Oblivious to the fact that their standing in the eyes of Emperor Shen Zhui and the three master teachers had been lowered significantly, Lu Xun and Wang Chao continued on their way to Yang shi's residence excitedly.
Previously, he had been ridiculed and humiliated for not paying up. Now that he had three million in his hands, no one would dare to stop him!
"When you meet Yang shi later on, cut to the chase and say that you are willing to become his apprentice and serve him."
As Lu Xun walked, he thought through the scenario that he would encounter Yang shi. Eventually, he came to a conclusion. "For a master teacher who can earn the respect of Liu Shi and the others, he must be a 2-star master teacher or even higher. Rather than beating around the bush and being exposed, I might as well tell him the truth!"
Master teachers possessed an incredible eye of discernment. It was best not to play petty tricks before such a person. Otherwise, the one who would be in trouble would be him.
If he were to offend Yang shi, it would be difficult for him to become his apprentice.
"Yeah!" Wang Chao nodded.
"Right, Wang Chao, you said that Senior Wang Chong learned a new spear art and spent quite a lot of money on it. What's going on?"
Suddenly recalling something, Lu Xun couldn't help but ask.
"Just a few days ago, Father went into seclusion and refused to see anyone. I couldn't find him no matter how hard I tried. I only found out after asking the butler. I heard that an expert came to our family. The expert only taught us one spear technique, and our father paid a few million for it. I really don't know what spear technique is worth that much money. "
Wang Chao shook his head unhappily.
They were an aristocratic family of spears. Although they had some assets, taking out a few million in one go was still a huge blow to them. They really didn't know what had gotten into their father to take out so much money.
"There is no one in Tianxuan Kingdom who can match up to Elder Wang Chong's understanding of the spear. Since he is able to fork out so much money, it shows that this spear art is extremely formidable. You must learn it well." Lu Xun's view differed from his.
No one is a fool. For Wang Chong to be able to enjoy such a great reputation in Tianxuan Kingdom and be praised by Emperor Shen Zhui, his understanding of the Way of the Spear must have reached an astounding level. Given that such an understanding person is willing to spend a fortune to learn it, how can he possibly be simple?
"I want to learn it too, but father refuses to teach me. I heard from the butler that father has already set down a rule that only with the approval of the creator of the spear art can we learn it. Otherwise, even if we were to learn it secretly, it would be a huge crime!"
Wang Chao pouted.
Speaking of this matter, his heart felt stifled.
His father was crazily practicing some unknown spear art, but he knew that he couldn't learn it. One could imagine how depressed he was. He could hear it, but he couldn't touch it, so he could only complain to satisfy his cravings.
"The Wang Clan's spear technique is the best in the entire kingdom. It is a top-notch martial technique. I don't think that the spear art that senior has learned is much stronger. Perhaps, you are just trying to achieve a breakthrough after mastering it!"
After consoling him, Lu Xun was just about to continue speaking when he saw Wang Chao secretly gesturing to him. Perplexed, he asked, "What's wrong?"
"Look, it's the guy who was acting cool in the palace just now!"
Wang Chao pointed backwards.
Looking in that direction, he saw a middle-aged man wearing a brocade hat and a marten coat walking along the street towards him.
Who else could it be other than that talkative fellow?
"To be able to sit side by side with His Majesty and the three master teachers, even though he doesn't have a good mouth, his identity is definitely not simple. Let's not provoke him and focus on the matter at hand!"
Seeing that his good friend was on the verge of making a move, Lu Xun instructed.
Even though he had never met this middle-aged man before, for him to dare interrupt his conversation with Emperor Shen Zhui, his status was definitely not simple.
But... so what?
As star teachers, they were backed by powerful clans and they could be considered as influential figures in the entire Tianxuan Kingdom. No matter how powerful one's background was, it meant nothing before them.
"Un, I know, but... why do I feel that he is following us?"
Puzzled, Wang Chao glanced behind him once more.
While the two of them were conversing, they had already passed through several streets. Yet, that fellow was still following them. If he wasn't following them, what else could it be?
"Perhaps, he wants to pay Yang shi a visit as well. Let's not talk anymore, Butler Sun is at the entrance. Let's go over and pay him the money..."
Lu Xun shook his head. He didn't want to cause trouble before acknowledging Yang shi as his teacher. After taking two more turns, Yang shi's residence appeared before them once more. There was still a long queue, and butler Sun Qiang happened to be there as well.
Wang Chao didn't say anything more. Puffing his chest out, he squeezed through the crowd with a proud look on his face and handed over the three million gold coins that he had just borrowed.
"Butler Sun, this is the fee for us to pay Yang shi a visit. Can you let us in now?"
Weren't you mocking us for being poor?
In just an hour, we brought the money over. This is called... slapping our faces in public!
While imagining that Sun Qiang's face would change drastically and change his attitude toward the two of them, bowing and bowing to them... Not too far away, the plump man frowned. Without even turning his head, he waved his plump hands impatiently, "Why are you spouting so much nonsense? Didn't I say it just now? From now on, Yang shi will not accept any more gold coins. Those whose names aren't called, hurry up and scram. Don't cause trouble here! "
"You..."
Rage surged within Wang Chao and he nearly vomited blood.
As a member of the top circle of Tianxuan Kingdom, he is respected no matter where he goes. Even Emperor Shen Zhui has to treat him with respect. Yet, a mere butler actually told him to scram twice in a row. The intense rage he felt left him on the verge of exploding and dying from anger.
"Sun Qiang, do you know who you are talking to?"
With a steeled face, he gritted his teeth and walked up to Yang shi.
"Oh? So it's Wang Chao laoshi... "
Seeing his appearance clearly, Sun Qiang lifted his eyelids and asked, "Why? Are you rich this time?"
Previously, when he thought that the other party was a star teacher, he was still a little apprehensive. However, after seeing the old master's nonchalant expression, he knew that it didn't matter to him whether he was a star teacher or an influential official.
As long as you listen to my instructions obediently, I'll speak up for you. Otherwise, your identity will be useless!
It would have been better if he didn't reply. The moment he did, Wang Chao nearly fainted from anger.
The heck!
What's with that look of disdain?
What do you mean by I'm rich this time?
Those who didn't know better would think that I've been here many times without any money each time …
"Wang Chao, calm down!"
Seeing that the other party was on the verge of exploding, Lu Xun shook his head and stepped forward.
Regardless of whether it was his talent or his ability to teach, this good friend of his was outstanding. However, he was a little hot-tempered, and as a result, he created quite a bit of trouble for himself.
If Lu Xun didn't stop him, he might really make a move on him.
If he were to beat this fellow up, it would be equivalent to slapping Yang shi in the face. Putting aside acknowledging him as his teacher, he might even be chased out.
Stopping his anxious good friend, Lu Xun smiled and clasped his hands, "Butler Sun, I believe there's no need for me to introduce our identities. The reason why we didn't bring the money over previously was because we didn't know the rules. This time, we have brought the money and written the name scroll. Please pass the message once more. If Yang shi really doesn't want to meet us, we'll give up and not disturb him anymore."
This Sun Qiang was clearly a petty person. The longer he pestered him, the more troublesome it would be. Thus, it was better for him to keep his nonsense to himself.
"The old master has instructed me not to accept any more name scrolls. Other than those who paid up previously, no one is allowed to enter. However, since you are star teachers, I'll play the good guy once more..."
Seeing that Lu Xun's words were pleasant to the ears, Sun Qiang nodded his head. Just as he was about to speak, the old master had already pushed open the door and walked into the courtyard.
The reason he had pestered him previously was to conceal the fact that the old master wasn't in the residence. Upon seeing the other party return, he immediately heaved a sigh of relief. Just as he was about to follow the old master in, a furious voice sounded by his ear.
"Butler Sun, what do you mean by this? We paid the money and sent a name scroll, but we are still unable to enter. How can that fellow enter just like that? He didn't even bother to inform us? "
Wang Chao was truly enraged.
We didn't pay up, and yet you say this and that, even mocking us in front of everyone. Even after we brought the money, you still refuse to let us in. I can tolerate it if you treat everyone equally. But what is wrong with this fellow dressed in a marten coat?
Firstly, he didn't send a name scroll, and secondly, he didn't pay up. How can he enter just like that? Just because he is of high standing that Emperor Shen Zhui regards him highly?
Didn't you say that no one is allowed to enter?
What about the righteous words you said?
Wang Chao was so furious that he was on the verge of exploding.
However, the moment he finished speaking, he saw the crowd staring at him as though he was an idiot. Every single one of them was filled with sympathy.
Upon seeing these gazes, Lu Xun seemed to have thought of something. His body trembled and his complexion darkened. He raised his head and asked, "Butler Sun, the person who just entered is..."
"It's our old master!" Sun Qiang harrumphed coldly.
"Yang shi?"
Lu Xun's body swayed, as though he was struck by lightning.
The enraged Wang Chao also felt as though he had been slapped in the face. The words he wanted to say were stuck in his mouth, and his face turned pale. His body trembled uncontrollably.
He is Yang shi?
Just a moment ago, he scolded him for having a big mouth in the royal palace?
He tried to persuade them out of goodwill, but the two of them ignored him. Furthermore, they even wanted to teach him a lesson...
What... What is going on?
Lu Xun and Wang Chao felt as though the world was spinning around them, and the world was about to collapse.
......
In the eyes of others, Lu Xun and Wang Chao were the star teachers of Hongtian Academy. However, as Zhang Xuan came into contact with more and more people, their statuses were no longer sufficient.
In the eyes of others, they were just arrogant youngsters.
Whether they were traumatized or on the verge of insanity, Zhang Xuan could just leave them to Sun Qiang to deal with.
At this moment, he sat cross-legged on his bed with a grim expression.
After learning the Heaven's Path Poison Manual, he gained a deeper understanding of poison. At the same time, he discovered a bizarre black aura in his body.
He didn't have the time to study it when he was helping Shen Hong achieve a breakthrough in the royal palace. Now that he was back at the residence, he could take a look at it to see what was going on!
He had been healthy all this while, so why would there be a remnant of poison in his body?
When did it enter?
Perplexed, Zhang Xuan focused his attention on the black aura he saw previously.
This black aura was hidden in his organs and meridians, making it difficult for others to notice it. If not for him learning the Heaven's Path Poison Art and gaining a deep understanding of poison, he would have found it hard to notice it.
"What kind of poison is this? Why... have I never seen it before? "
After examining it for a moment, Zhang Xuan frowned.
He had collected more than a thousand books on poison in the Library of Heaven's Path, and they recorded the attributes and auras of many poisons. Yet, none of them matched the description of the black aura in his body.
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