He had also given Zhu Zhuqing all the growth gift packages from the system.
Rather than saying he took in many disciples, it was more like the system was taking in disciples through him.
However, Jiang Yunzhou had long understood that he and the system were more like a cooperative relationship.
As long as he could benefit from it, that was enough.
He instructed her as the system had told him:
"The Abyssal Shadow Profound Art is of a higher tier, so cultivation will be relatively slow. You just need to proceed step by step, gradually advancing. The other two are equivalent to self-created Spirit Abilities, consuming relatively less spirit power and being quicker to master. You should comprehend them as soon as possible to increase your combat methods."
The energy tier of this World was relatively low, and the Abyssal Shadow Profound Art already belonged to the tier of immortal cultivation techniques, so its progress would certainly not be fast.
After thinking for a moment, he added, "The cultivation technique your master has imparted must not be leaked. Remember that?"
Zhu Zhuqing was not a foolish person; how could she not know that once these cultivation techniques were leaked, they would certainly attract many greedy gazes, and even invite disaster?
The knowledge in her mind alone included a series of cultivation techniques such as movement techniques, attacks, body refinement, and mental force.
Was there anything more precious in this World?
She deeply understood the stakes and nodded heavily, replying, "Master, please rest assured, this disciple understands."
"Very good." Jiang Yunzhou nodded with satisfaction.
He wasn't afraid of trouble, but he was afraid of inconvenience.
Moreover, how could the cultivation techniques he imparted be easily spread?
Unless... they were exchanged for money, a lot of money.
This system was truly incredible. When imparting cultivation techniques, it even taught all the essential insights and circulation routes, making practice even more accessible.
He didn't even need Jiang Yunzhou to guide him from the side, although... he didn't understand it either.
As a tool, he could also gain benefits; otherwise, seeing so many good things, he would surely become envious, or even go on strike.
After everything was settled, Jiang Yunzhou instructed again:
"Alright, you familiarize yourself with the cultivation techniques first. Tomorrow, you will come with me. We are going to... recruit students."
"Recruit, recruit students?"
Zhu Zhuqing remembered that Jiang Yunzhou had said he wanted to open an Academy.
"Master, I am already your disciple, why do you still need to recruit students?"
She had thought that Jiang Yunzhou's talk of opening an Academy was just a way to motivate her.
She didn't expect him to be serious!
When she asked this question, she hadn't thought it through at all, and even carried a hint of childish pique.
Jiang Yunzhou looked at her with a half-smile: "Of course I need to recruit. I will recruit nine disciples, and you will be the head disciple."
After Zhu Zhuqing reacted, she realized she had been a bit out of line.
Jiang Yunzhou had never said he would only take her as a disciple.
However, upon hearing the words "head disciple," the slight disappointment in her heart immediately vanished.
She couldn't monopolize her Master, but becoming the chief Senior Sister was also good!
This way, the Master was above her, and she was below.
She had already received so many benefits; she couldn't have her cake and eat it too.
"Good."
The bad mood brought on by encountering Dai Mubai today had long been washed away by Jiang Yunzhou's series of actions.
Jiang Yunzhou also thought that he had done so much, so the bond between the two of them should have been largely severed, right?
He still needed to keep an eye on them in the future. If the plot forcefully bound them together and there were signs of a resurgence, he would naturally act immediately to nip it in the bud.
Jiang Yunzhou was in a great mood, walking with a spring in his step, unable to suppress the smile on his lips.
Indeed, as long as the hoe was wielded diligently, there was no wall that couldn't be dug through!
One of Shrek's three beauties had been successfully acquired.
Two more left? Naturally, he had to keep wielding the hoe!
He glanced at Zhu Zhuqing, who was still meditating with her eyes closed, and didn't disturb her.
They had planned for a good night's sleep, but both ended up cultivating in meditation all night, only opening their eyes at dawn.
Cultivation, sometimes, was truly addictive.
Their itinerary had already been set.
The two stood up, exchanged a smile, and everything was understood without words.
Jiang Yunzhou's goal was clear: he was heading to the shabby little village where Shrek Academy was located!
"Little Zhu Qing..."
Jiang Yunzhou walked ahead, leading the way, while stroking his chin, "What do you think we should name our Academy?"
Zhu Zhuqing followed behind, and upon hearing this, she paused, "Ah? Master, are you asking me?"
She silently prayed in her heart: hopefully, no one would come up with a name, and then the Academy plan would fall through!
She also had her selfish motives, but she only dared to think about them in her heart.
Outwardly, however, she was very well-behaved, replying, "I, I don't know either, Master. Didn't you think of one beforehand?"
"Tsk," Jiang Yunzhou clicked his tongue.
"If it weren't simpler to open an Academy, I'd really want to start a Sect for fun! What a pity, no manpower."
After much thought, he said, "How about 'Supreme Academy'? What do you think!"
Zhu Zhuqing's little plan in her heart fell through, but she still echoed, "Whatever Master thinks is good, is good. Any name is fine."
Jiang Yunzhou pouted, most annoyed by this 'whatever' attitude!
She didn't show any of the enthusiasm a pioneering head disciple should have.
Forget it, too lazy to think further, it would just be called 'Supreme Academy'!
Zhu Zhuqing seemed to be in a good mood today; the gloom from yesterday seemed to have vanished.
It seemed she had truly let go of her previous persistence.
Because, it seemed she had already found a new pursuit.
"Master..."
She looked at their empty hands, "Are we going to recruit students empty-handed like this?"
Jiang Yunzhou's steps suddenly halted!
Right!
To poach someone, one must at least bring a shovel... He looked around. It was a desolate wilderness, with nothing but a few crooked-necked trees.
Suddenly, his gaze fixed on an old-looking big tree by the roadside, and his eyes lit up!
"You're right! Going empty-handed is indeed improper. Wait!"
Before he finished speaking, his figure flickered, and he was already at the base of the tree. The phantom of a long sword flashed in his hand and then disappeared!
Swish!
A sharp sword qi sliced through, and the large tree, which required two people to embrace, fell with a thud, its cut surface smooth as a mirror!
Zhu Zhuqing's small mouth was slightly agape. The fleeting Spirit aura she had glimpsed earlier, and the way he cut down the tree, was so dashing!
But what was Master doing cutting down a tree for?
Before she could figure it out, Jiang Yunzhou had already returned, carrying a large wooden plank.
"Master, what do you need this wooden plank for?" Zhu Zhuqing looked at the plank, full of questions.
Jiang Yunzhou grinned, revealing two rows of white teeth: "Of course, it's for the plaque of our 'Supreme Academy'! A grand opening needs a proper facade!"
With that, he pointed his fingers like a sword, spirit power condensed at his fingertips, and he began to write with sweeping, dragon-like strokes on the wooden plank!
Amidst flying sawdust, in a short while, the four large characters 'Supreme Academy' appeared vividly on the plank.
The calligraphy was grand and imposing, exuding a sharp, sword-like quality, truly having the style of a master.
Zhu Zhuqing clicked her tongue in wonder, never expecting her Master to have such good calligraphy skills!
"Master, the writing is indeed good! But where do you plan to hang this plaque?"
Jiang Yunzhou's hand, holding the plaque, froze in mid-air: "Uh... why don't you hold it for now?"
Just then, a loud, angry roar came from afar:
"Hey, which accursed bastard cut down my family's ancestral thousand-year-old peach tree?! Get out here and pay up!"
At the spot where the tree had just been cut, an old farmer, holding a hoe, was jumping up and down, cursing loudly towards them, his spit clearly visible in the sunlight.
Zhu Zhuqing tugged at Jiang Yunzhou's sleeve, whispering, "Master, that old man seems to be scolding you?"
"Tight wind, let's go!"