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

The sound of strings filled the sky, and the zither's melody soared.

Surrounding everyone from all directions and completely filling the Fragrant Pavilion was the vast, endless, and rapidly changing mysterious sound of the zither!

Although it was hard for everyone to believe, they did feel as if their spatial location had been changed, and in the blink of an eye, they were all in a desert.

The surroundings were deserted, and a strong wind whipped up a layer of sand that seemed to be blowing right on their faces.

In the distance, the setting sun casts a delicate red glow, half of it already disappearing below the horizon. Its brilliant light shines across the desolate desert. Behind it stands a thatched hut, where a person plays the zither with a faint smile.

The man's face was obscured, but the tune he played was none other than "Heartbreaking Pursuit of Immortality."

He seemed to feel both satisfied and regretful; it was a subtle form of self-comfort and an ineffable sense of self-transcendence.

Amidst this cycle of emotions, everyone discovered that the music he played was exactly the same as the music they had heard, as if...

The hazy environment seemed to interact with reality.

At this moment, an overwhelming sense of loneliness swept through the entire venue. The profound realm created by countless musical techniques and myriad strings made them feel an unprecedented loneliness evoked by this piece...

realm.

Moreover, it is the most difficult realm to reach among the three realms of qin playing!

Quiet.

No one dared to speak out.

Even the female cultivator from the Jin Yao Dao Alliance who had been constantly picking on Yun Ping'er was now sitting in her seat in shock, her eyes filled with disbelief.

In this world, no... within the three great heavenly domains, musicians are as numerous as hairs on a cow. Since Emperor Wen established the four perfections of literature and art, talents have emerged in the four perfections of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and geniuses and prodigies are countless.

But among these so-called geniuses, those who call themselves masters of the zither, how many can truly capture the essence of "Broken Heart Chasing Immortality"?

do not know.

But one thing is certain: only those few monsters revered as the Immortals of the Qin... could possibly play such an incredibly difficult piece to perfection.

That's not even the most terrifying part...

“Look at her hands…”

Although illusions unconsciously surfaced in their minds, most people were more concerned about Yunping'er than the realm depicted in the music...

It's unclear who said that, but most people awoke from their trance and stared at Yunping'er inside the bed curtains with indescribable horror.

They were terrified when they saw it!

Just pop out of the realm?

No, that's not it.

There were quite a few people present who were familiar with the art of playing the zither, and they had all challenged themselves with this piece, "Broken Heart Chasing Immortality." Some of them could play the strings perfectly, while others could barely reach the level of profound sound. They all had some understanding of this piece.

but?

The musical techniques Yunping'er played, the methods she used, the strings she employed...

Different.

Yes, the technique and the instrumental arrangement are completely different from the original piece!

Upon closer listening, some of the string notes are indeed slightly different from the original. However, for some reason, having grown accustomed to the original, they did not find Yunping'er's adapted version at all. On the contrary, they felt that many parts were more mysterious and evocative than the original.

She's rearranging this piece...

Amidst that unparalleled solitude, a sense of tranquility slowly emerged, and a feeling of ease and comfort, like that of a homecoming traveler, gradually spread. This melody, which should have been endless and filled with solitude, now seemed less lonely and more ordinary and serene.

As the mood changes, the overall atmosphere of this piece should also change.

But no... Everyone could still see the scene of the setting sun and the musician playing the zither, which meant that the piece Yunping'er played at this moment was still the ultimate realm of zither playing.

what does this mean?

This means that she almost perfectly adapted and rewrote the original tune on the spot!

My God!

What kind of ghost or deity is this?!

I was dumbfounded, completely dumbfounded.

Inside the light gauze curtains, Xiao Chunjie's graceful body was dancing like a butterfly to the music of Yun Ping'er's zither. Her lithe figure and elegant posture would surely attract the attention of anyone in the Fragrant Pavilion.

But at this moment, Xiao Chunjie's dance moves seemed to become mere embellishments.

Because the sound of the zither was too terrifying, the zither technique was too mysterious, and the zither skill was simply astonishing!

Almost no one could believe that what they were seeing was real.

But the facts are right in front of them.

"This...this couldn't have been planned all along...to scare us, could it?"

I wonder who came up with this question.

Yes, to adapt such a difficult piece on the spot is equivalent to composing a new piece on the spot, and then playing it perfectly...

This looks like they're being deliberately scared!

This effect can be achieved if preparations are made beforehand—some of the people present thought so.

But such a naive and innocent idea was quickly rejected.

Because that woman from the Ash Demon Alliance knew, yes, she knew...

That song, "Broken Heart Chasing Immortality," was deliberately chosen by her to make things difficult for Yunping'er; she hadn't prepared for it beforehand and wasn't going to put on an act at all!

She really... she really did it...

incredible.

hum~

The song ended.

Yunping'er slowly stopped her rapidly moving hands and gently placed them on the zither.

She smiled faintly. The impromptu arrangement of this piece was not something she deliberately did to startle everyone; it was just that as she played, she had a sudden whim and added some of her own feelings to it.

Xiao Chunjie also slowly stopped. Her cheeks were flushed with excitement, her eyes sparkled, and she gazed at Yun Ping'er with a sweet smile.

"Hey little sister, it's just a dance, is it really necessary to be so happy?"

"That's because this time it's with you." Xiao Chunjie smiled quite innocently, "I finally danced a song for you, just like that person."

That person...

Yunping'er's expression suddenly dimmed a bit, then she shook her head, temporarily throwing away her thoughts, and put on a rather carefree smile.

"Now that the music has ended, may I take my leave?"

"you……"

Before Xiao Chunjie could finish speaking, the words, which seemed to be squeezed out from between her teeth, entered the bedchamber.

"Wait a minute!"

Yun Ping'er narrowed her eyes, staring at the female cultivator from the Jin Yao Dao Alliance who had stepped forward again, her tone becoming somewhat impatient: "What is it now? I played 'Broken Heart Chasing Immortality' according to your instructions, don't say that my impromptu arrangement doesn't count as playing it."

"Hmph." The woman snorted coldly, glaring defiantly at the figure inside the bed curtains: "It's nothing more than 'Heartbreak Chasing Immortality'! Besides, since you claim your zither skills are unparalleled, you probably can play more than just this one piece, right?"

Xiao Chunjie's expression turned cold, clearly displeased with the person who had repeatedly provoked Yun Ping'er. She said calmly, "She came here today to accompany me with her music, not specifically to play a piece."

Seeing Xiao Chunjie so protective of Yun Ping'er, the jealousy that had already occupied everyone's hearts was magnified countless times, turning into an invisible flame that almost devoured their reason.

The female cultivator gritted her teeth, staring resentfully at Yunping'er inside the bed curtains, mentally cursing her ancestors for eighteen generations.

She bowed deeply, her tone unusually sharp: "Lord Minglian, please don't misunderstand. I simply admire your friend's musical skills and would like to learn a thing or two from him."

Although Xiao Chunjie liked to cause trouble, she would still feel dissatisfied if someone repeatedly targeted Yun Ping'er.

—After all, this is the person she has set her sights on.

"Seeking advice? I think you're..."

"Alright, fine, if you want to learn, then so be it. Don't get so worked up, little sister."

Yunping interrupted Xiao Chunjie with these words.

Xiao Chunjie turned around in surprise, staring at Yun Ping'er with some astonishment, as if wondering why she would say such a thing.

The old rogue took a sip of the small bottle of wine he had secretly brought over and chuckled, "If I were to slip away at a time like this, they would only resent me more. The most terrifying people are those whose jealousy cannot be vented."

"Since that's the case, it's better to let them vent now to avoid causing trouble later."

That's what Yunping thought.

Right now, this group of jealous people clearly want to embarrass me and then belittle me to gain a sense of satisfaction. If Xiao Chunjie intervenes and forces me to escape, they won't get their satisfaction, and they'll feel incredibly envious and frustrated.

Who knows what they might do then?

She smiled and said to Xiao Chunjie, "Little sister, why don't you sit down for a while? You've been dancing for so long, you should take a break."

"Looks like you care about me quite a bit~" Xiao Chunjie smiled, revealing an exceptionally charming pose: "I am indeed a little tired, how about you give me a massage later?"

Yunping rolled her eyes and didn't answer him at all.

Xiao Chunjie smiled sweetly, walked past Yun Ping'er, and playfully reached out her hand, touching Yun Ping'er's cherry lips with her index finger before pressing it to her own lips.

Yunping'er simply rolled her eyes at her childish behavior.

"So, what would you like to ask?"

Back to topic.

Yun Ping'er stared at the female cultivator in front of her with considerable displeasure. This person had repeatedly tried to pick a fight, and was almost driving the old rogue to the brink of exhaustion.

Although she prefers a peaceful life and doesn't want to cause trouble, she won't remain silent if someone takes advantage of her...

That's not her style.

The female cultivator gritted her teeth, but a wicked glint suddenly appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"I see that your zither skills are superb, and you must know many pieces. Although I have also studied the zither, I am not talented enough and only know one or two pieces. Since your zither skills are unparalleled, you must know many pieces, right?"

"Ha ha……"

Yunping took another sip of wine and smiled with amusement.