Chapter 814: The House Was Actually Bought by Him!

Xue Zhenyang was stunned, the excitement in his eyes turning into a look of tears in the blink of an eye. He pointed at Zhang Xuan as if seeing a ghost, unable to believe it: "Master, m-master... grandmaster?"

When he left Zhenyang Hall, Zheng Yang and the others hadn't yet jumped onto the high platform, so... he didn't know who his spear teacher's master was.

Now, suddenly hearing his teacher say that he had inherited from this Zhang Xuan, the severe blow drove him nearly mad.

His own subordinates had sought trouble with this Zhang Xuan, only to be tamed, and Zhenyang Hall had also suffered a great blow.

To take revenge and wash away the shame, he had left the academy with his spear, traveling far and wide, with the goal of breaking through to the tenth level of Falling Leaf Spear Art!

Then he would surpass Zhang Xuan in spear techniques, restore Zhenyang Hall's prestige, and make everyone know that he, Xue Zhenyang, was still a favored son of heaven, irreplaceable...

After exhausting his efforts and finally managing to take a master and break through, he was told... he had become a grandson!

Damn it!

I don't want to be a grandson, I want to surpass him, I want to avenge my shame, I want to become a strong man...

As he roared inwardly, before the thought could finish, the back of his head hurt again as his teacher slapped him once more.

"Pointing at what? No manners at all! This is the 'master' I told you about. Hurry up and kneel, what are you dawdling for?"

Zheng Yang was displeased.

Seeing that he wanted to introduce his talented disciple-grandson to his master, but this guy had no manners at all and just stood there in a daze, truly a dog that couldn't be served at a feast.

"Old man?"

His mouth twitching uncontrollably, Xue Zhenyang felt he was about to collapse.

This Zhang Xuan was only twenty years old, where was he old? Old man... you said that before, and I always thought the grandmaster was a master teacher in his seventies or eighties...

But it turned out to be the enemy I was supposed to deal with!

What kind of nonsense is this!

I boasted that I would defeat him... how can I compete with this identity now?

Xue Zhenyang was collapsing, and among the crowd watching the excitement, Long Cangyue also swayed.

Of their four academies, two had charged into battle to find trouble with Zhang Xuan; one had become his disciple, and the other had become his disciple's disciple... each generation lower than the last.

"Do you think if we go looking for trouble again... we'll become disciple's disciple's disciples?" Long Cangyue swallowed his saliva.

"What nonsense! Disciple's disciple's disciple means three generations above us. You and I are direct disciples of the dean. If someone is three generations above us, wouldn't that make the dean a disciple's disciple?"

Dong Xin snorted coldly: "Don't diminish our own morale and boost others' prestige!"

"But... this guy is really too strange..." Long Cangyue said.

"He is a bit strange, but... don't you think that makes it more challenging?" Unlike the former's tension, Dong Xin's eyes sparkled.

She was a genius who never admitted defeat. Although this Zhang Xuan seemed incredibly formidable, far surpassing his peers, it only ignited her fighting spirit.

"Challenge? Forget it, I'm afraid after the challenge, my Cangyue Hall will be gone... If you want to challenge, go ahead yourself!" Long Cangyue shook his head repeatedly.

Are you kidding? Of the four academies, which one was weaker than them?

Both who challenged had ended up like this, and even the vice dean had been beaten half to death... He didn't want to get involved in this mess anymore.

"Since you're not getting involved, I'll do it. Don't worry, I will find his weakness and defeat him!"

Dong Xin smiled lightly, her eyes flickering.

As long as one is a cultivator, they have flaws. Even if this Zhang Xuan is heaven-defying, so what?

She didn't believe he was perfect!

As long as she observed carefully and searched diligently, she would eventually find a weakness!

At that time, her Dongxin Hall would definitely become the largest academy in the entire institute, irreplaceable!

After so many years of open and covert struggle with Hu Yaoyao, they would finally see a result.

"You accepted Xue Zhenyang as a disciple?"

Dong Xin was full of confidence. Looking at Xue Zhenyang kneeling before him, Zhang Xuan was also a bit dumbfounded.

How did Zheng Yang take this guy as a disciple? And what was this about being a guest elder?

"Young master, I had him do it. This guy paid tuition and insisted on becoming a disciple. Zheng Yang had no choice but to oblige..."

Afraid that the young master would be angry, Sun Qiang quickly stepped forward and handed over a ring: "This is what Zheng Yang and the others earned from teaching these past few days!"

"Teaching?" The more he heard, the stranger it seemed. Zhang Xuan looked down at the ring and was startled.

Inside the ring, medium-grade spirit stones were piled up like a mountain, numbering hundreds of thousands. Even converted to high-grade spirit stones, it would definitely exceed fifty.

Had they gone robbing or teaching?

"Yes, it's like this..." Sun Qiang quickly explained how Zheng Yang had become a guest elder.

"Such a thing happened?"

Zhang Xuan was stunned, then suddenly understood.

Although what he had taught Zheng Yang and the others were simplified versions of techniques and martial skills, their profundity definitely surpassed the most advanced secret manuals of this world.

Xue Zhenyang, Xu Changqing, and the others were all master teachers; how could they not see the excellence?

Once they understood the situation, it was only natural for them to pay respects and become guest elders.

"Young master... having Zheng Yang and the others take disciples was all my idea. If you're unhappy, scold me..."

Seeing that the young master was silent, Sun Qiang felt a bit uneasy.

Although he thought the young master would surely be tempted by these spirit stones, he still wasn't sure.

"Scold? What is there to scold? Their taking disciples and explaining knowledge is also a form of consolidation and learning for themselves!"

Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

Students, when learning knowledge, often only half-understand. If they have to explain it and teach others, they will understand it more deeply and grasp the knowledge more firmly.

Therefore, mutual discussion among students, and even taking disciples and teaching, is very necessary.

Through this teaching, Zheng Yang and the others will surely gain a deeper understanding of cultivation—this is a good thing!

Besides, they didn't suffer any loss. So many spirit stones are enough for cultivation and spending for a while!

Earlier, he had considered selling some of the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid to supplement household expenses, but now it seemed unnecessary.

Just the money earned by these little fellows from teaching was enough to spend.

However, there were still some things to mention in advance.

"I don't oppose you becoming teachers and imparting knowledge, but... going too far is as bad as not going far enough. Our school's knowledge is vast and profound; teaching too much will only cause trouble. Be low-key and learn more from the teacher!"

Zhang Xuan said solemnly.

The Heavenly Path techniques were incredibly profound. Even the simplified versions, if spread, would inevitably cause an uproar and might attract the covetousness of countless people.

So... it was better to keep a low profile.

"Rest assured, teacher, we only explain the basics. We haven't gone into details about the key points of our school... We are very low-key!"

Zheng Yang and the others nodded.

"That's more like it!"

Zhang Xuan nodded in satisfaction.

Their conversation was not loud, and outsiders didn't hear it, but Xue Zhenyang, who was in the middle, swayed, feeling his tears couldn't stop.

Damn it, can't we just have a normal chat?

A twenty-year-old freshman, causing chaos upon entering the academy, driving all the senior students crazy...

Three fifteen- or sixteen-year-old kids become guest elders of the Master Teacher Academy...

And you call this low-key?

If this is low-key, then what is high-profile?

"Alright, since you've taken students, guide them well. Also, teach a few more classes, try to cover the whole academy, and earn more money. As you know, we cultivators have high expenses."

After giving instructions, Zhang Xuan said.

"Don't worry, young master!" Sun Qiang quickly nodded.

Sure enough, as he had guessed, as long as he could earn money, the young master generally wouldn't say much.

"Mm, let's go to this You Xu's residence first to get a medicinal herb."

Knowing that Sun Qiang and the others had good judgment, Zhang Xuan said no more.

You Xu was now under his control; he would first get that Ten-Leaf Flower and save Wei Ruyan.

Two days had already been delayed; if he delayed further, he feared she wouldn't hold on.

You Xu's life was no longer his own, and after losing the physician's life-or-death duel, he had become much more docile. The Ten-Leaf Flower was quickly obtained.

With the herb in hand, Zhang Xuan walked toward his residence in the elite district.

The outside residence was too small, not as spacious as here. Moreover, to use the Ten-Leaf Flower to save Wei Ruyan, he needed a place with rich spiritual energy. The small courtyard outside was clearly inferior to this place.

Just as they arrived at the villa in the elite district, they saw someone waiting outside. It was Huang Xing, Zhou Tong, and the others who had arranged his accommodation earlier. His bedding and other belongings that had been inside were piled up at the door.

"What's going on?"

Zhang Xuan frowned.

"Master Zhang, Dean Lu Feng just issued an order that since you are not a student of the academy, you cannot live here, even with Elder Mi's token. We have no choice; we are just following orders... Please understand, Master Zhang."

Huang Xing stepped forward, his face flushed.

He already knew everything that had happened in the Physician Academy, but this was an order from the Dean of the Pill Academy, the acting dean of the Master Teacher Academy, and he dared not disobey.

So he had to move out everything Zhang Xuan had left here.

Zhang Xuan's face darkened.

He didn't expect that this guy, unable to stop him, would still play tricks behind his back.

This place had a spirit-gathering array set up by the Master Teacher Academy, with abundant spiritual energy, which could allow the Ten-Leaf Flower to better nourish Wei Ruyan's soul. Once outside, that small courtyard was so cramped that even if he wanted to treat her, he couldn't manage it!

But... the other party had a point.

It had been said before that he was not a student of the academy. Since he wasn't, naturally he wasn't qualified to live here.

"What should I do?"

Rubbing his brow, he was about to leave when he saw a middle-aged man, led by an old student, walking over.

"Master Zhang, this person says he's looking for you."

After introducing him, the old student stepped aside.

The middle-aged man quickly clasped his fists: "May I ask if you are Master Zhang Xuan?"

Zhang Xuan frowned: "You are..."

"I am Yu Qing, the steward of the Prince of Huai's mansion. Our prince has purchased a mansion for you, Master Zhang, right next to the academy. He specially asked me to deliver it to you. I hope you will accept it."

Steward Yu Qing said, handing over a jade box. He opened it gently, revealing the house deed and land deed inside.

"Mansion... that courtyard was bought by your prince?"

Zhang Xuan looked down at the location on the land deed and stood frozen on the spot.