Xu Yan traversed the world of cultivation, unable to cultivate for a full twenty years, yet emerged as a mortal proficient in all forms of poetry, books, zither, and painting.
However, Xu Yan also moved on; being a mortal detached from fame and fortune, isn't it rather splendid?
Yet, after Xu Yan's work "The Calabash Brothers Rescue Grandpa" circulated, it stirred up a veritable tempest in the world of cultivation.
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A certain disciple of a renowned mountain sect remarked, "Senior Xu has imbued the ultimate truths of the cosmos into a painting, attaining the realm of 'all things returning to one.' We can only look up in awe."
An esteemed ancestor of a sacred sanctuary intoned, "Senior Xu has already transcended the bounds of creation. Every stroke and line conceals the great Tao. This is a height I shall never reach in my entire lifetime."
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Turns Out I'm a Hidden Expert

Upon hearing this, Hu Li was filled with fear. Could it be that they were going to meet the formidable expert behind the scenes, the one who gifted a painting to Qin Tian? Anxiously, he asked, "May I ask, Lord Qin, who is the person we're going to meet?"


Qin Tian showed a disdainful expression and replied, "With your current status, you're not qualified to know the name of that senior behind the scenes. Just come with me to meet that senior."


With both hands coming to a halt, Xu Yan finished playing the tune. He looked at Qin Yudie and asked, "How was it, Miss Qin? Did it meet your expectations?"


Qin Yudie gazed at Xu Yan with admiration and replied, "Senior Xu's music is the most beautiful and emotionally touching I've ever heard."


Deserved Defeat