Under Gu Xuan's lead, the group began their training at a steady pace. Although they practiced regularly, this was the first time they had attempted a session with nearly a hundred kilograms of weight right after waking up.
It was simply too terrifying.
They weren't as monstrous as Gu Xuan; even Yu Tianheng's weight was only fifty kilograms.
Ye Lingling, as a support type, had only fifteen kilograms of weight on her entire body.
One must realize that Ye Lingling's previous training involved no weights at all. This sudden jump to fifteen kilograms caught her somewhat off guard.
The group followed Gu Xuan through the weighted training: push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, burpees...
Several sets of various movements left them struggling, despite all of them being Soul Elders.
During the process, Gu Xuan did not allow them to use their Martial Souls or Soul Power, forcing them to rely purely on their physical constitution to complete the tasks.
By eight o'clock, the two girls, Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan, were paralyzed with exhaustion. Even Yu Tianheng and the brothers Shi Mo and Shi Mo were somewhat out of breath.
Not being allowed to use Martial Souls was one thing, but they couldn't even use Soul Power?
While they usually had similar training, Gu Xuan's intensity made their previous "rock-carrying" drills look like child's play.
"Xiao Xuan, aren't you a bit too amazing? Why do I feel like you're completely fine?" Dugu Yan asked, looking at Gu Xuan, who was only lightly sweating.
Dugu Yan wasn't the only one who felt this way; the others did too. Gu Xuan had been here since six o'clock, training twice as long as they had. Although it was clear he was giving his all toward the end, he showed no signs of fatigue—just a layer of sweat.
As for them? Every one of them had aching muscles, feeling as if they were about to die.
Gu Xuan wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead and laughed. "I'm alright. This amount of training is just a warm-up. I can guarantee that if you can stick with me and combine this with my methods, every one of you will be able to achieve limit-surpassing soul ring absorption."
Hearing this, the lifeless crowd recovered a sliver of a smile. As long as the effort was worth it, there was still something to look forward to.
"You guys rest for a bit. I'm going to take a shower." Gu Xuan said no more, leaving them with those words as he departed the courtyard for his room.
Thirty minutes later, Gu Xuan changed into the golden-yellow team uniform. This was the exclusive attire of the Emperor Team and a symbol of status.
With these clothes, one could enjoy the highest level of student treatment within the academy.
Gu Xuan was already washed and ready, but the others were not. Looking at the empty hall, Gu Xuan thought for a moment and headed straight for the cafeteria.
Arriving at a breakfast stall, Gu Xuan said to the owner. "Boss, one chicken leg, two eggs, a bowl of millet porridge, a glass of soy milk, and a bun."
After a pause, he continued. "Make it eight servings."
"Coming right up!" The boss agreed and immediately began packing the food for Gu Xuan.
Noticing Gu Xuan's uniform, the boss asked with curiosity. "Young man, I haven't seen you with the Emperor Team before. You just joined, didn't you?"
Gu Xuan smiled and replied. "Yes, I just joined the Emperor Team yesterday."
"Hahaha, quite impressive! No one has been able to join the first team of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy for several years now. Come here from now on, and I'll give you a fifty percent discount." The boss laughed heartily while packing the food.
"No, no, I shouldn't accept rewards for no reason. Besides, my student card already gives me a thirty percent discount. If you do that, I won't dare come back." Gu Xuan immediately waved his hand in refusal.
The boss replied with a chuckle. "Young man, you don't understand. The academy needs diligent and upward-moving students like you. Talent is indeed important, but perseverance is even more so. Seeing you youngsters work hard, this bit of help from me is nothing."
As the boss spoke, Gu Xuan took a moment to observe him, only to discover that the man was actually a Soul Ancestor.
A Soul Ancestor working here as a cook?
Gu Xuan was somewhat curious about the man's identity, but only briefly. He didn't ask further. Once the boss finished packing the food, Gu Xuan paid and left.
He made sure to say thank you as he departed.
The meal should have cost ten silver soul coins, but the boss only took five.
One shouldn't think ten silver soul coins were expensive for a few eggs and chicken legs. These eggs were laid by the ten-year soul beast, the Rainbow Chicken, and the legs belonged to the ten-year soul beast, the Three-Legged Chicken; their nutritional value far exceeded ordinary food.
Even the millet in the porridge was "Soul Light Rice" capable of subtly transforming body strength. It could be said that there was almost no "ordinary" food in the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy cafeteria—at least nothing an ordinary person could afford.
Gu Xuan returned with the breakfast just as the others had finished washing up and were preparing to head to the cafeteria.
"No need to go. I brought breakfast for you." Gu Xuan placed the food on the table and took a portion for himself.
"Wow, Gu Xuan, you're the best! That training earlier used up most of my energy. This is perfect; I can eat without having to go out." Osler gave a strange cry and snatched a portion to eat.
That was just Osler's personality; with people he knew well, he completely disregarded his image and even acted goofy.
But toward outsiders, he was the type to immediately start mocking and pulling aggro—the kind of behavior that could drive people mad with anger.
Because of the morning training, everyone was hungry. Even Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling began to eat with gusto.
Do girls have small stomachs and eat little?
Nonsense. After a chicken leg, two eggs, a bowl of millet porridge, a glass of soy milk, and a bun, their stomachs didn't even bulge.
Of course, this was also related to them being soul masters; their energy consumption was far greater than that of ordinary people.
By the time they finished breakfast, it was nine o'clock. It was Tuesday, but they no longer had to attend theory classes, so they headed to the training hall.
Qin Ming was already waiting there. Seeing the group arrive, he said with a dark expression. "Class starts at nine o'clock. Do you see what time it is now?"
Osler couldn't help but reply. "It's only 9:12."
Qin Ming turned a cold gaze toward him. "Osler!"
"Present!" Osler flinched, seemingly realizing things were going south.
"You think you have an excuse for being late?" Qin Ming's voice was very cold, showing none of the warmth from the dinner table yesterday.
"No!" Osler didn't dare argue further and replied through gritted teeth.
At the same time, Osler wanted to slap himself. Why did he have to run his mouth? Now he had become the bird that sticks its head out.
"I'm telling you, if you act like this on a battlefield, you'll be the first to die! You have no sense of time! Do you still think you're at home?" Qin Ming stared at Osler, but his words were directed at everyone.
"Osler, go run ten laps around the field yourself!" Qin Ming continued.
"Ah!" Osler's voice of lament rang out again.
At that moment, Qin Ming's eyes turned cold once more. Just as he was about to lose his temper, Gu Xuan took a step forward and said to him. "Teacher Qin, today's tardiness is actually because of me. Don't blame Osler."
Qin Ming turned his gaze to Gu Xuan, his expression softening slightly. "Why?"
Gu Xuan explained. "Osler was already up at seven. I was the one who pulled them along for training. I didn't control the intensity well, and they were exhausted, which is why we arrived late."
"However, Teacher Qin can rest assured. This will absolutely not happen a second time."
Qin Ming looked at the others, who all nodded in agreement.
Qin Ming was silent for a moment before saying. "Since there was a reason, Osler, your punishment is waived. However, I do not wish to see this happen again."
"Yes!"
The group replied in unison.
In truth, this was a display of authority—a warning from Qin Ming to keep them alert. It wasn't targeted at any one individual, but at all of them.
Of course, it also served to temper Osler's personality. Gu Xuan, being an "old hand" from his previous life, could see through it clearly.
(End of Chapter)
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