Mythical Scroll Artist: Starting with the God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming

Chapter 461 Ancient Ferocious Beast - Taotie
After learning more about the power of the ferocious creature's bloodline from Wu Xian and the other person, Master Lu was even more astonished.

"There's actually such heaven-defying bloodline power? This...this..."

At this moment, Master Lu had already put everything else out of his mind, his mind filled with fascination and curiosity about the bloodline of the ferocious creature.

Xu Qingshan, standing to the side, was in no better shape.

"Little Zhou, right?" Master Lu's eyes flashed as he suddenly spoke, "You probably don't have any formal teacher, do you?"

"Huh?" Zhou Qi was confused.

"So there isn't one?" Master Lu's eyes lit up, as if he had discovered some kind of treasure. "Come, come, my dear disciple, let's become your disciples first. I am willing to pass on my life's legacy to you."

And Xiao Wu, let's just pray together, it'll save us the trouble."

"..." Wu Xian was speechless. "You should just accept Brother Zhou first. Don't be too greedy."

Zhou Qi was overjoyed. Wu Xian didn't think much of the mentor-disciple relationship, but Zhou Qi did.

After all, Master Lu is the big boss of the Mythical Beast Gym.

Although he is only the headmaster of the Legendary Pokémon Gym University, no one would question his status in the Legendary Pokémon Gym.

The very study of the "bloodline structure" is enough to establish his important position.

Moreover, as the principal, he has already nurtured countless students. Among the senior members of the Divine Beast Dojo alone, there are a large number of his students. Even the current headmaster of the Divine Beast Dojo has to respectfully address him as the former principal.

To be able to become a disciple of Master Lu is an absolute blessing.

To put it simply, the moment he successfully becomes an apprentice, he instantly joins the ranks of the second generation of the dojo's founders.

"Disciple Zhou Qi greets Master!" Zhou Qi knelt down quite readily.

After all, Master Lu has always been his idol.

Being able to become an idol's student is something I could dream about.

"Haha, get up, disciple. I'll have the headmaster register you later. If you want to stay and develop your career here, that's fine too. Anyway, we'll be one of us sooner or later, right?"

While joking around, Master Lu glanced at Wu Xian, clearly still not having given up.

Wu Xian shook his head and smiled, without answering.

In fact, with Zhou Qi's connection, he will definitely be one of us in the future.

At least Master Lu and his grandson are definitely on the same side, but the others at the Divine Beast Gym are another story.

His intention in guiding Zhou Qi to become Lu Xun's apprentice was actually deliberate.

I originally wanted to guide and connect them, but I didn't expect Master Lu to accept his apprentices so decisively.

Before Wu Xian could even speak, Master Lu himself had already lost control.

"Little Wu is right. The core concept of this ferocious creature is truly heaven-defying. With the help of my life's learning, it will surely have a bright future." Master Lu could not hide his excitement and was full of hope for his new disciple's future.

At this moment, he was already planning to create a separate divine realm classification system for his disciple's "fierce beasts" within the Divine Beast Realm.

Subsequently, the group began integrating various bloodline data and refining the subsequent Taotie bloodline structure.

Of course, since the [Taotie] hasn't been created yet, we don't know the specifics of the Taotie bloodline.

But we can make a rough estimate.

“This kind of reverse reasoning isn’t a good solution; it’s too time-consuming,” Master Lu pondered. “If possible, you could first create a basic scroll, using only copper axes, to at least establish the general direction and framework.”

"it is good."

Without wasting any words, Wu Xian immediately took out a batch of materials he had recently collected, preparing to make a simple gluttonous feast.

It's not too late to carry out the reconstruction and upgrade after all the subsequent research is completed.

Seeing Wu Xian pull out so many high-quality materials, Master Lu couldn't help but be surprised, "It's just a copper axis, why do you need such good materials?"

“Well… perhaps my idea for this scroll is of a higher standard,” Wu Xian said with a smile.

Master Lu was secretly alarmed.

At least in his opinion, the copper axle versions of the top legendary Pokémon in the Legendary Pokémon Gym don't need such high-specification materials.

However, considering Wu Xian's absurd idea of ​​"endless appetite," it's normal for the standards to be high.

Little did they know that even for a glutton, this level of material was barely acceptable.

During the subsequent production, the God of Wealth will need to lend a hand, and then the power of incense will be used to add fuel to the fire.

A moment later, everything was ready, and the drawing began.

Wu Xian also deliberately incorporated some "fierce creature" elements into the design to facilitate the adaptation and fusion of the Taotie bloodline and the power of the fierce creature bloodline in the future.

The process of incorporating the concept of a malevolent spirit was much smoother than I had imagined.

"what?"

The incorporation of elements related to ferocious creatures seems to have no impact on the original concept of Taotie; on the contrary, it appears quite harmonious.

Could it be that the ancient ferocious beasts were originally related to that mysterious "fierce creature" power?

In that case, let's add more and try it.

Even after Wu Xian incorporated the complete core concept of the ferocious creature into it, the overall design of Taotie remained as solid as a rock, harmonious and well-integrated.

This surprised and delighted Wu Xian.

It seems that there are basically no major difficulties in integrating the bloodline power of the ferocious creatures into the design.

Soon after, a fierce aura swept across the painting, gathering the power of the laws of heaven and earth, causing Master Lu and his two companions to be secretly alarmed.

"What a fierce and malevolent aura! It can even be in sync with the aura of the laws of heaven and earth!" Master Lu exclaimed in amazement.

Zhou Qi couldn't hide his shock either, "How come it feels even more ferocious than my Netherworld Beast?"

As they spoke, the scroll had already solidified and, with the power of heaven and earth framing it, rolled up the paper.

On the drawing paper, a terrifying monster with only a head and mouth is vividly depicted. The twisted gray-black mist behind it vaguely forms the monster's body. Just one glance is enough to make you feel as if it is about to jump out of the drawing and devour you.

【Ancient Ferocious Beast - Taotie】

Version: Original (with gold embroidered border)

Grade: Bronze Axis

Painting Spirit: ★★★
Spirituality: 38
Talent Trait: Devour, Source of Gluttony

The copper scroll can't hold much power; it only has one innate trait: [Source of Gluttony].

As for the [devouring] characteristic, it is a conventional characteristic derived from the concept of "fierce creature".

Through the divine diagram's laws, one can carefully sense the Taotie's bloodline power, which clearly exhibits many characteristics of ferocious beast bloodlines, and these characteristics are directly integrated into the overall bloodline framework.

Perhaps the bloodline power of the Taotie is related to the bloodline power of that mysterious "fierce creature".

"You really made it?" Master Lu asked with great interest. "Let me see how it works?"

Even now, Master Lu doesn't quite believe in the concept of "infinite food."

Too abstract, too far-fetched.

However, when Wu Xian summoned the [Taotie], Master Lu immediately put aside his doubts. Its ferocious aura, seemingly capable of devouring everything, was enough to send chills down one's spine.

Zhou Qi and Xu Qingshan dared not look directly into Taotie's eyes.

How to put it? It was as if their "gaze" was being devoured by that monster, causing them a kind of mental discomfort.

While Master Lu was shocked, a mysterious power unconsciously emanated from his body.

That power was clearly not spiritual power, nor was it a power that humans should possess.

Wu Xian and the God of Wealth in his sea of ​​consciousness keenly noticed this.

"Hey~ This old gentleman seems to have a natal scroll as well." The God of Wealth was intrigued.

Wu Xian clearly realized this as well, and his gaze toward Master Lu became strange.

That power was clearly the power of the scroll spirit, and only a natal scroll can directly invoke the power of the scroll without releasing it.

Just like Wu Xian can mobilize the wealth of the God of Wealth at any time.

Interesting, Master Lu is keeping things quite secret.

Of course, Wu Xian couldn't directly expose this special secret.

"This power..."

With the help of the power of his natal scroll, Master Lu was able to look directly at the ferocious beast Taotie before him.

While sensing the power of the Taotie, a hint of doubt and unease flickered in his eyes.

"But what's the problem?" Wu Xian asked, puzzled.

“No, not at all,” Master Lu said thoughtfully, his eyes flickering. “It’s just that the laws and power patterns of this ferocious beast seem to have some subtle similarities to one of my scrolls.”

"Really?" Wu Xian asked in surprise.

After a moment's hesitation, Master Lu conjured a strange and imposing beast beside him with a thought, emanating a sacred and noble aura.

It was a six-legged beast with four dazzling wings on its back. Its overall appearance was somewhat fat and bloated. It had no eyes, ears, nose, or mouth and looked like a big fleshy ball with wings and six legs.

Upon seeing the strange beast, both Wu Xian and the God of Wealth in his mind's sea were stunned.

Oh my god, isn't this Comrade Dijiang?

However, it is the Dijiang of the Classic of Mountains and Seas, and a beautified and sanctified Dijiang.

There was no incorporation of later prehistoric settings. If it had, the level of prehistoric power would have been ridiculous.

He was directly the leader of the Twelve Ancestral Witches, controlling the laws of space, and the fastest legend in the primordial world.

Of course, the [Dijiang] in front of us is clearly Dijiang of the Classic of Mountains and Seas lineage, and the lineage is slightly off, leaning a bit towards the style of divine beasts and auspicious beasts.

"How about it? Don't you feel like we share the same origin?" Master Lu asked.

"Hmm...that's true," Wu Xian said, feigning interest and then probing, "What's the name of this mythical beast, and where did you get your inspiration and idea?"

"This scroll is called Four-Winged Beast Ancestor. It is the result of my many years of research on the bloodlines of various strange beasts," Master Lu said with great pride. "I have spent almost most of my life perfecting this concept."

Wu Xian was secretly surprised.

Good heavens, did they stumble upon the Classic of Mountains and Seas while researching various otherworldly bloodlines?
He is absolutely a genius scroll painter born in the world of scroll painting!
"My idea is quite simple. It was just something I came up with casually. Maybe it just happened to coincide with yours on some level?" Wu Xian said, making up a bunch of nonsense.

"Tsk tsk, I told you, young man, that we were destined to be together?" Master Lu said with great interest, "Aren't you going to ask me to be your disciple?"

"Uh, I'd rather not become an apprentice, since I already have a master."

Wu Xian politely declined, saying that although his apprenticeship was not very useful, "a teacher for a day is a wife for life."

Upon hearing this, Master Lu secretly felt regretful and disappointed.

“However, if I’m not mistaken, this divine beast of yours is your destined scroll, isn’t it?” Wu Xian suddenly asked.

"Hmm?!" Master Lu's expression changed slightly. "Could it be that young friend also...?"

It's important to understand that people unfamiliar with the ancient method of creating a personal scroll cannot perceive its special existence; they will simply treat it as an ordinary scroll. After all, when the scroll itself is not revealed, the ancient method scroll is no different from a normal scroll.

Only those who truly understand the Natal Chart can identify it through certain details.

Wu Xian grinned, appearing harmless.

"Hiss~!" Master Lu was secretly shocked and couldn't help but re-examine Wu Xian in front of him.

At such a young age, he has already mastered something like the ancient scroll painting technique?

This little guy is something else!
In a daze, Master Lu seemed to have thought of something, and without showing any emotion, he used his divine sense to ask, "Is good fortune on your side?"

Upon hearing Master Lu's telepathic message, Wu Xian was also stunned.

In a flash, his brain worked over time and he instantly identified Master Lu's forum ID: "Are you the senior of the Four Generations Under One Roof?"

It seems that only that senior with "Four Generations Under One Roof" possesses the ancient scroll painting technique and is also a master of the legendary Pokémon Gym.

“Exactly, exactly,” Master Lu said calmly, but his telepathic communication revealed intense excitement. “Hahaha, I should have thought of that sooner. Only a young person like this junior could be so outstanding and so extraordinary.”

"Oh right, you asked me about the Wang family before. The Wang family happens to be located within your Tianfeng Province. Oh dear, I should have known better. Look at the mess this has made."

"Why did you guys delete the forum?" Wu Xian asked, puzzled.

"Haven't we all gradually produced ancient-style scroll paintings? Now that we've finally crossed the river, it's only natural to dismantle the bridge."

"..." Wu Xian didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

While Wu Xian and Master Lu secretly recognized each other online, Xu Qingshan and Zhou Qi were still shocked by the matter of their destined scroll.

"Brother Wu possesses a natal scroll?" Xu Qingshan's eyes flickered.

Zhou Qi was completely confused, "What's a 'Benming Hui Juan'?"

"It's nothing, just a special kind of scroll," Wu Xian waved his hand and smiled. "With Senior Lu's guidance in the future, Brother Zhou might be able to give it a try."

Zhou Qi was a smart man. After thinking it over, he immediately understood. "I get it. Brother Wu's humanoid scroll riding a black tiger is his destiny scroll. No wonder he's been holding onto it so tightly."

Wu Xian nodded and smiled, "Compared to regular scroll paintings, ancient-style destiny scroll paintings depend more on fate and are also more powerful."

"Ancient scroll painting technique?" Zhou Qi understood immediately. "The kind that doesn't use spiritual materials, but is created by directly drawing upon the power of heaven and earth through the painting itself?"

"Haha, you're a quick learner." Master Lu praised with satisfaction, "I'll give you some pointers later and see who can create the ancient scroll painting first, you or Qingshan."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qi was naturally overjoyed.

Coincidentally, Wu Xian had just gained some new insights into the production of ancient scroll paintings.

That's the sense of harmony between the painting and the artwork I experienced from the tattooed guy.

If I'm not mistaken, if one can resonate with the spirit and temperament of the characters conceived in the scroll painting, it can greatly contribute to the formation of the ancient scroll painting.

Therefore, the idea left for traditional scroll painting is not necessarily the more powerful the better, but rather the more suitable it is for oneself.

Therefore, it is unrealistic for Zhou Qi to use his own concept of ferocious creatures to create an ancient scroll painting.

Unless he himself becomes like those ferocious creatures, turning into a mindless, emotionless zombie, or a vicious and ruthless person who eats people without spitting out the bones.

(End of this chapter)