My Job Is Quite Unique Chapter 185

“The essence of Dark Plague, for now, only one portion can be extracted,” Su Chen pondered to himself. “But given the difficulty, even if I replace it, the requirements probably won’t be easy to fulfill.”

“Or, I could take a gamble with the Faceless Ghost essence.”

Both options are filled with randomness; it doesn’t matter which one comes first or second, the outcome is beyond his control.

“Let’s use the Faceless Ghost essence first.” Su Chen didn’t hesitate for too long. The reason he hadn’t used it before was because he was unsure about the professional fusion requirements of all things.

Now, professional fusion is probably not a big problem, so he’ll take a gamble on the Life Burner.

“A one-third probability isn’t low.” Su Chen applied the Faceless Ghost essence to the Life Burner, silently asking for the Great Venerable’s favor.

[The Life Burner is affected by the Faceless Ghost essence, becoming uncontrollably frenzied. The third job requirement has been erased.]

“Good!” Su Chen’s mouth curled into a grin, praising, “As expected of the Great Venerable!”

“With this, the most troublesome issue of burning lifespan is resolved. Now, only touching the Life Fire remains.

Touching the Life Fire is neither difficult nor easy.

Su Chen had already researched relevant information last night. The best way, of course, is during near-death, there’s a chance to touch the flickering Life Fire with spiritual power.

But there are also shortcuts, as this matter concerns one’s specific lifespan, and many people are interested.

“With a Tier 6 psychic professional as the leader, one can perceive their own Life Fire through a rune array.”

Among the Tier 6 psychic professionals in Ying Feng City, the only one he was relatively familiar with was Chief Judge You Shan. After she returns, asking for her help shouldn’t be a problem.

“The Life Fire isn’t an issue. It’s the Cunning Fox essence, where should I use it for which requirement—” Su Chen couldn’t help but glance at the two requirements.

He valued this reward quite a bit. The Life Burner exchanged lifespan for powerful strength, which could indeed be used in desperate situations.

But Su Chen was quite greedy. If the reward could eliminate the downside of burning lifespan, it would be even better. With the experience of the Soldier Master, it might not be impossible.

“Even if the power squeezed out is somewhat reduced as a result, I’m not entirely unwilling to accept it.”

However, the Cunning Fox essence extracted from the statue has already been used. The one melted with divine power will still take half a month to be ready, so there’s no rush.

After some operations, Su Chen scanned his inventory again.

Only one or two portions of low-tier divine power remained, insignificant. Excluding those used for melting essences, regarding mid-tier divine power, two portions each of Hei Tuo, Cunning Fox, and Crimson One remained. Three portions of Faceless Ghost remained, and only one portion of Dark Plague.

There were five essences in the process of melting, and one portion of Hei Tuo essence remained unused.

His gaze shifted, and Su Chen couldn’t help but ponder more deeply. He was truly curious about what effect this Hei Tuo essence would have when applied to special professions.

“Based on the experience with divine power, the profession’s affected aspects won’t impact job advancement or requirements.”

He pondered for a moment, deciding to first use it on the Life Burner, which had a higher potential ceiling.

[The Life Burner is affected by the Hei Tuo essence, suddenly developing an unprecedented desire to transform into a holy profession. However, the essence’s power is insufficient. The Life Burner craves more Hei Tuo essence. Please provide two more portions of Hei Tuo essence to assist the Life Burner.]

What is this? A holy profession?

Su Chen was stunned, looking at the pop-up panel. He couldn’t help but sit up straight. Holy profession—this was the first time he had heard of such a concept.

“This doesn’t seem to be an advanced profession for the Life Burner, but rather a higher tier for special professions.”

Su Chen tried his best to extract more information from the limited text.

“It requires three portions of Hei Tuo essence to initiate evolution, and it only reveals the upgrade requirements. The difficulty isn’t just high; it’s extraordinarily high—”

But it also signified the power of a holy profession.

“Holy profession—holy profession—” Su Chen murmured softly. The sudden appearance of the holy profession concept undoubtedly filled him with curiosity.

However, it was estimated that no one on the Scarlet Thunder Star would know what was going on.

“Is my Immaculate One also a holy profession?”

Su Chen suddenly thought of his unfinished Immaculate One path. The fusion of five special professions would most likely also be a holy profession.

“Holy profession—perhaps it’s not just about stronger abilities, but also a profession that needs to meet certain requirements. Is it the Morning Star tier?” Su Chen’s imagination ran wild.

With too little information, he quickly suppressed the flutter in his heart.

“But I only have two portions of Hei Tuo essence at most. Ying Feng has already been scraped clean, unless—” Su Chen narrowed his eyes. “Yuandu, Lieyang, Tianqing—”

The Scarlet Thunder Star didn’t just have Ying Feng; there were three other cities. Especially Yuandu, the accumulation of Demonic God power there was probably not much less than Ying Feng.

“First, find a way to deal with Yuandu, then unite Yuandu and Ying Feng to order the other two cities to send over all their accumulated Demonic God power. But if that happens, there will be too many people to trick.”

“We’ll have to see how Yuandu reacts next. With Hong Xuan dead, they shouldn’t have a choice, so there shouldn’t be a problem.”

Su Chen couldn’t help but hesitate. He wanted to obtain more Demonic God power, and Wu Chenpei’s and Yuandu’s reactions were crucial.

However, these matters were handled by Chong Jingtian and others. His strength was not yet sufficient to interfere much.

While deep in thought, Su Chen gradually immersed himself in professional development.

“Ying Feng—” Outside Ying Feng City, Wu Chenpei looked up at the magnificent giant city before him, his expression flickering.

Beside him was Chong Jingtian. The two had left the main force, traveling day and night on the most advanced aircraft, returning to Ying Feng in just over ten days.

Their small aircraft stopped for inspection to confirm they were not impostors.

During the process, Wu Chenpei said, “People from Yuandu, Tianqing, and Lieyang are already on their way to the ruins. We’re already behind, so let’s not waste time and go as soon as possible.”

“Mm, that’s what I think too.” Chong Jingtian nodded. The inspection process quickly concluded, and the aircraft flew directly into Ying Feng.

“Who will lead the Ying Feng team to the ruins this time?” Wu Chenpei asked tentatively.

“I will lead the team personally.” Chong Jingtian glanced at him.

“Only the Chief himself?” Wu Chenpei showed a surprised expression.

“The Faceless Divine Son infiltrated and his purpose is unknown. To prevent any accidents, there must be enough personnel for defense.”

Chong Jingtian’s face was solemn.

“The Chief is thoughtful,” Wu Chenpei deeply agreed, but secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It’s best if only Chong Jingtian goes himself. Another Holy Envoy from Yuandu is already secretly on their way, so there will be two Holy Envoys at the ruins then.

Even if the assassination of Su Chen is exposed, they can control the situation.

As he thought this, he watched the scenery outside the aircraft流逝 (flowing by), seemingly heading straight for the Court of Judgment. Wu Chenpei couldn’t help but say, “Chief, you can drop me here. I’ll return to the reception area myself.”

“No rush.” Chong Jingtian, however, waved his hand. “The Holy Envoy has served Ying Feng diligently; we must reward you well. As a guest, you should allow your host to make the arrangements, so please don’t decline.”

Seeing that Chong Jingtian wouldn’t give him a chance to refuse, Wu Chenpei thought about it. Since it wasn’t a major issue, he simply followed Chong Jingtian back to the Court of Judgment.

Chong Jingtian, possessing the highest authority, piloted the aircraft directly into the Court of Judgment, parking it atop the central building.

“After being away for so many days, the Court of Judgment is still so orderly.” Stepping out of the aircraft, Wu Chenpei glanced down, showing a look of admiration and offered a compliment.

The two exchanged pleasantries, and eventually, Chong Jingtian led the way to the conference room.

As soon as the door was pushed open, Wu Chenpei’s smiling old face froze. He saw several figures already seated on both sides of the long conference table, every single one of whom he recognized.

Chief of Security—Zhou Yanwu, Chief of Resources—Shi Yunzhou, Chief of Internal Affairs—Min Shengrui, Chief of Auxiliary Professions—Zhong Yanghui. Coupled with Chong Jingtian, the Chief of the Court of Judgment by his side, all five elders of Ying Feng were present, and they had all concealed their aura before his arrival.

Such a grand formation immediately gave Wu Chenpei a bad premonition.

“This—” He instinctively wanted to retreat, but Chong Jingtian had already blocked his exit.

Shi Yunzhou rose, chuckling, “Holy Envoy, come, please sit, please sit—”

Wu Chenpei’s expression changed. A quick glance out of the corner of his eye made his face turn even paler.

“Lu Kai? Why are you here!”

At the end of the conference table, two more people were seated: Xia Hanshi and Lu Kai.

Xia Hanshi’s face remained as calm as water, while Lu Kai looked somewhat bitter, calling out, “Holy Envoy—”

“Where’s Hong Xuan?” Wu Chenpei’s heart skipped a beat, a vague premonition forming. He quickly asked.

“Holy Envoy—” Chong Jingtian suddenly placed a hand on his shoulder and sighed, “When you and I were away, some things happened in Ying Feng. It’s hard to explain in a word or two. There’s a recording I’d like you to see.”

“Recording—” Wu Chenpei’s face tightened. Seeing the other four elders all turn their gaze towards him, he could only helplessly follow Chong Jingtian to sit down.

Shi Yunzhou snapped his fingers, and the lights in the entire room dimmed. A huge virtual screen projected before everyone’s eyes.

“—Yuandu utilized the reception area to harbor the Faceless Divine Son; their intentions are despicable, and their crime unforgivable!”

A thunderclap opening. As Xia Hanshi’s stern roar echoed from within, Wu Chenpei’s face drastically changed. He said in a deep voice, “Nonsense, we—”

“Holy Envoy!” Another dignified middle-aged man spoke, it was Zhou Yanwu. As a leader of a violent institution, he exuded a fierce aura.

“Keep watching—” After a stern shout, his tone softened, making Wu Chenpei grit his teeth, suppressing the turmoil in his heart.

As Xia Hanshi and Lu Kai confronted each other, as Hong Xuan walked down, and as Xu Siyuan, standing beside him, transformed into the Faceless Divine Son.

Wu Chenpei was stunned: “This—this—how could this be!”

“I was about to ask you!” Zhou Yanwu retorted sharply, “Why did Hong Xuan collude with the Faceless Divine Son?”

“I—this—he—” Wu Chenpei took a deep breath, a glint of malice flashing in his eyes. He didn’t need to think twice to know that Ying Feng must have been pulling strings behind the scenes.

But he could only suppress the anger in his heart, his voice, strained and laced with probing, said, “Let me see Hong Xuan. There must be a misunderstanding.”

“Keep watching.” Chong Jingtian said blandly.

Wu Chenpei’s eyebrows twitched, and he couldn’t help but look at the screen. Xia Hanshi’s killing intent was too obvious; his heart sank to the bottom.

He believed that Ying Feng might consider many things, but Xia Hanshi, that madman, might act without any restraint.

But just as he was about to lose his temper, he saw Hong Xuan propose a wager, and even Shi Yunzhou, the good-natured old man, agreed.

This—could it be—Wu Chenpei couldn’t help but feel a flicker of hope.

He could tell that even if they won, they had high hopes for Xia Hanshi to keep his promise. He guessed Hong Xuan’s plan: an all-or-nothing bet.

If the timing was right, Hong Xuan engaging Su Chen at close quarters might just allow him to kill Su Chen before others could react—

But suddenly, Wu Chenpei’s expression was startled, his face twitching, and he exclaimed in shock, “This—how could this—”

His thoughts had not yet settled, but the outcome of the battle was decided. Half of Hong Xuan’s shoulder had been sliced off, and he was wailing on the ground.

Unable to withstand even a single blow, Hong Xuan suffered a crushing defeat.

Not only did he not win that one-in-ten-thousand chance, but he also gave Ying Feng an excuse.

But then, Hong Xuan’s leak and suicide made Wu Chenpei grit his teeth, even feeling a bit angry at Hong Xuan. With this, Yuandu could hardly find any justification.

Everyone’s gazes subtly intertwined on Wu Chenpei’s face. When they had seen this recording before, their reactions were similar to his. Su Chen’s display of strength had indeed exceeded their expectations.

“Holy Envoy!” Zhou Yanwu suddenly roared again, his face filled with anger. “What exactly does Yuandu mean? You came to us, claiming that the chosen one could save the Scarlet Thunder Star, and we cooperated anxiously.

But what was the result? Not only did you harbor malicious intentions and plan to settle scores afterward, but you also tried to assassinate Su Chen. Even this Hong Xuan is not from the Scarlet Thunder Star, secretly communicating with outsiders. Do you genuinely want to save the Scarlet Thunder Star from peril, or do you want to drag us all into the abyss!

Listening to the reprimand, Wu Chenpei’s face turned ugly. He wanted to flip the table, yet had no backing, and instead, Ying Feng had a handle on him, repeatedly questioning him.

Years of scheming, now coming to nothing, Wu Chenpei was filled with rage. He knew without thinking that Xia Hanshi, sitting at the end of the conference, must have been sneering.

The planned ambush to kill Su Chen at the ruins, yet that madman Xia Hanshi acted decisively without any scruples, even more resolute than them!

“Deception, deception, deception—” Wu Chenpei’s eyes were bloodshot, and energy subtly overflowed, roaring like a beast, “You’re going too far!”

“I protected you from the Faceless followers, yet you stabbed me in the back so cruelly!”

“You all know perfectly well why Hong Xuan died!”

“Hong Xuan committed suicide.” Shi Yunzhou said lightly, “Inferior in skill, he atoned for his sins by taking his own life.”

Wu Chenpei paused, extremely unwilling, yet he still gritted his teeth and forced himself to say, “Do you really think my Yuandu will follow your wishes? At worst, we’ll all die together!”

“Supporting outsiders and then wanting to settle accounts afterward? What do you think Lieyang and Tianqing will think?” Chong Jingtian said coldly, “Who will die with you?”

“Then let’s see if you can open these ruins without my Yuandu!”

Wu Chenpei’s anger, humiliation, the frustration of his plans coming to naught, combined with the resentment for his brother’s murder years ago, made his eyes incredibly cold. “I, Wu Chenpei, swear to avenge—”

Before he could finish, there was a sudden knock on the door. The tense atmosphere paused, and everyone’s brows furrowed simultaneously.

Jiang Shumo’s voice sounded from outside, even without a formal announcement, sounding very urgent, “Chief, a group of people has arrived outside Ying Feng City, claiming to be from the Royal Court!”

“Royal Court?”

Zhou Yanwu’s face changed. Shi Yunzhou suddenly rose. Chong Jingtian was shaken with uncertainty. Xia Hanshi’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Royal Court?

Wu Chenpei, filled with anger, suddenly felt a chill in his heart. His expression changed drastically. He swept his gaze over everyone and instantly understood the stakes.

He suppressed the anger in his heart, forcing a hideous smile, and hoarsely said, “Hong Xuan, his death is not to be regretted.”