My Father Has Definitely Been Possessed

The tools needed for carving are numerous, including flat chisels, round chisels, angled chisels, medium steel chisels, and also axes, saws, and wood rasps.

Axes and saws were available for purchase, but Li Changqing found that the other tools simply didn't exist in this world.

So, when he arrived at the blacksmith's shop, Li Changqing had no choice but to grab a piece of paper and sketch out the designs, then ask the blacksmith to forge them.

Although the blacksmith didn't understand why Li Changqing wanted such strange items made, he agreed with a broad smile after Li Changqing handed over five taels of silver, promising to deliver the items neatly to Li Changqing's home within three days.

Next, Li Changqing set out to select wood.

For carving, the choice of wood is extremely important.

Wood that's too hard isn't suitable for carving, and wood that's too soft doesn't preserve well. In his previous life, Li Changqing preferred huanghuali or sandalwood, but in this world, he was at a loss.

Because this is a mystical world, the types of wood here are different from those in his previous life.

After several days of visiting various lumber sellers in town, Li Changqing finally chose a type of wood called purplewood, which was somewhat similar to small-leaf sandalwood, making it suitable for his carving needs.

The lumber seller thought Li Changqing wanted to make furniture and offered to help, but Li Changqing declined.

Joking aside, even if he were making furniture, he was a professional and wouldn't let them earn the labor fee.

A whole piece of purplewood only cost Li Changqing two taels of silver.

After having it delivered, he tossed it into the courtyard.

After lunch, the blacksmith had someone deliver the tools Li Changqing had ordered.

Upon inspecting the tools, Li Changqing had to admit that the blacksmith's craftsmanship was quite impressive; the tools were almost perfect.

They felt comfortable to use.

Over the past few days, Li Changqing had decided not to start with large carvings, as they were time-consuming and he wasn't sure if there was a market for them. So, he planned to start with something simple to test the waters.

After sketching some rough drafts on paper, Li Changqing got to work.

He began by cutting the wood and drawing lines, among other tasks.

Initially, when he suddenly arrived in this world, Li Changqing felt a bit of panic, but as he started doing the work he was familiar with, he found a sense of peace.

He became completely absorbed in a mystical state.

Li Changqing didn't even notice that a faint blue mark was flickering on his forehead.

In less than an hour, a lifelike wooden sculpture appeared in Li Changqing's hands.

It was a majestic tiger!

About the size of a human head, the exquisite craftsmanship made the tiger seem alive.

Its fierce eyes appeared to be staring at its prey.

The "king" character on its forehead exuded an aura of dominance.

The tiger crouched on a strange rock, poised to pounce and tear its prey apart, incredibly realistic!

Li Changqing nodded in satisfaction.

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He didn't know why, but he felt as if he had lost track of time, experiencing a level of focus he hadn't felt in a long time.

Not only was he not tired, but he also felt more invigorated.

"It seems my skills have improved," Li Changqing murmured to himself as he admired his work.

"How should I price this?" Li Changqing pondered, rubbing his chin for a long time before deciding to price it at five silver coins.

He wasn't sure if it would sell.

His son had it tough, and he couldn't always rely on him for support. He wanted his son to focus on his cultivation in the Dao Mountain Ancient Land without worrying about him.

The Changqing Painting Boat hadn't opened for several days.

The next morning, Li Changqing tidied up the shop, opened the door to air it out, and left the paintings hanging on the walls since it was still a painting boat.

He couldn't just display a single carving; that would look too shabby.

Even though the paintings weren't great, if someone wanted to buy them, he'd sell them for whatever he could get.

Every little bit helps.

He placed the carved tiger on a shelf in the shop.

Then, Li Changqing could only wait idly for customers to arrive.

But from morning until night, not a single soul appeared.

The location was remote, and everyone knew Li Changqing's skill level.

His mediocre paintings were a loss to anyone who bought them.

Naturally, no one visited.

Three days passed without a single customer.

This made Li Changqing anxious. He needed to think of a way to attract customers.

After lunch, Li Changqing planned to take a nap, but just then, a figure appeared at the entrance of the Changqing Painting Boat.

A young boy, about thirteen or fourteen, peeked inside.

He had a somewhat gloomy look, and his clothes indicated he was from a wealthy or noble family.

"Welcome, feel free to look around," Li Changqing quickly greeted him.

Even if he was just a boy, he was still a customer.

"You don't recognize me?" the boy suddenly asked.

"Does it matter if I know you? In my shop, you're my guest. Why should we have met before?" Li Changqing replied casually.

"Why should we have met before?" The boy was taken aback; the words intrigued him.

He was from the Yan Family in Changting Town, one of the top families with immense power, known by all.@@novelbin@@

And he, Yan Yushi, was the son of the Yan Family's patriarch, Yan Botao.

Who in Changting Town didn't know him?

Unfortunately, Li Changqing didn't.

Despite being Yan Botao's son, with a prestigious background and a powerful family, Yan Yushi struggled greatly with cultivation.

The family had purchased many paintings from painters for Yan Yushi.

But Yan Yushi's visualization never reached a state of enlightenment, let alone finding his own path in cultivation.

Three years had passed.

The elders of the Yan Family began suggesting that Yan Botao choose a new successor for the family.

Initially, Yan Botao could refuse, but as time went on and Yan Yushi showed no progress, even Yan Botao was struggling to withstand the pressure from the elders.

Today, after hearing some snide remarks from others in the family, Yan Yushi, still a young boy, couldn't bear it.

So he decided to go out for a walk to clear his mind.

Lost in thought, he unknowingly wandered to the deepest part of Qingyun Square, arriving at the entrance of the Changqing Painting Boat.

Thus, Yan Yushi decided to step inside. He had heard of a painter named Li Changqing in Changting Town, but his paintings were said to be mediocre. Today, he wanted to see for himself.