Chu Ming stood in front of the hall, his eyes deep and profound.
Under the probing of the Sword Gourd Spirit, the recent events concerning Hoong Ying were clear to him.
"If that's the case... let's give Sister Hoong Ying some help."
Murmuring to himself, Chu Ming walked into the Floating Painting Hall, where many people were already present.
They sat in clusters, either whispering or discussing painting techniques, and most knew each other to some extent.
At the front and center, there were two familiar figures, Qi Chen and Pei Yi from Wenlin Garden.
Between them sat another person, in a scholar's robe and cap, with eyebrows somewhat resembling Tang Bai's; likely it was Tang Zhe, known as the one most likely to make the Golden List.
Clad in black, Chu Ming entered the hall, drawing several glances, but most eyes soon shifted away.
As Hoong Jun, he was virtually unknown, and nobody recognized him.
