Douluo Continent: Disciple Tang San, righteous yet evil

Chapter 68 Gangzi Wants to Be the Leader of the Royal Fighting Team
Meanwhile, Qin Ming had already led Oscar and the others back to Shrek Academy.

Looking at the dilapidated yet familiar surroundings, Qin Ming was overwhelmed with emotion, recalling his past experiences, including his own time studying here.

After a brief sigh, Qin Ming was about to escort them to their dormitory when a rough voice suddenly came from behind.

"Qin Ming? It really is you, kid! What brings you back?"

Zhao Wuji walked out of the house with a look of surprise on his face, but a faint gloom shrouded his brows.

"Teacher Zhao, it's been a long time." Qin Ming quickly stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

Zhao Wuji patted Qin Ming's shoulder hard and grinned, "Good lad, judging from your current state, you must be doing quite well. Our efforts in training you haven't been in vain!"

Before he could finish speaking, he noticed Dai Mubai, who was unconscious on Qin Ming's back, and Ma Hongjun, who was being supported by Oscar. His expression immediately darkened.

"What happened here? We sent you to participate in the Soul Battle, how did you end up in this mess?"

"It's all because of that bastard Dai Mubai. Not only did he drag me into the two-person soul battle, but he also made me eat Oscar's mutated mushroom sausage, which almost killed me."

Ma Hongjun covered his blood-stained wound and said resentfully.

"Two-player Soul Battle?"

Zhao Wuji was stunned for a moment. Why did Dai Mubai want to bring Ma Hongjun to participate in the two-person soul battle? Did he want to bring along a burden and test his own abilities?
Regardless of the reason, Ma Hongjun's injuries were undeniable, clearly indicating that he had murderous intent. Therefore, Oscar's third soul skill must be used with caution.

Seeing their miserable state, Zhao Wuji was furious. They had eaten the mutated mushroom sausage and were still beaten up like this; they were simply useless.

After a long while, he barely managed to suppress his anger and muttered under his breath, "Damn it, one bad thing after another!"

Seeing that Zhao Wuji seemed a bit off, Qin Ming asked, "Teacher Zhao, has something happened at the academy?"

"Oh, forget it."

Zhao Wuji sighed heavily, patted Qin Ming on the shoulder, and said in a gruff voice, "Let's not talk about this now. I'll take you to see the boss. He'll be happy to know you're back."

"Alright then," Qin Ming nodded slightly.

Before long, Zhao Wuji brought Qin Ming to the teachers' dormitory area.

"Boss, come out and see who's back!"

Soon, the dormitory door creaked open, and Flander, still somewhat pale, walked out.

When he saw Qin Ming, a look of surprise immediately appeared on his face, and he quickly went to greet him.

"Qin Ming? It really is you, kid. You still know to come back to see us."

"Dean Flanders!"

Qin Ming also had a smile on his face, but when he noticed that Flander's breathing was unstable and there were bandages on his chest, he immediately frowned.

"Dean, how did you get injured? And so badly?"

Faced with Qin Ming's concerned gaze, Flander's face showed a hint of embarrassment. As the dean, wouldn't it be too embarrassing to say that he had been beaten up by someone else?

"Cough cough, it's nothing, just a minor injury, nothing serious."

Flander waved his hands repeatedly, changing the subject, "Speaking of which, Qin Ming, how have you been these past few years? Judging from your luxurious clothes, you must be doing quite well, right?"

"Thanks to the dean and all the teachers for their careful guidance, I have achieved what I have today and am now a teacher at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

Qin Ming's face was full of gratitude. In his eyes, without the teachings of Shrek Academy, he would not have achieved what he has today.

It must be said that Shrek Academy may not excel in education, but when it comes to manipulating people, it is absolutely top-notch.

With Qin Ming's talent, he would achieve great things at any advanced soul master academy. "The Heaven Dou Royal Academy?!"

Flander's eyes lit up immediately. He was planning to take all the teachers and students to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and with Qin Ming's connection, things would definitely be much easier.

Just as he was about to continue questioning, the door of another wooden house opened, and Yu Xiaogang walked out with steady steps.

"Qin Ming, since you are a teacher at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, you must know a lot about the Royal Dou Team, right?"

Yu Xiaogang stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sharp, displaying the demeanor of a master.

However, Qin Ming didn't know Yu Xiaogang at all and wasn't buying it. Instead, he turned to Flander and cast an inquiring glance at him.

"Ahem, this is Yu Xiaogang, a renowned master in the field of martial spirit theory and also my best brother," Flander explained with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming suddenly realized something and quickly put away his contempt. He respectfully said, "Master, I am currently serving as the assistant to the leader of the Royal Fighting Team. I am very familiar with the team members and their training."

"Team leader's assistant?"

Flander paused, somewhat puzzled, and said, "With your Soul Emperor cultivation level, you're just a mere assistant? Your team leader... could it be someone with connections?"

"Of course not. The team leader's abilities far surpass mine, so it's perfectly reasonable for me to serve as his assistant."

Qin Ming's face showed admiration, and he was completely convinced of Lin Mu's abilities.

"Far above you?"

Flander was somewhat surprised; for Qin Ming to say such a thing, there was no doubt that it was genuine.

For Qin Ming, a Soul Emperor at level sixty-something, to be willing to serve as an assistant, the team leader's strength must be at least at the Soul Saint level or above; it's just unknown how old he is.

At this moment, a glint flashed in Yu Xiaogang's eyes.

The fact that even Qin Ming could only serve as an assistant indirectly demonstrates that the Royal Fighting Team's strength is definitely not weak.

Thinking of this, he immediately said, "Qin Ming, we were planning to bring these students to join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. With their talent, they should have no problem directly entering the Royal Fighting Team, right?"

In his opinion, with Dai Mubai and the others' talent, they were more than capable of joining the Royal Fighting Team, and with Qin Ming's help, there would definitely be no problem.

However, Qin Ming looked somewhat troubled.

“Master, with the talent of our junior students, it is certainly not a problem for them to enter the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. However, it is not up to me to decide whether they can join the Royal Fighting Team. Ultimately, it will require the approval of our team leader.”

After a pause, he thought for a moment and objectively commented, "With their talent, the team leader probably won't make things difficult for them; they might just be substitutes for a while."

"It's fine to be a substitute; it's only right to play based on one's ability."

Yu Xiaogang was full of confidence. He didn't believe in the talent of all the students, but he was certain that Ma Hongjun would be able to enter the Royal Fighting Team and shine in the Soul Master Competition.

Once you transform into a true Fire Phoenix Soul Master, you'll have no problem serving as a main force in the Royal Fighting Team.

"Where is your team leader now? Is he in Tiandou City? When can we visit him?"

"Dean, our team leader is at the Great Soul Arena in Soto City. If you and Grandmaster would like to see him, I can take you to visit him tomorrow."

Qin Ming smiled slightly. It would be best if they could be brought into the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Upon hearing this, Flander was taken aback at first, then said excitedly, "That's great! It's settled then. Tomorrow morning, you'll take us to meet this team leader."

Upon seeing this, Yu Xiaogang frowned, a sense of foreboding flashing through his mind, but he quickly dismissed it.

Given his reputation as a theoretical master, he might be able to persuade this team leader to step down and make way for a more capable one.

(End of this chapter)