Chapter 4

Just as Bufan was sitting in his chair, headache in tow, pondering how he should go about finding a job, his wrist suddenly buzzed with a "beep."

That was the sound of the message reminder in the SkyNet, the default watch style. Of course, if you had credit points, you could also buy other styles of message reminders!

"Phew, a message reminder. Could it be that some big tycoon has posted a regional job listing again?" Bufan looked at the message reminder on his wrist, thinking to himself.

He knew his predecessor had no friends in the SkyNet, and his own conditions wouldn't meet the criteria for specific job listings. Therefore, the only messages that could be sent to him were those unrestricted, full-region job listings.

Just like the all-channel announcements in the games of his previous life, anyone in the recruitment area would receive such messages. However, those who could post such messages were definitely the richest of the rich, and the conditions they required were surely the strictest of the strict!

In an ancient and elegant room, a delicate woman looked at the unread message displayed on the smart brain, her face gradually darkening.

"What is this guy up to? We have to go through so much trouble to find him, it's infuriating!" The woman, seeing the delayed response on the smart brain screen, couldn't help but say angrily.

Beside her, a stunningly beautiful and curvaceous woman couldn't help but smile brightly.

"Xiaoxue, don't be in a hurry. This little guy is in a tough spot too!" Thinking of Bufan's situation, Xue Meier couldn't help but sigh.

"Alright, I might as well take a look. I'm just sitting around anyway!" Hearing the continuous "beep" from his wrist, Bufan finally decided to take a look.

Then, after opening the message reminder, a mysterious image appeared before Bufan, followed by a series of subtitles slowly appearing!

"Respected customer, our studio is currently in need of new hires due to business demands. Requirements: good appearance, normal physique, proficient in ancient Eastern culture..."

"Could it be that heaven is showing mercy on me, sending me this job?" At this moment, Bufan seemed to forget how he had viciously cursed the heavens in his heart earlier. He just stared intently at the subtitles, as they contained the information he needed most.

After reading it three times, Bufan finally confirmed that this was a gift from heaven, as this job requirement was the most suitable for him.

Not only did it lack the combat requirements he feared most, but more importantly, it included full board and lodging!

Moreover, he found his advantage in understanding ancient Eastern culture. In this world, who could match Bufan's knowledge of Chinese culture from before the Dark Age?

Of course, he subconsciously ignored the meager 300 credit points monthly salary included in the package.

However, after the initial joy, Bufan calmed down!

"No, I still need to confirm the specific requirements!" Thinking this, Bufan chose to call the other party.

"Finally, this damn brat has replied!" Xiaoxue, seeing the call notification from Bufan on the smart brain screen, gritted her teeth and said.

"Heck, of course he would reply. I would too! Alright, let's connect with him quickly and get this over with!" Xue Meier, glancing at Xiaoxue who was still gritting her teeth, couldn't help but urge.

"Hello, I would like to confirm, does your job listing have any combat requirements?" Bufan's slightly immature voice came from the smart brain, reaching the ears of the two beautiful women.

Xiaoxue took a deep breath, calming herself, and said lightly, "No, compared to combat skills, we need someone who understands the cultural studies of ancient Eastern civilization before the Dark Age. If you don't meet this condition, please don't apply!"

Hearing the clear voice from the other end, Bufan's face showed a hint of surprise, "Of course, I am a lover of ancient Eastern culture. Where should I go to apply?"

"Sky Fragrance Pavilion, West Flower Hall!" The other end quickly replied and then cut off the voice connection, seemingly not wanting to give Bufan another chance to ask questions.

Fortunately, Bufan knew the location of the Sky Fragrance Pavilion, which was the huge Chinese-style building he saw when he first entered the recruitment area.

Upon arriving at the Sky Fragrance Pavilion, Bufan was surprised to see the empty hall, seemingly not as crowded as he had imagined.

"Why does it seem like no one is applying? Oh, maybe it's because the pay is too low!" Soon, Bufan thought of a reason.

A monthly salary of 300 credit points was a negligible amount for most martial artists. A low-level zombie crystal core or a low-level monster fur could fetch dozens of credit points, so a monthly salary of 300 credit points was not attractive to most adventurers.

As for the full board and lodging, it was an insignificant benefit for the city residents, as those who could survive in the base city generally didn't worry about food and lodging.

Walking up a suspended staircase to the second floor, Bufan began searching for the West Flower Hall. To his surprise, the names carved on the doors were in traditional Chinese characters.

"Damn, luckily it's not in small seal script or oracle bone script, or I wouldn't even be able to find the address!" Bufan thought to himself and began searching carefully.

In the West Flower Hall, Xiaoxue watched Bufan's actions through the surveillance camera and said thoughtfully, "Sister Meier, it seems this guy has some skills. He seems to recognize these difficult traditional characters!"

"Only you, you mischievous girl, would use such a tricky method!" Xue Meier shook her head helplessly.

As the two were talking, Bufan finally found the West Flower Hall and was about to ring the doorbell when the door opened automatically.

"Come in!" A pleasant voice came from inside, and Bufan walked in.

In the hall, a woman with a breathtakingly beautiful face was sitting elegantly on a comfortable sofa, looking curiously at Bufan as he entered.

Beside her, a younger, somewhat immature-looking beauty seemed to have a sour expression, perhaps because the previous applicant had upset her.

"Hello, I'm here to apply. May I ask what kind of assessment I need to go through?" Bufan didn't pay much attention to the younger beauty's expression and didn't linger on the stunningly beautiful woman's face, as he had seen many goddess-level beauties in his previous life.

"It's simple, just complete this test paper!" Xue Meier gently pushed a white paper in front of her to Bufan and smiled.

He had heard that in the pre-Dark Age, such assessments were called exams!

Bufan nodded, then slowly walked forward, picked up the test paper, and also picked up the virtual pen beside it.

"Please write down the names of five or more Chinese historical dynasties before the Dark Age!"

"Please write down the names of three or more modern martial arts stories you know, and specify the main male and female characters!"

"Please write down the names of ten or more martial arts film and television schools!"

...

One by one, strange questions appeared on the white paper, leaving Bufan speechless. They weren't too difficult, but they were too simple.

Moreover, these questions seemed to focus more on martial arts novels rather than actual historical knowledge.

How strange, what kind of job would require such a mix of knowledge?

Bufan thought to himself, but this wasn't something he needed to consider. His task was to quickly answer these questions.