Not long after, Qin Ming answered the call earlier than expected, "Hello, Zhang He."

"Hey, Qin Ming, you left in such a hurry that noon, you still haven't given me a straight answer?"

Qin Ming felt slightly apologetic, but his tone was firm: "I am very grateful for the school team's kindness and recognition, but it's not convenient for me right now."

He paused briefly, then offered a completely true excuse, "Um... Saint Deer is looking for me."

"Sacred Deer?" Zhang He was stunned, then gasped, his voice dropping eight octaves. "Is it Senior Tianze Sacred Deer?"

"Yes," Qin Ming replied affirmatively.

Upon hearing the mention of the Sacred Deer, Zhang He instantly understood, and all his urging and words were swallowed back down his throat.

As someone with inside information, he naturally knew about the big shot who had been frequently "wandering" around campus recently, attracting the secret attention of countless mentors and students who dared not easily disturb him—Tianze Shenglu.

The spirit beast with divine light in its horn possessed unfathomable strength. Although it was a spirit beast, its wisdom, experience, and power had long been regarded by the entire academy as a top mentor and senior. Wherever it went, it received the respect and status it deserved.

Even though spirit beasts may be more capricious than humans and occasionally have some harmless little tantrums, how could a mere student possibly question or change their will and arrangements?

There is absolutely no room for change in this order. Compared to the Holy Deer, the recruitment of new members for the school team must indeed take a backseat.

Zhang He's mouth opened and closed silently; what should he do?

Originally, it wasn't a big deal; the academy has always respected individual wishes and autonomy in making arrangements.

But the problem is, if he returns empty-handed, won't the vice-captain drag him to extra training again? Oh, and it might not just be the vice-captain; even the captain is quite concerned about this matter.

His old back, which had just started to feel better... and his old arms, old legs, old... In that instant, Zhang He truly understood what it meant for each day to feel like a year.

Even through the communication screen, Qin Ming could feel the oppressive and bleak atmosphere on the other end.

The groundwork seemed to have been laid a little too well, leaving him bewildered, but the timing was perfect, so he seized the opportunity to get to the point.

"Zhang He, how about this? My former roommate, Zeng Guian, is also quite capable, with a solid foundation and is a reliable person."

Why don't you take him to the school team first? Let him get a feel for the atmosphere. And you could also let Little Fatty go along... to cheer him on?

Zhang He was even calculating whether it was too late to apply for a border battlefield internship. Now, a glimmer of hope has appeared, so what else is there to say?

He didn't care who it was, as long as there was someone to help distract him. But he still confirmed, "Little Fatty is willing too?"

Feeling his own heavy and weary body and mind, Qin Ming replied firmly, "He is willing."

After letting him roam freely for a while, Qin Ming became increasingly confident in Xiao Pang's safety on campus.

Although Little Fatty's stay in the Spirit Control Space was extremely beneficial for Qin Ming's training, it was always good to be able to take a break in between.

Who understands the pain of waking up feeling even more tired? It's like charging your phone for half a day, only to find the battery level has decreased instead of increased! What a nightmare!

After finalizing the details with Zhang He, Qin Ming waited patiently for a long time before the little fat boy slowly woke up.

He seized the opportunity and said, "Fatty, there's a place I need you to go to tomorrow."

"Hmm, not interested." The chubby little guy in the Spirit Control Space lazily rolled over. He had been sleeping so comfortably, he thought another nap wouldn't be bad.

"You can play, and I heard there's also... food." Qin Ming offered the bait.

"Go away!" Little Fatty immediately perked up.

She's so easy to coax; it's no wonder Qin Ming specifically confirmed those details earlier.

He let out a long sigh of relief and turned to look at the other side: "Thank you, Saint Deer. With your help, I feel much better."

At this moment, Tianze Sacred Deer was standing elegantly in the courtyard, with Cangxuan, Keda, and Xiaobao by his side.

Qin Ming distributed the prepared earth fruits to everyone: "These earth fruits are for everyone to enjoy as snacks. It's all thanks to Xiao Bao's hard work."

He patted Xiao Bao's head, and Xiao Bao puffed out his chest with a "yelp".

He then picked up a blue spiritual fruit that was emitting moisture. "Keda, don't worry. I know you prefer water-type spiritual creatures, so I've replaced yours with a 'Ripple Fruit'."

"Gah~" Keda cried out happily, took a bite of the Ripple Fruit, and enjoyed it to the fullest.

Cang Xuan was gulping down the Earth Fruit, while Tianze Sacred Deer tilted its head, not particularly interested in such spiritual objects, but still ate it in small, reserved bites.

He deliberately left the crystal-clear core of the fruit, which contained pure spiritual power.

It gently nudged Cangxuan with its hoof and said, "Hey, let me teach you the proper way to plant!"

Upon hearing this, not only Cang Xuan, but even Qin Ming's eyes lit up.

Despite Cang Xuan's extraordinary talent for cultivating and modifying various common plants, making him seem like a planting expert, he is still quite remarkable.

However, this only applies to non-spiritual plants, or spiritual plants of extremely low grade. Once it comes to treasures that truly possess spirituality and require guidance and harmony with the rules of heaven and earth to thrive, the growth-promoting effect of the Cangxuan spiritual power becomes uncertain.

The process relies entirely on instinct, and the outcome is like opening a blind box—unpredictable, whether it brings good or bad fortune.

Qin Ming had researched and tried various methods to acquire knowledge and skills in this area, such as the academy's library, paid notes from spiritual plant masters, and even some rumors.

Unfortunately, most of the relevant records are vague and abstract, and the threshold is extremely high, with extremely demanding requirements for spiritual power control and natural perception. He has never been able to find the way, let alone succeed.

Now, the Heavenly Deer has actually offered to provide guidance. It's like finding a needle in a haystack!

The Holy Deer patiently guided Cangxuan to feel the life rhythm contained within the core of the Earth Fruit, explaining how to gently guide it with his own spiritual power rather than forcibly stimulating it, and how to communicate with the earth's pulse to provide it with the most suitable growth environment...

After a moment of thought, Qin Ming quietly activated the Golden Pearl of Merit in his mind.

As warm, peaceful golden light, imbued with strange fluctuations, lavishly overflowed from Qin Ming's brow, it enveloped the Sacred Deer and Cang Xuan.

The Heavenly Deer trembled with excitement, its eyes flashing with extreme joy. It gave Qin Ming a deep look, its enthusiasm for teaching soaring, and its explanations became increasingly detailed and meticulous.

Cang Xuan also closed his eyes comfortably, feeling his mind was clearer than ever before, and he understood the profound principles explained by the sacred deer much more smoothly.

For a time, the teaching atmosphere was lively and harmonious.

As Tianze Shenglu taught, his mind was filled with a multitude of thoughts.

I am delighted that Cangxuan is a promising talent with good comprehension, and the basic teaching progress is much faster than expected.

A sweet dilemma arose: what should I teach in the next lesson?

This is progressing a bit too fast; it won't last until the next class.

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