Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

OK.

Zuo Chang saw him off at the station, and then headed to the registration area for the adventurer assessment.

Today is the last day for registration, and there are far fewer people at the registration desk than in the previous days.

A middle-aged man in a suit stood at the door, his small eyes scanning the surroundings as if looking for someone.

Upon seeing Zuo Chang, his eyes lit up, and he quickly went up to him: "Are you Mr. Zuo?"

Zuo Chang was taken aback: "I am, and you are?"

"My name is Wang Feng, and I'm an officer in this adventurer assessment. I've heard about you; you were recommended by Commander Blood Rose, right?"

Wang Feng was very polite.

He gestured with his hand and said, "Please come with me, your exam admission ticket is ready."

No need to queue, that's perfect.

Zuo Chang followed Wang Feng to the office and received his examination admission ticket.

Wang Feng poured him a glass of water and asked in a friendly manner, "Mr. Zuo, are you familiar with the adventurer assessment?"

Zuo Chang knew a little about it, but he still said, "It's completely unfamiliar."

"Our 'Heavenly King Division' adventurer assessment process is much simpler compared to other places. The assessment only involves one thing: driving into a wooden stake. The certificate obtained is only valid within the Heavenly King Division."

The most important thing for an adventurer is to be able to fight.

Being able to fight doesn't just mean "high damage output." Significant healing abilities and outstanding defensive capabilities also qualify as being able to fight.

The assessment involves summoning a specific wooden dummy for the candidate to demonstrate their strengths.

For damage-dealing classes, just go in and hack and slash, recording the damage;

Defensive classes must withstand the onslaught of the "offensive wooden dummy" and record their performance.

Wang Feng briefly explained the process, then said, "Mr. Zuo, there's no need to worry too much. The policy is very relaxed now, and the passing score is very low. Those who are rejected are simply unsuitable. As long as they are not severely disabled or have difficulty even catching a chicken, they will generally pass."

Upon hearing this, Zuo Chang couldn't help but frown: "Such low requirements are not a good thing. Adventure activities are very risky, and those who lack ability will only add burden to their teammates."

"There's nothing we can do... that's what the higher-ups require, so we can only follow the rules."

Wang Feng initially thought that Zuo Chang was just here to obtain an adventurer's certificate.

Looking at it now, he doesn't seem to be just an ordinary person with connections; he's quite serious.

If this is the case……

Then let's recommend another exam venue to him!

Wang Feng said, “Mr. Zuo, if you are confident in your abilities, why don’t you try the ‘Elite Soldier Assessment’? The Elite Soldier Assessment is very difficult, and the certificate you get is more valid than the ordinary certificate. It looks different and is also valid in other areas of 96511. Anyone in the know can tell at a glance that you have taken a more difficult path.”

As he spoke, he placed the two certificates on the table.

These two proofs are slightly different:

One sheet has no background pattern, and the other sheet has a stamped I-shaped pattern.

One photo has no reflection, while the other, taken at a specific angle, shows fragments of gold.

One is a regular adventurer's certificate, while the other is known in the industry as an "elite soldier's certificate."

Chapter 28 A Reunion When Fate's Balance Was Insufficient

Zuo Chang has only been at 96511 for a short time, and I don't know why there are two kinds of "assessments" and two "adventurer certificates".

He guessed—

This is greed that brings no benefit from money.

Qian Wuyi wanted to attract more adventurers, so he set the threshold for becoming an adventurer extremely low.

With more adventurers, the industry scales up, and naturally, the profits improve.

only……

The adventurer community is the most important group in a community. A strong adventurer community means a strong community.

Qian Wuyi's actions will inevitably allow a large number of incompetent individuals to infiltrate the community, resulting in a very low overall quality among adventurers. This could have serious consequences and even become the root cause of the community's destruction!

Does Qian Wuyi know this?

He must know.

So he came up with a unique idea and set up an extra "elite soldier assessment", issuing certificates that were different at first glance.

in this way--

The total quantity has increased, the quality has been guaranteed, and the calculations are very impressive.

Zuo Chang pondered for a moment.

Actually, there's no need to think about it.

If there's going to be an exam, it'll definitely be for elite soldiers. Ordinary adventurers' certificates won't be presentable at all; they'll probably get the cold shoulder.

The "elite soldier certificate" is equivalent to a VIP membership, and it's prestigious to show it off.

He looked up and said, "Mr. Wang, arrange an assessment for my elite soldiers."

Wang Feng was of course indifferent, but there were some things he had to say: "Mr. Zuo, the standards for elite soldiers are very strict, with an elimination rate of over 70%. This year's chief examiner is particularly harsh; he is Lu Li, the leader of the 'Chief Adventurer Team.' Lu Li is a stubborn man; he doesn't care about your background and treats everyone equally."

Zuo Chang smiled slightly: "That would be perfect."

"...Since you're so confident, then I have nothing more to say. I wish you success!"

Wang Feng altered Zuo Chang's examination admission ticket.

He stood up and said, "You've come at the right time. The elite soldier assessment has been going on for a few days now, and today is the last one. It will start in an hour. I'll take you to the testing room."

The test venue for the elite soldiers' assessment was the Baisheng Hall.

Baisheng Hall is a martial arts school built specifically for adventurers' assessments. It is fully equipped and decorated in a high-end and sophisticated style.

At this moment, various horse-drawn carriages and quite a few off-road vehicles are parked in front of the museum.

In 96511, this gasoline-powered steel monster is extremely rare.

Its rarity lies in the fact that it cannot be obtained through conventional means; one must use "points" to make a wish and ask the gods for it.

Of course.

Those who can drive off-road vehicles are destined for great wealth and status, and are often highly skilled, making them top-tier individuals!

"Mother, look."

In a car, a black-haired girl raised her hand and pointed at a group of women in white robes in front of her: "The book club bitches."

Upon hearing about the book club, another slightly thin woman on the bus raised her eyes and stared intently.

She was wearing a black kimono and had a white flower in her hair.

Black kimono, white hair ornaments—this is their custom.

The woman is a widow, dressed as such.

The woman in the black kimono quickly looked away and said, "Mayumi, watch your words."

That girl—

Mayumi scoffed, "Am I wrong to call them bitches? The founder of the reading club is that shameless, slutty saintess from the Church of Time! Mother, you haven't forgotten, have you? She stole your man."

The woman in the black kimono had a serene expression.

Her face clearly showed no emotion, yet she inexplicably gave off a sense of sadness.

The beauty mark under her left eye, in particular, amplifies this emotion, as if she were born to suffer.

If Zuo Chang were here now, he would be utterly astonished.

This woman in the black kimono is none other than...

She was "General Jianli," Zuo Chang's first wife!

"The matters between me, the Heavenly King General, and the Holy Maiden cannot be explained in a few words..."

Ugh.

Seeing that General Li had sighed softly, he added, "Besides, the Heavenly King General's soul has returned to his hometown. What's the point of dwelling on those things now?"

Mayumi was dissatisfied.

She felt she was right; what else could someone be but a slut if they stole another woman's husband?

only……

Just like her mother said, when a person dies, the lights go out, and right and wrong become a muddled mess, so why bother getting hung up on it?

I just feel sorry for her mother.

More than a year after the Heavenly King General's defeat, she shed tears for a whole day when she heard the news.

The black kimono she wore remains in her attire even a year later.

Mayumi let out a long sigh and said, "Mother, I'm going to the examination hall. I hope there will be a new healer today. 'Luzheng' is looking for a healer, and I need to vet him."

General Li smiled slightly: "Healers are rare. Even General Tianwang didn't have many healers under his command. If you do encounter one, remember to control your temper, lest you ruin Commander Lu's plans."

"Suppress your temper? That won't do. What I'm looking for is a loyal dog who obeys my every word, a doll that I can manipulate at will, not an equal partner."

Mayumi uttered words that were both offensive and offensive.

She raised her slender white finger and pointed to the beauty mark under her left eye: "Mother, I have inherited your beauty. This is my weapon, and I will use it wisely."

Seeing that General Riku did not refute her, she watched as Mayumi got off the carriage, remaining silent throughout.

Some truths can only be understood through personal experience.

Some walls only hurt when you crash into them.

Mayumi simply hasn't learned to treat people with sincerity because she hasn't met the person she desires but can't have.

Seeing Mayumi enter the Hyakki Yagyō-kan, General Misato said to the driver, "Drive back to Tenno-jō-chō."

The SUV started, turned the corner, and began its journey home.