My career aspirations have come true.

Chapter 3 Your appearance is your biggest disadvantage.

Although the monsters have been largely eradicated after the cataclysm, the threat has not been completely eliminated.

The reason lies in the occasional appearance of alternate dimensions.

The Federation refers to them collectively as "copies".

The dungeon contains monsters. When players kill monsters, there is a certain chance to obtain skill cards and talent cards. After using them, players can obtain the corresponding skills and talents.

This method of acquisition is undoubtedly easier and more direct than arduous training, and is very popular among professionals.

However, skill and talent cards are extremely rare and precious, with most of them held by the official team and guilds, and very few circulating in the market.

Even if they exist, they are all ordinary-quality skills and talents, and they are not cheap, making them unaffordable for ordinary people.

Most students at the vocational academy can only obediently undergo skills and talent training.

It's worth mentioning that in Lin Ze's novel setting, there is no element of dungeons, and naturally, there is no such thing as cards.

Lin Ze guessed that this was likely a product derived from the fusion of the setting and this world.

"It seems that there are no cards with lightning reflexes available on the market."

Even if I could afford it, I couldn't.

Lin Ze worked part-time and saved up some money, but it was still far from enough to buy the valuable talent cards.

However, the prerequisite skill, Swift Slash, can be mastered by using cards.

Swift Slash is one of the basic slashing skills.

Basically, any class related to melee combat with swords, such as Sword Master and Blade Master, can gain the Swift Slash skill after successfully changing jobs.

Therefore, very few people use the Swift Slash card, resulting in its very low market price.

Lin Ze could afford it if he gritted his teeth.

"Now all that's missing is Lightning Reflex. Once you master this talent, the job change will be a natural progression."

Lin Ze already had an idea in mind and was ready to put it into practice after he returned.

The seven vocational colleges in Chilian City are all located in the central area and are not far from each other.

Lin Ze got off the bus at the next stop and saw a large crowd gathered at the gate of the Third Professional Academy, seemingly watching something.

Upon closer inspection, Lin Ze's expression immediately darkened.

"Sun Youyu, all I did was invite you to dinner, and you won't even give me that much face?"

The speaker was a young man wearing a black leather jacket, with a buzz cut and a tattoo on his neck that extended to his face, almost covering half of his face, making him look somewhat frightening.

The three companions standing behind him were also staring unabashedly at the two pretty girls in front of them.

Clearly, this is a scene of a thug harassing a girl.

Although the surrounding students looked at the young man in the jacket with disgust and annoyance, no one dared to stand up for the girl.

A young man, still somewhat naive, tried to step forward, but his companion grabbed him and gestured for him to look at the right hand of the young man in the jacket and his companion.

Without exception, each of them wore a black ring on the index finger of their right hand, with a smooth, jet-black stone set in the ring.

Upon seeing this, the hothead's expression changed slightly, and he instantly withdrew his foot that was about to step out, no longer having any intention of stepping forward.

As a student with no connections, he couldn't afford to offend the Blackstone Society.

"Zhao Feng, this is the central area, not a place for you to cause trouble. Get out of here right now, or I'll call the police!"

The girl standing next to Sun Youyu retorted without hesitation.

She was tall and had a slightly aloof demeanor. Facing four men who looked like they were not to be trifled with, she showed no fear or hesitation.

Zhao Feng narrowed his eyes and chuckled.

"The young lady is indeed the young lady; she speaks with such authority."

"But you can protect her for a while, can you protect her forever?"

Zhao Feng turned to look at Sun Youyu, a burning glint in his eyes.

"Sun Youyu, I advise you to face reality as soon as possible. Being with me will only bring you benefits and no harm."

No sooner had he finished speaking than another voice interrupted.

"Your appearance is your biggest disadvantage."

Sun Youyu looked in the direction from which the sound came, and a joyful smile immediately bloomed on her face.

"elder brother!"

Lin Ze walked to Sun Youyu's side, smiled at her, nodded to Chen Han, and then looked at Zhao Feng with a sneer.

"Putting everything else aside, just looking at your face for too long will make me lose my appetite."

A burst of laughter immediately erupted around them.

Zhao Feng swept his gaze around with a cold look, and the laughter in his wake disappeared. Only then did he turn his attention to Lin Ze.

"You've got guts, kid. I'll remember you."

After saying that, he glanced at the security guards who were rushing towards them from not far away, then turned and left with his men.

As Zhao Feng and his group left, the crowd of onlookers dispersed.

"Thanks."

Lin Ze looked at Chen Han and thanked her sincerely.

If Chen Han hadn't been protecting Sun Youyu, making Zhao Feng wary, things would probably have been much worse.

"No need to be so polite." Chen Han shook his head. "Youyu and I are friends."

She paused, then added, "You need to be careful of Zhao Feng. That guy is vengeful and will definitely not let this go."

Upon hearing Chen Han's words, Sun Youyu's face immediately showed some worry.

Lin Ze laughed and said, "Don't worry, I plan to live in the academy until graduation. I don't think Zhao Feng will dare to cause trouble at the academy."

Seeing that his sister still looked worried, he offered another word of comfort.

"Don't worry, things will be resolved quickly."

Chen Han glanced at Lin Ze and sighed inwardly.

Zhao Feng has an uncle who is the vice president of the Black Stone Society. He is used to being arrogant and will probably not give up so easily.

Although her family has some influence, it wouldn't be difficult for them to resolve this matter, but the elders in her family would never use their family's influence for the sake of a friend.

"By the way, Chen Han," Lin Ze changed the subject, "I remember your family is in the trading of trading cards. Could you do me a favor?"

Chen Han snapped out of her daze and nodded, saying, "Go on."

"I want to buy a Swift Slash card."

"That's easy." Chen Han agreed without hesitation. "Just give me the cost price."

This was a small matter for her.

If I didn't know Lin Ze's personality well and that he didn't like receiving favors from others for no reason, I would have given him one myself.

Lin Ze then asked for Chen Han's account number and transferred the money on the spot.

"Brother, what do you need the Swift Slash card for?" Sun Youyu asked curiously.

"Change jobs," Lin Ze said.

Sun Youyu and Chen Han were both taken aback, their faces showing confusion.

I've never heard of any job advancement requiring Swift Slash as a prerequisite skill.

Before they could ask any questions, Lin Ze had already changed the subject.

"You'll be starting skills and talent training next month. What class are you planning to switch to?"

Mentioning this, Sun Youyu immediately perked up and said with a grin, "I want to be a Spirit Awakener. I feel like controlling my mind would be really cool."

Chen Han said calmly, "I want to switch to a fighter."

Lin Ze glanced at her in surprise, not expecting that the usually calm and composed girl would like a violent profession like a fighter.