"Qin Ming, the team leader of the Royal Team One, there's something seriously wrong with the way he thinks," Wu Qi said in a deep voice.
In the original timeline, what Qin Ming did to the Royal Team completely failed the expectations placed on him by the three education committee members and even the imperial family.
When Dugu Yan and the others faced personal threats, Qin Ming blindly sided with the attackers simply because they were his juniors.
One had to remember, he was supported by Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Whatever he did, he should have been worthy of the academy and its students.
As for Shrek Academy, to Qin Ming, it was at most just a passing phase in his life. He didn't even know Tang San and the others beforehand.
Wu Qi had originally thought that after Qin Ming was suspended, Royal Team One wouldn't go out to hunt Spirit Arena. Unexpectedly, during his absence, Qin Ming had been reinstated almost immediately.
Since he had a good relationship with Dugu Bo, he decided to bring this matter up to prevent him from suffering a hidden loss.
Hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression shifted. "During that sparring match earlier, Qin Ming's actions were indeed somewhat biased. But he's still young and lacks experience in handling major matters, it's understandable."
"Kid, it's not as serious as you're making it out to be, is it?"
Wu Qi shook his head. "The biggest problem with Royal Team One is their arrogance. When they face truly strong opponents, they will definitely suffer losses in spirit battles."
"With Qin Ming being like this, can he really protect them?"
Dugu Bo thought it over carefully, his brows gradually furrowing. "I just hope Yan Yan won't be in any life-threatening danger. Otherwise, I wouldn't mind killing that guy."
Royal Team One had already been gone for quite some time, and their movements were all arranged by Qin Ming. Trying to chase after them now was unrealistic.
For the time being, Dugu Bo had already planned to stay by Wu Qi's side. Now, he had an additional "task" to gather information about Royal Team One while he was at it.
While guarding the two during their absorption, Wu Qi wrote a letter, planning to have someone deliver it to the Spirit Hall later.
The strength of the elders there had stagnated for a long time. With the help of immortal herbs, they would certainly be able to break through their bottlenecks.
Moreover, those elders had treated him well, so there was no need to hide such things.
After all, immortal herbs held in one's hands had no real value, only when converted into actual combat strength could their value be realized.
News of Wu Qi's return quickly reached Blazing Fire Academy.
At this moment, Huo Wushuang, Huo Wu, and Feng Xiaotian were discussing something.
"He's back. I heard he's gotten stronger," Huo Wushuang said with a bitter smile.
After learning in advance about the strength of Hu Liena and the other two, Blazing Fire Academy and Godwind Academy began discussing the possibility of forming a joint team.
Feng Xiaotian's presence here was for that very reason.
"Brother-in-law, is this Wu Qi you're talking about really that strong?"
Recently, due to frequent contact between the two academies, the relationship between Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wu had progressed, which was why he addressed Huo Wushuang like that.
Huo Wushuang spread his hands. "I have no reason to lie. In that two-versus-two spirit battle back then, Ning Rongrong only provided support, while he faced both me and Huo Wu alone and still handled it with ease. In the end, we were completely defeated."
Huo Wu added, "Xiaotian, don't underestimate him. He's very strong, he could even evade my third Spirit Ring ability."
Hearing this, Feng Xiaotian fell into thought.
These past few days, he had sparred frequently with the siblings. Although he won more often than he lost, he had never once managed to dodge Huo Wu's third Spirit Ring ability.
Moreover, he was already a Spirit Elder, holding a higher Level than the two siblings. Yet Wu Qi's Level had been lower than theirs.
In recent years, in order to develop his self-created spirit abilities, he had delayed his spirit power cultivation quite a bit.
From what Huo Wushuang said, Wu Qi also possessed self-created spirit abilities and they were even more refined.
If he could learn from him, his progress in that area would definitely not stagnate.
"Since he's back, let's go meet him."
Huo Wushuang grabbed his arm, thought for a moment, and said, "Let's inform Grandfather first. Whether it's recruiting him or having us join Heaven Dou Royal Academy, the elders need to step in."
By evening, Wu Qi took out several leaves and stems from the Snow-Colored Swan Kiss.
"Old man, this immortal herb can amplify toxins hundreds or thousands of times. Keep these leaves and stems, you might be able to use them as a trump card."
After learning about the herb's effect, Dugu Bo couldn't help but ask, "If I use this immortal herb to completely unleash my poison, I might even be able to poison a Level 98 Title Douluo—"
Before he could finish, Wu Qi interrupted, "Let me ask you, at your current strength, can you even control such a powerful toxin? Be careful not to burn yourself."
Even though he had a poison core, it didn't mean he was immune to poison.
If too much toxin was unleashed and the poison core couldn't absorb it all, the remainder would act on his own body.
Not long after, a wave of spirit power spread out, Changkong was the first to finish absorbing his immortal herb.
Pushing the door open, he rushed out with excitement written all over his face. "Brother Wu, my spirit power increased by six Levels! And I can feel that my physical strength has improved several times over."
"Right now, I'm confident I can win ten consecutive matches in the Great Spirit Arena."
"Don't show off. Keep it low-key," Wu Qi reminded him.
On the continent, the only known treasures that could raise a Spirit Master's cultivation were spirit bones.
If the outside world learned about the effects of immortal herbs, they would undoubtedly face countless pursuits and attacks.
"Kid, if anyone asks, just say it's a secret method of my family. It can only help certain Spirit Masters quickly raise their cultivation for a short time," Dugu Bo said casually.
Of course, most people wouldn't bother asking such things. This was just a precaution.
Just as Changkong agreed, Ning Rongrong opened the door.
Because of Wu Qi's earlier reminder, she had specifically counted the layers of her Glazed Tile Pagoda, no more, no less, exactly nine layers!
The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was a legendary martial soul. How could she not be excited?
The moment she rushed out, she threw herself at Wu Qi and kissed him on the cheek.
Realizing there were others around, Ning Rongrong's face flushed red. Lowering her head, she said softly, "Brother Wu Qi, according to my sect's ancestral rule, anyone who helps a disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect evolve their martial soul, if they are the same gender, they become sworn siblings. If they are of the opposite gender, they become partners."
Her voice grew softer and softer, to the point that the latter part couldn't be heard clearly.
Wu Qi let out a dry laugh. "Rongrong, this is the golden period for cultivation. You shouldn't be delayed by romantic feelings."
A trace of disappointment flashed in Ning Rongrong's eyes, but she quickly adjusted her emotions. "Brother Wu Qi, Father should already be prepared for hunting a Spirit Beast. I may need to leave for two days. I'll come back as soon as I obtain my Spirit Ring."
With that, she returned to her dorm, packed some belongings, and immediately left the academy.
Dugu Bo couldn't help but transmit his voice, "Kid, although your background is extraordinary, if you gain the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it will be of great help to you. That little girl clearly likes you, why not go along with it?"
Wu Qi did not respond.
He intended to win over the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but not in this way.
If he truly formed a marriage tie with Ning Rongrong, he would be completely bound to Ning Fengzhi and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. At that point, he would inevitably fall into a passive position.
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