"Why, you don't want it anymore?"
Seeing the silence in the surroundings, Zhang Xuan turned to look at her.
"It's not that..."
Huang Yu hurriedly waved her hands.
"It's good that it's not that. I'll start painting now..."
Zhang Xuan didn't waste any time. He took out a piece of white paper, held a brush with both hands, and started painting. Not too long later, a painting appeared once more.
This time, it wasn't a courtyard but a meadow. On it stood a wild deer, grazing warily on the grass. The surroundings were filled with wildflowers. As soon as the painting was completed, countless bees swarmed around it. Following which, as though the wild deer had come to life, it leaped out of the painting and gradually dissipated into the air.
"Yet another fifth level painting!"
"This..."
Master Yuanyu and the others were dumbfounded.
When other people were painting fifth level works, even if they were Grandmasters, they would have to put in a lot of effort and put in a lot of effort. Yet this fellow, after painting one, it was as if nothing had happened, and he immediately followed up with another one...
Did he have to be so monstrous?
Did he have to be so arrogant?
Had the world changed, or was he just too strong? To paint a fifth level painting as easily as eating or drinking?
"Do the two of you want it? It's only two million per painting... "
Just as they were in a daze, Grandmaster Zhang looked at them expectantly.
To him, fifth level and fourth level paintings were just a matter of putting in a little more effort. Since he was short of money, he could sell his paintings for money. It was much easier than acting cool.
If he failed to act cool, he might be beaten to death...
"We... can buy it as well?" Yuanyu and Lu Chen swallowed their saliva.
"As long as you pay, it doesn't matter..." Zhang Xuan replied.
"..."
The duo staggered.
That was a painting of the fifth level, one that couldn't be found even in the capital. Yet, he was painting it casually and selling it for a bit of money...
Pu!
Who said that painting and calligraphy grandmasters all had lofty ambitions, that they were untainted by the mud, and that they viewed money as dirt?
Come out, I'll beat you to death...
Not too long later, Zhang Xuan painted another two paintings, and both of them were fifth level paintings. The two masters were so agitated that tears welled up in their eyes.
To think that they would be able to buy such valuable paintings, and each of them had a copy...
If it was in the past, he wouldn't even dare to dream about it.
Since Huang Yu and Zhang Xuan no longer wanted the Ink Daylily Canvas, there was no point in continuing the test. Moreover, the commotion caused by Zhang Xuan was too great, causing the two masters to lose interest in continuing the test.
"Master Zhang, I'll send you two million gold coins as soon as possible!"
"I'll send you to the academy tomorrow!"
Yuanyu and Lu Chen came from wealthy families, so they casually paid the two million. Huang Yu and Bai Xun didn't have that much cash, but given their standing, it wasn't enough for them to go back on their words.
Looking at the four million gold notes in his hand, Zhang Xuan smiled like a blooming flower.
Initially, he thought that he was here to return the favor, but who could have thought that he would end up making a huge profit instead?
If Huang Yu and Bai Xun were to be included, they would have earned a total of eight million gold coins!
After treating Ling Tianyu's wife, the other party gave him a million. Du Miaoxuan, Wang Chong, Apothecary Chen Xiao, Luo Chong... On average, they all received around three million each. Adding them all up, Zhang Xuan's wealth actually reached more than twenty million.
He was not far from the 23 million that he needed to raise.
"This is great!"
Clenching his fists tightly, Zhang Xuan's eyes glowed.
Initially, he thought that it would take him at least eight to ten years to earn twenty million. From the looks of it now, it wasn't that difficult after all...
If anyone else were to hear these words, they would definitely spurt a mouthful of blood.
The heck, to act so arrogantly, why don't you just die...
"Zhang Xuan, allow me to be presumptuous and call you brother. Emperor Shen Zhui will be returning tonight, and I have already sent someone to inform him. If nothing goes wrong, I will be able to bring you to the kingdom's Book Collection Vault tomorrow!"
Keeping the painting carefully, Lu Chen said.
"Tomorrow? Alright! "
Zhang Xuan hurriedly nodded his head.
The reason why he came to the Lu Residence was to look for books to read. If he were to visit the kingdom's Book Collection Vault, he would definitely be able to compile a complete 6-dan Heaven's Path Divine Art. In fact... he might even be able to compile a 7-dan Heaven's Path Divine Art!
At Fighter 7-dan Tongxuan realm, one's acupoints are connected and zhenqi flows through one's entire body. One's aura is profound and one's fighting prowess is enhanced by several folds. If one possesses such strength, even if he were to leave the academy, he would be able to roam the world freely.
Huang Yu and Bai Xun were no longer taking the examination. Yuanyu and Lu Chen had obtained a painting of the fifth level and they were unable to contain their excitement. Thus, there was no need for Zhang Xuan to stay any longer. Thus, he waved his hands and bade farewell to the crowd.
By the time Zhang Xuan left the Lu Residence, the sky had already turned dark.
He had arrived in the afternoon, and it had taken him half a day.
However, it was worth it. The 【Heaven's Path Painting Secret Manual】 formed from the Library of Heaven's Path allowed him, who knew nothing about painting, to become a master painter on par with Lu Chen. Even though this occupation was only ranked in the Middle Nine Paths, it was still a highly esteemed occupation.
Especially in a place like Tianxuan Kingdom, which placed great emphasis on literary style, it was easy for one to earn the respect of others.
Of course, to Zhang Xuan, earning money was of utmost importance. Initially, when no one came to visit him, he was able to earn eight million in a single trip. It could be considered as a huge harvest.
Returning back to the residence, Sun Qiang walked up to him.
"Did anyone come today?" Zhang Xuan asked.
"Reporting to old master, after you left, no one came to visit!"
"Un!" Zhang Xuan nodded his head.
It seemed that the three million in fee had frightened many people. This was good as well, it would save him a lot of trouble. In any case, he had already gathered enough money, so he wasn't as anxious as before.
Upon returning to his room, Zhang Xuan didn't continue cultivating. Even though he had the Heaven's Path Painting Secret Manual as his foundation, he was still exhausted after consecutively producing four paintings of the fifth level. Not long after lying down, he fell asleep.
… …
Lu Residence.
Zhang Xuan bade farewell. Master Yuanyu, Huang Yu, and the others were still here.
"It will be too late to pay a visit to Master Teacher Yang Xuan today..." Looking at the sky outside, Lu Chen said.
It would be disrespectful if they were to pay a visit to Master Teacher Yang Xuan at night. However, the other party was a master teacher. Even though they were of high standing, they didn't dare to act rashly.
"It won't be too late to pay a visit tomorrow!" Master Yuanyu nodded his head.
Lu Chen replied. Looking at the painting that Zhang Xuan had left behind not too far away, he still couldn't believe his eyes. "Initially, I thought that Brother Zhang was just a talented young man who was fond of painting, so I thought that I could test him and take him in as my disciple. To think that he would actually be a grandmaster painter..."
At this point, he shook his head with a bitter smile.
If news of his intention to accept a grandmaster painter as his disciple were to spread, he would definitely become a laughing stock.
"To be able to become a grandmaster painter at such a young age, what is Brother Zhang's background?" Master Yuanyu couldn't help but ask.
Painting was even more difficult than raising one's cultivation. If Zhang Xuan was able to produce a painting of the fifth level despite being in his seventies or eighties, he wouldn't be surprised. However, to be able to produce a painting of the fifth level before reaching his twenties, he couldn't help but fall into deep contemplation.
There were only two possibilities for such a situation. Firstly, he was indeed talented, to the extent that others could only look up to him. Secondly, he had a master teacher guiding him from the back.
Of these two possibilities, Yuanyu was more inclined towards the latter.
"I'm not too sure about the details either. Huang Yu and Bai Xun, the two of you have been to Hongtian Academy. Do you know more about Brother Zhang? Why don't you tell us about it? "Lu Chen looked at the duo before him.
"I do know a little... However, I'm afraid that you won't believe me even if I were to say it. Furthermore... you might even get angry..."
Huang Yu revealed an awkward expression.
"Angry? What is there for me to get angry about? Just say it! "Master Lu Chen was perplexed.
Even if Zhang Xuan was a teacher in Hongtian Academy, there was nothing for him to doubt. What is there to get angry about?
Being a young genius and so proficient in painting, he would definitely be popular and sought after by others.
"Then I'll say it. This Zhang Xuan laoshi... is a famous trashy teacher in Hongtian Academy. He is often insulted by others..." Huang Yu recounted Zhang Xuan's previous situation.
"Scoring zero in the Teacher Qualification Examination? Teaching a student whose cultivation went berserk? This... How is this possible? "
Yuanyu and Lu Chen widened their eyes in disbelief.
You must be joking. A grandmaster painter who can produce a painting of the fifth level... is trash?
Why does it sound so fantastical?
"It should be the Education Bureau that is intentionally targeting him..." Huang Yu continued to recount what she saw during the Enlightenment Will Trial.
"Damn it! I have met this Shang Chen once before. I thought that he was an impartial person. To think that he would be so despicable. "
"Xiao Yu, aren't you an apprentice master teacher? Furthermore, your father is the guild leader of the Teacher Guild. You must teach this black sheep a lesson. "
Hearing the 'unfair' treatment of Elder Shang Chen and his' actions', Yuanyu and Lu Chen nearly exploded in rage.
They had personally witnessed the 'capabilities' of this Zhang Xuan. How can such a capable person be trash? If that's the case, it must be Elder Shang Chen and the others who are up to no good.
How can there be such a teacher in Hongtian Academy?
"This matter has indeed infuriated me... Looks like I will have to talk to Principal Hong about it when I have the time and get him to manage the atmosphere in the academy." Master Lu Chen waved his hands and harrumphed.
"Er... Actually... the reason why I said that you would be angry is not because of this matter."
Hearing the other party's words, Huang Yu scratched her head.
"Not because of this matter? Could it be that Brother Zhang has received some sort of unfair punishment? "
Lu Chen looked at her once more.
Even though he resided in his residence and paid no heed to the affairs of the outside world, given his identity as the emperor's tutor and his reputation as a master painter, even the principal of Hongtian Academy wouldn't dare to stop him.
"That's not it... Rather, someone in the academy has challenged him for a Teacher Evaluation..."
Huang Yu hesitated for a moment before saying.
"Challenge? Teacher Evaluation? "
Lu Chen was taken aback.
"I have heard of the Teacher Evaluation. Even though it is a duel between students, it concerns the identity and dignity of a teacher. Who is the one who is challenging? If he were to know of Brother Zhang's true capabilities, he probably wouldn't have done so! "Master Yuanyu smiled.
"That might not be the case. The teacher who is challenging him... is extremely famous in Hongtian Academy. He is a true star teacher. Furthermore, he has many students under him. Of the top 300 students in the entrance examination, at least 200 are under his tutelage!" Huang Yu's voice grew softer and softer.
"What is the name of this teacher?"
Lu Chen's breathing hastened.
"Cough cough, he is Master Lu's son... Lu Xun laoshi!"
After hesitating for a moment, Huang Yu said.
"That beast... Damn it!" Master Lu Chen's body swayed and he bellowed furiously.
PS: The second chapter is here! Rank 8, Laoya should continue writing. The monthly tickets will be handed over to you. Please. There will definitely be at least four chapters today! As long as the monthly tickets are high, Laoya will continue to work hard!!!
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