"Pavilion Master Mo, please wait here for a moment. I will go and make arrangements for the freshmen. After that, I will gather the other master teachers with you!"
After obtaining Zhang Xuan's approval, Elder Mi turned around and left, leaving Mo Gaoyuan and Zhang Xuan alone in the gazebo.
"Zhang Shi, may I know if … Yang shi is here?"
After a moment of silence, Mo Gaoyuan turned to look at Zhang Xuan.
The reason why he had gifted a high-tier spirit stone to Zhang Xuan as a reward for the duel was to forge a good relationship with Yang shi.
"My master's whereabouts have always been uncertain. I don't know where he is exactly!"
Zhang Xuan explained casually. After which, he turned to look at Zhang Xuan and said, "I heard from teacher that there are some problems with the opening of your Zhukong acupoint. May I know if it's possible for you to resolve them now?"
"Speaking of which, I would like to thank Yang shi personally for his guidance!"
Mo Gaoyuan's expression froze as he hurriedly clasped his fists.
If not for Yang shi's guidance, he might have walked further and further down the wrong path, and it would have been impossible for him to reach Saint 2-dan for the rest of his life. But now, with the zhenqi in his body nourishing his acupoints once more, he could finally make a breakthrough.
It was precisely because of this that he knew just how terrifying Yang shi was.
With just a single glance, the other party was able to see through his problems. Not only did the other party point them out, the other party was even able to help him improve as he cultivated. The other party's ability was so strong that even ten of him would not be able to match up to the other party.
The so-called Ten Great Master Teachers of Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy were nothing more than a joke before the other party.
"There's no need to stand on ceremony. I have always been an indifferent person. Since I am willing to offer you pointers, it means that fate has brought the two of you together. There's no need to be too stubborn!" Zhang Xuan chuckled.
"Yes!" Mo Gaoyuan nodded.
In order to comprehend the mysteries of the world, some of the more brilliant master teachers paid particular attention to fate. Without fate, it was impossible for them to offer guidance.
Since Yang shi was willing to offer his guidance, he didn't expect anything in return.
Furthermore, even if he wanted to repay Zhang Xuan, he would have to do so first if the other party was interested in him. If the other party wasn't interested in him … then everything would be for naught.
"Right, since Elder Mi is a 6-star pinnacle beast tamer, why don't I see his tamed beast? May I know what kind of saint beast his tamed beast is? "Zhang Xuan suddenly recalled something and asked.
Even though he was certain that the Byzantium Helios Beast was a spy of the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe, he still couldn't help but harbor some doubts.
After all, given how close Leiyuan Peak was to the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, it was truly bizarre for such a formidable saint beast to reside on the mountain without being noticed.
"It's a Inferno Dragon Saint Beast!" Mo Gaoyuan replied, not knowing why Zhang Xuan would ask such a question.
"Fire Dragon Sacred Beast?"
Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.
He had never heard of such a saint beast before, but it was fine as long as it wasn't the Byzantium Helios Beast.
"Indeed, this tamed beast... Sigh, let's not talk about it!" Mo Gaoyuan hesitated for a moment before shaking his head.
"What's wrong?" Seeing his expression, Zhang Xuan looked at him doubtfully.
"It's nothing much. It's just that this Inferno Dragon Saint Beast... doesn't have much time left!" Mo Gaoyuan sighed.
"Not many days left?" Zhang Xuan was even more puzzled.
The lifespan of spirit beasts had always been longer than that of humans, and this was especially so for saint beasts. It was indeed rare for them to die before their master.
"Yes, it's the Fire Dragon Saint Beast … There are some problems with its cultivation. Let's not talk about this matter!"
Mo Gaoyuan shook his head and fell silent.
In truth, he had only learned of this news from Elder Mi.
Otherwise, it would be inexcusable for a tamed beast to not come over when its master was here.
"Alright then!"
Seeing that the other party was unwilling to talk about it, Zhang Xuan decided not to probe any further.
…
Hu Qing was a 4-star pinnacle master teacher from a Tier 2 Empire in Qingyuan. His cultivation was only at Clarifying Turbidity realm advanced stage, not even reaching pinnacle.
He came from an extremely remote place, and he had paid a huge price in order to pass the examination.
This was especially so during the final round of the Master Teacher Tournament. In order to advance to the next round, he had risked his life and suffered seventeen grievous wounds before he succeeded.
The reason why he had risked his life was because he was different from others.
Even if others were unable to enter the Master Teacher Academy, they could still stay in the local Mingshi Tang Academy and enjoy the best treatment there was. However, he had no other choice!
There was only a single medicinal herb that could save his life, and this herb could only be exchanged for with Academic Credits of the Master Teacher Academy. In other words, only by becoming a student of the academy would he be able to continue living!
He had thought that no matter how difficult the entrance examination was, as long as he worked hard, he would be able to pass it … But to his dismay, he realized that it was futile even if he put his life on the line!
He had tried to hunt spirit beasts to pass the examination, but he was surrounded by them and nearly lost his life. It wasn't easy for him to escape, but he had paid a heavy price. Not only had he sustained severe injuries, he hadn't even earned a single point!
Without points, he would be unable to become a student of the academy!
In other words, it would be impossible for him to obtain the medicinal herb, and soon, his illness would act up and he would die.
"This won't do. I must succeed …"
Enduring the excruciating pain, Hu Qing struggled to his feet and walked over to the genius whom he had just witnessed — Yu Cheng.
He had seen the duel earlier, and he knew that the other party had more than two thousand points. As long as the other party was willing to give him a single point, he would be able to become a student of the academy, and his life would be prolonged.
"Brother Yu … I am Hu Qing, a master teacher from Qingyuan Empire. As long as Brother Yu is willing to give me a single point and allow me to pass the examination, I am willing to do anything for you to repay your kindness …"
Gritting his teeth, Hu Qing clasped his fist and said.
Even though it was beneath his dignity as a master teacher, as long as he could live, he was willing to accept any humiliation!
"Give you a single point? Who do you think you are? "
Just as Yu Cheng was fuming over his loss to Zhang Xuan, upon hearing a fellow whom he didn't even know asking for a single point, his face darkened.
He only had a total of two thousand points, and he was still thinking about whether he could win the favor of Elder Mi and earn the respect of the other elders. Even if he were to give it to you, the others would still come asking for it.
If he were to make the first move, wouldn't all of his previous efforts go to waste?
"I …"
Hu Qing's face reddened, and he felt as if his face was being torn apart by the other party. With his head lowered to his chest, he clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles had turned white. Taking a deep breath, he gritted his teeth and kneeled onto the floor. "I only beg of Brother Yu to give me a single point and allow me to pass the examination. As long as you agree to it, I will do anything for you in the future without any hesitation!"
"A Transcendent Mortal 4-dan advanced stage cultivator who hasn't even reached Transcendent Mortal pinnacle yet. Even if you want to be my subordinate, it's useless. Scram! Otherwise, do you believe that I won't throw you out right now? "
Yu Cheng harrumphed coldly.
What the heck was this!
If it were a Consonant Spirit realm expert, he might have agreed to it. However, a fellow who hadn't even reached Clarifying Turbidity realm pinnacle actually wanted to negotiate with him?
He had spent countless treasures and even had to endure the humiliation of a Transcendent Mortal 7-dan spirit beast in order to obtain his points.
How could he give them away so easily?
"If you can't obtain any points, it means that you are incapable. If you are incapable, you won't be qualified to enter the academy and become a student! Don't continue to embarrass yourself here … "
Senior Feng also stepped forward.
Compared to Zhang Xuan, they were nothing much. However, compared to the other master teachers, they had already walked to the forefront. Thus, they were worthy of pride.
"Indeed. Scram to the side. If you can't obtain any points, why are you asking for it? If that's the case, don't call it the Master Teacher Academy, just call it the Beggar Academy! "
"If you can't obtain any points, you can only blame yourself for not working hard enough!"
"It seems like Mingshi Tang isn't fated with you. Leave … Don't embarrass the dignity of a master teacher here!"
…
The master teachers in the surroundings also waved their hands.
Asking for it in such a manner was truly a disgrace to the dignity of master teachers. If word were to spread, how would the number one occupation in the world have the face to impart knowledge to the world?
Failure meant failure. Since the Elder Mi had set the rules, they naturally couldn't break them.
"Yes …"
Knowing that there was no hope left, Hu Qing stood up and clenched his fists tightly.
At this moment, he felt as if his dignity had been blown away by the spring breeze, leaving nothing behind.
Master teachers might be noble, but humans are selfish by nature.
As long as there were benefits, there would be humanity. No one could be truly selfless.
"Forget it …"
Shaking his head, Hu Qing knew that even if he abandoned his pride, no one would give him a single cent. Rather than that, he might as well leave with some dignity.
Hu!
Just as he was about to turn around and leave, he heard the sound of the wind above him. Elder Mi's figure appeared in the air, and his voice resounded in the surroundings.
"A total of 6,487 people have passed the examination this time around. Those who failed to earn any points have failed the examination and are not fated to join the Master Teacher Academy!"
"Not fated …"
The faces of the twenty thousand people who did not pass the test turned pale.
Even though they had expected this outcome, they still found it hard to accept the truth after hearing Elder Mi's words.
"However … there's no need for you all to feel conflicted. After learning of the news, the Miryu Empire's Zhang Shi came to look for me. He is willing to share his points with all of you so that everyone can pass the examination. He will allow our Mingshi Tang to grow stronger and stronger!
"After much consideration, I have agreed to it!
"In other words, from today onward, all of you will be freshmen of the Master Teacher Academy!"
Elder Mi said with a wave of his hand.
"He's going to share his points with us?"
"Zhang Shi is willing to share his points with us?"
"This …"
Everyone was stunned. Hu Qing's face paled, and his body trembled uncontrollably. Tears flowed down his cheeks.
He had begged the other party to give him a point, even kneeling down, but the result was that there was none!
On the other hand, Zhang Shi was willing to share his points with the others so that everyone could pass the examination …
This was how a master teacher should be, magnanimous and caring for humanity!
"Zhang Shi … thank you!"
Hu Qing's body stiffened, and his knees caved in once more. "From now on, you are my benefactor. I will do whatever you ask of me without the slightest frown!"
Gritting his teeth, Hu Qing swore a vow.
This time, he kneeled down willingly!
"This …"
While those who had failed the examination were grateful to Zhang Shi, Yu Cheng and Senior Feng's bodies swayed weakly, and their vision turned dark.
They had just rejected a single person who wanted to share his points with them, and yet, that fellow was willing to share his points with them, allowing everyone to pass the examination …
Did he have to slap their faces so quickly?
Was there a need to be so exaggerated?
Yu Cheng hurriedly scanned the surroundings, only to see countless freshmen looking at him with disdainful gazes. It was as if they were saying, 'We are all master teachers, but there is such a huge gap between us!'
Pu!
Unable to hold it in any longer, Yu Cheng spurted a mouthful of blood at the same time.
Senior Feng also felt his vision turning dark, and he lost all confidence in himself.
What in the world was this? Why did nothing good happen to them as long as they were involved with Zhang Xuan?
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