Recitation

Inside the prefect's residence, Dong Zhongshu was directing a mosquito as it rose and fell.

This amazed Zhang Xuezhou.

Dong Zhongshu was not exaggerating; the other party's boastful words came true.

Even though Zhang Xuezhou provided Drowsiness Technique from the Ten Thousand Demons Stele, Dong Zhongshu still managed to learn it despite lacking Demon Power.

"You're truly amazing! You've completed the cultivation of this technique in such a short time!"

In just one hour, he completed his cultivation using Zhang Xuezhou's imperfect Drowsiness Technique, even transcending the boundaries between human and Demon Power Law Power, which Zhang Xuezhou couldn't help but admire.

"It's just so-so!"

Dong Zhongshu slapped the mosquito he had been controlling away, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

If Zhang Xuezhou hadn't looked so serious, Dong Zhongshu would have almost suspected that this guy was there to sabotage them.

If Zhang Xuezhou's technique hadn't been so useless, he would have truly made a fool of himself.

The Vast Righteous Qi Art encompasses countless cultivation methods, but it doesn't stoop to forcibly inserting demonic arts.

Dong Zhongshu was able to hold on largely because of his extensive knowledge of Technique Method and his cultivation at the Divine Ability Realm.

If any other Confucian scholar had done this, Dong Zhongshu felt they would have been doomed.

He felt it was incredibly difficult to avoid losing face, but he maintained a calm and collected demeanor, indicating that doing this was a piece of cake.

"I rarely have the time or inclination to take on students. Would you like to learn the spirit of righteousness from me?" Dong Zhongshu asked.

"Accepting students?"

In the past, if a powerful cultivator at the Divine Ability Realm were to accept a student, Zhang Xuezhou would have readily kowtowed and bowed in respect.

But he was hesitant at the moment.

He not only overcame the initial confusion of his studies, but Zhang Xuezhou also learned the importance of the teacher-student and mentor-student relationship.

The relationship is so close that the teacher-student relationship is second only to the father-son or mother-son relationship, while the relationship between brothers in the same school is second only to that between blood brothers.

Such a strong bond is clearly not something that can be created arbitrarily, but rather possesses an almost unique nature.

In other words, Zhang Xuezhou could only have one master, and he could not have a second master before being expelled from the school.

Once a dispute arises, it could easily lead him into trouble, or it could easily bring trouble to his teacher.

If the Emperor were to learn that Zhang Xuezhou had become an apprentice again, Zhang Xuezhou felt that the Emperor would either strangle him or strangle Dong Zhongshu; there were very few other options.

Thinking of the Emperor's caution in accepting students, and how he had even specifically asked Zhang Xuezhou about expelling someone from the sect, Zhang Xuezhou ultimately shook his head in hesitation.

He likes to take advantage of others, but he can't take advantage of every opportunity.

"How?"

Dong Zhongshu was surprised.

No matter how down on his luck he was, trapped in the Divine Ability Realm and forced to advance, he was still one of the top cultivators in the Han Kingdom, even stronger than some Sole Self Realm cultivators, and was considered a person of considerable stature.

But Zhang Xuezhou only hesitated for a few seconds before rejecting the offer, which made him a little sad.

"You only received Zou Bugui's inheritance by chance before, and you didn't formally become his disciple. Could it be that he entrusted you with his orphanage on his deathbed and took you in as the successor of the Nine People Sect?" Dong Zhongshu pondered.

"That's about it, I can no longer find a master!"

I can't take on a master, and I can't accept a godfather.

Just thinking about the Golden Toad Dharma King who wept bitterly before the Emperor and swore to sever his father-son relationship, Zhang Xuezhou felt that all his current paths of pursuing knowledge without any limits were blocked.

"That's a real shame," Zhang Xuezhou said, shrugging.

"Haha, it's not a big deal. After all, I learned one of your Drowsiness Technique, so returning the favor with a Vast Righteous Qi Art isn't a big problem!"

Dong Zhongshu pondered for only two seconds before bursting into laughter.

"You're really going to teach me?"

Zhang Xuezhou thought Dong Zhongshu was of good character, but he didn't think Dong Zhongshu was a pushover.

Zhang Xuezhou has yet to figure out anything about the Drowsiness Technique; this art is a disgrace to Incantation Technique and can also be categorized as a useless, low-level Technique Method.

If one were to exchange such a technique for a rare or even uncommon cultivation aid like the Vast Righteous Qi Art Technique, it would undoubtedly be a huge profit.

This made Zhang Xuezhou wonder if Dong Zhongshu had something wrong with his head.

Or perhaps the other party has other possible motives.

But after racking his brains for several seconds, Zhang Xuezhou still couldn't figure out what extra advantage Dong Zhongshu could gain from him.

The trip to Lingnan is over, and he has said what he needed to say; Zhang Xuezhou has nothing to hide.

That's why Zhang Xuezhou couldn't figure out Dong Zhongshu's purpose.

He even failed to make any contribution to the 'Bashe Incident,' showing neither merit nor special talent or qualifications.

"Are you going to learn it or not?" Dong Zhongshu asked. "After all, no one will lose out by learning this!"

"Doesn't this conflict with the Yin-Yang School School's theory of realms?" Zhang Xuezhou asked repeatedly.

"The study of realms is the main trunk, while auxiliary studies are merely branches and leaves. No matter how lush the branches and leaves are, they cannot replace the main trunk," Dong Zhongshu said. "This only harmonizes Yin and Yang, not changes them. You can study it with peace of mind."

"Won't this hinder my breakthrough?"

"No, at least from my understanding, that's the case. We've never encountered any cases of this affecting anyone during our teaching. Of course, studying another doctrine takes time, so if that counts, then there is indeed a slight impact!"

After learning more about it, Zhang Xuezhou finally decided to learn the Vast Righteous Qi Art.

Dong Zhongshu was neither a gangster boss nor a member of the Demonic Sect. The other party was a scholar of the imperial court who taught many students in Chang'an City.

Zhang Xuezhou simply assumed that Dong Zhongshu was acting out of a teaching mentality, wanting to impart some relevant knowledge to any suitable student he saw in his mind.

He nodded in agreement, Dong Zhongshu then began to speak eloquently about the relevant topics.

"Heaven and earth possess a vast and righteous energy, which manifests in various forms, becoming rivers and mountains below, and the sun and stars above..."

The content of the Vast Righteous Qi Art " gave Zhang Xuezhou the feeling of listening to "The Tale of Heaven and Earth." He was so engrossed in it that he wanted to float away, but Zhang Xuezhou quickly and forcefully stopped himself from doing so.

His Excellency might help him once, but he can't possibly help him out of kindness every time.

As soon as Zhang Xuezhou thought about that boundless darkness, his mind became focused on his body, and he listened attentively to every word Dong Zhongshu narrated.

As Dong Zhongshu recounted the general principles, Zhang Xuezhou felt a refreshing coolness wash over him, and a strange sensation stirred within him.

Zhang Xuezhou vaguely sensed that he had gained something, but he couldn't quite grasp it.

"Master Dong, the cultivation of your 'Vast Righteous Qi Instruction' is simply daily recitation!"

Dong Zhongshu's "The Vast Righteous Qi Instruction" does indeed belong to a special category of auxiliary learning. This content does not require connecting acupoints, but rather reciting and comprehending it.

The word "comprehension" is subtle. There is no fixed training method for it. It is something that you either get or you don't.

This is a very strange cultivation aid, and it's the first time Zhang Xuezhou has encountered this kind of doctrine.

He pondered his own aptitude, feeling that he excelled at rote memorization, but other than that, he was less impressive.

Correspondingly, Zhang Xuezhou maintained a great sense of awe towards doctrines that required comprehension.

"That's right," Dong Zhongshu nodded. "The Vast Righteous Qi Instruction' is Confucian School theory of Qi. Reciting the Vast Righteous Qi Instruction' aloud can gather the righteous Qi of heaven and earth, which may bring you good fortune, and it won't waste any time!"

"No time wasted!"

Zhang Xuezhou's sense of awe and fear shattered instantly upon hearing Dong Zhongshu's words.

If he doesn't waste time, he can certainly try more.

If you lack the necessary skills, you can make up for it with more attempts. Failure won't have much of an impact, but success will undoubtedly bring benefits.

Zhang Xuezhou did indeed want to learn some offensive techniques, but he was well aware that he would inevitably be inferior to others after learning such techniques, and the Vast Righteous Qi Art could improve this situation.

This immediately caught his attention.