I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Chapter 454: Fellow Enthusiasts

Chapter 454: Fellow Enthusiasts

Although Yin Xueling really wanted to leave the desolate city, she couldn't ignore Yin Rufeng's advice.

What if it really brings about a catastrophic disaster to the desolate city?

Yin Xueling is currently in a certain state.

Yin Rufeng's warning was on the left, and her curiosity was on the right. At this moment, curiosity took the lead, but the warning continued to exert its influence...

Although Gu Heng felt it was a pity that Yin Xueling, whose future potential was "high," had been staying in the desolate city and wasting her great talent, he also thought that it was someone else's business and he didn't need to be so idle as to meddle in it.

"Heh, Miss Qin, please don't take it to heart. I was just speaking from the heart." "But I'd like to know, staying in the same place for so long, Miss Yin must have some things to do to pass the time, right?"

Gu Heng quickly tried to smooth things over, as he hadn't intentionally angered the maid.

"The only option is to paint."

Yin Xueling smiled faintly.

Her cultivation was to enter the Dao through painting. Although people around her often told her that her painting skills and Daoist practice were becoming stronger and stronger, Yin Xueling had never actually fought with anyone. After trying such things once or twice, she knew that they were extremely unreliable.

and so.

At this moment, Yin Xueling only knew...

With her fifth-level cultivation at the Immortal Ascension stage, she should be considered a top-tier powerhouse in the Xuan Tian Realm!

However, Yin Xueling never had the chance to show off her skills.

"Painting? That's quite an elegant pastime." This was not unexpected for Gu Heng.

If a young lady from a secluded family cannot go out and has no way to relieve her boredom, then what she can do is practice calligraphy, painting, or needlework.

"Hmph, refined taste?"

"Our young lady's painting skills are outstanding. It is no exaggeration to call her a 'divine artist.' She will surely surpass countless predecessors and be remembered for all time!"

Xiaoqin said with considerable pride.

Gu Heng: "..."

This maid's logic is quite clear. I don't know how good Yin Xueling's painting skills are, but since the maid is praising her so much, Gu Heng is also interested in seeing it.

Speaking of which, Gu Heng hasn't painted in a long time.

Because painting is the most useless skill, Gu Heng even deliberately put the skills of fortune telling, calligraphy, and painting last to improve his proficiency, so as not to waste time on such refined and elegant things at the beginning.

But even so.

Gu Heng still managed to raise his "painting" skill to the highest level of "divine skill"!

“In that case, if Miss Yin wishes, she can come and discuss painting techniques with me in the future,” Gu Heng suggested.

"Oh, so Young Master Gu also understands painting?"

"I know a little bit, but I can't say I'm very good at it. It's rare to come to the desolate city and meet a like-minded person like Miss Yin. Wouldn't it be a pity if I couldn't give her some pointers?"

Yin Xueling chuckled softly upon hearing this.

"Then I would rather obey your orders than be respectful."

She was a little disappointed that she hadn't brought any paper and pens with her. Otherwise, she could have painted on the spot and had a good chat with Young Master Gu. Wouldn't that have been much more interesting than spending her days squatting by the pond drawing fish? "Miss, we should go back..."

Xiaoqin muttered a few words.

If Yin Rufeng and Yuan Chou find out that Yin Xueling secretly slipped out to meet this unknown outsider, then she, as a maid, will definitely be scolded!

But even if she approved it, it wouldn't make much difference, as Xiaoqin knew she couldn't stop Yin Xueling.

Her abilities are not even as good as her young mistress's.

"Indeed, it's time to go back... Young Master Gu wishes to stay here?"

"Right on my mind."

Yin Xueling stood up and said with a smile, "Then this is for you and your apprentice. We won't accept any money."

Gu Heng was stunned.

Is this lady from a prominent family so straightforward?

"Miss, this won't do!" Xiaoqin exclaimed anxiously. "This decision must be made by the head of the family!"

“Why not? I’m in a good mood today. Young Master Gu told me quite a wonderful story. Giving him this empty courtyard to live in is a kind of reward, isn’t it?” Yin Xueling asked in return.

"But……"

Xiaoqin was speechless.

Admittedly, no one has ever said they want to settle in the desolate city before, but if outsiders really want to settle here, then the opinions of the several families in the desolate city must be sought.

Logically speaking, Yin Xueling's word doesn't count.

However, Yin Rufeng dotes on this granddaughter. If this young master Gu is indeed quite skilled in painting, then letting him stay to keep Yin Xueling entertained is not a bad idea.

"I am truly unworthy of such a gift from Miss Yin."

Gu Heng spoke up instead. He wasn't stupid; he suspected Yin Xueling's generosity was for ulterior motives.

Gu Heng considered himself to be handsome and somewhat attractive, which was why Yin Xueling had developed feelings for him—this was Gu Heng's most optimistic guess.

If we're not being so optimistic... perhaps this Miss Yin wants to cut his kidneys.

Or maybe.

Yin Xueling was so naive that she had no idea what it meant to be given a house and courtyard for free.

"How about this, you just draw a picture, and that will be considered..."

Before she could finish speaking, she sensed two figures rushing towards her from behind. Yin Xueling turned around abruptly and saw two aged figures standing at the courtyard gate.

"Grandpa!"

Yin Xueling was startled. Oh no, why is her grandfather here too? Is he going to kick Young Master Gu out?

Gu Heng narrowed his eyes, alarm bells ringing in his mind.

"Xue Ling, what are you doing here?"

Yin Rufeng rebuked in a low voice with a stern face.