Under the steep walls and next to a massive boulder, Xuanyuan Po was sitting cross-legged. He didn’t fend off those sword qis, but instead, allowed them to freely pierce his body. Then, relying on the sword qis and pain that drilled into him in that instant, he comprehended the sword wills they contained.

  Xuanyuan Po was a combat addict. Ever since he had come to the Battlegod Canyon, he had entered a state in which he became oblivious of himself.

  Sun Mo’s guidance?

  He hadn’t heard a single word of it. He relied solely on his instincts.

  This guy really did have unparalleled talent in battle.

  “Perfect! It’s simply perfect!”

  Yan Ju had initially planned on infuriating Sun Mo by headhunting his students, but the instant he saw Xuanyuan Po, he almost forgot about this feud.

  In his eyes, there was only Xuanyuan Po’s burly and strong physique, as well as his dauntless gaze.

  Some cultivators, after withstanding too many sword qis, would instinctively detest and fear them. After all, the excruciating pain wasn’t something that anyone would be able to take.

  However, Xuanyuan Po took this pain as a form of enjoyment.

  “I have to get him!”

  Yan Ju mumbled. He then smoothed out the creases on his clothes and kept his right hand behind his back, assuming a graceful and dignified stance as he walked over.

  “This student, I am Taoshi Academy’s head teacher, Yan Ju.”

  The more Yan Ju looked at Xuanyuan Po, the more he liked him.

  This guy would be a waste in the Central Province Academy.

  Look at his body! He was born to be a battle god!

  Yan Ju started to think about what to say. He mustn’t appear too anxious nor too aloof. Otherwise, he would scare the student away.

  Sigh!

  (Since I became a 4-star great teacher until now, it has always been those rich people bringing their children to me, wanting me to accept them as my personal disciples. Hence, I haven’t headhunted students since then and have gotten a little rusty.)

  Yan Ju was thinking about all sorts of things, waiting for Xuanyuan Po to speak up. However, he realized that Xuanyuan Po had his eyes closed and appeared unmoved.

  “To think that he is so focused? Not bad, I like that!”

  Yan Ju spoke louder this time, asking again. However, Xuanyuan Po continued to show no reaction. This made Yan Ju frown.

  It couldn’t be that there was something wrong with his ears, could it?

  Yan Ju felt worried and took another step forward. He then repeated what he had said earlier, almost shouting out.

  “Can you stop being so annoying?”

  Xuanyuan Po opened his eyes and looked at Yan Ju with contempt. “Move away! You’re blocking my sword qis!”

  “Uhh……”

  Yan Ju instantly felt displeased. (What is with this attitude?)

  However, after seeing Xuanyuan Po’s strong body, his fury dissipated. How was someone like this going to become a battle god if they didn’t have a fiery temper?

  “I’m Yan Ju, Taoshi Academy’s head teacher. I admire your talent a lot……”

  Yan Ju repeated, but before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Xuanyuan Po.

  “I’m not interested in you! Move away!”

  Xuanyuan Po urged and then threw a glance in Ying Baiwu’s direction. He then also glanced at Helian Beifang and Jiang Leng. Damn it. He was facing a lot of pressure.

  The combat addict was an extremely competitive person.

  He knew that Jiang Leng and Ying Baiwu’s aptitude was very good. The iron-headed young girl, especially, always liked to compete with him, wanting to become their teacher’s most amazing disciple.

  How could he accept that?

  (I’m the senior martial brother and a guy to top it off. I mustn’t lose to a girl.)

  However, before he could completely suppress Ying Baiwu, Helian Beifang joined in. Xuanyuan Po only needed one look to know that the barbarian young man was going to be a formidable opponent in his lifetime.

  And his conjecture was right.

  Ever since coming to the Darkness Continent, Ying Baiwu’s body had been in bad condition for some reason. The speed of her comprehension reduced tremendously. However, this Helian Beifang remained on par with him.

  “.……”

  No matter how good Yan Ju’s temperament was, he couldn’t take this attitude repeatedly. Therefore, he sneered, “I’m a 5-star great teacher.”

  “So what?”

  Xuanyuan Po asked.

  “Uhh!”

  This time around, Yan Ju was completely stunned. He subconsciously asked, “Do you know some general knowledge?”

  “You’re saying that I should curry up to you?”

  Xuanyuan Po’s eyes squinted. He clenched onto his silver spear and instantly sent a battle will permeating out.

  “.……”

  Thankfully, Yan Ju still had some pride as a great teacher and didn’t care to hold it against a student. Otherwise, if he were to retort, he’d say, (Are you alright in the head? Shouldn’t you be currying up to me? I’m a 5-star great teacher. Do you get to see one often? Hmph!)

  Yan Ju left, feeling infuriated. However, he couldn’t get Xuanyuan Po’s physique out of his mind. He didn’t manage to hold it in and turned to ask.

  “Do you want to learn peerless-grade heaven-tier cultivation art?”

  To Yan Ju, this was definitely a complete recognition toward someone. It was because what he practiced was also a peerless-grade heaven-tier cultivation art.

  If Xuanyuan Po were to come under his tutelage, he’d definitely nurture him as if he was a seed disciple.

  “Trash.”

  Xuanyuan Po said this and then closed his eyes.

  “You……”

  Yan Ju felt so angry that his lungs were going to explode. “What kind of attitude is this? Are you going to tell me that you practice a saint-tier cultivation art?”

  (I’m offering to take you in as my personal disciple out of goodwill, but you’re humiliating me like this? It’s over for you! Do you know that you’ve discarded the most important opportunity of your life?)

  What made Yan Ju feel helpless was Xuanyuan Po’s words. He wasn’t mocking him but had just said it nonchalantly. This was what made it the most hurtful.

  Moreover, Xuanyuan Po wasn’t even trying to argue with him. He just continued to focus on comprehending the murals.

  This focus……

  (F*ck your mom, why isn’t this my student?)

  Yan Ju kept on looking back as he walked away, unwilling to part with this.

  Sigh!

  He wondered who was so lucky to have been able to take this student as their disciple!

  Yan Ju felt jealous, feeling so sour as if he had a big lemon stuffed into his mouth.

  Given Xuanyuan Po’s character, he wouldn’t put too much attention on things other than combat. However, he couldn’t take it when Yan Ju looked down on his cultivation art.

  This was something more important than his life, just like how silver-chan was.

  “I practice the Prairie Blazing Fire Spear Technique!”

  After saying that, Xuanyuan Po saw that Yan Ju appeared stunned, clearly not having heard of it before. He then added, “It’s a peerless-grade saint-tier cultivation art!”

  “.……”

  Yan Ju was astonished. His experience as an old dog in society told him that this young man wasn’t lying. Therefore, at this moment……

  He felt jealous.

  It was a peerless-grade saint-tier cultivation art!

  (That’s a cultivation art that I won’t have the chance to learn in my lifetime.)

  “Tsk!”

  Xuanyuan Po closed his eyes, thinking. (You’re shocked just by one saint-tier cultivation art, yet you dare to think about becoming my teacher? If I were to tell you that if I wish to learn, Teacher can teach me many cultivation arts, all of them being peerless-grade saint-tier cultivation arts, won’t you die from jealousy? Now that I think about it, Teacher is really amazing!)

  Ding!

  Favorable impression points from Xuanyuan Po +500. Reverence (11,100/100,000). ……

  Yan Ju’s first failed attempt displeased him, but it also gave him mental preparation. After all, someone like Xuanyuan Po would be a student that was given extra attention in nurturing no matter which school he was to go to. Therefore, it wasn’t strange for him to have a peerless-grade saint-tier cultivation art.

  “Let’s go headhunt the next one!”

  Very soon, Yan Ju appeared next to Helian Beifang, looking at this young man with a sharp gaze. Other than his identity as a barbarian, which he didn’t like, Yan Ju was satisfied with everything else about him.

  “There are only 18 ‘A’ grade schools across the entire Middle-Earth Nine Provinces. Our Taoshi Academy is one of them.”

  Yan Ju smiled, appearing very confident. “Do you want to come here to learn?”

  “No!”

  Helian Beifang refused outright.

  “Uhh!”

  Yan Ju was stunned. Thinking to himself that barbarians were all very slow-witted, he then repeated himself.

  “Are you treating me as a fool?”

  Helian Beifang’s gaze turned unfriendly.

  “F*ck!”

  When Yan Ju saw that Helian Beifang’s hand was on his blade’s handle, he felt so upset that he wanted to spurt out blood. He had heard that barbarians had a fiery temper and were very stubborn. It was really the case.

  If he were someone from the Central Plains, they’d definitely break down in tears of gratitude, dropping down to their knees and kowtowing if they were to understand that Yan Ju wanted to take them in as his personal disciple.

  Left with no choice, Yan Ju could only speak outright.

  “I want to take you in as my personal disciple, imparting you with great skills!”

  Yan Ju feigned patting dust off his robes and showed the school emblem on his chest instead, wanting to let Helian Beifang notice the five stars there.

  “I already have a teacher!”

  Helian Beifang rejected.

  “Oh? Who is it? An Xinhui? Or is it Jin Mujie?”

  Yan Ju had expected this. If An Xinhui couldn’t even grab onto a talent like Helian Beifang, then she wouldn’t be deserving of her fame and status.

  “Great Teacher Sun, Sun Mo!”

  Helian Beifang reported Sun Mo’s name, his tone and attitude filled with respect and gratitude.

  “F*ck!”

  Yan Ju almost cursed out loud, but this was good as well. If he managed to headhunt this student successfully, it’d be an even greater blow to Sun Mo. Therefore, Yan Ju smiled even more amicably.

  “I see that you have an extraordinary aptitude, so learning trash cultivation art will just waste your talent. I have a peerless-grade heaven-tier cultivation art here that can allow you to reach the sky with a single bound. Do you want to learn it?”

  Yan Ju assessed Helian Beifang carefully, feeling increasingly satisfied as he looked at him.

  This young man was like an unsheathed sharp blade, revealing its glow. If he was properly tempered, he could definitely achieve great success.

  “Which eye are you looking with to say that I’m learning a trash cultivation art?”

  Helian Beifang had seen how Yan Ju had been looking for trouble yesterday. Therefore, he spoke with an unfriendly tone, “What I’m learning is the Dharma Skyshock Fist and the Wind King Divine Steps!”

  Of course, there was also the Grand Universe Formless Divine Art. However, his teacher said that this was the Skyraise Academy’s ultimate divine art. Unless he was left with no choice, he should try not to use it in public.

  At the thought of this, Helian Beifang felt great gratitude toward his teacher.

  Such peak-grade cultivation arts were something that one wouldn’t have a chance to learn back in his tribe unless they were children born by the main wife.

  Ding!

  Favorable impression points from Helian Beifang +1,000. Respect (5,100/10,000).

  “Who taught them to you?”

  Yan Ju subconsciously asked.

  “Of course, it’s my teacher!”

  Helian Beifang wore an expression as if Yan Ju was a fool asking the obvious.

  “Saint-tier?” Yan Ju was a little astonished. “Peerless-grade?”

  “Of course!”

  Helian Beifang rolled his eyes. “Even my teacher himself didn’t care to learn trash like peerless-grade heaven-tier cultivation arts, let alone teaching them to his students.”

  Yan Ju subconsciously raised his hand. (Do you believe that I’ll lash you to death? Don’t care to learn peerless-grade heaven-tier cultivation arts? How arrogant!)

  “Let me add something. This is the same for both cultivation arts.”

  Helian Beifang’s lips twitched. “Of course, the reason why I’m not agreeing to be your personal disciple isn’t because of your cultivation art but because of your character.”

  “Both your character and talent are trash compared to Teacher!”

  As Helian Beifang said this, he still felt that he hadn’t vented enough. He spat out and then held tightly onto his blade’s handle as he looked at Yan Ju.

  (Although I can’t beat you, I’ll do my best. Teacher’s enemy is my enemy.)

  Looking at Helian Beifang’s mad dog gaze, Yan Ju felt both angry and jealous. (Sun Mo is really admired greatly by this barbarian young man, so much so that he doesn’t care to make an enemy out of me, a 5-star great teacher! This mustn’t happen. I must headhunt a student from the Central Province Academy, not from Sun Mo, today. Otherwise, I won’t be able to take this lying down.)

  Chapter 749: Three Consecutive Halos, Finding One’s Initial Intent!

  Although Yan Ju felt so angry that he wanted to slap Helian Beifang’s face, he didn’t do it.

  Firstly, although headhunting students was a commonly-seen occurrence in the great teacher world, it was still deemed as an improper act. If the news of him beating up someone else’s student after his headhunting attempt failed, he’d be super embarrassed.

  Moreover, Helian Beifang was a barbarian.

  In Yan Ju’s perspective, he was no different from a wild dog.

  According to the Central Plains’ primary values, beating up a barbarian warrior wasn’t something to be proud of, let alone beating up a barbarian young man.

  Because this action was like biting a dog back after being bitten by it. The act of ‘biting’ in itself was low class to begin with.

  Moreover, a great teacher should convince people with their morals!

  “You really don’t know what’s good for you.”

  Yan Ju scolded then swung his sleeve and left.

  He then started to look for a third target.

  Very soon, Ying Baiwu entered his line of vision.

  “Very determined expression!”

  Yan Ju observed for a moment. Ying Baiwu’s countenance was pale, an indication that she was clearly feeling unwell. However, she persisted in comprehending the sword qis. Just from this point alone, her will was fantastic.

  This was definitely a girl who could take hardship.

  “It shall be her then.”

  Yan Ju walked over. The more he looked at her, the more satisfied he felt.

  He had been too focused on this young girl’s performance and had forgotten to take note of her appearance. Now that he looked at her face, despite not having any makeup on it, she had an indescribable sense of beauty.

  It wasn’t just her looks but also her disposition.

  Yan Ju had passed the age of liking someone because of their appearances. However, he felt a little attracted to her.

  If Sun Mo knew what Yan Ju was thinking, he’d tell him that it was a type of androgyny beauty. The Goddess Lin who played the role of Dongfang Bubai [1] had similar charms.

  Sun Mo had the thought of giving Ying Baiwu a short hairstyle. She’d definitely look cool with it.

  “What do you want?”

  This time around, before Yan Ju said anything, Ying Baiwu spoke up first. Moreover, there was clear hostility in her gaze.

  “I bear no ill will!”

  Yan Ju quickly explained, “I saw that your aptitude isn’t bad and I wish to take you in as my personal disciple!”

  (Hold on. Why did I give such a promise? I should observe her for a while. What if she is incompetent? Sigh, I was driven over my head with fury by the repetitive failures.)

  Yan Ju was a 5-star great teacher after all and had some shame. Although he wanted to seek revenge on Sun Mo, he wouldn’t do anything reckless. After all, one must be serious and responsible when taking in personal disciples.

  If the great teachers were to take one in, they would have to do whatever they could to teach the student well!

  “I already have a teacher!”

  Ying Baiwu refused, her hostility growing even stronger.

  To think that this guy wanted to headhunt from her teacher?

  Really detestable!

  “Haha, can he teach you a peerless-grade heaven-tier cultivation art?”

  While Yan Ju said this, he had one hand behind his back, revealing a confident smile.

  (I should look very cool now, right?)

  “Peerless-grade heaven-tier cultivation art…… Tsk tsk, how many teachers can be as generous as me?”

  Yan Ju looked at Ying Baiwu’s eyes, speaking with a tone as if she had met someone who could change her life. “Student, you’re really fortunate!”

  Just as Yan Ju’s last note landed, he saw that girl raising her hand.

  Swoosh!

  A golden light beam shot out, brushing past his ear.

  Swoosh!

  In that instant, Yan Ju broke out in cold sweat.

  (What is this? It feels so dangerous! If she were aiming for my head, wouldn’t I be dead by now?)

  “You haven’t seen this before, right?”

  Ying Baiwu’s beautiful lips curled.

  “Cultivation art?”

  Yan Ju asked. To be honest, he hadn’t seen it before and was very curious. If it wasn’t because of the reservation he felt due to his identity, he’d want to get Ying Baiwu to perform it again.

  The iron-headed young girl didn’t reply but stared at him. Then, her arms shook and her fists met each other.

  Bang!

  Buzz!

  Spirit qi gushed out from Ying Baiwu’s body and then condensed into a six-meter-tall ancient Buddha figure behind her.

  The Buddha figure had its hands put together, with bright golden light beaming out from its body. A dignified and rustic aura came surging over.

  “You haven’t seen this before, right?”

  The iron-headed young girl continued to ask.

  “This…… this……”

  Yan Ju stuttered. Given his experience, he could tell that this cultivation art was at least at the heaven-tier. Just as he looked toward Ying Baiwu again, wanting to ask for her background, the iron-headed girl disappeared from the spot with a swoosh.

  Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

  Three figures went one round around Yan Ju, then joined together to become one again.

  “You haven’t seen this movement technique before either, am I right?”

  Ying Baiwu looked at him with contempt. “If you know what they are, I’ll immediately acknowledge you as my teacher!”

  Looking at Ying Baiwu’s gaze of contempt, Yan Ju felt infuriated and wanted to retaliate. However, it was true that he hadn’t seen those cultivation arts before.

  Therefore, Yan Ju’s face scrunched up like a bitter gourd.

  “All three cultivation arts are peerless-grade saint-tier!”

  Ying Baiwu inclined her body forward, staring into Yan Ju’s eyes like a loyal dog protective of its owner, making sure to say each word clearly. “These were all taught to me by my teacher.”

  “How many teachers can be as generous as me? I’m sorry, you are worse than an ant when compared to my teacher!

  “You……”

  Yan Ju was so infuriated that his entire body was trembling as if he had Parkinson. However, other than rage, there was also astonishment and perplexity in his heart.

  (Who is this? A fool? To be teaching three sets of saint-tier cultivation arts to his student in one go? One shouldn’t even be doting on their daughter in this manner! F*ck your mom! Why am I so jealous!?)

  In that instant, Yan Ju felt like being the daughter of this young girl’s teacher.

  Hold on!

  Yan Ju looked toward Ying Baiwu. “Your teacher is Sun Mo?”

  “Please address him as Teacher Sun!”

  Ying Baiwu reproached, “One more thing. What I excel in is actually archery. Do you want to take a look at it?”

  Yan Ju’s gaze subconsciously landed on the longbow that the iron-headed young girl was carrying on her back. He then felt like cursing.

  (What the hell? You teach an archer so many saint-tier cultivation arts? Isn’t this a waste of precious resources? And this bow is really beautiful!)

  Even though Yan Ju didn’t study much into weapons, he could tell that this was a peak-grade item. He’d probably not be able to buy it even with ten years of his salary.

  “Do you still want to headhunt me?”

  Ying Baiwu asked.

  This question made Yan Ju feel extremely embarrassed, and he turned to leave. He couldn’t afford to headhunt her, he couldn’t afford to headhunt her! However, after taking a few steps, he turned back and asked,

  “What level is your archery?”

  Yan Ju was really curious.

  “My teacher doesn’t teach anything that isn’t at the saint-tier!”

  Ying Baiwu sighed in her heart. (It’s a pity that I let down Teacher’s expectations and can’t even suppress a Xuanyuan Po.)

  Although Yan Ju had already guessed as much, he was still astonished when he heard the answer in person. He felt a pain in his chest, and with a “pffft”, spurted out a large mouthful of blood.

  (This is the death of me!) ……

  “Why does Sun Mo know three peerless-grade saint-tier cultivation arts?”

  Yan Ju couldn’t understand.

  For others, being able to get their hands on just one of those would be considered a great fortune that they had amassed over ten lifetimes. Who was Sun Mo to get so many of them?

  Yes, they must have been given to him by Central Province Academy’s old headmaster.

  He was really having it good as a gigolo.

  After being rejected three consecutive times, Yan Ju felt increasingly encouraged. (I’ll take after Sun Mo’s surname if I don’t manage to headhunt a single student today.)

  (I’ll pass on this thin and sickly-looking one. He looks like he is going to die soon. This guy with the word ‘trash’ on his head won’t do either. Hmmm? This girl looks quite pretty!)

  After noticing Qin Yaoguang, who was dressed in the Central Province Academy’s uniform, he walked toward her.

  “Are you planning to headhunt me?”

  Qin Yaoguang spoke up first.

  “That’s right.”

  Yan Ju assessed this girl who kept on eating snacks, feeling very satisfied with her.

  “You specialize in short blades? I have a cultivation art here……”

  Before Yan Ju finished his words, he was interrupted by the snacking girl.

  “No need!”

  Qin Yaoguang rejected. “Even if I don’t have a teacher, I won’t choose to study under your wing.”

  “Why?”

  Yan Ju was stunned. “I’m a 5-star……”

  “It has no relevance with star level. You’re too ugly.”

  Qin Yaoguang smiled. “I’ll add one more thing. My teacher is Sun Mo. He’s super handsome!”

  After saying this, the snacking girl ran off, leaving behind Yan Ju, whose face was flushed up like a purple eggplant. It was as if he had a mouthful of feces stuffed into his mouth. He was almost driven to death from fury.

  “What kind of reason is that?”

  Yan Ju sent a rock in front of him flying with a kick. “She’s really strange!” ……

  Feeling mentally exhausted, Yan Ju went around and saw Gu Xiuxun giving Zhang Yanzong guidance. His eyes suddenly lit up.

  (This woman couldn’t possibly know three saint-tier cultivation arts, right?)

  After Gu Xiuxun left, Yan Ju quickly came over.

  “Cough cough!”

  Yan Ju coughed.

  “Great Teacher Yan!”

  Zhang Yanzong bowed. Although he was displeased with this guy, he mustn’t ignore the formalities. It was because he couldn’t afford to offend a great teacher.

  “En!”

  Yan Ju appeared calm but was actually happy inside.

  (This is it! This is the attitude that students should show!)

  “What’s your name?”

  Yan Ju assessed him. This student wasn’t bad.

  “Zhang Yanzong!”

  Zhang Yanzong didn’t understand what Yan Ju wanted with him.

  “This name isn’t bad.”

  Yan Ju praised. “Are you interested in becoming my student?”

  Ba-thump!

  Zhang Yanzong’s heart skipped a beat.

  To be a student of a 5-star great teacher?

  (This is a dream I have had since young.)

  However, Zhang Yanzong calmed down in an instant, shaking his head to refuse. “Great Teacher Yan, thank you for your great kindness, but pardon me for not having the fortune to enjoy it.”

  “Your teacher is Sun Mo?” Yan Ju asked.

  “No!”

  Zhang Yanzong shook his head.

  “You know peerless-grade saint-tier cultivation arts?” Yan Ju continued to ask.

  “I don’t!”

  Zhang Yanzong looked dejected.

  “Then why?”

  Yan Ju shouted, “Since you don’t know anything, then why aren’t you willing to study under me? I can teach you!”

  Zhang Yanzong fell silent for a few seconds, then still shook his head.

  (I’m not an idiot. If I could choose my teacher again, I’d choose Sun Mo. But given the relationship that my teacher, Gu Xiuxun, has with Sun Mo, after she’s married to him in the future, I’ll be able to learn peerless-grade saint-tier cultivation arts as well.)

  Zhang Yanzong bowed again and then left.

  Yan Ju fell silent for a few seconds then couldn’t hold it in anymore. He erupted, bellowing out loud.

  “You students from the Central Province Academy are all sick in the head! Very sick!”

  As he was too enraged, Yan Ju went straight to look for Li Ziqi.

  (If I want to headhunt, I’ll headhunt the one you like the most. Sun Mo, I want you to die of heartache.)

  “Do you want to have a cup of white tea?”

  Yan Ju changed his method and planned on using his graceful demeanor of a great teacher to convince Li Ziqi.

  “You’re too old!”

  Li Ziqi shook her head.

  Pffft!

  Yan Ju almost spurted out blood.

  (Please, I’m only 82 years old. From the Longevity Realm’s perspective, I’m in the prime of my life.)

  “You’re thinking of headhunting me, right?”

  Li Ziqi smiled. “What can you give me?”

  “I can let you comprehend great teacher halos, becoming a great teacher who enjoys great glory in the Nine Provinces!”

  Yan Ju saw Li Ziqi comprehending a great teacher halo the other day. This meant that she should be planning to develop on the path of a great teacher.

  The little sunny egg smiled and snapped her fingers.

  Pa!

  A golden halo erupted, radiating toward Yan Ju.

  “What?”

  Yan Ju’s head shook and then instantly cleared up, arriving at the perfect learning state.

  This…… this…… couldn’t be Retentive Memory, could it?

  Yan Ju didn’t know this halo. He had only experienced it before and thus couldn’t be certain.

  Li Ziqi tilted her head slightly, looked at Yan Ju, and then snapped her fingers again.

  Pa!

  A silvery-white halo radiated out.

  Then, Yan Ju was stunned again.

  (Distinctionless Education? That’s impossible, right? Is it something that can be comprehended before one reaches 8 star? Before one attains the mental state of a secondary saint? Yes! I must be mistaken!)

  “You are done with just this much?”

  Li Ziqi snapped her fingers for the third time.

  Pa!

  Yan Ju didn’t even see what halo it was because what was left in his vision were his parents, who had passed away many years ago, as well as that old teacher from the private school.

  Although that teacher’s talent wasn’t good, he was the one who had taught Yan Ju his initial knowledge, teaching him how to be a person with integrity.

  “A good guy should have a broad mind and not be petty!”

  “A good guy should be able to embrace the world, set lofty aspirations, and not have their eyes concealed by feud.”

  “A good guy should be able to accept things as well as let them go. They carry the world on their back, taking responsibility for the citizens.”

  All the teachings resounded in Yan Ju’s ears.

  By the time he got back to his senses, he had dropped to his knees.

  Unrealized Dream!

  This was Unrealized Dream!

  Yan Ju raised his head and looked at Li Ziqi, his eyes filled with astonishment. To think that this young girl was so terrifying?

  “This is what I’ve learned in a year after becoming my teacher’s personal disciple. What do you think of his ability?”

  Li Ziqi asked softly.

  She wasn’t showing off her skills. She wanted to let Yan Ju understand that her teacher was better!

  (I take my leave!)

  Yan Ju cupped his fists together and left in embarrassment.

  Teach her cultivation arts?

  He should stop being so shameless. Given how Sun Mo liked Li Ziqi, would he not teach her those saint-tier cultivation arts?

  Guide her on the path of a great teacher?

  Hehe!

  She had grasped three great teacher halos, and they were all those that he didn’t know. In another few more months, she could even take the test to earn the right to become a great teacher.

  If she passed the examination, he’d have to address her as Teacher Li. Addressing her by her name then would be very offending.

  Sigh!

  He couldn’t afford to offend her!

  Suddenly, Yan Ju felt dispirited.

  Go back!

  He should just go back!

  He thought back on what he had seen through Unrealized Dream. Over the years, his mental state had changed. He should return to his hometown and look for that initial intent he had back then.

  At the thought of this, there were no more feelings of resentment, upset, or intention to seek revenge on Yan Ju’s face anymore. He looked back, stood on the spot, and then gave a firm bow toward Li Ziqi.

  “Thank you Teacher Li for your admonishment. I understand now.”

  “Huh?”

  Li Ziqi was given a fright and quickly dodged.

  This was a 5-star great teacher, as well as Taoshi Academy’s head teacher. A major character like this bowing toward her?

  And calling her Teacher Li?

  Who’d dare to accept that?

  “Haha!”

  After letting go of these things, Yan Ju’s heart suddenly felt cleared up. He also understood the reason why he hadn’t had any progress over the past few years.

  It was because he was too immersed in his ‘proud’ achievements and his honorable identity that he had forgotten to improve himself!

  Li Ziqi suddenly felt agitated after looking at Yan Ju leave.

  (I…… I helped a great teacher? And I was called Teacher Li? This feeling is so great!)

  Ba-thump! Ba-thump!

  Li Ziqi’s heart was beating very quickly. She was a little immersed in the feeling of such ‘guidance’ and tears flickered in her eyes.

  (Teacher, thank you! You let me gain a new recognition of my own value. I’m not the trash that Saint Zhou had made me out to be.)

  Sun Mo had no idea that his eldest disciple, the little sunny egg, had completely convinced Yan Ju. However, Jin Mujie witnessed the entire process.

  [1] Dongfang Bubai, literally “Invincible East”, is a fictional character in the wuxia novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer by Jin Yong.