December 24, 2024
Zhang Yu dared to come and give a trial class because he had confidence in his teaching abilities.
This confidence didn’t just come from the fact that the three techniques he was going to teach—Wuji Cloud Hand, Excavation Palm, and Sports Car Leg—had already reached Level 10.
It also came from his profound understanding of mana control after pushing the Zhou Tian Qi Gathering Technique and Wuji Cloud Hand to Level 10.
Additionally, his deep comprehension of body structure and muscle power after reaching Level 10 in the Thirty-Six Body Strengthening Techniques and Red Marrow Primordial Qi played a significant role.
Of course, there were also the experiences and insights gained from Level 10 Wuji Cloud Hand, Indestructible Seal Technique, Dragon-Flipping Mountain Hand, and Heavenly Martial Heart Refinement Technique… These had continuously elevated his martial arts skills.
Unconsciously, Zhang Yu had reached a level in mana control, physical mastery, and martial arts techniques that he had never dared to imagine before.
And all these breakthroughs had been achieved in just over two months.
This meant that at this moment, he still vividly remembered the feeling of breaking through each of these techniques from Level 1 to Level 10.
He still remembered the difficulties, doubts, and confusions he had faced as a beginner while cultivating these techniques.
With this knowledge and experience, Zhang Yu could now explain the intricacies of Wuji Cloud Hand with just a few words, casually sharing insights that others would take years to grasp.
Cai Tou, who had "Daily Lesson" tattooed on his arm, had only reached Level 8 in Wuji Cloud Hand.
After listening to Zhang Yu for a few minutes, he felt a sudden clarity, as if a veil had been lifted, and even had the urge to start practicing immediately.
Especially Zhang Yu’s pointers and insights on Level 8 Wuji Cloud Hand resonated deeply with Cai Tou, as if Zhang Yu had read his mind.
"Good, good, this is really well-explained," Cai Tou said excitedly.
"If Teacher Ma ever opens a class on Wuji Cloud Hand, I’ll definitely sign up."
Da Chan and Che Nu exchanged glances, both seemingly surprised by how highly Cai Tou praised this "Ma Yun Teng."
After receiving Cai Tou’s praise, Zhang Yu turned to Che Nu and said, "Then I’ll move on to explaining Sports Car Leg…"
But at that moment, Hei Ya suddenly interjected, "Teacher Ma, your class is excellent, but if you could add a little something, it would be even more popular here."
Zhang Yu asked curiously, "Add what?"
Hei Ya replied, "A touch of the teaching style from a top high school."
As Zhang Yu pondered what the teaching experience of a top high school was, the doll hanging on his chest explained, "Think about how your teachers treated you when you were in a top high school. Just replicate that. Bring out the experience of being educated in a top high school."
Zhang Yu thought for a moment and then asked the three in front of him, "When I was in a top high school, they only taught sterilized students. I wonder if the three of you are currently sterilized or have undergone restoration surgery?"
Cai Tou replied somewhat awkwardly, "We all attended regular high schools, so sterilization wasn’t required back then."
Zhang Yu nodded.
Cai Tou, Che Nu, and Da Chan, looking at Zhang Yu who seemed to have been sterilized, and then at themselves who hadn’t, suddenly felt a sense of inferiority.
Zhang Yu decided to bring out his experience from White Dragon High School and asked, "I see there’s a restroom here. Do teachers and students need to use it? Should we also consider students’ restroom needs during class?"
The three exchanged glances and then nodded in unison.
Zhang Yu then asked curiously, "Another question I’ve been meaning to ask—can’t we choose the flavor of the intelligence-boosting agent here? I haven’t smelled any."
Cai Tou replied awkwardly, "Our conditions are limited. We don’t add intelligence-boosting agents to the air circulation system."
Hei Ya, however, was thrilled, thinking, "Yes, yes, this is it—the flavor of a top high school humiliating its students."
As Zhang Yu continued to integrate high school teaching experiences into his class, he became more and more adept.
He thought to himself, "Hmm, it’s not too hard. Just replicate how the teachers at Songyang High School discriminated against low-scoring students and how White Dragon and Purple Cloud people interacted with Songyang people."
As Zhang Yu went on to explain Excavation Palm and Sports Car Leg, Che Nu and Da Chan realized that Zhang Yu’s understanding of these techniques was no less than theirs.
He had unique insights into muscle power and mana circulation.
What surprised them even more was that Zhang Yu was intimately familiar with the key points of breaking through from Level 1 to Level 10 in these techniques, as if he had just achieved the breakthroughs himself.
Of course, they knew it was impossible for him to have just reached Level 10. This could only mean that he had extensive teaching experience and had guided many students through breakthroughs at various levels of these techniques.
Che Nu clasped her hands and said with admiration, "Your teaching quality is exceptional, and your teaching style is mature. You’re more than qualified to teach here."
Da Chan, though silent, also nodded in agreement.
After all, in the dark tutoring world, teaching quality was king.
Those with strong teaching abilities were respected by everyone in the gang.
As for Zhang Yu’s teaching style, it was undeniably authentic.
The way he casually integrated the hierarchy of academic scores into his speech showed not only his high martial arts level but also his genuine top high school background.
Hei Ya thought to himself, "If we market him as a retired teacher from a top high school, we’ll definitely attract many students."
But the most surprised person in the room wasn’t the three teachers from the Dark Study Gang or Hei Ya.
It was the doll hanging on Zhang Yu’s chest.
"This guy has only been learning Excavation Palm for a few days!"
"It seems his rapid mastery of techniques isn’t just about speed but true comprehension. He can even integrate various techniques into one, truly controlling their power."
"D*mn it…" the doll thought to itself.
"How was this potential unleashed? Did I unknowingly master some terrifying potential-unlocking method, creating this monstrous genius Zhang Yu?"
"Does that mean I have the potential to become an Evil God King?"
"Is that why I was secretly harmed by others?"
Zhang Yu then briefly demonstrated his teaching skills in Crane Claw and Elevator Leap, which were also well-received, further impressing everyone with the breadth of his expertise.
After seeing off Cai Tou and the others, Hei Ya began discussing the specifics of Zhang Yu’s teaching schedule with him.
Finally, based on Hei Ya’s suggestions, the doll’s input, and Zhang Yu’s own considerations, they settled on a course plan.
However, Hei Ya first brought up the issue of taxes, explaining, "It’s fine if you don’t want to reveal your identity. You don’t have to buy the rights to spread or teach the techniques, but taxes are a must. We’ll handle the deductions for you."
"Taxes are too important. Some gangs in the past didn’t bother with this, leaving it to the teachers to report their own taxes. But then there was this one guy who dared not pay, and when the True Gods found out, the entire gang was arrested. They lost everything and were saddled with fines they could never repay. They’re still working overtime to pay off the debt, with overtime scheduled for the next 200 years…"
Hei Ya’s eyes showed a hint of fear as he continued, "So we can’t be careless about taxes. Our gang will handle all the tax payments for you, so you don’t have to worry about it."
"The tutoring fees we calculate for you are already net of taxes."
Apart from Wuji Cloud Hand, the most profitable courses were naturally Excavation Palm, Crane Claw, Sports Car Leg, and Elevator Leap.
Hei Ya asked, "Teacher Ma, when would you be available to start teaching?"
Zhang Yu replied, "The sooner, the better."
Hei Ya smiled and said, "Great. We currently have a class for Excavation Palm that needs a teacher. There are 59 students enrolled. Each class is 60 minutes, and we’ll pay you 6,500 per class. For now, we’ve scheduled 10 classes a week. How does that sound?"
Zhang Yu’s heart skipped a beat, and he couldn’t help but feel a little breathless.
He thought to himself, "10 classes a week, that’s 65,000? D*mn, the dark tutoring world is really lucrative!"
But seeing Zhang Yu’s silence, Hei Ya thought he was dissatisfied with the offer.
After all, someone who had mastered multiple techniques to Level 10, a true peak Qi Refinement expert, would naturally have high income and expenses.
So Hei Ya added, "Since you’re new here, once your teaching quality is recognized, we can definitely arrange more classes and students for you. Your income will increase significantly then."
Zhang Yu nodded, suppressing his eagerness, and asked, "When do I start?"
Hei Ya replied, "Tomorrow."
…
That night, after leaving the compound, Zhang Yu let out a sigh of relief.
He thought to himself, "With 65,000 a week, and if I do well and get more classes, my income could go even higher."
Thinking this, Zhang Yu truly felt relieved, as the financial pressure on his shoulders lessened significantly.
"With this, I can afford to buy Primordial Pills, and my physical strength can improve rapidly. Competing in sports events won’t be a problem anymore."
At that moment, the doll on his chest spoke up, "See? I didn’t lie to you, did I? Working a regular job can’t compare to the money you make in the underworld."
"And I know all the ins and outs of the underworld and dark realms in Kunxu. With my help, your chances of climbing higher are even greater."
Zhang Yu didn’t respond, but he had to admit that gaining some knowledge of the dark world through this Evil God was indeed beneficial to his path of cultivation.
On the way back, the doll, either to assert its presence or to continue proving its importance to Zhang Yu, reminded him, "Remember, Zhang Yu, in this illegal tutoring business, the most important thing is to trust no one."
"Also, since you’re in this line of work, don’t feel sorry for those who come to buy your classes."
"Most of the people who come to the dark tutoring world are poor, but don’t worry about whether their money comes from loans, selling their homes, or mortgaging their organs. They buy, we sell. It’s not like we’re forcing them. If they go bankrupt or jump off a building later, it’s their own fault for not having enough money to cultivate immortality…"
In the following days, Zhang Yu spent his days cultivating at school and his nights either practicing in abandoned buildings or teaching at the Dark Study Gang’s compound.
He finally saved up enough to buy Primordial Pills and gradually began taking them every few days.
(End of Chapter)