Hearing Nan Feihuang's question, Qin Ming shook his head. "No, Feihuang, you've reached the Silver Fighter rank, and Wen Ruo's score is close as well. Starting today, I'd like to see how you both perform in a team battle."
Qin Ming knew that one day, Nan Feihuang and Xun Yu would leave the team. In the end, Yu Tianheng and the others would still compete alongside the Shi brothers. However, even with the Shi brothers gone, it was no reason to delay team battle training for the others.
Although Nan Feihuang was an assault-type spirit master, he could cover both offense and defense, and Xun Yu's summoned Dao Soldiers could act as a defensive shield. Together, they provided excellent team training for Yu Tianheng and the others.
In fact, the Shi brothers needed the least amount of training since their primary job was to guard the rear, protecting Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan. Whether they trained for another three years or not, their role remained the same. In truth, their absence provided Ye Lingling an opportunity to practice self-preservation on the battlefield.
However, Qin Ming overlooked one critical factor—Nan Feihuang was an unyielding vanguard, and with Xun Yu summoning an entire platoon at the rear, Ye Lingling would hardly face any danger.
Yu Tianheng stepped up to the registration desk and handed the roster to the receptionist. "Heaven Dou Team, seven-person registration, team battle, Bo Game."
Clearly a regular here, he was quick and to the point. Although they had yet to earn the "Royal Battle Team" title, they still signed up under the Heaven Dou Academy's name.
"All right, everyone, get ready. We're just waiting for the arena to assign us an opponent," Yu Tianheng informed the group. "I have a private box here, so let's rest there while we wait."
Nan Feihuang pulled Xun Yu aside. "Wen Ruo, where have you been lately? It seems like you've been spending all your time with Ye Lingling. Don't tell me you're putting friendship aside just because of a girl. Remember, those who simp never prosper!"
If Xun Yu was trying to court Ye Lingling by clinging to her side, Nan Feihuang didn't have high hopes for his approach.
"Heh, Your Highness, you underestimate me," Xun Yu laughed. "I've been with Lingling these past few days, but she's enjoyed being with me just as much. I'm not here to chase her around, let alone be a simp."
Of course, Xun Yu knew that clinging to someone like Ye Lingling, who was so exceptional, would lead nowhere. What mattered most was proving his own worth and showing her qualities that would draw her in naturally.
Wasn't that exactly how Nan Feihuang had earned Xue Ke's admiration?
That initial wager was only to show Ye Lingling his sincerity. Afterward, there was no need for further gestures. Knowing she disdained unearned wealth yet struggled with finances, he ensured she'd earn her share fairly.
"Here, take this," Xun Yu said, tossing a gold spirit coin card to Nan Feihuang. "It's my earnings from the past few months, around fifty thousand gold spirit coins."
"Xun Yu, you earned fifty thousand spirit coins in just a few months? How did you do that?" Xue Ke asked, surprised. Though a princess, she wasn't ignorant of the world. Inspired by her brother, she had a good grasp of Heaven Dou City's average wages.
Xun Yu's earning speed was practically a miracle.
"Oh, nothing special—just a lot of hard work," Xun Yu laughed. "I'm at the twenty-eighth rank now, so I can summon fifty-eight soldiers at once. And when fifty-eight people work around the clock digging foundations, building houses, and hauling concrete, it adds up. Thanks to the non-stop schedule, I can earn a daily wage, and it's really not that difficult."
"But Wen Ruo, your summoned soldiers are just like ordinary people—they get tired and can even perish. Once they hit their limits, you'd have to summon them again. Where on earth do you get the soul power to sustain that kind of cycle?" Nan Feihuang asked. Xun Yu wasn't a Title Douluo but merely a Spirit Grandmaster—could he really afford to expend his soul power so recklessly?
"Of course, it's impossible with just my strength," Xun Yu admitted, "but with Lingling's Nine Heart Begonia—the ultimate healing spirit—it's manageable. She doesn't just heal injuries; she can also restore stamina. As long as they aren't dead, I don't have to resummon my soldiers."
"When Lingling exhausts her soul power, I resummon them once, then she rests and meditates. Once her energy returns, she heals them again, allowing me to meditate as well. This way, my soldiers work continuously, maintaining a nonstop 24/7 cycle. You can imagine how efficient this setup is."
"And since we both benefit, Lingling and I split the earnings seventy-thirty. This way, she's earning from her hard work, so she's happy and comfortable accepting her share."
"Wen Ruo, you really thought this through," Nan Feihuang praised. By alternating rest cycles, Xun Yu had essentially created a perpetual workforce, mobilizing fifty-eight comrades to woo a girl and earn a fortune simultaneously. Only Xun Yu could come up with something so ingenious.
Clearly, his relationship with Ye Lingling had improved significantly. She might not love him yet, but she'd at least grown to consider him a friend and respect his cleverness.
"By the way, Your Highness," Xun Yu continued through a secret voice transmission, "I know you're interested in getting something from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and certain information from the Clear Sky Clan. I think I have a way to turn things upside down for both. If I succeed, maybe that would be enough to earn me a noble title?"
Only Nan Feihuang could hear him; the technique wasn't particularly high-level, and Nan Feihuang had taught it to Xun Yu and the others specifically for discreet exchanges. But for Dian Wei, it was useless—his only response was always, "Yes, my lord!" which needed no secrecy. And as for Lü Lingqi, her language consisted mostly of unintelligible "Ah! Ah!" sounds.
Nan Feihuang raised an eyebrow, intrigued. He had grand ambitions, and whether it was the Spirit Hall or the seven great clans, there were many obstacles in his path.
If Xun Yu could create turmoil for the two clans, leaving them too busy to meddle with his plans for a while, it'd certainly work to his advantage.
There was just one snag. "Wen Ruo, that sounds promising, but this merit can't be publicly claimed. I can hardly award you a title just because you helped me undermine two clans, can I?"
"Yes, I see the problem. But it's no issue; I'm sure I'll earn a more 'official' accomplishment someday," Xun Yu chuckled.
In truth, Xun Yu's ambitions extended far beyond just two clans. He could wait to take the credit. Eventually, he would achieve something so grand that even Nan Tianchen would have to acknowledge it with a title.
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