Speed? Utterly Meaningless

"I haven't even told you what I want you to do!"

Bai Wei's apricot eyes widened, revealing two small canine teeth, making her look like a kitten whose tail had been stepped on.

"Besides, are you just going to let that kick go to waste!?"

Chu Sheng glanced at her, his tone extremely flat.

"What else? As someone from the Jingwu Bureau, you didn't even know you had three dependents right under your nose. If it were someone else, they would have already succeeded."

"In fact, not only do I not owe you anything, but you actually owe me a favor!"

Bai Wei's expression froze, and her tone immediately softened.

"There are so many people in the training ground, how could we possibly keep an eye on everyone..."

Sun Youya interrupted, "Xiao Wei, stop talking. Chu Sheng is right. This was indeed our dereliction of duty."

"Thanks to him today, otherwise, it's possible someone could have died."

Afterward, no one in the carriage spoke.

Upon arriving at the Jingwu Bureau.

Long Liang couldn't help but speak.

"This is your future colleague. Is it really good to create such a stiff relationship?"

"If a relationship needs to be maintained by whitewashing the truth, then I think it's better not to have it. It goes against the justice in my heart."

Long Liang gave a wry smile and couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.

"I can see that you truly have a strong sense of justice. I hope you won't forget this original intention..."

After being announced.

Long Liang brought Chu Sheng into the Jingwu Bureau.

At the same time, the news of the newcomer's arrival also spread rapidly.

As soon as they entered, the two were separated.

Chu Sheng was taken to the assessment grounds, while Long Liang was taken to the office of Director Lu Huaimin.

Thinking that with Chu Sheng's strength, the assessment should not be a problem, Long Liang was not too worried.

Outside the assessment room, quite a crowd had already gathered.

Some people who didn't know the situation immediately felt envious upon learning that Chu Sheng only needed to pass a strength assessment to be hired.

They recalled that to enter the Jingwu Bureau, using the phrase "ninety-nine eighty-one difficulties" would not be an exaggeration.

"Some people are born to be beasts of burden, while others are born to be on horseback. Surname Chu? I don't remember our Great Xia having any aristocratic families with the surname Chu."

"They're already using the back door, why not just arrange their employment directly? Do they have to put on a show?"

"This assessment is definitely just for show. If it's different from the strength assessment we went through, I'll anonymously report it!"

"Pfft! Anonymously? The moment you submit your report, they can trace your ancestors for eight generations, believe it or not?"

Amidst the murmuring, a clear, cold female voice interrupted everyone.

"The Director is not the kind of person you think she is."

Upon seeing who had arrived, everyone's eyes widened.

"Hong Zhao, weren't you on that Rank B mission? How did you get back?"

As the only legendary figure in the Jingwu Bureau who, with her Qi Sea Realm cultivation, had risen to the rank of Silver Patrolman, Lin Hongzhao was well-known within the bureau, recognized by everyone.

"Because I accepted a more important mission."

"To oversee the Jingwu Bureau!"

As everyone was pondering the meaning of Lin Hongzhao's words, they saw her walk directly into the assessment room.

At this moment, everyone finally understood.

So she was the assessor for today!

Recalling the few assessments Lin Hongzhao had presided over, with no one passing her glorious track record, everyone finally understood. The Director was still the same Director, and the so-called "back door" was purely baseless. This Chu Sheng would absolutely not pass!

Bai Wei was also among the onlookers, pouting her lips.

"What's there to be so proud of? Chu Sheng will teach you how to behave in a moment."

Although her voice was not loud, the few people standing beside her heard it clearly.

Everyone knew about the feud between her and Lin Hongzhao.

But what they didn't understand was, knowing Lin Hongzhao's strength, why would Bai Wei say such a thing.

Someone asked curiously.

"Bai Wei, have you seen this kid's strength? What's his realm?"

"Qi Sea Realm first level, but very strong."

As the words fell, bursts of laughter erupted from the surroundings.

Qi Sea Realm first level, and strong?

Could those two things even be related?

After all, the lowest requirement for the Jingwu Bureau was the Qi Sea Realm first level, and this young man had only just met that.

How could he be considered strong in any way?

"So, you're saying he can pass the assessment?"

Bai Wei nodded without thinking.

"Of course."

Chu Sheng's kick had already reached the peak Qi Sea level.

Who knew if he had any other trump cards…

Passing the assessment was a sure thing.

It would be even better if he could beat up Lin Hongzhao again!

This time, everyone around couldn't hold back their laughter any longer.

Some even swore to stand on their heads and eat excrement if Chu Sheng managed to pass the assessment.

What a joke. Even someone at the Qi Sea Realm fourth level had failed Lin Hongzhao's assessment before.

A mere Qi Sea Realm first level, and so young, clearly lacking combat experience – how could he possibly pass?

Everyone treated it as a joke.

Inside the assessment room.

Lin Hongzhao slowly walked directly in front of Chu Sheng.

Upon seeing Chu Sheng's appearance, her pupils instantly contracted, and her face was filled with surprise.

"How old are you?"

"18."

"I wasn't asking about your measurements!"

"...I didn't mention measurements either."

Lin Hongzhao was utterly shocked, rendering her speechless for a long time.

"18 years old, Qi Sea Realm first level!?"

With such talent, why was he coming to the Jingwu Bureau? To show off his superiority?

After calming herself for a while, Lin Hongzhao finally settled her emotions.

She introduced herself.

"My name is Lin Hongzhao, and I am your assessment officer."

"The assessment is simple. If you can touch me within three minutes, you pass. Of course, I won't leave this room."

Chu Sheng looked a little confused. "It's that simple?"

Lin Hongzhao chuckled.

"That's right, it's really that simple. I have high hopes for you."

"Perhaps you'll be the first person to pass my assessment."

Chu Sheng's reaction was exactly the same as those people before him.

Little did they know, it wouldn't even take three minutes; at most, one minute, he'd give up proactively and leave in shame!

After all, no one likes to be treated like a monkey.

But what could she do? The Director had given her a strict order: she absolutely could not let this person who was clearly using connections pass the assessment!

"You may begin."

As soon as Lin Hongzhao finished speaking, a purple lightning arc flashed.

The next second, she felt a strong gust of wind rushing towards her.

"Hmph!?"

Caught completely off guard, Lin Hongzhao instinctively leaned back and bent her body.

But Chu Sheng followed up with a whip kick.

Lin Hongzhao reacted extremely quickly, twisting her body and stepping aside, using her toes to push off the ground and move sideways, dodging again.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye.

Before the onlookers could even get a clear look, the two were once again in their original positions, facing each other.

At this moment, they all had only one thought.

Strong, unbelievably strong, this young man!!!

Someone in the first level of the Qi Sea Realm could actually contend with Lin Hongzhao in terms of movement techniques.

In the past, this was something people wouldn't even dare to imagine.

Bai Wei excitedly pushed open the door to the assessment room.

She shouted:

"Master Chu, attack her lower body! Attack her lower body!!"

The two in the arena paid no mind to this.

Lin Hongzhao said with no small amount of amazement.

"This must be at least a Heaven-grade movement technique, right?"

"It's just a shame, no matter how fast you are, you can't escape my eyes."

"To possess such speed at only the first level of the Qi Sea Realm, I acknowledge you."

Chu Sheng frowned slightly.

"Do you like showing off that much?"

"I understand now."

Since he couldn't win with speed, he would have to overwhelm her with sheer power.

The next moment—

Lightning shattered the darkness!!!

[Mystery: Thunder Marsh]