Seeing that Li Mu Yang had actually accepted Chu Ning's challenge to a painting contest, Qian Du could not help but grow worried.
She led Li Mu Yang beneath the peach blossom tree and advised him in a low voice, "Classmate Mu Yang, are you really confident you can win? The Xifeng Royal Family was originally skilled in painting and calligraphy, and Chu Ning has studied under masterful court painters since childhood. After entering Starry Sky Academy, she majored in painting. With years of accumulation, she should have attained some level of accomplishment in this field. You've never received any training in painting before. Even if you began pondering and researching it a few days ago, this isn't a skill that can be mastered overnight. I've also studied painting and calligraphy for several years. If you don't mind, why not let me compete with her? I may not be able to win, but the difference shouldn't be too great."
"Exactly. You're using your weakness to attack your enemy's strength, letting them seize you by the throat." Lin Cang Hai, that constant tagalong, also chimed in. "It's better to let Qian Du compete with them. I refuse to believe they can beat her. You should know, Qian Du is extremely formidable."
Li Mu Yang looked at Qian Du and Lin Cang Hai with a moved expression and said, "I appreciate your concern. I know you care about me and don't want to see me lose too miserably. But have you considered this? Even if I lose, what can I really lose?"
"Aren't you afraid of losing face?" Lin Cang Hai pointed at the spectators craning their necks in anticipation and asked.
"The Dao of painting and calligraphy is broad and profound, no less so than the Great Dao of Alchemy Cultivation.