Chapter 67: Qin Ming
Lin Mo successfully passed Councilor Zhi Lin's Spirit Power pressure test. Not only did he show no fear throughout the entire process, he even broke through to Rank 29 on the spot.
That single result made the 3 Committee Members look at him as if they were staring at some rare treasure.
Meng Shenji was in an excellent mood. He immediately sent for a teacher surnamed Sun from the academy.
This teacher was called Sun Buyu. He looked to be around 40 years old, with a kindly face and an amiable manner. He was a Heavenly Ultimate level teacher at the academy.
"Teacher Sun, these 2 are newly enrolled Heaven Dou level students, Lin Mo and Ye Lingling," Meng Shenji said, pointing at the pair.
"Take them to complete the enrollment procedures, collect the necessary supplies, then bring them to the main campus to report to Teacher Qin."
"Yes, Chief," Sun Buyu replied respectfully. Then he turned and led Lin Mo and Ye Lingling away from the Teaching Committee.
After leaving the Teaching Committee building, Sun Buyu walked ahead and said with a smile, "Students, let's first go to the Logistics Department to collect your things, mainly your school uniforms. This is the symbol of our Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Once you wear it, it will be much more convenient to move around Heaven Dou City."
"Thank you, Teacher Sun," Lin Mo and Ye Lingling thanked him together.
The Logistics Department was not far away, and the procedures were handled quickly.
The uniforms they received were pale yellow, soft in texture, and exquisitely made. The emblem of Heaven Dou Royal Academy was embroidered on the chest.
After collecting the uniforms, Sun Buyu led them toward the main campus area located halfway up the mountain.
As they walked, he continued introducing the academy.
"In truth, most of Heaven Dou Royal Academy is spread across these mountains and valleys."
He pointed toward the distance. "Look at the lakeside, and those areas on the mountain that appear somewhat different. Those are the Mimicry Cultivation Grounds established by the academy."
"Students usually spend most of their time cultivating in Mimicry Areas suited to their Martial Soul, so the main campus area actually seems quite quiet most of the time."
Lin Mo quietly observed the main campus ahead and discovered that the buildings were quite different from what he had imagined.
All of them were single story structures connected together, surrounded by a 5 meter tall bright yellow wall. On top of the wall were gleaming glazed tiles.
Under the evening sun, the entire complex reflected a dazzling glow. It looked less like an academy and more like a luxurious fortress.
Walking along the broad yet nearly empty road, Sun Buyu suddenly seemed to remember something and added, with a trace of admiration in his voice, "Right, in a moment I'll be taking you to meet Teacher Qin. Although Teacher Qin is young, he is currently the person most valued by the 3 Committee Members in the academy. His status is second only to theirs."
"The class under his charge is also the strongest class in the academy."
He paused, then looked at Lin Mo and Ye Lingling more seriously.
"Although the 3 Committee Members personally instructed that you be sent to him, Teacher Qin is a man with very strong principles."
"Many noble children try to use their connections to enter his class, but whether you can stay in the end still depends on your own ability."
"If you cannot pass his assessment, then no amount of face will matter. You must perform well later."
Hearing that, Lin Mo and Ye Lingling instinctively glanced at each other. Both saw the faint trace of a smile in the other's eyes.
Ye Lingling could not help thinking to herself, If Teacher Sun had seen Xiao Mo display his might in front of the 3 Spirit Douluo Committee Members earlier, he would not be saying this now...
Lin Mo did not say much. He merely nodded. "We understand, Teacher Sun."
Before long, led by Sun Buyu, the 3 of them arrived at a spacious classroom in the main campus, where Qin Ming was instructing several students.
Qin Ming looked to be around 30 years old. He was tall and well built. His appearance was not especially handsome, but there was a capable and sharp aura in his brow.
The moment he saw Sun Buyu entering with 2 unfamiliar faces, his brows instinctively furrowed, and a trace of displeasure appeared on his face.
Clearly, he had seen far too many such "back door" cases before and held little goodwill toward them.
"Teacher Qin, sorry to disturb you," Sun Buyu stepped forward and said politely. "These 2 are newly enrolled students, Lin Mo and Ye Lingling. The 3 Committee Members personally instructed that they be sent here."
Upon hearing that it was the intention of the 3 Committee Members, the displeasure on Qin Ming's face lessened immediately, though the scrutiny in his eyes deepened.
His gaze swept over Lin Mo and Ye Lingling, lingering a little longer on Lin Mo, who was obviously much younger.
"I am Qin Ming," he said, his voice steady and emotionless. "Since the 3 Committee Members have spoken, I will naturally give you a chance."
"However, my class has its own rules. Not just anyone can enter."
He raised a hand and pointed toward the 6 students seated or standing in the classroom.
"Do you see them? They were all personally selected by me."
"My assessment is simple. As long as either of you can last 10 minutes against any one of my students without being defeated, you pass and may stay."
As soon as he finished speaking, the gazes of those 6 students also landed on Lin Mo and Ye Lingling.
Most of them wore playful expressions, as though watching a show.
This was not the first time they had witnessed such a scene. Most of those who tried to force their way in through family connections lacked real strength, and very few managed to stay in the end.
Lin Mo also sized up the 6 with interest.
There were 5 boys and 1 girl, each carrying a distinct temperament.
If he was not mistaken, these 6, together with Ye Lingling, were the 7 members who should have belonged to the Emperor Fighting Team.
The tall boy seated at the front, with short black hair and sharp eyes, should be the captain, Yu Tianheng of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Beside him, the girl with a hot figure, short dark purple hair, and green eyes should be Dugu Yan, the granddaughter of Poison Douluo Dugu Bo.
The other 2 boys, both exceptionally sturdy and sharing 70 to 80 percent of the same features, were undoubtedly the Shi brothers, Graphite and Shimo, who possessed the Black Tortoise Spirit.
As for the remaining 2, the slender one with agile eyes and the cold faced youth, they should be Yu Feng, the Windbell Bird Spirit Master, and Oslo, the Ghost Leopard Spirit Master.
Lin Mo quickly matched names to faces in his mind. Then he deliberately put on a hesitant, slightly cautious expression.
"Teacher Qin, Sister Lingling is a support system Spirit Master and is not good at direct combat."
He paused, then asked carefully, "How about changing it to a two against two Spirit fight instead? Sister Lingling and I can fight together against 2 seniors here."
Qin Ming did not object. He simply nodded.
"Fine. As long as you 2 can last 10 minutes in a two against two battle, you pass."
Beside him, Ye Lingling heard Lin Mo's words and looked at the "harmless" expression on his face. She could not help raising a hand to lightly cover her lips, stopping herself from laughing aloud.
She knew Lin Mo too well.
This guy was clearly preparing to trick someone again.
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