Chapter 147: Chapter 145: Mo Qi’s Profession
Everyone was shocked by Niu Kexin’s performance, including Mo Qi.
He still didn’t know what Niu Kexin had done for him, let alone that she was no longer an ordinary person, but now possessed the cultivation of the Refining God Ninth Heaven and monstrous strength.
’When did Sister Kexin get so strong?’
"The boss lady truly lives up to her name!"
While Liu Hui didn’t know what the height of the golden light signified, he could tell from the three Elders’ reactions that Niu Kexin’s test result must have been exceptionally good.
The ones who had been mocking Niu Kexin were now all slack-jawed, their faces etched with disbelief.
’This can’t be real?!’
Unlike Mo Qi’s group, they knew the testing rules. They understood perfectly well what kind of status and treatment someone like Niu Kexin, who could produce such a result, would receive at the Imperial Academy.
Each and every one of them wished they could slap themselves across the face. ’That’s what I get for running my mouth!’
They had just offended an incredible genius. If she decided to hold a grudge, their future at the Imperial Academy would be anything but easy.
"Quick, send a message to the Dean!" one of the Elders was the first to react.
"No need. I already know."
A figure completely enveloped in white light appeared before them, its face and form obscured.
"Greetings, Dean."
The three Elders bowed in salute. Aside from Mo Qi’s group of four, everyone else also lowered their heads to show respect.
The figure of white light ignored everyone and came to stand before Niu Kexin.
"What is your name?"
Niu Kexin glanced at Mo Qi, and after getting a nod of approval from him, she gave a slight bow and said, "My name is Niu Kexin."
"Kexin... agreeable, bringing peace to the heart. A very beautiful name."
Although they couldn’t see the Dean’s expression, it was clear from his tone that he was extremely pleased and satisfied.
"You—" Just as the Dean was about to say more, the white light flared brilliantly, engulfing Niu Kexin. Then, they vanished before everyone’s eyes.
The color drained from the faces of Mo Qi and his two friends. Just as they were about to step forward and ask, several tyrannical auras descended upon the great hall.
"Where are they? Who was the one who triggered the Trial Power Gate?"
The three Elders hurriedly replied, "To answer you, Seniors, the Dean was just here. He..."
"Hmph, he beat us to the punch again. Damn it all!"
"Every time a promising talent shows up, he’s faster than anyone."
"Let’s go, we’ll cut him off! We let the others go, but today’s talent is a once-in-ten-thousand-year prodigy. We can’t let him take her as his disciple again."
"Exactly!"
Several powerful experts came quickly and left just as quickly, leaving the three Elders staring at each other in dismay.
Mo Qi relaxed. From their conversation, he could tell that Niu Kexin was not only safe but had become a hot commodity that all these powerful experts were fighting over.
No matter whose disciple she became, it would be a great opportunity for Niu Kexin.
’This is for the best. I don’t have to worry about her safety anymore.’
The three Elders walked forward.
"Now, those who choose the physical body test, stay here. The rest of you, follow these two Elders."
The other two Elders beckoned separately.
"Those being tested for True Essence, follow me."
"Those being tested for bloodline, follow me."
The crowd split into four groups: one for the physical body test, one for the True Essence test, one for the bloodline test, and the last group consisting of Mo Qi, Liu Hui, and Jin Sanpang.
The physical body and True Essence test groups were the largest. Only two people chose the bloodline test.
"Wait!" Mo Qi called out, stopping the three Elders.
’Aren’t there four options?’
’Who do I follow for the profession test?’
Mo Qi knew he was currently weak and his Dantian had only recently been opened. He wouldn’t stand out in the physical body, True Essence, or bloodline tests.
The profession test was his only area where he might have an edge.
’I just wonder if being a chef counts as a profession on the Martial Dao.’
"Seniors, I would like to take the profession test."
The Elder in charge of the bloodline test spoke up. "Then you can come with me."
Mo Qi nodded, then looked at Liu Hui and Jin Sanpang. "Just pick whichever you want," he said.
So the three of them split up. Liu Hui, worried that his Dragon Energy would be too conspicuous, chose the physical body test.
And Jin Sanpang, worried his strength was too great, suppressed his Cultivation and chose the True Essence test.
They couldn’t afford to attract the attention of the Imperial Academy’s upper echelons and be taken away like Niu Kexin. They still had to go Within the Pass to ring the Dragon Vein Imperial Bell and save Jin Quan.
If the higher-ups of the Imperial Academy were powerless to change the Empire’s laws and they were taken away, then their only hope of saving Jin Quan would be lost.
They couldn’t risk it.
Although Liu Hui and Jin Sanpang both chose tests that weren’t their strong suits, they still caused quite a sensation and stunned the crowd.
As for Mo Qi, he followed the Elder in charge of the bloodline test into an adjacent side hall.
After testing the bloodlines of two young men, the Elder looked at Mo Qi and said, "Alchemy, Artifact Refining, or Arrays. Pick one."
Mo Qi froze, then asked timidly, "Senior, are these three the only professions I can choose from?"
The Elder was also taken aback. He said, "It’s not that you must pick from these three, it’s just that these three secondary professions are the most common. Besides these three, the others are all rare professions. What, are you a Beast Tamer, an Enchanter, or an Alchemist?"
Mo Qi had a look of utter confusion. ’A Beast Tamer sounds normal enough, but what the hell are an Enchanter and an Alchemist?’
He shook his head.
"None of them?" The Elder’s interest was piqued. "Don’t tell me you’re a Poison Master?"
Mo Qi still shook his head.
"A Fate Master?"
"No."
"A Divination Master?"
"Not that either."
"Then what are you?"
"A chef."
"..."
The Elder’s mouth twitched violently. ’Listen here, kid. Do you want me to take my size eleven boot and introduce it to your size nine face?’
’Are you fucking kidding me?’
’A chef?’
’Is that the kind of profession I’m asking about?’
"Young man, do you think you’re being funny?" The Elder’s tone turned cold.
’Is being a chef not allowed?’
Mo Qi scratched his head. "Well then... I guess Alchemy Master will do."
The Elder: "..."
Seeing the foul expression on the Elder’s face, Mo Qi blurted out, "If that doesn’t work, then I’ll be an Array Master."
The Elder’s face went completely dark.
’What’s with this casual attitude, like you’re picking vegetables at a market?’
"Which one is it?" the Elder asked, suppressing the urge to kill Mo Qi with a single palm strike.
Mo Qi thought for a moment. Given the current state of his Dantian, setting up an Array would be a stretch, but Alchemy was worth a try.
"Alchemy!"
The Elder wasted no more words and took out some Spirit Medicines.
"Pick what you need from these and refine the Elixir you’re most confident in making. You only have three chances."
"Alright."
Mo Qi glanced at the Spirit Medicines, and their names, ages, and effects automatically appeared in his mind.
’An Elixir...’ Mo Qi pondered for a long time.
Under the Elder’s murderous gaze, Mo Qi took out a complete cooking stove.
He set down the Obsidian Cauldron, poured in half a pot of Clear Spring Water, and ignited a Yang Fire from his Nether Soul Flame to heat it.
Next, he took out half a bag of flour. With one hand, he began kneading dough, while with the other, he used a kitchen knife to process the Spirit Medicines.
The Elder: "..."
’I thought we agreed on Alchemy! Why are you boiling water, chopping ingredients, and kneading dough?’
’So you really are a chef?!’
"What in the world are you doing? Hurry up and start the Alchemy!"
Mo Qi’s hands never stopped moving as he replied, "I am performing Alchemy."
’I may be old, but don’t you take me for a fool!’
