The two cows looked as if they had just been separated by life and death. They moved their hooves madly and ran towards each other.
They hated that they could not hug each other like humans.
"Moo."
"Moo."
Li Nianfan was moved by their actions. At the same time, he felt some sympathy for them.
The two cows were so excited. Unfortunately, they could not speak. They could only express their emotions through different tones. It was tragic.
The two cows rubbed their heads together. They seemed to be asking about each other's well-being.
There were too few cows in the cultivation world. These two cows were probably meeting their own kind for the first time. It was inevitable that they would be so excited. Their milk production would definitely be high.
After all, the cow's mood would affect the taste of the milk.
Li Nianfan did not want to be a third wheel. He turned around and prepared to leave.
Long 'er trotted over with her short legs. She asked expectantly, "Big brother, why are you here? Did you get something good to eat? "
"No, I just came to herd the cows." Li Nianfan shook his head. Then, he thought for a moment and warned, "Don't mess around. Go milk the cows for fun, okay?"
"Yes, yes, I know." Long 'er nodded repeatedly.
Li Nianfan smiled. He said to Nanna, who was cultivating not far away, "Nanna, keep an eye on them!"
With that, he could rest assured.
After Li Nianfan left, the little cow hurriedly lowered its head and took a bite of the grass. Then, it brought the grass to the big cow's mouth. "Moo, moo."
The big cow did not care at first. It swallowed it casually.
In the next moment, its eyes widened. Its huge body trembled.
Only then did it realize what kind of world it was. From the air to the soil, even the weeds and the water, they were all unparalleled treasures!
It could eat spiritual roots as food when it lowered its head. The rivers it drank from were immortal springs. There were also endless spiritual roots and immortal fruits.
It did not even dare to dream of living in a place like this.
In the future, I don't have to search for immortal fruits all over the world. Because every bite is the most precious thing in the world.
This is a gift from an expert. This is a gift from an expert!
If I had known earlier, I definitely wouldn't have resisted. Even if my legs were broken, I would have crawled with my daughter!
Thank God, I didn't miss it, thank God I didn't miss it!
Da Niu's eyes were wet. He stared blankly at everything around him until Xiao Niu called him a few times.
Looking at its elated daughter, its eyes suddenly froze and its face became serious.
I can't let my daughter continue to play around. I have to discipline her so that she knows how to produce more delicious milk!
After all, this was related to the livelihood of the two of them!
In the Inner Yard.
When everyone saw that Li Nianfan had returned, their hearts tightened and they sat upright.
Li Nianfan smiled and said, "Sorry for the wait."
Pei An shook his head repeatedly. "It's fine, it's fine. It's not long at all."
With a new cow, Li Nianfan was in a good mood. He said, "Xiao Bai, refill their wine glasses."
Pei An and the others were overjoyed. They said excitedly, "Thank you, Young Master Li."
Ye Liuyun held the painting in his hand, but his face was full of shame. When he saw that Xiao Bai was refilling his wine glass, he couldn't help but sigh. He said, "Young Master Li, I'm really ashamed to accept this!"
"What's wrong?" Li Nianfan was slightly stunned. Then, he said, "Oh right, I still don't know who this is …"
Ye Liuyun gritted his teeth and stood up. He said, "Young Master Li, I'm Ye Liuyun. I asked Brother Pei and the others to deliver this painting."
After he finished speaking, he didn't dare to look at Li Nianfan's eyes.
Since the expert had purposely thrown this painting into the trash can and waited for him to come, it was obviously a warning to him, to make him admit his mistake.
Li Nianfan looked at Ye Liuyun and said in realization, "I see."
Ye Liuyun's attitude was sincere. He said in a low voice, "I'm sorry to have offended Young Master Li. I'm embarrassed to drink this glass of wine."
"Hahaha, what's there to be embarrassed about?" Li Nianfan couldn't help but laugh. This guy was an honest person who loved to paint.
Although he had provoked him and was competitive, he was obviously convinced by his own painting. Li Nianfan couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment.
He waved his hand and said casually, "We're all friends through literature. It's not like we're fighting or killing. There's no need to be so polite."
Everyone listened in cold sweat. They were scared out of their wits.
You've already destroyed his entire palace and made him feel hopeless. If that wasn't fighting or killing, then what would happen if you really fought?
All in all, the expert … couldn't be offended!
Ye Liuyun's attitude made Li Nianfan feel embarrassed.
After all, he had rolled the painting into a ball of paper and thrown it into the trash can. Now that someone else had picked it up, it was really rude.
He raised his wine glass and said with a smile, "Alright, since it's a misunderstanding, then let him pass after drinking this glass of wine."
"Ah, good, good!" Ye Liuyun was excited. He quickly raised his wine glass and drank it all.
Li Nianfan saw that Ye Liuyun was still holding the painting in his hands. He glanced at it from time to time. There was a hint of melancholy between his brows.
He understood.
He really was a person who loved to paint.
This painting had probably become a knot in his heart. If that was the case, then he would become the bad guy.
Moreover, by making friends through painting, he could form a good relationship with this big shot.
Li Nianfan pondered for a moment and said, "Master Liuyun, what do you think of this painting?"
Ye Liuyun said sincerely, "Young Master Li's painting skills are amazing. Between strokes, you can easily reveal your artistic conception and bring a painting to life. It's impressive. I was just showing off in front of an expert."
"Master Liuyun, you're too humble. Your painting skills are already very rare."
Li Nianfan smiled, then said, "I'm asking you, is there anything that can be improved on this painting?"
Improved?
Everyone was stunned.
Their gazes fell on the painting at the same time.
The fire was decadent, the rain was pouring down, and the crowd was surging. This painting could be said to be extremely perfect. In their hearts, it was too much if one stroke was added, and too little if one stroke was added.
How else could it be added? Where should it be added?
Even Daji and Huo Feng frowned and thought hard.
Immortal cultivators cultivated their artistic conception. They pursued breakthroughs and searched for that slim chance of survival. It was just like this moment.
Their comprehension was not low. They could tell that this was an expert testing them.
Ye Liuyun's brain was working at high speed. He stared at the painting, his eyes red.
In the end, he could only sigh and say helplessly, "Young Master Li, I'm ignorant. I can't tell."
"This thing is just a small detail. It's normal that you can't tell." Li Nianfan smiled. "Little Daji, bring me a brush."
Daji stood up and smiled. "Yes, Master."
It's coming, it's coming!
Everyone's faces instantly flushed red. Even their breathing became hurried. Their hearts were beating fast. They were nervous and expectant.
The expert was obviously going to guide them on the spot!
To be able to observe the expert's painting was a monstrous opportunity in itself!
Ye Liuyun's entire body was trembling. He felt that all his cells were moving, and his hair was standing on end.
Without saying anything, he quickly spread out the painting in his hand and carefully smoothed it with his hands. He did not dare to use too much strength. If he damaged it even a little, he would kill himself.
Not long after, Daji walked over.
"Master, the brush is here."
Li Nianfan nodded. He held the brush in his hand and stared at the painting. His eyes were deep.
The others could not wait to open their eyes as wide as possible. They hated that they could not engrave the next scene in their minds.
This painting was made by Ye Liuyun to provoke Li Nianfan. In order to retaliate, Li Nianfan purposely suppressed the flames in the painting to the point that it was useless. He did not add any color to it.
This caused Ye Liuyun to be greatly affected. He began to doubt his life.
Now, it was time to make up for that stroke.
Li Nianfan smiled. He raised his hand and slowly placed it on the painting.
This stroke landed outside of the water and fire. The tip of the brush was heavy at first, then it gradually slowed down and became lighter …
Then, the second stroke.
The third stroke …
Every stroke seemed to be the same. It was just that they were drawn in different places.
Li Nianfan's strokes were very fast. Not long after, he left a few marks on the painting. It was somewhat ethereal, but it was real.
Boom!
Everyone's brains instantly exploded. Their scalps went numb, and a layer of goosebumps appeared on their bodies.
Their breathing became more and more rapid. They could only feel an electric current flowing through their bodies, making them feel numb.
This, this, this is …
Smoke, and fog!
That's right, the fire continued. How could there be no smoke?
Everyone stared at the painting, unable to take their eyes off it.
With just a few strokes, the painting changed. The previous artistic conception suddenly changed.
In the fire, smoke filled the sky and covered the surroundings. There were no blind spots. Even though the sky was raining heavily, the flames did not extinguish. They even evaporated the rainwater, forming a vacuum zone. As soon as the rainwater came close, it turned into layers of mist and rushed into the sky!
Under the contrast of the lingering mist, the fire dragon swept away its declining momentum and appeared wild again. Its momentum was vast, as if it would rush into the sky at any time and compete with the heavens!
Everyone was silent.
Their brains were buzzing. Even when Li Nianfan drew the thunderstorm, they were not so surprised.
A stroke of genius, this was a stroke of genius!
At this moment, it was no longer the water crushing the fire. The fire was also counterattacking. The two were evenly matched, and neither was at a disadvantage.
The entire painting's aura suddenly changed. There was an additional sense of tension and competition. It was like an anxious battle, showing the beauty of the contradiction between water and fire to the extreme. It was extremely visually impactful.
Everyone held their breaths. They looked at each other and saw deep admiration in each other's eyes.
Indeed, only an expert could defeat himself.
Ye Liuyun was already dumbfounded. A flash of inspiration appeared in his mind. He only felt a thin layer of fog in front of him. It could be easily pushed aside, but he could not touch it.
Li Nianfan put away his brush and smiled. "How is it?"
Pei An's voice was trembling. He said intoxicatedly, "Beautiful … too beautiful. Young Master Li's talent is unmatched!"
Gu Yuan also exclaimed, "This painting perfectly depicts the scene of water and fire being incompatible. It even shows the aura of fire and water. It's amazing."
In their eyes, this was no longer a simple scene of water and fire. It contained a charm, just like the battle between the law of water and the law of fire. It was tragic and magnificent!
"Actually, it's not a good choice to just draw one thing. On the contrary, if you draw the opposite thing at the same time, you can highlight its characteristics and show its charm incisively and vividly."
Li Nianfan paused, then continued, "Water and fire seem incompatible, but at the same time, they are compatible. Fire can melt glaciers to form water, and water can also become oxygen and hydrogen to fuel the fire. The two coexist, and neither can be omitted. As the saying goes, 'Lone Yin does not grow, lone Yang does not grow.' This is the truth."
Lone Yin does not grow, lone Yang does not grow.
Everyone knew the profound truths of heaven and earth that the expert was talking about. Although there were a few words that they did not understand, the last sentence was like a heavy hammer that smashed into their minds.
It was a simple sentence, but it explained the existence of heaven and earth!
"Lone Yin does not grow, lone Yang does not grow." Ye Liuyun felt it the most. His mind instantly went blank. His mind was filled with these words over and over again. They were like the evening drum and the morning bell, constantly ringing in his mind. It made him addicted to it and unable to extricate himself.
The fog in front of him seemed to be slowly dispersing, revealing its essence.
Gradually, his eyes became hot, and tears rolled down his cheeks.
Five thousand years!
A full five thousand years!
He felt that his understanding of the law of fire had reached its peak, but he could not make any progress. He could not see any hope of a breakthrough. It was as if he had reached the end of the Golden Immortal Realm, and it would be difficult for him to break through.
The bottleneck was right in front of him, but he could not even touch it. This feeling almost drove him crazy.
However, at this moment, he really touched it and saw hope. How could he not be moved to tears?
Yes, in the past, he only pursued the power of fire, and wanted to perform the law of fire to its peak. But … how could lone Yang be born?
He understood, he understood!
He felt that all the cells in his body were trembling from excitement, and his face was red.
Although he tried his best to control himself, he could not help it. He bowed to Li Nianfan and said sincerely, "Young Master Li, I've learned something."
If he did not know the taboo of the expert, he would have knelt down and worshipped him.
He did not know the immensity of heaven and earth before, and the expert only taught him a small lesson. Not only did he give him opportunities, but he also gave him advice. He was only a small Golden Immortal. What did he do to deserve such treatment from the expert?
Excitement, gratitude, regret, shame, respect … All kinds of emotions came and almost drowned him.
How am I supposed to repay such a great kindness?!
"No, no," Li Nianfan quickly said. "It's just a painting. I don't deserve such a big gift."
Ye Liuyun said, "Young Master Li, this is not only a thank you, but also an apology for my previous presumptuous behavior."
Li Nianfan said casually, "It's just a small matter. You don't have to."
Ye Liuyun's eyes reddened again. He almost cried.
He was not a sentimental person, but the expert's words and actions really touched him. He could not help but feel emotional.
Perhaps this was the charisma of a big shot.
He secretly wiped the corner of his eyes and said, "Young Master Li, I've troubled you for a long time today. I've learned a lot. I'll take my leave now."
Pei An and the other two also said, "Young Master Li, we're going to leave too."
Li Nianfan smiled and clasped his hands together. "Have a safe journey."
After walking out of the courtyard house, Ye Liuyun suddenly stopped and bowed deeply to Pei An and the others. "Thank you for your recommendation, Fellow Daoists. I've offended you earlier, and I'm truly ashamed in my heart. If you need my help in the future, feel free to ask."
Pei An returned the bow and smiled, "Palace Master Liuyun, you're too kind. We'll all be helping the expert in the future. We're colleagues."
"Hahaha, that's right! I really hope I can share the expert's burden. "Ye Liuyun was eager to try.
Pei An continued to ask, "Palace Master Liuyun, are you about to break through?"
Ye Liuyun nodded and said respectfully, "Thank you for your kindness, expert. You've shown me the path ahead."
As the four talked, they had already arrived at the foot of the mountain.
Just then, the forest beside them shook. A boar and a bear came out and said respectfully, "Immortals, please wait."
The four immediately stopped and asked curiously, "You are?"
The boar demon said, "We're under the orders of Lady Daji to ask you for a favor."
Ye Liuyun and the other three's faces froze. All the disdain in their hearts disappeared. They said in a friendly manner, "Please tell us, Brother Boar and Brother Bear. We'll do our best to fulfill Goddess Daji's orders."
The boar demon said, "Lady Daji wants you to investigate the origin of the Xuanshui Ring. Not long ago, someone schemed against the expert and used the Xuanshui Ring."
"There's such a thing?"
Ye Liuyun and the other three's faces darkened. They said coldly, "I'm afraid this person hasn't died before! Please go back and tell Goddess Daji that we'll find out the truth and give the expert an explanation! "
At the same time, they were secretly delighted. They were just worrying about how to help the expert. Now that the task was here, they must not disappoint the expert!
Such a suicidal person was clearly sacrificing himself to give them a chance to perform!
They all rubbed their palms, ready to go all out.
"Thank you, Immortal." The boar demon and the bear demon nodded and prepared to leave.
"The two of you, please wait."
Ye Liuyun took out a bottle of pills and handed it over. He smiled and said, "This bottle of pills is helpful for your cultivation. Please don't mind."
Although the two demons' cultivation was not high, they were under Goddess Daji's direct command. The Goddess Daji's relationship with the expert was even more obvious. Even if he was a god, he had to please her. He did not dare to be careless.
The boar demon and the bear demon were overjoyed. "Thank you, Immortal."
It felt good to have the expert as their backing. Even the immortals had to give them face.
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