My Professions Have Too Much Personality

Chapter 146: Chapter 111: [Drug Tester] [Soldier Nurturer]

’…I guess those veteran Core Seeds aren’t just unhappy about this one exception. They’re more afraid that once a precedent is set, there will be more “exceptions” to come.’

Connecting this announcement with what he knew, Su Chen pieced together the Chief Judge’s methods. ’Chong Jingtian is even more ruthless. He’s pulling the rug out from under them, making the positions of those veteran Core Seeds precarious as well.’

Normally, this kind of reform would be difficult to implement, but this time, with the two of them as bait, he had found an opening.

’Tsk, this is getting more and more interesting…’

His own position as a Core Seed seemed unstable, but he didn’t care. A challenge system like this couldn’t possibly be conducted in an unfair environment.

And in a fair fight, he feared no one.

“What’s the chatter in the Inner Courtyard? What’s the reaction to the announcement?” Su Chen asked No. Zero to summarize it for him.

“The chatter is chaotic right now. People are saying all sorts of things.”

Su Chen realized. ’They haven’t processed it yet.’

’It seems the announcement hit that group pretty hard.’

’The higher-ups haven’t specified how the challenge system will be implemented. There are probably more details to come.’

As this thought crossed his mind, Su Chen unconsciously took a sip of his hangover soup. ’Or perhaps, the Chief Judge is waiting for them to make a move, and this is a deliberately exposed weakness?’

Those veteran Core Seeds had entered the Judicial Court long ago and were of high Tiers. Very few were even capable of challenging them. Without a fair method, this reform would also fizzle out.

After enjoying the show for a while, Su Chen replied to his messages one by one, basically with variations of “I don’t know,” “no idea,” and “not sure.”

’Nothing much else is happening today. The Gu Family probably won’t deliver the Mysterious Spirit until this afternoon.’

The Mysterious Spirit was a Support Potion he had arranged with Gu Bing to use for his development during the latter stages of the Tier Two Mental Professions.

It would be procured by the Gu Family, with a monthly supply of sixty doses, plus a supplement of thirty doses of Black Water.

After all, the Judicial Court’s allotment was only one dose per day. Back when he was in Southwind, he was already consuming two doses of Support Potion a day.

And now, with his Talent enhanced once more, his consumption rate was bound to increase. He’d need a bare minimum of two doses.

“’First, I’ll make a trip to the Translation Department to chat with Elder Sang and ask if there are any special professions for upgrading weapons.’ After finishing breakfast, Su Chen couldn’t help but remark:”

“’There’s so much to do. I haven’t even had a chance to train properly since joining the Judicial Court. Once I’ve touched base with the folks at the Translation Department, things should settle down.’”

He took a shower, changed his clothes, and left his villa. He made a special trip to Old Xia’s villa, but no one was home.

“’So elusive…’” Su Chen muttered, opening his virtual screen and sending him a message.

The Judicial Court had provided him with a personal driver and a vehicle exclusive to Core Seeds for his use when going out.

It was a modified Hovercar covered in dark silver armor, with bands of pearlescent white Energy flowing across its surface.

“…A heavy-armored modified Hovercar, built with Refined Silver Star Alloy and a Carved Shield. It can withstand a full-power attack from a Tier Three Professional…”

The one standing before the car, giving him the introduction, was also a mechanical automaton, not a real person, and it was immaculately dressed.

“’Not bad… not bad at all…’” Su Chen nodded in satisfaction. The Judicial Court really didn’t skimp on the perks.

The thing even had camouflage technology, allowing it to be disguised as an ordinary-looking Hovercar.

Su Chen got into the back seat and was surprised to find a mini-fridge.

The Hovercar moved from the Judicial Court’s private track onto the city’s main track.

The Judicial Court was located practically in the heart of Ying Feng, so it wasn’t far to go anywhere from here. The Hovercar was also fast, staying in the high-speed lane the entire time.

He soon arrived at the Translation Department. The temporary ID Sang Hanhai had given him still worked, granting him unimpeded access.

“…This combination of characters seems to mean ’digest’…”

“…I’m afraid not. Based on my experience, it should be ’manufacture’…”

“…Elder Sang, you’re an expert in the His Language, but the Borle Language is my field…”

As soon as he entered the lab, Su Chen saw Jin Yunxuan with a helpless, wry smile. Across from him stood Sang Hanhai, who looked quite displeased.

“Su Chen?”

Noticing the sound, both men turned their heads to look.

“Haha…” Sang Hanhai boomed with laughter. “If it isn’t our very own Core Seed! To what do we owe this great honor? Forgive me for not rolling out the red carpet.”

“Please, you don’t have to tease me, Elder,” Su Chen said with a wry smile. Although Sang Hanhai seemed to be joking, he could keenly sense a subtle shift in the man’s attitude.

Sang Hanhai said with great interest, “I really misjudged you. If I had known, I would have dragged you into the Translation Department first.”

“The Translation Department also looks at one’s Profession Talent?” Su Chen asked, surprised.

“We don’t, but it would have been a good way to piss off Chong Jingtian,” Sang Hanhai said frankly.

Su Chen: “…”

“Su Chen, you’ve really made a stunning debut,” Jin Yunxuan added, sidling up to them. His attitude was even more cordial than last time, his face wreathed in smiles.

For the past two days, talk about Su Chen and Zhu Xuan had been incessant.

He had met Su Chen in person, so he paid closer attention to the news. When he learned Su Chen had become a Core Seed, a pang of jealousy was quickly followed by a sense of relief.

Thankfully, he hadn’t taken his anger about Yang Yan out on him last time. Well, maybe a little, but as soon as he found out Su Chen was Xia Hanshi’s student, he had shown goodwill. It wasn’t a big problem.

’If Yang Yan were here, he’d probably be mocking him viciously right now…’ Su Chen thought, looking at Jin Yunxuan’s fawning smile. The moment gave him a deeper understanding of his new status.

Core Seed of the Judicial Court > Student of Xia Hanshi

Even though the two identities overlapped in some sense, the former was clearly valued more by others.

“So what brings you to the Translation Department?” Sang Hanhai asked casually. “Don’t tell me you’re actually planning to put in the hard work to become a translator.”