Am I the old man who's always by my apprentices' side?

Chapter 197 Master's Cultivation

Xu Wen thought Zhang Chengdao simply hadn't expected him to "know so much," and didn't think anything of it.

While that may be true in a certain sense, it seems that there are some misunderstandings between the two sides.

In short, Xu Wen raised his head with a hint of smugness, unusually regaining his former arrogant demeanor. He deliberately glanced at everyone, including Murong Ruyan, who all looked bewildered, and put on an expression that said, "You are indeed a bunch of fools with questionable knowledge." Then he slowly explained, "This is the content from 'Basic Subjects for Cultivators Fourteen: Natural Sciences' in the library, which I memorized a few days ago."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chengdao suddenly realized what was going on.

He finally remembered that when he was working hard to level up his cheat system, every time he upgraded the [Academy], several more bookshelves would appear in the academy, filled with all sorts of newly appeared books.

At first, Zhang Chengdao curiously flipped through them. Apart from some low-level and complex spells and supernatural powers, most of them were some random theories about immortal cultivation, and a lot of them were repetitive—not that the books were repetitive, but the content was repetitive. For example, a book called "Wang's Basic Introduction to Cultivation" and a book called "Li's Initial Explanation of Immortal Path" were almost identical in content, except for the cover style. They were talking about the same things, and they were not as detailed as the "Elementary Qi Refining Book" that came with his cheat system when he first transmigrated!
After the bookshelves were upgraded five or six times, and at one point filled with a plethora of entertainment books such as "The God of Poverty in the Washroom and His Followers," "The Three-Flower Goddess and Her Raised Taoist Priest," "The Northern Expedition Begins with a College Student Transmigrating into an Emperor," "The Ancestor Who Rises from His Coffin and His Successor Who Can Only Create Fireballs," and "The Lackey Blackie and His Methodology for Tying Up Qin Shi Huang," Zhang Chengdao lost interest and became too lazy to look through the new books. However, he did catch a glimpse of a beautifully bound set of "Basic Subjects for Cultivators," which seemed to have several dozen volumes...

So that thing is about modern science?!

Zhang Chengdao was somewhat shocked.

Xu Wen continued to talk: "This book has dozens of volumes. In addition to this volume, 'Basic Subjects for Cultivators Fourteen: Natural Sciences,' I have also memorized the eighth and sixteenth volumes. I have to say, this set of books can almost be called 'heavenly books.' Although I have memorized them, I cannot fully understand most of the content. I am afraid I will need to study them for a long time!"
"However, if Zhongping wants to know more, he should read this precious book himself. This book is truly extraordinary!"

Zhang Chengdao's lips twitched.

To be able to memorize such dry books explaining modern scientific theories...

Xu Wen is indeed a ruthless person. It seems that finding him to be a lecturer at Baishi Immortal University was the right decision.

"This set of books..."

Zhang Chengdao couldn't help but say, "It is indeed a 'heavenly book,' obscure and difficult to understand, but it is also extremely useful. It's normal if you can't understand it."

Xu Wen bowed slightly and said humbly, "Sect Master is right. If such a precious book could be easily understood by people, how could it be called a 'heavenly book'? I still have much to learn!"

Zhang Chengdao sighed helplessly, changed the subject, and said to Tang Xiaoyu, "In short, I intend for you to practice setting up a teleportation array from Baishi Immortal Sect to Chang'an City. Whether it's practice or actual setup, you can ask Manager Ye for any spiritual materials you need. It will be recorded as the funding for this 'teleportation array project,' and Manager Xu will settle the accounts at the end of each month through the sect's accounts."

As he spoke, he caught a glimpse of Huang Wu's shocked expression out of the corner of his eye, and then added, "You will take the lead in this matter, and Huang Wu will be your deputy. If you need any more manpower, you can post a temporary recruitment notice on the bulletin board and find a few disciples from within the sect to help. You can discuss the specific wages with Manager Xu, and it will be handled through the sect's accounts."

Tang Xiaoyu hesitated upon hearing this.

She wasn't worried about not doing well—that's something only young kids worry about—she was rather amazed by her master's generosity.

"Master, the spiritual materials needed for this teleportation array are extremely expensive!" Zhang Chengdao waved his hand and said, "It's alright, just use them. No matter how expensive they are, can we burn thousands of high-grade spirit stones a month?"

Tang Xiaoyu quickly patted her chest and assured them, "No, even if we calculate based on the white wood planks, making four or five teleportation arrays would only cost a few mid-grade spirit stones!"

"Then don't use any whiteboard,"

Zhang Chengdao was somewhat exasperated: "There are so many spiritual materials in the sect, and white wood is the cheapest kind. What are you going to do with it? Aren't there marble and bluestone? Even if you use lapis lazuli or ebony, the sect can afford it!"

"Lapis lazuli ore, iron ore?"

Before Tang Xiaoyu could speak, Huang Wu, who was standing to the side, widened his eyes.

As a highly sought-after "weapon refiner" (pseudo) in the sect, he knew the prices of various spiritual materials like the back of his hand: "Those would cost several high-grade spirit stones to buy!"

Zhang Chengdao had no choice but to say, "This teleportation array will be used for a long time in the future, so it is of utmost importance. I have specially entrusted this matter to you so that you can practice more, which will also help you in your cultivation of immortality."

"Therefore, you must not let your master down, and boldly use some of the finest spiritual materials!"

Hearing their master say this, Tang Xiaoyu and Huang Wu were relieved. Both of them looked like they would die for someone who understands them, and loudly agreed. Tang Xiaoyu was so moved that her eyes reddened!

Although their master seemed to be indifferent to affairs, even leaving the task of teaching disciples cultivation to his senior brothers and sisters, he actually always cared about everyone in the sect!

Just recently, I was on the verge of death on my bed, and my master worked hard for several days to save me. Now, in order to give us newly initiated disciples a chance to practice, he went to great lengths and consumed a lot of spiritual materials and spirit stones to let us, who had just started, preside over such an important teleportation array!

If my master were a powerful and unfathomable immortal on land, he could probably set up such a low-level teleportation array with ease!

With such meticulous teaching and training, it is truly a great fortune to be able to become a disciple of the master!
The more Tang Xiaoyu thought about it, the more excited she became. She even spoke in a thick Sichuan accent, saying firmly, "Please rest assured, Master, I will live up to your mission and make that teleportation array look beautiful!"

Huang Wu nodded emphatically: "I will definitely do my best to assist Senior Sister Xiaoyu!"

Although Zhang Chengdao found it somewhat puzzling to see his two disciples so excited, he still nodded in satisfaction, not wanting to dampen their enthusiasm, and encouraged them, "Yes, you two will have to put this matter into your hearts!"

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(End of this chapter)