My Job Is Quite Unique Chapter 101

Chapter 101: Assessment Begins

“You’re also going for the assessment?”

The sound of splashing came from the bathroom, mixed with Su Chen’s voice.

“Of course I can’t participate…” Du Yu denied. “But it doesn’t mean I can’t watch the fun. The Tribunal’s assessment is the largest and most eye-catching among all institutions in Yingfeng.”

“Because it involves many lower-level cities, the entire assessment process is open to the public to demonstrate fairness and impartiality. Of course, it’s also a time for the Tribunal to show its strength.”

After waiting for a moment, Su Chen finished washing and changed his clothes. “Since you’re both here, let’s go.”

It was still night, and the hovercar they were taking was waiting outside. The three got into the car and headed straight for the Tribunal.

Zhang Hengyu was still adjusting his mindset, breathing rapidly.

Du Yu was an outsider, chatting all the way. Su Chen then learned that he had already joined the Supervision Department and had become an intern Supervisory Guard.

“Brother Su, you’ll definitely become an inner court seed. I’ll have to rely on you to take care of me in the future,” Du Yu couldn’t help but say.

The driver in the front row couldn’t help but glance at them, seeming a little surprised and suspicious.

Su Chen grinned, “Don’t worry, come to me if you have any problems. I can’t help with big problems, and small problems probably don’t need help either.”

Du Yu paused, then burst out laughing. Zhang Hengyu also seemed to relax a bit, his eyes gradually becoming resolute.

…

When they arrived, it was almost six o’clock. The artificial sun was transitioning from moon to sun, causing the sky to turn a fish-belly white.

The Tribunal’s headquarters was located in the heart of Yingfeng, occupying a vast area. It was never open to the public on weekdays, only a small part of the training ground was opened at this time of year.

“Wow, so many people?”

Following the signs, Du Yu couldn’t help but stare. The entire training ground was packed with people, the surrounding seats were almost full, and a low, buzzing noise filled the air.

Every five or six meters, there stood a Judgment Guard in metal armor. The alloy armor plates gleamed with a cold, eerie light under the searchlights, and each person was burly with a stern, chilling demeanor.

These ordinary Judgment Guards were basically taken by local Yingfeng residents and did not accept people from outside cities.

As for the outstanding talents sent from lower-level cities, they would at least become Judges.

Seeing so many people watching, Zhang Hengyu’s breathing became more rapid, and his palms began to sweat.

Du Yu looked left and right, finally locking onto a direction: “Sister Yunqing arranged our seats over there. I’ll go first, you two go ahead and enter.”

Su Chen showed his ID and entered the training ground. Many people were already there, and he even spotted many familiar faces, all of whom had appeared in the private room that night.

“Pang Xingwen, Chu Yunze, Meng Qi are all here… that’s quite fast,” Su Chen noticed the small group, as they were too eye-catching.

Thirty or forty people gathered together, making the few people in the center even more conspicuous.

“Is that guy sick?” Su Chen frowned, realizing that Pang Xingwen’s gaze was mixed with unconcealed anger.

He couldn’t be bothered to pay attention, scanning left and right, “Where’s Chu Xuan? Not here yet?”

“Oh, right…” Su Chen looked at Zhang Hengyu, “A few days ago, didn’t those people invite you to the dinner party?”

He gestured towards Chu Yunze and the others with his eyes.

“They did, but my sister specifically told me to refuse anyone’s invitation,” Zhang Hengyu said, then added, “My sister only took me to one gathering, which Ming Lin hosted.”

Ming Lin? Su Chen immediately understood. This was one of the core seeds of the Tribunal, and before Chu Xuan appeared, he was the only possessor of the Mo Cui-level talent.

Zhang Yunqing must have already joined his faction, and her younger brother naturally belonged to the same faction.

“Who… is that person?” Zhang Hengyu suddenly turned his head and looked towards the entrance.

Su Chen came back to his senses, seeing Chu Yunze and the others, who were making a grand entrance towards the entrance, as Chu Xuan approached.

The commotion they caused was too great, attracting almost everyone’s attention. The murmuring quickly grew loud, and discussions broke out.

The members who had already entered the assessment also cast their gaze, many of whom had already heard rumors, their eyes filled with longing.

These were all people who hadn’t been invited to the banquet, lacking talent, connections, and even the qualifications to enter the inner circle.

“Damn, why is this guy so arrogant?” Du Yu, who had just found a seat and sat down, saw this grand scene.

“That’s Chu Xuan…” someone next to him said enviously, it was Zhu Mingxu, a second-generation from Nanfeng. “Of course he’s arrogant, with Mo Cui-level talent.”

“So it’s him…” Du Yu suddenly understood, and nodded, “He certainly has the right to be arrogant.”

“I heard he tried to recruit Su Chen before, but was rejected,” another person spoke.

“How do you know?” Du Yu looked at him in surprise.

The other person explained, “There’s a member in the Carving Institute who’s in the same year as me. His brother has a Brilliant Silver talent and was recruited by Chu Yunze. He saw it with his own eyes at the banquet that night.”

Du Yu shook his head, “Although he’s Mo Cui, my Brother Su is also a double Crimson Gold. Why should he follow him?”

Zhu Mingxu shook his head, “The key is that Chu Xuan’s power has already formed. All the core forces of this generation have been recruited by him. If Su Chen doesn’t join them, he can only join the camps of the older generation, and as a junior, it won’t be comfortable no matter what.”

“If he doesn’t join anyone, he’ll only be ostracized by everyone.”

Du Yu frowned and remained silent.

…

“That’s Chu Xuan,” Su Chen answered Zhang Hengyu’s question, “the one with the Mo Cui-level talent.”

“So it’s him…” Zhang Hengyu listened to Su Chen’s words and suddenly understood, “He’s the center of attention.”

Zhang Hengyu’s eyes couldn’t help but show a hint of envy. There wasn’t a big age difference among their group, and who wouldn’t want to be the center of attention?

Chu Xuan’s expression was calm, and he even waved his hand to dismiss the people gathered around him, his eyes always maintaining an indifferent look.

He walked to the center of the stadium and stood there, his gaze not lingering on anyone, as if he didn’t care about the people in the stadium.

“Is he a melee fighter or a psionist with Mo Cui?” Zhang Hengyu asked curiously, turning his head to find Su Chen looking up at the high platform upfront.

That was the area where the high-ranking officials of the Tribunal were located, surrounded by a blurry field that made it impossible to see anything, unlike them, who were exposed to the audience.

I wonder if Old Xia is back yet… Su Chen thought to himself, glancing at the panel.

After “Saint”, the two words “Occupation” radiated brilliant light. He had completed all the requirements two days ago.

“Do you know?” Zhang Hengyu pursued, seeing that Su Chen didn’t respond to him.

“Hmm? What?” Su Chen finally came back to his senses.

Zhang Hengyu repeated the question, and Su Chen was stunned for a moment before saying, “I don’t know either.”

“Is it that secretive?” Zhang Hengyu muttered.

Whether it was secretive or not, Su Chen didn’t know; he just wasn’t concerned about the question and naturally hadn’t bothered to inquire specifically.

“Is he a Tier 3 Professional then?” Zhang Hengyu had many questions.

“No… there are no Tier 3 professionals present.” Su Chen was certain, and speculated, “But he should have already developed into the latter half of Tier 2.”

As the two were speaking, a black airship arrived and connected to the high platform. A figure stepped out, paused purposefully, and then walked onto the high platform. “Old Xia is back…” Su Chen breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the figure. With his backer returned, he felt much more at ease.

“The Tribunal assessment is about to begin!”

A cold voice echoed throughout the training ground, so loud it startled Su Chen.

“Latecomers will be considered to have forfeited automatically!”

The gates at the entrance gradually closed, and Su Chen watched as a person was stopped by a Judgment Guard, their face filled with regret and despair.

The hubbub in the training ground gradually died down.

…

On the high platform, as Xia Hanshi walked in, the discussion immediately lowered, and gazes shot over, carrying various unspeakable meanings.

“Only six came, where are the other three?”

Xia Hanshi slowly said, finding a seat for himself.

“The fifth, eighth, and ninth haven’t returned yet, and you’re late too.”

The middle-aged man in the main seat spoke in a calm tone. His face was red, and he had a beard on his chin, exuding an aura of authority without being angry. Most notably, there was a crimson mark between his eyebrows.

Chief Judge – Chong Jingtian!

“Something came up on the way,” Xia Hanshi said casually, his gaze falling on the figure standing in the center of the arena. His tone was filled with admiration, “Such overbearing presence, truly worthy of a Mo Cui-level talent.”

“Old Fourth, you’ve taken in a good student.”

The Fourth Judge Wei Yinsuo had a long, thin face, like a shoehorn, and a gloomy expression. “Good luck, I heard Judge Xia also took in a good student.”

“Not comparable to you, just a dual Crimson Gold,” Xia Hanshi waved his hand, lost in thought. “Was Second Brother’s student accepted three years ago?”

“Four years ago…” Chong Jingtian corrected him.

“It’s rare to only produce one Mo Cui in four years,” Xia Hanshi said with sudden understanding. “However, I heard you’ve been staying in Yingfeng, and the City Lord of Fengping doesn’t seem to be your subordinate. How did this talent end up in your hands?”

Wei Yinsuo’s eyelids twitched, and he said

coldly, “What do you mean?”

Xia Hanshi still looked casual, “Nothing, just asking. People should go out more. What’s the point of being a timid tortoise?”

Wei Yinsuo’s face darkened, and he said in a deep voice, “Xia Hanshi, you’ve been out for a while, do you know how many lower-level city lords have lodged protests with Yingfeng?”

“You didn’t even file a report, directly dismissed the City Lord of Nanfeng, and issued orders to other cities without going through the Tribunal. As a result, the soldiers sent by others were halfway there when you told them to go back.”

“Anyone who didn’t know would think you were in charge of the Tribunal! The Elder Council has questioned this several times, and the Tribunal has borne a lot of pressure!”

“Cough, cough…” Yuan Poshan, who had been watching the show, even with some minor disagreements with Xia Hanshi, had to speak up. After all, his student was taking over.

“Yingfeng’s matter is a special case to be handled specifically. With the appearance of the priest and the Heituo statue, action must be taken swiftly. It’s understandable, truly understandable.”

“The Elder Council’s questions are merely a show for the lower-level cities.”

“Old Third really got a good deal this time.” A middle-aged woman next to him spoke, her face looking very displeased. Zhang Hongbo was her student.

Second Judge – You Shan.

“Second Sister…” Yuan Poshan felt a little embarrassed.

“His family colluded with the Heretic God Cult, it’s already giving you enough face that Zhang Hongbo didn’t die.” Xia Hanshi didn’t hold back at all. You Shan snorted, but said no more.

Xia Hanshi, unhurried, said, “As for you, Old Fourth, why are you in such a hurry? Are you feeling guilty? I haven’t even asked you about Zhou Xian yet. You haven’t colluded with the Heretic God Cult, have you?”

“You…” Wei Yinsuo exploded in rage, standing up abruptly. This was simply blatant humiliation.

Xia Hanshi smirked, tilting his head to stare at him, “Old Fourth, want to go practice?”

Wei Yinsuo couldn’t help but pause.

“Enough!” Chong Jingtian finally spoke, his expression solemn: “The matter of Nanfeng has been settled, let’s not bring it up again.”

“The Tribunal assessment is about to begin, just watch.”

Xia Hanshi’s expression sobered, and he said no more.

Wei Yinsuo’s already gloomy face now looked even grayer.

But after sitting down, a cold smile crept back to his lips. So what if Xia Hanshi was currently superior to him?

Just wait, his student would set everything right!

…

In the training ground below, many members participating in the assessment stood in place, surrounded by Judgment Guards, and the audience seats were silent.

“It’s finally starting.” Pang Xingwen stretched, looking at Chu Xuan, with a hint of flattery: “Boss, this is your home court, let these bumpkins open their eyes and recognize the gap.”

Chu Yunze, however, whispered, “Did Judge Wei give us accurate information?”

“There have always been only four core seeds in the Tribunal, all of them the most excellent members. Currently, one has Mo Cui-level talent, and the other three, though having Crimson Gold talent, have been in this position for eight years at the longest, deeply entrenched.”

“If we don’t exceptionally add a fifth core seed, with your situation, you might have to wait a long time for an opportunity.”

The Chief Judge will only be born among the core seeds, and at the same time, the Chief Judge is also a member of the Elder Council, one of the rulers of Yingfeng.

This is also why they gather around Chu Xuan.

“Not yet, my teacher told me he only has a fifty percent chance,” Chu Xuan slightly raised his head and looked at the high platform.

“Fifty percent… that’s enough,” Chu Yunze whispered. “Next in the assessment, you must exert your full strength to create enough shock and awe everyone.”

“Among these people, no one can pose a threat to you. You are the limit, the higher you reach, the better, so that other Judges have nothing to say, especially… Judge Xia.”

Chu Xuan naturally understood this principle and nodded slightly.

Pang Xingwen, on the other side, blinked, then said, “Hard to say, isn’t there a double Crimson Gold over there? He was so decisive in rejecting our recruitment before, I’m afraid he’s quite confident.”

Chu Yunze frowned and glanced at him, shaking his head, “He doesn’t have a good background. His Tier 1 is an advanced profession, so his accumulation isn’t enough.”

Chu Xuan’s expression remained calm, as if no one could make him take notice.

The surrounding Judgment Guards had already entered, and everyone was told to spread out. Su Chen followed the instructions and walked to the front of the training ground, then glanced back. The others were gathered in the distance.

“Is this divided by talent?” There were only five people in their row: Chu Xuan, Pang Xingwen, Chu Yunze, Meng Qi, and himself.

Their assessment was the most eye-catching and began first.

“Talent was mostly measured when you were in the lower-level cities, so there will be no further talent testing. If anyone believes it’s inaccurate, they can have it verified after the assessment,” the assessment supervisor stepped forward and announced:

“Now, the practical combat assessment will begin.”

Su Chen had a general understanding of the situation. The practical combat assessment was to see if these people were wasting their talents.

Even in Yingfeng, there was no detailed equipment to detect the development level of a profession, and professionals themselves could only roughly estimate it, basically only proving it through practical combat.

(End of Chapter)