What, You Want to Stop Reading at Just Chapter 10?

After touring the soothing room, the next place they were to visit was her residence.

The group took the elevator straight to the 90th floor.

Unlike the understated black-and-gold luxury of Chi Ming's floor, the Sanctuary's decor was brighter and had a more high-tech feel.

Aside from the high-tech smart devices filling the place, the most eye-catching feature was the simulated ceiling, which automatically changed its scenery according to the time of day.

If Xin Lan hadn't known the 90th floor wasn't the top floor, she would have almost thought the place was open to the sky when she first entered.

The ceiling was seamless throughout the entire floor, with not a single joint visible. No matter where one looked up, one could see a sky full of white clouds and the light of dawn shining through them. There was even a faint suggestion of misty moisture beneath the simulated clouds.

"Are the people at the Sanctuary that efficient? They managed to decorate an unoccupied place like this so quickly?"

Xin Lan was very satisfied with the place, but she didn't think somewhere so large could have been decorated so beautifully and harmoniously in so little time, without even a trace of leftover construction stains.

No guide had ever lived in K9 District, and this was only her first day here.

Before long, her suspicion was confirmed.

Mo Xiao bowed to her apologetically and explained.

"I'm very sorry, Guide Xin Lan. No guide has ever been willing to come to K9 District, so the Sanctuary didn't set aside a residence for one. This floor used to be my residence. If you don't mind, it will be yours now. If you don't want to live here, I'll have the 91st floor decorated as soon as possible."

"But until the 91st floor is ready, I must ask you to put up with staying here temporarily. Everything inside has been inventoried and disinfected, so you can use it without worry. I'll also move to the 89th floor tonight. Please understand, this arrangement is intended to ensure your safety to the greatest extent possible."

A guide's life and safety came before everything else. For that, even the administrator of an entire district had to make way for her.

It sounded like a great honor, but Xin Lan felt little about it.

She glanced indifferently at the five sentinels present, then walked straight over to the sofa and reclined against it.

"Then I'll stay here for now. Decorate the 91st floor the same way when the time comes."

"Thank you very much for understanding." Mo Xiao smiled and nodded in gratitude.

None of the others minded her overly casual behavior either. Chi Ming's gaze was even somewhat infatuated; he could hardly wait to release his spirit animal and let her lean against it, just as she had at his place.

"Mm, you're welcome."

Xin Lan could be quite polite when the occasion called for it.

She raised her chin slightly, motioning for them to sit opposite her. Her manner was casual, but what she said was astonishing.

"Since everyone's here, let's discuss your chances of becoming permanent."

Becoming an exclusive sentinel was the most important thing in a matched sentinel's life.

If a sentinel was returned or automatically unbound after the trial period expired, he would lose the chance to match with any guide in the future. He would also be blacklisted and disliked by other guides.

To put it bluntly, if they couldn't become permanent, all they could do was wait to die.

But generally, no guide would ever bring the matter up of their own accord.

The guides had an unspoken understanding: they would simply wait for their matched sentinels to come and curry favor. Whether the sentinels offered precious items, lofty positions, or prestigious status, as long as their "gifts" pleased the guide, they had a chance to become exclusive sentinels. But if anything displeased the guide, the guardian sentinel would be unbound immediately.

After all, sentinels of wealth and distinguished status from all over the world were lining up to become exclusive sentinels. No guide was willing to waste time on a randomly matched sentinel, much less initiate a discussion about making one permanent.

No matter how high their rank or how great their strength...

Because that was how things were, Mo Xiao and the others had never considered bringing it up. Yun Jin was even still trying to find a way to uncover her origins.

Yet Xin Lan had brought it up herself.

Though they didn't understand what she was trying to do or whether this might be a scheme, all five of their hearts still sped up by several beats at that moment. Their bodies were just as honest, quickly settling onto the sofa opposite Xin Lan.

"First, each of you tell me your particular skills and advantages. Then focus on what benefits becoming my exclusive sentinel would bring me. Go in order, from left to right."

All five sentinels were tall and long-legged, each handsome in his own way. Their profiles had already been sent to her wristband.

But Xin Lan couldn't be bothered to read them herself. She preferred watching them present themselves.

Five men fighting over her were bound to be more entertaining than two.

Chi Ming sat on the far left.

Although he had already formed a deep link with Xin Lan once, and she had expressed her appreciation and approval of him several times, he still didn't dare take anything for granted.

After all, he was only slightly ahead for the moment, and that was nowhere near enough to outweigh Xin Lan's curiosity about the other three, aside from Wu Xi.

And he had to speak first.

Without an overwhelming advantage, the first one could be forgotten in an instant, so he had to give it his all!

But what special skills did he have?

The other four had everything he did!

Whether it was his physique, looks, assets, or ability to make money, he didn't stand out in a single area!

After thinking it over, he realized he had only one advantage that might win Xin Lan's approval...

"Lanlan, you've seen my body, and you've already touched my spirit animal, so I really don't have any particular advantages or special qualities in terms of outward attributes. But my whole being and my heart are yours. Whether or not I can become your exclusive sentinel, until you no longer need me, I'll follow you unconditionally and obey you in everything."

"And I'm very good at cooking and attentive to details. If you're willing to give me a chance, I can make sure you have nothing to worry about in your daily life."

"Also, I'll definitely keep the promise I made you before. I won't let you down."

Chi Ming stood with his body tense as he delivered his long statement, his expression so serious that he looked as though he were taking an oath. But his golden eyes, symbols of cold-bloodedness and danger, were filled with love and sincerity.

It was hard not to be moved by such a stark contrast between wildness and loyalty.

Xin Lan blinked, and a pleased smile appeared on her face.

"All right, then you can be my personal assistant from now on. Aside from the time you spend on missions, all your personal time belongs to me."

It was an extremely domineering statement.

But to Chi Ming, it sounded like heavenly music. It took quite a while for the fists he had clenched in nervousness to relax, and his heart pounded thunderously with the joy of her approval.

"Okay!"

Next was the purple-haired sentinel beside Chi Ming.

With Chi Ming's example before him, Cang Leng had already drawn a conclusion based on his own observations.

Their guide was a woman whose word was law, and she liked obedient, compliant men.

But Chi Ming was already obedient and compliant enough. Cang Leng didn't think he could do better, especially since he wasn't good at taking care of people at all.

Usually, he was doing well enough just to take care of himself.

So, after thinking about it, he simply closed his eyes and stopped suppressing the changes in his body. Glossy fish scales grew over his arms, and his ears quickly transformed into translucent purple fins.

He did it so suddenly that Yun Jin, who had been sitting beside him with a frown, looking as though he was in a bad mood, was badly startled.

"Cang Leng! Are you crazy? Do you know what you're doing?!"