Translator: CinderTL
"A Star Profession Mission?" Jiang Ye's expression shifted slightly.
This mission originated from the West Mountain Province Reserve Star Profession Center and would be announced to all Reserve Star Professional Cadres in the province.
"Alright," Jiang Ye said, a smile spreading across his face.
If more skilled individuals came to reinforce Ancheng, it would alleviate the pressure on the strong individuals stationed there.
Suddenly, Jiang Ye's mind stirred. "Anyone with a first breakthrough or higher can participate?"
Isn't that me?
"Xiao Ye, don't be impulsive," Li Anping said urgently, having also seen the projection. "The situation has only just stabilized. There's no need for you to take such risks."
"Mom, I know," Jiang Ye nodded.
He understood the importance of restraint.
Even Teacher Cao Feng had sacrificed himself during the Shadow Calamity.
He wouldn't act rashly.
But...
Jiang Ye's gaze lingered on the mission rewards.
Each Shadow Clan Juvenile killed would earn him 5,000 to 10,000 yuan.
This was a rare opportunity!
Over the past two weeks, he had already spent most of the five hundred thousand yuan Director Liu had sponsored him.
Given his current cultivation speed, even the hundred thousand yuan monthly subsidy for his Second-Tier Reserve Star Professional Position fell far short of his expenses.
Jiang Ye needed more money!
Even killing just a hundred Shadow Clan Juveniles in this mission would yield an unimaginable fortune.
"There's more," Jiang Ye said, looking at the projection. "This mission can also raise my Reserve Star Professional Position tier!"
Reserve Star Professional Positions had five tiers.
He was currently only at the second tier.
Advancing to a higher tier would not only increase his benefits but also elevate his status and influence.
"Xiao Ye," Jiang Dahai said, sensing his dilemma. "Why don't you ask Director Zhang?"
"Good idea," Jiang Ye nodded, already considering it.
He dialed Zhang Jianwu's number.
After a brief wait, the call connected.
"Jiang Ye, what's up?" Zhang Jianwu answered.
"Director, I've received a mission," Jiang Ye quickly explained. "Can I accept it?"
"Yes," Zhang Jianwu replied immediately, to Jiang Ye's surprise.
"The situation has largely stabilized. There are no Shadow Clan members above the second breakthrough level in the city."
"Moreover, with most of the strong cultivators stationed at the Cosmic Void Passage, the city lacks sufficient forces for a thorough cleanup," Zhang Jianwu explained.
"But be careful," he warned. "The city is a melting pot of factions. Besides the Shadow Clan, members of the Hidden God Organization might also be stirring up trouble."
"Hidden God Organization?" Jiang Ye nodded.
Having witnessed the devastation caused by the Shadow Calamity, his vigilance toward this organization had only intensified.
"In any case, stay alert," Zhang Jianwu said gravely. "Though the immediate danger has subsided, it's best to team up for safety."
"Understood, Director," Jiang Ye replied.
After ending the call, he turned to his parents, Jiang Dahai and Li Anping. "Mom, Dad, the director approved it."
Li Anping was about to protest, but Jiang Dahai stopped her.
"Xiao Ye," Jiang Dahai said sternly, "since the director has given his consent, you may participate. But you must be extremely cautious."
"I will," Jiang Ye nodded.
"Brother, do you really have to go?" Jiang Ting asked, her eyes red-rimmed as she clung to him. "I'm scared. Can't you stay?"
Jiang Ye's heart softened.
"Little girl," he sighed softly, gently stroking Jiang Ting's fair cheek. "I'll be back tonight."
This Star Profession Mission was a rare opportunity.
For children from poor families, missing such a chance was unthinkable. They had to seize it!
The Reserve Star Profession Center usually issued missions, but rarely with such generous rewards.
Even fewer missions offered the chance to advance one's Reserve Star Practitioner rank.
Ancheng's current situation was exceptionally rare. The city hadn't experienced a Shadow Calamity in decades, and now a permanent Cosmic Void Passage had appeared.
These factors combined to make Ancheng a highly dangerous place.
This was precisely why the rewards were so substantial.
Missing this opportunity meant waiting who knew how long for the next one.
After comforting his sister, Jiang Ye quickly returned to his room to strategize.
Who should I team up with?
Zhao Qingli, Wang Zi'ang, Li Zhichao.
Jiang Ye mentally ran through the candidates, shaking his head. None of them were suitable.
Wang Zi'ang and Li Zhichao were too weak.
As for Zhao Qingli? Her strength was sufficient, but he had no reason to ask her to team up unless he offered to split the rewards equally.
As Jiang Ye pondered, his communicator wristband suddenly vibrated.
Buzz! Buzz!
He tapped the screen to open it.
Su Tong'er: Jiang Ye, Qing'er and I have arrived in Ancheng!
Jiang Ye's heart skipped a beat. After a moment's thought, he replied, Welcome, Qingyang High School's top student! (/smiling face)
Su Tong'er: Get ready to greet us with your face! (Image: Jade foot stepping on face.jpg)
"..."
Jiang Ye closed the wristband, his expression impassive.
Team up with a witch? That's just asking for a quicker death!
If all else fails, I'll just check around the neighborhood, Jiang Ye thought. My current strength is enough to protect myself.
First, I need to register.
Jiang Ye opened the wristband's projection.
On the Star Profession Mission page, he filled in his name, ID number, and Reserve Star Practitioner number.
The page refreshed quickly.
You have successfully registered for this mission.
Detected that you are at the mission location. You may begin the mission at any time. We wish you the best of luck.
Beep! A mechanical voice sounded from the wristband.
From now on, all of Jiang Ye's actions would be recorded by the wristband.
Jiang Ye donned his stab-resistant vest, fully armed, and stepped out of his room once more.
"Xiao Ye," Jiang Dahai called from the living room, "be careful and come back early."
"Okay," Jiang Ye nodded to them before swiftly exiting the house.
"Honey," Li Anping turned to Jiang Dahai, "aren't you worried about Xiao Ye?"
Jiang Dahai shook his head. "If Director Zhang approved it, it means the danger isn't too great."
"Besides," he sighed softly, "even if we stop him now, how can we keep him from doing this when he goes to university?"
"But..." Li Anping still wanted to argue.
Jiang Dahai waved his hand. "Xiao Ye is an adult now. We don't need to worry so much."
"He's about to go to the Eastern Ten Provinces. I've heard the number of geniuses there is like the stars in the sky. Competing with them will be far more challenging than we can imagine."
"I bet Director Zhang wants to use this mission to temper him."
Just as Jiang Ye stepped out of his house and began his mission, at the Qingyang City Unified Examination Bureau...
In a vast observation hall, several men and women stood together, their eyes fixed on the massive screen before them.
"Xiao Tang," Director Li, his silver hair gleaming, said, "the young man you're mentoring has already begun his mission."
Beside him stood Tang Huochang, a striking woman in a black qipao. She was Jiang Ye's Reserve Star Practitioner mentor.
"Director Li, why are you so focused on Jiang Ye?" Tang Huochang asked, shaking her head. "All the Reserve Star Practitioners this year are participating in this mission. Even some geniuses from Yuncheng, the provincial capital, have come to Ancheng. Jiang Ye won't have much chance to stand out in this operation."
Though she was Jiang Ye's mentor, she didn't have high hopes for him in this mission.
The College Entrance Examination scores had long been released. Jiang Ye's score of 895 ranked him among the top students in the province, but among the Reserve Star Practitioners, he was in the lowest tier.
"I'm simply curious," Director Li said gravely. "If this kid encounters a Shadow Clan Juvenile, can he defeat it alone?"
Shadow Clan Juveniles, ranging from three to ten meters in height, were comparable to cosmic martial artists who had achieved their first or even second breakthrough! Their tenacity far surpassed that of Infant Forms. With Jiang Ye's score of 895, his chances of survival in such an encounter would be slim.
"Hmm?"
Tang Huochang was about to reply when her expression suddenly shifted. "Director Li, he's already encountered a Shadow Clan Juvenile!"
"Five meters tall? This is bad!"
(End of the Chapter)
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