Chapter 73: Cao Xiong's Counterattack

"Xiao Yu is here too?" Bai Xun's eyes lit up. Master Lu Chen had told them to learn from Zhang Xuan yesterday, and Bai Xun himself had rushed over at dawn, so it was only natural that Xiao Yu would also come.

As he spoke, a graceful figure entered from outside. Her long, goose-yellow robe perfectly displayed her exquisite figure. Her skin was as white as snow, in no way inferior to Shen Biru's.

"Greetings, Teacher Zhang!" Upon entering the room, she immediately approached Zhang Xuan and bowed deeply.

"Hmm!" Knowing that her intention was the same as Bai Xun's, Zhang Xuan rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on. He actually knew nothing about calligraphy and painting; he could only point out flaws! To teach calligraphy and painting, he truly didn't know how to begin.

"Greetings, Young Miss!" While he was pondering how to address her, Elder Mo, who was standing nearby, respectfully approached Huang Yu and cupped his fist in greeting.

"Young Miss?" Elder Shang Chen, who was on the side, remembered something. His legs went weak, and he stumbled back several steps, his face turning pale. "Could it be... could she be the daughter of President Huang of the Teachers' Guild, that genius girl who became a low-level assistant teacher in her teens?"

Earlier, he had even told Elder Mo that a genius had appeared in the Teachers' Guild, becoming a low-level assistant teacher at a young age, far more formidable than an old man like him. He never dreamed that it would be Miss Huang Yu, and what's more, it seemed she had a very good relationship with Zhang Xuan!

Oh heavens, what in the world was happening? He had just said that Zhang Xuan couldn't teach, and then the Wang family brought their son over, even willing to withdraw from his own class! He had just said that Zhang Xuan's strength wasn't high, and then Young Master Bai himself rushed over to prove Zhang Xuan's power, admitting he was no match! He had just said that only an assistant teacher could revoke Teacher Cao Xiong's qualification, and then an assistant teacher ran over, looking expectantly...

Damn it... Zhang Xuan, are you God's chosen one, sent specifically to torment me?! Elder Shang Chen felt like he was being struck by divine lightning and wished he could die.

Cao Xiong, who had been arrogant moments ago, was now so terrified that his face turned pale, and he repeatedly stumbled backward. If he had previously believed that Zhang Xuan couldn't revoke his qualification, he was now truly panicking.

"Isn't he just a good-for-nothing who scored zero on the teacher qualification exam? Why does he know so many people? Why do they all respect him so much? I refuse to accept this..." Roaring inwardly, Cao Xiong gritted his teeth.

Before today, Zhang Xuan was nothing in his eyes, having no right to compete with him. But now, Zhang Xuan had become a towering mountain, visible only by looking up!

"He... he..." Shang Bin, standing to the side, also had chattering teeth.

In his eyes, Zhang Xuan had transformed from an ant that could be crushed at will into a colossal tyrannosaurus. This transformation was something he wouldn't have dared to believe even in his wildest dreams!

"You're an assistant teacher?" Hearing Shang Chen's surprised voice, Zhang Xuan looked at the girl in front of him with doubt. This young woman was even younger than him, yet she was already an assistant to a master teacher. One truly couldn't judge a book by its cover.

"I was just lucky enough to be noticed by Master Liu and went to help out!" Huang Yu smiled slightly. Though her words were humble, her eyes shone with confidence.

To become an assistant to a master teacher, one must first possess extraordinary talent, and secondly, have the right opportunity! No matter how strong your talent, how excellent your guidance, or how powerful your teaching abilities, it's all in vain if you don't receive a master teacher's appreciation.

As the daughter of the President of the Tianxuan Kingdom Teachers' Guild, Huang Yu had received an excellent education since childhood. Coupled with her father's connections, it was quite normal for her to become an assistant teacher.

"Since you're an assistant teacher, that's perfect. Teacher Cao Xiong lost to me in the Heart Inquisition and isn't honoring his bet..."

Elder Mo had just said that finding an assistant teacher to speak would be enough to revoke Teacher Cao Xiong's qualification. Facing someone who wanted to harm him, Zhang Xuan naturally wouldn't show mercy.

"Such a thing happened?" Huang Yu frowned slightly. "As a teacher, to hold a grudge over a small dispute, resorting to the Heart Inquisition to frame a colleague... If such a person remains in the teaching profession, they will eventually become a bane to the entire group. Elder Mo!"

Elder Mo stepped forward.

"I believe he is not qualified to be a teacher. Go and process the paperwork now!" Huang Yu waved her hand.

"Yes!" Elder Mo nodded, then looked at Cao Xiong and shook his head.

As an assistant to a master teacher, Huang Yu held a revered status. Combined with being the Guild President's daughter, a single sentence from her decided Teacher Cao's fate.

With a teacher's qualification, one was respected everywhere. Once expelled, it meant one's character was questionable, and with such a record, probably no one would dare to hire them anywhere.

"I..." Hearing this decision, Cao Xiong collapsed to the ground, his face ashen.

He had poured countless efforts into obtaining this teacher qualification, only to have it stripped away just like that! All because he provoked a good-for-nothing who scored zero on the teacher qualification exam? "I refuse to accept this! I'm not reconciled!"

"By the way..." Cao Xiong stood up again, looking at Zhang Xuan with a ferocious gaze. "Zhang Xuan, you haven't truly won either! You scored zero on the teacher qualification exam, and you have a student who went astray in cultivation. As long as this matter is reported to the Teachers' Guild and thoroughly investigated, you will also have your teaching qualification revoked!"

Zhang Xuan's so-called zero score on the teacher qualification exam was an internal assessment of Hongtian Academy and lacked authority, thus it couldn't directly revoke a teaching qualification. However, the matter could definitely be reported to the Guild. Once a case was filed and the facts confirmed, he would similarly be expelled!

What's more, he had a student who went astray in cultivation! This single point alone crossed the bottom line for teachers!

"That's right, Zhang Xuan, don't get too smug! You've revoked Teacher Cao's qualification, but you won't keep yours for long either! I will report all of this to the Teachers' Guild right now and request a fair judgment from them!"

Hearing Cao Xiong's outcry, Shang Bin's eyes also lit up, and his fighting spirit flared once more.

He had already completely fallen out with Zhang Xuan, and with Zhang Xuan being so powerful, Shang Bin likely wouldn't have an easy time. Of course, he couldn't let this go! The crucial point was... now even the "goddess" was speaking up for Zhang Xuan. If he continued to passively take abuse, how could he ever hold his head up again?

After speaking, Shang Bin looked at Zhang Xuan again, his gaze cold. "Aren't you so impressive? Didn't Liu Yang's trust reach over sixty? Weren't the Wang family eager for you to accept Wang Tao as a student? You might be smug now, but once you lose your teaching qualification, what will you do then? What right will you have to stay in Hongtian Academy, what right to teach students!"

"Teacher Zhang Xuan's personal qualities are indeed questionable. Assistant Teacher Huang Yu and Elder Mo, what they said is true. This Teacher Zhang did indeed cause a student to go astray in cultivation, and he scored zero on the last teacher qualification exam. I hope the Guild can handle this impartially and remove this tumor from the academy!" Elder Shang Chen also instantly regained his composure, straightened his posture, and declared loudly.

Cao Xiong couldn't be saved, but since they had made their move, they wouldn't let Zhang Xuan off lightly either!