"You are very loyal. I will reward you well when you return!"
After praising the leader, Ji Mo gongzi changed into a black suit and followed behind the other party. Following the furthest corner of the residence, he left stealthily.
He left discreetly, and as expected, not a single person was alerted.
Not too long later, the duo arrived at a small forest outside the city.
"Young master, it's here..."
The leader pointed.
"Alright!"
Upon hearing that the person who embarrassed him was Zhang Xuan, Ji Mo gongzi walked in excitedly.
"Where is he?"
Walking into the forest, Ji Mo scanned his surroundings, but there was no one around. Perplexed, his vision suddenly darkened. A tattered gunny sack was placed over his head.
"What are you doing..."
Alarmed, Ji Mo tried to struggle free, but he suddenly felt a stinging pain on his face. Fists, sticks, and rocks were smashed into his face.
Pilipala!
The sound of fists and feet sinking into flesh filled the air. Before Ji Mo gongzi could react, he was already smashed to the ground. Countless bones in his body were shattered.
"Wuuuuuu!"
His lips were slapped until they were swollen like fritters. Even now, Ji Mo gongzi had no idea what was going on.
Aren't you here to watch Zhang Xuan be humiliated? Why am I being beaten up all of a sudden?
After an unknown period of time, the pain on his body finally subsided. The gunny sack was torn open, and his clothes were stripped off.
By the time he realized what was going on, he was already hanging on a tree. The night breeze brushed past him, and his naked body felt cold.
"What are you doing?"
At this moment, he finally saw the appearance of the group that beat him up.
They were the five subordinates he sent to tail Zhang Xuan.
"Gongzi, we had no choice. Who asked you to offend someone you shouldn't have? You even implicated us... "
As the leader spoke, he infused his zhenqi into the Record Crystal and recorded the scene before him.
"You all... Pu!"
Seeing his naked body being recorded, Ji Mo gongzi was both embarrassed and furious. Fresh blood spurted from his mouth.
What in the world was this...
Weren't these people his subordinates? When did the betrayal become the other party's?
It wasn't easy for him to come up with a good plan to make the other party suffer a loss. Yet... he ended up using it on himself!
It was laughable that he had thought that the other party was loyal … Very loyal, but the object of his loyalty wasn't to him …
"I always thought that since he attracted the attention of so many beautiful women, he must be very strong. I didn't expect him to be so small!"
"Yeah, it's so small. This is the first time I've seen such a small one …"
"Me too. This is really an eye-opener!"
…
Just as he was feeling gloomy, he heard a few people discussing in hushed voices.
Your sister, you're the one who's young, your whole family is young …
Puff!
Exclaiming in his heart, Ji Mo gongzi couldn't hold it in any longer. Spurting a mouthful of blood, he fainted.
…
It was a silent night.
When Zhang Xuan woke up, the tiredness from the long journey had completely disappeared. After washing up, he walked out of the room and saw Liu Ling and the others standing at the door staring at him like a monster.
"You … gave them a few pointers, and they all achieved breakthroughs?"
Pointing at Zheng Yang, Zhao Ya, and the others, Liu Shi still couldn't believe it.
When he woke up in the morning, he saw all of them advancing by leaps and bounds, all of them making breakthroughs. He was so shocked that his teeth nearly fell to the ground.
To achieve a breakthrough with just a few casual pointers...
Isn't this a little too easy!
All along, he had thought that this senior of his hadn't taken the master teacher examination yet. Even though he had a unique understanding of guiding students, he was still beneath him. However, after seeing this sight, he finally understood …
There was indeed a gap between the two of them. It was the other party who had surpassed him …
"Oh, that's right!" Zhang Xuan nodded his head. "It's not a big deal. Let's go to Mingshi Tang!"
Hearing those words, the group staggered once more.
To think that helping others to achieve breakthroughs wasn't a big deal?
Seeing how nonchalant Zhang Xuan was, Liu Shi and Lu Xun were filled with sorrow.
Others had to go through all kinds of trouble to achieve a breakthrough under their guidance, and even then, they might not necessarily succeed. Yet, looking at the other party, it was as easy as sleeping … Indeed, there is a gap between humans …
After checking out of the inn, renting two carriages, the group headed straight for Mingshi Tang.
Two hours later, a massive building appeared before their eyes. On top of it, there were three majestic words, representing the inviolable dignity of the building!
Mingshi Tang!
Even though Mingshi Tang was a branch of the Teacher Guild, it was much more powerful. Those who were able to gain a certain level of reputation in the Teacher Guild were of extremely high standing.
Liu Shi flashed his identity token and easily led the group into the building.
The hall was vast and majestic.
"Zhang Xuan? You're here! "
Walking in, just as Zhang Xuan was about to inquire about the location of the examination, a voice sounded. Turning around, he saw a lady walking over with an elder.
"It's you?"
It was the master teacher apprentice whom he had met upon entering Tianwu Royal City … Ling Xiaoxiao!
"Indeed, you're here to participate in Princess Mo Yu's Question Symposium as well, right? It's going to start soon, and almost all of the master teachers are here. Let's hurry over! "
Even though she wasn't too interested in this ignorant fellow, he was, after all, an acquaintance of hers. Thus, Ling Xiaoxiao chuckled.
"Everyone is here? Alright, let's go and take a look! "
Since all of the master teachers were here, it seemed like no one would bother with him even if he wanted to take the examination. Since that was the case, he might as well take a look at how the questions were answered.
Upon hearing that someone was taking the Question Symposium, Liu Shi and the others were intrigued. They followed behind Zhang Xuan and arrived at a room.
Similar to those lecture theatres, there were all kinds of tables and chairs placed in the room. There were already more than a hundred people seated at the front.
A row of intimidating elders and middle-aged men sat at the very front.
"To think that this fellow would be here …"
Scanning the surroundings, a familiar figure suddenly appeared before his eyes.
It was Captain Yao from the patrol team.
This fellow was actually standing by the corner, acting as a guard. If not for his reddened and slightly swollen face, Zhang Xuan would have thought that he had a twin brother.
Taking a look, Mo Yu didn't seem to be here yet. Thus, the group found a random spot and sat down.
…
"He's here!"
Zhang Xuan saw Captain Yao, and the latter saw him as well.
The patrol team was responsible for the safety of the capital. Initially, he wasn't in charge of Mingshi Tang's safety, but the examinee this time around was Princess Mo Yu. Thus, he was transferred over at the last minute.
Initially, due to his injuries, he wanted to find someone to replace him. However, upon recalling the princess's examination, if that person was really related to her, he would surely come as well.
If he didn't come, or if he didn't recognize the princess, it would mean that Physician Bai Chan wasn't speaking the truth. Since he was beaten up so badly, he shouldn't blame him for seeking vengeance.
With this goal in mind, Zhang Xuan endured his injuries and stood by the side. To think that the other party really came.
"Hmph, I would like to see if you are familiar with the princess …"
Harrumphing coldly, Captain Yao stood in his position and observed.
…
Zhang Xuan and the others sat down.
"There are a total of thirteen 1-star master teachers and three 2-star master teachers in Tianwu Kingdom. The Question Symposium is the last event of the master teacher examination, so there aren't any 2-star master teachers here."
Knowing that the person before her didn't know anything, Ling Xiaoxiao explained kindly.
Zhang Xuan was astonished.
Tianxuan Kingdom didn't even have a single 1-star master teacher, yet there were thirteen 1-star master teachers and three 2-star master teachers here. Just from the number of master teachers, one could see the disparity between the two countries.
As expected of the strongest of the thirteen neighboring countries.
With so many master teachers conducting lessons, how could the younger generation not be formidable?
"How many 2-star master teachers are there in the kingdom?"
After recovering from his shock, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but ask.
Hearing that the other party didn't even know such basic knowledge, Ling Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes once more. "Naturally, the most formidable one is Pavilion Master Jiang. It's said that he has already reached 2-star pinnacle, and it's just a matter of time before he becomes a 3-star master teacher. The other two are Guan shi and Zhu shi. Of the two, Zhu shi has only become a 2-star master teacher for less than two years, so he can be considered as the newest. "
"Oh!" Zhang Xuan nodded his head. Then, he turned to Ling Xiaoxiao and asked, "Is the genius you mentioned, Mo Hongyi, here?"
"Of course he's here. Furthermore, he's the one with the highest standing, the one at the very center!"
Ling Xiaoxiao pointed.
"The one at the very center?" Zhang Xuan lifted his head to take a look.
At the very center of the first row of master teachers sat a young man in his mid-twenties. The aura he exuded was as deep as the ocean, exerting an immense pressure on one.
Zongshi realm pinnacle!
Putting aside his strength, his pitch-black eyes seemed to carry a unique power. They were filled with wisdom and confidence, as though nothing could stump him.
"Incredible!"
With just a single glance, Zhang Xuan could tell that all of the geniuses he had met in the past were no different from trash.
There was no comparison at all.
Even Princess Mo Yu paled in comparison.
"I'm afraid his Soul Depth is at least 6.0!"
Liu Shi focused his attention and sent a telepathic message to Zhang Xuan.
"6.0?" Zhang Xuan was astonished.
When one's Soul Depth reached 3.0, one could take the 1-star master teacher examination. At 6.0, one could take the 2-star master teacher examination.
To possess such a formidable Soul Depth at twenty-six, he truly lived up to his reputation as a genius.
"Princess Mo Yu is here!"
Just as Zhang Xuan was observing the crowd, Ling Xiaoxiao's voice sounded. Lifting his head, he saw a lady walking in.
Who else could it be other than Mo Yu!
At this moment, Mo Yu was dressed in a crimson robe. Regardless of whether it was her hair or her face, they had been meticulously groomed, making her look even more beautiful. In fact, she didn't pale in comparison to the current Zhao Ya.
As expected of the number one beauty of Tianwu Kingdom. As soon as she walked in, she immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Upon entering the room, Princess Mo Yu scanned the surroundings. Suddenly, her eyes stopped at a certain spot, and her eyes lit up.
She was the center of attention, and this expression of hers immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Following her gaze, everyone thought that it was some formidable figure, but to their astonishment, it was just an ordinary young man.
Noticing her gaze, Zhang Xuan was speechless.
You are a princess, aren't you doing this on purpose...
Just as Zhang Xuan was feeling stifled, he heard an agitated and excited voice beside him.
"Princess Mo Yu is looking at me! She actually noticed me..."
Ling Xiaoxiao's face flushed in excitement, and she was on the verge of screaming.
"Ah?" Looking at the infatuated girl before him, Zhang Xuan shook his head.
However, this also helped him out of his predicament.
"Let the Question Symposium begin!"
With the arrival of the person in question, Mo Hongyi announced the start of the final round of the master teacher examination, the Question Symposium.
The Question Symposium was similar to the Pill Debate. Every 1-star master teacher present would ask a question regarding cultivation, and these questions usually didn't exceed Zongshi realm.
"His zhenqi has been blocked at the final acupoint, and he is unable to reach Tongxuan realm. Is there any way to resolve this problem?" A master teacher asked.
"There are two ways. Firstly, through the zhenqi piercing technique. By gathering a large amount of zhenqi around the acupoint, one can stimulate it. Secondly, through medicinal pills. Even though the grade-1 Acupoint Soothing Pill is effective for Pixue realm cultivators, it isn't very effective for such a situation. Thus, we can use the grade-2 pill, Acupoint Breakthrough Pill..."
Princess Mo Yu spoke frankly with assurance and ease.
After listening for a moment, Zhang Xuan was dumbfounded.
Even though he had disguised himself as a master teacher and helped many people achieve breakthroughs, it was all based on his Heaven's Path zhenqi. He had never heard of many of the methods that Princess Mo Yu spoke of.
If he were to answer, he could say that... he didn't know any of them!
"Looks like I have to read some books after taking the 1-star master teacher examination. Otherwise, I will surely fail this Question Symposium..."
Zhang Xuan shook his head.
He couldn't possibly say that a silver needle and a surge of zhenqi would suffice when others asked him how to achieve a breakthrough!
If he were to say that, he would surely be chased out.
After listening for a while longer, he felt as though he was listening to a heavenly book. He couldn't understand a single word of it. Thus, he turned to the lady beside him and asked, "What are the tests for the master teacher examination?"
Even though he was here to take the master teacher examination, he had no idea how it was conducted.
"You don't even know this?"
Ling Xiaoxiao was on the verge of going mad.
If she hadn't seen his apprentice emblem with her own eyes, she would have thought that he had bought it with money.
These... were all the basics.
If he didn't even know this, how in the world could he possibly take the master teacher examination!
Zhang Xuan nodded.
"Alright!"
After being defeated by this fellow, Ling Xiaoxiao explained helplessly, "There are a total of five tests for the master teacher examination!"
"Five tests?"
"That's right. First, the House of Trust. It tests a student's Trust Level. Only when the student's Trust Level exceeds 50 can they be considered to have passed. If one doesn't have a student or a lack of Trust Level, it is equivalent to being unqualified. "
"Second, the Supporting Occupation Pavilion. In other words, in order to become a 1-star master teacher, one has to have a supporting occupation and become an official one. "
"Third, the Puppet Pavilion. During the examination, a pair of battling puppets will be presented. The puppets are forged using a unique method, and the moves and cultivation techniques they use are completely different. However, their fighting prowess is similar, and neither of them will be able to defeat the other. Only when one of them wins will the examination be considered to have passed. "
"Fourth, the Cultivation Technique Ocean. There are countless cultivation technique manuals in the Cultivation Technique Ocean. In order to pass the examination, one has to randomly pick one to conduct a lecture. During the lecture, not only will there be many master teachers judging it, there will also be a Sage Bell! "
"Sage Bell?"
"Un, the Sage Bell is a spiritual treasure in the Cultivation Technique Ocean. It can be said to be a spirit artifact. Imprinted within the bell is the understanding and control of the cultivation technique of the predecessors. If the knowledge imparted isn't to its satisfaction, the bell won't ring, and you won't be able to pass the examination! "
Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
He didn't expect such an incredible artifact to exist in the world.
"After passing the first four tests, you will be on to the final test, the Unerring Pavilion! In the Unerring Pavilion, there will be puppets demonstrating cultivation techniques, battle techniques, and even supporting occupations of your choice. There will be mistakes in the demonstrations, but they are well-hidden, and it is almost impossible to find them. You have to find a mistake within an incense's time. Otherwise, it will be considered as a failure. "
Seemingly extremely familiar with the master teacher examination, Ling Xiaoxiao explained everything.
House of Trust, Supporting Occupation Pavilion, Puppet Hall, Cultivation Technique Ocean, Unerring Pavilion...
Each of the five tests was more difficult than the previous.
"Wait, isn't there still a Question Symposium?"
Zhang Xuan was perplexed.
Wasn't the Question Symposium the final test of the master teacher examination? Why wasn't there one?
"The Question Symposium is known as the final test of the master teacher examination, but it is actually the easiest. As long as one passes the first five tests, there is a 100% chance of passing. Thus, as long as one passes the first five tests, he will be considered to have passed the examination and become a master teacher. This is just a formality. In truth, it is to introduce the new master teacher to the other master teachers. "
Ling Xiaoxiao said.
Zhang Xuan nodded. At the same time, he felt stifled.
So, this test was just a formality... Yet, he felt as though he was listening to a heavenly book, unable to understand anything at all.
From the looks of it now, the master teacher examination wasn't that easy.
While the two of them were conversing, the Question Symposium was also coming to an end.
"Congratulations, Master Teacher Mo Yu!"
"This is your emblem. From now onward, you are a 1-star master teacher!"
...
The master teachers seated at the front congratulated her.
After receiving the emblem and the master teacher robe, Princess Mo Yu was filled with excitement.
Even though there was only a slight difference between an apprentice and a master teacher, the difference in status was like heaven and earth.
Only by becoming a master teacher could one truly be considered to be at the forefront.
"I still have matters to attend to, so I will be taking my leave first!"
After passing the emblem and robe to Mo Yu, Mo Hongyi nodded his head and left.
Mo Yu seemed to know a lot about his personality, so she didn't get angry.
After exchanging pleasantries with the crowd, Mo Yu walked over to them.
Upon seeing her, Ling Xiaoxiao's face flushed in agitation, and her words seemed to be incoherent.
"My idol is here. Does she really know me? Look, is my hair messy? "
"Er... It's not messy!" Zhang Xuan shook his head.
"That's good..."
Ling Xiaoxiao hurriedly stood up.
"Apprentice Ling Xiaoxiao pays respect to Mo shi!"
"Un!" Princess Mo Yu nodded her head. Ignoring her, she turned to look at Zhang Xuan.
Seeing the princess, a 1-star master teacher who had just passed the examination, staring at a young man who had appeared out of nowhere, the surroundings fell silent.
Ling Xiaoxiao was dumbfounded, and she nearly fainted.
She thought that her idol was here to look for her. Never in her dreams did she expect that after nodding her head, she would turn to look at the person beside her.
Wasn't this guy just a little apprentice who didn't know anything?
To look for him... What the heck?
"Could it be that... Physician Bai Chan's words are true?"
Squadron Leader Yao had been paying attention to the commotion here. Upon seeing Princess Mo Yu walking up to that person, his breathing hastened.
It seemed like Physician Bai Chan's words were true. Otherwise, the princess wouldn't have come here just to look for him.
It was fortunate that he didn't continue acting cool after hearing his words. Otherwise, he wouldn't even know how he died...
"However, the princess has always been a person of integrity. If she really has a relationship with this fellow, many people will know about it soon..."
Squadron Leader Yao muttered. Just as he was thinking about how many suitors would be shocked if the news were to spread, Princess Mo Yu clasped her fist and bowed politely.
"Student Mo Yu pays respect to Miss Zhang!"
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