Chapter 42 Mental Power +1 Skill Drawing!
"Scholar, you are too polite. My civet cat saved you because it was doing good deeds for our family's safety, so I don't need your thanks!"

Liu Dongzhu glanced at Dai Zhishang indifferently. Because of Wang Ruhai, she no longer had a favorable impression of all scholars. However, she was quite satisfied that Dai Zhishang knew how to repay his gratitude. She said:

"You are soaked in river water. You should go back and rest early. Change into clean clothes to avoid catching a cold!"

although.

She didn't quite understand why Dai Zhishang would think of painting a picture to repay his kindness, but no matter what, it was a thoughtful gesture!
"Madam Wang, this won't do. Your civet cat saved my life. If I don't repay you, I'll be laughed at by others when I go back and let them know!"

Dai Zhishang's face straightened, he took down the bookcase, and asked Cheng Yong beside him: "Village Chief Cheng, please help me move a table over!"

"Row!"

Cheng Yong chuckled, and when Liu Dongzhu opened her mouth, he knew what she wanted to say, so he spoke first: "Dongzhu, this is a token of Dai Xiucai's kindness, so just fulfill Dai Xiucai's intention!"

Although he had never seen Mr. Dai paint, he was a scholar after all. Moreover, the reason he fell into the Qingshui River this time was because he wanted to paint a picture of the Qingshui River, and that was why he accidentally fell into the river.

It shows that they are professionals!

Not to mention that he is a scholar after all. The paintings from his hands cannot be said to be priceless, but at least they are worth some money, and may even be able to protect the house and ensure safety.

Because most of the scholars are blessed by Confucian saints, they have a righteous spirit and can be warded off from ghosts and gods, but not from evil spirits.

Liu Dongzhu said with a complicated expression: "Then I'll have to trouble Dai Xiucai!"

"Madam Wang, you are joking. How can I say 'trouble' when I am repaying your life-saving grace?"

Dai Zhishang said seriously.

Soon, Cheng Yong moved out a table and chairs from the lobby. Dai Zhishang sat on them, took out the pen, ink, paper and inkstone from the bookcase, and motioned Liu Dongzhu to hold Wang Ping'an and sit in front of him before he picked up the pen to paint.

Time passed by unknowingly. Liu Dongzhu sat on a chair looking after Wang Pingan. Wang Pingan was practicing the "Purple Qi Sutra". The Black Cat Detective was lazily lying at Liu Dongzhu's feet. Dai Zhishang was painting intently. Cheng Yong stood aside, watching Dai Zhishang paint seriously.

Watching the appearances of Liu Dongzhu, Wang Ping'an and Black Cat Detective gradually taking shape under Dai Zhishang's pen, Cheng Yong's face was filled with surprise that was difficult to conceal.

It's not that he is naive and has no knowledge, but Liu Dongzhu, Wang Ping'an and Black Cat Detective are created by Dai Zhishang vividly.

More importantly, as the portrait gradually took shape, there was an indescribable sense of security.

After a long time, Dai Zhishang completed the last stroke: the finishing touch. The portraits of Liu Dongzhu, Wang Ping'an and the Black Cat Detective on the paper suddenly came to life, exhaled heavily, their foreheads were covered with sweat, and their originally pale faces suddenly turned pale.

Dai Zhishang was startled and asked, "Dai Xiucai, are you okay?"

"It's okay, I'm just painting this picture and using up all my energy!"

Dai Zhishang looked at the finished portrait, his face filled with joy that was hard to conceal.

He found that this portrait made his painting skills advance by leaps and bounds, breaking through the bottleneck that had not been broken for a long time.

This current painting is the best one he has painted in all these years.

It is not known whether it was the result of his enlightenment after facing life and death, or the help from Liu Dongzhu, Wang Pingan and Black Cat Detective.

Good scenery is of great help to improve painters' painting skills.

Cheng Yong suggested: "Mr. Dai, how about you come to my house to rest today and go back tomorrow?"

"Village Chief Cheng, I appreciate your kindness, but I have to go back and report that I'm safe!" Dai Zhishang shook his head and said, "Madam Wang, look, are you satisfied with my painting? If not, I can repaint it!"

although.

If he were asked to draw it again, he might not be able to draw a better portrait than this one.

Liu Dongzhu took the portrait handed over by Dai Zhishang, and looking at himself, his own Ping An, and Ping An's spirit pet in the portrait, he couldn't help but show happiness on his face.

perhaps.

When Ping'an grows up, he can take out this painting and calligraphy to reminisce.

just.

Suddenly I remembered the time when Wang Ruhai was painting!

Liu Dongzhu's happiness disappeared, and he said with a complicated expression: "Dai Xiucai, I am very satisfied with your painting. Thank you for letting me have something to recall the time when Ping An was born!"

As Liu Dongzhu observed the portrait of Dai Zhishang, Wang Pingan woke up from his practice. Whether it was because of his extraordinary talent or the system, he was able to delegate and do two things at the same time when practicing the "Purple Qi Sutra".

When doing other things, there is no need to worry about going astray!
Wang Ping'an looked up at Dai Zhishang's portrait and was immediately shocked. In his previous life, he was not the kind of person who liked to pretentious. After all, he was still struggling to make three meals a day, so how could he have extra time to pretentious?

I have absolutely no appreciation for art!
but.

As soon as he saw Dai Zhishang's painting for the first time, he had an idea in his mind.

'This is a damn good drawing'!
"Ding! You have observed Dai Zhishang's painting of 'Mother and Child Pets' with his noble spirit and ink. Your talent: a little noble spirit has been effectively developed. Congratulations, you have been rewarded with +1 mental strength and obtained the skill: Painting [Beginner]!"

A cold, mechanical voice sounded in his mind, startling Wang Pingan. It was not unexpected for him to gain the skill of painting, but he never expected to get a reward of +1 mental power.

It seems to be a talent: a little bit of noble spirit comes into play!
"Madam Wang, as long as you are satisfied!"

Dai Zhishang exhaled heavily, his face full of pride, and said, "Madam Wang, please frame this painting and keep it carefully. This painting of mine will be of great help to your family in maintaining peace and security!"

This painting and calligraphy is not only his strongest painting skill at present, but also a reflection of his use of the righteous spirit in his brush and ink. There is a large amount of righteous spirit in it, which can effectively prevent the persecution of demons and monsters.

Liu Dongzhu said with a complicated expression: "I will!"

She had learned the art of mounting paintings from a scholar in her village in order to effectively preserve the calligraphy and paintings left by Wang Ruhai.

"In that case, I won't bother Madam Wang any more!"

Dai Zhishang stood up and was about to leave. Before he had taken a few steps, he saw the black cat captain at Liu Dongzhu's feet and said gratefully, "Master Cat, thank you for saving my life. I will come to thank you again in a few days!"

"Ding! Your pet black cat 'Captain' has received Dai Zhishang's sincere gratitude and received a reward: Constitution +1!"

A cold, mechanical voice once again rang in Wang Ping'an's mind.

Liu Dongzhu said hurriedly: "Mr. Dai, this portrait is enough for me, no need to thank me anymore!"

Cheng Yong echoed, "Yes, Mr. Dai!"

Dai Zhishang said with a smile: "How can my life be compared to a mere portrait?"

(End of this chapter)