phenomenon stunned the crowd, causing them to fully believe Lin Fan’s words.

They had never witnessed such a scene; even Ninth Grade Spirit Grass had never exhibited such characteristics.

As Lin Fan withdrew his hand, the mana dissipated, and the Immortal Infants returned to the green leaves, falling back into a deep slumber. Tiny bubbles emerged from their nostrils, expanding and contracting with every breath.

"You are now well aware of the situation, so I have nothing more to add," Lin Fan said, though he couldn’t help but to linger and cast a nostalgic glance at the divine medicine. Truly, this was a treasure beyond compare.

If the outside world learned that an unprecedented divine medicine had emerged, countless experts would risk venturing into perilous lands to search for other undiscovered divine medicines.

The attitudes of the Identification Masters toward Lin Fan had shifted drastically.

Their gazes toward Lin Fan had changed.

It was now a look of reverence.

Huang Lier said, "Master Lin, may I trouble you to hold for a moment? I wonder about your understanding of divine medicine—do you know of any others?"

Her heart had been greatly stirred by the existence of the divine medicine.

However, the key issue was that even if they obtained divine medicine, they would struggle to discern its purpose.

Thus, she harbored intentions to recruit Lin Fan.

Lin Fan pondered for a moment.

"The kinds of divine medicine in this world are abundant and their uses astonishingly varied. No one dares to claim they know them all. As for myself, my knowledge is merely superficial," he said humbly.

Mao Si whispered by Huang Lier’s side, "Master’s ’superficial’ knowledge is actually quite profound."

He had excellent judgment when it came to assessing people.

Master Lin was a man of many virtues—his only flaw was being overly humble.

Huang Lier said, "Master need not disparage himself. I would like to invite Master Lin to serve as a Divine Medicine Evaluator for the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion. Would Master be interested?"

In the twenty-first century, what’s most valuable? Talent, of course.

Even in the cultivation world, talent is the most precious commodity.

Especially someone with talent as rare as his—it would be hard not to covet such a person.

"Thank you, Fairy Huang, for your recognition. However, evaluating divine medicine consumes a great deal of mental energy. Today’s appraisal was the result of fortunate coincidence, and I also wanted to establish ties with the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion—but prolonged appraisals would inevitably take a significant toll on me," Lin Fan responded.

The situation was clear: without sufficient benefits, continuing to perform appraisals would be difficult.

After all, he had to earn his living too.

Huang Lier regretfully said, "Since it greatly depletes your mental energy, we will not force the issue."

"Ah, hey!"

Lin Fan was taken aback. This little girl sure knew how to play her cards—so much so that even he was a bit caught off guard.

Mao Si turned his bewildered gaze toward his young mistress. "My dear Miss, do you really not understand, or are you just pretending?"

But thinking back, his mistress had always been straightforward, so it wasn’t surprising.

"Miss, Master Lin worries about mental exhaustion, but we at the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion can provide elixirs to restore mental energy each time, while also granting Master Lin the highest status within the Pavilion. Wouldn’t that be perfect?"

"Master Lin, how does that sound to you?"

Mao Si was shrewd—he wouldn’t miss Lin Fan’s implicit meaning.

No one would willingly do something without benefit.

Lin Fan had likely agreed to evaluate this divine medicine out of consideration for prior circumstances.

Huang Lier said, "Master Lin, is that the reason? If you need elixirs to recover your mental energy, the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion will surely meet your requirements."

Lin Fan muttered to himself internally.

What a frighteningly straightforward young lady.

She was genuinely terrifying.

"If that’s the case, Master, you can rest assured. Our Heavenly Treasure Pavilion is absolutely sincere. Moreover, I am not skilled at interpreting hints in casual conversation. In the future, if Master Lin has any needs, you must speak directly—I find roundabout communication difficult to grasp," Huang Lier explained candidly.

For her, deciphering subtext was unnecessarily troublesome.

Spending time on such matters was far less productive than simply doing something more practical.

Lin Fan was speechless—the straightforwardness of this young lady was domineering to the point where people didn’t even know how to respond.

"Alright, in that case, I can become a Divine Medicine Evaluator for the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, but I will not remain there regularly. If any divine medicine requires appraisal, you will have to wait until I am available," Lin Fan proposed.

"As for the rewards offered by the Pavilion, I’d rather not specify any demands—leave it up to you to decide."

He didn’t want to get too entangled with the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion. Negotiating terms was too mentally taxing.

Better to let the Pavilion carefully deliberate how much reward to offer.

"Very well, since Master Lin has such trust in our Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, we will ensure that Master Lin is not disappointed. We look forward to fruitful cooperation," Huang Lier said.

Lin Fan replied, "I naturally have utmost trust in the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion. May we work well together."

He hadn’t expected that a single visit to the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion would lead to him becoming its Divine Medicine Evaluator—a development beyond imagining.

The little assistant’s appraisal ability truly was excellent.

Just thinking about it felt overwhelmingly powerful.

Soon, he left the venue, taking another glance at the divine medicine before silently bidding it farewell in his heart.

"Divine medicine."

"Farewell, dear divine medicine. I hope I get another chance to obtain one someday."

"Miss, how should this divine medicine be handled?" Mao Si asked.

Huang Lier replied, "This divine medicine is too valuable. I wouldn’t feel comfortable letting it leave the Pavilion. I will inform my father to personally retrieve it. Meanwhile, you should arrange for all True Immortal Realm experts in the city to guard this divine medicine—no one must be allowed near it."

"Understood, Miss," Mao Si replied. Naturally, he was acutely aware of the staggering value of the divine medicine. If word got out that the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion possessed one, someone might take extreme risks to intercept it.

Thus, his mistress’s decision was undoubtedly wise.

Having the Pavilion Master personally retrieve it would ensure absolute security.

Soon after...

Mao Si suggested, "Miss, Master Lin is extremely important to our Heavenly Treasure Pavilion. Although we’ve obtained a divine medicine, none of our Identification Masters can determine its characteristics. In the future, more divine medicines might surface, but without appraisals, they would merely become ornaments."

"Yes, I understand what you mean. You will take charge of this matter," Huang Lier instructed.

Mao Si acknowledged the assignment. He was more aware than anyone of Lin Fan’s immense value.

Though obtaining divine medicine came at an extreme cost, its allure was irresistible, like a tantalizing treasure—people couldn’t help but risk everything for it, even knowingly stepping into danger.

Inside the pavilion...

Lin Fan was assigned a luxurious suite at the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion—free of charge and with excellent service.

However, the real problem now...

Was the group of Identification Masters lingering in his quarters, reluctant to leave. The situation was becoming somewhat awkward.

"Is there something you need, gentlemen?" Lin Fan inquired.

The emaciated elder replied earnestly, "Master Lin, in your presence, how could we dare call ourselves masters?"

"Indeed."

"We wouldn’t dare call ourselves masters. We are merely lost lambs wandering aimlessly without the true path."

The group of Identification Masters were exceptionally humble now, far removed from their earlier airs of aloofness. For them, encountering someone like Lin Fan was nothing short of a miracle.

Ah!

Lin Fan sighed heavily. He understood the pain of dealing with sycophants and felt reluctant to exploit their over-eagerness.

"There’s no need to stand on ceremony, gentlemen. The variety of Spirit Grass and divine medicine in the world is far too vast to fully comprehend. While I’ve yet to encounter a divine medicine I don’t recognize, I’m sure there are still unknown wonders waiting to be discovered."

What Lin Fan said should have been perfectly valid.

Yet gradually...

It started to sound like subtle bragging.

Yes.

There seemed to be an unmistakable hint of self-aggrandizement hidden within.

Lin Fan reached for a cup of tea to soothe his throat. Before he even lifted his hand, the surrounding Identification Masters eagerly stepped forward to pour his tea, their movements practiced, as if recalling their youthful days as apprentices.

"You’re too kind, truly too kind," Lin Fan said with a smile. He graciously accepted the tea, savoring it before continuing, "You are all esteemed masters in the field of identification. Henceforth, let’s learn from one another and grow together."

"Should the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion encounter divine medicine in need of appraisal, you may join me in observing the process."

Delighted by this news, the group exclaimed, "Thank you, Master Lin!"

Their greatest fear was losing access to divine medicine in the future. After all, they couldn’t appraise it on their own—only Lin Fan had the capability.

Now, his assurance brought them deep relief.

At that moment, the emaciated elder asked, "Master Lin, could you give us a detailed explanation of today’s divine medicine?"

As he posed the question, everyone else simultaneously prepared paper and pens.

Their heads tilted upward, eyes focused, pens poised over paper.

They resembled a flock of hungry chicks, ravenously waiting for Lin Fan to deliver a morsel of wisdom so they could frantically jot it down.

"Very well. Allow me to explain the specifics of this divine medicine. In identifying divine medicine, you mustn’t rely solely on its appearance—you need to learn how to observe and perceive its essence. Divine medicine differs from Spirit Grass; it possesses a spirit and can transform in countless ways. However, remember this: no matter how it changes, its core essence will remain unchanged."

Lin Fan felt a bit awkward.

I don’t actually understand anything about this.

If not for the little assistant guiding me, I’d truly be clueless.

With that, a masterclass began—precious knowledge shared with an enraptured audience of Identification Masters.

Afterward...

They all formally addressed Lin Fan as Master Lin.

PS: Tonight, I’m hosting friends for dinner at home. Drinking involved—no updates tonight.

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