"This is our name card. We hope that Butler Sun can help us deliver it. If Yang shi summons us, we will be grateful for your help."
Seemingly seeing through Sun Qiang's fear, Lu Xun smiled confidently with his hands behind his back.
Ever since he was young, his life had been smooth sailing. Furthermore, the reputation he had built over the years gave him the confidence to do so.
As long as he mentioned the name 'Lu Xun' in Tianxuan Kingdom, who would treat him with respect?
In the past, he relied on his father, Master Lu Chen's identity as the 'emperor's tutor'. But now, 'Star Teacher Lu Xun' is his own name.
"Alright!"
Nodding his head, Sun Qiang took the name card and walked into the residence.
Even though Lu Xun was only a star teacher now, given his experience, it was only a matter of time before he became a master teacher. As a mere butler, he didn't wish to interfere in the affairs of master teachers. Thus, he decided to leave everything to the old master.
"A fox flaunting the tiger's might!"
Seeing the fatty's attitude change upon hearing his name, Wang Chao harrumphed coldly with a look of disdain.
He had looked into Sun Qiang's background in advance and knew that he was just the boss of a merchant house. He didn't know what Yang shi saw in him, which led to his current identity.
To reach Pigu realm in his forties, fat as a pig, and lacking capabilities, he dared to shout at him. If not for the fact that he was Yang shi's butler, he would have long taught him a lesson.
"He is just an insignificant figure, brother Wang need not mind him." Lu Xun chuckled.
"So it's Lu Xun laoshi and Wang Chao laoshi. Pardon me for not recognizing you."
"The two of you are the most famous figures in the academy. I have been wanting to pay you a visit, and to think that I would meet you here."
"I am truly fortunate. I might have to trouble the two of you for some matters in the future..."
Hearing their conversation, the people in the queue behind them were no longer as angry as before. Instead, they were extremely polite.
Teachers are divided into ordinary teachers and master teachers.
Ordinary teachers are divided into elementary teachers, advanced teachers, and star teachers.
Master teachers are divided into apprentice teachers (also known as assistant teachers) and official master teachers.
Even though Lu Xun and Wang Chao were still stuck at the first level, they had already reached the pinnacle and earned the right to become a master teacher. As long as they could gain the recognition of a master teacher, they would be able to become an apprentice master teacher immediately.
With such an identity, even if the people guarding the door were not weak and had high statuses, they would not dare to offend him.
Furthermore, the two of them were currently paying a visit to Yang shi. If they were to become Yang shi's apprentice, it would be too late for them to fawn over him.
Seeing the attitude of the crowd, Lu Xun and Zhang Xuan chuckled softly and clenched their fists tightly. At this moment, it felt as if they had become master teacher apprentices.
Wasn't this the reason why he was so famous at such a young age?
"There's no need for the two of you to get angry at that butler. After you become Yang shi's apprentice, I'm sure you won't dare to spout nonsense anymore."
A cultivator said with a flattering smile.
"Indeed. After becoming Yang shi's apprentice, he will be Yang shi's direct disciple. On the other hand, he's just a butler, a servant!" Another person said.
"Everyone, you're too polite. It's extremely difficult to become an apprentice. How could it be that easy?"
Lu Xun spoke humbly, but there was a confident smile on his face.
Indeed. He was known as the number one star teacher in the entire Tianxuan Kingdom. If a master teacher were to accept an apprentice, he would surely be the one to take the position.
"Lu laoshi, you're being too humble. I heard that Liu Shi intends to take you in as his apprentice!"
"I've heard of it as well. However, even Liu Shi wishes to pay a visit to Yang shi. If we can become his apprentice, our starting point will surely be higher."
"If we were to become Yang shi's apprentice, our standing would probably be on par with a 1-star master teacher. By then, we will have to rely on you two teachers..."
The few of them complimented Lu Xun and Zhang Xuan.
"Don't worry, if Yang shi were to accept me as his apprentice, he won't forget all of you."
Lu Xun and Zhang Xuan smiled simultaneously. Standing before the crowd, they resembled a lotus that had sprouted from the mud. They were so noble that others couldn't help but feel ashamed of themselves.
Jiya!
At this moment, 'jiya!', the door to the courtyard opened and Sun Qiang walked out.
Upon seeing him walk out, the duo stepped forward.
"I'll have to trouble Butler Sun to pass on the message. Please lead the way." Wang Chao chuckled. Raising his eyebrows, he prepared to walk into the courtyard.
However, before he could take two steps, a plump figure blocked his path. Then, he saw Sun Qiang looking at him with a bizarre expression.
"Could it be that Yang shi didn't allow us to enter?" Wang Chao's face darkened.
That shouldn't be the case. The two of them had written down the fruits of their teaching over the past few years. As star teachers, how could they not be summoned?
"Enter? Who allowed you to enter? I'll give you two choices. Either you queue up, or... scram! "Sun Qiang waved his hands grandly.
"You..."
Lu Xun and Wang Chao didn't expect the other party to treat them in such a manner.
"Is this Yang shi's intention? Little butler, you mustn't make a mistake! "
Lu Xun stepped forward.
He had just left a dignified impression on the crowd, thinking that Yang shi would surely summon them. Yet, the other party wanted to chase them away. If he were to leave just like that, his reputation would fall to the ground.
"Make a mistake? Men, chase these two troublemakers out. "
Sun Qiang couldn't be bothered with them. He gestured.
Huala!
A few guards walked out from behind the door. Each of them was carrying a stick, and they walked toward Lu Xun and Wang Chao.
"You..." Wang Chao's face flushed in anger. "Sun Qiang, you dare..."
What do you mean by that?
Chasing us away with a stick?
Do you think that we are beggars?
We are star teachers, famous existences in the entire Hongtian Academy and Tianxuan Kingdom... If we were to be chased out by you, what would become of our dignity?
"Why wouldn't I dare? The old master has said that no matter who it is, anyone who wishes to meet him has to queue up and pay three million gold coins. Even the teachers can't be special. Otherwise, if everyone were to bring a name card over, wouldn't the old master be busy to death? Star teacher? Pui! To think that you want to cut the queue without paying the money. Stop putting on an act. You're embarrassing me as a teacher! "
Sun Qiang glanced at the two of them disdainfully. Then, he waved his hands, as though he was shooing away flies, "Chase them away!"
He was extremely nervous as well. After handing the name card over to the old master, the latter only asked if they had paid the money. Upon hearing that they hadn't, he waved his hands and said that they would follow the rules.
From this, it could be seen that the old master didn't think much of a star teacher.
But that was to be expected. Even when the three master teachers came, the old master ignored them. What could a mere star teacher amount to?
Huala!
Upon hearing Sun Qiang's instructions, a few guards stepped forward and said, "Two teachers, this way please!"
After which, a bizarre expression appeared on their faces.
"I thought that teachers are prideful. To think that without paying the money, he thinks that he can sneak in with just a name card?"
"Yang shi is right to treat everyone equally. Even teachers don't have special privileges. I'm impressed!"
"Despite having no money, he still dares to cut the queue. To think that I wanted to befriend him just a moment ago..."
"It is impossible for Yang shi to be interested in such a lowly person. To think that he wants to become a master teacher... Laughable!"
…
Not only did the guards' gazes turn ugly, the crowd in the surroundings also harrumphed coldly.
Most of them had paid the money and queued for several days already. Yet, they weren't summoned. To barge in without paying anything, what kind of joke was this? Wasn't this asking for a scolding?
"..."
Seeing everyone looking at them as though they were fools, Lu Xun and Wang Chao nearly spurted blood on the spot.
The intense humiliation left them feeling light-headed.
None of them wanted to meet awkwardly, so they had paid the three million in secret. Lu Xun had also planned this beforehand. By writing a name card and speaking sincerely, even if the other party didn't want to meet them, he wouldn't expose them out of consideration for their status.
Yet, not only did this fatty say it out loud, he even looked at them with such a gaze...
Lu Xun and Wang Chao were on the verge of tears.
The heck!
This time, they had truly embarrassed themselves. If there was a hole in the ground, they would have dived into it long ago.
"You..."
Just as Wang Chao was about to say something to regain some face, Lu Xun grabbed his arm.
"My apologies, Butler Sun. He said that we were too rash. We will be taking our leave first..."
After which, he turned around and left.
This Butler Sun was a fool who dared to say anything. If they didn't leave quickly, not only would they die from anger, they would also embarrass themselves further.
As a star teacher, he wasn't a fool. Seeing his good friend leave, Wang Chao also realized the problem. He glared hatefully at Sun Qiang before following closely behind.
"Lu Xun, what should we do now?"
Leaving the crowd, they walked to an empty alley and stopped. Wang Chao couldn't help but ask.
Initially, they thought that the other party would value their name card. As long as they could summon the other party, they were confident that with their knowledge, they would be able to attract the other party's attention. Yet, never in their dreams did they expect that... not only did the other party refuse to let them in, he even exposed the fact that they didn't pay the money. The immense frustration they felt was driving them insane.
"What else can we do? We'll get three million and then we'll go in openly. "
Lu Xun gritted his teeth.
Only by meeting Yang shi would they be able to display their knowledge and impress the other party. If they couldn't even meet the other party, what was the point of arguing with the butler?
"Three million? Where can we get it from? "Wang Chao's face was as bitter as a gourd.
"You should know that I had a falling out with the old master. Even if he had the money, he wouldn't give it to me. Besides, how am I supposed to ask for it?"
Lu Xun shook his head.
"Initially, our old master would have been able to take it out. However, a few days ago, he learned an incredible spear art and paid a few million in tuition fees. Now, he doesn't have any money left. Putting aside three million, even a few hundred thousand would be difficult..."
Wang Chao smiled bitterly.
Their old master had been immersed in learning the spear art for the past few days and he didn't even have the chance to meet him. Even if he had the money, he probably wouldn't be able to get it.
"Indeed, what should we do?"
The two of them were troubled.
"Lu Xun, if it comes down to it, you can borrow some from Emperor Shen Zhui... Didn't you grow up in the royal palace? It shouldn't be difficult to borrow three million. Once you become an apprentice, you can return it to him... "
Suddenly recalling something, Wang Chao asked.
"Emperor Shen Zhui?"
Lu Xun rubbed his glabella.
"Alright!"
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