Chapter 793: Zheng Yang Takes a Disciple

"Mine?" Zhang Xuan was taken aback, the teacup in his hand trembling, spilling a patch of water. "What's mine?"

"I went to the trading house earlier to inquire specifically. Young master knows, I've bought houses before, so I'm quite familiar with the ins and outs. It didn't take long to find out the owner of the mansion... the name is Zhang Xuan!"

Sun Qiang seemed unable to believe it himself and continued, "I found it strange, so I specifically asked about this Zhang Xuan's profession and identity. The answer I got was... a first-year student at the Master Teacher Academy! So I wondered if there might be another student with the same name among the new students. If not... then it must be you, young master!"

"This..."

Zhang Xuan blinked, feeling dizzy.

He had never been here before, let alone had the money to buy such a large mansion. How could it be his?

In the past, he wouldn't have been sure if there was another student with the same name, but since the student roster had just been compiled yesterday when he established the study group, he had touched it and it had formed a book. He had just checked it, and there was no one with the same name, not even a homophone.

What was going on?

"Did you ask around? Who bought this mansion? Has the owner ever appeared?" Zhang Xuan couldn't help asking.

Since he was the only Zhang Xuan among the first-year students, someone must have impersonated him to buy the house.

But... what was the purpose of doing that?

"I asked around. Apparently, the buyer has never appeared; they just registered the name as this. They said that once the decoration is done, the owner will come to take possession..." Sun Qiang was also baffled.

The more he inquired, the stranger it seemed.

He had wanted to buy this mansion but failed. When had it come under the young master's name?

"This..." Zhang Xuan was full of bewilderment.

He had heard of people giving the wrong change when buying things, but never of someone registering the wrong name when buying a house.

"Luo Qiqi, is it you..."

He couldn't help turning his head.

In Hongyuan City, if there was anyone willing to do things for him without counting the cost, it would probably be this student.

"How could it be me? Even if I wanted to buy it, I don't have that much money..."

Luo Qiqi shook her head.

"That's true!" Zhang Xuan smiled wryly.

This mansion was so spacious and in a good location; its value was at least several dozen, or even hundreds, of high-grade spirit stones. To take out that much at once... even if his student had a mysterious background, it would be hard for her to come up with it.

"Then... could it be Yu Fei'er and the others?"

If there was anyone in Hongyuan City with this ability, Yu Fei'er, Xing Yuan, and the others certainly could.

After all, one was the esteemed Sixth Princess, and the other came from a wealthy family.

"Fei'er and Xing Yuan have undergone marrow cleansing and are now in seclusion, striving to break through to the Return to One realm like me. They probably don't have time to fuss over such things..."

Luo Qiqi shook her head.

If they had the time, they would have come to visit Teacher Zhang long ago, not stayed away until now.

If they didn't even have time to visit, how could they have gone to buy a house and go through all that trouble?

Besides, Yu Fei'er was her close friend; if she were doing such a thing, there would be no need to hide it from her.

"This... then who could it be?" Zhang Xuan was completely at a loss.

Mo Gaoyuan, Elder Mi, and the like were even more impossible.

As dignified six-star master teachers, they valued their status. Even if they wanted to befriend him, there were many ways, and they wouldn't specifically buy a mansion, have it meticulously decorated, and put his name on it.

"Let's not worry about it for now. Since the person used my name, they will surely reveal themselves eventually; otherwise, wouldn't the money be wasted?" After thinking for a while and coming up with nothing, Zhang Xuan shook his head.

Since this person did this, they would come to find him sooner or later; otherwise, the money would be wasted. He didn't believe there was anyone so foolish as to throw away a fortune.

"Then, teacher, should we still enter this courtyard now?"

Luo Qiqi looked at him.

"No need to enter for now. Since my name is registered, once the decoration is done, the owner should come looking for me soon. Then we can enter openly and avoid trouble!" Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

Since it was his mansion, he could go anytime. There was no need to sneak in now, arousing suspicion and causing extra trouble.

"Mm!" Luo Qiqi nodded.

"Sun Qiang, go back and bring Wang Ying, Zheng Yang, and the others back. There's no need to look for lodging for now. Just keep an eye on this mansion!" Zhang Xuan instructed.

"Yes, young master!" Sun Qiang nodded.

"Alright, let's head back to the academy first!"

Knowing that the owner of the mansion was actually himself, there was no point in staying any longer. After instructing Sun Qiang, he returned to the academy with Luo Qiqi and Hu Yaoyao.

As soon as he got back to his quarters, Zhang Xuan immediately sat down cross-legged.

He adjusted his breathing for a full two hours before the fatigue disappeared and he recovered.

Looking outside, it was almost midnight. The pitch-black night dyed everything around like the bottom of a pot. The weather was gloomy, with no stars, making it even darker.

"Since I have nothing to do, I'll go to the Physician Academy to read some books."

An idea popped into his head.

Now that it was so dark and he had nothing to do, he might as well go to the Physician Academy to read. If he succeeded, it would make saving Wei Ruyan much easier.

"The witch soul leaves the body!"

Without any hesitation, he focused his mind, and the witch soul leaped out from between his eyebrows. It flickered lightly and strode swiftly toward the physician.

Having learned from Wei Ranxue's experience, he knew that even a witch soul required caution. He flew slowly, taking nearly half an hour to reach the vicinity of the Physician Tower.

"The library of the Physician Academy is in that direction..."

Having visited once during the day and specifically noted the location, he returned with ease. Before long, he arrived at the library.

The towering library exuded a peculiar aura, giving a sense of weight and solemnity.

Like the library of Jinghong Academy, it required credits and a student ID to enter. Zhang Xuan was not anxious and waited quietly outside.

The Physician Academy differed from Jinghong Academy; the latter had few people and even fewer readers. The former, as the fifth-ranked academy, had tens of thousands of students, with countless people coming and going each day to read. As long as he waited, there would surely be an opportunity.

Sure enough, before long, someone came out. Seizing the chance, he slipped inside.

Entering the room, he immediately saw countless books.

"Let's begin!"

With a slight smile, Zhang Xuan wasted no words. His gaze swept over the bookshelves, and in an instant, countless books poured into his mind.

...

By the time Zhang Xuan returned to the academy, Sun Qiang had also arrived at his residence.

When night fell, he saw Wang Ying and the others all trudging back, dejected.

Near the Master Teacher Academy, finding a suitable mansion was indeed difficult; otherwise, Sun Qiang would not have spent so many days with nothing to show for it.

"What about Young Master Zheng Yang? Didn't he come with you?"

Just as he was about to tell them they no longer needed to search, Sun Qiang frowned and couldn't help asking.

Of the young master's three students, Wang Ying and Liu Yang had returned, but Zheng Yang was still nowhere to be seen.

"We don't know either. After leaving in the morning, he went off on his own. But don't worry, he should be back soon!"

Liu Yang said.

"Yes, Zheng Yang is alert and has received the teacher's true teachings. He should be fine!" Wang Ying also nodded.

Among the teacher's many direct disciples, the most adaptable was Yuan Tao, followed by Zheng Yang. If he went out, it would be a wonder if he didn't cause trouble for others, not that he would get lost.

Just as they were speaking, they saw a figure walking back. Who else could it be but Zheng Yang?

"Uncle Qiang!"

Approaching them, Zheng Yang's eyes shone, and his face was filled with intense excitement.

"You found a place to stay?" Seeing his expression, Sun Qiang looked over suspiciously.

"No... just ran into something... wanted to discuss it with Uncle Qiang!" Zheng Yang scratched his head.

"Discuss with me? Go ahead, what is it?" Sun Qiang asked.

Zhang Xuan had previously instructed that these students should follow Sun Qiang's arrangements, so Zheng Yang and the others addressed him as "Uncle Qiang."

"It's like this—when I went out today, I met a guy... who wanted to learn marksmanship from me. I'd like to take him on as a student and let him stay here for a few days. Is that okay?"

Zheng Yang said somewhat awkwardly.

"Take on a student?" Sun Qiang's eyes widened.

You're still a student yourself, and you want to take on a student?

"Yeah, this guy's marksmanship isn't bad—he has some foundation. I gave him a few pointers, and he got really excited, insisted on becoming my disciple, and even paid a lot of tuition... I couldn't very well refuse..." Zheng Yang hesitated, then said.

Today, when he went out to look for a place, he happened to run into a bully. After losing his temper and teaching the guy a lesson, this young man came over and said he wanted to learn marksmanship from him.

Over the past half year, he had been training hard under Master Zhang without pause, already reaching a realm beyond mortal comprehension. Hearing someone wanted to learn, he couldn't help giving a few pointers. To his surprise, this young man had extremely high comprehension and learned it all in one go.

Although his own marksmanship was a bit weak, fortunately the foundation was decent, which immediately gave him the idea of taking on a disciple.

However... he was still a student himself, not yet a full-fledged master. If he wanted to take on a disciple, he should discuss it with his teacher first.

Since his teacher wasn't around, he naturally sought Uncle Qiang's opinion.

"Paid tuition? How much?" Sun Qiang looked over.

"It's all in here!"

Zheng Yang handed over a ring.

Sun Qiang took it suspiciously, channeled his true qi, and looked inside. His eyes immediately went wide: "Twenty thousand mid-grade spirit stones, and so many pills... all of this is his tuition for learning from you?"

Inside the storage ring was a huge pile of items, including twenty thousand mid-grade spirit stones and countless medicines.

The total value was definitely no less than fifty thousand mid-grade spirit stones...

All that money, just to learn marksmanship from him?

Where did this Zheng Yang find such a sucker?

"Yeah, I want to take him on... but I'm afraid Teacher might not agree. I hope Uncle Qiang can put in a good word for me..." Zheng Yang said a little sheepishly.

"Don't worry, with that much tuition paid, the young master will definitely agree. Besides, as a renowned teacher, he naturally wants his legacy to be carried forward. No need to worry!"

Sun Qiang laughed.

Having been with the young master for so long, he knew his habits well.

As long as the tuition was paid in full... let alone taking on one disciple, even if ten or eight more came, he wouldn't say a word.