Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 275 The Relationship Between the White Deer and the Monk
The outside world was calm, and even Xu Xuan wasn't too worried.

It's a blessing, not a curse, but it's a curse that cannot be avoided.

If you can't avoid it, call for backup; if calling one isn't enough, call two.

Do you think I'd be bullied in Xunyang? The Pure Land School won't stand for it!
The next day, the academy began its final procurement, as they were about to travel to Bailu Academy for a period of study and exchange, and they wanted to take care of things down the mountain as soon as possible.

As the representative of the academy, Xu naturally had to frequently appear on the scene to make decisions, fully demonstrating the demeanor of the academy's successor.

Similar rumors have already begun to circulate in Xunyang, and they might reach Qiantang at any time.

If I gain the support of professors and students, it wouldn't be a bad idea to give them more responsibilities.

The students also had their own things to do.

The three outstanding students of the academy, along with several top students from Jintian Academy, are making the most of their remaining time in seclusion. Although this trip is supposed to be a study tour, a fierce competition is inevitable once they arrive at Bailu Academy.

Even if the students didn't want to compete, Dean Shen wasn't a kind person.

Sanqi helped Xu Xuan purchase gifts, since he didn't have the habit of arriving empty-handed.

Only by combining material support and emotional appeal can one truly make the other person feel Xu's sincerity.

Ji Rui has a wealth of experience when it comes to spending money, while Zao Tongxue has a firm stance that can control the former from suddenly going crazy, and Ning Caichen is just idling around anyway.

Before dawn on the third day, both academies displayed their respective banners and boarded convoys to begin their ascent up the mountain.

The long convoy included not only professors and students, but also supplies and a large escort team.

It took the carriage two hours to reach the foot of Mount Lu.

This mountain is shrouded in clouds and mist most of the time, and is famous for its majestic, unique, dangerous, and beautiful scenery. It boasts hundreds of famous peaks and dozens of streams, lakes, and pools.

During the Yin and Zhou dynasties, seven brothers surnamed Kuang built huts and lived in seclusion here. Later, they became immortals and ascended to heaven. Their huts transformed into mountains, hence the name Kuanglu.

Sima Qian also mentioned climbing Mount Lu in the south to observe the nine rivers dredged by Yu the Great.

Countless literary figures and writers have left behind numerous well-known poems and lyrics here.

Of all the poems about Mount Lu, my favorite is Li Bai's "A Song of Mount Lu Sent to Attendant-in-Waiting Lu Xuzhou".

I am a madman of Chu, singing like a phoenix and laughing at Confucius.
What kind of talent must one possess to write something like this? The Poet Immortal is so powerful it's almost monstrous.

They long to escape worldly constraints and enter a misty, illusory fairyland, yet at the same time, they yearn for reality and love the beauty of the human world.

This complex state of mind, tinged with a touch of romanticism, is a kind of sophisticated affectation.

After arriving in this world, Xu Xuan no longer needed to seek immortality like Li Bai; he had already embarked on the true path of cultivation.

If it weren't for a slight problem with his own background setting, he might already be a highly skilled person who can fly around.

Just as I was lost in thought, an extremely mundane voice came from behind me.

"Master Xu, Bailu Academy is so high up and so far away. Doesn't that mean you only come down the mountain once every six months? Wouldn't that make you like a monk?!"

Okay, okay, you're insulting monks?
You don't even need to turn around to know who can be so audacious.

When Ji Rui arrives at Bailu Academy, he will need to be given a little challenge.

"Everyone, prepare to go up the mountain."

Meanwhile, things were also bustling inside the Bao'an Hall in Qiantang.

King Xiaoqing has taken the initiative to kill two water demons and breach a small water palace.

They obtained a complete demon core and a large amount of alchemy materials, and cleared a section of the river.

They are extremely efficient at work and have impressive results.

The seized gold and silver have significantly increased the clinic's funds, making the second phase of Baoan Hall's expansion plan possible. Preparations are underway to conduct free clinics and administer medicine in several surrounding counties, as well as to accumulate merit and seek protection, given the increasingly perilous situation.

Xu Xuan traveled along the Yangtze River, where there were no minor demons, so he didn't experience much.

The evil spirits and demons in the Dongting waterways below have become increasingly rampant, even blatant.

It seems that some unseen force is driving them to continuously migrate out of Dongting Lake.

The news of the Dragon Palace spread far and wide, and the prospect of finding the brocade box and obtaining the opportunity to transform into a dragon was enough to drive the aquatic creatures mad.

The situation was so dire that even the most righteous and powerful figures finally took notice. However, the Great Treasure Dharma King was committing crimes on the run, and the emergence of the Dragon Aura of Five Dynasties in Jianye was a major event that could affect the entire world.

Even the righteous path is stretched thin, given the countless waterways and demons. The only solution is to open the mountain gates wide and send all disciples down to vanquish the demons and protect the righteous path.

Between two evils, choose the lesser one; ultimately, the white lotus and the dragon's aura have a greater impact on the situation.

Therefore, the external forces that Baoantang wanted never appeared, and even Zuo Qianhu's original pursuit of demons stopped.

It was clear that those in the imperial court were more concerned about other issues.

Xiao Qing was studying diligently in the Qingzhi Hall, constantly absorbing the essence of human military strategy.

Perhaps because the few minor demon kings that have recently gone missing are somewhat famous, it's noticeable that the difficulty of taking them down is increasing.

Traditional methods of provocation and luring the enemy have gradually become ineffective.

Feeling frustrated while reading, and unable to ask her sister for help because Xu Xuan wasn't around, Xiao Qing felt the pressure of being the leader.

He put down the copy of "Wei Liao Zi" that he had read countless times and turned to ask.

"Brother Turtle, how did these monsters become so clever?"

Gui Da was speechless. Look at the question you asked, it's like you're asking a fisherman.

While setting up a nest is certainly a more suitable tactic, we monsters are intelligent, Your Majesty.

Since I joined, Little Turtle has already killed five water demons. In the eyes of the immortal species, this efficiency is equivalent to the death of one of their own kind every day. How can they not be afraid?

Following such a powerful king must be exhausting for the turtle, so it offered a small suggestion.

"Your Majesty, let's try using Master Mao as bait next time. Maybe the other monsters won't want to eat turtles."

This suggestion was ignored; Master Mao lacked the ability to protect himself and was temporarily unable to shoulder this heavy responsibility.

At night, Manager Qing of Baoan Hall convened another bloody meeting, because after each meeting, an aquatic creature would perish.

King Xiaoqing sat at the head of the table and began to discuss the matter, presenting a large amount of carefully selected information.

Tonight's research target is the white fish spirit that's causing trouble in the Jiaxing area.

This monster has recently gained considerable notoriety, having been witnessed multiple times wreaking havoc in the river, attacking any fishing boat without mercy, displaying extreme arrogance.

The rogue cultivators invited by the wealthy merchant were almost completely devoured, their strength was extremely formidable, and they even had a record of showing off their power on land.

This demon has no specific cave dwelling, nor has it ever opened a water god temple to receive incense offerings; it is simply a wild beast in nature.

What's even more troublesome is that their whereabouts are unpredictable, making them difficult to capture.

"It is said to be a monster that came to Dongting Lake from the southwest, with ancient blood and innate supernatural powers. It likes to devour humans the most."

"One of the alligator dragon's enemies, it once forcefully invaded the Fuchun River for several months, but was eventually driven to the Jiaxing area by several lesser demon kings."

"Besides the methods of the demon race, there are also some heretical cultivation techniques."

(End of this chapter)