Having cultivated myself into an immortal, all I want to do is raise female disciples.

"Huh?" Ye Yuchan was a little confused. She increased her strength and even used the spiritual energy in her body.

However, the door remained completely still, without even a creaking sound.

What happened?

Could this be some kind of test? If we're not strong enough, are we not qualified to meet that ninth-tier dormitory master?

Thinking about it carefully, it's actually quite possible. After all, there's always a chance of faking it in the fighting arena. If you find actors in advance and fake five consecutive wins, wouldn't it be easy to meet the boss?

That's why a gate to testing capabilities was set up in a place like this... huh.

"call--"

The girl exhaled a long breath, made a palm with her right hand, and stomped her feet on the ground.

Just as Ye Yuchan was preparing to unleash her full power and get into position, Lin Yuan tilted her head and curiously moved closer to Ye Yuchan.

"Junior Sister Yu Chan, what are you doing?"

"Push the door open..." Ye Yuchan glanced at her senior sister Lin Yuan and then said, "Senior sister Lin Yuan, please move aside a little... It's easy to get hurt if you're too close to the door."

"But this door is a pull door..." Lin Yuan pointed to the small pull ring on the right side of the door, which seemed to blend into the color of the door. "You can't push it open, can you?"

……

Ye Yuchan: "..."

Her awkward gaze shifted to the tiny pull ring not far away, which she hadn't even noticed before, and she froze on the spot for a moment.

It's so small, and the color is so similar, how could anyone see it!

This thing is a completely anti-human design!

Ye Yuchan felt ashamed when she thought about what she had imagined.

The voices of several Transcendent Stage cultivators who couldn't help but laugh could even be heard in their ears.

An awkward atmosphere surrounded Ye Yuchan, making the young girl blush and lower her head, not daring to say a word.

In the end, Qin Shishi silently stepped forward and opened the door—and Ye Yuchan darted inside, unwilling to be exposed to so many people's gaze any longer.

Damn it, this is so embarrassing!

—Stepping into the room, the red wood carved door behind me seemed to be pulled by some force and closed on its own.

At the same time, countless flames suddenly ignited around them, and two rows of scorching spirit lamps were neatly arranged in front of the three of them. A blood-red carpet was laid on the cold-glowing blue stone bricks, pointing to the lonely ancient zither in the distance.

Yes, the guqin.

From its appearance, it looked particularly worn out, and the color of the strings did not look pure white, but rather as if they had been stained with some kind of filth, turning a yellowish tinge.

The instrument has so many dents and pits that it's impossible to count them all. At first glance, someone who doesn't know better might mistake it for a discarded, broken instrument.

Behind the strings of the instrument, behind the pale white curtain, a figure silently rose and reached out to pull aside the obstructing curtain.

The moment the figure appeared in front of everyone, Qin Shishi and Lin Yuan both cried out in surprise.

"It's you?!"

Ye Yuchan had just recovered from her embarrassment and looked at the disheveled, slightly curly-haired boy in front of her with dead fish eyes that were almost as wide as the old rogue's. He looked very strange.

……

Who is this person?

Why do Lin Yuan and Qin Shishi know each other?

Upon seeing Lin Yuan and Qin Shishi, the young man grinned and sat down in front of the worn-out guqin.

"Welcome to my music room. I am the host."

"That is, the ninth-tier grand musician you are looking for—"

"My name is Wei Teng."

51. Monster-level talent

Based on this name alone, Ye Yuchan was certain that the person in front of her had a deep connection with the underground martial arts arena.

She has come to a conclusion: anyone who gets involved with this underground fighting arena must have had their brains squeezed by a door or kicked by a donkey.

The third son of the Huo family is the Hokage, the second son is the Fireball, and there is also a mysterious and unknown eldest son of the Huo family who has never shown his face.

And then there's Wei Teng right in front of me.

Stomach ache...

She seriously doubted whether this seemingly ordinary young man, who also exuded a roguish air similar to that of an old rogue, had any brothers or sisters.

Like what? Shen Teng, Gan Teng, or Fei Teng...

I wonder if there's anyone named Dan Teng.

If that really exists, it would be quite a pain.

However, the other party was not someone with only minor strength like the young master of the Huo family. The identity of a ninth-level master musician stood like a majestic mountain in front of Ye Yuchan, and she dared not blurt out all the thoughts she had filtered in her mind.

Furthermore, he seems to be the owner of this underground martial arts arena, and with a wave of his hand, countless Transcendent Realm cultivators become his guards. Ye Yuchan can't afford to offend him.

However, compared to Ye Yuchan's caution and apprehension, Qin Shishi and Lin Yuan were more surprised.

Ye Yuchan had never seen this boy before, but they had!

The tycoon who spent 50,000 gold coins in one go not only had a very high standard, but also made Qin Shishi unable to see through this young man. Unexpectedly, he was the owner of this underground martial arts arena and the legendary flamboyant ninth-level qin player!

The thought that the other party was likely to be of a much higher status than herself within the Qin Sect made Qin Shishi's tone unconsciously carry a hint of humility and respect.

"You...you are really that ninth-level musician?"

"How could it be fake?" The young man reached out and dusted off his dirty overcoat, casually smoothing out the wrinkles. Then, he smiled meaningfully and said, "If Miss Qin doesn't believe me, how about I play you a song from ancient times... 'If Madness'?"

"If he's insane?!"

Lin Yuan's two starry eyes immediately lit up.

She had been looking forward to this piece for a long time. She had always been very interested in musical scores, and the little girl, who even aimed to become a zither immortal, had long wanted to meet those legendary zither players. If this unassuming young man was really a ninth-level zither player, he might be able to help her complete the interpretation of this piece, "If I'm Mad".

Stomach ache... No, Wei Teng smiled as he looked at Lin Yuan's expectant eyes. To be honest, he had a good impression of Lin Yuan from the very beginning. He didn't know if it was because Lin Yuan's exquisite face, which was more captivating than a work of art, was too powerful. From the moment the three of them stepped into the room, Wei Teng had been smiling all the time.

As expected, little girls are incredibly attractive to everyone...

He pinched a non-existent stubble on his chin and gazed at Xiao Lin Yuan meaningfully. "What, little girl, you came to see me this time just to learn 'If Madness'?"

Yes! Yes!

Lin Yuan jumped up excitedly, her hands swaying from side to side like a penguin, her charming, bright eyes fixed on the guqin in front of Wei Teng.

Immediately, the little girl looked up, a hint of doubt showing in her starry eyes.

"But how did you know?"

“Hehe…” Wei Teng smiled mysteriously, glancing at Qin Shishi without leaving a trace. “Although I have not joined the Qin Sect, I am quite clear about the big and small things that happen within the Qin Sect. At this time, if someone suddenly comes to visit and asks to see me by name, the only thing I can think of is that song ‘If I Go Mad’.”

"Besides—"

Wei Teng reached out and, smiling, pinched Lin Yuanxue's soft little face. It's worth mentioning that although Wei Teng was slovenly all over, his hands were exceptionally slender and clean, like a white lotus blooming in black coal.

—This metaphor is somewhat strange, but very apt.

"That poem, 'If I'm Mad,' was originally a gift I gave to Qin Zong."

"Eh……"

Ye Yuchan, who had been ignored for a while, chimed in to make herself stand out and avoid being overlooked.

"So...you can play 'If I'm Mad'?"

"If it's just a normal playing, anyone can play it."

Wei Teng replied indifferently, his attitude towards Ye Yuchan was clearly not as enthusiastic as his attitude towards Lin Yuan.

He slowly reached out, lifted his sleeves, and placed both hands on the strings, his fingertips slightly clasped.

"What do you mean?"

Wei Teng glanced at Ye Yuchan, who had asked the question, but ultimately fixed his loving gaze on Lin Yuan, a smile on his face.

"The piece 'If Madness' has countless mysteries. If we were to compare it, among all the pieces from the ancient era, 'If Madness' is the most mysterious. Although the strings are not difficult, the changes in the zither techniques are extremely complex. The key to whether this piece can be played to its full potential lies in how to incorporate those complex zither techniques into the strings."

After speaking, he looked earnestly at Lin Yuan, who seemed lost in thought, and asked, "Little girl, where are you now?"

Lin Yuan tilted her head, looking thoughtful.

She had only studied the score for a few days, so it was absolutely impossible for her to understand this notoriously difficult piece in such a short time. At least in Wei Teng's worldview, it was something that didn't exist.

So when Wei Teng asked this question, he was actually just trying to find out more about the cute little girl in front of him. He was delighted to see Lin Yuan. If she had a good talent for playing the zither, he might as well have another cute little apprentice.

Just thinking about seeing that tender and adorable little face every day in the future made Wei Teng so excited that his veins were throbbing, and he almost got a nosebleed.

—Another die-hard lolicon.

Ye Yuchan wasn't unaware of Wei Teng's infatuated smile; she could vaguely guess what this ninth-level musician was thinking. In any case, he was another loli-con who was bewitched by the cute loli's beautiful face.

However, the next second, Lin Yuan's words turned Wei Teng's secret joy into shock.

"Well, as for Yuan'er... she has memorized the string tones and the zither techniques, but she still can't understand the meaning of this piece. So every time she's about to reach the pinnacle of her skill, she feels like she's about to break down."

Wei Teng and Qin Shishi: "..."

These two qin masters, who had devoted themselves to the study of qin music, looked at each other and saw the word "impossible" in each other's eyes.

Wei Teng coughed, his face turning angry and displeased as he stared at Lin Yuan.

"Young lady, you have to take responsibility for saying such things. You've only had this sheet music for a few days, and you've already memorized all the strings and musical notes?"

“…Yes.” Lin Yuan blinked, not finding it particularly remarkable. “Yuan’er spent more than a day memorizing it. This piece is really difficult…especially the Qin Jue. I usually only need half a day to learn other pieces…”

Half...half a day!

Wei Teng was really having stomach pains right now. His face looked terrible, like he had choked on something.

What does it mean to memorize all the string notes and musical techniques in half a day? If it's just the string notes, then any musician with a slightly better memory can do it. But if it's about recording all the ever-changing musical techniques, let alone half a day, an ordinary musician might not be able to do it even in half a month!

What's more, this is "If Madness"! The piece that was created by Moonlit Saint Ye Sheng and Martial Emperor Gu Tianren, its profound mysteries and musical techniques can be considered sins of the ancient times. Even Wei Teng himself took a full month to thoroughly understand and record these musical techniques.

A day and a half?