After Tang Yin and Third Sister recognized each other.
Over the following days, the siblings often met briefly at a teahouse or small shop somewhere in Suotuo City after training or Soul Fighting.
Most of the chatter came from Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu. Tang San listened quietly, while Tang Yin occasionally responded.
The siblings still didn't have much to say to each other, but a glance or the slightest change in expression could convey all the words left unspoken.
Meanwhile, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team's training at the Soto Great Soul Arena was going increasingly well.
After the harsh lesson of their first match, everyone quickly adjusted their mindset and tactics.
As a reserve, Tang Yin didn't get many chances to compete in team battles, but whenever he did, he shone brilliantly.
The team as a whole surged forward.
Under Qin Ming's careful guidance and with their increasingly seamless teamwork, they defeated several veteran teams from Suotuo City in succession.
The name of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team—"Heaven Dou First Team"—gradually became known throughout Suotuo City.
One day, during a break from training, Qin Ming summoned everyone to the strategy room. His expression was complex, colored by solemnity, anticipation, and a hint of emotion.
"After all the training you've done lately, your improvement is plain for everyone to see."
Qin Ming got straight to the point, his gaze sweeping over faces that, though tired, were sharp-eyed and composed.
"Our team's Soul Fighting record has also met the requirements for promotion to a Silver Soul team."
He paused and took a tray from inside his robes. Eight badges lay neatly arranged on it. They were bright silver, edged with intricate cloud patterns and engraved in the center with crossed sword and shield designs. Under the lights, they gleamed