Sentry: The guide who's getting extra help is very busy today.

Before anyone knew it, Shuzao had been in this world for a year.

At this moment, she was in Ze Lin's mental landscape, surrounded by glaciers and snow-capped mountains, with everything in a vast expanse of white.

She wore a double-layered dress. The outer layer was orange-yellow, made of light and flowing fabric, while the inner layer was pure white, which only became visible at the hem. The dress only reached her ankles.

Every step can be described as a lotus blossom.

"Xiyu, where do you think Zelin's spirit lies?"

Ze Lin's spiritual form is a white Arctic wolf, so white that finding it in his mental landscape is as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack.

If Ze Lin's pollution level were even slightly higher, it wouldn't be this difficult to find them. The only thing missing now is to soothe their mental and physical well-being.

"How about I try to seduce him?"

"It looks promising. Take care."

That year she guided and purified many sentinels, and her favorites were those spirits that would approach her as soon as she entered the sentinel's mental landscape.

She was super cooperative throughout, but she was a bit too clingy to the director. Even after the mental image was taken, she still insisted on sticking to him.

Finally, only after the sentry practically dragged him away and Xiyu generously saw him off did he reluctantly leave.

When faced with something that cannot be found even after searching diligently, happy Yu will sacrifice her "appearance" to allow the spirit to emerge on its own.

As for how long it will take, it depends on how strong one's mental resolve is.

After a long while, Shu Zao emerged from the sentinel's mental image. She opened the light screen, intending to watch some dramas, when Yue An's chat window popped up.

[Yue An]: This notice is very important to you, please read it carefully.

The announcement arrived a moment later.

Shu Zao opened the announcement with gentle eyes, then closed it with a ferocious expression.

If she doesn't shut up soon, her blood pressure will rise. She remembers that today is the day the new commanders take office.

While it's true that a new broom sweeps clean, it's a bit unreasonable for her to do so so frequently.

And... why does she have to go out on fieldwork?

Doesn't the book say that only S-rank and above need to go on missions?

Whoever made A-level personnel go to the front lines?!

The new commander of the Fiends is giving nonsensical orders.

She understood the other person's desire to make a name for themselves... Pshaw, she almost went against her conscience. She didn't understand a thing.

Fu Yuan has gone on a mission, who will stand up for her?

Should we go to Qiuyunyu?

Let him calm the commanders down first, and wait for Fu Yuan to return?

An order can be approved if more than half of the White Tower commanders agree to it.

Of course, if a commander strongly objects, it will be reconsidered.

Shu Zao stroked the Arctic wolf's fur, took a deep breath, and opened the announcement again. She lowered her eyes, curled her lips, and sneered as she looked at the list of crimes Bai Ta had committed against her.

It's quite something that they fabricated this bit by bit in advance; even forgery requires brainpower.

They also fined her a year's salary!

I'm so bored. I heard that all the new commanders come from central cities and have incredibly powerful family backgrounds.

Sigh, connections are always an issue that cannot be ignored.

There's nothing I can do for now, let's go back to Yue'an first.

[Shu Zao]: Yue An, your message came just in time. Let me think about it.

Xian Yue An replied very quickly.

【Xianyue An】: Shuzao, you really don't have an impressive family background?

[Shu Zao]: Ha, if I had one, would my family have let me come to the White Pagoda? Would I still be being punished by public notice?

I should hurry up and find a partner.

【Xianyue An】: Good morning! There's something I want to tell you. Take a deep breath and get ready.

[Shuzao]: Is your future partner among the commanders?

【弦月安】: How did you know? I just brushed past them, I was terrified.

[Shuzao]: If you are here, they will naturally gravitate towards you.

It's not hard to guess at all.

Crescent Moon lay on the sofa, her face showing utter despair.

【Xianyue An】: Otherwise, I'll self-destruct to protect you?

[Shuzao]: Really? Hurry up and go, sisters are so loyal.

If Yue'an had that courage, she could take a bath while doing a handstand.

【弦月安】: Uh, I was just kidding, I don't have the guts.

[Shuzao]: Pfft, I knew it.

Little coward, she knows Yue'an inside and out.

"Director Shuzao." Zelin's voice interrupted Shuzao's immersive conversation.

Shu Zao turned off the light screen, feeling a little embarrassed that the 'customer' had seen her slacking off. "You're awake? How are you feeling?"

"Very good, very comfortable, thank you Dr. Shuzao."

"Don't mention it, you paid for it with Star Coins, this is the treatment you deserve."

She wasn't in the mood for conversation right now, so after exchanging a few words with Ze Lin, she shooed the sentry away.

Shu Zao originally intended to see Ze Lin off, but when she opened the door, she saw several tall and imposing sentries standing there.

Zelin immediately stood in front of her.

The sentry outside the door ignored Ze Lin and said, "Miss Director, please come with us."

"Ze Lin, go back to training first, it's okay." Shu Zao patted Ze Lin's arm.

On the way, she sent messages to Xian Yue'an as she walked.

[Shuzao]: Go eat by yourself. I've been taken away and I don't know when I'll be back.

【Xianyue An】: !! !! I'll go guard the entrance of the White Tower when I'm free. Commander Fuyuan should be back in the next few days. Hang in there.

Fu Yuan has been away on a mission for almost two months now; no sentry has ever been on a mission for more than two months.

[Shuzao]: Okay, thank you for your help, Yuean.

Shu Zao was taken to the White Tower conference room, where the sentries who brought her stood on either side of the door.

"Ms. Director, please go in by yourself."

Shu Zao opened the door and saw the largest lineup in history.

All nine commanders were present, except for Fu Yuan.

She also saw Yunyu, who nodded at her.

In this world's setting, the Director cannot serve as a commander until Yue An becomes powerful, which changes this situation.

"Director Shu Zao, I really love your look today." Iksa rested her chin on her hand and looked her over.

This morning, Shuzao had Xiyu help her style her hair into a side bun, and she was quite happy about it until Iksa praised her, which ended her joy.

If there's one sentinel she hates the most, it's Iksa. He's always provoking her, making her grit her teeth in hatred but unable to defeat him.

He went to Fu Yuan to complain, but Fu Yuan beat him up several times, which didn't work.

If all the surveillance cameras in the White Tower were to break down at the same time, that day would be the day Iksa dies.

"Your belly is all chubby." As Shuza passed by him, she poked his little belly when he wasn't looking.

She ate so well that she has a little tummy, but it's just a slight bulge and not very noticeable; it's the kind of adorable tummy that's quite cute.

"Slap." Shu Zao instinctively slapped him with her backhand, and Iksa didn't block it, taking the slap head-on with his face.

"Tsk tsk tsk, truly ruthless." The newly arrived commander, Leng Yu, shook his head upon seeing this.

Iksa turned to look at him: "So you'll let me touch you for free?"

Leng Yu: "…………" Rumors circulated that Iksa was sick, but it turns out it's true.

Shu Zao sat in the only empty seat, awaiting trial.

"Commander Yunyu said you should be given a chance to prove yourself." The commander in the main seat handed her a piece of paper.

It floated right up to her without passing any sentries or guides along the way.

It's like a paranormal event.

After reading it, Shu Zao took a deep breath and looked firmly at the commander in the main seat.

"These are all false accusations."

"You didn't attack the sentries? You didn't secretly collect Star Coins to appease them? You confiscated the Star Coins but didn't appease them? You didn't..." Lingyu recited Shuzao's 'crimes'.

The commanders who had been stationed at the White Tower before didn't make things difficult for her or bother her.

"I had a reason for hitting those sentries, and I used my own rest time to appease them. I didn't accept any Star Coins, I—"

"Stop! Do you know what impact your actions have had on the White Pagoda?"

Shuzao: "Slightly reduce the number of shots taken by the sentries."

"Some mentors are like you; after the sentries manage to grab a reservation number, they also have to collect a Star Coin."

"What does this have to do with me? When did I receive extra Star Coins when the Sentinel stole my reservation number?" How can they blame this on her?!

"And why was I the only one punished? None of the guides who charged extra Star Coins were punished."

She was the only director mentioned in the announcement.

"Because you're the culprit."

"I refuse to accept this!!!"