Shangguan Haiyue didn’t stay long with Fang Ling before helping the old woman back to the guest room to rest.
In the corridor, she couldn’t help but mutter, “Grandma, this person is really difficult to get along with, not sincere at all.”
“We introduced ourselves, but he was evasive and wouldn’t say anything.”
“I don’t believe for a second that he’s a casual cultivator with no background. With his skills, he’s definitely from a prestigious family or a sect.”
“So secretive, as if I’m going to harm him…”
The old woman said, “Since he doesn’t want to be honest, we can’t force him.”
“After all, if it weren’t for him, we would have died at the hands of that strange creature last night.”
“If Miss is really curious about his identity, why not go home now and let the family investigate?”
“There are only a few major Sword Dao families and sword cultivation sects in the Southern Dipper Region. It would be easy to find out.”
“Grandma, you’re just trying to get me to go home, aren’t you?” Shangguan Haiyue pursed her lips.
“I just escaped, and I don’t want to go back so soon.”
“My father controls me like I’m something precious, giving me no freedom at all. This time, I must have fun to my heart’s content.”
“But it’s indeed dangerous outside. Even in this small South Sun Kingdom, we almost…” The old woman said solemnly.
“Now that I’m seriously injured, it will take at least half a year to recover.”
“The decree given to you by the eldest young master has also been used up. If we encounter danger again, we won’t have the same luck as last night.”
“Why not let me contact the family and have the head send experts to protect you?”
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Haiyue quickly shook her head, “No! If you do that, I’ll definitely be taken back.”
“Grandma, you raised me since I was little. You know me best and care for me the most.”
“You know how long I’ve yearned for freedom. Now that I’ve finally come out…”
“Even if I die outside, I have no regrets!”
The old woman sighed helplessly, feeling deeply sorry for the girl in front of her.
She had been confined at home all her life, never stepping outside, which made her yearn deeply for freedom.
This trip, the old woman could feel that the girl was very happy and relaxed.
From her birth until now, this period was definitely the happiest time for her, making her much more cheerful compared to the dull days spent at home.
…
Time flew by, and half a month passed.
In the back garden of the Bai residence, in a pavilion.
Fang Ling lay on a rocking chair, smelling the fragrance of the flowers and listening to Miss Bai Ying play the qin, completely relaxed.
Half a month had passed, and Doctor Dou still hadn’t come out of seclusion, which worried him a bit.
After all, she originally said seven or eight days would be enough, but now it had been extended by half.
There was probably some mishap, and that batch of good materials might be wasted.
But the result was his own choice, so even if it was ruined, he would only feel a bit regretful.
What really troubled him was another matter.
He had sent Yun Shuiqing and Hu Yue to gather their forces and meet him in Dragon City with the Tianluo Sect members.
But now, more than half a month had passed, and he hadn’t seen anyone, which was too strange.
He didn’t think it would take so long to gather people, and he suspected they might have run away.
These people didn’t want to be under his control, so they all fled the South Sun Kingdom.
If that was the case, there was nothing he could do, as he didn’t have the time to chase them all down.
Because of his recent bad mood, he often went to the back garden to listen to Bai Ying play the qin.
Although Bai Ying’s cultivation wasn’t high, only at the late Dubhe Realm, she had a natural talent for music.
No piece of music was too difficult for her.
The tune she was playing now had a calming effect that even many experts specializing in music couldn’t achieve.
After a long time, she finished playing, placing her delicate hands lightly on the strings.
Fang Ling slowly opened his eyes and murmured, “Thank you!”
Bai Ying smiled gently and replied, “It’s my good fortune to play the qin for Young Master Fang.”
“By the way, I’ve learned a new piece, but it’s a bit dangerous.”
“If there’s a mistake, it could harm your soul…”
“But if played successfully, it can nourish your soul and increase your soul power.”
“Since Miss Bai dares to mention it, I believe you have a ninety-nine percent chance of success,” Fang Ling said with a smile. “I’ll listen attentively!”
“Since Young Master Fang is willing to try, I’ll give it a go!” She closed her eyes, seemingly adjusting her state.
Then the sound of the qin gradually rose, forming a unique sound domain.
The range of the sound domain was small, just within the pavilion.
But Fang Ling’s eyes widened suddenly; he felt his soul power surging!
The soul is the most mysterious and difficult area to cultivate.
Anything related to the soul is rare and priceless in the outside world.
After a long time, Bai Ying finished playing, looking almost exhausted.
She was drenched in fragrant sweat, her clothes slightly wet.
“What is this piece? It has such magical power!” Fang Ling asked in amazement.
Just by listening to it once, his soul power had increased by about one percent.
Don’t underestimate that one percent; it was terrifying.
If he listened a few more times, it would be incredible!
“This piece is an ancient melody called ‘Heaven and Earth Longevity.’”
“A few years ago, I found a jade slip near an ancient abandoned mine.”
“The jade slip contained the qin score and cultivation method for ‘Heaven and Earth Longevity.’”
“I’ve been studying it diligently for years, and recently…”
“Perhaps because I had a near-death experience, my state of mind changed significantly. When I tried playing it a few days ago, I succeeded,” Bai Ying replied.
“I believe Young Master Fang has felt it too; the effect of this piece is extraordinary, greatly increasing soul power.”
“You’re so amazing; does your father know?” Fang Ling suddenly asked.
Bai Ying: “My father knows I’m skilled in music, but he doesn’t know I can now play ancient melodies.”
“If your father knew how amazing you are, he would be very happy,” Fang Ling said.
“Unfortunately, my father and uncle can’t listen to this ‘Heaven and Earth Longevity,’” Bai Ying muttered.
“Why is that?” Fang Ling was puzzled. “You played it perfectly just now.”
“The more you play, the more skilled you’ll become, and there will be no mistakes.”
Bai Ying: “It’s not that I’m worried about making mistakes, but this ‘Heaven and Earth Longevity’ isn’t something everyone can listen to.”
“If someone with a weak soul listens, it won’t increase their soul power; instead, it will harm their soul.”
“The power of this piece is too great, and overdoing it can be harmful.”
“The danger I mentioned before playing was precisely this.”
“But since Young Master Fang has a high cultivation, I thought it should be fine, so I dared to try.”
“I see, that’s a pity,” Fang Ling said.
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