Chapter 106: New Troubles (Part 2)

If he followed the standard teaching plan, by the end of this semester he would surely make these five students advance by leaps and bounds and astonish everyone.

But the half-month battle made things difficult.

Whether it was Wang Ying, Zhao Ya, Zheng Yang, Liu Yang, or Yuan Tao, each had one physical problem or another. Even if he knew what they were, it would be hard to resolve them in such a short time.

The Heavenly Dao Library could identify flaws but did not provide correct solutions.

The solutions for these students were ones he had derived after studying many books, and their effectiveness was only average.

In such a short time, if he couldn't even fully solve their problems, how could he make their cultivation advance rapidly and their strength surge?

Of course, if he taught them the Heavenly Dao Divine Art, their cultivation would surely improve greatly, but Zhang Xuan also knew that this technique could not be passed on to anyone but himself.

An innocent man may suffer calamity because he harbors a precious jade. Once leaked, it would bring utter disaster.

Even with the cheat of the library, which could identify vital points, it was useless against truly strong opponents.

Not to mention whether true experts had such flaws; even if they did, if one's speed and strength were insufficient, striking a vital point would cause no harm!

"Zheng Yang is simpler; I can find him a martial technique to master within half a month, enough to handle the situation."

"Wang Ying—I can unblock the sealed acupoints in her legs, but she has been injured for two full years, and her internal foundation is severely damaged. Both her meridians and muscles need long-term nurturing. It's impossible to fully recover or even improve within half a month using ordinary methods... unless I use special medicinal liquid to nourish her!"

"Liu Yang needs some pills to unblock his meridians and dissolve the blockages accumulated over the years."

"Zhao Ya and Yuan Tao, same as before—find a way to activate their physiques."

It was easy to say, but extremely difficult in practice.

Not to mention others, take Zheng Yang, who seemed the easiest. He had practiced spear techniques for years. If he switched to another martial art and couldn't integrate it thoroughly, it would become a liability, reducing rather than increasing his strength!

Martial techniques: powerful ones were slow to learn, weak ones were useless. Mastering one in half a month... the difficulty was immense.

"I'll set aside the martial technique for now. The medicinal liquid Wang Ying needs should be available at the Alchemist Guild. That means the problems of Zhao Ya and the other four can all be solved at the guild!"

Zhang Xuan's eyes showed determination: "It seems today's pill debate is inevitable, and I must pass!"

In truth, the danger of being expelled was over, and he could have relaxed and taught slowly. But since Lu Xun had come to slap his face, as a transmigrator with a golden finger, if he let a native succeed, how could he live with himself?

Forget the nonsense about 'thirty years on the east side of the river, thirty years on the west.' Revenge should not be delayed overnight. Since that star teacher wanted to offer his face, he wouldn't hold back.

Moreover, although it seemed he had dealt with the Academic Affairs Office and his teaching qualification couldn't be revoked for now, many were still waiting to see him fail. After all, a teacher who slapped a leader's face and dragged the academy into a scandal of poor personnel management—anywhere, such a ticking bomb would not be tolerated!

Once he lost the freshman competition, pressure would come from all sides, and his situation would become even more difficult.

So he had to win, no matter the cost.

As for why he didn't just leave and roam freely—as a teacher, if he left when challenged, it would be no different from fleeing in guilt. It would leave a stain on his record in the Teacher Guild, and then he wouldn't even qualify as a senior teacher, let alone a master teacher.

Most crucially, these five students had placed their complete trust in him, seeing him as the most important person in their lives. As their teacher, he couldn't let them down!

"Alright, let's start the lesson!"

Having made up his mind, he no longer felt anxious and began teaching normally.

His explanations were the correct conclusions he had gathered from all the books in the classroom library. Though not particularly entertaining, they were profound and enlightening.

Not only did the five students benefit greatly, but even Wang Tao, Wang Yan, Zhao Yanfeng, and others sitting in as auditors were so excited their faces flushed, as if they had eaten a ginseng fruit.

At that moment, they all realized that even as auditors, without receiving direct guidance from Teacher Zhang, they were still immensely fortunate!

As long as they listened carefully, their cultivation would surely improve rapidly.

Teacher Zhang was explaining a new cultivation system, a new set of values that could overturn the entire cultivation world's value system.

"That's all for today! Go back and cultivate well. I'll check your progress tomorrow!"

Checking the time, it was nearly noon. Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

"Yes!"

Zhao Ya and the others took their leave.

"The pill debate is about to start. I should head over."

Knowing that time waited for no one, and since he had applied for the pill debate, he wouldn't back out. Zhang Xuan left the classroom and headed to the Alchemist Guild again.

As soon as he entered the guild, Wen Xue came to greet him.

Yesterday her eyes held contempt; today they held awe.

This young man, though younger than her, was already a genuine alchemy apprentice whom she dared not offend.

"Master Ouyang asked me to wait here. He said the ten alchemists have been gathered and can begin anytime. Of course, if you want to back out now, you can decide to cancel this pill debate."

Wen Xue looked at him.

"No need to cancel."

Zhang Xuan shook his head.

He didn't need to waste too much time on an alchemist assessment. Since it could start today, there was no reason to postpone.

"This way, please."

As if she had guessed his decision, Wen Xue shook her head and led the way.

It was still the same place as the previous assessment, but deeper inside. Soon they arrived at a spacious hall.

Several hundred square meters in size, ten chairs were arranged in a circle. Behind them stood a huge furnace with a blazing fire, radiating intense heat.

For a pill debate, to determine correctness, on-the-spot testing was needed. The furnace served that purpose.

"Zhang Xuan, you're here. It's not too late to back out. Rest assured, with your talent, if you study under me, I can have you refining pills within half a year and passing the alchemist assessment!"

The door creaked open, and Ouyang Cheng walked in, his words carrying a tone of persuasion.

He still didn't think this young man could pass the pill debate.

"Half a year is too long!" Zhang Xuan shook his head.

No joke. If he had half a year, he wouldn't have gone to all this trouble to come to the Alchemist Guild looking for books.

"Very well."

Seeing his persistence, Ouyang Cheng knew persuasion was useless and couldn't help shaking his head.

In his view, Zhang Xuan was young and impetuous. Once he stumbled, he would surely understand the difficulty of a pill debate.

"Everyone, come in!"

With a call, figures filed in. Exactly ten, including middle-aged men and elders, the youngest probably over forty.

The alchemist Du Man from before was also among them.

These people all wore specially made alchemist robes, with a special badge on their chests, on which a single star shone brightly.

One-star alchemists!