The little maid looked at the brand new [Riches and Honor, Solitary Residence Painting] and heaved a long sigh of relief. She felt a sense of joy after surviving a calamity.
Earlier, she had truly felt despair. How could the life of a servant be comparable to a famous painting? Hence, she wanted to commit suicide.
However, she didn't expect things to take a turn for the better!
"This teacher's painting skills are really amazing!"
The little maid blinked her big red eyes and looked at Sun Mo with worship. He had actually copied a famous painting and it was even better than Wu Yezi's.
This... wasn't this too unbelievable?
Ding!
Favorable impression points from the little maid + 1,000. Respect (1,000/10000).
"You have to be more careful in the future!"
Sun Mo persuaded.
"I understand!"
The little maid felt a lingering fear.
On the Linjiang Square, the high officials and nobles went to have fun. The servants weren't allowed to wander around and were resting here. Some people were curious about what the little maid was holding and she casually replied. In the end, others were curious and wanted to take a look.
If it wasn't for Li Feng suddenly appearing and using his status to pressure people, the little maid would definitely not take out the famous painting.
"Let's go!"
Sun Mo called out and walked out of the cabin.
Lu Zhiruo was all smiles as she hugged Sun Mo's arm. In the past, she had felt that her father was the most amazing great teacher in the world. But now, her teacher was catching up to him.
"Father, I believe that Teacher will surpass you sooner or later!"
The papaya girl mumbled. When she thought of her father, her emotions became complicated and she felt a little disappointed. If her father was here, he would also be able to copy this famous painting.
At the very least, her teacher would at most be on par with her father on this point.
"Teacher, you have to work hard!"
Lu Zhiruo suddenly hugged Sun Mo's arm tightly.
After taking a few steps, Ying Baiwu suddenly spoke, "Teacher!"
"What's the matter?"
Sun Mo turned his head and looked at the iron-headed girl who wanted to say something but hesitated. "Just say what you want to say. There's no need to hold back!"
"That famous painting should be very valuable, right?"
Ying Baiwu gulped down a mouthful of saliva. She was used to being poor and had to starve every day. Now, she suddenly saw her teacher giving away a famous painting.
Honestly speaking, she felt some heartache.
"You have to ask Ziqi about this!"
Sun Mo wasn't familiar with the circle of famous artists.
"The value of a famous painting usually depends on the artist. If a famous artist has been famous for a long time and it is difficult to obtain a painting, then his works will basically be sold at a sky-high price. If the famous artist isn't famous, then the price won't be high. However, it is still a famous painting, so it will definitely be worth at least a million taels!"
Li Ziqi explained.
"One million taels?"
Ying Baiwu was stunned. How many lifetimes would she need to earn back so much money?
"One million taels?"
Sun Mo was also a little surprised. Back then, in order to earn money for his living expenses, he had gritted his teeth and written half of [Journey to the West], but he had only earned a few thousand taels. But now, a random drawing of his could earn over a million taels?
In any country in the Nine Prefectures, this was a huge sum of money, enough to exchange for a house with two small courtyards.
One must know that the Nine Prefectures' definition of famous paintings was different from that of modern times.
Many of the modern famous paintings were either hyped up or laundered. Ordinary people could not appreciate them at all, but the famous paintings of the Nine Prefectures were different.
Because of the existence of the Wondrous Blossom Realm, ordinary people could also be influenced by the concept presented in the painting. It was as though they had become the people in the painting and experienced everything.
In the Nine Prefectures, there were a few paintings that ordinary people basically couldn't look at. Because once they looked at it, they would no longer be able to shift their gaze away. It was as though their souls had been sucked into the painting, causing them to fall into a daze and only think about guarding the painting.
Hence, some famous paintings had the effect of warning the world and enlightening the mind.
"I feel that Teacher's painting is worth 10 million taels!"
Lu Zhiruo vowed solemnly. "Because this is Teacher's earliest famous painting and has an extremely high collection value. After Teacher becomes famous, this kind of early famous painting would be even more interesting."
"You really think highly of me!"
Sun Mo chuckled.
Li Ziqi involuntarily threw a glance at the papaya girl, feeling even more curious about her background. (What kind of family are you from? You can say 10 million taels so casually.)
If it was an ordinary person who saw Sun Mo giving away a famous painting, they would feel heartache, regret, and conflicted. Ying Baiwu could endure to the point of avoiding the little maid and mentioning the value of the painting. To a little money-grubber like her, it was already considered not bad.
Li Ziqi didn't care about 1 million taels, but that was a famous painting personally drawn by Sun Mo. Hence, she felt a little reluctant to part with it. She was already prepared to beg Grandpa Zheng to help her get the painting back after this period of time.
However, Lu Zhiruo was different.
In her heart, this famous painting was very good and was really worth 10 million taels. But in order to save the little maid, she was still willing to pay the price.
The papaya girl was kind-hearted.
Li Ziqi believed that if Lu Zhiruo had a famous painting now, she would definitely give it to the little maid unconditionally.
The four of them chatted and laughed. After walking for a short distance, the little maid carried the wooden box and chased after them again. She rushed to the front of Sun Mo and directly knelt down, kowtowing a few times with force.
"May I know benefactor's name?"
The little maid sobbed. "This lowly maid will never dare to forget benefactor's great kindness. If there's a next life, I'm willing to do anything to repay your great kindness!"
The little maid was too anxious earlier and neglected the value of the famous painting. Now that she thought of it, she immediately chased after Sun Mo.
"It's just a painting, it's not worth mentioning!"
Sun Mo smiled and waved his hand, indicating that the little maid didn't need to mind it.
"Boohoohoo!"
The little maid cried, not knowing what to say. Such a famous painting was worth at least 1 million taels. She wouldn't be able to earn it back even if she had ten lifetimes. However, this great teacher had given it to her.
"No matter what difficulties you encounter, I hope that you won't give up hope. Death is a manifestation of your incompetence. Little sister, work hard to live on. I feel that your sunshine will shine on you sooner or later."
Sun Mo earnestly persuaded. He was most afraid of seeing a child committing suicide.
Because these words were spoken from his emotions, Priceless Advice erupted and golden light spots shot out.
Under the great teacher halo, the little maid was stunned. She looked at Sun Mo's face. Sun Mo's smile was so warm.
It was like the sunlight in winter and the word 'little sister'.
Boohoohoo!
The little maid started to sob again. Ever since she was sold to the governor's manor as a slave, she had never heard the word 'little sister' again. She was either scolded as a lowly maid or a wretched lass. Even if she was called by a name, it would be a new name given by her old master.
"I'll remember benefactor's teachings!"
The little maid kowtowed again. After that, she looked at Sun Mo with a face filled with hope. "This lowly maid still has a request. I hope that I can address you as teacher at the end!"
"A teacher has to impart knowledge and clear up doubts. I've enlightened you earlier and can already be considered your teacher. So, don't feel inferior. You have the qualifications to be my student!"
Sun Mo smiled.
"Teacher!"
The little maid kowtowed. This was the first time she tasted what respect and concern were.
Seeing Sun Mo's group of four leaving, Lu Zhiruo hugged Sun Mo's arm. The little maid's eyes were filled with envy.
Ding!
Favorable impression points from Yi Cui`e + 10000. Reverence (11000/100000).
...
Just when the little maid was kowtowing and thanking Sun Mo, there was a middle-aged man at the upper deck of the ship. He just happened to witness this scene.
"Brother Qi, what are you looking at?"
A good friend asked.
"Nothing much!"
The middle-aged man smiled faintly, but his gaze landed on Sun Mo. He didn't expect that he would witness such a great show the first time he met Sun Mo.
"Black Doggy Sun? If he isn't scheming, then he's a great teacher worthy of respect! "
The middle-aged man mumbled.
...
Sun Mo hadn't returned to his resting cabin when he suddenly heard the number of favorable impression points contributed by the little maid. He jumped in fright.
"System, why are there so many?"
"Because you saved her life and gave her respect and care. At this moment, she's worshipping you from the bottom of her heart!" The system smiled. "You should feel fortunate that she's an innocent little girl who knows how to be grateful. Otherwise, your famous painting would have gone to waste."
"Don't think of people so badly!"
Sun Mo rolled his eyes.
Ding!
"Congratulations on obtaining Yi Cui`e's worship and 10,000 favorable impression points in one go. Special reward: 1x golden treasure chest."
"Congratulations on completing a great teacher feat. Special reward: 1x great teacher emblem!"
The system's reward caused Sun Mo to be shocked once again.
"What? I'm getting a great teacher emblem just like that? "
Sun Mo was joyful. This thing was much more valuable than a famous painting.
"Imparting knowledge and educating people, guiding them on the wrong path, as well as saving a student's life. Your actions earlier are considered great teacher feats!"
The system explained.
"Understood, you can rest now!"
Sun Mo patted the papaya girl's head in passing.
The treasure chest was opened, and there was a Starmoon Fruit inside.
...
Sun Mo returned to the cabin. Not long after he rested, a servant came to inform him that the banquet was about to start and asked him to head to the Linjiang Hall.
The so-called Linjiang Hall was actually the top level of this cruise ship. As it had been remodeled, the space was extremely large. Moreover, one could lean on the railings and gaze into the distance, enjoying the night breeze and enjoying the beautiful scenery of Jinling.
When Sun Mo came up, there were already quite a lot of people here. They were gathered in groups of twos and threes, chatting and socializing.
"Teacher, that middle-aged man wearing green long robes is called Ni Jingting. He's Li Zixing's personal great teacher!"
Li Ziqi introduced.
Sun Mo glanced over. Ni Jingting had a medium build and ordinary looks. However, he had an aquiline nose, causing his aura to become sharp in an instant.
Although his gaze was very amiable and approachable, that domineering aura in his bones was still secretly seeping out.
Noticing Sun Mo's gaze, Ni Jingting looked over and nodded, his attitude very friendly.
"Where's Li Zixing? Isn't he around? "
Sun Mo knew that Zhang Hanfu had the guts to covet the position of the Central Province Academy's headmaster because he was supported by Li Zixing.
"He's not here yet!"
Li Ziqi's lips twitched.
Logically speaking, the two of them were relatives, but Li Ziqi didn't have much of a good impression of Li Zixing. Moreover, according to the rules, juniors should avoid mentioning the names of their elders. Hence, Li Ziqi's name shouldn't have the word 'Zi' in it, or she would be mistaken as someone from the same generation.
Of course, the matters of the royal clan had never been something ordinary people could speculate about. Therefore, Sun Mo didn't ask about it in case Li Ziqi felt awkward.
"Teacher Sun, it has been a few days since we last met. How have you been?"
Yue Rongbo immediately came over when he saw Sun Mo. After he got close, he reminded him in a low voice, "Be careful today. Li Zixing wants to find trouble with you. If there's no other choice, why don't you claim that you're sick and leave first?"
"Brother Yue, do you think I'm the kind of person who would run away?"
Sun Mo counter-asked.
Yue Rongbo was stunned. After that, he smiled in embarrassment and clasped his fists. "I've said too much. Brother, I'll treat you to a drink in the future as an apology!"
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