Xu Chunbo scolded ferociously for a full five minutes, but in the end, there was nothing he could do.
Many coal miners relied on digging for coal in order to make a living. If Sage Xu used his influence to close down these coal wells, the mine owners would suffer heavy losses, but the first to starve to death would definitely be these miners.
Some people would say that these people could do other things if they didn't want to mine coal. But in truth, changing jobs was an extremely difficult thing to do.
Leaving aside the impact of so many workers entering other industries, just their numbers alone would make the government nervous.
Stability surpassed everything!
Otherwise, if someone were to make a rallying cry, what would happen if the unemployed miners revolted?
This was why Saint Xu felt helpless.
"Uncle, please choose me? I'm begging you! "
Briquet pleaded. "I eat less but work more. It's very worth it!"
"Do you know what I want you to do?"
Sun Mo was curious.
"That uncle said that if I'm chosen by you, I'll be able to live a good life and even learn some skills. I don't believe it. How can there be such a good thing in the world?"
Briquet's lips twitched. "Even if there is, it won't be my turn!"
"I'm guessing that you want me to do something big, and I'll have to risk my life. I'm not afraid!"
Briquet had lived in the mining area since she was born and had seen too many accidents. Leaks, cave-ins, gas... it was simply too difficult for miners to live to a hundred years old.
Even if they didn't die in the mines, they would fall sick because of the heavy labor in their early years.
This time around, an uncle from afar knew that Briquet was 12 years old. Hence, he looked for Briquet's mother and asked her to bring her child here to give it a try. In any case, it was free!
If he was chosen, he would be able to soar to the top and transform into a phoenix!
Briquet's thinking was very simple. Her younger brother was about to reach the age of entering the mines. She wanted to use her life to exchange for a sum of money to allow her mother and younger siblings to leave the mining area.
"Teacher, let's choose her?"
Lu Zhiruo interjected. Her heart softened.
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Qin Yaoguang pulled the papaya girl. She mustn't let her emotions affect her decisions.
"Saint Xu, I choose her!"
Sun Mo waved his hand at Briquet. The little girl immediately ran over with a fawning smile on her face.
This was the result of training in the mining area. His mother said that he had to smile like this when he saw the head of the mine. Otherwise, he would be whipped or assigned to a harder to dig coal well.
"Sun Mo, you have to think this through!"
Xu Chunbo frowned. Although this little girl was very intelligent, she couldn't beat that black pig. At least in three months, her thin and weak body wouldn't be able to support itself.
"Although I wish to win, before that, I am a great teacher. My responsibility is to help these children grow!"
Sun Mo smiled and rubbed Briquet's head.
"No, it's dirty!"
Briquet dodged, worried that it would dirty Sun Mo's hands.
"Sun Yasheng is worthy of being the model of our generation!"
Li Wanjun let out a long sigh. "No matter the outcome of this battle, I will support you as the Sect Master!"
"Me too!"
"Count me in!"
Even though Saint Zhou had become a saint, he was far inferior to Sun Mo in terms of thinking. Although these high-ranking great teachers would consider all sorts of benefits, they were still kind people deep in their bones.
Sage Zhou felt as if he had swallowed a fly, but there was no way he could win this.
When Sun Mo just entered the industry, he had rebuked people for the sake of winning against Baiwu. This had long since become a great achievement in the great teacher world and was regarded as a benchmark.
The students for the first round were chosen, and it was time for the second round.
This number was much smaller.
There were a total of seven schools in the entire city, including those that did not have the title of a famous school. The last place of each grade was brought over.
There were more than three hundred of them.
At this moment, their faces were full of awkwardness. They lowered their heads and did not dare to make a sound.
This could be considered a 'public execution'. After today, everyone would know that they were good-for-nothings. However, they had to come. Putting aside the fact that this was an order from the Sage, they had also hoped that if they were chosen, wouldn't they be able to defy the heavens and change their destiny?
Saint Zhou widened his eyes and scanned the crowd. Although they were all trash, at least he could pick out a general from a group of dwarves.
"Which pearl do you think is covered in dust?"
Qin Yaoguang was also looking for people, trying to discover hidden geniuses.
"Who knows?"
Li Ziqi was almost certain that these were all trash.
"Students not from famous schools, step forward!"
Saint Zhou instructed.
Quite a few students walked out.
"Wow, Saint Zhou is so impressive. Is he going to take the initiative to increase the difficulty for himself?"
Someone flattered.
Che!
The great teachers who knew the ropes all felt contempt in their hearts. The teachers from famous schools were even more impressive. Hence, there were very few misjudgments. Trash was trash, but things might not be the same for those rubbish schools. After all, the standards of the teachers were poor and they might miss out on a genius.
"I choose this one!"
Saint Zhou finally chose a student that he was satisfied with.
"Sun Yasheng, it's your turn!"
Li Wanjun urged. (Why aren't you anxious at all?)
(It can't be that you are giving up on this round, right?)
"I've made a lot bucket at the last minute. You guys can draw lots. I'll choose whoever gets the red lot!"
Gu Xiuxun hugged the bucket, not wanting to go over.
(Is it really good to leave things to fate?)
(We can also choose like Saint Zhou and try our luck.)
However, the students were agitated.
The great teachers present were astonished. After that, they started to applaud with admiration on their faces. Compared to Saint Zhou, Sun Mo's performance was undoubtedly more magnanimous.
Sun Mo had given all students a chance, but Saint Zhou was someone he had chosen himself.
Very soon, a lucky boy got the red lot.
He came before Sun Mo. "I... I..."
"Don't be nervous. From today onward, you are my student!"
Sun Mo consoled him. He then activated Divine Sight and glanced at the data.
(Mn, it isn't very strong, but it isn't that bad either!)
(Wouldn't I win this round for sure?)
The candidates for the third round formed a long line and went up the stage.
These students came from various schools and were mixed in. Although the competition hadn't started yet, it had already started.
If one chose a low-level student, it would basically be over for them.
"How should I choose?"
Lu Zhiruo was worried.
"I can't tell their cultivation base, so I can only look at their height, demeanor, gaze, etc. In any case, there shouldn't be a wrong choice if you choose someone who is tall and has a strong physique."
Li Ziqi explained.
Cultivation was a physical activity after all. This was especially so for low-level cultivators. Most of them would have a strong physique.
"Actually, we can also tell from their clothes. Those who are dressed luxuriously are definitely from major clans. Their cultivation resources would usually be better and more abundant!"
Mei Ziyu explained in a low voice.
Sun Mo put on an imposing expression. His eyes were sharp and tyrannical as he stared at every student who walked past him.
The majority of the students felt uneasy and basically didn't dare to meet his gaze. There were also some who wanted to be chosen. Hence, they boldly met Sun Mo's gaze. However, after being stared at for three seconds, they would shift their gazes away. The number of people who could meet his gaze was less than 1%.
Sun Mo silently memorized the appearances of these people.
Saint Zhou clearly knew such a technique as well. In order to avoid missing out on more outstanding students, he didn't choose immediately. Instead, he waited for the queue to end before he spoke.
"I want this one!"
The person chosen by Saint Zhou was an 18-year-old girl!
Some great teachers who were knowledgeable immediately shook their heads, feeling that Sun Mo was in a miserable state!
"What's wrong?"
Lu Zhiruo felt very nervous when she saw this scene.
"Look carefully, that girl is walking on her toes and has a unique rhythm that seems like she's dancing. If I'm not wrong, she should be from the Gongsun Clan!"
An Xinhui frowned. The Gongsun Clan had a peerless-grade saint-tier sword art that was passed down in their clan. They would always be able to nurture the most outstanding female swordsmen.
Many clans would send their daughters to the Gongsun Clan. Even if they couldn't learn the sword art, they could at least learn a set of sword dances and go to the various royal banquets to perform.
"Teacher Sun, it's your turn!"
Xu Chunbo urged.
"I choose this one!"
Sun Mo chose a male student. He wasn't tall and was very shy and introverted. When Sun Mo chose him, he actually didn't feel wild joy. Instead, he had a look of doubt on his face.
"Haha!"
Saint Zhou laughed uproariously and left the platform.
(Sun Mo, you're finished this time around!)
"Teacher Sun, this..."
7-star great teacher Li Wanjun couldn't tell what was so impressive about this male student?
"Let's wait and see three months later!"
Sun Mo smiled. He didn't use Divine Sight, but his eyesight was still there. Moreover, after several tens of years, it was unknown how many bodies he had touched using the ancient massage technique. It was like those watermelon farmers. They didn't need to touch it, they could tell with a single glance whether a melon was delicious or not.
"Everyone, the selection has ended. Three months later, Sun Yasheng and Saint Zhou will compete in three battles here. The victor will become the Saint Gate's Sect Leader!"
Xu Chunbo announced.
...
After returning to the courtyard, Sun Mo first met with the parents of the three new disciples.
Briquet didn't have a father, and his mother was also a woman who hadn't seen much of the world. She was worried that she might offend Sun Mo in any way. Hence, she got Briquet's distant uncle to come and meet Sun Mo.
However, this uncle was very eloquent in the mines. When he saw Sun Mo, he directly knelt on the ground and didn't say a single word.
This was a secondary saint, a lofty character.
"Get up. From today onward, Briquet will follow me!"
Sun Mo had already used Divine Sight to observe Briquet. His data was very perfect, and his potential value was extremely high. The only problem was that he had some hidden injuries from overworking. However, with the ancient massage technique, muscle damage and bone deformation wouldn't be a problem.
"Mn!"
The distant uncle originally had the mentality of trying his luck. Now that he had succeeded, he didn't know what to do. After all, happiness came too quickly, and he was caught unprepared.
"Ziqi, make arrangements for her family's future lives. Find some jobs for them!"
Sun Mo instructed.
"Got it!"
Li Ziqi replied.
"Ah?"
The distant uncle was stunned. The name 'Ziqi' was a household name in the Nine Provinces. Now, the Great Tang Great Empress was personally making arrangements for him?
This...
This wasn't a dream, right?
"Briquet, the chance to change your fate is here. Whether you can grasp it or not will depend on yourself!"
Sun Mo looked at Briquet and started his first lesson. "No matter how good a teacher's teaching ability is, it's useless if the students don't work hard!"
"From today onward, I, Briquet, will sell my life to Teacher!"
Briquet didn't understand what it meant to work hard. She only knew that she had been sold. If she wanted to live a good life, she had to please Sun Mo.
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