Chapter 1

"Cheater! Big cheater!"

A furious cry rang out, followed by the sound of footsteps fleeing on the stone floor.

Zhang Xuan helplessly extended his hands: "I'm really not a cheater, I'm a teacher at the academy... I just want you to be my student! And even if you call me a cheater, why add the word 'big'? It makes me sound like a heinous criminal..."

After muttering, he recalled what the head of the moral education department had said and rubbed his brow: "The seventeenth one! If I can't recruit a single student today, I'll be packing my bags and going home tomorrow!"

Zhang Xuan was not originally from this world but was a librarian at an ordinary university on Earth. He only remembered the raging fire, and then... there was nothing after that. When he woke up again, he found himself in this world.

It was similar to what was described in novels, where martial arts were revered and strength was king!

He had originally thought he would be a useless character, suffer a forced divorce, and then make a comeback, achieving glory... but it seemed he had overthought it. When he arrived here, he discovered that he was not a student but... a teacher!

The most unfortunate teacher in the entire academy!

Other classrooms were always packed to the brim, so crowded that people couldn't even sit down, but his classroom had no one. He had managed to drag a few in, but they all ended up calling him a "big cheater" and fleeing!

The reason for this was that the person he had possessed was the weakest among the teachers, with extremely poor judgment, unable to see anything, and crucially... he had taught incorrectly, causing a student to go into a state of mental derangement!

This was like a hospital where someone died, severely damaging his reputation and making him despised. Even new students kept their distance, fearing they would end up in his hands and be taught to the point of near death!

Without students and being criticized, he ranked last in the faculty evaluation last year, even receiving the only zero in the history of the academy.

Feeling depressed, he drowned his sorrows in alcohol, and as expected, he died. He then took the opportunity to cross over.

At the start of the new semester, the academy issued a final ultimatum: if he couldn't recruit a single student this year, he would be directly dismissed from his teaching position!

Today, seventeen new students had already passed by his classroom, but upon hearing his name, they all fled without exception, as if a young girl had encountered a strange uncle, running as fast as they could.

"It seems I must find a way to trick one in!"

As he was thinking about how to approach people, he saw a girl with a dazed and cute expression peeking her head out from the door.

"Excuse me, is this Teacher Lu Xun's classroom?"

Her voice was sweet and adorable, and her appearance was fresh and charming.

Teacher Lu Xun was a star teacher at the academy, with his classroom always packed, and many people came to attend his classes by reputation.

"Her then!" Seeing someone fall into his trap, Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up.

Recalling all the various posturing techniques he had seen in his previous life, he sat quietly in his seat, assuming the posture of a transcendent master: "Do you want to be his disciple?"

The girl nodded rapidly, her black eyes full of admiration: "I heard that Teacher Lu Xun is the best teacher at Hongtian Academy, and his students are all exceptionally strong. Everyone is honored to join his class!"

"Rumors may not be true. A teacher is like a shoe; it depends on whether it fits! No matter how well he teaches, if it doesn't align with your cultivation theory, you won't improve and might even regress! A teacher with a low profile but whose theory aligns with yours can help you progress quickly and greatly enhance your cultivation!"

"That's true... I've heard similar things from my brother!" The girl was taken aback, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion: "But I don't know what kind of class I'm suited for!"

Seeing that she was hooked, Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up. He hesitated for a moment, and the images of Marx, Engels, and other sages flashed in his mind. He put on a troubled expression: "Meeting is a form of destiny. Let me help you. I'm also a teacher at this academy and can help you check your bone structure, talent, and disposition for free, and recommend a suitable teacher for you!"

"Then I'll trouble you, sir!" The girl, who hadn't expected such a noble gesture from a random teacher, nodded excitedly.

"First, show me your cultivation level!"

Zhang Xuan half-opened his eyes, seemingly indifferent.

"Yes!"

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

In a moment, the room was filled with the sound of punches, and streams of energy swirled around the girl like dragons. Her aura was condensed and steady, powerful yet not overly aggressive, indicating a solid foundation.

"Good, I can see that you practice diligently and have a solid foundation. Your talent is exceptional, and you are a rare genius!" After she finished her set of punches, Zhang Xuan nodded in satisfaction.

He had learned this from fortune tellers on Earth. His words were vague and broad, making it hard to spot any errors and instead making people feel they were accurate.

"Especially the strength in your legs, like coiling dragons, every movement is like a surging river, endless and boundless. If you practice well in the future, you will definitely have a bright future..."

"Teacher, I was injured in my legs. The doctor said they are almost useless..." The girl interrupted his flow of words, her eyes filled with doubt.

"Injured..." Zhang Xuan's face turned red, but his thick skin made it hard for others to notice. He continued to talk nonsense: "Do you think I didn't see it? When you exerted your strength just now, I knew! I said that because... without breaking, there can be no establishment! Although your legs are injured, you have unexpectedly gained an opportunity that others can't imagine. If you grasp it well in the future, your leg techniques will become your strongest combat ability, surpassing others!"

Since it was all about tricking, he could say whatever he wanted, just to trick in a disciple first.

"An opportunity? Teacher, what kind of opportunity?" The girl's eyes lit up.

After her leg injury, she had always felt inferior to others, but now she thought there might be a silver lining.

"This opportunity can make you soar to the top, becoming the best among the new students. After all, your talent is already exceptional, a once-in-a-millennium genius. However..." Zhang Xuan made grand promises, almost pulling out a "Ruyi Palm" technique.

Hearing that she could become the best among the new students and being called a genius, the girl's face lit up with excitement and she quickly asked: "However, what?"

"However..." Zhang Xuan sighed, looking as if a talent was about to be buried: "There are very few teachers in the entire academy who can see this opportunity! Including me, there are only three. The other two haven't taken students for three years, so... I can't easily speak for you..."

"Not taking students?" The girl, who had been full of hope, felt her eyes dim slightly. Then, she suddenly jumped up: "If they don't take students, then Teacher, do you... take students?"

"Of course, I still take students, but as you can see, I am indifferent to fame and fortune and don't have much time!" Zhang Xuan put on a troubled expression: "I won't easily agree unless you are a fine piece of jade and have a connection with me..."

Thud!

Before he finished speaking, the girl knelt down: "I know you are noble, please take me as your disciple! I will practice diligently and not disgrace you!"

Zhang Xuan was overjoyed inside but still maintained a troubled expression: "We do indeed have a connection, but... as you can see, I like peace and quiet..."

"I promise I won't disturb you unless it's absolutely necessary!" Seeing his reluctance, the girl nodded quickly, looking sincere.

"I don't have many students, so my resources might not be as good as other teachers, and I might also be criticized..." Zhang Xuan continued.

"Is that so... I heard that resources are very important..." The girl hesitated.

Teachers at the academy received resources based on the performance and number of their students. If the resources were insufficient, it would be hard to make progress in cultivation.

"Cough, I said that to test you. Since you are determined and sincere, I will reluctantly take you as my student!" Seeing her hesitation, Zhang Xuan quickly interrupted and said: "Let's verify your identity!"

"Is... is it that fast?"

She didn't expect the teacher to change his mind so quickly, and she was slightly taken aback. She took the identity token Zhang Xuan handed her and was considering whether to verify it when she saw the previously composed Zhang Xuan pull her hand, take out a sharp knife, and lightly cut it, causing a drop of blood to fall on the jade token.

Buzz!

The token glowed.

"Ah..."

The girl was stunned.

Just a moment ago, the teacher was talking about considering and being indifferent to fame and fortune. How could he act so quickly, and even have a knife ready?

"From now on, you are my student!" After the blood recognition, Zhang Xuan finally relaxed and resumed his high-minded appearance: "What's your name?"

"Teacher, my name is Wang Ying!"

Knowing there was no way to change it, the girl nodded cutely.

"Good, take the identity token and go get your bedding and books, and find your own accommodation. Come here for the first class tomorrow!"

Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

"Yes!" Wang Ying nodded and left.

"Phew! Successfully tricked one in!"

Seeing her become his student, Zhang Xuan finally relaxed and smiled.

It was not easy. If he hadn't seen many posturing techniques online, he might not have succeeded today.

With one student, he could avoid being dismissed. Feeling relieved, he suddenly felt his spirit become much more relaxed, and the lingering thoughts of his predecessor in his mind slowly disappeared.

"Don't worry, since I've crossed over to be you, I'll live a good life for you!"

The previous Zhang Xuan had died due to not being able to recruit students, feeling very resentful. Now, with a student, his last bit of determination had vanished, and Zhang Xuan had fully taken control of the body.

Boom!

After fully controlling the body, Zhang Xuan was about to trick a few more students when he felt a jolt in his mind, and a deep, resonant voice echoed.

"Heaven and Earth are not benevolent, treating all things as straw dogs..."

"The sun and moon wax and wane, and Heaven and Earth have flaws..."

Boom!

Various profound words made him feel dizzy and disoriented. Then, a huge palace appeared in his mind, with five large characters shining brightly.

Heavenly Dao Library!

Pushing the door open, countless bookshelves lined the room, with an endless supply of books, stretching as far as the eye could see.

"Is this the big gift for those who cross over? A library? Damn, I was a librarian in my previous life, and now I'm still a librarian in this world!"

Others' big gifts were either grandfathers or systems, all incredibly powerful, but his was a library. Zhang Xuan felt a darkness cloud his vision, almost fainting.

A library? What for? Will I throw books at people when fighting, while they throw swords?

"Let's see what books are here."

Feeling helpless, Zhang Xuan reached out to grab a book from the shelf, wanting to see what this library could do. However, his hand passed through the shelf, grabbing nothing.

"Are you playing with me? You give me a library, but I can't even take out or read the books. What's the point?"

Zhang Xuan was speechless, on the verge of tears.