Ch. 161Job Application
Key Plot Points and Events
- Bai Lin, a student of Shrek Academy, fails to join the Forging Masters Association due to stringent restrictions.
- He decides to apply for a job as a soul train security officer to complete the academy's task of leaving with nothing.
- Bai Bao'en, the station master, is astonished to see Bai Lin's five ten-thousand-year soul rings and assigns him to the Gale express train to Heaven Dou City.
- Bai Lin boards the train and meets Conductor Mo Lan, who briefs him on his duties and introduces him to the crew.
Character Developments
- Bai Lin: Shows determination and resourcefulness in finding a solution to the academy's task. His immense strength, with five ten-thousand-year soul rings, is revealed, indicating his hidden power and potential.
- Bai Bao'en: Initially surprised and amused by Bai Lin's request, he becomes serious and impressed upon seeing Bai Lin's soul rings. He assigns Bai Lin to the Gale express train without hesitation.
- Conductor Mo Lan: Professionally welcomes Bai Lin aboard and briefs him on his duties. She shows respect and solemnity towards Bai Lin's strength, despite his young age.
Significant Themes
- Strength and Power: Bai Lin's hidden strength is revealed, showing that one's true power may not be immediately apparent.
- Age and Experience: Despite his young age, Bai Lin is respected for his strength and abilities, challenging the notion that age correlates with experience and capability.
Character Interactions
- Bai Lin and Bai Bao'en: Their interaction shows Bai Bao'en's initial amusement turning to shock and respect upon seeing Bai Lin's soul rings, leading to his immediate assignment of Bai Lin to the Gale express train.
- Bai Lin and Conductor Mo Lan: Their interaction demonstrates Mo Lan's professionalism and respect towards Bai Lin's strength, despite his young age.
- Crew Members: The crew members' interaction shows their initial curiosity and surprise towards Bai Lin's young age and strength, leading to friendly banter among them.