Chen Yong, Ning Tian, and the others all went to be evaluated. Although Ning Tian was the little princess of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, managed all the sect's holdings in Shrek City, and had seen countless heavenly treasures, she had grown up in the sect-why pass up a free bargain? Besides, the Treasure Appraisal Fair's evaluation was also an affirmation of their talent and strength.
Jiang Hai, however, knew that the Treasure Appraisal Pavilion belonged to Shrek Academy-or, more precisely, the Sea God Pavilion. He already disliked owing Shrek Academy too much. Otherwise, with his talent, receiving the same preferential allocation of resources as Huo Yuhao would have been no problem at all. He could have freely chosen any treasure from the Treasure Appraisal Fair every year, but every treasure he took would bind him more tightly to Shrek Academy.
From an unnoticed corner, the silver-haired Elder Lin emerged and glanced at the unmoved Jiang Hai. He knew something about Shrek's prodigies, including Jiang Hai, and knew that Yan Shaozhe had long since set his sights on the boy. He was also somewhat curious about this once-in-a-thousand-years talent. But when he saw that Jiang Hai had not gone for an evaluation, he frowned and could not help approaching to ask, "This Treasure Appraisal Pavilion belongs to the academy. It provides advance support for outstanding students. Why aren't you getting evaluated? The results will never be disclosed to outsiders. Xiaotao can guarantee that!"
"Elder Lin!" Respect appeared in Ma Xiaotao's eyes when she saw the elder, and she immediately bowed.
Jiang Hai also bowed. "Greetings, Senior!"
Elder Lin waved a hand and looked straight at Jiang Hai. "You still haven't answered my question!"
"Senior," Jiang Hai replied, "ever since I was little, I've never been comfortable owing anyone anything,