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Li Xiaonan coldly said, "The instrument I want has six strings. It consists of three main parts: the headstock, the neck, and the body. The headstock supports the tension of the strings at the front, and there are tuning pegs to adjust the string tension. The body is made up of the soundboard, side panels, and back panel..."
He elaborated for about five minutes.
Yun Moyu was stunned, gradually picturing the instrument Li Xiaonan described in her mind. What he said seemed to be true, but she had never seen such an instrument.
Blushing, she placed her hands on her hips and exclaimed, "You... stop making things up! There’s no such instrument!"
Li Xiaonan became even more pleased with himself and laughed, "I told you I was afraid you wouldn't have it! Just because you haven't seen it doesn't mean it doesn't exist; that's really a joke!"
Yun Moyu was furious and retorted, "You!"
Yun Yiluo, momentarily distracted, was finally jolted awake by the argument between the two. She gestured for Yun Moyu to be quiet and said with a serious expression, "What is the name of the instrument you mentioned?"
Li Xiaonan confidently replied, "Guitar."
To his surprise, Yun Yiluo shook her head with a smile and said, "The instrument you're talking about does exist, but it’s not called a guitar; it’s called Six Immortal Strings."
"Cloud Master, are you sure we’re talking about the same instrument? Why don’t you bring it out so I can identify it?" Li Xiaonan thought Yun Yiluo was playing tricks. After watching over a hundred girls perform earlier, he hadn’t seen a guitar at all. From Yun Moyu's words, he could also infer that the Emei Sect didn’t have guitars.
Yun Yiluo shook her head with a smile and finally sat up. With a flourish of her hand, an instrument appeared before everyone.
"It’s been eight hundred years since that person left; no one has played this since...," Yun Yiluo gently caressed the body of the instrument and looked at Li Xiaonan as she slowly said, "Is this what you were talking about? Can you really play it?"
Li Xiaonan squinted his eyes and stared at Six Immortal Strings for a long time. Inner Thoughts: What the heck! This isn’t just a broken wooden guitar! What is this? From Yun Yiluo's words, it seems no one can play it. What’s going on? No way; I must find an opportunity to figure this out. Perhaps... I am not the first person to cross over from Earth to here...
As Li Xiaonan stood there in a daze, Yun Moyu mocked, "Hmph! Caught red-handed, I knew you wouldn't!"
Li Xiaonan shot a piercing glance at Yun Moyu's delicate face.
It must be said that Yun Moyu was quite striking, with her slightly furrowed brows and eyes that seemed to hold unspoken emotions. She appeared serene like a flower reflected in water, moving gracefully like a willow swaying in the wind, reminiscent of Lin Mei Mei.
However, there was a distinction between Yun Moyu and Lin Mei Mei; the former was spoiled and arrogant, while the latter constantly masked her insecurities with pride.
Yun Moyu was momentarily taken aback by his glare. Inner thoughts: Why is this person so fierce? Every time he glares at me, I feel an indescribable sensation.
"I can play," he declared as he picked up the so-called Six Immortal Strings.
Yun Yiluo coldly warned, "If you break this instrument, I will kill you! No matter who you are!"
Li Xiaonan ignored her and sat down on the ground with the guitar. He carefully caressed every part of it, his expression growing increasingly serious.
It turned out that this guitar was not crafted using advanced techniques but rather made through ancient and conventional methods. Although the body was well-maintained, the strings had long since rusted. As he plucked one gently, it emitted a buzzing noise before snapping.
Yun Yiluo was taken aback and shouted angrily, "You! I will kill you!"
Li Xiaonan shot her a glare. "Why are you so anxious? This guitar hasn't been played in ages; the body is still in good condition, but the strings are rusty! I can fix it. Just sit there quietly; otherwise, I guarantee this guitar will never make a sound again!"
It must be said that Li Xiaonan's final words deeply affected Yun Yiluo, causing her to sit back down in a daze.
"Spirit," Li Xiaonan called out.
Ling Kui walked over to Li Xiaonan. Without him saying a word, she picked up the broken guitar string and crafted a new one, mimicking its form.
Li Xiaonan pressed the string against the neck of the guitar, adjusting the tuning. The sound was quite good, and he carefully took the remaining five strings and handed them to Ling Kui.
In no time, the old wooden guitar had been fitted with brand new strings. He returned the rusty strings to Yun Yiluo, hoping to avoid any trouble from that crazy woman.
He smiled at Ling Kui and said gently, "Ling'er, listen closely. This is the first time I’m playing a song here, for you, singing just for you."
The words "first time" resonated loudly and clearly in Ling Kui's ears. She blushed and sat across from him.
At that moment, it felt like there was only the two of them in each other's eyes, while the onlookers faded into the background.
The smooth and beautiful melody flowed from the Six Immortal Strings as Li Xiaonan smiled at Ling Kui and softly sang:
"My love comes lightly and easily for you
Your smile fills my heart
Your love slowly approaches step by step
A sweet little dependence makes even silly smiles shine
I find it strange that just after leaving, I want to return
An inexplicable silly expectation
I understand it's love playing tricks; closing my eyes, I'm afraid love won't be there
Sweetly falling into despair, I can no longer escape
I just want to play the guitar and fall in love, writing down our brilliance
The black keys and white keys strike out scenes of our love
I just want to talk about love and experience my dependence on you
With a pinky promise made quietly, I await true love…"
A song by Hu Xia, "Play the Piano, Fall in Love," filled the air with warmth and beauty. The evening sun's rays streamed through the window, casting a gentle glow on the two of them—a red-haired boy strumming and singing, while a black-haired girl smiled blissfully.
Li Xiaonan was blissfully unaware of the admiration shining in the eyes of the girls seated nearby, along with their envy and jealousy towards Ling Kui.
Even Yun Moyu was momentarily stunned; Li Xiaonan's voice was captivating, with a slightly husky tone that added to its charm.
At that moment, Li Xiaonan wasn't using True Essence Power; he was simply playing music. Yet, everyone present could hear the love woven into his melodies and lyrics.
As the song came to an end, Li Xiaonan gazed at Ling Kui with a silly grin, like a child waiting for praise.
Ling Kui's face flushed deeper as she laughed, "You look so silly..."
In response, Li Xiaonan's grin widened even more.
Standing up from the floor, Ling Kui looked out at the setting sun, thinking: It's almost time. Once I get the map, I'll set off... I just hope Xiao Nan will be okay.
Noticing her lost in thought, Li Xiaonan stood up as well and brushed off the nonexistent dust from her clothes.
Ling Kui snapped back to reality; she had grown accustomed to Li Xiaonan's affectionate gestures.
Yun Moyu scoffed, "What a creep!"
Li Xiaonan ignored her and returned the guitar to Yun Yiluo.
Yun Yiluo murmured, "You can play... you really can play... Do you know him... who is he to you?"
Li Xiaonan squinted his eyes, thinking to himself: The opportunity has come! I must find out who he really is and who else can play that guitar. If someone tells me this is all just a coincidence and that the person who can play is only from the Starry Illusion Continent, I won't believe it! Playing the guitar isn't difficult; if it were an instrument originally from the Starry Illusion Continent, it would have been popularized long ago. Just think about how many people on Earth can play the guitar! It's an easy instrument to learn, a must-have for anyone who wants to sing and play.
He put on a surprised expression and said, "I wonder who Cloud Master is referring to?"
Yun Yiluo's face turned cold, and with a wave of her hand, she put away the instrument. "You have no right to know!"
Li Xiaonan felt frustrated: Damn it! You were the one who asked me just now, you crazy woman! I'll find another chance later.
Ignoring the people around him, he pulled Ling Kui back to their room under everyone's gaze.
Ling Kui sat in a redwood chair by the window, the moonlight outside casting a gentle glow on the orchids, filling the room with a faint fragrance. She quietly watched Li Xiaonan pacing back and forth inside the room and smiled, "Xiao Nan, what do you want to do?"
Li Xiaonan suddenly stopped, thinking: What do I want to do? I want to do things with you! I want Obedient Dragon II!
It had been several days since he had last touched Ling Kui; he truly missed the wonderful feeling of Yuan Ying and Obedient Dragon II. He sighed and continued to pace around the room.
Ling Kui ignored him and sat down on a cushion on the floor, closing her eyes in meditation.
Li Xiaonan stared at Ling Kui with her eyes closed, swallowing hard. He wanted Obedient Dragon II, but he didn't dare.
He was unsure whether the anomalies appearing during his breakthrough of Harmony Technique would affect the woman of Obedient Dragon II. So he was anxious yet hesitant; he worried that if he used Obedient Dragon II, it might drain Ling Kui's Yuan Ying.
Helplessly, he sat down on another cushion, as if sulking, and swallowed five Lingxiao Pills in one go before slowly entering meditation.
However, Ling Kui opened her bright eyes. How could she not know what Li Xiaonan was thinking? She smiled and quietly ran over to his side, gently pecking his lips before blushing and looking at the calm-faced Li Xiaonan.
A night passed, and Li Xiaonan reluctantly woke from his meditation. The True Essence Power within him continuously filled up only to mysteriously vanish again. However, it wasn't all bad; his Yuan Ying seemed to have grown, and he was likely on the verge of breaking through to the mid-stage of Yuan Ying. With this thought, his mood improved significantly.
He noticed Ling Kui staring at him in a daze. He smiled and said, "Silly girl, what's wrong?"
"You... your eyes..." she stammered, pulling out a small bronze mirror and holding it up in front of him.
Li Xiaonan looked at his reflection in the mirror and was taken aback. His red hair and red eyes were filled with an ominous aura.
"It's nothing, nothing at all. This looks pretty good; I must be close to a breakthrough," he quickly reassured Ling Kui.
Ling Kui bit her lip and nodded slightly.
Both fell into silence, as neither knew whether Li Xiaonan's current development was good or bad.
Li Xiaonan exhaled and suggested, "How about we go for a walk?"
Ling Kui shook her head and said, "I'm a bit tired; I want to meditate a little longer."
Li Xiaonan scratched his head, not wanting to push her, and stepped outside alone.
It had to be said that Fairy Island was filled with the sounds of birds and the fragrance of flowers, accompanied by ethereal music—it truly felt like a paradise.
Li Xiaonan wandered aimlessly, noticing that female disciples passing by were pointing at him. Many young women cast flirtatious glances his way. Li Xiaonan smiled back at each one, feeling quite pleased with himself.
"Perilla Girl!" Li Xiaonan called out upon seeing Yun Moyu and Perilla not far away. He deliberately ignored Yun Moyu and greeted only Perilla.
Yun Moyu stood to the side, sulking and clearly uninterested. This left Perilla feeling awkward, and she could only manage a sheepish smile.
Li Xiaonan pretended to be oblivious and said with a grin, "Perilla Girl, I was wondering if your faction has prepared the recent map of the Qinhuang Islands that I requested earlier?"
Yun Moyu snapped back, "Didn’t I give it to your wife this morning? Didn’t she pass it on to you?"
Li Xiaonan froze for a moment, then exclaimed, "Oh no!" With that, he dashed toward the guest room, thinking to himself: Don’t do anything foolish, girl! Wait for me!
Yun Moyu exchanged a glance with Perilla before following after him.
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