Chapter 69: Withdrawing from a Course

"Patriarch Wang, you are..."

Not only the crowd was like this, Zhang Xuan also found it strange.

Even if he was teaching Wang Ying, there was no need to come all the way here.

"You cured my daughter's leg and taught her such profound knowledge; of course I must thank you in person!" Patriarch Wang Hong nodded repeatedly.

Wang Ying's leg had always been a worry of his. This teacher not only healed her but also greatly increased her strength—such methods were comparable to a master teacher!

Before a master teacher, even his status as patriarch of the Wang family meant nothing!

"Oh, she is my student. Teaching her well is my duty, my responsibility. There is nothing to be grateful for!" Zhang Xuan nodded.

A teacher is one who transmits the Way, imparts learning, and resolves doubts!

In his previous life, though he was only a librarian at a university, he was still part of the faculty, and he deeply respected and loved this profession.

Since Wang Ying was his student, helping her solve problems and enabling her to cultivate better was nothing to be proud or arrogant about.

Seeing his calm demeanor, the crowd went wild again. This was the Wang family patriarch, like a pauper seeing a billionaire—how could he be so calm, not nervous at all?

"Duty and responsibility, well said, well said!"

Watching this scene, Elder Mo couldn't help stroking his beard and nodding inwardly.

In these degenerate times, with hearts not what they used to be, many teachers had long forgotten their original aspirations in pursuit of fame and profit. This teacher Zhang Xuan, still so pure, was admirable.

"With such a mindset, and with Liu Yang having such high trust in him, and Patriarch Wang Hong holding him in high esteem, could Elder Shang Chen have made a mistake?"

After his sigh, Elder Mo began to doubt.

Earlier, upon arriving, he had heard Shang Chen speak ill of this teacher Zhang Xuan, thinking he was truly an unlearned, smooth-talking good-for-nothing. But now, it seemed far from the truth!

Though suspicious, he said nothing and continued to watch.

"Patriarch Wang, please come in!"

Shang Chen, after all, was an elder. Despite his awkward expression, he quickly recovered and invited the Wang family to take their seats as host and guest.

"Patriarch Wang Hong!" Elder Mo clasped his fists.

"Oh, so it's Elder Mo Xiang of the Teacher Guild. What wind blows you here?" Only then did Wang Hong notice Elder Mo and quickly stood up.

The Teacher Guild was the premier guild, above the Alchemist Guild, Formation Master Guild, and others. Even if an elder's cultivation was inferior to his, it was not something a small family like the Wangs could afford to offend.

"Just a small matter!" Elder Mo replied casually, then looked over with a puzzled expression: "Even if Miss Wang Ying has taken Zhang Xuan as her teacher, it shouldn't require you to come personally!"

Who was this man before him? The patriarch of one of the four great families, a super powerhouse controlling a faction!

Even if his daughter had taken Zhang Xuan as her teacher and had her chronic ailment cured, it still shouldn't warrant his personal visit.

"As expected of Elder Mo, sharp-eyed! To be honest, I do have a matter to trouble Elder Shang Chen!" Patriarch Wang Hong smiled and nodded.

"Oh? Trouble me? Patriarch Wang is too kind. Whatever it is, just say it! If it's within my power, I will do my utmost!" Hearing that the other party truly had business with him, Elder Shang Chen regained his confidence, glanced smugly at Zhang Xuan, stroked his beard, and put on a lofty air.

You only cured Wang Ying's chronic ailment by luck, earning the patriarch's regard. But when it comes down to it, whether in status or understanding of teaching, you are far inferior to me!

See, the patriarch has come to trouble me...

"It's like this: my son has been studying under you these past days. Thanks to your care, I haven't come to express my gratitude in person!" Patriarch Wang Hong waved his hand, and an elder immediately stepped forward, handing over an item: "This is a small token of my appreciation, for your care of my son these days!"

"Patriarch Wang, you flatter me. Teaching and nurturing students is a teacher's duty; I dare not accept gifts!"

Elder Shang Chen quickly waved his hand.

With Elder Mo of the Teacher Guild present, even if he wanted to accept, he wouldn't dare!

"Elder Shang is noble and admirable!" Seeing the other refuse, Patriarch Wang Hong waved his hand, hesitated for a moment, then continued: "Actually, I came today to discuss something with you. My son has encountered some problems in his cultivation recently and found that your lessons don't quite suit him. Do you think... it might be possible to withdraw him from your course?"

"Withdraw from the course?"

Elder Shang Chen, who had been looking composed and smug, stumbled at these words, nearly falling flat.

Withdraw from the course?

He was studying well, why withdraw?

A student withdrawing from a course was like a slap in the face, indicating that the teacher's teaching was inadequate. He had thought the patriarch had come to ask a favor, and was feeling quite pleased, but it turned out to be this. Damn it, once this news got out, he, the dignified dean of studies, might as well quit!

He would die of shame!

"Yes. I hope Elder will grant this request!" Patriarch Wang Hong said.

"This..." Elder Shang Chen felt as if his face had been slapped, burning hot. He wanted to rage but dared not. After struggling for a long time, he squeezed out a smile: "Patriarch Wang, you flatter me. Since your son has made his decision, I have no objection!"

Saying this, he took the jade token representing the other's identity and dripped a drop of blood onto it.

Hum!

His course was canceled.

"Thank you, Elder Shang!" Patriarch Wang Hong nodded with satisfaction and handed the jade token to Wang Tao.

"You're welcome. Teachers and students choose each other freely. If he truly finds it unsuitable under my tutelage, withdrawing is normal. But I wonder, after withdrawing from me, whom will Wang Tao take as his teacher?"

Though his heart was bleeding, Elder Shang Chen kept a smile on his face.

Wang Tao was a well-known student under him, always ranking in the top ten in grade assessments!

For such a person to withdraw... the thought alone was maddening.

At the same time, he was puzzled. Patriarch Wang Hong insisted on withdrawing his son from his class—then under whom would he place him?

He was an elder and dean of studies. Though not the best teacher in the entire academy, he was at least a star teacher, with many people clamoring to get into his class!

Besides himself, he really couldn't think of anyone worthy of a patriarch coming in person to withdraw his son and transfer him to another.

"Oh, I already have someone in mind!"

Patriarch Wang Hong stood up, walked over to Zhang Xuan, and said respectfully: "Teacher Zhang, do you think my son Wang Tao could be accepted as your student?"

"Gah?"

"This..."

"Impossible, right? He withdrew from Elder Shang Chen's class just to become Zhang Xuan's student?"

Seeing his action and hearing his words, the entire Learning Heart Tower fell silent, and everyone went crazy.

Elder Shang Chen especially nearly spat out a mouthful of old blood and died on the spot.

Patriarch Wang Hong, are you joking?

You withdraw from my class just to join the class of a guy who scored zero in the teacher qualification exam?

Shang Bin and Cao Xiong were also dumbfounded.

The useless teacher they had always looked down on had actually made a patriarch come in person to withdraw from an elder's class and join his. Heavens, earth, is there any justice...

But before the crowd's frenzy ended, the youth's indifferent voice rang out.

"Sorry, I don't accept."

Thud!

Everyone collapsed to the ground.