Jigu City, south of the city, Guyue Studio.
Chen Mu carried a cloth bundle containing a wooden box and arrived at the eastern side of the second floor with a cold expression.
The Goatee Shopkeeper who handled the trade in spell manuals still sat behind the counter with narrowed eyes, as though he had never moved from that spot.
When he saw Chen Mu approaching, he frowned and stared solemnly at the flower on Chen Mu's forehead.
Chen Mu's heart skipped a beat.
Could this old man have spotted some flaw?
"Your Supernatural Ability Ghost Mark..." The Goatee Shopkeeper took a deep breath. "It's painted beautifully!"
Chen Mu: "..."
Seeing Chen Mu standing there dumbfounded, the Goatee Old Man revealed a satisfied smile and continued teasing him cheerfully.
"I've seen quite a few people paint Ghost Patterns, but not many have done it better than you."
"It reminds me of a customer from several months ago. He also painted a Flower Dimple between his brows. Just two strokes, yet it looked like a divine eye—simple and grand."
"Of course, yours isn't bad either. It's just a little too flamboyant!"
Flamboyant my ass!
Chen Mu's mouth twitched.
I knew it. I'd practiced my drawing ability for years—how could this old man possibly spot a flaw so easily?
So it was all just this old man's twisted hobby of messing with people.
With a slap, Chen Mu placed a box of Jade Dew Beads on the counter. "Enough nonsense. Give me the Flying Flame Scripture!"
The Goatee Old Man did not get angry. He slowly opened the box and inspected the Jade Dew Beads.
After counting them one by one for quite a while, he finally pulled out a Black Leather Scripture from beneath the counter.
Chen Mu reached out to take