Return to the Imperial Fighting Team, Easygoing Days

Lin Qingmo and A Yin share the same martial soul and are connected by blood, and have long possessed a tacit understanding that others cannot comprehend.

Even though Ah Yin can only exist in the form of Blue Silver Grass now and cannot speak.

He could also read the emotions in her every move and feel the feelings she hid in the leaves.

"After a month and a half of seclusion, it's time to go back and visit."

"I wonder if Xiao Wu and the others have been cultivating diligently, or if they've gotten into any trouble."

And there's also Teacher Er Long.

For the past month and a half, she has been guarding the outer perimeter of the Back Mountain every day, afraid that someone might disturb his seclusion.

Every day, a domineering Soul Power lingers at the entrance to the Back Mountain, yet it never approaches even half a step, for fear of disturbing his meditation.

That was Liu Erlong's aura.

Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others would also come to cultivate near the Back Mountain from time to time.

They all tacitly maintained a sufficient distance, without disturbing each other in the slightest.

"Let's go, Ah Yin, let's go back."

Heaven Dou Royal Academy, the exclusive Training Ground for the Imperial Fighting Team.

The Training Ground is paved with hard black stone, capable of withstanding the full force of a Soul Master Soul Ancestor level.

Soul Tool for testing Soul Power stood around, and various training equipment were neatly arranged.

Liu Erlong stood with his arms crossed at the edge of the Training Ground, staring intently at the center of the field.

Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, and Zhu Zhuqing are practicing two-on-two in the arena.

"Ning Rongrong! The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda needs to provide support, don't just keep dodging!"

Liu Erlong's voice was loud and booming, exuding authority.

"Xiao Wu! There are too many openings in close combat. Don't just charge forward, use your brain!"

She paused, then roared.

"Zhu Zhuqing, your speed advantage isn't being fully utilized. Don't engage Dugu Yan head-on; circle around her! Dugu Yan, your poison mist range is too tightly controlled; leave yourself an escape route!"

Upon hearing this, the four players on the field immediately adjusted their tactics.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in Ning Rongrong's palm lit up instantly, and two beams of amplifying light accurately landed on Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.

Xiao Wu dodged the poisonous mist thrown by Dugu Yan with a swift movement, instantly circling behind her and launching a powerful kick.

Yu Feng and Ye Lingling stood at the edge of the field, their eyes fixed on the sparring match in the center.

Just then, the Training Ground gate was gently pushed open.

Lin Qingmo appeared at the doorway.

The moment he appeared, the entire Training Ground fell silent.

The four people sparring in the arena stopped in unison, and all eyes were fixed on him.

The next second, Xiao Wu let out a howl and charged at him like a little rabbit.

"A-Qing! You've finally made it out of seclusion!"

Lin Qingmo smiled and reached out to catch the person who lunged at him.

"I'm back."

"You're finally back!"

Xiao Wu wriggled out of his arms, looked him up and down, and spoke with concern in her voice.

"How did it go? Did you succeed in breaking through? You've been in seclusion for so long, are you feeling alright? You must be starving! I'll go to the cafeteria and get you some food right now!"

As she spoke, she turned and ran towards the cafeteria.

Lin Qingmo quickly grabbed her arm, both amused and exasperated.

"Don't worry, I'm fine."

"The breakthrough was successful, and my Soul Power has stabilized. Let's not rush to eat; let's chat with everyone first."

"The breakthrough was successful?!"

Xiao Wu's eyes instantly lit up like stars, and she jumped up and waved her fist.

"That's great! I knew you could do it A-Qing!"

Her heart, which had been hanging in suspense for a month and a half, finally settled down completely.

She and Lin Qing had known each other the longest.

For the past month and a half, she made two trips to the outer edge of the Back Mountain every day to make sure there was nothing unusual before she would leave.

Seeing him return safely and even break through to the Spirit King realm, I can't contain my joy.

"Oh, so our Captain has finally decided to come out of the Blue Silver Grass on the Back Mountain?"

Ning Rongrong walked over slowly with her arms crossed, a teasing smile on her lips, but her eyes couldn't hide her concern.

"I thought you were going to stay in the Back Mountain until the end of the year."

Dugu Yan walked over, swinging her long, white legs, looking shocked.

"Twelve years old and fifty levels, your cultivation speed is unmatched in the entire Heaven Dou City —no, the entire Douluo Continent!"

She clicked her tongue twice. "I thought I was cultivating fast enough, but compared to you, I'm practically crawling."

Zhu Zhuqing walked at the back, stopping a few steps away without going forward, but her gaze fell on Lin Qingmo, and she nodded slightly.

Congratulations on your breakthrough!

The voice was clear and crisp, yet carried a sincere congratulation.

Lin Qingmo nodded and smiled at her.

Thanks. Have you been slacking off lately?

A rare, very faint smile appeared at the corners of Zhu Zhuqing's lips.

You can give it a try.

"Hey, hey, don't start a fight as soon as you get back!"

Yu Feng quickly came over, looking utterly miserable.

"Captain, you're finally out of seclusion!"

"You've been gone for a month and a half, Teacher Er Long Erlong has been putting us through extra training every day. I'm practically skinned alive from all the hard work. You've finally come back to save us!"

Ye Lingling followed her over.

The Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul in his hand emitted a soft white light, and his words were cool but gentle.

"Captain, if you still feel unwell or your Soul Power is unstable, I can help you adjust it at any time."

Thank you for your concern.

Lin Qingmo smiled at the two of them.

"I'm fine, and my Soul Power is stable."

Turning to Liu Erlong, he thanked her, "Thank you for your hard work these past few days, Teacher Er Long."

"What's so hard about it? I'm a teacher, this is naturally what I should do."

Liu Erlong strode over and slapped Lin Qingmo's shoulder heavily with his large, fan-like hand, but he held back most of his strength, afraid of shocking him who had just broken through.

His hearty laughter echoed throughout the Training Ground.

"Good lad, you didn't disappoint me."

Lin Qingmo immediately bowed deeply, his tone respectful.

"Thank you so much, Teacher Liu, for watching over the Back Mountain for me all this time. I'm so grateful for your help."

"Don't be so polite with me!"

Liu Erlong waved his hand, his eyes wide open.

"You're my student, Liu Erlong's student. If I don't protect you, who will I protect?"

"Besides, your talent and the speed at which you broke through to Spirit King are due to your own hard work, and have little to do with me."

Her words were both helpless and genuine.

Liu Erlong naturally hoped that Lin Qingmo would be a student he taught.

Unfortunately, Lin Qingmo's growth had nothing to do with her.

She had only recently taken over the Imperial Fighting Team.

"Teacher Er Long, you are too modest."

Ning Rongrong replied with a smile, "For the past month and a half, you've been going to the Back Mountain to keep watch every day before dawn. We've all been watching you."

"That's right!"

Dugu Yan secretly sidled up and whispered to Xiao Wu.

"Yesterday, Teacher Er Long told me that Qingmo is his student, so it's only right that he pays more attention to him."

Liu Erlong has very sharp ears; he heard it immediately.

She turned and glared at Dugu Yan, feigning anger, "You little brat, all you do is talk about me behind my back! Double the training today!"

"Ah?"

Dugu Yan's face fell instantly, and she let out a wail.

"Teacher Er Long, I was wrong! I'll never do it again!"

The group burst into laughter instantly.

The once serious Training Ground was now filled with lively laughter.

Sunlight streamed through the window, falling on a group of young people, radiating vibrant energy.