Stop crying, I'll give it to you, okay?

Chi Buwan looked up at the deep, dark cave entrance and slowly felt a chill of fear.

It must be at least 100 meters tall, right?

He never wanted to experience the feeling of falling from a great height again in his life.

Xiao Wuli rested on his shoulder, but very lightly.

After thinking for a moment, Chi Buwan raised his hand and pressed his head completely onto his shoulder, saying, "Don't worry, your teacher won't be crushed by you."

Xiao Wuli paused slightly, smelling the sweet, exotic fragrance emanating from him. His throat felt dry, and he said in a hoarse voice, "Yes, thank you, Master."

Chi Buwan felt the weight and stopped paying attention to him, looking around instead.

It's strange here; even though it's underground, it's so bright you can see everything clearly.

[This is the test given by the divine beast at the Relics Center to the person who draws the sword.] 337 found out, his little face scrunched up.

As expected, it's different from the original plot.

In the original book, Xiao Wuli was trapped in a maze and encountered a demon beast at the Dao Integration stage. However, he never thought of retreating and fought the demon beast at the Dao Integration stage with his last breath. The divine beast that was watching him with its mind rescued him at the critical moment and brought him to a paradise.

The divine beast must have noticed the host's attitude in fighting the snake woman yesterday. It believed that the host also had the will to draw the sword, so it dragged the host into this test as well.

But that mythical beast might be disappointed.

Its host is the kind of weakling who can be picked up and carried away by anyone if he loses his magic.

With its slender arms, waist, and legs, it fears that its host might be broken.

The little dumpling thought for a moment, then silently took out a value and added it to the host's physical attributes.

Don't underestimate this small number. It only has three reward stats for completing this SSS-level mission. Taking out just one of them is already a third of its wealth!

[Assessment?] Chi Buwan felt his physical strength returning, but he didn't know it was thanks to Xiao Tuanzi.

[Reaction time, strength, speed, endurance, and intelligence are all part of the divine beast's assessment.] 337 said mercilessly, [The assessment just now was about reaction time. Host, you scored 0 points with the divine beast.]

Is it too late?:..........

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"...Not bad, kid, your reaction just now was a perfect 100% in the old man's eyes."

The old man still couldn't bear to cut off his beard, which had been with him for thousands of years, so he ultimately chose to braid it to prevent it from flying off and slapping his face.

Xiao Wuli's tone was displeased: [Master was almost killed by that sharp stone just now, and all of this was just a test from that divine beast?]

The old man's heart skipped a beat.

Oh dear, that's a turn.

This kid is naturally petty, and when it comes to matters concerning his master, he's so narrow-minded he can't even tolerate a speck of dust.

That old bastard has caused such a huge mess before he even showed his face; he'll suffer for it in the future.

It's not good to have this kid hold a grudge.

The old man shook his head sympathetically and looked up at Xiao Wuli, his gaze lingering on the bandage tied to his head.

...So ugly.

Master, does this child have any sense of aesthetics? How could he wrap the bandages like this? Is he abusing an elderly person?

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Chi Buwan stretched out his curled-up hands, realizing with certainty... he was finished.

He knew nothing, and the points he had painstakingly earned over half a year were zero, so he couldn't cheat either.

Could the assessment include a quantitative practical test in finance or a high-frequency trading simulation? It would show them what an outstanding student is.

"Host, keep it up, you can do it!" Little Dumpling cheered him on.

Is it too late?:........

He can't.

Could the divine beast release him? Otherwise, he'll hold Xiao Wuli back.

The underground space was spacious and bright, making him and Xiao Wuli, who were crammed in a corner with bandages wrapped around their hands and heads, appear particularly pitiful and helpless.

The master and his apprentice were really pitiful.

Chi Bu Wan took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

You can't look down on yourself like that.

If they really encounter any danger, he can be a scapegoat for Xiao Wuli.

Anyway, it doesn't matter if he dies. As long as Xiao Wuli reaches the pinnacle of the world later, it will still count as a successful mission. He can still return to his original world with his magic and show off.

He was going to let Xiao Wuli know that his physical condition was just so-so.

It's a bit embarrassing.

337 looked at the physical attributes in front of him, which were still terrible even with an added stat, and his face remained expressionless.

This isn't just average! This is absolutely terrible! Extremely bad! The worst of the worst!

[Host, you don't exercise regularly?]

Chi Buwan confidently asserted: "[I participate in various financial trading simulation competitions every day; where would I find the time to exercise?]"

It's already quite an achievement that he didn't become a fragile person after going to university, so why are the expectations for him so high?

337:.......

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"...Being unable to use spiritual power within this domain is a comprehensive test of physical fitness. I have great confidence in you, but your master..."

The old man was in a dilemma.

That's terrible.

But he didn't dare say it directly.

Xiao Wuli lowered his eyes and said, "I will protect Master."

[Protection is one thing, but why are you so agitated?] The old man looked at Xiao Wuli, who still couldn't hide his emotions, speechless, and couldn't help but complain.

The fact that his master is unarmed and needs his protection is something that makes him so happy.

I wonder what he's thinking, his emotions are showing like this.

Xiao Wuli pursed his lips.

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[The application was actually approved!] 337 stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

Chi Buwan asked in confusion, "What?"

337 said: [When I fell into the hole, I applied to the Main God Temple for a free speed boost and power enhancement. The Main God will determine whether these enhancements are needed based on the host's physical condition. No one has ever applied for extra free quotas before, but we actually got them!]

Is it too late? ......

You're being long-winded.

Chi Buwan turned his head slightly to look at Xiao Wuli, who was leaning obediently on his shoulder, and realized that Xiao Wuli's posture was a bit awkward, and he had to bend over almost to lean on his shoulder.

Is it too late?.........

This person is also being long-winded.

"Are you feeling better?"

Despite her complaints, Chi Buwan spoke very softly, as if afraid that a high note from her would give the somewhat fragile Xiao Wuli a concussion.

Xiao Wuli's long eyelashes trembled. He slowly stood up and moved away from the sweet, exotic fragrance. He withdrew his reluctant gaze, lowered his eyes, and nodded gently, "Mm."

Looking at his somewhat sickly face, especially since the injury was related to him, Chi Buwan's protective instincts surged instantly. He reached out his hand, which was tied with a bow, and gently patted the back of his hand, saying firmly, "I will definitely not let anything happen to you."

Xiao Wuli's hand, touched, stiffened slightly with tension. His Adam's apple bobbed repeatedly before he finally managed to utter, "Master..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chi Buwan withdrew his hand and stood up, saying, "We can't climb up here. Let's explore further in."

Even with her eyes lowered, Xiao Wuli's peripheral vision kept falling on him. Before she could even process what was happening, she had already gotten up with him.

Chi Buwan helped him up: "Are you still dizzy?"

"I'm not dizzy anymore." Xiao Wuli twisted the hem of his robe with his fingers, his phoenix eyes trembling as he carefully withdrew his arm, his voice as low as a mosquito's buzz: "Master, this disciple can walk by myself."

"What a disappointment!" the old man scoffed.

You want to touch it even though you can't, but you're too scared to touch it after a while.

Chi Buwan looked up and glanced at the bandage on his head.

...The bandages, which had loosened a bit, looked even uglier.