After Tang Chi repeatedly confirmed that there was no mistake in the list, and that there were only so many students who chose him this year. His expression immediately darkened.
For more than ten years, he had been trying his best to build a good reputation in the academy. With the cooperation of some people in the academy, it could be said that he received the most students every year.
This was not without benefits. Although the academy did not value the inheritance of master and disciple like the Taoist sect he belonged to, the people of Tianxia still valued the teacher-student relationship very much.
These students who were able to study in Mizar Academy either had a strong background or were outstanding talents. After self-studying in the academy, they had the possibility of walking into the military or even the governor's office in the future.
This was a great benefit to him and even the entire Taoist sect. Therefore, he had been teaching students here for ten years, sparing no effort.
Furthermore, his own standards were also there for all to see. In the past ten years, not all of the students under his tutelage were outstanding, but at the very least, their lives were guaranteed to be at a minimum during their time in the academy. If not for this, some people in the academy would not have chosen to cooperate with him.
Now that such an accident had occurred, the first thing he thought was, "Did someone in the academy do something?"
"Could it be that they all went to Wu Chang's place?"
Wu Chang was from the Mi Guang Taoist Sect. The Mi Guang Taoist Sect and the Hongshan Taoist Sect he came from had always been rivals. The academy took advantage of this and made the two of them compete with each other.
It was just that in the past, he had always been the one who firmly suppressed the other.
If there was a dean in the academy who could compete with him, it was only this one.
Thinking of this, he stood up from his seat and came to the side of the jade wall. He reached out and pressed on it. After waiting for a while, the light on the jade wall shook and the figure of a cultivator with a serious face appeared. He looked at him coldly but did not speak first.
Tang Chi was well aware of his temper, so he didn't mind. He said, "I noticed that very few people came to my place for this training. Fellow Daoist Wu, do you know why?"
Wu Chang said lightly, "You've found the wrong person. I don't have many people here."
Tang Chi was surprised. He said, "Oh? If they're not here, where can they go? Could it be that they went to Li He and Huang Chong? "
Wu Chang said, "One of my disciples told me that this year, many students chose the new Headmaster Zhang."
"Zhang Yu? Why did he run into Zhang Yu? "
Tang Chi couldn't help but be stunned. At the same time, he felt a little incredulous.
In his opinion, Zhang Yu was just a Xuanxiu who had just returned from overseas. He didn't have the support of any Taoist sect and had no connections in the school. Even if he was recommended by Su Qian, he hadn't made any achievements. How could he attract those students? "
Wu Chang said calmly, "We don't have to worry about that. The academy will not allow so many students to study under the same dean. We just have to wait."
At this moment, Tang Chi had regained his composure. He pondered for a moment before replying, "You're right." With a smile, he asked, "Fellow Daoist Wu, may I know what you think of Zhang shi?"
Wu Chang said calmly, "Don't expect me to take the lead for you. It doesn't matter to me if there are fewer students. I'm just doing what the Daoist Sect told me to do. I'm different from you. I don't have too many thoughts."
After he finished speaking, his figure disappeared from the jade wall.
Tang Chi fell into a long period of contemplation.
Wu Chang was right. The academy would definitely intervene in this matter. They wouldn't allow most of the new students to be tied to a single dean.
However, this would inevitably make him seem inferior to Zhang Yu, which would invisibly affect his reputation.
This would also negatively affect the reputation he had built up over a long period of time.
He had been in Mizar Academy for ten years and had interacted with his peers from other academies. He was very clear about the thoughts of those young students.
The more you don't want them to do something, the more they want to do it. Although on the surface, they have no choice but to comply due to the pressure and rules of reality, the psychological resistance will always exist. They will even blame the setbacks and disappointments they encounter in the future on him.
He even imagined that some of the students who had graduated from the academy would say that if the academy hadn't forced them to study under Dean Zhang, they would've definitely done something like that when they were hit by a blow.
For a dean who wanted to create a good image and run a large force, this was something he couldn't tolerate.
He thought to himself, 'It seems that this battle will have to be brought forward. I need to finish this matter before the academy interferes.
I have the advantage. I have the help of the Golden Life.
Zhang Yu has just returned from overseas. Even if someone is willing to refine an 'observer' for him, there won't be enough time. The 'seer's seal' is only in the hands of a few sects, so it's impossible for him to obtain it. This means that I have an undefeatable position in this battle. '
When he thought of this, he felt that he had been too cautious before.
However, he felt that if he could see this point, it wouldn't be difficult for Zhang Yu to see it as well. Therefore, even if he went to find Zhang Yu, he might not agree to his request for 'verification'.
Therefore, he still had a few things to do.
He pressed his hand on the jade wall and sent his consciousness into it. After a while, the middle-aged man with a neat beard appeared.
Without waiting for him to speak, the middle-aged man said, "Xuanxiu Tang, don't worry about the name list. We'll handle it properly."
Tang Chi said, "I'm indeed here for the name list, but I want the academy to slow down."
The middle-aged man looked at him and asked, "What do you want to do?"
Tang Chi's eyes flashed as he said, "I want to verify with Zhang Yu in advance, but I need you to do something for me." Then, he explained his plan.
Wei Xueling frowned and asked, "Are you sure you want to do this?"
Tang Chi said, "This is the best way for now."
Wei Xueling frowned and said, "I don't want to gamble this on a verification with no way out. This isn't the way I like."
Tang Chi said, "Wei Xueling, I understand your concerns, but …" He stared at the middle-aged man and said, "At this time, you just need to choose to believe in me."
Wei Xueling pondered for a while. He and Tang Chi did not have a master-servant relationship, but a cooperative relationship. Tang Chi valued his reputation so much. Solemnly, he made this request. If Wei Xueling did not agree to it, it would inevitably affect their future cooperation.
However, considering Tang Chi's usual behavior, Wei Xueling decided to trust him this time, so he nodded and said, "Okay, I'll do as you say. I hope you'll succeed."
Tang Chi looked confident and said, "Don't worry, there won't be any accidents."
Zhang Yu was meditating on the square platform. After about an hour, he suddenly sensed a light flashing on the jade wall in front of him. He opened his eyes, stood up, and pressed his hand on it. After a while, the figure of a teacher from the academy that he had seen before appeared.
The teacher cupped his hands at him and said politely, "Head Teacher Zhang, the academy has something to ask you. Can I trouble you to come to the reception later?"
Zhang Yu thought about it. The academy was probably looking for him because of the name list. He nodded and said, "Okay, I'll be there soon."
The teacher bowed again and then disappeared.
Zhang Yu thought for a while and put on his hat. Then, he took the Cicada Sword and said a few words to Li Qinghe. Then, he walked out of the golden jade platform.
The academy was very big, and it was a long way to go to the reception. It was the most convenient way to take the underground tunnel, so he turned around and walked towards the entrance. However, he had only taken about a hundred steps when he saw a cultivator in a Taoist robe walking towards him. The cultivator raised his hand and bowed to him, saying, "Greetings, Fellow Zhang."
Zhang Yu stopped and bowed. He looked at him and asked, "So it's Fellow Tang. Is there something you need?"
Tang Chi smiled and said, "Although I've met Fellow Zhang before, I don't know much about you. Thinking that we'll be working together in the academy in the future, and that we'll have to face enemies together when we're outside, I'd like to confirm my knowledge with Fellow Zhang. I wonder if Fellow Zhang can give me this opportunity?"
While the two of them were talking, the jade walls erected in many corners of Mizar Academy and other public places suddenly lit up.
"Hey, look!"
On the square, a young student pointed at a jade wall. Everyone looked up and saw two cultivators in Daoist robes. They seemed to be confronting each other.
At the same time, many students also saw this scene through the jade wall. Most of them knew Tang Chi, but they weren't familiar with Zhang Yu. However, when they heard the conversation between the two of them, all of them became excited.
"There's going to be a good show!"
In the training field, Mo Ruohua was working hard to train her body. Little Yao ran over and waved at her, shouting, "Sister Mo, come out and take a look. Isn't that Head Teacher Zhang?"
Mo Ruohua's heart skipped a beat. She followed Little Yao outside and saw the familiar figure on the jade wall. She said, "It's Head Teacher Zhang."
Little Yao looked up and pulled Mo Ruohua with one hand and the cold girl surnamed Ying with the other. She shook them and said excitedly, "Sister Mo, Sister Ying, who do you think will win?"
The girl surnamed Ying didn't answer immediately. She looked at Mo Ruohua and wanted to hear her judgment first.
Mo Ruohua said, "Didn't you want to know why I chose Head Teacher Zhang?" She looked up and said, "You'll know soon enough."
Tang Chi looked at Zhang Yu with a smile. If Zhang Yu didn't accept his challenge, then all the students would see his cowardice and retreat.
In this way, not only could he attack his opponent, but even if he came down to the academy to interfere, his reputation wouldn't be damaged.
In all fairness, he hoped that Zhang Yu would reject him. This way, he could achieve his goal without fighting.
Although he was a cultivator, after living in the academy for so long, his way of thinking had quietly changed. He preferred to use certain methods to solve problems instead of fighting and killing.
Zhang Yu's face could not be seen clearly under the hood, but at this very moment, the Cicada Cry Sword in his hand suddenly let out a long and soft cry. As a ray of light rose from his body, he slowly raised his head and looked at his opponent.
"I couldn't ask for more!"
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