Infinite Professions-Chapter 120 - 44: Bureau of Special Affairs

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, three years have passed.

Three years later, in the suburbs of Tianbei City, Cyan Mountain Pig Farm.

Shen Hex had just mixed a batch of feed when he saw the Spirit Teeth Pig, now dozens of times larger, leading a group of underlings towards him, eagerly watching him.

"Eat up, eat up!"

Shen Hex shook his head and poured the feed into the trough, mixing in dozens of Beast Pills and bottles of potions, allowing the Jade-toothed Pig and its minions to feast.

Shen Hex then opened another bag of feed, pouring it into a huge food bowl, stirring in Beast Pills and potions, and finally upgraded it with the experience of the [King of Beasts]; thus, a fresh batch of "Emperor Spirit Beast Feed" was produced.

"I knew you’d be here!"

A voice rang out, and Shen Hex turned to see Zhong Qin.

She was wearing a black uniform, which made her appear more mature and graceful, exuding an energetic charm, a stark contrast to the confused little girl she was back in school.

"Isn’t this Director Zhong? How come you have time to visit me?"

Shen Hex clapped the dust off his hands before getting up to greet her.

"Isn’t it all because of you?"

Zhong Qin gave him a sidelong glance: "Your college entrance exam results are out, Martial Arts Fourth Rank, accomplished True Yuan, you truly are something, Shen Scholar!"

Shen Hex smiled, "Not at all."

"Can’t you be a bit modest?"

Zhong Qin shook her head, letting out a soft sigh: "This year’s Hundred Schools Unified Exams, Tianbei Second Middle School produced over a hundred Tier Four talents, and even more Tier Three students in the thousands."

Upon hearing this, Shen Hex wasn’t surprised; instead, he chuckled and said, "Understandable, given these extraordinary times."

"Yes, extraordinary times!"

Zhong Qin sighed, looking somewhat melancholy: "No one wants to die, so naturally, they’re pushing themselves hard."

Shen Hex knew what she meant but didn’t comment further on the topic.

In these three years, much has happened.

Firstly, the secret couldn’t be kept any longer; the suspension of cosmic flights for three years, and the rampant rumors among civilians, sparked intense societal panic.

Moreover, with the frequent actions of the Evil God Sect causing chaos, the situation was getting out of control, and while not quite uproarious, it was a time where everyone felt endangered.

As for the Empire itself, not only did it fail to calm the public, but instead issued several draft orders: not only calling retired soldiers back, but also recruiting Professionals extensively, even universities weren’t spared, with all high school graduates being drafted into service.

Today, even teachers and high-ranking officials from major colleges were drafted to the front lines; this style of conscription pushed Tianbei City and even Yunlan Star into panic.

Under the pressure of fear, many people started disregarding the future, looking for ways to boost their strength, using experiences to level up skills or consuming pills to overextend their potential; some even began practicing Breaking Forbidden Techniques.

In short, using every possible method to strengthen oneself.

This explains the surge of geniuses during the Hundred Schools Unified Exams this time around, with Tier Three and Tier Four becoming commonplace.

Whether it’s leveling up with experience or taking drugs, all for enhancing strength and value, in hopes of surviving in such a turbulent situation.

This upheaval also had a significant impact on Shen Hex, who initially planned to develop steadily, show certain potential, catch the academy’s attention, gain investments, and grow gradually...

But now, with those Evil God’s Followers stirring things up, the academy had no spare focus for such affairs, casually giving him a bit of resources to brush him off.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t need to run to the city outskirts and start a pig farm; he could’ve set up a breeding base in the campus area.

"Initially, with your grades, getting into a second-tier Martial Arts University would’ve been no problem, but now, given Yunlan Star’s situation, survival comes first."

Zhong Qin took off her sunglasses, looking at him seriously: "Join our Special Bureau; it’s better than going to the battlefield."

Shen Hex laughed, "Is this considered pulling strings?"

"Of course it is!"

Zhong Qin’s expression remained unchanged: "Countless people are pulling strings right now, trying to cram into our Special Bureau. If it weren’t for the fact that Senior Schoolmate became the captain of Team Three, and you have sufficient abilities, we wouldn’t be able to help you even if we wanted."

Shen Hex chuckled, "Then I should thank my two senior schoolmates."

The Special Bureau, a department under the Imperial Security Department, specifically targets the activities of the Evil God Sect.

This department usually involves high risks, as everyone knows what dealing with Evil God Cultists entails: dealing with a bunch of lunatics who are reckless, occasionally encountering major threats like Evil God’s Followers or even Evil God’s offspring, with the death rate perpetually high.

But in these extraordinary times, it has become a hotly pursued haven.

After all, the notion of good vs. bad often comes from comparative perspectives; compared to the explosive, bloody front lines, the Special Bureau has become a warm shelter.

Three years ago, Teng Manyun, using Teng Qinglong’s relations, joined early, followed by Zhong Qin two years ago, and now it was his turn.

"You’re always so playful!"

Zhong Qin gave him a sidelong glance, "So, are you joining or not?"

"Join, of course, but I have a small question."

Shen Hex spread his hands, "The Special Bureau’s operational area is within Tianbei City, right? As you can see, I have quite the business, can’t really leave."

"Certainly!"

Zhong Qin grumbled, "Tianbei City is one of the three main cities on Yunlan Star, densely populated here, so to prevent any destruction by the Evil God Sect, someone has to stay."

"That’s good to know!"

Shen Hex nodded, about to agree when his wrist shook.

"Sorry."

Shen Hex opened his personal terminal to see Shen Qingyue’s virtual image appear: "Little Hex, come back quickly, Senior Schoolmate has agreed to let you stay in school as her assistant. Hurry back and sign the paperwork."

"No need."

Shen Hex shook his head upon hearing this: "I plan to join the Special Bureau."

"Ah!?"

Shen Qingyue was startled, and then she awoke, about to speak.

"Let’s talk when we get back."

But Shen Hex did not want to say more and directly shut down the communication.

Zhong Qin, surprised, looked at him from the side: "You don’t want Teacher Tang’s assistant job, such a good position?"

"One should rely on oneself."

Shen Hex smiled, not saying much more.

Even at such a critical moment, some privileges still exist.

Tang Aoxue is one of them, not only from the famous Tang Family of Yunlan Star but also a Tier Five Mechanical Professional — Mechanical Manufacturing Master herself.

Thus, she is qualified to stay in the rear, responsible for mechanical production work, and even hold a few assistant positions, exempt from conscription.

Shen Qingyue is one of them, and she even thick-skinnedly got a position for Shen Hex.

But Shen Hex didn’t plan to go. It’s not that he had any qualms about living off someone else, but in this situation, no one can be relied upon; only relying on oneself is the truth.

So, he decided to use the Special Bureau’s channels to eradicate the Evil God Sect to improve his Professional Level, while also preparing to flee. If the situation becomes irreversible, then he will take Shen Qingyue and the others to escape to the Spirit Control Realm.

What, leave now?

It’s not at that stage yet, even if they escape, they can still return, but they would lose their Empire citizenship, and possibly be branded as undercover agents of the Evil God Sect. Shen Hex did not want to do that unless it was absolutely necessary.

After all, the Gate of Ten Thousand Realms can be built anytime. He had also anchored the dormitory’s coordinates and could return to school via the "World Gate Switch" to evacuate people, so there was no need to be so anxious.

Let’s observe for a while longer.

Seeing that Shen Hex did not want to say more, Zhong Qin did not press further and only said: "Then it’s settled. Shall we report to the Special Bureau now?"

Shen Hex glanced at her: "Is it urgent?"

"It’s not urgent."

Zhong Qin shook her head: "What else do you want to do?"

"I have to prepare the feed, or what would happen to them after I leave?"

Shen Hex laughed: "You can go inside and have a glass of water, I’ll be with you shortly."

"This... okay."

Zhong Qin glanced at him, but in the end, said nothing more and turned to walk inside.

Shen Hex also turned and headed to the factory, simultaneously opening the Professional panel.

Shen Hex

Profession: Mad Hero (Tier Two Level Six), Transmigrator (Tier One Level Four), King of Beasts (Tier Three Level Two)

Professional Talent: Static Posture, Killing Life and Cutting Karma, Zhuang Zhou’s Dream of the Butterfly, Ten Thousand Dao Fruit, Anchor of All Heavens, Gate of Ten Thousand Realms, Ten Thousand Spirits Armor, Spirit Beast Breeding Grandmaster, Emperor Spirit Beast Feed.

Professional Skills: Xingyi Fist, Yuan-Devouring Skill, Herbal Scripture, Spirit Control Scripture...

Professional Items: Ten Thousand Dao Fruit, Ten Thousand Spirits Armor, Emperor Spirit Beast Feed.

General Skills: Omitted.

...

Over three years, Shen Hex focused on the Spirit Control System. With the extravagant investment of over a billion in funds, and the effects of Professional Talents like Spirit Beast Breeding Grandmaster and Emperor Spirit Beast Potion, he successfully advanced his Spirit Control Master rank to Tier Three, restoring the power of [King of Beasts].

Under the drive of the Spirit Control System, the drug feedback from several Contracted Spirit Beasts and his own diligent cultivation, his Martial Arts Cultivation also leaped from Tier Two to Tier Four, achieving Martial Dao Foundation Establishment and developing True Yuan.

The only blemish was that the [Mad Hero] profession did not see much improvement; however, that was about to be remedied. Once joining the Special Bureau, there would be ample experience resources, not only for the Tier Two Mad Hero but also for the subsequent Tier Three Saint Walker.

Shen Hex arrived at the factory and said to the Spirit Teeth Pig, which had the weakest combat power but the highest intelligence: "Keep a good watch over the house for me, if anything happens, you are held accountable."

"Ruru?"

The Spirit Teeth Pig, which had advanced from Tier One "Jade-toothed Pig" to Tier Three, looked at him, instinctively wanting to feign ignorance and act cute.

Shen Hex paid it no mind, directly summoning the Ten Thousand Spirits Battle Armor to collect the main battle Spirit Beasts like the Three Yang Pigs, Eight-Star Pig, and Earth Dragon.

Over three years, he also created this Ten Thousand Spirits Battle Armor.

The crafting of this item was relatively simple, using the Spirit Control Secret Technique to refine Spirit Stones into armor, then implanting the Spirit Beasts’ power into it, and finally upgrading with experience. This results in the exclusive Ten Thousand Spirits Armor for the [King of Beasts].

After collecting the main battle Spirit Beasts and preparing enough feed, Shen Hex turned to leave.

But unexpectedly, just as he stepped out of the factory door, he saw...

"Boom!!!"

A loud explosion shattered the earth.

A giant shadow, a shadow as black as ink, emerged from the underground, instantly penetrating the factory. Countless pigs shrieked and flew up, and the Spirit Teeth Pig fled in terror.

"Ha!"

"This is the place!"

"So many fat pigs, enough for the Blood-transformed Flood Dragon to feast, right?"

Amidst the pigs’ cries, a few individuals’ voices could also be heard joking and speaking.