The peach forest was filled with the bleakness of winter. It was dark and gloomy, but because of this kite chasing girl, there was a hint of brightness.
It was like a ray of sunlight passing through the dark clouds and into her heart.
"What a pity!"
Murong Mingyue sighed.
This kind of famous painting should be framed and stored in someone's study, or hung in the lobby of a famous historical site.
It was really a waste to leave it here.
After all, many years later, this peach tree would be eaten by insects and rotted by the wind and rain.
"There's nothing to feel pity about. As long as I can get your good impression and get you to acknowledge me and be willing to come to the Central Province Academy, its mission can be considered completed."
Sun Mo wasn't coaxing the girl. He really thought so.
Murong Mingyue turned her head and sized Sun Mo up. An indescribable emotion surged in her heart. Then, her gaze landed on the famous painting, the girl, and the kite.
I actually witnessed the birth of a famous painting?
And it was painted on a peach tree?
I didn't expect to see such a miracle in the last moments of my life!
Papaya Murong Mingyue exclaimed. She exerted force with her right hand and some sawdust fell from her fingers.
"You really created four famous paintings?"
Murong Mingyue was curious and wanted to take a look. It should be great.
"If you are interested, you can come and take a look!"
Sun Mo invited.
Murong Mingyue didn't say anything, but her expression was no longer as cold as before.
"In life, whether you are happy or not, you have to live it day by day. So, why not be happier?"
Sun Mo slowed down his voice and imitated the host of the midnight radio station, pretending to be an emotional mentor.
"Are you consoling me?"
Murong Mingyue counter-asked.
"I'm also consoling myself."
Sun Mo wanted to portray himself as someone who shared the same fate and evoke Murong Mingyue's empathy. This way, their situations would be similar and their relationship would become closer.
It was a pity that Murong Mingyue didn't fall for this.
"Hehe."
Murong Mingyue's laughter was filled with desolation and helplessness.
"Since you are not happy here, why not come to the Central Province Academy? The prosperity of Jinling is definitely the best in the world. The buns from the South Alley, the pastries from the Daoji Store, the rouge from the Crystal Store, and even the flower boats from the Qinhuai River will make one forget to leave and feel that life wasn't a waste."
Sun Mo persuaded.
"Teacher Sun, don't waste your breath."
Murong Mingyue looked at the patterns on the peach trees. "I know your spirit rune skills are very high, but these peach trees are already dead. Even if you are a grandmaster, you can't bring them back to life."
Sun Mo smiled reservedly and didn't retort.
When peach blossoms fill the sky, you will know how powerful I am.
"Sun Mo, leave the Dragon Subduing Academy. This is a country of barbarians. It's not a place where someone from the Central Plains like you should come."
Murong Mingyue turned around and left.
Sun Mo shrugged, preparing to continue. In the end, Mei Ziyu walked out.
"Sun Mo, Jiang Ji is looking for you!"
As Mei Ziyu spoke, her gaze landed on the girl chasing the kite. She felt a little envious.
How nice it would be if I had made this famous painting.
One must know that every famous painting was enough to be passed down through the ages. When people saw this painting in the future, they would talk about how Sun Mo and Murong Mingyue got to know each other.
As for me, I have nothing.
Naturally, Mei Ziyu was also a good girl. She wouldn't make things difficult for Sun Mo. Hence, she immediately retracted her expression.
"Why is Jiang Ji looking for me?"
Sun Mo frowned. "It can't be that he was dealt a blow by me and is here to give in, right?"
Logically speaking, the two of them were in a competitive relationship, the type where one would die or the other would die. After all, after Sun Mo became the champion, the first place on the Great Teachers Hero Rankings that originally belonged to Jiang Ji would be snatched over.
"I'm not sure, but it seems to be urgent."
Mei Ziyu felt that the possibility of Jiang Ji needing Sun Mo's help was higher.
"Let's go and take a look!"
Sun Mo packed his things.
Mei Ziyu followed beside Sun Mo. She turned her head and glanced at the famous painting again. After that, she sighed.
"It's a pity!"
The famous painting was simply covered in dust.
"It's just a painting. If you like it, I'll give you eight to ten of them in the future. They might not be famous paintings, but they're definitely paintings that I put in the most effort to draw."
Sun Mo, this iron-willed man, finally softened for once.
Of course, the most important thing was that Mei Ziyu's standards in botany and herbology weren't bad either. In terms of alchemy, she might be a little weaker, but she had a quasi-ancestor-level mother!
As the headmaster, Sun Mo had to get close to these two beautiful great teachers no matter what.
Sigh!
It would be great if he could headhunt Mei Yazhi.
She was pleasing to the eye and useful.
"No need. I'm already very happy that you have this kind of intention."
Mei Ziyu rejected, but she was extremely excited in her heart.
Ding!
Favorable impression points from Mei Ziyu + 1,000. Reverence (6,290/10000).
The system looked at the favorable impression points it received and couldn't help but sigh ruefully. (This fellow is lusting after you and your mother's bodies, but you didn't even notice it?
You're really being sold, yet you're still counting the money for the other party.)
After Sun Mo and Mei Ziyu left, another man stood before the peach tree.
"It's actually a famous painting?"
Looking at the flying kite in the sky and the young girl running in the sunflower field, the man sighed in admiration and involuntarily stretched out his hand, wanting to touch it.
However, at the instant his fingertip touched it, he stopped.
He couldn't bear to profane it!
"Sun Mo, you're so outstanding. This makes me even more reluctant to destroy you."
The man sighed. (But you've touched my reverse scale. Also, your Ancient Dragon Capturing Hands is a huge threat to my plan.)
(Hence, Sun Mo, you must die.)
...
The place where Jiang Ji and Sun Mo agreed to meet was the meditation room. This place was more private and wouldn't be disturbed by outsiders.
"Teacher Sun, this time around, I have a request."
Upon seeing Sun Mo, Jiang Ji clasped his fists and asked for help with an awkward look on his face.
He had planned to put on a smile, but he was a graduate of a famous school and had been outstanding since young. He was even the top ranker on the Great Teachers Hero Rankings. Hence, he wasn't proficient in things like fawning.
"Teacher Jiang, you're too polite. If there's anything I can help with, I'll definitely do my best."
Sun Mo didn't reject it.
Jiang Ji wasn't a scheming person. Other than being a little arrogant, his talent wasn't bad either.
He could sell a favor and see if he could headhunt Jiang Ji to the Central Province Academy.
"I keep feeling that my body isn't feeling well, but I can't find the reason. I've also gone to the Dragon Subduing Academy's pharmacy and got a doctor to take a look. They said that there's no problem with me and that my body is very strong."
Jiang Ji narrated his own situation. His meaning was clear. He wanted to rely on Sun Mo's God Hands to find the cause of his illness.
"Teacher Jiang, I have to say this first. My Ancient Dragon Capturing Hands is more effective for things like improving blood circulation and resolving blood stasis. If you want to see a doctor, it's better to look for a professional doctor."
Sun Mo was troubled. (Do you have some misunderstanding toward God Hands?)
"I believe in Teacher Sun."
Teacher Jiang's expression was solemn.
Since things had come to this, what else could Sun Mo do? At the same time he activated Divine Sight, he placed his hands on Jiang Ji's shoulder blades to perform an inspection.
All sorts of data were off the charts. He was definitely a genius among geniuses. However, at this moment, a row of red words was exceptionally eye-catching.
Note: There's an abnormality in your body. If you don't receive treatment in time, your life will be in danger.
Sun Mo's expression immediately turned solemn.
When Jiang Ji saw this, his heart sank. However, he was able to keep his composure and didn't pursue the matter.
15 minutes later, Sun Mo retracted his hands. "Teacher Jiang, where do you feel uncomfortable?"
"I don't know either."
Jiang Ji shook his head.
"You don't know?"
Sun Mo was astonished.
"My instincts tell me that my body isn't in its best condition."
Jiang Ji explained.
Sun Mo was impressed. This was a top-notch genius. When ordinary people went to see a doctor and the doctor said that they were fine, they'd feel at ease. However, Jiang Ji didn't. He trusted his instincts more.
Yet, Jiang Ji's instincts were right.
"Teacher Sun, what's wrong with me?"
Jiang Ji humbly sought guidance.
"I can be sure that there's a problem with your body, but I'm not sure what the problem is."
After Sun Mo said that, he gave it some thought and added, "I suggest you look for a top-notch doctor to take a look."
Jiang Ji fell silent. His connections were all in the Central Plains. If he wanted to treat his illness, he'd have to give up on the examination. However, he wasn't willing to leave just like that.
After all, leaving was equivalent to giving up. To him, failing the examination would be a stain on his life.
A few minutes later, Jiang Ji spoke, "How serious is it?"
"I can only say that it's better to treat it as soon as possible."
Sun Mo's tone was solemn.
"I understand."
Jiang Ji suddenly bowed toward Sun Mo. "I, Jiang Ji, will remember your kindness this time around. If I can get through this, I'll definitely repay you heavily in the future."
"You're still planning to continue the examination?"
Sun Mo was worried.
"Although my chances of winning against you aren't high, I don't wish to leave with my tail between my legs. Teacher Sun, let's see who's stronger during the Autumn Hunting Ceremony."
Jiang Ji smiled. "Moreover, battling with you has allowed me to understand many things."
"Although it's not appropriate for me to say this, I still have to give you a piece of advice. Give up on the examination and quickly return to the Central Plains to look for the best doctor to treat you. Otherwise, your body will suffer from permanent damage."
Sun Mo reminded.
"I understand Teacher Sun's intentions."
Jiang Ji felt grateful.
Right now, Sun Mo's morale was at its peak. One could say that he was Sun Mo's stepping stone. Once he left, the damage to Sun Mo would be even greater. After all, if he left, it wouldn't be considered a showdown.
Sun Mo could persuade him to give up because he was thinking for him from his standpoint.
(What a good person!)
Ding!
Favorable impression points from Jiang Ji + 100. Friendly (410/1,000).
"Teacher Sun, you have to be careful. The one who did this might be Dark Dawn. You're more outstanding than me, so they'll definitely not let you off."
After Jiang Ji instructed, he left the meditation room.
"Sun Mo..."
Mei Ziyu had a worried look on her face.
"Something like this will happen sooner or later."
As his fame grew, those fellows from Dark Dawn would definitely come looking for him. Hence, he had to work hard to raise his strength.
The Dragon Subduing Palace was sealed and Sun Mo couldn't enter. He could only lament his inadequacy. Other than attending classes, he would either read books in the library or guide Xianyu Wei in the training room. His life was fulfilling and satisfying.
All of this was for the upcoming Autumn Hunting Ceremony.
"Teacher, I'll definitely perform well!"
Xianyu Wei wanted to fight for her teacher.
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