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Two days later, Chen Mu sat at the square table, carefully counting the copper coins in the pottery jar.
He was considering whether to try his luck in Xishi.
There is a huge force behind Miao Huafang, but it only monopolizes the calligraphy and painting business in Dongshi.
Xishi is not yet within the other party's sphere of influence.
The second-level drawing ability that I have worked so hard to obtain cannot be wasted.
As for whether he would be suppressed again, Chen Mu had considered it.
But I was so poor that I could barely afford to eat, so I had to give it a try anyway.
I heard that the brothels and theaters in West Market are more high-end, and the singing girls all have unique skills and are extremely beautiful.
Chen Mu went back to the room and took out the painting "Xiao Qian" again.
Chen Mu had some money some time ago and had it framed.
"With this painting as a signboard, I don't have to worry about those singing girls not knowing the value of the painting."
Chen Mu was full of confidence and ran straight to Xishi with "Xiao Qian" in his arms.
Still following the old routine, I found an elegant restaurant and rented tables and chairs at the door.
Open Xiaoqian's paintings and wait for business to come.
The three-dimensional realistic painting method was so unique that soon the table was surrounded by people.
"Sir, my master would like to have your portrait painted. I wonder when..."
"There's time now." Chen Mu looked at the beautiful maid in front of him happily.
The owner of a beautiful maid must also be a beautiful lady.
My second-level drawing ability finally came in handy!
Chen Mu immediately packed up his things and followed the beautiful maid.
After turning around a lot, the two arrived in front of a large courtyard and a house.
Why do I feel like I've seen this before?
Restraining his doubts, Chen Mu followed the beautiful maid into the mansion.
Walk through the corridors and pavilions and enter the quiet backyard garden.
A more and more familiar sense of déjà vu came over me.
Chen Mu suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart.
After turning a rockery, he saw an energetic old man with white beard looking at him with a smile.
"Young Master Chen, my portrait is to be left for future generations to admire. Please remember to make me look handsome." The old man grinned, revealing his only three remaining teeth.
Chen Mu: “…”
I am having a problem with the portrait?!
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 12: Form Training
Qingshan County has been peaceful for a long time.
The Wang family massacre was a huge case with terrible consequences.
For months, almost everyone on the street has been talking about this matter.
It was under such circumstances that Chen Mu became known to everyone.
Knowing that he had an exquisite painting skill and that his portraits looked exactly like real people, the thieves took advantage of this and tried to create a mystery by pretending to be evil.
Then his business inexplicably picked up.
Just as agreed.
Every few days someone would come to him to paint his portrait.
Well, drawing a portrait...
Chen Mu was in pain and happy at the same time.
He originally went there for the beautiful young lady.
Look at it now, they are either old men or old women!
I also asked him to draw more beautifully.
He can only go against his conscience and draw it to look younger, using ancient PS technology.
The business is getting better and better, and I am getting further and further away from the beautiful young lady.
Counting the more than one hundred taels of silver in the pottery jar, Chen Mu felt both satisfied and regretful.
Although they are not pleasing to the eye, these old men and women are really rich!
They were very generous and never spent less than ten taels of silver.
No wonder Old Man Yan wanted to suppress me.
High-end portrait painting really makes money!
"It's time to find a place to learn martial arts."
Chen Mu never forgot that Captain Lu took one step of five or six meters.
There was also no news about the Wang family massacre.
Whether for personal interest or to protect safety, learning martial arts is imperative.
……
He first went to the martial arts halls in the east and west cities for three days.
The conclusions are mixed.
The martial arts school does teach martial arts. After two or three years of study, three or five people can't get close to you.
But this kind of kung fu is definitely not enough to deal with Captain Lu.
To be specific, what these martial arts schools teach is similar to the muscle training and Sanda training that their predecessors taught in gyms.
What Captain Lu practiced was like the internal skills in martial arts novels, which could allow him to move high up in the sky.
"It seems I still have to ask Captain Lu." Chen Mu pondered.
Speaking of people who painted portraits, the person with the highest status should be the father of the magistrate of Qingshan County.
He also promised to paint a portrait of the elders of the county lieutenant's family in two days.
Although this relationship is small, it has a high probability of making Captain Lu tell him the truth.
He also had no intention of learning the martial arts passed down from Captain Lu's family.
He just wanted the other party to show him a clear way.
Choose a reliable teacher for him from among the many martial arts schools in Qingshan County so that he can learn real martial arts.
……
"Mr. Chen wants to learn martial arts?" Captain Lu looked at Chen Mu in surprise.
He knew that Chen Mu's paintings were popular among old men and old women.
With such a good livelihood, why would you want to go through the hardships of learning martial arts?
"It's mainly for self-defense." Chen Mu said truthfully.
Captain Lu understood, and he thought of the scene when Chen Mu was first invited to the county government office.
If he hadn't taken action himself, Chen Mu would have definitely been blackmailed and robbed by those two thugs.
"There are martial arts schools in both the East and West cities. Mr. Chen, find a reputable one to learn from. After practicing for a year or so, you will be able to protect yourself." Captain Lu suggested.
Chen Mu chuckled: "I want to learn something real."
Captain Lu understood: "It seems that Master Chen wants to learn the form training technique."
Kamatana? What is that? Whatever it is, just nod your head!
Captain Lu hesitated for a moment and said, "All martial arts school owners know how to practice the art of form, but it is not passed down to anyone other than the direct descendants. If Mr. Chen wants to learn the art of form, it would be a waste of time to go to a martial arts school."
Chen Mu nodded vigorously.
That's why he thought of coming to Captain Lu, just to see if there was any way to learn real kung fu immediately.
"I do have a way, but it will cost some money." Captain Lu thought for a while and said.
"As long as it's real, I'm not afraid to spend money." Chen Mu said eagerly.
"Then come with me." Captain Lu nodded in understanding and took Chen Mu away from the county government office.
Chengxi Shengyefang
Chen Mu followed Captain Lu through many twists and turns and arrived at a private house.
"This man's surname is Sheng Minghong. He was originally a fast-moving runner in the government office, but later retired due to old age."
"He has no children and doesn't care about passing on his Kung Fu to others. He will teach anyone who can afford it."
"The big families in the city also paid him to help train their guards."
Chen Mu was immediately relieved.
……
"He wants to learn martial arts?" Sheng Hong looked at Chen Mu critically: "Let me make it clear first, I will only teach him, I don't care whether he can learn or not."
Chen Mu was stunned.
This person is not trying to cheat money.
"This is the rule here." Sheng Hong said expressionlessly.
Chen Mu turned his head and looked at Captain Lu. Seeing him nod, Chen Mu was suddenly at a loss.