Ding!
"Congratulations, you've obtained the grandmaster-grade 'Figure Painting' technique."
"Note: This is one of the three major branches of traditional painting!"
Upon hearing the system notification, Sun Mo had a dumbfounded look on his face. "Why? You feel that I have no future as a masseur, so you want me to change my occupation to become a painter? When I can't stay in school anymore, I'll go sell paintings on the streets for a living? "
Sun Mo understood that although there were many occupations in the Middle-Earth Nine Provinces, there were different grades.
There were great teachers who were good at painting, but they belonged to the lower grades. After all, painting was too niche.
In ancient China, the highest achievement of a painter was to become a court painter and paint portraits of the emperor's family.
Only after a few hundred years after the emperor's death would the painting become popular and be sold for tens of millions or even hundreds of millions. However, this had nothing to do with the painter. It might not be because the painting was good but because it involved the rich and powerful to launder money.
In the various countries of the Nine Provinces, because of the existence of spirit qi, the status of famous painters was slightly higher. It was because the paintings they created would occasionally have some additional effects that could affect the mental state of the viewer.
Of course, the number of painters who could reach this level could be counted on one's fingers.
Most of the time, things like appreciating paintings were a method of socializing between high officials and nobles. It was enough for them to display their elegance and unique taste.
"It's never a burden to have more skills. Even if you can't use them for your entire life, there's no harm in learning them."
The system's words weren't wrong. With craftsmanship, one wouldn't starve to death no matter how tough the world was. Moreover, this was the grandmaster-grade 'Figure Painting' technique.
What was the grandmaster-grade?
It was in this domain that one had deep attainments and could be addressed as a grandmaster.
If Sun Mo learned it, it wouldn't be a problem for him to open a dojo and take in disciples. If he encountered people challenging his dojo, his grandmaster-grade painting technique would be enough to handle all kinds of challenges.
"What are the other two branches?"
Sun Mo was actually very satisfied. When he was young, all sorts of interest classes were popular. His family was poor and couldn't afford to attend classes, but he could still afford to buy brushes, ink, and paper. Therefore, he had practiced painting for a period of time. It was just that he didn't have much talent and eventually gave up.
However, when it came to calligraphy, he had been able to persevere through it. His handwriting was not bad. After he became a teacher at No.2 High School, his beautiful handwriting and writing on the blackboard were deeply loved by the old principal and the students. It gave him a good impression and popularity.
As long as he bought a Skill Book, his Painting Skill would reach the Grandmaster rank. This effect was simply too amazing.
"Landscape Painting Technique, Flower, Bird, Fish, and Insect Painting Technique. Other than that, there are also Western Paintings, which correspond to Chinese Paintings."
The system explained.
"Oh!"
Sun Mo nodded. The countries of the Nine Provinces were still stuck in the feudal era. Even if he was the reincarnation of Van Gogh or Picasso, his paintings would probably be treated as trash and not even worth half a copper coin.
"Are you going to learn it?"
The system asked. If Sun Mo didn't want to learn it, it would take back the skill book.
"Of course, why not?"
Taking the chance when Lu Zhiruo went out to take out the trash, Sun Mo took out the skill book and shattered it with a slap.
Pa!
The skill book shattered into golden motes of light that were like fireflies. They flew toward Sun Mo's glabella and entered.
Some knowledge and comprehension immediately appeared in his mind. A few minutes later, when Sun Mo thought about 'painting' again, he felt as though he had been immersed in the path of Chinese Painting for tens of years and had gained many insights.
Sun Mo couldn't hold it in anymore. He squatted beside the water bucket and dipped his hand in the water. He then started drawing on the ground. With just a few strokes, before the water stains dried up, a life-like self-portrait appeared on the ground.
It was very realistic.
"Like!"
Sun Mo whistled. It was a pity that there were no forums in the Nine Provinces. If not, if he drew a portrait and uploaded it, he'd definitely be able to show off and win the worship of others.
Lu Zhiruo came in and looked at Sun Mo suspiciously. (Did Teacher pick up money on the ground earlier? Why is he suddenly smiling so happily?)
"The treasure chest on the right, open!"
Sun Mo felt that this side was more symmetrical and suited his aesthetics. When he said the word 'open', it felt like an emperor flipping a card and choosing which concubine to serve him in bed at night. It felt very good.
The black-iron treasure chest opened. After the light dissipated, a fingernail-sized seed was left behind.
Ding!
"Congratulations, you've obtained an unknown seed!"
Looking at this dark and swarthy seed, Sun Mo was surprised. "What do you mean by unknown?"
"I just don't know its name. Don't you even have the ability to read and comprehend?"
The system questioned.
"Nonsense, of course I do. I'm saying that you, the Absolute Great Teacher System, actually have something that you don't know?"
Sun Mo immediately retorted. At the same time, he was provoking the system, wanting to get an answer.
"Hehe, I really don't know what plant this seed belongs to. If not, I'd be so angry that I'd be swindled out by you."
The system sneered.
"Can you plant it?"
Sun Mo felt that the chances weren't high. This seed was thin and lacked water. There were a few cracks on its surface. No matter how he looked at it, it seemed like an inferior seed.
"I don't know!"
The system was concise and comprehensive.
"Then why did you give it out as a reward? Aren't you cheating me? "
Sun Mo was unhappy. It was like he had saved up for a month and bought a physical doll from the internet. In the end, when he opened it up, it was even uglier than Sister Pomegranate. Could he still play with it happily?
"The reward for opening treasure chests is random. Your luck is bad, so why are you blaming me?"
The system counter-asked.
"Those who are unlucky have no human rights."
Sun Mo walked to Lu Zhiruo's side and patted her head. He even specially patted her eight times, no more, no less. After that, he opened the last one.
As usual, the black-iron treasure chest flashed with light. After it disappeared, it left behind a swollen white cloth bag. It was the size of a fist and looked like a bun.
Ding!
"Congratulations, you've obtained 1x 'giant medicine packet'. This medicine packet is made from 27 types of medicinal herbs and is tanned using a special secret technique. It has the miraculous effects of strengthening the body, invigorating the muscles and blood, dispelling fatigue, etc. If used frequently, it can increase the quality of one's body. Just like what the name of the medicine packet says, it can allow one to become as strong as a giant.
"Note: When bathing, toss this medicine packet into the bath water. Wait for five minutes for the medicinal effect to take effect and the bath can be opened. About 20 minutes would suffice."
After looking at the description, Sun Mo felt at ease. At the very least, it was better than some unknown seed. Moreover, the usage method couldn't be too complicated. It was very convenient to use it when bathing.
"Is it sold in the merchant store?"
Sun Mo asked. If the effect wasn't bad, he could use it frequently.
"Because you obtained the giant medicine packet, it's being sold in the merchant store. The price is 100 favorable impression points."
The system explained.
"The price isn't bad!"
Sun Mo silently evaluated. If he accepted the honest guy Qi Shengjia as his disciple, he would be able to contribute 100 favorable impression points in a few days.
Naturally, given Sun Mo's character, he wouldn't recruit Qi Shengjia just for the sake of gaining favorable impression points.
After Sun Mo opened the three chests, Lu Zhiruo also finished cleaning the dorm. He immediately brought the papaya girl to the Reading Veranda.
Jinling City was a flourishing city, and there were many horse carriages for rent on the streets. Sun Mo casually hailed one. He could still afford the fare of a few copper coins.
Lu Zhiruo carried a sackcloth school bag and would occasionally glance at Sun Mo, wanting to say something but hesitating.
"Just read it if you want to!"
Sun Mo leaned against the wall of the carriage and admired the scenery outside while thinking about how he should deal with Zheng Qingfang to maximize his benefits.
After obtaining permission, the papaya girl's eyes immediately curved into two crescent moons. She impatiently and carefully took out her draft paper.
Even though she had already read the first part, Lu Zhiruo couldn't help but read it again. She was completely immersed in it.
...
"Get off the carriage!"
Sun Mo paid the fare and called out.
Lu Zhiruo didn't respond.
Dong dong!
Sun Mo bent his finger and knocked on the wall of the carriage.
Lu Zhiruo still didn't notice anything. She was engrossed in reading the novel.
"Lu Zhiruo, we've arrived!"
Sun Mo increased the volume of his voice.
"Ah?"
The papaya girl jumped in fright. She lifted her head and glanced at the surroundings in a daze. (What arrived? Aiya, I don't care anymore. [Journey to the West] is so good. Sun Mo actually wreaked havoc in the heavenly court. How tyrannical.)
Just when Lu Zhiruo lowered her head and was preparing to read this part again, she suddenly realized that she had to accompany Teacher Sun to the bookstore.
For a time, Lu Zhiruo kept the draft paper in a fluster and hurriedly got off the carriage.
Sun Mo turned and entered the Reading Veranda. A faint smell of incense immediately lingered around his nose.
"You're here?"
Zheng Qingfang, who was lying on the wooden chair, straightened his back when he saw Sun Mo. "It has been so many days since we last met. I thought you were joking."
As Zheng Qingfang spoke, his eyes drifted toward Sun Mo. When he saw that Sun Mo's hands were empty, a sense of disappointment immediately gushed up his chest.
That [Journey to the West], [Dragon Ball], and the strange name [Transformers], he really couldn't see it anymore.
(Hmph, I knew that young people can't be relied on.)
Zheng Qingfang was someone who loved books as much as his life. After he retired and returned to his hometown, his old friends weren't by his side and there was no way for them to gather and chat. Hence, reading became his only source of joy. However, he had read too much and there was nothing left for him to read.
Ever since he heard Sun Mo mention the three names that day, Zheng Qingfang couldn't eat or sleep well for the past few days. He kept thinking about the contents of the book.
A good book was just a name, and it was enough to cause one's imagination to roam.
"Does our agreement still count?"
Sun Mo smiled.
"Of course. As long as your book is good enough and can be sold out, I'll go all out and print 1,000 copies for you. All the profits will be yours!"
Zheng Qingfang mentally mused, (What kind of person am I? I'll naturally do what I say. However, he still played a little trick. Books that could be sold out were all explosively popular. Every year, it would be considered not bad if there were one or two of them. The majority of the remaining books would gather dust on the bookstore's shelves.)
"That's good then!"
Sun Mo nodded. "Zhiruo, pass the manuscript to him!"
"Awoo!"
Those who followed him in carried their school bags and felt a little reluctant. Could they pass the manuscript to this old man after they finished reading it?
"Oh? You really wrote it? Quick, show it to me! "
Seeing Lu Zhiruo's hesitation, Zheng Qingfang stood up and rushed toward her, taking her school bag away.
"Aiya, be careful. Don't damage it!"
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