My profession is too unique.

Chapter 140 Taking Office as a Glutton

“I’ve worked in at least two top-tier professions, so I meet the requirements…” Minglin pondered, “but I also have to be passively attacked, at least tens of thousands of times, and I can’t even defend myself.”

The job requirements given by Su Chen are standard requirements that have been corrected by the panel. If you follow them step by step, there will be no hidden dangers.

“No wonder you asked me about the core of the Forging Ore Vein last time…” Minglin suddenly realized, but then looked puzzled. “You asked me two months ago, how come you only got the complete profession now?”

"Can the translation department really provide people with career information bit by bit?"

"Wait a minute..." Minglin was taken aback. "You're not assisting the translators in deciphering the code, are you?"

"I guess so," Su Chen replied vaguely.

“You have this side job too?” Minglin couldn’t help but say, “If you ask me, although the translation department has a prestigious position, it’s not as good as having real strength. Don’t waste your time.”

He thought that Su Chen was learning ancient languages ​​step by step and then deciphering them gradually.

"I know," Su Chen replied evasively, then steered the conversation back on track, "After taking the job, how much food can I store, and are there any other requirements?"

"I don't have any specific requirements, but I can't use compressed nutrient solution as a quick reserve."

Minglin explained carefully: "The most I've ever eaten in one go was about half a ton of mutated meat of the same level. The nutrients that were converted were enough to restore me from a weak state to my peak condition."

"But it can only be stored for ten days. If it goes on for too long, it will be consumed on its own."

Su Chen seemed to be deep in thought; the ability Ming Lin had acquired was actually incomplete.

Because in his account, the food required to fulfill the requirements did not fall into either the categories of living things or decaying matter, which is the self-correction of the panel.

Without these two categories, the abilities gained after fulfilling the requirements will definitely be greatly reduced.

"By the way, where did you get this core of the Forging Life Ore Vein?" Minglin asked as well.

"I redeemed it inside the courtroom, which cost 120,000 contribution points, but it seems to be the only one for now." Su Chen shrugged. "You'll have to figure it out yourself."

"120,000 contribution points..." Upon learning this, Minglin's expression became even more excited. "Great! The more precious the requirement, the higher the intensity."

"Looks like I've come out on top this time."

"Everyone has their own needs." Su Chen didn't care. The strength of the Armored Bone Warrior was indeed not low, but with his professional abilities, he could reach an even higher level.

Minglin could only enjoy the basic strength, so Su Chen asked, "Where did you get the Abyss Stomach? Does the Inquisition have them?"

"The Tribunal does not have this. It can only be born in the body of a fourth-order mutant species called Tiger Glutton, with a probability of only 1%. Moreover, if it is not stripped and frozen within ten minutes of death, it will shrink."

Minglin shook his head, but said with a smile, "However, since this is one of the requirements for being hired by Gluttons, I have also acquired a few over the years, in preparation for selling them to the other party after the transaction."

"The job you gave me is probably quite demanding. I'll give it to you for free; I'll send it over in a couple of days."

"Thanks then." Su Chen naturally wouldn't refuse.

Minglin is a kind person, but unfortunately, his abilities cannot be adjusted after he takes the job. Otherwise, he wouldn't mind revealing some of the corrected gluttonous person's requirements.

Minglin left with great interest, while Su Chen was also studying how to complete the requirements as soon as possible. The difficulty of Gluttony was not high; it was just about eating.

Moreover, the most unacceptable requirement has been eliminated, leaving only what is called eating beyond the limits.

He went to the pharmacy and got several tubes of nutrient solution, which he drank. He felt so full that he almost gagged, and he didn't respond to any requests.

"It seems we can't cheat with this compression drug. We can only eat normal food, and we'll probably have to eat a lot every day. It seems the Gu family started out selling meat."

Su Chen sent a message to Gu Bing, who quickly responded, agreeing to his request and promising to make arrangements immediately.

Early the next morning, a cargo-type hovercraft parked in front of Su Chen's residence.

"...selected from livestock raised outside the city, slaughtered, and transported here within twelve hours...so fresh that the tendons are still twitching..."

Gu Bing jumped off the hovercar, opened the door, and saw large, packaged pieces of meat of various colors, some of which even emitted an unusual glow.

"Hmm, it would probably take a top-level chef to process this kind of beast meat." Su Chen glanced at it; it was all third-tier mutated beast meat.

Gu Bing replied, "I'll do it."

"You?" Su Chen was surprised. Gu Bing smiled and said, "I'm also a senior chef."

It's normal for a butcher to also work as a part-time cook. Su Chen added, "However, I may need to continue delivering and processing meat for the next thirty days."

“That’s even better…” Gu Bing’s eyes lit up slightly, but after saying that, she became somewhat absent-minded. “I don’t have any missions lately.”

"Alright." Su Chen didn't stop him. Being beaten by Bai Fengxi was far more satisfying than being beaten by Bu Siqi.

A senior female cook is naturally more pleasing to the eye than a chef with a big head and thick neck.

The excitement in Gu Bing's eyes flashed for a moment, and she immediately got to work, carrying the packaged pieces of meat down one by one.

Next, Su Chen's schedule became regular again: after exercising to his limit, he would eat meat in large quantities.

The inability to use highly compressed nutrient solutions slightly prolonged his recovery time, but it was not a major issue.

……

"Divine Child, the matter has been investigated thoroughly."

In a secluded spot somewhere in Yingfeng, a follower of the Faceless Ghost knelt on the ground, respectfully reporting to the gray-white pillar in the center.

"Your body is currently in a high-level laboratory inside the courtroom, and they seem to be studying it."

"Fortunately, it wasn't destroyed." The voice in the gray-white crystal softened considerably. "My meticulously designed body is not something a few natives can figure out."

"I want to get it back, is there any way?"

The kneeling believer responded, "That laboratory, although not located in the heart of the Inquisition, is still considered part of it. Taking it back shouldn't be so easy."

"But if you give the order, we are willing to charge into battle for you."

"If you're willing to sacrifice yourselves to get the item back, I wouldn't mind," the divine child said coldly. "What level of power can you mobilize at most right now?"

"The priest is only a fourth-tier professional, but with the help of my lord's power, he can resist a fifth-tier one."

“It’s not even enough to fill someone’s teeth,” the divine child said coldly. “Summon a high priest and bring the idol.”

"Yes." The believers responded first, and then said, "Such a big commotion probably can't be kept secret from the other evil gods."

"Damn it!" The grayish-white crystal remained silent for a moment before uttering a voice filled with annoyance: "Teng Liang..."

"Stop summoning the high priest. First, try to contact those researchers and see if you can send my mental clone inside. Also, contact other believers of the evil god in Yingfeng City and see if you can make use of them."

"Yes," the believers replied again.

…In the gravity chamber, Su Chen stood up after finishing his stance. His skin surface continued to ripple, as if countless tiny creatures were moving under his skin. The undulating lines spread from his chest to his limbs. Each tremor caused visible ripples to appear on his muscle fibers.

A cracking sound, like ice shattering, came from the joints. The popping sounds emanating from within the body gradually intensified, changing from a low, muffled thud to a crisp ringing sound. These sounds erupted sequentially along the spine.

Finally, his body shuddered violently, producing a muffled thud, and fine dust rose from the ground, spreading in all directions.

[The Crouching Tiger Body Tempering Technique has been upgraded to Master level, granting the ability -- Tiger Bone: Slightly increases bone toughness.]

"The effects of the D-level body tempering method are stronger than those of the E-level method..." Su Chen felt the changes in his body and glanced at the panel.

[Azure Thunder Master: 31%]

[Master of Arcane Arts: 40%]

[D-Rank Mystic Ice Soul Purification Meditation Technique - Proficiency: 60%]

As soon as he stepped out of the gravity chamber, a fragrant aroma wafted towards him, and Su Chen climbed the steps.

In the kitchen on the first floor, Gu Bing was busy. The crimson flames gushing from the compressed stove were created from the energy core of some kind of fire element mutant, and the temperature was extremely high.

The crimson flames writhed like a living thing, precisely guided by her into a ring that completely enveloped the hanging chunks of meat, with dripping grease bursting into continuous golden sparks.

Once a certain temperature is reached, the flames immediately turn from crimson to dark blue. The high temperature causes a crispy outer shell to quickly form on the surface of the meat, while the inside remains an enticing pink.

The flames narrowed into thin lines, and the perfectly roasted pieces of meat slowly rose, their surfaces glistening with oil, the rising steam carrying the rich aroma of spices.

"Finished exercising? So early today?" Gu Bing noticed the movement behind her, turned around, and had some soot on her nose.

"Mm." Su Chen responded simply, while Gu Bing took out the prepared food from the insulated box next to her, her movements already quite practiced.

Su Chen didn't stand on ceremony and sat down to eat heartily.

Gu Bing stood aside and reported, "We have already connected with the Supervision Department. As one of the meat suppliers, they will purchase 50 million worth of beast meat of various grades from us every month. The other two suppliers are about the same."

"Hmm." Su Chen felt the meat juices bubbling in his mouth and said, "Prepare food for another ten days."

"Only ten days left..." Gu Bing couldn't help but feel disappointed, smoothing her hair. "I understand."

Immediately, she asked hesitantly, "The end of the month is the New Year's Day. If you don't have any plans, Grandpa has arranged a family banquet."

“New Year’s Day…” Su Chen paused, then shook his head and said, “No need.”

He didn't give a reason, and Gu Bing pursed her lips, "I will tell Grandpa."

After finishing his meal, Su Chen returned to the gravity chamber and activated a new D-level body-forging technique, named the [Thunderous Body Forging Technique].

The physical training and meditation methods he chose were all self-directed and could be done without external assistance, saving him trouble.

"...When exhaling, draw the lightning energy into your muscles; when exhaling, it bursts forth from every pore of your body, the lightning veins scorching your skin..."

He took his stance, and strands of electric arcs swirled around him as Su Chen gradually became immersed in them.

Several days later, Su Chen learned some unexpected news.

"The people of Yuandu were attacked?" He frowned as he looked at Minglin who had come to visit.

“Yes…” Minglin sighed, “It is said that they were attacked when they landed and rested after just crossing the White Sea.”

"A follower of the Ghost God?" Su Chen asked.

“No…” Minglin shook his head, “It seems to be a group of Vatican rebels.”

"Rebellious?" Su Chen was surprised, but understood after Ming Lin explained.

In reality, these are just old stories; the rise of the four cities was always accompanied by bloodshed and turmoil.

Some of the losers were incorporated into the cities they ruled, while others were completely wiped out. The survivors harbored deep hatred for the four cities, constantly causing trouble and even cooperating with the Trick God Cult.

There were also rebels on Yingfeng's side. Some were remnants of those involved with the Ghost God, while others were a group of oppressed refugees from certain cities.

He was in the heart of Yingfeng, and rarely left the courtroom, so he had little contact with these forces and knew very little about them.

"However, it's not a big problem. They're just some small fry. It will only delay them for a while."

Minglin couldn't help but gasp as he said this, "The number of people from Yuandu this time is quite large. Three of the twelve archbishops came, and they were even led by a holy envoy."

Su Chen raised an eyebrow; he wasn't entirely ignorant of Yuandu.

The twelve archbishops, also known as chief judges, are sixth-tier professionals.

If you exclude those who need to guard the house and those who are out patrolling, three is already a considerable number.

The Holy Envoy is on the same level as the one who reveres Heaven, a seventh-tier professional, and belongs to the class of decision-makers.

"What exactly are they here for?" Su Chen wondered. "Such a massive force should not be underestimated."

"Who knows? They say it's for exchange and learning, but who believes that? Anyway, they can't cause any trouble in Yingfeng." Minglin shook his head. "Forget it, let's not talk about them."

"I'm here mainly to deliver the 'Abyss Stomach Bag'." He bent down and picked up the matte metal box, gently pressing the clasp with his fingertip, and the lid opened with a click.

Inside, in the center of the black cushioning lining, lies a biological stomach that gleams with a pale golden sheen.

The surface of the bag is covered with fine, scale-like patterns, and the semi-transparent tubular structure is faintly visible inside the bag, flowing with a halo as the angle of light changes.

"Thanks," Su Chen said. Ming Lin waved and then left.

Su Chen closed the box, tossed it into the storage space, glanced at the panel, and said, "Almost done..."

A few days later, on this day, Su Chen did not wait until he had reached his limit in his training before indulging in his meal. Instead, he waited until Gu Bing finished cooking and then swallowed it.

"Senior sister, thank you for your help these past few days. Starting tomorrow, you won't need to come to my house to cook every day anymore." Su Chen finished eating and let out a satisfied burp.

"Okay." Gu Bing's beautiful eyes darkened slightly.

Su Chen had already turned and entered the gravity chamber.

"Almost there." Su Chen opened the panel; [Glutton] was ready, with the Abyss Stomach in front of his chest.

The moment the inauguration began, the stomach was dissolved by an invisible force, gradually turning into a black-gold stream of light. The instant it touched Su Chen's body, he felt a warm current quickly seep into it.

This warm current, as if it had a life of its own, rushed straight into his stomach, where it formed a warm vortex of energy.

The initial feeling of comfort was like soaking in warm water, almost making him let out a satisfied sigh.

But soon, the warmth turned into a burning sensation, and his stomach felt like it was on fire. The intense cramping pain caused him to involuntarily bend over.

(End of this chapter)