"In order to take the 2-star examination, other than the two supporting occupations, one's cultivation must at least reach Zongshi realm. Given our current age and state of cultivation, we have visited many people, but none of them succeeded. Our only hope is Yang shi!"
Zhuang Xian nodded as well.
After becoming an ancestor, one's lifespan would increase. This was a temptation that no one would be able to resist. They had been stuck at the half-step ancestor realm for an unknown period of time and had even paid a visit to a 2-star great teacher. Sadly, none of them were able to break through.
A few days ago, when he saw Yang shi successfully saving the dying Shen Hong and reaching Zongshi realm, he could no longer sit still.
If Shen Hong could do it, they could definitely do it!
However, the prerequisite was that... Yang shi was willing to teach him.
"No matter what, let's try again. Maybe we'll succeed."
Zheng Fei said.
Back when the other party helped him reach Half-Zongshi, Zhang Xuan had intended to acknowledge him as his teacher. However, he didn't agree to it and didn't force the issue.
Now that even Liu Shi and Zhuang shi were tempted, Zhang Xuan was unwilling to fall behind.
"Alright, let's go take a look!"
With such thoughts in mind, the three master teachers no longer hesitated. They began walking toward the residence.
… …
"Brother Lu, the medicine is here. Do you want to reconsider? Are you really going to use it?"
In Lu Xun's classroom, Wang Chao looked at his good friend worriedly.
Although these pills could allow a person's strength to increase explosively in a short period of time, it was also very harmful to the body.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Receiving the pill, Lu Xun hesitated for a moment before instructing.
Not too long later, a few students walked over. They were the ones on the namelist for the Teacher Evaluation.
Zhu Hong, Mo Xiao, Du Lei, Bai Chao, Kong Jie!
"Teacher!"
Standing on the spot, the few of them exuded a dense aura. In just half a month of cultivation, just like Zheng Yang and the others, they had all reached Fighter 2-dan Dantian realm.
Even though there aren't many shortcuts in Fighter 1-dan Juxi realm, the few of them are different from Wang Ying and the others. Before they acknowledged Zhang Xuan as their teacher, their cultivation had already reached Fighter 1-dan pinnacle, and they were just a step away from achieving a breakthrough.
Even though Kong Jie was slightly weaker, with the help of all kinds of resources, he was able to advance smoothly.
"Here is a pill. After consuming it, it will expand your dantian and allow you to break through to Fighter 3-dan Zhenqi realm tonight! This way, the Teacher Evaluation will be a surefire victory. "
Raising the pill in his hand, Lu Xun scanned the surroundings and revealed the flaws of the pill.
"However, there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Even though it can allow one to achieve breakthroughs quickly, there is still a hidden danger. After reaching Zhenqi realm, one's cultivation speed will slow down to only seventy percent of what it was before."
"As long as I become a master teacher, I'll help you resolve this problem. I'll even accept you as my direct disciples and guide you in your cultivation."
"Of course … the choice is up to you. I won't force you. If you really lose, it will only mean that our teacher-student relationship has come to an end!"
After saying that, he put down the pill and looked around.
Although he had already made his decision, and had even bought the pill, it was still up to the student to make the choice. Forcing the student to consume the pill was something he couldn't do, no matter how much he wanted to win.
A teacher had a bottom line.
Teachers had their own dignity.
After teaching for so many years, he was still unable to achieve victory by fair or foul means.
"I believe in Lu laoshi." After hesitating for a moment, Zhu Hong stepped forward.
If one were to cultivate normally, it would take at least two to three years to reach Zhenqi realm. However, this pill could allow one to do so in a single night. So what if his cultivation would be affected in the future?
Who could guarantee that his cultivation would be smooth sailing?
Furthermore, once he became a direct disciple, this problem wouldn't be a problem anymore.
Even though they were all students, there was still a huge difference between a direct disciple and a direct disciple.
A direct disciple would have to face several hundred people simultaneously. Thus, it was impossible for them to provide guidance on their own cultivation. Thus, they had to grope their way forward by themselves. It was just like a huge pot of food with the same seasoning, but the taste would only go down the throat.
However, a direct disciple was different. It was just like cooking in a small pot. A teacher would guide them from time to time, ensuring that their cultivation wouldn't be biased. Even if the problem with the pill caused their cultivation to slow down, with such guidance, their future would be brighter.
At this point, Zhu Hong was the first to express his stance. He took the pill and swallowed it.
As soon as the pill entered his mouth, it melted, forming a unique energy that surged through his body.
Seeing him make up his mind so quickly, Lu Xun nodded his head in satisfaction. Placing his palm on the other party's back, he infused zhenqi into the other party's body to guide the energy.
After an unknown period of time, a loud explosion sounded. Zhu Hong abruptly stood up and exhaled a mouthful of turbid air.
Fighter 3-dan, Zhenqi realm!
Just like what Lu Xun said before, consuming this pill allowed his cultivation to rise by an entire realm.
"Incredible... I want to give it a try!"
Seeing that he had succeeded, Mo Xiao, Du Lei, Bai Chao, Kong Jie, and the others couldn't hold themselves back any longer and they stepped forward.
Since Zhu Hong had thought it through, the others also came to a realization.
If Lu laoshi were to become a master teacher, as a direct disciple, they would surely soar to greater heights. This was a choice, and there was nothing for them to be conflicted about.
Not too long later, they all achieved breakthroughs as well.
"Good, good!"
Seeing that all five of his students had reached Fighter 3-dan Zhenqi realm, Lu Xun's eyes glowed.
Putting aside the freshmen, even among the older students who had been in the academy for two to three years, they would be able to stand at the forefront.
"Tomorrow will be the day when I, Lu Xun, perform. At that time, I will shock the entire academy and silence all those who have been gossiping behind my back!"
Clenching his fists tightly, Lu Xun's confidence, which had been shattered during the day, was restored once more.
So what if I am a grandmaster painter and proficient in the Way of Tea?
In terms of teaching, I, Lu Xun... am not inferior to anyone!
Three master teachers, I will prove to you that I am the best choice for an apprentice!
......
"Old master, the three master teachers have been waiting for a long time."
Upon returning to the residence, Sun Qiang walked up to him.
"They are here?"
Zhang Xuan was still considering whether he should send someone to look for them later on, but to think that the three fellows were even more enthusiastic than him. He chuckled lightly.
Walking into the lounge, he saw the three master teachers seated within. Upon seeing him, their eyes glowed with excitement.
"Liu Ling (Zhuang Xian, Zheng Fei) pays respect to Yang shi!"
The three of them hurriedly bowed.
"May I know why the three of you are looking for me at such a late hour?"
Zhang Xuan sat down and instructed someone to brew him a cup of tea. After taking a sip, he looked at them impassively.
After a trip to the Tian Residence and a trip back to the academy, the sky had already darkened. It was getting late.
"Yang shi, the three of us sincerely wish to acknowledge you as our teacher. We hope that you can accept us!"
Liu Ling and the others hurriedly stood up, clasped their fists, bowed deeply, and looked at Yang shi anxiously.
Even though they were much older than Yang shi, it was clear that the other party was much more formidable than them. Age was not the only factor that mattered in choosing a teacher.
"You wish to acknowledge me as your teacher?"
Picking up the teacup and wiping off the floating tea leaves, Zhang Xuan's expression didn't change in the slightest.
With the experience of disguising himself over the past few days, he was no longer a brat whose flaws could be easily seen through. His every movement carried an air of elegance and authority.
The atmosphere in the room turned heavy.
"Yes, even though the three of us aren't talented, we are able to serve you and help you resolve your problems."
The breathing of Liu Ling and the others hastened.
Even though they had expressed their intentions to acknowledge Yang shi as their teacher the previous few times, they didn't say it outright. This time around, if they were to be rejected, there would be no turning back.
"If I'm not wrong, the reason why you wish to acknowledge me as your teacher is because you have reached a bottleneck in your cultivation. If you were to become my student, you might be able to break through this bottleneck and advance a step further."
Without lifting his head, Zhang Xuan's voice was as calm as ice.
"Er... Yes!"
Having their intentions seen through, Liu Ling and the others flushed.
"At least you're honest!"
Seeing that they didn't deny it, Zhang Xuan nodded his head.
"I hope that Yang shi will grant our request!"
Liu Ling and the others gritted their teeth.
Zhang Xuan didn't reply. Instead, he slowly put down his teacup, stood up, and walked to the center of the lounge.
Just when the three master teachers were wondering what he was up to, a calm voice sounded.
"I, Yang Xuan, have always preferred a quiet environment when I travel around the various kingdoms. I have never revealed my identity, so I believe that you have never heard of my name before!"
"Yes!"
When they heard the name Yang Xuan, they had investigated the matter and confirmed that there was no such person in the surrounding kingdoms. Initially, they thought that Yang shi was using an alias. However, from the looks of it now, it seems like Yang shi is just keeping a low profile.
"If I don't want others to know that I am a master teacher, no one will know that I am one. Even if you go to Mingshi Tang to investigate, you won't be able to find anything."
Zhang Xuan continued, "But in Tianxuan Kingdom, I revealed my identity and even offered pointers to others. Do you know why?"
He said this to warn the other party. 'Yang Xuan' is a fake, so it is impossible to find anything even if you go to Mingshi Tang to investigate.
However, with this foreshadowing, not only will they not think that Yang Xuan is a fake, they will even revere him.
If even Mingshi Tang is unable to find anything... How incredible must he be?
"How ignorant are we!"
Liu Ling and the others turned to look at Zhang Xuan.
Actually, they were perplexed by this as well.
If such an incredible master teacher didn't want to get involved with the secular world, who would know of it?
Yet, everyone in Tianxuan Kingdom knew of it.
"While I was traveling around, I happened to meet a talented junior. Delighted, I decided to accept him as my direct disciple. However... I won't be staying here for too long, and I was afraid that he would be wronged. Thus, I intentionally revealed my identity and gave him a title. "
With his hands behind his back, Zhang Xuan stood at the center of the lounge, as though a towering mountain.
"A talented junior? Accept him as his direct disciple? "
Liu Ling and the others stared at one another. Suddenly, a thought struck them and their eyes narrowed, "Could it be that... Yang shi's direct disciple is... Hongtian Academy's Zhang Xuan laoshi?"
If that was the case, it would make sense.
For a low-level teacher from a remote kingdom to be able to come up with such incredible theories, be a grandmaster painter, and be proficient in the Way of Tea... Yet, he was unwilling to accept the offer of their three master teachers.
Probably, only Yang shi's direct disciple would possess such capability.
Seeing that the other party had reacted faster than he had expected, Zhang Xuan nodded in satisfaction, saving him the trouble of trying to persuade the other party.
"Un, Zhang Xuan is my direct disciple. If you all wish to come under my tutelage... he will be your..."
"Senior!"
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