"I can't tell you that right now, but since I've made a pact with you, you won't die."

"Also, this is the Yin-Yang Life and Death Technique of the Weak Water Zither. If you want to change your inevitable fate of death, then you should cultivate it properly."

As soon as he finished speaking, the illusory image of the water entered the Weak Water Harp.

After the water swamp left.

Before Lu Fuyue could even study the Yin-Yang Life and Death Technique that had appeared in her sea of ​​consciousness, the white bead immediately became active, spinning incessantly above Lu Fuyue's head.

Lu Fuyue then noticed that its aura was very similar to that of the red-clothed senior from before.

However, the remains of that predecessor had vanished, leaving only a dozen or so golden nails on the high stone wall.

When she broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage, she finally understood why her senior had destroyed her previous cultivation.

Because her previous cultivation methods were wrong.

Cultivation gained through incorrect methods is utterly insignificant compared to cultivation achieved under the guidance of a master.

For example, she and Mo Qianci were both at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, but in reality, she would never last a single move against him, not to mention that she had the cultivation level but no practical combat experience.

Therefore, even at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, she might not be able to defeat Mo Qianci.

After all, he is a sword cultivator and the main male protagonist of this book. Fighting against opponents of higher levels is a piece of cake for him.

Lu Fuyue recalled the scene when she first met that senior.

It seems the senior has passed away peacefully.

She sighed softly, then knelt down in the direction where the skeletons had been.

"Junior Lu Fuyue thanks senior for saving me."

Upon hearing this, the white pearl above her head suddenly shone brightly with white light.

Lines of large golden characters appeared before her eyes.

"I was a disciple of the Immortal Sound Sect a thousand years ago. Unfortunately, the Immortal Sound Sect was wiped out overnight because of a traitor. This Heavenly Sound Pearl is the most precious treasure of my sect and the source of the Immortal Sound Sect's heritage."

“Little girl, since you have made a contract with the Weak Water Zither, it means you are a natural music cultivator.”

"The future of sound cultivation will depend on you."

The words floating in the air gradually disappeared.

The next second, a connection was established between the Heavenly Sound Pearl and Lu Fuyue, and countless techniques related to sound cultivation appeared in her sea of ​​consciousness.

There are three Heavenly-level cultivation techniques: "Heavenly Sound Technique," "Controlling the Nine Heavens with a Qin," and "Withered Trees Rejuvenate."

Besides these, there are countless other levels of martial arts techniques.

Immortal Sound Sect?

I never imagined that the Immortal Sound Sect really existed. Legend has it that every sound cultivator in the Immortal Sound Sect could fight ten opponents at once and fight beyond their level, comparable to a sword cultivator!

Lu Fuyue's heart couldn't help but stir with excitement.

She loved music since childhood, especially playing the zither. Little did she know that one day she would become a zither master.

Lu Fuyue kowtowed to Hongye three more times.

"This junior will certainly live up to the expectations of my senior."

In the days to come, Lu Fuyue planned to first learn how to play the Weak Water Zither in this place, since it was her destined weapon.

As long as she doesn't perish, the Weak Water Harp will stay with her for life.

With a gentle wave of her hand, the pitch-black Weak Water Harp appeared before her.

Lu Fuyue placed her hands on the body of the zither and looked down at it. "The original seven strings are now down to two. How should we play it?"

Just as she was pondering, the "Yin Yang Life and Death Manual" located in her sea of ​​consciousness immediately began to flip rapidly until it stopped on one of the pages.

Lu Fuyue took a look with her divine sense and couldn't help but exclaim, "So that's how it is!"

These two strings are not simple.

One is Yin and the other is Yang. The black string is Yin, which can mobilize all the dark power in the world; the Yang string is white, which can bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded as long as the user's cultivation is deep enough.

The Yin-Yang Life and Death Manual is divided into three parts: the Yang Manual, the Yin Manual, and the third part, which Lu Fuyue cannot access at the moment because her cultivation level is too low.

Lu Fuyue slowly closed her eyes, raised her hand and placed it on the strings of the zither to begin playing the first piece in the Yin Manual—"Qin Sha San Qian" (The Zither Kills Three Thousand).

...

Half a month later, at the lowest point of the endless abyss.

Lu Fuyue, dressed in white and holding a zither, sat cross-legged above the Black Pool. Her face was delicate and beautiful, and a red cinnabar dot on her forehead accentuated her stunning beauty.

Suddenly, she flicked her slender fingers, and the music changed abruptly, splashing up a thousand waves with a loud bang.

The hands moved faster, producing a constant stream of sounds.

Lu Fuyue slowly opened her eyes, and looking at the scene before her, she couldn't help but feel delighted.

With her current strength, she should be able to fight Mo Qianci to a standstill!

After all, sound cultivators also have the ability to fight against opponents of higher levels!

But she needs to think carefully about how to get out of this place.

And what should we do next...?

Over the past few months, Lu Fuyue has discovered something.

That is, the water spirit jade that nourished her body was taken away by the demonic cultivator. However, she has not shown any signs of vomiting blood in the past few months. Considering what the spirit said, does that mean that her body can really be saved?

The thought of this possibility filled Lu Fuyue with uncontrollable joy, but then she remembered that she was cannon fodder prepared by Heaven for Mo Qianci, and her heart sank again.

The only way for her to be free now is to kill Mo Qianci and disrupt the plot of this book.

But how can I kill him...?

***

On the main peak of Tianxuan Sect.

Lu Zhengming, the sect leader of Tianxuan Sect, sat opposite Mo Qianci.

Lu Zhengming held the black pieces, his eyes deep as he looked at the chessboard before him. "Qianci, as you know, Fuyue is my daughter. Now that she has disappeared, I hope to see her alive or dead."

Mo Qianci's body stiffened almost imperceptibly for a moment before returning to normal.

He lowered his head, his face full of self-reproach. "Master, I'm sorry. I'm incompetent and failed to find Fuyue."

However, Lu Zhengming spoke up, "I heard that you've been getting quite close to Lian'er lately?"

Mo Qianci was greatly alarmed, but he did not show any abnormality on his face.

"Master, Lian'er is my junior sister. Didn't you say that we should take good care of her?"

Lu Zhengming fell silent for a long time before sighing, "Although you and Fuyue have been betrothed since childhood, Fuyue's fate is currently unknown, and her illness... makes it unlikely she'll live past sixteen..."

"If you truly love Lian'er, after Fu Yue leaves, I will personally arrange a new marriage between you."

"In this way, it can be considered as living up to the marriage agreement that Fuyue's mother and your mother made for the two of you back then."

Mo Qianci looked at Lu Zhengming in disbelief, "Master, you..."

Fu Yue is his own daughter. How can Master do this... to Fu Yue?

Lu Zhengming also knew that what he had just said might have seemed too heartless to Mo Qianci.

However, only he himself knew that both his daughters were his flesh and blood. Fuyue was indeed his daughter, but Lian'er was also his daughter. In fact, before he brought Lian'er to the Tianxuan Sect, she had always lived in the mortal world.

But Fu Yue had been carefully pampered by him for so many years, and she also had such an excellent fiancé.

Since Qianci and Lian'er are mutually attracted, why not let them be together?

...

They never expected that Lu Fuyue would not only survive, but also return.

A month later, everyone in the Tianxuan Sect assumed that Lu Fuyue was dead.

Apart from the few elders who had watched her grow up, everyone else in the sect was secretly pleased with Lu Fuyue's death.

Because of this, their senior brother Qianci and junior sister can be together openly and legitimately.

However, a few people felt sorry for Lu Fuyue, after all, she was the one who was wronged the most.

However, since the sect leader has already tacitly approved of Mo Qianci and Bai Lianlian being together, what's the use of their discontent?

A few days later, Lu Fuyue returned.

She made her way out of the forbidden area, and the disciples guarding it spotted her and immediately put their swords to her neck. "Who dares to trespass into the forbidden area?"

Because it was nighttime, the disciples couldn't see her face clearly.

Lu Fuyue slowly spoke, "The sect leader's daughter, Lu Fuyue."

Just then, the moon, which had been obscured by dark clouds, appeared, and Lu Fuyue's delicate and beautiful face came into their view.

The disciples were shocked and took a few steps back, their swords falling from their hands.

"Senior Sister Fuyue, you're not dead?"

However, Mo Qianci also appeared here at this moment.

"Fuyue!" He ran up to her, wanting to hug Lu Fuyue.

Ever since he witnessed Lu Fuyue being pushed off a cliff, he would think of her from time to time, recalling the days they had spent together.

Whenever he thinks of her, he comes here to visit.