Chapter 103: Ink Jade! The Strong Commit No Crime!
On the table in the corner, there were two spheres, which were the detection devices.
After the person in charge nearby brought the person over, he went down.
“Not bad… not bad…”
The first to speak was Xia Hanshi, who was in the best mood among the group, but his gaze was not on Su Chen; instead, it fell on Chu Xuan.
“Worthy of Ink Jade Level Talent, it’s rare in the world. I, Ying Feng, up to this day, the number of Ink Jade Level Talents that have appeared can be counted on one’s fingers.”
Xia Hanshi, this old man, had an eccentric personality. Normally, let alone praising someone, even a smile was hard to see, but now he was repeatedly praising Chu Xuan.
“That assessment judge was a Second Order Rock Guard, already at 100%, yet you pushed him out more than ten meters. Impressive…”
However, the more Xia Hanshi said, the uglier Chu Xuan’s face became. He knew it clearly in his heart; the strength difference in their performances could be seen at a glance by everyone.
The more they praised him, the more powerful Su Chen, who far surpassed him, became.
Murder, and also to destroy the heart… Su Chen looked at the donkey-faced old man whose face was growing darker, guessing that this guy was Wei Yinshuo, Chu Xuan’s teacher.
The other chief judges also had rather strange expressions.
“Old Six…” Chong Jingtian coughed dryly, somewhat unable to watch.
Old Six… Su Chen’s eyelid twitched. Only then did he suddenly remember that Xia Hanshi was still the Sixth Chief Judge.
In the past, when the other referred to other chief judges in his mouth, he also used “Old So-and-so,” but suddenly hearing this somewhat familiar term that represented “insidious” in his previous life, Su Chen couldn’t help but look toward Xia Hanshi.
It fits quite well… he muttered.
“Seeing Ink Jade Level Talent, I got excited for a moment.” No one believed Xia Hanshi’s explanation. Chong Jingtian pretended not to hear, swept his gaze over Su Chen and the other, and nodded slightly:
“The Court of Justice hasn’t seen talents like you two in many years. High talent, sufficiently resilient, able to endure loneliness…” This Chief Judge gave routine praise.
“This is also thanks to Ying Feng and the Court of Justice, for giving us a sufficiently safe and stable growth environment.”
Su Chen wasn’t too clear on the relationship between this Chief Judge and Xia Hanshi, and just responded in a standard manner.
“Old Four was right before. Since they are talents, there should be exceptions. Someone like Chu Xuan only appears once every few years and should receive better treatment.” Xia Hanshi suddenly spoke: “I support Chu Xuan becoming a core seed.”
The main event is coming… Su Chen understood in his heart. From Old Xia’s tone, he could roughly infer that before the assessment began, these judges had probably discussed whether to make an exception.
Old Xia definitely held an opposing view, but now his own performance was even better than Chu Xuan’s. If Chu Xuan could become a core seed, did he even need to say it?
Chu Xuan, who had been keeping his head down beside him, slightly raised it, but there was no excitement on his face, because his teacher still had a gloomy expression.
Chong Jingtian pondered, while the other chief judges furrowed their brows.
“Old Three, what do you say?” Xia Hanshi pointed to Yuan Poshan.
This chief judge looked at Su Chen with heartache, nodded with difficulty, and said: “Not bad, Xia Hanshi makes sense.”
“Then what about Su Chen?” Wei Yinshuo interrupted, saying in a deep voice: “If Chu Xuan is to become a core seed, should Su Chen also become a core seed?”
“If Su Chen also becomes a core seed, the other Crimson Gold Level Talent seeds will definitely become restless.”
Xia Hanshi had been deliberately ignoring Su Chen, insisting on making an exception for Chu Xuan first, but Wei Yinshuo was unwilling to see this scene.
Xia Hanshi’s eyes suddenly turned cold. “Old Four, don’t push your luck. Everyone saw clearly what your student did. He has the qualifications, doesn’t Su Chen have them?”
Hearing this, Chu Xuan subconsciously clenched his hands, then released them, restraining his emotions.
This guy will definitely hold a grudge against me and Old Xia… Su Chen understood in his heart, but he wasn’t unwilling. As long as you strive for something, you will offend people.
It could only be blamed on Chu Xuan himself for not having overwhelming battle achievements to shut others up.
Wei Yinshuo gritted his teeth and said: “A momentary performance doesn’t mean anything. Your student is ultimately just Crimson Gold. Making an exception for him won’t convince others.”
“At that time, the Inner Court seeds will all seek core positions.”
When his gaze drifted toward Chu Xuan, it couldn’t help but carry a bit of resentment. If Chu Xuan were a bit more powerful, there wouldn’t be need for so much argument.
Xia Hanshi was not polite: “Then let them compete. How many Crimson Gold Talents with performances like Su Chen’s today have there been in the entire history of the Court of Justice?”
“Old Four has a point…” The only female judge spoke up. “To announce an exception, you have to shut others’ mouths. Crimson Gold Level Talent is not enough.”
Yuan Poshan frowned, showing some hesitation on his face, but still spoke: “Based solely on Chu Xuan’s performance today, skipping Su Chen would also be hard to convince others.”
“It’s just for a moment. You need to look further ahead. The ultimate gap between Crimson Gold and Ink Jade could be one or even two ranks.”
More chief judges joined the discussion, but overall, they still did not approve of making an exception for Crimson Gold, not even Double Crimson Gold.
“I’ll put it out there today…” Xia Hanshi suddenly interrupted everyone, his sinister cold gaze sweeping around: “If no exception is made today, then no exceptions for anyone. If exceptions are made, then exceptions for all!”
“Otherwise, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”
Killing intent was chilling!
The many chief judges who had been chattering all shut their mouths at this moment. Even if their eyes showed dissatisfaction, after Xia Hanshi’s statement, no one wanted to be the one to stick their neck out.
Tsk… this is Old Xia’s prestige. No wonder his reputation is so bad, yet he can steadily sit in the chief judge position. Su Chen sighed inwardly.
“What are you doing?” Chong Jingtian was expressionless. “Rebelling against the court?”
Xia Hanshi’s voice was deep and solemn: “If the Court of Justice is unfair, can it still be called the Court of Justice? If it can’t be called the Court of Justice, then what rebellion is there?”
Su Chen secretly gave Old Xia a thumbs up.
Chong Jingtian took a deep breath, his gaze shifting back and forth between Su Chen and the other, finally settling on Chu Xuan, with an almost imperceptible sigh.
Blame Su Chen for being too strong, putting him in a dilemma now?
The strong are definitely innocent, so it could only be blamed on Chu Xuan for not being strong enough.
Chu Xuan’s breathing became a few degrees heavier again, his head lowered.
“Since that’s the case, then no exceptions for now.” Chong Jingtian made the decision. To maintain stability, this Chief decided against exceptions.
Chu Xuan let out a breath. He had expected it, but confirming it still left him somewhat unwilling.
Wei Yinshuo’s face was also very ugly, but he heard that the Chief had more to say.
“However…” Sure enough, Chong Jingtian changed his tone. “You two can have reserve seats. If there are outstanding performances that convince everyone, exceptions can be made, and you can be promoted to core seeds.”
Broken, but not broken, like broken!
Su Chen got the implication. Actually, this Chief still wanted Chu Xuan to become a core seed.
The reason might not be targeted at him or at Xia Hanshi, simply because of the other’s talent.
As those chief judges said, in the later stages, a one-rank gap is something many Crimson Golds can’t bridge.
It was just that Chu Xuan hadn’t performed well enough to convince the crowd.
Xia Hanshi was somewhat displeased, but he also knew this was the most that could be done. Chong Jingtian was still treating them fairly.
“Chief…” Su Chen spoke up and asked: “If I also had Ink Jade Talent, would that convince everyone for an exception?”
“Nonsense.” Wei Yinshuo sneered, thinking Su Chen was unwilling.
“Sigh…” Xia Hanshi sighed. Although he lowered his eyes, he emitted a terrifying aura, and the nearby air was distorted by the heat. “Old Four, does asking a question bother you so much?”
Wei Yinshuo paused, snorted coldly, but stepped back a bit.
“No need to dwell…” Chong Jingtian’s attitude was quite amiable, comforting: “Talent is just one way to measure. The future depends on yourself. You may not be weaker than others.”
This wasn’t deception. Talent was just a theoretical way to predict the future.
It just meant that a theoretical upper limit of Fifth Order was more valued than one of Third Order.
But he had seen countless people who fell along the way or wasted their talent and ended up mediocre.
“Work hard…” he encouraged. “The assessment isn’t over yet. You two go down first.”
“Understood.” Su Chen nodded thoughtfully, his gaze turning to the talent detection device placed nearby.
In the panel, the two big words “Job Appointment” turned into flowing light and dissipated.
【Saint Job Appointment Successful, obtained professional ability — Saint Posture: Skill proficiency acquisition rate increased by 50%】
Chu Xuan had already turned away, and Chong Jingtian had already turned his gaze to the training ground below.
However, Yuan Poshan’s gaze moved, seeing Su Chen walk to the corner nearby and stretch out his hand.
“Talent Detection Device? What does he want to do…” Yuan Poshan hesitated, then his pupils suddenly contracted.
“Hm?” Chong Jingtian noticed the movement and looked back in surprise.
Chu Xuan heard the noise and turned his head, his face suddenly changing dramatically, incredulously: “This… this… this…”
Only to see the detection device in Su Chen’s hand emitting black light, with the edges faintly tinged with green, rippling endlessly.
This wasn’t black, but a deep green.
“Ink Jade!”
“Really Ink Jade!?”
“Physical or mental?”
The many chief judges abruptly stood up, their eyes full of shock and astonishment.
“How is that possible!” Wei Yinshuo cried out, incredulous.
Xia Hanshi reacted the fastest, already rushing to Su Chen’s side. Even though equally shocked, the corners of his mouth were already pulling up, gradually revealing that signature ugly smile.
In the room, it was silent. Su Chen subtly scanned the surroundings.
If Chong Jingtian could guarantee no exceptions today, then Chu Xuan couldn’t become a core seed later, and the large forces gathered around him would scatter.
It also involved Wei Yinshuo, this chief judge. Since it caused greater loss to the other, Su Chen didn’t mind hiding it for now.
But Chong Jingtian’s stance wasn’t completely closed off, and Chu Xuan still had hope, so the forces gathered by the other probably wouldn’t lose much.
Since that’s the case, no need to waste time on reserves or not.
“It’s actually Ink Jade!?” Yuan Poshan couldn’t help but yell repeatedly: “That traitor Yuan Chenyang, what the hell is he doing!”
“Such a big thing, and he didn’t report it to me!?”
This chief judge clutched his heart. The loss was too great, too great!
Losing a Crimson Gold or even Double Crimson Gold, he could accept, since it had already happened, and Yuan Chenyang got the City Lord position.
But Ink Jade was completely different, and Su Chen’s performance was so outstanding.
He wanted to regret it, but glancing at the skinny Xia Hanshi, he had to hold it back, saying discontentedly: “Old Six, oh Old Six, you hid it so well. Ink Jade Level Talent, and you left him unmanaged in Ying Feng for so long!”
“Ink Jade?”
After his astonishment, Chong Jingtian showed a satisfied smile, even more amiable: “What a sly kid. Not bad, not bad, very good!”
He said “not bad” three times in a row, showing how good the Chief Judge’s mood was.
However, he quickly added: “Discovering two Ink Jade Level Talents this time is Ying Feng’s fortune. This way, making exceptions for you two to become core seeds won’t draw objections.”
This was obviously to take care of Chu Xuan’s mood, but this child of heaven who should have shone brightly could hardly squeeze out a smile to respond to the Chief Judge’s concern.
Surrounded by stars, valued by the Chief, exception made to become core seeds.
These were all the scenarios he had originally envisioned. Up until Su Chen landed that strike during the assessment, it was still developing as he expected.
But after that strike, everything changed.
Now, even though he had become a core seed, in a sense, he was borrowing Su Chen’s light.
Wei Yinshuo felt the same, but his composure was clearly better than Chu Xuan’s. No matter what, the goal was achieved.
Amid the harmonious atmosphere, someone else came to the high platform, holding another talent detection device.
“You two, test again.” Chong Jingtian’s expression remained amiable. “To avoid any discrepancies.”
This was not fully trusting me. He didn’t even have Chu Xuan test again just now. Su Chen saw through the other’s thoughts.
Chong Jingtian looked amiable, but Su Chen had revealed it abruptly, and the talent detection device in the room wasn’t personally arranged by him, so some doubt was normal.
More importantly, there was an error in the Court of Justice’s information. Was it hidden from the start, or improved later? He was also pondering.
Xia Hanshi’s face wasn’t great, but he didn’t say anything.
However, no accidents occurred. Both Chu Xuan and Su Chen showed two ink-colored light pillars.
Chong Jingtian nodded involuntarily, pleased: “Chu Xuan has Physical Talent, Su Chen has Mental Talent. Good, good…”
“Su Chen’s Physical Talent is also Crimson Gold.” Xia Hanshi reminded.
Chong Jingtian was slightly stunned, then reacted, nodding: “Yes, even broader prospects.”
Since the heights were the same, compare the widths, and this time Chu Xuan was genuinely one step behind.
At the same time, the other chief judges who hadn’t been too interested in him also showed warm smiles, even forcing a few smiles toward Xia Hanshi.
“Su Chen, you and I still have some karmic ties. In the future…” Yuan Poshan had just said a couple words when Xia Hanshi, with an unfriendly face, pulled him away.
“Go down first. After the assessment ends, we will announce this externally.” Chong Jingtian waved his hand.
Only then did Su Chen and Chu Xuan leave.
Watching the two leave, Chong Jingtian couldn’t help but say: “It’s rare for a day when three Ink Jade Level Talents are in our Court of Justice.”
“The stagnant waters of the Inner Court are finally going to ripple.”
