"You?"
Everyone was taken aback.
Master Sai rolled his eyes.
From Sun Qiang's words, he knew that the other party was a painter. However... even if he was a painter, it should be impossible for him to know the true meaning behind Wu Xuanzi's painting eight hundred years ago!
Not to mention, the birds in the painting were neither spirit beasts nor savage beasts. No one would be able to recognize them, so how could he name them?
If he were to make a mistake, not only would he fail to sell the painting, he would even destroy such a valuable painting.
"This..."
Luo Qin also felt awkward.
The reason why he explained the painting in detail was to dispel the thoughts of the other party. Who knew that he would be asked to name the painting himself...
You must have gone mad from thinking about money!
If it was that easy to name a painting, there would have been many successful painters over the years.
Hu!
Ignoring the changes in their expressions, Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist, took out a brush and ink, and placed the painting on the table in the room.
If others wanted to identify the name of the painting, they would have to figure out the intentions of the painter. Even if they were to rack their brains, it would still be difficult for them to come up with an exact replica. However, Zhang Xuan was different!
The Library of Heaven's Path was able to name the painting accurately.
If he were to write it down, he would surely be able to bring out the true meaning of the painting.
"You... can't be serious, right?"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan was about to start writing, Master Sai couldn't help but step forward.
"You should reconsider your actions. This is... a treasure left behind by the predecessors..."
This treasure had been passed down in the Appraiser Hall for so many years. To see it destroyed before his eyes... He couldn't bear it.
"Since it can bring out the true value of the painting, why don't I name it?" Zhang Xuan smiled.
"But what if it fails..." Master Sai panicked. Just as he was about to continue speaking, Sun Qiang walked up to him with a fiery gaze.
"Master Sai, judging from your expression, you don't believe that my young master will be able to bring out the true meaning of the painting? Why don't... we make a bet? Just three thousand spirit stones! "
"..." Master Sai's body swayed.
What in the world is this!
Can one of you, master and servant, be normal?
One insists on naming the painting while the other is making a bet with confidence... Are you for real?
He wanted to agree to the bet, but when he thought of the tragic Elder Chen, he couldn't help but feel a little guilty and cowardly.
This fellow was a super powerful figure that even the Harmonious Stream of Flowing Goblets Control Panel acknowledged … Perhaps, he might really be able to convey the true essence of this painting.
"Let's forget about the bet!"
His face paled, and he hurriedly backed away.
"Ah?" Luo Qin widened his eyes in astonishment.
Master Sai obviously didn't believe that Zhang Shi would be able to answer the correct name. He wanted to stop him, but who knew that one sentence from the servant would make him retreat in fear …
What was going on?
Since when was the Pavilion Master so easy to talk to?
Just as Zhang Xuan was perplexed, he suddenly felt the spiritual energy in the surroundings surging furiously, gathering toward a spot not too far away. The chirping of birds suddenly sounded.
Chirp! Chirp!
His voice shook the nine heavens and resounded throughout the entire auction house.
"Uh …"
Luo Qin hurriedly turned his gaze toward the source of the sound, only to see that while he was hesitating, Zhang Shi had already finished writing his name on the painting. When the birds on the painting 'saw' him, as though confirming his identity, they chirped excitedly and fluttered in the air.
"This is … Agitation of True Essence, Spiritual Wisdom? The heck … W-what the heck is going on? "
Luo Qin's lips twitched, and his body trembled violently.
"Spiritual Wisdom … This is a seventh level painting, something that only 6-star painters are able to do …" Master Sai's vision darkened as well.
Just a moment ago, he thought that it was impossible for the other party to succeed. Yet, not only was the other party able to convey the true essence of the painting, he was even able to induce the Agitation of True Essence and Spiritual Wisdom … This … This can't be real, right?
The first six levels of painting were Reality Depiction, Spiritual Canvas, Infused Intentions, Breathtaking Verisimilitude, Spirit Creation, and Spiritual Wisdom!
Most 3-star painters could only reach the level of Spirit Creation. Only 4-star and 5-star painters were able to reach the level of Spiritual Wisdom.
After the sixth level of Spiritual Wisdom, there was still the seventh level, which was what Master Sai said, the level that only 6-star painters were able to reach … Spiritual Wisdom.
At this level, it was as though the animals and plants in the painting had come to life, possessing their own sentience. In fact, they could even acknowledge their master and fly out of the painting, remaining there for a day or two …
In other words, painters who had comprehended such a concept would be able to easily draw birds soaring in the sky and galloping through the clouds.
It was said that there was once a formidable 6-star painter who created a crane on the wall, and it broke through the wall and left with the clouds. Thus, he left behind the legend of an immortal riding on a bird and leaving.
Initially, this painting was only at sixth level pinnacle, and it was still a long way off from achieving a breakthrough. Even if the title of the painting conveyed the true essence of the painting, the most it could do was maintain its harmony and prevent its level from dropping …
Yet, not only did this fellow's title allow it to break through this limit, it even reached the seventh level in an instant …
The heck!
Am I insane, or is this fellow insane?
Are you a monster? How in the world … did you do it?
His body stiffened, and his eyes widened in frenzy. At the same time, he was glad that he didn't make a bet with Sun Qiang. Otherwise, not only would Elder Chen lose, even he would be left with nothing but his underwear …
Actually, they weren't the only ones who were in a frenzy. The entire auction hall was in an uproar as well. Even [Frigid Yin Sword], which was in the midst of being auctioned, couldn't help but stop.
The birds on the painting weren't just limited to the private room, but also to the auction hall through the window. Each and every fiery red bird was like the haze of the evening, illuminating the surroundings. It was dazzling and resplendent.
"What … is this?"
"These birds are illusory lifeforms. Someone created a seventh level painting …"
"A seventh level painting? A 6-star painter? T-this … "
"Which elder is it? If you want to sell this painting, I'm willing to pay any price … "
"Indeed, I'm willing to pay it as well!"
…
Looking at the sky filled with birds and the magnificent scene that appeared in the auction house, everyone's faces were filled with madness, and they were filled with excitement.
Even the most formidable painter in the League of Nations was only a 4-star pinnacle painter.
Only the legendary Wu Xuanzi from eight hundred years ago had reached 5-star, but it was a pity that … he didn't leave behind any works.
How could they not be excited to see a painting that only a 6-star painter could create?
"This … It can't be that Zhang Shi's doing too, right?"
Seeing that no one was paying any attention to him anymore, Elder Chen turned his gaze to the room where the birds had appeared, and with a single glance, a frown appeared on his forehead.
This was the pavilion master's suite … He couldn't think of anyone else who could create such a huge commotion … Most likely, it could only be that unfathomable young man.
…
While the auction hall was in a frenzy, Zhang Xuan kept his brush and smiled at the dumbstruck Luo Qin, "May I know if this painting is worth five thousand spirit stones?"
"Five thousand? It's definitely worth it … "
Only then did Luo Qin regain his senses, and he hurriedly nodded his head.
A sixth level pinnacle painting with a title was already worth five thousand spirit stones. This seventh level painting … Even if it was sold for ten thousand spirit stones, there would still be people willing to pay it!
Just by casually writing a few words, the value of the painting had increased by twenty times. This … How could a single word be worth ten thousand spirit stones? It could even be worth a million spirit stones!
Frightening!
Luo Qin couldn't help but take a closer look at the painting. He wanted to know what the name of the painting was, to be able to raise a sixth level pinnacle painting to the seventh level. With a single glance, his body swayed and he nearly fell to the ground.
Five crooked words were written on the painting — — [Drunken Dreams]!
These five words weren't written in any other font. It seemed to have been left behind by someone who had just woken up from a drunken stupor. Even though the words were crooked, they carried a unique flavor. It resonated with the strange birds in the painting, complementing each other perfectly. Not only was there no conflict, there was even a sense of perfect harmony, as if they were one.
"Drunken Dreams? Awakening from a Dream … T-this is the name of the painting? "
Luo Qin scratched his head.
When others saw the strange birds in the painting, they would surely wonder what the name of the birds was and where they came from.
Yet, this fellow actually wrote 'Awakening from a Drunken Dreams' … Who could have thought that the heck … Right!
Could it be that … the legendary Wu Xuanzi created this painting after waking up from a drunken dream?
If that was the case, this was way too difficult to guess!
Furthermore … How in the world did this fellow know about it? How could he know so accurately and in such detail?
"Indeed. Wu Xuanzi created this painting after waking up from a drunken stupor, and he left behind this name!" Zhang Xuan said.
"But … but … what kind of spirit beast are those birds? Why haven't I heard of them before? "
Not expecting such a story, Master Sai couldn't help but ask.
He had seen this painting when he challenged the Harmonious Stream of Flowing Goblets back then. He had flipped through innumerable books to find the answer, but he was unable to find the answer.
Since it was created by Wu Xuanzi, these birds should have a name, right?
"They … Oh, they are White Svelte Birds!" Zhang Xuan said.
"White Svelte Birds? That's not right. White Svelte Birds have long wings, purple beaks, golden claws, and red heads. On top of that, they are slightly plump. Not only do these birds lack these characteristics, they are even more slender … "
This time, Master Sai wasn't the only one who had noticed the problem. Zhao Feiwu couldn't help but speak up as well.
White Svelte Birds were an extremely common spirit beast, and it was easy to recognize their main characteristics. However, these strange birds didn't have any similarities at all. How could they be White Svelte Birds?
If they were really White Svelte Birds, Master Sai and the others would have recognized the painting even without him saying anything.
"Oh, when Wu Xuanzi created this painting, he was drunk and drew the White Svelte Birds wrongly. Thus, it ended up like this …"
Zhang Xuan explained.
"Drew it wrongly?"
Everyone shuddered.
A 5-star painter actually drew the most ordinary White Svelte Birds wrongly?
"Indeed. After he drew the painting wrongly and inscribed the name on it, he felt that it was ridiculous. After he sobered up, he felt that it would affect his reputation if it were to spread around. However, he felt that it was a pity to tear it apart. So … I directly removed the name and the signature. That's how this piece of work came to be! "
Zhang Xuan.
There was a detailed record in the flaws in the records in the Library of Heaven's Path. When he first saw it, he felt that it was ridiculous.
However, that was the truth.
If not for such a ridiculous matter, how could Wu Xuanzi, who had never left behind a single ink mark, leave behind such a treasure? How could the Appraiser Hall possibly obtain such a painting?
"T-this … You were the one who appraised all of this?"
Master Sai's teeth were chattering. It was as though he was looking at an unknown monster.
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