Chapter 94

Zhang Yu dared to come and trial-teach, naturally because he had confidence in his teaching.

And this confidence came not only from having reached Level 10 in the three techniques he was going to explain—Infinite Cloud Hand, Excavating Palm, and Racecar Leg.

It also came from his exquisite understanding of mana control after pushing both the Zhou Tian Qi Gathering Method and Infinite Cloud Hand to Level 10.

And his profound understanding of body structure and muscle force after reaching Level 10 in Body-Forge Thirty-Six Forms and Crimson Marrow Primordial Qi.

Of course, there was also Level 10 Infinite Cloud Hand, Undying Seal Art, Back-Dragon Mountain-Turning Hand, Heaven's Martial Refining Heart Art… the experience and insights brought by these techniques had also continuously elevated his martial skills.

Unknowingly, Zhang Yu had reached a level in mana control, physical mastery, and martial techniques that he would never have dared to imagine before.

And all these breakthroughs had been completed in just over two months.

In other words, at this moment, he still clearly remembered the feeling of each of these techniques breaking through from Level 1 to Level 10.

He still recalled the difficulties, doubts, and confusions he had when practicing these techniques as a beginner.

So with Zhang Yu's kind of cognition and experience, when he now explained the various techniques in Infinite Cloud Hand, a few sentences could often pinpoint the key points, and casual remarks contained insights that others might only gain after years of accumulation.

Cai Tou, who had a tattoo reading "Daily Lesson" on his arm, had only cultivated Infinite Cloud Hand to Level 8. After listening to Zhang Yu for a few minutes, he felt suddenly enlightened and even had an urge to start practicing right there.

In particular, Zhang Yu's guidance and insights on Level 8 Infinite Cloud Hand made Cai Tou feel as if they were speaking directly to his heart.

"Good, good, good. It's really well taught." Cai Tou beamed. "If Teacher Ma offers a class on Infinite Cloud Hand in the future, I definitely want to sign up."

The Da Chan and Che Nu beside him exchanged a glance, a hint of surprise in their eyes—they hadn't expected Cai Tou to rate Ma Yunteng so highly.

After receiving Cai Tou's praise, Zhang Yu turned to Che Nu and said, "Then I'll explain Racecar Leg next…"

But just then, Hei Ya, who was standing nearby, suddenly spoke: "Teacher Ma, your lecture is very good, but if you could add just a little something, it would be even more popular here."

Zhang Yu asked curiously, "Add what?"

Hei Ya: "A touch of key-high-school teaching style."

While Zhang Yu was pondering what the teaching experience of a key high school entailed, the doll hanging on his chest explained: "Just think of how your teachers treated you when you were at a key high school, and treat them the same way. Put out the experience you got being educated there."

Zhang Yu looked thoughtful, then turned to the people in front of him and asked: "When I was at key high school, all the students I taught were sterilized. May I ask whether you three are currently in a sterilized state or have already undergone restoration surgery?"

Cai Tou said a little sheepishly, "We all went to ordinary high schools. Sterilization wasn't required back then."

Zhang Yu gave an "Oh."

And Cai Tou, Che Nu, and Da Chan, looking at Zhang Yu who had presumably been sterilized and themselves who had never been, suddenly felt as if they were a step lower than him.

Zhang Yu straightforwardly brought out his experience from White Dragon High School and asked, "I see we have a restroom here. Do both teachers and students need to use it? Do we also have to consider the students' bathroom needs during class?"

The three exchanged glances and finally nodded in unison.

Zhang Yu asked curiously, "There's another question I've been wanting to ask. Can we choose the flavor for the cognitive enhancer? I don't seem to have smelled any."

Cai Tou said awkwardly, "We have limited conditions. We don't add cognitive enhancer to our air circulation system."

Hei Ya, however, watched with bright eyes and thought to himself: "Yes, yes, yes, this is exactly the vibe—the flavor of a key high school humiliating its students."

And from then on, Zhang Yu grew more and more adept at incorporating the teaching experience of high school into his lecture.

He thought to himself: "Hmm, it's not too hard. Just repeat how Songyang High School teachers usually discriminate against low-scoring students, and how White Dragon people and Ziyun people talk to Songyang people."

As Zhang Yu continued explaining Excavating Palm and Racecar Leg.

Che Nu and Da Chan discovered that Zhang Yu's understanding of Excavating Palm and Racecar Leg was in no way inferior to theirs, and he had unique insights into the muscle force application and mana circulation.

What surprised them even more was that Zhang Yu was thoroughly familiar with every critical point in these two techniques from Level 1 to Level 10, as if he had just broken through recently.

But the two of course knew he couldn't possibly have just mastered these Level-10 techniques. That meant his teaching experience was extremely rich—he had guided various students through breakthroughs at different levels of these two techniques.

Che Nu cupped her hands, her originally cold expression gone, and said with full admiration: "Your teaching quality is extremely high, and your teaching style is well-developed. You are more than qualified to teach here."

Da Chan beside her didn't speak but nodded slightly, acknowledging Che Nu's statement.

After all, in the shadowy tutoring world, teaching quality reigned supreme. People in the gang respected those with strong lecturing abilities.

As for Zhang Yu's teaching style, it was so authentic that no further explanation was needed. Just the aura he exuded—effortlessly weaving a score-based hierarchy into his words—showed that his martial skills weren't the only thing top-notch; he was clearly a graduate from a proper key high school.

Hei Ya thought to himself: "If we put up a sign saying 'Retired Key High School Teacher,' we'd definitely attract a lot of students." But the one most surprised from start to finish was neither the three Dark Study Society teachers nor Hei Ya.

It was the doll hanging on Zhang Yu's chest.

"This guy has only been learning the Excavation Palm for a few days!"

"It seems he learns techniques quickly, but it's not just speed—he truly comprehends and integrates them, even able to fuse various techniques into one, truly mastering their power."

"Damn it..." the doll thought to himself. "How was this potential unleashed? Could it be that without my knowledge, I have actually unintentionally mastered such a terrifying method of unlocking potential, thus creating Zhang Yu, this unparalleled prodigy?"

"Doesn't that mean I have the qualities to become a Fiendgod King?"

"Could it be precisely for this reason that I was secretly murdered by someone?"

Next, Zhang Yu briefly demonstrated his teaching level for Crane Claw and Elevator Leap, which naturally also received recognition, making everyone admire the breadth of his expertise even more.

After sending off Cai Tou and the other two, Black Crow began negotiating the specific teaching arrangements with Zhang Yu.

In the end, based on Black Crow's suggestions, the doll's experience for reference, and Zhang Yu's own considerations and arrangements... the course schedule was set.

!

But Black Crow first talked about the tax issue, and they heard him explain: "It's fine if you don't want to reveal your identity, and you don't have to purchase the rights to spread and teach the techniques, but taxes must definitely be paid. We'll withhold and remit them on our end."

"It's just that taxes are far too important. In the past, some gangs were too lazy to handle these matters and let the teachers file taxes themselves. But they ran into someone who feared nothing and secretly didn't pay taxes. Eventually, the Righteous God uncovered it, the entire gang was captured, everyone in the gang lost everything, and they owed fines they could never pay off in a lifetime. They're still working overtime in the company to repay the debt. It's said their overtime shifts have already been scheduled up to 200 years..."

As Black Crow said this, a trace of fear appeared in his eyes. "So paying taxes is no trivial matter. Our gang will take full responsibility for paying them on your behalf, so you don't have to worry."

"The tutoring fees we calculate for you are already post-commission and post-tax."

Aside from the Limitless Cloud Hand, the most profitable courses were naturally Excavation Palm, Crane Claw, Race Car Leg, and Elevator Leap.

Black Crow said, "Teacher Ma, when would it be convenient for you to start teaching?"

Zhang Yu said, "The sooner, the better."

Black Crow smiled slightly and said, "Alright then. I happen to have a class for Excavation Palm that needs a teacher. There are currently 59 students enrolled. Each lesson is 60 minutes. We'll pay you 6500 per lesson. For now, we've arranged 10 lessons a week. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu's heart leaped, and even his breathing became a little rapid.

He thought to himself, "10 lessons a week, that's 65,000? Damn, the dark tutoring world really pays well!"

But Black Crow, seeing that Zhang Yu didn't answer, assumed Zhang Yu thought it was too little. After all, a strong person who could cultivate many martial arts to level 10 was definitely at the peak of Qi Refining, so their income and expenses wouldn't be low.

So Black Crow said, "After all, you've just arrived here. Once your teaching quality is recognized, you'll definitely be assigned more lessons and more students. By then, your income will surely increase significantly."

Zhang Yu nodded with a grunt of agreement, suppressing his impatience. "Then when do the classes start?"

Black Crow said: "Tomorrow."

After leaving the industrial park that night, Zhang Yu breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He thought to himself, "With this, I'll have an income of 65,000 per week. If I teach well and get more lessons later, my income can be even higher."

Thinking about this, Zhang Yu truly felt relieved, feeling that the financial pressure on his shoulders had eased a lot.

"This way, with money to take Primordial Pellet, my physical strength can finally improve quickly, and I'll have no problem participating in sports competitions."

Just then, the doll on his chest said, "See? I didn't lie to you, did I? Legitimate work doesn't make money as fast as playing with the underworld."

"And I know all kinds of underworld and dark world affairs in Kunxu inside out. With my help, your chances of climbing up will only be higher."

Zhang Yu didn't reply, but he had to admit that using this fiendgod to learn about the dark world was indeed beneficial to his path of immortality.

On the way back, to assert its presence or continue showing its importance to Zhang Yu, the doll reminded him, "Remember, Zhang Yu, the most important thing in the illegal tutoring business is not to trust anyone."

"Also, since you're in this line of work, never pity those who come to buy lessons."

"Almost everyone who buys lessons in the dark tutoring world are poor wretches. But don't care whether their money comes from loans, selling houses, or pawning organs. They buy, we sell—it's not like we forced them. If they go bankrupt or jump off a building later, it's their own fault for not having enough money to pursue immortality..."

Over the next few days, Zhang Yu cultivated at school during the day, and at night either cultivated in the unfinished building or taught lessons at the Dark Study Gang's industrial park. He finally gathered enough money to buy a Primordial Pellet again, gradually starting a life where he could take a Primordial Pellet every few days.