Leroy had shown skill in several Occupations and out of boredom or the fact the work day was over for most, several proctors were going over all of the various students that came today. All the Occupations Leroy showed interest in had been tested today in a way. That is the field of a Smith, Tailor, Formation, Inscription, Herbologist, Brewer, and Teacher.
Instructing on the Herbs that would go in certain spots, he explained how an Herbologist or Medical Practitioner can make sure that part is done well. The Inscription Patterns themselves showed routes to guide the Qi in each field for someone who was not proficient in them all.
The Tests were clear and precise in implementing them. The results came back quickly but the questions that came after actually made it to the point for a Conference to take place. So tight-lipped was everything, they all were made to swear upon their Cultivation to remain quiet.
Leroy honestly didn't think it would be such a big deal but he was very wrong about how those in the Occupation Field specifically viewed everything. Since he didn't show resistance in regards to speaking on it, they were more inclined to protect him and the information.
Not only had he sent a ripple in the various occupations he also caused those here to band together. It was a blow to the Rebellion and Nobles who lost out. The Rebellion lost sympathizers as they were too busy with their Occupations. The Nobles lost out on manipulators and chances to hike up prices.
The Emperor himself however moved enough to help soldify protection in the key cities. The Towns and Hamlet were too many and to spread out to help them. But Tang Xuan told him that he was mentioned in good favor.
Despite the swearing taking place that was actual a threat, the Emperor had a way to see the Test that was conducted. A nice little tidbit that the man was an alumnus of the Hevenl Theocracy Akademy and a high Tier Formation Cultivator was a little scary.
He really wish Tang Xuan mentioned already how the man was related to him!
"Come on, it shouldn't be much longer until we get our stuff." Tang Xuan said with a smile.
"Yeah yeah, I hear yah!" Leroy walked around the waiting room. "The conference is supposed to meet again in a few months now, and we have to come back! I don't know where I will be by then or how high my cultivation will be by then!"
"It won't be long until you get up there." Tang Xuan was about to break into the Foundation Establishment Realm. The resources awarded to him by the Clear Tand Family who wanted make sure he didn't break away any further than he already did was really good. Not to mention what he received from the Emperor. 'If you were not such a variable, the Emperor would have given you more than you knew what to do with.'
For his protection, the Emperor was moving in the background to help Leroy. Or to be precise reward him but not in a way to cause the various Nobles to bicker over him or get wind of what was going on.
"Ah, here you two are." The female Proctor whose name was Constance happened to be the one that sat in during Leroy's testing at some point came in. She had two bags in hand that she passed out. Come with me and we will do the Close Door Ceremony."
The Close Door Ceremony was one that would not be publicly known. Only those in the room and Leaders of the other Prominent Institutions will know the contents. Protection but also a means to have those in it to push themselves to grow stronger and find ways to be known.
"Well that is fine and all but why can't I get some material to go over now?" Leroy and several others had some much classwork to do, it was almost suffocating to come back to the Merchant Division and speak at the Conference. "My knowledge may have increased but I haven't gained anything I can actually use yet."
"Give it some time, you will earn a lot." Constance had a smile as she understood he really hadn't gotten anything for his work yet. "Wait until everything is over."
Leroy frowned as this meant something else was about to happen. Tang Xuan wanted to warn him but he couldn't as the response needed to be genuine by what happens next.
Inside the Auditorium, the amount of Formations that activated caused Leroy to shudder. This was by far the most secure place he had come across. With the amount of damage they could afflict he might survive like 3 seconds before being destroyed.
Tang Xuan went up first and stood there proudly. Tang Suo and Tang Ansui were in attendance. The only members of the Clear Tang Family that were at the level to attend this. Which had the spy Tang Xuan worried a little.
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'Tang Suo has recovered enough to return to this level of influence!' His surprise was masked enough for the situation. 'I better pay closer attention to what is going on!'
"I am proud to announce the newest in the following Occupations!" An Imperial Official shouted loudly for all to hear. "Medical Doctor Tier 4 and Alchemist Tier 3, Tang Akademy Student Tang Xuan!"
Cheers and applause were deafening. An outer robe that could block strikes from a Nascent Soul Realm Cultivator to a certain extent and a Sash that represented his profession. Since the Clear Tang Family were Nobles a certain level of prestige was awarded to him. Enough that he was on the level of being an independent Noble from them.
Leroy didn't understand it and didn't care enough to try an figure that nonsense out. He was interested in getting a Nascent Soul Realm bit of protection. But he did not get the beauty of a treat.
"I am proud to announce the newest in the following Occupations!" The Imperial Official shouted loudly for all to hear. But his eyes looked to be unbelieving still when reading out. "Medical Doctor Tier5, Smither Tier1, Tailor Tier2, Formationist Tier3, Inscriptionist Tier2, Herbologist Tier3, Brewer Tier2, Teacher Tier3!"
The crowd started to murmur and were upset. They shouted it was not right! But not in the way, Leroy thought so at least.
"Award him the privileges of an Alchemist!" Members of the Alchemy Occupation shouted. 'If he is one of us, it won't be hard to talk with the youngster! I need more detail on this Greenhouse Project and harvesting of Marine Algae!'
Leroy had put out trade information and gave detail on several process such as this to try and increase his worth for the Herbal development markets. As well as bosst development through these people into other fields.
A Hail Merry Play to hopefully push for exchanges of artifacts or anything rare that might help. Surely they had to be some Advanced Civilisation at some part in this place.
"Screw Smithing, it is basic! Award him that of an Amrorer!" The Armor Coalition respectively shouted. "I have discussed with him the device called the Bra and Under Armor! It has it in the name damn you!"
The fact these people used Wraps and Bandages for underclothes mostly, he was baffled and pushed for improvements in underwear and underclothes. Now the Bra didn't relieve much of the weight for Formation Realm on up Cultivator but it did for Body Tempering CUltivators and Qi Refining Cultivators that they bought them.
Apparently, the females and really obese men hated the use of their Qi to relieve that pressure in that area. Demand was increasing for it and the sales of several mines had increased.
"Settle down, all of you." The Imperial Official said. He was getting nowhere as the Occupations were starting to bicker and get out of hand. 'Not my fault at all. Who told this young man to be to splendid?' Frowning, he looked at Leroy who looked annoyed that he was still there and didn't get anything really of note.
'Man, this is just ugh!' If he knew it would be this way he might have just sold everything through the others and had them say these were their ideas. 'I should get at least a few piles of resources right?'
As the arguing took a few powerhouses to calm everyone down, they finally moved on. Leroy contributions were too much and they couldn't award him something important enough to convey it yet. Plus they had run out of the robes and for some reason couldn't see themselves taking it from Tang Xuan who finished first.
"You are kidding me.. right?"
"No, we are not. The Occupation Sash at least conveys you are a Tier5 Medical Doctor." Proctor Constance handed over the Sash that showed he was a Commoner but one that showed his station and importance. "With this, you can at least go to Medical Pavilions and receive a discount at Merchant Shops. The discount is the best we can do at this time."
Tang Xuan received a 15% discount in the empire but a 10% globally. Leroy received 50% in the empire and globally. Not the full amount that would be awarded for those various Occupations since they would have to basically give it to him for free.
"I see." Leroy nodded as if he just didn't care anymore. 'The point of showing off a little bit here and there and getting only this? 50% means shit if I can't afford to buy anything anyway! I have enough to my name to buy some food and at least a few months more now at best!'
A very nice reward some consider for a Commoner but they also would not have settled for this if it was them. As the Close Door Ceremony finished, Leroy and Tang Xuan were brought to another room that was less formal.
Spotting Tang Xui in the others who took Occupation Tests today and were heading to their Cermony. Of course it would be nothing like that of these two but it was still a cause for Celebration.
Tang Xuan wanted to tell his friend what was going on but the anger Leroy was displaying was very clear not to bother him. The visible throbbing vein that looked ready to pop was worse than when he took that pill during the test.
"Just stay calm.. this is to keep me alive. It will be ok. Not worse off just lost a week. No big deal to studying habits. It will be alright." Muttering this to himself he started to cultivate Spatial Sense with the incorporation of the other part added on. "I will be fine.. just need to remain.. calm!"
*Woom!* The field around Leroy pulsed outward as he used the Metal Seed. The Formations in the room were identified. Nothing overly problematic and just the standard protection.
After centering himself, he went through his bag received.
Each of them came with the beginning to advance books for their Professions. As well as starting to advance equipment for them. Which was the best steal ever for someone whose money and overall resources had to be watched.
'At least I got this.' Pulling the books out, he started reading. 'Good to fill in any gaps and should help with teaching anyone later.'
About the time these things usually wrapped up, Proctor Constance came in. However, she was dressed in her clothing as a teacher. And conducted herself as such.
"Student Leroy you are quite expensive and to help facilitate no favoritism the Mission you to complete is a little harder." She reached out to hand it to him a little shakily. Brushing her hand unnecessarily with his in the process. "Please come back safely within the timetable."
If she knew how much he was going to prepare, Constance would have visited the other Divisions.