Chapter 142: You Are a Beast

Finally, after Sun Qiang's struggle, Zhang Xuan knocked him unconscious.

As soon as Zhang Xuan's finger touched the unconscious Sun Qiang, a book immediately appeared in his mind.

Only then did Zhang Xuan understand.

For a conscious person, simply performing a punch, even if it's not a combat technique, would generate a book. Furthermore, as time passed, the content recorded would vary, because humans are self-learning beings, and their flaws cannot remain constant.

As for unconscious individuals, they are like objects; a mere touch would also make a book appear.

The two methods do not conflict; the distinction is simply whether the person is conscious or unconscious.

Knowing that the Library of Heaven's Path possessed this additional property, Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Next time he encountered a situation like Ling Tianyu's wife, he would just need to touch the person, eliminating any frantic struggle.

"Master, Elder Du Miaoxuan of the Du Clan has come to pay his respects!"

Sun Qiang woke up and first checked himself, relieved to find that he had not been violated. He quickly walked out and returned a moment later to report.

"Elder Du of the Du Clan? Let him in!"

Zhang Xuan waved his hand and sat back down.

It seemed that the news about Ling Tianyu had spread quickly, and someone had already come seeking him out.

...

"You said you saw it with your own eyes? This Sun Qiang personally said that a Master Teacher lives here?"

Outside the door, Du Miaoxuan couldn't help but look at his son.

Due to his long-standing illness and significant loss of cultivation, he had immediately lost his composure upon hearing of a Master Teacher's arrival. But as he calmed down on the way, he began to sense that something was off.

How could a Master Teacher appear here without any fanfare? And live in such a small courtyard?

Furthermore, a true Master Teacher would have disciples like clouds and a grand retinue. Why would he employ a shop owner who rents property as a butler?

Many things seemed illogical.

"Sun Qiang said it himself, and I also witnessed the matter with Ling Tianyu!" Du Yuan explained.

"Hmm!" Du Miaoxuan nodded.

Regardless of whether the person was a genuine Master Teacher or not, this was an opportunity for him. If it was a fraud, he could simply leave.

Creak!

The courtyard gate opened, and Sun Qiang emerged: "My Master happens to be free; please come in!"

Du Miaoxuan and his son, Du Yuan, exchanged glances and stepped inside.

The courtyard's layout exuded a common, mundane aura, characteristic of a merchant, with nothing remarkable about it. The further Du Miaoxuan walked, the more he felt that the person was likely a fraud and unreliable.

They soon arrived at the main hall.

"Master, this is Elder Du Miaoxuan and his son, Du Yuan!" Sun Qiang announced.

"Hmm!" Zhang Xuan turned around and gestured: "Please sit!"

"Yes!" Du Miaoxuan and his son sat down in the guest seats, secretly observing the 'Master Teacher' before them.

He appeared to be around forty, but his exposed skin was considerably smoother, indicating that his actual age should be lower.

Du Miaoxuan's heart sank!

He had altered his appearance.

Having traveled extensively and gained considerable knowledge during his youth, he knew a bit about such methods of altering one's appearance.

If he were a true Master Teacher, why would he need to alter his appearance?

Clearly, he was a fake!

It was highly likely that he and Ling Tianyu were colluding, and only his naive, profligate son would fall for it!

A chill ran through him at the thought, and his expression turned unpleasant.

Noticing his expression, Zhang Xuan felt a little puzzled.

Hadn't this man come specifically because of the Ling Tianyu incident?

Why was he treating a Master Teacher with such an attitude?

Since Zhang Xuan remained silent, Du Miaoxuan also said nothing, and the main hall immediately fell into an awkward silence.

"Well, my father once suffered a severe illness that caused a great loss of cultivation. Hearing of Master Yang's arrival, he... wishes to ask Master Yang if there's any way to remedy it..."

Seeing his father remain silent, Du Yuan, full of anxiety, quickly spoke up.

Hadn't his father been very anxious when they set out? Why was he now silent upon arriving? If they offended Master Yang because of this, it would truly be disastrous.

"Am I a physician?"

Since he was impersonating a Master Teacher, he naturally had to maintain a Master Teacher's dignity. If he rushed to treat someone who was clearly suspicious, wouldn't he be demeaning himself?

"No... no!"

Du Yuan was startled and quickly pulled his father: "Father..."

"Oh! My son was speaking unclearly; please forgive him, Master Yang!"

Certain that the man before him was likely a fraud, Du Miaoxuan lost his previous reverence. However, he still maintained proper etiquette: "I merely have some issues with my cultivation. Hearing of Master Yang's arrival, I couldn't resist wishing to learn a thing or two. I hope Master Yang will not hesitate to impart his wisdom!"

"Issues with your cultivation?"

Hearing the man's words, Zhang Xuan knew he had become suspicious and frowned in confusion.

He had no issues with his demeanor or anything else, so why would the other party be suspicious?

It was no wonder he couldn't figure it out. In his previous life, he was merely a librarian, a true geeky otaku. Impersonating someone to deceive a merchant like Ling Tianyu, who had little experience in the world, was one thing. But to fool an experienced veteran like Du Miaoxuan, he was indeed a bit too green.

"Father..."

Hearing his father speak so bluntly, addressing a Master Teacher directly in such a manner, Du Yuan was filled with anxiety.

His father had always been so composed; why was he so rash today?

The other party was a Master Teacher! Even Ling Tianyu had to stand outside for a night before being granted an audience. They, on the other hand, didn't have to go through such trouble and could enter directly. They should cherish this opportunity, so why...

"Oh? How do you wish to learn?"

Although curious as to why the man was suspicious, Zhang Xuan felt no worry whatsoever and looked on with interest.

His impersonation of a Master Teacher wasn't exactly a fraud. With the Library of Heaven's Path at his disposal, even a genuine Master Teacher would pale in comparison. So... you're suspicious, are you?

Then I'll make you unable to doubt!

"I've just learned a combat technique, but I'm finding it difficult to fully master. I hope Master Yang can offer me some guidance!"

Du Miaoxuan said, standing up.

In his opinion, the man before him was definitely a fraud. Since he wanted to impersonate a Master Teacher, Du Miaoxuan thought, "I'll demonstrate a set of moves for you. When you can't offer any insights, I'll expose you right then and there."

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Without waiting for Zhang Xuan's reply, he clenched his fist and immediately began moving through the room.

He was indeed worthy of being called a genius back then. His punches whistled through the air, full of power, creating an intense sense of pressure. His combat technique was highly refined, and his moves were astonishing.

Du Miaoxuan was previously a Meridians Aperture realm expert, but due to a severe illness, his cultivation had dropped to the Dingli realm. However, his strength had not diminished; with this power, he could still contend with cultivators at the early or mid-stages of the Meridians Aperture realm!

No wonder he was an elder of the Du Clan despite only being in the Dingli realm; he certainly possessed that level of strength.

Whoosh!

He withdrew his fists and stood still, having completed the combat technique.

"Please enlighten me, Master Yang!" Du Miaoxuan cupped his fists and looked on with sharp eyes, eager to see what this fake could possibly say.

"You wish for my guidance?"

Knowing his thoughts, Zhang Xuan looked at him with an unperturbed expression.

"Yes!" Du Miaoxuan said coolly.

"Your Ethereal Fist technique is well-practiced; you should have reached the third stage. However... you seem to have some trouble controlling the power within your body. If I'm not mistaken..."

As Zhang Xuan spoke, he raised an eyebrow, a knowing smile playing on his lips.

"You're a beast, aren't you!"