"I..."
Tian Long froze on the spot. Looking at the fawning smiles on the faces of the three master teachers, he was bewildered. He wanted to say something, but no words came out of his mouth.
This... What was going on?
By the side, Zhang Xuan was even more bewildered. It had only been a few days since they last met... Why did these three fools turn dumb?
Putting aside the fact that I am Zhang Xuan, why are you all looking at me with such excited gazes?
It seems like the one who scammed your money is Yang shi, it has nothing to do with me... Every grievance has its perpetrator, and every debt has its debtor.
"Cough cough, Liu Shi, he isn't Miss Zhang. He is Elder Tian's grandson, Tian Long..."
Huang Yu couldn't hold it in any longer and hurriedly said.
"Ah? He isn't? If he isn't, then why are you feigning ignorance? You made me happy for nothing! "Glaring at Tian Long, Zheng Fei harrumphed coldly. If he could, he would have slapped him.
Looking at his ferocious gaze, Tian Long's tears flowed down.
I'm not feigning ignorance, but the moment you all rushed over, you immediately assumed that I am Zhang Xuan laoshi. I didn't even have a chance to refute you, I was scared out of my wits...
It was no wonder the three master teachers would mistake him for someone else. Regardless of whether it was in terms of height or appearance, Tian Long was much better than Zhang Xuan. Huang Yu only said that he was by her side. Before she could say whether he was by her left or right, Lu Xun interrupted her. With a single glance, he assumed that the tall and handsome man was the person he was looking for.
"If he isn't, then... Where is Miss Zhang?" Liu Ling turned to look at Tian Long.
"I am Zhang Xuan..."
Knowing that he wouldn't be able to avoid him, Zhang Xuan could only bite the bullet.
"You are Miss Zhang? You are indeed a dashing and talented man. "Liu Ling stepped forward and smiled.
"That's right. He's so handsome, elegant, and outstanding. I recognized him at a glance," Master Zhuang also said.
"As expected of the role model of the teachers in Tianxuan Kingdom. Not bad, not bad." Zheng Fei followed up.
"..."
Black lines streaked across Zhang Xuan's face.
I'm tall, handsome, talented, outstanding, handsome, and charismatic?
Since that's the case, how can you all mistake me for someone else? You think Tian Long is me?
Who would have thought that a master teacher would lie through his teeth... and in such a confident manner at that?
Where's your shame?
What about his identity?
"May I know why the three master teachers are looking for me?"
Seeing that their gazes were getting more and more fervent, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but speak up.
"Oh, there are many people here. We can find a place to talk!" Liu Ling said.
With so many people watching, he couldn't possibly say that he had heard of Zhang Xuan's deeds, and that he had specially visited the academy to take Zhang Xuan in as his apprentice!
If they really said that, not only would others think that they were crazy, but Zhang Xuan would also be scared away.
How could a master teacher be so proactive when recruiting apprentices?
"Alright!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
Judging from the other party's attitude, it was likely that they didn't know that he was' Yang Xuan '. Otherwise, they would have long made a move on him.
In that case, he also wanted to ask about the black gas, so he might as well agree.
"Let's go!"
Seeing that this Miss Zhang was so easy to talk to, the three of them heaved a sigh of relief. They surrounded her in the middle and walked forward as if afraid that she would run away.
While everyone was perplexed, Lu Xun's heart was on the verge of breaking down.
Initially, he thought that as long as he revealed his identity, he would be recognized by the three master teachers and become Liu Shi's apprentice. Then, his name would spread far and wide. But... what was the situation before him?
After hearing his name, he didn't even bother with it. Instead, he rushed toward Zhang Xuan, whom he had been looking down on, with a friendly attitude...
Didn't they say that he was a master teacher apprentice?
This Zhang Xuan was only a low-level teacher, and his reputation was terrible as well. Why were they surrounding him?
Gritting his teeth, he walked forward.
"Liu Shi... I am Lu Xun, Hongtian Academy's star teacher Lu Xun..."
"Oh, I know. We met at the royal palace previously." Liu Ling nodded his head and pushed him aside. "Alright, move aside. I have something to discuss with Miss Zhang. Move to the side, don't get in the way!"
"..."
Lu Xun staggered, only to see Liu shi walking into the distance. At this moment, his entire body stiffened, and he even felt like dying.
No matter what, I am a star teacher, the number one teacher in Tianxuan Kingdom. Shouldn't I ask a few questions? Furthermore, he pushed me aside, saying that I was in the way...
Towards that Zhang Xuan, he was afraid that he would get lost, so the three of them surrounded him. As for him...
Lu Xun felt stifled.
Can someone tell me what is going on?
Suppressing the urge to vomit blood, he turned to look at Tian Long.
Don't you have insider news?
Didn't you say that Liu Shi wrote a letter saying that he wanted to take me in as his apprentice?
Who in the world has ever seen an apprentice whose teacher doesn't even spare a glance at them?
"I..."
Seeing the other party's gaze, Tian Long felt frenzied.
I really read the letter, but I don't know what is going on either...
While the two of them were conflicted, Wang Chao felt as though his face had been slapped red.
Previously, he was the one who said that Zhang Xuan was the most enthusiastic, and he thought that Lu Xun's identity as a master teacher apprentice was already set in stone. Yet, in the end, he realized that he was being slapped in public, and the worst kind at that!
He said that the other party was a foil and a stepping stone. Why did it feel like Lu Xun was the foil and stepping stone instead?
He even thought that the other party was shameless and should jump off a building... The one who should be jumping off a building should be him!
Perhaps...
Wang Chao, Lu Xun, and Tian Long turned to look at Huang Yu and Bai Xun.
If there was anyone who knew what was going on, it would definitely be the two of them.
One of them was Liu Shi's apprentice while the other was Zhuang shi's student.
Furthermore, they were the ones who invited Zhang Xuan over.
"We... don't know either!"
Huang Yu hurriedly shook her head.
The three master teachers only told them that they were looking for Zhang Xuan, but they didn't say what they were going to do. Even at this moment, their heads were filled with question marks.
Regardless of whether it was Liu Shi or Zhuang shi, they were both solemn and lofty figures. Yet, at this moment, they were crowding around Zhang Xuan laoshi as though they were chasing after a celebrity. Even though they were witnessing it personally, they still found it hard to believe.
"Should we... go over to take a look?"
Unable to comprehend what was going on, they couldn't hold themselves back any longer and hurried over.
This was especially so for Lu Xun. If he didn't know the answer today, he might even die from anger.
A moment ago, he was still acting haughtily, thinking that it was beneath him to be associated with Zhang Xuan. Yet now, the three master teachers were crowding around the other party... and he was thrown to the corner...
What was so good about this fellow? To think that the three master teachers wouldn't even look at me!
...
"Your Majesty, Liu Shi, Zhuang shi, Zheng shi, upon learning of your arrival, the old master instructed me to welcome you."
Before they could get far, an elder walked up to them.
The butler of the Tian Residence, Tian Gang.
"Un!" Liu Shi nodded his head.
Even though he wanted to tell Zhang Xuan that he was interested in taking him in as his apprentice right now, this was Elder Tian's birthday banquet after all.
"This way please, the old master is already waiting for you in the main hall." Tian Gang led the way.
"Miss Zhang, let's go together. Elder Tian was once my teacher in the Way of Tea, and he is a kind person." Liu Ling explained with a smile.
Seeing the friendly attitude of the three master teachers, Zhang Xuan could only nod his head in agreement.
After walking a few steps, Emperor Shen Zhui walked up to him and looked at him with a smile.
"Zhang Xuan laoshi, I have long heard of your name. You are indeed a young hero. In the future, you will surely shine brightly and your name will spread far and wide. In the future, if you have any requests, feel free to look for me. Even though Tianxuan Kingdom isn't a powerful kingdom, it doesn't lack resources. As long as it is within our means, we will do our best to help you! "
Hearing the other party's promise, a bizarre expression appeared on Zhang Xuan's face.
Naturally, he could tell that Emperor Shen Zhui was expressing goodwill to him. However... as an ordinary teacher of an academy, what right did he have for the emperor to express goodwill to him?
Besides, what you have heard previously... is my reputation as a trash, right?
Why did these fellows seem to have changed after a few days of absence? Why did their attitude change so much?
He had been disguising himself as Yang shi for the past few days and didn't appear as Miss Zhang!
Zhang Xuan was perplexed as to what had happened for these people to change their attitude in such a manner.
However, this was good as well. Previously, he thought that given their high standing, it would be difficult for him to approach them given his identity as Zhang Xuan. However, from the looks of it now, he was overthinking it...
After not appearing for a few days, he didn't know that the name Zhang Xuan had become so incredible.
Even an emperor and a master teacher would try to curry favor with him.
Seeing that Emperor Shen Zhui was expressing goodwill, the young man nodded his head slightly and fell silent. Emperor Shen Zhui sighed.
As expected of a person whom the three master teachers thought highly of. Just his mental fortitude alone was incredible.
If it was any other young man, after receiving a few words of praise from His Majesty and making such a promise, he would definitely be immensely pleased with himself and think highly of himself. But look at His Majesty, he was calm and unmoved. This calmness that would not change even in the face of a landslide was admirable.
Emperor Shen Zhui was impressed. However, he didn't know that the person in question, Zhang Xuan, wasn't calm. Instead, he was... distracted.
Besides, he had gotten used to disguising as Yang shi over the past few days. Naturally, he was able to relax.
The few of them followed behind the butler, and soon, they arrived at a vast hall.
Upon entering, the fragrance of tea assaulted their nostrils, refreshing them.
"You're here, sit!"
An elder sat at the very center of the hall. An exquisite tea set was placed before him, and the steam formed from the hot water rose into the air. This was where the fragrance of the tea came from.
"Shen Zhui (Liu Ling, Zhuang Xian, Zheng Fei) pays respect to Elder Tian!"
The few of them stepped forward.
Following behind him, Zhang Xuan gazed at the elder before him.
Even though it was his ninetieth birthday, he looked no different from his seventieth. His snow-white beard made him look like a sage from afar.
"Un!"
The elder casually waved his hands without lifting his head.
Picking up the teacup, he slowly poured the boiling water into it. In an instant, the tea leaves exuded a light fragrance. Caressing it lightly, the tea set seemed to have grown arms and legs, and the boiling hot tea was poured straight into the teacup.
His movements were smooth and fluid, giving one a unique sense of beauty. Even before drinking the tea, one was already in awe, unable to tear their eyes away from it.
It was a complete enjoyment.
"This is the Way of Tea? Incredible! "
Previously, Zhang Xuan thought that the Way of Tea couldn't be compared to pill forging. However, upon seeing the elder's movements, he realized that the occupation of one of the Nine Paths was indeed extraordinary.
"Please!"
The elder gestured, and a few maids walked over to serve the teacups to Emperor Shen Zhui and the three master teachers.
There was a total of six cups. Four of them had been served, leaving two.
After serving the tea, the elder wiped his hands and lifted his head to look at the crowd. Only then did he notice Zhang Xuan, and he couldn't help but be taken aback.
"This is..."
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