Killing Demons: Upgrading from Calligraphy

Chapter 3 The Buddha Jumps Over The Wall

The next morning.

Before the hour arrived, Qi Xiu, who had packed his things, came to the door of Danqing Pavilion to wait.

It's hard to get noticed by the big boss, but you can't miss the opportunity just because you're late.

Qi Xiu here just stood still.

A rather luxurious carriage drove out slowly from behind the Danqing Pavilion. An old coachman wearing a leather jacket and holding a cigarette pole sat at the front of the carriage, puffing out thick white clouds of smoke.

"But Mr. Qi Xiuqi?"

"I don't dare. My father-in-law just asks me to practice together. I can't bear the title of sir."

Not being rude just because the other party was a coachman, Qi Xiu raised his hand slightly and answered politely.

"Ho ho ho, I'm just a coachman. Don't mind calling me Laoguan. It's cold outside, so hurry up and get in the car."

Smiling and nodding, Lao Guan turned around and lifted the curtain of the carriage behind him, signaling Qi Xiu to get in the car.

After thanking him, Qi Xiu boarded the carriage.

The interior of the carriage is very spacious, with carved ventilation holes on the top, soft and comfortable carpets on the floor, and a small stove under the built-in table.

The entire cabin is warm and comfortable.

It's like two different worlds from the freezing cold outside.

Sure enough, the happiness of rich people is unimaginable to ordinary people.

Feeling impressed at the luxury inside the carriage, Qi Xiu felt a slight sway.

The carriage has already set off towards the Qian Mansion.

The distance from Danqing Pavilion to Qian Mansion was not far, probably less than 10 minutes, when the carriage stopped.

"Mr. Qi, we're here."

After getting off the carriage, a large and heavy door stood in front of Qi Xiu.

The entire house is surrounded by high walls, and you can faintly see the noble flower branches jumping out of the wall, forming a private territory isolated from the outside world.

This is the Qian Mansion, one of the richest households in Baohe County.

In front of the Qian Mansion, a servant wearing a gray-brown cotton robe was waiting.

Seeing Qi Xiu get out of the car, he came over.

"Master Qi, please come with me, right?"

"Thank you." Qi Xiu nodded.

Following the servant, walking on a wide and flat stone road, Qi Xiu curiously looked at everything around him.

The architectural layout of Qian Mansion is mainly based on the central axis.

The front, middle and back courtyards are dotted with buildings such as stone bridges, rockeries, pavilions and pavilions, creating an elegant and peaceful atmosphere.

"Master, Mr. Qi is here."

Arriving at a separate courtyard in the back house, the servant respectfully reported inside.

"Let him in."

Qian Yuze's calm voice came from the yard.

"Master Qi, please come in."

Qian Yuze's single-door courtyard is more elegant and unique than the Qian Mansion's courtyard.

The quaint little courtyard is surrounded by red walls.

There is a carefully constructed pond in the center of the courtyard, with a small pavilion in the center, a round stone table, and several redwood chairs placed around it.

Qian Yuze was sitting in the pavilion talking with a tall, burly, muscular man. When he saw Qi Xiu coming, he stood up and waved to him.

"Second brother, this is the calligraphy master I told you about.

Qi Xiu, this is my second brother Qian Yuchuan. "

In the pavilion, Qian Yuze briefly introduced the two of them.

"You are the person Yuze mentioned. Did you write this word?"

On the stone table in the small pavilion was the calligraphy written by Qi Xiu yesterday. Qian Yuchuan looked at Qi Xiu with interest and asked questions.

"Second Young Master who doesn't hide his money, it was written by Qi." This is the truth, Qi Xiu answered calmly.

"Okay, it's rare to have such calligraphy skills at such a young age. Brother San, can you lend me your calligraphy for two days?"

Qian Yuchuan stood up and patted Qi Xiu on the shoulder with a smile.

The broad and thick palms were like two discus discs, which hurt all the skin and flesh.

Is this human?
Even bear paws are not that powerful.

He grinned inwardly, and after being slapped twice by Qian Yuchuan, Qi Xiu felt that his arms were about to dislocate and fall apart.

"Second brother, don't be reckless. Qi Xiu is a scholar. You are neither gentle nor serious. Don't hurt him.

Besides, he's not my guy, he's just renting the land in front of my door to make a living.

If you want to borrow it from him, you have to ask his opinion. "

Seeing that Qi Xiu's expression was not good, Qian Yuze shook his head and stood up, pushing Qian Yuchuan a few steps away.

"Not your buddy? That would be easier.

How about you come with me and I'll give you 20 taels of silver every month? "

After laughing, Qian Yuchuan asked for 20 taels of silver.

20 taels of silver? !

Even though he was prepared in his heart, Qi Xiu was still shocked by this number.

20 taels of silver.

That’s [-] copper coins!

He writes Spring Festival couplets for others, and each one costs five cents.

Twenty thousand copper plates is...

Four thousand couplets!
I can’t finish it even if I write it for ten years!
Seeing Qi Xiu's expression, Qian Yuchuan smiled even more.

As a wealthy person.

He had seen this reaction too many times, it was normal. "good……"

With a huge sum of 20 taels in front of him, Qi Xiu agreed without even thinking.

But at this moment, a faint voice came from the side.

"30 taels."

"what?"

Two eyes fell on Qian Yuze, who was smiling at the corner of his mouth.

"Third brother, what do you mean?" Qian Yuchuan raised his eyebrows and looked at his younger brother dissatisfied.

"It's not interesting. Qi Xiu is talented. I am also a person who loves talents. If you want to hire him, I also want to hire him.

In this case, the one with the highest price will get it. "Qian Yuchuan said slowly with a carefree expression.

"Strive for financial resources? Humph."

With an arrogant look on his face, Qian Yuchuan chuckled twice and stretched out his big hand.

"You win, take your leave!"

"what?"

You are too decisive!
Looking blankly at Qian Yuchuan striding away, Qi Xiu turned to look at Qian Yuze with a chuckle on his face, his head full of questions.

"My second brother is born to love martial arts, and most of his money is used to buy tonics and hire teachers.

So you really don’t have much money left, so just ignore him. "

After explaining, Qian Yuchuan took out a rubbing book from one side with badly worn edges.

"Look at this first."

"This is..."The Authentic Works of Monk Huai"?"

Qi Xiu was stunned when he saw the rubbing stickers Qian Yuchuan took out.

Huai Seng was a master of calligraphy and painting in the previous dynasty.

Known as a master of calligraphy and painting.

Very good at cursive writing.

However, due to the erosion of the war, few of his authentic works have been circulated, but even so, his reputation is very widespread, which shows the grandeur and lofty realm of his calligraphy and painting.

The third son of the Qian family actually has his original rubbings in his hands.

This thing must cost at least several thousand taels of silver.

"Good eyesight, it's the "Authentic Works of Monk Huai"." Qian Yuze smiled even more when he saw Qi Xiu recognized the rubbings in his hand.

“My father’s sixtieth birthday will be in one month. Before he became a monk, Monk Huai’s common surname was Qian, which has some connection with my family.

That’s why my father loved his calligraphy and painting.

I searched hard for this "Authentic Works of Monk Huai" for two years and spent a total of 3000 taels of silver before I was lucky enough to buy it. "

"So Mr. Qian wants to use this rubbing as a birthday gift on Master Qian's birthday?" Qi Xiu guessed curiously.

"No, although rubbings are precious, you can buy them if you have money, and your intentions are limited."

"Then Mr. Qian means..."

"I want you to imitate this "Huai Monk's Authentic Works" and then teach me."

"What? Me?"

Qi Xiu looked at Qian Yuze with a natural expression in front of him in confusion.

"There are so many masters of calligraphy in Danqing Pavilion, why did Mr. Qian choose me?"

It's pie in the sky kind of thing.

He doesn't quite believe it.

What's more, it's a super big pie that's thicker, bigger, and full of juicy ingredients.

"Huai Seng's brushwork is thin and vigorous, with natural movement, free flow, and ever-changing. It is extremely difficult for ordinary people to imitate his true meaning.

The people in my pavilion have already set their pens and their frameworks are bound by themselves, making it even harder to imitate.

But I saw your handwriting yesterday. It was majestic and arbitrary.

The writing style is somewhat similar to that of Huai Seng.

That's why I asked you to come. "Qian Yuze explained lightly.

For this birthday, the eldest brother spent a lot of money to buy a white jade Guanyin as tall as a person, and the second brother also got lucky and found a century-old salvia.

If I only gave you "Huai Seng's Authentic Works", it would only be on par with them.

But if you can learn Huai Seng's penmanship, you can write a birthday message for your father.

Oh, how can this kind of heart be compared to anything else?

"This……"

Looking at Tuo Tie, Qi Xiu hesitated.

Piece work became scientific research work.

The difficulty of this job has gone up several levels.

Huai Seng is a master of calligraphy.

His calligraphy and handwriting are notoriously difficult to imitate, so if you want to have both form and spirit, you can teach others.

I don’t know if I can do calligraphy at my level...

Seeing Qi Xiu's hesitation, Qian Yuze raised his hand and slapped something on the stone table.

"This is your reward when it's done."

Upon hearing this, Qi Xiu subconsciously glanced at the table.

The silver banknotes engraved with cinnabar seals are straight.

100 two!

"make a deal!"

This is not a pie, this is the top state banquet where Buddha jumps over the wall!

(End of this chapter)