Lianhai Changjin sat down, made some adjustments, and then gently plucked the strings.
Clang!
An indescribable sharpness was forced out from this sound.
Shi Dong's eyes lit up, and he secretly nodded. He thought, "Although I don't know how good his skill is, this move has already grasped the true meaning of Yan Shifang. It seems that he has put in some effort."
The threatening sharpness pounced on Shi Qingqing's face. Her expression changed, and her beautiful eyes suddenly brightened. "Using sound as a sword. Not bad. You have the style of Yan Shifang. However, this doesn't prove that you can play!"
Lianhai Changjin seemed not to have heard anything, and his mind flew back to the distant past. It was in China, and he had spent a "large amount of money" to ask Yan Li to help him pass the three tests of Yu Youwei. In the third test, "Yang Guan San Li", Yan Li used "The Fishing Boat Sings at Evening" and the lyrics "Wind Calming" to amaze the audience. Even the zither master Lu Cuiche was overshadowed.
Thinking of Yan Li, he couldn't help but sigh. He said, "This song" Remembering an Old Friend in an Empty Mountain "is dedicated to Miss Qingqing."
Water-like notes flowed out of his hands. He was very talented. The deep and dull tone of Gu Se, in the clear rhythm, conveyed an optimistic spirit. Although he was mourning an old friend, he used the theme of "the old friend has passed away, people should face life positively", which made people deeply feel his sentiment. The difficulty of this song was medium, and there was only a hint of sadness. As he played, Yan Li's deeds kept turning over in his mind. As he recounted them, the sword intent boiled, and he unconsciously brought with him the carefree feeling of "the sword can overturn the world".
"Using music to express emotions." Shi Dong was very surprised. "I didn't expect such a talent to exist in the small Wind Cave. I just don't know if he has the talent to handle cases."
When the official heard this, he was shocked. These words meant that he wanted to train Lianhai Changjin as his successor.
When Hai Changjin finished his song, Shi Qingqing applauded, "Good, very good, only a little worse than my father. Hai Lianjin, you go down and wait, I want to see how the two of them are doing." She couldn't help but look forward to the performance of the next two. She couldn't wait to look at the players' seats. When she saw one person sitting there lazily, she instinctively disliked him. She then looked at the other person, who was standing with his hands behind his back. She smiled and pointed at him. "You, hurry up and come down to play."
The Second Young Master glanced at Xiang Nan, then walked up to the stage and cupped his hands towards Shi Qingqing before sitting down. His gaze inadvertently swept past Bai Yi and Lord Wu, wondering why Cheng Miao had been gone for so long. When Wushuang arrived, he could immediately reveal his identity, take their heads, and present them to Shi Dong. Whether or not there was a marriage alliance was no longer important.
However, since it was a competition, there was no reason not to take first place. He glanced at Shi Qingqing again. Her looks were top-notch, but her temperament still needed to be nurtured. This kind of young lady could be easily manipulated. Marrying her as the official wife would not be a disgrace to the Zhao family. With this thought in mind, he began to tune the strings.
"Zhao Xi, what are you playing?" Shi Qingqing called out when she saw the name on the Second Young Master's wooden tablet. His behavior was more in line with the image of Yan Shifang in her mind — a cold swordsman. She instinctively felt that Hai Lianjin was too refined. Although she had a good impression of him, it was difficult for her to like him. Naturally, she looked forward to the Second Young Master's performance.
"Seeing Lady Qing Qing so lively and adorable, a scene appeared in my mind: Lady Qing Qing, amidst the sword dance that filled the sky, riding a purplish-red horse on the prairie, the sword light rippling like water, following the grass in the boundless wilderness, transforming into a fairy …"
The Second Young Master's voice was delicate and soothing. When heard, it was as if there was a little person dancing lightly, with endless lingering charm. Shi Qingqing was overjoyed when she heard it.
The way she looked at the Second Young Master unconsciously carried a sense of adoration. A young girl in love naturally had a good impression of a talented young master. Her admiration for Yan Shifang originated from the stories that were told in the streets, creating the image of an affectionate hero, but the actual image was very vague. At this moment, it was gradually replaced by the Second Young Master.
The official sighed, "Although you are wearing someone else's face, you are able to display your own style. What a good child."
"Let's hear it first." Shi Dong was still smiling faintly.
The Second Young Master had already begun to play. His skill was very proficient, and it seemed that it wasn't a day's work. Before the Fifteen Kingdoms, the zither had fifty strings, so it was also called fifty strings. In the later period of the Fifteen Kingdoms, it was changed to twenty-five strings. His fingers flew up and down, and the notes were bright and lively. It was as if there really was a young girl riding a date red horse, galloping happily on the grassland. The audience's minds were all captivated. Under the blue sky and white clouds, on the green grassland, she sang a poem of youth.
After one song, Shi Qingqing was still intoxicated. Only when the Second Young Master's voice sounded did she finally return to the present situation.
"June Flying Song, a gift for Miss Qingqing." The Second Young Master smiled and stood up. He was very confident that just based on Gu Se's skill alone, he was definitely not below Yan Shi Fang. This was because he had been raised as a seed to play the 'Archaic Lost Sound' since young. Unfortunately, the situation had changed drastically, and the Zhao family had no choice but to retreat from the Wei Kingdom to protect themselves.
Shi Qingqing came back to her senses, and her face was slightly red. Although she was shy, she was very bold. She pointed at the Second Young Master and said, "Father, there is no need to compete. I want him!"
"If I were her, I would also choose the same, but most likely I wouldn't dare to say it …" A woman below the stage laughed and said, "Miss Qingqing is really brave. This is the perfect match between a talented man and a beautiful woman."
"Congratulations to Grand Arrester Shi for getting such a good son-in-law. When will the banquet be held? We will definitely come to support you."
The crowd below the stage was filled with congratulatory voices. The Second Young Master laughed involuntarily. He didn't think that he would be able to win over Shi Qingqing so easily. It was a pleasant surprise.
Lianhai Changjin sighed and admitted that she was inferior. Just as she was about to leave and think of another way, she heard Shi Dong shout, "Wait."
The drill ground immediately quietened down. Everyone looked at Grand Arrester Shi.
Shi Dong smiled and said, "My dear daughter, no matter what kind of competition we hold, the most important thing is to be fair. I didn't say that the person with the best Se skill would win."
Shi Qingqing said unwillingly, "Father, this is choosing a husband for me, not for you. I like Zhao Xi, so I choose him as my husband. What's wrong with that?"
Shi Dong was very insistent. "No, this isn't fair. We should treat all the competitors equally. How about this? The two of them will advance to the next round. Whoever wins will be my son-in-law. My dear daughter, if you really like Zhao Xi, you should give him a chance to perform, right? "
The official suddenly understood. He knew that Shi Dong wanted to see the strength of the two of them.
Shi Qingqing pouted and said to the Second Young Master, "Zhao Xi, you will win, right?"
"In order to stay with Miss Qingqing for a long time, I will do my best," the Second Young Master replied humbly.
Lianhai Changjin laughed bitterly in his heart. If it wasn't for the foundation of the villa, he wouldn't have stayed. However, it was also for the foundation of the villa that he would stand on this arena and allow others to criticize him. He had no choice but to return to the arena, retrieve his sword, and prepare for battle.
"Brother Hai, let's stop here." The Second Young Master smiled.
The Second Young Master smiled.
Lianhai Changjin said, "That's good."
The two of them were about to start fighting when a shout came from below the arena. "Wait!"
The Second Young Master was startled. He looked over and saw that it was Bai Yi. He laughed coldly in his heart. What kind of trick is he playing?
Shi Dong looked at Bai Yi unhappily and said, "What do you want to say? Can't you wait until they finish fighting?"
Bai Yi glanced at the competitors' area and saw that Xiang Nan was drowsy. He didn't look like he was here to participate in the competition. He was instantly enraged and said to Shi Dong, "Sir, you say it's fair, but in my opinion, it's not fair at all!"
The official shouted, "How dare you! Who are you to criticize the Grand Arrester?"
"Hmph, a commoner doesn't have the right to speak?" Bai Yi said coldly.
"Come on, take him down!" The official was enraged.
"Wait." Shi Dong's face darkened. "You say that I'm not fair? What's not fair?"
Bai Yi pointed at Xiang Nan, who was in the competitors' area. "He's also a competitor, but he hasn't even gone on stage yet. How did he get eliminated?" He thought to himself, I've spent a hundred soul stones to invite him here, and he's just going through the motions. Isn't the money a little too easy to earn? Moreover, Zhao Xi's swordsmanship was extraordinary. If he won, his evil plan would have succeeded, and all this would have been meaningless.
Only then did the crowd remember that there was still one person who hadn't gone on stage to perform. They all looked over and saw Xiang Nan sitting lazily on a chair. His eyes were half-closed, as if he was dozing off. Someone immediately mocked, "Him? Even if I went up and played, it would probably sound better than him. This guy is probably stupid and bold. He doesn't know what it means to stay. "
The crowd roared with laughter when they heard this. They all thought that Xiang Nan was a fool.
The more Shi Qingqing looked at him, the more unhappy she became. She shouted, "Guards, hurry up! I don't want to see him. Drag him out!"
A few guards immediately pounced on Xiang Nan, but their vision blurred and they pounced on nothing. They turned around but couldn't see Xiang Nan. Then, to their horror, they discovered that Xiang Nan was already sitting in the center of the arena, in front of the guse, separating Hai Lianjin and the second young master.
"Did you notice me?" Xiang Nan smiled and casually played a melody. The notes flowed like flowing water, looking like the edge of a sword.
Rip!
The sound of clothes tearing could be heard. The person who had mocked them just now had his clothes torn to pieces. He was stunned for a moment before he reacted. He squatted down in horror and covered his private parts. "You … What did you do …"
The people who had laughed just now retreated in fear. Not only was Xiang Nan's skill superb, but he had also used the guse to transmit his aura and transform it into sword qi. This required not only a powerful cultivation, but also a superb understanding of musical instruments. He had to reach the stage where he and the instrument were one.
"This …" Hai Lianjin's eyes widened in disbelief when she heard the guse.
The second young master narrowed his eyes slightly. No one knew what he was thinking.
Shi Qingqing was stunned. She felt that Xiang Nan was in high spirits as he sat in front of the guse. It was like he was a completely different person from his previous lazy self. "Alright. Since you're not putting on a show, you can play." She changed her attitude and her tone also became gentler. Although she didn't think that Xiang Nan was as good as the second young master, she recognized that he was the one who refused to take off his mask. This was the continuation of her good impression of him.
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