Library of Heaven’s Path 2: Eternal Destiny

Chapter 42: Accepting a Disciple

Although he didn't know the strength of this dean, anyone who could wield power in White Roc City was clearly no simple person. Such a figure, willing to go to great lengths to recruit a student, indicated that this "genius" must be extraordinary. However, recruiting a student was just one matter. What was the other?

Zhang Xuan and the others did not remain puzzled for long as Dean Lu Mingrong soon provided the answer.

"The first matter!"

Lu Mingrong's voice echoed throughout the martial arts field, "White Rock Academy plans to recruit a few auxiliary teachers this year to handle various tasks, such as dormitory management, cafeteria management, and library management. If they later qualify to teach, they can transition to full-time teachers."

"Auxiliary teachers?"

"Did the academy have them before?"

"I don't think so..."

An uproar followed.

Auxiliary teachers... The dean had never mentioned this before. Why now?

"This old fox is really cunning..."

Unlike the others, Yu Longqing's eyelid twitched, and his mouth couldn't help but twitch.

Others might not see the reason behind this sudden decision, but he saw it clearly.

Zhang Xuan had not enrolled, and his age was beyond that of a typical student. If the dean forcibly took him in, even a fool would know he was the genius!

He wasn't a student and couldn't be taken as a disciple. If the dean wanted to keep him at the academy, there was only one way... make him a teacher!

Auxiliary teachers didn't need to teach classes or worry about misleading students. Giving him an easy job would be like hiring a guest elder. More importantly, it provided a legitimate reason to interact and win him over...

How shameless!

‘Indeed, the older one gets, the craftier they become... No, I must find a way to bring him to my side and establish a strong connection.’

Yu Longqing fell into deep thought.

Unaware of the battle of wits between the two masters, Zhang Xuan's eyes also lit up upon hearing the dean's words.

This position was very tempting to him.

He was very skilled at being a teacher. The ability to gather spiritual energy with words and enlighten students instantly was second nature to him! Now that he had left the Mo family and lost his source of income, he urgently needed a job, and being a teacher was the best choice.

The most crucial point was that this position would allow him to stay at White Rock Academy, providing him with endless Heaven's Fate Energy and an extensive library, which would greatly benefit his cultivation.

Of course, the premise was that he could actually get the job and be assigned to manage the library, which seemed quite difficult. After all, he was just an ordinary person with nothing special. Why would they choose him?

"What are the requirements for applying for this auxiliary teacher position?" someone in the crowd asked, sharing Zhang Xuan's curiosity.

"It's simple, just have a particular skill!" Lu Mingrong replied, looking around until his gaze landed on Zhang Xuan. "For example, this young friend Zhang Xuan, I heard you are skilled in taming beasts. Miss Mo's Su Shang behaves like a cat in front of you. Is that true?"

Zhang Xuan was taken aback by the directness but quickly nodded, "Yes, it is."

Lu Mingrong smiled, "Would you be willing to join White Rock Academy as an auxiliary teacher?"

"Me?" Zhang Xuan was momentarily stunned but then eagerly nodded, "Of course!"

"Good! We'll discuss the details later," Lu Mingrong said, visibly relieved, and then turned back to the crowd. "Yesterday, I heard that a genius had appeared in White Roc City, which prompted me to come out of seclusion. As it turns out, I was not disappointed! The geniuses I was looking for are Mo Yanxue from the Mo family and Yu Xiaoyu from the City Lord's family! I would like to take you both as my students. Are you willing?"

"It's them?"

"These two ladies' talents even surpass the City Lord's. It's only natural that the dean would choose them!"

The crowd was enlightened.

Zhang Xuan frowned, sensing something was off, but he couldn't identify what. If they were really looking for Mo Yanxue and Yu Xiaoyu, he had observed them closely yesterday and even crossed Source Pool Mountain without noticing anything unusual. How could they be so certain now?

"I am willing!"

"I am willing too..."

Mo Yanxue and Yu Xiaoyu, seeing their efforts last night had not been wasted, bowed excitedly. Being accepted as students by the dean was the highest praise and recognition.

After everything was arranged and the impact of yesterday's events was mitigated, Lu Mingrong nodded in satisfaction. He stroked his beard and was about to find an opportunity to speak with Zhang Xuan privately when an urgent voice interrupted.

"Dean Lu, why didn't you choose me? My talent isn't bad either!"

Everyone turned to see Liu Mingyue, the eldest daughter of the Liu family, standing not far away with reddened eyes.

She, along with Mo Yanxue and Yu Xiaoyu, was considered one of the three great beauties of White Roc City. However, she had been slightly outperformed during the assessment, which was already embarrassing.

Now, with the others being accepted as students by the dean while she gained nothing, she was at a loss.

"Miss Liu, the academy has many excellent teachers. With your outstanding talent, you can choose freely. I am quite laid-back by nature; being my student might not be beneficial," Lu Mingrong replied.

Accepting Mo Yanxue and Yu Xiaoyu was merely to divert attention. He wouldn't have much time for teaching, and the so-called discipleship was just a pretense. These two would spend most of their time self-studying.

Unexpectedly, even under such circumstances, Liu Mingyue was still eager to step forward.

"Why can Mo Yanxue and Yu Xiaoyu be your students, but not me? I don't accept this!" Liu Mingyue gritted her teeth.

"Why? Because our talents are better," Yu Xiaoyu's eyes sparkled as she saw Liu Mingyue's frustration. "Your talent is average, so don't expect Dean Lu to take you as a student. Besides, with your bad temper, which teacher at the academy would dare to accept you? If all else fails, you could try becoming an auxiliary teacher."

With that, she glanced at the groom not far away and smiled slightly, "Zhang Xuan, Zhang Xuan, would you accept her as a student?"

Zhang Xuan shook his head helplessly, "Sorry, I won't."

Unexpectedly, Yu Xiaoyu dared to publicly humiliate her, making Liu Mingyue so furious she was about to explode. "You can apprentice under an auxiliary teacher! Your whole family can..."

Before she could finish, she heard Zhang Xuan's words clearly and turned sharply, "What did you say?"

She was completely stunned.

The eldest daughter of the Liu family, the third most talented person in White Roc City, was rejected by a mere groom, and he did so with such certainty...

Was this for real?