Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 296 The Next Dean Has Appeared
After all, he was once invincible among the bandits of Jiangnan with his Death-Slaying Saber, but was defeated in three moves by Yu Dingguo, who happened to be passing by.

Later, he went to the academy to study and learned the art of war, and challenged again, but he was still no match for the enemy after thirty moves.

This thing can unleash unimaginable power in the hands of the right person.

Another white deer left Ning Caichen a musical score.

Hua Xu Yin

After reigning for fifteen years, the Yellow Emperor, concerned about the state of the realm, retired to a secluded residence in the Great Courtyard, where he purified his mind and body, and for three months did not personally attend to state affairs. He then dreamt of traveling to the land of Huaxu, a land of natural order where the people had no desires, did not suffer premature death, knew neither the joy of life nor the fear of death; beauty and ugliness did not stir in their hearts, and they did not stumble in the mountains and valleys, living in joy and happiness. Upon waking, the Yellow Emperor was filled with contentment and understood the Way of the Sages. For twenty-eight years, the realm was greatly governed, almost like the land of Huaxu. Thus, the "Huaxu Ballad" was written.

Professor Shi's expression was complicated. He wasn't excited about the reappearance of the lost guqin piece, but rather felt that his "Qingjiao" had a chance to be passed down.

"Qingjiao" was composed by the Yellow Emperor when he gathered various spirits and gods on Mount Xitai, and "Huaxu Yin" was also composed by the Yellow Emperor.

However, it is a song that frightens ghosts and gods. If a ruler lacking virtue hears it, it will cause a three-year drought and leave the land barren for thousands of miles.

The other simply used the song to express his aspirations and praised the principle of non-interference in governance.

Today, seeing Ning Caichen receive the "Hua Xu Yin" bestowed by heaven indicates that he is destined for greatness and will not die easily.

Therefore, it should be able to withstand the impact of "Qingjiao".

Once the two white deer disappeared, everyone's eyes were fixed on Ji Rui and the white deer still posing above his head.

It turns out that Ji is the real lucky charm!

Shen Shanzhang rubbed his old hands together and politely went to discuss whether he could produce a little more.

Xu Xuan stepped in front of the students at the opportune moment.

Just kidding, this kind of thing can happen once or twice, but not a third time. Only those three who are of the same kind can share it; others don't have that kind of luck.

Even if it were possible, it would have to be at a different price.

"Ahem, Brother Hanwen, let's talk in private."

The two gestured to each other in the corner, and finally left separately.

Headmaster Shen first dismissed the students who had gathered there, and then held a small internal meeting.

The old professors were heartbroken to have to use the fortune of Bailu Academy to create opportunities for students from other academies, but in the end, they agreed.

Such an opportunity, which only comes around once every few decades, is not easy to come by. We can't let the First Academy get away with nothing.

Xu Xuan led Ji Rui into the room and gave him a few simple instructions.

"Ahem, you said that to Bai Lu... and then..."

Upon hearing this, Ji's expression changed; the teacher was truly audacious.

"But will this little thing listen to me?"

Pointing at the white deer still standing on his head, he was speechless, feeling that it didn't seem very reliable.

"Yes, it is possible. In the future, when the world is in great chaos, Confucianism has its own mission to fulfill."

What wasn't said was that having gained this opportunity today would inevitably lead to being drawn into the chaos of the future, and it was unclear whether this was a good or bad thing.

This is certainly a good thing for Ji Rui.

"Having forged such a strong bond with all of you top students, you can now walk with your head held high."

Ji Rui decisively grabbed Bai Lu and launched into a barrage of obsequious sweet talk, behaving exactly like a scumbag.

Anyway, in the end, Xiao Xiangrui agreed.

A moment later, they arrived at the courtyard, where there were only ten students, all of whom were the most outstanding students from the three major academies.

The white deer raised its head and swallowed most of the academy's fortune, then let out a deer cry, attracting ten more white deer.

Whether it's holding a bamboo skewer or carrying an ear of wheat, it's considered auspicious.

Qian Zhongyu obtained a fragment of "On Heaven", handwritten by Xunzi.

"The course of Heaven is constant; it does not exist for Yao, nor does it perish for Jie." This is not a theory of inherent evil, but a theory of Heaven, which is quite subtle.

It discusses the relationship between humanity and nature, indicating that the order or chaos of a nation is unrelated to the natural world, and that heaven and earth have their own laws.

It seems to be about the dangers of heaven and earth, but in reality it is all about the chaos of the human heart, and it has a strong connotation of the King of the Law.

The sage's handwritten words can help his disciples understand the principles within, making them a rare treasure for enlightenment. However, Qian Zhongyu was somewhat reluctant to study them, feeling that they were inconsistent with what he had learned in his daily life.

If we follow the natural course of evolution, it seems that the existence of aristocratic families is dispensable. Then, from what standpoint can one criticize those who differ from oneself?

Caught in a dilemma, he gained new insights into the evil of human nature.

Qiao Feng obtained the "Jin Xin Xia" recorded by the historian, which contains the essence of Mencius's debates.

The original thirty-eight chapters are incomplete; only fifteen are available.

Unlike what he had usually studied, and even containing many subversive elements, Qiao Danian was also perplexed.

It seems that this sage's benevolence was somewhat sharp, as he devoted considerable attention to the constraints placed on those in power.

Is it possible to emulate someone who places reason and benevolence above the ruler?

This was Xu Xuan's instruction: always give your students something good. After all, it's not using your own family's luck.

Oh, by the way, the last person who dared to touch Chongqi's destiny was Judge Lu.

Xie Yu, the leader of the three heroes, remained completely silent.

There was a black stone in front of him, but even with his knowledge, he couldn't figure out what it was.

I can only temporarily put it in my pocket for future reference.

Others also received auspicious omens to varying degrees, and their faces were beaming with joy.

The professors at Bailu University watched with envy, their eyes glued to Ji Rui. They found this student utterly pleasing.

They're not just students of Chongqi Academy, they're the future dean of our Bailu Academy!

Shen Yifu is utterly useless except for his physical strength.

Although the not-so-useful Headmaster Shen was happy, he wasn't particularly happy.

What is exchanged for fortune cannot be considered a gift. Moreover, the fact that so many white deer have been summoned raises questions about whether it will bring good or bad fortune in the future.

Finally, everyone bowed to Ji Rui.

"Noble character" is not enough to describe this person's integrity; his open-mindedness puts them all to shame.

They all expressed their determination to repay the kindness in the future.

The matter was thus concluded. Ji also received a friendship from Bailu Academy, and some people said that he could come to Xunyang more often in the future, as it was his second home.

The days that followed were filled with diligent study, as there wasn't much time left for the study tour.

At night, Xu Xuan received a bunch of butterflies.

It took quite a while to fly here from Qiantang.

There was a big turtle, a Taoist priest, and three little green turtles. Such a sight was truly rare.

Gui Da wrote the letter not because he was particularly close to Xu Xuan, but mainly because King Xiao Qing had almost driven him to his death.

Who sends a turtle into the city to scout? We're monsters!

What started as a simple matter of slaying demons and seizing treasures has escalated into something much bigger. The instinct to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune is resisting, and we hope that Young Master Xu can persuade his king.

The feeling of watching danger grow stronger day by day is too cruel for a turtle seeking immortality.

To prove he wasn't a coward, he even made a rubbing of today's tortoise shell pattern.

They presented facts and reasoned arguments, using both citation and exemplification methods; it was indeed a very urgent situation.

(End of this chapter)