Chapter 778: Apprentice Hu Yaoyao

"Teacher..."

Hu Yaoyao's eyes reddened, her teeth biting her red lips. After a moment's hesitation, she knelt to the ground.

Though she harbored deep hatred for this Zhang Xuan, she dared not defy her teacher's orders.

"Little Wei, forget it... She was just confused for a moment!" Zhang Xuan said, his face weak.

"Little Wei?"

Hu Yaoyao was exasperated.

Teacher Wei Ranxue, one of the top ten masters, a peak six-star master, and the esteemed dean of Jinghong Academy—and you, a freshman, a young lad of about twenty, dare to call her 'Little Wei'...

"This student of mine has always been unruly. I usually let her do as she pleases, but today she caused trouble for you, Master Zhang. If I don't discipline her properly, I fear she won't realize the gravity of the matter!"

Wei Ranxue said.

With her insight, she could naturally see some issues—it might not be as simple as Master Zhang described. However, her student was indeed too mischievous. She had never said anything before, but now was a good time to teach her a lesson, lest she cause greater trouble later.

Not to mention anything else, this Master Zhang's understanding of the Jinghong profession was far beyond hers! She was even thinking of inviting him to give lectures at their academy, and yet this girl went and picked a fight with him!

Wasn't that asking for trouble? How was she supposed to broach the subject now?

"Teacher..."

Unexpectedly, her teacher believed the other party instead of her. Hu Yaoyao was anxious.

"Enough! I am speaking with Master Zhang—this is a conversation between elders. It's not your place to interrupt! Kneel down and reflect properly!"

Wei Ranxue waved her hand.

"Elders..."

Hu Yaoyao trembled uncontrollably.

Wasn't this guy a freshman? When did he become an elder?

"Master Zhang, my disciple is unruly and has caused you injury. This is a Small Rejuvenation Pill that can heal wounds; it should be of use to you!" Flipping her wrist, Wei Ranxue produced a jade bottle and handed it over.

"Small Rejuvenation Pill? A sixth-grade pill?" Zhang Xuan was astonished.

The Small Rejuvenation Pill, a sixth-grade pill, was highly effective even for injuries of Saint Domain experts. If sold, it would be worth at least several high-grade spirit stones!

Giving it away so readily... It made him a bit embarrassed.

"How should this unruly disciple be dealt with? Master Zhang, just say the word, and I'll do it immediately!" Seeing him accept the pill, Wei Ranxue breathed a sigh of relief and continued.

As long as he accepted the gift, he probably wouldn't be too harsh.

"Deal with?" Zhang Xuan hesitated.

Actually, if this woman hadn't used him and Luo Qiqi as leverage, he wouldn't have been angry.

Threatening with a pure teacher-student relationship was what made him decide to teach her a lesson, to let her know that one must have principles and not use everything as leverage.

"How about this: I happen to need an apprentice. Let her follow me for three months, and today's matter will be dropped!"

After thinking it over, Zhang Xuan said.

He hadn't yet mentioned the matter of Wu Yangzi's relic, and he still had dealings with this girl. It would be better to take her as an apprentice first; then, when he wanted to ask questions, it would be simpler.

"Apprentice?" Hearing this request, Hu Yaoyao nearly fainted.

She, a dignified six-star master, become this guy's apprentice?

What kind of joke was that?

Her teacher would certainly not agree!

Otherwise, where would her teacher's dignity be?

Just as she thought Dean Wei would immediately refuse, she saw her teacher's eyes light up with excitement: "Excellent! I'll thank Master Zhang on behalf of Yaoyao!"

This Master Zhang's understanding of the Jinghong profession had reached an extremely profound level. Being his apprentice, as long as she studied diligently, she would surely improve rapidly and grow stronger!

To be honest, even she envied this opportunity. How could she refuse?

"Teacher..."

Hu Yaoyao's eyes reddened as she hurriedly called out.

"Alright, being accepted as an apprentice by Master Zhang is a blessing cultivated over several lifetimes! From today, you will leave this courtyard and follow Master Zhang, study hard, strive for success, and return soon!"

Interrupting her, Wei Ranxue said.

As her mentor, she had the authority to make this decision.

"Apprentice..."

Hu Yaoyao clenched her teeth, feeling tears streaming down.

Her teacher actually agreed directly? Why?

She had brought this guy here to intimidate him and make him her subordinate. Now... she had become his apprentice!

What was this all about!

"Thank you, Little Wei!" Hearing her agreement, Zhang Xuan also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Master Zhang, this is your rank badge; I've already applied for it. And this is my elder token. The academy has many rules and troubles; with this, things will be much easier!" Flipping her wrist, Wei Ranxue handed over a rank badge and an elder token.

After returning at noon, she had applied to headquarters and quickly received a reply. She had the badge made and came to find Hu Yaoyao, only to witness this scene upon arrival.

"Thank you!" Taking the badge and token, Zhang Xuan nodded.

He had to admit, this Little Wei was quite efficient.

"Then I won't disturb you any longer. I'll take my leave!"

After a few more words, instructing Hu Yaoyao to report to him tomorrow, Zhang Xuan turned and left with Luo Qiqi.

Watching them leave, Hu Yaoyao finally looked at her teacher and couldn't help asking, "Teacher... why?"

She simply couldn't understand why her teacher, one of the top ten masters, Dean Wei, would make her this guy's apprentice.

"Master Zhang's understanding of the Jinghong profession is such that even calling him 'teacher' would not be an overstatement! The Rainbow Ripple Dance you performed earlier had seventeen flaws, and he corrected every one of them! This is a book I compiled based on his words. Take a good look, and you'll understand just how remarkable he is!"

Flipping her wrist, she produced a book.

After hearing Master Zhang's explanation, she had compiled the knowledge into a book and immediately felt greatly benefited.

Truly, he was a Jinghong master even more accomplished than herself. Practicing according to this, the Rainbow Ripple Dance would not just bring down a few larks but could even strike down flying dragons.

Realizing this, she came to find Hu Yaoyao to deliver the badge—first, to build a good relationship, and second, to let her student know that there are always greater talents beyond.

But she hadn't expected to find them already in conflict. Since that was the case, she made a favor of it, letting Hu Yaoyao become his apprentice.

This way, she could study well and perhaps one day surpass her teacher, advancing to seven-star or even higher-level Jinghong master.

"Correcting the Rainbow Ripple Dance? The dance has flaws?" Hu Yaoyao couldn't believe it.

This dance technique had been passed down for who knows how many years. She practiced it daily and never noticed anything wrong. How could it have so many flaws?

Doubtful, she casually opened the book and was immediately captivated by its content.

She read on carefully.

Her face grew paler.

She was a genius and a six-star Jinghong master. Though her understanding of dance techniques was not as profound as Dean Wei Ranxue's, it was still considerable.

Her teacher had not only marked the flaws but also detailed the causes. At a glance, she knew they were all true, without any error.

"Teacher... Did he really make these corrections?"

After an unknown time, swallowing her saliva, Hu Yaoyao stared wide-eyed.

"Mm." Wei Ranxue nodded.

Had she not seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn't have believed it either.

Having spoken with him personally, she knew just how deep this Master Zhang's understanding of the Jinghong profession was.

"This..."

Upon confirmation, Hu Yaoyao recalled that her soul had been impacted by him, causing dizziness.

At that time, he hadn't even danced... but every gesture and movement itself constituted a dance technique!

Even her teacher here couldn't do that!

"Alright, study it well. Remember my words: treat Master Zhang with respect and don't waste this opportunity!" Knowing her student might need time to accept this, Wei Ranxue nodded and turned to leave.

Her student was good in every way except for being too arrogant. This major setback should make her realize!

Seeing her teacher leave, Hu Yaoyao looked back at the book in her hands. After a moment, she began to dance gracefully in the room.

She wanted to test whether the revised content was correct!

She was already extremely beautiful, and with her luxurious attire, as she danced, the entire room seemed to bloom like flowers, emitting a captivating aura that drifted outward.

The koi in the pond, catching this scent, became entranced, sinking to the bottom with a plop, plop. The flowers in the courtyard seemed to dance forgetfully to the rhythm, their petals drifting in the wind.

If anyone were there, they would be lost in it, unable to extricate themselves, not even a half-saint could escape.

After an unknown time.

Hu Yaoyao finally understood... This was dance technique, the true dance technique!

Compared to this, everything she had learned before amounted to nothing!

Whoosh!

She stopped and realized that, at some point, her face was covered in tears.

"I... cried!"

Touching the tears on her face, Hu Yaoyao was dazed.

Previously, when she danced this, she had only a vague understanding of its charm. Though she could exert considerable power, she was far from fully comprehending it.

But now... it seemed the dance technique had merged into her soul, completely blending with her, becoming part of her body.

Before, she at most knew its form but not its meaning; now, she truly understood!

"How deep is his understanding of the Jinghong profession, to be able to revise this dance technique so perfectly?"

Only after testing did she realize that the content in the book was entirely correct. Letting out a breath, Hu Yaoyao couldn't help thinking.

"President, senior students Dong Xin, Xue Zhenyang, and Long Cangyue request an audience!"

As she was deep in thought, Xinru approached.

"Let them in!"

Hu Yaoyao nodded.

Originally, she had expected to have subdued Zhang Xuan without incident tonight, so she had arranged to meet a few people beforehand to show off.

She never dreamed that subdued she would be—but she was the one subdued.

"How did it go? Where's Zhang Xuan? How did you deal with him?"

Striding in, Xue Zhenyang's voice was boisterous.

"Yeah, tell us how you taught him a lesson. Has he already fallen at your feet and obediently listened?" Long Cangyue also laughed.

In their view, since Hu Yaoyao had guaranteed she could teach him a lesson, it must be true!

This demonic woman was someone even they were wary of.

"Teach him a lesson?"

Hu Yaoyao turned around, bowed slightly, and said calmly: "Hu Yaoyao, apprentice under Zhang Xuan, greets you all!"