Chapter 56: Ling Wanqing’s Performance

At this moment, the crowd below the stage was still wearing expressions of intoxication, unable to come back to their senses, and they began to discuss among themselves:

"Listening to Young Miss Yu Yao's zither music is such a treat. If only I could hear it again."

"It's a pity that Young Miss Yu Yao only performs occasionally, and only plays one piece each time. Even if you want to hear more, you can't."

Next was the time for free performances, but basically no one particularly skilled went up to play. Only occasionally would someone appear who played reasonably well.

However, most were just people who had learned a few superficial tricks and wanted to show off in front of Young Miss Yu Yao. To Su Yu, this was like wielding a broadsword in front of Guan Gong—completely out of their league.

As for whether Su Yu had ever gone up to perform, that was absolutely impossible; he was just an honest, law-abiding audience member.

At this time, after listening to Yu Yao's performance, Ling Wanqing also felt that Yu Yao played quite well, and she nodded, but it still lacked a bit of refinement.

Ling Wanqing could naturally see the appearance of Yu Yao behind the screen; the young girl was indeed quite likable.

She had come here specifically because she wanted to listen to more of others' zither playing; she had already reached a Bottleneck.

Her Zither Intent had not made progress for some time, so she wanted to listen to others' performances to find inspiration. Regardless of whether they played well or poorly, she wanted to listen in person.

Ling Wanqing also discerned that Yu Yao's zither skills were just one step away from reaching the next level, although there was still a very long way to go before reaching Zither Intent.

But since Ling Wanqing found Yu Yao quite pleasing to the eye, she decided to go up and play a piece to offer some guidance. Whether she could gain any inspiration from it would depend on herself.

Among the Restaurants she had visited, there were quite a few people whose zither skills had reached the threshold. She didn't help everyone she met; she only offered guidance to those she felt a connection with.

Subsequently, Ling Wanqing rose and walked toward the stage. When the crowd saw someone else heading up to perform, they applauded, but they didn't care what the plain-looking woman before them would play like, or if she could even play at all. Even if she could, they figured it would be nothing special.

Su Yu watched as Ling Wanqing went onto the stage, prepared to play a piece. This was something he hadn't expected; he had originally thought that Ling Wanqing was like him, just listening and then leaving.

But he hadn't expected her to go up on stage. The dignified Ling Wanqing, Peak Master Ling, was actually going to play the zither in a Restaurant—even if Su Yu spread the word, no one would believe it.

He didn't expect to hear Ling Wanqing play the zither today; it was quite interesting and could be considered a small surprise in his life.

If anyone knew that Su Yu had heard Ling Wanqing play, who knows how many people would be envious. As for those envious people, they might even dig a hole for Su Yu when he went to the restroom.

Soon, Ling Wanqing walked onto the stage and gently brushed her hand across the strings.

Then she sat down. The people below the stage saw that the woman had sat down and was preparing to perform, but they didn't pay much attention, not thinking she could play very well.

At this moment, Su Yu immediately poured a cup of wine, ready to listen to Ling Wanqing's performance.

"Alright, let me enjoy Peak Master Ling's performance."

Ling Wanqing sat on the stage and began to continuously pluck the strings with her fingers. At this moment, beautiful sounds constantly emanated from the stage.

Only then did the crowd realize that the woman before them was not simple, and they put down their activities to listen quietly.

Meanwhile, Yu Yao in the pavilion also heard the zither music and immediately ran out; she wanted to see who was playing.

This was just the beginning. Subsequently, Ling Wanqing began her true performance. Suddenly, the zither notes were as light and melodious as musical notes from a celestial palace.

The ceaseless zither music gradually drew everyone present into the Concept that the music intended to express. At this moment, the crowd's expressions were sometimes joyful, sometimes sorrowful.

Soon, after the piece ended, the crowd could not recover for a long time, still immersed in the zither music.

After listening, Su Yu sighed, thinking that Peak Master Ling was quite thoughtful. The performance she had played was basically guidance for this woman named Yu Yao.

After all, he also occasionally came here to listen to the zither and knew where Yu Yao's zither skills were lacking, but he wouldn't go out of his way to guide her; he would only play his role as an audience member well.

Moreover, as long as Yu Yao could understand the zither music, she would be able to make a Breakthrough in her current zither skills and thus rise to the next level.

And after listening, Su Yu also understood that Ling Wanqing's Zither Intent was also extremely outstanding, not much worse than his own.

Su Yu also noticed that Ling Wanqing did not linger; after finishing her performance, she walked off the stage and left the Restaurant.

However, the people in the Restaurant had not yet reacted; Ling Wanqing had already left, while the crowd below the stage was still immersed in the zither music.

Su Yu just watched quietly without making a sound.

At this moment, Yu Yao on the pavilion reacted and shouted: "Which Senior is playing?" Only then did the crowd react.

They looked toward the stage, but at this moment, there was no longer any sign of Ling Wanqing on it.

"That young lady's zither music is truly marvelous and endless, even more melodious than Young Miss Yu Yao's. For people like us to hear such zither music once is truly a stroke of great luck."

Everyone agreed.

"It's just a pity that the young lady looked a bit plain. If she had been better looking, it would have been perfect."

"Yes, yes, she really did look too plain. If she had been better looking, that would have been amazing."

Just then, Yu Yao also ran down to the stage. Seeing that there was no one on it, she knew that the Senior who had played the zither had already left.

From the zither music of the performer, she had realized what she was lacking, and it had shown her the path forward.

She had originally wanted to see if she could take the Senior as her master, but it seemed it was not meant to be.

But she had gained something, and she was already very satisfied, just feeling it was a bit of a pity.

Su Yu saw the scene before him; it looked like Yu Yao had gained something, and this could be considered a small Opportunity in her life.

He didn't expect this trip out to have a small interlude. Alright, it was about time for him to leave. Su Yu picked up the wine cup on the table and downed it in one gulp.

As for what Ling Wanqing went to do, he didn't care. He just needed to play his role as a Passerby well; other things could just be left to fate.

Su Yu then left the Restaurant and returned to the Profound Heaven Sect to resume his daily life.

That day, Ye Lin also returned to the Sect and found Su Yu and Han Shi.

The group chatted together for a while.

"Brother Ye, how was your time in the Secret Realm? Nothing happened, right?"

"Sigh, don't mention it. In this Secret Realm, I unexpectedly provoked a Late-Stage Nascent Soul Realm Tree Demon King. Its strength was powerful, and I was forced to withdraw from the Secret Realm. I could have harvested more treasures."

"With Brother Ye's strength, if you had no choice but to flee, it seems this Yao Beast is truly extraordinary."

"Brother Ye, why would you go and provoke a Tree Demon King?"

"I didn't know how formidable it was. The key is that the roots of this kind of Tree Demon are a rare Alchemy Material, so I wanted to take a risk and try to collect some."

Speaking of Alchemy, Su Yu said he hadn't specifically studied it; after all, he didn't need any resources. But as the saying goes, having many skills is never a burden, so he could study it a bit when the time came.