Godslayer: You get two at the start, Supreme Divine Ruins.

Lin Xiao, along with Lin Wan'er and Hong Ying, approached Shen Qingzhu, who was slumped in Meng Yingxue's arms. He shook his head helplessly and gently scolded, "You rascal, you're really ruthless to yourself."

His fingertips flashed with green light as he quickly healed Shen Qingzhu's injuries, while jokingly saying, "If you had stood up straight and endured it, or simply sat down on the ground, you definitely wouldn't have gotten hurt."

Choosing to bend over doubles the pressure, forcing the entire weight onto the lower back. Unless you have exceptional lower back strength, you would likely be overwhelmed.

Seeing Meng Yingxue's anxious expression, Lin Wan'er couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, teasing in a low voice, "Look at the waist strength of this shrewd guy, Sister Yingxue will be very lucky in the future, won't she?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Yingxue's cheeks instantly flushed crimson, and even Shen Qingzhu's originally pale face blushed slightly.

Lin Xiao leaned close to her ear and whispered jokingly, "My waist is pretty good too, so why don't you guys consider it a blessing? You and Sister Hongying are even being modest with each other."

Lin Wan'er's cheeks flushed instantly, and she lowered her head to whisper, "It's all because you're too..."

Before she could finish speaking, Lin Xiao had already given her a light pinch on the waist, making her even more shy.

Once Shen Qingzhu's injuries had improved slightly, Lin Xiao flashed back into the air, his gaze sweeping over the exhausted recruits collapsed on the ground, his eyes full of approval: "A year ago, you couldn't even last three steps. I called you rookies and trash..."

The new recruits looked dejected upon hearing this. They had hoped to make some progress, but they could only manage to hold on for three or four steps.

Just as they were feeling discouraged, Lin Xiao changed the subject: "Although you can only support three or four steps now, your progress is beyond my imagination."

I had expected that half of you would fall by the second step, but you all persevered.

Therefore, I retract my previous statement. You are no longer rookies or useless individuals, but brave and fearless Night's Watchmen, the guardians of millions. I am deeply honored to be your instructor.

As Lin Xiao finished speaking, the entire room fell silent for a moment, then erupted in a unified shout: "Instructor Lin! We are incredibly proud to be your students!"

A genuine smile spread across Lin Xiao's face; it was a joy that came from the bottom of his heart, like the satisfaction of witnessing the children grow from naivety to maturity.

The instructors, including Yuan Gang, who were watching from a distance, all showed expressions of emotion.

Yuan Gang spoke first: "Do you think Lin Xiao has the potential to be a leader? Isn't that innate leadership quality immediately apparent?"

The instructors all nodded in agreement.

Baili Pangpang grinned and looked at Molly: "Molly, I lasted five steps, so can you say yes to be my girlfriend now?"

Molly's cheeks flushed, her eyes flickering: "You didn't even stand up to finish, but Shen Qingzhu did stand up and even blocked the pressure for Yingxue."

Baili Pangpang looked miserable and was almost in tears. Just when he thought his hopes were slim, Molly muttered softly, "Then you can be my temporary boyfriend for now. Whether you can become my boyfriend depends on your performance."

Baili Pangpang's eyes immediately lit up with excitement, and he was so excited that he didn't know what to do.

Lin Xiao descended from the sky, just in time to overhear their conversation, and nudged Baili Pangpang: "What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and hug him!"

Baili Pangpang suddenly realized what was going on, hugged Molly tightly, and said happily, "I will definitely do my best to get a permanent position!"

Molly blushed deeply, gently pushing him away and saying shyly, "Let me go."

Baili Pangpang stubbornly shook his head and said seriously, "I won't let go, I'll never let go in this lifetime."

Molly turned away shyly, no longer looking at him.

Meng Yingxue still held Shen Qingzhu tightly, but Shen Qingzhu was so exhausted that she didn't even have the strength to get up.

Meng Yingxue gently cupped his cheeks, her voice soft and sweet: "Why did you shield me? You didn't have to get hurt, but I would have been eliminated earlier."

Shen Qingzhu's eyes darted away, and she tilted her head slightly: "You are my personal doctor. No matter where I am, you must stay with me."

I will persevere to the end, and you must stay with me.

My personal physician must stand by me; you cannot afford to make any mistakes until something happens to me.

Tears welled up in Meng Yingxue's eyes. Shen Qingzhu's words were simple and clear: no matter what the future held, Meng Yingxue would stay by his side. Unless he fell, he would not let Meng Yingxue suffer any harm.

Meng Yingxue resolutely turned Shen Qingzhu's head back, closed her eyes, and leaned down to kiss his lips.

Shen Qingzhu's eyes widened in surprise at Meng Yingxue's sudden assertiveness and boldness.

His whole body was red, like a fully cooked lobster.

Meng Yingxue released Shen Qingzhu, stood up straight while panting, only to find Lin Wan'er, Hong Ying, and Mo Li squatting to the side, looking at them with gossipy expressions.

When the three of them saw Meng Yingxue looking over, they all smiled at the same time: "So sweet! So adorable!"

Meng Yingxue's cheeks instantly turned bright red as if they were on fire, and she wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Shen Qingzhu seemed to suddenly have an epiphany, regaining some strength, and sat up to pull Meng Yingxue into her arms.

Meng Yingxue trembled slightly, but did not resist at all. Instead, she hugged him tightly with happiness and buried her face in his chest.

Shen Qingzhu looked at Lin Xiao and the others who were watching the commotion in the distance, her eyes filled with a hint of helplessness: "Brother Xiao, Fatty, you should take them back. Yingxue is embarrassed by them."

Lin Wan'er, Hong Ying, and Molly burst into laughter: "Oh my, he's already in wife-protecting mode after just one kiss."

Lin Xiao shrugged, looking completely innocent: "I can't control Wan'er and Sister Hongying."

Baili Pangpang also gave a helpless smile: "Brother Zhai, just let Molly take a look. When we get back to Cangnan, I'll pay for whatever Yingxue wants to buy."

Shen Qingzhu: ...

Lin Xiao stretched and said, "Let's all go back to the villa first. There's a surprise waiting for you there."

Baili Pangpang shrank his neck: "Is it going to be another surprise like the Qilin Step?"

Lin Xiao looked puzzled, and Baili Pangpang immediately told him Shen Qingzhu's earlier guess that the surprise was the Qilin Step.

Lin Xiao raised an eyebrow and smiled: "If you want that kind of surprise, I can make it happen for you right now."

Everyone hurriedly waved their hands in refusal, but Lin Qiye's eyes gleamed with anticipation: "Brother Xiao, is the surprise you mentioned... that Commander Ye has already agreed to let us form the fifth special team?"

Lin Xiao smiled mysteriously and said softly, "Come with me, and everything will be revealed."

The group looked at each other, scratching their heads in confusion, clearly bewildered by Lin Xiao's words.

When they arrived at the villa's gate, the sight before them was breathtaking.

Zhou Ping, dressed in black, stood with his back to them, surrounded by a chilling aura of sword energy, his voice even carrying a sharp, sword-like quality.

"The mist descends, the outer gods invade. I, Zhou Ping, possess only one sword, capable of moving mountains, severing rivers, overturning seas, subduing demons, suppressing monsters, commanding gods, plucking stars, destroying cities, and opening the heavens!"

"cut!"