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

Xu Yan looked at Xue Xi's exquisitely beautiful face for a moment and then smiled, saying, "Alright!"


Feeling Xue Xi's admiration for him, he wouldn't let her develop such emotions in vain. From now on, he would take his abilities seriously and teach Xue Xi chess, calligraphy, painting, and other skills.


"Well then, Master, let's play chess quickly." With Xu Yan's agreement, Xue Xi's cute smile returned, and she said.


She had heard that Xu Yan was very good at chess, but she had never seen it. She was eager to experience it for herself.


"Let's begin." Xu Yan took out the chessboard, set it up, and sat face to face with Xue Xi, starting to play chess.


Tao and meaning erupted from the chessboard, and each move contained the profound principles of heaven and earth.


Su Jiu'er, who was on the side, felt the Tao's meaning and was somewhat floating. Her cultivation had also improved, and it wouldn't be long before she would break through.


Chess Talent