Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 217 Master Xu Leads the Team
"Some people even saw two goddesses walking on the surface of the Xiang River."

"Whether you believe it or not is no longer important; what matters most is what the court is doing."

The story of the decline of Tao and the rise of Demons is fast-forwarded to Demon Chaos on Earth; the uprising in Jiangnan is fast-forwarded to the change of ownership of the divine artifact. Let's see if you great masters and experts are flustered.

Xu Xuan spoke very seriously and analyzed the situation very thoroughly.

From motivation to process, and even river division, it is all a systematic operational approach.

He spoke with such conviction and detail, displaying one professional method after another, that the Taoist priest broke out in a cold sweat.

Even the White Lotus Sect in the north doesn't have this many tricks up their sleeves. Young Master Xu has truly gone to great lengths for the people of Jiangnan.

"At that time, high-ranking officials in the court will order Commander Zuo to clean up the waterways in Jiangnan."

"The Imperial Guards are all elite troops, each with strong blood and energy. Their battle aura is so powerful that they are not afraid of magic. Ordinary demons are really no match for them."

"Commander Zuo is a martial arts expert, and he also has the support of the imperial court. Naturally, he can solve part of the problem."

Of course, we can't take advantage of them too much; they're not fools. Deputy Hall Master Xiaoqing still needs to take advantage of the chaos to drop some things.

After discussing it, the only remaining question was whether Xu Xuan's methods of inciting the White Lotus Sect could continue to be reliable.

After all, the idea that a mere white lotus could fool the true White Lotus Cult sounds unreliable.

"Don't worry, my fame in Qiantang came from helping to suppress the White Lotus sect."

"I know these people very well."

As for the other controversies, they are no longer important.

A meeting at Baoan Hall reaffirmed the direction of their path, and Xu Xuan returned to the Third Affiliated Hospital before dawn.

He was actually still worried.

If the Great Treasure Dharma King did not die, would he have a different opinion on that thirty-six-petal white lotus?

The White Lotus Holy Mother is a powerful figure whom even the Pure Land School desperately tries to kill, which makes people uneasy.

After all, he was the only person from Baoantang who left a mark in Tonglu.

At first, I didn't expect it to attract such a person, so I was a little careless.

No, the other party will eventually find out about me due to the causal relationship; it's just a matter of time.

Xu Xuan promptly shattered this侥幸心理 (a sense of wishful thinking or侥幸心理).

Anyway, I have many friends who are righteous, and a mere Dharma King can't turn the world upside down.

On the very night that Baoan Hall made its arrangements, the destiny of the three stars of Sha Po Lang was completely activated and descended into the world, possessing the bodies of three individuals.

The world is facing another surge of calamity, and the current Grand Historian has begun preparations to retire and return to his hometown.

The next few days were calm.

With her focus now back on the academy, Madam Yin has finalized the matter of Bai Lu's study abroad.

Headmaster Shen also wrote a special reply, warmly welcoming the visits from Chongqi and Jintian Academies, which are eagerly awaiting the occasion.
It's clear that this person enjoys lively gatherings; the joy expressed in the letter is very evident.

Only after confirming that all three parties have no issues can a formal meeting be held to discuss the candidate.

While studying abroad is important, the academy's primary responsibility remains teaching and nurturing students, so most professors and students will stay on Nanshan Mountain to continue their studies.

The imperial examinations will be held next year; we can't afford to delay.

The professor only needs to lead the team, along with two or three instructors.

The students are all adults and do not require extra supervision.

Professor Gu volunteered, and although he was old, he was very energetic.

Moreover, this person has always been the representative of the academy in foreign affairs, and has a wide network of connections. He will naturally be well-connected if he goes to Bailu.

However, his physical condition is not very good, and he may not be able to withstand the bumpy journey.

Furthermore, as a professor of the main subject of Mingjing, the academy could not possibly allow someone to leave for so long.

So the first one to be calmed down, the old man sighed deeply, and only then did he begin to envy Yu Gong's robust physical condition. The other professors each had their own difficulties.

Professor Taishi, with his health condition, no one dares to let him really travel far. If something happens, it will be a huge problem.

When you say you're going on a study tour, no one will believe you, because there's a specific term to describe it—exile.

Professor Sheng is an upright person with a strong sense of safety and is in good health.

He knows more people than Professor Gu, but he comes from the Ministry of Justice. The reason he knows so many people is not because of friendship, but because of various cases.

With more enemies than friends, why go out and stir up trouble?

Professor Liu traveled to various places to collect folk art and make rubbings of inscriptions when he was young, and he is still in good health.

However, I've been so engrossed in studying the methods of inscription at the academy lately that I can't concentrate on it and feel reluctant to go out.

The other professors each had their own difficulties, and in the end, only Professor Shi was the most suitable candidate.

First, one must be physically healthy and energetic, so that even in the cold early spring, one can still play the piano outdoors with most of their body exposed without catching a cold.

Secondly, he was willing to visit his good brother at Bailu Academy, as this connection would ensure that the arrangements for the students at the academy would not go wrong.

Finally, Professor Shi was a well-known figure in the country. There were many people, both in and out of the government, who wanted to kill him, but he also had many admirers.

The only drawback is the other party's overly unrestrained personality and their leadership skills.

"Let Instructor Xu go with me, and listen to him on the way."

Good, it was this awareness that completely put Madam Yin at ease.

Professor Shi wasn't embarrassed at all; after all, he wasn't in charge, so why bother making trouble for himself?

Enjoying the scenery and playing the piano along the way, and having a fun party with his brother when they arrived in Bailu – that's what an artist should do.

Thus, the academy's leader was decided, along with three slightly younger instructors.

Xu Xuan remained silent after learning about it.

Professor Shi has so many mysterious and unsettling stories surrounding him, and he's also very free-spirited; I imagine he'll encounter a lot of trouble on the road.

However, with Yu Gong's help, even the biggest problems are no big deal.

Mr. Xu was still confident that he could control the whole situation.

The academy will send ten students, all of whom are either already well-versed in their studies and don't need to continue studying hard, or those for whom studying hard is useless.

At this time, it was more important for these scholars to broaden their horizons, gain experience, and temper their will.

Regardless of whether they came from a prestigious family or a humble background, the academy covered this amount of money.

There was no exam; the candidates were chosen internally.

The three outstanding students from the academy will definitely go. If these three build up their connections and reputation, they can go to the capital to participate in the metropolitan examination next year after passing the autumn examination.

Their reputation can protect them and reduce the number of disciplinary actions they may face.

As long as they don't fail halfway or get shut down, these students can protect the academy from future troubles.

Other students received the same treatment.

As expected, the Three Wonders were among them.

Ji had two reasons for going out. One was that his analytical skills were truly unmatched. The second was actually because of something "strange".

The professors subtly indicated that the study tour group needed such a talent, someone very useful.

The list was then announced directly, which naturally caused great regret among those who were unable to attend, though they had actually had a premonition of it all along.

Those who were able to go were exceptionally low-key, after all, scholars should be humble and open-minded, so as not to cause trouble or be maliciously slandered.

Of course, there are also those who are not afraid.

(End of this chapter)