Second Professions, Even Chefs?

The next morning, Shrek Academy's classroom was packed. Everyone wore a smile.

Ning Rongrong sat beside Wu Siduo. She looked far better than she had yesterday, her cheeks rosy and her eyes bright.

After returning to the dorm yesterday, she had taken the Mystic Water Pill and the Soul Ascension Pill. The Mystic Water Pill cleansed her tendons and marrow, and the impurities it expelled had taken three baths to wash away completely.

The surge of Soul Power brought by the Soul Ascension Pill had raised her Soul Power Level directly from twenty-six to twenty-eight.

Moreover, she could feel that her meridians were much wider than before, and her Soul Power circulated nearly half again as fast.

Nearly everyone present had raised their Soul Power by at least one level. Of course, the most important improvement was to their Innate Soul Power, since it affected Soul Power cultivation.

Under the same resource constraints, the influence of Innate Soul Power was immense.

For many of them, after only one day at Shrek Academy, they had gained more than they had over the past several years combined.

Even Ning Rongrong was no exception. Staying at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could never have brought her improvements this great.

Everyone could not help looking forward to what Wu Zhangkong would teach them today. Yesterday had been Soul Cannons, so would today involve even more advanced Soul Tools?

Or would Wu Zhangkong return to the original topics, such as types of Martial Souls and Soul Beasts?

Of course, none of them were particularly well versed in those subjects either. Still... compared to those, their knowledge of Soul Tools was completely blank, so they were more inclined to learn about Soul Tools.

Just then, the classroom's front door was pushed open. Wu Zhangkong entered and walked straight to the podium.

"Everyone passed yesterday's training. Yesterday was a basic introduction to Soul Tools. Starting today, we will discuss second professions."

Everyone had assumed that Wu Zhangkong would first ask about the improvements they had gained after taking the Mystic Water Pill and Soul Ascension Pill. They had wanted to share the joy of their progress.

Unfortunately, Wu Zhangkong had no such intention and planned to begin the lesson immediately.

Still... everyone quickly became confused. What was a second profession?

"A second profession refers to a specialized skill outside of Soul Master cultivation. Of course, for other Soul Masters, such things are optional. But for you, the academy requires you to learn them."

Wu Zhangkong continued.

No one was displeased by his words. After all, it was the academy's arrangement. Could the academy's arrangements possibly be harmful?

The academy had even given them things like second-level Soul Tools, Soul Ascension Pills, and Mystic Water Pills. Those items could even change their lives.

Other than loyalty, what else could they offer?

Everyone watched Wu Zhangkong quietly, waiting for him to continue.

"There are many types of second professions, such as Soul Engineer."

"Simply put, Soul Engineers are the people who make Soul Tools. The Soul Tools you used yesterday were made by Soul Engineers."

Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong's eyes widened. They had no methods for making Soul Tools. They could only obtain Soul Tools from ruins, yet this academy claimed it could make them?

If that was truly possible... Ning Rongrong's eyes turned into ￥ symbols. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's business instincts instantly made her understand the value of this profession.

The others also understood the value of being a Soul Engineer. The moment Wu Zhangkong mentioned the profession, most of them had already decided to make it their second profession.

Of course, no one hurried to interrupt Wu Zhangkong. Although he treated them well, he looked cold all the time. If he got angry, he might be terrifying.

"Next is the profession of blacksmith."

"A blacksmith's main job is refining metals. You may find that term unfamiliar now, but when you come into contact with Battle Armor in the future, you will understand how important blacksmiths are. Blacksmiths and Soul Engineers can be said to be the two most profitable professions."

Everyone was stunned by this. A profession that could rival Soul Engineers?

Refining metal? Wasn't that just smithing?

Wu Zhangkong then quickly mentioned professions such as Mecha Manufacturer, Mecha Repairer, Mecha Designer, chef, and pharmacist.

They did not know what the Mecha-related professions were, but what was a chef?

Did that mean the blacksmith he had mentioned earlier really was just someone who worked iron?

For a moment, everyone hesitated. Smithing, becoming a chef... it did not sound particularly beneficial to their development as Soul Masters.

"Teacher, can Chefs also become a second profession? What benefits would that bring to our development?"

Luo Ziyan asked. She could cook simple meals herself, but she did not believe that Shrek Academy's Chefs merely cooked food.

"Of course it does. Chefs are indeed no different from what you imagine—they cook. However... the Chefs I speak of prepare Soul Beasts, preserving their essence and turning it into something suitable for humans to absorb. You have read the description of the Black Steamed Buns in your Soul Tools, haven't you?"

"Those were made from deep-sea Soul Beasts by Chefs."

After hearing Wu Zhangkong's explanation, everyone showed looks of realization. So that was it.

As expected, Chefs were not simple. They had eaten Black Steamed Buns before, so they naturally understood how beneficial they were to the body.

"Then, Teacher Wu, you said Blacksmiths are beneficial to Battle Armor Masters. What kind of benefit is that? And what are Battle Armor Masters?"

At this moment, Ning Rongrong raised her hand and asked the question everyone had been wondering.

"Since someone has asked, I will tell you. Besides being a Seven-Ring Soul Saint, I am also a Two-Word Battle Armor Master."

As he spoke, white specks of light appeared around Wu Zhangkong, emitting a gentle radiance. Threads of silver extended from them, converging into magnificent patterns. A suit of silver-white armor appeared over his body, and his aura rose continuously.

Everyone froze as they sensed Wu Zhangkong's aura climbing higher and higher. At the same time, many began to tremble. When Wu Zhangkong released his Two-Word Battle Armor, the chill was biting.

Although their Soul Power Levels had risen yesterday, most of their foundations were weak. Coupled with the vast difference between their Soul Power Levels, they trembled uncontrollably.

Wu Zhangkong had already looked exceptionally handsome, but after donning the Battle Armor, he seemed even more valiant and imposing.

"This is Battle Armor."