For Ling Xian, erasing memories had become a habitual tactic whenever situations escalated to this point.
He understood the extreme risks of completely wiping away memories of an event, but partial deletion could leave indelible impressions in the target's mind—precisely what allowed him to slip away unnoticed.
Unfortunately, Ling Xian couldn't choose which memory fragments to replace.
Afterward, Su Xinyi couldn't even clearly describe what had happened. She had completely forgotten that Ling Xian was the one who had saved her life.
Thus, on Monday morning, Ling Xian clearly overheard the students' whispers and discussions throughout the school.
Though no one knew the assassin's true identity, rumors had spread like wildfire, already reaching most of the surrounding schools.
Little Devil: "Hey! I heard Su Xinyi and Ling Xuan were followed by an assassin on Saturday!"
Hao Zhen: "I heard Ling Xuan and Su Xinyi were being tracked last Saturday, but a powerful expert intervened and drove the assassin away, saving them!"
Zhao Ming: "I heard Su Xinyi and that seventh rank weakling were targeted by an assassin!"
Toad Head: "That suddenly appearing expert deserves all the credit!"
XuYutong: "I heard Ling Xian and Su Xinyi were being followed by two men in black, but a powerful expert showed up and took care of them!"
Dandan: "I heard Ling Xian and Su Xinyi were being followed by two thugs!"
Lizi: "I heard Ling Xian and Su Xinyi were ambushed by an assassin!"
"I heard—"
Ling Xian: "Everyone, I get it now!"
Thus, the "formidable" expert remained unnamed...
***
Speaking of "gossip," one teacher was particularly notorious: Shi Zixuan, the history and math teacher renowned for his love of gossip. As the assistant class monitor for Class 1B, he was a decidedly plump figure, earning him the nickname "God of Gossip."
Teacher Sheng Zixuan earned the title "God of Gossip" due to his encyclopedic knowledge of cultivation history and his penchant for sharing juicy details with students in public.
At Phoenix Ridge No. 72 School, he was widely respected. His gossip always brought laughter to the students, enlivening the classroom atmosphere.
Whenever the mood grew dull, he could always liven things up with his stories.
His classes were never boring. Even students who drifted off would be jolted awake by the laughter of their classmates.
Unfortunately, there were only two history classes per week.
As a result, students in other classes—both regular and elite—who hadn't chosen his history course were filled with regret.
Even those who had enrolled would sit up straight the moment the bell rang, eagerly awaiting the sight of the burger-chewing figure stomping into the classroom.
"Last week, we covered Chapter 8 of 'Ancient History of Cultivation.' We'll continue today. By the way, I skipped breakfast this morning. If I smell bread or food, I'll devour it right here in front of you, chewing loudly. Consider yourselves warned."
Poor guy, he didn't even have breakfast this morning—that last line was brutal!
Hearing that the God of Gossip hadn't eaten breakfast, several students immediately rushed over like begging dogs, offering him their lunches. Didn't they hear his warning?!
"What the hell is this?! Teachers aren't allowed to eat during class—what kind of professional ethics is that? It's a complete violation of the rules!"
"The thing is... I couldn't care less," he said, chewing on a sandwich before pausing to swallow.
He even pulled out a packet of dried tofu and began eating it nonchalantly. "This is just my way of life. Deal with it yourselves!"
This was a classic case of "going through the motions," just with extra emphasis.
Chewing on dried tofu during class? That thought was downright wicked!
"Alright, does anyone have any questions about last class's material?" he asked, leaning against the podium and even licking his fingers! What a pervert.
A student raised their hand. "Teacher, I didn't fully understand pages ten and eleven of last week's history textbook."
"Then let's review it. Everyone, please turn to page ten."
The entire class dutifully took out their textbooks and followed his instructions.
"Page ten... discusses the romantic lives of ancient cultivation practitioners. In that era, cultivators were too busy with their rigorous training to marry, and many great masters remained unmarried throughout their lives."
"Page eleven covers historical dramas, such as *Ancient Immortal Cultivation History Drama*."
"Page twelve deals with harem culture and related programs. While some of the content is controversial, the titles are often misleading—so, no matter what... absolutely do not watch these on the family TV."
"Page thirteen explains the cultivation realms and their historical evolution."
"Page fourteen covers ancient scrolls and texts preserved for millennia."
"All the topics I've just mentioned are key points for this unit. Make sure to take thorough notes."
Before he finished speaking, he had effortlessly devoured the entire packet of dried tofu!
He pulled out a tissue to wipe the oil from his hands. "Alright, now let's move on to the story of *The Castle Princess and the Angel*."
Even before he began, the students erupted into applause and cheers.
"Brother Xuan is too awesome!"
"Amazing! I'd let you step on my face!"
"You could even spit on me—"
Teacher Sheng Zixuan cleared his throat, and the entire class fell silent. In an instant, only his voice filled the room.
"As you all know, the story of The Castle Princess and the Angel was a widely circulated belief and legend from the second century AD, before the path of cultivation had descended upon the world. However, some scrolls record that apostles and scholars questioned the legend's authenticity, claiming it was a lie fabricated by demons."
In an instant, the audience's interest surged to new heights!
Zhao Ming raised his hand. "Brother Xuan, does this mean the entire story is fictional?"
"That's certainly a possibility... but! Researchers have confirmed that parts of the story are true. However, the angel narrative remains widely disputed. The actual events unfolded on Sage Mountain—an ancient peak adjacent to the Lotus Garden, and the oldest mountain range in the world."
"Let's begin with the princess's background. Born of humble origins, she was scorned by her family. Compared to her princely brother, she suffered neglect and lived in abject misery. The family had already decided that the prince would inherit the throne, and any discussion about the princess was immediately suppressed."
"One day, she encountered an angel in the Lotus Garden. The angel instructed her to pray to the heavens, accept divine will, and seek out the seven emeralds scattered across the world. When her family discovered this, they had her killed. Yet, by the time she ascended to the celestial realm, she had already gathered all the emeralds. This incident inspired numerous documentary-style dramas. That concludes the story of Princess Lin."
"As the Gossip Elder—" Before he could finish, thunderous applause erupted.
"Brother Xuan, your words flow like a river!"
The vast majority of students were electrified, deeply moved by the historical and theoretical insights presented by Zi Xuan.
This princess had truly existed! Her journey across the world to seek out the emeralds was an act of sheer madness and unparalleled courage.
...