The so-called Dao essence is the manifestation of the will of the Heavenly Dao.

In layman's terms, it is the power of the Heavenly Dao, something that cannot be sought but only encountered by chance. If an ordinary person obtains a trace of the Dao, even if they were previously a useless person, they can become a powerful figure in a short period of time, looking down upon the world.

For a powerful expert like Su Yuewan, obtaining a certain amount of Dao essence would make her breakthrough much easier!

Throughout history, all those who have attained the Dao have ascended to heaven in broad daylight, becoming supreme beings.

Although there are only a handful of people involved, it is enough to drive countless people crazy.

Yet countless people spend their entire lives searching for even a trace of the Dao.

Now, she actually sensed a trace of Dao essence in Bai Hao's painting?!

Moreover, she vaguely sensed that her mental barrier had been shaken by this trace of Dao essence.

The mind seems to be afraid of this trace of Daoist wisdom!

shock!

Unbelievable!

That's absolutely impossible!

Su Yuewan's values ​​were severely impacted.

Seeing her expression gradually change from disbelief to horror, Bai Hao, standing to the side, couldn't help but purse his lips.

My paintings aren't that ugly to an astonishing degree, are they? Is it really necessary to exaggerate like this?

It's just a painting. Even if it's ugly, there's no need to make that kind of face.

"Sect Master, is it... too ugly?"

"No...no." Pulled back to her senses by Bai Hao's words, Su Yuewan looked Bai Hao up and down again.

She increasingly felt that Bai Hao was not simple.

It's not just complicated, it's rife with huge secrets!

What normal person could create a painting with Daoist essence? And this trace of Daoist essence could even help suppress the Daoist essence within her body.

She would never believe it if Bai Hao was just an ordinary person!

Su Yuewan became increasingly certain that Bai Hao's identity was definitely not as simple as it seemed.

Judging from his reaction and inner thoughts, he seemed unaware that his painting contained a trace of Daoist wisdom.

Could it be... that he really is the one sent by Heaven to help her break through her limitations?!

It's a pity that the Daoist essence in this painting is very weak, not enough to allow her to advance her cultivation further.

“You drew very well, which is a bit beyond my expectations. But you should be able to draw even better. Try drawing another one.” Su Yuewan tried her best to hide her inner shock and said softly in an unprecedentedly gentle voice.

Bai Hao's painting could actually convey a hint of Daoist principles, so how could she possibly let such a good opportunity slip by?

On the other hand, Bai Hao couldn't help but get goosebumps when he heard Su Yuewan's gentle words.

[Has this woman taken the wrong medicine? Her tone is suddenly so gentle.]

[You took me on as an apprentice just so I could draw? How ridiculous!]

Bai Hao pursed his lips, but still drew another similar picture, proving that his talent was just like that.

Su Yuewan almost couldn't wait to take the second painting and began to use her divine sense to carefully perceive it.

But this time she was disappointed.

This second painting does not contain any Daoist meaning, and,

It's even uglier than the first painting...

She calmly set the painting aside and said, "I asked you to paint not to improve your painting skills, but to calm your mind so that you can cultivate yourself better."

"Oh." Bai Hao nodded, standing to the side like an obedient child.

Looking at his well-behaved appearance, Su Yuewan suddenly realized that this little rascal was not bad-looking either. Although he was not as dazzling as those prodigies she had seen, he still had sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and was fresh and handsome. What was even more valuable was that he had a more approachable temperament.

Unlike others, who only showed her great awe and dared not even look her in the eye.

Speaking of which, this little rascal is quite mysterious. His paintings actually carry a hint of Daoist essence, and he himself is unaware of it.

I just don't know why the first painting has a Daoist essence, but the second one doesn't. It seems I need to have him paint a few more paintings to verify this.

And absolutely no one can know that Bai Hao can paint paintings containing Daoist principles, nor can this little rascal leave me!

Thinking of this, Su Yuewan smiled slightly and said, "How about this, you will come here every month to paint ten paintings to temper your mind."

"You come to paint ten paintings every month?" Bai Hao almost choked on his own saliva.

"What, is there a problem?" Su Yuewan raised her voice, her tone leaving no room for argument.

"no problem……"

[Doesn't this old woman know how to do anything productive? She's got nothing better to do than run out of water for the vegetables in the garden, the chickens are almost all gone, and the grass in front of the gate has been completely eaten.]

Didn't you say you'd lead us to new heights? Can't you take some concrete action?!

[You're the sect leader! Can't you do what a sect leader should do?!]

[All you do is cause me trouble, you're so pathetic!]

Bai Hao was almost driven crazy by Su Yuewan.

Instead of doing anything productive, they just keep causing trouble for him.

Are you just bored?

He had never seen such a useless sect leader!

A series of complaints made Su Yuewan suddenly feel a little embarrassed.

Indeed, the Falling Sea Sect is now in such a sorry state, completely unlike its former glory.

As the sect leader, she has a duty to revitalize the sect.

but……

It's all because of this little brat who keeps nagging all day long, making it impossible for her to concentrate on sect matters.

Now he's turning around and blaming himself?!

The slight feeling of goodwill she had felt for Bai Hao just a moment ago has now completely vanished.

I'm so angry!

How dare they say that about her!

This is outrageous!

"I roughly understand what happened during my years of seclusion. I've already instructed the Grand Elder to start recruiting disciples and rebuild the sect. I plan to go to the Divine Sea Sect tomorrow to reclaim what belongs to us. You'll come with me," Su Yuewan said through gritted teeth.

Since he dared to question her doing nothing, she was going to show him!

And you have to see it with your own eyes!

Bai Hao was taken aback. "Me too?"

[Why would I go? What if you guys start fighting? I'd be dead! I don't want to be cannon fodder.]

“But Sect Master, I still need to stay in the sect to cook. The sect can’t function without me. Why don’t you find someone else to go with you? I think that chubby boy under the Grand Elder is quite good. I’d feel at ease if he went with you,” Bai Hao suggested earnestly.

“You are my disciple. If you don’t go, who will? Besides, skipping a meal won’t kill them. It’s a good opportunity for them to get some experience.”

Bai Hao: “…”

You're the one who eats the most...

"Don't worry, there won't be a fight. Even if there is, aren't you willing to be at the forefront for me, your master? Don't you listen to my orders anymore?" Su Yuewan said through gritted teeth.

"That's not what I meant. I meant, let's go then..."

Bai Hao admitted defeat.

He felt that he was completely helpless in front of Su Yuewan, and he couldn't run away.

It's like she knows everything I'm thinking, which is really frustrating.