In the Royal Academy of Tian Dou, in the team lounge, Su Cheng and Ning Rongrong entered, almost blinded by the dazzling golden light that filled the room.
The luxurious room spanned over a hundred square meters, adorned with golden palace lamps, golden wallpaper, and various golden decorations, creating the ambiance of a splendid miniature palace.
A massive genuine leather sofa was placed in the center of the room, accompanied by a crystal coffee table displaying exquisite snacks and beverages.
It was undeniable that the Royal Academy excelled in material indulgence, leaving Su Cheng in awe.
Currently, there were only three people in the room, all appearing to be under twenty by the standards of soul masters.
A young man with long black hair, dressed in a simple blue combat suit, sat on the sofa. His posture was upright, facial muscles slightly stiff, lacking many expressions.
Next to him was a slightly lazy-looking girl leaning on the back of the sofa. With deep purple short hair exuding a heroic vibe, her green eyes gave off a somewhat exotic charm.
These were none other than Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan, whom Su Cheng had briefly met the day before. In the corner stood a blue-haired girl in black clothes and a face mask, appearing cold and indifferent.
As Su Cheng and Ning Rongrong entered, including the girl in the corner, they all stood up to greet them.
"Welcome, Su Junior, you are the fourth official member of our Royal Combat Team," Yu Tianheng looked at Su Cheng, a faint smile on his face. "I am Yu Tianheng, a level 35 Assault System Soul Elder, and my martial soul is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon."
"Dugu Yan, a level 34 Control System Soul Elder, with the martial soul of the Azure Scale Snake," Dugu Yan said with a charming smile, glancing curiously at Ning Rongrong standing beside Su Cheng.
"Ye Lingling, a level 27 Auxiliary System Grand Soul Master, with the martial soul Nine Heart Flowering Apple," the last to speak was the blue-haired girl who had been standing in the corner.
Her voice was sweet and pleasant but slightly hollow, giving off an ethereal and unreal feeling.
"Nine Heart Flowering Apple?!" Upon hearing the name of the martial soul, Ning Rongrong, who had been nonchalant until now, suddenly exclaimed.
"What's wrong?" Su Cheng glanced at her, asking softly.
"My father once said, Nine Heart Flowering Apple is a miracle among martial souls," Ning Rongrong looked at Ye Lingling, who remained silent, and slowly explained, "Regardless of the number of soul rings, this martial soul has only one soul skill: a ranged group healing skill. The healing degree is controlled by the soul master's will. The higher the level and more soul rings, the more soul power it uses for healing."
Not delving into the drawbacks of the Nine Heart Flowering Apple being passed down through generations, she refrained from saying more in front of others.
However, just with these words, Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan were astonished. Knowledge of such a martial soul was rare, and the fact that this girl accurately described the characteristics indicated her noble background.
Even Ye Lingling, who had been detached and aloof, couldn't help but glance at her.
"Su Junior, who is this?"
"She is Ning Rongrong, the only daughter of the Seventh Treasure Glass Sect's head, with the martial soul Seven Treasure Glass Pagoda and an innate soul power level of nine."
Upon hearing Su Cheng's introduction, Yu Tianheng was surprised at first but then quickly understood. "Does she...?"
"Rongrong has already enrolled in Tian Dou Royal Academy. The Meng Teaching Committee wants her to train with the team," Su Cheng explained.
"Great, double happiness."
Yu Tianheng clapped his hands, showing obvious joy on his somewhat rigid face.
"Captain, you said I am the fourth official member of the team?"
"That's right."
He nodded and began to explain to the two.
The current Royal Combat Team was still in the selection phase. Besides Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan, only Ye Lingling was confirmed to join. The other candidates were still uncertain, and even the hopeful ones were only guaranteed a spot in the second team.
For example, Ji Yuan, who had fought against Su Cheng before, had a decent level but lacked the essential strength in his martial soul, making him not stand out.
Upon hearing Yu Tianheng mention Ji Yuan, Dugu Yan immediately showed disdain.
"He's just pretending. With his strength, entering the first team is not a problem. But he has always wanted to lead a team himself, so he stayed in the competition for the captaincy of the second team. If you teach him a lesson, we'll all be pleased."
"Yan Zi!" Yu Tianheng hastily intervened.
Seeing Dugu Yan sticking out her tongue, she didn't continue.
Su Cheng quietly observed the expressions of the two and felt that their relationship hadn't developed into a romantic one yet. Not to mention the issue of the snake poison on Dugu Yan, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan might view her as a tool to connect with the Poison Douluo, which could lead to conflicts due to her assertive personality.
Both Yu Tianheng and his father, Yu Xiaogang, had somewhat similar personalities. They weren't domineering, and their sect ranked higher than personal feelings. The future might be unpredictable.
However, these thoughts flashed through his mind and were gone. How these two would relate to him in the future was not a major concern.
Su Cheng took out four vials of elixirs from his soul device and placed them on the coffee table, smiling, "Nice to meet you. This is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it, senior and senior sisters."
"What is this?" The three of them looked at his actions and were slightly puzzled.
"These are some elixirs I've concocted over the years based on ancient texts and medical books. They are effective with no significant side effects. To be honest, my family is average, and everything, including this outfit and the soul device, was earned through these concoctions."
It took them a moment to grasp his intention.
Medicines were common in various sects and families, especially for disciples who hadn't awakened their martial souls. Using similar methods to enhance potential had some effect and could increase the innate soul power during awakening.
However, they weren't familiar with Su Cheng and had just met him today, making them hesitant to easily try the elixirs he brought.
Su Cheng had anticipated this situation and gave Ning Rongrong a meaningful look.
Ning Rongrong's lively face showed a hint of surprise. She hadn't expected Su Cheng to have expertise in this area. She casually picked up one vial and shook it in front of her eyes, then turned to Su Cheng, "You even know about this?"
She didn't have any guard or suspicion in her heart. Subconsciously, she believed that since both her father and Sword Douluo recognized him, he was someone worth trusting.
However, she couldn't help but feel amazed.
Generally, soul masters focused on enhancing soul power during their youth. Not to mention researching, even the time spent refining soul rings and skills was probably not enough.
Looking at Su Cheng, who had not only created his own soul skill but also delved into elixirs, she couldn't help but be surprised.
Su Cheng's expression remained calm as he awaited their response.