Chapter 758: Returning to the Academy

When Wei Changfeng had just used his martial technique against him, Zhang Xuan had easily seen through its flaws through the Library of Heaven's Path.

Previously, he had thought this man was utterly wicked, not hesitating to fight fiercely for treasures, but after learning the reason, he felt a bit of sympathy.

The other party was not greedy but was trying to save someone.

"Don't bother about how I know. I'll only tell you this: serve me well, and I will treat you. Even if I can't cure it, I'll find someone who can."

Zhang Xuan said.

"You... you..."

Wei Changfeng's body trembled.

What the other said was true. He had opened the Spirit Herb Pavilion, offending countless people, all to collect special treasures to cure his gravely ill daughter.

When his daughter was still in the womb, her foundation had been damaged—a congenital condition. He had sought countless renowned physicians to no avail. Finally, a peak six-star physician gave him a prescription: extract the spirituality from treasures to keep her alive.

Over the years, this method had barely sustained her.

But it seemed that without proper treatment, she wouldn't live much longer.

This matter was only known within the Saint realm circle of Hongyuan City. How did this young man know?

"If the young master can save my daughter, Changfeng is willing to serve you with utter devotion, even at the cost of my life!"

Recalling the young master's many miraculous methods, Wei Changfeng's heart stirred, and he gritted his teeth, prostrating himself on the ground.

"Hmm, I don't need you to sacrifice your life. Just serve me well, and you'll benefit." Waving his hand, Zhang Xuan tossed over a wine gourd. "Drink this."

"Yes!"

Not knowing the young master's intention, but not daring to disobey, Wei Changfeng opened the lid and quickly drank it all.

Gulp gulp gulp!

As the fine wine entered his body, a warm current immediately flowed through him, and the injuries inflicted by the puppet visibly healed, leaving him completely unharmed.

"This is... a holy healing medicine?"

His pupils contracted.

Though he was a Saint realm expert and the owner of the Spirit Herb Pavilion, with considerable wealth, he had never seen a healing medicine with such efficacy.

Healed instantly... possessing such a thing, perhaps this young master really could save his daughter's life.

"First, clean up this mess here."

Without explaining, Zhang Xuan said.

To make subordinates submit, one must combine kindness with authority. Having just given him a beating, it was natural to offer some benefits to give him hope.

Otherwise, even with a soul oath, if they were divided in heart, it would cause no small trouble.

"Yes!"

Knowing that he had yet to render any service and that the young master wouldn't treat his daughter yet, Wei Changfeng didn't dwell on it and stood up.

Creak!

With the sound of mechanisms, the wall blocking the two slowly disappeared, revealing Sun Qiang and the others.

"Pavilion Master!"

The guard team had just rushed over. Seeing Zhang Xuan still standing there, not killed by the pavilion master, they pointed their weapons at him, surrounding him.

"How dare you!"

Wei Changfeng was startled and raised his eyebrows. "From today on, this man is my young master. You will address him as young master as well! Show him more respect than you show me. Anyone who dares to disobey will be killed without mercy!"

"Young master?"

The guards were stunned.

Had the pavilion master lost his mind, or what?

This man had just ransacked your lair, and you call him young master?

Though puzzled, seeing his solemn expression, which didn't seem like a joke, they all bowed with fists. "Greetings, young master!"

"This..."

The surrounding cultivators were also dumbfounded.

They had just thought it was incredible enough that this young man had made the treasures and the Spirit Herb Pavilion recognize him as master, but now... he had even made the Saint realm pavilion master submit!

Could it get any more exaggerated?

"Young master..."

Sun Qiang's mouth twitched uncontrollably.

He had just been worried about whether something might happen to him... but now it seemed he had overthought things. The one in trouble was the pavilion master.

Even a Saint realm expert could be tamed—was his young master going to defy the heavens?

"Truly worthy of being the master's student, indeed bearing the master's style!"

He couldn't help but sigh.

"Everyone, I hope today's events won't be spread. Wei is deeply grateful."

After instructing the guards, Wei Changfeng cupped his hands.

Although these people didn't know the details of the battle, since the young master preferred a low profile, he would try to prevent it from leaking.

Anyway, the young master had never revealed his name, so even if they wanted to talk, they probably couldn't say much.

"Rest assured, we'll keep our mouths shut!"

"We're always tight-lipped..."

The cultivators all twitched their lips and nodded repeatedly.

Involving a master teacher and the pavilion master of the Spirit Herb Pavilion, they wouldn't dare to leak it even if they had ten times the courage.

Most importantly... even if they did leak it, who would believe such an incredible story?

"Hmm, someone, these friends have been alarmed. Prepare a gift for each of them!"

Seeing their agreement, Wei Changfeng turned and ordered.

Having kept the Spirit Herb Pavilion standing in Hongyuan City for years, he naturally had his own methods.

Once these people accepted his gifts, they certainly wouldn't dare to gossip.

"Hmm." Seeing how Little Feng handled matters without a single flaw, Zhang Xuan nodded in satisfaction.

Naturally, the Spirit Herb Pavilion didn't have that many fakes; the so-called fakes were all fabricated by others.

As for that sixth-grade pill, even if it wasn't as exaggerated as the other claimed, it wasn't poison either. When he picked up the jade box, he had quietly infused a strand of true energy into it.

Having studied the poison master profession, his Heaven's Path true energy could turn into deadly poison at a thought.

With such an ability, poisoning a test beast was simple, thus fooling everyone else.

If someone knew the truth and held onto the pill for a while until the true energy inside naturally dissipated, it would become harmless.

As for the bronze mace, being a soul spirit master, preventing it from launching soul attacks was extremely easy.

Most of the subsequent so-called fakes were handled similarly: using the Library of Heaven's Path to analyze flaws, then applying the right remedy to turn genuine items into fakes in an instant, effortlessly.

As for making weapons recognize him as master, it was just as Sun Qiang had thought: while introducing the "fakes" to everyone, he had secretly collected them. If the other party obediently compensated, fine; if not, he would strike and ransack their lair.

"Let's go back."

With matters here settled, Zhang Xuan had no reason to stay. He jumped onto the back of the Heaven's Might Beast with Sun Qiang, soaring into the air and disappearing from view.

Since Wei Changfeng had sent people to seize Sun Qiang's belongings, he naturally knew their residence. Bound by the soul oath, after cleaning up the mess at the Spirit Herb Pavilion, he would surely come looking. There was no need for Zhang Xuan to remain there.

Returning to the residence.

"Young master, these are the high-grade spirit stones the pavilion master gave earlier."

Earlier, Wei Changfeng had compensated with ten high-grade spirit stones, which he had kept.

"Hmm."

Taking them, Zhang Xuan nodded in satisfaction and instructed, "Money is no longer an issue. Find a larger courtyard."

Now that money wasn't a problem, it was natural to live better. To be honest, this place was too small; even interrogating the Purple Sun Beast couldn't fit.

"Yes!" Sun Qiang nodded.

"You can't use high-grade spirit stones for cultivation yet. As for these treasures and pills, handle them as you see fit. If they can improve your strength, do so as soon as possible."

With a flick of his wrist, Zhang Xuan tossed out the many treasures obtained from the Spirit Herb Pavilion.

Sun Qiang took them and nodded again.

This trip to the Spirit Herb Pavilion had yielded many pills and treasures. If given to Zheng Yang and the others, they would likely make great progress in a short time.

"By the way, young master, while I was out today, I found a courtyard that meets our requirements. It's close to the academy and has all the facilities, but... it was just bought by someone else."

Recalling something, Sun Qiang said.

"If it's been bought, there's nothing we can do. Hongyuan City is large; finding a few spacious courtyards shouldn't be hard."

Zhang Xuan said.

Since the other party had just bought it, they wouldn't sell it. Rather than hitting a wall, it was better to look for others. They weren't in a particular hurry.

"Hmm, if anything comes up in the next few days, have the Purple Winged Heaven's Might Beast contact me, or contact that pavilion master Little Feng." Zhang Xuan added.

After arranging everything, he mounted the beast and flew back to the academy.

With matters here settled, it was time to go to the Jinghong Academy and the Demon Sound Academy to read books.

The congenital fetal poison in the soul spirit needed to be dealt with early, or it would lead to many unpredictable complications.

Returning to the elite district, he sent the Heaven's Might Beast back to the mansion. Just as he was about to ask someone where the Demon Sound Academy or Jinghong Academy was, he heard a series of knocks.

Opening the door, he saw Ruohuan Gongzi, Luo Xuan, Song Chao, and the others standing outside.

They had been brought back to the academy by Teacher Bai and others, had their lodgings arranged, and upon hearing that Zhang Xuan lived here, had come specially to visit.

"Teacher Zhang, everyone went to take on teachers today. Did you go?"

After some small talk, Ruohuan Gongzi couldn't help asking.

"Not yet." Zhang Xuan shook his head.

He had no intention of taking a teacher anyway. Whether he attended classes or not made no difference to him; as long as he could read books, that was fine.

"We haven't gone either. We came specially to ask for your opinion, Brother Zhang, on which teacher would be best to study under." Ruohuan Gongzi smiled.

In terms of age, he and Luo Xuan were older than Zhang Xuan, but in a world where strength reigned supreme, addressing him as Brother Zhang was a sign of respect.

"This... I'm not sure either."

Zhang Xuan said.

How would he know which teacher was best? He didn't plan to take one anyway.

"You're not sure? How is that possible! We heard that Elder Mi personally wanted to take you as a disciple, and you refused..." Luo Xuan and the others looked incredulous.

They had heard from the new students as soon as they arrived at the academy yesterday.

This Teacher Zhang was righteous, sharing his credits with everyone, and had even caught Elder Mi's favor, who wanted to take him as a student, only to be rejected.

If you wouldn't even take Elder Mi as a teacher, surely you had a better candidate in mind?

"I haven't thought about that yet. Do you have suitable candidates? Tell me, and I'll have someone inquire for you."

Smiling slightly, Zhang Xuan looked at them.

These people had come specially, probably already having some ideas. Otherwise, they wouldn't have said they wanted to hear his opinion.

New students knew nothing and couldn't ask about a teacher's merits, but he was different. He could ask Luo Qiqi, Yu Fei'er, or even Elder Mi, who would surely tell him.

At worst, he could ask the senior students managing the elite district; they would also answer.

Though he hadn't been at the academy long, his connections were far broader than Ruohuan Gongzi and the others.