Chapter 709: Drawing comprehension increased by 1000%! So this is the vision of a genius!

Natsume Chikage's fingertips gently stroked the hardcover drawing book in front of him titled "Da Vinci Notebook."

He opened the first page, and the introduction stated that this was based on some of the original manuscripts and notes of that legendary master from the Renaissance period.

It was an advanced drawing technique research book compiled by modern scholars through organization, interpretation, and the addition of a large number of illustrations. It deeply explored drawing thoughts regarded as the master's core heritage, such as light and shadow logic, human anatomical structure, and perspective laws.

Natsume Chikage quickly flipped through a few pages of the text with respect and curiosity.

Very good... those complex geometric analysis diagrams, anatomical sketches with Latin annotations, and the profound discussions on "aerial perspective" and "sfumato"... he didn't understand a single word or a single diagram.

But this did not affect his inner ecstasy in the slightest.

Because in his field of vision, this book was emitting a strange halo that only he could see.

A translucent information box floated above it:

【Equipment: Da Vinci's Mystery】

【Quality: Blue】

【Effect: After equipping, your comprehension and understanding in the field of drawing will increase by 1000%!】

【Introduction: Seeing mountains as mountains, seeing water as water, this is the realm of entry. Seeing mountains not as mountains, seeing water not as water, this is already the eye of a master. Seeing mountains as mountains again, seeing water as water again, this is finally entering the Dao; all things can be drawn, and the brushstroke is the truth.】

Seeing this concise yet shocking introduction, Natsume Chikage's heart jumped violently, and surprise surged through his whole body like an electric current.

Because the effect of this equipment was so similar to the "Decaying Wooden Sword" he had obtained before!

They both belonged to top-tier auxiliary equipment that directly and crudely increased "comprehension" in a specific field.

These days, after personally experiencing the terrifying learning efficiency brought by the 1000% kendo comprehension bonus of the "Decaying Wooden Sword," he knew better than anyone how heaven-defying this kind of "comprehension bonus" equipment was.

They changed not just the speed of learning, but the depth of insight into the essence of a specific field.

Now, this "Da Vinci's Mystery" actually provided the same level of comprehension bonus, but acting on the field of drawing!

It was conceivable that once he possessed it, what kind of progress he would make in drawing—that would not be a simple "learning fast," but might directly touch the threshold of something like artistic laws!

Natsume Chikage was incomparably excited inside.

He really didn't expect that just by coming out to browse the bookstore casually, he would be able to encounter a piece of special equipment again.

And this time it was so "friendly"—it was placed directly on the bookstore shelf, clearly marked with a price, and could be taken away just by paying money, without needing to rack his brains to exchange with others or trigger specific conditions like before.

This was simply a pie falling from the sky, a huge surprise that far exceeded expectations!

He secretly decided in his heart that if he wasn't busy later, he must go to nearby second-hand shops, antique shops, and even more collectibles shops to take a look.

Although he had sporadically visited some similar shops before and gained nothing, the number of such shops was numerous, and perhaps it was just that his luck hadn't arrived yet.

What if he discovered similar equipment that could be purchased directly?

Even if the probability was low, it was worth a try!

At this time.

Xiyuanji Qilai and Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui walked over, curious as to why Natsume Chikage was dazed in front of a book that looked very profound.

Xiyuanji Qilai asked softly:

"Natsume-kun, do you want to buy this drawing book?"

Natsume Chikage came back to his senses, nodded, his tone firm:

"Yeah, I think this book... looks very good."

Xiyuanji Qilai glanced at the profound book title and the complex illustrations on the inner pages, and a hint of hesitation appeared on her face. She picked up two more basic textbooks next to it and suggested kindly:

"This 'Da Vinci Notebook'... I flipped through it a little, it seems to be advanced theory aimed at professional painters or researchers who already have a very deep foundation."

"Natsume-kun, you are just starting out now, looking at this might... be a bit too difficult, and it's easy to dampen your confidence."

She handed over the two books in her hand that were clearly more introductory and had friendlier titles.

"How about starting from these two? 'Tips for Sketching' and 'Learn to Draw in Thirty Days', they are very friendly to beginners, and the step-by-step explanations are also very detailed."

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui also leaned in to look at the heavy master's notebook and blinked:

"Da Vinci... I remember he's that super amazing painter who painted the 'Mona Lisa', right? His notes... Natsume-kun, if you look at this now, wouldn't it be like an elementary school student going directly to learn calculus? It's too hard to understand."

At this moment.

Xuecun Lingyin, who had finished dealing with the enthusiastic readers and was walking over leisurely, happened to hear the conversation of the few.

Her cold gaze swept over the "Da Vinci Notebook" in Natsume Chikage's hand, then looked at the two introductory books recommended by Xiyuanji Qilai, frowned slightly, and said bluntly:

"You have zero foundation now. For you, this book is not 'a bit difficult', but completely in a different dimension."

"Aiming too high is meaningless. Listen to Xiyuanji, start learning from the two she recommended, laying a good foundation is the right path."

Natsume Chikage had finally encountered a piece of special equipment he had dreamed of, how could he give it up easily?

But he also understood that the three girls were completely out of good intentions, worried that he would take a detour.

Therefore, he adopted a compromise statement, with a gentle and sincere smile on his face:

"Yeah, what you all said is right, I understand."

"I will definitely buy the two basic textbooks recommended by Xiyuanji-san, and I will read them seriously."

"As for this 'Da Vinci Notebook'..." he paused, "I also want to buy it together."

Xuecun Lingyin was puzzled:

"Since you understand, why buy it? With your current level, it's impossible for you to understand the content inside."

"Wait until you have truly entered the field of drawing, have a stable interest and a certain level of understanding, then it won't be too late to consider buying this kind of advanced book. Buying it back now, it will most likely just gather dust on the bookshelf, wasting money."

Xiyuanji Qilai and Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui also nodded on the side, clearly agreeing with Xuecun Lingyin's view.

Natsume Chikage, seeing this, had his thoughts turn, and had no choice but to bring out his younger sister as the "universal reason" again, smiled with a bit of apology, and explained:

"Actually... I might not be able to use this book for the time being, but I plan to buy it for Ruri." ===== CHAPTER 710 =====