Qin Shi returned to the Talent Apartment at four in the afternoon. Wei Zheguang had driven him there.
Old Feng, whom he had met last time, had come along too.
Today's high-intensity battle had been extremely rewarding. Just as Old Liang and Old Ren had said, virtual combat could only broaden one's experience with offense and defense.
But to truly improve one's combat skills, nothing beat experiencing the dangerous, close-quarters struggle firsthand.
There was meaning in seeking a new transformation through that peculiar sensation of adrenaline surging and the mind tightening into intense focus.
Sitting in the passenger seat with his eyes closed, Qin Shi reviewed why this "test" had gone so smoothly.
It was probably because the most troublesome opponent, Gray Viper, had been eliminated first, reducing the pressure throughout the whole process by sixty percent.
"Looking young is an advantage too. After all, who would treat a high school student like a serious threat?"
Qin Shi's lips curled up. He quite enjoyed the thrill of a solo queue newcomer toppling a famous expert.
Once his reputation spread, he wouldn't get to play the underdog and surprise people like this anymore.
"Old Tan was practically looking at you with hearts in his eyes just now, Student Qin. The Action Department needs tough guys like you most."
Wei Zheguang kept talking as he drove. He hadn't stopped once the whole way:
"He even asked me for your contact info afterward, saying he hoped you'd have a chance to work with them in the future."
Brother Wei was a decent guy, and he looked proper too. Too bad he had a mouth.
Qin Shi sighed inwardly. No wonder handsome guys had to act aloof.
All this nonstop chatter really was noisy.
He smiled and asked:
"Is the Action Department short-staffed?"
Wei