Chapter 1887

"Liar! Big liar!"An angry shriek was immediately followed by the sound of footsteps scurrying across the bluestone ground.Zhang Xuan helplessly spread his hands. "I'm really not a liar; I'm a teacher at the academy… I just want you to be my student! And even if you call me a liar, why add 'big'? You make me sound like I've committed unforgivable sins…"

After muttering to himself, Zhang Xuan remembered what the dean of students had said and rubbed his temples. "That's the seventeenth one! If I can't even recruit one student today, I'll be packing my bags and going home tomorrow!"

Zhang Xuan was not originally from this world; he had been a librarian at an ordinary university library on Earth. He only remembered a raging fire, and then… there was no 'then'. He woke up again in this world.

Just as described in novels, martial arts reigned supreme, and strength was king!

He had initially thought he would transmigrate as a nobody, suffer a humiliating broken engagement, then achieve a counterattack, rising to prominence… It seemed he had thought too much. Upon arriving here, he found he wasn't a student at all, but a teacher!

The most unfortunate teacher in the entire academy! Other teachers' classes were always overflowing, so crowded that there was no space to sit. His class, however, was empty. The few he managed to persuade to join ended up calling him a "liar" multiple times before turning and fleeing!

The reason for this was that the person he had transmigrated into was not only the weakest teacher but also had extremely poor judgment, unable to discern anything. Crucially, he had also taught incorrectly, even causing one student to suffer qi deviation!

This was like a death in a hospital; his reputation was severely damaged, and he was despised. Even new students avoided him, fearing they would fall into his hands and be taught to the point of near death.

Without students and facing constant criticism, he had ranked last in the academy's faculty evaluation last year, even receiving the only zero score in its history.

Depressed, he drowned his sorrows in alcohol and, as fate would have it, died, allowing Zhang Xuan to transmigrate into his body.

With the new semester beginning, the academy had issued an ultimatum: if he failed to recruit a single student for his class this year, his teaching qualification would be revoked immediately!

Seventeen new students had already passed by his classroom today, and without exception, as soon as they heard his name, they all fled as fast as a young girl encountering a creepy uncle.

"It seems I'll have to find a way to trick someone!"

As he was pondering how to approach someone, a girl with an innocent, slightly bewildered expression poked her head through the doorway."Excuse me, is this Teacher Lu Xun's classroom?" Her voice was sweet and lovely, and her appearance was delicate and charming.

Teacher Lu Xun was the academy's star instructor; his classes were always packed, with countless people coming specifically to learn from him.

"She's the one!" Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up, seeing someone walk right into his trap.

Recalling all the arrogant posturing he had seen in his previous life, he sat quietly in his seat, adopting the posture of an otherworldly master. "You wish to become his disciple?"

The girl nodded repeatedly like a sparrow, her dark eyes filled with adoration. "I heard Teacher Lu Xun is the most powerful instructor at Hongtian Academy! All his students possess extraordinary strength, and everyone takes pride in being able to join his class!"

"Rumors are not always true. A teacher is like a pair of shoes; it's about whether they fit! No matter how well he teaches, if it doesn't align with your cultivation theories, you won't just fail to progress, you might even regress! An obscure teacher, if their theories align with yours, can also lead to rapid progress and significant improvement in your cultivation!"

"Is that so… My brother said something similar!" The girl paused, her beautiful eyes slightly confused. "But I don't know what kind of class would suit me!"

Seeing her take the bait, Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up. After a brief hesitation, with thoughts of Marx, Engels, and other sages of his previous life flashing through his mind, he put on a troubled expression. "Since we've met by chance, how about this: I am also a teacher at this academy. I can examine your aptitude, talent, and temperament for free, and then recommend a suitable teacher for you!"

"Then I trouble you, sir!" The girl, excited that a teacher she met casually was so benevolent, quickly nodded.

"First, demonstrate your cultivation for me," Zhang Xuan said, his eyes half-closed, appearing nonchalant.

"Yes!"*Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!*In moments, the room was filled with the sound of fists whistling. Streams of vital energy moved chaotically like swimming dragons around the girl's body. Her entire aura was concentrated yet not dispersed, powerful yet not outwardly showy, indicating an excellent foundation.

"Alright, I see it now. You usually cultivate diligently and diligently, your foundation is solid, and your talent is exceptional. You are a rare genius!" After she finished her set of moves, Zhang Xuan nodded in satisfaction.

He had learned this trick from fortune tellers on Earth. His words were always vague and broad, making it impossible to find fault with them, yet somehow making people secretly exclaim how accurate they were.

"Especially the strength in your legs, like coiled dragons; every movement is like a surging river, boundless and endless. If you cultivate well in the future, you will certainly have a promising future…"

"Teacher, my legs were injured, and the physician said they are essentially crippled…" The girl interrupted his eloquent speech, a hint of doubt in her eyes.

"Injured…" Zhang Xuan's old face flushed, but his thick skin prevented anyone from noticing. He continued to bluster, "Do you think I didn't see that? I knew it the moment you exerted your strength! The reason I said that is because… you can't build without breaking! Although your legs are injured, you've unexpectedly gained a fortuitous opportunity that no one else could imagine. If you seize it well in the future, your leg techniques will undoubtedly become your strongest combat power, leaving others in the dust!"

Anyway, it was all about bluffing. If he could talk nonsense, he would. The priority was to trick one disciple into joining first.

"A fortuitous opportunity? Teacher, what kind of opportunity?" The girl's eyes brightened.

Ever since her leg injury, she had felt inferior to others, quietly developing an inferiority complex. She never imagined that she might benefit from misfortune.

"This opportunity can make you soar to the heavens; becoming the top new student is not an exaggeration. After all, your talent is already excellent; you are an unparalleled genius, one in a million… However," Zhang Xuan made grand claims one after another, practically stopping short of producing a "Buddha's Palm" manual.

Hearing that she could become the top new student and being praised as a genius, the girl's face involuntarily lit up with excitement. She quickly asked, "However, what?"

"However…" Zhang Xuan sighed, lamenting a talent about to be buried. "There aren't many teachers in the entire academy who can recognize such an opportunity! Including me, there are only three. The other two stopped taking students three years ago, so… I can't really speak on your behalf…"

"Don't take students?" The girl, who had held high hopes, felt her eyes dim slightly upon hearing this. Then, realizing something, she suddenly jumped up. "They don't take students, so Teacher, do you… do you take students?"

"Of course, I still do, but as you can see, I am indifferent to fame and fortune, and I don't have much time!" Zhang Xuan's face showed a difficult expression. "Unless it's a truly fine piece of jade, one destined to be with me, I won't easily agree…"

*Thud!*Before he could finish speaking, the girl prostrated herself on the ground. "I know you are a man of noble character, sir! Please accept me as your disciple! I will cultivate diligently and never bring shame upon you!"

Zhang Xuan was ecstatic inwardly, but maintained a troubled expression. "You and I are indeed destined, but… as you can see, I prefer tranquility…"

"I promise I will never disturb you, Teacher, unless absolutely necessary!" Seeing his reluctance, the girl quickly nodded, her face earnest.

"I don't have many students, so I might not be able to provide as many resources as other teachers, and you might even face criticism from others…" Zhang Xuan continued.

"Oh… I heard that cultivation resources are very important…" The girl hesitated.

The resources teachers received from the academy were linked to various conditions, such as their students' achievements and numbers. If resources were insufficient, cultivation would be difficult to improve.

"Cough, cough! I was just testing you by saying that. Since your resolve is firm and you sincerely wish to acknowledge me as your teacher, I will reluctantly accept you!" Seeing her hesitate, Zhang Xuan immediately interrupted, quickly saying, "Let's proceed with the identity verification!"

"This… so fast?"

The girl was slightly stunned, unable to believe how quickly the teacher's expression changed, like flipping a book. She took the identification token Zhang Xuan handed her, still considering whether to verify it, when the previously calm Teacher Zhang already took her hand, produced a sharp knife, and lightly cut her finger. A drop of blood fell onto the jade token.A flash of light."Ah…"The girl stared in a daze.

Hadn't this teacher just said he needed to consider it, that he was indifferent to fame and fortune? How could his actions be so swift, and… did he already have a knife ready?

"From now on, you are my student!" After the blood affirmation, Zhang Xuan finally relaxed, resuming his masterful demeanor. "What is your name?"

"Reporting to Teacher, my name is Wang Ying!"Knowing it couldn't be changed, the girl said no more and nodded cutely.

"Alright, take your identity token, go collect your bedding and books, and find your residence. Classes officially start tomorrow; just come here to find me!"Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

"Yes!" Wang Ying nodded and turned to leave.

"Phew! Successfully tricked one!"

Seeing her become his student, Zhang Xuan finally let out a breath and smiled faintly.It wasn't easy. If he hadn't seen so many "show-off" techniques online, he might not have succeeded today.

With one student, he could avoid the fate of being expelled. As Zhang Xuan's mood relaxed, he instantly felt a significant ease in his spirit. The lingering obsession of his predecessor, which had been circling in his mind, slowly began to disappear.

"Don't worry. Since I've transmigrated into your body, I'll live a good life for you!"

The original Zhang Xuan had died due to his inability to recruit students, filled with unwillingness. Now, with a student, his last lingering attachment vanished without a trace. Only at this moment did Zhang Xuan truly gain complete control over this body.

*Boom!*Just as he completely gained control of his body and was considering how to trick a few more students, Zhang Xuan felt his mind shake. The resonant sound of a grand bell suddenly boomed.

"Heaven and Earth are impartial; they treat all beings as straw dogs…""The sun and moon wax and wane; Heaven and Earth are flawed…"

*Boom!*Various profound words made him dizzy. Immediately afterward, a huge palace appeared in his mind, with the words 'Heaven's Path Library' shining brightly on it.

He pushed open the door and stepped inside. Countless bookshelves stood tall, filled with endless books, stretching as far as the eye could see.

"Is this the transmigrator's starter pack? A library? Dammit, I was a librarian in my last life; don't tell me it's the same in this world too!"

Other people's starter packs were either wise old men or powerful systems, filled with incredibly amazing items. Yet, his was a library. Zhang Xuan felt his vision go black, almost fainting.

A library? What good is that? Will others throw swords in a fight while I throw books?

"Let's see what kind of books these are."Feeling helpless, Zhang Xuan reached for a book on a shelf, wanting to see what use this library had. But as he tried to grasp it, his hand passed directly through the shelf, clutching at empty air.

"Are you messing with me? You give me a library, but I can't even touch or read any of the books? What's the point of this?"Zhang Xuan's face was filled with speechlessness, on the verge of tears.