Chapter 10: Joining the Company, Learning to Paint, and a Carriage on the Roadside

He started practicing enlightenment at the age of eighteen, so his talent can be said to be very poor.

It is a waste of talent to give Anle the top-level method of refining the spirit, "Sword Waterfall Picture", because Anle may not even be able to cultivate the third picture.

However, Madam Hua was wrong.

As soon as he walked out of Tianbo Tower, he felt the uneasy breeze in the air. The young man sat in the main hall of the waterside pavilion, with his eyes closed, and his breath was long and quiet.

With Madam Hua's spiritual cultivation, she naturally saw that Anle had completed the state of meditation!

The first stage of spiritual cultivation, meditation...

Anle mastered it so quickly?

It has only been a short time since Madam Hua climbed Tianbo Tower and met with the old lady to chat with her. It has only been three quarters of an hour, and the young man has completed the state of meditation?

Such talent... is definitely not bad!

Even she spent two quarters of an hour to enter the state of meditation at the beginning.

"This young man... has such a talent in spiritual cultivation? A late bloomer?"

Madam Hua's eyes sparkled, and she felt a little curious and loved talent in her heart.

"It's a pity that we started too late. If we had started earlier... maybe we could still hope that this young man could compete for the first place in the palace examination and win back the 'Ding Feng Bo' for my husband."

The emperor used Ding Feng Bo as a gift for the palace examination, which was of course revealing some obscure divine intentions to the civil and military officials of the whole court.

This Ding Feng Bo was clearly prepared for the Lin family, and if the Lin family wanted to get Ding Feng Bo, they would definitely not be able to remain immune and could not continue to remain neutral, unless... there could be a stunning figure who was equally neutral but could make a splash in the palace examination.

But such a figure... is so hard to find.

Madam Hua did not pin her hopes on finding such a figure. She promised the old lady that she would hold back, but if she couldn't hold back, then she couldn't hold back. At most... she would go back to accompany her master and never set foot in the mortal world again in this life.

Madam Hua sighed lightly.

It was considered an outstanding talent in the way of refining the spirit to enter into a state of concentration within three quarters of an hour. The "Sword Waterfall Picture" was passed down to Anle, so it was not buried.

Of course, entering into a state of concentration is just the beginning. The subsequent states of fetal breathing, transcendence, and the primordial spirit are all difficult.

Madam Hua gathered her thoughts and returned to the main hall of the waterside pavilion.

An Le came out of the state of concentration. He felt that the world seemed to have become clearer, and there seemed to be a force in his body ready to move.

"That is the power of the mind. Young Master An has just entered into a state of concentration, and the power of the mind is still weak. In the future, if you practice meditation every day and temper your mind, you will be able to control the power of the mind and perform strange means in the future."

Madam Hua said softly.

Entered into a state of concentration?

Lin Qingyin and Lin Zhuifeng were surprised. They just fed the fish for a while, and An Le completed the state of concentration?

With such a talent, why couldn't he complete the enlightenment of cultivation before?

"Young Master An, you were playing before? Three quarters of concentration, why can't you be enlightened?" Lin Zhuifeng was straightforward and looked at An Le strangely.

Anle was speechless for a moment, then said seriously: "Miss Zhuifeng, who would take the enlightenment of cultivation as a joke? Cultivation should be started as early as possible. The earlier you start cultivation, the more benefits you will get."

"Did I deliberately start late? What's the point?"

Lin Zhuifeng heard this and felt it made sense.

After all, no one would foolishly delay themselves. In other words, this handsome painter really has excellent talent in refining the spirit, but it's a pity that he started too late and fell behind others too much, and his achievements are limited.

Lin Zhuifeng sighed, looking at the handsome face of the young man, he just felt pity, fate is playing tricks on people, how can such a good-looking person have bad luck?

Lin Qingyin also noticed it and felt a little regretful.

"It's okay, Mr. An passed the imperial examination at the age of 18, and he is more talented in studying. In the future, he can also enter the temple and worry about the world. This life will not be mediocre."

Lin Qingyin said softly.

Anle smiled when he heard this, and clasped his fists towards Lin Qingyin: "Thank you for the blessing of Miss Nine."

Lin Qingyin smiled with her hands covering her mouth and nodded quietly.

Zhuifeng and Jiumei can be said to be two extremes, one is carefree and the other is quiet and elegant.

"Okay, Master An is indeed talented in refining the spirit. If you have any questions about the "Sword Waterfall Picture" in the future, you can come to me." Madam Hua said with a heart of love for talent.

"Thank you, Madam Hua." Anle was immediately happy when he heard this.

Madam Hua's words made him understand that the old lady should also recognize his paintings and agree that he should stay in the Lin Mansion to paint for the young masters.

"The old lady appreciates your paintings and agrees that you stay. Master An will talk to you about the labor fee. In the future, I will paint for you. The fee for one painting is ten Yuanling Tongbao. How about it?"

Madam Hua asked.

Anle was shocked when he heard this, and he almost couldn't control his expression.

One Yuanling Tongbao can be exchanged for ten taels of gold, which is worth three hundred taels of silver!

In other words, a painting is worth three thousand taels of silver? !

The wealthy Lin Mansion!

"Every time I paint for the young masters, the level should not be too much worse than this one. This is the ugly thing I said in advance. Ten Yuanling Tongbao is not that easy to get." Madam Hua said lightly.

Anle clasped his fists and said solemnly: "Anle will do his best. If the level is not as good as this trial painting, I will not take a penny."

Madam Hua's face eased and ordered the maid beside her to bring a purse: "First give ten Yuanling Tongbao as a deposit, and Mr. An can come to the Lin Mansion to paint tomorrow."

Anle was happy when he heard this. He took the purse and heard the sound of the Tongbao colliding.

"Thank you, madam." Anle thanked sincerely. He didn't have much money and had to earn even the rent in advance. Now he got these ten Yuanling Tongbao, which solved his troubles for the time being.

Madam Hua sat on the chair, sipped the tea, and nodded slightly: "Zhuifeng, send Mr. An off."

"Okay." Lin Zhuifeng grinned.

Then he and Anle crossed the white jade bridge, strolled by the pond, and headed outside the mansion.

Lin Qingyin stood silently for a moment, then suddenly looked at Madam Hua: "Madam, Ninth Sister would like to ask Mr. An for advice on this sketching technique."

Mrs. Hua was startled, glanced at Jiumei, and said dotingly: "Learn as much as you want. Ask Mr. An."

After Lin Qingyin leaned over, she also took quick steps to chase An Le and Lin Zhuifeng away.

Tianbo Waterside Pavilion regained its tranquility.

Mrs. Hua slowly unfolded the sketch scroll and looked at herself in the painting, her eyes filled with sadness that was synchronized with the person in the painting.

"Husband, your sword...even if my body is shattered into pieces, I must try my best to get it back."

"My husband's sword is from Tianbo Tower."

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Outside Lin Mansion.

Anle cupped her fists towards Lin Zhuifeng to say goodbye. Girl Zhuifeng had a fire stick on her waist and waved her hand.

"Mr. An, there is no need to be polite. From now on, we are our own people. Please bear with me. If you don't understand anything about "Five Animals Exercise", you can ask me. I have learned it for some time before. day."

Lin Zhuifeng smiled boldly.

When Anle heard this, a smile appeared on his face: "There will be a lot of trouble from now on, I hope Miss Zhui Feng doesn't find it annoying."

"No, no, you are handsome, I won't find it annoying." Lin Zhuifeng spoke very directly.

Is this the directness of Yan Gou?

"Then I'll take my leave first."

An Le said, then turned around and wanted to leave.

However, a voice came from behind: "Mr. An, please stay."

An Le was stunned for a moment, looked back in confusion and saw Lin Qingyin trotting out.

"What's wrong with Miss Ninth?" Anle asked in confusion.

"Mr. An, Ninth Sister is very interested in your sketching technique. Can Ninth Sister please ask you for advice? Learn this sketching technique?"

Lin Qingyin asked.

Anle thought something was wrong, but it turned out that he wanted to learn sketching, so of course there was no problem.

A sketchbook is the basis of painting, and it is not a hassle to teach.

There was a smile in her eyes: "Since Miss Ninth wants to learn, then An will naturally teach her seriously. Miss Ninth, Miss Zhui Feng, see you tomorrow."

After finishing his words, Anle turned around and left gracefully.

"Master An just agreed?" Lin Qingyin looked at An Le's leaving figure and was stunned for a moment. She didn't expect An Le to agree so happily.

"Jiu Mei, if you want to learn painting, you're not coveting Mr. An's beauty, are you?"

Lin Zhuifeng also became interested. He held Jiumei's slender arm and murmured in a low voice. Before Jiumei's pretty face turned red with anger, she quickly changed her words.

"This sketch is quite interesting. It looks just like the real thing. Otherwise, I would join in the fun tomorrow and learn together."

"Lin Zhuifeng! If you tease me again, I will tell my second uncle that I feel better with you! As for learning painting, you are only interested in martial arts. If you can persist in poetry, calligraphy and painting for an hour, it will be considered good."

The girls touched each other's ears, talking to each other, and returned to the house talking and laughing.

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The Lin Mansion is located deep in the long street, close to the imperial city. There are few people in this place, and all the people passing by are officials with status.

The stone tablet and jade square in front of the Lin Mansion is a symbol of the Lin Mansion's status. Officials passing by have to dismount, which makes fewer and fewer officials pass by the Lin Mansion.

Anle left the Lin Mansion and stepped on the bluestone road, feeling quite good.

On the road to spiritual practice, Madam Hua lit a green lantern for him, and even gave him two classic books, "Five Birds Strengthening Technique" and "Sword Waterfall Picture". This harvest can be said to be beyond imagination.

Moreover, in addition to this, he also obtained the qualification to paint for Young Master Lin, which meant he had a stable and high-income job.

At least, during the period of preparing for the exam in Lin'an Mansion, there is no need to worry about money.

He can devote himself wholeheartedly to reading and practicing.

An Le walked happily towards the lively street.

There was a luxurious carriage parked on the roadside. The horse pulling the carriage had shiny brown hair, a broad back, and extremely obvious muscle lines. It was a valuable horse.

Anle glanced at it, praising the horse's elegance in his heart. Suddenly, Anle's eyes looked at the carriage.

In the carriage window of the carriage, which is decorated with carved animals, an elegant man holds his palm against the sunshade silk curtain and looks at Anle.

Facing An Le's gaze, the man smiled softly, let go of his hand, and the curtain dropped, breaking his line of sight.

Anle looked away and exhaled, feeling extremely regretful.

Because, in his eyes, this elegant man has at least twenty or thirty strands of age energy in his body. Although it is less than Mrs. Buhua, it is more than that of Miss Zhuifeng and Fairy Yunrou.

It's a pity that his ability to absorb the energy of time has been exhausted on Mrs. Hua. At this moment, there is no movement. It will take a whole night to recover, otherwise Anle will definitely be lost!

Sighing, Anle no longer lingered, and Qingyi's figure gradually blurred at the end of the long street, blending into the growing crowd.

inside the carriage.

The elegant man was dressed in splendid clothes, lazily leaning against the carriage wall. There was a sandalwood table in front of him, with two cups of hot tea on the table.

"What a handsome young man, this young man's eyes... are so weird and interesting." The man picked up a cup, shook it gently, and seemed to murmur.

Then, the man stopped moving, glanced at the figure sitting opposite, and spoke lightly.

"Master Liu Qingyan, drink tea."

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