Rebirth of the peerless genius

Chapter 118 Head-on Conflict

The usual Hua Qingyan is undoubtedly very calm.

The scale of Huaqing Temple is not large, it can only be regarded as a small temple, and the people who come here are usually lay disciples recruited by Master Yanzhong, and of course there are some pilgrims, but it cannot be compared with those big temples at all.

But today, Huaqingyan is very lively.

When Jiang Xu arrived, the entire square outside Huaqingyan was already full of all kinds of vehicles parked, and all of them were luxury cars or some special vehicles.

All around, some celebrities can be seen gathering together and talking.

These celebrities are not only from Ningcheng, many of them are from other cities, among them, there are many from Yanjing.

Among these people, there are government officials, calligraphers and painters, businessmen and collectors, etc. Many of them are well-known in China.

Before Jiang Xu's vehicle stopped, Liu Zhining's gaze was already looking at an old man in a wheelchair not far ahead, and said, "I didn't expect Mr. Ye to come here in person this time, Jiang Xu , Look at the old man sitting on the wheel seat in front, he is the most famous philanthropist and collector in China, and one of my master's best friends."

Hearing what Liu Zhining said, Jiang Xu's gaze also fell on Mr. Ye Lao.

It was an old man who was already in his dying years. Basically, time was running out. However, there was one thing about Mr. Ye that made Jiang Xu feel a little curious. On Mr. Ye, he actually sensed a faint The breath of vitality is slowing down Mr. Ye's fading vitality.

This kind of vitality can only be seen by a doctor with a good vision like Jiang Xu, and it is also a relatively ancient method of life extension.

Jiang Xu didn't expect that this ancient life extension method would be passed down, but the person who continued Mr. Ye's life obviously didn't fully grasp it, so the vitality was very weak.

If he, Jiang Xu, made a move, the vitality would definitely be ten times stronger.

Of course, this method of life extension cannot be compared with the life extension golden needle. It can only slow down the time of death, and the body will still become weaker and weaker, and the delay will generally not exceed one year.

Looking back, Jiang Xu directly drove the car to an empty seat not far away.

Afterwards, Jiang Xu and Liu Zhining got out of the car together.

Liu Zhining's identity is still very hidden, not many people know Liu Zhining's identity, even the other disciples of Layman Pingyin don't know Liu Zhining's true identity.

Needless to say, Jiang Xu, almost no one in the room knew Jiang Xu.

Therefore, the arrival of Jiang Xu and Liu Zhining did not attract many people's attention.

Jiang Xu and Liu Zhining were undoubtedly more happy to see this situation. After taking the scroll, Liu Zhining took Jiang Xu directly into Huaqing Yan to find her master, Layman Pingyin.
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Layman Pingyin's home is next to Huaqingyan, but Layman Pingyin usually stays in Huaqingyan most of the time, and she usually recites Buddhist scriptures with her master most of the time.

On a day like today, Layman Pingyin will basically stay in Huaqingyan.

Because today, Layman Pingyin will entertain many guests. Although her apprentice held the birthday party for her, many of the guests who came here are friends or close friends of Layman Pingyin. Fan, that is naturally extremely rude.

"Junior Sister, you are here."

Jiang Xu and Liu Zhining had just entered Huaqing Yan, and immediately saw a young man in his 30s coming out of it. The young man's temperament was extremely elegant, and his clothes were also very elegant. He greeted him very warmly.

This young man is Zhang Yujie, the second apprentice of Layman Pingyin, who is considered a rising star in the Chinese calligraphy and painting circles, and has a little reputation.

While speaking, Zhang Yujie glanced at Jiang Xu vaguely.

With Jiang Xu's keen gaze, he could naturally catch the trace of hostility flashing in Zhang Yujie's eyes, but he didn't show anything, just pretended he didn't see it.

"Second Senior Brother, thank you for this banquet." Liu Zhining said to Zhang Yujie with a smile.

Although he didn't have much contact with him, but he was a senior brother after all, Liu Zhining still gave Zhang Yujie enough respect, and Zhang Yujie was not bad in other aspects except that he was a bit arrogant and liked to compare and show off.

Of course, he was able to become the apprentice of Layman Pingyin, and his talent in calligraphy and painting is still very good.

"This little bit of hard work is nothing. It's only once a year. The master has taught me so much. It's rare to be able to do something for the master. No matter how hard it is, it's worth it."

Zhang Yujie obviously knew how to speak, and what he said not only showed his respect for his master, but also how noble his dedication was.

It's nothing, the only thing that makes Jiang Xu a little upset is that when Zhang Yujie was talking, he was obviously approaching Liu Zhining on purpose, and when he was talking, his gaze was almost fixed on Liu Zhining, as if he was staring at Liu Zhining. So-so.

Liu Zhining was obviously also aware of Zhang Yujie's approach, her eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and then she approached Jiang Xu without a trace.

Zhang Yujie was obviously aware of his impoliteness, and quickly backed away with a smile, then deliberately brought the topic to Jiang Xu, and asked, "Zhi Ning, who is this friend, it seems a bit unfamiliar."

"His name is Jiang Xu, and he is my boyfriend."

Liu Zhining replied very simply, her relationship with Jiang Xu was confirmed, and she would naturally not hide anything from outsiders, especially from people like Zhang Yujie.

Hearing what Liu Zhining said, Zhang Yujie's eyes obviously flashed a look of disappointment, but more of it was jealousy.

In the eyes he looked at Jiang Xu, the hostility was obviously much stronger.

However, Zhang Yujie also has a certain city, he did not show it on the surface, but took the initiative to extend his hand to Jiang Xu, and then introduced himself: "Jiang Xu, hello, my name is Zhang Yujie, I am Zhining's second brother .”

"Hello."

Jiang Xu simply shook hands with Zhang Yujie, Zhang Yujie didn't reveal anything, Jiang Xu naturally hid it deeper.

However, Jiang Xu didn't put people like Zhang Yujie in his eyes at all. For him, Zhang Yujie was not even an opponent, because there was no comparison between him and Zhang Yujie.

Zhang Yujie obviously didn't mean to leave, but asked: "Jiang Xu, you look like a businessman, I don't know what kind of business you are doing now, I know some friends, they are here today, or can I Let me introduce you to each other."

Jiang Xu's current attire has matured, coupled with his detached temperament, it is difficult to see Jiang Xu's real age from the appearance alone, it looks more like a young man of 26 or [-] years old .

As for the clothes on Jiang Xu, they were bought for him by Xiao Ziqing and Liu Zhining when they were shopping. It was a set of casual clothes, which seemed to be some well-known international brand, and they were worn by Jiang Xu, but they had the look of a nobleman. Feel.

"No, I'm not a businessman."

Jiang Xu directly rejected Zhang Yujie's kindness, and did not intend to say anything more.

Liu Zhining knew that Jiang Xu must have annoyed Zhang Yujie, but Zhang Yujie was her senior brother after all. For the sake of the master, she didn't want to embarrass Zhang Yujie too much, so she said, "Second senior brother, master is inside, I will be with Jiang Xu first." Go in and have a look at the master, and we will talk later when we have time."

Saying that, Liu Zhining didn't wait for Zhang Yujie to say anything, but directly took Jiang Xu's arm and walked towards Yannei.

Zhang Yujie opened his mouth, but he still didn't speak in the end.

However, looking at the intimacy between Jiang Xu and Liu Zhining, the jealous look in his eyes suddenly became stronger.

Speaking of which, Zhang Yujie had been secretly in love with Liu Zhining for some time, but he never had a chance to get close to Liu Zhining, especially in recent years, Liu Zhining came here very rarely.

He also wanted to go to Yanjing to find Liu Zhining. For this reason, he also joined the Bi Pavilion, but he still didn't have many opportunities to contact Liu Zhining. As for the phone contact, it was an invisible torture.

If it was about business, Liu Zhining would still talk to him, but as long as it was not about business, Liu Zhining would find an excuse to hang up his call.

So for so many years, Zhang Yujie never had the chance to pursue Liu Zhining, but this time it was rare to see Liu Zhining, and the other party had already brought her boyfriend. This was undoubtedly a great blow to Zhang Yujie, he thought It is impossible not to be jealous.

After waiting for the figures of Jiang Xu and Liu Zhining to disappear before his eyes, Zhang Yujie looked away.

However, just when Zhang Yujie was about to walk outside, a figure just walked in from the outside.

"Hey, isn't this Si Chen?"

Zhang Yujie fixed his eyes and soon recognized the other party's identity.

It was Li Sichen who came.

Li Sichen came here alone, Xuemao doesn't like this kind of public occasion, and her dress will look very special, so she didn't come with Li Sichen.

Zhang Yujie and Li Sichen also knew each other, both of them were members of Bi Pavilion, Li Sichen knew that Zhang Yujie was Liu Zhining's senior brother, so he deliberately got close to him, and he also knew that Zhang Yujie liked Liu Zhining.

However, Li Sichen didn't take Zhang Yujie to heart at all.

For him, Zhang Yujie is not a level opponent either, he can completely ignore the existence of such a small person as Zhang Yujie.

On the surface, Li Sichen was quite polite to Zhang Yujie. Hearing Zhang Yujie's greeting, he asked, "Brother Zhang, are you going out?"

Zhang Yujie responded: "A few friends from Mingzhu are here, I'll go and say hello, by the way, Si Chen, you are here to see my master, right?"

"That's right. I just got a picture of Mount Tai recently. I'm good at copying it. I just gave it to Layman Pingyin as a birthday present." Li Sichen smiled slightly, and what he was holding was exactly The painting box of the picture of Mount Tai.

"It turned out to be a picture of Mount Tai."

Zhang Yujie's eyes immediately brightened, perhaps because of the influence of Layman Pingyin, he also has a special preference for the unique picture of Mount Tai.

After thinking about it, Zhang Yujie said directly, "Sichen, then I'll go with you to see the master."

"Okay."

Naturally, Li Sichen would not refuse anything, so he readily agreed, and then, seemingly unintentionally, he asked, "Brother Zhang, have your senior brothers and sisters come back this time?"

"My senior brother hasn't come back. He's abroad now, but my junior sister has already returned, and she just went in." Zhang Yujie didn't suspect anything, he dared not hide anything, and said truthfully.

"Oh, let's go in then."

Li Sichen didn't ask any more questions, but walked towards Yannei together with Zhang Yujie.
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In a side hall in Yannei, Jiang Xu met Liu Zhining's master, Layman Pingyin.

Layman Pingyin is a thin woman in her fifties, wearing a plain robe, her black hair pulled up high, and holding a string of brown Buddhist beads in her hand.

Layman Pingyin's facial features are very ordinary, but she gives people a very peaceful feeling, and her temperament is very good, elegant and elegant, with an indifferent and decent demeanor.

When Jiang Xu and Liu Zhining arrived, Layman Pingyin just finished chatting with a friend who came from another place.

"master."

As soon as she entered the door, Liu Zhining yelled sweetly to Layman Pingyin.

Seeing Liu Zhining, Layman Pingyin showed a gentle smile on his thin face, and then said softly: "So it was Zhining, when did you come here, why didn't you tell me in advance?"

"I've been here for a few days, master, you don't blame me for not coming to see you, do you?" Liu Zhining's tone was obviously more apologetic.

Layman Pingyin obviously loved Liu Zhining very much. She stroked Liu Zhining's beautiful hair and said, "My child, how can I blame you as a teacher? You have grown up and should have your own lives. As long as you still have me as a master in your heart, you will be fine." OK."

"Master, I knew you loved me the most."

Liu Zhining hugged Layman Pingyin directly. In front of the elder, she rarely showed her little girl's side.

Layman Pingyin smiled, and her eyes gradually fell on Jiang Xu.

Just taking a look at Jiang Xu, Layman Pingyin's eyes lit up obviously, and there was even more admiration in his eyes.

With the vision of a person like Layman Pingyin, it is naturally very unique.

With just one glance, she was sure that the young man in front of her was extraordinary, and could even be described as a dragon and a phoenix among people.

Layman Pingyin first smiled at Jiang Xu, and then asked: "Zhi Ning, don't you want to introduce to the master, this little brother is...?"

"Master, he's Jiang Xu, my boyfriend." Liu Zhining's face was obviously a little more ashamed, as if she was bringing her boyfriend to meet her parents.

Layman Pingyin didn't have any surprises, but nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "Zhi Ning, you should have a relationship, Master supports you."

"Ah."

Liu Zhining responded softly, with a happy smile on her face.

In fact, in Liu Zhining's heart, Layman Pingyin is not only her master, but also a half-mother. During the period when she lived in Ningcheng, Layman Pingyin took care of her and treated her like her own child. generally.

Therefore, Liu Zhining also hoped that Jiang Xu could get the approval of Layman Pingyin, but now it seems that the master still likes Jiang Xu.

As for the family, Liu Zhining didn't worry about anything at all.

She knew that whether it was grandpa or father, they would definitely agree to her walking with Jiang Xu, and would even be very happy.

However, just when Liu Zhining was about to ask Jiang Xu to take out the stunning picture of Mount Tai, footsteps sounded outside the door, and immediately after, the figures of Zhang Yujie and Li Sichen appeared at the door.

Li Sichen's eyes first swept across Liu Zhining's body, and then his eyes fell directly on Jiang Xu's body, his eyes became obviously cold.

Naturally, Jiang Xu also saw Li Sichen, feeling the coldness in Li Sichen's eyes, Jiang Xu's expression did not change at all, but a faint smile appeared on his face.

Layman Pingyin's gaze looked over intentionally or unintentionally at this time, and she had already seen the reaction between Jiang Xu and Li Sichen. She obviously understood something, but she didn't say anything, but Smiling slightly, he said, "So it's Si Chen, come in, don't stand outside the door."

Speaking of which, Li Sichen almost became Layman Pingyin's fourth apprentice.

Li Sichen's talent in painting and calligraphy is also extremely good, but his style of painting and calligraphy is completely different from Layman Pingyin's, so Layman Pingyin didn't accept her.

For a calligrapher and painter, style is the soul of the work.

The reason Layman Pingyin didn't accept Li Sichen as his apprentice was because he didn't want to change Li Sichen's style, and she could tell that Li Sichen didn't just want to learn painting, his real intention was actually Liu Zhining body.

In the eyes of Layman Pingyin, Li Sichen was excellent in other aspects except for his scheming, but now it seemed that someone was even better than Li Sichen, and that person was Jiang Xu.

Li Sichen naturally wouldn't stand outside the door, he strode into the hall, and then asked: "Layman, how are you doing recently?"

"It's okay, I'm sorry." Layman Pingyin nodded slightly.

Afterwards, Li Sichen looked at Liu Zhining's place, and said with a smile, "Zhining, why don't you call me when you come to Ningcheng, so that I can have a chance to show my kindness as a landlord."

Liu Zhining didn't know that Jiang Xu and Li Sichen had met many times. She thought that Jiang Xu and Li Sichen had only met once when they were in Yanjing. Now, after hearing what Li Sichen said, she said : "My boyfriend is from Hu'an, and it's the same if he receives me."

The snow cat's information made Li Sichen feel a little bit more hopeful.

But at this moment, Liu Zhining's answer directly shattered the few remaining hopes in Li Sichen's heart. He never thought that Liu Zhining would admit her relationship with Jiang Xu so directly.

"Your boyfriend is...?"

However, Li Sichen still deliberately asked a little puzzled, he wanted to confirm the answer in his heart.

Liu Zhining directly took Jiang Xu's hand and introduced, "Jiang Xu, you met me when you were in Beijing."

The answer in his heart was confirmed, and a surge of anger quickly surged in Li Sichen's heart, and an extremely strong murderous intent flashed in the depths of his deep eyes.

But how could Li Sichen be an ordinary person? He didn't let his abnormal reaction show, and even stretched out his hand towards Jiang Xu, saying, "Shake hands, my name is Li Sichen."

"Jiang Xu."

Jiang Xu also stretched out his hand and held Li Sichen's hand tightly.

The moment he grasped it in his hand, a strange radiance flashed across Jiang Xu's eyes, but it was so subtle that even Li Sichen didn't notice it.

Li Sichen's eyes also had some changes, the coldness became deeper.

Especially that murderous intent became more and more intense.

How could he allow other men to touch the woman that Li Sichen had his eyes on? Fortunately, he still has a chance now.

Even if Xuemao didn't find out the real relationship between Jiang Xu and Liu Zhining, he still believed in one thing, that is, Liu Zhining is still a virgin, so Li Sichen still has a chance to get Liu Zhining's body and mind.

Of course, this opportunity must be based on the disappearance of Jiang Xu.

Generally, if one person disappears, there is only one in the office, and that is death. At this moment, Li Sichen has really moved to kill Jiang Xu.

On the side, Zhang Yujie couldn't see the grievances between Jiang Xu and Li Sichen at all, but said: "Sichen, didn't you say that you got a picture of Mount Tai with a high level of copying skills, why don't you take it out for everyone to enjoy Bar."

"A stunning picture of Mount Tai."

Upon hearing this name, Layman Pingyin's eyes couldn't help but light up.

Layman Pingyin’s favorite is the picture of Mount Tai. This is the only scroll that she will collect. She can draw herself, but her skills will always be a little weaker. Her greatest wish in this life is to see the picture of Mount Tai. Authentic works, or see if anyone can reach the highest level of copying.

"Layman, this picture of Mount Tai is the one with the deepest foundation among all the copies I have seen. Take a look."

Li Sichen's murderous intent against Jiang Xu did not affect his words and deeds.

As he spoke, he already promised the scrolls in the painting box, and spread them out on a desk beside the side hall.

The picture scroll seems to be quite old, but the quality of the picture has not been affected in any way. After the scroll is unfolded, the magnificent picture of Mount Tai has already appeared in front of everyone.

"Good foundation."

Layman Pingyin couldn't help giving a soft compliment, and there was a look of extreme love in his eyes.

Just as Li Sichen said, this picture of Mount Tai is definitely the scene with the highest state among all the copied paintings, even layman Pingyin's skills are still slightly behind.

Zhang Yujie's eyes lit up even more, and he couldn't help but said: "Even if this picture of Mount Tai is not as good as the real one, it won't be much inferior."

Layman Pingyin and Zhang Yujie's comments made Li Sichen feel a little better.

However, this is already irrelevant. He originally wanted to use this to get close to Liu Zhining, but it was useless now. He had to get rid of Jiang Xu first.

It can be said that Zhang Yujie watched it over and over again, and when he raised his eyes, he seemed to have discovered something.

Zhang Yujie looked at the picture scroll in Jiang Xu's hand. He didn't notice this before, but he didn't realize it until now. When his eyes moved, Zhang Yujie suddenly said: "Hey, Jiang Xu, what you are holding is also a painting and calligraphy."

Zhang Yujie was also extremely displeased with Jiang Xu. Seeing that Jiang Xu was also sending paintings, he suddenly felt like wanting to hit Jiang Xu.

In his eyes, the stunning picture of Mount Tai that Li Sichen sent this time is basically insurmountable.

He didn't believe that Jiang Xu would be able to come up with more precious paintings and calligraphy. When the time comes to compare, he can take advantage of the evaluation and give Jiang Xu a good blow.

Layman Pingyin also looked over, she was also somewhat curious about what kind of calligraphy and painting Jiang Xu would bring.

"It's calligraphy and painting." Jiang Xu replied simply, instead of opening it directly, he handed the scroll to Liu Zhining.

Liu Zhining understood what Jiang Xu meant, and after she took the scroll, she said, "Master, Jiang Xu also brought you a picture of Mount Tai."

"What, is it also a picture of Mount Tai?"

Zhang Yujie was obviously stunned for a moment, and then there was joy in his eyes.

If it was other calligraphy and painting, maybe he couldn't hit it well, but if it was also a picture of Mount Tai, it would be different. It was basically like Jiang Xu personally sent his face up to hit him.

Li Sichen couldn't help but a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he still had full confidence in his picture of Mount Tai. He didn't believe that Jiang Xu could find one that could surpass him at all.

"It's really a coincidence, let Teacher Wei take a look."

Layman Pingyin was also interested. Based on her understanding of Liu Zhining, she believed that the picture of Mount Tai that Jiang Xu brought would definitely not be an ordinary one.

Liu Zhining went on to say: "Master, this picture of Mount Tai was drawn by Jiang Xu himself, but I think you will like it after seeing it."

"Did Jiang Xu draw it?"

Even Layman Zero Pingyin, at this moment, Zero couldn't help showing a strong look of surprise on his face.

"Junior Sister, you are not joking."

Zhang Yujie was about to laugh. If it wasn't for the presence of the master, he might really have laughed.

What an international joke, Jiang Xu actually drew a picture of Mount Tai and gave it to his master. What is this?

Jiang Xu is so talented, even his master, a master in calligraphy and painting circles, can't completely copy the picture of Mount Tai. With Jiang Xu's grade, how could he be able to draw anything.

Not to mention Zhang Yujie, even Li Sichen had this idea at this time.

(End of this chapter)