Murim's Weakest Princess-Chapter 182: Teaching Aide

After the banquet lunch, the guests were shown to a large meeting room on the top floor. Unlike the other floors that had been divided into smaller rooms for accommodation, the entire floor was converted into something resembling a classroom.

There were few furnishings, and nobody knew what was going on. Anji quickly excused herself and hurried to her teacher’s side, dragging over a large chalkboard.

"Please settle down and choose a seat," Yan Ping gestured to the floor cushions and low desk. "This should not take long."

Unable to question their eccentric host, the guests took their seats, placing their weapons on the wooden floor beside them. Anji struggled with distributing the textbooks because of her short arms. Eventually, one of the warriors from the White Tiger Sect sitting at the front offered to distribute the heavy books on her behalf.

Once everyone had their copies, Yan Ping formally introduced the compulsory induction course. Living in the Mystical Qilin Sect meant the guests had to know some rules and learn how to use basic spells. After all, not everything was as simple as imbuing qi into a talisman. Learning to identify traps and avoid arrays was an important part of the upcoming war against the demonic cultivators. Prevention was better than cure, and the Mystical Qilin Sect disciples sent to fight this war could only do so much.

"Today’s lesson will be short. Think of it as an introduction for all future cross-collaboration efforts in the upcoming war. As everyone here is a trusted representative, you should know why the Mystical Qilin Sect is finally opening its doors to the outside world and participating in worldly affairs."

Some people understood what Yan Ping was referring to. However, others who came expecting a great fight fest looked lost. Seeing the reactions, Anji assisted her teacher and explained how a past disciple of the Mystical Qilin Sect who left the mountain was colluding with the demonic cultivators.

"Pu Jianming specialises in flag formations," Yan Ping explained. "He was my previous scribe and had access to many of the sect’s secret records. When I knew him, he always researched the founder’s barrier spell. I don’t know why he changed his heart after he left the Mystical Qilin Sect. However, I will not allow his skills to be used for evil. Whatever Pu Jianming learned was taught by me. Hence, I will now teach everyone his tricks. Lessons about spells and arrays will be held once a week during this period with a teaching aide. Today, Ci Wang will be assisting me. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to approach the housekeeping staff on duty. They will arrange a one-to-one consultation session with senior researchers and librarians. You don’t have to wait until the next lesson to clarify your doubts."

Nobody expected to launch right into the heart of spellcasting taught by the half-sage herself. However, it was a humbling experience that opened many eyes. Anji’s job as a teaching aide was simple. Her teacher might have second sight. However, she was still a blind woman and needed help turning the pages and writing the spell symbols on the chalkboard. Anji’s duty was also to ensure the students did not appear confused.

During the spell symbol writing practice, Anji guided and corrected the guests. Although penmanship was unimportant, spell symbol placement was crucial. One mistake could easily lead to a devastating misfire upon activation. Yan Ping observed how Anji treated the students older than her with respect and firmness. As expected, Anji was the only socially charismatic person in the Mystical Qilin Sect who knew how to navigate the complicated social world peacefully. She adapted her mannerisms and language to suit the other party’s understanding. Hearing how differently Anji explained the concept of spell array formulas to the more intellectual students like Zhao Mingshen to the more muscle-headed warriors from the Azure Dragon Sect, Yan Ping hid a chuckle.

"But won’t two fire symbols make it light up faster?" the stubborn elite disciple from the Azure Dragon Sect argued. "It’s just a light talisman. Why does light require mud?"

Unable to convince the stubborn man who was stuck in his ways, Anji smiled serenely and took the man’s talisman to the window.

"Because this is what will happen," she explained simply before crushing the paper, imbuing the talisman with qi and tossing it as far as she could.

BOOM!

Although Yan Ping could not see the size of the explosion, the thundering sound and heat wave gave her a hint. Anji ducked well, trusting the security talismans embedded into the walls. However, the stubborn disciple who insisted his way was left with a sooty face covered in ash, coughing as he backpedalled to his seat.

Anji’s ears were still ringing when she got up. However, she looked at the black-faced man and pointed to the window.

"Do you believe me now?"

Numbly, the arrogant elite disciple sat down and followed instructions strictly. If the book said one fire and one earth symbol, he followed it without further questions. Likewise, even the warriors from the White Tiger Sect followed without further questions. Yan Ping nodded with satisfaction when the rest of the lesson concluded smoothly. Any rebellion was quelled effortlessly from the demonstration. There was no need to argue. Actions spoke louder than words, and Anji’s wisdom definitely went beyond her years. freewebnøvel.coɱ

After two hours, Yan Ping concluded the lesson and told the guests to practice identifying basic spell element symbols and their combinations.

"These are the basic spells that are used throughout the sect. You can spot many of them in pavilions at the Lotus Lake. More complex spells can be found at the training ground in the back mountains. You can even imbue spells for activation into your weapons to make combat more efficient. It’s how we fortified our staffs and silk clothing."

Hearing how simple element spells can be used to transform even the weakest item into something tougher than metal, the cultivators were now more motivated to study the seals. Although they were taught the basics about spells and arrays outside the Mystical Qilin Sect in their schools, the depth of understanding of its application was on a whole new level, with the master teaching them personally.

Yan Ping was an excellent teacher, not that Anji ever doubted it. However, many who thought the half-sage was only good at clairvoyance now saw her in a different light. Although she was strict and had little patience, her teaching and explanations were very clear. Even the dumbest person in the room could understand her.

Yet, the star of today’s show had to be the youngest among them. Although she was only a teaching aide, Anji’s knowledge was way above theirs. Not only was she able to identify what they struggled with, but she was respectful the whole time, even towards stubborn troublemakers.

The Zhao family swelled with pride. Many thought that Anji became the successor of the Mystical Qilin Sect due to the good relationship Zhao Mingfeng had with Yan Ping. However, after today, such rumours would die down. There was no nepotism involved. Anji was chosen because Yan Ping saw the potential in her, as she had demonstrated earlier.

Dismissing the guests, Yan Ping told Anji to spend more time with her family while she left to attend to other sect matters.

"You should have dinner with them before you come back."

Bowing, Anji thanked her shifu and saw her off at the main door. Then, the cheerful girl told her family to wait while she tidied the classroom.

Not the type of people to stand idly, everyone from the Celestial Dragon Sect helped. In no time, the room was returned to the state it was originally in.

"Now that work is over, it’s time to spoil our youngest," Zhao Ruiting smirked, carrying her younger sister in one arm, much to Anji’s embarrassment.

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