Of course, Zhang Xuan also knew that this was impossible.
After becoming an Alchemist, he knew that no matter how powerful a medicine was, one would develop a resistance to it after eating too much of it, not to mention this kind of pill that could directly raise one's cultivation.
After resolving the problems of the few of them, as well as resolving the conflict between Zhang Xuan and Lu Xun, everyone was delighted. Just as Zhang Xuan was about to announce the start of the Freshmen Tournament, countless students suddenly rushed forward. Their eyes reddened in agitation as they stared fixedly at Zhang Xuan, as though starving wolves that had seen their prey.
"Miss Zhang, I want to become your disciple. Can you accept me as your student?"
"Please accept me. Not only am I talented, but I also know how to make the bed and do housework …"
"Actually, I've always admired you. Even if I'm not an official student, I'd be happy to listen in …"
"Teacher, my family has plenty of money. As long as you accept me as your student, you can ask for as much as you want!"
"Money, money, your ass! Get lost! Is Miss Zhang a greedy person? If so … my family has a lot of money, please take me in as your student … "
Zhang Xuan's stunning performance in the Teacher Evaluation, how he solved a problem that even the three master teachers were unable to solve, left all of the students in the room frenzied. Unable to hold themselves back any longer, they wanted to acknowledge him as their teacher on the spot.
In an instant, the entire dueling platform was in a frenzy of people wanting to become his disciple.
Their doubts and doubts from before had all vanished into thin air. Countless students fought to be the first, afraid that they would miss this opportunity.
There were even some who were so regretful that they wanted to jump off a building. They wondered why they had been so blind back then to listen to the rumors and not acknowledge him as their master in advance.
If they had done so as soon as school started, the ones who would be enjoying the limitless glory on the stage wouldn't be Zheng Yang and the others, but them!
One must know that during the entrance test, Zheng Yang and the others did not stand out, especially Yuan Tao, who came in last.
But now, the scene of Yuan Tao knocking Lu laoshi back by two steps and clashing head-on with him was still fresh in their minds. Countless people were agitated.
From the bottom, a fellow who barely managed to enroll into the academy, to a Pixue realm expert... In just half a month, he would have never believed it if he hadn't witnessed it personally.
"This …" Zhang Xuan was also shocked.
Obviously, he did not expect these people to be so excited.
"Teacher … is really proud and elated!"
When Zhao Ya and the others saw this, they clenched their fists tightly.
Ever since they found out that Lu Xun was going to challenge Miss Zhang, they had been holding back their anger. They wanted to bring honor and glory to their teacher, and now … they had finally done it!
Zhang laoshi's excellence was finally understood by others.
A sense of pride welled up in him.
It was as if he wanted to tell everyone, even in front of them, he wanted to say something proudly …
Look, this is my teacher.
Zhang Xuan!
… …
"I already have five students, and I don't plan on accepting any more in the short term. However, since all of you are so enthusiastic, how about this? I can give you a lesson on the basics of cultivation. Perhaps it will be of some help to you! "
Knowing that he would die of exhaustion if he were to accept so many students, Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment before coming up with an idea.
He was about to go bankrupt from teaching five students, and he was going a little crazy. With so many students … he wouldn't be able to feed them even if he begged for food!
"You're not taking it?"
"It's good that you can listen to a lesson …"
Seeing that he wasn't going to accept any more students, everyone was disappointed. However, upon hearing that he was going to conduct a lesson, their faces lit up in agitation.
How could a lesson that could allow Zheng Yang and the others to advance by leaps and bounds in such a short period of time be simple?
"This lesson will be held tomorrow afternoon, and the venue will be here. Those who wish to listen to it can come in advance. Today, everyone should focus on the Freshmen Tournament!"
After instructing the crowd, Zhang Xuan left the dueling ring.
If he didn't leave now, he might be eaten alive by those frenzied students.
Besides, the highlight of the day was the Freshmen Tournament. The Teacher Evaluation was just an appetizer. He couldn't possibly steal the host's place.
Leaving the dueling ring, the moment he returned to his classroom, he saw the three master teachers walking in.
"Eldest senior!"
The trio clasped their fists.
"Un, please take a seat. I happen to have something that I need to trouble you with!" Zhang Xuan smiled.
"You are Yang shi's direct disciple, and we are only here to conduct lessons. As your senior, feel free to instruct us. I don't dare to call it trouble …"
Liu Ling smiled awkwardly.
As students of the same teacher, there was a difference in their standing. As a direct disciple, even if their cultivation realm was lower and they were younger, their students had to address them as senior.
Naturally, they had to follow the instructions of their senior.
"It's like this!" Seeing that they agreed to it so quickly, Zhang Xuan nodded his head and said, "You should know that Yang shi is a wanderer and doesn't bother himself with the affairs of the world. Even though he accepted me as his direct disciple, he only instructed me to study and didn't give me a suitable identity … Thus, I need to trouble the three of you to take the master teacher examination!"
This was the reason why he accepted them as his students. Since it wasn't convenient for 'Yang shi' to say it, he could only do so.
"Oh, I was wondering what it was. This is simple." Liu Ling smiled. "To take the master teacher examination, one has to be an assistant master teacher. Yang shi has gone into seclusion, and it isn't convenient for him to reveal his identity. The three of us can do it in his stead."
As he spoke, he flicked his wrist, took out a jade token and passed it over.
"This is an identity token that contains the aura of the three of us. As long as you hold it on you, it means that you are an assistant master teacher that we have tested and acknowledged. As long as you drip your blood on it, Mingshi Tang will be acknowledged no matter where you go, and you will be able to register for the master teacher examination. "
"Oh? So simple? "
Taking the jade token, Zhang Xuan couldn't believe his eyes.
He thought that it would be complicated, but to think that it would be so easy.
"It's easy to become an assistant master teacher as long as a master teacher recognizes you. Even star teachers and advanced teachers are qualified. However, it's difficult to take the master teacher examination!" Liu Ling said.
"Oh? Then … how can I take the master teacher examination? "
Zhang Xuan asked as he put away the jade token with a drop of blood.
There were no master teachers in Tianxuan Kingdom, and there weren't any records of it in the library either. Even though he had been impersonating a master teacher for the past few days, he didn't even know how and where to take the examination.
"To take the master teacher examination, one has to fulfill the external and internal requirements. The external requirements are: recommendation from a master teacher, the identity of an assistant master teacher, and at least one supporting occupation!"
Liu Ling explained.
"Un!" Zhang Xuan nodded his head.
He had heard of this before, so he wasn't surprised.
"There are only two internal requirements!" Liu Ling continued, "They are to reach the State of Insight, Heart of Tranquil Water, and Tongxuan realm cultivation!"
"State of Insight?" Zhang Xuan looked at Liu Ling.
He knew that the 2-dan Soul Depth was Heart of Tranquil Water, but what was the State of Insight?
Liu Ling said, "The state of mind is something that every cultivator, and even every occupation, has to constantly cultivate. Heart of Tranquil Water is just a general term. It means that one is able to control one's state of mind, allowing one's mind to focus on a single task, unaffected by the external environment. "
Zhang Xuan nodded his head.
Zhang Xuan was right. Apothecary Chen Xiao, Apothecary Meng Yan, and the others had not reached this level yet. Thus, when forging pills, they infused their negative emotions into the Tranquil Heart Pill, causing the pill to lose its original effectiveness.
"If we were to categorize it in detail, Heart of Tranquil Water can be divided into two. One is for master teachers, and the other is for fighters and other occupations."
"The reason for the categorization is simple. Master teachers have to reach Heart of Tranquil Water, which is different from other occupations. This is also the reason why master teachers are so unique and respected."
"The Heart of Tranquil Water for other occupations and fighters only requires one's state of mind to remain as one, unmoving. On the other hand, master teachers have to be able to discern between truth and falsehood!"
"Discern between truth and falsehood?" Zhang Xuan was bewildered.
"That's right. If it's hard to understand, it's easier to categorize it into two. The Heart of Tranquil Water for ordinary people is known as the State of One. As long as one is able to focus on a single task, one will be able to do so. On the other hand, the Heart of Tranquil Water for master teachers is known as the State of Insight. It allows one to discern between objects and find the crux of the problem."
Liu Ling said, "That is to say, even though both of them have reached Heart of Tranquil Water, master teachers are different from ordinary people. Only those who have reached the State of Insight are qualified to take the master teacher examination. This is also the reason why there are apothecary teachers, Way of Tea, Formation Master, Blacksmith teachers...
Those who possess supporting occupations are qualified to take the master teacher examination. Elder Tian is a Way of Tea master as well as a teacher of Beiwu Academy. He had been wondering why he didn't take the master teacher examination, and it turned out that this was the reason.
Without the State of Insight, one isn't qualified to take the master teacher examination.
"Then... How can one cultivate the Heart of Tranquil Water for the State of Insight?" After understanding so many secrets, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but ask.
"How?" Liu Ling, Zhuang Xian, and the others glanced at one another and chuckled. "This is something that can't be cultivated, it's talent! Those who possess the potential of a master teacher, as long as they reach the State of Heart of Tranquil Water, will naturally be able to discern between truth and falsehood! "
"This is similar to how an apothecary must possess a wood attribute constitution. Without this, no matter how hard one cultivates, it is useless! To put it simply, no matter how incredible a man is, even if he knows all the occupations in the world, he won't be able to bear children. Without talent, no matter how much he cultivates, it will all be for naught! "
"Upon reaching the State of Heart of Tranquil Water... one will naturally be able to discern between truth and falsehood?" Gedeng, Zhang Xuan's heart skipped a beat.
He had long reached the State of Heart of Tranquil Water, so why didn't he have such a feeling?
"The State of Insight... What's the difference between it and the State of Single-Mindedness?"
"Using the simplest example, when one reaches the State of Insight, one's Heart of Tranquil Water will be able to automatically analyze the logic and sequence of one's moves when one cultivates a battle technique. After which, one will be able to deduce how to cultivate the technique in order to achieve the best results. However, an ordinary Heart of Tranquil Water is unable to do so."
Liu Ling said, "Master teachers like to find star teachers as their apprentices. That's because they are able to make their students follow them willingly through their own capabilities. This shows that they possess such talent."
"Automatically analyze the logic and sequence of battle techniques?"
Zhang Xuan's body trembled.
The heck, it's the same Heart of Tranquil Water? Why don't I feel that way?
Could it be that... he isn't suited to be a master teacher?
If that's the case, he would be screwed.
(The second chapter has arrived. The author will be writing the third chapter!)
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