Sun Mo shook his head. It wasn't that he had any objections to Miao Mu's Sanzang Painting. Rather, he was helpless to the current situation.
You don't stir up trouble, but trouble always provokes you!
However, Sun Mo also understood Li Zixing's mentality.
A mountain couldn't accommodate two tigers. The Central Province Academy and Myriad Daos Academy were both located in Jinling, and the Central Province Academy had even ascended to the 'C' grade this year. This brought immense pressure to the Myriad Daos Academy.
As the mastermind of the Myriad Daos Academy, it would be strange if Li Zixing didn't hate Sun Mo.
One must know that the reason why the Central Province Academy was able to make a comeback from being delisted was because of Sun Mo's excellence. Moreover, he had even suppressed Liu Mubai, who had the reputation of being one of the twin jade annulus of Jinling, and became the star of the Central Province Academy.
If one were to ask Li Zixing what he wanted to say the most now, the answer would definitely be 'Sun Mo?' I can't wait for him to die!
"To be able to endure the trials of the heavens is truly a man of steel. To not be envied by others is a mediocre person!"
Sun Mo mumbled in his heart and consoled himself. After that, his expression turned cold. He didn't want to create trouble, but if trouble came, he wouldn't be afraid of it either!
"Since you want to cause trouble for me, then I'll destroy all of you!"
Sun Mo looked at Qi Mu`en. "Prince Consort Qi, this question is a little strange. Isn't it obvious? If this painting had no flaws, then it wouldn't be half a famous painting! "
"Ugh!"
The entire place was silent. The guests in the surroundings subconsciously glanced at Li Zixing before glancing at Miao Mu. After that, their gazes returned to Sun Mo.
"You really dare to say it!"
Some guests muttered, what kind of EQ is this? Did he come of age?
As the saying goes, everyone carries the sedan chair. Among the guests present today, the big shots with the highest authority were respectively Zheng Qingfang and Li Zixing.
However, if one were to add on his noble status, then it would definitely be Li Zixing.
Li Zixing had just said that he had spent a million taels of silver to buy this famous painting, and he was full of praises for it.
In such a situation, anyone with a brain would say that this painting was not bad!
Oh right, the creator of this Sanzang Painting is still standing at the side. Do you know what it means to hit someone without hitting their face?
"Teacher's head is indeed iron-willed!"
Li Ziqi silently rejoiced. There was also a kind of admiration in her heart. As expected, her teacher didn't know how to flatter others.
An Xinhui's expression didn't change, but she was worried in her heart. What Sun Mo said was the truth. If this painting had no flaws, it would be a famous painting. However, the consequence of this sentence might be a painting battle. What should she do at that time?
"If I had known this would happen, I would have continued to train my painting skills!"
An Xinhui sighed. When she was young, she was proficient in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. However, as she had to learn more and more things, she had less and less time. Hence, she gave up on subjects like calligraphy and painting.
Naturally, even if she gave up, An Xinhui's writing and drawing skills were better than the majority of people. However, when compared to famous calligraphers and painters, she was still lacking.
"What? Am I wrong? "
Sun Mo looked at Qi Mu`en and counter-asked.
"Why am I being so nosy?"
Qi Mu`en felt depressed, it was hard for him to dismount. Given his status, he naturally wasn't afraid of offending Miao Mu and Li Zixing. However, he had always been kind to others and knew how to give them face.
To put it bluntly, he was the kind of person who never spoke ill of others.
"Sun Mo's words aren't wrong!"
Qi Mu`en first affirmed Sun Mo's words. After that, he changed the topic. "However, Grandmaster Miao's painting does have a hint of Sanzang's charm."
"Teacher Sun, I've said it earlier. If it wasn't for me disturbing Grandmaster Miao, this would be a famous painting!"
Li Zixing explained.
"No matter what the reason is, since it didn't become a famous painting, it means that Grandmaster Miao's painting skills aren't exquisite enough!"
Sun Mo shrugged.
"Aiya, you still dare to say that?"
The guests were all convinced. (Can't you use this as a stepping stone?) However, everyone here was a wily old fox. They soon saw the hostility between both parties.
"Oh, in that case, may I ask Teacher Sun if there are any flaws in this painting? I wish to make up for it! "
Miao Mu suppressed his anger and asked for guidance. However, those with discerning eyes could tell that he was retaliating.
(You are an ordinary person, how can you guide a famous painter?) If he didn't do well, he would be scolded!
Pffft!
Before Sun Mo could say anything, Zheng Qingfang burst out laughing, attracting everyone's gazes over in an instant.
"Cough cough, sorry, sorry, my stomach hurts!"
Zheng Xiang casually found an excuse, but no one dared to harp on it.
"Regardless of the setting or the drawing skills, this painting is extremely good. However, the concept is a little lacking. Great Teacher Sanzang wholeheartedly went to the west to obtain the true scripture. It wasn't just to temper his wisdom. More importantly, it was to save the people of the world!"
Sun Mo spoke.
Miao Mu, who was originally filled with disdain for Sun Mo, frowned when he heard this. He looked at the Sanzang Painting again.
Li Zixing stared at Miao Mu. (What are you doing?
Retaliate!
Scold him!)
Miao Mu was still contemplating, but when he saw this scene, he could only retract his thoughts and speak.
"Teacher Sun, if you don't understand painting, please shut your mouth or humbly seek guidance. You are nitpicking from the concept. It's really too lowly of you."
Miao Mu criticized, lecturing with the identity of a famous painter.
"I feel that Teacher Sun's words aren't wrong!"
"What do you mean by not wrong? Things like concept are the most unreliable. Other than the author of Journey to the West, who would be able to understand the meaning behind [Journey to the West]?"
"Isn't that what everyone says is right and everyone says is right?"
The guests discussed. Although they wanted to praise Sun Mo's quick-wittedness, honestly speaking, his nitpicking was a little shameless.
It was like there were a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand people. Other than Shakespeare, who would dare to say that they understood Hamlet?
Sun Mo shrugged. He wasn't spouting nonsense. If it was a famous painting related to flowers, birds, fishes, and bugs, he really wouldn't know how to evaluate it. But if he wanted to evaluate a human figure painting and a landscape painting, sorry, the grandmaster-grade Sun Mo was the daddy!
"Teacher Sun, I dare to say that I'm definitely second to none in Jinling City when it comes to studying [Journey to the West]. Ever since this book appeared, I've never let go of it. Right now, I can already recite it like the back of my hand. If I didn't have the most sincere comprehension, I wouldn't have created this half-famous painting!"
Miao Mu explained.
"That's right. Grandmaster Miao's love for [Journey to the West] far surpasses everyone else."
Li Zixing helped. "Hence, his understanding of Sanzang is also the deepest. As for you, Teacher Sun, you should have been preparing for the 1-star great teacher examination during this one year, right?"
The guests started to discuss again.
Indeed, even if Sun Mo wanted to say that he was studying [Journey to the West] every day, no one would believe him. After all, if he wanted to break the record and become the champion, he had to put in more effort compared to other great teachers. How would Sun Mo have the time to read books?
From everyone's point of view, Sun Mo was being stubborn. He was the type that wouldn't shed tears until he saw the coffin.
Pu!
Zheng Qingfang couldn't help but laugh again.
"Prime Minister Zheng, why are you doing this?"
Qi Mu`en didn't understand.
"My stomach hurts!"
Not only did Zheng Qingfang want to laugh, but he also wanted to throw a [Journey to the West] at Miao Mu. (You said that you understand [Journey to the West] better than Sun Mo?
Do you know that he is the author of this book?)
"Although the words used in [Journey to the West] are vulgar and unbearably vulgar, the descriptions are magnificent and interesting. The author's imagination is like a heavenly steed soaring into the sky, and the concept is lofty and profound. It truly makes others feel inferior. It can be said that this book has created a new genre!"
Miao Mu praised.
Many guests nodded when they heard this.
In the recent year, [Journey to the West] had become extremely popular. This was especially so in the circle of aristocrats.
One must know that they weren't like ordinary people who had to earn money to support their families. Other than eating, drinking, and playing, the only other thing they did was to pass the time. They naturally had a lot of time to read.
For many of them, this was the first time they came into contact with such popular literature. They truly couldn't bear to part with it.
The Great Sage Equal to Heavens had cultivated the Fiery Golden Eyes and wreaked havoc in the Soaring Heaven King Palace, going against the heavens, the earth, and even the air. This simply caused men to love his boldness and tyranny to death.
One could say that among the men here, which of them didn't want a metal cudgel to pierce through the heavens, causing them to no longer be able to cover their eyes?
"I only hate the fact that there's only half of this book!"
Miao Mu sighed ruefully, like a cuckoo dripping blood.
"Yeah, I wonder what that Gandalf is doing. Why did he stop writing?"
"It's Grandmaster Gandalf. Please be more respectful when you speak!"
"I'm going to die if I don't have [Journey to the West] to read!"
At the mention of [Journey to the West], everyone felt a bellyful of anger. Why was there only half of it? Damn eunuchs truly deserved to die a horrible death!
Upon hearing the discussions in the surroundings, Sun Mo felt a little awkward. (I'll feel proud if I'm praised like this!)
Actually, Sun Mo's nitpicking was giving Miao Mu face.
"Hehe!"
Lu Zhiruo's smile was so wide that it almost reached her ears. Her teacher was the author of [Journey to the West]. Although he didn't write the second half, she had heard him narrate it before.
It was extremely fascinating!
"What's wrong?"
Ying Baiwu didn't understand.
"Because..."
Just when the papaya girl wanted to say something, she was interrupted by Li Ziqi.
"Cough cough!"
The little sunny egg was speechless. There were many people here with good hearing. If she said it out loud and was heard by others, it would bring trouble to her teacher.
Miao Mu started to speak eloquently. When he was bragging about [Journey to the West], he also expressed that he understood this book. Sun Mo basically didn't know anything.
What he said just now was to cover up his shallowness and poverty.
A moment later, Miao Mu changed the topic and looked at Sun Mo.
"Teacher Sun, you really don't know anything about painting. Please don't spout nonsense in the future."
Miao Mu flicked his sleeves, looking like he didn't want to bicker with Sun Mo.
"Haha, you are still far from being able to compete with me!"
Li Zixing was very happy. He had won a small victory in the first round of the Deer Tail Banquet.
What he wanted to do was to give Sun Mo a social death. What was a great teacher most afraid of? What they were most afraid of was having their reputation destroyed. At that time, no one would want to acknowledge them as their teacher.
Yue Rongbo sighed. This time around, Li Zixing had really come prepared. He wanted to ruin Sun Mo. This was just the appetizer. If Sun Mo was tactful, he should leave Linjiang Square as soon as possible.
An Xinhui grew anxious when she saw that Sun Mo didn't refute. It seemed like she could only act herself. "Teacher Miao, your words are wrong!"
However, before An Xinhui could appear, she was interrupted by Zheng Qingfang.
"What a coincidence. I recently obtained three famous paintings and I want to take this opportunity to let everyone evaluate them!"
Zheng Qingfang said this and winked mischievously at Sun Mo, indicating for him to wait for a good show.
"Three paintings?"
Everyone was shocked. One must know that for famous paintings, one had to be at the Wondrous Blossom Realm. Hence, it was very rare. Zheng Qingfang actually said that he obtained three new paintings?
(Did you dig up the tomb of a certain royal clan and find the burial items?)
Li Zixing immediately felt jealous.
"Where are the paintings? Quickly take them out! "
Qi Mu`en urged excitedly.
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