Only by Being Outstanding Enough Could He Attract Goddesses
Feng He was somewhat surprised to see Feng Xiaotian agree so quickly. It wasn't like his usual style.
Feng Xiaotian was usually quite confident, but not to this extent.
A thought struck Feng He, and he said, "Since you want to fight, you'll need to take first place in the exchange tournament. You can divide the ten thousand Gold Soul Coins among yourselves. But if you lose and fall to fourth or fifth place, you'll have to pay the required fees yourselves."
Hearing this, the six other than Feng Xiaotian exchanged glances.
It wasn't that they doubted Feng Xiaotian's strength, but they had all watched Thunderclap and Elephant Armor Academy's match today, and neither team seemed to have held much back.
Under those circumstances, the two teams were much stronger than their academy while it was hiding its strength.
If they fielded all their main members, there would be no problem, but with five level thirty-ones and one level thirty-two taking the field, it would be quite difficult.
That was difficult enough, but each of them was also restricted from using one of their strongest Soul Skills, and Feng Xiaotian was likewise subject to restrictions.
While hiding their strength, they would have trouble defeating any of the other three academies except Skywater Academy, and might end up in fourth place.
All six finally turned their eyes to Feng Xiaotian. They really weren't confident.
Last night, their captain Feng Xiaotian had displayed formidable staying power in a prolonged fight. If he was confident, perhaps they could give it a try, but if they lost, they would have to pay ten thousand Gold Soul Coins. That would be disastrous!
Even in fourth place, each person would have to pay a thousand Gold Soul Coins, and fifth place would cost even more.
Five of them had only reached level thirty-one a few months ago, less than a year in every case. Even with the Spirit Hall's monthly subsidy of a hundred Gold Soul Coins, they hadn't yet saved a thousand.
"Captain, what... what if we lose?" one of the team members asked.
Beside him, Feng Lingyu immediately said, "What are you afraid of? With the captain here, we're sure to win!"
Feng Xiaotian understood his teammates' concerns and said, "If we lose, you won't have to pay those Gold Soul Coins. I'll cover all of it."
Although he had over seven thousand Gold Soul Coins to his name, Wolf Warrior Coins in the system could be exchanged for Gold Soul Coins at a one-to-one rate. He now had 365,000 Wolf Warrior Coins, so he had plenty of money.
Besides, Feng Xiaotian didn't think he would lose. He also saw these matches as a way to get used to controlling his body and raise his combat strength to its peak.
Hearing Feng Xiaotian say that, everyone felt much more reassured.
"Captain, we believe in you. Let's do it! How could we let you pay for everything alone? Even if I have to borrow the money, I believe in you," said Feng Yu, one of the three female Soul Masters.
"That's right, me too!" Feng Lingyu said.
"All right, I agree too!"
"I agree!"
Seeing that his teammates all felt this way, Feng Xiaotian knew he absolutely couldn't let them down.
Feng Xiaotian then looked at Feng He and said, "Teacher Feng He, let's do as you said, but I have one condition."
Feng He said, "Go ahead!"
Feng Xiaotian said, "If I win, then from now on, I'll be both the leader and captain of the Godwind Academy team. I'll have the final say over the team."
In the distance, Cheng Cheng heard Feng Xiaotian's words and marveled inwardly. It seems Xiaotian has lofty ambitions too. In that case, I'll help you in the future!
Feng He was taken aback. Feng Xiaotian actually didn't want him to continue guiding Godwind Academy.
Feng Xiaotian went on, "Teacher Feng He, you've actually done a very good job. This isn't aimed at you. I just feel that since I'm the captain, I can lead my teammates to become stronger."
Feng Xiaotian did have selfish reasons for doing this. Although Feng He was a good person, he and Feng Xiaotian had actually had little contact since he transmigrated. Whatever bond existed belonged to Feng Xiaotian's past, not to the person he was now.
If he took full control of the team, helped his teammates, and built strong enough friendships, then these teammates would become his most loyal lackeys in the future. No, he should call them friends here!
His ultimate goal was also to establish a force of his own and possess great strength.
Moreover, the bonds between students at the academy were especially precious and strong, and also the easiest to forge.
"Ha ha!" Feng He laughed twice and said, "Are you sure you don't need my guidance?"
"Of course!" Feng Xiaotian looked at his teammates beside him and said, "Teacher Feng He, aside from me, how many of them do you think can reach level forty or above and become Soul Ancestors by the time the Advanced Soul Master Tournament begins?"
Feng He thought for a while and said, "At least two, three at most!"
Feng Xiaotian said seriously, "If I lead everyone, then before the Advanced Soul Master Tournament, there will be at least six more Soul Ancestors besides me."
"At least six?" Feng He was utterly astonished. He knew how fast the team members cultivated and had analyzed it before. It was simply impossible, yet Feng Xiaotian had actually said otherwise.
Feng He hesitated, but Cheng Cheng spoke from a distance. "I believe Xiaotian has that ability. I support him!"
The team members looked around at one another. Even Cheng Cheng, the most respected person in the academy, had said so. They nodded one after another and said, "We believe in the captain too."
Seeing this, Feng He said, "All right, but first finish this tournament. Take first place while hiding your strength, as we agreed earlier. If you can't even get past this hurdle, you can forget about what comes after."
Feng Xiaotian nodded and said, "Of course!"
"Then I'll watch how you perform. I won't say another word during the rest of the exchange tournament!" Feng He said seriously. He sighed inwardly. As expected of your son, Captain Qingyang. You did the same thing back then. But your son is even more ruthless than you: at least six Soul Ancestors. If our main lineup consisted entirely of Soul Ancestors in the Advanced Soul Master Tournament, it would be a first for our academy-a new record.
Feng He left and asked no more about it. The remaining team members all looked at Feng Xiaotian.
Feng Xiaotian said, "Don't worry. We'll cultivate together in the future, and you can definitely become Soul Ancestors. As long as you work hard, all eleven of you have a chance."
Feng Hu asked in puzzlement, "Captain, when will you become a Soul Ancestor?"
Feng Xiaotian said, "As long as I want to, it should be possible once the exchange tournament ends."
All eleven team members looked at Feng Xiaotian in amazement. As far as they knew, his Soul Power was only at level thirty-eight, not thirty-nine.
He would be ready after the exchange tournament ended?
Even if Feng Xiaotian explained now, they probably wouldn't understand, so he said, "You'll find out when the time comes!"
"Now, let me explain the tactics for tomorrow's match..."
An hour later, Feng Xiaotian walked into his room with a smile, leaving behind eleven dumbfounded faces.
Was their captain a professional intelligence gatherer?
He knew the main members of every academy inside and out, even more than they did.
Feng Xiaotian hadn't even watched the second match, between Thunderclap and Elephant Armor Academy, much less listened to Feng He's analysis afterward!
Yet now Feng Xiaotian not only knew everything, he had even thought of ways to counter them.
The team members, who had still been somewhat hesitant, were now beginning to believe that Feng Xiaotian could lead them to greater heights, just as he had said.
By then, Feng Xiaotian had already returned to his room. It wasn't even noon yet, and he had 365,000 Wolf Warrior Coins in the system.
It was time to improve his strength across the board so he could face the next four matches!
Feng Xiaotian also understood that only by performing well enough could he gain an advantage in attracting goddesses in the future, and thus find opportunities to spend money on them and improve himself!