Chapter 80: How to Teach?

The Elders of the Teachers' Guild, just like education department officials in Zhang Xuan's previous life, have the authority to dismiss an academy director from their post.

“Elder Mo, for the sake of our many years of acquaintance, please be merciful…” Upon hearing the punishment, Shang Chen hastily said.

At this moment, he was utterly devastated.

He had brought Elder Mo here to dismiss Zhang Xuan's teaching qualification, but the result was that he had shot himself in the foot, becoming the one to be dismissed from his post!

Why is it so unfair?

“It's all because of you, you good-for-nothing!”

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He looked at Shang Bin not far away, wishing he could go over and kick him a couple of times.

If not for that fellow insisting on causing trouble for Zhang Xuan, he wouldn't have gotten involved!

Now, the other person was completely fine, while he was not only dismissed from his post, but, even worse, he had brought disgrace upon himself. He could imagine that once news spread about the Academic Affairs Office suppressing teachers and tampering with grades, he would become like a rat on the street, reviled by everyone!

Even though he hadn’t done it himself, someone would have to believe him!

Others screw over their fathers, but you’ve screwed over your grandfather…

“Mercy? Elder Shang, it is precisely because of our long-standing acquaintance that I am showing you leniency. Otherwise, if your intentional suppression of a colleague were reported to the Guild, you could lose your teaching qualification as well!” Elder Mo snorted coldly. “I advise you to reflect on your actions in the future!”

Elder Shang Chen knew that what the other party said was true. His body slumped, and he sat on the ground, like he had lost a parent.

“Teacher Zhang, I apologize for disturbing you today. It is the Guild’s oversight to have such scoundrels among our teachers!” After dealing with the three individuals, Elder Mo looked at Zhang Xuan with an apologetic expression.

“It’s fine, it’s normal to have a few scoundrels now and then!” Zhang Xuan waved his hand, completely unconcerned.

Seeing his attitude, everyone admired him once again.

See? This is the magnanimity a true teacher possesses…

“Very well, I will now return to the Guild to handle these matters. I will certainly give Teacher Zhang a just resolution!” With that, Elder Mo glared resentfully at Elder Shang Chen, then turned and left.

“Master Zhang, let’s go too. You still need to teach me painting and calligraphy!”

Seeing that the matter here was resolved, and Cao Xiong had been beaten half to death and was practically incapacitated, Bai Xun came forward with a smile.

“Alright!”

Nodding, Zhang Xuan walked out of the Heart of Learning Tower with everyone.

To be honest, this time was truly perilous.

If the members of the Wang family, Bai Xun, Huang Yu, and the others hadn't arrived just in time, even if he could have handled it, it would have been a great deal of trouble.

Especially the matter with Zhao Yanfeng.

Actually, he had used a clever stratagem for this.

Zhao Yanfeng didn't have innately blocked meridians at all; instead, he had innately narrow meridians!

To put it in terms from Zhang Xuan’s previous life, if others had eight-lane highways, Zhao Yanfeng's meridians were bicycle paths.

When spiritual energy passed through such narrow meridians, it naturally caused a tearing sensation. His cultivation speed was very slow, with limited achievements.

However, this was fundamentally different from innately blocked meridians.

In the former, the meridians were completely sealed, as if various obstacles were blocking the path, preventing spiritual energy from passing through. In the latter, even though the meridians were narrow, they were at least unobstructed, so cultivation was not an issue.

The qi deviation indeed widened his narrow meridians, making cultivation easier. It was precisely because of this that he could make rapid progress and reach the pinnacle of the Breath Gathering Realm.

But due to this incident, his body was also severely damaged. The pinnacle of the Breath Gathering Realm was his limit; it was already impossible for him to break through further.

To compensate him, Zhang Xuan acted, allowing him to break through. Of course, this also eliminated the hidden dangers left by the original owner of the body, killing two birds with one stone.

At least, after this incident, no one would bring up his qi deviation again.

As for how Zhao Yanfeng quickly succeeded in his breakthrough, it was simple.

After reading all the books in the Teacher's Library, he had already formed the first, second, and third levels of the Heaven's Path Divine Art. Having cultivated it once, he had a thorough understanding of the correct breakthrough methods. Coupled with the high-purity true qi within his body, guiding the other party onto the correct path for a successful breakthrough was not complicated.

“From now on, I won’t be on the verge of dismissal at any moment!”

He sighed with emotion, letting out a breath.

Ever since his transmigration, he had been on the verge of dismissal. Even after taking in students, he still felt a dark cloud hovering over his head. Now, it was completely cleared!

Exiting the Heart of Learning Tower, he arranged for Wang Yan to audit his classes in the future, just like Wang Tao. Only then did the members of the Wang family depart, somewhat disheartened.

As for Zhao Yanfeng, he looked over longingly. It was clear that Teacher Zhang’s display had moved him, and he hoped to rejoin his tutelage.

However, Zhang Xuan directly rejected this suggestion.

Are you kidding?

I am a transmigrator with a cheat ability, destined to become a Master Teacher sooner or later. If you can come and go as you please, wouldn't that make me lose face?

The original owner of the body caused your qi deviation, and I helped you break through to Martial Artist Second Realm. Our grievances are settled; I don't want to get involved with you anymore.

Rejected by him, Zhao Yanfeng's face was filled with disappointment. But it wasn't long before he thought of something, and his eyes showed determination once more. He then turned and left with Wang Yan and the others.

“Miss Huang Yu, how does one become an assistant teacher?”

Walking along the road, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but ask.

After this incident, he understood that to establish himself in this world and not be bothered by others, he had to become a Master Teacher!

And to become a Master Teacher, one must first become an assistant teacher.

“An assistant teacher is a title; it doesn't require an examination like a Master Teacher! It mainly depends on luck; as long as a Master Teacher takes a liking to you and hires you, you become an assistant teacher!” Huang Yu explained.

“Oh!” Zhang Xuan nodded.

In essence, an assistant teacher was similar to a professor's assistant in his previous life. Although they held no real power and were merely representatives, they represented the Master Teacher's prestige and held a very high status.

“You’re an assistant to a Master Teacher, so that bookstore…” Zhang Xuan looked over in confusion.

He was still very surprised to hear that Huang Yu was an assistant to a Master Teacher. He had known her identity was unusual when he saw her freely entering Master Lu Chen's courtyard, but he hadn't expected it to be this unusual.

Moreover, a dignified assistant teacher held a more revered status than even an elder of Hongtian Academy, so why open a small, unpatronized bookstore in a commercial area?

“Although I was fortunately recognized by Master Liu and became his assistant, I am still too young and need to mature and gain experience to earn credibility. Therefore, following Master Liu's arrangement, I chose to open a small shop in a place with high foot traffic like a commercial area, to cultivate my character, hone my abilities, and also to learn more knowledge…” Huang Yu explained.

Zhang Xuan nodded.

Understanding the ways of the world is true knowledge, and proficiency in human affairs is true wisdom.

Sometimes, don't underestimate those who run small shops; they often understand human nature better than any experts or scholars!

To truly understand human nature and better hone oneself, going to the grassroots level is definitely the best choice.

As the daughter of the Teachers' Guild President, Huang Yu grew up with a golden spoon in her mouth. Master Liu’s actions were also intended to properly nurture her and allow her to experience more.

After chatting for a while longer, and learning more about Master Teachers and assistant teachers, he couldn't help but sigh.

In this world, respect for teachers is paramount. The status of teachers is extremely noble, far superior to that of his previous life.

Alchemists, artifact forgers, treasure refiners… many high-ranking professions, none are as respected as Master Teachers.

No wonder. In this world, whether for cultivation or learning various professions, guidance from teachers is necessary. If one doesn't even respect teachers, how can they make progress?

“By the way, what exactly is Master Lu Chen testing you on, that you insisted on studying with me?”

Knowing the status of teachers, Zhang Xuan brought up another doubt in his mind.

Bai Xun was the young prince of Zhennan, and Huang Yu was the daughter of the Teachers' Guild President and an assistant to a Master Teacher herself. Logically, given their status, would they still need to be tested by someone else?

“Master Lu Chen’s home has a Mo Xuan Scroll that has been treasured for an unknown number of years… We both wanted it, so the Master deliberately set a challenge for us, an examination!”

Huang Yu explained.

“Mo Xuan Scroll?” Zhang Xuan frowned. “Mo Chenzi, the painting grandmaster, painted the Mo Xuan Scroll back then? Neither of you understands painting and calligraphy… Why would you want that?”

He had browsed through numerous books in the Teacher's Library, which contained records about this Mo Xuan Scroll. It was said to be an ink treasure left by a painting grandmaster a hundred years ago, extremely precious, worth an entire city.

“It’s… for someone else!”

Huang Yu's face flushed.

“For someone else?”

Only then did Zhang Xuan understand.

Bai Xun and she both desired this Mo Xuan Scroll and wanted to request it from Master Lu Chen. The Master agreed to give it to them, but the condition was that whichever of them passed the test first would get it.

This so-called test was likely about identifying paintings and calligraphy.

“Master Zhang, you know so much about painting and calligraphy; you can identify so many issues with just a glance. Could you teach us?”

Bai Xun looked over longingly.

“Yes, please teach us!” Huang Yu also looked over.

“Teach you?”

He could identify paintings and calligraphy because of the Library of Heaven's Path. In truth, he himself knew nothing about painting and calligraphy, so how could he teach?

Looking at their expectant eyes, Zhang Xuan felt extremely awkward, unsure what to do.

End of Volume 1: The Teacher on the Verge of Expulsion! Start of Volume 2: The Freshman Competition!