Eighty Years of Eating Fish, Still an Intern Upon Return

Bo Saixi looked at Sea Star Douluo's "righteous and awe-inspiring" appearance and nearly laughed her heart out.

Good.

Done!

She nodded, a look of approving satisfaction on her face, as though he were teachable after all.

"It's rare to see such loyalty from you."

"Since that's the case, you'll be one more person joining the effort to capture the traitor, Sea Witch."

The moment those words came out, Sea Star Douluo could no longer maintain his solemn expression.

A flicker of wild joy uncontrollably spread from the corners of his mouth.

It worked!

However, before he could rejoice for long—

Qian Daoliu's hand, like an eagle snatching a chick, landed on his shoulder.

"Kid, not bad. You've got some awareness."

Qian Daoliu looked at him with a smile that did not reach his eyes. That gaze made Sea Star Douluo's scalp tingle.

"Since you've decided to stay and help, we need to establish some rules."

Qian Daoliu cleared his throat and puffed out his chest, looking every bit like a leader delivering orders.

"I hereby announce!"

"Starting today, the Maple Dye Pavilion Security Department is officially established!"

He pointed at himself first.

"I, Qian Daoliu, am the chief captain!"

Then, Qian Daoliu somewhat awkwardly pointed at Bo Saixi beside him, whose face clearly said, "This has nothing to do with me."

Then, somewhat awkwardly, he turned his finger toward Bo Saixi beside him, who stood with her arms crossed and wore an expression that said, "This has absolutely nothing to do with me."

"She, Bo Saixi, is the deputy captain, and also..."

Qian Daoliu's voice paused there. His old face reddened slightly, then, as though throwing all caution aside, he raised his voice.

"...the chief captain's wife!"

The words had barely fallen.

Thud!

A crisp knock landed squarely on Qian