Infinite Professions-Chapter 51 - 47: The Plan

Once again, it’s the classic choice dilemma.

What to choose?

Shen Hex didn’t think too much and directly ruled out the Dark Hero.

This thing doesn’t even deserve consideration.

Slaying nobles and cultivating fierce beasts? 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

The nobles of the Spirit Control Continent are all descendants of high-tier Spirit Masters, even Celestial Destiny Spirit Masters, with powerful strength and authority. Given his current state, how could he possibly slay them?

There’s no need to mention the dark fierce beasts. Ever since the Dark Demon King Beast was sealed by the Celestial Destiny Spirit Master three years ago, dark fierce beasts have become the targets of various countries’ eradication efforts and have been almost completely wiped out by now. Where would he find one to cultivate?

Even if he could find one, it would be clandestine. The powers of the Three Great Kingdoms are immense. Even if there’s no Tier Seven Celestial Destiny Spirit Master, the Tier Six Emperor-level Spirit Master or Tier Five King-level Spirit Master could easily annihilate him.

Additionally, Shen Hex hasn’t forgotten the purpose of his transmigration—to seek powerful strength for his main self, and this Dark Hero and its ensuing professional path are undoubtedly linked to darkness, making it even more unspeakable in the real world.

He certainly doesn’t want to associate with those mad cultists, nor does he want to be hunted above and below by the Empire’s Imperial Guard and various high-tier Professionals, let alone Ultimate Professionals; at least, not now.

So, the Dark Hero is directly ruled out.

As for the Martial Arts Spirit Master, it indeed fits his development and could be presented openly in the real world.

But, how should I put it, it’s rather mediocre, with a somewhat slow development speed, considering the high-level cap of this world and the various spirit beast superpowers and Spirit Control Secret Techniques. Early on, it’s not ideal for a "Martial Madman" to reappear in the Jianghu.

Therefore, after much contemplation, Shen Hex still chose the first profession—Sand Beast King.

Yes, he plans to raise pigs!

Although it sounds a bit degrading, this is actually the strongest royal path among the three. In terms of development speed and future potential, it surpasses the Martial Arts Spirit Master and Dark Hero.

What is the royal path?

Build high walls, gather ample grain, and bide your time before claiming the throne.

First, develop agriculture and accumulate strength, then advance strategically, expanding forces without greed or rashness until the moment is ripe, crushing resistance...

This is the royal path, the path to ending chaos and dominating the world!

This is also why Shen Hex chose the Sand Beast King.

Don’t underestimate pig farming; if done correctly, you can raise an entire kingdom, an expansive kingdom.

Besides, Shen Hex has been pondering a question: where did the Celestial Destiny Spirit Master and the Dark Demon King Beast come from?

Celestial Destiny, what is Celestial Destiny?

Darkness, what is Darkness?

He still can’t figure it out, but one thing he can ascertain is that the Dark Demon King Beast and Celestial Destiny Spirit Master appeared after humans dominated the Spirit Control Continent.

Hence, he can be certain that the birth of the Dark Demon King Beast and Celestial Destiny Spirit Master is inseparable from "humans."

If that’s the case, then it is very necessary for him to grasp the power of "humans."

How to master it?

Many people spend their lives seeking nothing more than three meals a day and adequate clothing and food.

...

"Successfully advanced!"

"Professional Talent as Sand Beast Breeder retained successfully and received enhancement."

"Professional Talent as Sand Beast Breeder has advanced to Sand Beast Breeding Master."

Li Taiyi (Shen Hex)

Profession: Sand Beast King.

Professional Rank: Tier Two Level One.

Professional Talent: Sand Beast Breeding Master, Super Sand Boar Beast Feed.

Professional Skills: None.

Professional Items: Super Sand Boar Beast Feed.

Common Skills: Xingyi Fist, Yuan-Devouring Skill, Herbal Scripture...

...

Looking at the refreshed professional panel, Shen Hex nodded in satisfaction, then closed his eyes, sitting atop a pig, continuing on his journey.

Although he used Yinn Nianyun’s Scroll of the Void to teleport twenty thousand miles away from the Holy City to White Stone Town, this distance, relative to the entire continent, is barely significant.

He only distanced himself from the Holy City and did not leave the continent’s center, even remaining within some of the Three Great Kingdoms’ range.

The Sky Kingdom, Earth Kingdom, Water Country—these are the most ancient and powerful Three Great Kingdoms of the Spirit Control Continent, established before the Dark Demon King Beast wreaked havoc, possessing Emperor-level Spirit Masters and the ability to seek Celestial Destiny Spirit Masters.

Besides these three kingdoms, there are also kingdoms established by Emperor-level Spirit Masters and duchies established by King-level Spirit Masters, scattered across the continent.

Shen Hex’s power is currently too weak, not to mention the Great Kingdoms, even the secondary duchies, let alone Lords, are beyond his ability to provoke.

Therefore, to stably farm pigs, he must stay away from the powerful countries in the central region and develop in a relatively secluded, yet populated area.

Shen Hex has long researched this and is now very clear on his direction. Riding the black pig all the way east, he plans to develop in the continent’s eastern part, the birthplace of the previous generation’s Dark Demon King Beast, where the Dark Beast Tide caused devastating destruction.

Although the Dark Demon King Beast has been sealed and the destroyed regions have been occupied by nobles of various countries and emerging Celestial Destiny gentry, three years are evidently insufficient to complete reconstruction across all areas, leaving many vacant zones occupied by refugees, bandits, and wild Spirit Control Masters, a mixed crowd perfect for his "pig farming recruitment plan!"

But before all else...

Earth Kingdom, Giant Stone City, Spirit Beast House.

A female clerk dressed lightly approached Shen Hex: "Dear customer, hello, is there anything you need?"

Spirit Beast House, a well-known brand on Spirit Control Continent, is a super chain business operating across the Great Kingdoms, reputedly backed by a retired Emperor-level Spirit Master family.

Although the branch in White Stone Town sold his personal information, such matters are entirely understandable, and Shen Hex did not become angry over it, or rather it wasn’t worth his anger, just something to note down for future settlement.

For now... business must go on. After all, they are a well-stocked big business.

"I want to purchase Spirit Control Secret Technique and Spirit Beast Combat Skills."

"Alright!"

The female shop assistant nodded and handed over a menu: "These are the various Spirit Control Secret Techniques we sell at this shop."

"Hmm..."

Shen Hex opened the menu to browse it and quickly settled on his targets: "I’ll take this Eye of the Spirit-control and this Upper-level Spirit Cultivation Method."

"Alright!"

The female shop assistant nodded and soon placed two crystal stones in front of him.

These are Technique Crystal Stones, imprinted inside with Spirit Control Secret Technique and Spirit Beast Combat Skills from Spirit Masters.

"The Eye of the Spirit-control can be comprehended ten times, the Upper-level Spirit Cultivation Method five times. If you use up all comprehension attempts and still haven’t mastered them, you can come back to this shop for half-priced recharging."

The shop assistant thoughtfully explained the usage of these Technique Crystal Stones to Shen Hex.

Shen Hex nodded: "Is there a combat skill that can accelerate the growth, especially of Sand Beasts?"

"Sand Beasts?"

The shop assistant looked at him oddly but quickly returned to normal: "Based on your needs, I recommend the Spirit Control Secret Technique ’Great Appetite’ and the Spirit Beast Combat Skill ’Feast Heartily’. The former can greatly enhance the feeding motivation of Spirit Beasts, and the latter improves the effectiveness of feeding for rapid growth or injury recovery."

"Alright, I’ll take them all."

Shen Hex’s gaze shifted: "Do you have Sand Boar Eggs and Sand Boar Beast Feed here?"

"We do!"

The shop assistant nodded: "We have excellent species, elite species of Sand Boar Eggs, along with Spirit Beast Feed made with a master’s secret recipe, very effective for Sand Beasts..."

Shen Hex interrupted her sales pitch: "I just need regular, cheap ones, do you have them?"

"..."

The shop assistant was silent for a moment but soon smiled: "We do, sir. How much would you need?"

"I’ll take a thousand eggs, twenty thousand pounds of feed, and a batch of Basic Constitution Enhancement Potions."

Shen Hex looked at the menu: "Lastly, open a training room for me; I need to practice these Spirit Control Secret Techniques and Spirit Beast Combat Skills."

...

Three days later, having nearly emptied his supply of Crystal Coins, Shen Hex left the Spirit Beast House contentedly and headed towards the outskirts of Giant Stone City.

Upon reaching the outskirts of Giant Stone City, Shen Hex found a secluded place to release the Earth Sand Beast and apply the newly learned Spirit Control Secret Technique—the Eye of the Spirit-control.

This is a basic Secret Technique of Spirit Masters, used to observe the rank of Spirit Masters and the state of Spirit Beasts.

Don’t ask why a basic skill isn’t mastered by Li Taiyi; the Hero of Destiny is responsible only for combat, observing enemy vulnerabilities and devising battle strategies are tasks for the "Chapter of Wisdom."

Those guys said so, and Li Taiyi believed it, hence he didn’t know this critical Spirit Control Secret Technique for Spirit Masters.

Shen Hex even suspected whether that Chapter of Valor had some mental deficiency effect, otherwise, how could someone be so foolish?

Earth Sand Beast

Rank: Intermediate (Elite Species)

Species: Sand Beast (Variant)

Combat Skills: Feast Heartily, Rough Skin Thick Flesh, Mud Armor, Quake Earth.

The information was simple: intermediate elite species, variant Sand Beast, the key being the newly learned Spirit Beast Combat Skills, Feast Heartily enhances feeding effects, Rough Skin Thick Flesh, Mud Armor, Quake Earth gives it certain combat capabilities.

But this isn’t the focus; Shen Hex opened the Spirit Control Ring, took out a feeding basin and a bag of Sand Boar Beast Feed, and poured a vial of Constitution Enhancement Potion into it, then used the Sand Beast King’s Professional Experience to transform it.

Soon...

Super Sand Boar Beast Feed.

Artifact Profession: Sand Beast King.

Item Effect: Super Feed (Specially formulated super feed for Sand Beasts, can greatly boost growth and physical qualities, speeds up growth, development, breeding, reproduction; long-term consumption may lead to Sand Beast evolution).

Item Introduction: With it, you’re the Sand Beast King!

"Lululu!"

Looking at the prepared feed, the Earth Sand Beast glowed eyes, coming to the basin, pathetically staring at Shen Hex.

Shen Hex shook his head: "Eat, eat enough to travel well."

"Lululu!"

This made the Earth Sand Beast ecstatic, burying its head in the basin, starting to eat heartily.

Seeing its incredibly excited manner, Shen Hex nodded silently.

This Super Sand Boar Beast Feed’s cost is low, just regular Sand Boar Beast Feed plus Constitution Enhancement Potion, finally transformed using the Sand Beast King’s Professional Experience.

Among these, feed has the lowest price, Professional Experience is hardly valuable since the Sand Beast King can gain considerable experience through breeding.

The most expensive is the Constitution Enhancement Potion, but compared to this super feed’s effect, it’s entirely worth the money.

With this feed and the thousand Sand Boar Eggs just purchased, he just needs to find a suitable location to begin his magnificent Sand Boar Beast breeding plan.