My profession is too unique.

Chapter 7: Overthrowing the Superior, the Top-Tier First-Tier Class: [Secret Tool Master]

According to Jiang He, even students of Nanfeng Academy are not completely exempt from leaving the city.

Coupled with the previous assassination attempt, the mastermind behind it probably won't let it go easily, and the small power struggle between him and Jiang He makes him inevitably anxious.

“Becoming a warrior at least gives me some means to protect myself, but…” His gaze fell on the “mystical apprentice”.

He had already witnessed the power of a Tier 1 advanced profession.

Even without him, it would have been quite a hassle if two professionals had poisoned the drugs beforehand.

As for the "rope master," he pondered for a moment and then felt somewhat disgusted.

When that old ghost was hit by an area-of-effect mental attack, his performance was even worse than that of the big guy. No wonder Jiang He called him a useless class.

Controlling the rope probably isn't done through mental power either; it's somewhat useful, but not much.

"I will become a secret arts apprentice as soon as possible..." Su Chen made up his mind.

But just as he was about to begin the candle flame training, a few lines of text suddenly appeared on the panel.

Sensing the host's contempt, the Rope Master, enraged, reached out his demonic claws towards the arcane apprentice, intending to devour him. The apprentice, however, treated him with disdain and instead devoured him.

[Achieve the Tier 1 top-tier profession - Arcane Tool Maker, possessing common profession characteristics of Rope Master and Arcane Apprentice. This profession can be taken upon fulfilling the advancement requirements.]

Su Chen stared in disbelief as the two professions gradually merged. After a long while, he managed to utter, "It can... be like this?"
He wanted to say something, but didn't know what to say.

After all, it's a top-tier first-class profession. Jiang He is only a "superior first-class" secret technique apprentice. This is top-tier, two levels higher than a warrior. He should feel excited.

But this method of acquisition left him speechless.

After careful study, his gaze fell on the words "professional characteristics".

Of all the words in that long passage, there were just a few he didn't quite understand: "What do these professional characteristics mean? I guess we can only find the answer at Southern College."

His gaze then turned to the promotion requirements. There were two requirements for both Rope Masters and Mystic Apprentices, but three for Mystic Tool Masters.

[One of the requirements for becoming a Secret Tool Master: Obtain a Tier 1 special item (already have the Blue Veined Hemp Rope).]

[Second requirement for advancement as a Secret Tool Master: Upgrade the Candlelight Spirit Training Method to the "Master" stage]

[The third requirement for becoming a Secret Tool Master: Endure one minute during the Whispering Trial.]

[Because one inherits from a cryptic apprentice, all conditions must be met before taking the job; therefore, additional rewards are available.]

It's a combination of both, but it increases the difficulty. The required items aren't limited to ropes; other Tier 1 items should also work.

"What an unexpected bonus..." Su Chen still had a strange feeling, wondering what special abilities this profession possessed.

Suppressing his emotions, since he wasn't used to sleeping in this place, he decided to start mental training, constructing candlelight in his mind.

Just once, he felt his mind clear up slightly, as if some impurities had been wiped away.

[Candlelight Spirit Training Method - Proficiency: 1%]

I have progressed from beginner to proficient.

"It's pretty good..." Su Chen smacked his lips, still feeling unsatisfied, and quickly immersed himself in the exercise.

Boom~~
A soft buzzing sound made Su Chen open his eyes, feeling slightly tired.

[Candlelight Spirit Training Method - Proficiency: 55%]

The improvement was indeed very rapid; he returned late at night, only a few hours had passed.

This is the morning bell, heralding the start of a new day.

Su Chen rubbed his face, feeling a bit hungry. The strength boosted his physical fitness and metabolism.

He couldn't help but open the cloth bag that the little pigeon had brought him yesterday, and wolfed down the food. After eating most of it, he felt much better.

"Nanfeng Academy..." Su Chen tidied up briefly and prepared to go find Jiang He to complete the formalities.

As I stepped out of the shed, there were already many people around. Several of them looked on with surprise, as their vision had been poor last night and they hadn't been able to see Su Chen clearly.

Seeing him clearly now, she couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy as she scanned him up and down.

They looked familiar—Huang Peng, Black Dog…they were the guys from last night.

These guys weren't so bad, rushing over to mock him again, but they weren't so nice either; they clearly "fired" him, or rather, waited for him to realize the situation and apologize on his own initiative.

Their livelihoods are limited; most of their work involves tasks assigned by the municipal government. The city's officials certainly wouldn't do menial jobs, so they serve as a supplementary workforce. Therefore, sticking together is extremely important; otherwise, they won't get a single benefit.

"That's Su Chen? He's really changed?"

"Why do I feel so much like those upper-class people? Did I really hit the jackpot?"

"No, I heard from Wang Gou and the others that he was kicked out after just one night's sleep, and all he got were his clothes."

There was a lot of discussion, and regardless of anything else, his outfit and clean face were enough to attract attention.

"Make way, make way..." A rude voice came, and several guys who were obviously a head taller walked over, wearing municipal uniforms.

The guy in the lead was all muscle and looked just like the big guy from last night.

"Team Leader Zhang is here..."

Huang Peng, who was standing next to him, greeted him warmly.

"Get out of my way!" He was rudely pushed aside and walked straight to Su Chen.

"Give me the money." The other person was taller than Su Chen, casting a shadow over him as he looked him up and down before extending his hand without any politeness.

Su Chen narrowed his eyes. Zhang Man was the person in charge of this area, and it was he who got the original owner connected with Jiang He.

The other party wouldn't help him for no reason.

Of course, the original owner didn't have anything to scheme for, but Zhang Man told him that if Jiang He really took a liking to him, he wouldn't be able to enter Nanfeng Academy after sleeping with him.

He asked Jiang He for a sum of money, and he wanted 80% of it.

“Su Chen…” Zhang Man said casually, then added with a hint of warning when he didn’t respond, “Don’t get too carried away.”

This wasn't his first time pimping. Many homeless people who slept with upper-class people actually thought they were different. Whenever this happened, he would bring them back to their senses.

Su Chen reached into the inner pocket of his clothes, pulled out a black and gold card, and said calmly, "You should recognize this."

"You..." Zhang Man glanced down at him, her casual expression suddenly turning to astonishment, and exclaimed in surprise, "You really got into Nanfeng Academy!?"

Silence fell over the surroundings, followed by a low hum. Huang Peng and his companions in the distance looked surprised, their eyes widening.

“Su Chen… Brother…” Zhang Man’s attitude softened considerably. He stepped closer and discreetly examined the patterns on the item to confirm that it was not a forgery.

"Tsk tsk, I knew you weren't going to be an ordinary guy." Zhang Man was even more surprised. That slut... actually took a liking to this kid.

The student from Nanfeng Academy already has value. With a little training, he will definitely become a first-tier professional. He is only a first-tier professional after all.

Therefore, in his deal with Su Chen, if the other party actually entered Nanfeng Academy, the reward would become more concrete.

“Then…500 gold…” he chuckled softly, rubbing his hands together.

"Do you think I have it now?" Su Chen asked calmly.

"I'm not in a hurry, just don't forget, brother." Zhang Man's attitude was very good.

Su Chen remained noncommittal. "I need to go to Nanfeng Academy to complete the formalities."

“This way…” Zhang Man immediately pointed out a path and scolded, “Get out of here, what are you all looking at?”

Turning his head, he smiled and asked, "Do you need me to show you the way?"

Su Chen shook his head. He knew the approximate location and walked straight through the crowd.

Watching Su Chen leave, Zhang Man couldn't help but click his tongue again and muttered, "I don't know how many guys I've fooled with this admission qualification, and someone actually got it. Good, good..."

These refugees are a resource in themselves, but they need a discerning eye to spot them. He hunts for many in the city, both men and women.

But these little rascals, I don't know who they learned it from, they all deliberately make themselves look dirty and speak in a high-pitched voice.

"Boss, what if he tries to renege on his debt?" someone asked.

"Refuse to pay?" Zhang Man snorted coldly, but said, "So what if he refuses? What can I do? He's already enjoying the protection of Nanfeng Academy."

"I've already received a sum of money, so I'm not losing out. I'm just making connections between the two sides."

After saying that, he glared at the surrounding refugees and roared, "Stop looking! Get the hell out there and get to work! If you're envious of others, look at your own faces first!"

As the crowd gradually dispersed, Huang Peng and his companions remained silent. The prospect of a man close to them achieving great success stirred a deep sense of unease within them.

(End of this chapter)