All eyes turned to Ye Lingling, who remained expressionless, merely nodding slightly.
"Then it's settled," he said. "I'll go find Dean Xie first and tell him."
Dugu Yan raised an eyebrow. "Why are you looking for Dean Xie? Doesn't he not handle the academy's daily affairs?"
Yu Tianheng explained, "This Second Team was specially formed with Dean Xie's approval, and any team changes need his consent."
She nodded. "Okay, we'll go with you."
"You all go back and rest first, I can go by myself," he said firmly.
"Captain, I'll go with you, to give you courage," Shi Mo suggested in a simple and honest manner.
"Does the captain need you to bolster his courage?" Shi Lei slapped him on the back of the head.
Shi Mo rubbed his head, looking aggrieved, while Yu Feng chuckled beside him.
Yu Tianheng's lips curled up slightly. "No need, you can go back first."
Dugu Yan watched his retreating figure and remarked with admiration, "This guy is becoming more and more reliable."
Yu Feng leaned closer. "Vice-captain, don't you think the captain is super handsome?"
She rolled her eyes at him. "What's it to you?"
Yu Feng chuckled, "It's none of my business, it's none of my business."
Sister Yan's poison is getting more and more potent; if you were to get a hit, we could announce the start of the banquet early.
The group left the training ground chatting and laughing.
Ye Lingling walked at the back, glancing back at Yu Tianheng. Her expression was obscured by her veil, but her eyes seemed gentler than usual.
Deep in the bamboo forest Back Mountain the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Xie Ru was dressed in a plain scholar's robe, and he slowly turned the pages of the book in his hands.
The footsteps drew closer and finally stopped at the edge of the bamboo grove.
"Student Yu Tianheng requests an Dean Xie."
His voice was respectful, tinged with a hint of trepidation.
Xie Ru didn't look up, but simply replied, "Come in."
Yu Tianheng walked through the bamboo forest, arrived at the bamboo pavilion, and bowed.
The people behind him quickly followed suit and bowed, their movements slightly restrained, especially Yu Feng and Osler, whose facial muscles were somewhat stiff.
Xie Ru finally raised his head and his gaze fell on Yu Tianheng.
In that instant, Yu Tianheng felt as if he had been seen through.
"What is it?" Xie Ru asked calmly.
Yu Tianheng took a deep breath and expressed his desire to switch Second Team.
After all, in front of Xie Ru, any pretense is superfluous; being straightforward is the only way.
"I don't think our team deserves to advance directly to the Promotion Tournament given our current strength."
Dugu Yan glanced sideways at Yu Tianheng's profile.
His face remained expressionless, but this was the first time in all the years she had known him that she had heard the word "unworthy" from his lips.
The proud young master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, standing under the moonlight, actually uttered such humble words.
She couldn't help but feel admiration; this person seemed even more...
How should I describe it?
He's become more composed.
It's not the kind of pretentious steadiness, but a genuine sense of groundedness.
Xie Ru remained silent, his gaze sweeping over Yu Tianheng before finally landing on the six people behind him.
The Shi Brothers stood ramrod straight, their muscles taut, while Yu Feng and Osler kept their heads down, their hearts pounding with anxiety, not daring to even breathe loudly.
After all, this was a former prime minister and imperial tutor. The highest-ranking official in their family was only a vice minister. Although they were nobles, their status was clearly inferior to Xie Ru's.
Their strength and status are both top-tier compared to theirs; how could they not be nervous?
Xie Ru's gaze finally settled on Dugu Yan.
Her heart tightened, but she remained steadfast and fearless.
"Tell me," Xie Ru finally spoke again, his tone tinged with anticipation.
Yu Tianheng understood his meaning and slowly explained the reason, " The Spirit Hall has three Soul King."
"We also have Soul King." He glanced at Dugu Yan. " Yanzi is Soul King, and I'm level 44."
" Soul Power Level isn't everything," Xie Ru said gently, but this also highlighted a point.
Isn't Xie Ru himself a prime example?
Titled Douluo's every step brings a heavenly punishment; a single level is comparable to a high score on the college entrance exam, capable of crushing a multitude of people.
"I know," Yu Tianheng nodded, "But I've read their files and know that we can't win against those three from the Spirit Hall in our current state. So, having one team go straight into the Promotion Tournament and then playing one game while resting for several days won't really hone our skills."
"So you want to start from the Qualifying Tournament?" Xie Ru asked.
"Yes," Yu Tianheng reiterated, "We'll take it one game at a time, facing both weak and strong teams. Losing isn't the end of the world; it's through losses that we learn where we're lacking."
Xie Ru looked at him quietly, a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
It seems Yu Yuanzhen has a good grandson.
Although Yu Yuanzhen had a large number of wives and concubines, he only had two sons.
One of them, Big and Small Ergang, is only Soul Saint and has been virtually unknown in the Douluo Continent; the other has become a complete waste.
Fortunately, the grandchildren are doing quite well.
Yu Tianheng continued, "The students watched the Second Team's match today. Zhou Qiubai two teammates played with the spirit of seven men."
He raised his head and looked at Xie Ru: "That's why I'm not convinced."
Dugu Yan was startled and couldn't help but reach out and tug at his sleeve, as if to remind him to watch his words.
But Yu Tianheng didn't stop. "The students aren't dissatisfied because they're strong, but because they themselves aren't strong enough. If they can do it, why can't the students? But if they stay in the same team and always play those meaningless games, they'll never be able to break through their own limits."
Finally, Xie Ru put down his book, picked up his teacup, and slowly took a sip.
"Have you thought it through?" he asked slowly.
Yu Tianheng nodded without hesitation. "I've thought it through."
Xie Ru stared at him, "If you go to those three guys in the Second Team, then we'll really have to start from scratch."
Yu Tianheng was taken aback for a moment, then understood what Xie Ru meant.
He nodded firmly. "I can accept it."
Xie Ru nodded slightly, then suddenly said, " The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan members are inherently arrogant. It's commendable that you can put aside your pride."
Yu Tianheng lowered his head, his tone humble. "This student simply wants to become stronger."
Xie Ru didn't say anything more, just nodded. "Go ahead. Discuss it with those three. If they agree, I have no objections."
Yu Tianheng breathed a sigh of relief and quickly bowed, saying, " Dean Xie."
He turned to leave when Xie Ru's voice suddenly came from behind him.
"Etc."
Yu Tianheng stopped and turned around, feeling a little nervous.
Xie Ru's gaze deepened. "Is your uncle, Yu Xiaogang, someone you know well?"
Yu Tianheng was taken aback, not understanding why he brought up this person. After a moment's thought, he replied, "We might have been very familiar with each other before, but now we're complete strangers."
It wasn't that Yu Xiaogang was unfamiliar with Yu Tianheng, but rather that Yu Tianheng was unfamiliar with Yu Xiaogang.
Xie Ru nodded, but did not speak again.
Yu Tianheng was puzzled, but dared not ask any further questions, and turned to leave.
This time, even though Xie Ru didn't do anything, I was so nervous that I couldn't breathe.