Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 36 The Big Dipper Sword

"Hanwen, oh Hanwen, I am an old man."

At this moment, Master Li was overcome with tears.

Now, I'm able to avenge my family and find my grandson, all thanks to this young man in front of me.

A chance encounter led to a connection that brought unexpected blessings.

In just over a month, the other party underwent a complete transformation, proving that I had underestimated them.

I used to preach about the principles of blending in with the world, and although I meant well, I feel ashamed when I think back on it.

Those with extraordinary talent don't need these things; even an awl in a bag will reveal its true nature.

The reason they didn't show it before was simply to keep a low profile and because there was no need to display it in front of ordinary people like themselves.

“I know you are of noble character and do not want to be tainted by money, so I will not bring out those gambling items to embarrass you.”

Actually, I'm not exactly a paragon of virtue.

Xu Xuan was quite sincere about the money, but since the other party had already said so, he couldn't reveal his true feelings.

Master Li took a treasure box from the steward, opened it, and took out a simple and ancient-looking sword.

The only decent thing we have at home is this sword.

The old man stared at it for a long time with a complicated expression, seemingly lost in thought.

With the sound of his wife crying while holding their grandson still echoing in his ears, he finally made a decision.

"Hanwen, I have nothing to repay you with, so please accept this sword."

Xu Xuan understood that if he didn't accept this favor, the other party would probably find it hard to accept.

Killing demons, avenging one's son, and maintaining the bloodline's continuation—these are acts of immense kindness, no matter where they are performed.

That letter of recommendation from the academy cannot offset it at all.

Besides, everyone understands the story of Zigong redeeming people. If you don't accept them yourself, what should you do if others do good deeds?

Xu Xuan is someone who is willing to accept the idea that good people should be rewarded.

Only after taking the sword in his hand did he realize how extraordinary it was.

The sword is three feet long, with bird-script inscriptions. The front of the hilt is inlaid with blue glass. Its style is simple and grand. It can be vaguely seen that it is an ancient bronze sword from the Wu-Yue region. The Big Dipper is arranged on it.

Unfortunately, its sharpness is concealed, its blade is dull, and the divine object remains obscure.

"This sword does have a certain charm."

If even a cultivator like Xu Xuan could describe it as possessing some divine essence, then this sword must be extraordinary.

A powerful sense of strength was locked onto the sword.

Master Li, on the other hand, looked proud.

"My ancestors were fishermen at Qianxunjin on the Yangtze River, and they once carried Dr. Wu across the river."

Xu Xuan pondered for a moment and then realized something, suddenly feeling that this gift was far too precious.

"This is a sword that values ​​promises over life and sacrifices itself for righteousness; I am unworthy to receive it."

Having said that, he was about to return the sword, but it really couldn't be put away.

When Wu Dafu fled to the state of Wu, he was rescued by a fisherman. After crossing the river, the fisherman offered him the sword of the late king, but the fisherman said, "I have heard that the King of Chu decreed that whoever captures Wu Dafu will be rewarded with 50,000 shi of grain and the title of Zhi Gui. How could I possibly want a sword worth a hundred gold pieces?" So he declined the offer.

He then drowned himself in the river as soon as Wu Zixu left to keep the secret.

After successfully avenging himself, Doctor Wu crossed the river again and found the fisherman's descendant, giving him the sword to fulfill their promise.

Therefore, this sword is a witness to history, and even more so, a famous sword symbolizing self-sacrifice for righteousness, making it invaluable.

Master Li sighed.

"This sword has been enshrined in the ancestral hall for many years. It was in front of this sword that my son swore to realize his ambitions."

"Times have changed, and now my greatest wish is to see my grandson grow up safely."

"This ambition to restore order to the world is not something that ordinary people can afford."

"A famous sword has been secretly entrusted to a master for many years; it's time to change its owner."

After this setback, Master Li's mindset changed again.

If you're going to blend in with the world, then do it thoroughly and don't add any unnecessary ideas to your children and descendants.

This sword is said to be a famous sword, and it also has a story behind it.

But it's more of a symbolic gesture than a practical one, serving as a way to inspire young people. Its primary use now is to cultivate a closer relationship with Xu Xuan, hoping to gain his protection.

In the days since the incident at home, he has been sitting in his study writing dozens of letters.

After decades of networking, it was Xu Xuan who finally came down the mountain and turned the tide.

It is clear that Xu Hanwen's character and abilities are both top-notch.

A mere sword might bring a lifetime of peace; it's worth it.

Looking at the mourning hall at the Li residence that had not yet been removed...
Xu Xuan was eventually forced to accept the Seven Star Big Dipper Sword.

Watching the young man's back as he walked away with his sword, Master Li inexplicably thought of the two calligraphy pieces he had written more than a month ago.

A gentleman's transformation is astounding, for it is a testament to his refined character.

A great man transforms into a tiger, and his literary talent shines through.

Now it seems none of that is correct.

It should be: The elephant represents heaven and earth, and the dragon and horse take on a similar form.

Back in the courtyard, Xu Xuan placed the sword on the table, his heart filled with some turmoil.

After coming to this world and comprehending the realm of heaven and earth and myself, I no longer struggled with the confusion of why this place, although it is the Great Jin Dynasty, is not the Jin Dynasty.

His mind lingered beneath the White Lotus Saint Father, recalling how, in just a few days, he had witnessed so many deaths, mourned the senior brother from the original owner's memories, and seen a shrewd old man with some power become cautious.

He himself went down the mountain and killed two evil people in five days.

The decline of Tao and the rise of Demons have brought about a breakdown of order.

Qiantang is already a large and prosperous county with good public security. What about the poorer areas and the north?

The thought that perhaps there was something else I could do first crossed his mind.

"Rest, rest."

"Tomorrow will be better."

I rested in the courtyard for two days and bought some things.

Occasionally, Xie Yu would come to ask for some knowledge, which was always about the principles of benevolence and virtue.

Zhao Hu would also come to ask for advice on some techniques related to criminal law.

The third person never appeared, seemingly shaken by the death of his companion, and has gone elsewhere to cause trouble.

Qiantang County has truly settled down.

On the morning of the seventh day after descending the mountain.

The familiar carriage arrived at the entrance of the courtyard.

"Teacher Xu, it's time to go back to the academy."

Xu Xuan, carrying a bundle, boarded the carriage and headed out of the city.

They were stopped at the city gate.

“Mr. Xu, you don’t care about empty fame, but I, Song, cannot help but express my gratitude.”

Song Youde has been very busy these past few days.

Surrounding and killing evil sorcerers in the middle of a bustling city is practically an act that has defied all odds.

While it earned him a great deal of prestige, it also aroused a great deal of doubt within the officialdom.

There are only so many positions above you. If you improve, then others won't be able to improve.

So, there were so many things to do: writing petitions, writing about merits and demerits, writing to claim credit, writing articles, contacting the mentors in the capital, preparing to welcome the inspection, preparing for the four examinations, and so on. It was enough to make one's scalp tingle.

But he and his staff enjoyed it.

The fact that I took the time to wait at the city gate today is the greatest demonstration of my sincerity.

It's not just the connection with Professor Sheng behind the scenes, but also Xu Xuan's own value that makes this worthwhile.

In case any difficult cases arise in the future, we'll have a strong external support.

They tried every possible way to build a closer relationship.

Knowing that the people in the academy were all aloof before entering officialdom, and to avoid Professor Sheng making things worse if he found out, they simply did not bring up anything related to money or valuables.

Instead, he brought out some rare calligraphy books, and most importantly, a letter.

(End of this chapter)