Chapter 60: The Greatest Man

Zhang Xuan was a time traveler, so he had no idea how much of a stir and shock creating cultivation techniques would cause, nor could he understand the meaning behind everyone's expressions. With a calm demeanor, he took out another book: "Liu Yang, this is a method I just wrote based on your situation. Follow this cultivation, and the condition of your right hand should be completely resolved in about half a month!"

Before everyone could recover, he took out several more books and handed them over.

"Yuan Tao, your defensive ability is excellent. The one I gave you last time was a basic technique; this one enhances your defense. As for Wang Ying and Zheng Yang, I've also written one tailored to your traits. Cultivate according to these, and your progress will be twice the result with half the effort!"

Since they were all his students, he naturally couldn't show favoritism; everyone should get a share.

These techniques were all custom-made for Wang Ying, Liu Yang, and the others by the Library of Heaven's Path, drawing on numerous manuals from the teacher's library. Though they had flaws, they were far fewer compared to other manuals.

"These manuals..."

"Such powerful techniques..."

...

Whether it was Wang Ying, Liu Yang, or Zheng Yang, they all knew quality when they saw it. After just a brief look at these unnamed books, they were trembling with excitement.

It could be said that they were a perfect fit, and their level was astonishingly high. Compared to these, the techniques they had cultivated before were nothing but trash among trash; there was simply no comparison.

"Teacher, these books... can we name them?"

Unable to contain herself, Wang Ying blurted out.

"Yes, you can name them whatever you like!"

Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

"Ah..."

Everyone exchanged glances, their fists unconsciously clenching.

Writing one technique was already impressive, but writing five, tailored to each of them, and even letting them name them...

Such ability, such magnanimity!

In the entire Hongtian Academy, no teacher had ever been known to possess this!

Most importantly, he had created techniques specifically for them...

No matter how vast his knowledge or how deep his understanding of cultivation, it must have cost him immense effort, perhaps even staying up all night!

He had stayed up all night for them, creating techniques, while they had doubted whether this teacher was capable of teaching them...

It was simply...

Everyone's eyes reddened again.

This bond of gratitude was akin to a second chance at life!

"Thank you, Teacher!"

The five of them knelt down simultaneously, looking at Zhang Xuan with unwavering determination: "Teacher Zhang, rest assured, we will never leak these techniques. Whoever does so will willingly accept any punishment!"

"Not leak them? That's fine!"

These techniques were randomly generated by the Library of Heaven's Path and were far inferior to the Heaven's Path Divine Art. Zhang Xuan didn't care much about them anyway, so he agreed nonchalantly upon hearing his students' words.

"This is the true demeanor of a master!"

Seeing Teacher Zhang's indifferent attitude, without a trace of pride, the students were sincerely convinced.

What is a master?

This is a master!

What is the greatest man?

This is!

Capable without arrogance, misunderstood without resentment, facing sudden events without alarm, enduring unjust treatment without anger...

To have such a teacher was truly a blessing for three lifetimes!

Unaware that in just this short time, his image in the students' eyes had risen from mortal to divine, Zhang Xuan instructed them to cultivate quickly and then relaxed again.

Teaching wasn't about constant supervision; it was about letting students cultivate and learn on their own, with the teacher only pointing out mistakes and guiding them in the right direction.

Now that everyone had suitable techniques, cultivating step by step would surely yield good results.

...

Shen Biru's flawless face showed some hesitation, but recalling the young man's various wonders yesterday, her curiosity got the better of her, and she urged herself to walk over.

She was the academy's goddess, the idol of all male teachers and students. Countless teachers and students sent her flowers and gifts every day, but she never paid them any mind, nor had she ever actively sought out any male teacher. Yet... last night, that young man attracted her like a mystery, compelling her to come here, even making her unable to focus on her morning classes.

"I'm just going to expose him... nothing else!"

Quickly finding an excuse for herself, she breathed a sigh of relief and strode forward.

Speaking of this Teacher Zhang Xuan, she had known him for a long time, but due to little interaction, she didn't know much about him. According to others' descriptions, there were only three words: first, poor; second, poor; third, still poor!

He could be called the worst teacher in the academy.

She had always thought so until yesterday, when that notion was completely overturned.

Flipping through books casually, he could recite their contents entirely; scoring zero on the teacher assessment, he could explain the questions with multiple answers; eating a meal casually, he turned out to be a gourmet; and he could easily make the Explosive Sky Lion obey...

The teacher she had once seen as the worst was now like a puzzle she couldn't figure out.

"Enough thinking. I'll ask him today, no matter what..."

With a cold snort, she lifted her jade-like face and found herself at the entrance to Zhang Xuan's classroom. Just as she was about to enter, she saw a mummy-like figure standing at the door.

Yao Han was also conflicted.

Yesterday, he had made a big scene, openly disrupting the class, and naturally got scolded by the young lady again when he returned.

The more he thought about it at night, the angrier he got.

The one responsible for all this was naturally that worthless teacher Zhang Xuan.

If he hadn't done something unspeakable to the young lady, why would she, with a flushed face, insist on becoming his student? And why would he have to sneak an attack in the middle of the night, only to end up like this?

Now, no matter how he tried to dissuade the young lady, it was useless. He had thought of going back to inform the city lord, but from here to White Jade City, even with the best horse, it would take at least ten days to half a month to make the round trip. If he really left... what if that beast of a teacher did something despicable? Even if he died, he couldn't escape blame!

"What to do? If I rush in now, the young lady will be unhappy; if I don't, I'm afraid she'll suffer grievances and harm..."

Yao Han had been standing at the door for a long time, unsure of what to do.

"Who are you?"

Just as he was agonizing, a voice like an oriole's sounded. He looked up and saw a beautiful woman standing not far away, looking at him with a puzzled expression.

This beauty was about twenty years old, dressed in a light purple long dress that perfectly showcased her graceful figure. Her fair skin was like congealed fat, and even without much movement, she exuded a beauty that could topple cities.

"Who I am is none of your business, miss!"

Yao Han, being a man of experience, was stunned for a moment but quickly recovered and snorted.

Just a little girl. Did I, the steward of the White Jade City Lord's Mansion, need to report to you?

And... most importantly, how could I bring myself to say I ended up beaten like this...

"Not telling? Then what are you doing here with your face covered?" The beauty frowned, and suddenly her heart skipped a beat, a thought crossing her mind: "This guy... couldn't he be someone Shang Bin invited to teach Zhang Xuan a lesson!"