Choosing and Planning a Second Profession

Nighttime, Leng Family. Moonlight streamed into the room.

Leng Yaozhu led Na'er out of the car and brought her to the bathroom of a guest room.

After instructing the housekeeper to clean Na'er up and dress her, she had her take Na'er to rest.

Then, Leng Yaozhu returned to her study and began investigating Na'er's background.

The results showed that Na'er had appeared out of nowhere in Shrek City not long ago, as if she had fallen from the sky. She had no identification records whatsoever.

Leng Yaozhu knew very well that there was something suspicious about this child's identity. She might even have been sent by the two nations across the sea.

But even if she were an undercover agent, they would not send a genius who had not a single coin to her name. If they had that much time to spare, they might as well raise her properly themselves.

Then Leng Yaozhu considered the Leng Family's current situation. Although Gu Yue was her disciple, she ultimately came from another family. Leng Yaozhu had other plans for Li Chen, so he would likely be difficult to use in the future. But Na'er...

With that thought, she immediately made up her mind. So what if Na'er was an undercover agent? As a Four-Word Battle Armor Master, she had more than enough confidence to swallow this sugar-coated bullet.

Once her thinking shifted, everything suddenly became clear.

Before long, Leng Yaozhu entered Na'er's guest room.

Na'er was sitting on the bed in a dress, looking like a doll and appearing even more delicate and lovely.

Suddenly, a rumbling sound rang out.

Leng Yaozhu paused, then instructed the housekeeper to prepare food and bring Li Chen over as well. She then took Na'er to a private dining room.

Sandalwood incense curled through the private dining room. A plain tablecloth patterned with subtle dark designs had already been spread across the round table, and porcelain tableware was arranged neatly. As the three sat around the table, soft footsteps sounded outside the door.

Servants dressed in plain long robes entered slowly, each carrying a gilded tray. Their steps were steady as one exquisite dish after another was served without the slightest pause.

The first dishes placed on the table were four refined cold plates. Drunken crystal shrimp rested on a white porcelain plate, their flesh translucent and pink, wrapped in a faintly sweet wine fragrance. Their whiskers spread gracefully, making mouths water at first glance; osmanthus sticky rice lotus root was sliced evenly, each lotus root hole stuffed with soft glutinous rice and drizzled with shimmering osmanthus honey sauce, its sweet aroma wafting through the air; chilled crisp wood ear mushrooms were fresh and green, topped with a little red chili oil, bright and appetizing; five-spice braised beef had a firm grain and was sliced to even thickness, its rich sauce fragrance filling the room. The four cold dishes were arranged together in harmonious colors, instantly lending the table a touch of elegance.

Na'er looked at the dishes, and her disobedient little stomach let out a mournful growl. The Dragon King's sense of taste told her

This was food she had never seen before.

Seeing this, Leng Yaozhu smiled. She picked up a dish and placed it in Na'er's bowl before saying,

"Eat. Don't go hungry. Only when you're full can you be in a good mood."

The two of them then swept through the food on the table like a whirlwind.

Leng Yaozhu lifted her teacup, took a sip, and said to Na'er, "Na'er, would you like to join the Spirit Pagoda?"

After hesitating for a moment, Na'er cautiously asked,

"Do you provide meals?"

"Food and lodging included, ten thousand Federation credits a month, plus six types of insurance and two pension funds," Li Chen immediately chimed in.

"Yes, yes, yes! Long live Aunt Leng!"

Leng Yaozhu chuckled at that, then instructed the housekeeper to register Na'er.

"Aunt Leng, what are we doing tomorrow? What training will we undergo? The Spirit Ascension Platform?" Li Chen could not help asking curiously.

Leng Yaozhu looked at Li Chen, her tone turning serious. "There are many forms of training. For example, the Tang Sect has its Hall of Heroes, which simulates the Shrek Seven Devils throughout history. We have corresponding methods as well. The Spirit Ascension Platform is merely one of them. As for your arrangements, after giving it careful thought, I have decided to invite Illusion Brain Douluo."

After a brief pause, she continued,

"Illusion Brain Douluo is the continent's number one spiritual-type Soul Master. He can better guide you in using your first soul skill. He was also once a member of the Body Sect, so he has some insight into the use of your Body Martial Soul. When the time comes, you must ask him seriously for guidance."

Li Chen nodded upon hearing this. Although Aunt Leng had not taken him as her disciple, she still cared a great deal about him.

Leng Yaozhu continued, "Of course, you must also make your initial choices for your second professions. This concerns your future as Battle Armor Masters."

"As everyone knows, aside from Mecha Masters who operate mechas, there are also Mecha Manufacturers, a profession that occupies an important position in human society. Mecha Manufacturers are divided into three categories: Mecha Designers, Mecha Manufacturers, and Mecha Repairers. One important matter is for you to choose the direction of your future second profession."

"Of course, besides those three, there is another profession that requires the most talent: the Forgemaster. Their core work is forging the metal materials for Battle Armor, such as Thousand Forging, Spirit Forging, Soul Forging, and Heavenly Forging. Besides Battle Armor metals, they are also responsible for the materials required for large mechas."

After Leng Yaozhu introduced the four major professions one by one, she gave her own suggestion as well. "Xiao Chen, your greatest advantage right now is your youth. You can afford a certain amount of trial and error. No matter which of these four professions it is, you can try them all at first, then decide which suits you best."

Li Chen nodded. To be honest, he could not even find a clear path for his future, and he was completely lost. For now, exploring the mysteries of his Martial Soul had become his only focus. As for everything else, he could only take it one step at a time.

Leng Yaozhu quietly watched the young man deep in thought before her. She was not in a hurry for his answer. Even if none of the four professions suited him in the end, the Leng Family had enough confidence and resources to support his cultivation.

After a long while, Li Chen thought carefully before making his final decision. "I want to try being a Forgemaster first. My second Martial Soul has some power of creation and destruction. Forging metal is about gaining new life through destruction, so I want to give it a try."

Leng Yaozhu nodded. After a pause, she said, "Perhaps some Martial Souls tell a Soul Master from the very beginning what their talent is. Even if you make the wrong choice, that's fine. Just change to another path."

Li Chen nodded, his gaze thoughtful.

Leng Yaozhu then turned her gaze to Na'er and asked, "Na'er, have you decided?"

"No..." Na'er was still somewhat at a loss. "But I feel like being a Mecha Manufacturer might suit me better."

"Then we'll settle it that way for now. Tomorrow, we'll first use machines to test your most accurate current levels, then go to the virtual training grounds to test your practical combat abilities." Leng Yaozhu nodded and announced the schedule to the two of them.

The two answered, "Okay." The next day, on the eighty-eighth floor of the Spirit Pagoda headquarters.