Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 530 My Cousin is Already Married
In the academy.

The old professors were excitedly exchanging information in a group, and Xu Xuan moved closer to listen.

Oh wow~~ it's still about the New Year's Nuo ritual.

For him, having put on a grand performance that shocked the entire land, he was about to wreak havoc in the underworld just a few days later, with many minor subplots interspersed throughout. So, he had long lost interest in what had happened a dozen days ago.

This is just one chapter in the magnificent life of the Father, certainly brilliant, but the future will be even more spectacular.

But for others, this is still the freshest and most explosive news.

It remains on the trending list in mainland China to this day.

Although Emperor Jin had been trying to suppress the controversy, scandals involving important figures are always the best source of entertainment, and rumors were already circulating widely in private.

Even in the capital, there's a heated discussion, let alone in the Jiangnan region.

After summarizing all the information, everyone's account was quite detailed and convincing.

Professor Shi, in particular, was extremely happy.

As a formidable figure who had terrified the late emperor, he had a significant grudge against the royal family.

Seeing Emperor Jin being grabbed by the collar and slapped dozens of times, he was so excited that he put on his gear and started to act recklessly on the first day of school.

The chill of early spring could not stop a passionate and unrestrained heart.

Some professors were talking about the Luo River, which is very taboo.

Only the retired cadres of the academy can engage in conversations using subtle metaphors; most people simply can't handle it.

Xu Xuan crouched among the crowd, concealing his identity and fame, feeling a secret sense of satisfaction.

The emperor you've all been talking about, I'm the one who attacked him.

The Luo River you mentioned overflowing and causing the capital to be upside down, that's what I did.

All those major events you mentioned that happened last year, like the siege of Xin'an River and the emergence of five dragons in Jianye, were all my doing.
As I pondered this, I suddenly realized that she truly was a pure and innocent white lotus.

Then the Father fell silent. The things he was going to do this year were huge; the planning alone far exceeded that of last year, even before it had started.

The expanded Baoan Hall must undertake more historical missions, Taihu Lake must advance westward to conquer the Dongting River Basin, the seeds of Chongqi must also bring their ideas out of Nanshan, and even I myself must officially set foot in the North.

The underworld, overseas threats, the righteous cultivation alliance, the demon alliance of Sichuan, and various unexpected events.
No wonder their cultivation is so fast; there's a reason for it all.

Xu Xuan urgently needs a suitable assistant to share the workload.

Suddenly I remembered Zhuge Wolong, whom I met a few days ago. Although that old guy's strength doesn't match his name, he is still a support-type S-rank card, and I must draw him as soon as possible.

After the gossip subsided, the students in the academy started talking about serious matters: this year's autumn imperial examinations.

Many people went to Chongqi Academy to take the exam, including the three outstanding students, the three extraordinary students, and several other excellent students.

Meanwhile, admissions for students from underprivileged families will be suspended, and when it will resume will depend on the results of the autumn examinations.

After all, the talents we find are all from humble backgrounds and have a good reputation. If they perform well, we will continue to support them; if they don't, we will cut the project. This is understandable.

As for Xu Xuan himself, he also intends to participate.

It wasn't that the original owner was obsessed, but rather that he needed a reasonable reason to go to the capital.

The key point is the process from south to north, which requires on-site investigation of the northern environment.

Qiantang was too wealthy, guarded by a cultured atmosphere, and guided by the Baoan Hall. In addition, someone secretly eliminated Deng You, making the entire Wu County unusually peaceful.

However, on the way west to Bailudong, they already saw some scenes of people living in misery.

With demons, floods, and man-made disasters constantly occurring, what must the situation be like in the north, where the devastation is said to be ten times worse?

We should pay more attention to the people's livelihood across the country.

Only in this way can the killing intent be purer, the will more intense, and the methods more ruthless.

If one cannot see sentient beings, how can one save them?

Whether he becomes an official or not is another matter. With his abilities, he would thrive in officialdom, and there would be no living political enemies to cause trouble for him.

It's not impossible for him to be ennobled and appointed prime minister within ten years, reaching the highest rank of the Three Dukes.

It's just that the price-performance ratio is too low.

I originally thought my cultivation was slow and that I might have to enjoy life in the officialdom while cultivating. I never expected my talent to be so amazing. Perhaps I should consider taking a different path.

Besides, even if one enters officialdom, it's uncertain whether one can conceal it from the Golden Dragon of Fortune.

After considering all factors, the answer can be summed up in four words: adapt to changing circumstances!

Hurry up and go out to see if any of the returning students are missing limbs, then count their heads to see if any have been killed by the female ghost or carried away by a fox.

Familiar faces were all there, and one guy who had successfully transformed himself was still making a fuss about whether or not there was a pleasure boat.

Qian Zhongyu then immediately started a verbal battle with the most outspoken student. The remaining members of the Three Wonders and Three Heroes silently cheered them on from behind.

In the first battle of the year, Ji Rui lost, and he was very dissatisfied with the defeat.

When it comes to vulgar slang and family greetings, I can easily out-speak this guy surnamed Qian in three sentences.

But this is an academy, and there are many classmates and professors here, so it's really inconvenient to go all out.

In terms of civilized forms of insults, it is clear that the established families have a significant advantage.

Damn it! ! !
Xu Xuan chuckled. "A change in fortune doesn't mean you'll win an argument, kid."

In the corner, Li was recuperating; he had spent most of his holiday wandering around outside.

He even borrowed ten Taihu demon soldiers from Yu Bai to act as guides and guards, and had a great time traveling over mountains and valleys. After leaving Qingzhou, he could be said to have completely let loose.

This is a good thing; all this data will be aggregated here in the future—it's practically a model of working overtime without pay during holidays. Meanwhile, on the other hand, there's Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai.
The atmosphere was a bit awkward. Liang Shanbo kept trying to find topics to talk about, the kind of topics that would be difficult for a normal person to keep up with.

It's clear he wanted to take a roundabout approach, using everyday conversation to get to the key issues.

Unfortunately, his skill level wasn't high; he talked about things that normal people wouldn't be able to understand.

Moreover, her eyes were darting around and her face was slightly flushed, which understandably made people wary.

For example, Zhu Yingtai's hands were clenched tightly, showing that she was a little agitated.

The young girl is a kind person, but also a decisive one. I suspect she's going to retaliate against Brother Liang's actions.

Liang Shanbo also felt that he was being a bit pretentious, so he simply went straight to the point.

As the saying goes, a man should marry when he comes of age, and a woman should marry when she comes of age; the ospreys cry "Guan Guan," and a virtuous woman is a good match. If I live, I will return to you; if I die, I will long for you forever. Oh Heaven! I wish to be with you forever, our lives intertwined. I wish to find one true love, to stay together until our hair turns white.

The reader, whose mind was filled with many love stories, suddenly found courage.

He said loudly, "Brother Zhu, I've heard that your cousin is skilled in swordsmanship."

The voices grew softer, and the questions became increasingly off-topic. It's understandable that young people are sensitive.

Xu, who was hiding his presence and watching the drama unfold, was having a great time.

He began to understand the appeal of those romance novels where characters were pulled in opposite directions.

Of course, it has to be handsome men and beautiful women pulling each other together to get high ratings.

Now we'll see how Zhu Yingtai responds, and whether she'll deliver a typical romantic dialogue.

The records in "Ten Circuits and Four Barbarian Regions" and "Xuan Shi Zhi" are simple, while when novels and storybooks were popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, many details were added.

The folk tale has been iterated many times. The most widely circulated and popular version from Shangyu is as follows: Yingtai had no choice but to lie and say that her ninth sister was very similar to her in appearance and character, and was willing to act as a matchmaker for Shanbo.

When Zhu Yingtai appeared in the dream, she was referring to her cousin, which seems plausible, but this girl didn't learn much at the academy.

Sure enough, she smiled.

Xu Xuan sensed something was wrong; shouldn't she be blushing at this moment?

That eager look on your face is a bit off.

Zhu took two steps and said earnestly:
"Ahem, that's my ninth sister. She looks just like me, and her character is even more outstanding."

He studied under a renowned master and mastered superior swordsmanship, becoming virtually invincible in the Jiangnan region. He loved nothing more than upholding justice, fighting injustice, slaying demons, and saving people from suffering.

Liang Shanbo seemed to agree with her by pouting repeatedly, and casually asked about her age and whether she was married.

Zhu Yingtai raised a somewhat heroic eyebrow, thinking, "Sure enough, your good brother is going to turn bad!"

Since that's the case, then I'll take a sword from you!
An unprecedented level of superb acting skills began to emerge, and her speech was imbued with emotion.

"I originally intended to act as matchmaker for Brother Shanbo."

Liang Qiaozui's body was trembling. He felt that Brother Zhu was too kind and truly a good brother!

Who would have thought the next sentence would be:

"Unfortunately, my cousin is already married."

The cold, hard words struck Liang Shanbo like a bolt from the blue, and the villain in Liang Shanbo's heart immediately knelt down.

He had already thought about what to name his future child, but then you said there was a marriage involved?
No!!! It's like the dead of winter, with heavy snow falling everywhere; it's so cold!

The colorful world turns black and white, and the young man's first love ends tragically on the spot.

Zhu Yingtai, on the other hand, was quite pleased with herself. In the few days since she returned home, she had been thinking about how to dispel her good brother's inappropriate thoughts.

This guy actually came up with a risky trick, and it seems to be working very well.

Xu Xuan almost burst out laughing as well.

You're not particularly bright when it comes to studying or swordsmanship, but you're quite skilled at this.

Unless Liang disregards morality and decides to engage in NTR (Netorare), this relationship will inevitably end without a trace.

It has the style of a mudslide-like sword technique: direct, brutal, and chaotic.

The new version of Liang Zhu is truly terrifying.

The only thing to consider now is whether Liang Shanbo will suffer a severe blow and then take another path.

"Master Xu, what are you doing here?!"

Ji Rui walked over noisily, interrupting Liang Zhu's first subtle encounter after the start of the school year.

The father's concentration on watching the show was abruptly interrupted, and the violent inner self of the little devil was almost unable to contain itself.

You scoundrel!
Oh well, I'll just have to make up a couple of excuses and get back to work.

After counting all the heads with several instructors, I breathed a sigh of relief.

One person died.

A letter arrived from the student's home, but it was very cryptic, so Instructor Xu went to Qian Zhongyu to inquire about the situation of the scion of a prominent family.

It turns out he had fallen for the female ghost's trick and died tragically in the wilderness, in the open.

With the grace of a wild goose and the elegance of a swallow.

Original, simple, and surprisingly easy to use.

The principles were explained repeatedly, and everyone received a copy of the manual.

(End of this chapter)