The Qualifications for Entry

Cheng Shuili watched, sensing that the system was up to something again.

She pondered for a moment before sending a notice in the faction channel.

【Angry Crow Takes Flight】: Don't panic, everyone. This isn't the first time the system has singled us out. Since it's only targeting us, it means we have the qualifications to enter. Just keep moving forward.

After sending that message, she immediately followed up with another.

【Angry Crow Takes Flight】: Fortune or misfortune, what's meant to be will be. But even if it is misfortune, we at Black Feather can twist it into a blessing. Do what you are supposed to do; the sky isn't falling.

The system's faction channel carries specific labels.

For instance, following these two messages from Cheng Shuili, the title "Faction Leader" appeared right after her name.

This feature is actually quite trivial. Not to mention the 12th partition of the Dragon Country grand region, are there really many people on the entire server who don't know Angry Crow Takes Flight?

Still, the little badge itself looked quite nice.

Cheng Shuili waited for a moment while keeping the faction channel open.

Perhaps because it was the first time they had received encouragement and clear advice in this godforsaken place, after a strangely long silence, someone finally took the lead and typed: "Thank you, Boss."

This message seemed to sound a horn; one by one, others began to emerge like bamboo shoots after rain, genuinely expressing their thoughts.

"Understood! Keep driving! Who cares what the system is up to? We'll just do our own thing!"

"Boss is right! If the system is singling us out, it only proves how badass we are!! I'm starting to think joining Black Feather is the best decision I've ever made."

"Just starting to think that? I was sure of it long ago!"

"Exactly! Why the hell are we panicking? Just follow the Boss and that's it!"

"I was a bit confused earlier, but now I'm clear-headed. So what if there are no crates? Maybe something big is waiting for us ahead!"

"Let's go! Those who need to drive, keep driving; those who have work to do, get to it! Those who haven't checked out the territory yet, you should go take a look. It's absolutely inspiring..."

...

The atmosphere had clearly shifted.

Cheng Shuili was very satisfied. It was great to be able to boost morale just by saying a few words without having to do anything else.

For a time, the faction channel was harmonious. Most people were chatting while driving, and some were expressing their awe at Black Feather's foundations upon entering the territory for the first time.

But just then, a message that seemed rather aggressive popped up.

【Tu Dou Bro】: Boss, anyone can talk big. We were promised information sharing upon joining Black Feather, so why hasn't the next disaster been disclosed yet? Also, since you said the sky isn't falling, you should at least give us the bottom line. Don't just paint a picture for us. If everyone is kept in the dark, how are we supposed to risk our lives for you?

Cheng Shuili raised an eyebrow as she looked at this abrupt message, which carried a clear sense of provocation.

The warm atmosphere in the faction channel felt like it had been doused with a bucket of cold water, freezing instantly.

Looking at the provocative message, Cheng Shuili’s lips instead curled into a faint, indiscernible smile. She didn't show any emotion, but instead replied unhurriedly in the faction channel.

【Angry Crow Takes Flight】: @Tu Dou Bro, good question. First, information sharing does not mean real-time broadcasting. Intelligence needs verification and organization. Throwing unverified panic at you is called being irresponsible. Second, the bottom line? I can tell you right now: the bottom line is the strength of Black Feather and the fact that I am in Black Feather. Do you still think this is just painting a picture?

Before that Tu Dou Bro could retort, her second message followed immediately.

【Angry Crow Takes Flight】: As for the term "risk our lives," I really don't like it. Black Feather recruits partners to fight side-by-side, not mercenaries who come to haggle. If you are already dissatisfied and only thinking about getting benefits before doing any work, submit an application and pay 250 units of materials; you can leave at any time.

The third message had a slightly softer tone, but carried even more weight.

【Angry Crow Takes Flight】: If you are willing to stay, put away your suspicions and do what you are supposed to do. You will naturally know when you need to know. Black Feather never treats its own people unfairly, but I don't have time to coddle giant infants. Now, does anyone else have any questions?

The faction channel fell into dead silence. The previous harmony was replaced by a more weighty, chilling sense of cohesion.

A few seconds later, the screen began to scroll frantically.

"No questions! Boss!"

"Following the Boss's footsteps!"

"Why the hell would I doubt you? I'm following you no matter what!"

"250 units of materials, hahaha, the Boss is so sarcastic!"

"Actually, it's not really sarcasm, is it? How many people want to get in but can't? If you want to quit, what else would you be but a 250?"

Cheng Shuili was used to this kind of scene and felt nothing.

She was more concerned about what was going on with this Tu Dou Bro. Even with low emotional intelligence, no one would start by challenging the boss on their first day in a company, would they?

Cheng Shuili frowned and first searched for this ID in her private chat page.

After finding that the search result was empty, she immediately realized something was wrong.

All members were admitted after a private chat interview with Cheng Shuili; it was impossible for a search to yield no results!

And... the purpose of the other party's statement was laid bare on the page—it was to get Black Feather's internal information.

What was going on?

Did Guang Hui pull the wrong person?

A message notification suddenly rang in the small group.

【Ai Mi Li】: @Angry Crow Takes Flight, Boss, did you invite this Tu Dou Bro into the faction yourself?

Had she discovered the problem too?

Cheng Shuili raised her eyebrows slightly and asked, "What's wrong?"

【Ai Mi Li】: I was with Zhou Zhuxing just now, and I showed her the messages from the faction channel. I was planning to vent about this person, but Zhou Zhuxing was very certain that neither of the two people we interviewed had that ID.

That made things interesting.

They interviewed together, and Zhou Zhuxing was very certain.

【Angry Crow Takes Flight】: Do you have any impression of this ID?

Ai Lin scratched her head, feeling a bit embarrassed.

She was a warrior, and having interviewed so many people, how could she remember who was who?

But since the Boss asked, she couldn't be too impolite.

Ai Lin thought for a moment and simply changed the subject.

【Ai Mi Li】: Zhou Zhuxing said you could check the list of your second interviews, Boss, and see how this person managed to sneak in.

Indeed...

How did they manage to sneak in?

Cheng Shuili reviewed the entire recruitment process and felt the problem might lie with Guang Hui.

...

【Guang Hui Shines on Blue Star】: I'm wronged, Boss!

【Guang Hui Shines on Blue Star】: I strictly followed the list you gave me, sending invitations one ID at a time. Qingshan also helped me send some; it must be a problem on his end!

Cheng Shuili let out a light "tsk," the veins on her forehead throbbing.

Now she should go find Qingshan based on Guang Hui's testimony, but...

She was the Boss! If she didn't pressure Guang Hui now, when would she?

【Angry Crow Takes Flight】: You have ten minutes to find the source of this matter.

Zhao Hong paused, then replied tearfully: "Okay, Boss."