Set a small goal, the fourth soul ring at least fifty thousand years...
Flande, Master, and Tang San were stunned, but not too shocked, perhaps because they were used to Ye Yu's monstrous talent. But Qin Ming was utterly shocked.
This... this...
Qin Ming didn't know what to say; it was beyond comprehension!
Qin Ming felt a bit embarrassed to say that he was also once a student of Shrek Academy in front of Ye Yu, thinking that the current Shrek Academy students are all such monsters?
Recalling when he obtained his fourth soul ring, he hunted an eighteen-hundred-year-old soul beast, while Ye Yu's small target is fifty thousand years...
Seeing Qin Ming's astonished face, Flande patted his shoulder and said, "You find it unbelievable, don't you? We are already used to it."
Qin Ming gave a bitter smile and said, "I didn't expect it. After witnessing his terrifying strength, I originally thought he'd say at most twenty thousand years, but I underestimated it."
Ye Yu and the others went to collect their money, this time they struck it rich.
Master went to the Huang Dou Team's private room, and when he reached the door, he said, "Tianheng, come out."
After a bit of adjustment, Ye Lingling's soul power had somewhat recovered, and she had already treated Yu Tianheng and the others, who were getting better.
Seeing the visitor, Yu Tianheng got up and walked out of the private room, accompanying Master to a secluded corner.
Yu Tianheng looked carefully twice, astonished: "Are you Uncle?"
"Yes, it's been a long time, you've grown so much." Master nodded, his eyes softening.
Yu Tianheng was happy, remembering from his childhood how this uncle frequently played with him, with many smiles back then, not like the stiff face now. He had heard of his uncle's deeds and could understand.
Because his father, as the eldest son, was busy with affairs, most of Yu Tianheng's childhood was spent with this uncle.
Emotionally, Yu Tianheng choked and said, "Uncle, it's been ten years, I missed you. Come home with me, Grandpa also misses you, and so does my father."
Master sighed lightly, "Even though your grandpa is the patriarch, the family is not solely dictated by him. I am no longer part of the family registry, I can't return. I came this time to tell you a few things."
Master said seriously, "Do not be discouraged by today's failure. Failure is not terrible; what is terrible is learning nothing from it."
Yu Tianheng bowed his head and blamed himself, "Uncle, I disgraced the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaur."
Master shook his head, "Your strength is good; there is no issue with it. Don't feel ashamed, but recognize the importance of not becoming complacent in the future. This blow can be beneficial, as having the pride of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaur isn't entirely a good thing."
"Uncle, I will work hard! Once we reach over the fortieth level, our strength will increase significantly, and I'll work even harder. We must win next time we meet them!"
Master's face showed a rare smile; seeing that Yu Tianheng wasn't discouraged, he felt relieved.
"You will meet them again. After all, I am the leader of the Shrek Seven Monsters Team."
Hearing this, Yu Tianheng was surprised: "Uncle, you are their leader?"
"Yes, I am also the teacher of the Nine Spirits Black Begonia Martial Soul and the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul."
Yu Tianheng was even more surprised. Thinking of Ye Yu, it was just terrifying—one person overwhelming the seven of them, and that Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul boy didn't seem simple either.
He found it hard to believe; he remembered Uncle was not even thirty-level, yet he nurtured such formidable talents.
Yu Tianheng exclaimed, "Many people say you are... but now I know how amazing you are, Uncle!"
A glimmer passed through Master's eyes: "One day, I will show everyone that even though I'm useless, I can teach unparalleled geniuses. Tianheng, I'm leaving. To keep progressing, let go of that pride."
"Uncle, wait a moment." Yu Tianheng was full of anticipation.
"Hmm? What's the matter?"
Yu Tianheng excitedly said, "Someone so mighty was taught by you; how impressive. Uncle, can you teach me? That boy is from the support type, yet he was trained so well. With your guidance, my Blue Lightning Tyrannosaur Martial Soul will surely become stronger!"
Master sighed, "This... I cannot teach you. His terror mostly comes from his monstrous talent and hard work; my guidance plays a minor part."
"I see..." Yu Tianheng felt a bit disappointed.
Master comforted, "Don't compare with him. He is the most monstrous talent I've ever met. Comparing with him will only be discouraging; you can chase after the other seven."
Yu Tianheng was dumbfounded: "Teacher, can't I catch up with him?"
Master was not afraid to discourage him, decisively shaking his head, "You cannot. Don't even think about it."
"Alright...he's indeed a monster." Yu Tianheng gave up.
"You can chase the other seven; although they are in the early thirties, twenty-eight or twenty-nine levels, do you know their ages?"
The Shrek Seven Monsters Team's age details weren't shown, and he was curious: "How old are they?"
"Except for the Martial Soul Evil-eyed White Tiger, the others are eleven or twelve."
"What?!" Yu Tianheng was extremely shocked, eleven or twelve? This...
At thirteen, he was only twenty-nine levels, yet they surpass him!
Yu Tianheng grew more curious: "Then...that support type boy who overwhelmed us, how old is he?"
However, Master didn't reply this time; he patted Yu Tianheng's shoulder and said, "It's better that you don't know."
Yu Tianheng: "..."
Master left, and Yu Tianheng was puzzled, wondering if it was younger than they thought; perhaps sixteen or fifteen?
With thoughts swirling, Yu Tianheng couldn't believe it, feeling quite defeated, so he simply stopped thinking.
When Master returned, Qin Ming suggested, "Let me treat everyone to a meal at Soto Grand Hotel."
"Alright, we won't stand on ceremony then." Flande nodded.
Ye Yu said, "You all go ahead, I'll be there shortly."
"Okay!"
Flande nodded, and they left.
Wearing masks, Tang San and the others made it hard for Qin Ming to discern their exact ages, so he curiously asked, "Dean, how old are the junior brothers and sisters?"
Flande did not directly respond; he pointed out Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and said tactfully, "Except for those three, the others just enrolled a few days ago."
Qin Ming was surprised and asked, "Has the academy's enrollment criteria changed?"
Flande shook his head, "It hasn't changed; it's still only for those under twelve."
Qin Ming: "!!!!!!"
Qin Ming was suddenly stunned and appalled!
That means everyone else is under twelve, including... forty-level Ye Yu!
"This... this..." Qin Ming was utterly shocked.
Flande said proudly, "Calm down, calm down."
After the shock, Qin Ming gave a bitter smile and said, "They truly are monsters among monsters, far surpassing me. I understand why all of you wear masks."
Dai Mubai was also curious: "Senior brother, may I ask, how old are you this year, and what's your soul power level?"
Qin Ming said, "I'm thirty years old, soul power level sixty-two."
Dai Mubai and the others were surprised: "That's still impressive."
Qin Ming felt it was insignificant compared to them and said, "You all will probably reach sixty-two faster than I did. At thirty, you'll probably be at seventy levels."
If Ye Yu was here, he'd internally retort: "Thirty years old at seventy levels? Too slow, my goal is to become a Titled Douluo before twenty!"