Chapter 53 053 Does she dare!
Although the Immortal Lord's secret sound cultivation technique was indeed tempting, this brat was going way too far. Why was she putting in so much effort? Didn't she say before, "It's the Immortal Alliance Competition, I have no interest in it"? Although she later changed her mind and suddenly started working incredibly hard, at the time, Venerable Xueqiao just thought this girl was crazy.
It's completely unexpected that she has such a deep sense of dedication to the Immortal Alliance Competition.
He wanted to rebuke them but was too weak to make a sound, and could only remain silent and unable to bear the sight.
The other venerable ones, however, found it rare to be amused at this moment. Some couldn't help but chuckle aloud.
Even Fairy Yilan, upon seeing this, not only wasn't jealous, but even smiled slightly.
Song Chi pressed the strings for a while, but seeing that Mo Shubai's music remained unchanged, her face twitched slightly. She was also helpless.
Anyway, look, she's even mustered up the courage to be so ambiguous. But there's just no chemistry between them. What can she do?
"No problem, no problem, I think it's a good idea. I'll bring you another couple over to give it a little excitement."
Immortal Lord Liuyue, however, blatantly lied and uttered these words.
Song Chi didn't even bother to reply to her. She just casually pressed the strings, sending a burst of metal spiritual energy one moment and a burst of wood spiritual energy the next, simply to make things a little more difficult for Mo Shubai.
But he caught them all gently, quickly balancing his spiritual energy, and not a single note was wrong.
However, the two quickly exchanged a glance. This was because, after the wood elemental energy passed by, there was a natural flow of water-based wood elemental energy.
This is indeed not easy. Generally speaking, if a disciple who does not possess the three spiritual roots of metal, water, and wood insists on becoming a sound cultivator, they must transform them from the five elements. However, the conditions for that transformation are quite demanding, and the process is slow; it's not easy to retain even two or three tenths of the transformed spiritual power.
This is why Xue Rongzhan almost failed to convert his wood elemental power, and Song Chi had to take his flute and play it for him.
This time, the water elemental power was transformed into wood elemental power with great care, and up to 80% of it was transformed.
This piece of music is somewhat mysterious. Song Chi immediately understood why many of the pieces he had obtained from the secret realm, whether it was the Wood Spirit Root scroll or the scroll from his junior uncle's immortal tomb, were not very powerful.
Could the source be here? That would be a major discovery!
Immediately, Song Chi went to pick up his zither and began to play, also using the water-to-wood spiritual energy conversion technique. Although somewhat clumsy, the unorthodox tone seemed to be several times more powerful than that of a pure wood-elemental immortal technique.
Immortal Lord Liuyue simply smiled at this, and a slight mist rose, but the outside world could no longer perceive the change in the music.
Of those present, only Venerable Xueqiao and Venerable Tonghua, both masters of music cultivation, could perceive the sound of the zither. They exchanged a secret glance but dared not confirm it.
The other disciples watching, however, found the two playing the zither so quietly rather boring. They were about to go and watch the other disciples' competition.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the screen wall moved, another pair appeared in the barrier next to Songchi.
This time, however, they were disciples of the Southeast Jade Ruins Holy Sect. They were also among the young geniuses, but due to some disagreements, the two had separated in anger before entering the secret realm.
But it seems that they are still connected, even though their feelings for each other haven't completely broken off.
"It seems that Senior Sister Zhuang suspected Senior Brother Shen of having an affair, and they had a fight and a fierce battle. Senior Brother Shen felt wronged and didn't hold back at all during the fight."
"So Senior Sister Zhuang was heartbroken, tears streaming down her face, she brandished her sword and left, declaring that she would never see him again in this life."
A disciple with extensive knowledge of the situation immediately informed others of the two individuals' origins.
Even Song Chi overheard these words through the gust of wind deliberately sent by Immortal Lord Liuyue. Mo Shubai also glanced slightly in that direction.
He's actually quite gossipy.
Senior Sister Zhuang's name is Zhuang Lanxiu, and she is a sword cultivator. As for Senior Brother Shen, Song Chi had indeed met him at the banquet at the Azure Sword Sect. His name is Shen Muchen, and he is a cultivator from the Heavenly Mystery Sect, skilled in formations and runes.
Every powerful cultivator in the Heavenly Mystery Sect possesses a touch of the wicked. This person has Qi Zhenmo's clever and sinister wit, as well as Ye Qingyu's unruly and arrogant nature.
Before the screen wall was completed, this kid was still sneering.
"Oh, you're assigned to the same group as me. It must be tough for you. Weren't you and Wen Xiujin getting really close lately? Why weren't you assigned to the same group as him? Looks like fate isn't on your side."
When Song Chi looked at it, he was surprised to find that Wen Xiujin was also involved.
Then they saw her over there too. Zhuang Lanxiu, who was originally red with anger, couldn't help but burst into laughter after glancing over there.
"Oh right, right, right! I've become the source of all your amusement now." Song Chi couldn't help but glare at him.
At this, Shen Muchen couldn't help but let out a muffled laugh.
"I see. It seems the Immortal Lord wants us to set an example for her."
"Hey, Junior Sister Song. We had a drink together at the banquet five years ago, so we're friends now. Now, please watch my performance."
Song Chi: "..." She only knew this guy because she saw Qi Zhenmo chatting happily with him. Since even someone as arrogant as Qi Zhenmo was willing to talk to him, he must be a formidable person. So, she went over and had a couple of drinks with him, being a snob.
If you insist on calling them friends, that's not an exaggeration!
But what do you mean by "just setting an example"? Watch my performance. Song Chi always felt that this girl and Qi Zhenmo must be corresponding, and Qi Zhenmo loved to steal some of her words. These were all the pretentious words she used to describe Qi Zhenmo during the audio editing class.
As Shen Muchen's lover, Zhuang Lanxiu naturally knew he was up to no good as soon as he shifted his position.
He immediately blushed and angrily rebuked her, "Shen Muchen, what do you want to do!"
"What are you doing?!" Shen Muchen sneered coldly. "Zhuang Lanxiu, let me tell you this: you are my woman for life. You think you can get close to Wen Xiujin just because you're angry with me? No way."
"If you continue to associate with Wen Xiujin, I'll kill that bastard."
Upon hearing Shen Muchen's words, Song Chi immediately used his divine sense to locate Wen Xiujin. There, he saw the boy's eyebrows and eyes bulge with anger.
The problem was that he was now grouped with Yu Yanran and Huo Ze'an, which almost made Song Chi burst out laughing.
Immortal Lord Liuyue is really good at stirring things up!
Immortal Lord Liuyue immediately admitted with a smile, "How could we not watch such a good show?"
But that's cheating! Why are the three of them in one group? Immortal Lord Liuyue said that all three of them are of good character and are just together to watch a good show. As long as one of the couples is in love, they can pass the test.
Song Chi: "..." Why not send another one to her side? Any one of those infatuated girls would surely fall at the feet of Mo Shubai's handsome charm. This favoritism is too much! Immortal Lord Liuyue simply ignored her.
Wen Xiujin probably knew she would be watching this commotion, so he switched the screen on his side to show her side, and her fierce warning could be seen through both screens.
"What warning?!" Song Chi gave him a big smile. "Hey, I'm just watching your show. Come and fight me if you dare."
Wen Xiujin was so angry that he closed his eyes.
Shen Muchen burst into uncontrollable laughter. "So that's how it is! Hahahaha!"
He laughed as he glared at Zhuang Lanxiu. Then he swiftly swung down the array flag.
Zhuang Lanxiu immediately became alert; she must have been quite skilled in formations herself, because she figured it out in no time. Her face flushed crimson, and she was so angry that the tips of her hair stood on end.
"Shen Muchen, you son of a bitch! You actually used the Joyful Union Formation on me! You—you're utterly inhuman!"
She even swore, clearly she was furious.
Then, true to her reputation as a swordswoman, she displayed the style of Dai Jia, drawing her sword and chasing after Shen Muchen. Every move seemed to be made with all her might; it was a real fight!
"Damn it, you actually hit me."
"You wretched woman, you've hurt me! Let's see what you're going to do about it!"
Shen Muchen's movement technique was indeed as unpredictable and swift as Qi Zhenmo's; every time he was about to be struck by a sword, he would dart around like a blur. However, every word he uttered was truly offensive.
In the blink of an eye, the formation was completed, and the misty light green spiritual fog rose up and then transformed into bright red petals that danced in the air. It even created a rather atmospheric effect.
Both of their eyes suddenly darkened. Zhuang Lanxiu had probably held back beforehand, after all, she wouldn't dare to truly kill her lover. But now she was truly enraged, drawing her sword and unleashing a torrent of sword energy as she slashed at Shen Muchen with murderous intent.
With Shen Muchen controlling the formation, escaping wouldn't be a problem. However, Zhuang Lanxiu's strength was indeed formidable; if he wanted to act as a domineering CEO and pin someone against a wall, he'd have to dream on.
Song Chi sighed inwardly. You see, since they're friends, helping him reconcile and achieve a happy marriage is a good deed in itself.
She then casually flicked her wrist, and this time her spiritual energy was no longer stagnant. She transformed her water spiritual root into a wood spiritual root with incredible ease. The melody of "Moon in the Water" was indeed as hazy and beautiful as the soft moonlight and swaying flower shadows, and it swept towards the neighboring house.
Zhuang Lanxiu quickly realized that something was off about the music and angrily pointed her sword at him.
"Fine, you're helping him bully me. I clearly like you a lot!"
Song Chi's grip loosened slightly immediately.
Shen Muchen chuckled strangely. "Thanks!"
After saying this, the array flag in his hand moved violently. Spiritual energy bound the distracted Zhuang Lanxiu, and Shen Muchen rushed over and kicked the greatsword out of Zhuang Lanxiu's hand.
Then, just like that bastard Ye Qingyu, with a bang, he pushed Zhuang Lanxiu backward and pressed her against the wall.
"Shen Muchen, how dare you! Believe me or not, I'll kill you." Zhuang Lanxiu's chest heaved violently with anger.
But Shen Muchen wasn't afraid at all. On the contrary, his expression became even fiercer.
"Then kill me!"
"Do you know that the night you went down the mountain with Wen Xiujin to buy some sword-cleansing stone, I followed you all the way. I was so jealous I was going crazy!"
"Zhuang Lanxiu, you are not allowed to torture me like this anymore."
"I was wrong that night; I didn't hold back. If I could turn back time, I would accept it even if you slashed me with your sword."
"Zhuang Lanxiu, listen to me, I want to be with you for the rest of my life!"
"Chen...Chen Muchen, you..." Zhuang Lanxiu was somewhat bewildered by the series of fierce vows, though she was also touched. But she was stubborn, and still turned away with a cold laugh, "I don't want to be with you forever... Ugh!"
Before she could finish speaking, she was kissed hard.
No, it seems she was bitten by Shen Muchen. Anyway, when Zhuang Lanxiu slapped Shen Muchen away, blood was seeping from her lower lip.
Ignoring the swollen appearance of half of his cheek, Shen Muchen smiled gently and hugged Zhuang Lanxiu tightly.
The embrace must have been incredibly passionate, and Zhuang Lanxiu's eyes welled up with tears. However, due to the presence of onlookers, the air was thick with mist.
Fortunately, the gate to immortality opened behind them, and she immediately pulled Shen Muchen and flew over there.
Wow! Song Chi was so engrossed in watching that he completely forgot to play the piano.
However, Zhuang Lanxiu was also a rather... well, you know. She had just been the butt of a show, and before the Immortal Gate closed, Song Chi clearly saw her raise her eyebrows and look at him.
Meaning, do you dare?
Song Chi then lowered his head and began to strum the zither haphazardly. The resulting music was naturally a jumbled mess!
The people at the viewing platform were also staring intently at her small garden, wondering whether she dared to do it.
Judging from how she imitated him before, trying to play that kind of zither, she might actually dare to do it!
If that's the case!
Boom! Many people's minds exploded with excitement; what a spectacle that would be!
Venerable Xueqiao was then asked by Venerable Tonghua in a very gossipy manner, "Do you think that girl dares to do it?"
To Venerable Xueqiao's surprise, Venerable Yuheng was usually very imposing and solemn.
At this moment, she shamelessly joined the conversation using her divine sense. "I think she dares!"
No, please! You brat, your ambition should stop here.
Without looking at Shu Bai, one would wish to disappear on the spot.
But as Song Chi was playing the zither, she suddenly turned around and glanced at Mo Shubai, then turned her mouth crookedly to reveal her delicate little left-side sharp tooth.
That expression clearly showed that she wanted to give it a try.
Buzz!
The entire viewing platform was buzzing with excitement; many people were practically facepalming from laughing so hard they were about to die. This Song Chi was truly a source of endless laughter. Attending this ceremony was definitely the right decision. Previous Immortal Alliance competitions had actually been quite boring.
Unlike this time, it was so much fun.
Venerable Xueqiao covered half his face with his palm. "You brat, you really dare to try?" Of course, even if she dared, Shu Bai wouldn't actually let her have her way. After all, their cultivation levels differed by two realms. If she wanted to learn how to force love like others, she'd need the strength.
"Third Junior Sister, it's not necessary to go to that Immortal Palace."
Song Chi recalled Mo Shubai's slightly hoarse words. She couldn't help but think that she really didn't want any of the immortal techniques or anything like that in the Immortal Palace.
If it weren't for the poison forcibly binding her to this destined person's responsibility, you can imagine whether she would even come to the Immortal Alliance. She wouldn't care about things like a talented disciple not attending the Immortal Alliance Grand Competition being criticized. She never had any ambition to make a name for herself in the cultivation world.
so.
"Senior Brother, you don't understand anything." She had no other choice but to say this.
"You only have fifteen minutes left, or you'll soon experience the 'wonderful' moment of your first poisoning."
Immortal Lord Liuyue promptly informed them of the details of the poison's onset, and added a further note.
"I think this kid belongs to the type you described, the kind you can seduce."
"He's still standing here, which means there's still hope. Go for it!"
Song Chi thought to himself, "Immortal Lord, you've misunderstood this time. Mo Shubai hasn't left only because he's a gentleman. Besides, he's showing concern for his junior sister and doesn't want to offend her."
However, if a domineering CEO were to force his love on someone, Mo Shubai would definitely stop him at the last minute.
The two are vastly different in skill, so it's clear that playing "Moonlight in the Water" is not enough for them.
Song Chi's fingers moved rapidly.
Bang bang bang!
But then a pink mist rose up, and like a ribbon of mist resembling peach blossom miasma, it danced back and forth like water plants throughout the small garden.
Seeing this from another barrier, Song Yun closed her eyes in despair. Before the Immortal Alliance Grand Competition, Song Chi had asked her for hallucinogenic poison pills, the higher the grade the better. At the time, she said she was worried about being kidnapped by bad guys while traveling, so she needed to carry life-saving poison pills.
As her older brother, he naturally gave her the best quality love potion.
Those below the Nascent Soul stage cannot escape the attack of that purgative force, let alone the fact that Song Chi scattered ten pills at once.
She even swallowed only one antidote herself, intending only to drug herself slightly.
Venerable Xueqiao was naturally aware of this, as the two siblings had met at the Qingjian Sect's guild hall. When he heard her say she was afraid of being kidnapped, he secretly chuckled, never expecting the girl to be so naive.
At this moment… you're quite ruthless towards your senior brother. He sensed something of that love potion with his divine sense back then. It's a poisonous pill that targets the divine sense; its potency is extremely strong, and I'm afraid any disciple below the Nascent Soul stage would be affected.
Shu Bai is in trouble now!
While Venerable Xueqiao was struggling to explain himself, Venerable Tonghua, enjoying the spectacle, even laughed in his mind.
"You know what. I think that girl is probably going to succeed. If Shu Bai really doesn't want to, he can just walk away a few steps. Look, he just turned around slightly."
Venerable Xueqiao: "..." You have no idea how bad-tempered that girl is. Back then, Shu Bai only ignored her for half an hour, and she didn't look at Shu Bai once for twelve years afterward. Her ruthless appearance even terrified him.
This girl is truly cold-hearted.
Shu Bai was probably afraid. Besides, he also felt protective of his junior sister and couldn't bear to go against her wishes.
But this brat's wishful thinking is still not going to come true. Shu Bai's willpower is not something that a mere love potion can defeat.
Seeing that Shu Bai secretly swallowed the antidote pill, Venerable Xue Qiao knew even more that Song Chi had no chance.
But who knew that brat would look over with a smile, and then say with a smile, "Senior Brother, it's no use. My brother's poison pill can't be cured by ordinary antidotes. I do have a real antidote, but you'll have to come and get it."
She suddenly put away the zither and took out the pipa. She even changed the tune of "The Moon in the Water" into a pipa piece, then turned around, smiling at her senior brother while occasionally glancing down at the strings.
That lecherous look, and those words... Oh dear, where did this brat learn that from!
Xueqiao Venerable had a bad idea, so he wanted to drag that scoundrel Yun Huai back and beat him up again. Song Chi must have been corrupted by that scoundrel.
Look at Shu Bai, even his cheeks are slightly flushed. It's clearly from being teased, not from any other emotion.
At this moment, Venerable Xueqiao wished he could cover his eyes; he simply couldn't bear to look.
Even so, in Venerable Xueqiao's view, the barrier could only last for another quarter of an hour at most. This was evident from the fact that even the other disciples within the barrier, who wanted to watch the show, had no choice but to obediently play their zithers.
Therefore, Shu Bai's temperament could still hold out for a quarter of an hour.
As long as this barrier doesn't cause any trouble.
However, the immortal lord seemed to enjoy watching the drama unfold. Suddenly, the flowers and trees in the entire courtyard grew rapidly, transforming into dancing vines. Pink petals also fluttered down.
That was actually a very mysterious aphrodisiac formation.
Immortal Lord—you!
When Venerable Xueqiao closed his eyes in anger, the others began to chuckle quietly. They were afraid that laughing too loudly would truly anger Venerable Xueqiao to death, so they all held back, but it was incredibly difficult; some disciples were almost in tears.
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