"Yu Shenqing?" Zhang Xuan frowned.
Why was that fellow looking for him?
"Principal Zhang refused to accept his gift, so he came over whenever he was free, saying that he wanted to meet you personally. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't stop him. Most likely, he was afraid that you would get angry with him …"
Elder Mi said with a smile.
He had caused such a huge commotion during Principal Zhang's inauguration ceremony. With the arrival of ten thousand beasts and the opening of a public lecture, he had made all the teachers and students of the school feel that he was half a teacher and half a teacher … Furthermore, he had obtained the acknowledgement of everyone!
Just from these two points alone, it was clear that the other party had a bright future ahead of him. Otherwise, he wouldn't have offered such a valuable gift to him.
Yet … the other party didn't accept it. Recalling how he had chased the other party out of the banquet hall during his daughter's birthday, how could he not be afraid?
"Let's head over to take a look then!" Zhang Xuan nodded. "Alright, let's head over to take a look!"
The reason why he hadn't accepted the other party's gift was because he had seen their soul cultivation technique and borrowed their Bodhi Saint Tree, so he didn't want to take advantage of them anymore.
However, it would be a little embarrassing if the other party misunderstood his intentions.
Soon, they arrived at the hall where the principal was receiving guests, and as expected, Emperor Yu Shenqing was seated there with an anxious look on his face.
Seated beside Yu Shenqing were three middle-aged men. Two of them didn't even dare to sit, standing at the back with ghastly pale faces.
"Your Majesty, King Huai!"
Zhang Xuan didn't recognize the two middle-aged men, but he did recognize the other one. He was the one who had gifted him a residence, King Huai.
The other party had gifted him a residence even before he became the principal, so he had a good impression of the other party.
"Paying respects to President Zhang!"
The four of them stood up and clasped their fists.
Even though their standing was at the top of the hierarchy in Hongyuan Empire, they still couldn't compare to the principal of the Master Teacher Academy.
"There's no need to stand on ceremony."
Zhang Xuan waved his hands as he sat down on the main seat. He turned to King Huai and said, "King Huai, I have yet to thank you for your generosity in gifting me a residence, and yet, you have to come instead. I am truly ashamed of myself!"
"Principal Zhang, there's no need to be so polite!" King Huai hurriedly stood up and said, "When I first met you, I knew that you would be an outstanding figure, but to think that you would become the principal so quickly …"
Duke Huai was deeply moved.
Back then, when he first saw this Zhang Xuan, Zhang Shi, he didn't think much of it. He only thought that Yuan Tao, a member of a Sage Clan, thought highly of him, so he wanted to rope him in.
Who could have thought that in less than two months, a Consonant Spirit realm cultivator who had just arrived at Hongyuan City would become the most authoritative figure in the entire Master Teacher Academy?
Just thinking about it made one sigh, finding it hard to believe.
"Duke Huai is too polite …" Zhang Xuan shook his head: "If Duke Huai doesn't mind, can you show me a move and let me see your strength …"
"Show off?"
Duke Huai was stunned at first, but then he was overjoyed.
Naturally, the other party wanted to give him some pointers by saying so!
While the young man before him might not be a match for him at the moment, the fact that the young man before him was able to cause a commotion in a public lecture showed that his comprehension of the way of a teacher was definitely not something that an ordinary 6-star master teacher could match up to!
Being able to receive personal guidance from such a person would definitely surpass countless years of bitter cultivation!
"My pleasure!"
Not daring to waste any time, Duke Huai hurriedly walked to the center of the hall, clenched his fists tightly, and executed a battle technique.
As soon as he made his move, he immediately displayed his strength, reaching Saint 1-dan pinnacle, on par with Elder Mi and the others.
Very soon, after executing a battle technique, Duke Huai retracted his hands and stood still, not daring to even breathe loudly.
Just as he was about to ask Zhang Xuan about it, the young man's impassive voice suddenly sounded.
"Duke Huai has already mastered the Flowing Water Fist Art, so it's indeed not weak. However … Duke Huai, have you been feeling a little sluggish recently?"
"This … How did Principal Zhang know?"
Duke Huai was taken aback, and his body couldn't help but stiffen.
He had indeed been feeling sluggish recently, and his zhenqi flow had been impeded. However, he had done a good job of keeping the news under wraps. He hadn't told anyone about it, not even Emperor Yu Shenqing.
After all, he was an esteemed figure, and there were many who coveted his position. If news of his physical condition were to spread, it would surely bring him a lot of trouble.
To be able to see through it just by executing a battle technique without telling anyone, what kind of eye of discernment did the other party have?
Instead of replying to Duke Huai's question, Zhang Xuan chuckled softly. "If I'm not mistaken, it's probably caused by the injuries you sustained in the past, right?"
The reason why Duke Huai was able to reach his current position was due to his many meritorious contributions to the empire when he was younger. Furthermore, he had sustained severe injuries several times, leaving his life hanging by a thread.
Most likely, the root of his illness was left behind from that incident.
"That's right!" Duke Huai nodded.
"I have a gourd of fine wine here. Drink it and cultivate according to the cultivation technique I'll impart to you. That way, you'll be able to resolve your affliction. As long as you work hard, you might just be able to achieve a breakthrough in your current realm!"
With a light chuckle, Zhang Xuan passed a gourd of fine wine to Duke Huai. After which, he took out a brush and a piece of paper and swiftly wrote down a cultivation technique.
Even though he was only a Half-Saint primary stage cultivator at the moment, he had browsed through all of the books in the Master Teacher Academy's Compendium Vault. As such, his understanding of cultivation was unparalleled among those beneath Saint 2-dan.
It was extremely easy for him to write down a cultivation technique that targeted the other party's unique constitution.
"Thank you … President Zhang!"
However, with just a single glance at the cultivation technique, Duke Huai's eyes narrowed in astonishment, and his body trembled uncontrollably.
With his knowledge, he could tell that this cultivation technique was even more profound than the royal family's cultivation technique. On top of that, it was more compatible with one's unique constitution. If he were to cultivate it seriously, his affliction would be nothing more than a small matter. Perhaps, just as the other party had said, he would be able to achieve a breakthrough in his current realm!
In exchange for a manor, he had obtained a cultivation technique that could be passed down to his descendants …
He had truly struck it rich!
"This …" Yu Shenqing and the other two glanced at one another before shaking their heads.
Even though they didn't know the content of the cultivation technique, the fact that it could make the usually composed Duke Huai so agitated showed that it was no ordinary cultivation technique.
Before the other party became the principal of the Master Teacher Academy, they had failed to discern the other party's intentions. But now … it was already too late for them to befriend the other party!
"There's no need to stand on ceremony." Zhang Xuan smiled.
It was just a cultivation technique, not a simplified version of the Heaven's Path Divine Art. It wasn't a big deal for him to obtain it.
This could be considered as him repaying the other party's kindness in gifting him a manor, so they were even now.
After dealing with Duke Huai's matter, Zhang Xuan turned to Yu Shenqing and asked, "May I know the reason behind Your Majesty's visit today?"
Yu Shenqing hurriedly stood up and said, "President Zhang, there are two reasons why I'm here today …"
"Oh?"
"Principal Zhang, you have done our Yu Clan a huge favor. Putting aside the soul cultivation technique you imparted to my daughter, you even saved the Bodhi Saint Tree … Shenqing is deeply grateful to you, and it would be unbecoming of me if I didn't express my gratitude!"
Yu Shenqing said.
The other party's rejection of his gift had left him in a state of panic. Thus, he was here to deliver another gift.
"You're too polite!" Zhang Xuan shook his head.
"I know that Principal Zhang isn't too concerned about money, but this is the only Bodhi Seed that the Bodhi Saint Tree has given birth to after so many years … I hope that Principal Zhang won't turn me down!"
Yu Shenqing flicked his wrist and passed a jade box over.
Opening the box, Zhang Xuan saw a round seed lying within.
"Bodhi Seed?" Zhang Xuan frowned.
What was the use of this thing?
Even though he had read innumerable books, he still couldn't quite understand what it was.
"As long as you plant this seed properly, it'll be able to grow into a Bodhi Saint Tree. By cultivating under the Bodhi Saint Tree, you'll be able to calm your mind and raise your cultivation, thus preventing you from going berserk.
Yu Shenqing explained.
"It's possible to plant a Bodhi Saint Tree?" Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up.
He was indeed quite envious of the other party's Bodhi Saint Tree. The fact that it was able to nourish Wei Ruyan's soul so quickly showed how powerful it was.
If he could obtain a Bodhi Saint Tree and cultivate his soul within it, his cultivation would definitely increase by leaps and bounds.
"Un." Yu Shenqing passed the Bodhi Seed over. "Since Zhang Shi was able to create such a formidable soul cultivation technique, I believe that you must have a deep understanding of souls. So, I hope that you won't turn me down!"
"Thank you very much!"
Zhang Xuan nodded as he accepted the Bodhi Seed.
He could choose not to accept the other valuable gifts, but this Bodhi Seed was indeed useful, so he could keep it.
He could plant it in the Myriad Anthive Nest and carry it with him wherever he went. He could enter the Bodhi Saint Tree anytime to cultivate, and he wouldn't have to worry about wastage.
"As for the second matter … I'll leave it to the two of you!"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan was willing to accept the Bodhi Seed, Yu Shenqing heaved a sigh of relief. With an awkward smile, he turned to the two middle-aged men behind him.
The two middle-aged men stepped forward and clasped their fists.
"The current head of Hongyuan City's Shen Clan, Shen Wanting, pays respect to President Zhang!"
"The current head of Hongyuan City's Liu Clan, Liu Zaiyan, pays respect to President Zhang!"
"Shen Clan? Liu Clan? "
Zhang Xuan had heard of the Four Great Clans of Hongyuan City, but he had never met them before. Why would these two clan heads come to look for him?
"That's right. My son was unable to tell good from bad and offended President Zhang. Our Shen Clan is here to apologize to you …"
"Our Liu Quan failed to recognize Mount Tai, so we're here to apologize to you as well! That unfilial son of mine is yours to deal with! "
The two clan heads waved their hands, and two young men were pushed forward.
They were Shen Jun and Liu Quan, whom Zhang Xuan had met at Yu Fei-er's banquet.
At this moment, the two of them no longer had the appearance of dashing scions. Instead, they were pummeled to the point where their faces were swollen. If not for the scar on their forehead, Zhang Xuan wouldn't have been able to recognize them.
It could be said that they were too pitiful!
"This …"
Zhang Xuan blinked his eyes in disbelief.
Even though Shen Jun had a quarrel with him during Yu Fei-er's banquet … there wasn't any conflict between them, so there shouldn't be such a need to beat them up!
"These two fellows actually dared to cause trouble for Principal Zhang. It's our fault for failing to educate our son properly, and we're willing to accept his punishment. This is the compensation from our two clans, and we hope that Principal Zhang will accept it!"
Extending his hand, Shen Wanting passed a storage ring over to Zhang Xuan sincerely.
"This …" Zhang Xuan was stunned.
These two fellows dared to cause trouble for him? No … Why couldn't he remember anything about it?
Did he lose his memory?
"Principal Zhang, we hope that you won't reject it. Otherwise, our two clans won't dare to remain in Hongyuan City anymore …"
Seeing that President Zhang wasn't accepting the storage ring, Liu Zaiyan hurriedly said.
Zhang Xuan was getting more and more confused.
What was going on?
Seeing that the doubt on Zhang Xuan's face wasn't fake, Yu Shenqing and King Huai glanced at one another in awe.
The other party dared to cause trouble for him, and yet, he didn't remember anything about it …
As expected of their principal! Look at his magnanimity …
Incredible!
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