Battle

Snow White naturally noticed the fleeting complexity in Dugu Yan's expression and understood the various thoughts that had crossed the other team members' minds.

But she did not point them out. She merely said calmly, "Although Ning Rongrong is a substitute member, she will take part in all the team's regular training. Lingling, as a senior support-type Soul Master, guide her more whenever you have the time."

Ye Lingling nodded gently. "Yes, Captain."

"All right." Snow White clapped her hands, drawing everyone's attention back.

"There is still some time before the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, but we cannot slack off in our training. Today, we will be practicing team coordination. Yu Tianheng, you will be responsible for assigning groups and arranging tactics."

Yu Tianheng stepped forward, his expression serious. "Yes, Captain."

He turned to face the team members and began outlining the training. His voice was steady and his instructions well-organized; clearly, he understood the team's situation inside and out.

Snow White stepped aside and observed quietly.

She noticed that once Yu Tianheng began directing everyone, the tension in Dugu Yan's expression visibly eased. There was also a trace more trust in the way she looked at him.

And while Yu Tianheng arranged the tactics, he would occasionally glance at Dugu Yan without seeming to mean to. Their gazes met now and then, carrying an unspoken understanding.

It seemed the relationship between those two really was unusual.

The thought passed through Snow White's mind, but she did not dwell on it.

As long as the team members' private relationships did not affect training or competition, she would not interfere too much.

Training began quickly.

The team split into two groups for a mock battle. Snow White did not join immediately, instead standing at the edge of the