Jun Changxiao, who had come to Tianyu Academy with the intention of recruiting disciples, ended up being recruited first by the Dean and Princess Red Lotus.

This… was very awkward.

Tianyu Academy’s influence and resources definitely surpassed those of the Iron Bones Sect. If Jun Changxiao served as the academy’s instructor, he would definitely profit.

But he had to refuse.

No choice.

Inside his spatial ring was a bound soul bomb—he absolutely couldn’t abandon the sect.

Besides, being an instructor meant being confined to the academy, far less free than being a sect master.

“Dean, Princess.”

Jun Changxiao said seriously: “Jun’s heart is set on the sect. I will not serve as Tianyu Academy’s instructor.”

Situ Haoyun said: “Won’t you reconsider?”

“Won’t reconsider.” Jun Changxiao said.

“Alas.”

Situ Haoyun sighed: “That Sect Master Jun won’t become an instructor is our Tianyu Academy’s loss, and also Southwest Yang Province’s loss.”

Jun Changxiao’s mouth twitched.

This crafty old man was praising him far too highly!

“Dean.”

He cupped his fists: “Actually, teaching students at the academy versus teaching students elsewhere—there’s no real difference, right?”

Situ Haoyun said: “What do you mean by this?”

Jun Changxiao said: “The academy’s students have excellent aptitude. If they further cultivate at my Iron Bones Sect, they’ll definitely become dragons and phoenixes among men.”

Now it was Situ Haoyun’s turn for his mouth to twitch.

I’m recruiting you as an instructor, yet you’re eyeing my academy students!

“Furthermore.”

Jun Changxiao expounded: “Students will eventually graduate and enter society. My Iron Bones Sect has unlimited potential and is definitely worth joining.”

Sorry.

When it comes to who’s better at fooling people, this seat absolutely won’t back down!

Situ Haoyun smiled: “Students have their own choices. Whether they join the Iron Bones Sect or not, this old man can’t make that decision.”

Tianyu Academy only taught students martial dao—they naturally wouldn’t interfere in other matters.

Because of this.

Many sect offices were stationed on the streets outside the academy, pulling in students without sect or affiliation every day.

“Dean.”

Jun Changxiao said: “Jun wishes to recruit disciples at the academy. Please grant approval.”

“That’s possible.”

Situ Haoyun said: “However, this old man has one requirement.”

“What requirement?” Jun Changxiao asked.

Situ Haoyun smiled: “Since Sect Master Jun has no intention of joining our Tianyu Academy, how about becoming an honorary instructor instead?”

“Uh?”

Jun Changxiao was startled.

Situ Haoyun said: “Sect Master Jun need not be stationed at the academy permanently—just occasionally come to teach students.”

“This…”

Jun Changxiao considered.

“Moreover.”

Situ Haoyun added: “Though it’s an honorary position, you’ll still enjoy regular instructor benefits and can receive fixed spirit stones monthly.”

“Acceptable.” Jun Changxiao said.

System: “…”

This guy definitely agreed so readily because of the spirit stones!

Damn.

Still calling himself the Iron Bones Clanging Sect Master—a few spirit stones made him lose his principles.

Ptui, ptui, ptui!

Sect Master Jun agreed to become an honorary instructor but made it clear upfront that his time wasn’t very flexible—he might not come to the academy for months, or even years.

“No problem.” Situ Haoyun said.

He could still agree to this?

Could my charm really be this great?

Just as Jun Changxiao was mentally wondering, Situ Haoyun smiled: “Sect Master Jun should have time right now and can provide some guidance to the students.”

“This…”

He really did have time!

“Red Lotus.”

Situ Haoyun said: “Take Sect Master Jun to the Gathering Talents Hall.”

“Yes.”

Princess Red Lotus smiled: “Sect Master Jun, please.”

…

To obtain recruitment rights, Jun Changxiao became Tianyu Academy’s honorary instructor, enjoying regular instructor benefits.

If word of this got out, it would make people die of envy!

You must know that Tianyu Academy’s instructors were highly respected throughout the world. With this identity, traveling to any city within Southwest Yang Province, one would be treated as an honored guest.

So the question arose.

Did Sect Master Jun have the qualifications to be an instructor?

Situ Haoyun having him teach students now was also testing him.

“Sect Master Jun.”

Princess Red Lotus led Jun Changxiao and Liu Wanshi through the corridors, saying: “The place we’re going is the Gathering Talents Hall.”

“Oh.”

Sect Master Jun acknowledged.

Princess Red Lotus said: “The Gathering Talents Hall is Tianyu Academy’s highest-level study hall, with many exceptionally talented geniuses.”

“Is that so?”

Jun Changxiao became interested.

If he could select geniuses from the Gathering Talents Hall and take them as disciples, that would be wonderful.

Princess Red Lotus added: “However, these geniuses are all prideful individuals. Ordinary instructors may not earn their recognition.”

“Heh.”

Jun Changxiao said: “Does the Princess mean that all the Gathering Talents Hall students are troublemakers?”

“You could say that.” Princess Red Lotus said.

Jun Changxiao smiled faintly: “If I, Jun Changxiao, am going to be a teacher, there’s no student I can’t handle.”

…

The Gathering Talents Hall was located in the scenic South Campus District and contained other study halls as well—it could be called Tianyu Academy’s top genius gathering place.

Just entering the district.

Students encountered casually all had seven or eight-grade Martial Master cultivation.

“Not bad.” Jun Changxiao said.

Following behind, Liu Wanshi remained calm, thinking: “These students are far inferior to Second Senior Brother and the others.”

Princess Red Lotus led the two to stop before the Gathering Talents Hall entrance: “Sect Master Jun, this is the Gathering Talents Hall.”

“Mm.”

Jun Changxiao stepped forward to enter.

The Gathering Talents Hall wasn’t too large—roughly two hundred plus square meters.

Inside, many tables and chairs were scattered about messily, with dozens of students wearing uniform attire chattering amongst themselves.

Among them were students who had appeared earlier at the pond pavilion.

“Hmm?”

When Jun Changxiao entered, everyone turned to look, their gazes showing surprise.

“Young Master Chu.”

Someone said in a low voice: “Why did he come?”

“Hmph.”

Young Master Chu had his legs propped on the desk, a faint sneer at the corner of his mouth.

Sitting beside him, the perpetually sleepy-looking lazy youth grinned: “Sect Master Jun, how did you end up at the Gathering Talents Hall?”

“To teach you martial studies.”

Jun Changxiao stood at the podium, hands clasped behind his back.

His gaze swept over the students present, especially seeing Young Master Chu with his legs on the desk looking completely dissolute, and thought: “This should be a troublemaker.”

“Teach us martial studies?”

The students in the Gathering Talents Hall immediately laughed.

“Sect Master Jun.”

Chu Xiunan said indifferently: “Though your strength is very formidable, coming to teach us—you’re probably not qualified.”

“Please, this student, put your legs down first and place your hands on the desk.” Jun Changxiao said with a smile.

Chu Xiunan said arrogantly: “This young master likes doing it this way…”

Swish!

Jun Changxiao appeared before him, grabbed his collar with one large hand, and with a “boom” pressed him into the ground.

This sudden action was too swift.

The Gathering Talents Hall students couldn’t capture it at all. When they witnessed Young Master Chu pressed into the ground, they were all dumbfounded.

“Kid.”

Jun Changxiao’s gaze turned cold: “The first lesson this seat will teach you today is how to respect teachers and honor the dao.”

“You…” Chu Xiunan’s gaze blazed with anger.

“Swish!”

Jun Changxiao lifted him up and casually tossed him. The entire person violently crashed into the wall, then swept his gaze over the shocked students, saying sternly: “Remember, when speaking to this seat, the first word must be Teacher Cang… Teacher Jun!”