Chapter 102: Old Man Xue The Third
“I like a personality like that.”
Third Master Xue’s eyes showed a look of heroes seeing eye to eye.
“Sorry to disturb your rest, sir.” Wu Xian was very polite to this security guard.
Third Master Xue waved his hand with a smile, “No problem~ No problem. Instead, your Divine Diagram has something special about it. Aren’t you Ling Ling’s disciple? Why isn’t it an Undead System Divine Diagram?”
“Uh, this junior’s thought process is quite varied. I also have the Undead System.”
With that, he released Black and White Impermanence for a demonstration.
“I thought so,” Third Master Xue chuckled, his expression suddenly turning serious. “That scroll painting of yours riding the Black Tiger looks a bit off. It’s an Ancient Scroll Painting, right?”
Hearing this, Wu Xian felt as if struck by lightning, his heart pounding wildly.
“Don’t be nervous. This old man isn’t interested in Ancient Scroll Paintings,” Third Master Xue said with a squint and a smile. “I just didn’t expect to see a Scroll Painter with an Ancient Scroll Painting in a small place like ours.”
Wu Xian let out a light sigh of relief and probed, “Do you know about Ancient Scroll Paintings?”
“I’ve seen them, but I haven’t studied them in depth.”
“……”
“Of course, if you have any questions about pigment mixing, this old man wouldn’t mind giving you some pointers.” Third Master Xue teased as he spoke.
Wu Xian’s eyes lit up slightly. “What a coincidence. This junior does have some questions I’d like to ask.”
He had heard from Master Sister before that her Third Uncle had profound expertise in pigments. Finally, there was a chance to learn from him.
Third Master Xue smiled faintly and gestured for Wu Xian to come inside.
Wu Xian leaped to Third Master Xue’s doorstep. As soon as he entered, a pungent smell made his skin crawl with goosebumps.
In the spacious small villa, there was barely any room to step, with pigment bottles and jars everywhere, and various monster materials piled up haphazardly. It was truly eye-opening.
“Ask away. As long as it’s about pigments, this old man can clear up your doubts.” Third Master Xue’s words carried a calm confidence.
“This junior recently discovered that the spiritual structure of some materials can serve as a reference for pigment mixing,” Wu Xian humbly asked. “May I ask if this is common?”
Third Master Xue said in surprise, “Oh~ You’ve already explored to that extent?”
Wu Xian was puzzled.
“What you’re describing is very common. It’s advanced knowledge in spiritual pigment mixing,” Third Master Xue explained. “The closer the materials are to the Scroll Painting Concept, the more obvious their reference value.
For example, different fire attribute monster materials can serve as references for fire attribute Scroll Painting pigments.”
“I see,” Wu Xian suddenly understood. “That means, to mix more compatible pigments, one should seek inspiration from the spiritual structures of suitable materials.”
“Exactly,” Third Master Xue neither confirmed nor denied. “However, when seeking inspiration, it’s best to combine it with the Divine Diagram Law Network. That way, you can more precisely find the right spiritual structure.”
Hearing this, Wu Xian couldn’t help but be curious. “Are you also a Scroll Painter?”
“I was before, but this old man had mediocre talent in scroll paintings,” Third Master Xue said. “Now I specialize in pigments.”
“Aren’t pigments meant to serve Scroll Painting Concepts?” Wu Xian asked, puzzled. “If you set aside the Scroll Painting Concept, what’s left to research?”
Third Master Xue teased, “Then you’re underestimating the role of spiritual pigments. For instance, spiritual potions are derived from pigment mixing. So-called pigment research is essentially research and exploration of spiritual substances.
Come~ Take a look at this. Recognize it?”
Third Master Xue casually picked up a pigment bottle and tossed it to Wu Xian.
“This is…… Divine Power Factor?” After checking, Wu Xian vaguely felt something was off. “This Divine Power Factor seems different from normal ones.”
“It’s indeed different,” Third Master Xue’s eyes burned with intensity. “This is one of this old man’s research goals.”
“What?!” Wu Xian’s scalp went numb in an instant. “Did you mix this with spiritual substances?”
Third Master Xue neither confirmed nor denied.
“Divine Power Factors can be mixed like this?”
“Why not?” Third Master Xue asked with a smile. “How are Divine Power Factors produced?”
“They’re condensed and converted from Domain Scroll Painting Instances.”
“There you go. Domain Scroll Painting Instances can convert spiritual energy and spiritual substances into Divine Power Factors. Why can’t we directly synthesize Divine Power Factors using spiritual energy and spiritual substances?” Third Master Xue countered.
Wu Xian was speechless.
“Want to learn? This old man can teach you.” Third Master Xue asked with a squint and a smile.
“Yes,” Wu Xian replied without hesitation. “But you probably won’t teach me for nothing, right?”
“Smart kid,” Third Master Xue didn’t hide it and sighed lightly as he explained. “The deeper the research, the more you feel a sense of powerlessness.”
“What sense of powerlessness?” Wu Xian asked, puzzled.
“The powerlessness limited by a Scroll Painter’s talent,” Third Master Xue said with a wry smile. “Synthesizing Divine Power Factors extremely relies on referencing the Divine Diagram Law Network. The more complex and comprehensive the Law Network, the better.”
Wu Xian suddenly realized. “So you want to reference my Divine Diagram Law Network?”
“Exactly,” Third Master Xue nodded. “I see that the Law Network in your Divine Diagram is very comprehensive—at least more so than my grandniece’s. How about it? Want to mutual benefit each other?”
“Authorized Original Copy?” Wu Xian hesitated.
Having someone help him comprehend the Divine Diagram Law wasn’t a bad thing. After all, the copyright was his, and the other party’s comprehension revenue would all benefit him for free.
Just like Brother Tang Beng’s research on Autobots.
“Exactly.”
“But Ancient Scroll Paintings seem unable to produce Authorized Original Copies.” Wu Xian said awkwardly.
“……” Third Master Xue’s expression stiffened. “I see your Divine Diagram has several Scroll Painting Concepts, and none of them are made yet?”
Wu Xian nodded awkwardly yet politely.
Third Master Xue’s mouth twitched for a while, clearly reluctant to give up the opportunity. “When can you make one? As long as you make one, it’ll do.”
“This…… this junior isn’t sure,” Wu Xian spread his hands helplessly. “But this junior is currently working on condensing another Divine Diagram—it’s this Winged Fire Star Lord’s. Do you think we could make do with that first?”
With that, he released the Winged Fire Star Lord.
“This one?” Third Master Xue stared at the Winged Fire Star Lord, observing and sensing it. “It seems pretty comprehensive too. Strange, are all your Scroll Painting Concepts this comprehensive?”
Wu Xian smiled sheepishly.
No way around it—who made characters in Huaxia Mythology generally well-rounded in morals, intellect, physique, aesthetics, and labor?
Moreover, don’t think the Winged Fire Star Lord seems low-level. The subsequent Twenty-Eight Mansions Divine Diagram is no joke. It very likely contains some 【Four Symbols】 Law Network.
“Hurry up!” Third Master Xue nodded in approval. “This old man is eager to use it.”
“Almost there,” Wu Xian said confidently. “But before that, shouldn’t you teach me something first?”
Third Master Xue pondered and nodded. “How much you can learn depends on your own ability.”
Then, he began explaining to Wu Xian from the most foundational level.
……
Late at night on the North Street District main street.
Tang Qingxuan struggled to prop up her body, slumping against the wall, and took several potions from her dimensional bracelet.
Under the effect of the medicine, her whole body’s injuries gradually healed, and she regained some strength.
But her mind and consciousness were still immersed in a dazed state.
The scene of being unilaterally beaten just now kept flashing in her mind—shock, confusion, grievance, self-doubt…… various complex emotions intertwined in her heart.
“This…… how is that possible?”
Tang Qingxuan struggled to her feet, looking toward Wu Xian’s small villa with lingering fear.
She couldn’t understand why such an outrageous Scroll Painter existed in this remote backwater place.
And that kid was just a mud-legged peasant with no Scroll Painting inheritance at all.
Strong! Too strong!
Strong to the point of suffocating.
