Chapter 764: Hu Yaoyao

After who knows how long, Zhang Xuan finished 'reviewing' the chicken leg and put it down.

For other items, 'looking' indeed didn't work; he still needed to touch them. Only books were special—a single glance and they entered his sea of consciousness.

'As long as I can read books quickly, that's enough!'

Although this library upgrade didn't bring particularly big changes, Zhang Xuan was quite satisfied.

Before, when he entered the library, he had to run wildly. If no one saw him, it was fine, but if someone did, they would surely think he was an idiot. Now, he only needed to glance at a book to record it. Not only was it faster, but his demeanor was also much more elegant. It was a significant improvement.

He nodded in satisfaction, quickly finished his meal, and stood up. 'Alright, let's go!'

Back then, Wu Yangzi had said in the underground palace that his most important inheritance and the treasures he had collected throughout his life were left at the three-star earth dragon location in his old residence. Over two thousand years had passed. What mattered wasn't what the three-star earth dragon was, but first finding where the old residence was.

As soon as Luo Qiqi returned, she had asked around. Over the past two days, while taking care of the unconscious Zhang Xuan, she had also been searching, and finally got some news. Naturally, he wanted to go and take a look.

'Mm,' the girl nodded.

Just as they walked out of the courtyard, they saw a girl about to knock on the door. Seeing him come out, she quickly cupped her fists. 'Teacher Zhang!'

'Ran Xiaoxiao?'

Zhang Xuan recognized her.

It was the female master teacher who had challenged him last time, Ran Xiaoxiao, who ranked third in the first-year competition.

She had wanted to compete with him in teacher's divine bestowal, but he had easily swayed her and made her teach the second-ranked Wu Chan and fourth-ranked Xiao Nan a lesson.

'Yes! I came specially this time to thank Teacher Zhang for his guidance...' Ran Xiaoxiao nodded.

Originally, she was very unwilling for a new student to take the top spot, but he had pinpointed the crux of her cultivation in one sentence, making her realize the gap between them.

Over the past two days, her bottleneck had been removed, and her cultivation had finally broken through again. Filled with excitement, she had come specially to thank him. Also, she had heard some news and wanted to share it.

'No need to be polite. We're classmates; it's only right.'

Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

'If not for Teacher Zhang's guidance, I might have been stuck in place for who knows how long...' Ran Xiaoxiao nodded and was about to continue when she suddenly froze. 'Senior Qiqi?'

Just now, Teacher Zhang had come out first, and she had been so busy with pleasantries that she hadn't noticed there was someone behind him—and it was the most famous second-year senior, Luo Qiqi.

'Mm,' Luo Qiqi nodded.

She had naturally seen the other girl, a top-five genius in the first year.

'You two...'

Blinking her eyes, Ran Xiaoxiao was utterly shocked.

Luo Qiqi was very famous at the Master Academy, not only because of her high talent—she ranked among the top even in the second year—but mainly because she was beautiful and, it was said, came from an extraordinary family.

In terms of appearance alone, she would definitely rank among the top on the so-called campus beauty list. She had never been known to associate with other men, so why was she in Teacher Zhang's courtyard?

And at this late hour of the night... what were they doing?

"I am learning alchemy from Teacher Zhang; he is my teacher!" Luo Qiqi said.

"Teacher?" Ran Xiaoxiao swayed, her eyes wide with disbelief.

This Teacher Zhang had just arrived at the academy and was a first-year student, while you are a second-year genius and a famous campus belle, acknowledging him as your teacher...

If this got out, wouldn't it drive all the male students at the academy crazy?

"If it's just gratitude, there's no need. We're classmates; helping each other is normal!" Not wanting to waste time here, Zhang Xuan waved his hand and was about to leave with Luo Qiqi.

"Ah!" Ran Xiaoxiao snapped back to reality this time and quickly said, "Actually, it's not just gratitude. There's something else I need to tell Teacher Zhang!"

"Oh?"

"I went out during my training these past few days and heard... heard that Teacher Zhang has offended quite a few societies. It seems... they plan to join forces to impose sanctions on you!"

Ran Xiaoxiao said hurriedly.

"Offended societies? When did I ever offend them?" Zhang Xuan was taken aback.

Although during the open class, some societies wanted him to buy their books... but he just didn't buy them, that shouldn't count as offending them, right?

Freedom of transaction—how could an organization formed by renowned masters impose sanctions on him over such a trivial matter?

"Not offended?" Seeing that he was completely unaware and didn't seem to be faking it, Ran Xiaoxiao shook her head: "These societies collected information on the academy's faculty, compiled it into booklets, and planned to sell them to new students. As a result... their business was completely disrupted by Zhang Shi. Not a single copy was sold, and they were even questioned. How could they not hold a grudge..."

"Business disrupted by me?" Zhang Xuan scratched his head: "I didn't do anything!"

What did I disrupt?

He had been unconscious for the past three days and knew nothing. Could it be that he really sleepwalked and did something he didn't know about?

"Did nothing?" Ran Xiaoxiao smiled bitterly: "Does Zhang Shi know a new student named Jun Ruohuan? And Song Chao, Luo Xuan?"

"Of course I do!" Zhang Xuan nodded.

"The three of them, in your name, distributed free detailed guides about the faculty to new students, and these guides were even more detailed and accurate... Not only did it cause a stir among the new students, but the old students also went into an uproar!"

Ran Xiaoxiao said.

"Free distribution?" Zhang Xuan rolled his eyes.

No wonder.

Those societies wanted to sell the detailed guides to him. After touching one and learning the content, he compiled it into a booklet and gave a copy to Jun Ruohuan and the others. He meant well, letting them choose their teachers wisely. Who knew these guys would give it away free to other new students?

Others were selling one copy for a hundred medium-grade spirit stones, while here it was free and more accurate... Wantonly disrupting the market, it would be strange if they weren't resented.

However, Jun Ruohuan and the others surely meant well, wanting to build a reputation for themselves, but they didn't expect to offend so many societies.

"Yes, a new student who offends the societies will find it hard to get by. I hope Teacher Zhang will be careful. If it's really impossible... just join a powerful society!" Ran Xiaoxiao said with a smile.

She herself was a member of a society and had heard the news. After thinking it over, she came to inform him.

An individual would certainly be sanctioned by other societies, but if he joined a powerful society, even if they wanted to act, they would have to show some restraint.

"Thank you!"

Knowing her good intentions, Zhang Xuan smiled.

To be honest, this didn't matter much to him. If he offended them, so be it.

From the Tianxuan Kingdom all the way here, hadn't he offended plenty of people?

If they were sensible and didn't cause trouble, fine. But if they dared to stir up trouble, he wouldn't mind teaching them a lesson.

As the dignified master of the Spirit Herb Pavilion, he had driven even Saint Domain experts mad; what were a few students?

It was nothing.

"Then I'll take my leave!"

Having said what needed to be said, Ran Xiaoxiao didn't linger. She cupped her fists and turned to leave.

"These societies are quite troublesome. Teacher must be careful!"

After she had gone far, Luo Qiqi frowned and said.

As a senior student, she knew the "dirty tricks" of these societies. If they really wanted to teach a student a lesson, they could even make it impossible for them to stay a single day, forcing them to drop out.

That was why one either needed connections or strength; otherwise, they had to join a society. Otherwise, they would deliberately trip you up, causing endless trouble.

"Alright!" Knowing she also meant well, Zhang Xuan acknowledged.

Seeing that the teacher didn't take it to heart, and with Dean Mi and Dean Zhao's protection, the other side probably wouldn't go too far, Luo Qiqi stopped worrying.

The two walked along the street and soon arrived at a lakeside pavilion.

"I arranged to meet here..."

Luo Qiqi stopped.

"Who is it? Also a student of the academy?" Zhang Xuan looked over.

"I don't know exactly who it is. I posted a request at the academy's Help Tower, and someone replied, arranging to meet me here. It should be either a teacher or a student!"

Luo Qiqi said.

"Oh!" Zhang Xuan nodded.

The academy's Help Tower was a place where students or teachers could seek help for unresolved knowledge or difficult tasks, usually at the cost of credits.

It was somewhat similar to the Physician Guild's Problem Wall.

As long as the answer was correct and recognized, they would automatically receive the other party's credits or reward.

Wu Yangzi had disappeared for over two thousand years. With the passage of time and great changes, if Luo Qiqi searched on her own, it would take who knows how long. That was why she wrote a request for help, left it there, and promised a reward.

She thought it would take a lot of time to get an answer, but on the third day, someone left her a message, arranging to meet here.

However, she didn't know whether the person was male or female, teacher or student.

"Let's wait a while!"

Knowing that since the other party had made an appointment, they would surely come, Zhang Xuan didn't mind. He smiled and was about to speak when he heard a gust of wind, and a figure flew straight over in the darkness.

By starlight, he could see it was a woman, tall and slender, with a waist so delicate it seemed as if it could be encircled with one hand, like a snake.

Her figure was extremely beautiful, especially the curve of her chest, round and graceful, even surpassing Luo Qiqi's.

Whoosh!

The figure landed in the small pavilion.

Luo Qiqi also saw the other's face.

She appeared to be a woman in her twenties, her beauty not inferior to Luo Qiqi's, even more mature, like a ripe peach, full of charm.

"Senior Yao Yao?"

Luo Qiqi was startled, then quickly bowed with cupped fists.

"Mm, it's you!" The other also recognized Luo Qiqi, her eyes full of curiosity: "Are you looking for Wu Yangzi's former residence?"

"Yes!" Luo Qiqi quickly nodded: "Does Senior know something?"

"I know a little!" The girl with the alluring figure nodded.

Hearing her confirmation, Luo Qiqi clenched her fists and looked at the teacher, who was looking back with a puzzled expression, as if wanting to ask who the girl before him was.

Luo Qiqi didn't hide it: "Teacher, this is a fifth-year student of the academy... Hu Yao Yao!"

"Hu Yao Yao?"

Zhang Xuan scratched his head.

Hu Yao Yao, Luo Qiqi, Ran Xiaoxiao...

Why were the names of the women he met at the academy all like this?

"You don't even know me?"

Seeing the young man's bewildered look, needing an introduction, Hu Yao Yao was also a bit surprised and couldn't help looking at him: "What's your name? Where are you from?"

"Me?" After a moment's hesitation, Zhang Xuan looked at her seriously: "I am Xuan Xuan!"