Chapter 155: Treatment of Du Miaoxuan

"Teacher, this spear technique..."Upon entering the room, Zheng Yang could no longer hold back.

"This spear technique is one I just created. I will now recite the cultivation method to you!"Zhang Xuan recited the cultivation method once.

"This... this..."After listening to the incantation, Zheng Yang was dumbfounded.

This spear technique was truly profound. Compared to the spear techniques he had learned before, they were utterly worthless. He had previously thought this set of spear techniques was crooked and had an unappealing posture, but it turned out that was not the case at all.

This technique emphasized intent over form. It could be performed very crudely, or it could be executed with unparalleled grace. Though it was only one move, it surpassed countless other spear techniques, constantly changing and possessing infinite power.

"Alright, I have completely taught you this spear technique. Without my permission, you are not allowed to transmit it to others!" Zhang Xuan said.

"Yes!" Zheng Yang bowed down, respectfully prostrating several times. Having been engrossed in spear techniques for many years, he naturally understood the preciousness of this set of techniques and realized what kind of turmoil it would cause if it were leaked.

"Although this spear technique is simple, it is the foundation of all spear techniques. You have just over ten days. I hope you can achieve a great breakthrough and not disappoint my efforts!"Zhang Xuan instructed.

"Teacher, rest assured!" Zheng Yang's expression showed determination, and then he looked up: "Teacher, what is the name of this spear technique?"

"A name? I haven't given it one yet. If you've thought of one, just pick something!" Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

Although he had named it the 'Heaven's Path Spear Technique,' that was just a general term. Each specific move still needed a name, and he was too lazy to think of one, so he let his student do it.

"Yes!" Knowing his teacher's disposition, Zheng Yang suppressed the shock that nearly made him faint and walked out.

After he left, Zhang Xuan rubbed his temples.

Wang Ying and Liu Yang, having resolved their physical issues, would surely advance by leaps and bounds. Yuan Tao and Zhao Ya, with their awakened constitutions, would progress even faster. Only Zheng Yang seemed slightly weaker than the others, but now with this spear technique, it was truly uncertain who would prevail in just over ten days.

He called a few more students, gave them some instructions and pointers, and then Zhang Xuan left the academy.

"You mean... Du Miaoxuan has been kneeling at the entrance for an entire day?""Although Du Miaoxuan failed to compete for the family head position due to a serious illness, he is still a prominent figure. Kneeling at the entrance for a day... could it be that the person inside is truly a Master Teacher?""If it's true, then we were really mistaken before..."

While Zhang Xuan was away from the manor, learning and teaching spear techniques, the entire Tianxuan Royal City was already in an uproar.

If many people didn't believe the previous incident with Ling Tianyu, Du Miaoxuan kneeling at the entrance for a full day made them waver.

A dignified elder of the Du family, one of the four great clans, a peerless figure who once contended for the family head position, kneeling at someone else's door—only a Master Teacher would likely possess such influence.

"Let's go check the situation!""What exactly is going on? If it's truly confirmed to be a Master Teacher, then quickly forging a good relationship is the wisest course of action!"

As this news spread, countless major powers and prominent families could no longer hold back. They dispatched people to inquire about the news, and even some managing family heads and regional leaders came in person.

Luo Chong was one of them.

He was the president of the Artificer Guild in Tianxuan Royal City, a genuine one-star mid-tier artificer.

He was the highest-ranking artificer in Tianxuan Kingdom.

The weapons he forged were so coveted that even His Majesty Shen Zhui would spend vast sums to acquire them. Countless high-ranking officials and nobles desired them but could not obtain them. Each time he crafted an item, numerous people would clamor for it, driving the price sky-high.

Originally, given his status and position, even if a Master Teacher arrived, he wouldn't be involved and wouldn't need to curry favor or build connections.

After all, while artificers were not as prestigious as Master Teachers, they were still very high among the nine-tier professions and possessed their own dignity and status.

However... he still came.

Because others didn't know, but he himself was well aware that recently, when forging, he could never achieve a state of serene calm. The items he attempted to craft often collapsed at the final step, becoming scrap.

All the steps of his forging process were no different from before. He initially thought it was a matter of physical strength and energy, and he had specifically recuperated for several days, but... there was no change whatsoever.

The dignified number one artificer in Tianxuan Kingdom, yet unable to forge... if this news got out, not only would his status be affected, but his former rivals and enemies would likely come flocking, causing him to fall from his high position.

Therefore, upon hearing that a Master Teacher had actually arrived in the city, he could no longer hold back. He quietly came over, wanting to see if it was true.

If it was true, he would spare no expense to understand and resolve his issue.

"It's indeed Du Miaoxuan!"Standing in a corner of the street, Luo Chong recognized the middle-aged man kneeling in the middle of the road not far away.

This most renowned elder of the Du family was known to most of the high-ranking officials in Tianxuan City. Luo Chong had even specifically asked him to forge a precious sword in the past, so he recognized him at a glance, even from a distance.

"This fellow has always been cautious. For him to willingly kneel like this, the person inside this manor must be able to help him solve his problem, and... make him completely convinced!"

With just one look, Luo Chong made his judgment.

If the person in the courtyard didn't have a high enough status or the means to help him solve his problem, Du Miaoxuan kneeling like this would be equivalent to slapping his own face, something he would never do.

"Creak!"Just as he was making wild guesses, the manor's main gate "creaked" open, and a corpulent steward walked out.

"My master asks you to enter!"Sun Qiang waved his large hand.

"Thank you, Steward Sun, for your kind words..." Du Miaoxuan excitedly stood up quickly.

"Let's go!"Sun Qiang wasted no words. He led the way, and the group entered the courtyard. The manor's main gate then closed tightly once more.

"He's in!""Du Miaoxuan has gone inside. We should understand the situation once we see his demeanor when he comes out later!""Yes, let's keep waiting..."

The numerous informants from major powers hidden around, seeing him enter the manor, were not in a hurry to leave. One by one, they continued to focus their gaze.

Luo Chong was not in a hurry either, quietly waiting.

"It was my fault for not recognizing your eminence. I beg Master Yang for forgiveness!"Upon entering the room, Du Miaoxuan shed his previous doubts and arrogance, immediately kneeling on the ground.

"Get up!"Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

After returning from the academy, he found a quiet, secluded place to disguise himself as "Yang Xuan" again before returning to the manor.

His absence for most of the day had also worn down the man's arrogance, which was why he finally allowed Sun Qiang to invite him in.

"Master Yang, please overlook my past transgressions and save me!" Du Miaoxuan did not get up but continued to kneel on the ground.

"Since I allowed you to come in, I will naturally help. Get up!" Zhang Xuan said calmly.

Hearing this, a look of joy appeared on Du Miaoxuan's face, and he hurriedly stood up.

Du Yuan, who was following behind, also had his eyes light up, though he was also a bit confused.

Didn't his father just suffer from a serious illness in the past? Could it be that this Master Teacher could even cure old ailments?

"Do you know why I called you a beast earlier?"Zhang Xuan looked over.

"I do!" Du Miaoxuan replied.

Sun Qiang and Du Yuan couldn't help but nod as well.

Earlier, Master Yang had only taken one look and called Elder Du a beast. They had initially thought it was an insult, but now it seemed there was more to it than that.

However, what puzzled and confused them was what exactly could make him be called a beast, yet show no anger, only excitement?

Their confusion didn't last long, however, as Zhang Xuan's voice rang out.

"Ten years ago, everyone knew you were ill and your cultivation had greatly declined. But in reality, if I'm not mistaken, you... integrated the blood of a Snow Wolf Beast into your body, attempting a blood transfusion!"

"Doing this caused your body to be poisoned by the wolf beast's venom. Every noon, your entire body would grow white fur, making you neither human nor beast, resembling an animal. Am I correct?"

"Yes, Master Yang, what you said is perfectly accurate!"Du Miaoxuan quickly nodded.

Although he knew the other party must have discerned his illness when he was called a beast earlier, hearing it described with such perfect accuracy still filled him with profound shock.

Truly worthy of being a Master Teacher; his discernment was astonishing. This was a problem that even Master Yuanyu couldn't identify.

"This...""Snow Wolf Beast blood? White fur all over his body?"Upon hearing Zhang Xuan's words, Sun Qiang, Du Yuan, and the others finally understood what was going on.

Especially the latter, his body couldn't help but tremble.

No wonder his father had a habit of drinking cool tea and not seeing anyone every noon. He had always thought it was a habit his father had developed over the years, never dreaming that this was the reason.

White fur growing all over his body every noon... he was afraid of being seen, which was why he deliberately hid!

A person covered in fur from head to toe... what else could that be but a beast?No wonder Master Yang blurted it out, and his father not only didn't refute it but even knelt directly outside the door... the root cause was entirely here.

"The Snow Wolf Beast is a rank-seven savage beast, its strength equivalent to a Martial Artist Seventh Layer, Tongxuan Realm. With its white fur and speed like wind, its blood is one of the main ingredients for refining the Tongxuan Pill, possessing the effect of clearing meridians and enhancing cultivation. You attempted to exchange blood with a Snow Wolf Beast, presumably after reading some secret manual and mistakenly believing that once successful, your cultivation would greatly advance!"

Ignoring the astonishment of the others, Zhang Xuan continued.

"Yes!" Du Miaoxuan gave a wry smile and nodded quickly.

It was exactly as Master Yang said. At that time, he had indeed read a record in a secret manual, believing that as long as the blood exchange was successful, he would surely break through to the Tongxuan Realm in one fell swoop and become a Martial Artist Seventh Layer expert.

Who knew it would become the beginning of a nightmare?

Every day, his entire body would grow white fur, making him neither human nor ghost. Even if it only lasted for about half an hour, the suffering he endured was imaginable.

That he could endure it for ten years showed his strong will; otherwise, he would have surely committed suicide long ago.

"I was young back then, unable to distinguish truth from falsehood, and rashly believed it... I beg Master Yang to save me!" Du Miaoxuan clasped his fists.

Thinking about it now, he really must have been out of his mind back then.

He had accidentally obtained an ancient book and thought it was a treasure. He specifically ventured deep into the wilderness, using various methods to hunt a Snow Wolf Beast for a blood exchange. He had initially believed he would achieve great cultivation and directly succeed as the patriarch, never dreaming it would lead to this result.