I have a Tantric panel

Unfortunately, the answer is no.

[Mystical sculpture detected]

[Analysis Progress: 0.01%]

After glancing at the unmoving progress bar on the panel, Xia En gave up completely.

It is obvious that with his current abilities, he is not yet able to decipher these nine magnificent stone pillars.

Moreover, it's probably not enough to meet the requirements for only the "art" attribute.

[Perception], [Resonance], and [Erudition] all need to reach certain values ​​before interpretation is possible.

"No, are you really okay?"

Just then, Ronan returned carrying two trays, looking at him with a suspicious expression.

"I've noticed you've been staring at that pillar for ages. You haven't actually become an artist, have you?!"

Immersed in art?

That's a very niche perspective.

Xia En's lips twitched slightly.

"Nothing's wrong, I just glanced at it out of boredom."

"That's good."

Ronan put down his plate and gestured with his lips.

Here, this one is yours.

The plate contained a shepherd's pie, a plate of pan-fried cod, a bowl of pea and ham soup with bread, and a plate of boiled cabbage.

"I ordered a bit more today, I hope you can finish it?"

"no problem!"

Even in his poorest times, the original owner never asked Ronan for money.

To protect his pride, Ronan often helped him in this way.

The base of the shepherd's pie is minced lamb and onion gravy, topped with mashed potatoes baked until golden brown, and then garnished with a few basil leaves.

I must say, although it's a local specialty of Chongqing, the taste is surprisingly good.

Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are a timeless combination.

In a whirlwind, most of the food ended up in Shane's stomach.

He dipped the last piece of bread into the soup at the bottom of the bowl, put it in his mouth, and then let out a satisfied sigh.

Ronan raised an eyebrow in surprise.

This friend didn't used to have such a big appetite.

Not only does he always seem to have a poor appetite, but he also often only eats half of what he wants and then can't finish it.

Noticing his gaze, Xia En didn't offer any further explanation.

The original owner's ailments weren't limited to lung disease; her digestive system was probably also not very good.

If you have digestive problems, you won't be able to eat, and you won't get enough nutrition, which will further weaken your immune system.

This leads to a vicious cycle.

To achieve a "health" level of 0, at least Xia En's appetite will return to the level of a normal person.

—Of course, it would be even better if it could be upgraded to [1]!

[Soul Points] are still not enough.

Xia En sighed softly to himself.

Just then, a familiar voice rang out from behind.

"Mr. Shane?"

Behind him, a blonde girl with red eyes stood there gracefully.

She blinked, seemingly a little embarrassed.

"I have a question I'd like to ask you. Could I take a moment of your time?"

Ronan looked on incredulously.

The most popular girl in the first year actually took the initiative to talk to her best friend?

This had a huge impact on his worldview!

Xia En frowned slightly.

Unlike the previous chance encounters, this time, Clara clearly came to her on her own initiative.

What...is she planning?

Could it be related to the painting "The Person in the Painting" we discussed in class earlier?

In any case, considering the possibility of obtaining [Soul Points], Xia En naturally wouldn't refuse to have further exchanges with her.

"Ronan, could you please clear the plates?"

Under his good friend's slightly resentful gaze, Shane turned to look at Clara.

"Miss Clara, please."

After leaving the restaurant, the two came to a relatively secluded grove of trees.

Every university seems to have a place like this, which is usually a popular dating spot for couples.

If it were a naive young boy, invited to a place like this by Clara, he would probably be distracted and start having all sorts of wild thoughts.

But Xia En became even more wary.

As far as he knew, Clara was a genuine heiress from a prestigious family.

She took a fancy to a poor boy like me?

Obviously not realistic!

The more approachable and friendly she appears, the more careful you should be.

"Mr. Shane."

Clara stopped and looked at him, puzzled.

Do you...hate me?

Her eyes held a hint of grievance, enough to evoke a man's instinctive pity.

If beauty is a weapon, then this young woman has already mastered it to perfection.

"How could that be?"

Shane asked in a flat tone, "Why does Miss Clara ask that?"

"Because Mr. Shane seemed very wary of me."

Clara lowered her head slightly: "Did Clara do something wrong?"

"Let's get down to business, Miss Clara."

Xia En interrupted the girl's performance and got straight to the point.

"What do you want from me?"

Clara realized that this teaching assistant was different from the boys who fawned over her.

"Mr. Shane, you're really quite indifferent."

She sighed softly.

"I just want to ask, how did you figure out that this painting is Professor Aurora's self-portrait?"

"Use your eyes to see."

Xia En's expression was strange: "How else can I see it?"

Clara choked for a moment.

"I mean, have you been taking any... 'medicine' or wearing any special items?"

A certain drug? A special item?

Xia En's heart stirred slightly.

That is probably something in this world related to "secrets".

in other words.

Clara believed that he saw the true nature of "The Man in the Painting" not through his own talent, but by relying on mysterious external objects.

Xia En wasn't angry about the misunderstanding.

A teaching assistant who had always been invisible suddenly displayed an unusual talent for "art".

It's perfectly normal for others to have doubts.

"Miss Clara, if I may be so bold, do you think I have the financial means to use those things?"

Shane used a very convincing argument.

Clara paused for a moment, but still muttered to herself.

"What if we get lucky and find it somewhere?"

"In short, I don't have anything like what you're talking about. If Miss Clara came here for those things, she's probably just wasting her time."

Clara was still not giving up: "Mr. Shane, I can buy it for a lot of money."

Upon hearing this, Xia En was quite tempted.

The problem is, he really didn't!

Seeing Shane's expression, Clara finally believed that he was relying on true talent!

She was somewhat surprised and somewhat disappointed.

"If, I mean if Mr. Shane acquires a similar item in the future, he can come to me for help."

Xia En did not refuse.

For him, this is also a viable way to make money.

As the girl's figure disappeared from sight, Xia En became somewhat curious.

Clara, a noblewoman from a wealthy family, should theoretically lack nothing, so why is she so eager for mysterious objects?

Is it simply a desire to explore?

still is……

Is there another reason?

"Cough cough."

A slight itch in her throat brought Xia En back to her senses.

Instead of digging into other people's secrets, focus on your own.

He made up his mind to try to interpret "The Person in the Painting" again this afternoon.

Ideally, I should acquire another [Soul Point] to raise my [Health] to [1] as soon as possible!