After completing the trials for the first batch of youths and arranging the matters for the three selected disciples, Wang Zhifan packed away the black tower and returned to the main hall, heading to the inner chamber to meet the six scholars he had kept waiting for quite some time.
As he had expected, the six men who were fond of the art of painting did not come looking for him, as they were enamored with the painting he had left behind, which was the "six-person group portrait."
Upon entering the inner chamber, he could hear them eagerly discussing the features of the painting, with someone pulling out blank paper attempting to imitate it.
"No, that's not quite right, brother, your painting skills are good, but there's a distinct difference compared to the piece left by the Martial Venerable. His brushwork is much more delicate…"
