My Master Knows It All

192: Chapter 127: Unexpected Focus_3 192: Chapter 127: Unexpected Focus_3 Suddenly, she seemed to remember something and said with a smile, “That’s right, since my nephew made a breakthrough, as his senior uncle, I cannot fail to express my congratulations.

I was even worrying about what to give my nephew as a present; gifting Spirit Stones would be too vulgar.

Thankfully, Little Lou volunteered to write a piece of calligraphy.

He put a great deal of effort into this work, which contains the essence of the ‘Dao.’ This Dao is not merely the Dao of Calligraphy but encompasses the Dao of all things growing, the Dao of Cultivation, the Dao of Life…

Every character, every stroke is imbued with the insights attained from Little Lou’s cultivation, allowing one to comprehend even more upon observing it…

This piece of calligraphy is likely unsurpassed by many of his peers.”

Tu Zhuque’s face could barely conceal her irritation, her teeth clenched tightly.

How dare you, Chen Qingluan, come here and boast about your disciple-couple during my apprentice’s Golden Core Club?

Are you here to offer congratulations, or to cause a scene?

Calligraphy?

The Peak Masters of Wonderful Pen Peak and Immortal Pen Peak were both curious and turned to look at the revealed calligraphy, as did Xu Ruyi, who followed behind them with several other disciples.

But after only one glance, he couldn’t help but let out a snort of laughter: “This, considered good calligraphy?

To claim among his peers, few could match it?”

If such writing dared to be called good, then what about Peak Master Cao’s calligraphy?

His remark drew the attention of everyone around.

Qu Qingqing frowned and said, “Do you even understand what calligraphy is?” It was ludicrous for this man to critique her Dao companion’s writing.

Many in the crowd began to voice their praise, “Such calligraphy, at this level, is beyond anything I have seen before!”

“If this isn’t good writing, what is?”

“If you don’t understand calligraphy, don’t spout nonsense here.”

Xu Ruyi’s face changed at the reproach of several people and was just about to retort when Chang Tiance’s arrogant voice was already heard: “Indeed, this is not good calligraphy.”

He pointed at Xu Ruyi and said, “He doesn’t understand calligraphy?

He is a disciple of Wonderful Pen Peak, and I am a disciple of Immortal Pen Peak.

Are you saying we don’t understand calligraphy?

How dare you claim this is good calligraphy, even call it calligraphy at all?

I fear you have not heard the saying, ‘If Heaven had not given birth to Cao Zhen, calligraphy would be in eternal darkness like the long night.’

The surrounding crowd immediately burst into laughter.

“What kind of nonsense is this?

Never heard of it.”

“Stop laughing at others.

Cao Zhen, you’re talking about?

I do know a Cao Zhen from Four Treasures Peak.

Don’t tell me you’re referring to him?”

The expressions on the faces of Xu Ruyi and Chang Tiance instantly turned ugly as they stared fiercely at the one who had spoken: “You may insult us, but what gives you the right to mock Peak Master Cao!”

“So it’s really Cao Zhen?”

“Cao Zhen of Four Treasures Peak?

Does he understand calligraphy too?”

People around laughed even harder.

Shi Xiaolou’s own calligraphy had been publicly criticized, yet he showed no signs of anger, his face even adorned with a faint smile.

He said, “Heaven not giving birth to Cao Zhen, calligraphy would be like eternal night?

That is a fine saying.

I, too, would like to see the calligraphy of this Cao Zhen you speak of, to see what truly is good calligraphy.”

He appeared still very humble but one could sense a deep-seated pride as he looked at the two and asked with a smile, “May I ask if this Cao Zhen is here?”

Mocking my calligraphy?

How amusing.

People of the Hundred Peaks Sect also understand calligraphy?

They can evaluate my work?

At the mention of “Peak Master Cao,” Chang Tiance immediately hesitated, unsure if Cao Zhen had actually come to the Golden Core Club.

But someone nearby was already prompting, “Peak Master Cao has long since arrived at the Golden Core Club.

Since you claim his calligraphy is so good, do you dare to find him?”

“Why wouldn’t we dare?

Just wait; we’ll go find Peak Master Cao now and show you what true calligraphy is, what kind of writing can be called good!”

Before Xu Ruyi and Chang Tiance could go look for him, a hand from each side reached out and grabbed them.

The Peak Master of Wonderful Pen Peak pulled Xu Ruyi back and scolded, “What are you two doing?

Don’t trouble our peak for no good reason.”

On the other side, the Peak Master of Immortal Pen Peak also held onto Chang Tiance and whispered, “What madness has gotten into you?

Why spout such nonsense here?

Does Cao Zhen know anything?

If you bring Cao Zhen over and what he writes is disgraceful, it’s just his own embarrassment; if a person from Four Treasures Peak can’t produce good writing, no one would find it strange.

But you, a disciple of Immortal Pen Peak, if you can’t even discern whether it’s good writing or not, it’s our peaks that will be shamed.”

He was admonishing Chang Tiance.

The Peak Master of Wonderful Pen Peak had already begun to apologize to Chen Qingluan: “Peak Master Chen, my disciple is ignorant, please don’t take offense; this piece of writing is indeed a rare good work.”

This writing couldn’t merely be called good; it was a masterpiece.

At the very least, not one of the disciples in his Wonderful Pen Peak could match it.

He wondered why his disciple and Chang Tiance had lost their senses, claiming the writing was bad, spouting ridiculous claims like ‘if Heaven had not given birth to Cao Zhen, calligraphy would be like eternal night.’”

Earlier, he saw Xu Ruyi making great strides in the Calligraphy Dao, and happily brought him to the Golden Core Club, not expecting him to make such a scene.

He now truly regretted bringing Xu Ruyi with him.