My profession is too unique.

Chapter 26 The Sudden Appearance of Ruins: Yuan Chenyang's Imminent Doom
"Those two guys have actually developed to the second half of the first stage?" Su Chen couldn't help but think, "I didn't feel any resistance when I made the move."

However, considering that he possessed two top-tier professions, various impressive abilities, and second-tier special items, such overwhelming power was only to be expected.

"Black Flame Potion, perfect for a taste test." Su Chen licked his lips.

He had long since run out of the blood-activating medicine, and he quite missed that feeling of high efficiency.

He uncorked the bottle and took only a small sip; the current situation didn't allow him to let his guard down.

As if he had swallowed magma, the scalding liquid rolled down his throat and gradually spread throughout his body, causing a stinging sensation from the inside out.

"Damn, that's powerful..." Su Chen was startled himself. The effect of the drug was beyond his imagination; even a small sip was so potent.

[Molten Stone Training Method] Self-activation: The two stimulation methods are not superimposed, but rather in opposition. The stinging sensation gradually fades, but his body becomes more and more active.

.........

In the municipal office of Nanfeng City, city lord Zhang Hongbo stood by the window, staring solemnly at the sky. From his high vantage point, he could vaguely see the endless city walls.

boom!
The door was flung open, and Yuan Chenyang and Zhou Xian walked in one after the other.

Yuan Chenyang looked haggard and had a solemn expression.

Zhou Xian remained silent, observing the people in the room: the patrol department, the exploration department, the research department, the supervisory department behind him, and himself, the director of the internal affairs department. All the city's high-ranking officials had come; this was no small matter.

"Chief Inspector Yuan, I heard the thief was found, but you accidentally killed him, and the Sacred Word Stone was not found," the patrol minister said calmly.

"That was something we finally found in the ruins last time, something even Ying Feng was interested in. Only half of the occupational information on it has been deciphered, and it involves space, so it's extremely valuable."

"Yingfeng's people are on their way. Have you figured out how to explain this?"

Yuan Chenyang glanced at them coldly, noticing that the faces of the people present were filled with schadenfreude.

He snorted inwardly and said indifferently, "How I explain is none of Minister Feng's concern."

Even so, he couldn't help but feel powerless. This time, it was obvious that someone was working in cahoots with him, but he couldn't find out who that person was.

The timing of the thief's appearance was also strange; he had been hiding for so long, and then suddenly jumped out.

Even though he had clearly held back, the other party still died, and he couldn't even get a proper interrogation; he was in a dead end.

Forget about explanations, he hasn't even been cleared of suspicion of murder to silence witnesses yet.

However, there was no one in Nanfeng City who could judge him, and things would get complicated once Ying Feng's men arrived.

The other party snorted coldly and was about to speak when Zhang Hongbo, who had turned around, interrupted him, "Since everyone is here, then I'll speak."

Everyone held their breath and concentrated.

Zhang Hongbo solemnly said, "The fortress guarding the South City—A2 area—has not responded for more than 24 hours, and it is reasonable to suspect that it has been breached."

Everyone was taken aback. "How could this be so sudden?"

"It's probably due to the passage of advanced life forms that caused this unexpected situation," Zhang Hongbo said.

"South City?" Zhou Xian suddenly asked, his expression grim.

“That’s right, that’s the direction of Nanfeng Academy’s routine city patrol this time.” Zhang Hongbo nodded.

"What?" Yuan Chenyang suddenly stood up, forgetting about the thief. "Then what are we waiting for? Hurry up and send people to chase them down!"

"No, I want to lead the team myself."

"Yes, we need to send someone there as soon as possible. If something goes wrong, it could have a huge impact, especially since Ying Feng's people are about to arrive." Zhou Xian's expression changed as he echoed, his face filled with worry.

Everyone knew that his son and Yuan Chenyang's students were in the group, so their anxiety was understandable.

“I haven’t finished yet.” Zhang Hongbo glanced at the two of them and continued, “The research department has detected a sudden surge in fog density in the direction of the southern city, suggesting the possible appearance of ruins.”

"Ruins? So close... Could it be related to the loss of contact with Fortress A2?" The others couldn't sit still either; the appearance of each ruin represented a great deal of profit.

“I had the same suspicion, so I decided to lead the team myself. Inspector General Yuan and Director Zhou will go with me.” Zhang Hongbo nodded.

“I’m fine with it,” Yuan Chenyang replied immediately.

After discussing it, everyone decided to take action immediately, with Zhang Hongbo dispatching elites from the exploration department to accompany them.

The integration was completed in less than half an hour. We left the south city and followed the route.

…The purple stone door in front of him gradually opened. Jiang Rong looked at the slender figure walking out and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. A gratified smile appeared on his old face: "She is indeed my daughter."

It was Jiang He, who had been missing for a long time. A strange light appeared in his eyes, causing invisible ripples to appear in the surrounding air.

“Almost…” Jiang He’s voice was hoarse, filled with lingering fear, “I almost didn’t make it back.”

"It's good that you've successfully advanced. You're already a second-tier professional, so the Blood Oath Contract won't have much of an impact on you." Jiang Rong breathed a sigh of relief, then added, "There's one more thing: Qi Chuan isn't backed by Yuan Chenyang."

"Hmm?" Jiang He looked up suddenly, his pupils glowing with a pale purple light.

"The reason Su Chen was able to enter the intensive training class seems to be because of... Bai Fengxi." Jiang Rong's expression was strange. He hadn't expected Su Chen's connections to be so complicated, and it took him a while to figure it out.

"Bai Fengxi?" Jiang He was momentarily confused, then thought, "Yuan Chenyang's female student."

“He is quite capable.” Jiang He’s expression was indescribable. “He is also somewhat involved with Yuan Chenyang.”

“Yuan Chenyang is probably in danger himself…” Jiang Rong shook his head meaningfully: “The thief has been found, but the stolen goods have not been found. If Ying Feng holds him accountable, he will have to take responsibility.”

Jiang He realized: "Then we can still use Su Chen to find out about Qi Chuan's situation?"

He nodded: "That's right, something unexpected happened outside the city, but the people who went out will be back soon."

“Since Su Chen wasn’t on Qi Chuan’s list of key individuals, he must have made some moves outside the city. But he doesn’t know Su Chen’s background, and there’s not enough time. I’m afraid it will be difficult for him to be effective.”

“After Su Chen comes back, his curiosity about Su Chen will be even stronger.”

Jiang He racked his brains to figure out the details, but quickly put it out of his mind.

"Su Chen..." She licked her slightly chapped lips, her sexual interest in that young wolf-dog rising again.

This time, she was a second-tier professional and once again gained the upper hand.

.........

"Ok?"

Su Chen suddenly opened his eyes, his skin flushed, wisps of mist swirling around him, his body burning as if on fire, yet he had a strange feeling.

"It seems so, a blood oath..." Su Chen murmured, clutching his chest, "Has it been broken?"

An indescribable sense of urgency rose in his heart, not from Jiang He, but because his sense of security had been further diminished.

He and Jiang He didn't have any real conflict, but he didn't consider the other a friend either. Perhaps because of the blood oath, they could even become enemies.

I glanced at the panel--
[Skybreaker: 30%]

[Stone Forging Method - Proficiency: 5%]

Only a clearly visible improvement in progress can bring him some sense of security.

He pondered, "However, the meditation method for spiritual practice needs to be put on the agenda, otherwise the cryptanalyst will be stuck here."

"trouble…"

Overnight, Su Chen slowly sipped the entire Black Flame Potion, raising the [Skybreaker Warrior] class development level to 32%.
The [Stone Forging Method] is also operating at high intensity, reaching 30%, with the improvement speed slightly reduced compared to the beginner level.

The next morning, the main force assembled. The students were not in good spirits, especially Zhou Zong, who had stayed up all night for Su Chen the day before and had not rested enough. His eyes were bloodshot.

Su Chen was in good spirits. After all, a master craftsman is mentally inclined, so staying up for a few nights is not a big problem. The Black Flame Potion contains nutrients that are enough to replenish the body's energy.

The logistics department distributed breakfast, which was rather simple compared to the barbecue we had last night; it consisted of regular compressed nutrient solution.

Hu Xiang looked around, but his gaze kept drifting to Su Chen, who was eating with her head down.

After calming everyone down last night, he went to look for the coordinates where Su Chen was keeping watch, but he didn't find the body he had imagined.

This made him suspicious; after all, Su Chen was extremely well-hidden and had killed the attacker.

Or perhaps the other side was simply following Lao Zhao's instructions to return to the camp when the time came, and the two attackers were killed by the unknown dangers in the fog.

Hu Xiang's intuitive guess leans towards the latter.

Otherwise, if Su Chen could eliminate two first-tier professionals in such a short time with minimal disturbance, then his strength must be incredibly well hidden.

But reason told him that Su Chen seemed to have seen through him, which left him puzzled.

(End of this chapter)