Chapter 50: The Lessons

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Qin Ming was very polite. He first respectfully bowed, then firmly said:

"Education Committee, I still stand by my principles. If any noble family or powerful force wants to send their juniors here, they must pass my assessment before I will accept them."

Hearing this, Zhilin smiled helplessly and then, stroking his beard, spoke gently:

"Rest assured, Qin Ming. This time, it's a true genius. He isn't a junior sent by any noble family or force. Wang Li, step forward and introduce yourself."

As soon as Zhilin finished speaking, Wang Li stepped out from behind him. With a calm and confident voice, he introduced himself:

"Hello, Teacher Qin. My name is Wang Li. I'm from Liejia Intermediate Soul Master Academy. I'm nine years old, my martial soul is the Mutated Blue Silver Grass, and my soul power is at level 25."

As soon as he finished, Qin Ming's eyes widened in disbelief.

At this age and with such soul power, if he were to go to Shrek Academy, Dean Flender and the other teachers would likely be extremely pleased.

Zhilin was quite satisfied with Qin Ming's reaction. A slight smile appeared on his face as he teasingly asked:

"How's that?"

Qin Ming nodded, then looked at Wang Li and said:

"I accept this student. However, let me make one thing clear, Wang Li. I am very strict with my students. You need to be mentally prepared."

"If you hesitate or refuse to follow my teachings, no matter how talented you are, I will expel you."

Wang Li, seeing Qin Ming's serious expression, smiled faintly and said:

"I understand, Teacher. I've been training for years, and there's no hardship I can't endure."

Qin Ming thought about it and realized that someone who had such soul power at this age, even if their talent was extraordinary, had to be hardworking and diligent. His expression softened, and he truly acknowledged Wang Li's place in his class.

Seeing the two getting along well, Zhilin nodded inwardly and then said:

"Alright, Wang Li, from now on, you'll be in Teacher Qin's class. Qin Ming, please arrange his accommodation and address any of his questions. I'll take my leave now!"

Both Qin Ming and Wang Li responded in turn:

"Goodbye, Education Committee."

"Goodbye, and take care."

Once Zhilin left, Qin Ming turned to Wang Li and said:

"Follow me. I'll arrange your accommodation first and then introduce you to the situation here."

Wang Li followed behind Qin Ming.

As they walked, Qin Ming spoke slowly:

"First, this large area behind the mountain is reserved for the Heaven dou Royal Combat Team Reserve Training Camp by the three Education Committee members."

"I'll arrange your accommodation, complete the registration, and your meals will be delivered to your door. There's no need for you to worry about cleaning either."

"The academy doesn't want any trivial matters to affect your training. You can order meals, but in my class, you won't need to order. I'll take care of your menu..."

At this point, Wang Li interrupted:

"Uh, Teacher, I have a big appetite. Back at my old academy, I could eat enough for four or five people by myself."

After Wang Li said this, Qin Ming took note of it and gave him a quick glance before continuing:

"Don't worry. The academy won't let you go hungry."

"You won't need to worry about anything else. All you need to focus on is training. I won't be able to introduce you to the others today, as the morning classes are already over. In the afternoon, we'll head to the simulated training environment for your practice."

"Tomorrow morning, I'll introduce you to the others, and we'll officially start classes. My first course will be physical training. Once your body reaches its limit through physical training, you'll begin battling with other students."

"In real combat, enemies won't always wait for you to be at your peak before engaging, so fighting in an extreme state becomes the most crucial part of training."

Wang Li acknowledged that although Qin Ming's training methods were simple, pushing one's limits to tap into their full potential was indeed an effective training approach.

However, Wang Li wasn't particularly concerned about the physical training. His martial soul's entire focus was on recovery, so trying to push his physical limits through such exercises would be quite difficult.

Any exhaustion he might feel would likely be replenished faster than it was drained, especially without using any soul power. By controlling his breathing and rhythm, the balance between consumption and recovery could be effortlessly maintained.

Qin Ming continued:

"During the afternoon, you'll have free time to train on your own. Your martial soul is mutated Blue Silver Grass, and as a plant-based martial soul, it has the easiest access to simulated training environments. The Heaven dou Royal Academy is built within a mountain range, so you can find a spot where your martial soul and soul power are most active."

"That's the entirety of your current curriculum. You should understand the nature of this place. Over the next year or two, any students who do not meet the standards will be eliminated. Those who remain will be placed into the first or second teams of the Heaven dou Royal Combat Team."

"Once you've formed your teams, I'll lead you through real combat situations. At that point, the expectations for you will change. So never think you can rest easy. Constant self-improvement is the only way to stay here."

Wang Li had his own plans for being here, but there was no need to elaborate to Qin Ming:

"Okay, Teacher. I'm confident I'll make it to the end."

Qin Ming nodded inwardly. Wang Li's age and soul power were already impressive, and Qin Ming was surprised by his potential. He wasn't being entirely serious with his threats; if necessary, he would use more forceful methods to motivate Wang Li to keep working hard.

Soon, they reached the dormitory area. Since there were plenty of houses available, Qin Ming arranged for Wang Li to have a separate villa, concerned that Wang Li might find the adjustment difficult.

The villa, originally designed for four people, now stood alone for Wang Li. When new students arrived, they would be assigned as his roommates.

After completing the registration, Wang Li filled out the necessary forms. Qin Ming took them away, and shortly after, the staff delivered six sets of uniforms. Two of the uniforms were elaborate, with robes and cloaks, clearly not meant for daily wear but rather ceremonial attire for important occasions.

The other four sets were simpler and more practical, suitable for regular wear.

Wang Li looked at the six uniforms and couldn't help but marvel at the luxury of a royal academy supported by the Tiandou royal family. Even the uniforms came in six sets, with two specially designed for ceremonies.

The academy's president, Emperor Xue ye, wouldn't be personally coming to deliver these, would he? Or perhaps that was the reason for the ceremonial outfits.

Not long after, the staff delivered the food. Wang Li had only eaten breakfast, so he was already quite hungry.

Opening a few of the food containers, he found the portions were enough to feed four or five people. Wang Li dug in eagerly, all the while wondering what the upcoming meeting tomorrow would be like.

(End of Chapter)