Chapter 32 Hongtian Tower

"Heart like still water?"

Soon, Zhang Xuan snapped out of the peculiar state, his eyes lighting up.

He had read enough books to understand the role of mental state.

"I'm a transmigrator who has experienced life and death, so my mentality is much better than ordinary people's. Plus, cultivating the Heavenly Way technique makes my true energy as pure as clear water! It's only natural that my mental state has reached the second level so quickly!"

Though pleased, he wasn't too surprised.

Having a divine artifact like the Heavenly Way Library, if he were still the same as everyone else, he might as well buy a piece of tofu and hit himself with it.

The journey was uneventful, and soon they arrived at the academy gate.

"Hongtian Tower!"

Looking at the three large characters before him, Zhang Xuan nodded.

His predecessor's memories contained records of this restaurant—it was the most luxurious one in Hongtian Academy, where a single meal cost a fortune. His predecessor had never been there due to his low salary.

He had thought Shen Biru would treat him to some small eatery, but she had brought him here instead. She was truly generous.

As befitting a famous restaurant, the interior was lavishly decorated, with fist-sized night pearls embedded everywhere, illuminating the place as bright as day.

He found a seat by the window and sat down.

"What would you like to eat?" Shen Biru looked at the young man before her.

"Anything!" Zhang Xuan waved his hand. "Since you're treating, just order whatever you like!"

He had never been here before and didn't know what to order. Since someone else was paying, he couldn't be bothered to think about it.

Seeing the young man acting like a freeloader, Shen Biru felt a surge of anger but couldn't vent it. She simply nodded and casually ordered a few dishes.

"Teacher Zhang, was your score of zero on the teacher qualification exam intentional?"

After ordering, Shen Biru stared intently at the young man.

"Intentional?" Not understanding why she would ask that, Zhang Xuan was taken aback. "Of course not!"

During the teacher qualification exam, he hadn't yet transmigrated and didn't have the Heavenly Way Library. There was no way he was pretending!

Hearing the young man deny it, Shen Biru looked as if she had expected that answer, sneering inwardly.

Keep denying it—let's see how I expose you!

"Since we have nothing to do now, I happen to have a few questions I don't understand. Teacher Zhang, could you enlighten me?" Rolling her eyes, Shen Biru asked.

"Go ahead."

Since she was treating him to a meal, answering a couple of questions was no big deal.

"Alright. In cultivation, when spiritual energy cannot gather into the meridians..." Shen Biru pondered for a moment and posed a question.

"You don't even understand this?" Hearing the question, which was even simpler than the previous ones, Zhang Xuan glanced at her with confusion and casually explained, "This can be resolved. I have nine methods here..."

Soon, he finished explaining.

"Nine methods..." Hearing the young man casually list nine methods, Shen Biru's expression changed again.

Even with her extensive knowledge, she only knew three methods. He had listed nine in one breath, and several she had never even heard of. It was simply incredible.

"Then... what about when spiritual energy enters the body but cannot be controlled to flow into the meridians?" Suppressing her shock, she asked again.

"That's simple too. I have eight methods for that as well!" Zhang Xuan explained, "The first..."

Shen Biru's delicate body trembled. Even though she had mentally prepared herself, she still felt she was going crazy.

These methods were utterly astonishing. If they were spread, they would definitely overturn the cultivation world!

"Since you know so many methods, why couldn't you answer a single one during the teacher qualification exam and got a zero?"

Suppressing her shock, Shen Biru couldn't help asking.

The two questions she had just asked were exactly the original questions from the last teacher qualification exam. Since he knew so many methods, how could he not have filled in a single one and ended up with a zero?

"Uh?" Zhang Xuan finally realized.

These questions were from the teacher qualification exam. Since they were from his predecessor's experience, he found them familiar but hadn't recalled them.

"Well..."

Just as he was wondering how to answer, he saw that the dishes they had ordered were being brought up.

"Let's eat first!"

Seeing the delicious food and smelling the aroma, Zhang Xuan's appetite was whetted. Too lazy to bother with these trivial matters, he began to eat heartily.

"Hmph..."

Seeing that the guy was happier about the food than seeing her, Shen Biru pouted in anger.

Countless people wanted to treat her to a meal, using it as an excuse to spend more time with her. But this guy... he really came just to eat...

...

"Young Master Shang, don't be angry. I've already applied for the [Academic Heart Interrogation]. The academy will definitely bring Liu Yang in for review tomorrow, and Zhang Xuan won't escape punishment! As for that lunatic, Elder Shang has lent you his beast pet this time. When you meet him tomorrow, you'll definitely teach him a good lesson. You should be happy now! Come, I'll treat you to a big meal to replenish your energy, and then find a few girls... hehe!"

On the academy street, two young men walked briskly.

The one in front had a swollen, bruised face with black eyes like a panda, clearly having been in a fight and hit in the face. The second one nodded and bowed, his attitude somewhat servile; he was the one speaking.

Behind the two followed a huge lion, striding arrogantly with a fierce aura. Even before it approached, it exuded a terrifying presence that put immense pressure on people.

They were Shang Bin, who had caused trouble in the classroom during the day and been beaten by Yao Han, and Cao Xiong, who was itching to find trouble with Zhang Xuan.

The lion behind them was Elder Shangchen's beast pet, a sixth-level savage beast [Exploding Sky Lion]!

In this world, there were many professions such as alchemists and artifact refiners, each highly esteemed and admired.

Elder Shangchen was a beast tamer.

This profession could tame savage beasts and spirit beasts, making them their own combat aids. It was extremely powerful and well-known among the various professions.

This Exploding Sky Lion was the beast pet trained by Elder Shangchen.

After being beaten up by the madman Yao Han, Shang Bin knew his own strength was insufficient, so he begged his grandfather to lend him the beast pet.

"Mm!" Hearing the flattering words, Shang Bin nodded, his face twisted. "That Yao Han must be taught a lesson, and Zhang Xuan too!"

"Of course! With this Exploding Sky Lion, what does Young Master Shang have to worry about?" Cao Xiong laughed.

A sixth-level savage beast was equivalent to a martial artist of the sixth level, or even stronger.

Even the mad Yao Han, the steward, was not weak, but even at his peak, it wouldn't be easy for him to defeat the Exploding Sky Lion, let alone in his current state.

During the day, he had been wrapped up like a mummy, not much better than Young Master Shang's current situation.

"The Exploding Sky Lion is my grandfather's beast pet. As you know, it's wild and hard to tame. Although my grandfather has handed it over to me now, it only acts to defend me when someone attacks. Getting it to follow orders might be difficult."

Glancing at the imposing Exploding Sky Lion behind him, Shang Bin said helplessly.

Savage beasts were powerful and proud. Unless one was stronger than them or a beast tamer, it was hard to make them willingly obey commands.

"Not necessarily. When we get there, we'll treat it to good food and drink, and maybe it'll become obedient."

Cao Xiong laughed.

"I hope so."

The two walked and talked, and soon a tall restaurant appeared before them.

"We're here."

They stepped inside, and the three characters on the plaque behind them shone brightly.

Hongtian Tower!