Chapter 783: 讲条件

Luo Qiqin gasped, almost passing out. However, she was exceptionally intelligent and, in the blink of an eye, understood what the other person meant. A wry smile spread across her pretty face. Her teacher was good in every way, but sometimes his ideas were so bizarre they left her not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"Xuan-Xuan?" Hu Yaoyao, standing nearby, was still puzzled and looked a bit dazed.

"He is my pill refining teacher, Zhang Xuan!" Fearing a misunderstanding, Luo Qiqin quickly replied.

"Zhang Xuan? Are you the new student who ruined the business of many of our societies?"

Hearing the name, Hu Yaoyao finally reacted. Her dark eyes flickered, and a half-smile appeared on her flawless face. She seemed to want to scrutinize the person in front of her, wondering what was so special about him that he had put so many senior students in such a passive position. It could be said that in all the years the Master Teacher Academy had been established, no new student had ever broken the rules the moment they arrived, causing countless societies to earn not a single penny.

After observing him carefully for a moment, she found that the young man had clear eyes and an honest appearance, completely different from what the rumors suggested, which made her quite curious.

"You just said... he's your pill refining teacher? What's going on?" She turned her head to look at Luo Qiqin.

Luo Qiqin was also on the list of campus beauties, just like her. Her current ranking might be lower, not because she wasn't beautiful, but because of her younger age and lower cultivation, meaning she didn't yet possess the temperament of a femme fatale. As long as she was allowed to grow, it was foreseeable that surpassing Hu Yaoyao would only be a matter of time. Therefore, she had noticed this girl quite early on. For such an outstanding person to say that Zhang Xuan was her pill refining teacher was utterly surprising.

"Teacher Zhang taught me pill refining!" Luo Qiqin nodded, choosing not to dwell on the issue. "Since you know the location of Senior Wu Yangzi's former residence, could you please tell me in detail? As long as it's confirmed to be true, I'll exchange it for two academic credits."

"Two academic credits? I don't need them!" Seeing that she didn't want to elaborate, and knowing there was no benefit in pressing further, Hu Yaoyao shook her head.

"You don't want them?" Luo Qiqin frowned. The Request Tower was also a form of transaction. Since she had accepted, it meant she acknowledged the reward. What did "don't need" mean?

"Yes, I can tell you the location of Senior Wu Yangzi's former residence. However... you must tell me why you are spending such a high price to find this place!" Gently stroking a strand of hair that fell over her chest, Hu Yaoyao looked at them with a sweet smile.

Wu Yangzi had disappeared more than two thousand years ago. His former residence had changed hands countless times over the years, and even if there were any treasures, they would surely have been plundered long ago. Luo Qiqin, in front of her, was actually willing to spend two academic credits to buy information, which filled her with doubt and made her want to know why.

"About that, I'm afraid I cannot tell you!" Luo Qiqin shook her head.

Wu Yangzi was the most famous Grandmaster Blacksmith in the history of the Hongyuan Empire, and the treasures he had collected throughout his life were incredibly valuable. Once this information got out, not only would they be unable to keep it safe, but even if Dean Zhao intervened, he might not be able to withstand the pressure.

"Oh?" Seeing that she wouldn't say, Hu Yaoyao paused, her eyes darting around. "If you don't tell me... it means you disagree with the transaction, and I won't tell you the location of the former residence. To be frank, I'm the only one who knows this place. If you don't trade with me, you won't find it even if you search through all the books in the entire academy!"

"Then we can't make a trade!" Luo Qiqin refused. After speaking, she glanced at Zhang Xuan and, seeing that he also nodded, she cupped her fist. "I'm really sorry for disturbing you, Senior. We'll take our leave!" Having said that, she and Zhang Xuan lifted their feet and walked out of the pavilion.

The matter of Wu Yangzi's treasure could not be revealed; this was the bottom line. She would rather not find the former residence than reveal it.

"Wait..." Seeing that she was willing to give up the trade rather than speak, Hu Yaoyao's vibrant red lips curled upwards, and she smiled again. "Since you truly don't want to say, I'll change the condition!"

"I'd like to hear the details!" Luo Qiqin stopped.

"How about this... this Zhang Xuan offended me. As long as you hand him over to me to deal with, I'll take you to Wu Yangzi's former residence!" Hu Yaoyao said.

"Hand him over to you to deal with?" Her delicate brows furrowed, and Luo Qiqin's face instantly darkened. "Hu Yaoyao, I respect you as a senior student, and I have been courteous to you! But you insult my teacher, what is your intention?"

She had just introduced Zhang Xuan as her teacher, yet the other party still demanded he be handed over. This was simply a blatant slap in the face. A teacher for a day is a father for life! As a student, if one couldn't even protect their teacher's dignity, what right did they have to live?

"Oh... don't misunderstand, although Zhang Xuan is your teacher, he is also a first-year student in the academy... I was abrupt just now!" Knowing that her previous words were problematic, Hu Yaoyao's expression became serious, and she quickly apologized.

On the Master Teacher Continent, the legacy of master teachers was highly valued, and the status of a "teacher" was extremely high. Heaven, Earth, Parents, Teacher, Sovereign. Beneath Heaven and Earth, a teacher's status was comparable to that of one's parents; even the sovereign ranked after them. She had only been thinking that Zhang Xuan was a first-year student, forgetting that he was Luo Qiqin's teacher. Insulting a teacher in front of their student was a grave disrespect. As a master teacher, intentionally committing such an offense, if word got out, her reputation would be greatly damaged.

After speaking, she looked at Zhang Xuan, who was not far away. "Teacher Zhang, since you appeared with Luo Qiqin, presumably you also want to know the location of Senior Wu Yangzi's former residence. As long as you agree to my condition, I'll tell you the location, how about that?"

"A condition? What condition?" Unexpectedly, this person was targeting him. Zhang Xuan smiled kindly, appearing very sincere.

"It's very simple. You ruined the opportunity for the 'Evildoer Society' to make money. As long as you agree to join us and help us earn 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones within a year, then I'll tell you what you want to know." Hu Yaoyao smiled.

"Evildoer Society?" Zhang Xuan was momentarily stunned. "Is that your society?" Many fifth-year senior students in the academy would establish societies. He had heard of the 'Evildoer Society' before and found it a bit strange, but judging by the tone of the girl in front of him, it should be related to her.

"Hu Yaoyao, her name 'Yao' (夭) is often associated with beauty that causes trouble, like an evildoer, so... her society calls itself the Evildoer Society!" Seeing that her teacher didn't understand, Luo Qiqin transmitted a message to him.

"Exactly!" Seeing that this fellow actually didn't know, Hu Yaoyao was a bit speechless. He didn't even know who the president was, yet he dared to offend so many societies. This guy in front of her was truly bold.

"Oh!" Understanding now, Zhang Xuan nodded. He looked at the captivating girl not far away, whose alluring figure made people gasp if they stared too long. "Joining a society doesn't interest me much... As for earning money, I don't even have 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones myself... How can I earn them for you! Let's change the condition!" He was the type of person who felt like he was losing money if he didn't pick up money while walking. Asking him for money? What a joke!

"Change the condition? That's fine too!" Stretching lazily, Hu Yaoyao outlined a captivating, graceful curve. "You become my servant for a year, and I'll forgive you for offending our Evildoer Society. I can also tell you about Wu Yangzi's former residence!"

"Servant?" Zhang Xuan was speechless for a moment. This woman was truly becoming more naive and gleeful the more she thought about it. Shaking his head, he said, "I wouldn't even want you as my maidservant. And you want me to be your servant? You truly dare to dream..." He was speaking the truth. The other party was just prettier, but compared to Luo Ruoxi, she was countless miles behind. Such a person, even as his maidservant, he wouldn't agree to. And she wanted him to be her servant? She must be dreaming.

"Then there's no way to trade... I hope you can find the place yourselves!" Seeing that this fellow not only didn't agree but also said he wouldn't agree to her being his maidservant, Hu Yaoyao's pretty face flushed red with anger, and she flicked her delicate hand. She was a favored daughter of heaven, highly talented, beautiful, pursued by countless master teachers, and always proud. She had thought that taking the other party as a servant was already giving him face, but unexpectedly, this fellow was so unappreciative. He simply didn't know how to appreciate her generosity.

Having said that, she turned her lithe body, stamped her foot in the hall, and darted straight into the distance. Her cultivation had reached the Mortal Transcendence Ninth Layer, Chrysalis Seal Realm. Her power, like a bolt of silk, spread out, and her figure was like lightning, disappearing before them in the blink of an eye.

The Evildoer Society was a relatively large organization among the Master Teacher Academy's societies. As its president, she was never short of academic credits or spirit stones. The reason she wanted Zhang Xuan to join them or become her servant was because this fellow had caused her and the senior students to lose a lot of face. If she succeeded, her reputation would surely soar, making countless people envious. It was just... this fellow didn't know how to appreciate her generosity. To be directly rejected by the dignified president of the Evildoer Society, a Mortal Transcendence Ninth Layer expert, and a fifth-year student of the academy, meant there was nothing left to discuss.

Seeing him leave, Luo Qiqin looked over. "She is the president of the Evildoer Society. I heard she spent a huge amount this time to organize the faculty's information, but she got nothing in return. She definitely holds a prejudice against you... What she said just now was meant to humiliate you, Teacher. Please don't take it to heart..."

"It's fine!" Shaking his head, Zhang Xuan smiled. "This fellow is quite arrogant. How about this, leave it to me. I'll find a way to make her obediently tell us the location of Wu Yangzi's former residence!"

"Leave it to you?" Luo Qiqin frowned. "Hu Yaoyao is extremely proud and cunning. I'm afraid it will be very difficult to make her speak..." This Hu Yaoyao was extremely proud and also quite bewitching. Many people who sought trouble with her ended up suffering greatly. For Teacher to make her obediently reveal the location of Wu Yangzi's former residence... that would probably be very difficult!

"It's fine. You go back to my residence in the elite area and wait. I'll be back soon!" With a faint smile, Zhang Xuan instructed, then leaped forward. Activating his Eye of Insight, he closely followed the traces left by Hu Yaoyao, pursuing her. The Evildoer Society already held a grudge against him anyway, so no matter what he did, their relationship wouldn't improve. It would be better to think of other methods; perhaps there would be a different outcome.

"Teacher..." Seeing Zhang Xuan turn and leave, Luo Qiqin was stunned for a moment and quickly shouted, "Senior Yaoyao is from the Startling Swan Court... They are skilled in soul attacks, you must be careful!" After she shouted, she saw that Zhang Xuan had already gone far and probably hadn't heard her at all.