"Who was the despicable bastard who goaded everyone into starting a fight right away?"
With that thought in mind, everyone turned toward the person who had spoken.
A middle-aged man in a white robe stood smiling behind the crowd, his long hair draped loosely over his shoulders and a huge gourd in his hand. The stopper had been removed, and the mouth of the gourd exuded a rich fragrance of wine. In no time at all, it had filled the entire courtyard with intoxicating aroma.
The middle-aged man had broad brows and eyes and an ordinary face. Yet his eyes were as black as ink and shone with piercing vitality, bringing his entire face to life. He was unforgettable at a glance.
"Master Gu has arrived." Someone bowed to the middle-aged man.
It turned out that the speaker was none other than Gu Huangwu, famed as one of the Twin Peaks of Calligraphy and Painting, a Starry Sky Master, and the owner of the Painting Academy at Peach Blossom Dock.
The countless rumors and anecdotes about him could be compiled into a fascinating collection of stories. Li Mu Yang had long admired him, but today was the first time he had seen the man himself.
"Greetings, Master Gu."
"Good day, Master Gu. What are you planning to teach today?"
"Master Gu is joking."
Gu Huangwu pushed through the crowd and stopped in front of Li Mu Yang, Chu Ning, and Song Tingyun. He seriously studied the spirit in Li Mu Yang's brows and eyes, then asked with a smile, "What's your name?"
"Li Mu Yang."
"You're quite the slippery fellow." Gu Huangwu spoke aloud.
Li Mu Yang secretly seethed, suspecting that this so-called Starry Sky Master had been bought off by the Xifeng Royal Family. How could he take the