Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 279 How could you be a monk?

The tour ended here, and the students were taken to their dormitories to put away their luggage. Next, they would embark on a month-long exchange and learning trip.

Professor Shi also went to his room to rest. He was clearly not as robust as his brother, and his spirits were somewhat low after the bumpy ride.

After completing his task of leading the guests on a tour, Shen Shanzhang put his arm around Xu Xuan's shoulder and walked onto the path.

He leaned closer and whispered, "I heard you're going to become the headmaster of Chongqi Mountain?"

Holy crap, isn't the speed at which this gossip spreads amazing?

The seeds of trouble had barely sprouted in Xunyang when people on Mount Lu already knew about it?

Xu Xuan could only say that this was nonsense. He sincerely expressed his feelings for Chong Qi and his gratitude to Lady Yin.

In short, I don't know anything about it; it's all just rumors, and someone is slandering me.

Shen Shanzhang nodded, looking as if he really understood him.

“Back then, the old headmaster of Bailu once told me: You are still young, you need to wait a few more years.”

"I will become the headmaster in a few years, and I will pass this message on to you."

"If I'm still alive then, I'll definitely support you."

It was also mentioned that many of Chongqi's successive headmasters had the surname Yin, but that doesn't mean they always had the surname Yin.

The reform of academies is a good step, allowing them to gradually break free from the control of aristocratic families.

As more and more students from humble backgrounds achieve success, Xu Hanwen's influence will grow.

If he does something that benefits the academy, he can naturally rise to power.

Of course, this method will take at least twenty or thirty years to develop.

Xu Xuan was completely numb.

Headmaster Shen, are we close? You seem quite excited, as if you regret not being able to inherit the academy back then.

Besides, this isn't a selection process for leaders within a sect; we're all from an academy, so we need to be refined.

After the gossip, let's get down to business.

"Have you heard? Yu Dingguo wants to become the Prince of Jianye and is currently in a tug-of-war with the imperial court?"

Hahahahahaha.
Seeing Xu Xuan's speechless expression, he burst into laughter, feeling quite humorous.

In fact, the news that Bailu Academy received was very serious.

Two detachments of the Imperial Guard have already marched south, and the original garrison soldiers of Jianye City have been placed under guard. The Commandant is also enjoying good food and drink in the Yijun Xiaowei camp.

All officials within the city acting on the emperor's orders were temporarily detained, forced to write detailed statements and various secret reports. Officials from the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Justice were conducting preliminary investigations.

It is said that several people who had gone too far in their usual ways have been imprisoned and a lot of evidence of their collusion with traitors has been obtained.

Longjiang Pass has been sealed off again. The Grand Astrologer is examining the dragon veins, determining the dragon's energy, and searching for a way to suppress it.

After all, the allure of the five dragon auras is too great, and countless people are eyeing this place.

Meanwhile, Lord Situ stayed with Lord Yu in the Prime Minister's residence every day, chatting and showing great concern for the retired old man's life.

The next day, news spread that Lord Situ had been beaten, and subsequently, the number of troops around the Prime Minister's residence doubled.

As for the matter of the Changsha official's suicide out of fear of punishment, it was simply defined as such, and the Yin family and the imperial court did not pay much attention to it.

"There's no need to worry. Everyone knows that old scoundrel Yu wouldn't do such a thing. If Confucianists were to do this, their principles would collapse first."

"It's just that emperors instinctively fear and despise such people."

Shen Yifu was even angrier about something else.

"That old guy said he wouldn't come and then he just didn't. In the secret letter, he even said to ask Xu Hanwen directly if he wanted to know anything."

"It's so infuriating!"

I understand, this is the core issue. Xu Xuan has no choice but to reveal one of his identities.

This disguise is presentable; the monk isn't a bad person.

Anyway, with the decline of Tao and the rise of Demons, and being entangled in various karmic consequences, they probably won't be able to hide for long.

Madam Yin will need to explain things properly afterward, but with Ruoxu around, she should have known long ago.

Of course, the priority at this moment is to deal with the curious White Deer Mountain Master, who is quite the seasoned veteran.

"Sigh...it's a long story." "This matter must not be revealed to outsiders!"

Headmaster Shen nodded seriously. This was firsthand intelligence, and it must contain a great secret.

"The Changsha faction colluded with the White Lotus Sect to release the earth's dragon energy in an attempt to usurp the throne. Yu Gong and I together suppressed this man-made disaster that triggered a natural calamity."

Their words carried weight and authority; this was the consensus of everyone involved in this incident, and that was the answer no matter who asked.

Every detail is filled in perfectly, and the story is full of ups and downs, with a beginning and an end.

"So that's how it is. The White Lotus Sect is truly hateful."

"Back then, they even tried to take away my younger brother, Ziye, and wanted to use 'Qingjiao' to continue attacking the immoral late emperor."

The White Lotus Sect has always been at the forefront of wreaking havoc on the world, seeking out anything that can cause turmoil.

However, the headmaster noticed that Xu Xuan's expression was somewhat strange, and finally couldn't control himself.

"Pfft~~~~~~ Ahahahahahaha~~~~~"

"You~~~ monk~! Hahahahaha~~~"

"That's hilarious, how could you be a monk?"

The leader of Bailu Academy couldn't control his expression on the spot and laughed so hard he slapped his thigh.

Shen Yifu had a good impression of Xu Xuan when they first met in Qiantang; the man had the bandit spirit of their generation.

Moreover, Zhurdani's immediate disappearance afterward gave him the feeling of being a kindred spirit.

The governor of Xunyang County drowned immediately after the storm passed.

The fact that someone of his kind claimed to be a monk actually pleased him.

When they learned that it was a monk from the Pure Land School, their laughter doubled, attracting the attention of professors and students in the distance who were wondering what was going on.

The old man laughed and pointed at Xu Xuan, saying:

“I know that demons emerge from the Pure Land School, but you are definitely not one of them. You are a demon who entered the Pure Land School.”

As expected of someone who's grown old and shrewd, they can even say things like that.

Of course, someone will definitely try to save face by saying something like compassion or kindness.

Unfortunately, the old thief was resolute; he agreed verbally but secretly rejoiced in his heart.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re a monk or not; we scholars don’t care about your background.”

“The bald master of the Pure Land School is much better than those of other temples. He rushes to wherever there is danger, which suits my temperament very well.”

"Don't worry, neither I nor Old Man Yu will keep our mouths shut."

The conversation was supposed to be about Jianye, but it ended up focusing on Xu Xuan's identity as a monk.

After gossiping, he reunited with the others.

The exchange program between the academies has officially begun and will last for one month.

Xu Xuan audited many classes with the students, improving his knowledge. He also went to the outer library of Bailu and found many military books and tactics, replenishing his knowledge.

Besides academic studies, it's also necessary to teach a few classes to bring some outside influences to the students of Bailu.

Then, the usual literary debates began, at the instigation of Headmaster Shen.

Even Lu Nan, the maverick and eccentric genius, was dragged out, and the three heroes were already mentally prepared for the battle. The three sides clashed fiercely.

In the end, the three of them, led by Ji Rui, stood out, and they gave Bai Lu a little shock.

"These three are also your students?"

".Um."

"That's great! Would you like to help them and the other three heroes take another step forward?"

Shen Shanzhang's kindness made Xu Xuan more vigilant.

　Two chapters today.

　　My condition is strange; I clearly have a storyline, but I can't write it. It's like there's an invisible membrane between us.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)