Half a month passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, Lin Mu led the Royal Fighting Team to the Great Soul Arena every day. In addition to the usual individual battles, they participated in a team battle daily. Due to the precision required for his tactical arrangements, Lin Mu did not entrust the team to Qin Ming as before but took full responsibility himself.
Qin Ming served as the assistant, responsible for coordinating with the officials of the Great Soul Arena for match arrangements. In just fifteen days, the Royal Fighting Team swept through every Level 40 team in Heaven Dou City, maintaining a perfect, undefeated record.
The current lineup of the Royal Fighting Team excels in damage output, control, and support. With the evolution of Ye Lingling's Nine-Heart Begonia, the team's endurance has reached terrifying heights; she can now provide detoxification and Soul Power recovery. Tang San's fourth Soul Skill, the Blue Silver Pill, further supplements this, allowing him to act effectively as a food-type Soul Master when necessary.
With Tang San's control and the team's seamless coordination, they became invincible. Their dominance was so absolute that Shi Mò and Shi Mó rarely even needed to trigger their Black Turtle Soul Fusion Technique.
"Teacher Lin Mu, most of the Level 40 teams in Heaven Dou City have already fallen to us," Qin Ming said with a hint of helplessness upon returning from the arena. "The remaining teams, even with a hefty bounty offered by the arena managers, dare not challenge us."
Faced with a completely undefeated team, the Grand Soul Arena was in a state of panic. Although the members of the Royal Fighting Team were not at particularly high Levels, their combat efficiency was overwhelming. The arena had suffered significant financial losses, yet they were helpless to stop the streak.
Lin Mu had anticipated this. "Since Heaven Dou City Grand Soul Arena no longer provides a challenge, let's pack up. We depart for the next city first thing tomorrow morning."
"Yes!" the team responded in unison. Every member, including Dugu Yan, now followed Lin Mu with absolute trust.
"Young Master, Lin Mu has already left Heaven Dou City with the Royal Fighting Team."
Snake Lance Douluo knelt on one knee, his eyes respectful as he watched Xue Qinghe's back. Hearing the report, Xue Qinghe's brow furrowed and a cold glint flashed in her eyes. She was secretly displeased. 'This guy didn't even say goodbye before leaving.'
Half a month ago, when she learned Lin Mu had defeated Chrysanthemum Douluo, she was shocked and then worried that the Spirit Hall might retaliate. She had even prepared to advocate for him. But Lin Mu had remained indifferent, failing to visit her even once in two weeks. All the political cover she had provided seemed to mean nothing to him.
Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo exchanged silent, worried glances. They noticed their Young Master's mood had been increasingly volatile, seemingly tied to the rising fame of this young Soul Saint. While it was normal to want to recruit such a genius, the level of personal frustration Xue Qinghe displayed suggested something beyond mere professional interest.
'The Young Master isn't young anymore, could it be...'
Xue Qinghe snapped out of her thoughts, her expression returning to its usual calm. She looked at Snake Lance Douluo. "Uncle She Long, continue to keep an eye on him. Report his movements to me at all times. And remember, if he is ever in mortal danger, you must do everything in your power to save him."
"Huh?" Snake Lance Douluo was stunned. He almost thought he had misheard. The man had beaten Chrysanthemum Douluo; what kind of danger could he possibly face that a regular Title Douluo could help with? If someone could threaten Lin Mu, they would likely be at the Super Douluo Level.
But seeing Xue Qinghe's unyielding gaze, he simply bowed. "Young Master, rest assured. I will keep a close watch." He vanished from the hall, trailing the direction Lin Mu's group had taken.
Xue Qinghe stood by the window, murmuring to herself as she watched the clouds. "Lin Mu, you won't escape my grasp. You must be mine."
The Royal Fighting Team eventually arrived in Suotuo City. Lin Mu led them straight to the Suotuo Grand Soul Arena, but upon attempting to register, they found that no Level 40 teams were scheduled to participate that day.
"Teacher Lin Mu, what are our orders?" Qin Ming asked.
"Teacher Qin, please contact the management here and schedule matches for the next few days. Specifically request the strongest teams available."
"I'll handle it immediately," Qin Ming agreed. He had grown quite comfortable in his role as Lin Mu's assistant.
Lin Mu turned to the rest of the group. "There are no team matches today, but training continues. Except for Lingling, everyone must participate in at least two individual Soul Arena Battles."
"Yes, Teacher Lin Mu!" Yu Tianheng and the others replied.
Tang San stepped forward, holding Xiao Wu's hand. "Master, I'll take Xiao Wu to participate in a duo battle."
"Go ahead," Lin Mu nodded.
Soon, only Lin Mu and Ye Lingling remained in the lobby. "Brother Lin Mu, since they are busy with their matches... shall we explore the city together?" she asked with anticipation.
Lin Mu shook his head, his gaze fixed on the bustling arena. He felt a sense of restlessness; it had been a long time since he'd encountered a worthy opponent. Ever since the fight with Chrysanthemum Douluo, ordinary Soul Masters felt like child's play. He considered whether he should dawn the Hurricane Armor and make a quick trip back to the Star Dou Great Forest just to find a ten-thousand-year Soul Beast to practice against.
Seeing him so deep in thought, Ye Lingling assumed he was refining new tactics and simply stayed by his side, content with the silence.