"Master left it behind?"
Huang Yu also went mad. She nearly lost her balance and fell to the ground.
In the past, Master Lu Chen had allowed them to appraise paintings and test them, but... he had never taken out his own painting before!
Why is this...
More importantly, it is one thing for him to take out his own painting. If the fellow before her had said a few words of praise, the master might have been happy and let it go. But... what did you say... Bullshit, what the heck is this?
Are these the words of a human?
Saying that Master Lu Chen's painting is bullshit, what the heck is this...
Huang Yu felt an urge to vomit blood.
Didn't you say that you wouldn't make things difficult for me? This... What is going on?
If she were to know that Zhang Xuan said that he wouldn't make things difficult for her because he is a teacher of the people... She would definitely vomit even more blood!
Are you trying to make things difficult for me by saying this?
'You're clearly trying to kill me …'
She was starting to regret bringing this fellow here!
Master Lu Chen was fond of studious youngsters. He never discriminated against the nobility and loved it when people came to consult him.
This fellow looked cultured, refined, and well-mannered. Initially, Zhang Xuan thought that he was a humble and studious fellow. By bringing him here, he would be able to make the master happy, and at the same time, he would be able to find an excuse to complete his task. In the end, he didn't expect that... he was too unreliable!
Huang Yu felt her intestines turning green from regret.
If only she knew that this would happen, she would have rejected him directly. Why did she bring him here and cause trouble for herself...
While she was on the verge of going insane, Bai Xun was on the verge of bursting into laughter.
Truly, one shouldn't be afraid of a god-like opponent but a pig-like teammate.
This fellow actually dared to say that Master Lu Chen's painting was' what the heck '. Without a doubt, he had offended the master. Even if he didn't make a move, the master would definitely teach this ignorant brat a lesson!
"Is this what you mean by 'knowledgeable and talented'? Proficient in the four arts? "
Chuckling lightly, Bai Xun looked at Huang Yu with a mocking expression.
Huang Yu had just praised the other party a moment ago when the other party said such words. Have you ever seen such a talented and knowledgeable person?
"Silence!"
Different from butler Uncle Cheng's nervousness, Huang Yu's frenzy, and Bai Xun's glee, Master Lu Chen didn't fly into a rage because of the other party's words. Interrupting the discussion of the crowd, he looked at Zhang Xuan calmly and asked, "This little brother, why do you say such words? Is there something wrong with my work?"
"I didn't know that this was the work of a master. Please forgive my rudeness!" Zhang Xuan pretended to be surprised and quickly bowed.
The Library of Heaven's Path had compiled a book on it, allowing it to see through the flaws of the painting and label its author. Naturally, Zhang Xuan knew that this was Lu Chen's work. He was just pretending not to know!
"Don't worry, this is just a painting. You are allowed to appraise it. You can only judge whether it is good or bad, not the painter!" Master Lu Chen waves his hands.
"I'm relieved to hear that, Master!" Zhang Xuan smiled faintly as he looked at the painting in front of him. Gently stroking it, he said, "If we were to talk about this painting alone, even if it is the work of a great master … I can only use these words to evaluate it! It's complete bullsh * t! What the hell is this?! "
Huang Yu and the butler were crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside.
You already know that this is a painting by a master, yet you still say it. Brat, are you crazy?
"But …"
Zhang Xuan paused for a moment.
"But what?"
"This painting is indeed nothing much. Any random craftsman on the street would be able to draw it. To say that it is a joke is already overestimating it! However, if one were to look deeper into it, one would definitely be shocked and find it hard to believe that it is real! "
Zhang Xuan.
"Deeper into it? How do you think about it? "Master Lu Chen smiled.
"Simple!" Zhang Xuan looked at the butler Uncle Cheng. "I'll have to trouble you to retrieve a dagger for me!"
"Alright!" Uncle Cheng glanced at Master Lu Chen. Seeing that the latter didn't object to his request, he turned around and walked out. Not too long later, he returned with a dagger.
"I shall display my incompetence then!"
Holding onto the dagger, Zhang Xuan walked up to the painting and stabbed it.
"What are you doing?" Seeing his actions, Bai Xun stepped forward. "Every single one of the master's paintings is priceless. If you were to damage it, can you afford to pay for it?"
Huang Yu was perplexed as well.
It's one thing for you to look at the painting, but what are you doing with a dagger?
Ignoring Bai Xun's reprimand, Zhang Xuan used the dagger to slice apart the flawless painting.
Zzzzzla! A cacophony of noises resounded. The part of the painting that was sliced apart rose up. With a light tear, the painting on top fell off. Just like the layers of a room, the top layer of the painting was a layer of xuan paper and the bottom layer was sheepskin.
Huala!
The xuan paper was torn apart, revealing the object on the sheepskin. Surprisingly, there was a painting on it as well. It was extremely similar to the one on the xuan paper, but it was filled with spirit. It was as though the rocks, trees, houses and children would pop out at any moment.
"If I'm not wrong, the painting on the xuan paper is a fake. The real painting has already been imprinted on the sheepskin through the xuan paper. This is the true essence of the master's painting!" Peeling off the xuan paper, Zhang Xuan smiled.
"This …"
Regardless of whether it was Huang Yu, the butler or Bai Xun, all of them widened their eyes in disbelief.
Imbuing one's strength through the xuan paper to draw on the sheepskin. Furthermore, to maintain the clarity of the painting, such that no flaws could be seen … This is too incredible!
More importantly, the combination of the two paintings is seamless, without the slightest gap … How did he see through it?
"Not bad, not bad!" Seeing how the youngster was able to see through his painting so easily, Master Lu Chen's eyes lit up. Looking at the youngster, his eyes were filled with praise.
At the same time, his heart was filled with astonishment.
His ability to imbue one's strength through the xuan paper to draw on sheepskin was something that he had just comprehended. He had never displayed it before anyone before. Yet, this youngster was able to see through it in an instant. His eye of discernment is way too incredible!
"Then what about this painting?"
Master Lu Chen turned his head and pointed to a painting on the wall.
It was a painting of a savage beast. On it was a massive savage beast, as though a ferocious tiger descending from the mountains. It was imposing and intimidating, and it left one in awe. Those who were timid would probably collapse to the ground in fright upon seeing this painting, not daring to speak a word.
Zhang Xuan walked up to the painting and caressed it lightly. Then, he smiled, "Even though this painting is not bad, it lacks a disposition. If I'm not wrong, the painter of this painting has never seen this savage beast before! This painting is just a figment of his imagination! "
"This …"
Master Lu Chen's body jolted and his eyes widened.
Others might not understand, but he knew what the other party meant.
That was because this painting was his work as well.
The savage beast in the painting was called 'Chi Xiong'. It was a rare lifeform, and it was said to possess immense strength. No weapon was able to harm it, and its defense was invincible.
He had indeed never seen this beast before. Just like what the other party said, he had flipped through many books to come up with this painting.
This painting was one of his proudest works, and it was precisely because of this that it was hung at the very center of the lounge. Countless master painters had come over to take a look at it, praising it profusely. They felt that his painting was filled with charm and majesty. Yet, in the words of this youngster, it seemed to lack a disposition?
Since the other party was able to see through the details of the previous painting, there was no doubt about his eye of discernment. Furthermore, at this moment, he was able to tell that he had never seen the Chi Xiong before. There must be a reason for his words!
"Where is it lacking in disposition? Can you tell me in detail?"
At this point, Master Lu Chen no longer maintained his lofty attitude and asked anxiously.
"Ah?"
Seeing the emperor's preceptor, who had been testing them and causing them to scratch their heads in frustration, actually humbly asking a youngster in his teens for guidance, Huang Yu and Bai Xun stared at one another in shock.
This was especially so for Huang Yu. She blinked her eyes continuously and the shock in her heart was as though a raging sea.
This fellow … How did he do it?
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