Jiang Ding inspected every corner of the Vermilion Bird Grand Academy, then made his way to its vice principal, the Blissful Union Holy Maiden.
She sat in her office wearing a fitted black suit, a tie, and gold-rimmed glasses. She was writing and sketching something at her desk, apparently planning lessons.
Jiang Ding fell silent for a moment.
"Heh!"
The Fusang Holy Maiden snorted and looked up at the sky.
"Oh!"
"Brother Tu Shan, what brings you here?"
The Blissful Union Holy Maiden looked up in surprise and set down her pen.
"Why are you dressed like that?"
"It doesn't seem to suit you."
Jiang Ding chose his words carefully.
He had always been willing to show respect and offer some emotional support to cultivators who worked for him and delivered outstanding results.
Relationships between people could not rest on interests alone, especially when dealing with top prodigies.
The incident with the Fusang Holy Maiden had taught him that lesson.
"This outfit?"
"Ta-da!"
The Blissful Union Holy Maiden brightened at once. She stood and twirled, then said, "I read the academy's library books. Do lots of people dress this way in your hometown, Brother Tu Shan?"
"So I thought I'd try it."
"Do you think I look good, Brother Tu Shan?"
"Of course you do."
Jiang Ding nodded slightly.
After discussing cultivation for a while, Jiang Ding brought up why he had come. "The academy's curriculum is a little thin. We need to add astronomy, geography, politics, military studies, swordsmanship, Daoist arts, and other courses. We should find suitable teachers, preferably Dao Children with considerable expertise in those fields."
"Do you have anyone to recommend?"
"They'd only need to teach through avatars. The academy will pay them appropriately."
That was Jiang Ding's purpose.
He should not be the only teacher