"Elder Sun Qiang, we have already memorized all of the cultivation technique manuals!"
An hour later, Elder Xu You clasped his fist and reported.
"Destroy them," Zhang Xuan said with a wave of his hand.
Elder Xu and the others nodded. With a wave of his hand, the cultivation technique manuals before them were reduced to dust, as if they had never existed in the first place.
"Elder, how do we find you after we leave this place?"
Knowing that it was only a matter of time before the 'envoy of the founder' left, Elder Xu You couldn't help but ask.
The other party had given them a second chance at life, and there was no way they could express their gratitude to him.
"Find me?" Zhang Xuan shook his head. "There's no need for you to look for me. If there's anything I need, I'll look for you!"
"This …" Elder Xu You hesitated for a moment before asking, "Then … are we qualified to know Elder Sun's true identity? If you have any instructions for us in the future, even if you can't make it in person, we'll send a messenger to you. "
"This …" Hearing the other party's request and seeing their expectant gazes, Zhang Xuan paused for a moment before replying, "Alright then. Actually, I am the butler of the principal of the Hongyuan Empire Master Teacher Academy, Zhang Xuan! However, I've always been a low-profile person, so I hope that you can keep this a secret. "
"President Zhang's butler?"
"I have heard of President Zhang before. He's a once-in-a-millennium genius who managed to become the principal of the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy despite his young age!"
"So, you're his butler! We understand!"
"Elder, rest assured, we'll definitely keep it a secret …"
…
After learning of Zhang Xuan's' true identity ', the crowd nodded excitedly.
"Alright, you can leave now."
Zhang Xuan waved his hand.
Elder Xu and the others quickly left the room.
Seeing that everyone was gone, Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief. Reverting back to his original appearance, he slowly walked out of the room.
By the time he walked out of the underground prison, the members of the Poison Temple had already been led away by the Combat Master Hall, leaving only Hall Master Xing, Wu Shi, Luo Qiqi, and the others.
"Zhang Shi …"
Seeing that he was fine, everyone heaved a sigh of relief and walked up to him.
Zhang Xuan nodded. "I have already persuaded those poison masters. They will listen to your instructions in the future!"
"Yes! Thank you, Zhang Shi! "Hall Master Xing clasped his fist.
"Gao Yi?" Seeing the excited and grateful look on the other party's face, Zhang Xuan was bewildered.
In fact, he was still a little worried that the other party would be unwilling. How did a trip to the dungeon turn into such an attitude?
Wasn't this change a little too fast?
"You are too polite. As a master teacher, this is what I should do …" Even though he didn't know why the other party's attitude had suddenly changed, humility had always been part of his nature. Thus, he hurriedly nodded his head.
Seeing Hall Master Xing's attitude, Hall Master Xing felt even more impressed.
To be so considerate of the Combat Master Hall while not claiming credit for it … this was truly the disposition of an expert!
"Zhang Shi, what's the plan for later?"
Wu Shi turned to Zhang Xuan and asked.
"I intend to make a trip to the Painter Guild or the Appraiser Guild to obtain a Seven Star supporting occupation so that I can be promoted to a Seven Star master teacher!" Zhang Xuan replied straightforwardly.
He was intending to make a trip to the Appraiser Guild, but in the end, he was summoned here and had to put on a show … Just thinking about it made him feel like he had wasted quite a lot of time.
"What's wrong? What's the matter, Wu Shi? "
After explaining, Zhang Xuan turned to Zhang Xuan and asked.
"It's like this. I was thinking that if Zhang Shi is free, you can follow me to the Mingshi Tang to take a look at the results of my investigation," Wu Shi said.
"The results of your investigation?"
"Un." Wu Shi nodded. "Based on what Zhang Yinqiu said, the news about him was leaked by a master teacher named Chen Zhe … and Chen Zhe happens to be the direct disciple of Vice Pavilion Master Tian, so he has a close relationship with him. I've already detained him, and he's currently in the Mingshi Tang. If Zhang Shi is free, you can follow me to take a look … "
"This …" Zhang Xuan frowned.
In truth, he wasn't too interested in such matters.
In any case, not only was the other party's direct disciple imprisoned, even the vice pavilion master of the Mingshi Tang had been detained. He could just slowly interrogate the other party, and it didn't matter whether he participated or not.
Just as he was about to turn down Zhang Xuan's offer, Wu Shi chuckled. "Actually, Zhang Shi, there's no need for you to be in such a hurry to take the painter and appraiser examination. I'll be participating in an Appraisal Convention tonight, and if Zhang Shi is free, I can bring you along. The heads of the Painter Guild and Appraiser Guild will be there, and they will introduce you to them. This should make the examination much more convenient for you!"
"What Appraisal Convention?" Zhang Xuan asked.
"It's a gathering of several artifacts that were excavated from a remote location. All of the reputable figures in Qingyuan City will be there to assess the quality of the artifacts and see if they can be repaired!"
Wu Shi nodded.
Zhang Xuan pondered for a moment before nodding. "Alright then."
He had left for the Terpsichore Guild early in the morning, and after that, he had spent the entire day in the King Loyalty Manor. Four hours? It was already afternoon, and there wasn't much time left until nightfall. Rather than blindly entering the examination, he might as well meet with the Guild Leaders of the two large Guilds first. He could ask for their opinions in advance. That way, he would have more information to rely on.
"Alright, I'll be waiting for you at the Mingshi Tang then!"
Hearing Zhang Xuan's agreement, Wu Shi turned around and left with a smile on his face.
After bidding farewell to Hall Master Xing and the others, Zhang Xuan turned to Sun Qiang and the others.
"The rest of you should head back first."
"Yes!" Sun Qiang knew that he had gotten himself into big trouble, so he nodded.
Biting her lips, Luo Qiqi hesitated for a moment before asking, "Teacher, I have something that I would like to ask you … May I know if it's convenient for you?"
"Of course!" Zhang Xuan replied with a smile.
Seeing that Luo Qiqi had something to ask him, Sun Qiang and Yu Fei-er quickly left.
After confirming that there was no one around, Luo Qiqi set up a soundproof formation before turning to Zhang Xuan and asking, "Teacher, actually, I have some doubts that I would like you to answer for me. I have seen everything that has happened today with my own eyes … It's understandable for Vice Pavilion Master Tian and King Zhongqing to use underhanded means to frame you, but if the other party isn't in the wrong, isn't it a little too much for them to do the same as well? Isn't that unbecoming of a master teacher? "
Ever since she had met Zhang Shi in the Miryu Empire, she had always seen her teacher sacrificing himself for others.
From saving her in the underground chamber to rescuing Yu Fei-er, to taking the risk to subdue all of the saint beasts in the Cloudmist Ridge …
She had seen one incident after another, and every single one of them showed just how noble and noble Zhang Shi was.
It was precisely for this reason that she had come to respect the other party more and more. In fact, she had always felt that the other party was just like Kong Shi back then, a true master teacher … Even though he was a little underhanded, it wasn't a big deal.
But … everything that she had seen today had overturned her previous thoughts.
No matter what, Temple Master Tian was a Seven Star pinnacle master teacher, as well as the vice head of the Mingshi Tang Empire. To go against someone of such standing was already a breach of etiquette, a violation of the principles that master teachers should abide by.
It was precisely for this reason that her beliefs were wavering.
"What is a master teacher?"
Seeing through Luo Qiqi's doubts, Zhang Xuan didn't answer her question directly.
"Master teachers are teachers. They are role models for mankind. They impart knowledge and resolve doubts so that mankind can grow stronger and stronger. Sincerity is the foundation of virtue, and trust is the foundation of humanity. They teach one to be a good person …" Luo Qiqi paused for a moment before replying.
"Wrong, it's all wrong!" Zhang Xuan shook his head.
"Wrong? These are the rules that master teachers have to memorize to become a master teacher. All master teachers know this … "Luo Qiqi was perplexed.
What she had just said was the principles of master teachers, and all master teachers had to memorize them.
"Master teachers are indeed teachers, but they are also humans!" Zhang Xuan said.
"Humans?"
"Un. As long as one is a human, they will feel joy, anger, sorrow, and joy. They will have their own thoughts, love, and hate!" Zhang Xuan looked at Zhang Xuan and said, "This is … human nature. Back then, Kong Shi didn't demand that the heavens uphold justice and extinguish human desires! Since that's the case, master teachers have to have their own thoughts and emotions. They don't have to abide by etiquette in everything. If they encounter something that goes against their will, they can still go against it. Master teachers are teachers, but they aren't ostriches. They have to have their own thoughts so that they can better utilize their knowledge and walk further and further down the path of cultivation! "
"This …"
Luo Qiqi fell into deep thought.
"I once met a cultivator whose father was a master teacher. From a young age, he had listened to his father's words and devoted himself to cultivation, believing that everything he did was right … However, even before his father passed away, he was unable to achieve a breakthrough. Just like that, a shadow was left in his heart … Since his father was unable to achieve a breakthrough, there was no way he would be able to achieve a breakthrough as well … Under this shadow, he was unable to walk out from it. Even when he had accumulated sufficient zhenqi and strength, he was still unable to achieve a breakthrough! "
Zhang Xuan said. "This is what it means to have a fixed mindset. While we are master teachers, we are also students. As students, we have to think independently and not blindly listen to our teacher's words. If that's the case … it's just like how when I faced Vice Hall Master Tian earlier, I knew that I was in the wrong, so why didn't I dare to speak up?
"He is stronger than me, so I was unable to retaliate. Naturally, I had to resort to some means. This is to protect myself, and more importantly, to improve myself!"
"Then … what if an incredible master teacher uses rules and principles to force me to accept them?" Luo Qiqi asked.
"Follow your heart!" Zhang Xuan chuckled. "No matter how incredible a master teacher is, can he be more incredible than Kong Shi? If Kong Shi wants me to kill someone, do you think that I have to kill someone? Follow your heart … As long as you aren't willing to do so, you can choose not to do so! He doesn't respect your heart, but he wants you to abide by the rules and principles … The other party has already gone against the principles of master teachers, so what's wrong with using some schemes and means? "
"This …" Luo Qiqi's eyes lit up as she came to a realization.
"Alright, schemes and means are just supplementary means to ensure that you don't get hurt. They don't conflict with the principles of master teachers, so there's no need to worry too much …"
Zhang Xuan shook his head.
The other party had clearly reached a dead end.
Studying wasn't a dead end. Master teachers weren't fools who only knew how to abide by the rules. They had to be flexible when it was time.
Luo Qiqi was talented in every aspect, but she wasn't as flexible as Hu Yaoyao.
"I understand now!"
After hearing Zhang Xuan's explanation, Luo Qiqi's eyes lit up in excitement. She turned to Zhang Xuan once more and said, "Since teacher is so flexible, I'll be honest with you. Teacher …"
"I like you!"
"…" Zhang Xuan.
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