Douluo: Martial Soul Iron-Eating Beast, Never Be a Slave — Chapter 45

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Watching Ye Lingling succeed, Zhao Mu thought of Heibai.

If the Nine-Heart Begonia seed could successfully grow into a Nine-Heart Begonia flower, then could Heibai, after eating Nine-Heart Begonia and gaining powerful healing abilities, also use this method to store excess energy?

If so, that would be for the best. Heibai seemed to have gotten fatter lately. Who knew what he had been secretly snacking on again.

At this moment, Ye Lingling was also filled with joy.

Now that she possessed strength, she no longer needed her teammates to protect her at every moment.

Though Ye Lingling was introverted and withdrawn, she did not actually want to trouble others into protecting her.

"Lingling, it feels like you're even stronger than me now. I wouldn't be able to take that punch of yours," Dugu Yan said sourly.

Ye Lingling was not modest with Dugu Yan. "Yanzi, it doesn't just feel that way. It's definitely true!"

As she spoke, she did not forget to raise her fist.

After witnessing the changes in Ye Lingling, Zhao Mu returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well that same day. He found an open patch of ground, dug a hole, and planted the Nine-Heart Begonia seed.

Heibai followed Zhao Mu around eagerly the entire time.

"From now on, I'll leave the planting of the Nine-Heart Begonia to you. Remember to water it on time. If you don't mind, you can even fertilize it yourself."

Why does the bear have to do everything? You're the one who wanted to plant it!

Heibai grumbled unhappily.

Zhao Mu shot Heibai an annoyed glare. "It's something I planted for you to eat. If you don't do these things, who will?"

At the mention of food, Heibai's resistance finally weakened. He lowered his head and stared at the soil where the Nine-Heart Begonia had been planted, wishing for the tiny seed to sprout and grow quickly. If that did not work, then once it broke through the soil, he could pull it upward a little to make it grow faster.

Meanwhile.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Education Committee.

The three Education Committee members, Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhilin, had gathered together and seemed to be discussing something.

"Which instructor should lead this year's Heaven Dou Royal Team?" Bai Baoshan asked.

Zhilin thought for a moment before analyzing, "This year's Heaven Dou Royal Team has two little monsters whose strength has already reached the level of Soul Kings. If an ordinary instructor leads them, I'm afraid they won't be able to keep them in line."

At Heaven Dou Royal Academy, teachers above Level 40 but below Level 50 were Tianwei-level Teachers. Those from Level 50 to Level 60 were Tianzhi-level Teachers. Teachers above Level 60 were known as Tiantou-level Teachers.

Zhao Mu and Dugu Yan were clearly beyond the teaching ability of Tianwei-level and Tianzhi-level Teachers.

Even among Tiantou-level Teachers above Level 60, not just anyone could teach them.

"It would be fine if they were all Soul Elders in their thirties like Yu Tianheng and the others. The key is Zhao Mu and Dugu Yan, those two little monsters," Zhilin continued.

Bai Baoshan had no good ideas either. "Could it be that one of the three of us has to personally lead them?"

Bai Baoshan glanced at Meng Shenji and Zhilin. Neither made any indication, so Bai Baoshan could only shut up awkwardly in the end.

After a moment, Meng Shenji finally spoke with a dry laugh. "Geniuses need to be taught by geniuses. I think Qin Ming should lead this year's Heaven Dou Royal Team!"

"Qin Ming possesses the mutated Martial Soul Blazing Azure Wolf and is the second-youngest Soul Emperor on the continent recorded by Spirit Hall. Though he only broke through Level 60 not long ago, his practical combat ability ranks among the best of the Tiantou-level Teachers. Having him lead the team may be the best choice," Zhilin said calmly.

Meng Shenji and Zhilin had both agreed, so Bai Baoshan naturally had no objections.

The next day.

Having received notice in advance, the members of the Heaven Dou Royal Team gathered together for the first time.

Seeing his grandsons again this time, Zhao Mu could clearly sense that something extra had appeared in Yu Tianheng and the others' gazes when they looked at him.

Reverence!

That was more like it!

Respecting the elderly and caring for the young were traditional virtues. They had clearly grown up.

Even Yu Feng, the chatterbox, no longer dared to joke around with Zhao Mu and only gave him silly smiles from time to time.

Osler and the Shi Brothers also nodded respectfully at Zhao Mu.

The strong deserved respect wherever they went.

Only Yu Tianheng was still somewhat rebellious and disobedient, but there was no rush. There was still hope if he received a proper education.

Not long after everyone gathered, they heard footsteps approaching.

A middle-aged man appeared before them, looking to be in his thirties. His appearance was ordinary, and he had short black hair tinged with orange-yellow. He wore the exclusive teacher's uniform of Heaven Dou Royal Academy. The most distinctive thing about him was his pair of faintly glowing eyes. Looking into them felt like staring into the eyes of a wolf.

"It's him?! Our instructor is actually him!" Yu Feng exclaimed.

Osler, who did not get along with Yu Feng, curled his lips. "Was there any need to shout? He's just an instructor assigned by the academy."

Yu Feng was displeased. "That's Teacher Qin Ming! The second-youngest Soul Emperor on the continent! The only one above him is the Clear Sky Douluo from back then."

Osler simply could not stand Yu Feng. As for Qin Ming, he still admired and respected him greatly.

Yu Tianheng and the Black Tortoise Shi Brothers likewise looked at Qin Ming with respect in their eyes.

After all, the continent's second-youngest Soul Emperor was still an astonishing title in their eyes.

Only Zhao Mu knew how much exaggeration there was in this so-called title of the continent's second-youngest Soul Emperor.

Therefore, Zhao Mu was only slightly curious about Qin Ming. That was all.

Reverence?

Not a chance.

The continent's second-youngest Soul Emperor?

Zhao Mu was confident he could make him third.

Dugu Yan had always been proud, and now she was already Level 54. She would break through Level 60 in at most a few years. By then, she could also surpass Qin Ming, so she did not care much about his title.

Ye Lingling cared even less.

After Qin Ming approached and exchanged simple greetings with everyone, he began introducing himself.

"Hello, everyone. My name is Qin Ming, and I am a teacher at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. For a period of time to come, I will serve as your team leader and accompany you to the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, where we will strive for a good ranking."

Hearing this, Yu Tianheng and the others were immediately delighted. They seemed quite satisfied with Qin Ming becoming their team leader.

"Over the next few days, settle whatever matters you have at hand. Seven days from now, we will head out for a round of pre-tournament special training," Qin Ming said with a gentle smile.

"Special training?! Teacher Qin, are we leaving Heaven Dou City?" Yu Feng hurriedly asked.

Qin Ming nodded. "Yes. We will leave Heaven Dou Royal Academy and Heaven Dou City. I will arrange for you to compete at the Soul Fighting Arena. Through one practical battle after another, you will identify your shortcomings and gradually improve."

As Zhao Mu watched Qin Ming arrange everyone's schedule so thoroughly, he stepped forward. "Teacher Qin, I have something to discuss with you."

"Oh? You must be Zhao Mu, the pride of the first team. Go ahead. What do you want to discuss with your teacher?" Qin Ming said with a smile. Outstanding students naturally received outstanding treatment. No one disliked good students, and on Douluo Continent, strength made one a good student.

Zhao Mu looked at Qin Ming and slowly said in a calm voice, "Teacher Qin, I'm afraid I won't be able to participate in the special training you arranged. Could I take leave?"

"Take leave?!"

Slightly startled, Qin Ming frowned and said softly, "How long do you intend to take leave for? The pre-tournament special training was carefully arranged specifically for you team members. Every day is especially important, so unless there are special circumstances, I do not recommend that you be absent."

Carefully arranged?

Wasn't it just Shrek's routine?

One of Shrek's training courses was having students participate in practical battles at the Great Soul Arena. Qin Ming had graduated from Shrek, so he was using the same routine.

Otherwise, there would not be the scenario of the Heaven Dou Team running into the Shrek Team.

But this routine was completely useless to Zhao Mu.

With Zhao Mu's Soul Power Level already at Level 50, he would be utterly invincible against weaker opponents at the Great Soul Arena. What effect could participating in that possibly have?

Besides, Zhao Mu also planned to improve his attribute properties through the Mimicry Cultivation Environment. If he left Heaven Dou Royal Academy to attend that damned special training, how could he use the Mimicry Cultivation Environment and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to cultivate?

Awoo~

The school provides food and lodging, and the accommodations and meals are so good. This bear doesn't want to go out and suffer!

Heibai, who was following beside Zhao Mu's leg, also howled repeatedly. Rarely, he shared Zhao Mu's opinion.

"I'm sorry, Teacher Qin, but I truly have more important things to do." Zhao Mu spread his hands helplessly before solemnly adding, "I may not participate in the entire special training."

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, standing nearby, heard Zhao Mu's words and their delicate faces instantly darkened considerably. Their excitement at being able to go out together and have some fun suddenly faded.

"Miss the entire special training? Are you joking with me?" Qin Ming gradually wiped the smile from his face.

In truth, Qin Ming had initially felt somewhat uneasy about teaching the Heaven Dou Royal Team.

Most students of Heaven Dou Royal Academy were pampered young masters and young ladies of noble status, and they were not easy to serve. Those capable of becoming members of the Heaven Dou Royal Team might even be arrogant troublemakers.