That's a clever tactic of finding a scapegoat.

Gao Xiang successfully shifted his attention from a group of good-for-nothing future junior brothers to a lazy, unambitious master.

He took the "Dingtian Academy Management Manual" back with him and studied it carefully all night.

As his teacher, Teacher Tong's name cannot be omitted from this book.

The next day, Gao Xiang made a detailed plan, aiming to get Teacher Tong rated as Grade D within six months, Grade C within one year, and become a mainstay among Grade A teachers within four years.

It's comparable to a master graduate student who is determined to train their mentor from a novice to an academician.

Having made his plans, he rushed off to find his master, only to find nothing at the door.

"Fellow Daoist Huo, do you know where my master is now?"

Gao Xiang went to Huo Rui to ask him questions.

"Your master went... to seek an opportunity; he just left this morning."

Huo Rui said with a smile.

However, the truth is: half an hour ago, Xitong dragged his master, who was supposed to be in seclusion for cultivation, to wander around outside Dingtian Academy on a whim. He was slacking off himself and even dragged his master along – a real raccoon neglecting his duties.

now

10,000 meters above the ground

Jia Xitong, now back in her raccoon body, lies on a large dragon head.

She gripped the only noble dragon horn in the world with her two claws. The wind blew from the front, and her fur flew backward. The wind was so strong that she couldn't even open her eyes.

But it felt so good!

"Oh ho!"

The little raccoon rode off on a dragon, and she even tied on a little red cape for herself, making her look incredibly cool and fast.

Their objective is familiar—

Yuncheng.

Jia Xitong is so clever; after going to the original world, she learned how to profit from information asymmetry.

Wherever the original Xiao Shang went, there were bound to be extraordinary encounters. All she needed to do was remember the way she came, and then bring her things along. Although the world is now experiencing the butterfly effect caused by her fake system, the treasures should still be there, right?

With that thought in mind, the black dragon beneath him swooped down.

The raccoon broke free from the dragon's head during the violent speed change, grabbed the dragon's tail, and swung wildly like a kite about to break its string.

"Host, oh oh oh oh..."

The wind distorted the bear's face.

The cost of the Gale Dragon is too high.

The very next second after Jia Xitong was thrown into the air, she was caught.

At this moment, Shang Yanting had transformed into a dragon, cradling her in his arms as he soared down on his sword. A series of faint sounds of stones being struck could be heard, gradually growing louder.

They had already arrived at their destination—Yuncheng.

"This is the place you wanted to come to?"

He looked at the raccoon in his arms. The chaotic music around him sounded like demonic chants to a cultivator, and was quite unpleasant. Not only that, he also sensed a powerful force within the city.

At Dingtian Academy

Such strength comes from the three academies and several peak masters at the late or even peak stage of Martial King. Yet this small border town, barely the size of a bullet, actually has a powerful expert.

"Because there are treasures here."

Jia Xitong whispered in his ear.

She certainly wouldn't hide such a harmless little secret from her precious host.

She didn't hide it from her precious host, but that didn't stop her precious host from being quick-witted and guessing the sensitive points. "She was in meditation yesterday, how did she suddenly know there was a treasure here today?"

"This, this..."

Jia Xitong was momentarily stunned when asked the question.

Just then, a series of smooth musical notes rang out, interrupting their conversation.

This was a vendor nearby deliberately making noise to attract customers, seeing Shang Yanting's wealthy attire and extraordinary demeanor. Shang Yanting, of course, wouldn't be tempted to buy anything by such a shabby gesture, but the little raccoon would!

She had her eye on these stone musical instruments for a long time.

"Honey, I want that!"

Shang Yanting: ...

Although Xitong stumbled upon several treasures, she acquired far more useless souvenirs than treasures, either bought or found. Several more useless souvenirs accumulated in the special container for these items.

He took Jia Xitong to the same hotel that Xiao Shang had chosen in the original story.

Unlike the original novel where Xiao Shang was accompanied by a bunch of burdens, Shang Yanting only brought a little raccoon.

The little raccoon laid out the stone musical instruments he had bought one by one on the table, and then imitated the locals around him by striking them with a small hammer. He could actually string together simple notes like Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zheng, Yu, Do, Re, Mi, Fa, and Xi.

Shang Yanting sat beside her, watching her, and asked, "Do you know how to play?"

"Now, please welcome the great artist Gigi Kasha Tong to perform the song 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' for our esteemed and dear host."

The raccoon bowed to him, then, with an artist's air, tapped the stone instrument twice. It then gripped the small hammer with its two little paws, its paws moving rapidly as it ran quickly.

Immediately afterwards, a tune different from the style of Yuncheng was played by Xitong, attracting the attention of several guests in the vicinity.

Not only were there guests from the vicinity, but there was also a cultivator resting inside the inn.

Among a group of tunes with very similar melodies, he immediately spotted the one that was different from the others.

Somewhat cheerful,

And as innocent as a child.

The music has ended.

"Thanks."

The raccoon bowed again and gestured for Shang Yanting to applaud.

Shang Yanting obliged, saying, "It sounds nice."

"Of course, I'm an art major."

Jia Xitong straightened her messy fur, "If it weren't for my physical limitations, I would have given you a whole 'Ambush from Ten Sides' or 'Croatian Rhapsody'."

Shang Yanting put away the musical instruments on the table, picked up the raccoon that was being arrogant because it had gotten away with something, and left.

They asked the waiter to take them to their reserved room.

As soon as the two left, the door of a room upstairs opened.

An old man walked out and looked towards the spot where the musical notes had come from, but the spot was now empty.

"Master, should we go find the person who was playing the zither just now?"

The speaker was none other than the Six Sons of Yimeng, who had met Jia Xitong once before. Their master was, of course, Baiyu Zhenjun, who was on good terms with Jia Xitong.

"No.

This singer has a unique style; one can tell from her voice that she is innocent and carefree.

If fate allows, I will learn from him; if we cannot meet again, to have heard a single piece of music from him is fate.

Bai Yu Zhenjun remained as virtuous and respected as ever, and as unassuming as ever.

After saying this, he looked at his disciples and said, "Some things are meant to be, and you should not force them if they are not meant to be. Your temperaments are too impatient and strong-willed, and you are still not suitable for cultivating the Wuwang Sutra."

All six responded, “What Master says is absolutely right.”

The opened door was closed again.

Downstairs.

Jia Xitong cherished her time as a human, and the first thing she did was give Shang Yanting a kiss. Then she took out her newly bought stone musical instrument, saying, "Dear host, watch me show you something today."

---Aside---

Gao Xiang: Master, don't be shy, your apprentice will help you get a professional title!

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