57: Chapter 57 Recruiting Graduates from Top Universities

The idea is good, but unfortunately, as time passes, the state of the Believers under this candidate is increasingly declining.

Originally, they could fight the Holy Sect Believers to a standstill, but now it takes two of them working together just to hold their ground.

With one side growing stronger and the other weaker, the candidate's Believers soon suffered a massive rout. Seeing this, the Star Academy candidate wore a complex expression.

"I lost..."

Seeing that the outcome was decided, Lin Xiao switched to a few other candidates. It turned out that these candidates basically lost more than they won.

Those who could pass the assessment were few and far between, and their victories were also extremely difficult.

"They are S-Rank Talent, after all, and they came out of Star Academy. How does it feel?"

Having watched quite a few battles, the feeling Lin Xiao got was: S-Rank Talent and Star Academy are just so-so.

Lu Yan heard the implication in Lin Xiao's words, and the dark silhouette shook its head.

"It's not that the academy candidates are too weak, but that the Holy Sect disciples they are fighting against are very strong. These candidates have already been screened once by the academy."

"Those who truly have talent and strength can naturally secure a good job within the academy. Why would they go elsewhere?"

Hearing this, Lin Xiao smacked his lips. He felt that what the other party said wasn't unreasonable, and he watched the battle footage of a few more candidates.

For the next while, Lin Xiao kept switching between the various assessment projections. Whenever he saw one he thought was good, he would write down the candidate's contact information.

The assessment for these thousand-plus people ended quickly, but the number of people who were ultimately accepted by the Holy Sect was less than one-twentieth.

The assessment content for the remaining thousands was similar to the previous thousand-plus candidates, just with higher standards.

"The ones after this are a bit repetitive. You two stay here and watch a bit more. While broadening your horizons, you can focus on these people's battles."

Leaving Wang Tao and Su Xue behind, Lin Xiao took the remaining alien races and disconnected from the virtual link with Lu Yan.

Inside an online virtual private room in Qingxu Heaven, a young man's figure appeared. When he saw Lin Xiao, who was also young in appearance, his brows furrowed imperceptibly.

"I have carefully watched your previous assessment, and I feel your strength is quite good. Plus, you are a graduate of Star Academy."

"Afterward, you can also incidentally instruct my Subordinate Deity. I wonder what kind of work compensation you expect?"

"Before we talk about compensation, may I know which star region you are currently in? Which first-tier star region is it? Do you have your own residence within the star region?"

"What field of business does your organization generally engage in? What specific position would I hold after joining? And what would the work content be?"

Hearing the young man's rapid-fire questions, Lin Xiao was stunned for a moment. Then, he looked the young man in front of him up and down and spoke with a smile.

"If the recruitment is successful today, your specific work content will be to be responsible for the safety around me."

"If you have time, you can incidentally instruct me and the Subordinate Deities below. As for your other questions, I feel that this doesn't seem to have anything to do with our interview?"

After hearing Lin Xiao's answer, the young man's face showed obvious disappointment.

"I can roughly tell from your answer that you need a bodyguard and mentor role. Judging from your avoidance of other questions..."

"Your organization... or rather you, do not have a stable business project. It is highly probable that you are not even in a second-tier star region."

"I am very sorry, but you do not meet my expectations. I will not waste our time here; I look forward to our next cooperation."

After saying this, the young man vanished from the private room without the slightest hesitation.

"So, did I just get rejected in reverse?"

Eating a bite of the Spirit Fruit on the table, Lin Xiao felt it was somewhat absurd. At the same time, he also understood why there were so many graduates from the two major academies who couldn't find work.

They are only First-order Deities, and the only thing they can show off is their identity as a graduate of a prestigious school and their knowledge. Yet when looking for a job, they want to reach the top in one step.

This is not very realistic, whether it is an organization or a company. Before they see your value, it is impossible for them to offer a high price based solely on your identity.

Next, he interviewed several more graduates from the two major academies, and the results were basically the same. Upon hearing that it was to be a bodyguard and mentor on a planet they had never heard of...

The polite ones said sorry, it didn't meet their expectations, while the impolite ones even cursed under their breath, saying it was a waste of their time.

Just when Lin Xiao felt that he might not have any gains today, a burly, sturdy young man appeared in the private room.

"I am currently in Anping County within a remote star region. I have no property in first-tier star regions, nor do I currently operate any business."

"I mainly value your academic qualifications and your attainments in artifact refining. You can also help instruct me and the Subordinate Deities in your spare time..."

Pavilion Master Yan Yao listened quietly to Lin Xiao finish speaking, and upon hearing the end, his brows couldn't help but furrow.

Seeing him like this, Lin Xiao sighed inwardly. Just as he was about to pull up the next interviewee, Pavilion Master Yan Yao asked a puzzled question in return.

"What about compensation? You have only spoken about your personal situation and my work content. Yet, you haven't mentioned a word about compensation? Who recruits like this?"

Eh??!

After the other party finished speaking, Lin Xiao didn't react at first. After he realized what the other party was saying, a look of pleasant surprise appeared on his face.

"So you are agreeing to my recruitment here?"

"We haven't even discussed compensation yet, so where does this agreement come from?"

Hearing this, Lin Xiao slapped his thigh, and a smile finally appeared on his face.

"Sit, sit. Since my conditions are indeed a bit poor, if you are willing to come, I will definitely not mistreat you in terms of compensation."

"This is also my first time recruiting, so I am not very clear about the market situation. You can directly state the compensation you require. As long as it is not outrageous, I have no problem with it."

Hearing this, Pavilion Master Yan Yao looked at Lin Xiao again. He muttered inwardly: Is recruitment so novel now? They don't even state the compensation directly and let you set the terms?

After thinking for a moment, he began to speak.

"The strength of Believers cannot be separated from weapons and armor. Good weapons can more easily break through the enemy's armor."

"Good armor can increase the survival probability of Believers in war. After reaching the Demigod Tier, mortal weapons and armor basically cannot meet the needs of the Believers."

"As for my current Believers, whether it is skill or proficiency in techniques, they have already reached the level where they can refine High-grade or even Top-grade Magical Artifacts."

"Limited by the workshop currently in my hands, I can only refine Mid-grade or Low-grade Magical Artifacts for the time being. This type of artifact is okay for satisfying the Foundation Establishment Realm."

"As for the Golden Core Realm, at least a High-grade Magical Artifact is barely enough, and a Top-grade Magical Artifact is considered good."

"On one hand, to make you and your Subordinate Deities stronger, and on the other hand, I also want to further improve in artifact refining."

"And to refine High-grade or even Top-grade Magical Artifacts, one cannot do without a Spirit Rank Workshop. On the market, the price of a Spirit Rank Workshop is one million Divine Power Points..."

These words were, on one hand, because he did indeed have requirements in this area. On the other hand, Pavilion Master Yan Yao also wanted to use this to test Lin Xiao's financial resources.

Remote planets, having no business of his own—these didn't matter. As long as the compensation kept up, where wasn't he working?

Therefore, he at least had to know the other party's financial situation. The price of a workshop for one million Divine Power Points is not low, but it is not too high either. If they couldn't even bear to spend this...