Chapter 583
In this generation of Xuanwei cultivators, Xie Qingxue's talent in swordsmanship could even be said to be unparalleled!
Countless secret techniques of the Tianhe River flowed through her mind!
She was going to take on disciples, and those who wished to learn from her could come from the Baixian Alliance or even the Tianhe Sect!
To teach them "Introduction to Sword Cultivation"?
Zheng Fa had lived in the Jiushan Realm for a few years, so he certainly understood what it meant for Xie Qingxue to impart her swordsmanship.
Who would dare to take this opportunity for granted?
He looked at his brother's back, filled with doubt:
How did my brother manage to invite this fairy? Did he sell himself in the process?
...
Yan Wushuang, on the other hand, was pondering the opposite question—how did his senior sister end up selling herself?
In his memory, his senior sister had indeed guided him in swordsmanship.
But she had never publicly taught a sword cultivation class for the Tianhe Sect.
And now, this first time was unexpectedly dedicated to Jiushan Sect?
Beside him, Old Han understood the answer to this question:
After hearing Xie Qingxue explain the reasons behind the Tianhe Chaos and Zheng Fa's thoughts, he found himself in the same turmoil as Xie Qingxue—
Emotionally, they disagreed with the choices made by the four ancestral masters.
Yet rationally, it was hard to say they would absolutely follow the Tianhe Ancestor's ideology.
For them, it was no longer just a matter of being traitors to Tianhe...
It was about reaching the end of a lifelong pursuit of the Dao.
His lifelong resentment and unwillingness had already reached a dead end with the decision to transform into a god.
Xie Qingxue... her half-life of suppressed obsessions had now reached a point of no return under such a choice.
Even when he first heard the reasons behind the Tianhe Chaos, he felt a sense of helplessness, as if he were losing his way.
A way out...
Old Han glanced at Zheng Fa, silently sighing—
For Qingxue, Zheng Fa's thoughts might have become her only way out.
...
Zheng Fa watched as Xie Qingxue became increasingly engaged, speaking eloquently, and felt quite satisfied:
Xie Qingxue coming to Jiushan to teach swordsmanship was akin to a Nobel laureate coming to teach at a low-tier undergraduate program...
Her presence essentially filled the void in swordsmanship research in Jiushan Realm... well, to be precise, it filled the entire blank slate of swordsmanship research in Jiushan Realm.
Not to mention, this fairy was also a Dao fruit... a treasure.
Facing the pressing threat of Haori Mountain, with Xie Qingxue's assistance, Zheng Fa felt much more assured.
He understood Xie Qingxue's choice—beyond the fundamental rift with the four branches of the Tianhe Sect, she likely harbored thoughts of leaving some legacy and forming good connections with the Tianhe Sect.
Yan Zhangmen's various behaviors were indeed strange; Zheng Fa couldn't quite grasp the reasons, but according to Mu Qingyan, the Tianhe Sect was indeed in danger of collapse.
Xie Qingxue must have made some decisions as well.
He looked at the entranced Yan Wushuang... and couldn't help but sigh inwardly, this guy knows nothing, but his luck is truly remarkable.
Wait...
As far as he knew, Yan Wushuang's senior sister and even Old Han, the protector, were both chosen by Yan Wushuang's father.
In that case, Yan Zhangmen... really has an eye for talent.
...
Xie Qingxue's insights into swordsmanship were anything but ordinary; even Zheng Fa, as he listened, felt he gained a lot, momentarily forgetting the passage of time.
Swordsmanship is fundamentally about offense and defense, and sometimes, as she spoke, Xie Qingxue would demonstrate a sword technique for her disciples.
The Qingping Sword in her hand transformed in myriad ways, sometimes like a raging storm, at other times like wisps of blue smoke and red clouds. Her figure resembled a celestial fairy, graceful yet fierce, with an underlying hint of lethality in her ease.
It was mesmerizing.
Zheng Fa heard his sister behind him gasping in awe, seemingly filled with envy.
Forget about the disciples behind him; by the time the class ended, he felt a lingering desire for more.
Xie Qingxue pursed her lips, looking at Zheng Fa, her eyes reflecting a hint of nervousness, as if asking how she had performed.
Zheng Fa didn't speak; he simply stood up, and the Jiushan disciples behind him also rose, performing the disciple's salute in unison, saying:
"Thank you, Teacher, for your guidance."
Their voices weren't loud, but their sincerity was palpable.
Seeing the admiration in the eyes of many Jiushan disciples, Xie Qingxue blinked, straightened her face, and returned their salute earnestly.
Once all the disciples had left, Zheng Fa walked over to Xie Qingxue and smiled, "How did you feel about your teaching, Fairy?"
In his view, Xie Qingxue had done exceptionally well.
But as the principal, he also needed to care about the mental well-being of his staff...
"I really enjoyed it."
Zheng Fa was taken aback, then saw Xie Qingxue's eyes shining like morning stars, seemingly genuinely happy.
Even Old Han and Yan Wushuang, who were nearby, looked somewhat surprised:
Because Xie Qingxue was genuinely displaying joy and excitement.
This spirited emotion was completely unlike the aloof senior sister from the Tianhe Sect.
Zheng Fa finally understood why Xie Qingxue was so delighted—
Because she was a chatterbox!
It could be said that the profession of teacher was one of the most fitting for her personality!
In the Tianhe Sect, even if she only taught swordsmanship, Xie Qingxue would likely worry about inadvertently revealing some secrets of her sect.
But in Jiushan Sect, she had no such concerns.
She could say whatever she wanted.
It was liberating.
The four of them walked together toward Tiangong Island, and Xie Qingxue, still in high spirits, asked Zheng Fa, "Was there anything I could improve on in my lecture?"
Her expression showed how much she cared about the teaching profession.
Zheng Fa shook his head, "Fairy Xie, your swordsmanship is nearly divine. To teach the disciples an introductory sword class, honestly, I can't find any faults in your expertise."
Old Han, hearing this, couldn't help but exclaim:
"To have a transformation into a god teach foundational classes to Qi Refinement disciples... even our Tianhe Sect can't afford such luxury."
"Your Jiushan disciples are truly fortunate."
Zheng Fa chuckled.
This idea indeed differed from most sects in the Xuanwei Realm—
Most sects believed that Qi Refinement disciples could only listen to Foundation Establishment cultivators, and Foundation Establishment cultivators could only listen to Golden Core cultivators... If you wanted to hear teachings from someone like Xie Qingxue, you had to be at least a Golden Core.
But Zheng Fa's approach was to provide Jiushan Sect with the best teachers for introductory courses.
This was also a concept borrowed from modern education:
Some universities allow their top professors to teach foundational courses to undergraduates.
The benefits are clear:
It lays a solid foundation for the students.
The same applies in the Xuanwei Realm:
With Xie Qingxue teaching "Introduction to Sword Cultivation," the foundational theories would be sound—what a Golden Core cultivator teaches might go awry at the Nascent Soul stage, but Xie Qingxue could at least ensure you could cultivate to the level of transformation into a god.
Not just Xie Qingxue.
The introductory talisman course at Jiushan Sect was taught by Zheng Fa along with a group of Nascent Soul cultivators.
The introductory artifact course was also overseen by Madam Xuanhua.
After hearing Zheng Fa's thoughts, Old Han and Yan Wushuang both frowned, finding some logic in it but feeling somewhat unaccustomed.
However, Xie Qingxue glanced at Zheng Fa; when she taught "Introduction to Sword Cultivation," Zheng Fa had actually explained things to her in even more detail—
If one wanted to break free from the traditional confines of Xuanwei cultivators, education was the aspect Zheng Fa prioritized the most.
The arrangement, contrary to most sects in Xuanwei, didn't imply superiority or inferiority; it was merely a matter of differing objectives.
After pondering for a moment, Old Han spoke with a hint of sarcasm, "I never thought that even as a Nascent Soul cultivator, I would still envy those Qi Refinement disciples in Jiushan Sect..."
Xie Qingxue was taken aback, falling silent.
She listened as Yan Wushuang muttered, "Those Jiushan disciples are really lucky..."
A thought inevitably surged in her mind—if the Tianhe Sect were like Jiushan Sect, would she have had so much turmoil and pain over the years?
It wasn't just the Jiushan disciples who were happy.
On Tiangong Island, Senior Sister Zhang's face was also beaming with joy.
"Senior Sister?"
Seeing her so happy, Zheng Fa couldn't help but ask.
"Han Qi sent over the accounts, and I calculated that this month, our Jiushan Realm finally has a surplus!"
Upon hearing this, Zheng Fa immediately understood why Senior Sister Zhang was so delighted.
As the proprietress and chief accountant of Jiushan Sect, the recent financial deficit had put a lot of pressure on her.
Xie Qingxue and the others were unaware of the financial issues in Jiushan Realm, but seeing the two of them looking relieved, they were curious to listen.
"This month, the sales of spirit talismans increased by fifty percent compared to last month... among them, the Golden Light Talisman sold..."
Senior Sister Zhang didn't pay them any mind, simply reporting this month's accounts to Zheng Fa.
"Sales of magical artifacts increased by over ten times!"
"Among them, the Feiyun Sword sold a hundred..."
"Sales of elixirs also increased eightfold compared to usual!"
"Among them..."
"In total, we earned..."
Xie Qingxue and the others felt their scalps tingle as they listened.
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