"Demonic Tunist Institute?" Zhang Xuan was confused.
"Indeed. The Phoenix Tree is a plant that allows a phoenix to rest in. After it matures, it can be cut down and soaked in flowing water for forty-nine days. The seven-stringed zither made from it has a beautiful melody and powerful piercing power. It's a treasure that countless demonic tunists dream of."
Apothecary Lu explained, "The one in the Demonic Tunist School was personally planted by School Head Jiang Qingqin five hundred years ago. It has been nourished by spiritual energy for a very long time, making it extremely valuable. If I can get my hands on the Wood Pith, the effects of the Grand Detachment Pill will definitely improve! "
Zhang Xuan nodded.
He didn't know anything about demonic tunes, so he hadn't expected the Phoenix Timber Marrow to have such an origin.
"Alright, I'll go to the Demonic Tunist Institute and think of a way to buy the Phoenix Timber Marrow!"
Knowing that he would be able to find it in the Master Teacher Academy, Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief.
"Purchase? School Head Jiang Qingqin has always been indifferent to fame and fortune. I fear that … she might not be able to buy it! "Apothecary Lu shook his head.
Zhang Xuan frowned.
"In any case, we definitely don't have enough face. Zhang Shi, it's better for you to go and take a look for yourself. We haven't had any dealings with this Principal, and even if we talked about it in detail, we wouldn't be able to explain anything! In short, if Zhang Shi really wants to buy it, my suggestion is to pay him a visit first. The more sincere he is, the higher the chance of success will be. "
Apothecary Lu chuckled dryly. "If I were to follow you to the Apothecary School... I fear that it might just backfire!"
School Head Jiang Qingqin rarely interacted with others. Even though they were elders of the Alchemy School, they did not have much contact with him.
Even though they had not interacted much, Zhang Xuan could tell that the other party's temperament and personality were not easy to get along with.
If he had treated Zhang Xuan respectfully, he might still have had a chance. However, given how Zhang Shi had acted in the past, it would only have been more troublesome if he had charged in and wreaked havoc.
"Don't worry, I'm not a reckless person!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
"…"
Apothecary Lu and the others were rendered speechless.
If you hadn't acted rashly, you would have crippled the Blacksmith School, Physician School, and Apothecary School. If you had acted rashly, would the Master Teacher Academy still exist?
"Sun Qiang, get ready. We're going to the Demonic Music Institute now!"
Seeing that there was still some time before the appointed time with Lozosy, Zhang Xuan called out to her.
"Yes!" Sun Qiang hurriedly ran over.
After asking for the direction, the master and servant headed toward the Demonic Tunist School.
…
Demonic Music Institute.
An old man was quietly playing the zither under the luxurious-crowned phoenix tree.
As the zither music lingered in the air, the six red-crowned cranes danced in the air, circling the courtyard and letting out crisp cries.
After a long time, the zither music ended.
The old man shook his head and sighed, "Unfortunately, it's still a little lacking!"
"It's the principal's expectations that are too high. The resonance of six cranes is already the dream of countless people. If he really achieves seven cranes, he might have already reached the level of a Seven Star Demonic Tunist!"
An old man not far away said while stroking his beard.
The person who had just played the zither was School Head Jiang Qingqin, and this person was the Demonic Tunist Academy's Vice School Head Ning, Ning Hai.
Jiang Qingqin shook his head. "Over the past few days, it feels like the barrier is right before my eyes, but it's a pity that I just can't break through it!"
In the courtyard not too far away, the red-crowned cranes had already landed, and they were circling around the courtyard quietly. There were more than a dozen of them.
Just like other occupations, demonic tunists were divided into many realms. The more cranes one could induce, the higher one's realm was.
The fact that Jiang Qingqin was able to induce the six cranes to dance was already an incredible feat.
"The zither comes from the heart, so there's no point in panicking. It would be better for you to empty your mind and perhaps achieve a breakthrough!" Vice School Head Ning said with a smile.
"That's true … However, with so many things happening in the academy recently, it won't be easy for me to empty my mind!" Jiang Qingqin shook his head.
He also wanted to empty his mind and distance himself from the world, but as the head of the Demonic Tunist Academy, he had many matters to attend to, making it difficult for him to do so.
On top of that, the Master Teacher Academy had been in a state of chaos recently, so there was nothing he could do about it.
"That's true!" Vice School Head Ning nodded. His fingers fell on the zither before him. "In any case, I wouldn't dare to take on the role of principal for free. All I want to do is to play the zither and enjoy myself every day! "
"You …" Seeing the look on his old friend's face, Jiang Qingqin chuckled.
Vice School Head Ning's cultivation was on par with his, so he was more than qualified to be the principal.
Just as Vice School Head Ning was about to speak, a disciple suddenly rushed in.
"Teacher, Zhang Xuan, Zhang Shi seeks an audience!" Vice School Head Ning said as he passed a name card over.
"Zhang Xuan?"
Jiang Qingqin was taken aback for a moment before his lips twitched. "What is he doing here? I don't think there's any conflict between us! "
"What's wrong? Is there something special about that Zhang Xuan? "Seeing Jiang Qingqin's reaction, Vice School Head Ning was perplexed.
Even though he was the vice school head of the academy, he didn't pay much attention to the affairs of the academy. Instead, he spent his days playing the zither to entertain himself. As such, he was completely unaware of the huge commotion that Zhang Xuan had caused.
"It's more than special. This guy is simply the King of Destruction. Wherever he goes, there's chaos …" Jiang Qingqin briefly explained the situation of this guy.
"There's actually such a formidable genius in the world?" Vice School Head Ning was taken aback.
He had heard of those who excelled in one or two occupations, but for a twenty-year-old freshman to challenge several academies and still be helpless before them, this was inconceivable.
"Indeed! Our Demonic Tunist School doesn't have any grudges with him, so why would he come here at such a time? "Jiang Qingqin's complexion was a little awful.
He was a nonchalant person, and there were many things that he didn't take to heart. However … that fellow had been rumored to be a ferocious beast by Lu Feng, and even he was a little fearful of him.
For the other party to come to the Demonic Tunist School for no reason at all … it couldn't be that he was here to tear down the Demonic Tunist School, right?
"Based on what you have just said … that does seem to be the case!"
Vice School Head Ning's eyebrows shot up.
"Why don't we do this instead? Tell him that I'm currently in seclusion, so I won't be able to meet him …"
Jiang Qingqin waved his hands and instructed his disciple.
"That won't do! If you really refuse to meet him, I fear that the Demonic Tunist School will suffer the same fate as the other academies … "
Vice School Head Ning hurriedly interjected.
"Then what should we do?" Jiang Qingqin frowned.
Honestly speaking, Zhang Xuan was a harbinger of misfortune. Wherever he went, misfortune would befall him. If he had a choice, he would surely avoid him as far as he could …
"Why don't we … invite him in first? Since he has sent his name card over instead of barging in, there should be room for negotiation!"
Vice School Head Ning said. "If he is really as formidable as you say, and he has done some research on demonic tunes as well, we can get him to guide our students and raise the prowess of our Demonic Tunist School significantly!"
"This …" Jiang Qingqin's eyes lit up. "Indeed. If we treat this as an opportunity, it might be a huge boon to our Demonic Tunist School!"
After a moment of contemplation, Vice School Head Ning hurriedly instructed, "Why don't you invite him in?"
Even though Zhang Xuan was a fearsome figure, the demonic tunist examination didn't require any troublesome matters such as challenging the trials, and it didn't require one's cultivation either. If that fellow was truly capable, Vice School Head Ning might be able to help him apply for a 6-star demonic tunist examination.
"Yes!"
The reporting disciple nodded. Not too long later, Zhang Xuan and a plump man walked in.
"Zhang Xuan pays respect to School Head Jiang and Vice School Head Ning!"
Zhang Xuan walked up and clasped his fist.
On the way here, he had already spoken to the reporting disciple and learned of the identity of the duo beneath the phoenix tree.
"There's no need to stand on ceremony, Zhang Shi. I have heard so much about you that calluses have already formed in my ears. May I know the reason why you are here today? Our Demonic Tunist School is a small place, and we can't afford any trouble. I hope that you can go easy on us. "
Jiang Qingqin said.
"Ah … What are you saying, School Head Jiang?"
Not expecting the other party to speak up right away, Zhang Xuan felt a little awkward. He quickly clasped his fist and said, "Actually, I have a favor to ask of you!"
"Oh?"
The duo glanced at one another in bewilderment. After a moment of hesitation, Jiang Qingqin said gravely, "As long as you don't destroy the Demonic Tunist School, don't challenge the trials, and don't allow my students to join the Xuanxuan Faction … I will do my best to help you!"
"Cough cough!" Zhang Xuan coughed helplessly.
What in the world was this?
He was just clearing the trials as per normal, and yet, rumors were spreading like wildfire. It was as if he wouldn't be happy if he didn't destroy the trials …
He wasn't that kind of person!
"The reason I am here is to request for some Phoenix Parasol Marrow from School Head Jiang …"
Feeling stifled, Zhang Xuan could only reveal his motive.
"Phoenix Parasol Marrow? No way! Absolutely not! "
Hearing those words, School Head Jiang flew into a rage and hurriedly waved his hands.
He had thought that the other party was going to give up on the matter, but who could have thought that the other party would ask for Phoenix Parasol Marrow right from the get-go? Is there anyone in the Master Teacher Academy who doesn't know that the Phoenix Parasol Tree is my life?
Yet, you actually asked for it … Are you trying to take my life?
You might as well just kill me!
Knowing that it would be difficult to obtain the Phoenix Parasol Marrow, Zhang Xuan replied without any hesitation, "This … I am willing to pay a high price for it!"
"That won't do either …" School Head Jiang shook his head.
"Alright then!"
Seeing the other party's firm attitude, Zhang Xuan sighed helplessly. "May I know where the library of our Demonic Tunist School is, and how can I take the demonic tunist examination? Since I am already here, I would like to take the examination as well … "
"You want to take the demonic tunist examination?"
Recalling the uproar that this fellow would cause if he were to take the examination for the other occupations, School Head Jiang's mouth twitched uncontrollably, and he hurriedly waved his hands. "That won't do!"
"Won't do? School Head Jiang, are you saying that you won't allow me to take the demonic tunist examination? "Zhang Xuan asked doubtfully.
"That's not it …" Jiang Qingqin's complexion turned awful, but he didn't know what to say.
If the other party really wanted to take the examination, there was nothing he could do about it.
The examination was free, and he couldn't possibly reject a genius just out of fear, right?
If that was the case, he wouldn't be fit to be a master teacher anymore!
"School Head Jiang, aren't you unable to reach the Sixth Crane realm? Since that fellow's rumors are so incredible, why don't you ask him to give you some pointers? If he can help you reach the Seventh Crane realm on the spot, why don't you give him some Phoenix Timber Essence? If he can't do it … then I'll have to apologize. Tell him to return and not to harbor any designs on the Demonic Tunist School ever again! "
Seeing that his old friend was at a loss, Vice School Head Ning sent a telepathic message to Jiang Qingqin.
"This …"
Jiang Qingqin was taken aback for a moment before his eyes lit up.
That's right!
Since you are able to convince all of the teachers and students of the Apothecary School to willingly become your students and win the admiration of Wei Ranxue, perhaps you might be able to achieve the same feat in demonic tunist as well!
If you can really reach the Seventh Crane realm, that would mean that you are a Seven Star demonic tunist … What would the Phoenix Timber Essence amount to?
(A few days ago, I posted a picture of Zhang Xuan holding a feather duster, and everyone said that it was too ugly. Laoya was deeply saddened by this, so he gathered a few people of different styles to vote on it. Everyone, please come and vote! Search for 'Sweeping the World' on WeChat, add me, and view my history.)
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