Student Mo Yu?
Met Miss Zhang before?
The surroundings fell silent. Everyone widened their eyes in shock.
What was going on?
Princess Mo Yu was the second genius of the kingdom, and she became a 1-star master teacher at such a young age... For such a person to address her as Miss Zhang...
Where in the world did this fellow come from?
What rights did he have to command the princess to do such a thing?
Putong!
Squadron Leader Yao felt his knees buckle, and he nearly kneeled down on the spot.
Oh my!
He thought that the princess was rumored to be her boyfriend or something. Never in his dreams did he expect that the princess would want to address herself as a student...
Must things be so exaggerated?
It was fortunate that he didn't cause trouble yesterday. Otherwise, no one would dare to speak up for him even if he were to be killed on the spot.
By the side, Ling Xiaoxiao was also dumbfounded.
She thought that her idol was here to speak to her. Who would have thought that he was here to pay respects to this ignorant fellow?
Brother, didn't you say that you don't even know where Mingshi Tang is and how to take the master teacher examination?
Didn't you say that you don't even know Mo Hongyi?
For an ignorant apprentice to make the second genius of the kingdom, Princess Mo Yu, to bow to him and address him as her teacher...
Did it have to be so exciting?
Even the expert beside her widened his eyes in shock, and he nearly fell to the ground.
Previously, he had been dissatisfied with the young mistress talking nonsense with this fellow. Only now did he realize that this inconspicuous fellow was actually an incredible figure!
Just the fact that the princess addressed him as her teacher... was already comparable to some of the prestigious clans in the capital.
They weren't the only ones. Zhao Ya and the others were perplexed as well.
The arrogant Physician Bai Chan was pummeled to the point where he didn't dare to refute the other party. On the other hand, the talented princess bowed and addressed him as her teacher...
Didn't Miss Zhang say that... she just arrived at Tianwu Royal City yesterday afternoon?
To cause such a huge commotion the moment she arrived, everyone was filled with awe, respect, and fear...
If she were to stay here for a period of time, would Pavilion Master Mingshi Tang pay her respects as well?
"Un!"
Ignoring everyone's shock, Zhang Xuan nodded his head calmly.
He was indeed worthy of the other party's bow.
Without the guidance of the Red Lotus City, it would be impossible for him to pass the 2-star apothecary examination.
"Miss Zhang …"
After a moment of hesitation, Princess Mo Yu wanted to ask about the Poison Temple. However, due to the large number of people present, she did not dare to speak.
Back then, when she left the Red Lotus City, Zhang Xuan and the Great Herb King had already set off.
Impersonating the envoy to the Poison Temple was fraught with danger, and he had been worried about it for a long time. He had thought that even if he managed to escape unscathed, it would be difficult for him to meet the other party again. Never in his dreams did he expect to meet the other party here in just a few days.
It was precisely because of this that he was a little absent-minded earlier on.
After the Question Symposium ended, he could no longer hold himself back and walked over to pay his respects.
She was quite proud of being the second prodigy of the kingdom, but after spending some time with him, she realized that her laughable talent was nothing compared to this young man.
"Mo Yu, aren't you going to introduce me?"
Just as he was about to continue speaking, a voice suddenly sounded. Following which, a tall young man walked over.
Dressed in a long robe, he was in his thirties, and he was a 1-star master teacher. The aura he exuded was powerful, and he was a Zongshi realm expert!
A thirty-year-old Zongshi and a 1-star master teacher. Even though his talent couldn't match up to Mo Hongyi and Mo Yu, it wasn't too far off.
Upon seeing this person, displeasure flashed across Mo Yu's eyes. However, she still nodded her head, "It's all thanks to Miss Zhang's guidance that I was able to forge a grade-2 pill and pass the 2-star apothecary examination despite not reaching Zongshi realm. He's like half a teacher to me!"
Apothecary was one of the top occupations in the Upper Nine Paths. Under normal circumstances, one's cultivation had to reach Zongshi realm in order to take the 2-star apothecary examination.
Only by reaching this realm would one be able to better control the heat of the cauldron, the medicinal properties of the medicinal herbs, and the clash of energies... Thus, successfully forging a grade-2 pill.
Mo Yu was already able to forge a grade-2 pill under Zhang Xuan's guidance in the Beast Hall.
Furthermore, she studied diligently for a few days in the Red Lotus City, and her skills became even more proficient.
After returning to the capital, she received the support of the royal family and achieved a huge breakthrough in her cultivation. Even though she was still a distance away from becoming a Zongshi, she was still a Tongxuan realm pinnacle expert.
With such strength, she didn't even have the chance to take the examination. However, after successfully forging a grade-2 pill, an exception was made for her to become a 2-star apothecary, and her feat became a legend.
"Half a teacher to him?"
"For Mo shi to pass the 2-star apothecary examination at such a young age, how skilled must he be in pill forging?"
A commotion broke out as they stared at Zhang Xuan in astonishment. At the same time, they finally understood why this young man was so respected.
The reason why Princess Mo Yu was able to pass the 2-star apothecary examination was due to his guidance... Didn't that mean that this person was even more formidable in pill forging?
Beyond 2-star? Could he be a 3-star apothecary?
A 3-star apothecary who wasn't even twenty yet?
Everyone sucked in a mouthful of cold air.
"Teach you pill forging?"
A glint flashed across the young man's eyes, and he chuckled. Turning to Zhang Xuan, he said, "So it's a grandmaster apothecary. I am Jiang Chen, and I thank you for your guidance to Princess Mo Yu! "
Princess Mo Yu didn't give him any face. Frowning, she said, "I don't need your help to thank me!"
"Hehe!"
Jiang Chen chuckled dryly. Flinging his sleeves, he looked at Zhang Xuan with an air of superiority and said, "Apothecary Hong of the Apothecary Guild is a friend of mine, and he just passed the 3-star apothecary examination a few days ago. Since Miss Zhang is an expert apothecary, I believe that we should be familiar with each other. Just that, why haven't I heard him mention that there's such a genius in the Apothecary Guild? Furthermore, I seem to be acquainted with almost all of the 2-star and above apothecaries in the entire guild. May I know... how many stars does Miss Zhang possess? "
Upon hearing those words, everyone turned to look at Jiang Chen curiously.
"She's just a 1-star apothecary!" Zhang Xuan said.
He had only taken the 1-star apothecary examination before, and he wasn't a genius. Furthermore, he had never been to the Apothecary Guild in the capital, so naturally, he wasn't acquainted with any Apothecary Hong.
"1-star?"
"A 1-star apothecary guided Princess Mo Yu to forge a grade-2 pill? You must be joking, right? "
"There is a clear hierarchy in the occupation, how can a 1-star apothecary guide a 2-star apothecary..."
...
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Just a moment ago, Princess Mo Yu regarded the other party so highly that they wanted to kneel on the floor. They thought that the other party was an incredible apothecary, but in the end, he was only a 1-star apothecary... Are you for real?
"1-star?"
Jiang Chen was also taken aback for a moment before a look of disdain appeared on his face. However, he concealed it well and said, "Brother Zhang can be considered a talented apothecary to be able to reach a 1-star apothecary at such a young age. As long as you work hard, it's only a matter of time before you get a better ranking! "
It was just a moment ago that he addressed Miss Zhang as Miss Zhang, but at this moment, he changed the way he addressed her to Brother Zhang.
After which, he turned to Princess Mo Yu and said, "Mo Yu, I have prepared a celebratory feast for you to celebrate your passing of the master teacher examination. Let's go!"
"I'm not going!"
Princess Mo Yu waved her hands.
"How can a celebratory feast that I prepared for you without you as the main character..." Being rejected by so many people, Jiang Chen felt a little awkward.
"I still have matters to discuss with Miss Zhang. What celebratory feast? You should go by yourself!" Mo Yu said.
It seemed like she didn't like this person either.
"How about this, Brother Zhang, come along as well. It can be considered as me repaying you for half a master's kindness."
At this point, Jiang Chen turned to Zhang Xuan and asked, "Brother Zhang, what do you think? I see that you have just arrived at the capital. There are many famous people gathered at the banquet, and Apothecary Hong happens to be there as well. I can introduce him to you. As a 1-star apothecary, interacting more with high-level apothecaries like them will definitely be beneficial. "
"I'm busy!" Zhang Xuan shook his head.
If the other party was sincere in his invitation, he might have gone over to take a look after taking the master teacher examination. Putting on an act of charity, he might have been willing to pay the other party a visit. Putting aside a small banquet, even if it was an emperor's birthday banquet, he wouldn't have bothered with it.
"Not free?"
Jiang Chen could still tolerate Mo Yu's rejection, but to think that a mere 1-star apothecary would dare to speak to him in such a manner. His face darkened, and his eyebrows shot up. At the same time, the aura of a Zongshi realm expert emanated from him. "Apothecaries might be formidable, but they are no match for master teachers. You must consider your decision carefully. Don't get yourself into trouble over a small matter... Hey, I'm talking to you, stop right there!"
Jiang Chen thought that the other party would be fearful and obedient after hearing his words. Yet, before he could finish his words, the other party had already disappeared. Jiang Chen nearly fainted from anger.
He was a 1-star master teacher, a Zongshi realm expert. When had there ever been someone who dared to disrespect him?
Shaking his head, ignoring the arrogant fellow, Zhang Xuan walked up to Mo Yu and said, "Bring me over!"
"Yes!"
Back at the Red Lotus City, he had told her that he was going to take the master teacher examination. Mo Yu understood his intentions, and the two of them walked past Jiang Chen.
"This fellow..."
Seeing how the other party ignored the other party and left, Ling Xiaoxiao's mouth twitched.
Do you know who this fellow is? You're just going to ignore him?
Even the emperor has to treat him as an esteemed guest. Yet, you're ignoring him...
Just as Zhang Xuan was about to step forward to persuade the other party, Princess Mo Yu suddenly stopped. She stood before an elder and said, "Wu Shi, Miss Zhang intends to take the master teacher examination. Please make some preparations."
"Master teacher examination?"
Ling Xiaoxiao staggered, and she nearly fell to the ground.
To take the master teacher examination without knowing anything... Brother, you aren't joking, right?
She had chatted with him a while ago, and this fellow named Zhang Xuan could be said to know nothing about master teachers. In fact, she even suspected that he bought his apprentice emblem...
To take the master teacher examination like this...
Do you know what a master teacher represents?
She felt that she had gone insane.
Jiang Chen, who was about to rush forward to teach the other party a lesson, stopped upon hearing those words. His eyes narrowed, and it was hard to tell what he was thinking.
"Master teacher examination? Alright. However, I need to check whether you possess the aptitude to take the examination first! "
Wu Shi nodded his head.
He was in charge of the apprentice master teacher examination in the guild, so he was well aware of the process.
Before the examination, there had to be sufficient external and internal conditions.
External conditions: Recommendation of a master teacher, identity as an assistant master teacher, possessing at least one supporting occupation!
Internal conditions: Heart of Tranquil Water in the State of Insight and Tongxuan realm cultivation!
Liu Ling had mentioned these conditions back at Tianxuan Royal City, so Zhang Xuan wasn't unfamiliar with them. Flicking his wrist, he took out his apprentice emblem and 1-star apothecary emblem and passed them over. At the same time, he displayed his Half-Zongshi cultivation.
These things couldn't be faked. With a single glance, Wu Shi verified it and passed a Stone of Insight over.
"Test your Soul Depth!"
Zhang Xuan nodded his head. Holding the Stone of Insight tightly, he drove his Soul Depth.
...
"Liu shi, there's no need to be angry. He's just an ignorant fellow who popped out of nowhere. Even if he were to take the examination, he might not be able to pass!"
A young apprentice noticed Jiang Chen's sinister expression and walked forward fawningly. "Besides, even if he meets the criteria and passes the examination, he won't be able to match up to gongzi! Gongzi is a genius who was born with a Soul Depth of 4.0! "
One had to have a Soul Depth of 3.0 to take the master teacher examination.
Most master teacher apprentices would only reach 1.5 upon reaching Heart of Tranquil Water. It would take countless years of cultivation before they could reach this level.
On the other hand, this Jiang Chen managed to raise his Soul Depth to 4.0 the moment he reached Heart of Tranquil Water.
He rose to fame.
Even though his Soul Depth paled in comparison to Mo Hongyi's 6.0 and Mo Yu's 5.0, he could still be considered as a genius among geniuses.
"Compete with me? Who does he think he is? "
Upon hearing those words, Jiang Chen's expression eased up.
Other than the two monsters before him, in terms of Soul Depth, he didn't fear anyone.
He was just a lad who popped out of nowhere. His pill forging might be decent, but Soul Depth... This was the foundation of a master teacher, just like the zhenqi of a fighter. Even if the other party's Soul Depth reached 3.0, he was still far from matching up to a person like him who was born with a Soul Depth of 4.0.
The difference between three and four was like a hair's breadth. If one were to use cultivation to improve it, it would be impossible to achieve it without dozens of years of bitter cultivation.
Ling Xiaoxiao also turned to look at him.
She didn't think that the ignorant fellow before her would be able to pass the examination.
Have you ever seen anyone take the master teacher examination without knowing the content of the examination?
Others would prepare in advance for the master teacher examination and study diligently for several years, not daring to slack off in the slightest. Yet, this fellow came here without knowing anything at all. What examination?
If he could pass the examination, wouldn't it mean that she, who knew everything, could easily become a 2-star master teacher?
Just as she was thinking about how the other party's Soul Depth wasn't up to standard and what she should say, she heard a light buzz.
The Stone of Insight not too far away flashed, and a row of words slowly appeared.
Wu Shi casually took it and glanced at it. His nonchalant expression abruptly changed, and his lips quivered, "This... this..."
"Look at how much it is!"
Seeing the usually composed master teacher in such a state, everyone was taken aback. Curious, they turned their gazes toward the Stone of Insight.
With a single glance, their bodies jolted.
"Let's go take a look!" Out of respect, Jiang Chen didn't step forward.
The young man nodded and walked over. His expression was as though he had seen a ghost.
"Why? Is he on par with me? He reached 4.0 as well? "
Jiang Chen's eyebrows shot up. "I come from a master teacher clan, and I've been exposed to the lessons of master teachers ever since I was young. That's why I was able to reach such a high Soul Depth. How can a brat like him compare to me? How much is it? "
The young man's face flushed. "He... is 5.1!"
Putong!
Jiang Chen's body staggered, and his heart felt stifled. "5.1?"
The heck, it was just a moment ago that he said that this fellow was incomparable to him, and yet, it was 5.1... That was a Soul Depth that was even higher than Princess Mo Yu!
Feeling a mouthful of fresh blood in his mouth, Jiang Chen felt so stifled that he was about to vomit.
“5.1？ This... "
Ling Xiaoxiao widened her eyes. Brother, your Soul Depth has already reached 5.1, but you don't even know what the master teacher examination is about? Where in the world did you pop out from?
A Soul Depth of 5.1 could already be considered a top-notch genius. With just a little bit of cultivation, he would be able to raise his Soul Depth to 6.0, and he would be qualified to take the 2-star master teacher examination!
In the many years of Tianwu Kingdom, only a handful of such talents had appeared...
She thought that the other party was a country bumpkin who knew nothing at all. Yet, in the blink of an eye, he turned out to be an unparalleled genius. Ling Xiaoxiao's face reddened, and she was at a loss for words.
...
"With a Soul Depth of 5.1, you are definitely a genius among geniuses. Let's head to the venue, I'll take the examination for you right now!"
With an agitated expression, Wu Shi walked out with widened strides.
Zhang Xuan and the others followed suit.
Not too long later, they arrived at a vast hall.
At the front of the hall were five tightly shut doors.
"There are five steps to the master teacher examination. House of Trust, Supporting Occupation Pavilion, Puppet Hall, Cultivation Technique Ocean, and Unerring Pavilion! Do you have any students? If you do, bring them into the room in front. As long as their Trust Level with you reaches 50, you'll pass! "
Pointing to the first door, Wu Shi said.
"Un!"
After hearing Ling Xiaoxiao explain the rules, Zhang Xuan nodded his head. Beckoning Zhao Ya and the others over, he said, "These are my students!"
"They..."
Glancing at the crowd, Wu Shi turned to look at Zhang Xuan, and a hint of doubt surfaced in his eyes.
Usually, there would be a significant age gap between a teacher and a student. This was because it was easier to gain the trust of the other party.
For example, if you were to impart knowledge to an eight-year-old child at the age of twenty, they would surely trust you. However, if you were to impart knowledge to a sixteen-year-old child, putting aside whether they would believe you or not, they would probably find it hard to acknowledge you as their teacher.
Based on what?
This was the case. This Miss Zhang looked to be in her twenties, and her students were sixteen to seventeen years old. Are you sure that you can gain a Trust Level of fifty by teaching such students?
"This... May I know how long you have been teaching these students of yours?"
After a moment of hesitation, Wu Shi continued asking.
Even though there was a small age gap, if one were to teach them for a long period of time, their trust level would also increase significantly.
"Around half a month..."
Zhang Xuan pondered for a moment before replying sheepishly, "In the past half a month, I was often outside, so if I were to count it, it should be around five to six days!"
"Five to six days..."
Wu Shi's body swayed, and he nearly fainted. He stared at the fellow before him as though he was looking at a monster.
In the master teacher examination, other people would bring in students who had been grooming for several years. This way, the trust level would be higher, and the chances of them passing the examination would be higher. Yet, you brought in students who had only taught for five to six days...
Are you sure that you have a Trust Level of over fifty?
"What's wrong?" Zhang Xuan didn't know that there were so many considerations involved in bringing in students, and he was perplexed.
"This... It's nothing much. I just wanted to ask if you have any other students. For example, those who have been teaching for a longer period of time, or those who are younger..."
Fearing that the other party wouldn't understand, Wu Shi explained patiently.
"No, they are the youngest and the longest I have taught!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
Wu Shi rolled his eyes.
The heck, you have taught them for five to six days, and they are around your age. This is considered as the youngest and the longest I have taught them?
Are you messing with me?
Just as Zhang Xuan was feeling stifled, not knowing how he should explain the matter to this fellow, the young man before him looked at him doubtfully and said, "If they can't do it, I have also taught Princess Mo Yu for a few days. She should be able to give it a try!"
Give it a try?
Try your head!
Do you think that the master teacher examination is a joke?
He thought that with a Soul Depth of 5.1, he was a top-notch genius and would surely be able to pass the examination. To think that... he wouldn't even be able to communicate with him.
"If you only have these few students, then let them in. Let me tell you in advance, their Trust Level in you has to be above fifty for them to pass the examination. If they can't reach that level... they will have to come back for the examination again!"
Suppressing his stifled frustration, Wu Shi couldn't be bothered to explain any further.
"Un, I understand!"
Zhang Xuan waved his hands. Turning to Zhao Ya and the others, he said, "You all can go in!"
"Yes!" Zhao Ya and the others nodded their heads and entered the room.
"Drip a droplet of your blood here. Just like the Trust Crystal, all kinds of illusions will appear in the room, and the trust the students have in you will be displayed on the walls!"
Seeing this fellow rushing his students in without any explanation, Wu Shi was even more speechless. He didn't have much confidence in this fellow anymore.
Other teachers would instruct their students in advance on what to do if they were to encounter any illusions, and they would use verbal hints to increase the students' Trust Level...
Yet, this fellow didn't say anything at all. It was a wonder how such a person became a teacher.
Zhang Xuan didn't understand the rules of the master teacher examination at all. However, to him, there was no need for him to understand them. Walking forward, he dripped a droplet of his blood on the wall.
Weng!
A light buzz sounded, and the House of Trust immediately activated, glowing brightly.
Upon seeing the start of the first round of the master teacher examination, the gazes of the crowd turned to Zhang Xuan nervously.
"Leading a bunch of students who are around the same age as him and have only taught for five to six days... It is already not bad if his Trust Level is above twenty!" Jiang Chen sneered.
Even though it was difficult to become a master teacher, there were still some rules to follow.
As a 1-star master teacher who came from a master teacher clan, he was very clear about the rules of the examination.
The Trust Level of one's parents was sixty, and fifty was required for one to pass. This meant that the level of trust one had toward one's siblings.
How could a student who had only taught for a few days have such a high Trust Level?
Putting aside a star teacher, even a 1-star master teacher wouldn't be able to gain such a high Trust Level from students around the same age as him in such a short period of time.
"These students... Have you really only taught for five to six days?"
He wasn't the only one. Even Princess Mo Yu couldn't help but walk over as well.
"Actually... it hasn't been five to six days. Adding up the total time, it should be around sixteen hours!"
Zhang Xuan pondered.
When he was teaching Zhao Ya and the others, he was busy every single day. Thus, he would only offer pointers in the morning and wouldn't be around in the afternoon. In terms of actual teaching time, it was probably around sixteen hours, not more than ten.
"Eight, eight … hours?"
Princess Mo Yu's vision turned dark.
What kind of Trust Level could he have gained in such a short period of time?
She thought that this fellow would definitely be well-prepared before coming, but she didn't expect him to be so unreliable...
"Look, the Trust Level is out!"
Just as she was thinking about how she should persuade this fellow to prepare again, someone in the crowd suddenly shouted.
Mo Yu hurriedly turned her gaze over.
Weng!
The first door before them shook, and a line of words gradually appeared on it.
"What? How is this possible? "
Mo Yu, Jiang Chen, and the others exclaimed in shock.
"Trust in life and death? That is something that only 5-star master teachers can achieve... "
Wu Shi's body trembled uncontrollably as well.
The other master teachers in the room fell silent. It was as though they had fainted from the shock of the numbers before them.
The two words on the door were exceptionally dazzling, and no one dared to believe that it was real...
85。
(This time, there's no loophole. Where's the monthly ticket?)
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