Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 82 Student Ji's Enlightenment

The main gate of the academy.

"Okay, okay, Xiaoqing and I will definitely go."

Xu Xuan hurriedly summoned Qian Zhongyu to pull the man with tears in his eyes away; he was just too emotional.

Before leaving, he gave her a look, and Qian acknowledged that he understood.

The two then arrived at the Stone Forest.

“Just pick a random spot here and carve a thousand ‘evil’ characters.”

His tone was like that of a vicious overseer, and Qiao Feng didn't react for a moment, thinking that he had come to repair the Great Wall.

Upon learning who had carved the words in the vicinity, the man's eyes welled up with tears again, and he picked up a carving knife and hammer to get to work.

Qian frowned, wondering why this person wasn't refuting anything.

"Although it was my suggestion, Master Xu may want to teach you a lesson."

"No, Teacher Xu has good intentions; he's trying to help me integrate into the academy as quickly as possible."

Is there another explanation?

Qiao Feng said with righteous indignation.

"Qian, how could you misunderstand your teacher?"

"There are three people's inscriptions left in this stone forest, including yours and Xie Yu's. What does that mean?"

"What does it mean?"

Qian Zhongyu was a little confused. What did this mean?
"This shows that the teacher values ​​you and that's why you were given the opportunity to carve the words. Other students didn't have this chance, did they?"

Suddenly I was rendered speechless by their rebuttal, and it seems that's how it is.

Although what you said makes a lot of sense, I'm still very angry.

Qian Zhongyu was very unhappy that he didn't see Qiao Feng's pained expression, and he was even more unhappy after being lectured.

Alright, alright, I'll show you what I'm capable of once class starts.

Amidst the clanging and jingling, Qiao Danian's learning journey began.

The following day, this prominent figure from the academy finally appeared at the school.

This allowed the bored scholars to see once again why the other person could become the center of attention.

Compared to Xie Yu's elegance and Qian Zhongyu's extravagance, this man relied on his rough and unrefined image.

He was tall and strong, with a piercing gaze.

The scholar's robes were torn off, revealing glimpses of his muscles; he looked like someone not to be trifled with.

That bold and unrestrained spirit was a bit too much for the more reserved students to handle.

Upon meeting, they would burst into laughter, their voices booming like thunder. When the conversation got lively, they would pat each other's shoulders with their large palms to show their affection.

Surprisingly, it didn't cause any resentment. After being tormented by Teacher Xu for several months, everyone found it quite novel to have such a classmate.

There have also been significant changes in the classroom.

Originally, it was just the two brilliant scholars, Chongqi and his sister, competing in scholarship, but unexpectedly, this rough and bold man was also a master of the same level.

Well, the name "Chongqi Shuangbi" once tickled Instructor Xu's funny bone, but that's what everyone in the Jiangnan region calls them.

It seems that all the representative figures of the same period in the academy must be given a group title.

The Four Great Talents, the Four Lesser Talents, the Two Perfections, etc.

It is also a way to spread fame.

Even the most brilliant talents need these methods to cultivate their reputation before they achieve success.

Of course, those who have passed through their student years and shone brightly together in an era will be given an even more impressive title.

The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, the Four Great Poets of the Early Tang Dynasty, the Four Great Masters of Han Fu, the Seven Scholars of Jian'an, and so on.

Even if the final evaluations differ, it is still a good thing that everyone works together to be remembered in history, which is truly the initial form of bundled sales.

In addition to the two outstanding individuals, there is another group in this cohort: the Three Wonders of the Academy.

Ji Rui, a student with special talents in mathematics; Ning Caichen, a student with special talents in etiquette and music; and Zao Tongxue, the number one engraver.

The three hit it off immediately, eating and studying together. Because each had their own special talents and eccentric ways of doing things, they were given a nickname that was both complimentary and derogatory.

Now that Qiao Feng has returned, he will probably team up with the Twin Jades. So when it comes time to build up his fame, he needs to come up with a new name. He can't just be called the Three Jades, can he?

This name would make Xu Xuan laugh himself to death.

Let's put the title issue aside for now. In short, the classroom is no longer a battle between two titans, but a three-way free-for-all.

Disagreements often escalate into lengthy, intense debates, occurring frequently and intensely, creating a lively and exciting spectacle. This is especially true of Qiao Feng and Qian Zhongyu, whose arguments about good and evil never cease.

The others trembled under the pressure, fearing that they would suddenly be called upon by the teacher on stage to join in the beating.

Xu Xuan: You're absolutely right to think that way.

As a teacher, I just love watching rivers of blood flow.

“Student Fu, please have a talk with Xie Yu about benevolence and righteousness.”

"Student Liu, you should discuss loyalty and filial piety with Qian Zhongyu."

"Zhang, let's discuss the issue of righteousness versus profit with Qiao Feng."

The confrontation was conducted almost in a rotational manner, which was one of the special training methods used to deal with Zhu Erdan.

After each sparring match, everyone looked pale; they were truly no match for them.

A few days later, they forcefully established the name of the Three Heroes of Chongqi.

Although it's a bit cliché, it's still better than the "Twin Peaks" (a popular Chinese idiom

But not everyone will give in.

Although Ning Caichen was somewhat weak-willed and his knowledge was not as solid as the other three, he had his own principles.

So, stubbornly, he took the initiative to seek out Qian Zhongyu, who believed in the inherent evil of human nature, to exchange ideas.

"You pedantic scholar! Do you really think this place is a paradise? Aren't there plenty of barren and desolate places?"

"Customs have become decadent, people's hearts have lost their ancient ways, and many have fallen into the path of pleasure and debauchery."

"You wouldn't find such a question in any county annals."

"Just reading books without using your brain, go back and study for a few more years."

As expected, he was heavily criticized. Qian directly cited Guo Bei as an example, and naturally, he spoke with great conviction.

Ning Caichen sat down, his face pale, sweat pouring down his body.

When Ji saw that his good friend had been criticized, he naturally wouldn't let it go and took the initiative to fight back.

They were eliminated in an instant and suffered a humiliating defeat.

Faced with the pleading looks from his two friends, Zao, the top engraver in the academy, bravely stepped forward.

They were able to fight for several rounds before being humiliated again.

From then on, the three outstanding students and the three extraordinary students of the academy formed a one-sided feud.

Since we've lost out in academics, let's try something else.
In terms of wealth and status, Xie Yu far surpasses everyone else. In the Cuju (ancient Chinese football) match, Qiao Daxia's physical abilities were excessively foul-like.

Therefore, only Sanqi himself knew about this grudge.

Xu Xuan found it very interesting and originally wanted to work hard on these rough jade pieces, but unexpectedly he found the chisel.

And wouldn't that present an opportunity for in-depth reforms?

A wise person acts according to the times and follows the trend.

Ji, I'm giving you a chance to see if you can make a move.

If you go, you will catch the eye of the academy's higher-ups, which will be beneficial for your career and bring you merit.

One morning during class, Teacher Xu started lecturing on "The Biographies of Sun Tzu and Wu Qi" from the Records of the Grand Historian.

"After the three rounds of racing were over, Tian Ji, who had lost once, won again and finally won the king's thousand gold pieces."

The stories were all familiar, so no one reacted much except Ji Rui, who seemed to be hearing them for the first time and was quite excited.

This good-for-nothing fellow ranks second to last in the academy; the first is Little Green Snake.

"Student Ji, go back and copy this story ten times."

"what?"

During breaks, he could only copy things listlessly, even though his two classmates were trying to comfort him. But unlike his classmates, he considered Xu Hanwen a friend.

At this moment, Zao was still advising him.

"Teacher Xu is already showing you a lot of care by only having you copy things onto paper; don't take that for granted."

Ji Rui continued copying sadly until he suddenly stopped when he wrote, “Now we take your inferior horse and their superior horse, take your superior horse and their middle horse, take your middle horse and their inferior horse.”

"I see... I see!"

"I get it! Brother Hanwen is still the same Brother Hanwen! Hahahaha!"

(End of this chapter)