First Lord of Earth

"draw?"

"I don't know, how will you sell this painting?"

Xia Tian, ​​Zhuge Liang, and Huang Rong walked over and said curiously.

He didn't look down upon the other party just because he set up a painting stall on the street.

In fact, only those who can enter this "City of Outstanding Persons" must be at least a silver-rated outstanding person. There are no simple characters!

"Each painting only requires one hundred points of luck gold beads!"

On the painting stall of peach blossom rice paper, a young man with a pen in his hand and wine in the pot said.

"Golden beads of luck?"

According to the information in Xia Tian's mind, this "City of Outstanding People" is not only a place where outstanding people can meet and negotiate with lords.

It can also allow "transactions" between the two to a certain extent.

As long as you have enough "luck", you can invite some willing talents in the city to help with some things, including but not limited to refining weapons, refining medicine, providing guidance on territory development, military, etc...

Obviously, this should be the additional support provided by the will of the earth to the human territory in this round of "Heroes Challenge".

This time, the "City of Heroes" is not like the previous challenges in the secret realm, which directly gives the territory the skills, inheritance of heroes and other items, but the benefits of helping the human race, especially making up for shortcomings, are definitely greater. of!

In fact, after the trip to the "Imperial Tomb Secret Realm", the major territories have begun to compete with the aliens. However, strictly speaking, the battles these days have been in a situation where the aliens take the initiative to attack, while the humans rely on the territory to defend.

Compared to the higher-level alien races, they are still slightly at a disadvantage.

After all, there are dozens to hundreds of high-level aliens in a secret realm. In addition, after sweeping the surrounding areas, they obtained a lot of resources, and even conquered a large number of low-level aliens, including humans!

In the human territory, even those who have entered the secret realm of the Imperial Mausoleum are only a dozen or dozens of people who have transformed five times or more. Being able to confront the aliens head-on relies more on equipment and territorial facilities.

But there is no doubt that the opening of this "city of outstanding people" will definitely bring another heavy blow to the alien race, completely overturning the balance of strength between the two sides!

Because the recruiting hall is "connected" to the human territory.

Theoretically, an outstanding person can be invited to enter recruitment halls in different territories within thirty days to advise him or teach him skills.

Even if these outstanding people do not come to the territory in the future, it will be very huge for the development of the human race territory. For example, if he can invite Lu Ban to the recruitment hall, even if he only gives guidance for thirty days, there will definitely be many craftsmen in the territory in the future. Experts, even masters!

In fact, this is the true intention of this round of the earth's will to set up the "city of outstanding people".

Of course, there is obviously a certain "price" to pay for this.

Therefore, whether an outstanding person from the territory enters the city of outstanding people or "purchases" something in the city, all of them need to consume the "luck" of the territory!

"Otherwise, ninety gold luck beads will do the trick."

Seeing that Xia Tian seemed a little silent, the young man at the painting stall frowned slightly and took the initiative to reduce the price by 10%.

"Oriental Chinese painters, your painting skills are too crude, and you actually dare to sell them for a high price of one hundred gold beads of luck. Sir, you might as well choose my painting, I am Leonardo da Vinci A student who has mastered master-level painting techniques and only needs fifty golden beads of luck..."

At this time, another voice sounded.

I saw a Western-looking foreigner with a red beard holding a drawing board, pencils and other tools and said, "A Western hero is actually trying to steal business?"

"This beautiful lady, you are the most beautiful oriental beauty I have ever seen. This is the sketch I just drew for you. I hope you can accept my gift..."

While talking, he even took out a piece of paper with a bust of Huang Rong on it.

"Hiss, what kind of painting technique is this that can actually paint people exactly the same? Oh my god, you can even see the wrinkles on the clothes clearly..."

Someone gasped.

This "sketch" drawn by a Western painter had a huge impact on the ancient Eastern people who saw it for the first time!

"Miss, I wonder what you think of my painting?"

The Western painter with a burgundy beard has a somewhat smug look on his face.

After all, creating such an eye-catching painting in a place surrounded by oriental people gave him a sense of accomplishment.

"Well enough……"

Huang Rong blinked, with a bit of surprise on her face.

As a child of Jianghu, she didn't care about being painted.

She is even good at painting herself.

But this is the first time I have seen such a lifelike painting!

"What do you think, Mr. Zhuge?"

Xia Tian looked at Zhuge Liang again, curious about this jade white man's evaluation of Western sketches and paintings.

"Liang's knowledge of painting is relatively shallow and he dare not speak nonsense."

"However, in terms of 'technique' alone, this person's painting method is indeed very eye-catching. But from the perspective of 'meaning', it is lacking. If a painting only focuses on 'shape' resemblance, then , and how to incorporate the artist’s own creative artistic conception into it?”

"The way of painting is personal creation, not a precise restoration..."

Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan and said.

"The gentleman seems to be a person who knows how to paint. His paintings emphasize form and despise spirit. Although he is a master, he almost stops there..."

The young man at the painting stall was shaking.

Immediately, he picked up the "peach blossom branch" on the stall, took out a few peach blossoms, crushed them and poured some wine into them, which turned into red ink.

Then he waved the brush in his hand and started to draw on the rice paper using "peach blossom ink". With just a few strokes, a lifelike picture of a lady with Huang Rong's face appeared on the rice paper!

And at the same time as he was writing, translucent cross-stitched flowers appeared on half of the street, exuding a refreshing fragrance in the air.

Huang Rong, who is at the center of the entire peach blossom, is like a fairy descending to earth.

Surrounded by flowers and dressed in white, you feel like a real fairy descending to earth!

"Ah, so beautiful..."

On the street, many people couldn't help but reach out for the "peach blossom". Although they passed by, they still had surprises on their faces.

"The painting is like a flower... How is it possible that this is the 'extraordinary' state of painting?"

But the face of the Western painter suddenly changed, as if he had seen something incredible.

"In the art of painting, there is no distinction between freehand and freehand brushwork. However, there are differences between people... Are these mere masters willing to compare with me?"

The young man's face looked proud, but there was no embarrassment.

"I was offended! I didn't expect to see a painter whose skills have reached a level above that of a master. I hope you will understand..."

The expression on the latter's face was a little frightened.

From the arrogance at the beginning, he became a low profile.

Then, he ran away in despair.

"Extraordinary realm, above the master. Mr. Zhuge! It seems that we are lucky, and we have met a talent right now."

Xia Tian's expression changed.

There are absolutely few people in the entire history of China who can achieve extraordinary painting skills!

To be more precise, in theory this should only be achieved by outstanding jade white men.

Could this young man in front of me, who looked poorly dressed, be a jade-white figure?

"This person's painting skills are extraordinary. He can even produce such a large-scale 'vision' while painting, and his stall happens to appear at the entrance of our recruitment hall. It seems that he is really a hero sent by God..."

Zhuge Liang also had a smile on his face.

"Girl, I painted your portrait without your permission. It's Tang Yin's fault. Please accept this painting as Tang Yin's apology..."

After defeating the Westerners with his painting skills, the slightly embarrassed young man put away the paintbrush in his hand, first apologized, and then gave the painting in his hand directly to Huang Rong.

[Peach Blossom Beauty Picture (Gold)]

[Type] Metamorphosis

[Characteristics] Actuated by spiritual power, it can release a "peach blossom sky" scene in a certain area, blocking the enemy's vision, and forming a fake body that can be controlled with the mind, which lasts for a period of time!

[Explanation] A picture scroll containing "extraordinary" level of skills.

It turned out to be a gold-rated item?

No wonder they dare to offer high prices.

Although the Eye of Insight cannot be used in this human city, as before, you can still get some information in close contact!

However, Xia Tian's mind at this time is no longer on the painting, but on the person who painted the painting.

"Tang Yin, it turns out it's him, no wonder he has such painting skills..."

Xia Tian suddenly understood.

The name Tang Yin may be unfamiliar to a small number of people.

But his other name is definitely a household name.

Tang Yin, courtesy name Bohu, was born in the Ming Dynasty.

He became famous as a young boy. He ranked first in the Suzhou Prefectural Examination at the age of sixteen, and ranked first in the Zhongnan Zhili Township Examination at the age of 28. The following year, he entered Beijing to take the imperial examination and was implicated in the imperial examination and was imprisoned and demoted to an official.

From then on, Tang Yin lost his enterprising spirit and wandered around the world, buried in poetry and painting, and eventually became a famous painter.

Tang Bohu's talent is beyond doubt.

According to the evaluation standards of the will of the earth, he is a top potential person!

The comprehensive potential can even be said to be not inferior to Hua Tuo and Zhao Yun.

But to be called a "super hero", at least in Xia Tian's mind, he should not be able to reach it.

However, this Tang Bohu is in front of him.

There seems to be a big gap between the image of the "romantic talented man" in Xia Tian's imagination?

Except for the arrogant confidence I exuded when I was painting just now.

Now, the whole person has returned to the original feeling, and even picked up a bottle of wine and poured it into his mouth while talking.

There is no "romantic and suave", no "three smiles of mercy", the whole person is a bit desolate and frustrated, and there is no trace of the freedom and ease of "picking peach blossoms again for wine money"...

However, if he thought about it carefully, Xia Tian also understood why the other party's mood was not very good.

Historically, in just one year, Tang Bohu experienced the tragic death of five close relatives: his father, mother, wife, son, and sister. Later, he was affected by the imperial examination fraud case and was ordered by the emperor never to be admitted.

As a result, he could only make a living by painting and even selling erotic pictures. In his later years, he became even more impoverished and relied on others to support him!

And historical figures have complete life memories, so Tang Bohu has too much bitterness in life...

"It turns out to be Tang Jieyuan...the lord of Bai Yujing, Xia Tian."

Xia Tian said with a smile.

"It turns out Lord Xia!"

Tang Bohu's eyes moved, and he was obviously interested.

After all, as a lord, Xia Tian is very wealthy and can definitely spend more "Golden Luck Beads" to buy his own paintings!

"Tang Jieyuan's paintings are exquisite and I really appreciate them."

"However, I admire Tang Jieyuan even more... I wonder, would you be honored to invite you to my recruitment hall?"

Xia Tian looked at Tang Yin and said.

Not much foreshadowing, but very direct.

Simply because the purpose of the existence of this "City of Humans" is to allow heroes to have direct contact with lords, so as to complete the introduction and recruitment!

Under such circumstances, there is really no need to be too polite.

"Thank you Lord Xia for your praise."

"However, Tang Yin can only draw, write, and recite poems, and has no experience in managing the territory... Moreover, is the lord willing to recruit someone who has cheated in the imperial examination?"

Tang Bohu's originally haggard face couldn't help but be moved.

However, he soon gave a self-deprecating smile and looked at Xia Tian with a bit of scrutiny.

"Ah, imperial examination fraud?"

Zhuge Liang had no reaction to the imperial examination.

But as a person from the Song Dynasty, Huang Rong naturally knew something about the imperial examination.

I couldn't help but say "Hey"!

"Tang Jieyuan, why do you need to look down on yourself?"

"Understand the first place in the imperial capital, and return to the old thatch. There is no room for laughter, and thousands of miles of mountains and rivers are born in the pen!"

"Everyone thinks that a person who won the first place in the provincial examination at the age of sixteen will definitely go to high school or even win three yuan in a row. A person who can reach the top in painting even if he no longer takes the imperial examination really needs to cheat in the examination room." ?"

Xia Tian shook his head and looked at Tang Yin.

"Lord Xia..."

Hearing Xia Tian's words, Tang Yin was a little moved.

It was obvious that Xia Tian was aware of his life story and the pain points of his life. In a lonely situation, to receive such evaluation from a human race lord, this golden hero couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion in his heart!

"Bai Yujing, invite Tang Jieyuan to sit in the 'Recruiting Hall'!"

Xia Tian struck while the iron was hot, and a burst of light condensed into an invitation made of gold!

"Thanks to your lord for being so considerate, Tang Yin is flattered."

Tang Bohu solemnly stretched out his hands to take the invitation, which turned into a golden light and entered his body.

With this invitation, he can freely enter Bai Yujing's "Recruitment Hall" during these days.

If the two sides get along well these days, Bai Yujing will be able to obtain this golden hero with top potential after the third round!

However, a gold invitation will do.

This Tang Bohu does not seem to be a super hero. His extraordinary painting skills may be due to the blessing of talent and characteristics.

"Hiss, golden invitation! My dear, did you see a golden hero as soon as you came in?"

At this time, in the "Recruiting Halls" of some other territories around Xia Tian, ​​there are also lords who are bringing outstanding people from their own territories into the "City of Outstanding People" one after another!

After seeing the golden invitation, I couldn't help but cast a curious look.

"What, is it Tang Bohu?"

"Hiss, no way! My Tang Bohu was attacked first. Qiu Xiang has no chance..."

"Well, take a look at the person next to Tang Bohu... He is eight feet tall, has a great appearance, wears a turban on his head, and holds a feather fan... Hiss, it can't be..."

"Although I'm not sure, it seems possible..."

However, these people's attention soon focused on Zhuge Liang.

"Hey, Kong Ming...is that you?"

And at this moment, there was another cry of surprise, and I saw...