Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 74 See My Heart of Steel
The gates of Hospital B3 opened.

Xu Xuan was stunned.

He wasn't someone who judged solely on appearances; otherwise, he wouldn't have unhesitatingly launched a sword-drawing kick upon first meeting Xiaoqing.

After all, aside from those with special cultivation techniques, most cultivators will strive for perfection as their lives evolve.

It's nothing more than having flowing black hair, eyebrows like distant mountains, eyes like autumn water, and skin like solidified cream—these are the features that all fairies possess.

If we only consider her beautiful appearance, we can only say she is extremely beautiful.

But what makes this woman even more special is her demeanor.

It is as if it is the gentlest stroke of the universe, or the softest and clearest light gathered at dawn.

Wearing a simple white dress, the hem swaying gently in the wind, like the purest clouds and mist in the mountains, she exudes both a cool and aloof demeanor and a gentle and charming femininity.

It was this exquisite and beautiful quality that moved Xu Xuan.

There's a reason why Xu Xian in various versions has fallen for the role.

A gentleness that embraces all things—this is a more compassionate quality than that for oneself.

Are you a monster or am I?
There was only a trace of demonic energy in my spiritual sense.

This was only because he had cultivated the White Lotus Technique so thoroughly that his soul possessed various wondrous abilities; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to sense anything at all.

As expected of a great demon of 1,700 years, its strength is unfathomable.

"This humble woman is Bai Suzhen, greetings to Instructor Xu."

The voice was indeed very gentle; he did not address me as "fellow Daoist," but used human etiquette.

"Oh, um, please come in."

One person who maintained a calm and composed attitude, however, was somewhat flustered.

He quickly adjusted his thoughts and state of mind, and even his spiritual form began to operate on its own.

After all, that kind of aura that makes people unconsciously lower their guard is too terrifying.

Especially the White Lotus Demon who is very well hidden.

Focus your thoughts, strengthen your will, and witness my heart of steel!

For Bai Suzhen, today's visit was just a spur-of-the-moment decision.

The main reason was that Xiaoqing's story about Jinning a while ago surprised her.

Unexpectedly, after the monk Ruoxu, another anomaly has appeared at Chongqi Academy.

Yes, an outlier.

Or rather, it has a familiar feeling.

Just like some people who have witnessed it in the seventeen hundred years of history.

They are good at reasoning, they are good at learning, they are good at military strategy, and they are good at killing.

Meeting him in person today, I can only say that he is indeed quite different from the scholar I had in mind.

The restraint of the aura was indeed good, with only a faint Buddhist aura remaining.

But beneath the surface, it seems to reveal an intention to reform and innovate, which is quite consistent with the other party's behavior.

Looking any deeper, even with her keen eyesight, everything was a blur.

It seems empty, yet it seems to contain everything; it is indeed an interesting human being.

The only downside was the jade belt around her waist, which was a bit too flashy, but thankfully she wasn't flashy herself.

The two sat down on a stone bench next to the lotus pond, and the atmosphere was a little quiet.

For some reason, Xu Xuan's business flattery technique was difficult to execute under the other party's gentle gaze.

One reason is that the other person's demeanor makes it difficult to lie to her, and it even evokes a damn sense of guilt.

The second reason is the vast difference in strength. In Bai Suzhen's eyes, she might just be a minor human cultivator, and she lacks confidence.

The third is that there is no hostility; if it were someone like Lu Pan, it could actually inspire fighting spirit.

Hmm... It seems he's been restrained.

"Ahem, may I ask what brings Miss Bai here today?"

Let me get straight to the point and end this hasty meeting as soon as possible.

"I am here to thank Instructor Xu for his guidance of Xiaoqing. My younger sister has only recently taken human form and is still quite naive about the human world."

I want to be involved in everything, whether it's black or white.

Fortunately, I met a kind-hearted spiritual practitioner like you, who taught me many principles of life, and I have grown a lot in just over a month.

Xu Xuan appeared extremely humble on the surface, but in reality, he was quite proud of himself.

What a scare! It was just a student's parent coming to thank the teacher. So late at night, haha.

The sincere tone made it sound genuine.

"but."

Geek!

"The minds of demons develop slowly. Although Xiaoqing is quite clever, she still lacks time."

She considers you a friend, so she'll definitely hang out with you often in the future.

Please allow me to teach you some basic principles during your instruction.

Are those the kinds of stories that spread like wildfire, luring the snake out of its hole, or eliminating the root of the problem?

Even her anger is gentle and mild, easily reaching people's hearts.

Such a strong infectious power.

Even Xu Xuan felt a little embarrassed, as it was somewhat against the rules.

It's unclear whether it was caused by a love tribulation or its inherent characteristics that made it impossible to defend against.

He was far more difficult to deal with than Lu Pan.

Of course, cultivators all have their own beliefs. Faced with such suppression, he had to find another way to break the deadlock and could not be influenced.

Even if this person is the White Snake.

"A great building is not made from a single piece of wood; a vast ocean is not formed by a single stream."

"Xiaoqing learned kindness from you, so naturally she should learn how to maintain kindness from me."

"Five hundred years of cultivation to take human form is not five hundred years to gain spiritual intelligence."

"When the Way declines and the Demonic Way rises, the great trend is overturned. If you want to overcome all the difficulties, you must be courageous and diligent."

Bai Suzhen's eyes lit up slightly; this person was indeed extraordinary.

With Xiaoqing as a common topic, things became much more harmonious afterwards.

The conversation even extended to how to raise the younger sister.

Instructor Xu's reputation was much more effective than that of a minor cultivator in the human world, even though he gained the other party's initial approval upon their first meeting.

After all, parents always have a natural respect and trust for teachers.

After the conversation started to flow smoothly, Xu Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and took out something similar to a human cub growth plan to retaliate against a certain unreliable green snake.

"Ahem, why didn't Xiaoqing come along?"

"She's carving words."

Someone's eyes lit up.

"Oh! Engraving is great! Let me tell you, I had a student who was late, and to make him deeply realize his mistake, I had a thousand 'early' characters engraved on his plate. From then on, there were no more Xie family members from Dongshan."

He spoke fluently and eloquently, citing numerous classical texts and providing real-world examples, making his arguments highly persuasive.

"So that's the intention behind it."

"Then should we carve more?"

Even someone as intelligent as Bai Suzhen was fooled when it came to her younger sister's upbringing.

Under the moonlit wilderness, a young girl is carving words filled with grief and indignation: Why can't she go to the Third Affiliated Hospital to play with Xu Xuan?
I have no idea that my best friend has betrayed me so cruelly. The world is truly a dangerous place.

In the courtyard, Bai Suzhen and Xu Xuan had been chatting for a long time.

One side has over a thousand years of experience, while the other side has several thousand years of experience.

Most of the topics were discussed in great depth.

Through her conversation with the person before her, Bai Suzhen gained many new insights, which greatly benefited her spiritual practice.

If we were to draw an analogy, it seems that a similar group of people emerged a thousand years ago.

It's not that their strengths are similar, but rather that their thoughts are imbued with the brilliant light of civilization.

Although the conversation continues, there is not much progress in the romantic relationship, because Xu Xuan's thirst for knowledge has been ignited.

He felt history come alive right before him, and he also saw the horror of immortality.

Historians have always upheld the belief in recording events truthfully, but due to limitations of their time and their ability to understand, there are bound to be some ambiguities.

In particular, some historians with their own biases, despite writing what is called a "Li Sao without rhyme," still have somewhat biased content.

The Hundred Schools of Thought, the Spring and Autumn Period, the Warring States Period, the Qin and Han Dynasties, and the Three Kingdoms Period have left behind too many questions that make people want to explore them.

Have you really met Confucius?

(End of this chapter)