Chapter 34: The Village's School Teacher

Ten days later.

The courtyard was peaceful.

Ye Qiubai took over the chores of cooking from Hongying, cooking every day.

Since entering the courtyard, Hongying, who had already been abstaining from grains for a long time, also developed the habit of eating three meals a day...

Apart from cooking, it was practicing the Tai Chu Sword Scripture with Xin Hongyi, or refining their sword skills.

And Hongying, besides eating, would often seclude herself.

Sometimes she would go out.

As for what she did, no one knew.

Ye Qiubai and Lu Changsheng wouldn't inquire.

And Lu Changsheng, he was still the same as before, but there was a hint of worry on his face...

"Come, the food is ready."

At this moment, Ye Qiubai walked out with several dishes.

Lu Changsheng sat at the table, picked up a cup of his own brewed wine, and said, "Go call your junior sister to eat."

Ye Qiubai nodded.

Soon, he returned with Hongying.

Just as the three were about to start eating, Lu Changsheng suddenly said, "Alright, Qiubai, go, fetch another set of tableware."

Ye Qiubai was puzzled, but he still did as he was told and went to the kitchen.

When he brought out the tableware, he saw a middle-aged man sitting on the other side of the table.

"Changsheng, you're living quite comfortably these days."

Lu Changsheng helplessly said, "Uncle Qin, if you have something to say, just say it."

Qin Tiannan nodded and took the tableware, laughing, "Let's eat first, we'll talk after. It's been hundreds of years since I've eaten anything."

Lu Changsheng rolled his eyes and started eating.

"Hmm, this wine is good."

"..."

"Huh? After drinking this wine, I feel like my cultivation, which hasn't progressed in many years, is starting to loosen up?"

"..."

"Changsheng, did you brew this yourself?"

Lu Changsheng finally couldn't take it anymore, waved his hand, and a large jar of wine appeared in front of Qin Tiannan.

With a dark expression, he said, "Take it, take it away!"

Qin Tiannan chuckled, "I'm really sorry about this."

However, even as he spoke, Qin Tiannan honestly put the wine away.

Hongying: "..."

Ye Qiubai: "..."

After the meal, Qin Tiannan finally brought up the main topic, saying, "This time, I'm here for the exchange between academies."

"As you know, our Hidden Dao Academy is spread across the four domains, and we are the branch in the Southern Domain."

"Every ten years, the academies from the four domains will exchange visits with each other to distribute the resources allocated by the main academy."

"The previous academy tournament was prepared for this purpose. So, Qiubai, you will come with me to the Northern Domain."

This time, the academy exchange between the four domains would be held in the Northern Domain!

Upon hearing this, Ye Qiubai was stunned, then looked at Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng said lightly, "Whether you go or not, it's up to you."

The Northern Domain belonged to the Sunset Dynasty.

Jiang Chan was also there.

Thinking of this, Ye Qiubai's eyes were determined, and he nodded.

Seeing this, Qin Tiannan nodded in satisfaction, "Very well, what about Hongying?"

Although she didn't participate in the academy tournament, Hongying's strength was unquestionable. If she was willing to go, it would be the best.

However, Hongying shook her head and said, "I have some things to take care of first, but I will also head to the Northern Domain. When everything is done, I will come to see you."

Qin Tiannan nodded, "Alright, tomorrow, gather at the academy gate."

...

The next day.

A crane soared from the Hidden Dao Academy.

This time, Qin Tiannan personally led the team.

Hongying, on the other hand, left the courtyard alone and headed to the Northern Domain.

The participants in this four-domain academy exchange included Ye Qiubai, Huo Qingming, Lin Ce, Zhong Wu, Xin Hongyi, and one person Ye Qiubai had never seen before.

But according to Xin Hongyi, this person was Qin Tiannan's disciple, named Huangyuan.

It was said that he had been practicing under Qin Tiannan's guidance until today when he emerged.

At this moment, an elder from the Confucian Academy said, "Alright, let me explain the rules of this academy exchange."

Everyone looked over.

The elder's gaze was solemn as he said, "The academy exchange is divided into two aspects: martial arts exchange and Confucian exchange."

"For the martial arts exchange, Huangyuan will lead, with Ye Qiubai, Huo Qingming, Lin Ce, and Xin Hongyi participating. For the Confucian exchange, it will be led by Zhong Wu alone."

Qin Tiannan walked over at this point, his face showing seriousness as he said, "Our Southern Domain has been consistently ranked last for several times, which means our overall strength is weaker than the other three domains."

"However, this time is our Southern Domain's best chance. So..."

Qin Tiannan bowed to everyone, saying, "The honor of the academy is entrusted to you."

The elder from the Confucian Academy also bowed alongside Qin Tiannan.

Both of them were top experts in the academy, holding high positions.

Now, they were bowing to the students.

It showed how much Qin Tiannan valued this academy exchange.

...

At the same time.

In the Eastern Domain Hidden Dao Academy.

"We must strive to get the top spot in this academy exchange."

"The top spot should still be held by the Northern Domain, after all, their foundation is too strong. But the bottom should still be the Southern Domain."

"Yes, the Southern Domain's foundation is the weakest, so they definitely won't be able to catch up."

In the Western Domain Hidden Dao Academy.

"We only need to surpass the Southern Domain in the martial arts exchange, after all, it's not our strong point."

"Yes, but we must win against the Northern Domain in the Confucian exchange!"

"Don't worry, this time we have Wu Ming."

"Yes, Junior Brother Wu Ming is the reincarnation of the Holy Buddha. We definitely won't lose in the Confucian exchange."

In the Northern Domain Hidden Dao Academy.

"There's no doubt that we'll get the top spot this time, right?"

"Without a doubt, this time, we have several peerless geniuses appearing again."

"We have Sword Senior Brother in the martial arts exchange and Mu Sister in the Confucian exchange. With these two, the top spot will definitely be ours in the Northern Domain."

At the same time.

In the Northern Domain, there was an unknown small mountain, and within this small mountain, there was a village.

This village was extremely backward.

No one practiced cultivation.

They worked the fields at sunrise and rested at sunset.

However, in the open space of the village, a young man dressed like a scholar was teaching the children.

"Alright, class is over."

One child said innocently, "Teacher, are you leaving tomorrow?"

"Don't leave, Teacher, can you continue teaching us? We still want to study!"

The man smiled and said, "All feasts must come to an end. Although I want to continue teaching you, I'm still on the path of learning myself, so I have to leave."

Hearing this, the village chief came forward, holding the man's calloused hand gratefully, "Thank you for teaching the children these past few months, allowing them to learn to read."

The man shook his head, "It's what I should do."

The next day, before dawn.

The man left behind a few books, carrying a basket of books on his back, and left the village.

Walking out of the village, he looked back and couldn't help but sigh.

"Reluctant to leave?"

Suddenly, a voice came from behind the man, causing him to startle and step back, saying, "Who are you?"

Seeing the white-robed man in front of him, the man stepped back and said, "You are?"

The white-robed man in front of him chuckled lightly, "I am Lu Changsheng, and I want to take you as my disciple."