Chapter 140: Job Appointment: Glutton
“At least having taken on two top-tier professions, I meet the requirements…” Ming Lin also pondered, “And to be passively beaten, at least tens of thousands of times, and not be allowed to defend.”
The profession requirements given by Su Chen were standard requirements corrected by the panel; following them step-by-step would not lead to any hidden dangers.
“No wonder you asked me about the Forging Life Ore Vein Core last time…” Ming Lin finally realized, but then immediately showed a look of confusion, “You asked me about it two months ago, how did you only get the complete profession now?”
“Can the Translation Department give out profession information bit by bit?”
“Wait…” Ming Lin was taken aback, “You’re not helping the Profession Translators decipher, are you?”
“You could say that,” Su Chen replied vaguely.
“You have this side job too,” Ming Lin couldn’t help but say, “If you ask me, although the Translation Department holds a respected position, it’s not as good as solid strength. Don’t waste your time.”
He had thought that Su Chen was methodically studying ancient languages and then deciphering them step by step.
“I know,” Su Chen responded perfunctorily, then steered the conversation back, “After taking the job, how much food can I store, and are there any other requirements?”
“There are no other requirements, it’s just that compressed nutrient solution cannot be used for rapid replenishment.”
Ming Lin explained in detail, “For the same tier of mutant beast meat, the most I’ve eaten at once was about half a ton, and the converted nutrient substance could probably allow me to recover from a weakened state directly to peak.”
“But it can only be stored for ten days; if it’s left for too long, it will digest itself.”
Su Chen mused, Ming Lin’s obtained ability was actually incomplete.
Because in his narration, the food that needed to be consumed to meet the requirements did not include living things or rotten matter, which was the panel’s self-correction.
With two major categories missing, the ability gained after meeting the requirements would certainly be greatly reduced.
“By the way, where did you get this Forging Life Ore Vein Core?” Ming Lin also inquired.
“I redeemed it internally from the Court of Justice, it cost twelve thousand Contribution Points, but it seems to be the only one for now,” Su Chen shrugged, “You’ll have to find another way.”
“Twelve thousand Contribution Points…” After knowing this, Ming Lin’s expression became even more excited, “Good, the more precious the requirement, the higher the intensity.”
“It seems I got the better end of the deal this time.”
“We each have our needs,” Su Chen didn’t mind; the intensity of the Bone Armor User was indeed not low, but with his professional abilities, it could be improved further.
Ming Lin could clearly only enjoy the basic intensity. Su Chen then asked, “Where did you get the Abyssal Stomach, does the Court of Justice have it?”
“The Court of Justice does not have it; it is only born within a Fourth Order mutant species called the Gluttonous Beast, with a probability of only 1%. Moreover, if it is not stripped and frozen within ten minutes of death, it will shrink.”
Ming Lin shook his head but smiled, “However, because this is one of the job requirements for Gluttony, I have managed to obtain a few over the years to trade and sell to them.”
“The profession you’re giving me is probably of no small intensity. I’ll give you one for free; I’ll bring it to you in a couple of days.”
“Thank you then.” Su Chen would naturally not refuse.
Ming Lin was indeed a straightforward person. It was a pity that after taking on a profession, the abilities could not be adjusted. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have minded revealing some of the corrected Gluttony requirements.
Ming Lin left with great enthusiasm, while Su Chen also studied how to quickly meet the requirements. Gluttony was not difficult overall, it was just about eating.
Furthermore, the most unacceptable requirement had already been removed; what remained was the so-called eating beyond limits.
He went to the potion room and chugged several tubes of nutrient solution. The fullness made him almost gag, and the requirements showed no reaction.
“It seems I can’t cheat with these compressed potions, I can only eat normal ingredients. I’ll probably have to eat a lot every day. The Gu Family seems to have started their business by selling meat.”
Su Chen sent a message to Gu Bing. She quickly responded, readily agreeing to his request and saying she would arrange it immediately.
Early the next morning, a cargo hover car stopped at the entrance of Su Chen’s residence.
“…selected from the captive breeding grounds outside the city, slaughtered, and transported here within twelve hours… so fresh that the meat and sinews are still twitching…”
Gu Bing jumped down from the hover car and opened the door. Inside were large pieces of packaged meat, with various colors, some emitting strange glows.
“Hmm, processing this beast meat would probably require a high-level cook,” Su Chen glanced at it, noting it was all Third Order mutant beast meat.
Gu Bing, however, said, “I can do it.”
“You?” Su Chen was surprised. Gu Bing smiled, “I’m also a high-level cook.”
A part-time cook who also sells meat was quite normal. Su Chen added, “However, for the next thirty days, I might need continuous delivery and processing.”
“Even better…” Gu Bing’s eyes lit up slightly, then became a little unfocused, “I don’t have any missions lately.”
“Alright,” Su Chen wouldn’t stop her, just as being beaten by Bai Fengxi was far more pleasant than being beaten by Bu Siqi.
A senior sister as a cook was naturally more pleasing to the eye than a cook with a large head and thick neck.
The excitement in Gu Bing’s eyes flashed and disappeared. She immediately entered work mode, moving the packaged large pieces of meat one by one.
Subsequently, Su Chen’s time became regular again: he would train to his limit, then eat meat heartily.
It was just that he couldn’t use highly compressed nutrient solution, which slightly extended his recovery time, but it was not a major issue.
…
“Divine Child, we have investigated and confirmed.”
In a hidden location in Ying Feng City, a Faceless Ghost follower knelt on the ground, respectfully reporting to the gray-white pillar in the center.
“Your shell is currently in the high-level laboratory within the Court of Justice. They seem to be studying your shell.”
“Good, it wasn’t destroyed,” the voice from the gray-white crystal softened considerably, “The shell I meticulously designed is not something a few natives can figure out.”
“I want it back. Is there any way?”
The kneeling follower replied, “That laboratory, although not located in the core area of the Court of Justice, is considered part of it. Getting it back should not be easy.”
“But if you give the order, we are willing to charge forward for you.”
“If your suicidal charge can retrieve the item, I don’t mind,” the Divine Child’s tone was indifferent, “What level of power can you mobilize now?”
“Priests are only Fourth Order Professionals, but with the power of My Lord, they can resist Fifth Order.”
“Not even enough to gnaw on someone’s teeth,” the Divine Child’s tone was indifferent, “Summon an Archbishop and bring the Divine Statue.”
“Yes,” the followers agreed first, and then said, “Such a large movement will likely not be hidden from other Strange Gods.”
“Damn it!” The gray-white crystal was silent for a moment before emitting a voice filled with hatred, “Teng Liang…”
“Don’t summon an Archbishop. First, try to contact those researchers and see if my mental clone can be sent in. Contact other Strange God followers in Ying Feng City and see if they can be utilized.”
“Yes,” the followers responded again.
……
In the gravity chamber, Su Chen stood still, his skin surface constantly undulating as if countless tiny creatures were crawling beneath it. Rippling patterns spread from his chest to his limbs, and each tremor caused visible ripples in his muscle fibers.
Cracking sounds similar to ice breaking came from his joints. The explosive sounds from within his body became denser, transitioning from low thuds to crisp ringing sounds that erupted sequentially along his spine.
Finally, his body shook violently, emitting a muffled sound, and tiny dust particles on the ground were stirred up, spreading outwards.
【The Crouching Tiger Body Tempering Method has been upgraded to Master Level, granting the ability – Tiger Bone: Slightly enhances bone toughness. 】
“The effect of a D-grade Body Tempering Method is indeed stronger than E-grade…” Su Chen felt the changes in his body and glanced at the panel.
【Azure Thunder Master: 31% 】
【Mystic Arts Master: 40% 】
【D-grade Profound Ice Purifying Soul Meditation Method – Proficient: 60% 】
As soon as he walked out of the gravity chamber, a fragrance wafted towards him. Su Chen ascended the stairs.
In the kitchen on the first floor, Gu Bing was busy. The crimson flames gushing from the compressed stove were forged from the energy core of a fire element mutant species, reaching extremely high temperatures.
The crimson flames writhed like living creatures, precisely guided by her into a ring that completely enveloped the suspended meat. Dripping oil caused continuous golden sparks.
After reaching a certain point, the flames immediately changed from crimson to deep blue. The high temperature quickly formed a crisp, charred crust on the surface of the meat, while the inside remained a tantalizing pink.
The flames converged into fine lines. The perfectly roasted meat slowly rose, its surface glistening with oil, and the steaming heat mingled with the rich aroma of spices.
“You’re done training, so early today?” Gu Bing noticed the movement behind her and turned her head, a smudge of black soot on her nose.
“Mm,” Su Chen replied simply. Gu Bing took out the prepared food from the nearby insulated container, her movements already practiced and familiar.
Su Chen didn’t stand on ceremony and began to eat heartily as soon as he sat down.
Gu Bing stood to the side and reported, “We have connected with the Inspection Department. As one of the meat suppliers, they will purchase a fixed amount of beast meat of various tiers worth fifty million each month. The other two suppliers are similar.”
“Mmm,” Su Chen said, feeling the juices surge in his mouth, “Prepare food for another ten days.”
“Only ten days left…” Gu Bing couldn’t help but be disappointed. She smoothed her hair, “I understand.”
Then, she hesitantly asked, “The Yuan Qing Festival is at the end of the month. If you have no other arrangements, Grandfather has planned a family banquet.”
“Yuan Qing Festival…” Su Chen was startled and shook his head, “No need.”
He didn’t give a reason, and Gu Bing pursed her lips, “I will tell Grandfather.”
After eating, Su Chen returned to the gravity chamber and brought up a new D-grade Body Tempering Method, named – 【Thunder Gang Body Tempering Method 】.
The Body Tempering and Meditation Methods he chose were ones that could be performed by himself without external assistance, saving him trouble.
“…Inhale lightning energy into the muscles while exhaling, and emit it from the pores of the whole body when exhaling, Thunder Meridian Body Burn…”
Assuming the stance, arcs of electricity roamed, and Su Chen gradually immersed himself.
Several days later, Su Chen received unexpected news.
“Someone from Yuan Du was attacked?” he asked, frowning at Ming Lin, who had arrived.
“Yes…” Ming Lin sighed, “They say it happened just after crossing the White Sea, and they were attacked while landing to rest.”
“Strange God followers?” Su Chen inquired.
“No…” Ming Lin shook his head, “It seems to be a group of Papal Court rebels.”
“Rebels?” Su Chen was surprised. After Ming Lin’s explanation, he understood.
It was actually a matter of old grievances; the rise of the Four Cities was accompanied by bloodshed.
Some of the losers were incorporated as subordinate cities, while others were completely annihilated. The survivors bore deep hatred for the Four Cities, constantly causing trouble, and even cooperating with the Cult of the Strange God.
Ying Feng also had resisters; some were remnants entangled with the Strange Gods, while others were a gathering of refugees oppressed by certain cities.
He was in the heartland of Ying Feng and hardly left the Court of Justice, making it difficult to come into contact with these factions, and he didn’t understand them well.
“However, it’s not a big problem, just some small fry. It will only delay them for a while.”
Ming Lin, after saying this, couldn’t help but gasp, “The scale of people from Yuan Du this time is not small; twelve Archbishops, three of them came, and they were even led by a Holy Envoy.”
Su Chen’s brow furrowed; he wasn’t entirely unaware of Yuan Du.
The Twelve Archbishops were at the same level as the Chief Judge, Sixth Order Professionals.
Excluding those who needed to guard their homes and those on patrol, three was already a considerable number.
A Holy Envoy was on the same level as Chong Jingtian, a Seventh Order Professional, and was considered a decision-maker.
“What on earth are they here for?” Su Chen felt a sense of doubt, “Such a massive force is not to be underestimated.”
“Who knows? They say it’s for exchange and learning, who would believe that? Anyway, they can’t cause any trouble in Ying Feng.” Ming Lin also shook his head, “Forget it, let’s not talk about them.”
“I’m here this time mainly to deliver the ‘Abyssal Stomach’,” he said, bending down to pick up the matte metal box and lightly pressing the lock with his fingertip. The lid sprang open.
In the center of the black cushioning liner inside, a biological stomach bag with a faint golden luster lay quietly.
The surface of the bag was covered with fine, scale-like patterns, and semi-transparent tubular structures were faintly visible within the bag, flowing with halos as the angle of light changed.
“Thanks,” Su Chen said. Ming Lin waved his hand and then left.
Closing the box, Su Chen tossed it into his storage space and glanced at the panel, “Almost there…”
A few more days passed. On this day, Su Chen did not eat heartily after training to his limit. Instead, he waited until Gu Bing had prepared it and then consumed it.
“Senior Sister, thank you for your trouble during this period. Starting tomorrow, you don’t need to come to my house to cook every day,” Su Chen said after finishing his meal and letting out a satisfied burp.
“Alright,” Gu Bing’s beautiful eyes dimmed slightly.
Meanwhile, Su Chen had already turned and walked into the gravity chamber.
“Almost there,” Su Chen opened the panel. 【Gluttony 】 was ready, and the Abyssal Stomach was placed on his chest.
The moment the job appointment began, the stomach bag was dissolved by an invisible force, gradually turning into a black and gold flowing light. The instant it touched Su Chen’s body, he felt a warm current rapidly permeate him.
This warm current, as if possessing life, surged directly towards his stomach, forming a warm vortex of energy there.
The initial comfort felt like soaking in warm water, almost making him sigh with contentment.
But soon, the warmth began to turn into burning heat. His stomach felt like it had ignited, and intense cramps made him involuntarily bend over.
