Exposed Beyond All Concealment

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Qin Yi examined the small stone ball, realizing that its purpose was indeed something he had figured out himself, not something Liusu had pointed out. Over the past year, he had broken various restrictions in the Rift Valley and activated many mechanisms in the tombs of past demon ancestors, which greatly expanded his knowledge in this area, making him a true expert.

This is indeed a part that I don't know when I'll be able to use. It doesn't look high-end, and I may never find the right place for it. I won't say Liusu about it.

Qin Yi, however, had a gut feeling that since the ball was only the size of a tennis ball and wouldn't take up much space, there was no harm in keeping it. He had plenty of unused items stored in his ring, such as the Ghost Cry Vine he had collected in the Earth Spirit Secret Realm years ago, which he hadn't touched in all these years. Why would he be short of space to put the ball in?

Not to mention this bead, keep anything that might be useful, as long as you can afford it. Who knows, it might come in handy someday.

On stage, Lin Donghai was displaying other things, and it was unclear where he had collected so many items. Chu Jiantian, who had been mocked before, had also lost interest and stopped showing off his knowledge. The scene turned into a genuine appreciation session with everyone offering their opinions.

The Black-Robed Man approached, somewhat embarrassed, and apologized. "I have a rather impatient nature; please forgive my earlier offense."

Chu Jiantian his eyes and didn't argue with him.

Their Penglai Sword Pavilion is considered to be domineering in the Ten Thousand Li Sea Region. Many Rogue Cultivator dislike them, but dare not do anything to their faces. However, looking down on their Penglai Sword Pavilion in terms of "knowledge" or "elegance" to seek a sense of superiority is probably something that many cultivators often do behind the scenes.

Many Daoist cultivators despise Martial Cultivation for being crude, only knowing how to fight, not understanding the will of Heaven, and being ignorant and incompetent. This person just couldn't help but reveal his true colors...

Li Qingjun said calmly, "It's a small matter. Our Penglai Sword Pavilion isn't petty."

The Black-Robed Man bowed and smiled obsequiously, "I did not expect Fairy be so proficient in mechanical science and the science of restrictions... I have loved this field of study all my life, but unfortunately my knowledge is too limited to master it."

Li Qingjun frowned. "What are you trying to say?"

The Black-Robed Man said, "I recently came across a fragment that I believe is related to some mechanism or restriction, but I am unable to identify it. If Fairy, could visit my humble abode and offer some guidance, I would be eternally grateful."

Li Qingjun glanced at Qin Yi.

Qin Yi nodded; he was interested. This person was a cultivator at the eighth or ninth level of the Phoenix Realm, considered to have entered the path of cultivation. The things he came into contact with were always different from those of ordinary people, especially since this person was used to collecting such things. Perhaps he could find other surprises there.

Seeing him nod, Li Qingjun said, "Now that this matter is settled, you may go and take a look."

The Black-Robed Man retreated with great joy. Although the Penglai Sword Pavilion didn't have a good reputation, it was still considered Righteous Path sect, and he hadn't heard much about them using force to seize treasures, so he could trust them.

Cheng Cheng glanced at Li Qingjun. What was with this feeling of husband and wife following each other? She must have recognized him, otherwise this attitude was inexplicable... Was she not exposing him to give Qin Yi face and put on an act, or did she still have a last sliver of doubt and dare not be completely sure?

This woman is very meticulous and cautious, which is completely incompatible with the term "reckless girl"... It's impossible to deduce from her current behavior that she was once "reckless and brainless".

The upheavals in a nation and its people, and their impact on a woman's growth... Cheng Cheng sipped her wine, recalling her early days as Queen of the White Kingdom, when the gluttonous Chenghuang had vanished. It's all pretty much the same... So when that dead snake said she didn't want to grow up, she knew perfectly well; she wasn't stupid at all.

At this moment, Lin Donghai finally took out a painting from the stage and said with a smile, "I recently acquired this painting by chance. It is a true immortal painting, extraordinary and unforgettable. I know that there are many like-minded people here today who have come for this very reason."

A chorus of shouts erupted from the crowd, "It should have been brought out long ago! What's so interesting about those stones and tiles? Quickly unroll the scroll and take a look!"

Qin Yi curiously turned his head and looked around. There were immortals and mortals. It seems that the love of art knows no boundaries of power.

Even Cheng Cheng paid attention to it; even this vixen has a bit of an artistic talent...

Lin Donghai slowly unfurled the scroll.

It was a piece of drawing paper several feet square, and the texture of the paper was quite peculiar. It was obviously not easy to damage, and it had a subtle luster that seemed to be able to bear special power.

Qin Yi blinked. This drawing paper looked so familiar...

The scroll fully unfolds, revealing a sunset painting shrouded in mist and clouds, with tea trees faintly visible on the cliffs. The layers of color and composition are incredibly vivid, just like reality.

"Pfft..." Upon seeing the appearance of the painting, Qin Yi spat out his wine, spraying it all over Chu Jiantian's face.

Chu Jiantian wiped his face resentfully. "Senior, I've put up with you for a long time..."

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry..." Qin Yi stared blankly at the painting.

A chorus of exclamations erupted from the audience. "Truly a masterpiece... The sigh of the setting sun, the ethereal mist of the mountains and clouds, seem to leap off the screen, as if we were actually there."

"The brushwork is so skillful that one cannot discern where it begins or ends; it seems as if it were created by nature, as if the scenery of heaven and earth were reflected upon it, and it is not something that was painted."

"Master Lin, where did you obtain this painting?"

Lin Donghai said smugly, "I won't tell you."

Chu Jiantian couldn't understand it at all; he just thought it looked very realistic, but felt nothing. Li Qingjun, on the other hand, had a rather knowledgeable upbringing in the palace, and her expression was somewhat moved.

Qin Yi was completely mentally impaired; he was practically out of his mind.

Cheng Cheng found it very strange. She had both talent in calligraphy and painting and had practiced in the human form for a long time. From the perspective of someone in the Soaring Cloud Realm, this painting clearly had many flaws, and one could even say that the brushwork was not very mature. It was understandable that ordinary people wouldn't understand, but why was Qin Yi so completely dumbfounded? Could it be that there was some profound mystery in this painting that she couldn't see?

She couldn't help herself, nudged Qin Yi, and muttered, "I think it's just so-so, what's so good about it?"

Qin Yi smiled awkwardly, "It's really just so-so."

This conversation stirred up a hornet's nest, and an old man nearby immediately shouted angrily, "Ignorant and arrogant words!"

Another person said, "You Martial Cultivation don't know anything about literature, so don't talk nonsense."

"Knowing about mechanisms doesn't necessarily mean you know calligraphy and painting. Don't talk nonsense."

Qin Yi said somewhat absentmindedly, "But it's really just so-so."

Even Lin Donghai showed some displeasure, and slowly said, "I know that when one cultivates the Immortal Dao and martial arts to a high level, one has good control and can realistically depict all things in the world without learning to paint. But this is different. The artistic conception contained within it is close to the Dao of painting, and it is not a rigid presentation of the real scene."

Qin Yi sighed, "It's really not that good."

Lin Donghai frowned. "Does this senior have any insights?"

It was clear that Lin Donghai was truly furious, feeling as if his spiritual beliefs had been insulted. Those around him were also very displeased; if they hadn't been afraid to offend the Penglai Sword Pavilion, Qin Yi would likely have been torn apart.

Cheng Cheng tugged at his sleeve. "Tell me your thoughts, I'd like to know too."

"What insights could I possibly have?" Qin Yi said helplessly, "I painted this myself!"

The entire audience was stunned.

Lin Donghai was completely dumbfounded.

"This is a practice painting I made when I first started learning the Painting Dao." Qin Yi clenched his fists slightly and asked in a low voice, "Master Lin, tell me where this painting came from, and I will reward you handsomely."

Lin Donghai stammered, "A... a little girl, thirteen or fourteen, bought lemon tea and just gave me a discount..."

The crowd erupted in disbelief. "Master Lin, that's not fair! You dare to exchange a painting for something as simple as lemon tea? Are you taking advantage of this naive young girl?"

"They... they really came here..." Qin Yi took a deep breath and asked, "May I ask, Master Lin, when did this happen? Where did that young girl go? Do you know?"

"It happened last month," Lin Donghai said cautiously. "I don't know where they went..."

Qin Yi looked somewhat disappointed. "Not even a single clue?"

Lin Donghai thought for a moment, "That young girl said the tea here is delicious and she'll come again another day. Judging from her tone, she probably isn't far away. Maybe she's on some fairy island in the sea?"

Qin Yi was overjoyed. "Thank you for the news, Master Lin!"

After his initial elation subsided slightly, Qin Yi suddenly realized his predicament. His smile quickly froze on his face, and he slowly turned his head, his neck stiff. Cheng Cheng on his left, and Qing Jun was on his right, both giving him extremely strange looks.

Cheng Cheng said expressionlessly, "What kind of little girl is it this time? Explain yourself clearly later!"

Li Qingjun said expressionlessly, "I've removed your disguise. I don't want to see other people's faces, Qin Yi!"