Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 67 Those who attain the Way receive much help.

Although the sound from the chest injury was faint, it resonated in everyone's hearts like a great bell, bolstered by their unwavering faith.

If a familiar background music were played at this moment, wouldn't that be amazing?
"Previously, I only understood the goodness of human nature, just as water flows downwards. There is no person who is not good, just as there is no water that does not flow downwards."

"Since meeting Liancheng today, I have no more worries in my heart. I understand that water can be fought and leaped over, and made to go over one's forehead; it can be stirred and made to go up the mountain. Is this the nature of water? It is its power. People can be made to do evil, and their nature is just like that."

"This is inherently good!!!"

After the scholar finished speaking, his aura surged, and although his body swayed precariously, he gave people a sense of being upright and indomitable.

The scholar Shi, lying in the corner, shuddered, thinking that this was the kind of person a true scholar should be.

My own heart is clouded, and I have lost my sense of reason.

Xiaoqing was completely bewildered; she was still in the stage of learning to read.

Fortunately, Xu Xuan explained in a low voice.

He said that he only knew before that human nature is inherently good, just like water flows downhill. There is no such thing as an unkind person, and water always flows downhill.

But now we know that if water is splashed and thrown up, it can rise above our foreheads; if pressure is applied to make it flow backward, it can make it run uphill. Is this the nature of water? Circumstances force it to be so. Just as one can be forced to do evil, so too can nature be changed.

After finishing the translation, he looked at the student with satisfaction.

Originally, we planned to use several unconventional methods to help the other party regain their spirits, but now we don't need to.

This ordeal did not break Qiao Feng; instead, he reshaped his will and gained a more thorough understanding of the theory of inherent goodness.

The perseverance of scholars has returned, and is even more dazzling than before.

After returning to Chongqi and undergoing further special training, he can form a team with other students and become an important figure in countering Zhu Erdan.

Does this mean that all scholars in the world need a profound and unforgettable love before they can awaken to the truth?

In that case, now all that's left is to unravel the six rites of marriage.

This is not difficult; it only requires...
Unexpectedly, Qiao Feng continued to steal the show.

"I have no other desires and nothing else. After I die, please have Gu Erlang help me sell my property and return the money to the academy."

Sigh, sigh, sigh?
No one knows what decision the two made inside the house, that they even said their last words.

"Liancheng and I are truly in love, and we will be together through life and death."

"Qiao Lang and I are truly in love, and we will be together through life and death."

Xu Xuan was speechless. "Qiao, I misjudged you."

It turns out that he had a sudden enlightenment through his resolve to live and die.
At first, I thought it was the story of the Xiongnu chieftain breaking his arrow in the novel "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," which inspired the hero's anger.

Unexpectedly, it was the centennial birthday banquet of the couple from The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, where their blood was spilled in the Purple Cloud Palace.

You're going too far by jumping around like that. Didn't you see that Scholar Shi in the corner is about to stop pretending?

All I could do was snort and interrupt the scene where the two of them were supposed to take responsibility for their actions.

"Qiao Danian!"

Qiao Feng, who had originally been determined to die, was struck dumb as if by lightning. His spirits were broken and his pale, square face turned red instantly.

Yes, Qiao Feng, courtesy name Danian.

It symbolizes abundance and longevity, a very beautiful aspiration.

Xu Xuan didn't want to shout it out in front of so many people, but this guy just kept nagging on and on.

This made it impossible for his Plan B to proceed.

"Take Liancheng inside, don't let him cause trouble."

Qiao Danian felt a little ashamed, but still wanted to say something.

Xu Xuan gave him a look.

Xiaoqing tacitly accepted the signal. In a flash, she "invited" both of them into the house.

The scholar Shi, lying in the corner, stopped trembling and remained unconscious.

Seeing that the atmosphere in the room was a bit strange, Xu Xuan coughed tactically and continued what he hadn't finished saying.

"Since things have come to this, why don't we have a bet?"

"What you competed with Qiao Feng that day, we will compete with in three days."

"If we lose, then you can do whatever you want with Qiao Feng, and the academy will not interfere."

"Whether to punish him with caning and exile according to the Jin law on household and marriage, or according to clan law and family rules, is a no-brainer."

Young Master Wang was overjoyed and immediately agreed.

He didn't have much ability to begin with; he just relied on his family's power to bully others.

Now that we are at their mercy, with the sword within arm's reach, only a fool would refuse.

The Tibetan monk hesitated, wondering if this person's methods were unscrupulous and if he might have some other underhanded tricks up his sleeve.

However, neither side should interfere in matters of the mortal world. If one uses magic to disturb mortals, one will be punished by heaven.

Just when I was having some hesitation.

"You bald thief, a decisive battle will be fought in three days."

The white lotus dharma image within Xu Xuan's body exuded a bewitching power, while he himself smiled and muttered under his breath, his eyes radiating an irresistible arrogance.

A nameless rage suddenly erupted within him.

It turns out that a demon came to ruin my cultivation!

"This humble monk thinks it's very good."

Prince Wang then led everyone to retreat, awaiting victory three days later.

Tenzin also needs to recover from his injuries, nurture his magical artifacts, and sever external demonic influences within three days!

After everyone had left, Shi Ju finally came to his senses.

She looked at Xu Xuan with a complicated expression.

Liancheng and I shouldn't be here today, but things have escalated to this point, and there's no turning back.

"Was all of this within your expectations?"

"It's a misunderstanding. I am a virtuous person."

"Sigh." The group went inside, but the table had been smashed, and there was nowhere to put the teacups, so they could only sit there.

Everyone looked somewhat distressed, wondering how they could win the bet three days later.

Xiaoqing looked at her hands with some dissatisfaction. She had suffered repeated defeats since her debut, so it was inevitable that she would be unhappy.

Xu Xuan, on the other hand, remained calm and composed, as if his spirit had already soared to the heavens.

Scholar Shi stood up and bowed.

"Young Master Xu, I will obey your orders. Please tell me your method."

At this moment, they can only obey orders. If they lose in three days, they can go to Guobei to take up their post.

Of course, he also had a premonition that the Wang family would not be able to defeat this treacherous and cunning instructor.

Xu Xuan came to his senses.

"Gentlemen, there is no need to worry, the Wang family has already lost."

The three days he needed were not for defeating the mere salt merchant, but for preparing to deal with that bald thief.

Next, everyone witnessed the consensus of Chongqi Academy.

Instructor Xu is no ordinary person.

On the first day, it was windy in Jinning.

Suddenly, several rumors began to circulate wildly among the people.

The Wang family offended their superiors because of the salt administration.

It's unclear who exactly was offended or how, but there are many versions of the story, each seemingly plausible yet easily spread.

The more it was spread, the more it spread, and the more intense it became.

While recuperating in bed, Qiao Feng felt as if he had figured something out, but the rumors circulating among the people were not enough to shake the foundation of the Wang family.

Indeed, that was the case, but the local gentry and powerful families naturally did not believe it.

It wasn't until someone was joking that they noticed the shopkeeper of the Qian family in Yuhang revealing a mysterious smile.

The Qian family's ancestral home is in the Yuhang area, so their access to information is definitely better than in this remote place.

So when someone subtly probed, the shopkeeper could only give a vague answer, but this was already a signal.

What's even more unsettling is that around the same time, the Xie family's manager adopted the same attitude. Noble families rarely speak carelessly, as it would damage their prestige, so remaining silent is a form of assistance.

The local gentry and powerful figures felt a chill run down their spines; the Xie family of Dongshan...

This could really mean something bad is about to happen.

Han Feizi, Inner Chapters, Part 1

"If one person says there is a tiger in the market, will the king believe it?" The king replied, "No." "If two people say there is a tiger in the market, will the king believe it?" The king replied, "No." "If three people say there is a tiger in the market, will the king believe it?" The king replied, "I will believe it."

The saying "three men can make a tiger" sent chills down Qiao Feng and Scholar Shi's spine.

It seems that Instructor Xu's views contradict the theory of inherent goodness.

the next day.

"Little Qing, where is Instructor Xu?"

"I've gone to visit the county magistrate."

The two men were having a pleasant conversation in a side hall of the county government office.

The magistrate was overjoyed. It was extremely difficult to make a contribution in such a remote county, yet this man had given him two gifts in the blink of an eye.

Qiao Feng, that scholar, really had a stroke of great luck.

When he got up to take his leave, the county magistrate also got up to see him off.

"Young Master Xu is truly a pillar of the academy and a rare talent for the nation."

This is what it means to have our people involved in everything from the audience to the referees to the organizers.

Upon returning to the Qiao family, Xu Xuan calmly announced that the betting match was over.

"Tomorrow you just need to wait for the Wang family to come and annul the engagement."

"Furthermore, the saying 'three men can make a tiger' is actually a misnomer. Those who follow the right path receive much help, while those who stray from it receive little."

Since this involves public opinion, Mr. Xu is naturally quite concerned about it.

After hearing the details, Scholar Shi broke out in a cold sweat.

These methods weren't used on me, so it seems that Instructor Xu is indeed quite virtuous and respects me greatly.

As the saying goes, "A kind heart cannot command an army," so it seems that Chongqi Academy is not some secluded paradise after all.

Can't be bothered, can't be bothered.

Although his daughter suffered some embarrassment after being jilted, Qiao Feng, that poor boy, didn't care. It was all fate.

At the same time, the Wang family was also dumbfounded.

Suddenly, my family's huge business is about to die?

So they began to mobilize resources to investigate the matter, but they didn't have much time left in Jinning.

Xu Xuan no longer paid attention to these trivial matters.

I started to study a map of the area around Jinning.

"Xiao Qing, you belong to the water element, right?"

"Ah."

There is an unnamed river fifty miles outside the county seat, which has been enclosed.

This time, we must learn from the experience of the last battle. In the second battle, we must destroy their Buddhist teachings, break their mantras, and annihilate their soul in order to prevent them from retaliating.

"Come with me out of the city and let's choose an auspicious location."

"doing what?"

"To subdue demons and eliminate evil spirits."

Xiaoqing, harnessing her demonic energy, led the White Lotus Demon away from the spot.

(End of this chapter)