Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 414 The Inspector (Part 1)

“Internally, the meaning is similar, but the responsibilities are somewhat different.” Zhong Yunxiu continued, “Xiao Yi, you should also know that some of the disciples in my Nine Curves Academy are external martial arts masters who have joined us, such as you.”

Some disciples are recommended by senior disciples, like your senior brother Xiao Zhong. But the vast majority of disciples are actually recommended by the various martial arts schools in Huayang City.

The internal position is called instructor, which can also be understood as the head of a martial arts school. Jingtian Manor has set up several martial arts schools in various markets and districts within Huayang City, depending on their size.

As for instructors, they serve as the heads of the martial arts schools established by Jingtian Manor in various markets within Huayang City, responsible for teaching disciples and cultivating fresh blood for Jingtian Manor. Therefore, ultimately, choosing to stay essentially means choosing between two positions: Inspector and Instructor. Choosing to be an Inspector will provide a monthly supplement of demon beast meat based on the type of true skill and cultivation level—don't worry, it'll be more than enough for you.

In addition, they will receive a monthly salary of two hundred taels of gold notes, and any gains made outside will belong to them. If they make extra contributions, they will be rewarded accordingly.

In terms of choosing instructors, supplying monster meat, and gold tickets, it's similar to being an inspector. All you need to do is develop your martial arts school and recruit disciples.

Meanwhile, the tax revenue from the surrounding markets can also be used to fund the training of disciples at the martial arts school. How much you use depends on your skill level.

However, there is one rule: the martial arts school has a quota, and it must provide Jingtianzhuang with one disciple who reaches the level of a martial arts master each year. Furthermore, if a disciple admitted through the martial arts school later commits crimes, betrays their master, or engages in other misconduct, the instructor will also be held accountable.

Of course, whether it's teaching or patrolling, once the disciple's status changes, all the previous tuition fees will be waived, and the corresponding cultivation techniques will also be freely available. That's about it, Xiao Yi, what are your thoughts?"

Zhong Yunxiu stared at Han Yi, somewhat nervous.

She really hoped that Han Yi would choose to stay, but everyone has their own ambitions, and many things don't change according to people's subjective wishes.

Han Yi lowered his head, silently digesting the long string of things Zhong Yunxiu had just said.

There's no need to agonize over whether to leave or stay. He's definitely going to stay.

He also wanted to use the Cold Yin Nine-Bend Palm to glimpse the secrets of the Grandmaster.

Being alone and struggling on his own, while offering freedom, undoubtedly meant facing far greater challenges and dangers. Lacking a wealthy family background, he needed the backing of Jingtian Manor to go further.

But if I choose to stay, I'm torn.

The Inspector General undoubtedly enjoys greater freedom, being far removed from the emperor's reach and subject to fewer restrictions. Moreover, they have established businesses to control and enjoy excellent benefits, far exceeding those of an Instructor General.

However, there is also a drawback. Since the inspector is responsible for dealing with external affairs, there will naturally be various battles and fights. Even if Zhong Yunxiu doesn't say it, one can imagine how dangerous it is.

Just like Senior Sister Shen Qiuling, who possessed the strength of the fifth level of True Skill, she was accidentally injured outside, damaging her foundation. She could only take her accumulated wealth and return home to retire.

As for instructors, they only need to stay in the city and maintain their daily teaching, so there is no danger at all. Moreover, they are surrounded by the children of wealthy merchants or scions of noble families, with extensive connections. In addition, they can collect taxes from the surrounding markets, making it the best choice for a lazy, unambitious martial arts master.

Apart from one thing, there are the annual performance evaluation indicators.

To become a top-tier martial artist, one must consider both their skill technique and aptitude.

For martial artists, as long as they have decent aptitude, aren't too dull-witted, and can understand words and pictures, with sufficient resources, they can eventually break through their bottlenecks and become martial arts masters.

However, the requirement of one entry-level martial arts master per year... is somewhat difficult for Han Yi, who has no teaching experience.

If he were a local like Fang Chengqi, backed by the powerful Fang family, with abundant resources and easy access to talented individuals, then it would be a piece of cake.

Unfortunately, he didn't have those resources.

After becoming an instructor, he needs to gather resources, then recruit talented disciples, and then nurture their growth little by little...

The difficulty and trouble involved in this process are self-evident.

If he were to choose to become an instructor, his own training time would likely be significantly reduced.

Furthermore, even setting aside these issues, and disregarding matters such as responsibilities, benefits, and dangers...

Martial arts schools are all located in the major markets and neighborhoods of Huayang City, bustling with people, and very close to Jingtian Manor. Becoming the head of a martial arts school certainly brings considerable power and opportunities.

However, if Han Yi chooses to become an instructor, his every move will be exposed to the public. After all, your role is that of a teacher, instructing disciples; can a teacher remain uninvolved?

Being so close to Jingtian Manor, and with the headmaster, deputy headmaster, and headmaster above them, a well-run martial arts school attracts attention, while a poorly run one struggles to survive.

No matter how you look at it, this place is a complete battlefield.

It's simply not a suitable choice for a naturally gifted player like Han Yi. There's no privacy to speak of, no secrets to protect him.

In other words, is it possible that his system panel capabilities might be exposed as a result?

Thought of this.

Han Yi reaffirmed his previous idea.

Even though becoming an inspector might involve some danger, he didn't want to take any risks because of the existence of the system panel.

Han Yi looked up and smiled, "Master, I'll stay."

If he chooses to stay, then Zhong Yunxiu will still be his master.

“Good!” Zhong Yunxiu’s face lit up with joy. “Since you are willing to stay, I can make the decision to reserve your residence in the Nine-Bend Courtyard for you, and give you a five-acre land deed around Flower Lake. You can plant, grow flowers, refine weapons, or raise demonic beasts. Or if you have any alien species on your body, you can cultivate them into a flesh field. I will arrange for someone to take care of them.”

Furthermore, if you have any questions about cultivation, you can consult me ​​at any time, and you can also seek help if you encounter serious illness. Also, if you have family or friends who want to join the Nine-Bend Academy, they can be given priority to enter, and I will try to secure one or two positions for them…”

Zhong Yunxiu went on and on, explaining that these benefits were her personal subsidies to Han Yi because of how much she valued him.

Han Yi listened attentively. Although it wasn't a very comprehensive summary, it covered almost all aspects of his life, including his health, cultivation, and so on.

You can tell that these are all high-quality conditions that Zhong Yunxiu carefully considered and tailored to her needs.

It would be a lie to say he wasn't moved. Han Yi immediately clasped his hands in a respectful bow, his tone sincere: "Thank you, Master!"

"Of course, you made great contributions to the Nine-Bend Academy before, this is nothing at all." Zhong Yunxiu waved her hand and breathed a sigh of relief. "Have you thought about the teaching and inspection positions? If you make a choice, it will be very difficult to change your mind if you want to transfer later."

At this moment, her tone became more relaxed. If Han Yi chose to stay, then he could truly be considered one of their own.

Han Yi didn't think much of it and said directly, "Master, I think the position of Inspector is more suitable."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Yunxiu nodded: "Alright, although the position of instructor is comfortable and leisurely, the competition is not small. Especially since Fang He is currently in charge of assessing and managing the instructors in the manor. This person has never gotten along with our Jiuqu Academy. If you go there, you will definitely be blamed."

"The position of Inspector is overseen by Guan Chan, who leads all disciples. While the inspection itself might be dangerous, given your calm and cautious nature, it shouldn't be a problem. Furthermore, you are representing our Nine-Bend Academy as a martial artist, which will increase our academy's influence throughout Jing Tian Manor. It's a good choice."

Han Yi nodded in agreement.

"Alright, Xiao Yi, I heard you usually like to go to the Golden House?" Zhong Yunxiu looked at Han Yi, whose face was calm, and her smile grew wider.

With Han Yi's future decided, a huge weight was lifted from her heart.

"Yes." Han Yi nodded. The Golden House was the name of the plaque hanging in the library of Jingtian Manor.

His love of reading was no secret. As his fame grew, many things about him became readily available to others with a little inquiry.

"I forgot to tell you earlier, after a disciple officially completes their apprenticeship, if they choose to stay, there will be an additional benefit." Zhong Yunxiu added, "All official disciples of my Jingtian Manor will not need to pay extra to enter and exit the second floor of the Golden House to read books. Even if they want to take out content, they can receive it for free, but there is a limit to the number they can take out."

Of course, the quality of the books on the second floor varies greatly. Many of them contain incomplete martial arts techniques, or are martial arts techniques that are impossible to learn through evil methods. You can read these books to broaden your horizons and increase your experience, but please do not practice them.

"The True Skill alone is vast and profound, enough for you to study thoroughly. If you achieve great merit or reach the pinnacle of the True Skill, you can apply to go to the third floor of the Golden House. There you'll find the True Skills and Secret Techniques of all the major branches of Jingtian Manor; those are the things you truly need to strive for."

"I understand. I'm going to the library just to broaden my horizons." Han Yi blurted out, still referring to the Golden House as the library.

After all, in his view, a place that stores books is not called a library, but rather a place that thinks it is cultured and calls itself a "golden house".

That's so tacky!

I have no idea which old geezer came up with that name.

Zhong Yunxiu was naturally unaware of Han Yi's inner thoughts. She looked at her outstanding disciple with satisfaction and a sense of pride.

Although she was somewhat unfamiliar with Han Yi at first, as time went on and she got to know him better, she became increasingly satisfied with this disciple.

Breaking through to the fourth level of true skill in two years—such talent is considered top-tier in the history of Jiuqu Academy.

In addition, he is low-key, calm, insightful, and cautious.

Especially after Yang Wei's betrayal, what she values ​​most about her disciples now is not their talent or aptitude, but whether their background is clean.

Han Yi's background is the cleanest after the boxing rankings, and this has been verified.

Currently, Jiuqu Academy is facing a talent shortage, with only two or three mid-to-high-level elite disciples, such as Zhong Han and Xiao Zhong.

However, apart from Zhong Han, the others all have their own backgrounds and influence, and they might leave on their own initiative one day.

Han Yi is different. He was born in Pingzhou and has no family. As long as he considers Jiuquyuan as his home, he will not leave.

Sooner or later, he will become a pillar of the Nine-Bend Academy, or even the inheritor of the Cold Yin Nine-Bend Palm, and continue to develop the Nine-Bend Academy.

Zhong Han is, after all, a woman. Even if Zhong Han's Cold Yin Nine-Bend Palm is at the highest level now, she will have to get married sooner or later.

She's getting married, and Jiuquyuan needs to be passed down.

He wanted his daughter, Zhong Han, to find someone she liked, and to entrust the Jiuqu Academy to a qualified disciple so that it could be passed down.

These are Zhong Yunxiu's two greatest wishes in this life.

Suddenly, another thought flashed through her mind, an idea that had been lingering in her heart.