For the next period of time, Qin Wentian quietly cultivated in the residence Wan Zhuqing arranged for him. To him, the matters of the Wan Clan weren't even worth a mention. He could leave whenever he wanted to. It was only because Wan Zhuqing repeatedly urged him to stay that he chose to stay.
One night, while cultivating, Qin Wentian suddenly heard the sound of a zither. This zither music was pleasing to the ear and contained an artistic conception. Qin Wentian, who was sitting cross-legged, gradually dispersed his aura. He slowly opened his eyes, and there was a hint of laziness in his eyes. It was as though he wanted to let go of all his obsessions and live a carefree life with his beloved.
"This zither music is interesting." Qin Wentian suddenly laughed, he didn't know what kind of person would be able to create such a state of mind. Beauty in the heart, as though it had seen through the mortal world, yet it also seemed as though it had no attachment to power or cultivation. He stood up, and with a flash of his silhouette, he walked out. An instant later, he arrived at the rooftop of a courtyard.
He looked down and saw a woman in the courtyard with a veil covering her face. She was quietly playing the zither, and the sound of the zither was melodious. It was as though she had forgotten everything in the mortal world.
"So young?" Qin Wentian's eyes flickered. It was very hard to imagine that such a melody was played by an extremely young maiden. Although her face was covered by a veil, one could still see how beautiful her countenance was. Her white robes fluttered in the wind, resembling a goddess under the moonlight, as though she was an immortal.
Only with a pure state of mind could one play the zither music.
Qin Wentian sighed in his heart. He lay on the roof and listened quietly, not making a single sound. Even when the ethereal zither music gradually dissipated, he was still lying there lazily, as though he was enjoying it very much.
"Is it impolite to peep at her like this?" A gentle and elegant voice drifted over. Qin Wentian slowly opened his eyes as he sat up. He stared at the maiden and smiled, "I was influenced by the zither music and couldn't control my emotions. I apologize for my rudeness, please forgive me."
"Since you know it's impolite, why didn't you leave?" the woman asked softly.
"Your zither music is out of this world. You seem to yearn for this path and you don't like to cultivate. Why is your cultivation so high?" Qin Wentian smiled and said, "The people in the residence say that Wan Miaoyan and Wan Yiming are the two great geniuses of the Wan Clan. However, I can see that Miss's cultivation is on par with them and the attainments you've shown in your zither music are also very deep. Your talent shouldn't be any worse than theirs. I'm a little curious."
The beautiful eyes of the woman flashed with a strange light. Inclining her head, her pure and flawless eyes stared at Qin Wentian who was on the roof as she replied, "I don't like to cultivate, there's no meaning in such a comparison. It's just that the majority of the people in the manor hate my zither music. Since you can see through my cultivation base with a single glance, your cultivation base shouldn't be weak. Why would you be attracted by my music?"
"Because I don't like cultivation either." Qin Wentian smiled, "Cultivation has always been a very boring thing. If you can immerse yourself in something you like to do, to play the zither, to write a book, to travel the world with the person you love, that is the true beauty of the world."
The woman glanced at Qin Wentian in astonishment and smiled, "How can it be so beautiful?"
"Therefore, I have no choice but to cultivate. Even though cultivation is a boring thing, it is what I pursue. My obsession is strong because there are many beautiful things in the world that can only be realized through cultivation." Qin Wentian shrugged. The woman stared at him. Did this person understand what she was trying to express in her music?
"In that case, you still like to cultivate." The woman smiled and stared at Qin Wentian, "My name is Zhiyin."
"You live up to your name. My name is Qin Wentian." Smiling, Qin Wentian bid his farewell, "I apologize for disturbing you. Goodbye."
After that, his silhouette flickered as he left this place.
During this period of time in the Wan Clan, Qin Wentian would often listen to the music of the zither. He enjoyed it quite a bit. One day, Wan Zhuqing came and asked Qin Wentian, "Are you used to this place?"
"It's alright, it's just that I'm often disturbed by the music." Qin Wentian smiled as he stared at Wan Zhuqing. His words caused Wan Zhuqing's expression to change, "You don't like the music of the zither as well?"
Qin Wentian smiled at Wan Zhuqing, causing Wan Zhuqing to smile bitterly and shake his head.
"This music is quite interesting. You arranged for me to be here because you want me to get in touch with a soulmate, right?" Qin Wentian said with a smile. How could he not know what Wan Zhuqing was thinking?
Wan Zhuqing started. After that, he smiled, "Brother Qin, to tell you the truth, Zhiyin is my daughter. This time around, I kept trying to persuade you to stay in the Wan Clan because I have my own selfish motives. You should know that my cultivation base is weak. Although I'm an elder, even Yiyao wouldn't respect me. Zhiyin's talent is extremely high but she doesn't like to cultivate. She's obsessed with the four arts and rarely appears outside. In fact, many people don't even know of her existence. There are even some people in the same generation who have a conflict with her."
"Old sir wants me to go together with the Wan Clan because Zhiyin would be heading there as well?" Qin Wentian smiled, instantly understanding Wan Zhuqing's intentions.
"Yes, the Darknorth Immortal Mountain is an opportunity for Zhiyin. I've already persuaded her to go but I'm worried that she might suffer some losses on the way there. It would be difficult for her to rely on the younger generations of the Wan Clan to take care of her. Hence, I wish to travel together with Brother Qin so that we can take care of each other. Naturally, if Brother Qin doesn't like it, just pretend that I didn't say anything. If Brother Qin blames me for being selfish and wants to leave, I will send you off." Wan Zhuqing sincerely spoke.
Qin Wentian silently mused. Just like what he said to Zhiyin back then, the beauty of the world can only be realized through the path of cultivation. Wan Zhuqing loved his daughter but he also knew that his strength was weak. Even as an elder, his status wasn't high and he had to ask an outsider like him to take care of his daughter. Most probably, he felt helpless.
"Okay." Qin Wentian smiled and nodded.
Wan Zhuqing didn't expect Qin Wentian to agree so straightforwardly. A look of joy appeared on his face as he spoke, "I thank Brother Qin. I will go with you on this trip as well. Getting rid of Brother Qin is also a way for us to take care of each other. If we really encounter any unfathomable dangers, Brother Qin can just leave on your own."
Qin Wentian nodded lightly and didn't say anything. Wan Zhuqing clasped his hands, "Brother Qin, rest well. The day of departure is nearing. At that time, I will come back to invite Brother Qin to go with me."
"Mhm." Qin Wentian nodded. Wan Zhuqing then left. Staring at his departing back, Qin Wentian smiled. Everyone has their own selfish motives. He naturally wouldn't mind Wan Zhuqing's little thoughts. It was fine as long as Wan Zhuqing was honest. In any case, Fairy Yue Xia was also an interesting character.
Several days later, outside the Wan Clan's manor, many experts gathered. These were all elites of the Wan Clan and they were all preparing to escort the young masters and young mistresses of the Wan Clan to the Royal Capital of the Hokage Sengoku Kingdom.
The journey was extremely long and they would need to rely on teleportation arrays. Initially, the young masters and young mistresses could head there alone but because their destination was the incomparably powerful Royal Capital, the old master of the Wan Clan was worried and sent people to escort them.
In the crowd, Crimson Wing's physique was incomparably gigantic. Wan Miaoyan stood on top of Crimson Wing, exuding an unexcelled aura.
Wan Yiming stood on a powerful flame dragon formed from astral energy, exuding an incomparably imposing aura. The two of them were in the center of the crowd and there were many peak-stage immortal-foundation elders of the Wan Clan as guards. There was also the second brother of the Wan Clan personally guarding them. He glanced at his beloved daughter Wan Miaoyan as a smile appeared on his face. The Darknorth Immortal Mountain, he hoped that Miaoyan would have a chance to break through to the immortal king realm.
At the borders, there was a sedan pulled by demonic beasts. The sedan was extremely large and the interior was as comfortable as a room. A veiled maiden quietly sat within, Wan Zhuqing and Qin Wentian were there as well.
"Move out." At this moment, Wan Miaoyan's father, Wan Qingyun, gave the order. A moment later, a group of experts soared into the air, flying towards the royal capital.
Inside the sedan, Qin Wentian smiled at the maiden before him, "Miss Zhiyin, why do you like to wear a veil?"
"I'm used to it." Zhiyin spoke in a light voice. With a wave of her hand, she took out a brush, ink, paper and inkstone and actually started to paint in the sedan. Just like what Wan Zhuqing said, she liked the four arts.
Lifting her brush, she casually drew as a portrait of a person appeared. Qin Wentian stared at the outline as he started. So it turned out that the person in the portrait was actually him. When the portrait was completed, a handsome young man with a gentle and refined demeanor appeared. This young man looked exactly the same as him, extremely miraculous.
"Miss Zhiyin is not only skilled in the zither, your painting skills are shocking as well." Qin Wentian sighed. The him in the portrait seemed to be alive, exuding a divine charm. In fact, there was even a faint smile on his face, as though he wanted to walk out from the portrait.
"Sir Qin, please excuse me." Zhiyin spoke in a light voice.
"Actually, cultivation is extremely wondrous. The myriad daos of the myriad of daos are all interconnected. Miss Zhiyin doesn't like to cultivate yet her talent is extremely high. Some might not understand, but to me, it's only natural. Her heart is pure and flawless, and she has high attainments in both the zither and painting. If Miss Zhiyin were to cultivate in divine inscriptions, her talent would definitely be extremely high as well." Qin Wentian smiled.
Wan Zhuqing's eyes gleamed with sharpness. Qin Wentian's words seemed simple, yet they were all connected to the logic of cultivation, causing him to feel enlightened. In addition, he recalled an incident that happened many years ago, causing him to be filled with admiration for Qin Wentian. Although Zhiyin had never cultivated in divine inscriptions before, she managed to easily inscribe an extremely powerful divine inscription.
"I don't dare to accept Sir Qin's words." Zhiyin shook her head lightly.
"The journey here is boring. I wonder if I can enjoy the beautiful melody of the zither?" Qin Wentian asked.
Zhiyin's eyes flickered. After that, she nodded her head lightly. She took out her zither and started to play. Qin Wentian closed his eyes and quietly admired the melody. His state of heart became calm and tranquil, as though he wanted to cast aside everything. He didn't reject such thoughts, humans would naturally have too many distracting thoughts.
In addition, the reason why he wanted to listen to Zhiyin's zither music was because he could faintly sense a strange feeling from it, yet he couldn't grasp it.
"Enough." But very swiftly, a voice of reproach rang out, interrupting the melody. Qin Wentian opened his eyes as he furrowed his brows. Zhiyin smiled, keeping her zither as she stared at Qin Wentian with an apologetic look on her face.
"Thinking too highly of yourself." A mocking voice rang out. The person who spoke was none other than Wan Yiyao.
"Since you don't like to cultivate, why is there a need to head to the royal capital of the dynasty?" The mocking voices weren't masked at all. Wan Zhuqing's expression changed, but Zhiyin didn't seem to mind at all, as though she was long used to it.
Qin Wentian felt somewhat puzzled. Although Wan Zhuqing's cultivation base was low, Zhiyin's talent was extraordinary. Why were these people so unhappy with her? Most probably, there must be a reason behind this.
The journey was very long. Qin Wentian would occasionally close his eyes to cultivate, and he would also seal himself to listen to Zhiyin's zither music. It was truly interesting along the way. They even passed through several teleportation arrays and finally, sighs of admiration drifted over from the outside world.
"We've arrived at the royal capital."
"After entering the royal capital, make sure to keep a low profile and don't offend anyone." Wan Qingshan commanded. In the royal capital, there was no one they couldn't afford to offend.
Qin Wentian opened his eyes and smiled. We've arrived already? Travelling together with the Wan Clan truly saved him a lot of trouble. This was also one of the reasons why he chose to stay in the Wan Clan!
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