The crowd cheered; Chu Hao was absolutely right.

The grand Huaxia, how could it be compared to people from an island Dwarf Kingdom?

Chu Hao’s tone grew cold and unquestionable as he said, "And your people dare to question the history of Huaxia Country. Am I right in saying that the Dwarf Kingdom lacks vision?"

Shanqiu Yezi nodded slightly and said, "Yes, but it’s only a small portion of people."

"DING... Host has successfully shown off, earning 500 show-off points."

"Shanqiu Yezi, you!"

The bespectacled man was surprised. She was from the Dwarf Kingdom’s side, so how could she agree with Chu Hao?

The audience also found it quite interesting; Chu Hao was so awesome. Had he made the girl from the Dwarf Kingdom admit defeat already?

Chu Hao waved his hand and said, "I’m not just aiming at a few of you from the Dwarf Kingdom; I’m targeting all people from the Dwarf Kingdom. Playing at calligraphy, heh..."

"All the people from the Dwarf Kingdom are trash."

"DING... The Host has double-clicked on showing off, earning 600 Pretentiousness Points."

The people from the Dwarf Kingdom were furious, especially the bespectacled man, whose face showed a spectacular range of emotions.

Shanqiu Yezi bowed deeply and said, "I’ve lost, wholeheartedly convinced. From now on, I want to stay in Huaxia to learn calligraphy. Please give your consent."

Chu Hao said indifferently, "Interesting. Why should I agree?"

Shanqiu Yezi’s face, no longer cold, showed a fervor as she said, "Because I want to learn calligraphy from you. Teacher, please accept me as your disciple."

Was this girl from the Dwarf Kingdom a bit too infatuated?

The crowd was shocked. She really wanted to become a disciple?

Chu Hao waved his hand and said loftily, "You’re not worthy yet."

Shanqiu Yezi, with her ponytail, lifted her pure little face and said earnestly, "I will work hard. Please agree, Teacher."

The bespectacled man next to her could not keep his cool anymore and said, "Shanqiu Yezi, remember who you are. You’re a person from the Dwarf Kingdom; you can’t bow down to Huaxia people."

Li Yin cursed unhappily, "What’s the matter, little devil? A girl from the Dwarf Kingdom gets subdued by Brother Hao, and you’re upset? What’s it to you if she wants to become a disciple?"

"Exactly."

Shanqiu Yezi said coldly, "Zhongjin-kun, you shouldn’t question Huaxia’s culture and history. Art has no borders. I have the right to learn calligraphy."

The bespectacled man was beyond angry.

"Please agree, Teacher." Shanqiu Yezi bowed again.

"I won’t agree," Chu Hao said.

Shanqiu Yezi earnestly replied, "Then I’ll stand here until you do."

This girl from the Dwarf Kingdom, do you have to be so persistent?

If I agreed, wouldn’t I have to teach you calligraphy? Does Brother Hao even know calligraphy?

Chu Hao waved his hand, annoyed. "Fine, then stand there."

Shanqiu Yezi took a deep breath and stood there without moving. This pretty girl resembled a doll that had powered down.

Chu Hao: "..."

Chu Hao couldn’t be bothered with her.

The bespectacled man, Zhongjin, said with an obviously ugly look on his face, "Next, the second contest: painting."

Chu Hao scoffed, "Is there even a need to compete?"

A young man stepped forward, glaring at Chu Hao with anger and speaking in broken Huaxia language, "My name is Akiyama Hengoku. I hope your painting can meet my standards."

Another show-off. These days, the competition isn’t about who’s tougher, but who can show off more.

Chu Hao didn’t even dignify the man with a direct glance, lazily saying, "Kid, have you heard of Ma Liang and his magic brush?"

Akiyama Hengoku said, "What Ma Liang and his magic brush? Never heard of it."

Wang Qi shouted, "What a fool! You don’t even know about Ma Liang and his magic brush, yet you dare to come to Huaxia and show off? Brother Hao, take him down!"

"Brother Hao, go for it! Take him down!"

A group of students cheered him on.

Now, in their eyes, Chu Hao was not only Tyrant Chu but also an incredibly impressive calligrapher.

Chu Hao said indifferently, "Brother Hao is the modern-day Ma Liang with his magic brush. I’ll show you what painting really is."

"DING... Host has successfully shown off, obtaining 500 show-off points."

Akiyama Hengoku was fuming. He walked up to his brush and began to paint, saying, "Our theme this time is ’snake’."

With that, he disregarded Chu Hao, intending to prove with his actions just how trashy Chu Hao was.

Chu Hao folded his arms and said coldly, "Let the trash paint for a few minutes first; I’ll catch up afterward."

Soon, the snake on Akiyama Hengoku’s canvas had taken shape; it was indeed lively and pleasing to the eye.

Chu Hao approached his brush, and everyone grew excited.

System, purchase Ma Liang’s magic brush, Chu Hao thought.

System: "Host is a dumbass. Ma Liang with his magic brush is a fictional character and doesn’t exist."

Chu Hao touched his nose and said, "I was just testing you; what if you really could get it for me?"

System: "This System believes the Host has intelligence issues but still recommends that the Host purchase the True Painting Brush."

"Purchase."

"DING... Host has purchased the True Painting Brush, consuming 2,000 Pretentious Points."

Item: True Painting Brush

Rarity: ★★

Ability: Objects painted become real, consuming Mana Points according to the size of the drawing.

This thing’s ability is exactly like Ma Liang’s magic brush. With it, I’m the modern version of him!

By now, Akiyama Hengoku had finished his snake. He was fast. When he put his brush down, he glanced at his watch and said with a sneer, "You have ten minutes left."

The audience held their breath. Chu Hao had been too showy; how was he going to paint in just ten minutes? He had been too careless.

Li Yin, Mu Yuxun, and others became anxious. What was Chu Hao going to do?

Chu Hao took out the True Painting Brush and said coldly, "Today, this king will let you witness what a Soul Drawing Hand is."

Everyone was excited, watching intently for Chu Hao to perform.

They saw Chu Hao draw an S-shaped line, flowing with effortless grace.

This was just the first stroke, yet so lifelike it seemed like a snake was slithering. How impressive would the rest of the painting be?

The crowd was ecstatic, pushing and shoving to be the first to see Chu Hao showcase his prowess and defeat the man from the Dwarf Kingdom.

Zhongjin whispered, "Hengoku, how’s his painting?"

Hengoku replied in Japanese, "Hard to say for now, but the quality of this first stroke is very good. He’s probably a formidable opponent."

"DING... Host has earned 500 show-off points for intangible pressure."

Zhongjin took a deep breath and stared intently at Chu Hao. They did not want to lose; losing would mean eating dog feces.

The thought of Shanqiu Yezi’s defeat and her wanting to acknowledge Chu Hao as a master made him very angry.

We can’t lose. We absolutely mustn’t lose.

The calligraphy master nodded and said, "There is divinity in the first stroke, as the saying goes. With his calligraphy being so good, his painting can’t be far behind. It’s a puzzle why such a genius has only now been discovered by the school."

Ma Dehua wryly thought to himself, You just don’t know, sir. This guy is a major shareholder of Starlight School.

Qin Feng said, "Brother Hao is really amazing, not only in calligraphy but also in painting."

Li Yin was conflicted. Chu Hao knows how to paint?

The guy had no interest in painting. During art class, he painted a chick pecking at rice, and even that was just pieced together with lines.

Sure enough, when Chu Hao made his second stroke, Li Yin almost lost it.