My profession is too unique.

Chapter 22: Preparations for the City Patrol - Undercurrents Flow
Tier-two weapons are extremely rare; Su Chen has never seen one in the academy, let alone Tier-two items.

The green iron chains coiled around him, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, and compared to the rope master, they could move faster and were more agile.

But the [Secret Tool Control] is not limited to this. Su Chen stretched out his arm, and the cyan iron chain suddenly exploded, turning into finer metal wires that wrapped around his arm and gradually condensed into a cyan-gold "arm armor" covering his forearm and palm.

The toughness of second-tier items far exceeds that of ordinary steel; they may seem unremarkable, but their defensive capabilities are absolutely impressive.

After playing around for a while, Su Chen discovered that he could split the iron chain into about ten wires, but it was difficult to coordinate them at the same time. In battle, he could only control one or two at most.

"If I straighten it, combined with my own speed, the destructive power would probably be considerable..." Many ways to use it came to mind, but such meticulous use would also consume mental energy very quickly.

As for [Mental Sharpness], without a target, it's difficult to test its specific effects.

Having successfully become a Secret Tool Master, possessing two top-tier professions, his strength and methods have increased, making Su Chen feel much more at ease.

Qi Chuan and Jiang He remained like thorns in his heart. Although the two had been quiet lately, he didn't think the matter was over.

"Let's rest first..." Su Chen rubbed his temples. He was going to patrol the city tomorrow. He had just gone through the babbling trial and made various attempts. He was quite tired.

.........

"Fool, how could I have a son like you, volunteering to participate in the city patrol?"

boom!
Zhou Xian slammed his hand on the table in a fit of rage, his imposing face becoming even more ferocious, wishing he could stuff this idiot in front of him back in.

Zhou Zong's expression was grim. He said in a low voice, "It was the city lord who encouraged me to participate in the city patrol..."

"Don't try to fool me with that!" Zhou Xian roared, his eyes wide with fury. "I told you to find a way to pursue Bai Fengxi, not to resort to underhanded tactics! Is it glamorous to be jealous of a vagrant? It only proves your incompetence!"

Zhou Zong's expression changed, and he said in a muffled voice, "I didn't expect you to care about the life or death of your son. I thought you only cared about the position of city lord."

"Zhang Hengyu knocked me unconscious twice and robbed me of my belongings, and you ignored it all. Is it because his father is the city lord?"

"I told you, it wasn't Zhang Hengyu," Zhou Xian said, suppressing his anger.

"If it wasn't him, who else could have the ability and the guts?" Zhou Zong also harbored resentment. "Could it be that thief? Instead of finding a way to escape, he stole the potion from me?"

"Enough!" Zhou Xian's face twitched, and he suddenly stepped forward. Zhou Zong felt a chill and took a step back.

Zhou Xian lowered his voice and said in a deep voice, "I will take you there tomorrow. Tell Hu Xiang to look after you, and you be careful too."

"This isn't my first time patrolling the city," Zhou Zong said dismissively. "Besides, a powerful professional passed through a few days ago. What danger could there be nearby?"

“Powerful professionals will intimidate those cunning fellows…” Zhou Xian said coldly, “but those less intelligent mutated creatures nearby will only become more irritable and dangerous!”

Zhou Zong was stunned, clearly not expecting this.

"Also, once you're out of the city, behave yourself and don't keep an eye on that refugee." Zhou Xian stared at his foolish son.

"Why?" Zhou Zong didn't understand.

"Don't ask why!" Zhou Xian snapped impatiently. "Just listen!"

Zhou Zong was unwilling to leave, while Zhou Xian's expression was uncertain. "Should we put it on him? It is indeed a very good opportunity, but..."

.........

Early that morning, the square in front of the gate of Nanfeng Academy was filled with people, and the discussion was incessant.

Su Chen was afraid that something unexpected might happen, so he arrived early in the morning and looked at the city patrol team in front of him.

Their armor covered far more than that of the surveillance guards, dark and cold, and the weapons they carried were far superior.
The number of people was roughly estimated to be only fifty or sixty, but the grim atmosphere was overwhelming and made people feel depressed.

The Inspection Department, the City Patrol Department, and the Exploration Department are the three major violent institutions in Southwind City.

The Ministry of Supervision is responsible for the city, while the city patrol is responsible for daily security.

The Exploration Department is the most mysterious, responsible for exploring the most dangerous places outside the city, as well as ruins.

They are directly under the leadership of the city lord, and it is said that everyone there is an elite professional, with many even being second- or third-tier professionals.

"The city patrol is about to begin again...tsk tsk, the city guards' equipment has been upgraded again?"

"We're lucky this time; a powerful professional just happened to be passing by." Many people were envious.

“It’s not that simple…” A slightly mature-looking student shook his head, his eyes seemingly filled with sorrow.

There are very few casualties during city patrols because various requirements are reduced. Regular patrols require patrols to be at least 5-10 kilometers outside the city, while students only need to be around 3 kilometers away, which is inherently less dangerous.

But there's always a chance of something going wrong.

The head of the city patrol guards stood there with a cold, hard expression, like a statue.

Soon after, a gap appeared in the crowd, revealing a familiar face.

"Old Bai?" Su Chen in the crowd was slightly surprised. The newcomer was Bai Fengxi, who had an indifferent expression and a cold demeanor.

"She's leaving the city too?" Su Chen was surprised and muttered, "She's older than me."

The city patrols are conducted in batches every three months. He should have been on the next batch, but he was instead moved to this one.

People arrived one after another, both men and women. Su Chen didn't recognize most of them, and most of them wore expressions of fear and trepidation. They quickly started talking to people they knew, instinctively forming small groups. Some tried to strike up a conversation with Bai Fengxi, but received no response.

"Su Chen?" Bai Fengxi was equally surprised to see Su Chen sneaking in.

Seeing that Bai Fengxi, this aloof young woman, took the initiative to strike up a conversation with someone, many people turned their attention to Su Chen.

Although he was quite handsome, he wasn't a popular figure at school.

"Him? Isn't that Teacher Jiang He's golden duck?"

"He seems even more handsome in person than in the photos..."

Someone recognized it and they discussed it quietly.

Su Chen was speechless. He wondered if it was just his imagination, but the leader of the city patrol seemed to have glanced at him as well.

Is Jiang He really that powerful?
"Excuse me..." Another person came in, instantly attracting even more attention.

Although the weather wasn't hot, the girl was dressed quite lightly, and her specially tailored clothes accentuated her graceful curves, drawing everyone's attention up and down as she moved.

Su Chen glanced at it twice, praising its extraordinary talent.

"Ah, Sister Bai..." She looked delighted and jogged towards Bai Fengxi.

Su Chen clearly saw that the girl's gaze swept over him without her making any attempt to greet him, before she moved closer to Bai Fengxi.

"Tsk..." Su Chen stepped back to the side, distancing himself from the two of them.

"Ah, Brother Zhou..." the gifted girl called out again, waving her hand.

"This guy is here too?" Su Chen was even more surprised when he saw Zhou Zong walking out of the crowd.

"Zhou Zong? Why is he here too? I remember he went out once a year ago, in the same batch as me." Someone in the crowd discussed, and Su Chen's eyes flickered.

Zhou Zong hesitated, but still walked towards Bai Fengxi. The two words Bai Fengxi had told him to get lost last time still haunted him.

"Time's up, roll call!"

Suddenly, the leader of the city patrol shouted, his eyes sharp, suppressing everyone's voices. He took out the list and quickly finished counting. No one dared to ignore him; everyone was present, and the total number was about the same as that of the city patrol.

Everyone carried bags, tents, food, and the like.

"Let's go." He said succinctly, arranging them into ranks, with the city guards positioned one in front and one behind, sandwiching them in the middle.
"and many more…"

As a result, before they even left the city, they were stopped by the guards at the gate for a "routine inspection."

Hu Xiang stared at the man in front of him, his brows furrowed. "Investigate what?"

"No comment." The other person remained expressionless.

"We were ordered to go out of the city to patrol."

"We are ordered to check everyone leaving the school."

"Ding the Cripple, we just came in and have been right under your nose in the square. You still want to check? Are you saying you're blind? Or are you targeting me?!" Hu Xiang knew the other person and spoke in an unfriendly tone.

The city guards behind them all stepped forward in unison.

Ding the Cripple nodded seriously, "We need to investigate."

For a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat tense, and some students who had come to watch the commotion gathered around.

Wherever there are people, there is a social hierarchy. There is also a hierarchy of contempt among the three major violent organizations. The Surveillance Department, which is responsible for security in the city, is undoubtedly at the bottom.

"Captain Ding!"

A deep voice came from behind, and a middle-aged man appeared out of nowhere.

"Vice Principal Zhou?" Ding the Cripple looked at the newcomer.

"Patrolling the city is a routine matter, don't delay it," Zhou Xian said in a low voice.

“But, Minister Yuan said…” Ding the Cripple hesitated.

“Traces have been found over there. Minister Yuan is investigating and doesn’t have time to come over. I came here because I was worried about potential friction between you two…” Zhou Xian pondered for a moment and then said, “How about this, don’t investigate the city patrol guards. With so many eyes watching in broad daylight, there shouldn’t be any problem.”

"Check those students, but don't take too long. Just make sure they're not in disguise."

Ding the Cripple's expression shifted, and then he looked at Hu Xiang, whose face was cold and hard, and nodded helplessly.

This time, Hu Xiang didn't stop them. The guards checked each person in turn, then opened the transparent shield that temporarily covered the entire academy and let them leave.

"Captain Hu, I'm counting on you this time." Outside the academy, Zhou Xian and Hu Xiang were having a close conversation.

Among the students, everyone's eyes frequently swept over Zhou Zong.

Zhou Zong felt the envy, jealousy, and hatred in those eyes, then glanced at the silent Su Chen and couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

(End of this chapter)