The Elixir is for You, The Poison is for Me

#229 - Too many mediocre people

Chapter 228: Too Many Mediocre People

It was odd for the lecturer to ask the students why they came to the class, and the three students in the room were also taken aback.

But soon, the young Daoist surnamed Xie was the first to speak, "Before, when I was in the Daoist temple, I followed my master to study the observation of Qi and stars. I could look at the luck of the world above, and refer to the fortune and misfortune of one person below. The more I delved into it, the more obsessed I became with this path."

"However, the Qi observation and star gazing techniques in the temple are mostly incomplete, and because they are passed down orally, many of them have lost their original meaning when they were passed down to me, making it even more difficult to comprehend."

"I heard that the Astronomical Bureau has been studying celestial phenomena for nearly a thousand years, accumulating a lot of knowledge. Grand Supervisor Guo Shouhuai is especially good at this, and he is also Professor Xu's disciple, so I also want to study with Professor Xu."

After Xie Xiaodao finished speaking, he looked at the old man in the armchair with some apprehension.

But the latter's expression did not change, he just nodded slightly, then turned his face to Yan Yun, "What about you?"

Yan Yun's answer was very simple, "I was born in Yunshui Jingci Pavilion, and I have always been cultivated as the next Pavilion Master."

"But I am also starting to feel strenuous now. At most, I can reach the seventh level, and it should be difficult for me to continue practicing."

"Then I hope what I teach can help you, little girl," Professor Xu said, and finally moved his gaze to the last student in the lecture hall.

Lu Jing didn't expect that there had to be a reason for attending a class. Whether it was Xie Xiaodao who wanted to learn to observe Qi and stars, or Yan Yun who wanted to use celestial knowledge to cultivate the unique skills of his sect, both of their reasons sounded very legitimate.

In comparison, he was a little embarrassed.

The reason why he came to listen to the lecture was only because there were too few classes he could attend, otherwise he would not have come to listen to such an unpopular subject as celestial phenomena.

But it would definitely not be good to say it directly like this. Although Professor Xu looked like an aloof expert, and on the surface he didn't care much about only three people coming to listen to his lectures, no one knew what he was thinking in his heart.

Lu Jing was straightforward, but he couldn't just sprinkle salt on his wound.

But it was not so easy to make up a decent reason, especially considering that his situation was actually known to everyone in the entire academy.

So Lu Jing also fell into silence. Seeing the atmosphere becoming more and more strange, Professor Xu's brows gradually furrowed.

Lu Jing had no choice but to speak.

"I am... that, Lu Jing."

"This name sounds familiar, oh, I remember," Professor Xu's originally calm face finally changed, his eyes widened, "It's you!"

"That's right, it's me," Lu Jing nodded and said, "Professor Xu, you must have heard about my situation. I have also been looking for a solution. I heard that the observation of celestial phenomena is the most mysterious and ancient knowledge in the academy. I hope that perhaps I can find a turning point in it."

"Too difficult," Professor Xu shook his head and said bluntly, "The observation of celestial phenomena does contain countless possibilities, and celestial phenomena are also closely related to each of us, but this connection is deep-seated, a connection at a higher level, and cannot be applied to such detailed places."

However, he probably didn't want Lu Jing to be too disappointed, so he added, "But there is no absolute in everything. There is one thing you said very right. Celestial phenomena is indeed the most ancient and mysterious knowledge. Even the knowledge that I have mastered is just a drop in the ocean.

"And from ancient times to the present, there have been people who can defy fate and change their lives. Study hard, and you may be able to find a glimmer of hope."

Lu Jing was very happy to hear that. He directly ignored the comforting words behind him. Professor Xu said earlier that celestial phenomena have almost no possibility of affecting the cultivation of secret power, which made him completely relieved.

It also meant that this course was very safe, and he could continue listening.

However, in just a short while, Professor Xu got to know all of his students.

He also understood everyone's situation, picked up the tea at hand and took a sip, and then said, "Very good, I am very happy that all three of you can realize the importance of observing celestial phenomena.

"There are too many mediocre people in this world. Most people only bury their heads and walk, and their eyes are only limited to the small piece of land in front of them. There are very few people who are willing to look up at the sky. Even in the academy and the Astronomical Bureau, many people do not take this knowledge to heart.

"Hehe, if it weren't for Guo Shouhuai becoming the Grand Supervisor, the academy would even want me to stop teaching this knowledge and replace it with something like formation attack and defense drills. Their vision is really short-sighted!"

Professor Xu complained for a while, and then said, "You have come to listen to my lectures, which is already more than the other people in your class, but it is not so easy to really learn this knowledge well.

"It's not that I'm pouring cold water on you, the difficulty of observing celestial phenomena lies in the last word, 'derivation'. Observation is of course also difficult, but it is mostly difficult in the equipment.

"But how to connect what you see in the celestial phenomena with the things you want to understand, this requires deduction, especially the ability in mathematics, which is very high, um... but these are all things for later, I will first tell you about the introductory 'Bu Tian Ge'.

"Only by memorizing the Three Enclosures, Four Symbols, and Twenty-Eight Mansions can we talk about other things. In addition, after I finish today's lecture, you can go to the library to get a copy of the star palace map. At night, when the stars are shining, you can identify them yourself according to the star palace map."

After Professor Xu finished speaking, he looked at the young Daoist, who introduced himself, "Xie Anshi."

"Well, Anshi, you have learned the art of star gazing with your master before. If you don't want to listen to these basics, you can come back after three classes."

Xie Anshi quickly waved his hand when he heard this, "No, no, no, listening to your lectures, I can just review what I have learned and check for omissions."

Professor Xu was very satisfied with his attitude, and then he began to lecture for an hour. When he heard the bell, he immediately picked up his crutches and left gracefully.

Lu Jing and the other two also packed up their things and prepared to leave.

Among them, Xie Anshi was the first to leave, heading straight for the library. As soon as he left the classroom, Lu Jing was about to go out, but he didn't expect to be stopped by Yan Yun behind him.