Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 52 Qian's Path Has Narrowed
Inside the Bright Moon Pavilion, Qian's son was behaving dissolutely, his face revealing his wild and unruly nature.

The young man's drunken eyes held an endless mockery.

I don't know if I'm mocking myself, or mocking someone else.

His opening line was one of certainty, as if he had been waiting for this response.

"Brother, do you have any idea how to meet Qian?"

Xu Xuan's slightly amused teasing interrupted the opponent's pre-attack animation.

To be honest, this is the first time I've seen Qian without much makeup. If it weren't for the familiar aura, I wouldn't have recognized her.

Her appearance without makeup was rather ordinary in the academy.

The unruly young man carrying a wine jug got stuck.

I felt a surge of anger inside; it happened again and again.
If it weren't for the fact that you entered with a sword, I would have smashed a wine jug to show you what the wrath of a powerful family is like.

"Ahem. Instructor Xu, I've been waiting for you for a long time."

Well, this is a case of forcing the process on oneself.

Xu Xuan could tell that the other person really wanted to say something, so he walked over and sat down naturally. Immediately, a slightly cool girl came to pour him a drink.

The aroma was enticing, stirring up a sense of reverie.

Ahem, now is not the time to do this.

He placed the sword on the table and asked the female server who was pouring drinks to bring some meat and staple food, as he was a little hungry.

This request left those present speechless.

The scholars at Chongqi Academy must all be abnormal.

One ordered a girl but only drank alcohol, while the other came but only ate.

"Good, good, good. As expected of Instructor Xu, you always manage to surprise people."

"I am here today to offer advice, but there is really no need for that."

“People from the Qian family of Yuhang will not degenerate. I will go back to the academy myself, so don’t worry.”

"If Instructor Xu also wishes to frequent this place of pleasure, all expenses will be on me."

He then dejectedly downed a glass of wine.

You call this not being lazy? You don't even use pearl powder anymore!
If Xu Xuan's only task was to bring people back to the academy, then he would naturally agree.

Of course, genuinely getting something for free doesn't count, since I'm a teacher.

The professors also had another task: to help the child come to his senses and regain his confidence and pride.

If a scholar loses his inner spirit, he will basically become just an average person.

It's a bit of a pity that Qian Zhongyu didn't have the qualifications he had when he entered the university.

Seeing that the other person had drunk a few more glasses, Xu Xuan decided to find the root of the problem so that he could find the right solution.

"A name is born from a pot of wine, and romance is found in bedchamber. It's not necessarily a bad thing for young people to relax for a while; there's a balance between work and rest."

"Such gentle words don't sound like something Instructor Xu would say."

Xu Xuan raised an eyebrow. Good grief, are you trying to stab me?

Forget it, don't get angry with the students, important matters need to be addressed.

"Ahem, as the saying goes, a mountain of books."

"Instructor Xu, this is a pleasure boat, and there are girls watching over us. The girl named Xiaoyue has already brought up the food."

Alright, alright. Qian, you've really hit a road less traveled.

Xu Xuan realized that after leaving the academy and having some drinks, the kid had forgotten his methods.

The last person who acted like that was sent back to their hometown.

Unfortunately, Qian has not yet realized the seriousness of the problem.

Since that's the case, don't blame me.

Battle mode, the way of Yin and Yang, activated!

His facial expression softened instantly, and his demeanor became even more gentle and harmless. "Student Qian, you've misunderstood. With your talent and aptitude, you are not someone the academy should worry about."

"Several professors once said that among the academy, only Xie Yu and Qiao Feng together might be able to defeat Zhu Erdan. Of course, Qian is also quite good."

Xu Xuan knew very well how to spray venom.

There was no intention to deny Qian's abilities.

Of course, it's also good.

These three words are used very carefully.

"The tactic of provocation is boring."

The tactic of using reverse psychology isn't hard to understand, but it's incredibly effective.

Qian's expression didn't change much, and he spoke calmly, but he gripped his wine glass tightly.

The ladies, adept at reading people's expressions, slowly moved back a little, careful not to offend either side, lest they get splattered with blood.

"Xie Yu is humble and polite, with an extremely solid foundation in classical Chinese history and classics. Moreover, he has already grasped the basics of the sage's way of benevolence and righteousness. I'm afraid this year's Chongqi students will find it hard to catch up with him."

Qian Zhongyu snorted coldly, his face showing disdain.

Although he was constantly suppressed, he didn't think he was lacking in anything.

"Xie Yu is indeed outstanding, but the Xie family of Dongshan has also contributed a lot to his success. In the century-old academy, geniuses have emerged one after another, but his glory is just temporary."

Xu Xuan asked again.

"That Zhu Erdan who met with the emperor was truly a polymath. A professor called him the leader of the Jiangnan literary tradition, a figure who appears only once every three hundred years. Losing to such a person will only be a beautiful story in the future."

Qian remained silent. The man with the wicked and arrogant demeanor stood like a mountain blocking her way; to confront him was like a mayfly trying to shake a tree.
"Hmph, that person is indeed quite extraordinary; I am no match for him. However, a person of bad character will inevitably bring disaster. There are certainly capable individuals among the younger generation of the entire academy who can rival him."

Xu Xuan was puzzled; which of the young students at Chongqi Academy possessed such abilities?
Then, following the other person's complicated gaze, I saw myself.

Qian Zhongyu was naturally unwilling to accept his crushing defeat, but he also understood that the gap was not something that could be overcome by hard work.

After discussing with Xie Yu and other classmates, they surprisingly concluded that Instructor Xu could break the opponent's invincible stance.

Because Xu Hanwen is no ordinary person.

It seems absurd to some unconventional people. Although I usually pretend to be very cultured, I'm just a cultural transporter.

That [Zhu Erdan] was actually incredibly ruthless.

Of course, at this point, one should not respond, express an opinion, or refuse; one should even smile with feigned modesty.

"If Xie Yu and Zhu Erdan aren't enough to affect my state of mind, could it be Qiao Feng... really Qiao Feng?"

Xu Xuan found it strange; the two had only met once during the entrance exam, so how could this be?

Qian Shizi's expression was somewhat unnatural.

"Your opponent comes from a humble background, and you feel resentful for losing because of your social standing?"

"Instructor Xu underestimates me, Qian Zhongyu. With the imperial examination system in full swing, the rise of a poor family is nothing more than the next aristocratic family."

"Is it because the other party possesses astonishing talent and potential, and is of impeccable character and integrity?"

"His talent is not as good as Xie Yu's, so what do I have to fear? As for his noble character, although it is rare, it is not uncommon."

That's true. According to Senior Brother Ruoxu, although the world's morality began to collapse after the Oath of Luoshui, coupled with the decline of Tao and the rise of demons, and the continuous natural disasters, people's hearts gradually declined. This is the general trend.

Yet, at this time, many virtuous and righteous people seemed to emerge in response to this dramatic change in the world.

Xu Xuan activated his spiritual power, recalling what happened when the two came into contact, and a flash of inspiration struck him.

Is it a debate about good and evil? Or is it Qiao Feng practicing the theory of inherent goodness?

Qian Zhongyu silently drank a glass of wine, his face was somewhat pale, and his pupils were bloodshot.

"You are always so perceptive."

"Does Instructor Xu believe that human nature is either good or evil?"

Before Xu Xuan could answer, he grabbed the wine glass and smashed it, letting blood flow freely from his hand.

"It is evil."

(End of this chapter)