"Me? Are you sure? My first spirit ring is white, and a lot of people look down on me. Are you really certain you want me? Aren't you afraid I'll drag you down?"
Jiang Xiaofeng nodded and said, "Of course we're sure. It's you. If I'm not mistaken, your spirit is very similar to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. They both enhance the states of spirit masters!"
Mobote nodded and said, "That's right. What are the characteristics of your spirit?"
"Its characteristics? Well, it seems that whenever I kill a spirit beast, I can gain its ability. The first beast I killed was a Gale Wolf, so my first spirit skill boosts speed. The second was a strength-type giant bear, so the second skill boosts power. My third skill restores spirit power—I remember Boss Hu and the others helped me get that one."
Boss Hu said, "That's right, it was a cockroach-like spirit beast with insane regeneration."
Hu Liena immediately felt goosebumps. Female spirit masters really couldn't handle cockroach-type spirit beasts—they were just too disgusting.
At this moment, Mobote looked at the support-type spirit master as if he had just struck gold.
"Terrifying... absolutely terrifying. This is definitely a top-tier spirit! It's even more advanced than the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda. No wonder it's called the Self-Claimed Tome. So that's what it means. Girl, what's your name?"
"Feng Lingling. You can call me Xiaoling!"
Mobote said, "Xiaoling, from now on, you'll be our team's core support. Your spirit power might be a bit low for now, but that's fine—it'll improve soon."
Jiang Xiaofeng said, "Welcome to the team, Sister Ling!"
Feng Lingling smiled and said, "I hope I won't be a burden! But I can't join today—I'm working!"
Mobote said, "No need to work anymore. You're our main support spirit master now."
Feng Lingling looked down and said, "But it's not fair... I'm broke. If I don't have money, my family will..."
Jiang Xiaofeng asked, "How much do you make per month in gold soul coins?"
"30 gold soul coins, plus a small subsidy from the Spirit Hall, and maybe some change from small hunting missions... around 100 gold soul coins on a good month, sometimes only 50. I'm the only one earning money for my family, so I..."
Jiang Xiaofeng said, "That's easy. Starting today, I'll give you 1,000 gold soul coins a month. If you think that's not enough, we can raise it. Here's 1,000 gold soul coins as a signing bonus!"
Confronted with such a large amount of gold soul coins, Feng Lingling was caught off guard.
"This..."
Boss Hu said, "Take it! What, you still wanna be a waitress? My big bro doesn't lack money. Stick with him, and you'll eat well and live large!"
Jiang Xiaofeng coughed twice and said, "Watch it!"
Boss Hu laughed and said, "It's fine, big bro! We're all family now."
Feng Lingling nodded. The sudden change really shook up her life—she needed time to adjust!
Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan came forward. Even though their faces weren't visible, their aura made Boss Hu and the others uneasy.
Hu Liena said, "Welcome to our team!"
Xie Yue said, "The team is officially formed now. Shouldn't we give it a name?"
Mobote nodded and said, "You're right. Any suggestions?"
Hu Liena said, "Brother Feng is the captain, so of course it should be called Feng God Battle Team. Do you all agree?"
She looked at Xie Yue and Yan—neither dared object and nodded quickly in agreement.
"What about you guys?"
Boss Hu wanted to shake his head, but that tone... who dared?
"Of course we agree. Right, guys?"
"Yeah, absolutely. So Big Bro is called Brother Feng now, huh?"
Jiang Xiaofeng smiled bitterly and said, "Can't you guys at least have your own opinions?"
Everyone else shook their heads—no one dared to go against Hu Liena!
Mobote laughed and said, "Then it's settled. I'll go register the Feng God Battle Team. You all get to know each other."
After Mobote left, Hu Liena said, "I'll start. I'm Nana. You can call me Big Sis Head!"
Jiang Xiaofeng sweat-dropped. This Nana sure was bold.
Xie Yue said, "Just call me Xie."
Yan said, "I'm Yan! My spirit is fire-based."
The Three Brothers nodded. Their names were easy: Boss Hu, Second Wolf, and Third Wolf.
Feng Lingling was the elder sister of the group—everyone called her Sister Ling, even Boss Hu.
Jiang Xiaofeng nodded and said, "Now that we know each other, I'll be blunt—if anyone refuses to follow orders, I'll kick them out first!"
Everyone nodded. Jiang Xiaofeng was the captain and strategist—his word was law.
Not long after, Mobote returned, carrying four masks. They were a bit different from the ones Jiang Xiaofeng and the others wore, but the idea was the same—masked fighters!
"Everyone put them on. From now on, if you're fighting in the arena, you wear these."
"Yes!"
Mobote continued, "The Feng God Battle Team is now officially created. I also signed us up for a match. Our team has been classified as a Spirit Ancestor-level team. As long as more than three members are Spirit Ancestors, the team is upgraded automatically. That means our opponents will also be Spirit Ancestor teams. Now, prepare yourselves for battle."
"Yes, Instructor!"
About half an hour later, a staff member pushed open the door.
"Honored guests, your debut battle is up next. Please follow me!"
Mobote stood up and said, "Alright, everyone—it's time!"
Jiang Xiaofeng said, "Let's go!"
In the team battle prep room, Jiang Xiaofeng said, "It's time for the people of Douluo Continent to witness the results of our hard work!"
Hu Liena said, "Yes. Let's also show our teachers that our efforts weren't wasted!"
At this moment, word had already spread in the audience about the Feng God Battle Team.
"Did you guys hear? The captain of the Feng God Battle Team is that point-giving rookie from a few years ago—the one who holds the record for 300 consecutive losses!"
"No way! The point-giving rookie is making a comeback?"
"It's definitely not the same guy. He's broken through to the Spirit Ancestor realm now. Their team has four Spirit Ancestors and three Spirit Experts—not weak at all."
"Not weak? Doesn't matter. Did you see who they're up against? It's the Tiger King Battle Team—the most famous Spirit Ancestor team in Blackhorn City. They've never lost a team match! I think the rookie's doomed. Especially since their support is only a Spirit Expert. If it were a Spirit Ancestor, maybe they'd stand a chance."
Others nodded. The Tiger King Battle Team, all with White-Forehead Tiger spirits, weren't just fierce—they had a dedicated support spirit master who boosted their power. Rumor had it they could even hold their own against Spirit King-level teams.
Against such a powerhouse, the Feng God Battle Team was in for a tough fight.
(End of Chapter)