Chapter 125: Space Collector Fully Job Appointed!
“Right, but also not right.” Ming Lin explained: “The special status of the Translation Department is because it has no dedicated person in charge and is directly under the jurisdiction of the Elder Council.”
“But there are often people who serve as members of the Elder Council. Elder Sang’s teacher was once one of the members of the Elder Council.”
“And this matter…” Su Chen was surprised, but he really didn’t know much about it.
“You went to the Translation Department to build relationships, but didn’t inquire clearly?” Ming Lin teased.
Su Chen shrugged, and Ming Lin continued: “Of course, the most crucial is his senior brother, Pu Zhenghong, Old Pu.”
“This Old Pu, it’s said that back then he had a very good relationship with our Chief Judge You. Oh right, and your teacher…”
“My teacher?” Su Chen was stunned. He surprisingly hadn’t heard Sang Hanhai mention it, so he couldn’t help but ask:
“This Old Pu, is he very powerful?”
“Powerful?” Ming Lin’s tone rose, but then he lowered his voice and said: “Back then, he could have joined the Elder Council, but he declined it himself.”
“That’s indeed powerful.” Su Chen nodded involuntarily and asked again: “Is there any specific field?”
“You know about Qiong Guang, right?” Ming Lin glanced at him. “It was discovered by this Old Pu, and he personally oversaw the text translation, restoration, promotion, and other work.”
“Great merit.” Su Chen couldn’t help but sigh. He knew the significance of Qiong Guang.
“And…” Ming Lin continued: “Five years after Qiong Guang was laid, he personally oversaw the construction of Ying Feng’s defensive spirit ring.”
He pointed to the faintly visible huge metal ring overhead. “I don’t know what methods he used, but all the mutants nearby disappeared completely, and to this day, no mutants dare to approach Ying Feng.”
Su Chen looked up in astonishment. This thing was actually made by Old Sang’s senior brother.
He had checked the relevant information, but it only said that the defensive spirit ring was manufactured through the joint efforts of all sectors in Ying Feng, with the main function of protecting Ying Feng from external threats.
But it didn’t specify the personnel involved or the specific applications.
So this Old Pu must know what those carved symbols on it are.
He could even deter mutants. A Great Venerable has quite a reputation in reality too.
“Got it, right.” Ming Lin sighed. “This person’s status and achievements are better than an elder’s, though not an official one, but he is very pure-hearted. He’s been researching some very ancient things in the Translation Department and hasn’t shown up for many years.”
Su Chen pondered thoughtfully.
Ming Lin couldn’t help but shake his head: “No wonder you stopped going after a few visits. Those guys in the Translation Department all have various quirks, and you only half-understand them, so they definitely don’t like you.”
The two had drunk half of it, the alcoholic breath hadn’t dissipated, and talking freely, they were somewhat unrestrained.
Su Chen chuckled lightly: “You know them so well, they must like you a lot.”
“Uh…” Ming Lin smiled awkwardly. “Not bad, not bad.”
He hurriedly changed the topic. “That Meng Qi is here too.”
Su Chen turned to look, and sure enough, the timid Meng Qi was following closely behind.
“Senior brothers…” When he got close, he called out somewhat awkwardly.
“No need to be so nervous.” Ming Lin waved his hand, secretly sizing him up. He really couldn’t imagine that this guy could also take the job appointment of Bloody Butcher.
“Where’s Chu Xuan? Didn’t he come with you?” he asked.
“I don’t know. I’ve been training these past few days and haven’t seen him.” Meng Qi shook his head.
Chu Xuan probably definitely wouldn’t come. Su Chen realized that Meng Qi might be confident he could withstand the probing.
But Chu Xuan would probably give himself away as soon as he saw Chong Jingtian.
Since that’s the case, Chu Xuan’s death should be in the next few days.
Su Chen simply greeted Meng Qi and walked in together.
It was very spacious here. A group of people had already gathered in the central area. Wei Yufan and Zhong Ming had both arrived and were standing to the side.
“Chief…” The three went up and called out. Chong Jingtian swept his gaze over the three, finally landing on Meng Qi, and smiled: “Not bad, not bad. The reason for reforming the Inner Court system is to discover more talents. Now it seems very effective.”
Chong Jingtian really didn’t notice. How did this guy disguise himself? Su Chen looked at Meng Qi, whose face was flushed with excitement.
Ming Lin, however, saw Sang Hanhai, who was busy nearby, looking toward their direction with bright eyes.
His heart stirred. Becoming a core seed, in these years he had also thought about building relationships with the Translation Department, but like most people, he had hit a wall.
He had hardly spoken to this Professor Sang. He was about to open his mouth for some small talk when he saw Sang Hanhai laughing: “Hey, finally see you, kid.”
Who? Me? Ming Lin’s heart skipped a beat. Just as he was thinking about when his name had reached this person’s ears, he heard him continue:
“Su Chen, you kid are really heartless. Without that thing, you really wouldn’t go to the Translation Department?”
Su… Su Chen? Ming Lin’s expression changed. He turned his head and saw Su Chen showing a wry smile. “Elder Sang, look at what you’re saying. Wasn’t I afraid of disturbing you?”
Wei Yufan, who had been silent nearby, looked over in surprise and doubt. Didn’t Su Chen just go to the Translation Department four or five times? How could his relationship with Sang Hanhai be so good?
“Alright, stop pretending.” Sang Hanhai clicked his tongue in wonder. “I didn’t expect you kid to be so amazing. I heard about it. That chief seed Old Chong came up with is probably going to you.”
Chief Judge You, standing nearby, glanced faintly at Ming Lin, smelled the alcoholic breath, and couldn’t help but frown.
“I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare…” Su Chen was speechless. You’re a big shot, speaking so unrestrainedly, but you should consider other people’s feelings too.
Hearing this, Wei Yufan’s face turned as black as the bottom of a pot, and Zhong Ming narrowed his eyes.
Ming Lin recalled his serious introduction outside and showed a helpless wry smile. He really hadn’t sobered up. He patted his own face.
Only Meng Qi still looked meek, head down, glancing around with his peripheral vision.
Chong Jingtian was also quite surprised. When did Su Chen get such a good relationship with the Translation Department? Old Pu shouldn’t reject everything related to Xia Hanshi, right?
Seeing that Sang Hanhai still wanted to speak, Chong Jingtian interrupted: “Since almost everyone is here, let’s prepare to start. Chu Xuan should be coming soon.”
Su Chen breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid Old Sang would say some earth-shattering remark.
“The reason I called you here this time is mainly to have you take the job appointment of a profession.” Chong Jingtian scanned the group. “It’s called Space Collector.”
It’s this profession? Su Chen was surprised.
“This profession can create a dimensional space that only you can open, for carrying various items on you.” Chong Jingtian said.
“Hm?” Wei Yufan’s eyes lit up: “There’s actually such a profession. Indeed, nothing is impossible.”
“Portable storage, that’s too convenient.”
“Can it hold living people? How big is it?”
“Too amazing…”
Seeing Su Chen also looking surprised, Sang Hanhai couldn’t help but be speechless. This kid can really pretend. He was too lazy to expose it.
Su Chen glanced at Sang Hanhai’s half-smiling expression and didn’t feel embarrassed.
“But the job appointment conditions are quite special. Next, I’ll make the arrangements…” Chong Jingtian said. “In a bit, I’ll open a space rift. You each take a space crystal from the side, then pass through the rift.”
“At that time, the space crystal will react with the rift. Chief Judge You will assist your mental power to integrate into it…”
Chong Jingtian didn’t explain the specific requirements, just had them follow the steps.
Su Chen’s heart stirred. His panel appeared. His Space Collector still had one last job appointment requirement unfinished, which was passing through a space rift.
“Perfect, blended in.” Su Chen muttered to himself, stepping back a bit, preparing to see what reactions others had during their job appointments, and if he could disguise it later.
Suddenly, a chilling aura came. It was Chong Jingtian walking to the center of the venue, extending his arm, which gradually turned bright silver, like cast metal.
His gaze sharp, both arms slowly sank into the void. The movements seemed slow but were fast, space rippled, web-like cracks appeared, then rapidly expanded.
Rip!
A deep rift emerged, filled with bizarre and unpredictable lights.
“Wei Yufan, you first.” Chong Jingtian called.
Wei Yufan clearly didn’t want to be first, but couldn’t refuse, so he reluctantly walked to the side and picked up a space crystal.
You Shan stood beside the rift, and staff from the Translation Department instructed Wei Yufan: “After entering the rift, the space crystal will melt…”
There were many precautions, such as… after sensing the dimensional space, don’t get excited, or it’s easy to interrupt the development, resulting in too small a developed space.
Wei Yufan listened carefully, took a deep breath, gripped the space crystal tightly in one hand, feeling somewhat like a heroic sacrifice, and plunged headfirst into the space rift.
The expressions of Su Chen and the others froze, because a terrifying oppressive feeling burst from You Shan nearby.
Su Chen felt it most profoundly. It was a twisted mental field, a colossal entity in the shadows. This Chief Judge was a mental side professional.
Time passed quickly, just a few minutes, and Wei Yufan stumbled out from the other side of the space rift, gasping heavily, his expression shocked and doubtful.
“Did it succeed?” the staff nearby asked.
Wei Yufan’s eyes flickered slightly, and he shook his head: “No.”
This little bastard! Chong Jingtian’s face darkened.
Wei Yufan walked to the side, head down, silent. Next was Zhong Ming.
He also picked up a space crystal, entered the rift, and after about the same time stumbled out. Asked if it succeeded, he also shook his head: “No.”
These guys are really sly. Su Chen thought to himself. Whether succeeding or not, it’s their own means. Hiding it is always better than revealing it.
Ming Lin followed closely, and the result was also a regretful shake of the head.
Su Chen went before Meng Qi, also took a space crystal, and stood before the space rift, which was deep and dark.
I’ve already succeeded. I don’t know what the situation is.
Su Chen gripped it and walked in, like stepping into emptiness. The surrounding scenes rapidly shifted, as if trapped in a kaleidoscope, bizarre and varied.
Then, he felt his brain cool, and heard Chief Judge You’s voice: “Don’t resist.”
Su Chen very obediently let the other guide his mental power.
But the space crystal in his hand had no reaction. You Shan frowned: “Strange.”
His vision blurred, and he stumbled out. Everyone’s gazes turned to him, then fell on the space crystal still in his hand.
Wei Yufan, Zhong Ming, and Ming Lin’s faces became extremely embarrassed.
Turns out, if it didn’t succeed, the space crystal in hand wouldn’t melt.
“What a pity…” Chong Jingtian shook his head, but didn’t take it to heart, waving for Meng Qi to go up.
“You actually failed.” Sang Hanhai came over. “This ability is quite convenient. Want to try again later?”
“If I get it, lucky; if not, so be it.” Su Chen appeared very calm. On the panel—
【Space Collector job appointment requirement three completed】
The last job appointment requirement completed, but this time, the storage space didn’t expand.
【Obtained professional ability–Space Concealment: You can hide yourself in the spatial layer.】
A new professional ability!
Su Chen checked carefully. A concealment-type ability.
“Hiding in the spatial layer, not sure exactly how it performs, but it should be pretty strong. Try it when I get back.”
He was in a good mood. He originally thought this last job appointment requirement would take a long time to complete.
Chong Jingtian is righteous. Has good stuff, doesn’t forget those below.
As he was thinking, he heard You Shan scold: “You… what’s the matter? Why didn’t you listen to me…”
It was Meng Qi stumbling out of the space rift, looking terrified, with half the space crystal left in his hand, vomiting blood.
“I, I don’t know…” Meng Qi looked terrified.
“Job appointment backlash, couldn’t succeed, can’t try.” Sang Hanhai shook his head, quite regretful: “Compatibility with the profession too poor. Forcing it would cause big problems.”
Hearing Sang Hanhai’s explanation, You Shan’s expression softened a bit.
This guy’s personality is so cowardly. Looking at the terrified, vomiting Meng Qi, Chong Jingtian frowned: “Forget it, that’s it.”
Didn’t listen to her words? What words?
Su Chen keenly realized something. Referring to letting You Shan guide the mental power?
Did Meng Qi deliberately resist, or was it real job appointment backlash? This Chief Judge You didn’t notice anything wrong with him?
“Try again.” Sang Hanhai urged.
Su Chen didn’t mind, calmly went up, shuttled through two or three times continuously, and the space crystal in his hand still had no reaction.
“You are the type completely incompatible with this profession.” Sang Hanhai couldn’t help but shake his head. “This profession is very useful. What a pity, too bad…”
Seeing this scene, Wei Yufan, feeling his half-cubic space somewhere, felt much better, but looking at the two chatting casually, his face turned ugly again.
“Elder Sang, if the person dies, what happens to this dimensional space?” Su Chen asked.
“Two possibilities: one, it completely disappears; two, it explodes on the spot.” Sang Hanhai pondered. “Without experimental subjects, can’t confirm.”
“Why hasn’t Chu Xuan come yet?” Chong Jingtian frowned toward the door. They’d waited quite a while, and had just sent someone to urge him.
“Wait a bit more. If he doesn’t come, it can only be said he missed this profession.” Chong Jingtian was blunt. Gave the opportunity, if he doesn’t care, can’t blame others.
After waiting another ten-plus minutes, a person ran in, sweating profusely, panicked and flustered. It was Chu Yunze.
“Chief, Chief!” He called repeatedly, eyes full of terror.
“What happened?” Seeing Chu Yunze, Chong Jingtian immediately had a bad premonition and asked gravely.
“Chu Xuan, Chu Xuan, Chu Xuan…” Chu Yunze stammered, finally spitting out a few words: “He… he… died!”
