Xuanxia

Chapter 390: Sword Academy
The Sword-Bearing Academy is also located in the west of the capital, but to get to the Sword-Bearing Academy, one needs to walk up a long flight of stone steps first... It is on a mountain.

The sunlight penetrated the light clouds and sprinkled on the quaint gate of Zhangjian Academy that had withstood the test of time. On the lintel were engraved the four large characters "Zhangjian Academy". The handwriting was sharp, like the sword energy, revealing a temperament of elegance yet strength.

Entering the gate, there is a wide bluestone square.

The square is surrounded by towering ancient trees and lush greenery. On the stone tables and benches under the trees, three or two students are playing chess intently. The black and white chess pieces on the board are intertwined, like thousands of troops on a battlefield.

Not far away, a clear sound of sword cut through the air. Several students in tight clothes were practicing martial arts. As the swords flashed, strong winds spread, and cheers could be heard all around.

At the end of the square is a magnificent building complex. Red walls, green tiles, flying eaves and corners, every brick and tile reveals a heavy sense of history... Inside the building, a faint fluctuation of magic power lingers in the air. Some students are sitting quietly at their desks, some concentrating on studying hard, some whispering and discussing, and the brilliance of various magics appears and disappears on them.

Further away, groups of scholars sat on the lawn in the woods, some debating loudly, some bowing their heads in contemplation. Some held scriptures, some wrote with ink, their eyes sparkling with a desire for knowledge and a vision for the future.

"This is the Sword Academy..."

Fu Qingzhou mingled among the tourists who came to play, feeling a little emotional: "I didn't expect that the first time I came here was to investigate Brother Yue's affairs."

Of course, he couldn't just go find that...Lan Shaozhong.

He still understands a little about the ways of the world.

If he just rushed into the Sword Academy and lured Lan Shaozhong out with Gu Jinchen, and then used threats and inducements... perhaps he could quickly get evidence that Yue Heng was wrongly accused, but if he did so, the Sword Academy would be brought into disgrace.

Apart from anything else, he is still cooperating with Mingjian Pavilion, and the Palm Sword Academy has a very close relationship with Mingjian Pavilion, so there is no need to offend people right away.

"Hey, there are so many people over there."

As Fu Qingzhou was walking, he suddenly heard the tourists around him discussing: "What's going on?"

"Ah, you didn't know, why are you here today?"

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong? I'm just here for a stroll."

"Today we have a guest teacher giving a public lecture. The guest teacher is Bai Jin, the top scorer in the imperial examination six years ago!"

"Oh, it's him! Is he the Imperial Censor who just took office this year?!"

The crowd suddenly became excited, and their faces were all lit up, especially those of the young women, whose eyes were almost bursting with pink.

"Hurry, hurry, where is he giving the lecture? Go and grab a seat!"

"I think it's by the White Crane Pond? Oh my god, walk slower, I can't keep up!"

Fu Qingzhou blinked.

Guest lecturer? Imperial envoy of the Censorate? What rank is this? It seems that Bai Jin has quite a few fans?
If such a high-ranking official came to give a lecture, he should be able to meet some teachers from the Sword Academy, right? It would be even better if he could meet the dean, so that he could build a relationship and make things easier for him in the future.

Sure, go check it out.

So, Fu Qingzhou followed the crowd and started walking towards the so-called White Crane Pond.

Baihe Pond is located to the east of Zhangjian Academy. It is named Baihe because there are many cranes in this area.

In the sunlight, the water in the pool is crystal clear, like a quietly lying emerald mirror. A few white cranes are playing in the water leisurely by the pool. Their white feathers are shining with a soft luster in the sunlight, which sets off the emerald green water.

When Fu Qingzhou arrived, the Baihe Pond was already bustling with people.

A large number of students and tourists had already gathered in a long pavilion by the water. Some were sitting, some were standing, and all their eyes were focused on the high platform in the center of the pavilion.

On the high platform, stood a man in a white gown.

He looked no more than 30 years old, with a scholarly air between his eyebrows, deep and bright eyes, and a steady and firm look. He was not as majestic and solemn as other officials, but more like a gentle and elegant Confucian scholar.

At this time, the man was talking in a low voice with several people sitting behind the platform, and his attitude was quite respectful.

"Is this Bai Jin?"

Fu Qingzhou looked at it curiously for a few seconds, but didn't care much.

He was not very interested in this young official, but instead turned his attention to the people who were talking to Bai Jin.

Most of these people are not young, but no matter whether they are male or female, what age they are, or whether their faces are kind or serious, there is a hidden sense of oppression.

"These people should be the instructors of the Sword Academy."

The voice of the smoker entered Fu Qingzhou's mind: "These old men and women are not simple at all."

Fu Qingzhou smiled and said, "How can the teaching at the Sword Academy be easy?"

"No... I'm not talking about the realm of cultivation." The smoker whispered, "I'm talking about their inheritance."

Fu Qingzhou was startled: "Oh? What do you mean?"

"A powerful inheritance can be seen."

The smoker said leisurely, "For example, the old man sitting on the far left, his heritage is the same as that of Wuwei Temple and Ziqi Xianfeng Temple, which is also the Infinite Tai Chi Dao."

"For example, the old lady who is drinking tea, if I am not mistaken, her inheritance is from the Lightless Sea... It's normal that you haven't heard of it."

“The sources of these inheritances all have one thing in common.”

There was a hint of yearning in its tone: "I have no divine product."

Fu Qingzhou was shocked: "Godly items without self? Are you saying that those who opened up these inheritances are all great masters of the realm of without self?"

"Not bad." The Smoker said with a smile, "Let's not talk about their realm strength, just looking at these inheritances... This Palm Sword Academy has a very terrifying foundation."

Fu Qingzhou nodded slightly and swept his eyes across the faces of the teachers.

Unfortunately, no one has ever seen the young dean, Dong Qianran, who once lived at the foot of Langhuan Mountain.

But it might not be that easy to meet the dean. These teachers... well, after Bai Jin finishes his lecture, he can go over and say hello. Maybe they know him and can help him find Dong Qianran?
Thinking of this, Fu Qingzhou decided to make the best of it.

Just listen to this lecture.

At about this time, Bai Jin had finished talking to the instructors, and came to the center of the platform. He smiled calmly and bowed to the people below the stage.

"My fellow students and scholars, I am honored to be back at the Zhangjian Academy today and to share the academic achievements with you. The academy is a place for nurturing talents. I also worked hard here in the past and received the guidance of my teachers, which led to my current achievements."

His voice was calm and steady, with a maturity that did not match his young appearance: "Looking back on the past, time flies, but the spirit of the academy and the profound gratitude of teachers remain fresh over time."

After that, he smiled softly and said, "Today, I am very pleased to see my former teachers sitting here. Teachers are to impart knowledge and solve problems. The teachers in the past worked tirelessly and taught us carefully, which led to our achievements today."

“Although I am not talented, I have been taught by you gentlemen and have benefited a lot from you. Therefore, today’s lecture is also a kind of feedback to your past teachings…”

As he spoke, he spread his arms and said in a loud voice: "Today, Jin will boldly talk about... learning and cultivation, and applying it to the world."

(End of this chapter)