Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

. During a gathering, Zhai Huan is disturbed by the casual treatment of Mr. Qi, a talented painter, as he observes the county magistrate's interest in Qi's art. Despite his urge to speak up, Zhai Huan refrains after receiving a warning glance from Qi Shan. The county magistrate engages Qi in conversation, reminiscing about a left-handed painter he once knew, which leads Qi to demonstrate his own left-handed painting skills. After several days of mingling with tavern patrons, Qi Shan departs Xiaocheng, followed by a group of thieves who believe he is hiding wealth. However, Qi Shan cleverly evades them and, when confronted, reveals himself as a skilled swordsman, dispatching the thieves effortlessly. He then heads into the mountains, humorously suggesting to his companion, Su Shang, that they ring the death knell for the defeated scoundrels. .

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