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Chapter 57 Professional Warrior Assessment
"Inspector Yu Zizi, please explain to me why you recommended a young person who just graduated and started working to participate in the professional warrior assessment?"

After the meeting, at the window at the end of the corridor, a silver-haired girl was confronting a mature woman with long purple waves.

Chu Nai remained expressionless, her voice cold.

Yu Zizi adjusted her glasses, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes. This was the first time she had ever seen Section Chief Chu react so coldly, even with anger.

Although the two had worked together for less than a month, Chu Nai gave her the impression of being a very quiet and gentle girl who never argued with anyone and never got angry over anything.

Like a refreshing and gentle spring breeze.

But now, Chu Nai is questioning her about this matter. The spring breeze seems to have turned into a raging storm, mixed with biting drizzle and restless thunder.

"Section Chief Chu."

Yu Zizi sighed softly.

“Mr. Wang Xi is not an ordinary recent graduate, and his abilities are not as simple as they appear.”

"Hmm?" Chu Nai frowned slightly.

"On the afternoon of May 29th, Mr. Wang Xi participated in Cupid Housekeeping's overtime work assignment. At the request of his superiors, he transported a batch of disaster relief materials to the Overlooking Bureau for delivery..."

Yu Zizi began to recount the events to the silver-haired girl, including details such as Wang Xi being framed, deliberately led to a scrap metal factory where he was attacked, and his fight with a high-risk wanted criminal lying in wait, which resulted in his victory.

As she spoke, Chu Nai's delicate brows furrowed deeper and deeper, her pale blue eyes darting about intensely, and the murderous intent she exuded startled Yu Zizi.

The highest-ranking police inspector seemed lost in thought. Perhaps, in Chief Chu's mind, that black-haired young man was far more important than he imagined.

"...When we finally arrived, Mr. Wang Xi was seriously injured and unconscious, but he was fine after being rescued."

"The culprit behind this incident was Lin Zhifeng, the deputy head of the cleaning department at Cupid Housekeeping. He was arrested by the Public Security Bureau that same day and executed by firing squad a week ago after trial."

Under the silver-haired girl's terrifying aura, Yu Zizi had difficulty breathing. After taking a deep breath, she said in a deep voice.

"In this incident, Mr. Wang Xi demonstrated remarkable vigilance and capability. He not only preserved audio evidence beforehand but also called the police immediately... and the high-risk wanted criminal, who had assassinated three professional heroes, still fell into Mr. Wang Xi's hands."

"Based on this, I concluded that he was fully capable of participating in the professional warrior assessment. Of course, this was also based on his own willingness; I did not force him."

After finishing her sentence in one breath, Yu Zizi looked at the silver-haired girl.

Chu Nai remained silent for a few seconds.

Her eyelids were lowered, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly.

"What other identity does that wanted criminal have?"

Her tone was calm and composed.

However, Yu Zizi keenly sensed the intense killing intent that the other party was deliberately suppressing.

“The Ghost Grid,” the purple-haired woman stated truthfully. “An underground force composed of wanted criminals, seemingly backed by a conglomerate. The police have been battling them for years, but with numerous obstacles, it has been difficult to uncover the mastermind.”

"I see."

Chu Nai hummed in agreement and then looked up at the other person.

"I apologize, my tone was a bit impolite just now."

"It's alright." Yu Zizi smiled and shook her head. "As long as you don't blame me for recommending him to participate in the assessment."

“Since it was his own will,” Chu Nai said calmly. “I don’t blame you.”

"Chu Nai, ask one more question."

Yu Zizi paused briefly and asked cautiously.

"What's your relationship with him?"

"..."

Chu Nai did not answer, but silently turned and left.

He thought to himself:
The only person in this world I still care about.

The girl's calm voice reached Zi Zi's ears:

"If your police department discovers any further activity by the 'Ghost Grid,' please inform me through the superintendent."

"No problem at all."

Yu Zizi smiled.

After that pretty and aloof figure walked away into the distance.

She stood by the window, lost in thought.

Is Section Chief Chu planning to avenge that young man?

Overall, having such a powerful figure to help is beneficial to the police department's plan to eradicate the "Ghost Grid," and we are happy to see it succeed.

Thinking of this, Yu Zizi's smile became even brighter.

...

...

It was a little past 9 a.m. on June 15th.

Valley City Central District, Hero Association.

This is a magnificent and massive building, its entire structure flat and circular, the gray-black stone giving it a solemn feel. The portico is supported by huge stone pillars several meters in diameter on both sides, with a lattice pattern on the surface.

The steps rise straight upwards in dozens of layers, wide and flat.

On one side of the porch stands a four-sided obelisk. Apart from the six scarlet characters "Gucheng Hero Association" engraved on the front, the other three sides are covered with densely packed names.

Those were all professional warriors who sacrificed themselves in disasters and labyrinths, and heroes who dedicated themselves to the peace and stability of Gucheng.

When Wang Xi arrived, the place was already packed with people.

In the noisy environment, there were people who came to take the test, as well as groups of relatives and friends who came to cheer them on, and a large number of people who came to watch the excitement, media reporters, vendors, etc.

As a major annual assessment event of the Mountain and Sea Federation, the starting point for professional warriors naturally attracts the attention of countless people.

Wang Xi, all alone, wearing an oversized black short-sleeved shirt and shorts, walked through the crowd like a tourist and climbed the steps.

He declined offers from several vendors offering absolutely genuine "insider information," and then spent 66 credits to buy a large bunch of white chrysanthemums from a little girl.

Wang Xi walked to the obelisk and silently placed a white chrysanthemum on the base. The area was already piled high with yellow and white chrysanthemums, white lilies, white magnolias, carnations, and blue forget-me-nots. Many people stood around, their expressions solemn, bowing silently in remembrance of the heroes.

In a sense, the annual professional warrior assessment is also an unwritten "day of remembrance".

As the old gives way to the new, hope never ends.

Although Wang Xi awakened his past life memories due to the "mystery of the womb" and did not have a strong sense of belonging to the Shan Hai Federation or even this world, he still believed that people who were willing to sacrifice their lives for the cause and safety of humanity, regardless of their past or present lives, were noble people and worthy of respect.

Although his purpose in coming to participate in the assessment today was simply to make his new life better, he also took on a corresponding responsibility.

Wang Xi did not linger for long.

The professional warrior assessment begins at 10:00 AM.

He stepped over the obelisk and into the association building, where he verified his identity and signed the assessment agreement at the front desk.

After that, I received an assessment certificate.

"Wang Xi, number 666."

Shin-six.

Wang Xi thought to himself and found a seat in the waiting area.

The hall was already quite full of people, men, women, and children, but mostly young adults.

These people have a distinctly different demeanor from ordinary people.

But that's it.

They are not even as good as the adventurers of Daphne.

Wang Xi glanced at it briefly and was about to look away, but was soon drawn to the commotion on one side of the hall.

Several groups of people gathered there.

Four or five reporters from different media companies were conducting interviews with their assistants. Above them, several camera drones from the Gear Group were hovering, broadcasting and recording the entire event from different angles.

Wang Xi raised his eyebrows.

He silently took out his phone.

Then, I opened "Fengmei," the largest live streaming platform in the Shanhai Federation. Like "Flying Hat," it was one of the flagship products of the "Hermes Business Alliance," overseen by the "Overlooking Bureau," and invested in by three major conglomerates.

The most popular live stream is officially certified by the Shining Foundation and is titled "Gucheng's First Public Professional Warrior Assessment," with 60 viewers online.

This is already an extremely exaggerated number.

After all, a small settlement like Gucheng has a total population of just over 400 million. This means that more than one-eighth of the population is watching today's live assessment.

Moreover, this number is increasing rapidly over time.

Wang Xi was a little surprised.

As far as he knew, the professional warrior examinations held in Gucheng in the past were all closed to the public. Even the specific content of each martial arts examination was not made public.

I never expected it to be made completely public this year.

He clicked on the first live broadcast room marked "Exclusive," and soon, a beautiful female reporter appeared on the screen, with the waiting hall where Wang Xi was in the background.

After the female reporter gave a few opening remarks, the scene shifted to six or seven men and women participating in the assessment.

Through the female reporter's voiceover, Wang Xi learned that these people came from government departments and three major conglomerates, and were highly regarded geniuses.

He also spotted a familiar figure among them.

"Miss Jiali?"

Wang Xi looked surprised and turned to look at one side of the hall, but it was too far away to see clearly.

He had no choice but to look at his phone again.

On the screen, a girl with short hair, a short skirt, and smoky makeup leans against the wall, a lollipop in her mouth, her expression slightly helpless.

That lollipop was bought by Wang Xi yesterday.

The short-haired girl had an assessment certificate hanging around her neck that read "Yu Jiali, No. 003".

It was only then that Wang Xi learned the receptionist's full name. He was also surprised by her extraordinary background and abilities.

No wonder she took the day off…

Wang Xi said inwardly.

at the same time.

In the storage area of ​​Cupid Housekeeping.

The second group of people, who were sorting the produce, suddenly heard Zhu Yuhe exclaim in surprise:
"Oh my! One of our company's most beautiful ladies is participating in today's professional warrior assessment, and she's even representing the Public Security Bureau as a potential candidate!"

"what?!"

Yu Zihan, Luo Xiaoliang, and the others turned around, their faces full of surprise. They exchanged glances and then gathered around.

When they saw the short-haired girl on Zhu Yuhe's phone screen, they all fell silent.

The receptionist I see every day has this unexpected identity!
"The first-ever public examination for professional warriors..."

Yu Zihan's eyes held both excitement and envy.

He looked around, then took out his phone and opened the live stream.

Seeing this, everyone followed suit.

Team leader Raven coughed and said:

"Everyone, this is working hours. Isn't it a bit inappropriate to slack off and watch live streams so carelessly?"

"Uncle, aren't you curious?"

Zhu Yuhe squinted and asked.

"I don't believe it."

Raven opened his mouth as if to retort, but lacked confidence. His face showed hesitation and struggle, and finally he took a deep breath, pulled out his phone from his pocket, and spoke with conviction:
"Cough, it won't hurt to look at it for a little while."

(End of this chapter)