"This is too much! This is too much! "
Zhou Shanyi shook his head. His impression of Zhang Qianlin was very bad.
Between family members, they would often quarrel, let alone between colleagues. Hence, Zhang Qianlin's nitpicking and saying a few words about Sun Mo wasn't a big deal. But now, his words had already risen to the level of an attack on Sun Mo's character. Moreover, he even implicated Sun Mo's student.
However, Zhang Qianlin was Zhang Hanfu's son. Zhou Shanyi couldn't afford to offend him, so he could only slander him in his heart.
"Zhang shi, enough!"
Jin Mujie frowned and berated, "You either take out evidence or shut up. If you continue to criticize Teacher Sun without any basis, I'll expel you in the name of the group leader."
Although Jin Mujie had a good impression of Sun Mo, this time around, she wasn't helping him because they were close. Rather, she was purely using her identity as the group leader to maintain the stability of the group.
"Hehe!"
Zhang Qianlin didn't say anything else because there was no need to. Earning 600 spirit stones in just over two hours? Who would believe that? As long as he pointed out Li Ziqi's wealthy identity, everyone would naturally understand.
"What do you mean by chuckling?"
Ying Baiwu questioned.
"Can't I even smile?"
Zhang Qianlin shrugged.
Ying Baiwu still wanted to argue but was interrupted by Li Ziqi. The little sunny egg took out a contract and showed it to Zhang Qianlin. "Are you literate?"
The others immediately craned their necks to look.
"Nonsense!"
Zhang Qianlin casually glanced at it, but because it was too far away and the words were too small, he couldn't see them clearly.
"600 spirit stones. This is what I earned from doing business with the Thousand Spirits Shop. This piece of paper is the contract. Open your eyes wide and read it carefully."
For a transaction like this, there was no need for a contract. However, Li Ziqi knew that Sun Mo and Zhang Hanfu were enemies. In that case, Zhang Hanfu's son would surely make things difficult for his teacher. Hence, she took the initiative to sign a contract. As expected, it was used.
"What kind of business can earn 600 spirit stones in one go?"
"Thousand Spirits Shop? It's the chain store that's very famous in Jiangnan, right? "
"I had thought that Sun Mo had gone to give massages to others and relied on God Hands to earn money. I didn't expect him to be a spirit rune artist!"
"Is Teacher Sun's spirit rune art so amazing?"
Everyone discussed animatedly.
"Let me see!"
Gu Xiuxun came over and read it. "Mn, this is the contract of the Thousand Spirits Shop. There's even a seal!"
Hiss!
Upon hearing Gu Xiuxun's words, the teachers were a little shocked.
Thousand Spirits was a big brand with a history of 1,000 years. Since Sun Mo could do business with such an old shop, it seemed that he was very capable in the field of spirit runes.
Among the students, those who majored in the study of spirit runes looked at Sun Mo with a different gaze.
"Impossible!"
Zhang Qianlin subconsciously called out. In the past, in order to test his standards in the study of spirit runes, he drew a spirit rune and went to the Thousand Spirits Shop to sell it. In the end, after the shop owner looked at the spirit runes he drew, he only chose one spirit rune out of ten and the price he offered was very low.
Ever since then, Zhang Qianlin had set the number of paintings that the Thousand Spirits Shop purchased as his goal. Two paintings, five paintings, and now, every time he submitted 20 paintings, he would be able to sell them.
Right now, Zhang Qianlin's goal was to get a spiritual rune from the Thousand Spirits Shop.
The so-called spirit rune contract was like a request for manuscripts in the art world. The other party knew that a certain spirit rune you drew was very outstanding and would order it from you.
One must know that in such a situation, one would usually have to pay in advance. This represented how highly the Thousand Spirits Shop regarded the spirit rune master.
From the time Zhang Qianlin came into contact with the Thousand Spirits Shop until now, he had used three years to get a spiritual rune contract. This was something he had always been proud of.
Because many spirit rune masters' standards were too low, they couldn't even sell their spirit runes. Getting a spiritual rune contract from a 1,000-year-old shop like the Thousand Spirits Shop... Mn, he should hurry up and go to sleep. Everything could happen in dreams.
"Teacher Zhang, are you doubting me?"
Sun Mo stared at Zhang Qianlin.
Since Li Ziqi was speaking up for him, he definitely mustn't cower at the back.
"Hehe, the Thousand Spirits Shop frequently requests for spiritual runes from me. I'm clearer than you about how high their requirements are for spirit rune masters!"
Zhang Qianlin mocked.
"600 spirit stones, this is indeed a little exaggerated!"
Yi Jiamin explained, "This price is sufficient to buy a 9th-level offensive-type spirit rune."
Spirit runes of this level were usually used to turn the tables at crucial moments or to save one's life. They were relatively expensive, and even a 1-star great teacher like Xia Yuan wouldn't be able to afford them.
Hence, it was really unreliable for Sun Mo to say that he could earn so many spirit stones within two hours.
"Sigh, he doesn't even know how to weave a lie!"
Zhou Shanyi felt that Sun Mo was quite smart. Why did he make a silly mistake on this matter?
"That's why frogs at the bottom of a well always think that the sky they see is the entire starry sky."
Li Ziqi shook her head. "Stop talking nonsense. If you don't believe in the contract, wouldn't it be clear if you send someone to ask that shopkeeper?"
"There's no need to ask. I've long since said that this student Ziqi's identity is very respectable. Given her connections, even a piece of stone would be able to be sold for 600 spirit stones."
Zhang Qianlin coldly laughed.
"Teacher Zhang, are you done yet?"
Jin Mujie was unhappy. "Do you believe that I won't make you scram back to Jinling right now?"
Zhang Qianlin didn't dare to offend Jin Mujie. He shrugged and sat back down. After that, he smiled at his students. "Three years ago, I encountered a bottleneck in the study of spirit runes. Hence, I left the Central Province Academy and headed to the High Mountain Academy to further my studies. I learned spirit runes from Teacher Wang Lu for two years."
Wow!
Upon hearing this, the students who majored in the study of spirit runes all exclaimed in shock. Wang Lu was the vice-headmaster of the High Mountain Academy and a 5-star great teacher. He had extremely high attainments in the study of spirit runes and was half-a-step into the ancestor-level.
Because of his old age, Wang Lu's energy was lacking. Hence, he publicly stated that unless the student had talent that he fancied, he would no longer teach apprentices.
This sentence was tactfully rejecting those who wanted to use their connections to send their children over.
Zhang Qianlin was able to study under Wang Lu for two years. From this, it could be seen that his aptitude was extraordinary.
Seeing that the gazes of the students instantly became respectful, Zhang Qianlin felt proud in his heart. However, his expression was still calm. "If everyone has any questions in the study of spirit runes, you can come and ask me."
Zhang Qianlin was a 1-star great teacher and was also a half-step ancestor-level great teacher under Wang Lu. Hence, the students who majored in the study of spirit runes were instantly moved. They immediately crowded over and respectfully asked about the doubts they had in their studies.
Such opportunities weren't common. Even students who didn't understand spirit runes also crowded over, preparing to listen and understand more. There wouldn't be any harm in understanding more.
"Don't be anxious, everyone has a chance to ask questions."
As Zhang Qianlin spoke, he cast a sidelong glance at Sun Mo and revealed a disdainful smile. (Competing with me? You're still far from it!)
(In the study of spirit runes, this daddy can beat you up with a single hand!)
"Preposterous!"
Li Ziqi was so angry that her hands were trembling. She was prepared to invite Shopkeeper Ma over to confront him. She believed that given the talent her teacher had displayed, Shopkeeper Ma would definitely not reject him.
"Ziqi, come over. Also, the few of you, who wants to learn spirit runes, come over and listen to the lesson too."
Sun Mo took out his spirit rune tools and a potted plant as he started to draw.
Ying Baiwu scuttled over and snatched a good spot.
The little sunny egg's eyes brightened. (That's right, I can use my strength to beat that bastard up!)
Lu Zhiruo wasn't interested in spirit runes, but seeing that there were many people around Zhang Qianlin, she hurriedly sat beside Sun Mo.
After Li Ziqi came over, Sun Mo started to draw spirit gathering runes on the purple-leafed luo's leaves while explaining the things to take note of.
Three minutes later, the first simplified spirit gathering rune was formed.
BOOM!
The spirit qi in the surroundings surged and gathered over, forming a spirit tornado.
Zhang Qianlin's lesson came to an abrupt halt. After all, the commotion caused by the spirit qi channeling into the leaves was too great.
"What the hell?"
The students had dumbfounded looks on their faces, but when Zhang Qianlin and Yi Jiamin saw this scene, they were so shocked that their jaws almost dropped off.
Why would there be a spirit tornado on that potted plant? Did Sun Mo draw spirit runes on it? (No, that's impossible. This isn't something humans can do.)
The spirit tornado vanished and Sun Mo continued to draw.
Zhang Qianlin also started to teach, but he was a little distracted.
"Aiya, don't scare yourself. Sun Mo must have done something to that leaf. For example, he pasted a translucent spirit rune paper on it. Yes, that must be it."
Zhang Qianlin consoled himself. Just when he calmed down, another spirit qi tornado erupted from Sun Mo's side with a boom.
A few students were more curious and immediately went over to watch the show.
"Let's continue!"
Zhang Qianlin chuckled, but his thoughts were in a mess.
"As expected, Sun Mo is starting to retaliate."
Gu Xiuxun felt that since they were in the same camp, she should go over to support him. However, when she got closer to take a look, she was stunned.
"He didn't do anything? He really drew spirit runes on the leaves? "
Gu Xiuxun was dumbfounded. She didn't major in the study of spirit runes, but as a genius, she still had some basic knowledge. Drawing spirit runes on plant leaves?
Even an ancestor-grade expert wouldn't do this. Not only was it exhausting, but the success rate was also low.
BOOM!
Another spirit qi tornado was formed.
This time around, the two students beside Zhang Qianlin couldn't hold it in anymore and ran over to watch. When they saw what Sun Mo was doing, they instantly cried out in shock.
(This... is this something humans can do?)
"Brat, you are quite capable!"
Jin Mujie looked at Sun Mo with admiration in her eyes. This was the style of a great teacher. If the other party wasn't convinced, they would use their strength to convince them.
The Central Province Academy's group was split into three groups. Other than the neutral group, Zhang Qianlin's side was filled with all sorts of discussions. The students were all seeking guidance. As for Sun Mo's side, all the students kept their mouths shut. All of them stretched their necks like giraffes, wanting nothing more than to stick their eyes onto the potted plant.
They really didn't want to miss out on even a single stroke.
All of a sudden, the purple-leafed luo's leaves trembled and emitted a dense golden glow. After that, the spirit qi illusion of a huge black tortoise suddenly darted out.
"Ah!"
The students were given a fright and hurriedly retreated, making way for it.
"What's that?"
The teachers were also shocked. They stared in astonishment at this black tortoise that was the size of a rhinoceros.
"This... this..."
Yi Jiamin stared at the black tortoise, his eyes almost popping out.
"Ninth-level spirit runes?"
"F * ck, this is a black tortoise spirit rune, and it's a ninth-level one!"
"Amazing, this is the first time I've seen this in my entire life!"
The other students didn't know how amazing Sun Mo's spirit rune was, but those around Zhang Qianlin were all majoring in this profession. When they turned their heads and saw it, they were shocked. They ignored Zhang Qianlin and ran over with faces full of excitement.
Ninth-level spirit runes were the highest-grade spirit runes. Once they were formed, the spirit qi would transform into an illusion.
It was just like the black tortoise spirit rune. If it was a ninth-level spirit rune, it would form a black tortoise. Therefore, there was basically no way to fake it.
Gulp!
Yi Jiamin's countenance turned pale and then dimmed. He had never imagined that Sun Mo had the ability to draw a ninth-level spirit rune. In that case, it definitely wouldn't be a problem for him to earn 500 spirit stones.
"It's impossible. Even an ancestor-grade spirit rune wouldn't be able to draw a ninth-level spirit rune every time."
Zhang Qianlin's emotions were in a mess. He instinctively didn't believe that Sun Mo could do it.
There was no solution to it. If he were to believe it, wouldn't that mean that he wasn't even comparable to the 20-year-old Sun Mo? Wouldn't all his years of hard work in learning spirit runes be for nothing?
Such a reality would cause Zhang Qianlin's confidence to crumble.
However, what made Zhang Qianlin feel despair had yet to come. His ears moved and he heard the questions of the students.
"Teacher, this spirit rune of yours is drawn on a leaf?"
"That's for sure!"
Lu Zhiruo helped to answer.
"How can this be done?"
"That's right. Other than an ancestor-grade spirit rune, no one can do it!"
"It's simply too unbelievable!"
The students' gazes were filled with astonishment. They wanted to touch the leaf, but they didn't dare to as they were worried that they would damage it.
"It's because Teacher is an ancestor-grade spirit rune!"
Lu Zhiruo placed her hands on her hips and lifted her chin. Her adorable face was filled with pride. (You guys have only seen 1% of Teacher's talent.)
"My sect, my ass!"
Zhang Qianlin roared in anger in his heart.
The teachers had already crowded over. Even Pei Yuanli was filled with curiosity. It was because that was a ninth-level spirit rune. It was very attractive.
Sun Mo stood up and looked toward Zhang Qianlin. "Teacher Zhang, a ninth-level black tortoise spirit rune drawn on a plant's leaf. Do you think it's worth 500 spirit stones?"
"Hmph!"
How would Zhang Qianlin reply? Just the fact that it was drawn on a spirit rune paper was already worth it.
"Teacher Zhang!"
Sun Mo's tone became heavier. "Don't pretend to be dead. Apologize to my student immediately!"
"Who's pretending to be dead?"
Zhang Qianlin roared. (Apologize to a student? Don't I want face?) Absolutely impossible. "Who knows what you did to this potted plant? If you have the capabilities, draw one on a spirit rune paper! "
The moment he said this, even the gazes of the students turned to look at Zhang Qianlin with contempt.
There was no fear of losing. After all, who hadn't lost before? But if one didn't want to admit it after losing, that would be a problem of character.
"Trash!"
Gu Xiuxun was straightforward.
"Alright!"
Sun Mo didn't mind. "Zhiruo, prepare the spirit rune paper!"
"Oh!"
The papaya girl immediately laid out the spirit rune paper.
Sun Mo dipped the brush in ink and started to draw the black tortoise spirit rune.
Upon seeing this scene, Zhang Qianlin was infuriated. He cursed in his heart. (Arrogant, conceited, do you really think that you are an ancestor-grade spirit rune?)
Even an ancestor-grade spirit rune wouldn't dare to guarantee that they would be able to complete a level 9 spirit rune every time. However, after that, Zhang Qianlin relaxed again. As long as Sun Mo couldn't draw a level 9 spirit rune, he would have a reason to quibble.
Sun Mo couldn't even be bothered to look at Zhang Qianlin. (If you were talking about other spirit runes, I wouldn't dare to guarantee success. But the black tortoise spirit rune?
(Sorry, this daddy is at the ancestor-grade. My strength is number one in the entire Jiangnan.)
The students held their breaths and focused as they watched Sun Mo draw.
Sun Mo wasn't like other spirit rune masters who were focused and slow when drawing, deeply afraid of making any mistakes. His posture was broad and unrestrained, brandishing his brush and splashing ink.
Regardless of whether he succeeded or not, just this image was pleasing to the eye.
15 minutes later, with a boom, the spirit rune paper emitted a dense golden glow. After that, the illusion of a black tortoise appeared.
"Oh yeah, it's done!"
Lu Zhiruo clapped.
"So fast?"
The students were shocked. Moreover, he really completed it?
"This..."
Yi Jiamin and Zhang Qianlin were completely stunned. Their gazes stared straight at the drawing of the black tortoise, completely losing the ability to think.
Three minutes later, the students regained their senses and started to applaud loudly.
(My heavens, our Central Province Academy actually has a spirit rune great ancestor-grade teacher?)
Those who majored in the study of spirit runes felt wild joy in their hearts. They had to make use of this opportunity to tour the Darkness Continent to build a good relationship with Teacher Sun and quickly ask him questions.
They probably wouldn't be able to get a great ancestor-grade teacher to answer their questions in their entire lives. But after that, they started to feel nervous again.
"Aiya, I ran over to Zhang Qianlin's side earlier. I wouldn't have offended Teacher Sun, right?"
The students were worried about their gains and losses.
"Is Sun Mo so impressive?"
Jin Mujie was shocked, and her red lips turned into an 'O' shape. This was a level 9 spirit rune, yet he had successfully drawn it twice?
This 3-star great teacher who liked to collect bones already had a very high evaluation of Sun Mo. But now, she discovered that she had still misjudged him.
Ding!
Favorable impression points from Jin Mujie + 50. Friendly (120/1,000).
A spirit rune great ancestor-grade teacher was worthy of this favorable impression points.
"Are you really so impressive?"
Gu Xiuxun was dumbfounded. It was a great ancestor-grade teacher. If she wanted to reach this realm in her profession, she would need at least 30 years.
Ding!
Favorable impression points from Gu Xiuxun + 100. Friendly (280/1,000).
"Teacher is just so impressive!"
The papaya girl emphasized.
"Teacher Zhang, how are you going to quibble this time around?"
Sun Mo looked toward Zhang Qianlin.
Zhang Qianlin fell silent.
"Apologize to my student!" Sun Mo's tone became unyielding. "Immediately!"
"You also have to apologize to Teacher!"
Li Ziqi added.
Zhang Qianlin clenched his fists tightly. His chest was filled with anger. He had lived for over 20 years, but he had never suffered such humiliation before!
"You don't want to apologize? Sure, on account that we are colleagues, as long as you can draw a level 9 spirit rune, I will forget about this matter! "
Sun Mo passed the brush over.
"Teacher Sun is very good. I didn't expect Teacher Zhang to be so unforgiving after gaining power!"
A female student mumbled.
"That's right!"
Many students echoed, feeling that Sun Mo was very amicable.
Hearing this, Zhang Qianlin felt like his lungs were about to explode from anger. (Sun Mo is good my a * s! How can a level 9 spirit rune be drawn by an ordinary spirit rune master?)
(Sun Mo's words are clearly humiliating me, saying that I'm inferior to him!)
"I'll give you the brush. Come and draw it!"
Sun Mo teased.
Zhang Qianlin's lips twitched. He felt that his face was about to be slapped swollen.
"Zhang Qianlin, don't throw away your great teacher identity. Apologize immediately!"
Jin Mujie berated.
She had already pointed out Zhang Qianlin's name, and her request had turned into an apology. It was impossible for him to hide in the Central Province Academy even if he wanted to.
"Teacher Zhang, if your skills are inferior, you should just admit defeat. Don't lose both in terms of prestige!"
Gu Xiuxun mocked. She was from An Xinhui's faction and was Zhang Qianlin's enemy. Now that there was a chance, she would naturally hit him when he was down.
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