I Come to Teach You Cultivation-Chapter 163 - 32: Map of Mountains and Rivers (2/3)
Rustle, rustle, rustle...
Watched as Xuansi Gu respectfully retreated into the depths of the mist, disappearing completely from sight.
It was only then that Li Boyang turned around to look at the puzzled face of Li Jingshu.
"Big Girl, I just remembered something, so today you can head back on your own!"
Li Jingshu blinked but didn’t ask anything further, instead nodding sensibly.
"Well... is there anything you want me to pass on to Brother Yu and sister-in-law?"
Hearing Li Jingshu’s question, Li Boyang paused for a moment in thought.
Then the shadow beneath his feet suddenly rose up.
A scroll crafted from silk, the "Mountain and River Trend Chart," was handed over.
Unlike the drafts in the study, this scroll not only accurately and comprehensively depicted the topography of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range.
At some critical points, Li Boyang also drew corresponding models of hydraulic structures.
From large reservoirs and river dams to small water channels and aqueducts...
Pump stations that directly extract groundwater, and siphon pipes that cross valleys and hollows...
Li Boyang even marked the names of the Mountain Gods and Water Gods at the locations of each mountain and river, according to Xiluo’s descriptions.
It’s no exaggeration to say that in this finely detailed "Mountain and River Trend Chart" down to the meter scale.
Li Boyang meticulously annotated every detail he could think of.
Moreover, the silk used to create this "Mountain and River Trend Chart" was not ordinary.
It was made of the same material as the original "Nine Chapters of Divination," with the property of resisting decay through millennia.
Li Boyang still remembers the pained reluctance Xiluo displayed when she took out these silks.
In Xiluo’s words, these silks were far more precious than any Fur Robe.
Ever since her sister passed away, the remaining silks had become irreplaceable treasures.
If Li Boyang hadn’t needed them, she would never have given up these treasures, no matter what.
Just like the Spiritual Rhinoceros Horn and Fur Robe.
Xiluo firmly expressed to Li Boyang her ownership over these silks.
Once Li Boyang passes away, this exquisite "Mountain and River Trend Chart" would return to being Xiluo’s collection.
"What a beautiful painting!"
Upon seeing this version of the "Mountain and River Trend Chart" for the first time.
Li Jingshu was visibly stunned by the lifelike illustrations, remaining speechless for a long moment.
Because when Li Boyang drew this "Mountain and River Trend Chart," he used a full-size, downscaled sketching technique.
Perhaps lacking in expressive artistry, but in terms of realism, it surpasses this world by more than an era.
"This scroll isn’t just beautiful..."
Observing the shock on Jingshu’s face, Li Boyang couldn’t help but reveal a proud expression.
Li Boyang spread open the "Mountain and River Trend Chart."
The painting effortlessly floated mid-air, displaying the full landscape of the Hundred Lands Group.
Then, he made a gesture over the location of the Li Family Village.
The central part of the scroll zoomed in rapidly, perfectly presenting the mountains and rivers and village situation of the Li Family Village in the center of the scroll.
Upon close inspection, one could almost see leaves falling, plants swaying, in such a vivid scene.
If it weren’t for the absence of familiar figures.
Li Jingshu had no doubt that Li Boyang had somehow captured the entire Li Family Village onto the canvas.
"Just like that ’Bronze Treasure Book,’ this painting was also refined by the Prison Soul Tripod, imbuing it with spirituality..."
"However, as this painting was my initial work, the spirituality isn’t as pronounced as in the ’Bronze Treasure Book.’"
"But in exchange, I enhanced other attributes of this scroll..."
"As a painting and a Magical Treasure, whether in material or technique, it’s the limit I can reach at this stage."
With Li Boyang’s reminder, Li Jingshu finally noticed.
The flowing patterns of the mountains and rivers on the scroll form a perfect Proverb Talisman.
That is the Energy Talisman, and currently, it’s the most powerful and versatile talisman among the three talismans analyzed by Li Boyang.
The "Spirit Gathering Array" Li Jingshu is currently using was derived from it.
"What is this scroll called?"
"It wouldn’t just be called ’Energy Talisman,’ right?"
Li Jingshu’s unanticipated focus was undeniable.
Li Boyang paused for quite a while before realizing she was critiquing the hasty naming of the Tai Chi Diagram.
Li Boyang formally referred to the Yin Yang Fish as the Tai Chi Diagram.
But Li Boyang habitually called it the "Yin Yang Talisman," leading Li Jingshu and Xiluo to consistently think the Yin Yang Fish was simply known as the "Yin Yang Talisman."
After all, the concept of "Tai Chi" hadn’t emerged in this world yet.
No one, except Li Boyang, knew or understood its meaning.
"When did you, girl... learn to speak with such veiled sarcasm?"
Poking Li Jingshu on the forehead with mock annoyance, Li Boyang thought he should limit her time with Xiluo.
Otherwise, one day, this girl would pick up all of Xiluo’s bad habits.
"If we’re talking about names, I never really gave this painting an official name."
"Since it illustrates the terrain and waterways of the entire Hundred Lands group, why not call it..."
Unfortunately, before Li Boyang could finish his sentence.
Li Jingshu shook her head like an electric fan, decisively cutting him off.
"No, don’t give it one of those long names that are memorable at all!"
"Keep it simple, maybe something that can be summed up in a few words!"
Much like Xiluo, Li Jingshu was equally vexed by Li Boyang’s penchant for assigning lengthy names.
While Xiluo could disregard Li Boyang’s preferences.
Referring to the various cultivation methods and divine artifacts he created by their short forms.
As his student, however, Li Jingshu had to dutifully memorize and comprehend those awkward terminologies.
"A few words that sum it up?"
Li Boyang genuinely pondered for a while before smiling and shaking his head.
"In that case, let’s call it the ’Map of Mountains and Rivers!’"
This left Li Jingshu tilting her head in contemplation before asking, quite puzzled.
"I know what ’Mountains and Rivers’ means, but what does ’Rivers’ refer to?"
Upon mentioning the word "Rivers," Jingshu paused awkwardly.
For in this world, this era, the term "Rivers" hadn’t been born yet.
The pronunciation of "Rivers" was entirely something Li Boyang invented based on his past life’s Chinese vocabulary.
"’Mountains’ refers to the land, the ground beneath our feet..."
"’Rivers’ refers to grains, to the crops and food we grow..."
"In summary, it means land and grain, also signifying our home."
Without waiting for Jingshu to reply, Li Boyang handed her the "Map of Mountains and Rivers," then earnestly instructed her.
"Bring this back to my parents, they’ll know how to make use of it."
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