Taoist Master of Fantasy World

Chapter 182 "Impression"

Xu Zhenyun was secretly amazed.

For a moment, I seemed to have a lot of insights; but I couldn’t tell what I had figured out specifically.

Mu Qingyun continued: "Because it is related to Taoists and coincides with the purpose of benefiting all people, this auction is not about grandeur; instead, it pays attention to mysterious speed and solemn demeanor."

"Of course there is no hosting, shouting, or tempting bids. The exact amount you bid depends entirely on your heart."

Xu Zhenyun thought about it carefully, and originally wanted to say, "Does this connect the two worlds of secularity and monasticism and form a connection?" But then he thought about it, and there was no specific interest or relationship between the parties involved and the person who purchased it.

Not long after, the bidding was called up to 500 taels.

This auction went from rising to falling, with twists and turns, extreme movement and stillness.

After reaching the price of "twenty-three thousand, five hundred taels", it suddenly became quiet, and there was no tug-of-war as expected.

The winning bidder is the person in the third private room in the first row.

The next few pictures all show transactions being completed in such a "solemn and decisive" atmosphere.

Among them, the highest price reached 9000 taels.

Xu Zhenyun suddenly discovered that the price seemed to be directly proportional to the "abstract level" of the painting.

The first picture similar to the "Phoenix Bird Picture" is already the most "realistic" among the successive pictures, so the price is also low.

The last painting, which was auctioned for 9000 taels, was really a "mess", as if it was just a few circles scribbled by a child at random; the author, Matthew Hughes, was actually this year's second-class direct descendant, who was in Pengcheng I met Xu Zhenyun once during the banquet.

Mu Qingyun said: "Just tell your sister which one you like."

Xu Zhenyun smiled and said: "I still like something a little more realistic."

Mu Qingyun nodded and said: "This is exactly what I want; you want to save me money."

After thinking for a moment, Xu Zhenyun also understood the key.In fact, the patent right of this "breast embroidery pattern" obviously has the flavor of luxury goods.

"Coinciding with the immortality" and "near the immortal" are actually just rhetoric; because everyone knows that apart from being made by a Taoist cultivator, this object has nothing special, is not a magic weapon, and has no magical power to protect the body.

The more abstract the pattern, the more obvious the characteristics of a monk, and the more it can be distinguished from secular pictures such as "Five Blessings and Longevity" and "Three Friends in the Winter"; naturally, the higher the value.

Several more paintings were auctioned, and when the next painting came up, Xu Zhenyun's eyes immediately lit up.

A "realistic flow" picture from your imagination!
It is a picture of a lady playing the flute by the stream. The scenery is lifelike and extremely moving and expressive.

Xu Zhenyun said: "That's it..."

But his words stopped abruptly——

Because Xu Zhenyun clearly saw the author's name on the right side of the small picture - "Jiang Chengzhi"!
It's really lingering...

Mu Qingyun was thoughtful, and then said: "I didn't expect that I picked this one. No matter whether I use it or not, I will buy it eventually. It seems ominous to spread it around the world."

Mu Qingyun immediately bid: "1 taels."

This is the base price.

No one raised the price.

Jiang Chengzhi's paintings can perfectly integrate the "spirit" of the monks with secular aesthetics, which is a very high talent in the eyes of fellow practitioners. However, in the eyes of ordinary people, using them as chest embroidery will inevitably have the disadvantages of "walking in brocade at night". So the value is not high.

Just when the time was up and Xu Zhenyun thought Mu Qingyun had taken down the scroll, a powerful voice suddenly came from a box in the front right: "Twenty thousand taels."

Mu Qingyun said: "3 taels."

Without any hesitation, the person in the right front box immediately increased the price: "4 taels."

Mu Qingyun looked calm: "5 taels."

Xu Zhenyun was speechless. Was his judgment just now wrong?

Mu Qingyun whispered: "For the vast majority of people, such chest embroidery pictures cannot express their identity, and of course their value is not as high as the first-class 'Ghost Painting Talisman'; but there are also unique people who like this kind of 'seemingly ordinary' , actually extraordinary' tone."

"After wearing it, you mistake him for ordinary clothes, but he is happy instead."

Xu Zhenyun nodded slowly, so it was like this; such emotions are understandable.

The person in the box on the right front hesitated for a moment - this was the first hesitation in the auction so far - and finally increased the price: "Fifty-five thousand taels."

Mu Qingyun's expression remained unchanged, Gu Jing remained calm: "6 taels."

There was no sound.

Xu Zhenyun said: "Sister Qingyun, I have changed my mind, so let's do it."

It turned out that Mu Qingyun's plan was to "recycle" the painting at a high price; as for Xu Zhenyun's custom-made chest embroidery, he would buy another one.

But then I thought about it, this "realistic style" suits me, so why bother to change it again?Jiang Chengzhi was the one who died under his own stick. Even if he came back from the dead, he could kill him again, so why should he be afraid?
A smile appeared on the corner of Mu Qingyun's mouth, and he said: "This picture is indeed suitable for you. Pearls cast in the dark, brocade clothes walking at night, this is the state of mind that needs to be overcome when living in the world of mortals."

About half an hour later, the auction ended in such an unpretentious manner.After leaving home to complete the delivery, Xu Zhenyun and Mu Qingyun chose to go to Tianxin Garden because it was still early.

Not long after entering the "Dense Forest Wall" and walking about two to three hundred steps, Xu Zhenyun suddenly felt something in his heart and said, "Sister, is there something going on? Is someone following us?"

"In my perception, he seems to be a 'mortal'; but I wonder if he is a monk with extremely good concealment methods?"

In Xu Zhenyun's perception, it was a young man with extremely delicate features but a slightly weathered look who was "following" himself and Mu Qingyun; even a little blatantly.

It was hanging far away at first, but then the distance got closer and closer; it was almost within three feet!

After a few days of tension, it’s rare to have some free time today; is something going to happen again?

Mu Qingyun looked indifferent, turned her head and glanced at Xu Zhenyun, then pointed to the empty wooden chairs in front of her on both sides of the aisle, reached out to hold Xu Zhenyun's arm, and said with a smile: "Mr., come over and sit for a while."

Xu Zhenyun's mind immediately went blank, and almost involuntarily, he was "half-dragged" by Mu Qingyun to sit down on a wooden chair!

"Master?"

"Aren't you talking about playing brother and sister?"

"Or is it true that the stalker's methods are so extraordinary that even Mu Qingyun needs to be submissive and hide his identity? No, this is the capital of God!"

"Even Shu Hansu shouldn't dare to sneak in directly!"

……

Suddenly, the sweet fragrance coming from his nose disrupted Xu Zhenyun's thoughts.

It turned out that after the two of them sat on the wooden chairs, Mu Qingyun leaned back and rested her head on her left shoulder.

After calming down for a few seconds, Xu Zhenyun sensed his surroundings and suddenly discovered that the young man who was suspected of "following" him was standing directly behind him, his eyes were red, and his fists were shaking slightly.

In a moment, two lines of tears flowed down.

Mu Qingyun has been leaning on Xu Zhenyun's shoulder, motionless; and the man behind him has also transformed into a statue; the picture in his eyes seems to have never changed!
A full quarter of an hour later, a smile appeared on the corner of the young man's mouth, then he turned around suddenly and walked away quickly, as if he had seen enough and never looked back again!
It wasn't until he disappeared completely that Mu Qingyun sat upright and glanced at Xu Zhenyun.

Xu Zhenyun seemed to sense something; but it was not exact.

Mu Qingyun said leisurely: "It's a coincidence. His wife also liked a similar style of red clothes back then; and his appearance and dress are also [-]% similar to yours. After the couple got married, they were in love for three years."

Xu Zhenyun immediately asked: "Then his wife..."

Mu Qingyun said: "Two years ago, he passed away due to illness."

Xu Zhenyun said doubtfully: "What are we..."

Mu Qingyun smiled slightly and said: "The nineteen kinds of worldly cultivation, you have seen so far, there are three types: petitioning for signs, likes, and appointments; the one you have accidentally come into contact with and will soon experience is getting married and starting a family. "

"The one just now is one of the more advanced ones; second only to finding the best relationship with a worldly partner, and another special kind of 'cultivation'. It's called 'impression'."

"impression?"

Xu Zhenyun repeated.

Mu Qingyun said: "Speaking of it, the definition of 'impression' is very simple - when you walk in the world of mortals, appear in other people's vision, and become what others see and know, it is actually an 'impression'."

"But to truly contribute to worldly achievements, this 'impression' needs to be profound enough for others."

Xu Zhenyun suddenly realized, and immediately said: "Becoming a beautiful picture in other people's minds, entrusting other people's expectations, thoughts, wishes, or other emotions; only if it promotes his 'mind cultivation' can it be considered a real 'impression' '?"

Mu Qingyun smiled lightly and said: "They say you are very talented in worldly martial arts cultivation; now it seems that what you said is indeed true."

"Actually, 'impression' requires a high degree of talent. Because you do not have direct communication with the person who may cause ripples; different people have completely different habits."

"For example, the person just now, after staring for a long time, finally left. At that time, there was a blessing for you and me in his heart, and he placed the good things in his life on others. Such a state of mind, for him, is not the same. A kind of relief?"

"But if it were another person, he might just look at things and miss his feelings, and he would be sad and haggard in vain, and all his thoughts would be lost."

"What kind of 'presentation' can achieve the best enlightenment effect and test your understanding of each person."

Xu Zhenyun frowned slightly and said, "What about this person's experience... Sister, do you know him?"

Mu Qingyun shook her head and said: "I don't know! Of course it was performed on the spot."

Xu Zhenyun was startled and said with a slight guilt: "Then isn't this cheating?"

Mu Qingyun smiled and said: "As long as you are true to your heart. Of course you wouldn't do this under normal circumstances; but because of your special status, I suspected that you were really someone with evil intentions, so you sensed and investigated. In the end, you took advantage of the sheep and accumulated some worldly merit and practice. There’s nothing wrong with that.”

Xu Zhenyun said cautiously: "I have a suggestion..."

Mu Qingyun's expression straightened up and she said calmly: "You tell me."

Xu Zhenyun said: "Actually, playing the role of husband and wife can help you get into the role better than siblings... What do you think?"

Mu Qingyun did not refuse directly; he blinked slightly and said with a faint smile: "I can try it next time."

(End of this chapter)