: Su Yaoyao Panics

The Professional Badge is something that every Quasi-Professional who has awakened their talent can obtain at the Profession Divine Hall.

Generally speaking, as long as you're not too unlucky, you can get a profession that has a 100% compatibility with your talent.

The higher the compatibility, the more strength and bonuses you gain.

If the compatibility between the talent and profession exceeds 150%, your talent will automatically be upgraded by one level in the official resource allocation rankings.

If it reaches 200%, it will be upgraded by two levels!

But such cases are extremely rare; out of ten thousand people, there might not be even one.

In Lin Ye's case, it's even rarer because his talent is S-Class.

With an S-Class talent being upgraded by two levels, it becomes SSS-Class!

He can enjoy the benefits of a top-tier talent!

If it weren't for this, his classmates wouldn't be so enthusiastic about Lin Ye right now.

Lin Ye can even feel many overly passionate gazes still lingering on him.

Just how intense?

The night in his previous life, no fewer than ten girls came to ring his doorbell, some came alone, some in a group, and even some brought their mothers.

But the next day, after they learned that Lin Ye's profession had changed from Flame Warrior to Healer, they all disappeared in front of Lin Ye.

Thinking of these things, Lin Ye merely smiled slightly.

Compared to the hardships he endured in his previous life, this sort of thing isn't even a light breeze.

Just a bunch of passersby, they can't affect Lin Ye in the slightest.

Soon, the class ended.

Lin Ye directly followed behind Chen Daosheng and walked out of the classroom.

Moving quickly, Lin Ye arrived at Class Two.

Seeing Lin Ye appear at the classroom door, many people in Class Two immediately brightened up.

"Lin Ye is here! He must be here to see Su Yaoyao!"

"Really envious, Yaoyao being able to meet a guy like Lin Ye..."

"But how do I remember that Su Yaoyao has always been indifferent to Lin Ye? Isn't she still dating Liu Zhengjie from Experimental High School?"

"I think you're just sour! Stop spreading false rumors!"

"Keep babbling, and I'll tear your mouth off!"

Lin Ye has been silently pursuing Su Yaoyao, which is no secret at Shan City First Middle School.

Many even privately joked that Lin Ye was a simp, Shan City's most devoted.

But now, who dares to mock Lin Ye?

Even Su Yaoyao's gaze towards Lin Ye is completely different than before.

She now looks at him as if he's a lifeline!

Her talent, Fire Element Affinity, is A-level, which is already considered a good talent, but today she received a Healer Badge at the Profession Divine Hall.

With a mere 60% compatibility, it doesn't even reach the basic 100%!

You could say that if she switched to a Healer, her path as a Professional is essentially at a dead end.

Of course, her situation isn't completely hopeless. On the official platform, it's quite easy to exchange the Healer for a regular Mage.

This way, her compatibility can rise back to at least 100% like the average level.

But everything changed when she learned Lin Ye got the 'Flame Warrior'.

Although her talent leans more toward the Magic System, Lin Ye's Flame Warrior aligns with her attribute affinity, and it's a rare profession, so reaching 150% compatibility shouldn't be a problem.

Then her talent rating could reach S-Level, allowing her to soar!

As for why she would think this way?

That's something only Lin Ye can answer.

Su Yaoyao is well aware that as long as she asks, Lin Ye would even give his life to her!

So what does a Professional Badge matter?

Surrounded by praises, Su Yaoyao stood up, crossed her arms, and raised her chin to look at Lin Ye, like a proud Queen inspecting her soldiers.

And Lin Ye had already walked into the classroom, then ignoring Su Yaoyao under everyone's watchful eyes, went straight to another girl.

"Li Fei, come with me for a moment!"

The entire room fell silent.

Everyone stared at the scene in disbelief, especially Su Yaoyao, who widened her eyes in astonishment.

This damned guy, I've been standing here waiting for you, and you actually went to find another girl?

"Me?"

Li Fei looked at Lin Ye in surprise.

Completely unable to understand why Lin Ye would choose her.

"Let's go! Come with me to a place!" Lin Ye directly grabbed Li Fei's hand.

Li Fei was dumbfounded, having no idea what was happening.

But now, with her hand held by Lin Ye, she went soft all at once and could only follow Lin Ye dumbly.

Looking at Lin Ye's handsome profile, her face blushed bright red, as she walked silently, head down, led by Lin Ye...

"Lin Ye! Stop right there!"

At this moment, Su Yaoyao burst out.

She was on the verge of exploding with anger, couldn't believe Lin Ye was so excessive, holding another girl while leaving right in front of her.

Moreover, that girl was her most hated, Li Fei!

Because Li Fei's studies, talent, and even looks and figure, all surpassed hers!

The only thing the two had in common was that they both received a Healer Badge today at the Profession Divine Hall.

But even so, Li Fei's profession compatibility was still higher than Su Yaoyao's!

This made Su Yaoyao very angry.

And now with Lin Ye holding Li Fei as they left, it only intensified her fury.

Lin Ye stopped in his tracks.

Seeing this, Su Yaoyao couldn't help but snort, knew Lin Ye wouldn't ignore her!

But she's still very angry!

If Lin Ye doesn't apologize in front of the whole class, she won't forgive him easily.

Yet the next moment, she saw Lin Ye whisper something in Li Fei's ear.

Then, with Li Fei blushing and nodding, he pulled her away again, and the two walked out of the classroom just like that.

Su Yaoyao was completely stupefied...

"What... what's going on with Lin Ye?"

"Could it be he likes Li Fei?"

"But didn't he always chase after Yaoyao?"

"Is it possible he's doing it on purpose to spite Yaoyao?"

"Could be! Absolutely, it's all because Yaoyao was too cold to him before."

"Even if that's so, Lin Ye's actions are too much! I think he shouldn't be forgiven so easily!"

Surrounded by her friends' chatter, Su Yaoyao's expression gradually eased.

"I definitely won't forgive him! Unless he comes to apologize to me first, I won't even glance at him again!" Su Yaoyao declared fiercely.

"Yes, yes, exactly! I bet he'll still come back to Yaoyao!"

"Right, that's how it should be! Or else what's next?"

Listening to these words, Su Yaoyao was still sulkily looking outside the classroom, but for some reason, she suddenly had a bad feeling.

Could it be that Lin Ye really wouldn't pay her any attention anymore?

Then what about her Flame Warrior Badge?

Su Yaoyao couldn't help but admit, she was a bit panicked...

: Is There Really Such a Talent?

On the rooftop, Li Fei lowered her head to hide her burning red face.

A bit flustered.

She simply couldn't figure out why Lin Ye had pulled her up there, wondering what he intended to do.

"Honestly, I want the Healer Badge you're holding!" Lin Ye said straightforwardly, without any hesitation.

"Huh?"

Li Fei raised her head in shock, somewhat doubting her ears.

A profession with 200% compatibility... and he doesn't want it?

Now she finally understands why Lin Ye had asked her earlier if she had her Professional Badge with her; it turned out he wanted to exchange!

Professional Badges are not allowed to be exchanged casually in principle.

Because if it's openly allowed, various inequitable scenarios would arise.

For instance, a powerful individual forcibly exchanging badges for their offspring, or conglomerates purchasing them in bulk to stockpile.

That's why the Professional Alliance strictly prohibits any coercive methods to exchange badges.

But in reality, completely banning badge exchanges is impossible...

As some people obtain professions that aren't compatible enough with their talents, creating a need for exchange.

As long as both parties voluntarily and the exchange doesn't involve monetary compensation or power, it's allowed.

The official platform was even established to facilitate exchanges, using big data to match Awakened individuals with suitable badges.

However, what this platform can match are mostly ordinary professions, and Lin Ye's Flame Warrior can't be found there at all.

"Want to exchange?" Lin Ye asked again.

Li Fei was somewhat troubled, but truthfully, she was willing to exchange!

Because her talent is the S-Class Heavy Body...

Essentially, it's a Warrior talent, and it's oriented toward a tank type!

And the profession she obtained is a Healer, which has slightly less compatibility with her talent, just 95%, slightly below the 100% standard.

She originally planned to apply for a badge exchange on the official platform, seeking a Warrior profession to increase her compatibility to over 120%.

But if she had Lin Ye's Flame Warrior, her compatibility might even exceed 150%!

"Then... what about you?" Li Fei asked, slightly embarrassed.

"I'll be a Healer!" Lin Ye replied with a smile, "If you need, I can be the man constantly working hard behind you."

Li Fei couldn't grasp Lin Ye's suggestive comment, but her cheeks turned even redder.

Is this a confession?

"No way, your badge is too valuable." Li Fei shook her head, refusing.

She felt like Lin Ye was just messing around.

Why would anyone forsake a profession with 100% compatibility?

"You're worried that switching professions will mean I won't have 200% compatibility, right? Let me tell you, my talent is even more compatible with being a Healer; otherwise, why would I want to exchange with you?"

Lin Ye spoke directly: "Moreover, as a Healer, I need a tank. On considering everything, exchanging badges with you is the best choice!"

Li Fei frowned slightly and looked at Lin Ye with a pitiful glance...

She's getting beat up front while Lin Ye heals her from behind?

This image seemed a bit abstract...

Moreover, does a talent really exist that could be 200% compatible with both a Warrior and a Healer profession?

Li Fei didn't know Lin Ye's specific talent because talent differs from profession; outsiders only know the talent rating, not the content.

But she subconsciously overlooked the fact that Lin Ye seemed very knowledgeable about her talent.

Seeing Li Fei's dumbfounded look, Lin Ye knew he had succeeded.

Still as easy to trick as in the previous life!

"You're not tricking me?" Li Fei asked again.

"If I'm tricking you, I'm a puppy; if you don't believe it, let's pinky swear!" Lin Ye said confidently.

"Then... you need to let go first..." Li Fei lowered her head again.

"Oh!" Lin Ye finally released Li Fei's soft and warm hand.

The two linked pinkies...

"Here, you can have the badge, but if you trick me, I'll be guilt-ridden to death." Li Fei said seriously.

"Hey! I'm really not tricking you!" Lin Ye replied irritably.

After some pulling around, both sides finally exchanged badges.

"The task to switch to Flame Warrior is to enter any Fire Secret Realm and clear it. Tomorrow, we'll go to Flame Forest together, I'll help you switch jobs!" Lin Ye accepted Li Fei's badge and said.

"Oh... okay!" Li Fei nodded like a pecking chicken.

Flame Forest is also a fairly mainstream beginner's Secret Realm, so Lin Ye's choice was very appropriate.

"Oh, and remember, don't randomly tell anyone about us exchanging badges!" Lin Ye advised solemnly.

Now, it's known throughout the school that he received a Profession Badge with 200% compatibility.

Soon, this news will likely spread across the city.

If it's discovered he exchanged it for Li Fei's Healing Badge, it would be quite a drama.

The principal would likely be the first to chat with him, and even the city's education department might send someone to investigate.

Lin Ye doesn't want any hassle, so it needs to be kept confidential for now.

Once the profession change is successful, he and Li Fei will have accomplished their mission, and even if the matter is exposed, it won't matter.

Because once a profession is set, there's no turning back.

All of it was voluntary, what could people say?

Of course, surely someone will be penalized over this.

In his past life, Chen Daosheng, as Lin Ye's homeroom teacher, lost his job over this...

Before in class, Lin Ye apologized to Chen Daosheng, partly because of this reason.

But in this life, Lin Ye will never let Chen Daosheng be wronged because of him again.

Li Fei nodded gravely, aware of the matter's importance, and she knew she couldn't tell anyone!

"Good!" Lin Ye stretched out his hand and patted Li Fei's head.

This made the little girl quite annoyed as he shamelessly held her hand again.

Thus the two went downstairs together.

...

The two said their farewells at the classroom door.

Li Fei returned to her seat graciously, despite the odd quiet in the classroom, but she remained calm as though nothing happened.

Only sensing the badge's warmth in her pocket made her unconsciously purse her lips, attempting to conceal her inner delight.

Meanwhile, Su Yaoyao had nearly bitten her teeth off!

It was fine that Lin Ye had held Li Fei's hand while leaving, but then he still held it upon returning.

Doesn't Lin Ye know this makes her feel terrible?

The more Su Yaoyao thought, the angrier she became, resolving to take action.

Before school ends today, if Lin Ye doesn't apologize to her, she will...

Just go directly to him and demand an explanation, and incidentally exchange Lin Ye's badge!

: The Art of Spellcasting

That evening, after dinner, Lin Ye went directly to the local Holy Light Church.

Every Professional Badge has its own exclusive task, and only after completing the task can one truly bind the profession.

The difficulty of such tasks is determined by the strength of the profession.

For example, with the Flame Warrior, because it is a rare profession, the task requirement is higher, needing to clear a fire attribute Secret Realm to normally acquire the profession of a Flame Warrior.

But for a Healer, this common profession, the task is relatively much easier.

You only need to enter the Holy Light Church and bathe in the Holy Light to directly bind the Healer profession with no difficulty at all.

"Oh? Are you here to receive the Holy Light bath? Just stand at the front Holy Stone Stele."

A young man dressed in a Priest Robe glanced at Lin Ye with slight surprise and spoke directly.

Today is the day to acquire the profession, and a considerable number of new Awakened have already obtained the Healer's Professional Badge.

But it's quite rare for a young person in front to be so eager to bind the Healer profession.

Because traditionally, the number of people coming to certify only gradually increases starting the next day.

Healers, as a basic profession, are often taken with the mindset of trying it out, applying for an exchange on the official platform.

Although the chances are slim, what if you get a more compatible profession?

So there aren't many who come to bind the Healer on the first day; they usually wait one or two days, and after failing to exchange, they reluctantly accept reality and come to the church to bind the basic profession.

"Thank you!"

Lin Ye thanked him, then followed the young priest's direction, walking toward the Holy Stone Stele inside the church.

It was a stele emitting pure white light, about the height of a person.

You only need to stand in front of it for a short while to bind the profession.

"A good kid."

Just then, an old man in a Cyan Robe quietly appeared beside the young priest, smiling at Lin Ye.

The young priest hurriedly bowed his head and saluted, "Bishop."

This elder was the Cyan Robe Bishop of Shan City's Holy Light Church, responsible for managing the churches in the Shan City area.

The young priest glanced at the stone stele and nodded, "Indeed, quite polite."

At this moment, Lin Ye had already easily completed the profession binding.

[Congratulations on binding the profession 'Healer'!]

[You have obtained 'Healing Technique Level 1']

[Healing Technique Level 1: Use the power of Holy Light to heal a target, restoring '100*Healing Strength' Life Value, dealing double damage when used on negative energy creatures]

[Talent and profession compatibility reached 500%, extra increase in 5 points of Healing Strength, and 5 points of Spell Strength!]

The first two prompts were still quite normal, but the last one gave Lin Ye quite a shock.

"5 points each in Healing Strength and Spell Strength?"

That's equivalent to having one healing technique worth that of five others with 100% compatibility!

Completely exceeding specifications.

The most crucial part is Lin Ye's Healing Dominator Talent; any Healing Technique he casts only consumes 1 point of Mana Value!

With ultra-low consumption and far superior Healing Strength, Lin Ye's choice to become a Healer seemed destined.

At this moment, a commotion was heard outside.

A group of people burst into the church.

Lin Ye turned to look, only to see three people entering, all covered in blood and wounds.

One of them was being carried by another, already in an unconscious state and about to give out.

"Oh Great Priest, please save my brother!"

The leading man shouted excitedly as soon as he entered the door.

The young priest immediately went up to meet them.

"Save my brother first, he's the most injured!" the tall and thin leading man urgently said.

Then he instructed his companion to lay the unconscious injured person on the ground.

The young priest began to cast Healing Techniques.

Clearly, he was accustomed to this kind of situation; this church was located outside the Professional Plaza and often had professionals come to seek help.

The other two were anxiously waiting on the side.

"Hello, do you need healing?"

At this moment, the leading man heard an inquiry, and he turned his head to see a student-like boy standing not far from him.

The man nodded, thanked Lin Ye, and then didn't pay him much more attention.

At this moment, his greatest concern was still his brother.

Lin Ye then skillfully began to cast Healing Techniques.

Such low-level Healing Techniques don't require a casting bar, but due to everyone's varying proficiency with the skill, the speed of starting could vary, so the actual casting times also differ.

Generally, a novice can control the casting time of a Healing Technique within 2.5 seconds to pass.

A skilled Healer can compress this time to about 1.5 seconds!

If it's a master, the casting time could be even shorter.

They can even achieve the level of casting a Healing Technique with a flick of the wrist, with virtually no casting time and very short pre-and post-animations!

Like Lin Ye!

His ultimate casting speed in his past life was to issue two Healing Techniques within one second!

In the past life, Lin Ye's Talent did not suit a Healer, so to compensate for the disadvantage, Lin Ye had to diligently study these casting techniques.

In the end, with almost instantaneous Healing Techniques, he barely managed to make a living.

After all, the speed of Healing Techniques, in urgent situations, is enough to determine the life and death of a Professional...

A delayed Healing Technique only keeps your teammate's body warm.

With a flick of his wrist, a Healing Technique's light flashed on the tall, thin man.

[Your Healing Technique restored 500 Life Value for 'Liu Yong', you gained 1 point of Spiritual Power!]

"It worked!"

Lin Ye was delighted inside.

Unexpectedly, the first Healing Technique triggered the Healing Dominator's attribute, giving Lin Ye an increase of 1 point in Spiritual Power!

Moreover, it was a permanent increase!

Tasting the sweetness of it, Lin Ye continued casting eagerly.

A soft glow kept flickering on Liu Yong.

"This child is extraordinary!"

Not far away, the Cyan Robe elderly man witnessing this scene widened his eyes.

As a city bishop, his rhythm in casting Healing Techniques couldn't match this young man!

This level of casting a Healing Technique with a simple wave is considered Grandmaster Level within the Church Court.

Yet today, he witnessed a young person, who just bound the Healer profession, capable of achieving this level.

It was truly surprising to him.

Unaware of the elder's amazement, Lin Ye was focused on increasing his Attribute Values at that moment!

After performing over ten Healing Techniques, Lin Ye increased 5 points in Spiritual Power!

Liu Yong's Life Value was fully restored and could no longer trigger the Healing Dominator's attribute for Lin Ye.

Lin Ye immediately turned to the next person to begin healing.

[Your Healing Technique restored 500 Life Value for 'Wu Qiang', you gained 1 point of Power!]

The burly man named Wu Qiang seemed aware and turned his head to nod gratefully towards Lin Ye.

Lin Ye ignored him, focusing intently on casting the Healing Techniques!

Meanwhile, the way the Cyan Robe old man's gaze on Lin Ye had entirely changed.