My profession is too unique.

Chapter 106 Two Professions, Who Wouldn't Give Me Great Favor?
“This…” Su Chen declined, “It’s not that I don’t want to go, but I just entered the courtroom and there are too many things to do. I really can’t get away.”

“Brother Su…” Pang Xingwen gritted his teeth and said with a bitter smile, “I was blind to your greatness before, please don’t take it to heart. I beg you to go and give me a chance to atone for my sins!”

The more the other party wanted him to go, the more suspicious Su Chen became, staring at Pang Xingwen without saying a word.

“Brother Su, I know you’re angry…” Pang Xingwen was furious and wanted to turn around and leave, but then he thought of his father.

He took a deep breath, his voice trembling with suppressed sobs, and leaned forward, saying, "Brother Su, if you're not satisfied, just slap me."

Su Chen was certain that this was definitely not an attempt to clear up the misunderstanding.

Pang Xingwen tried to stop him, but when he slapped him, it was as if he wanted to fight to the death. Did his father really send him by invitation?
"No need." Su Chen shook his head and sighed, "Tomorrow night, right? I understand."

Knowing is one thing, going is another.

A look of joy appeared on Pang Xingwen's face, and he immediately said, "Okay, okay, my father will be waiting for you tomorrow, so I won't bother you any longer."

He left in a hurry, as if he had completed some kind of mission.

“The Pang family… Zhou Xian, no way…” Su Chen frowned.

He closed the door, returned to the bedroom, and went into the walk-in closet. He channeled his mental energy into every crevice to ensure there were no surveillance measures in place.

Then, his hair gradually fell out, and he transformed into the Black Priest.

He had previously asked Gu Bing, and the Tribunal did have methods to detect the power of the Ghost God within a certain range, but it could not detect the believers.

The moment the situation changed, Su Chen's eyelids twitched. "It's in the north, south, and west... The fluctuations seem like a strange artifact, but not quite the same, and they're very vague; I can only sense their general location..."

Yingfeng is a large place, and it's inevitable that people from the Ghost God Cult would be active there, which Su Chen had anticipated.

But I didn't expect that I could feel three fluctuations within the perception range alone, not to mention the other strange gods and the outer perimeter.

"Moreover... my perception has been greatly weakened, and I can't even determine my direction." Su Chen thought to himself as he turned back to reality.

Contrary to his expectations, after being promoted to priest, his perception range increased, and it should have become more precise.

"It's because Ying Feng has something that can detect the fluctuations of the strange artifacts, so they also used methods to conceal them... causing their perception to weaken." Su Chen hesitated:

"In that case, it's difficult to ascertain the situation of the Pang family."

"Forget it, I'll just hide it for now." Su Chen thought for a moment and decided to go back to the old path.

Who can do anything to him here in this courtroom?

When a thought arises, the world seems vast.

"However, I still have to tell Lao Xia."

Su Chen walked out of the dressing room. The gravity chamber and the spirit realm device had not yet been installed. He did some light exercise and then went to bed to rest. He also told Zero what to eat for breakfast the next morning.

The next day around 5 or 6 a.m., Zero went out to the cafeteria to pick up breakfast, while the core seeds could just wait at home.

"So delicious?"

Su Chen looked at the white porridge placed in front of him, with wisps of white steam rising from it. It looked simple, but once he took a bite, it was fresh, fragrant, tender and smooth.

He took a bite of the meat bun next to him, and the juice exploded in his mouth, making his taste buds dance and even his cells become more active.

"This rice was grown in the isolation room and has never been exposed to outside fog. It was specially cooked by a senior chef. The meat is from a second-tier Azure Mang pig, which has been domesticated for many years and has an extremely delicious flavor. It also has the ability to enhance cell activity," Zero explained.

"Food that has never been exposed to mist before, and a master chef..." Su Chen was relieved. A master chef can perfectly bring out the characteristics of food and create the ultimate taste.

It is said that master chefs can use high-grade ingredients to create food with effects similar to those of medicine.

“Nanfeng doesn’t have that kind of luxury…” Su Chen sighed more and more at the extravagance of life. Luckily, he was enjoying it, otherwise he would definitely have given her a good scolding.

After enjoying the delicious food, Su Chen's mood improved considerably, while Zero was compiling information from the courtroom.

"...Because yesterday the chief judge made an exception and recruited two core seeds, it has already caused quite a stir internally."

"...The prevailing opinion is that since exceptional talent can qualify for exceptions, why not just abolish the assessment altogether and divide students according to their talent, with bronze-level students in the outer court and silver-level students in the inner court..."

"...Some people are also attacking you, claiming that you altered your information and that you were once a refugee..."

"Wait a minute..." Su Chen interrupted, still eating, "Where did you get this information?"

"I've compiled a summary of the messages on the forum inside the courtroom; you can view them one by one, Master," Zero projected onto the virtual screen.

"Never mind, you can just compile the summary." Su Chen waved his hand; Zero had indeed saved him a lot of trouble.

"...The Chief has already spoken, and making an exception is a done deal. What's the point of doing this? The Chief can't take it back anyway," Su Chen pondered.

Zero suddenly spoke again: "Master, the Internal Affairs Department has sent word that they will be installing the gravity training room and the Spirit Realm Device today. Is that permissible?"

“Permission granted…” Su Chen’s eyes lit up. “Old Xia is really efficient.”

After dinner, Du Yu sent a message saying he was bringing over his clothes and some other odds and ends.

Su Chen had Zero issue him a temporary pass, and not long after, there was a knock on the door.

"So fast?" Su Chen opened the door, but standing outside was a stranger, dressed neatly, with the most striking feature being his pair of black and white pupils.

This also confirmed Su Chen's identity.

Ming Lin… Su Chen’s eyes flickered. This person… was the only one with the Dark Green level talent among the four core seeds.

Yesterday, Gu Bing specifically mentioned the guy who invited him to the banquet, as Zhang Yunqing had also mentioned.

But today he came to visit in person.

It is said that the other party's profession is unusual, which is why one of their eyes is black and the other white. They should now be a third-tier professional, very close to the fourth tier.

“Brother Su…” Minglin was very kind, holding a bottle of grayish-yellow wine in his hand, “I hope I haven’t disturbed you by coming here so abruptly.”

"Not at all, please come in." Su Chen stepped aside and said politely, "I didn't know you were coming, so I didn't prepare anything."

"This isn't anything special," Minglin said with a chuckle as he sat down at the table, glancing at the large meat buns on his plate. "What a coincidence, it's Qingmang pork? It goes perfectly with my wine..."

"This wine is smooth and delicate, perfect for drinking in the morning, it can stimulate your spirits."

Wow... he knew what I ate for breakfast when he arrived, that's impressive.

Su Chen understood that the other party was showing off, but he didn't care. He took the drink from the other party and asked Zero to pour two glasses.

The two exchanged a few compliments, and seeing that Su Chen never asked why he had come, Ming Lin adjusted his opinion of Su Chen; he was a very patient person.

He was too lazy to continue the small talk and got to the point, "However, the two of you caused quite a stir yesterday. Two more core seeds appeared out of nowhere. The power structure within the Tribunal is probably going to be reshuffled."

"I've heard a little about it." Su Chen said helplessly, "I declined repeatedly at the time, but the chief judge was so decisive that there was nothing I could do."

And they were shameless. Minglin couldn't even control his expression. His teacher was there, how could he not know the details?

He could only helplessly agree, "Excellent people should enjoy better resources; that's only right."

Perhaps feeling that what he was saying was a bit disgusting, Minglin quickly changed the subject, lowering his voice: "The fact that four core seeds have become six has greatly displeased the other three old guys, who are currently inciting their subordinates to provoke conflict."

"However, you must not get involved."

Su Chen's eyes flickered slightly, a half-smile playing on his lips: "They're dissatisfied, but you're satisfied?"

“They became core seeds earlier, and their talents are only at the Crimson Gold level, so they naturally sensed the danger. But you, me, and that Chu Xuan are all at the Ink Jade level, so we're on the same level.” Ming Lin smiled, appearing very confident.

"Competition drives progress."

Su Chen exclaimed, "What a magnanimous heart! I think the position of chief judge is rightfully yours."

Hearing all this nonsense, Minglin waved his hands repeatedly, constantly adjusting his understanding of Su Chen, already feeling that this guy was somewhat troublesome.

“That Chu Xuan, before even entering the courtroom, has already gathered a large force, seemingly with great momentum, but he has also become a scapegoat.” Ming Lin couldn’t help but shake his head. “Many of his subordinates have already been involved, stirring up public opinion and engaging in resistance.”

"A dilemma," Su Chen succinctly pointed out.

"And very clever..." Minglin narrowed his eyes and nodded, "That's right. His subordinates are all newcomers from this year's cohort. They lack experience and depth. If they clash with the veterans, he won't be able to resolve the conflict and will lose face."

The leader and boss represent not only benefits, but also responsibilities.

If you can't settle things for your subordinates, who will fight for you then?

Minglin tentatively praised, "You are indeed clever. Alone and watching from the sidelines, no one can do anything to you."

"I didn't think that much about it, I just didn't want to bother dealing with other people," Su Chen chuckled.

Minglin couldn't figure out Su Chen's thoughts for a moment. Was he really too lazy to recruit people, or was he just going to hold back for now?

He came with a certain intention to win her over, but Su Chen was as smooth as a ball, which made him unsure of how to start the conversation.

However, he didn't expect to make the other party bow down in just a few words. To truly win over such a person, one has to take it slowly.

Favorable timing, advantageous location, and harmonious relationships are all indispensable.

Therefore, he decided to show enough goodwill during this meeting.

“Brother Su and I share similar thoughts, it’s a pity… I can’t go back to that state of mind where I can remain unaffected.” Minglin gave a wry smile, then continued:
"The pattern of the four core seeds has been established for a long time. Although it has its shortcomings, it is generally acceptable."

"However, with the promotion of the Dome Light System, the population has experienced explosive growth, and more and more talents have emerged."

"Over the years, the number of Crimson Gold-level experts accumulated in the inner court alone has reached more than thirty."

Su Chen seemed to be deep in thought. In the past, when the population was small, even those of the Crimson Gold level were so precious that they were afraid of them melting away.

But now, there are Crimson Gold talents in every generation, and three of the four core seeds are Crimson Gold level, which is hard to believe.

Minglin continued, "But those guys have the advantage of becoming core seeds early on, and they've already gathered a large number of forces around them."

"Even the chief cannot directly disqualify them; the only exception is to add more core seed positions."

Su Chen understood what the other party meant: time was an advantage. Even though they were all at the Crimson Gold level, they were older, stronger, and had more influence, making it impossible for others to rise to the top. Ming Lin sighed, "The overall situation has become stagnant, but beneath that stagnant water, things are churning. The Chief has been thinking of better ways to change the landscape."

"It seems we've found a solution, and the two of you are the key. Just wait for the outcome."

This is not so much a hint as an explicit statement: the internal structure of the court is about to undergo a major change, and doing nothing for the time being is the best course of action.

Su Chen pondered for a moment, then sincerely said, "Thank you for reminding me, I understand."

Realizing that Su Chen had accepted his kindness, Ming Lin chatted for a few more minutes before preparing to leave.

Su Chen stopped him, saying, "Brother Ming, I'm about to go and choose an advanced profession, but I don't know exactly where to do it. Could you take me there?"

“Of course, no problem.” Minglin smiled, accepting Su Chen’s goodwill.

The two went out and chatted along the way. Minglin introduced him to the general situation of the other three core seeds, as well as their personality traits.

There were quite a few people coming and going in the courtroom in the morning. Su Chen estimated that about five out of ten people would greet Ming Lin.

Of the five people, two or three were quite respectful.

"This is it..."

The two stopped in front of a silver-white building, heavily guarded outside. The aura emanating from the guards made even Su Chen feel uneasy.

"Go in by yourself, I don't have permission," Minglin said. "It'll probably take a while to choose, I'll be going now."

The two exchanged contact information before Su Chen showed his identity and entered.

"There isn't a single simple guy. Sigh... Why aren't there more idiots like Pang Xingwen?" Su Chen sighed as he climbed the steps.

The lobby was quite spacious, with only a receptionist, also a mechanical puppet. As soon as Su Chen approached, she spoke:
"Core Seed Su Chen, you have two more opportunities to exchange for a Tier 3 profession, the highest being Tier 3 Upper Level, one for physical and one for mental. Please use them carefully."

"As expected, there are two kinds. Old Xia is efficient." Su Chen grinned.

On the way here, Minglin had given him a brief introduction: career choices may seem simple, but they are actually extremely complex.

You need to consider whether your previous job is compatible, whether your future job can go far enough, and your own circumstances, such as age.

Generally, before making a choice, people will consult with analysts to conduct thorough research and compile a list of the best options.

Having already consulted Sang Hanhai about his physical condition, he didn't hesitate and immediately gave his name: "For the physical condition, I want the Swift Wind and Thunder Envoy."

"Swift Wind and Thunder Envoy, Tier 3, Upper Level, currently retrieving data, please check..."

A virtual screen appeared in front of Su Chen, and lines of text appeared on it.

[A Tier 3 Advanced Class - Swiftwind Warrior has been discovered. Completing the requirements will allow for advancement.]

[Promotion Requirement 1: Upgrade three E-rank body tempering techniques to Master level]

[Promotion Requirement Two: Infiltrate a building guarded by three different levels of security without being detected, using three different methods.]

[Third promotion requirement: Within a thunderstorm area, envelop yourself in lightning element for more than one hour.]

The three requirements are listed in detail.

"Tsk... It's gotten even more difficult. Just the superiors have become three different job requirements," Su Chen remarked.

The first requirement is fairly standard. The second is a bit more complicated; the higher the rank, the more complex the composition of one's strength. To avoid being detected, one needs to do it three times, which is quite difficult.
"Moreover, this requirement is extremely idealistic. Once it's discovered, it's discovered. Finding your own people isn't easy either." Su Chen pondered, "There's one last one. In a thunderstorm area, it's wrapped in lightning elements, practically a lightning rod."

It was quite difficult, but he wasn't anxious. Regardless of the panel's existence, Minglin had mentioned it on the way here.

When their core seeds are promoted, the court will send a team to develop a plan and make multiple attempts as required.

"For the spiritual aspect, I need an Arcane Weaver..." Su Chen added, but before he could finish speaking, a panel suddenly popped up—
The Swift Wind and Thunder Envoy arrived with an air of superiority, only to find the Crimson Flame Thunder Venerable seated regally. Startled, he offered flattery and obsequiousness, but the Venerable remained silent. After much deliberation, he decided to soften his requirements for the position.

[The second promotion requirement can be weakened to a stealth method.]

[The third promotion requirement has been weakened to require only being present in a thunderstorm area for half an hour.]

"Ha..." Su Chen couldn't help but laugh out loud, looking down at the opponent with an air of superiority. A third-tier upper-level expert, compared to the other professions he possessed, was indeed quite formidable, but unfortunately...

The further easing of job requirements was naturally good news. Su Chen snapped out of his daze and heard the mechanical puppet's voice.

"Sorry, you cannot make a new career choice because your viewing time is less than 20 minutes."

"Just these few lines, and I have to watch them for twenty minutes? Are they afraid I won't remember them?" Su Chen was speechless and could only wait there.

Once the time was up, he summoned the Secret Weaver.

[Discovered a Tier 3 Advanced Class - Arcane Weaver. Advancement is possible upon completion of requirements.]

[Promotion Requirement 1: Upgrade three E-level meditation techniques to Master level]

[Second requirement for promotion: Persist for more than one hour during the delirium trial.]

[Promotion Requirement Three: Independently design at least three elemental abilities of level two strength.]

"The babbling trial is going to take an hour, damn it..."

Everything else is fine. Even with the ability to independently design elements, having a physical profession to assist him isn't a big problem. But the Whispering Trial is too bizarre.

He looked at the panel expectantly, and sure enough, it didn't disappoint him—
The arcane weaver arrived cautiously, only to find the Crimson Flame Thunder Venerable seated. He greeted him respectfully, but the Venerable paid no heed. After much deliberation, he decided to slightly lower the requirements for the position.

[The third promotion requirement is to reduce design element skills to one.]

"Why haven't the number of Whispering Trials decreased? This arcane weaver is quite cunning."

Su Chen muttered to himself that this guy was clearly smarter than the Swift Wind and Thunder Envoy, while the Great Venerable hadn't actually moved these two times; it was purely their own idea.

"Weakening is better than not weakening..."

With both jobs secured, Su Chen had achieved his goal and immediately prepared to leave.

"Sorry, you cannot leave now as your viewing time is less than twenty minutes."

With the gate tightly shut, Su Chen reluctantly turned back. "Perfect timing. I still have a low-level Ghost God's power left. Who should I use it on?"

Su Chen pondered, "My mental talent is higher than my physical talent, and with that Spirit Realm Instrument, I'll probably reach the third rank even faster."

"Then let's go with the Arcane Weaver."

Su Chen didn't think for long before making a decision.

[The arcane weaver, corrupted by the power of the demonic god, swells ever larger, but limited by his own constraints, he can only remain halfway through.]

[Acquire three "Arcane Energy Crystals" to allow the Arcane Weaver to undergo a transformation and become a top-tier profession.]

"Another job level increase?" Su Chen rubbed his chin. "Could it be that the power of the Ghost God is specifically for increasing job levels? Or is it just a characteristic of Black Tuo's power, and the changes brought about by the power of other Ghost Gods are different..."

Without more power from the mysterious gods, he could only speculate. As for the secret energy crystals, he had never even heard of them and could only go back and check the information.

"According to Minglin, I can also order a weapon or equipment of no more than the third tier from the craftsmen."

Twenty minutes hadn't passed when Su Chen remembered the incident and tried to turn on his bracelet, only to find that the virtual screen wouldn't pop up.

"Warning: No electronic devices are permitted in the professional storage area," the mechanical puppet said bluntly.

“Okay…” Su Chen shrugged. Only after the time was up and he left the gate could he open his bracelet, access the court’s internal network, and find his weapon customization permissions.

A large page pops up with three options—
[Attack], [Defense], [Support]

"I have the Azure Rope for attack, and the Scale Armor for defense..." Su Chen pondered. The secret weapon he controlled had a unique advantage. Its power enhancement was not just a simple attachment, but a complete fusion with it.

Therefore, he only plans to upgrade the weapons he already has, and does not intend to replace them.

"In that case, let's take a look at the auxiliary equipment first..." Su Chen walked along, clicked the button, and a new page popped up—
Necklace, ring, belt...

“It looks familiar…” Su Chen’s curiosity was piqued, and he clicked on each one to take a look.

"It has features for building mental defenses, increasing elemental control, and even launching mental attacks. It's quite complex..."

As Su Chen walked, he flipped through the pages, his mind racing with thoughts, "I need to find something that can amplify my greatest strength..."

His greatest advantage is not strength or explosiveness, but speed.

Wind and thunder greatly amplify speed, and this has been continuously enhanced since the first rank. Now, if it's just a matter of speed, Zhou Xian might not be able to catch up with him.

"The Shadow Boots are engraved with Shadow and Gale patterns. They can be powered by conventional elements, increasing one's speed by up to 100%... and also have a certain degree of concealment."

Su Chen set his sights on his goal and placed an order without much hesitation.

.........

At the same time, Pang Xingwen was cautiously looking at his father and whispered, "That's what he said. I've already mentioned your name, and if nothing unexpected happens, he'll definitely come tonight."

"Hmm." Pang's father glanced at him and said indifferently, "Were you with Chu Yunze and the others last night?"

"Yes." Pang Xingwen nodded and explained, "The celebration party isn't over yet, and they insist on dragging me back."

"Chu Xuan...try to build a good relationship with him." Father Pang nodded.

Pang Xingwen nodded hurriedly, "Those core seeds have already sensed the challenge and crisis, and are secretly causing trouble. Chu Xuan needs us to share the pressure."

"Go on," Pang's father said, waving him away without any intention of continuing the conversation.

Pang Xingwen left with his head down.

“Your son is too stupid. That guy probably won’t come.” Someone stepped out from the shadows. What was chilling was that his face had no features, and his voice came from nowhere.

"That's exactly what I want—for him not to come," Pang's father said coldly. "If I find him and strike in secret, my Pang family will be wiped out immediately."

“The people of Black Tuo spare no expense, but I don’t want to be that price. Yesterday was just for show.”

(End of this chapter)