Chapter 67: Why Is My Career Panel in 2D Anime Style? Chapter 27

Li Ang had no intention of continuing to live in that room with a huge hole in it.

Danika readily approved his leave: "Alright, if you find any good housing, let me know."

After nodding in response to the tall woman's words, Li Ang left the Public Security Bureau.

As for a new residence, he had already seen one the night before—a standalone house not too far from the Public Security Bureau, complete with a basement.

Li Ang was primarily interested in the basement, for conducting more secretive activities.

The monthly rent was two thousand Starlight Coins, a very high price.

But it was one-month deposit, one-month payment, far better than the shady landlords back before his transmigration who demanded three months' rent upfront with no deposit refund.

For Li Ang, who had just received a large bonus, this was still affordable, and besides, if he later became Rank One, he should gain additional income.

After contacting a broker, viewing the house, and confirming there were no issues, he signed the contract.

Looking at the empty living room, Li Ang nodded in satisfaction.

Regardless, he finally felt a sense of belonging in this world, even if the house wasn't his to buy.

'Alright, time to check out what's going on at the Federal Gongjiangxie Society.'

Li Ang had taken a day off not merely to find a new residence, but mostly to visit the Federal Gongjiangxie Society.

Last night he had searched online and finally understood why he felt familiar.

The Federal Gongjiangxie Society's listing was tied to the craftsman, and he must have seen it during his previous search.

The society's location was not far from Li Ang's new residence; he arrived in less than twenty minutes.

Entering the society's lobby, a smiling female staff member quickly approached: "Mr. Hello, what service are you here for?"

"I want to register as Rank One."

Since he had come this far, Li Ang was definitely prepared to try becoming a Certified Rank One craftsman.

After all, for an alchemist, working in isolation would get him nowhere.

Hearing Li Ang's words, the female staff member's eyes lit up, and she led him to the counter:

"Mr., please fill out your basic information first."

The information required was minimal: citizen ID, whether the profession is 【Craftsman】, and which school of technique was studied.

When the staff member beside her saw Li Ang selected non-【Craftsman】 profession, her eyes flickered slightly, yet her smile remained unchanged.

It was not uncommon for non-【Craftsman】 professionals to come for Rank One assessment, but most were merely testing the waters, and few succeeded.

Still, the staff would never neglect such applicants—after all, who knew if they might succeed? It wasn't worth offending someone who might become a craftsman over a small matter.

Seeing Li Ang complete all information, she spoke with her standard smile: "Mr., to participate in the Rank One assessment, you must pay ten thousand Starlight Coins. How would you like to pay?"

Li Ang was all too familiar with exams requiring payment—it did effectively filter out those trying to cheat.

He promptly paid ten thousand Starlight Coins via his wristband.

After payment, the female staff member led Li Ang into a room containing a massive furnace.

"The assessment will be conducted by an official member of the society. Please wait a moment."

With that, she bowed and withdrew.

Finding himself alone in the room, Li Ang began to survey his surroundings, and soon noticed many metals and one object that looked vaguely familiar.

Just as he moved closer to examine it more closely, a voice sounded behind him.

"You're the candidate here for the assessment?"

Li Ang turned to see a young man in a black robe sizing him up.

He nodded in response to the question.

The young man pointed to the materials before the furnace: "The first step is simple: identify these materials and tell me."

After saying this, he began operating the instrument in his hands, preparing to record the information Li Ang was about to provide.

No condescension, no deliberate obstruction, only cold efficiency.

This was Li Ang's first impression of the society.

He did not hesitate, immediately using 【Basic Structural Science】 to identify the materials before the furnace.

The preceding metals were unremarkable—mostly iron and copper, with small amounts of gold, silver, and the 9527 Number's specialty, fire crystal.

Hearing Li Ang name the basic properties of the metals and minerals without pause, the young man nodded slightly.

In his view, merely identifying common metal ores already qualified the candidate.

But it wasn't enough.

The most important material to identify was the last one.

Meanwhile, Li Ang had now reached the material he found vaguely familiar.

Soon, under the effect of 【Basic Structural Science】, a crude piece of information appeared on his panel.

【Unnamed Insectoid Carapace: Insectoid carapace synthesized based on dragon scales.】

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