Chapter 652: Single Person Group

Upon seeing her, Yu Xuantong got straight to the point, “Mingxi, are you sure you want to form a solo team for the team competition?”

When Mingxi received the call, she already knew why they were looking for her this time.

It seemed they, like her, preferred Option One.

“Team Leader, coaches, I know what you are worried about, but stress resistance is also an important quality that an excellent Beast Tamers should possess.

Undeniably, competing in two events and having no one to cooperate with will put me under immense pressure, but I know my situation best. Forming a team with Lu Yun Shen would make things very easy for all of us.

But honestly, teaming up with him wouldn't significantly improve me personally.

You might think that the purpose of a competition is to achieve good results, and skill improvement can be done during regular training.

However, I believe the purpose of a competition is not only to bring glory to our country and prove ourselves, but also to help us discover our shortcomings during the competition, in battles against different opponents!

I don’t know how others interpret the word ‘achievement,’ but in my heart, achievement means that growth is the true gain.

What’s the point of being complacent, of crushing weaker opponents without any challenge?”

Her voice was not loud when she spoke, and her pace was not fast; there was a calm and tranquil indifference about her.

But they were still invigorated by listening to her.

Yuan Hu suddenly smiled, “Good! It’s excellent that you have such insight and ideas. Pressure is also a motivation to become stronger. I agree to let you form a solo team.”

“Thank you, Coach Yuan.”

Since Yuan Hu had said so, the others naturally had no objections.

Mainly, they were convinced by Mingxi.

At this moment, Yuan Hu looked at Mingxi, and his distinctly angular, square face managed to squeeze out a kindly smile as he said, “Little Mingxi, I heard you rejected the special recruitment offer from our Wanling Beast University? May I ask why?”

Mingxi remembered Yuan Hu’s identity and did not hide her plans, “My father disappeared on Green Field Star many years ago. There was no sign of him alive or dead. I want to find him, so I plan to prepare for another year and enroll in Green Field Fairytale University next year.”

So that’s it!

Yuan Hu frowned: “Green Field Fairytale University?”

Mingxi’s reason was unexpected.

This child had a strong will; it would probably be difficult for others to change something she had already decided, especially when it concerned her father.

But he really didn’t want to let such an excellent student go to another university!

No, he had to find a way!

When Mingxi returned to the training room, everyone else was resting.

After a few days of getting to know each other, their relationships had become much closer, and they were sitting together, chattering and discussing something.

“Ming Shen, did the Team Leader call you over to discuss the roster for the competition?” Xu Jiu, who had a baby face, ran over and spun around in front of Mingxi, striking a pose where he held an imaginary skirt, squatted, and then stood up.

“When you look at me now, do I seem like a princess preparing to dance gracefully alone, or a sexy dancer ready to dance with wolves?”

He gazed at Mingxi with fervent eyes.

Mingxi’s forehead was covered in black lines.

This question, he should ask an obstetrician.

“Right now, you look like a Little Mermaid who can only watch the prince marry a beautiful big sister.”

Mingxi ignored him.

“Brother, what does Ming Shen mean by that?”

Shi Nianhua smiled, “She’s telling you to disappear immediately.”

“It’s over, did I not get selected?”

Xu Jiu wailed.

The others were actually very curious too; their mood at this moment was like before exam results are released, a mix of nervousness and apprehension.

However, they knew Mingxi was tight-lipped. Even if she really knew, she definitely wouldn't say anything. Didn't that live wire Xu Jiu just get the cold shoulder?

They could only sit together and make wild guesses, hoping Mingxi would have a ‘change of heart’ and echo a word or two if she overheard them.

“The individual competition is pretty much those twelve people, whoever is ★ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ★ strong goes. I just don’t know how the team competition will be arranged?”

“I’m just curious who the captain will team up with?”

“According to Coach Yuan’s old tricks, it’s either with the strongest or the weakest.”

“Just now the Team Leader called Mingxi over. Could it be to ask her opinion? To let her choose teammates? Who would she choose? I feel like she gets along well with all of us.”

“Actually, I personally feel that everyone here is trash. Ming Shen is suitable for being a solo beauty!”

“You're even harsh on yourself, that’s impressive!”

“...”

Everyone was chatting enthusiastically, but the five substitutes barely spoke. They all knew in their hearts that they were basically there to warm the bench.

Soon after, Yu Xuantong and Yuan Hu and the others returned.

Everyone fell silent, their gazes fixed on the five people.

Although Yuan Hu was in education, he wasn’t someone who loved to lecture. He was a practical and realistic doer, so he didn’t waste a single word. As soon as he entered, he began to announce the final rosters for the two major events.

“The twelve members participating in the individual competition are Mingxi, Lu Yun Shen, Jia Xiaoxiao, He Changming, Shen Yan, Yue Zhiguang, Lin Lucheng, Xu Jiu, Shi Nianhua, Zhou Fang, Xia Zhizhi, and Wu Cai.”

This list was pretty much as everyone expected.

Except for An Qi not being selected, and Wu Cai, who was at the bottom, being selected, which was a bit strange.

An Qi, who was not selected, was a bit disappointed. Was his fifth place on the New Talent Rankings fake? How frustrating!

As if sensing everyone’s confusion, Yuan Hu, rarely being so kind, explained: “An Qi, you don’t need to be sad. Your strength is very high, but once you become too fatigued or maintain a high level of mental concentration for too long, you’ll run out of energy.”

Meaning his endurance and stress resistance weren't very good.

“Both your captain and I believe you are more suitable for team battles.”

Hearing this, An Qi breathed a sigh of relief. He also knew his own shortcomings; it was impossible for someone like him to participate in both events.

He understood Coach Yuan’s meaning: he was assigned to the team competition.

As long as he could participate, he didn't care if it was individual or team.

Yuan Hu saw his mood clearly improve and nodded with satisfaction; his mindset was indeed good.

As for why Wu Cai was chosen?

The reason was even simpler.

Because she was simply not suitable for the team competition; her personality was too headstrong and she thought too highly of herself, making it difficult for her to cooperate with anyone.

Even if she teamed up with Mingxi, she would still think she was more suitable to be the commander.

A typical case of being incompetent yet overconfident!

But she was a main selection, so it was impossible for her not to participate in any event, so she could only be arranged for the individual competition.

However, there was no need to state this reason.

Xiao Guniang also needed to save face.

“Next, I will announce the roster for the team competition.” Yuan Hu continued.

“Team No. 1: Lu Yun Shen, Jia Xiaoxiao. Lu Yun Shen will serve as the main commander.”

As soon as this combination was announced, everyone gasped.

How could these two rivals be grouped together?

Even the parties involved, Lu Yun Shen and Jia Xiaoxiao, showed expressions of incomprehension, their eyes filled with confusion as they looked at Yuan Hu.

Yuan Hu pretended not to see and continued to announce: “Team No. 2: Shen Yan, Xu Jiu, Shi Nianhua. Xu Jiu will serve as the main commander.”