Qin Ming was very polite. He first bowed respectfully, then stubbornly said, "Teacher, I still stick to my principles. If it's another noble family or power that wants to send their junior over, they must pass my assessment before I accept them."
Hearing this, Zhi Lin smiled helplessly, then stroked his beard and gently said, "Don't worry, Qin Ming. This time, it's truly a genius. He isn't a junior sent by any noble family or power. Wang Li, come out and introduce yourself."
As his voice fell, Wang Li stepped out from behind Zhi Lin and spoke in a calm yet confident voice, "Hello, Teacher Qin. My name is Wang Li. I'm from Liejia Intermediate Soul Master Academy. I'm nine years old, my Spirit is Mutated Blue Silver Grass, and my spirit power is twenty-fifth rank."
When he finished his last word, Qin Ming's eyes widened, full of disbelief.
At such an age, with such spirit power, if he went to Shrek Academy, Dean Flender and the other Teachers would surely be very happy.
Zhi Lin was very satisfied with Qin Ming's expression at this moment. The corners of his mouth turned up as he teasingly said, "How about it!"
Qin Ming nodded upon hearing this, then looked at Wang Li and said, "I'll accept this student. Also, one more thing, Wang Li, I'm telling you now: I'm very strict with my students, so you need to be mentally prepared."
"If you back down or refuse to be taught, no matter how good your talent is, I will expel you."
Wang Li looked at the stern-faced Qin Ming, smiled slightly, and then said, "I understand, Teacher. I've cultivated until now, and there's no hardship I can't endure."
Qin Ming thought about it and agreed. To possess such spirit power at such an age, even with exceptional talent, one must be diligent and hardworking. His expression softened slightly, and he truly accepted Wang Li into his class.
Seeing that the two were getting along quite well, Zhi Lin nodded secretly and then said, "Alright, Wang Li, from now on you'll study in Teacher Qin's class. Qin Ming, you arrange his accommodation and answer his questions. I'll be leaving now!"
Immediately, Qin Ming and Wang Li said in succession:
"Goodbye, Teacher."
"Take care, Teacher."
After Zhi Lin left, Qin Ming said to Wang Li again, "Come with me. I'll arrange your accommodation first, then introduce you to the situation here."
Wang Li followed Qin Ming.
Qin Ming walked ahead, then slowly said, "First, this large campus area in the back mountain has been given to our Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team Trainee Camp by the three Teachers."
"I'll arrange your accommodation first and complete the registration. Then, your three meals a day will be delivered to your door by staff, and you won't need to clean yourselves."
"The Academy won't let any chores affect your cultivation. You can order meals, but in my class, don't order meals. Your diet will be arranged by me…"
Hearing this, Wang Li suddenly interjected, "Um, Teacher, I have a very large appetite. Before, at the Academy, I could eat the amount of four or five people by myself."
After Wang Li finished speaking, Qin Ming noted it down, glanced at him, and then continued, "Don't worry, the Academy won't let you starve."
"The Academy will relieve you of all your worries. All you need to do is cultivate. It's too late to introduce you to others today. The morning classes have ended, and the afternoon is for cultivation in the corresponding simulated cultivation environment."
"Tomorrow morning, I'll introduce you to everyone, and we'll officially begin classes. My courses will first involve physical training. When your body reaches its limit during physical training, then you'll engage in combat with other students."
"In a real battlefield, enemies won't endlessly pester you when you're at your peak. Therefore, fighting under extreme conditions is the most important part of training."
Wang Li admitted that while Qin Ming's training method was singular, it was indeed an effective way to unearth one's potential in extreme conditions.
However, he didn't care about physical training, because all of his Spirit's talent was focused on recovery. Trying to force out his limits through physical training would be very difficult.
That small amount of consumption might not even be as fast as his recovery, and this was without using spirit power. Between each breath, by controlling the rhythm, consumption and recovery would balance themselves out.
Qin Ming continued to speak: "The afternoon is for self-cultivation. Your Spirit is Mutated Blue Silver Grass. As a plant Spirit, you have the easiest access to a simulated cultivation environment. Heaven Dou Royal Academy is built directly within a mountain range, so you can find a place that makes your Spirit and spirit power most active."
"These are all the current courses. You should also understand what kind of place this is. In the next one or two years, all unqualified students will be eliminated. The remaining students will form the Heaven Dou Royal Team's first and second squads."
"Once you form your teams, I will also take you to experience some real battles. At that time, there will be new requirements for you, so never think you can rest easy. Constantly improving yourself is the only way to remain."
Wang Li naturally had his own plans for coming here, but there was no need to say too much to Qin Ming:
"Alright, Teacher, I believe I can persevere until the end."
Qin Ming nodded secretly. Such an age and such spirit power astonished him, so his threats were half-true, half-false. If it truly didn't work, he would use some coercive methods to spur Wang Li to cultivate diligently.
They soon arrived at the dormitory area. Since there were many houses here, and he was worried Wang Li might not adapt, he arranged a separate villa for Wang Li.
Originally, a villa with a small courtyard was a dormitory for four people. Now, Wang Li would live there alone for the time being, and when new members arrived later, they would be arranged as his roommates.
Next, the registration was completed. After Wang Li filled it out, Qin Ming took it and left, not waiting long.
Soon, staff delivered six sets of school uniforms. Two sets were very elaborate, with robes and capes… they didn't look like everyday wear at all, likely formal attire for important occasions.
The other four sets of school uniforms were much simpler; these were for daily wear.
Wang Li looked at the six sets of school uniforms and marveled, "As expected of a Royal Academy supported by the Tiandou Imperial Family. Even the school uniforms come in six sets, with two specifically for formal wear."
Emperor Xue Ye is the dean of Heaven Dou Royal Academy. He wouldn't personally come, would he? Otherwise, why prepare formal attire?
Not long after, staff delivered food. Wang Li had only eaten breakfast and was already very hungry.
After opening several food boxes, it was indeed enough food for four or five people. Wang Li ate heartily, while also wondering what kind of scene tomorrow's meeting would be.