Chapter 5, Perspective

Not only calligraphy and paintings, but even porcelain is the same way

It is good to take a look!

A symbol, simple yet enigmatic in its design, composed of merely a few strokes, has drained all of his spirit and energy.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

The surface of this calligraphy and painting is crafted to appear antique, resembling paper that has oxidized over a hundred years. However, aside from the front and back layers, the paper inside is actually new.

A rectangular border was neatly cut. When Zhou Mingluo took out the talisman, he carefully examined it in front of his eyes for a moment, and an inexplicable sense of strangeness suddenly arose in his heart

No matter how one looks at it, this closely resembles the talismans used to capture ghosts in some horror films

There are no particular considerations to note when cutting talismans; it is sufficient to completely preserve the strokes and patterns.

In just a few minutes, relying on his ability to see through things, Zhou Mingluo finally despondently set down the last item in his collection, having to admit that all these twenty or so items were forgeries

It is indeed false

At this moment, in Zhou Ming's mind, there was nothing but the piece of paper and the pen before him.

This time, the situation is clearly much better; at least the action of getting up and standing can now be performed with relative ease

The only positive aspect is that, even in his wakefulness, he can feel his strength gradually and slowly returning.

He truly did not realize that after expending all his vital energy while drawing talismans, there would be such severe consequences for himself

After more than ten minutes, a faint moan finally emerged from the ground, and Zhou Mingluo, who had been in a deep slumber, gradually opened his eyes. The moment he regained consciousness, an overwhelming fatigue instantly swept over his entire body

As he cast a glance towards the square table ahead, the wooden base of the table began to become clear and transparent, as if it had transformed into transparent glass, with everything under Zhou Mingluo's gaze becoming vividly apparent.

He used to believe with 99% certainty that this entire room was filled with items obtained through dubious means, but once he truly gained the ability to see through things, a final glimmer of hope inevitably arose in his heart. What if, just what if, there were indeed antiques inside?

Gathering vitality and spirit

Rely on it!

After the heavy impact on the relatively clean floor, Zhou Mingluo also lost all consciousness.

Perspective, it truly is perspective. I have long been aware of the wonders of yellow paper, and today I have witnessed a series of extraordinary phenomena. I was mentally prepared and had high expectations for the perspective effect of the talisman. However, when he was actually able to see through the table and everything within a one-meter range beneath the tabletop, Zhou Mingluo could not help but exclaim, his eyes filled with excitement.

Without the corresponding knowledge of discernment, relying solely on the judgment of the material's age and condition can truly lead to frustration

Seeking the literary symbol, seeking the literary symbol

Although I managed to protect my hands and feet at the moment of falling, my arms still suffered considerable impact, resulting in a sharp pain

Bending down to pick up a piece of calligraphy, Zhou Mingluo glanced over it, and the thin paper instantly transformed into a transparent and book-like form before his eyes. Although the paper was very thin, at that moment, Zhou Mingluo clearly saw two distinctly different effects.

Certainly, this does not imply that the authenticity of an antique can be determined solely by examining its condition. If someone truly believes that, they are gravely mistaken. For instance, with today's manufacturing technology, it is entirely possible to imitate the calligraphy and paintings of any renowned figure from ancient times by simply sourcing a piece of paper from that era and having a modern individual replicate it.

If Zhou Ming completely relies on the age and material of antiques to determine their authenticity, he will undoubtedly be deceived to the point where even his parents would not recognize him

Still unaware of the meaning of "jingqi shen," Zhou Mingluo, who had been holding his breath standing in front of the table, gradually exuded a subtle yet discernible aura in the brief moments that followed as he reflected on the previous talisman drawing techniques.

Unable to restrain himself, Zhou Mingluo let out a low curse. He first found a bottle of water in the room and gulped down a few mouthfuls to soothe his nearly parched throat before turning to look at the square table. At that moment, on one corner of the 64-open rice paper, there lay a mysterious pattern, perfectly flat.

His ability to quickly identify a room full of ten to twenty antiques is entirely due to the fact that the entire room is filled with newly manufactured fakes, all of which are low-end replicas

Ceramics from the same era can vary greatly in value, with some being precious and others not worth much. For instance, the renowned Song Dynasty porcelain, particularly from the Ru, Guan, Ge, Jun, and Ding kilns, is highly valued, while folk ceramics from the same period are significantly less valuable

As his mind relaxed, he suddenly remembered www.hetushu.com. Just as he was unsteadily getting up from the ground, he accidentally slipped, and with a thud, he fell down again, landing in a disheveled heap.

The identification symbol provided by Miwenfu is merely a basic means of authentication; ultimately, it relies on my own abilities to seek out antiques. Nevertheless, even so, I possess a significant advantage over the average person

In a moment of silence, Zhou Ming felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and a thought flashed through his mind. The talisman he held in his hand transformed like a bolt of lightning, swiftly turning into a yellow mist that entered his line of sight

Forget it, let's take a break for a while before studying this nonsensical scribble again

It is akin to an ordinary person who has stayed awake for two days and two nights, utterly exhausted and on the brink of collapse, yet is subjected to inhumane torment that compels them to sprint a thousand meters. Such torment is sufficient to drive any ordinary person to the brink of despair.

In just over a dozen breaths, when the final stroke was completed, Zhou Mingluo's tightly wound mind finally relaxed with a thud, and his entire body fell to the ground with a thump

It is unfortunate that these counterfeit goods are made to look exactly like the genuine ones on the surface, and when purchasing, one cannot directly break open the porcelain to examine the color and texture of the clay inside, resulting in being deceived by techniques that are almost indistinguishable from the real thing

He set down the calligraphy and painting, then casually picked up a piece of porcelain, only to find himself bitterly smiling again. The porcelain was still the same; the color of the clay used for porcelain that has existed for over a hundred years is absolutely different from that of recently made porcelain

However, this calligraphy and painting only appears to be like this on the surface, while in the book it is on new paper

With a lightning-fast motion, he suddenly grabbed a brush dipped in ink, skillfully holding it as Zhou Ming's right hand immediately danced across the yellow rice paper in a flurry of dragons and phoenixes

After staring at the pattern for a moment, he leaned over the table and used the newly purchased scissors to cut out a rectangular frame along the edges of the talisman.

However, it must be said that whether it is the five major official kilns or the folk kilns, if one judges solely based on the condition of the materials, they are absolutely the same

Indeed, a piece of paper stored for a hundred years will, due to oxidation from the air alone, differ vastly from newly produced paper, exhibiting absolutely distinct colors

It has only been a few minutes; I still have plenty of time to study this inscription, so there is no rush to go to the hospital to see Aunt Xiu

In the next moment, it felt as if his eyes had suddenly submerged into a pool of warm water, warm and moist yet tinged with a hint of coolness, causing Zhou Mingluo's gaze to instantly become profound.

This atmosphere is a subtle sense of gravity arising from an excessive focus on a particular matter

Moreover, this change permeates throughout the entire sheet, affecting all parts both inside and out

Resigned, he lay there accepting reality, Zhou Ming fell silent like a dead dog, gasping continuously. It was not until about half an hour later that he finally stood up unsteadily.

The effort put into this must be effective, right

Yet, even though he was extremely drowsy, Zhou Mingluo still propped himself up to maintain a semblance of wakefulness. He fished his phone out from his pocket and, after confirming that he had only been unconscious for a little over ten minutes, he finally set his mind at ease.

As he set down the last counterfeit item, a surge of excitement suddenly filled Zhou Ming's eyes

Every stroke and every line seemed to drain countless energies from his body, leaving even his spirit utterly fatigued. However, at this moment, Zhou Mingluo showed no hesitation or pause; he remained completely focused, allowing the flow of his brush to guide him as he continuously infused his own essence into the talisman below.

This perspective extends one meter in all directions from Zhou Mingluo as the center, one meter upward from the top of the head and one meter downward from the soles of the feet. Zhou Mingluo can see through the square table in front of him, and even the floor beneath his feet. However, after seeing through the floor, the one-meter range extending downward is filled only with empty air, and he cannot discern what is actually in the rooms below.

Ah!

Like a dragon diving into the sea, and like an eagle soaring through the vast sky, strange and profound curves unfurl with the movement of the brush. In the process, beads of sweat, like bamboo shoots after the rain, surge forth from Zhou Ming's forehead.

However, Zhou Mingluo did not delve deeply into these matters; instead, he propped himself up and walked towards the cluttered antiques in the living room, as the purpose of seeking the Wenfu was to facilitate the search for genuine antiques.

His legs felt extremely weak, and his lower back ached with various sensations that only became clear at this moment. This made Zhou Minglu unable to help but curse loudly, as he lay on the ground and began to gasp for breath

In the past, Zhou Ming would carefully discern the authenticity of antiques by examining various details, but now he has a clear perception of counterfeits.