Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

In his view, Xie Qingxue's lecture was excellent.

But as the principal, he also had to care about the employees' mental health, right...

"I really liked it."

Zheng Fa was taken aback and saw Xie Qingxue's eyes shining like morning stars, as if she was genuinely happy.

Even Han Qi and Yan Wushuang, who were beside them, had slightly surprised expressions at this moment:

Because Xie Qingxue really appeared very happy and elated.

This kind of spirited emotion was nothing like the aloof master sister from the Tianhe Sect.

But Zheng Fa figured out why Xie Qingxue was so joyful—

She's a chatterbox!

In essence, the teaching profession might be among the most suitable for her nature!

At the Tianhe Sect, even if she talked about the Sword Dao, Xie Qingxue might worry that she accidentally divulged some secrets of her sect.

But in the Jiushan Sect, she had no such concerns.

She could say whatever she wanted to say.

Truly liberating.

The four of them walked together toward Heavenly Palace Island, and Xie Qingxue, still in high spirits, asked Zheng Fa: "Was there anything in my lecture that needed improvement?"

She seemed to be genuinely concerned about being a good teacher.

Zheng Fa shook his head and said: "Fairy Xie, your Sword Dao knowledge is nearly divine. To teach the disciples an introductory Sword Dao class, honestly, I can't find any faults in your understanding of Sword Dao."

Upon hearing this, Elder Han sighed:

"To have a Divinity Transformation Real Person teach Qi Cultivation disciples... even our Tianhe Sect isn't this extravagant."

"The disciples of your Jiushan Sect are truly lucky."

Zheng Fa smiled a bit.

This thought was indeed quite different from most sects in the Xuanwei Realm—

Most sects believe that those in the Qi Refinement Realm should only listen to Foundation Establishment cultivators, and Foundation Establishment disciples should listen to Golden Core cultivators... If you want to hear someone like Xie Qingxue, a Divinity Transformation Real Person, lecture,

you'd at least have to be a Golden Core.

But Zheng Fa's approach was to give the Jiushan Sect some introductory courses paired with the best teachers.

This idea was borrowed from modern concepts:

Some universities let their best professors teach foundational courses to undergraduates.

The advantage is obvious:

It builds a strong foundation for students.

The same applies to the Xuanwei Realm:

With Xie Qingxue teaching "Sword Cultivation Introduction," the basic theories wouldn't have significant errors—those taught by a Golden Core cultivator might err at the Nascent Soul stage, but Xie Qingxue could at least ensure correct practice up to the Divinity Transformation stage.

It's not just about Xie Qingxue.

The talismanic Dao introductory course at Jiushan Sect is led by Zheng Fa with a group of Nascent Soul Real Persons.

The Artifact Dao introduction is also overseen by Lady Xuanhua.

After hearing Zheng Fa's idea, both Elder Han and Yan Wushuang furrowed their brows, finding some merit in it yet feeling a bit unaccustomed.

But Xie Qingxue glanced at Zheng Fa. When she was teaching "Sword Cultivation Introduction," Zheng Fa had actually explained it to her in more detail—

If one wanted to break through the traditional molds of Xuanwei cultivators, education is the most crucial aspect for Zheng Fa.

The arrangement, contrary to most of Xuanwei, doesn't have an inherent advantage or disadvantage; it's just a different goal.

Elder Han pondered for a while, then lightly mocked: "I never thought, even when I've reached the Nascent Soul stage, that I would be somewhat envious of those Qi Cultivators in the Jiushan Sect..."

Xie Qingxue was startled upon hearing this and fell silent.

She listened to Yan Wushuang mutter: "Those Jiushan disciples are truly fortunate..."

A thought inevitably surged in her heart—if the Tianhe Sect were like the Jiushan Sect, wouldn't she have been spared much of her struggles and pains over the years?

Not only those disciples of the Jiushan Sect are fortunate.

The smile was also evident on Master Zhang's face on Heavenly Palace Island.

"Sister?"

Seeing her so delighted, Zheng Fa couldn't help but ask.

"Han Qi sent over the accounts. I calculated, and this month, our Jiushan Realm finally has a surplus!"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Fa immediately knew why Master Zhang was so pleased.

As the Jiushan Sect's lady boss and chief accountant, the financial deficit of the past few days had been a significant source of stress for Master Zhang.

Xie Qingxue and the others didn't know about the Jiushan Realm's financial situation. Seeing the two appearing relieved, they curiously listened in.

"This month, sales of Spirit Talismans increased by fifty percent compared to last month... Among them, the sales of golden light charms..."

Master Zhang didn't bother with them and just reported this month's accounts to Zheng Fa.

"Magic Artifact sales have grown more than tenfold!"

"Among them, Feiyun Sword sales were a hundred..."

"Pill sales have also increased by eightfold compared to previous times!"

"Among them..."

"In total, we've earned..."

Xie Qingxue and the other three were left with tingling scalps from listening.

Like an unfeeling calculator, Master Zhang meticulously tallied the Jiushan Sect's sales volume, costs, and profits, down to the last cent for the month.

Hearing so much data pouring into their ears, their minds nearly tangled.

But...

"Oh? That's not right, Han Qi made a mistake here... I'll correct it."

This Master Zhang was calculating while reciting aloud!

She could even correct errors?

Zheng Fa listened attentively, mainly because the Xuanwei Realm's economic system was extremely primitive and complicated—

In the Cultivation world, Spirit Stones served somewhat as currency.

But the problem was... their quantity was limited.

Large commodity transactions often ended up as barter exchanges.

Thus, Master Zhang calculated Jiushan Realm's earnings based on how much spiritual material they received.

After listening to Master Zhang's calculations, Zheng Fa understood:

This month, Jiushan Sect made a profit!

And it wasn't a small one.

It was a significant profit!

"With cost and technological advantages, over eighty percent of the talismanic Dao market, fifty percent of the Alchemy Dao business, and forty percent of the Magic Artifact trade within the Hundred Immortals Alliance are under our control," Master Zhang said, then added, "However, Han Qi mentioned that he discovered two issues:"