Chapter 85: Prince Sanyin, Qin Xiu
“If you want to listen to a live song, you better grasp the concept quickly. Lucky for you, your comprehension is strong; give it a go!”
Qin Bei nodded—after all, it was a good opportunity to test whether the rumor about the piano’s sound helping with cultivation was true.
Qin Bei soon got into the zone.
The music was beautiful, ethereal, and enchanting. Qin Bei compared it to the pieces he had heard before.
He discovered that they were on completely different levels.
Whether it was music theory, the sound of the piano, or even the player herself, everything was top-notch.
After savoring it carefully, he even felt like his soul had been baptized.
…
At that moment in the Spirit Pavilion courtyard.
The Spirit Pavilion was large with a backyard.
Ling Kexin usually lived here.
In front of her was a mirror, but instead of her stunning reflection, it showed Qin Bei, who was enjoying the piano sound with his eyes closed.
As soon as Qin Bei entered Luofeng Tower, she had sensed his presence.
“Xiao Huan, do you know this person?”
Ling Kexin looked at her personal maid beside her inquiringly.
Her voice was as ethereal as the music itself.
“Of course! He’s quite famous in the capital now. Miss, you’ve surely heard his name, but you’ve never seen him—he’s Prince Bei!” Xiao Huan replied cheerfully.
“Prince Bei? So he has been to the Foundation Establishment Secret Realm?”
“Definitely! Prince Bei rescued many people from the Foundation Establishment Secret Realm, and when he returned to the capital, he rode a real dragon carriage! How majestic!”
As she spoke, Xiao Huan’s eyes sparkled with admiration for Qin Bei.
“Little girl, looks like you have a crush on him!” Ling Kexin teased.
“What are you saying, Miss? I’m just a maid; how could I dare think that way? But who wouldn’t like a handsome and talented prince like Prince Bei?”
“But if you have any ideas about him, it could definitely work! Then, I could be like the maid of the Saint from Wu Kingdom, serving as a dowry… then…”
“Ah~”
Before Xiao Huan could finish her lovely fantasy, an angry Ling Kexin swatted her.
“Stop your nonsense! One spank for punishment!”
“What nonsense? If the young lady is willing to marry someone from the royal family, Emperor Xia would probably host a grand banquet for the whole world! Then Prince Xiu will be here often, you know.” Xiao Huan tried to reason.
Ling Kexin fell silent.
After all these years, she knew how tempting it was to be a descendant of the Spirit Clan.
It was only because of Luofeng Tower’s existence that she managed to avoid being kept captive by a powerful faction.
“Xiao Huan, inform everyone that I’ll choose my first guest to marry in a day.”
Ling Kexin said calmly.
But Xiao Huan was stunned upon hearing this.
“Ah? Miss, you can’t really be serious, can you? I was just joking!”
Xiao Huan said anxiously.
“What do you mean? It’s just a guest to marry. This way, I can do more for Luofeng Tower.”
Ling Kexin smiled.
“Is it really just for that reason?”
“Why not? A guest of honor simply means playing for one person. It’s no big deal. Plus, if the person listening has exceptional talent, my cultivation can speed up significantly.”
Everyone knew that Ling Kexin could help others cultivate through her music.
Whether it was understanding techniques or realms, it all contributed.
But no one realized it was a mutual benefit.
While she helped others, she could also receive a feedback loop, gradually getting better and stronger.
“Should we notify the owner of the building? This is quite a big deal.”
“No need; I can handle this on my own.”
“Oh~ Then I’ll notify them right away.”
“Wait.”
Ling Kexin suddenly stopped Xiao Huan.
“What’s wrong?”
Ling Kexin didn’t respond, only gazing into the mirror before her.
…
Inside the Spirit Pavilion.
Qin Bei was absorbing the essence of the piano music.
The more he felt, the more astonished he became.
There were hints of some grand laws within the music.
Though vague, the presence of these laws in the melody genuinely surprised Qin Bei.
Just when he was about to exchange for a few enlightenment opportunities to grasp the concepts in one go,
the entrance to the Spirit Pavilion suddenly became noisy, sharply interrupting Qin Bei’s focus.
“What’s this? Acting all high and mighty just because you don’t have enough money? I have plenty! If Ling Kexin is willing to come out and play a song for me, I’ll cough up a million spirit stones! This young master can afford it! That girl has to play a song for me today!”
A drunken young man, wine pot in hand, staggered into the Spirit Pavilion, speaking loudly to the people around him.
The people beside him hurriedly covered his mouth.
They looked at the crowd with an apologetic expression.
“Sorry, my young master is just drunk and acting silly. I apologize for disturbing everyone. Don’t worry, I’ll cover everyone’s bills today.”
Everyone recognized the newcomer.
He was the son of the owner of the First Money Bank.
Qian Lei.
Recognizing him, everyone found it was nothing unusual because Qian Lei wasn’t visiting for the first time in a drunken stupor.
Earlier he’d been fine; but this time, it seemed his subordinates lost control of him.
Since he offered to cover the costs, no one could really blame him.
However, just as they thought it would end there,
a burly man moved right in front of Qian Lei.
Bam!
With a single punch, the burly man knocked Qian Lei dizzy.
Not finished, the burly man picked up Qian Lei, along with his subordinates, as if they were little chicks and dragged them outside the Spirit Pavilion.
Crack~
Crack~
Two crisp sounds rang out.
Qian Lei’s legs were broken by the hulking figure…
“Ah!~”
A terrible scream echoed.
Qian Lei was fully sobered up now.
Everyone stood there dumbfounded.
They all stared at the burly man.
“Who is this? So fierce? He actually dared to hit Qian Lei?”
“Though it’s gratifying to see Qian Lei get beaten, he does have a rich and powerful father.”
“What good is being rich and powerful? Can’t you see who’s doing the beating?”
…
Qin Bei also noticed this commotion.
Watching the burly man stride into a private booth, he curiously asked, “Royal brother, whose man is this? So arrogant?”
“Who else could it be? It’s Prince Xiu, of course.”
“Prince Xiu?”
“Yep, Qin Xiu, the brother of Qin Ke, the one who offended you last time.”
Qin Bei thought for a moment and remembered.
“Prince Xiu, just like me, is also a Prince of Sanyin. He’s highly valued by the royal family and is considered one of the princes who is most likely to comprehend the Void Scripture in this imperial mausoleum trial.”
“This royal brother is quite the character, huh? He casually beats up the son of the First Money Bank!”
“Pfft~ He’s not as impressive as you make it sound.”
Qin Zhen said this because he was speaking the truth.
Qin Bei:…
“This young master of the bank is not new to stumbling in drunk. Qin Xiu had wanted to deal with him for a long time but never found the chance. Now, this idiot blurted out nonsense, giving Qin Xiu a reason to act while also trying to curry favor with Ling Kexin.”
“To curry favor with Ling Kexin?”
“Exactly! This kid has a crush on Ling Kexin and enjoys strong support from his father. So, he didn’t have to worry about crippling Qian Lei since he has his father’s backing.”
“Oh~ So he’s on a mission to impress the ladies—I’m familiar with that~”
With that said, Qin Bei wasn’t surprised at all.
Ling Kexin, as a descendant of the Spirit clan, could greatly enhance the power of Great Xia if she were utilized correctly.
It was clear that Emperor Xia wasn’t bold enough for a direct approach, so he opted for subtler tactics.
Having outstanding princes pursue Ling Kexin seemed to be the plan.
It stood to reason that if Ling Kexin agreed, Luofeng Tower wouldn’t obstruct her.
Ah, his father really did want to claim every possible advantage.
What a pity, sending a fool like Qin Xiu for the task.
Did he think impressing a beautiful woman was as simple as giving someone a lesson?
Totally boneheaded!
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