one's door

However, the invitation was received, but Zhang Yan never showed up.They all asked their student Zhou Yun to pass back a post at the gate of the Jiangwu Academy to decline the invitation.The etiquette seems to be very measured, but in fact no one can make Zhang Yan treat him differently.

Dissatisfaction began to slowly accumulate among the various forces gathered in Langyuan City.Among them are some powerful ones.They have always been invincible in Nanyuan Kingdom, even if they are sometimes weak, it is because their opponents are of the same size as themselves.When did a loner dare to put on airs for himself?Is it true that you can sit back and relax just by relying on the martial arts academy?

Zhang Yan's refusal without discrimination, it seemed that everyone could not understand Zhang Yan's lofty attitude.

"Does Professor Zhang need the help of the Academy of Martial Arts? I think that Professor Zhang seems to be in danger of slipping in the storm recently, which is worrying."

This is Liu Renchuan talking.Yesterday he had someone bring a message to Zhang Yan, and Zhang Yan went to the hall building to find Liu Renchuan early this morning.After the two sat down, Liu Renchuan directly pointed out Zhang Yan's current difficult situation, and offered to say that the Martial Arts Academy could give him more help.

how to helpZhang Yan looked at Liu Renchuan with a smile, but didn't respond.

Liu Renchuan also smiled and continued: "You can give Zhang Jiaoxi a fixed status, become a direct official teacher in the martial arts academy, and give him the highest treatment and authority. I hope Zhang Jiaoxi can seriously consider it."

Although he was smiling, Liu Renchuan's words were extremely cautious.And very heavy.

As long as Zhang Yan nods, his current predicament can be solved immediately, and he can also enjoy all the essence of human knowledge gathered in the martial arts academy for thousands of years, or for reference.From then on, Zhang Yan was no longer bound by one city and one country, and completely stood under the protection of the most powerful force in the human race.

"Mr. Dean Zhang Yan appreciates the kindness of Mr. Dean. I am also grateful for Mr. Dean's concern. But the current situation is not so far that I can't handle it. Besides, I have always been kind to others. If it is reasonable, those coveting people outside should also I will understand, and I won't force you too much." Zhang Yan directly declined Liu Renchuan's kindness.

Perhaps it would be a good choice to completely join the Jiangwu Academy.Before Zhang Yan stepped into the realm of returning to the gods, he really couldn't tell how he would choose.But now, he has a better choice.

Chapter 241 School Building

Zhang Yan has no education, and on earth, he only has compulsory education to mass-produce defective products.At most, he also dabbled in some unpopular knowledge of Taoism.But after he arrived in Huangtianyu, he would always dig up a lot of things he had learned before from the depths of his memory, carefully read them, it was useful, and it was also a memory of the past.

At this moment, Zhang Yan felt that the situation he was in could be compared with a poem by Zheng Xie.

He insisted that Qingshan would not relax.

The root was originally in the broken rock.

Thousands of blows are still strong.

Ren Er has east, west, south, north winds.

This poem used to be read by the master when I was in the rivers and lakes, so as to comfort myself. As a disciple of Longhushan, I ran around all day long for a bite, and even went down to the well.

It was completely different from Zhang Yan's mentality of "it doesn't matter, I'm just making a living anyway". Zhang Yan's master cared a lot about his status as a disciple of Longhushan, and he was also worried that he was forced to make a living to ruin the reputation of Longhushan. feel ashamed and humiliated.It can only persist with some spiritual self-comfort and paralysis.In the end, it was also because of the long-term alcohol anesthesia that worn down the body, and died in his early sixties.

Influenced by his former master, Zhang Yan is also very familiar with Zheng Xie's poem.In the past, the master used it to comfort the persistence in the heart and the persistence of Taoism.Now he uses it to compare his situation and Mingzhi's confidence to transcend this world.

Liu Renchuan's kindness is also the kindness given by the Jiangwu Academy.To be honest, it was very sincere, and there were no stringent conditions attached, and it didn't even mention bone strengthening pills and soldiers casting.That is to say, as long as Zhang Yan agrees to become the official instructor directly under the Jiangwu Institute, then the Jiangwu Institute will fully protect him.What Zhang Yan needs to pay is what he should do as a teacher.

But Zhang Yan finally refused.The main reason is not that he is worried about being manipulated or restrained by the other party, but because he is not in the same way as the martial arts school in essence.The destination may be the same, but the path chosen is completely different.Temporarily borrow this identity to get through the stage of weak strength, and then Zhang Yan still wants to walk his own path.

Why don't you try to see if you can reach the lofty cultivation realms in the legends in Taoism?

How can such a world that looks like a fertile new land in the eyes of the Daoist sect not have the figure of the Daoist sect?

Since it is still difficult to change the weak situation of the human race by relying on warriors, why not try other ways?

Anyway, here they are, these are the paths Zhang Yan is going to take.And he has been accumulating strength for these goals.Now it's just that the speed of saving is much faster because of the gang cheating with this world.Essentially, it was still within Zhang Yan's plan.

But some things are often beyond Zhang Yan's expectation.He also often adjusts his plans according to changes in things.

It's as if he didn't expect that the so-called sanctuary would send so many meritorious spirits to him, he didn't expect it beforehand.Just like Huang Tianyu, it was beyond Zhang Yan's expectation that the world could help cheat.This caused him to return to Langyuan City, but it was only a few days and a year away, but he had crossed a realm that many monks could not reach in their entire lives.His plan is also constantly changed and accelerated by himself in these unexpected changes.

It was not only the above that happened suddenly, but also Luo Changshan who had recently rushed back from Xiangkou to find Zhang Yan.

Zhang Yan did not expect that Luo Changshan would propose a concept of "academy".At first he thought it was a little outrageous.But later, when Luo Changshan said that the confidence in this move came from his ability and his status in the martial arts academy, Zhang Yan immediately realized it, and even felt that this was an opportunity he had been looking for.

Perhaps there is no more suitable opportunity than this.

So Zhang Yan quickly told Luo Changshan some of the thoughts in his mind.Take the influence of "getting rid of the mainstream school" as a breakthrough, persuade the other party to minimize the attention of recruiting students, and make a fuss about those children who have not yet completed their studies or are just about to learn.

Zhang Yan has his own considerations.The younger the baby, the stronger the ability to accept new things.On the contrary, it will be weaker.It is said to be enlightenment, but the enlightenment readings also have the meaning of instilling some inherent common sense on Huang Tianyu's side.For example, Zhang Yan scoffed at many things about warriors.The human race on Huangtianyu's side still has a too narrow perception of power.

Luo Changshan didn't agree with it at first, because there are many things in the enlightenment.And according to Huang Tianyu's common sense, people who have never been enlightened are not qualified to learn at all.And Luo Changshan felt that the Academy of Miscellaneous Studies he wanted to run was a place for learning, so how could he let a group of older kids get involved?

However, under Zhang Yan's repeated suggestions and the importance he attached to Zhang Yan, Luo Changshan finally gave Zhang Yan a spot for the event.Minimum one, maximum ten.Within this range, Zhang Yan can freely recruit students.Even enlightenment can be done by Zhang Yan.If it is effective, this method will be followed by the academy.

This is not the first time that Zhang Yan has seen the "stubbornness" and "hypocrisy" of these scholars of miscellaneous studies.Not only Luo Changshan, Zhang Yan felt that almost all scholars of miscellaneous studies were more or less like this in the previous two tea parties.

Get used to it, and it doesn't matter.Zhang Yan's greatest goal was to accept a few serious students under a pretense.

Luo Changshan moved quickly.After discussing with Zhang Yan, I searched for the location of the academy near Langyuan City.

First of all not in the city.Zhang Yan didn't understand why, Luo Changshan replied, "The city is too impetuous, not a place for learning." Zhang Yan couldn't react for a long time.I don't understand how the "impetuous in the city" came to the conclusion.In the end, it can only be attributed to Luo Changshan's habit of liking the quiet and mountains, so he tends to build the academy in the outskirts of the city.

You can't build a thatched hut in the mountains and accept students, right?

So Luo Changshan found a Zhuangzi on the outskirts of Langyuan City, and spent money to buy a large house in the Zhuangzi.Said it was crime property.The original owner was an official in Langyuan City, but now he is implicated in Wu Yuan's case, his head is gone, his family is also broken up, and the house is confiscated and sold as criminal property.Because the location of this house is very good, it is not near or far from Langyuan City, and it is backed by mountains, with a river in front, and the scenery is pleasant, so the selling price is high.

However, no matter how high the price was, it was the same in front of Luo Changshan. He didn't even ask how much the price was, and just decided to buy it.

The school building is fixed, and a series of repairs are still needed.When all the people are here, you can officially hang up the plaque and start accepting students.It will also mark the beginning of a new path that no one has ever traveled before in the miscellaneous studies of Nanyuan Kingdom.Anxiety and expectation made Luo Changshan, who was already grey-haired, seem to be particularly motivated, and he seemed to be much younger.

Chapter 242 Prelude

"Hehe, Mr. Zhang, it is helpless to come here to disturb you again. Please forgive me, Mr. Zhang."

Yang Jie didn't expect that he would find Zhang Yan one day, still with such a cautious look.With a smile on my face, I always feel awkward in my heart.How long has it been?Has this person who he regarded as a suspect in the case before become a big shot who must be "handled with care"?

Even Shen Wujiu, the special case officer who ran over with five people and six people before, seemed to have been hit by something, but now when he mentioned the name Zhang Yan, panic flashed in his eyes.It makes people feel inexplicable.

Later, Yang Jie thought that it would be fine if the Special Case Department took over Wu Yuan's case. Since there was no way to change it, he would clean up the matter in Langyuan City and return to the county guard's mansion to report.But who knew that the matter was about to end, but he received a handwritten order from Xiao Wangcheng, the prefect, asking him to stay in Langyuan City for one more month to keep the stability of Langyuan City.Pay close attention to the various problems that may be caused by the gathering of various parties.

What is this called!

Yang Jie came to investigate the case, and now he has become the temporary city administrator of Langyuan City.You even need to approach Zhang Yan cautiously and come up with a suitable solution.

"Master Yang is too polite. Thanks to Mr. Yang, Langyuan City has seen the light again. Your contribution in Langyuan City is obvious to all. Zhang Yan also sincerely admires and appreciates it. Therefore, if you have something to do, just say it, and Zhang Yan will definitely cooperate." To be honest, Yang Jie really did not guess the reason why Zhang Yan came here.But I also know that it should have something to do with him.

Seeing that Zhang Yan was still so polite, Yang Jie felt better.But there was no change in his mind at all on his face.Then he smiled and said: "Jiaoxi Zhang is really flattering the prize. The case of Langyuan City has now been settled. This is a matter of the official's duty, and I dare not say whether it is credited or not. And this time it is not for Zhang Jiaoxi to cooperate with the case. What, but something else.

Zhang Jiaoxi also knew that many forces in Nanyuan Kingdom were staring at Jiaoxi recently, and their thoughts were similar.Some of them are... not so easy to mess with, to be honest.Professor Xue has a cold temper, and has been ignoring them all the time. It is estimated that those people are holding their breath.

A few days later, it will be the day when I learn to put new big weapons in the store for sale.Can I ask the exact number of sharps? "

After talking halfway, although Zhang Yan didn't finish speaking, Zhang Yan also came to his senses.Smiling and showing three fingers.

"hiss……"

Yang Jie took a breath, and then said in surprise: "Or three?"

Although Yang Jie is not the city official of Langyuan City, he has good eyes and ears, and he has heard everything about what happened in Langyuan City.Knowing that Zhang Yan sold three rare and powerful weapons a month ago.Two of them fell into the hands of Xiu Ya's people, and one was left outside.And make an appointment to open the store and release the goods in one month.

Strictly speaking, it is already a rare miracle to be able to sell three large weapons in one month.Which of the general casting masters can't come up with a big weapon without looking at the year and the moon?It's good to come to Zhang Yan, casting a big weapon seems to be effortless.

But although there are many three powerful weapons, they can't give an explanation to the forces that have gathered!Even if those forces would not embarrass Zhang Yan out of consideration, they still have to win or lose in their disputes.What's more, the situation is not just as simple as a few big weapons, but also the bone-strengthening pill that makes the warrior's heart jump wildly.

"Yes, there are still three. Can Master Yang give you any advice?"

"Professor Zhang, I don't dare to be an advisor. But if Professor Zhang Zhang puts the three big weapons on it like this, I'm afraid there will be trouble. Those people are not ordinary people, and it will be difficult for Langyuan City to deal with the disturbance in a short while. So this official is here to hope that Professor Zhang can do it conveniently. How about a different way of selling?"

"Another one? Please tell Master Yang."

"Auction. Professor Zhang can conduct auctions at the auction site in Langyuan City. Anyway, there are only three things, and the one with the highest price wins. This is also the usual rule of the auction. It can also keep the situation from being chaotic." Yang Jie said It was his idea, which was also the purpose of his visit to the Zhang family today.He knew too well how difficult those powerful people would be if there were no rules.Even if it is just the rules of the auction house, there are rules to follow, and the big forces can check each other, so that there will be no chaos when they come up.

Another point is that the place in the auction house is large enough, and the environment is much more closed than the back streets and alleys near the Jiangwu Academy.Even if something happens later, it can be controlled more effectively.Before coming to Zhang's house, Yang Jie had already visited Zhou Cang, the city guard officer, and made a plan with him to enter the city to maintain order.At the same time, he himself will also visit the scene, expressing the attitude of Beijiang County Sheriff's Mansion, which can more or less play a deterrent role.

But if we go to the auction house, will the situation around Zhang Yan be safe?Yang Jie didn't think so.What he has to do is not to spread too much when there is chaos, and it is enough to stabilize Langyuan City.As for Zhang Yan, he knew very well that it was not something he needed to deal with.There are already quite a few big bosses who have ended up in the open and in the dark, so he is a fart.Calling Xiao Wangcheng behind him is almost qualified to participate.

Zhang Yan would not speculate on Yang Jie's so many twists and turns, but after listening to it, he really felt that the method Yang Jie proposed was good.Firstly, it can be sold at a higher price than what he listed for sale.Secondly, the closed environment of the auction house also made it more convenient for him.

"My lord, this is indeed a good idea. But I'm not familiar with the auction house..."

"Zhang Jiaoxi doesn't need to worry, I will take care of the auction house. At that time, Zhang Jiaoxi can just go there."

"Then please trouble Master Yang."

Yang Jie took a deep look at Zhang Yan, didn't say much at last, got up and left.

As soon as Yang Jie left here, Zhou Cang came back on his heels.Look eager.I want to persuade Zhang Yan not to be as stubborn as he is now.Either choose the martial arts academy to take refuge in, or choose one or two of those forces that came together to take refuge, otherwise how will this matter be settled?

"Talking about martial arts is actually the safest way. Mr. Zhang, you only need to nod, and then there will be no major troubles. Otherwise, if you choose the Xiuya company, you should know who is behind them, and Princess Qingling With good fortune, it will certainly be able to stabilize the situation around Mr...."

Zhou Cang was really in a hurry.He originally thought that Zhang Yan would lean directly on the big tree of the Wuyuan Academy, after all, there seemed to be an omen before, otherwise it would not be able to explain the reason why Zhang Yan took out "The Method of Refining Skin and Flesh with Medicine".But now when it's time for something to happen, Zhang Yan didn't choose anyone.

Is this going to be tough?This is playing with fire!

Zhou Cang didn't know that Zhang Yan himself didn't expect that he would step into the state of returning to the gods so soon, and he changed his plan temporarily.Otherwise, joining the Academy of Martial Arts is indeed his best option and the way out he has been working on.

Seeing Zhou Cang's anxiety, Zhang Yan said with a smile: "Master Zhou, don't worry, I know what's going on in my heart, when the time comes, my lord will just watch the show."

Chapter 243 Gathering

Langyuan City is not considered a major hub city, it is only considered a middle-lower division in the entire Beijiang County.So compared to Xiangkou, the auction here is not that big.The business in Langyuan City has not been so good, there are very few items that are eligible for auction, and there is only one auction in a month or two.

After receiving Yang Jie's notice, the treasurer of Langyuan City Auction House was overjoyed.He is well aware of the storm that has been raging in Langyuan City recently, and he understands that if the storm is moved to his auction house, no matter what the result is, it will definitely be an impossible chance to make a name for himself.Moreover, it is famous throughout the whole country of Nanyuan Country.I don't know how the owner will reward him after he finds out.

Following that, the only auction house in Langyuan City began to make arrangements in full swing.

The venue was naturally the largest venue, and after careful cleaning, it was carefully decorated.And also prepared a lot of refreshments for the participants to enjoy.And all the attendants put on new robes, and were strictly ordered not to make any mistakes.

Four days later, the day that the treasurer of the auction house had been looking forward to finally arrived.

More than just the treasurer of the auction house?I don't know how many people in the whole Langyuan city are waiting for this day.Even during this period of time, the major restaurants, flower houses, and inns in Langyuan City are rarely full of business.There were more high rollers than we had seen all year long.

A heroic rich businessman, a heroic warrior.Most of them are foreigners, and some of them can't even understand their accents and need to be explained.

Especially those brave fighters.Much more than before.And it was only two or three days ago that a large number of them flooded into Langyuan City.If there is no inn, they will rob houses at high prices, and even many places almost start fighting.If it weren't for the local yamen and garrison soldiers who had strengthened their manpower during this period, Langyuan City might be in chaos now.

Besides Yang Jie, Zhou Cang was the most nervous.He had already moved to live in the watchtower on the city wall five days ago, so that he could enter the city at any time.

Zhou Cang, the son of those big forces making trouble, is not worried at all.There is a measure of that kind of chaos, and all forces have their own feet. Who can they run away when the trouble becomes big?

What was really troublesome and made Zhou Cang nervous were those warriors who came to Langyuan City after receiving news one after another in the next few days.

These warriors who got the news later are obviously not from the hands of the major forces, and they are not even people who went out of the martial arts academy.Most of them are wandering warriors scattered all over the place, or potential warriors from some warrior families.

Because this kind of martial artist has a floating foundation, or has no foundation at all, he acts and does everything according to his own preferences.It is difficult to use external forces to restrain them.Many of these people even have a case on their backs.In the past three days, people from the garrison and the local yamen have arrested six people, all of whom were registered on the sea arrest documents.He thought that he could pass the test by pretending to be a disguise, but in the end he ended up with his head on the ground.

But are these six people the only ones who got in?Zhou Cang didn't believe it.Because many cases do not necessarily have witnesses, pending, only known to be the warriors, who knows if there are outlaw lunatics hiding among these warriors who have entered the city?If these people want to make trouble, that is the most unpredictable and most troublesome thing.

Zhou Cang only had a battalion of men and horses in his hands. Apart from the necessary defensive forces on the four walls, he could mobilize about [-] manpower to maneuver.It looks like a lot, but Zhou Cang still doesn't have much confidence in his heart.

On the one hand, there is the auction venue, and Zhou Cang needs to be heavily guarded.On the other hand, Zhang's family also needed care, and even 30 people were assigned to go there, calling Zhang Huiyuan, the younger sister of the Zhang family, from the store to stay at home and not allowed to go anywhere.The same goes for Zhang Shun and his wife who were far away in Xiangkou, they were protected by the guards at Xiangkou, and they were related by Shi Xuan.

Although Zhou Cang has raised his vigilance to the highest level, he still feels that the suspension is not solid.

I went to see Mr. Zhang before, and Zhou Cang's idea was to persuade him, and he didn't want Mr. Zhang to suffer a lot because of his temper.He also didn't want to lose Zhang Yan, a good friend he had met so hard.There is a profit-seeking mentality, and there is also a sincere concern.But Zhang Yan told him not to worry, and said, "Just watch the show."Immediately, he blocked the words from his mouth.

After carefully distinguishing that Zhang Yan was not talking nonsense, Zhou Cang shut up hesitantly.Curious and apprehensive, I waited to see what the good show Zhang Yan was talking about.

Early in the morning, Zhou Cang stood at the door of the auction house like a door god.His face was expressionless and his eyes were even sharper, sweeping across the people who walked into the venue.Regardless of the identities of these people and the forces behind them, and regardless of whether their cultivation base is higher than Zhou Cang's, his eyes conveyed a meaning: Don't make it difficult for me, otherwise no one will be comfortable today.

There are real big shots too.For example, the adjutant of the Eastern Army Commander, Li He who came to Langyuan City once.

And Princess Qingling, the first princess of Nanyuan Kingdom, who had just rushed back to Langyuan City from Yuanding Imperial City, it is said that it was to show Zhang Yan the scene.

There are also Liu Renchuan, the dean of the martial arts academy in Langyuan City, and Xiao Shu, the court judge.

Except for these few people, even people like Yang Jie, Shen Wujiu of the special case department, and big shopkeepers sent by some forces, these are not big figures in Zhou Cang's eyes.They are just mouthpieces or eyes and ears, and they are not qualified enough to really be able to directly act and use means.

The other is among those warriors who obtained the auction house access card through coercion or lure.Anyway, Zhou Cang didn't see anyone under Tongqiao state.There are even several in the Hundred Refinement Realm.Some of them, Zhou Cang, have heard their names before. These people are famous not only because of their high level and powerful methods, but also because these people are ruthless, and there are many bloody rumors about them.It also belongs to Zhou Cang's key "concern".

"My lord, Mr. Zhang has already gone in."

"Huh? It's here? You look at this side, and the door will be closed when the time comes. Come according to the plan, and don't let anyone who is late. And patrol around, but all the warriors who gather are dispersed."

"Yes, my lord."

Of course, today's protagonist Zhang Yan will not enter through the main entrance of the venue, but will choose to enter through the back door of the venue.Zhou Cang also turned to the back, checked the defenses at the back, and finally saw Zhang Yan sitting on a chair drinking tea in a small hall inside the venue.

"Sir, is everything going well?"

"Of course. I would also like to thank Mr. Zhou for arranging manpower for my family. Otherwise, I would be a little worried." Zhang Yan said this sincerely.Although he has already made magic weapon pendants for his family members, including his eldest brother and sister-in-law.But it's not foolproof.With the guarantee of Zhou Cang and Shi Xuan, it would be better.

"Are these the powerful weapons that were released this time?" Zhou Cang looked curiously at the three two-foot-long iron boxes placed on the coffee table in front of Zhang Yan, and his eyes were also very curious.He is also a warrior, and he must be greedy for big weapons.At the same time, I am also curious about how much Zhang Yan can bid for these three powerful weapons today.

Chapter 244 Suppression

There are three items in the lot, one knife and two swords.They are all about three feet in size.Moreover, compared with the three sold last time, the three weapons and magic weapons this time have all reached the level of "high-quality goods that are not in the mainstream", and they are only short of simply engraving a magic circle to directly enter the product. .

It's not that Zhang Yan did it deliberately, but it's an inevitable improvement with the improvement of Zhang Yan's crafting methods.It's as if the lower limit is increasing, and even things that are made casually are much better than when they first touched the threshold.

In addition, compared to the previous short weapons, this time Zhang Yan chose a normal-sized weapon that can be used by most warriors. It is not that he has too many materials in his hand and there is no place to use them, but that he deliberately raised them up this time. The allure of magic tools.

If you want to catch big fish, you have to use the most fragrant bait.How else would you be hooked, right?