Chapter 399: “The Return of the Fraudster,” Su Wan’er’s Potential
In response to the Drunken Scholar’s words, Su Wan’er obediently nodded her head.
However, when she turned to look at Chen Changsheng, she realized that he had already left the inner courtyard’s apprenticeship ceremony.
……
“Young master, what did you say to Wan’er? Why did the Drunken Scholar take her as a disciple?” Qian Ya continuously questioned the events that just transpired on the way.
In the face of Qian Ya’s inquiries, Chen Changsheng responded lightly, “It’s nothing much, I just played a little trick.”
“Do you know that there are rules to apprenticeship, especially when it comes to finding those skilled masters?”
“What rules?”
“Very simple. Before those masters take on a disciple, they have a scale in their hearts.”
“If they realize they cannot teach this disciple, they will most likely not take them under their wing because taking on a disciple rashly would lead to ridicule.”
“Wan’er’s words effectively cut off all the teachers’ options in Mountain River Academy.”
Upon hearing this, Qian Ya looked even more confused.
“Young master, what do you mean by that? Can you explain it simply?”
“Not a problem, I’ll give you an example and you’ll understand.”
“Imagine you are a genius in the sword arts, but you have taken a master in array formations.”
“They might elevate your strength a bit, but they absolutely cannot fully unleash your potential because they are not skilled in sword techniques.”
“If you had persistently sought apprenticeship without asking first, then they would also teach you without much care.”
“But if you had asked a question before seeking mentorship, then naturally, they wouldn’t dare accept you.”
“After all, in such a vast world, there are countless experts, and someone will be able to catch the key points.”
“At that time, if they earn the reputation of ‘misguiding disciples,’ will they still uphold their dignity?”
After listening, Qian Ya clapped her hands in realization.
“Young master, I understand what you mean now.”
“You’re suggesting that Wan’er’s talent is special and that there are very few teachers in the entire Mountain River Academy who can trigger her potential.”
“If Wan’er hadn’t asked, perhaps one of the teachers would have reluctantly taken her as a disciple.”
“But since Wan’er asked now, those teachers naturally wouldn’t accept her for fear of misguiding a disciple.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng nodded and said, “Not bad, that’s exactly it.”
“Wan’er’s chosen path is one that very few in Mountain River Academy can teach.”
“If Wan’er were to question all the teachers, then Mountain River Academy would certainly lose all face.”
“It is precisely for this reason that the Drunken Scholar wants to take Wan’er as a disciple, preserving Mountain River Academy’s reputation.”
Upon hearing this, the usually silent Huafeng spoke up.
“Can the Drunken Scholar really teach her?”
“Of course he can. He is a true disciple of the Supreme Saint, at least half of the Supreme Saint’s path he has mastered.”
“Among the four arts of qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting, he is the only one in Mountain River Academy who can teach these.”
“People only focus on the Supreme Saint’s formidable strength but overlook his accomplishments in the four arts.”
“Among so many, Wan’er can be said to be the first who is suited to learn these four arts.”
Faced with Chen Changsheng’s words, Qian Ya immediately retorted.
“Young master, that’s not right. Huafeng is a nine-crowned king.”
“By your logic, Huafeng could also take the Drunken Scholar as a master?”
“That’s different,” Chen Changsheng laughed and shook his head. “Though Huafeng has more medals than Wan’er, their situations are not the same.”
“Huafeng is a princess of the Peacock Clan and has had many esteemed teachers since childhood.”
“Chess manuals, qin scores, calligraphy models, famous paintings—she has been exposed to far too many.”
“Her ability to earn medals in the four arts only indicates her extensive accumulation and her cleverness.”
“However, to truly master the four arts, one needs a unique insight.”
“You and Wan’er both come from Wuxiang City, and you know her family situation—she simply doesn’t have the resources to study these.”
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“So those two gold and two silver tokens were derived from her own insight.”
“Derived from her own insight?”
As soon as Chen Changsheng finished speaking, Ye Yongxian looked at him in surprise.
“Yes, all her current accomplishments are derived from her own insights.”
“I once asked her about these things.”
“She said that because of her appearance, she had to stay at home alone since childhood.”
“To avoid being bored, she started learning the four arts.”
“All her learning materials were common items she could easily buy. After all, back then even living was a question, and how could she have other money to buy these things?”
“Thus, after learning the basics of the four arts, she pondered on her own.”
“Listening to the rain falling on the roof while practicing qin, watching the clouds roll while playing chess, observing the flight paths of insects for calligraphy, and using everything in her sight as art.”
“What do you say? Isn’t Wan’er quite insightful?”
After this, everyone fell silent.
They all knew that Chen Changsheng valued Wan’er and that she possibly had some extraordinary talent.
But no one had expected Waner’s accomplishments in the four arts to be this high.
Thinking about this, Qian Ya immediately spoke up.
“Young master, if Wan’er is so amazing, why haven’t I heard her say anything about it?”
“Why would she mention that, in her view, these matters are just for fun?”
“Would you show off things you do for your own amusement?”
“You’ve all heard Wan’er play; however, you haven’t grasped the true essence of it because your hearts are not still.”
“If your heart isn’t still, you naturally cannot hear the ‘spirit’ within Wan’er’s qin sound.”
Upon hearing this, Ye Yongxian looked toward Chen Changsheng and said, “What a Chen Changsheng! Your talent for selecting people is truly unparalleled in the world.”
“After spending these days together, I surprisingly didn’t notice Su Wan’er’s potential; in this regard, I am not as good as you.”
In response to Ye Yongxian’s praise, Chen Changsheng smiled.
“Hahaha!”
“Not being able to see through it is because you are too aloof.”
“When you lower your posture a bit, you’ll discover many interesting things.”
“Alright, enough small talk; we should focus on the important matters now.”
Upon hearing this, Qian Ya’s expression brightened.
“Young master, what important matter?”
“Class!”
“Class?”
“Yes, we are students now; what else could we do if not attend class?”
Saying this, Chen Changsheng led everyone to the outer courtyard.
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Outer courtyard lawn.
“Fraudster, why is it you again!”
Seeing the teacher who came to give the lesson, Qian Ya immediately became agitated.
Facing Qian Ya’s shocked expression, Tian Guang chuckled and said, “I really have a fate with a few of you; I keep running into you every few days.”
“Aren’t you a student? Why are you the one here to teach?”
“I am a student, but I’ve been held back for a long time.”
“In the academy, some students get their admission qualifications through other channels.”
“Among them, some are new to cultivation or have recently started their practice.”
“The academy is a place for teaching and nurturing; as long as they come in, they naturally must be taught.”
