Zhang San, please behave yourself!
Chapter 721 - 661: Am I Under House Arrest?

Chapter 721: Chapter 661: Am I Under House Arrest?

Preceptor Situ had been quite troubled recently.

Originally the second-in-command of the Imperial College, he had unwittingly become the third-in-command.

Ironically, Grand Preceptor Ren was sick, and the real second-in-command, Zhang San, was often not in the Imperial College, leading many people and many issues to come to him for guidance.

Am I just an ordinary third-in-command, okay?

Why should I bear the workload of both the first and second-in-command?

At that moment, Preceptor Situ felt that if Zhang San appeared before him now, he could genuinely split him in two with a sword.

Then, just at that time, as the successive knocks sounded, Preceptor Situ saw Zhang San step in.

The entire person was scared into a shudder.

"Zhang... Preceptor Zhang, you’re here? Is there something you need? I was actually thinking of reporting the recent work situation at the Imperial College to you later."

Zhang San gestured with his hand for Preceptor Situ to not be so formal and to take a seat comfortably.

Once Preceptor Situ sat down, Zhang San asked, "Preceptor Situ, I heard you are quite knowledgeable about the Spirit Platform Illusion, aren’t you?"

Upon hearing it was about cultivation matters and not that Zhang San had discovered his hidden desire to chop him, Preceptor Situ felt much relieved.

"I have some knowledge, some knowledge. Mainly it’s because you, Preceptor Zhang, have been acting well. The research on Spirit Platform Illusion is going well, and the main credit goes to the leadership! Heh heh."

Zhang San continued, "Then do you have time to organize the students of the Imperial College and explain the practice regarding the Spiritual Platform Realm and Spirit Platform Illusion to everyone? I think this matter is very important, yet everyone only starts to understand it once they reach the Spiritual Platform Realm. That shouldn’t happen! Who checks if they have their keys only when they reach the door?"

"Exactly, exactly. I think Preceptor Zhang is right. This kind of forward-thinking, looking toward the future, and long-term mindset is worth learning."

"Then, Preceptor Situ, please take the trouble to find some time later and organize all the interested students in the Imperial College to give a lecture."

"That would be great. I believe the students, upon hearing about Preceptor Zhang’s arrangement, will definitely be very grateful for your teaching spirit, nurturing spirit, and talent-loving spirit."

Zhang San always felt like he understood what Preceptor Situ was saying, but it also sounded somewhat awkward.

It was clearly human speech, but why did it not sound at all like human speech?

"By the way, do you have any books related to the Spirit Platform Illusion here? I’ll also take a look. I’ll help you look them over."

"That would be great. I was just thinking of asking you, Preceptor Zhang, to help me look over them. After all, for such matters, we need a leader who values education, study, and practice like you to review them before we can execute them better!"

Although at this moment, Preceptor Situ was thinking about the books related to the Spirit Platform Illusion next to him, many of which were rare editions, and he didn’t want to lend any to others at all.

But who let the man sitting before him be called Zhang San.

Other people might just talk, but he could start a fight or kill at will!

Helplessly, he could only agree, and with tears in his heart, he silently gathered all the books related to the Spirit Platform Illusion and handed them to Zhang San.

After all, facing Zhang San, Preceptor Situ truly didn’t dare to tell a single lie.

Once Zhang San had stored all the books in his Storage Ring, a very displeased Preceptor Situ suddenly thought of something and spoke to Zhang San.

"Preceptor Zhang, speaking of which, Grand Preceptor Ren’s illness should almost be better recently. From what I know, he also has some books related to the Spirit Platform Illusion, though they are Confucian in nature. Confucianism actually also has its unique insights in this area. You can also borrow them to take a look."

Preceptor Situ had once visited the people of Confucianism hoping to borrow a few books.

The result was that those people were so stingy they’d barely offer him a plate of fennel beans for a meal.

What if Zhang San didn’t return his books once borrowed?

So, at such times, it was essential to pull Grand Preceptor Ren into this as well.

Zhang San thanked him with a bow and walked out of Preceptor Situ’s room.

Preceptor Situ naturally was enthusiastic as he escorted Zhang San to the door, watching Zhang San’s departing figure, and hoping that Ren Buqun’s books would also be borrowed.

Sometimes, some things can cause you great pain.

But if someone else suffers from the same thing, your pain diminishes.

It’s not because the pain is transferred, but because you extract a sort of pleasure from another’s suffering.

That’s the principle of finding joy amidst suffering!

Zhang San, knowing that Grand Preceptor Ren had been ill for so long without improvement, purposely had Baili Niezhen bring several maids to carry some gifts and visit Grand Preceptor Ren.

After all, Grand Preceptor Ren was nominally the head of Imperial College.

Being just an ordinary Preceptor visiting the Grand Preceptor, it was natural to show some courtesy.

And during this time, Grand Preceptor Ren, who had actually recovered, was still claiming to be sick because he had not yet figured out how to deal with Zhang San.

Unexpectedly, at this time, Zhang San took the initiative to visit him.

There must be a trick.

Thus, Grand Preceptor Ren had a Child Servant open the door for Zhang San.

After Zhang San came in, he immediately exchanged pleasantries with Grand Preceptor Ren. To those unaware, it appeared as if Zhang San was Grand Preceptor Ren’s closest disciple.

After the pleasantries, Zhang San revealed his request.

"Borrow books?" Upon hearing Zhang San’s words, Ren Buqun’s first reaction was that he wasn’t here to borrow books.

People who have been in officialdom for years would know.

Saying ’the fallen leaves are beautiful’ means this place isn’t cleaned up enough!

Saying ’it’s refreshing’, means today’s meal lacks meat and fish!

So, how could the request to ’borrow books’ actually mean just to borrow books?

Borrowing books was just a pretext, the real intention lay somewhere beyond.

Therefore, although Ren Buqun wasn’t keen on lending his few books, he still had the Child Servant fetch them for Zhang San.

After receiving the books, Zhang San stood up, bowed deeply to Ren Buqun gratefully, and then turned around and left.

Watching Zhang San’s figure, Grand Preceptor Ren instantly felt unsettled.

Wait! You wouldn’t have come just to borrow books, would you?

"Oh, by the way, Grand Preceptor, I heard that you haven’t recovered yet. These several maids have been taking care of and protecting me in the army. Why don’t you keep them to take care of you?"

Ren Buqun’s brow furrowed, beginning to worry Zhang San might be trying to corrupt him with these female Half-Demons.

Hmph! What do you take me for?

However, before Ren Buqun could respond, Baili Niezhen had already started dragging the Child Servant by the collar out of the house.

"Since the Grand Preceptor has been sick for so long and not taken care of properly, I’ll have this Child Servant go to other parts of the Imperial College to work. You don’t need to worry about it, Grand Preceptor. You girls, be sure to take good care of the Grand Preceptor!"

"Yes."

Then, Grand Preceptor Ren saw four Cat-eared Lady maids in his courtyard.

Two were cleaning the yard, while two were guarding the gate with swords in hand.

Wait, am I being placed under house arrest?