Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 81: Shooting a stone in the foot
Xu Xuan came to the library to study diligently and absorb knowledge to provide resources for his cultivation, striving to sort out a suitable cultivation method as soon as possible.

On that day, the Bodhisattva revealed three possibilities.

Each of them was deeply embroiled in tribulation. Moreover, each of them possessed astonishing magical powers.

Lao Tzu certainly said it well: A tree that can be embraced grows from a tiny sprout; a nine-story tower rises from a pile of earth.

But what I need is leapfrog growth. As the Tao declines and the demons rise, it shouldn't be too much for me to grow a bit, right?

So a bold idea vaguely came to mind, which would require the support of various kinds of wisdom to realize.

They didn't leave the library until the lamps were lit, still feeling quite unsatisfied.

midnight.

Beneath, bee, bee.

The broken door rattled again.

A voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz squeezed in.

"Scholar-monk, I'm here~~ I'm here~~"

The eerie atmosphere was palpable, like a ghostly woman; what was with the scare tactics employed in the middle of the night?

Xu Xuan sighed and opened the door to let the woman in the green dress in.

I thought that I would feel a little uncomfortable to come into contact with the Green Snake again as Fahai, but now I only feel like I'm looking at an idiot, and I don't feel any sense of destiny at all.

Of course, as a friend, such a person is someone you can trust.

Although I was tricked by this guy last time.

"What's wrong? Are you in a bad mood?"

The little monster, acting all familiar, sat cross-legged on the stool and began to mutter to itself.

"I don't know which bastard came up with the idea that carving words could unlock the intelligence of the demon race."

My sister believed this nonsense and actually planned to let me continue carving.

Good heavens! I'm a snake! For five hundred years I didn't even have hands. Only after transforming into human form did I realize how miserable it is to be human.

Speaking of people, that lousy character for "person" is still unfinished; it's driving me crazy!

Her little mouth kept chattering, her resentment almost overpowering her demonic aura.

Master Fahai, standing to the side, wore a distorted smile, as if he had heard something very funny.

This raised a question in Xiaoqing's mind.

"Something's not right with you. Could it be that..."

Xu Xuan hurriedly interrupted the other person's thoughts, saying that the Jintian Academy was right next to West Lake, and the people there were extremely wicked and might have bewitched your sister.

A pot was thrown over with a whoosh.

Xiaoqing immediately became indignant, her almond-shaped eyes widening, and slammed her hand on the stone table, leaving a small handprint.

"Well, no wonder my sister wouldn't let me go to the Imperial Academy, so that's why! How annoying!!"

"If I ever run into those poor, pedantic scholars in the wild, I'll definitely teach them a lesson!"

It's highly likely that Bai Suzhen discovered the God of the Underworld, and since the two temples were almost adjacent, she couldn't hide it any longer.

If Judge Lu catches this silly snake, it'll be in trouble.

However, Xiaoqing listened to her older sister very well and said not to go, so she planned to ambush them in the wild.

Just do it!
This is how it happens when you ambush yourself—what path dependence!
If someone is unhappy about it, they will naturally help push forward the engraving project.

So he said, feigning regret.

"Oh dear, since it's Senior Bai's order, I can't help you with the engraving."

Xiaoqing smiled smugly upon hearing this.

"Haha, no need. I'm not the same person I used to be."

One of them leaped onto a lotus leaf, put his hands behind his back, and, imitating a tactical mastermind, spoke loudly.

"Therefore, the skillful strategist brings the enemy to his own ends rather than being brought to his own ends."

"Do you remember what you said in Jinning: a person skilled in warfare can maneuver the enemy without being manipulated by them and seize the initiative in the war?"

Xu Xuan had a bad feeling.

This guy seems to have actually become smarter.

“My sister and I argued that carving characters is just a rigid learning process, and it’s useless to carve without understanding the meaning.”

"so?"

"So finding a teacher is the right way."

Wow! The little monster was serious last time he recited the menu; his tactics were top-notch.

And the teacher is me. "Of course, aren't we good friends?"

"That 'together with you' thing, that's what it means, right?"

The girl's eyes were filled with pride and a hint of anticipation.

Xu Xuan suddenly learned an idiom, "to lift a stone only to drop it on one's own foot," meaning to drop something repeatedly, like a stone being dropped repeatedly.

Good, good, good. You used all that knowledge you taught me on me. You heartless snake.

But this trust is quite touching, so of course we should fulfill this small request.

It's quite intriguing to see what kind of great demon the Green Snake will become after being taught by Fahai.

Seeing Xiaoqing peeking with her head held high, I knew she was expecting something. So, without any education or suppression, or delayed gratification, I praised her on the spot.

"Xiaoqing, you're so clever!"

Hahahahahaha
The girl's silvery laughter echoed in the courtyard. She was truly happy. Xu Xuan was the first person besides her sister to praise her, and it wasn't just a perfunctory compliment.

With a single spin, it flew back to the stone bench.

"Then what should I learn!"

"Then let's start with the 'Ren Jing' (Scripture of Benevolence). As a demon who has taken human form, we should first understand what it means to be human."

This book is the first classic text used by the Zhou Dynasty emperors and nobles to teach the crown princes aged five to eight to understand principles and cultivate virtue.

Xu Xuan believed that directly applying military strategy was not a good thing, as it could easily harm both himself and others.

Next, I taught students during the day and Xiaoqing at night.

I never imagined that stepping into the realm of the inhuman would lead to a life of 000. Cultivation is truly terrifying.

Ruoxu sat on the back mountain and watched everything happen without interfering.

Ever since I saw the scene where my junior brother chose his Dharma name, I've known that some people are born into a life of tribulation.

Although it is an incarnation of a Bodhisattva, it is based on the beliefs in one's heart.

No matter which choice my junior made, it was never wrong; in fact, he was much braver than me.

To be honest, when my junior brother became the master of the Heaven of Transformation, slaughtered all the powerful clans, and burned down the mansions of the wealthy, my inner demons were stirred up.

Each step brings forth lotus blossoms, reshaping the order of heaven and earth, a sight that truly captivates.

Who would have thought that a Buddhist practitioner who had only been practicing for a little over half a year would have such an extraordinary belief?

A person with great compassion, great fearlessness, and great perseverance deserves to become a Buddha.

Guiding them into the path should be the most correct choice in this life.

It's likely that the one from three hundred years ago possessed such talent that the sect leader of that generation made an exception and accepted him into their ranks.

Amitabha.
Time flies, and a month later Qiao Feng returns, and the three heroes that Xu Xuan had been waiting for are all back in their places.

Seeing that square-faced man walking towards me with such a spirited and heroic air, I really wanted to add background music and have him say "Qiao Feng pays respects to the manor"—wouldn't that be amazing?

Of course, teachers need to be composed.

"It's good that Da Nian is back."

Qiao Feng's grand salute was only halfway through when Master Xu seemed to dislike it, so he stood up.

"Has everything been taken care of in Jinning?"

“It’s all settled. My father-in-law was appointed as the magistrate of Yanguan County and moved here with his family and all his belongings.”

Xu Xuan nodded, "Yanguan County is quite good too."

Qiantang, as the capital county, was the most prosperous, and the nearby Yanguan was also quite good. There were no bad places in the heart of Jiangnan, not even Jinning.

The issue of official position was resolved in just one month. The price Shi paid this time was not small, and he would not have many opportunities for promotion in the future.

Whether you gain or lose, it all depends on your mindset.

"After Liancheng and I completed the four rites in Jinning, we decided not to ask for an auspicious day when we arrived in Yanguan. We would get married whenever the academy had a ten-day holiday."

Qiao Feng's words were very direct: he insisted on inviting Master Xu and Miss Xiaoqing, his two saviors.

Needless to say, Master Xu was practically my second father, and his kindness was as deep as the sea.

The young woman, Xiaoqing, was equally ruthless. After learning that she was so eager to save lives, she smashed the doors of three medical clinics and broke the thighs of five people before finally managing to get some doctors to save them.

It's heartbreaking to see such strength burst forth from such a petite girl in such a moment of desperation; Liancheng always sheds tears whenever he thinks about it.

Actually, even I, the dignified Zen Master Fahai, would have had my legs broken by that petite girl if I hadn't dodged.

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