Lin Feng's eyes glowed faintly as the new function pulsed within him. The Chaos Shop had given him Appraisal, and he could feel its power itching to be used.He tested it first on the supervisor, a stern man who oversaw the outer apprentices.
[ Supervisor – Qi Gathering, 3rd Grade ]
[ Notes: Average aptitude, steady cultivation, limited potential ]
Lin Feng smirked. Nothing surprising—exactly what he expected. He turned his gaze toward a few apprentices nearby, letting the ability flow.
[ Apprentice A – Qi Gathering, 2nd Grade ]
[ Apprentice B – Qi Gathering, 1st Grade ]
[ Apprentice C – Qi Gathering, 2nd Grade ]
Ordinary, uninspiring. His grin widened. I can see through them all. No one can hide from me now.
But then, as he walked through the courtyard, his eyes brushed against Madam Ling. He hadn't meant to appraise her—it was almost accidental. Yet the panel flared violently, revealing something far beyond the ordinary.
[ Madam Ling – Qi Gathering, 10th Grade ]
[ Hidden Physique: Cold Yin, Unawakened ]
[ Condition: Frost techniques incomplete, imbalance causing nightly pain and cultivation instability ]
[ Assets: Exceptional qi reserves, latent affinity for frost arts ]
Lin Feng froze. His breath caught as he read the lines. The matriarch's cultivation was indeed at the tenth grade, but more than that—she carried a rare, unawakened physique. Cold Yin, a body that could dominate frost techniques if properly unlocked. Yet her cultivation was flawed, her techniques incomplete, leaving her in pain each night and straining her meridians.He almost laughed aloud. So even she has weaknesses. Even she hides secrets.The thought made him grin like a predator. With Appraisal, he could strip away masks, expose truths, and exploit hidden flaws. The Ling matriarch was no longer untouchable—she was vulnerable, and Lin Feng had seen it.