"Which teacher would you like to study under? I personally prefer playing Go, and Teacher Hei Baizi's Go philosophy is the most appealing to me."
"I would much rather become a disciple of Master Shenxuzi. You know, in the later stages of cultivation, elixirs play a great role in assisting. Moreover, I've heard that he can also make combat puppets. If I had a few combat puppets, wouldn't my combat power increase several times out of thin air?"
“I’m more inclined to believe in Teacher Jiang Luofu. She is well-versed in the law and her cultivation is extremely high. I’m sure I can make a huge improvement by following her.”
"Tch~ You want to study law? We don't even care to expose your little scheme."
"But Teacher Jiang's long, black-stockinged legs are truly divine. Who wouldn't want to learn from her?"
...
Although they tried to keep their voices down, Bi Linglong could still hear everything clearly from such a close distance. When she saw the Gu brothers join in with ambiguous smiles, she was speechless. These lecherous men really were all lustful scoundrels.
At this moment, Pei You said coldly, "You're still being picky. The selection process for the exam at the back of the academy is extremely rigorous. Those who pass are all geniuses, one in ten thousand. You should be grateful if any teacher is willing to accept you."
"Yeah, I don't even know if I can pass that selection exam."
"Heavens above, I would be grateful if I could be accepted as a disciple by any teacher."
...
Thinking about how difficult it was to get into the academy's back mountain, the group of people seemed to wilt like eggplants after a frost, and their previous fighting spirit was gone.
Just then, someone with sharp eyes said, "Hey, those guys look like teachers from the back hill of the academy."
"That's right, Shen Xuzi, Hei Baizi, Wang Weiyang, Yin Shi, wow, those long legs in black stockings must be Jiang Luofu!"
"Wow, so many teachers from the back mountain have come out! It's been a long time since I've seen such a grand occasion."
Gu Xing reacted quickly, immediately showering him with flattery: "Of course, since the Crown Prince and Crown Princess are going on this expedition, the academy should also come and support them."
Although the others thought that the academy had always maintained neutrality and shouldn't be so obviously biased towards the crown prince, they couldn't think of any other reason, so they echoed the sentiment.
At the same time, they quietly straightened their clothes and puffed out their chests, thinking that they were really lucky this time. They had benefited from being by the side of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess. When they came to pay their respects to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess later, they must make a good impression. Maybe they would catch the eye and be directly accepted.
At this moment, Zu'an had already come down from the high platform, walked to Bi Linglong's side, and smiled and nodded at her.
Bi Linglong thought to herself that this guy was quite composed, and hoped that he would remain so in the secret realm.
Although the other young masters around him had spoken coldly to Zu An before, they were in no mood to pay him any attention now. Even the Gu brothers were in no mood to say anything more, and they all puffed out their chests and looked at the teachers from the back mountain who were walking towards them with eager eyes.
Gu Xing, being the quickest-witted, immediately stepped forward and asked, "Teachers, are you here to see off the Crown Prince and Crown Princess? They're over there; I'll take you there."
The others secretly cursed the guy for being cunning, and one by one they followed suit and went to fawn over him.
However, those people all had cold faces, seemingly not caring about them at all.
However, the young masters from several aristocratic families showed no dissatisfaction whatsoever; on the contrary, they felt it was perfectly reasonable. It should be noted that the National Academy has always disregarded family background, valuing only talent. Especially the direct disciples of the Grand Master of Ceremonies in the back mountains, each one of them was extremely arrogant. Let alone these younger generations, even if their fathers were here, these people would likely still maintain this cold and indifferent attitude.
Several teachers, led by Shen Xuzi, came before the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, casually cupped their hands in greeting as if to acknowledge them, and then their gaze fell on Zu An standing to the side.
The coldness on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a look of eagerness:
“Mr. Zu, why didn’t you tell us about your visit to the academy? I tried to study that steam engine you mentioned last time, and it felt like it opened up a whole new door for me.”
"Fourth brother, don't hogging it all by yourself, make way... Mr. Zu, I've made some progress on the male sterile plant you mentioned last time. Maybe I'll be able to find it when you come out of the secret realm. I'll need your guidance for the follow-up work then."
"Tch, all of you step aside. Mr. Zu has already promised to play chess with me after we come out."
"What's the point of playing chess? It's better to have a philosophical discussion, only then can one discern the ultimate truths of the universe."
...
The group soon started arguing and bickering. Taking advantage of the situation, Zu An came to Jiang Luofu's side and said, "Sister, why did you come here? I was worried that it would affect the relationship between your family and the Prince of Qi."
Jiang Luofu smiled and said, "I was a little worried at first, but coming with them has made me feel much better."
“That’s true.” Zuan laughed.
"Eighth Senior Sister, you have to be careful. This guy is a peach blossom spirit. Don't let him trick you into bed. It would be bad if he got pregnant and then abandoned you." Qi Yaoguang's head popped out from somewhere.
Jiang Luofu was speechless: "If you don't know how to use idioms, then don't use them randomly. You should mind your own business. You're always acting like an idiot. You're the kind of person who would be tricked into getting pregnant without even knowing it."
“Oh dear, she’s still so young. You’re talking to me about such lewd topics. I’m going to tell the teacher.”
"..."
The Gu brothers and other noble scions standing nearby were dumbfounded. What was going on? Their aloof and handsome idols seemed to have become completely different people, their attitude towards Zu An was not only enthusiastic, but could even be described as... fawning?
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