Is This How You Test Cadres?

Sea God Island.

The azure sky was crystal clear, merging seamlessly with the boundless sea.

However, this sacred and peaceful realm has welcomed an uninvited guest today.

A golden streak of light tore through the clouds with an almost frenzied speed, heading straight towards the Sea God Temple.

That figure was none other than Qian Daoliu, who had been flying continuously for nearly a day and a night, traversing half of the continent.

His robes fluttered in the gale, and his usually dignified face was now filled with impatience and anticipation.

Xi Xi!

I am coming!

His gaze pierced through the obstacles and quickly locked onto a figure.

Sea God Temple, on the towering cliffs that stretch out into the sea.

A stunningly beautiful figure sat quietly on the edge of the cliff.

She wore a magnificent blue dress, and the sea breeze ruffled her long, azure hair like surging waves.

Her figure was noble and elegant; simply sitting there, she blended into the entire world, as if she were the embodiment of the sea itself.

It was none other than Bo Saixi, the Sea God Douluo.

Upon Qian Daoliu could no longer contain his joy.

He couldn't even wait for his feet to fully touch the ground; while his body was still in mid-air, he impatiently started shouting at the top of his lungs.

"Xi Xi!"

The voice, loud and urgent, shattered the century-long tranquility of Sea God Island.

On the cliff face, Bo Saixi's flawless face showed a barely perceptible furrow at the tip of her brow.

That sound...

Here we go again?

Lately, she's been having a strange dream.

In her dreams, Qian Daoliu would always appear out of nowhere and then ramble on and on about some crazy things.

What "Maple Dye Pavilion", what "Senior Lin Feng", what "lottery"?

At first, she thought it was an "adverse reaction" caused by something going wrong in her cultivation.

But this dream appears every day, and Qian Daoliu is becoming more and more... obsessed with it.

To the point that she's now too lazy to listen to the other person's nonsensical ramblings.

Whenever she sees Qian Daoliu's face in her dreams, she instinctively kicks him out of her dream.

Bo Saixi slowly turned her head.

Really.

It was that familiar face again, filled with urgency and "deep affection."

Qian Daoliu was striding towards her, a bright, almost silly smile on his face.

"Qian Daoliu..."

Bo Saixi parted her red lips slightly, her voice as cold as moonlight, carrying a hint of helplessness and annoyance.

"Am I dreaming again?"

"Xi Xi! This isn't a dream!"

Qian Daoliu was overjoyed. He felt that Bo Saixi's words were a response to him, which meant there was hope!

He rushed forward, taking three steps at a time, and excitedly reached out his hand.

"I've come to pick you up..."

However, he ultimately didn't finish his sentence.

Because, at the very moment he got close.

Bo Saixi's long, straight, and powerful legs, encased in a blue dress, had already reacted honestly before her brain could process it.

It's a conditioned reflex that comes from being harassed countless times.

"Bang--!"

A dull, loud thud.

A deafening, muffled thud, as if the very air itself had been blasted apart by that kick!

Qian Daoliu's outstretched hand remained frozen in mid-air, and the smile on his face completely froze.

He felt an overwhelming and terrifying force slam into his chest.

The next second, his world spun around him. He traced a perfect parabola before crashing backward onto the ground more than ten meters away with a thud.

Qian Daoliu lay on his back on the ground, staring blankly at the azure sky.

My mind went completely blank.

Why?

Why did you kick me in my dream?

Why are you kicking me now that we're together?

I flew for a whole day and night, crossing half a continent, not just to experience a "real-life" version of my dream replay!

On the other side...

Bo Saixi, who had just kicked Qian Daoliu away, was also stunned.

An unprecedented, incredibly clear, and tangible sense of impact came from the soles of her feet, even causing her calves to go slightly numb.

That feeling was completely different from the vague, ethereal sensation of being kicked in a dream.

This feeling is... real.

"Um?"

For the first time, a hint of astonishment appeared in Bo Saixi's eyes, which were as deep as the ocean.

Isn't it a dream?

She slowly retracted her long legs, looked down, and then looked at Qian Daoliu lying on the ground in a "T" shape in the distance.

"You... you really came?"

Upon hearing these words, Qian Daoliu, who was lying on the ground, was jolted awake and instantly revived.

Ignoring the pain in his chest, he sprang to his feet with a nimble, almost childlike movement, like a twenty-year-old lad.

"Haha! Xi Xi! I knew you were waiting for me!"

Qian Daoliu patted off non-existent dust from his body, his face regaining that bright, almost silly smile, and rubbed his hands together as he approached again.

Bo Saixi instinctively took a half step back, looking at him warily.

A layer of frost returned to her face, and her expression became serious.

"Why are you here on my Sea God Island instead of guarding the inheritance of the Angel God at the Spirit Hall?"

Qian Daoliu heard Bo Saixi's question, he curled his lip in disdain.

Guardian Angel God's Legacy?

He muttered to himself.

The Angel God are dead? They've almost collected all the soul fragments and will be resurrected soon with the help of their seniors.

Protect my ass!

Besides, the inheritance isn't going anywhere, and even the Angel Godhood will be mine sooner or later.

Compared to all these things, of course, the steaming bowl of Egg Fried Rice from my senior is more important!

Qian Daoliu cleared his throat, his face once again plastered with a fervent smile.

"Xi Xi, have you forgotten what I told you in my dream?"

"I'm here to introduce you to an amazing job!"

A hint of life finally shone through Bo Saixi's cold eyes.

It was mainly Qian Daoliu's fanatical expression that made her think... this guy might really be crazy.

Out of humanitarian concern, she instinctively followed up with a question.

"What lucrative job?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu's face lit up with excitement, and he slapped his thigh in exhilaration!

There's hope!

"Of course I'd become a security guard!"

Qian Daoliu blurted out, his voice loud and clear, filled with pride and a sense of honor.

"..."

"..."

The sea breeze seemed to stand still at that moment.

A deathly silence filled the air.

Bo Saixi's expression froze completely in that instant.

She slowly, word by word, repeated the word that she found utterly absurd.

"Security guard?"

Her beautiful, sea-blue eyes widened slightly, reflecting Qian Daoliu's face, which was filled with excitement, as if saying, "Come on, come on!"

She doubted she had heard correctly.

Who is she?

She is the High Priestess of Sea God Island!

They are the spokespeople for this boundless ocean!

He is one of the Three Great Peerless Douluo, standing at the very top of the Soul Master World, alongside Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen!

Let her...

Go work as a security guard?

However.

Our great Qian Daoliu Grand Elder's mind is filled with that bowl of steaming hot golden Egg Fried Rice.

And the beautiful vision of working together with Bo Saixi under Lin Feng's command, "Husband and wife guarding the door."

He was completely unaware of the low pressure surrounding Bo Saixi, which was beginning to freeze the air around him.

He chuckled, rubbed his hands together, and began to introduce the product even more enthusiastically.

"That's right! It's a security guard!"

"Xi Xi, let me tell you, you absolutely mustn't underestimate the position of this security guard at the Senior's Restaurant!"

Qian Daoliu held up two fingers, his expression one of reverence and longing.

"Two whole Egg Fried Rice in one day!"

"And you can even enter a prize draw at the senior's place!"

Qian Daoliu spoke with great enthusiasm, his spittle flying everywhere, and he was extremely excited.

"Soul Ring and Soul Bone are nothing! Martial Soul Evolution is just commonplace!"

"In the senior's hands, becoming a god is not a problem!"

At this point, Qian Daoliu lowered his voice and crept closer, looking like a pyramid scheme leader trying to recruit people.

"Xi Xi, let me tell you something from the bottom of my heart."

"When you become a security guard, I'll save you a good spot!"

Qian Daoliu puffed out his chest, his face beaming with smug satisfaction.

"I am the head of the security team!"

"You are the deputy captain of security!"

"Let's join forces, husband and wife... Pshaw!"

As soon as he said it, his face turned red, and he quickly spat out a "pui!" sound, almost slapping himself in the face.

Qian Daoliu awkwardly rubbed his hands, forcing an explanation.

What I mean is, when colleagues are of one mind, their strength can break even metal!