Chapter 987: Chapter 984: This Young Man Is Extraordinary
The following day.
Xu Wendong arrived at the Mountain and Water Manor.
This was a property of the Jiang Family in the Magic Capital, a large private club-like estate that the common people could only dream of.
To become even a regular member of the Mountain and Water Manor, the annual fee alone was half a million, not to mention diamond customers—an amount of wealth an ordinary person couldn’t earn in a lifetime.
After explaining his purpose, the staff led Xu Wendong to the back garden of the Mountain and Water Manor.
By this time, a large group of well-dressed middle-aged men in black suits had already gathered here, all coming to attend the interview.
It’s important to know that Jiang Xueyao is the general manager of the Jiang Corporation, a young and glamorous presence in the Magic Capital, admired for her talent and beauty.
Becoming her driver and personal bodyguard would undoubtedly be a job many would dream of.
a.m.
A middle-aged man in a white suit, exuding an extraordinary aura, appeared before everyone, walking with a limp and a cane.
Despite this.
No one dared to underestimate him, as everyone knew he was the Jiang Family’s Second Master, Jiang Xueyao’s uncle.
He held a prominent position in the Jiang Family.
And had a certain influence in the board of directors.
With a proud glance over the crowd, Jiang Chengwu said, "To become Xueyao’s personal bodyguard, not only must one possess extraordinary strength, but also keen insight; only then can hidden dangers be avoided."
"Alright, no more idle talk."
"The assessment begins."
"Of you fifty people, only ten will advance!"
His words set off.
The crowd exchanged puzzled looks.
They were unsure of the competition rules.
Just as the others hadn’t recovered their wits, Xu Wendong took the initiative, apologetically saying to the middle-aged man next to him, "I apologize!"
With that.
He threw a punch.
Boom!
Along with the sound of a heavy impact, the middle-aged man screamed and flew backward, cursing Xu Wendong while writhing in pain.
After landing a hit, Xu Wendong attacked the nearby middle-aged man.
As a Golden Core Peak Cultivator, these ordinary people weren’t his match at all, and if he wished, he could easily annihilate everyone with just a glance.
However, this was simply for a bodyguard job interview, without any deep-seated hatred, so he only used a ten-thousandth of his strength.
The scene became somewhat chaotic.
But.
Jiang Chengwu’s eyes held a hint of satisfaction.
Everyone else sharply noticed Jiang Chengwu’s look, realizing the content of the assessment.
This round of the assessment tested their strength.
Only those with outstanding strength could advance to the next round.
Upon learning the assessment criteria, everyone launched fierce attacks against those around them.
The strength of these individuals was not weak; either they were retired armed police or professional bodyguards, punching fiercely as the scene turned chaotic.
Though some wanted to defeat Xu Wendong.
Unfortunately.
He executed the Baji Fist to perfection, and no one dared to get close to him.
The brawl continued for about fifteen minutes.
The chaos gradually subsided.
Except for Xu Wendong, who was unscathed, the other nine had some injuries, looking disheveled and embarrassed.
Jiang Chengwu smiled and said, "The second round of the assessment is simple: I’ve hidden a snowflake cigar somewhere in the Mountain and Water Manor, and whoever finds it can become Xueyao’s personal bodyguard!"
His words caused.
Everyone’s expressions to change.
The Mountain and Water Manor covers over a hundred acres!
Finding a cigar within such a large area is like finding a needle in a haystack.
This is simply an impossible task.
Jiang Chengwu glanced at his wristwatch and said, "You have half an hour."
"Mr. Jiang, I give up." A middle-aged man said with a bitter smile. "It’s not a matter of time; even if you gave us twenty-four hours, we couldn’t complete the task."
Jiang Chengwu shrugged. "I know the rule is demanding, but it was set by the Elder Master. If you feel it’s unfair, you can wholly give up."
"I’m giving up too!"
"Right, no one can accomplish this task."
Among the ten who advanced, six consecutively withdrew from the assessment.
Naturally.
This didn’t include Xu Wendong.
While impossible for common people, this task posed no difficulty for him.
For he had already sensed the cigar’s whereabouts.
He could find it right away if he wished.
Yet doing so would surely arouse suspicion.
So, he had to feign searching for it.
In a luxurious room.
Elder Master Jiang sat quietly watching the monitors with an unreadable expression.
Jiang Xueyao, dressed in a burgundy strapless gown that accentuated her alluring figure, was massaging his shoulders, her delicate face showing a hint of helplessness. "Grandfather, this task is impossible for anyone to complete!"
Elder Master Jiang displayed a benevolent smile. "The outcome doesn’t matter; what matters is the process."
Jiang Xueyao said nothing.
Softly, Elder Master Jiang asked, "Out of these four, who do you favor?"
"In terms of strength, this Xu Wendong seems the strongest." Jiang Xueyao had watched the first round and noticed how decisively Xu Wendong acted, with every move carrying terrifying power unmatched by the others.
Elder Master Jiang nodded slightly. "This boy practices the Baji Fist, an immensely powerful external martial art; once this cultivation technique achieves Small Success, it’s hard for ordinary people to get close!"
"I have a feeling that even if the other forty-nine attacked him simultaneously, they’d still struggle to defeat him."
Jiang Xueyao’s pupils trembled, clearly surprised at her grandfather’s high evaluation of Xu Wendong.
To be aware that the other competitors were also top-notch experts.
Returning to her senses, Jiang Xueyao couldn’t help but say, "Grandfather, aren’t you overestimating him?"
Elder Master Jiang remained indifferent. "Didn’t you sense the unusual aura about this young man?"
Jiang Xueyao slightly shook her head.
To her eyes, Xu Wendong was just handsome; as for aura...
A glint of brilliance flashed in Elder Master Jiang’s deep eyes. "This youth is extraordinary!"
Time slowly slipped by.
With little time left until the half-hour deadline, the other three contestants appeared dispirited.
Clearly, they had internally given up hope.
Xu Wendong alone was different.
He walked to the back garden, scanning the area, and to the shocking gaze of Elder Master Jiang and Jiang Xueyao, directly pulled out an imported cigar from the flowers.
Jiang Xueyao frowned deeply. "How did he know where the cigar was?"