Chapter 13: A Five-Star Job Change Quest?!

After Wang Chen left.

“What’s going on with you! Today, because you judged a customer by his appearance, we almost lost a major client!” Manager Liu summoned the teller who had previously neglected the guest.

“I just thought that guy looked so ordinary…” The teller lowered his head and muttered in embarrassment.

“Say no more. This isn’t the first or second time, and I can’t just let you carry on like this. Starting tomorrow, you don’t need to come in for work. If your uncle has any objections, he can come speak to me himself!”

Hearing this, the teller pulled a long face, packed up his belongings, and started handing over his work.

Meanwhile, the teller who’d made a hefty commission from Wang Chen’s business looked on admiringly as Manager Liu strode away.

So this is the famed Manager Liu of the Grand Exchange!

Not only did he have the keen eye to spot a valuable client, securing two excellent deals, but he also took the opportunity to suppress rival factions within the Exchange. That teller who’d just been fired—his uncle was the deputy manager here.

I need to work hard and learn from Manager Liu’s deft social skills, the teller resolved inwardly.

…

Wang Chen returned home.

He immediately took out the Shaman of Life’s exclusive skill, “Mental Soothing.”

“So Lu Han really is a schemer. The wager he lost to me turns out to be such a useless skill!”

“But how could he have known that I can reverse skill effects?”

Wang Chen summoned his system and activated the reversal effect.

“Reversal successful. Please check the new effect. Reversing again will restore the original skill.”

“Mental Soothing”

“Effect: When activated, induces fear by amplifying the target unit’s negative emotions for up to 8 seconds. Cooldown: 30 seconds. At the highest level, can affect up to five targets simultaneously.”

“Not bad! Instantly upgraded to a top-tier skill. Whether for escaping or disrupting enemy attacks, it’ll come in handy!”

Wang Chen chuckled to himself.

“Too bad this isn’t a game—otherwise, this could even be used for, ah, less honorable pursuits… Eight seconds should be more than enough!”

Next,

Wang Chen immediately learned “Mental Soothing.”

After preparing himself a simple meal and eating his fill, seeing that it was getting late, he went to bed.

…

The next morning, Wang Chen headed straight for the Job Change Temple.

“Hello, I’d like to apply for a second job advancement quest,” Wang Chen said to the receptionist.

This time, there was no snobbishness; perhaps it was his good looks, but the young female receptionist was especially warm and welcoming.

“Of course, there’s a reception room open right now. I’ll take you there!”

Wang Chen followed her to the room. After she explained a few important notes, she closed the door behind her.

“Let’s see what kind of advancement quest I get. Maybe I’ll get lucky and draw a one-star quest—then I can breeze through it!”

He placed his hand on the glowing quest stone.

The radiance flared.

The quest details appeared before his eyes:

“Job Advancement Quest: A Home for the Fairies”

“Difficulty: Five Stars”

“Quest Description: Please first complete the prerequisite quest, ‘Seek Out the Fairy Elder,’ then obtain the main storyline.”

“…”

“Really? A five-star quest right off the bat? Is this how it’s going to be?”

Wang Chen rubbed his forehead.

If he didn’t have the Reversal System, how could he possibly complete a five-star quest?

In this world, the more stars, the harder the quest. In Luzhou, it had been years since anyone had received a five-star quest.

…

Meanwhile,

Everyone in the temple hall saw the quest appear on the public screen.

“A five-star quest?!”

“Oh my god, which king-level expert broke through and drew an advancement quest?”

“The last time Luzhou issued a five-star quest was when my dad was young!”

…

The receptionist who had helped Wang Chen also saw the notification.

“I never thought I’d witness such a rare job advancement quest during my shift!”

Curiosity sparked, she wanted to know who had received this quest.

So,

She started chatting with her nearby colleagues and checked the computer for the current occupant of the reception room.

But she found nothing.

Because by then, Wang Chen had already left the room, preparing to leave the Job Change Temple.

From a distance, the receptionist caught sight of his retreating figure.

“Wait, isn’t that the guest I just helped? He’s leaving just as the quest was issued—could it be him?”

She quickly shook her head, dismissing the idea.

“No way. He just reached level ten—how could he possibly get a five-star quest?”

With that thought, she went back to her computer, determined to find the person who’d received the five-star quest.

…

“Since it’s a five-star quest, it’s bound to be tough. I’d better get prepared!”

With this in mind,

Wang Chen once again made his way to Luzhou’s largest exchange—the United Exchange.

He glanced, almost reflexively, at the window where yesterday’s rude teller had worked, only to find it now deserted.

As he wondered about this, the teller who had helped him the day before caught sight of him and hurried over.

“Mr. Wang, you’re back! Please, come to the VIP room!”

Having visited before, Wang Chen was now quite familiar with the place, and quickly settled onto a leather sofa.

He noticed the teller standing quietly by his side, not inquiring about his needs, and asked in surprise,

“Aren’t you going to ask what I’m here for?”

The teller smiled.

“Yesterday, the manager instructed us that whenever you visit while he’s in, we’re to notify him to personally attend to you.”

Wang Chen was taken aback.

Isn’t this a bit too courteous?

Soon, that familiar portly figure appeared before him.

“Mr. Wang, thank you for coming again!” Manager Liu greeted him with a smile. “How can I help you today?”

“I need to purchase some magic scrolls.”

Manager Liu’s eyes lit up.

Magic scrolls?

Those were considered luxury items among all equipment.

Magic scrolls could store powerful spells, had no level restrictions, and took a long time to craft, so they were always expensive.

If someone brought magic scrolls into battle, teammates would often joke, “Here comes the young master’s army.”

Manager Liu turned to the teller at his side.

“Go fetch the catalog of magic scrolls for us.”

The teller left at once.

As they waited, Manager Liu engaged in small talk. “Are you planning to use the scrolls for leveling up in a secret realm, Mr. Wang?”

“No, I need them for a job advancement quest.”

At this, Manager Liu’s eyes gleamed. “A quest that requires magic scrolls? That must mean your class rank is quite high.”

Wang Chen glanced at him nonchalantly and said nothing.

Quickly, Manager Liu added, “If it involves your personal affairs, I won’t pry further!”

After a moment’s thought, Wang Chen said, “It’s nothing secret. I’m here for my second job advancement.”

Manager Liu was stunned.

He hadn’t expected Wang Chen to be only level ten.

But wait. He scrutinized the young man before him—the soft fuzz on his upper lip hadn’t even fully grown in.

“Could Mr. Wang be one of this year’s awakening students?”

Wang Chen nodded.

Manager Liu was astonished.

Awakenings happened at a fixed, unified time. In other words, Wang Chen had only awakened his class two days ago, and after just one round of leveling, had already reached level ten.

“Truly, heroes are forged young. Mr. Wang, your talent is remarkable!”

Though his words flowed with praise, Manager Liu was inwardly wondering which powerful family this prodigy belonged to.

Without abundant resources and a formidable team, reaching level ten in such a short time was impossible.

“His surname’s Wang… could he be…?”

Manager Liu pondered in silence.

Meanwhile, Wang Chen noticed the manager’s shock and subsequent silence, but didn’t think much of it. He was happy for the peace and simply waited quietly for the teller to return.