Leaving the room, Lü Buliang followed Qin Ming to the far left of the corridor.
To the left of Room Six were Rooms One to Five. According to Qin Ming's introduction, these rooms housed the five most outstanding individuals of Heaven Dou Royal Academy: Yu Tianheng, Oslo, Yu Feng, Shi Mo, and Shi Mo.
The dormitories to the right of Room Six were for other students whose spirit power had reached above Level 30, including members of the Tiandou Royal Academy Second Team and Third Team.
However, they were all still training in the simulated zone or on the training ground and had not yet returned, so their rooms were empty.
"This is Room One." Arriving at the end of the left corridor, Qin Ming introduced, "Room One is where Yu Tianheng lives. He is the captain of the First Team. I'll introduce him to you properly tomorrow."
Lü Buliang nodded and continued to follow Qin Ming to Room Two. "Room Two is where Oslo lives. He is also a member of the First Team, and your future teammate."
"Room Three is where Yu Feng lives. Rooms Four and Five are for the brothers Shi Mo and Shi Mo respectively. As for beyond Room Seven, those are the captains or members of other academy teams. They are all Spirit Elders above Level 30, possessing considerable talent and strength."
Walking along the corridor to the right, Qin Ming would briefly explain some information about the room's occupant whenever they passed a room, while also reminding Lü Buliang not to get into disputes with other students, as they were all high-ranking nobles. Provoking nobles as a specially admitted student would undoubtedly be asking for trouble.
Lü Buliang knew his own strength was insufficient and he had no powerful backing, so he indeed shouldn't provoke those nobles.
However, if others bullied him, he didn't care what noble they were; he would fight back. He would rather be hunted down than be oppressed by nobles.
If he caused a major disaster, he would simply escape, hide and develop, or perhaps defect to Spirit Hall. In any case, there was always a way out. Lü Buliang was unwilling to live in this World with the philosophy of "taking a step back to find a wider sea and sky."
"Alright, that's all for the introductions tonight. You can get to know Tian Heng and the others when they return. I have things to do, so I'll be leaving now."
With that, Qin Ming's figure flashed, and within a few steps, he had already reached downstairs, his figure disappearing in the direction of the training ground.
Lü Buliang returned to Room Six, closed the door, and lay down on the soft, large bed to rest. It had been three months since he arrived on the Douluo Continent, and this was his first time sleeping in a bed, and also his first time living in a place meant for people.
Quietly staring at the chandelier hanging from the ceiling, Lü Buliang once again missed his life on Blue Star. Every time he lay down, he would open his phone, listen to music, scroll through short videos, and browse information.
Now there was no phone, no computer, no digitized items at all.
For people from Blue Star, not using a phone for a few days was equivalent to being unable to communicate, unable to contact friends and family, and equivalent to being cut off from the World.
Now, after three months without a phone or computer, he truly felt disconnected from Blue Star.
"Transmigration... When an accident happens, people die and leave the mortal World. Although I didn't die, I did leave my original World. So, is transmigration a type of accident? Did I die in my original World? Completely disappeared?"
With a long sigh, Lü Buliang cast aside all worries in his heart, sprang up, sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and began to meditate and cultivate his spirit power.
None of this was a dream. Lü Buliang knew that he had indeed transmigrated. This was the Douluo Continent, a World where the strong preyed on the weak and strength reigned supreme.
Therefore, he had to cultivate diligently and continuously enhance his own strength.
With strength, his words would carry weight.
With strength, others would have to think twice before trying to kill him.
With strength, let alone getting a certain beauty, he might even get her mother.
"----"
That evening, on the training ground.
The seven individuals, led by Yu Tianheng, sat on the ground, listening with surprise as Qin Ming recounted the recruitment of the new member. Their expressions changed several times, and finally, upon hearing that the new person named Lü Buliang was already living in Room Six, everyone raised objections.
"Teacher, did you really find a new person to replace Lingling's position?" Dugu Yan looked at Ye Lingling somewhat unwillingly. "What about Lingling then?"
"Yan Zi, calm down first." A deep light flickered in Qin Ming's eyes. "I said we were adding a new member, not replacing anyone. Lingling is still an indispensable Support System Soul Master in our team. However, although Lingling's Nine Heart Begonia Spirit possesses terrifying healing abilities, it cannot provide various attribute enhancements for the team. This is the drawback of the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit, and you should know that."
Yu Tianheng said, "Teacher, we know the limitations of the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit. Having only healing ability is indeed a flaw in our team. At the same time, isn't healing ability also our strength? With Lingling's healing, we can fight without any inhibitions."
"I agree with the captain's statement." Yu Feng interjected, "Our fighting style as seven people is based on Lingling's Nine Heart Begonia Spirit. With Lingling present, we can fight freely. If Lingling's position were replaced by another Support System Soul Master, wouldn't that mean we'd have to change all our previous fighting styles?"
"Exactly." Dugu Yan seconded, "I don't think there's anything wrong with our previous fighting style. Among Soul Master teams of the same level, we can definitely defeat any opponent."
Qin Ming snorted coldly.
This cold snort made Dugu Yan's heart instantly contract, and she immediately restrained herself, not daring to speak. The strong shock also made Yu Tianheng and the others show a hint of horror on their faces.
"Alright, then I ask you. If our team's current coordination is truly impeccable, then why did we lose to the Star Luo Empire Academy in the Elite Competition two years ago? Was it because their spirit power was higher than ours?"
"No. In team battles, as long as the spirit power levels are not too far apart, a weaker team can still defeat a powerful Soul Master team through excellent teamwork. This is the difference between team competitions and individual competitions."
Qin Ming stated with certainty, "The main reason we lost was that our fighting style was too monotonous. When encountering an opponent for the first time, Lingling's Nine Heart Begonia can still play a role. But when encountering the same opponent twice, they will know Lingling's threat, understand the terror of the Nine Heart Begonia, and prioritize defeating her."
"When Lingling is forced off the field, the object you rely on is lost, and all fighting styles formed with Lingling will become a mess. Now, your team seems almost perfect, but in reality, its combat capability is too weak. Don't you understand? If you remain complacent and don't change, you will eventually suffer a crushing defeat. You will lose just as badly in the Elite Competition three years from now."
After hearing Qin Ming's words, the seven members, including Yu Tianheng, all lowered their heads, not daring to refute. If anyone else dared to belittle their team like that, Yu Tianheng and the others would certainly curse them back fiercely.
But the person disparaging them was Qin Ming, which not only made them accept it but also listen intently.
The seven members, including Yu Tianheng, were all unruly individuals, but they only respected Qin Ming, not just because he was their dedicated instructor, but also because of his strength.
Qin Ming was thirty-three years old this year, but his spirit power had already exceeded Level 60, making him a revered Spirit Emperor.
In the records of Spirit Hall, Qin Ming was the second youngest Spirit Emperor in history.
This was precisely the goal Yu Tianheng and the other six wanted to pursue.
Glancing at his teammates, Yu Tianheng signaled them with his eyes to stop talking and then said to Qin Ming, "Teacher, we understand. We welcome the new member named Lü Buliang to the team. With the addition of another Support System Soul Master, our team might truly become perfect. However, I hope you won't neglect Lingling in future Soul Duels. I hope you won't reduce Lingling's Participation times just to give Lü Buliang more opportunities to perform."
Qin Ming patted Yu Tianheng's shoulder and said with a smile, "Tian Heng, and everyone. I understand your desire to stand up for Lingling. As I said, Lingling and Lü Buliang, these two support systems, will be deployed against different opponents. In special circumstances, these two support systems can even appear simultaneously. I know Lingling's importance, so how could I neglect her?"
"Aren't you just worried that Lü Buliang has some connection with me, and afraid that I'll show him special favoritism?" Qin Ming assured them, "Don't worry. Lü Buliang is just a genius I happened to encounter. Aside from our newly established teacher-student relationship, we have no other familial ties. I have no personal motives; all I want is to make the team more perfect. All I want is for you to go further in the next Elite Competition. I believe that Lü Buliang's addition will make you even stronger."
Dugu Yan frowned, "Teacher, you're praising that Lü Buliang so highly. If it turns out his contribution to the team isn't as great as you say, whether you agree or not, I'll immediately make him get lost!"
Qin Ming chuckled, "Yan Zi, with your mindset, I can almost guarantee that if it's a one-on-one duel, you might not win against him. Lü Buliang is not as simple as just a Support System Soul Master as you imagine. The fact that he was able to enter the academy with special admission status proves he has something unique in his Spirit talent."
"Something unique?" Dugu Yan said disdainfully, "Isn't he just a support system? What's so unique about that? Teacher, you said I might not win against him in a one-on-one duel? I'm a control system; surely I can beat a helpless support system?"
Qin Ming shook his head with a smile, "I can't say for sure."
"Alright then, when I meet him tomorrow, I'll have a Soul Duel with him. I want to see what's so unique about a support system like him." A hint of triumph flashed in Dugu Yan's cold eyes. "Lingling, tomorrow Sister Yanzi will give him a good beating for you. Let's see if he still dares to steal your support position!"
"..." Ye Lingling was naturally touched to see everyone speaking up for her. At the same time, she also didn't want a new person to be antagonized by their teammates because of her.
"It's getting late. You all should go back to your dorms and rest." Qin Ming looked at Yu Tianheng and instructed, "Tian Heng, you're the captain. When you see Lü Buliang in the dorm later, you must act like a captain and take good care of him."
Before Yu Tianheng could agree, Oslo showed a cunning smile and quickly responded, "Teacher, don't worry. The few of us will definitely take good care of him."
Hearing Oslo emphasize the words "take good care of him," Qin Ming naturally understood Oslo's meaning and advised, "Leopard, I advise you, don't assume Lü Buliang is easy to bully just because he's a support system. Otherwise, if you make a fool of yourself, don't blame me for not warning you."
Yu Feng's hand rested on Oslo's shoulder, and he smiled sinisterly, "Teacher, with me here, Leopard won't have any accidents. Since he's a new recruit, Leopard and I will give him a good welcome on behalf of our teammates."
Seeing Yu Feng and Oslo's ill-intentioned smiles, Qin Ming sighed inwardly. He had already told them that Lü Buliang was no ordinary Support System Soul Master. Since they wouldn't listen to his advice, he could only let them cause trouble.
In Qin Ming's educational philosophy, a Soul Master who dared not cause trouble was mediocre.
He wouldn't interfere too much with the students' squabbles