She was already Level 34 more than half a year ago. After cultivating for over half a year, plus a 20,000-year Soul Bone, even if she hasn't reached Level 40, she must be close.
"Level 38."
Dugu Yan pouted, remaining silent about her Soul Skill, clearly indicating she didn't gain a flying Soul Skill.
Li Qing shook his head helplessly. In terms of luck, she was far worse than Dugu Bo. However, reaching Level 38 at this point in time was already very good.
Reaching Level 38 six years early, reaching Soul King before the Soul Master Grand Competition would definitely not be a problem.
Thanks to the coachman's efforts, Li Qing and Dugu Yan successfully entered the classroom before class started. To Li Qing's surprise, he didn't see Yu Tianheng.
"Brother Li Qing!"
Seeing Li Qing arrive, Ning Rongrong hopped over to him.
Li Qing smiled and teased, "Suddenly changing from a free and unrestrained little princess to a miserable student, how does it feel?"
"It was a bit hard to get used to at first, I couldn't get up every morning, but I'm gradually adapting these past few days," Ning Rongrong said with some embarrassment.
"Haha..."
Li Qing laughed heartlessly.
"Don't laugh."
Ning Rongrong pouted, looking angry, which made Li Qing laugh even happier.
"Hmph, I'm not playing with you anymore."
Ning Rongrong turned around angrily and sat down in her seat.
"Li Qing!"
Ye Lingling also walked over. Today, she still wasn't wearing a veil.
"After school, I happen to have something I'd like to ask for your help with."
Li Qing definitely couldn't solve the Ye family's bloodline problem, but he wanted to ask for her help testing a Soul Skill.
"Okay," Ye Lingling's face showed a trace of a smile.
Although Oslo and the others didn't come forward to talk, they were winking at him, as if saying, "You little rascal, you quietly won over Ling Ling."
Li Qing rolled his eyes at them and asked, "Where's Yu Tianheng?"
"Didn't Yan Zi tell you?"
Oslo looked at Dugu Yan with some confusion.
Dugu Yan then said, "He dropped out on the day of the auction. He was probably taken back to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan by Dugu Bo. I'm not sure about the specifics."
Li Qing nodded.
It seemed Yu Yuanzhen already knew about the conflict between Yu Tianheng and himself, so he simply had him drop out to prevent the conflict from deepening to an irreparable point.
Qin Ming walked into the classroom in a joyful mood. Seeing Li Qing made his mood even better.
With Li Qing plus Dugu Yan, and adding Ning Rongrong, the Soul Master Grand Competition championship that he never dared to think about before now seemed something he could boldly consider.
It was a bit of a shame that Yu Tianheng dropped out, otherwise the chances would definitely be greater.
"Since Li Qing is back, let's decide on the new captain today. Do you want to have a duel or vote? I respect everyone's opinion."
Qin Ming started talking about the elite team right away, completely disregarding the feelings of the other students in the class.
Regarding this, although the other students were more or less unhappy, they didn't say much, because they knew that Qin Ming and the elite team would be graduating next year.
Leaving aside Li Qing, who was like a divine dragon seen only by its head and not its tail.
In the elite team, only Ye Lingling was still one level away, but auxiliary Soul Masters cultivate slower than ordinary Soul Masters, plus her Martial Soul was Nine Heart Sea Tang.
Graduating early was not a difficult matter.
Oslo said carelessly, "Does this even need a competition? It's either Yan Zi or Li Qing. We are no match for them."
Shi Mo and the others nodded like pecking rice.
They weren't clear about Li Qing's Soul Power level, but Dugu Yan was a genuine Soul Supreme. Let alone that her Martial Soul had evolved, even if it hadn't, they were no match.
Moreover, she was originally the vice-captain, so when the captain left, she should naturally take over.
It just depended on Li Qing's strength.
Although they didn't think Li Qing's Soul Power level could surpass Dugu Yan's in such a short time, this monstrous strength couldn't be judged solely by Soul Power level.
Dugu Yan said, "Let Li Qing do it. I'll just continue to be the vice-captain."
Qin Ming said, "Alright, then from now on, Li Qing, you are the captain. I hope you can take on the responsibilities of a captain and not be like some people who only do things that are detrimental to unity."
Li Qing nodded and said, "I will."
...
"It's not that serious, is it? Ning Rongrong isn't Li Qing, so why did you, a Title Douluo, have to come personally?" Dugu Bo looked at Gu Rong with some confusion.
Gu Rong smiled and said, "Didn't Ning Fengzhi promise that kid he'd let me protect him?"
Dugu Bo suddenly understood and said, "So that's it. However, Spirit Hall probably doesn't have the time to bother with him right now, after all, Tang Hao's threat is much greater than his at the moment."
Gu Rong said, "That's one thing, this is another."
"But it does seem a bit much for both of us to be watching him at the same time. If it's convenient, I'd like to let Rongrong stay at your place. That way, we can take turns resting."
Dugu Bo: "???"
Are you trying to take turns resting? I'm too embarrassed to expose you.
"Alright, we have plenty of everything at my place, especially rooms."
Although Dugu Bo knew his little thoughts, he didn't refuse, because having Gu Rong there would indeed make things easier and more convenient.
At least, there wouldn't be a situation where support is not timely when a problem arises.
Gu Rong said, "Alright then, I'll do it today."
"Thank you for your hard work."
Dugu Bo didn't pretend to be coy. After saying that, he leisurely went home.
...
After school, Li Qing and the others walked out of the campus together, and then each went back to their own homes.
Logically, Li Qing should have treated them to a meal, but because he had some private matters to attend to, it was postponed. Oslo and the others didn't mind.
After all, treating someone to a meal is just a process, it doesn't matter if it's a little earlier or later.
"Grandpa Bone, why are you here?"
Looking at Gu Rong walking out from the shadows, Ning Rongrong's face was full of confusion.
"Greetings, Bone Douluo Your Majesty."
Although Li Qing had never met Bone Douluo, he knew who he was from Ning Rongrong's address, so he and Dugu Yan both bowed to him.
"No need to be polite."
Gu Rong waved his hand, "For the next period of time, Rongrong will be staying at Dugu Manor. She is still young, so please take good care of her, two young friends."
"You're too kind, Your Majesty. She is our teammate, we would do this even if you didn't say so."
Although Li Qing felt a bit surprised, he didn't think too much about it. After all, Ning Fengzhi had previously said that Bone Douluo would protect him, and staying at Dugu Manor would indeed save a lot of trouble.
"Brother Li Qing, Sister Yan Zi, please take good care of me from now on," Ning Rongrong bowed very politely.
Dugu Yan said with a smile, "Didn't your Brother Li Qing say it? We are teammates, you don't need to be so polite. It'll be livelier with you living here."
"Mhm," Ning Rongrong nodded with a smile.
Li Qing then looked at Ye Lingling and said, "I'd like to ask for your help testing a Soul Skill. It might not be very convenient outside, so how about we have a simple meal at Dugu Manor?"
Ye Lingling: "Whatever you want."