parentshiftbook Chapter 84 Afterglow
Chapter 84 Afterglow
Chapter 84 Afterglow
Cao Wenjing stood in front of the podium, his expression returning to normal: "Gentlemen, the questions that Shen Yan raised earlier were all excellent questions."
"This shows that he is studying the classics carefully and thinking deeply."
"The art of talismans requires this kind of persistent and inquisitive spirit."
He wrote a few lines on the blackboard:
【Three Essential Techniques of Fire-Element Talismans】
【I. Deflate the Fire Force (Use Metal Element Spiritual Energy)】
【II. Adjusting the heat (circling the brush handle)】
【III. Suppressing the Fire's Power (Using Earth-elemental Spiritual Energy)】
"Fire-element talismans may seem simple, but they are actually the most dangerous."
"If you are not careful, the spiritual energy will go out of control and the talisman will explode."
"At best, it will ruin a talisman; at worst, it will harm yourself."
He turned around: "Therefore today, I will explain in detail the method of drawing this fire element talisman."
For the next half hour, Cao Wenjing spoke in great detail.
From the manipulation of inspiration, to the varying pressure of the brushstrokes, and finally to the timing of the final stroke—
He explained every single detail clearly.
This is a true master!
[The panel is frantically recording data ————]
Cao Wenjing's explanations were insightful yet easy to understand, using simple and easy-to-understand analogies to illustrate complex theories.
Compared to Song Qingyuan—the difference is like night and day!
[The Talisman Theory Database is being updated ————]
[Increased completeness of knowledge related to Fire Element Talismans!]
Gu Shenyan listened intently, his pen flying as he jotted down the key points.
Those parts that were originally obscure and difficult to understand suddenly became clear after Brother Cao's explanation.
After speaking for about half an hour, Cao Wenjing put down his pen and said, "Let's stop here for today."
"Please review on your own for now, and ask any questions later."
"Be careful what you say, come with me for a moment."
Gu Shenyan stood up and followed Cao Wenjing out of the classroom.
The two arrived at a small room at the end of the corridor.
There were a few tables and chairs there, and some talisman patterns hanging on the wall; it was clearly a temporary classroom.
"sit."
Cao Wenjing pointed to the chair.
"You did a good job in class today."
He waved his hand, not letting Gu Shenyan get up, and poured himself a cup of tea: "In the art of talismans, the worst thing is to pretend to know what you don't."
"If you believe what Song Qingyuan said, you will definitely run into problems when drawing talismans in the future."
"At best, it wastes materials; at worst, it injures oneself."
He took a sip of tea: "The fact that you were able to raise questions on the spot shows that you are learning seriously and dare to question authority."
"This kind of mindset is rare."
"Thank you for the compliment, senior brother."
Gu Shenyan cupped his hands and said, "But—I didn't expect it to turn out like this."
"It's good that things have turned out this way."
Cao Wenjing waved his hand: "I saw through Song Qingyuan's level a long time ago."
"It's just that I can't say it outright because of my master's sake."
He sighed, "Qingyuan's father, 'Song Yibi,' was a well-known figure in the talisman world back in the day."
"I am a very close friend of my master."
"Later, Song Yibi was seriously injured during a demon hunt and died from his injuries."
"Before his death, he entrusted his master to take care of Qingyuan."
"Master, mindful of past friendship, took Qingyuan under his wing."
Gu Shenyan suddenly realized.
It turns out it was because of their parents' connections.
"What a pity—"
Cao Wenjing shook his head: "Although Song Yibi has extremely high attainments in talismans, he failed to pass on this talent to his son."
"Song Qingyuan's aptitude is really ordinary."
"Although he has worked hard over the years, he ultimately lacks the necessary understanding."
"Many basic concepts are memorized by rote without any real understanding."
He looked at Gu Shenyan: "You need to be careful."
"Song Qingyuan is a petty person."
"He will definitely hold a grudge against you for making a fool of yourself in public today."
"He's just a bully who picks on the weak and fears the strong, so he doesn't dare to openly target you."
Gu Shenyan was puzzled upon hearing this: "What do you mean, Senior Brother?"
"The task he assigned you involving the five Flaming Sun Talismans."
Cao Wenjing bluntly stated: "It's specifically targeting you."
"These past few days, he's been trying to find out about you everywhere, and he even pulled up your master's files."
"That's why I knew you were good at water-related things, so I deliberately had you draw fire-related talismans."
"I deliberately delayed assigning the task until now, just to give you insufficient preparation time."
He paused for a moment: "However, he didn't dare to go too far."
"After all, what Master values most is the training of newly initiated disciples."
"This is related to the grand plan for the sect's succession."
"If the master finds out that he's openly making things difficult for the newcomer—"
Cao Wenjing snorted coldly: "Even out of respect for Senior Song Yibi, Master will not let him off the hook."
Therefore, the other party only dares to engage in petty tricks and does not dare to act openly.
Gu Shenyan nodded, already fully aware of Song Qingyuan's background.
"Alright, I'm just saying this so you're aware of the situation."
Cao Wenjing stood up: "As for the Flaming Sun Talisman—I'll explain it to you separately now."
"Although three days is a short time, it is not impossible to complete the task if the method is appropriate."
For the next half hour, Cao Wenjing personally taught Gu Shenyan how to draw the Flaming Sun Talisman.
From the most basic manipulation of fire elemental energy to the control of brushstrokes and the timing of finishing a stroke—he explained each step in great detail.
This is true teaching and mentorship!
[The panel is recording at full speed —]
[I have fully mastered the essential techniques for drawing the Blazing Sun Talisman!]
After explaining the theory, Cao Wenjing took out a few more talisman papers: "Here, try drawing one."
"I'll be watching from the sidelines and point out any problems I may have."
Gu Shenyan picked up the wolf-hair brush.
Following his senior brother Cao's instructions, he first mobilized the fire element spiritual energy within his body.
The originally violent power gradually became docile under his careful guidance.
Next, he introduced a wisp of metal elemental energy, allowing it to intertwine with fire elemental energy.
Metal extinguishes fire, and the fire gradually stabilizes.
Then, he infused the stabilized fire elemental energy into the pen, allowing it to swirl and harmonize within it.
One circle, two circles, three circles—only after the spiritual energy has completely stabilized is it slowly injected into the tip of the brush, and the brush is put to paper.
The first stroke is steady.
The second stroke is "smooth".
The third stroke —
But by the fourth stroke, the water elemental energy within him became restless.
The pen tip trembled, and the originally stable fire elemental energy instantly went out of control.
"laugh----"
A wisp of green smoke rose from the talisman paper, and Gu Shenyan quickly put down his brush.
"Not bad."
Cao Wenjing was not disappointed: "With your talent for water-related things, I thought you would lose control on the second stroke."
Having persisted to the third stroke, it has far exceeded my expectations.
He picked up the discarded talisman and carefully examined the first three strokes: "Look, the spiritual energy in the first three strokes flows extremely smoothly, and the brushstrokes are very steady."
"The problem lies in the fourth stroke; there's a conflict between the water and fire elements within you."
He looked at Gu Shenyan: "This is the drawback of specializing in one subject over another."
"You've invested too much in the water element, to the point that the spiritual energy within your body is spontaneously repelling other attributes."