Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 85 Fahai's Iron Palm Severes Lanruo

When the strategists stopped their advance, the academy returned to peace.

Before the ten-day break, the students started getting restless again.

After such a long and intense battle at the academy, everyone was exhausted.

I don't know why, but I just couldn't stop before.

Some people always feel that they are just one step away from overthrowing the Three Heroes of Chongqi and making their mark.

Some people always feel that their inner ambitions have been ignited and are beyond their control.

Some people, just as they were about to stop, inexplicably felt that they could turn the tables.

Now that all the strange thoughts have suddenly disappeared, all the weariness has suddenly overwhelmed me.

The three heroes of Chongqi also lost their composure, spending every day studying, challenging, studying, and challenging.

Winning is fine, but losing might mean facing Ji's extreme mockery. That guy is incredibly energetic and morally corrupt, and he's inspired countless people.

The hellish training gave people no chance to breathe, and much knowledge and instinct were almost ingrained in their bones.

Xie Yu's temperament became more composed, and an aura of profound virtue gradually emerged.

Qian's makeup faded, her words became increasingly venomous, and her sharp aura was like a blade piercing straight into one's heart.

Qiao Feng, this heroic man, had become much thinner, and his aura was even more upright and righteous, extremely masculine and strong.

All three were forced to undergo a complete transformation during this period.

Xu Xuan walked over as if nothing was related to him and began to comfort the students.

"Contentment prevents disgrace, and knowing when to stop prevents danger; this leads to longevity."

"Students should ponder this sentence more during the ten-day break and understand their own feelings."

"The Jiangnan Literary Gathering is approaching. Please take care of your health during the holiday and don't miss this rare literary event."

After saying that, he watched as his classmates said goodbye in twos and threes.

Some people practically couldn't wait to rush out of the classroom, running wild on the football field like untamed dogs. It seems that this period of time has indeed passed a little too long.

But the academician's wife gave him a reward.

It can only be said that human joys and sorrows are not shared.

At this moment, Qiao Feng walked over and handed over two formal wedding invitations.

"Wow~~ It's gilded, the Liancheng family paid for it?"

The big man felt a little embarrassed, because even the wedding was paid for by the bride's family. After he sold his family property, he left most of it to his sister-in-law, Gu, and returned the rest to the academy.

If it weren't for Chongqi providing room and board and tuition for students from poor families, he would have had to borrow money to study.

He's truly an enviable guy.

After surviving a life-or-death ordeal, the bitterness finally gave way to happiness.

He married his childhood sweetheart, who was willing to live and die with him. His father-in-law was the magistrate of Yanguan County, and he was a student at Chongqi Academy. In a month, he would become a famous scholar regardless of winning or losing the Jiangnan Literary Gathering.

If this continues, Qiao Danian will definitely not be able to stop him in the autumn examination two years later.

The way of fortune is that after the worst comes the best.

Life's journey is smooth sailing.

Have the other classmates and professors received theirs yet?

"They've all been sent."

Whether you go or not, you must observe proper etiquette; these are top-tier networking resources.

Since the other party had made thorough preparations, Xu Xuan told this eager-to-go-home guy to hurry up and leave.

The other students also came to say goodbye to the teacher, especially Instructor Xu, whom they couldn't afford to offend.

The three geniuses, who had made a name for themselves in the school, also got together to discuss where to go during their ten-day break.

Ji naturally suggested going to the neighboring county for a night of drinking and entertainment, to really relax, and to cover all the expenses himself.

Several months have passed, and after polishing, my writing skills have improved by leaps and bounds. I can't hold back any longer, and they're about to burst forth.

"This ten-day break won't work. I need to go to Guobei to collect debts; if I don't collect them soon, the deadline will pass."

Ning Caichen said with some regret that his family had no surplus wealth and he had never been to such a place of intoxication.

Zao frowned.

“I know Guo Bei very well; it’s not a safe place to go.”

Even Ji Rui was trying to persuade him, saying that his family's business extended all the way south of the Yangtze River, except for a few places where they deliberately went around.

With a father who turns his son's college entrance celebration into a restaurant advertisement, how could he possibly let go of an opportunity to make money?

Unless it's really dangerous.

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

Ning agreed in front of her friends.

Good morning, I'm not Ji Rui, I can't just gloss over something like this.

Since you won't listen to my advice, don't blame me for being ruthless.

He turned around and found Instructor Xu.

"What! Ning Caichen is going to Guo Bei to collect debts!"

Xu Xuan's demeanor changed abruptly, and he rushed straight into the classroom.

It's like an old man hanging himself; he's tired of living!
Although it's often joked that Ning Caichen needs to experience a love affair with a ghost to finally understand, you can't joke about it in real life, because ghostly energy can shorten one's lifespan—that's no exaggeration.

Furthermore, now is a time when the Tao is declining and the demons are rising. If one can rise, other demons and monsters can also rise.

The monastic monks of Jinning City taught us a profound lesson.

Who knows what state that tree demon is in right now? Maybe Nie Xiaoqian has evolved into a super female ghost who can bewitch and ravage the soul.

At least one thousand-year-old demon from Guo Bei's territory is bound to escape, and the Black Mountain Demon behind him is even more ferocious.

I really wasn't confident about this dungeon, otherwise, how could I have let go of the merit of slaying demons and monsters?

Ning Caichen thinks he can solo Lanruo Temple? He'll probably be gone as soon as he gets into Guobei County.

snort!
Today is the first profitable day I, Master Fahai, have opened! Vajra power, severing all emotional ties!
Standing before Ning, he stirred his spiritual power, causing his figure to rise higher in the line of sight, casting a shadow over the scholar's figure.

Instructor Xu looked compassionate and asked.

"Ning Caichen, I heard you're going to Guo Bei to collect debts?"

"Sir, I have an elderly mother to support at home. If I don't have this money, I'm afraid..."

His filial piety is commendable.

Do you know where Guo Bei is?

“I know. My classmate told me that the world is going downhill, people are dangerous, everyone is competing for profit, and it is a place of moral decay.”

remarkably brave.

This kind of scholar, who seems weak but is actually the most persistent and stubborn, as can be seen from the fact that he was the first to fight against the three outstanding scholars of the academy.

If one embarks on the right path, one can lead the way in promoting positive values ​​or safeguard the peace of one's region.

So Xu Xuan changed his approach.

"Here's what you'll do: give me the ledger. I'm an expert at collecting debts." To put it bluntly, problems that can be solved with money aren't really problems.

In a few days, just forge a receipt, then pay the difference to balance the accounts.

It wouldn't exceed a few dozen taels.

Xu Xuan liked his monthly salary, but it wasn't simply because he loved money; rather, he appreciated the material manifestation of the value of his labor.

After more than half a year, plus bonuses, he was practically middle class in Qiantang.

Of course, this kind of talk is only appropriate for this student; it would be absolutely unacceptable to get involved in the Ji family's debts.

"Teacher, I'm not smart, but I'm not stupid either."

"I appreciate your kind offer."

"I remember you said in class that poverty and hardship cannot sway students, therefore students will not sway either."

No, what's wrong with students these days?

They don't seem particularly clever outside, but when they're with teachers, they're all incredibly smart.

Xu Xuan was furious; it seemed that reasoning with him wouldn't work.

"Since you've made up your mind, I won't stop you."

"As the saying goes, the difficulty of having ambition lies not in surpassing others, but in surpassing oneself."

"It's good to have such awareness, really good."

Zao was a little confused to see that Instructor Xu, who was always so resourceful, had been persuaded by Ning Caichen.

Just as he was about to say something, Xu Xuan suddenly looked ahead with a look of surprise in his eyes.

"Look, Professor Shi is flying!"

The three of them turned their heads together.

Snapped!
A hand slapped the back of the scholar's head precisely, Ning Caichen's eyes rolled back, and he collapsed onto Zao's body.

The other two were dumbfounded. This, this, this problem can be solved like this?

Xu Xuan said "Wait a moment," then hurriedly left and returned, carrying several more items.

First, they tied the person up with hemp rope, then gagged them with cloth, and finally stuffed them into a sack—all in one swift motion.

“Zao, here is twenty taels. When Ning Caichen wakes up, tell him that the academy has provided new interest-free public funds. Congratulate him on becoming the first customer. He can repay the money on schedule after passing the imperial examination.”

"Well... okay, but it's not really appropriate to just put it in the academy."

Zao's voice unconsciously lowered considerably, and even trembled, even in public, with other students talking outside the classroom.

He was terrified because he had no experience as a highway robber.

Instructor Xu said that he had already thought it through, and then looked at student Ji.

"Brother Hanqing, I heard you're going to the pleasure boat in the next county?"

"No, no, that's absolutely a rumor."

Student Ji began gesturing wildly, declaring that he was a studious and diligent student and would never go to such places.

After all, he was afraid too.

"What I mean is, you two take Ning with you, and by whatever means you choose, lock him up until the end of the holiday and then bring him back. Is that a problem?"

"No, no."

"That's good, let's go."

Instructor Xu carried a large sack and led two students toward the mountain gate, where people greeted them along the way.

"Instructor Xu, what is this?"

"Oh, some odds and ends, please ask classmate Ji to take them back to Qiantang."

"Oh, I see. Do you need any help?"

Some people think those two silly students have no sense of propriety at all, and don't know how to help the teacher.

Zao and Ji seemed to snap out of their daze and immediately started helping to lift the sacks, making sure no one else touched them.

Finally, after the carriage left the mountain gate, the two breathed a sigh of relief and then looked at each other.

"Hiss~~~ Instructor Xu has a side job?"

Ji Rui thought about it carefully for a long time but did not give a definite answer.

Looking at the large sack in the car, he started to have a headache again. Was locking someone up in a pleasure boat full of beautiful women a punishment or a reward?

Although he had been absurd before, this time it wasn't absurd, but rather a new term—abstract.

Instructor Xu at the mountain gate felt gratified as he watched the carriage disappear into the mountains.

What kind of hero uses magic? I can sever other people's emotional ties with my unparalleled fist techniques.

Zen Master Fahai was completely satisfied at this moment.

Still dreaming of a ghost story? Dream on!
Once I have achieved sufficient cultivation, I will lead many fellow Daoists to level that dilapidated temple and cut down the tree demon for firewood!
Humming a little tune, Xu Xuan returned to the Third Hospital to take inventory of the equipment.

Even though it's a neighboring county, we can't let our guard down; that's the awareness of a truly excellent villain.

The next day, Xu Xuan, fully equipped, met up with Xiao Qing at the foot of the mountain.

"Why would a scholar-monk bring a sword to a wedding?"

"A wise man keeps his talents hidden."

"And what about the Buddhist scriptures?"

"Always remind yourself to stay away from greed, anger, and ignorance."

The reason is perfectly justifiable and irrefutable.

The two of them can walk there directly; there is no need for a carriage.

The man and the snake traversed mountains and valleys, heading almost in a straight line towards Yanguan.

Nothing happened along the way, a peace that was hard for the fully armed man to accept.

"It shouldn't be."

"The mountains are high and the forests are dense along the way. Logically, we should have encountered some thugs who robbed us or evil cultivators."

Xiaoqing looked confused. "What are you talking about?"
"After I took human form, I explored the surrounding area and encountered several humans with malicious intentions, but it seems you are the first cultivator."

Xu Xuan pondered for a moment, realizing it wasn't his fault.

It's because you, little monster, lack life experience.

Whenever we go out, we have to kill a few cultivators to complete our journey. It sounds absurd, but that's the truth.

Do you understand the true value of the karma that the White Lotus Demon Lord possesses?

We remained highly vigilant throughout the journey and arrived in Yanguan County safely.

This county was the seat of government established during the Eastern Wu period of the Three Kingdoms, which is the present-day Haining City of Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province.

It has produced famous figures in modern times, such as Xu Zhimo and Jin Yong.

Historically, the Wu-Yue War was fought here, and during the Warring States period, Haining was a battleground between Chu and Yue. Apart from that, there are not many other historical anecdotes.

(End of this chapter)