My Job Is Quite Unique Chapter 159

Chapter 159 Facing a Dilemma, the Way Out

There’s no doubt that Hong Xuan must be heading towards a profession that can advance to Red Flame Thunder God, and this advantage will increase his chances of being recognized.

“Red Flame Thunder God…”

Jiang Shumo chewed on the name, equally helpless. “Yuandu has the advantage, having offered sacrifices for so many years. Perhaps the spiritual nature really favors them.”

You Shan frowned at the side, hesitantly asking, “If things truly reach an irretrievable point, the method Yuandu provides is indeed a solution, isn’t it?”

“Or is there a trap?”

“No…” Chong Jingtian shook his head, his eyes deep. “The method they provided is excellent. I’ve interacted with people from the royal court. What Wu Chenpei said is correct; if we follow it, the success rate is very high.”

“But the problem is that this method is too good. Hong Xuan was discovered several years ago. In fact, they might have been preparing for it even longer,”

“But the Holy Feast is something we only recently became aware of. I suspect they have been in contact with people from the royal court for a long time.”

“What?” You Shan’s expression changed.

Jiang Shumo’s face changed several times. “Are you suspecting that they had already prepared to gain the favor of the royal court through this method, even without the Holy Feast?”

“Precisely.” Chong Jingtian’s face was solemn.

“But if the royal court knew, why didn’t they take it themselves?” Jiang Shumo was puzzled.

Chong Jingtian shook his head, unable to give an answer. “We know too little.”

“Perhaps there’s a hidden story.” Jiang Shumo skipped this question and continued to deduce: “If there’s no Holy Feast, and Hong Xuan is still recognized and sent to the royal court, then we will have to respect Yuandu.”

“Indeed, this is inevitable.” Chong Jingtian’s eyes were cold. “A hundred years of blood feud cannot be erased with a single word.”

The reason they had ceased hostilities was not because they had forgotten their hatred, but because there was a more serious situation at hand.

Once the main conflict was gone, he didn’t believe Yuandu wouldn’t settle old scores.

“What a dilemma…” You Shan couldn’t help but say. If they didn’t do as Yuandu suggested, the Holy Feast might devour them.

If they did as Yuandu suggested, after the Holy Feast, Yuandu would be supreme, and then they would be open to retaliation.

“Unless we stop the Holy Feast, or make the chosen person one of us…” Chong Jingtian said in a deep voice.

“The difficulty of these two things.” Jiang Shumo was also quite worried. “The former must be done wholeheartedly, but for the latter, we know almost nothing about this profession and cannot make any preparations.”

At this point, he hesitated somewhat: “But what if neither can be achieved?”

Chong Jingtian’s face tightened. “If neither can be achieved, we can only accept Yuandu’s proposal.”

He wasn’t insane. Retaliation was just a possibility, not enough to drag everyone under Ying Feng into the abyss.

Jiang Shumo covertly let out a sigh of relief. Just as he was about to speak, his expression suddenly changed, and the three of them looked towards the door at the same time.

The next moment, there was a knock on the private room door.

“Come in.” Chong Jingtian said indifferently.

“Chief…” Wu Chenpei pushed open the door, followed by Tang Chen.

“You two are here as well.” Chong Jingtian wasn’t surprised; he already knew who was knocking. “Have you settled the compensation with the Translation Department?”

Tang Chen’s face subtly changed. Chong Jingtian gave no quarter, immediately bringing up an old wound.

“It’s settled. In addition to the Exorcist, we will also provide two other special professions.” Wu Chenpei didn’t seem to mind at all. “We’ve already contacted Yuandu, and the information will be sent soon.”

“Why bother?” Chong Jingtian shook his head. “If you wanted to exchange professions, you could have just talked it out. Why resort to such underhanded methods?”

Wu Chenpei gave a wry smile but didn’t respond to Chong Jingtian’s sarcasm.

Leaving aside the interwoven personal grudges, they wanted two professions but only had one bargaining chip, so they couldn’t possibly negotiate.

Seeing his calm and shameless demeanor, Chong Jingtian let out a snort.

Wu Chenpei then said, “You all have witnessed Hong Xuan’s brilliance. How have you considered my previous proposal?”

“This matter is handled by the Council of Elders, so asking us is useless.” Jiang Shumo said with a wry smile.

“The stone slab was obtained by the Chief more than 30 years ago, and the Tribunal has been guarding it. If you disagree, can the Council of Elders force you?” Wu Chenpei retorted, then added:

“I know what concerns you all. I can assure you that the scenarios you’re worried about will absolutely not happen.”

“Assurance?” Chong Jingtian was noncommittal, and said indifferently, “If you are truly sincere, perhaps you can explain some questions to us.”

“Chief, please speak.” Wu Chenpei looked sincere.

Chong Jingtian said bluntly, “I want to know all the information you have about the Red Flame Thunder God.”

“Your Tribunal is going too far.” Tang Chen, behind Wu Chenpei, said discontentedly, “You want all the information we worked so hard to gather, just based on empty words?”

Jiang Shumo shook his head. “The Holy Envoy, for the sake of countless lives and the survival of the planet, told us that Hong Xuan should be allowed to see the stone tablet.”

“Since the greater good is at stake, shouldn’t all information be shared? Why hide it?”

This was using Yuandu’s logic to question the other side.

“But haven’t you all agreed?” Wu Chenpei shook his head. “We can tell you everything we know. Can you let Hong Xuan see the stone tablet?”

Both sides fell silent. This distrust had existed for a long time and couldn’t be resolved with just a few words about the greater good or a crisis.

“How about this…” Wu Chenpei suddenly said again, “The Translation Department’s gamble didn’t succeed, so let’s make another bet on whether Hong Xuan can keep winning.”

“Are you betting on whether he sees the stone slab?” Chong Jingtian said indifferently.

“No…” To everyone’s surprise, Wu Chenpei shook his head. “You definitely won’t bet on that.”

“Oh?” Chong Jingtian’s expression tightened. This old fox Wu Chenpei had a plan all along. Hong Xuan’s appearance on stage was certainly not a spur-of-the-moment idea.

Even if there hadn’t been this challenge arena, a similar scenario would most likely have occurred.

“Let’s bet on the Saint profession that we didn’t get from the Translation Department.” Wu Chenpei walked to Chong Jingtian’s side and looked down at the arena. “If he can’t keep winning, I’ll tell you everything I know about the Red Flame Thunder God.”

“If he can, then I’ll ask you to retrieve the Saint from the Translation Department.”

Chong Jingtian and the other two fell silent. This bet was beyond their expectations.

Yuandu, why did they want the [Saint] profession so badly?

Chong Jingtian felt a bit resistant. He had already witnessed Hong Xuan’s strength. Wu Chenpei wouldn’t have spoken if he wasn’t confident of winning.

But they knew almost nothing about the Red Flame Thunder God, and breaking the deadlock would be very difficult.

However, Jiang Shumo, with his keen perception, realized something from the other party’s words, his voice chilling: “You’ve always said ‘keep winning,’ not ‘fail.'”

“Exactly, Judge Jiang is astute.” Wu Chenpei smiled kindly. “Even if someone can manage a draw with Hong Xuan, it counts as our failure.”

As soon as he finished speaking, even someone like Jiang Shumo, who usually didn’t show his emotions, looked considerably upset.

Not to mention You Shan, whose cheeks were already flushed with anger.

Chong Jingtian’s eyes burned with uncontrollable fire, and a crimson vertical mark between his eyebrows pulsed with light. He laughed out loud, “Good, we accept!”

“Then let’s set a ten-day limit.” Wu Chenpei was not surprised at all. If Chong Jingtian could endure such humiliation, then his many years of dealing with him would have been for nothing.

“Hong Xuan’s opponents are not limited to the Tribunal. The Chief can find anyone.” Wu Chenpei added, ignoring their expressions, and turned to leave with Tang Chen.

“We got the Saint.” After stepping outside, Tang Chen let out a long sigh of relief, feeling much more relaxed. A blue aura enveloped both of them, preventing their voices from being heard outside.

“You are truly astute, and Chong Jingtian’s reactions were all within your predictions.” Wu Chenpei smiled, but his eyes were cold. “I have dealt with him for many years. Thirty-six years ago, my brother died by his hand.”

“No one understands him better than I do.”

Tang Chen was stunned, and suddenly a chill of horror ran down his spine.

In the room, Chong Jingtian stared at Hong Xuan in the arena below, his voice devoid of emotion, “I don’t want to see him stay up there.”

Before the two could respond, his figure vanished.

…

“Lord Ming Lin has also lost. Among the core seeds, only Lord Su Chen remains.”

Outside, people were still discussing in the plaza, and the judges couldn’t help but bring up old matters.

“Lord Su Chen’s battle with Chu Xuan is still vivid in my mind. It was a complete crushing, perhaps he can defeat this guy.”

“But didn’t Lord Feng Ze say that this guy also has a dual profession? Lord Su Chen’s advantage is gone.”

This guy also has a dual profession?

Su Chen was quite surprised to hear the discussion, but soon, the main topic shifted to when he would make his move.

“Tsk…” Su Chen shook his head inwardly and left, thinking that if he didn’t wear a mask, he would probably be pushed onto the stage by now.

“First, meet with Senior Brother Teng Liang and that Tier 5 professional, then come back later,” Su Chen pondered.

As he arrived at the entrance of his residence, he saw an unexpected person.

“Chief…” His eyelids twitched.

Chong Jingtian stood at his doorstep, his expression cold and stern, radiating a chilling aura. Su Chen had never seen such suppressed anger on his face, like a volcano about to erupt.

Even when Wei Yinsuo was killed last time, Chong Jingtian was more worried, not as emotionally charged as this.

“Why are you here?” He hurriedly approached, only then realizing that Ming Lin was also behind him, head bowed, not saying a word.

“You just went out, to the Challenge Hall?” Chong Jingtian saw through the simple human skin mask on Su Chen’s face and, by his direction of return, deduced where he had been.

“Yes, Ming Lin invited me to watch today.” Su Chen explained as he opened the door and invited them in.

“After watching, what do you think?” Chong Jingtian asked expressionlessly.

“That Hong Xuan is very powerful.” Su Chen said, while Ming Lin’s face showed a bitter expression, nodding in profound agreement.

Chong Jingtian nodded, then suddenly asked, “Why didn’t you go on stage today?”

“Uh, I had other plans this afternoon.” Su Chen’s heart stirred, and he explained, “I need a pure Eye of the Thunder God, but there isn’t one in the city. I asked Senior Brother Teng Liang, and he finally managed to contact a Tier 5 professional to help, so I’ll be meeting him soon.”

He explained in great detail.

“The pure Eye of the Thunder God is hard to come by,” Chong Jingtian said, then asked, “When do you plan to go on stage?”

“After meeting that Tier 5 professional and coming back, I’ll prepare some more.” Su Chen’s expression flickered.

Chong Jingtian stared intently at him. “Do you have the confidence to defeat Hong Xuan?”

“That, I can’t guarantee.” Su Chen hesitated. “If you wish, I’ll do my best.”

Chong Jingtian narrowed his eyes. “Do you have the confidence to draw with him?”

“Draw?” Su Chen was surprised and pondered, “I have a better chance of that.”

“Go up there and fight him.” Chong Jingtian’s words were concise, but Su Chen keenly detected the suppressed anger of the Chief.

Why was the Chief so angry? Just because Hong Xuan had been standing there for over a month? It couldn’t be that simple.

Su Chen speculated inwardly, nodding without hesitation, “When?”

“The sooner the better.” Chong Jingtian was very satisfied with his attitude, adding, “The pure Eye of the Thunder God is not easy to obtain. As long as you can draw with him, I will have Judge Jiang personally retrieve it for you.”

“I’ll go now.” Su Chen turned to leave.

Chong Jingtian froze.

“Wait…”

It wasn’t Chong Jingtian who stopped him, but Ming Lin. He hesitated, “Go now?”

Su Chen shrugged, “There’s no need to wait anyway. On the challenge arena, our strength will probably be at the same level.”

“No…” Ming Lin wanted to say something but couldn’t. He felt there was something strange about it, but after a long pause, he couldn’t form a coherent thought.

“No rush. Adjust to your best state before going. Let Ming Lin explain his tactics in detail.”

Seeing him so resolute, Chong Jingtian then gave more instructions.

Su Chen was speechless. Chong Jingtian had come aggressively, but now he was telling him not to rush.

You’re not in a hurry, but I am. The Eye of the Thunder God, the Essence of Spirituality, one problem at a time.

“I’m in my best state right now.” Su Chen had already opened the door, and Ming Lin hurriedly followed, recounting his recent combat experiences.

…

The battle at the plaza had ended, and the crowd was gradually dispersing. Many judges looked dejected and dispirited.

“…Sigh, I’m going to take a mission to a lower-level city and temporarily leave Ying Feng; otherwise, I won’t even be able to show my face outside later…”

“That’s a good idea. I’ll go too.”

Just then, they suddenly heard someone shout, “Lord Su Chen?”

Everyone’s expressions changed. They looked in the direction of the voice and saw two figures walking against the flow of people.

One of them was Ming Lin, who had just finished his battle.

The other, walking with ease, was Su Chen.

“Lord Su Chen is here!”

Excitement showed on everyone’s faces. This was their only hope, and this hope was very strong!

The commotion here quickly spread to other areas. Many judges who had already left turned back upon hearing that Su Chen had arrived.

Because too many people gathered today, those in the venue who hadn’t come out yet were squeezed back in, initially confused, then becoming excited.

Wu Chenpei and Tang Chen, who had just emerged from the special passage, couldn’t help but frown as they watched the crowd flowing back in.

“What’s going on?” Tang Chen grabbed a judge and asked.

“Lord Su Chen is here!” The judge he grabbed didn’t even lift his head, responding excitedly.

(End of Chapter)