Chapter 960: Nobody Can Stop Me From Acting Tough!
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
At last, Xu Que and Buttface walked out of that alley. Xu Que didn't care what the strongly built man would do to punish his wife or Lord Wang either.
Very quietly I take my leave, as quietly as I came! Quietly, I wave good-bye and only leave with an invitation! As for the rest, it's none of my business!
"Holy crap! Little brat, how did you discover the hidden meaning in that note just now? You are just awesome!" Buttface, who was following him, said in surprise.
"Humph! Every member of the Exploding Heavens Faction would see through that old trick!" Xu Que snorted proudly as he walked forward.
"I am also a member of the Exploding Heavens Faction! Why didn't I see it? Hey, don't go, little brat! Just tell me the reason!"
They walked away in their usual clamorous wrangling.
As they were walking, Xu Que checked the invitation. He understood that some classy activities would be performed during this banquet held by the Dong Family, such as composing poems and couplets, playing musical instruments and singing, as well as friendly fighting matches and the like. These activities weren't daunting for Xu Que. With the assistance of the System, nothing could baffle him.
The only thing that puzzled him were the words written in the last part of the invitation—the results of all contests and matches don't count!
"This is weird! If the results don't count, what is the meaning of the matches and contests? How could they choose a husband for the heiress?" Xu Que asked with puzzlement.
After reading the invitation, Buttface also was curious. "I guess they will do it according to their feelings! Or according to appearances!"
Xu Que was surprised by that. "If that is the case, I will definitely be the winner, right?"
"Holy crap! I will also attend this banquet!" Buttface said proudly as he touched the hair on his head. The next moment, he put down his paw and shouted angrily, "Damn! Toy poodle is really a psycho! He placed a lot of hair lotion on my head but didn't wash it away with water! Little brat, I need to wash my hair!"
"Nonsense! You can't wash away the hair lotion for it is teeming with life!" Xu Que replied.
"What? Living hair lotion?" Buttface was stunned a bit. Then he said with wild laughter, "Is there really such a miraculous hair lotion in this world? Awesome! I guess it will provide a lot of nourishment for me if I eat it!"
"No…."
Before Xu Que could stop him, Buttface had put his paw into his mouth.
Holy crap!
Xu Que touched his forehead disgustedly for he really couldn't watch it anymore! He turned around and started to ask pedestrians about the address for the Dong Family. He got their address easily; their home was located in the center of the city. Their magnificent and beautifully decorated building was the tallest in the city.
From a distance, the building of the Dong Family was quite stylish and towered into the clouds. When Xu Que and Buttface arrived at the gates of the Dong Family, they were shocked by the magnificent building.
"Holy crap! The iron tower of the R Nation is even lower than this building! Why did they build such a tall building? Aren't they afraid of falling and dying from such great heights?" Buttface exclaimed.
"Nobody is afraid of dying from falling today!" Xu Que said with a faint smile. He stepped forward and handed over the invitation. Then they were ushered in by a waiter courteously.
Before entering the building, they walked through a spacious yard, which was full of beautiful pools, pavilions, and rockeries containing unique rocks. Sculptures of ferocious animals were placed on surrounding walls and rooftops. They were so lifelike that it seemed they could run away at any time.
"Lord Wang, this is the venue of tonight's activities. Please enjoy yourself!"
Xu Que and Buttface had arrived at the entrance to the party. The waiter went back to welcome other guests.
First Realm City was very large, so a lot of young men were attending this banquet. Although the Dong Family had many waiters and waitresses, all of them were running around like chickens with their heads cut off. Xu Que found that a lot of people had already arrived. The entrance hall was lavishly decorated with a golden ceiling and colorful stone walls. The floor was covered with embroidered carpets.
A lot of small tables full of refreshments had been placed in the hall. When the guests arrived, they would sit down at a table and start to chat with others. Xu Que sat down at a table in the front row that didn't draw too much attention. This kind of position was quite suitable for acting tough. If he planned to keep a low profile, this position could be ignored by others easily. If he tried to amaze others, this place could become the focal point of the entire area soon.
Buttface, who was quite honest about his desires, rushed toward the refreshments directly. Then he started to gobble up all different kinds of tasty food!
More and more people were arriving every minute and gathering in the hall. All of them were young talents who were quite powerful and even extraordinary. During this period, Xu Que refreshed his spirit by closing his eyes aloofly. He didn't chat with any of the others. Actually, a lot of acting tough fans like him were in this hall.
One hour later, the hall was almost full of people. A maidservant walked out and shouted in a clear-cut voice, "On behalf of our Heiress, I hereby thank you for coming. Now, the banquet begins officially!"
Then, a beautiful figure walked up from the central area of the hall. However, that place was covered by a gauze curtain, which created a mysterious atmosphere. Through the curtain, they could only see a shadowy figure. A lot of perfume sachets were hanging next to the gauze curtain and they gave off a most refreshing fragrance.
Most people here could see nothing, but the gauze curtain couldn't baffle Xu Que. He focused his True Core Strength and squinted his eyes. Then he could see everything behind the gauze curtain clearly. He was shocked by what he saw. A gorgeous young woman was sitting behind the gauze curtain. Her temperament and beauty could rival those of Liu Jingning. She was quiet, graceful, and seemed a little bit innocent, like Xiao Rou.
Xu Que was more and more anxious to go back to the Four Great Continents. After the revival of Xiao Rou, she was performing cultivation in the Mystery Land of the South Continent. He hadn't seen her yet. Seeing the Dong Family's Heiress, Xu Que couldn't help but miss Xiao Rou.
"I really appreciate your attendance! The purposes of today's banquet are communication and learning about all of you great talents. As the host of tonight's activity, I will have a small poem read out first to get the ball rolling!" The Dong Family's Heiress said as she handed a scroll to the maidservant at this time. The maidservant walked out with the scroll and read the poem on it.
Instantly, the hall was full of applause and compliments. However, Xu Que just sat there aloofly as he shook his head slightly.
"I've heard the Heiress of the Dong Family is of great learning and ability. Today, I was so lucky to see it. I also composed a poem recently. Please comment on it, thanks!" A young man stood up and said politely at this time. Then, he started to read his poem.
The rest of the people listened carefully. When he had finished reading his poem, the hall was full of applause again. Xu Que kept shaking his head as if complaining about how terrible the poem was.
Next, another man stood up to read his poem. This time, the poem was pretty good. A lot of people stood up to applaud and praise it.However, Xu Que was still shaking his head. After that, no matter who read a poem, he would be ridiculed and disdained by Xu Que, who was shaking his head continuously. A lot of people saw his reaction. However, they ignored him completely and nobody blamed him.
Xu Que was totally puzzled.
What do you mean?
Are you really so magnanimous?
My neck is almost broken. I am mocking you! Why don't you blame me? How can I act tough in this way?
This is really humiliating!
Humph! It seems I have to act tough forcibly! Xu Que snorted coldly to himself and was about to stand up.
At this time, Miss Dong's voice came out from behind the gauze curtain. "All of you are so gifted! I've learned a lot today! Now the poem performance is over!"
Hearing that, Xu Que got annoyed.
Damn! Why did you end it so soon?
I haven't acted tough yet. How could you end it now?
You've ruined my plan!
"Guys!" Miss Dong said again at this time. Her voice was quite melodious. "I guess all of you know I like music very much. I suggest we could have a contest of playing musical instruments. Is that OK for you?"
The people in the hall responded to her proposal immediately.
"OK! Actually, I also like music very much!"
"Hah, hah! It happens that I also have some musical knowledge. I will take this opportunity to show myself!"
"Miss Dong, if I may venture to ask you to play a composition first, so that we could learn from you?"
"Exactly! Miss Dong, I am suffering from a serious illness and couldn't live long in this world. I hope I could enjoy your music, so that I can close my eyes in death."
People started to shout.
When Miss Dong suggested having a music contest, Xu Que started to purchase songs and compositions from the System store.
I've missed the poem performance. I will never miss the music contest!
Since you don't want to give me the chance to act tough, I have to do it myself!
Today, nobody could stop me from acting tough!
I will definitely act tough in the music contest!
…..
Chapter 961: Which One Should I Choose?
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The banquet continued. It was difficult for Miss Dong to refuse the proposals of so many people. Sitting behind the gauze curtain, she said with a faint smile, "Since you are looking forward to my performance, I will set the ball rolling again by playing Go Astray for you. I am looking forward to your advice about my shortcomings!"
After that, her maidservant placed a Guzheng in front of her. The strings were golden and silvery. The Guzheng was made of extraordinary ancient wood. Apparently, it was a precious musical instrument. Through the gauze curtain, people could clearly see Miss Dong raising her arms and plucking the strings of the Guzheng gently.
Zeng-Zeng…
Then, the beautiful sounds of the Guzheng started to echo throughout the entire building. All the people were listening carefully, holding their breaths. The atmosphere among the listeners became immediately intense.
As she continued to play the Guzheng without vocal accompaniment, it seemed as if the music was telling a story or Miss Dong was telling a story of herself. Her musical sounds were filled with solitary expectations, as well as an agonizing helplessness.
One of Xu Que's identities was as a 4-Star Musician. Even though he was not that good at music, he could figure out that Miss Dong was trying to pursue a new life from her musical sounds. Just like a person who had stayed in the dark night for a long time, she eagerly hoped she could see a strand of sunlight, which could light up her life and break the darkness and bring new changes to her.
Actually, she was just a spoiled girl who was tired of the carefree life. Normally, a good spanking would solve her problem. However, he couldn't spank her at this moment. Xu Que had to find other methods.
It seems I should start by solving the inanity and loneliness of this Miss Dong! Xu Que smiled to himself. Now that he had figured out her heartfelt wishes, he knew what she wanted. This would help him when he acted tough later.
Of course, a lot of people in the area were good at music. So Xu Que was not the only one who figured out the hidden message in the musical sound. Some people who were more skillful than Xu Que in music even figured out more hidden messages from the musical sound. After a while, the music ended. The building was very quiet. Some people were shocked as if they were still immersed in the musical sound. Some people started to smile confidently.
"Miss Dong, you are really good at music! We are totally impressed by your music! No wonder you are the No.1 talented girl in the First Realm City! I really admire you!" A young man stood up and said, folding his hands reverently.
People around him also nodded their heads to show their support.
"Right! After enjoying this composition, I was so intoxicated that I even forgot the passage of time!"
"Frankly speaking, Miss Dong, I underestimated you before. I hereby make an apology to you by drinking this cup of tea, which is used to replace wine!" Someone said earnestly. Then he drank a cup of tea.
Sitting beside them, Xu Que was also about to praise Miss Dong. However, when he saw that everyone else was praising her, he hesitated for a moment. Then he started to shake his head disdainfully. However, Xu Que was still being ignored by the rest of the people. But antipathy and annoyance started to flash in their eyes.
Behind the gauze curtain, a pair of shocking eyes were also tossed toward Xu Qu, either inadvertently or by design.
Xu Que started to shake his head more vigorously, as if he really detested this composition.
Why?
Are you kidding? You've finished your lavish praise. How could the Act-Tough Saint follow you? Moreover, the Act-Tough Saint always acts extraordinarily. Do you think I could be the same as you?
"Guys, you flatter me. Please forgive me if I made mistakes just now!" Miss Dong who was sitting behind the gauze curtain said in a low voice at this time.
She ignored Xu Que's rudeness again and didn't mention him.
The rest of the people in this area also ignored Xu Que and continued to praise Miss Dong.
Xu Que couldn't stand it anymore. This was the most unaccustomed thing to him. A lot of flatterers were surrounding the unbelievably modest Miss Dong. The more modest she behaved, the harder those people flattered her. What a bunch of hypocritical people! ( .c om )
"Guys, I've finished my performance. Now, it is your turn!" Miss Dong said again at this time.
Xu Que was about to stand up. However, he didn't expect someone would be faster than him.
A man in a blue robe in the front row, who was well-prepared, plucked the Guqin on the table in front of him. His first musical note attracted everyone in the area immediately. The man in blue robe said with a faint smile, "Guys, I made a new composition recently. Today, I will play it for the first time. Please forgive me for all possible deficiencies in it!"
Gasp!
Instantly, a lot of people in this area couldn't help but gasp.
Several young men around Xu Que started to chat about it in a low voice.
"My god! Does this mean Lu Zhouhe has made a new composition again?"
"He is the No. 1 musician in our city. He has gotten plenty of praise from many musical masters. Some of these masters even admire his talents!"
"Anyway, Lord Lu really should make a new composition. His last composition was made five years ago. During this period, he realized rapid progress and even made a new composition!"
"We should cock our ears to enjoy his composition this time. I bet it will gain popularity in the entire city again!"
After saying that, they started to wait with an expression of expectancy.
Xu Que was shocked a bit. His expression became a little bit serious. The reason for his self-confidence was that he could find a lot of famous musical compositions on Earth with the help of the System.
However, according to the conversation among these young men just now, as well as the high-quality composition of Miss Dong, he had to treat it seriously. After all, different places had different cultures. If Lu Zhouhe was really a genius in music who could make compositions which could rival the famous compositions on Earth, Xu Que would feel great pressure.
Zeng-Zeng…
Lu Zhouhe placed his fingers on the Guqin. Then a crisp and clear musical note echoed in the building abruptly.
After hearing the first musical note, Xu Que really started to feel great pressure. He was almost sure that this composition would also be globally famous on Earth! Because this composition was made attentively. A clear and far-reaching prospect was contained in this composition, together with many sentiments of the composer. For example, it contained understandings about life, the Heavens, the Earth, and everything in this world. It could create a feeling of harmony between man and nature when people were on a high mountain!
In short, it was absolutely an extraordinary high-end composition! The rest of the people in this area started to express their admiration and exclamation!
Xu Que saw Miss Dong's admiring expression through the gauze curtain. However, deep in her eyes, he could see some indifference. Realistically, it seemed like disappointment. ( .c om )
What? Xu Que was surprised.
This makes no sense!
Normally, Lu Zhouhe was much better than Miss Dong in music.
Also, his composition was classic, which was more sophisticated than Miss Dong's Go Astray. How could she have this heartfelt disappointment after hearing his composition?
If a comparison was to be made, Lu Zhouhe's composition was just like classical music on Earth, which was quite meaningful.
Miss Dong's Go Astray was just like pop music on the Earth, which was folksy and consistent with the public taste.
However, as a girl from a rich family, she should be fond of classical music like Lu Zhouhe's composition! Could it be that his composition was not something she wanted?
Xu Que couldn't help but furrow his eyebrows as he planned to play the masterpieces of famous musicians like Beethoven after Lu Zhouhe.
Now, he had to change his plan. He shook his head habitually as if he was thinking of something.
Since she didn't like high-end classical music or pop music, what does Miss Dong want?
Maybe I could try The Hottest Ethnic Trend first!
If she doesn't like it, I could play the 8 Kills!
What if she doesn't like that either?
Should I use my ace card by playing the Get Plastered Alone directly?
Alas! It is so difficult to make a choice. What an unspeakable melancholy!
…
Chapter 962: All Of You Are Useless!
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Soon, Lu Zhouhe's performance was finished. After a moment of silence, the area was filled with deafening applause and compliments! Compared to Miss Dong's performance, the atmosphere at this moment was even hotter. Apparently, Lu Zhouhe's composition impressed most of the people here. They were sincerely convinced by his talent.
Even Xu Que was convinced by this composition. He knew he was not able to make such a high-quality composition. As a great musician, Lu Zhouhe could rival masters like Beethoven!
When Lu Zhouhe put away his Guqin, he glanced at Xu Que speculatively. His eyes were full of sarcasm. It was a provocation and disdain obviously. It seemed he was trying to respond to Xu Que's provocation just now. In short, he was trying to tell Xu Que either show your talents or stop acting tough!
Damn!
Xu Que was annoyed immediately. What I want is a face-to-face challenge. I don't need this kind of eye contact! You are seeking death!
At the thought of this, Xu Que almost tried to kill the toy boy with one punch.
Whoosh!
Just at this time, Buttface came up from nowhere suddenly. He said in a low, furtive voice, "Little brat, something big has happened!"
"What?" Xu Que was surprised.
Buttface said in a low voice, "Holy crap! I was freaked out just now. This is not an ordinary building. Just now I sensed a horrible aura. I guess it might come from a cultivator at the Celestial Realm!"
"What? Celestial Realm?" Xu Que was shocked instantly, "Really? Where did you find it?"
"It's true! I went to the kitchen just now. That aura flashed by outside the kitchen. I was not able to track it, but I'm sure it is in this building!" Buttface said in terror.
Xu Que's lips twitched immediately. He sneered at Buttface coldly, "Buttface, you are awesome! I didn't expect you could have sneaked into the kitchen in such a short time!"
Howl! "I just passed by the kitchen! OK, OK, I'll continue to scout the situation!" Buttface ran away diffidently.
Xu Que didn't want to waste his time on Buttface. He also gave up the idea of attacking Lu Zhouhe recklessly. Anyway, he had so many ways to punish this guy. He just didn't want to offend a cultivator at the Celestial Realm for such a small fish! At least, he wouldn't do that before finding the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew!
What if he had to confront that powerful cultivator after finding the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew? Heh, heh, the Act-Tough Saint won't be scared away by a cultivator of the Celestial Realm!
At the thought of this, Xu Que stared at Lu Zhouhe with a cold smile.
…
After Lu Zhouhe's performance, a lot of people who were itching for a try didn't dare to show themselves. Several highly skilled exerts stepped out and played high-quality compositions with Guzheng, Guqin, or jade flute.
The building was filled with compliments. Even Miss Dong, who was sitting behind the gauze curtain, kept praising them.
However, Xu Que had managed to find out the truth. No matter whether the compositions were happy or sad, that disappointment was always hidden deeply in Miss Dong's eyes. It seemed all those compositions couldn't satisfy her. It was just like the Go Astray she had played just now. She was trying to pursue something new or make some new changes.
Oh? Could it be that…. Xu Que's eyes lit up as if an idea had occurred to him.
Bang!
"Hah, hah, hah…." Xu Que struck the table and laughed loudly.
Swish!
All the rest of the people in this area fixed their eyes on Xu Que.
Xu Que shook his head and said with a proud smile, "Guys, I am not here to blame you! I just want to tell you that all your compositions and poems are rubbish!"
Boom!
His words threw the entire area into a dead silence.
After that, uproar broke out. Everyone stared at Xu Que and accused him angrily.
"Behave yourself!"
"How dare you break the rules of the Dong Family!"
"We've come to an agreement that we won't talk about win or lose today. It is a friendly match. How dare you provoke everyone here?"
"Humph! I've noticed this man for a long time. He started to shake his head disdainfully when Miss Dong read her poem!"
"It's more than that! He always acted like this whenever someone read a poem or played a composition. He even disdained Lord Lu's composition. I didn't expect he would say it in front of us directly! He is so arrogant!"
Many people kept blaming Xu Que angrily. Actually, they had endured him for a long time. They just didn't want to step out and accuse Xu Que in front of the people of the Dong Family. However, now Xu Que had provoked them. They didn't want to put up with him anymore. They also wanted to take this opportunity to vent their anger.
Lu Zhouhe was smiling coldly. He glanced at Xu Que sarcastically because he was trying to annoy Xu Que, so that Xu Que would act out. Now, he thought his plan had worked.
On the contrary, Miss Dong, who was still sitting behind the gauze curtain, was stunned a bit. From the very beginning, she had noticed Xu Que's reactions and expressions. In order to show due respect to everyone in this area, she hadn't asked him for the reason. After all, things like poems or music suited both refined and popular tastes. Different people had different viewpoints and tastes. Nothing could be accepted by everyone. Therefore, she ignored Xu Que and focused on enjoying the performances.
However, she didn't expect that this guy would step out and denounce the works of other people as rubbish. This was outrageous indeed!
"My lord, why do you say that?" Miss Dong asked Xu Que, for she was trying to appease everyone. Her words quieted this area immediately. People just stared at Xu Que angrily.
Xu Que said with a faint smile, "I don't want to waste my time with poems. I could read several lines:
I can barely wake up in spring slumber, as the chirping of birds is heard here and there.
Last night came a stormy rain. To try to count the fallen petals would be a vain task.
Hey, this is a poem I composed when I was five. It's boring, why are you so surprised?"
All the people in the area were shocked.
Although Xu Que read the poem casually, they realized this poem was quite poetic and visually inspired. Especially the last line "To try to count the fallen petals would be a vain task" could be regarded as an excellent finishing touch!
More important, he said he composed this poem when he was five!
My god! Is this guy a genius?
His talents in poetry are extraordinary!
"I don't think it is necessary for me to read the rest of my poems. Anyway, they are better than this one! That's why I denounced your poems, for they are so terrible that they couldn't be called poems!"
After saying that, Xu Que said with fervor and assurance again, "Moreover, just now I only shook my head for I was doing my best to contain myself! However, after hearing your compositions, sorry, I couldn't hold myself back any longer! Maybe someone is curious about the reason!"
After saying that, Xu Que stopped as he looked at the people in this area. Their dumbfounded expressions made Xu Que smile, "The reason is that I am best at music!"
Wow!
Instantly, the entire area was in an uproar.
What did he say?
Is he best at music?
Does this mean that extraordinary poem he read just now was nothing for him?
His talents in poetry are so remarkable! I didn't expect that it is not his strongest skill! I can't imagine how marvelous his musical skills could be!
…
Chapter 963: Miss Dong for Miss Dong
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
"Heh, heh, what a tough talker!"
The area was so quiet, but a chuckle could be heard at this time. Lu Zhouhe, who was sitting at the front of the room at a table, shook his head with a smile as he looked at Xu Que coldly. For a long time, he had been regarded as the Number 1 musician in First Realm City. Many musical experts admired his talents. Now, a nobody who said he was good at music had disdained Lu Zhouhe's composition. Lu Zhouhe would never tolerate such a grave provocation!
"You said you are good at music. You could play one of your compositions so that we can enjoy it. OK?" Lu Zhouhe sneered.
The rest of the people in the area also started to boo and hoot.
"Right! Mere verbal statements can't prove anything! You should show your genuine talent here!"
"Show us your best composition. If it is really good, we will forgive your rudeness!"
"Exactly! Just show us!"
This area was in a mess. Xu Que had become a public enemy.
( B oxnovel.c om ) Behind the gauze curtain, Miss Dong also frowned slightly. This was not what she had expected. Although she didn't know Xu Que's real abilities, she didn't like Xu Que's behavior for he was too arrogant.
"Heh, heh!" Xu Que smiled coldly at this time. He waved his hand and said loudly as he looked up at a 45-degree angle, "While others are teasing at my madness, I am laughing at their shortsightedness! According to your accomplishments in music, you are not qualified to enjoy my compositions!"
Whoosh!
People were stunned again.
While others are teasing at my madness, I am laughing at their shortsightedness!
Holy crap! His talent in poetry is really marvelous! It seems he can compose a poem easily! But this poem can't prove his musical talents!
"Humph! You are ridiculous! On what basis do you say we are not qualified to enjoy your composition? You are just a tough talker!"
"How will you convince us without your works?" Someone ridiculed.
Xu Que raised his eyebrows and shook his head, "I mean you are not qualified to enjoy my work in the past. I don't mind improvising a composition here, so that you could enjoy it!"
"Are you going to improvise a composition right now?" People were stunned. Even Lu Zhouhe and Miss Dong who was sitting behind the gauze curtain were shocked. They were known as being good at music. However, they needed a lot of time to prepare and make a composition. They had never heard someone improvise a composition.
Even if someone could do that, the composition would never be a good one. Sometimes a lot of time was needed to modify it repeatedly.
But now this guy said he would improvise a composition!
What did he mean?
Is it because of his arrogance?
Or is it because he looks down upon us? Is he going to play a semi-finished product for us?
"Wait!" Lu Zhouhe sneered. "You said you will improvise a composition here. How could you prove you are not fooling us with a composition you made before?"
"Hah-hah, you are Lord Lu, right? Don't worry. As a member of the Exploding Heavens Faction, I would never do that. If you don't believe me, you could set a theme for me now, so that I could improvise a composition according to your theme!" Xu Que laughed generously.
This was definitely the style of an expert who was not afraid of any difficulties. Lu Zhouhe paused a bit. Apparently, he didn't expect Xu Que to ask them to set a theme directly.
At this time, a voice came from among the crowd. "To be fair, since this is a banquet held by Miss Dong, how about making a composition with Miss Dong as the theme?"
Suddenly, a dog ran into the crowd and disappeared soon thereafter. People ignored the dog but agreed with his words.
( B oxnovel.c om ) Right! If Miss Dong is chosen as the theme, he has to improvise a composition here!
This banquet had been set up at the last minute. All the guests received their invitations yesterday. Nobody would have had time to prepare a composition for Miss Dong. Even if someone had done that, the composition, which had been made yesterday, was almost the same as an improvisation.
Xu Que frowned. It seemed his face was filled with bewilderment.
Seeing that, Lu Zhouhe said immediately, "OK, we'll choose Miss Dong as the theme!"
"Exactly! Since you said you will improvise a composition, just do it!"
"A composition with Miss Dong as the theme! We are looking forward to it!"
People nodded their heads to show their approval of this theme.
Xu Que sighed, "OK, you got me here! You've chosen a type that I am not good at, which really baffles me!"
"What? Are you going to give up now? This doesn't agree with your boasting style!" Lu Zhouhe ridiculed him immediately.
The rest of the people also looked at Xu Que sarcastically, for they thought Xu Que's tough talk had been broken.
Miss Dong, who was sitting behind the gauze curtain, also frowned slightly. She was a little bit expectant. However, after hearing Xu Que��s words, she felt Xu Que was just laughable. After all, he was asked to improvise a composition with her as the theme. How could a stranger improvise a composition? A man who didn't know her could never make a good composition in a hurry! This is just nonsense!
"Heh, heh, why are you in such a hurry? I said I am not good at this type of composition, but I didn't say I would give up or I am not able to improvise a composition!" Xu Que shrugged with a faint smile at this time.
His calm smile quieted everyone instantly.
All of them murmured secretly. Please don't tell me he really can improvise a composition for Miss Dong!
Whoosh!
At this time, Xu Que waved his hand and took out a weird musical instrument. It looked like a Pipa with simple lines. It had six strings, two more strings than a Pipa. This instrument stunned the onlookers. Only Xu Que knew what he took out was a guitar!
"Humph! Don't look at me in such a ridiculous way!" Xu Que said as he touched the guitar in a proud and aloof way.
"I invented this musical instrument. When I was three, I competed with the geniuses in Heshuo with it. When I was five, I dominated the Taijin Continent with it. When I was ten, I didn't need any musical instruments for I could make compositions with anything, like grass, wood, bamboo, and stone, etc." People call me Music Overlord. My nickname is Walking CD!"
"…"
The entire area was dropped into a dead silence instantly. People didn't know what to say as they blushed with shame.
He said he competed with others with this thing when he was three!
He dominated the Taijin Continent when he was five! Why haven't we met you before?
He could make compositions with anything when he was ten!
Why didn't you go to the Heavens?
"OK, I won't talk nonsense! I met Miss Dong once. I can remember her appearance clearly. So I will sing a song for Miss Dong as I play the guitar! If you are not satisfied with my performance, I don't care!" Xu Que finished his wicked words. Then he sat on a table before the onlookers started to blame his shamelessness. He crossed his legs and held the guitar in his arms as he looked at that gauze curtain.
Zeng!
When the onlookers were speechless, Xu Que plucked the strings and said gently with his resonant voice as he looked at Miss Dong behind the gauze curtain affectionately, "Miss Dong for Miss Dong!"
Zeng-Zeng…
Then Xu Que started to play the guitar. The gentle, slow musical sound rang out. The next moment, Xu Que started to sing with his low and slightly weather-beaten voice as if he was telling a story.
"Miss Dong,
I never forgot your smile.
Even you are just like me,
who longs for growing old.
Miss Dong,
You are so beautiful when the corners of your mouth go down,
for they are just like the clear water under the Anhe Bridge…."
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Chapter 964: I Am Wang Dachui Of The Exploding Heavens Faction!
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Swish!
When he started to sing, everyone in the area was stunned. They were absolutely dumbfounded and stared at him with their eyes wide open.
"Miss Dong, I am also a complicated animal.
Things I mentioned simply keep echoing in my heart…."
Behind the gauze curtain, Miss Dong was also stunned by Wang Dachui's crooning. She had never heard a song like this before. The melody was peaceful and quiet, and the lyrics were so elegant and graceful. Her heart was full of intense feelings now. She felt her cheeks were burning like a young girl's during courtship.
"So, none of those is true!
Miss Dong, you are never a girl without stories…."
At this time, Xu Que's deep, magnetic voice became high-pitched as he sped up the rhythm slightly.
"I fall in love with a wild horse,
But I don't have a prairie in my yard!
This makes me despair, Miss Dong…."
Boom!
Miss Dong trembled a bit behind the gauze curtain. Her beautiful face was full of shock.
I fall in love with a wild horse, but I don't have a prairie in my yard! How could these great lyrics be sung in this way?
She guessed that this young man had risen from humble beginnings instead of from a rich family.
However, it doesn't matter! Only a few people in First Realm City could match me perfectly! What? Wait, this is not correct! I…have just met him. Why am I considering a marriage with him? Ah, this is so embarrassing….
Miss Dong came to herself and felt her face was burning.
Actually, almost nobody who was present and watching this presentation could not react after hearing Xu Que's song!
As a powerful 4-Star Musician, Xu Que was not able to compose songs like others, but he could turn music into an energy that could attack people's souls and bewilder them by dragging them into his world of music. When he had just mastered this skill, he managed to force the 18 generations of ancestors' souls of the Fire Nation's Emperor to dance with his song. Now, it was quite easy to impress a group of young people.
The point was that these people had never heard of the folk songs that he was singing. Some of them were fond of pop music; while the rest of them liked classical music like Lu Zhouhe. This was the first time they had enjoyed folk songs. Therefore, most of them were impressed immediately. Even those who were not interested in folk songs were fascinated by Xu Que's musical skills.
"Therefore, none of this is true!
Miss Dong, nobody could console those ignorant young men tirelessly!
I just want to ignore them like you!
So, please go with me!"
At this time, the sound of the guitar stopped abruptly. Xu Que looked at the gauze curtain affectionately as he sang the last words of the song.
"Miss Dong!"
…..
The entire area was dead silent. Everyone was sitting there in great shock. The melody had stopped in the hall but was still echoing in their minds for they hadn't left the world of the song yet. This was a confession to a rich girl from a poor boy.
However, everyone realized love and memory were in this song. Also, these people remembered their pasts. Among them, a lot of people had been born poor. When they were young, they were not able to make any promises to the rich girls they liked. Now, they were strong and powerful. However, their favorite girls had not appreciated them. So, this song really resonated with them.
"Great! Your Miss Dong is perfect!"
At last, a man stood up and complimented Xu Que as he applauded with teary eyes. Apparently, this was a young man with stories!
He broke the silence. After him, a lot of other people also stood up and applauded directly. However, the applause was not as thunderous as that for Lu Zhouhe and other people who had played earlier. Although Xu Que had managed to drag everyone into the world of his music by using his musical skills, many people still couldn't relate to this type of song. It was quite difficult for a man without stories to understand folk songs. Also, when the melody was finished, they left the world of Xu Que's music and were free from its influence.
Later, when they recalled that insipid melody, they didn't think it was much because the melody was too simple.
"Humph! I didn't think it was a good song!" Someone who was disdained by Xu Que after playing the flute snorted, his face full of pride and scorn.
"Right! The melody is too simple while the singing was as boring as if he was reading those lyrics! Why did you compliment it?" Someone asked, puzzled.
Lu Zhouhe was smiling coldly. As a stuffed shirt, he thought only classical music was magnificent. Xu Que's petty skills meant nothing to him.
"Heh, heh, all of you are wrong! You absolutely know nothing about music!" Xu Que said with a faint smile, as he shook his head suddenly.
His words annoyed Lu Zhouhe and others immediately.
Your song was pathetic! How dare you say we don't know music!
Apparently, it was quite difficult to judge the quality of music. On Earth, Lu Zhouhe's classical music was well thought of, indeed. However, although it was dignified, it was not the cup of tea for everyone! Anyway, just like with folk music, classical music was also a niche art. Most people in this area were quite good at music. So they basically only judged a song according to its level of difficulty.
"Guys, please calm down! Different people have different tastes. In fact, his song was pretty good for me!" At this time, Miss Dong's crisp voice could be heard from behind the gauze curtain. Most people in the area were disappointed by her words, including Lu Zhouhe.
Does it mean Miss Dong has chosen that guy?
Damn! Why?
How could Miss Dong favor such an arrogant guy?
You mean all of us are not as good as him, right?
Many people were unconvinced.
Miss Dong said gently again, "Maybe you felt the song of this lord was quite normal and simple. However, I think only music which could open people's hearts can be deemed good music!"
Her words surprised people again.
Only music which could open people's hearts can be deemed good music? What does she mean? We didn't feel our hearts were opened by that song!
"Hmm, it seems Miss Dong really does know me!" Xu Que said with an unfathomable smile. Actually, Miss Dong didn't know him at all, but he figured out this girl's heartfelt wishes. Miss Dong grew up in a big family. She had enjoyed too much classical music like Lu Zhouhe's works. She wanted something new. Luckily, Xu Que's folk song was just the something new she wanted, although it was not extraordinary.
This was the first time she had heard it. A lot of "Miss Dong" in the lyrics made a deep impression on her. Miss Dong had totally recognized Xu Que's talents and thought his achievements in music were extraordinary. She liked the fact that people could achieve the most difficult goals by working hard. However, not everyone could reach the acme of perfection in simple things, for which talent was essential.
"My Lord, I noticed Wang is your family name on your invitation letter. However, I guess you are not from First Realm City, right? I don't know whether I could have the good fortune to know your real name!" Miss Dong said as she fixed her eyes on Xu Que through the gauze curtain.
All the rest of the people in this area were quite disappointed. They had figured out that Xu Que was not from this area. He had even obtained the invitation through theft or robbery, which were felonies in this area. However, Miss Dong already had an obvious crush on him. Her status could ensure Xu Que's safety even if he killed someone in First Realm City, let alone a theft like he had committed.
At this time, Xu Que replied with a faint smile, folding his hands, "Miss Dong, you misunderstood me! I am not a rascal. And I entered First Realm City fair and square!"
"Oh?" Behind the gauze curtain, Miss Dong said with a thoughtful smile. Apparently, she didn't believe Xu Que, so she continued to ask, "Is Wang your family name?"
"Exactly!" Xu Que replied, nodding his head without any hesitation. Then, he said sonorously, flicking his fringe on his forehead, "I am Wang Dachui of the Exploding Heavens Faction! And I am good at physiognomy and can tell one's fortune by touching the bosom! I won't charge my customer if my fortune-telling is not accurate!"
…..
Chapter 965: I Am Quite Expensive!
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Puff!
All of a sudden, someone spit the tea out of his mouth all over the table.
The rest of the people were totally dumbfounded.
What the hell is this introduction?
It is OK that your name is Wang Dachui, but why did you add so many descriptions to it?
And you said you are good at physiognomy and can tell one's fortune by touching the bosom, right?
Could you behave yourself in such an elegant place?
"Heh!" Lu Zhouhe shook his head, together with several other people, disdainfully. One moment ago, they were still unconvinced. But now their were assured. Because they firmly believed that Miss Dong would never choose such a shameless person.
Behind the gauze curtain, Miss Dong was also shocked by Xu Que's words. She didn't expect such a graceful and elegant gentleman could say those tactless words, which were so unexpected for her.
"But…physiognomy…." Miss Dong's eyes lit up with a faint smile as if she was quite interested in the physiognomy mentioned by Xu Que just now.
She said gently, "Lord Wang…."
"Don't call me Lord Wang!" Xu Que interrupted her, waving his hand and saying gently, "Please call me Brother Dachui!"
Holy crap!
People's mouths twitched in embarrassment.
Brother…Dachui?
Nonsense! Isn't it disgusting?
Even Miss Dong, who was still behind the gauze curtain, was also stunned a bit. Then her face turned red. She knew in her heart that this guy was shameless!
"Brother Dachui is awesome!" A shout came from the rear part of the crowd at this time.
Holy crap! How could someone support him?
People turned around immediately. However, what they saw was just a dog walking out of the gate furtively. That dog was always ignored by people subconsciously. They started to search for the idiot who called Xu Que "Brother Dachui".
"Lord Dachui!" At this time, Miss Dong's voice could be heard from behind the gauze curtain again. She would never call a stranger "Brother Dachui" in front of so many people. This was much too intimate for a reserved girl like her. "I've read about physiognomy in some ancient books. It is said that it can be used to tell one's fate accurately. Are you really good at it?" She asked curiously.
"Of course!" Xu Que replied proudly. "If Miss Dong is interested in it, I can perform physiognomy for you to tell your fate. But…."
"But what?"
"I need…."
"What do you need?"
"I need to touch your…."
Before Xu Que could finish his words, all the people who were present changed their expressions.
You need to touch….
Damn! What will you touch?
"Mind your words!" Lu Zhouhe shouted angrily.
"What a shameless guy!"
"What are you going to do, pervert?"
"You can't do whatever you want here! Just behave yourself!"
"Miss Dong, don't be fooled by this shameless guy!"
The rest of the people also scolded Xu Que loudly. Someone even stepped out and said, "If you want to touch a bosom, touch mine! I don't believe you can tell everything about me!"
"Get lost! Why do I have to touch you? Are you insane? You really embarrass me! What I want to say is I need to touch her hand to read her palm. What are you thinking? Is Wang Dachui a raffish person like that?" Xu Que said, widening his eyes.
The rest of the people didn't know how to reply to him and couldn't help but roll their eyes.
Touch her hand?
Nobody will believe you!
At this time, Lu Zhouhe stepped out and stopped in front of Xu Que. Then he said coldly, "Physiognomy is made-up science. I bet it has been lost even if it used to exist in this world. I don't believe you are good at it. You are going to perform palm reading, right? OK, just read my palm!" Then he reached his hand out to Xu Que directly.
His action fit in exactly with Xu Que's wishes. He glanced at Lu Zhouhe's hand and said, shaking his head, "Lord Lu, right? I've read your palm! According to my fortune-telling skills, you are good at music and you've just made a new composition recently!"
"Heh! Could you tell us something we don't know?" Lu Zhouhe said disdainfully with a cold smile.
Everyone was also embarrassed for everyone knew what Xu Que said just now!
"Tell you something you don't know? I can certainly do that!" Xu Que said with a smile, "Lord Lu, you are still single, right? Let me tell you the truth, you will also be single in the future and you will die alone!"
"You…." Lu Zhouhe's face got dark from anger immediately. Apparently, Xu Que was implying that he would never be with Miss Dong.
However, Miss Dong's voice came from behind the gauze curtain again, "Lord Dachui, could you please tell me how you figured it out?"
"Heh, heh, the mysteries of heaven must not be revealed!" Xu Que said with an unfathomable smile. Then he continued to say, looking at the gauze curtain, "Since Miss Dong is interested, I can tell you the reason!"
"Thank you, Lord Dachui!" Miss Dong said. Apparently, she was quite interested in physiognomy.
"Actually, it is quite easy. I've read Lord Lu's palm and found his palm is quite old!" Xu Que replied.
People were surprised by his words.
His palm is quite old!
Is that the reason you said Lord Lu will die alone?
Miss Dong was also surprised. So she asked, "Why?"
"Because…." Xu Que paused a bit. Then he picked up his guitar and started to sing, "The older you grow, the lonelier you will be! The older you grow, the more anxious you will be! You have to see your wings of dreams are broken…."
He stopped singing abruptly. Then, he said, looking at people in a wicked way, "So! Now you know the reason, right? Lord Lu's hands are so old. If he doesn't die lonely, I will eat excrement in a webcast!"
Puff!
Someone spit out their tea again.
The rest of the people rolled their eyes and almost fainted.
Lu Zhouhe was so annoyed that he felt a tightness in his chest and almost spat blood.
The older you grow, the lonelier you will be?
Why didn't you go to the heavens?
It has nothing to do with the physiognomy!
The atmosphere was freezing cold and everyone was embarrassed. For what Xu Que did was not funny at all. If he called it a joke, it would be the lamest one ever!
Behind the gauze curtain were also speechless. After several breaths, Miss Dong said with a polite but embarrassed smile, "Eh, I didn't expect Lord Dachui could be so humorous!"
"I'm flattered, Miss Dong!" Xu Que said with a faint smile. "Actually, I can't reveal the secrets of physiognomy. Otherwise, my hidden virtues and moral quality could be impaired. So my explanation just now was just a joke and I don't care whether you believe it or not! Moreover, I am not going to show off my skills and prove something today. Actually, I hope Miss Dong could help me in something!"
"Oh?" Miss Dong was shocked a bit. Then she said, nodding her head, "How may I help you, Lord Dachui?"
"Alas, it is a long story!" Xu Que sighed heavily and said with sadness. "Buttface is my good friend. He is innocent, kind, honest, and down to earth. However, he is suffering from an incurable disease. He wants to taste the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew before his death! I hope Miss Dong could give me some Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew as a gift. I don't need a lot. About ten or 20 buckets are OK for me!"
"What?" Miss Dong was surprised.
The rest of the people in this area were also shocked.
Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew?
So, it turns out his target is Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew today!
How could he ask for so much Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew from Miss Dong?
Damn! Does he think Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew can be collected like rainwater? He is so greedy!
"Lord Dachui, I'm afraid…." Miss Dong replied in a perplexed way.
Xu Que said seriously, "Miss Dong, don't worry, I am not an ungrateful person! If you can help me, I will devote my body to you…. Hey! Hey! Don't look at me like that! I am quite expensive—800 yuan for one time and 2,000 yuan for a night! I am honest with all my customers!"
…..
Chapter 966: Have A Look At My Treasure!
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Bang!
Lu Zhouhe punched the table abruptly. Then he stood up and shouted angrily, "Behave yourself!"
All the rest of the young men also stared at Xu Que angrily.
"How dare you!"
"This is totally outrageous!"
"How dare you disrespect Miss Dong again and again? What do you think you are doing?"
"If fighting wasn't forbidden here, you would have been killed a long time ago!"
People kept scolding Xu Que. At last, Lu Zhouhe also said something tough to threaten Xu Que.
Xu Que sat there and said with a calm smile, "What? Jokes are not allowed here? You are so serious! Why do you attend a banquet? You need a symposium!"
Then Xu Que fixed his eyes on Lu Zhouhe and said with a smile, "Lord Lu, just now I performed physiognomy for you again. The result is that your life will be ended in a calamity of blood today!"
"Humph! Good! I just want to see what kind of calamity of blood I will have today!" Lu Zhouhe sat back in his seat with a cold smile and his eyes full of kill intent!
"Calm down, guys!" At this time, Miss Dong's voice could be heard again from behind the gauze curtain. She really wanted to appease everyone.
"Lord Wang, if you have come here for the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew, I'm afraid I am not able to help you. It is so precious that only the senior members of my family have the right to sell it or give it away! I am willing to help but unable to do so!" A strand of indifference could be sensed in her voice. Apparently, Xu Que was not so attractive for her now!
After all, a lot of people got close to her and made up to her because of the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew, and this disgusted her. If Xu Que had not been so talented, she would have driven him away!
"Miss Dong, don't refuse me in such a hurry! The reason I bring this request is that I come with sincerity!" Xu Que stood up again and said this with a faint smile. "Miss Dong, you could make an inquiry! Members of the Exploding Heavens Faction are extraordinarily noble, honest, and fair and will never steal from others! Since I want your Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew, I will definitely exchange it for something that gives you substantial rewards!"
"Lord Wang, I've told you just now. I am not the one who can make a decision on this issue. This is just an ordinary banquet. If you really want to do business with my family, you can go to our chamber of commerce and negotiate with them!" Miss Dong replied and her voice was even colder than before.
People started to look at Xu Que in a gloating way. For them, Xu Que had been kicked out. Before this, he was a winner for his poetry and music skills had totally impressed Miss Dong. However, the moment he mentioned the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew all his previous efforts had been ruined.
How could he achieve a great accomplishment in such a reckless way?
However, no disappointment or panic could be seen on Xu Que's face. On the contrary, he said calmly, "Miss Dong, as far as I know, the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew of your family is not for sale, right? You asked me to buy it from the chambers of commerce. Does it mean you want me to make a trip in vain? Alas! I feel my heart has been broken. If you don't believe me, you could come here and check whether there is a cracking sound in my chest!" Xu Que said as he walked forward a few steps.
People were annoyed by his words.
Crap! I've never seen such a shameless person before! How could he ask Miss Dong to hear a heartbreaking sound? This is totally nonsense!
"Lord Wang, you embarrass me with your serious words. It is a rule of the Dong Family. I can't do anything about it. I really can't help you this time!" Miss Dong replied calmly.
Xu Que said with a smile, "Miss Dong, don't refuse me in such a hurry! I guess you might change your mind if I show you my treasure!" Then Xu Que was about to take out something out from his crotch area.
People's expressions changed immediately.
"Stop!"
"Behave yourself! How dare you touch your crotch in front of so many people?"
"You are too shameless!"
Many people scolded him.
However, Xu Que was really fast.
Whoosh!
He waved his hand rapidly and took out a mini MP3 player from his crotch.
"Miss Dong, I know you like music very much! So, I will give this treasure to you. All songs composed by me in my life are stored in it. I guess the total number should at least be 1,000, which are enough for you to enjoy for at least one year!" Xu Que said with a smile as he held the MP3 player in his hand.
All the people were surprised.
MP3?
1,000 songs are stored in it?
How could this be?
How could such a small thing be so miraculous?
Behind the gauze curtain, Miss Dong was also surprised by his words as she looked at him curiously.
Patter!
Xu Que pressed down the small button on the MP3 player at this time.
"Grab it, grab it, little missy, grab a bunch of melon seeds!
Show them off, little chap, show them your black fur, black fur pants…."
Instantly, a sonorous song could be heard, which surprised everyone. All the people were totally dumbfounded. Besides the miraculous function of the MP3 player, they were also shocked by such a vulgar song!
The lyrics are so vulgar! Why did he store it?
"Ahem! This is a folk song, which is full of tribal rhythms. I guess you are not used to it. Let me play songs of other styles!" Xu Que cleared his throat as he pressed the NAVI button.
The next moment, a piece of crisp and graceful piano music was echoing in this area, which was one of the most famous masterworks of Beethoven—Fur Elise!
Deng-deng-deng-deng-deng-deng-deng…
Deng-deng-deng-deng!
Deng-deng-deng!
…..
Boom!
Everyone in this area was stunned by this song.
Even Lu Zhouhe opened his eyes wide in disbelief. He couldn't stay calm when he heard this composition, which was even more difficult than all the compositions he had made before. The melody was unsophisticated and cordial. It sounded like someone was telling a story, which could change people's moods. At the beginning, the composition was quite happy. Then, the inexorable enthusiasm started to burn like flames, which were deep and energetic!
The style of this composition was not like that of Lu Zhouhe. However, it must have been made by a master, who had real attainments in music!
"My God! Which master…made this composition? How could it be so fantastic?" Someone couldn't help but stand up and ask in surprise.
Xu Que puffed out his chest and said with a proud smile, "The composer is of course me! I made this composition when I had my first love at the age of four. I made it for a girl whose name is Elise!"
"What?" The onlookers were stunned immediately.
Even Miss Dong who was sitting behind the gauze curtain was shocked.
At the age of four?
Did he make such a miraculous composition at the age of four?
How could this be?
"No way! How could you have your first love at the age of four?" Someone questioned.
Xu Que retorted immediately, "Why couldn't I have my first love at the age of four? At that time, I was no longer a three-year-old child! Don't you understand?"
Holy crap!
The guy opened his mouth but didn't know how to answer him.
"Lord Wang, I have a question!" Miss Dong asked at this time.
Xu Que said, waving his hand and dismissing all her "woman" questions: "I used to love you! I don't have time tonight! I will save my mother first! I haven't heard of Amway before!"
Chapter 967: Master Wang Is Awesome!
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Xu Que finished speaking. All the people listening were totally confused. Even Miss Dong was puzzled and didn't know what Xu Que was talking about.
"Lord Wang, what I want to know is the musical instrument used to play this composition!" Miss Dong came to herself and asked seriously. Her words reminded all the rest of the people here that they didn't know what kind of musical instrument Xu Que was playing either.
If Miss Dong hadn't mentioned the musical instrument, they wouldn't have realized that the musical instrument used to play his composition was not the Guqin or Guzheng that they were familiar with.
"This is strange! If Miss Dong hadn't reminded us, we wouldn't have realized this yet. It seems as if we haven't heard the musical sound created by this musical instrument before!" People were puzzled. They screened all the musical instruments they knew about in their minds but failed to find one which could make this kind of sound.
"What the hell is this musical instrument? How could it make such a crisp and penetrating sound?"
"Could it be that this gui…gui… oh, right, guitar was invented by Xu Que?"
"If we can master this musical instrument, just think how many more new compositions will be made!"
Many people were talking about this instrument.
Xu Que looked at them with a faint smile. The musical instrument used to play Beethoven's Fur Elise was a piano. These people only knew the ancient musical instruments like Guzheng, Guqin, and flute, etc. They had never seen a piano before! They were so curious about the guitar at this moment – can you imagine how they'd react if they heard a piano!
"Heh, heh, since you've realized it is a new musical instrument, I will broaden your horizons today!" Xu Que waved his hands with a smile, and then he took out a brand-new piano.
Bang!
A piano was placed on the ground, making a dull sound. Everyone's eyes widened as they looked at this musical instrument with white and black keys curiously.
Suddenly, Xu Que swept over all the piano keys with his fingers. A crisp and penetrating sound echoed throughout the building. The onlookers were immediately excited.
Then, in front of these dumbfounded onlookers, Xu Que's ten fingers started to dance on the keys of the piano merrily.
Deng-deng-deng-deng-deng…
Deng-deng-deng-deng-deng…
He played Fate, which was another masterwork of Beethoven.
Instantly, the overbearing and majestic musical sounds impacted the onlookers violently like surging waves. Everyone was totally shocked and felt their hair stand on end because of the passionate melody.
"What…a powerful composition!"
"How could this be?"
"Why do I have a feeling that my blood is boiling!"
Many people were so shocked that they didn't believe their eyes and ears.
Even Lu Zhouhe was impressed by this composition. He had never expected Xu Que to make such a magnificent composition, which put his composition to shame mercilessly.
Deng-deng-deng-deng!
Xu Que was playing the piano seriously. However, deep in his heart, he was laughing wildly. He had noticed the change of expression among the onlookers, which brought him tens of thousands of Acting Tough Points. He said nothing but continued to smile.
After all, Beethoven's Fate was a master class composition on Earth. Of course, it didn't mean this composition had no equal in this world. Also, it didn't mean the piano was better than other musical instruments.
These people had never seen or used a heavy instrument like the piano. Also, this was their first time hearing such a strong musical sound. As a musician, Xu Que's extraordinary performance had totally convinced the onlookers.
…
Behind the gauze curtain, Miss Dong had also been greatly shocked. She opened her mouth in a daze. It seemed she had totally been absorbed in this magnificent melody.
When Xu Que picked up the pace, people couldn't help but hold their breaths and let out sighs of relief when the playing of the composition was finished. They were impressed by this composition during the entire process.
At last, Xu Que's performance was finished.
The entire area fell into a dead silence.
Like soldiers who had returned from the battlefield, all the onlookers were sweating profusely but their hearts were full of refreshing feelings. Because when the composition was finished, they felt like they had defeated fate. Therefore, they were happy and relaxed.
"Great! The instrument is good and the composition is even better!" A young man stood up and shouted as he applauded vigorously, "Lord Wang, I am totally convinced by this composition. I will address you as Master Wang!"
"Master Wang?" Xu Que looked at the man with a faint smile.
The young man nodded his head earnestly. "Right! We underestimated you before. As an outstanding musician, you really deserve the title of Master!"
"Exactly! Master Wang is mighty!"
"Master Wang is awesome!"
The rest of the people also started to show their feelings reverently. This place was always a stage to show one's genuine talents. Although most people detested Xu Que because of his past behavior, when he played this composition, they were totally convinced and were willing to call him Master Wang.
Only Lu Zhouhe and a few others didn't want to admit defeat. They darkened their faces and kept silent because of their self-esteem or jealousy.
Behind the gauze curtain, Miss Dong had calmed down. She said gently, "Lord Wang, please forgive my negligence before. I didn't expect you would be so good at music at such a young age. You really deserve the title of Master!"
"Alas! Guys, these titles like Lord or Expert are as transient as fleeting clouds, which I don't care about at all!" Xu Que said, waving his hand modestly.
However, deep in his eyes, people could see the loneliness of an expert clearly.
Someone said, folding his hands in admiration, "Master Wang, I really admire your exemplary conduct and noble character. I misunderstood you before. Please forgive me!"
"Heh, heh, it doesn't matter. As I said just now, fame and fortune are just fleeting clouds, which mean nothing to me!" Xu Que said.
Then he looked up at a 45-degree angle and sighed again, "While others are saying I'm mad, I am laughing at their shortsightedness! Guys, I am really glad to know all of you today! Farewell, and we'll meet when fate beholds!"
After saying that, Xu Que stepped toward the gate, placing his hands behind his back. The onlookers were stunned.
What's going on?
Is he going to leave?
He really acts like an expert!
"Wait, Master Wang, please hold on a moment, please!" Miss Dong's voice rang out, stopping Xu Que suddenly.
She even stood up and walked out of the gauze curtain to catch up with Xu Que. Seeing that, the onlookers were quite disappointed for they thought they were already out of the competition.
Lu Zhouhe darkened his face and his eyes were full of kill intent.
Xu Que ignored the onlookers' reactions. He turned around and said with a graceful smile, "Miss Dong, what can I do for you?"
This was the first time that Miss Dong saw Xu Que's face clearly. His wicked smile stunned this lady a bit. She came to herself and asked with a red face, "You said…you want the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew, right?"
"Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew? No, since you said you are not in charge of that business, how could I force you to do something?" Xu Que shook his head.
"Master Wang, actually…I have a bottle of the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew with me. If you are really in urgent need of it, I can give it to you!" After saying that, Miss Dong lowered her head and didn't dare to have eye contact with Xu Que again, like a little girl whose lie has been exposed.
"Oh?" Xu Que's eyes lit up a bit, and he said curiously as if he was surprised, "Really? My god, this is great! Miss Dong, I am so touched! Could I give you a hug?"
"Ah?" Miss Dong was surprised.
She knew it was improper for men and women to even touch each other's hands in passing objects. Xu Que had requested to hug her, which shocked her completely.
The rest of the people in the area also started to be curious.
Xu Que realized that what he had said was improper, so he said as he laughed loudly, "Hah, hah, take it easy. This is a tradition in my hometown. There is even a song about it!"
Then, Xu Que cleared his throat and started to sing as he stared at Miss Dong affectionately like Xue Zhiqian on Earth.
"I want to give you a hug as a friend, is it OK? Do you really mean it when you took a half-step backward? Your small movement hurt me seriously. I can only talk to you by acting as a gentleman…."
"Ah!" Miss Dong's face turned red immediately. She covered her mouth with her hands and explained hurriedly, "Master Wang, just now I took two steps backward, not half a step!"
Swish!
Xu Que smiled and couldn't continue his love song.
The half-step is just a lyric of the song! If you are not impressed by the song, it is OK. I didn't expect you would discuss the number of steps with me!
Holy crap! You really embarrassed me!
"Master Wang, this is the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew! Please take it! However…besides the MP3 player you mentioned just now, could you also give me these two new musical instruments, please?" At this time, Miss Dong took out a small jade bottle as she looked at Xu Que eagerly.
Apparently, compared to Xu Que, she was more interested in the musical instruments. Xu Que didn't expect that Miss Dong would not be impressed by his handsome face and extraordinary talents.
I never expected she would be more impressed by these compositions and musical instruments.
"Eh, of course!"
At last, Xu Que nodded his head and waved his hand to take out the piano and the guitar again. Then he gave them to Miss Dong together with the MP3 player.
Anyway, he had purchased those items with only three Acting Tough Points, which were nothing for him.
Miss Dong's eyes lit up in excitement. She fixed them on the piano and the guitar and said curiously, "Master Wang, what are the names of these instruments again?"
Xu Que, who had been attracted by the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew, replied carelessly, "The name of this one is piano."
"What about this? This is a guitar, right?" Miss Dong touched the guitar.
Xu Que nodded his head, "Right!"
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Chapter 968: Do You Believe It?
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Miss Dong realized that Xu Que was trying to make a mockery of her and she came to herself and knew she had been fooled by Xu Que. I was set up by this guy! Humph! What a shameless guy!
Bang!
Miss Dong put down the guitar and said to her maidservants hurriedly, "Put away these musical instruments!"
"As you wish!" Several maidservants nodded, keeping a straight face. Then they walked up to put away the musical instruments. Meanwhile, they looked at Xu Que out of curiosity. This was the first time someone had dared to tease their young lady in this way.
"Lord Wang, thank you so much!" Miss Dong looked at Xu Que and said gently at this time. She wanted to show gratitude to Xu Que for the musical instruments he had given to her. However, deep in her heart, he had annoyed her greatly.
Xu Que waved his hand with a smile, "Miss Dong, please don't mention it. Courtesy calls for reciprocity!"
He hefted the jade bottle in his hand and was about to leave. At least ten drops of the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew were kept in this bottle, which were enough for him to make several Space-Breaking Spells. Xu Que was not interested in more Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew from the Dong Family. The reason that the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew was so precious in the Taijin Continent was that the output was low. And this flower dew could benefit the cultivation of people on this continent. However, in the World of Cultivators, it was not difficult to find the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew. Therefore, it would be much less rare than it was on the Taijin Continent.
Xu Que had enough Spirit Stones to buy several pools of the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew in the World of Cultivators easily. If Xu Que was not trapped in this world, he wouldn't show interest in the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew at all.
"Miss Dong, since we've reached a partnership, it is time for me to say good-bye now!"
Xu Que smiled and was about to leave.
"Wait!" A voice rang out suddenly.
Lu Zhouhe stood up and said seriously as he stared at Xu Que, "The banquet has just begun. The dishes haven't even been served. If you leave now, you will embarrass Miss Dong!"
"Oh!" Xu Que snorted immediately, "Embarrass? Members of the Exploding Heavens Faction never show due respect to others. Moreover, I don't believe Miss Dong, who is a reasonable person, would care about this ridiculous rule, right?" Xu Que said as he looked at Miss Dong with a smile.
Miss Dong nodded her head slightly, "Exactly. Lord Wang, if you really have something to do now, you can leave!"
"See? See? Lu, you should learn from Miss Dong. Otherwise, today will really be your last day!" Xu Que said as he looked at Lu Zhouhe sarcastically.
Lu Zhouhe's face darkened as he trembled from anger. He tried to stop Xu Que, but he didn't want to speak for Miss Dong. As a famous musician, he didn't need to do that for such a small thing. Also, he knew Miss Dong didn't care about it. He had come here not only because of the beautiful Miss Dong, but also for the power of the Dong Family as well as that Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew.
Now, it seemed his hopes were dashed. Miss Dong had given a bottle of precious Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew to Xu Que. A lot of people in this area started to cast greedy eyes on Xu Que, including Lu Zhouhe. Therefore, Lu Zhouhe thought he had found an excuse to annoy Xu Que, so that Xu Que would violate the rules here. In this way, they could get the chance to seize the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew from Xu Que's hands.
However, he didn't expect that Xu Que could annoy him with just a few words.
"Humph! I'm afraid you are the one who should learn from Miss Dong! You are so rude. Even your extraordinary talents couldn't change that!" Lu Zhouhe snorted and ridiculed Xu Que immediately.
Xu Que shook his head with a smile, "Lu Zhouhe, it seems you are trying to annoy me, right? But you don't know how to annoy others! This is so disappointing!"
"Why should I annoy you? I was just trying to remind you that people should have good manners!" Lu Zhouhe said seriously.
"Screw your good manners!" Xu Que annulled Lu Zhouhe's comments with his dirty words.
"You…." Lu Zhouhe sputtered. Apparently, he didn't expect Xu Que would say those dirty words.
"Stop your nonsense! Look at you, your talents are nothing compared to me. Your face is so ugly in front of my handsome face. Don't you feel ashamed? Don't you get the feeling of inferiority? Don't you think your life is boring?" Xu Que continued to ask with a sarcastic smile.
All the rest of the people sat with their mouths wide open in disbelief. Even Miss Dong was also dumbfounded.
They knew Xu Que was shameless. However, none of them expected Xu Que could be so shameless that he could abuse Lu Zhouhe while he spoke highly of his own handsomeness.
How could such a shameless person exist in this world?
"…"
At the same time, Lu Zhouhe's face became as dark as ink. His hands, which were hidden in his robe sleeves, were tightly clenched with blue veins. If fighting was not prohibited in this place, if he failed to preserve his last sanity, he would have attacked Xu Que.
"Humph, your mouth is full of dirty words. It's demeaning for me to have a conversation with you!" Lu Zhouhe snorted and went back to his seat at last.
He knew he couldn't annoy Xu Que. If he continued to talk with Xu Que, he might be totally annoyed and lose his sanity.
"Hey, don't go! I didn't ask you to go!" Xu Que said with a cold smile suddenly.
Lu Zhouhe stopped and his eyes lit up a bit. Then he turned around and asked sarcastically, "What? Lord Wang, what can I do for you?"
"Seriously? No, no, no! You are not qualified to do anything for me! I just want to know whether you still remember the result of the fortune-telling I did for you just now!" Xu Que shook his head.
His words stunned Lu Zhouhe a bit.
The result of the fortune-telling? I will be lonely all my life? Today will be my last day?
"Heh, heh, how ridiculous you are! Lord Wang, stop humiliating yourself with your so-called fortune-telling tricks!" Lu Zhouhe sneered immediately.
"What? It seems you don't believe me, right? I said today will be your last day, and I meant it. If you don't believe me, how about making a bet on it?" Xu Que clenched his fists, looking at Lu Zhouhe with a faint smile.
Lu Zhouhe was quite glad to hear that in his heart. He knew the opportunity of forcing Xu Que to attack him had arisen. As long as Xu Que attacked him, Xu Que would violate the rules in this place. Then the powerhouses of the Dong Family would kill Xu Que for him. The Dong Family wouldn't allow someone to defy and offend the prestige they had established for so long a time easily.
"Heh-heh, since Lord Wang is interested in making a bet, I will definitely keep you company to the end!" Lu Zhouhe sneered sarcastically.
The rest of the people in this area had figured out what was going on. They were quite curious, but none of them stepped out to stop the bet.
Miss Dong hesitated a bit. Then she frowned and said, "It's good that both of you could make a bet here! However, I have to remind you that fighting is prohibited in the Dong Family. Violators of this rule will be killed immediately!"
Hearing that, Lu Zhouhe's face darkened instantly. Because everyone in this area could figure out Miss Dong was trying to stop Xu Que from acting recklessly. However, Xu Que ignored her words. He looked at Lu Zhouhe and said with a smile, "I really admire your courage, Lord Lu. I will perform fortune-telling for you again and the result is that you will die in ten breaths. Do you believe it?"
I will die in ten breaths?
Lu Zhouhe said with an innocent smile, "Heh, heh, I don't believe it!"
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Chapter 969: This Is So Horrible!
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
You don't believe it?
Xu Que was so happy to hear that. "Good, Lu, frankly speaking, I really like a talent like you who thinks highly of his extraordinary skills!"
I really have no excuse to dislike a guy like him! He is just like the humanoid experience points and a good example for me to act tough! This is fantastic!
Lu Zhouhe was also glad to see Xu Que's expression. He could almost confirm that Xu Que could attack him recklessly.
The rest of the people shook their heads secretly. They knew Xu Que had just come to First Realm City and knew nothing about the rules of the Dong Family, as well as the meticulousness of the Dong Family on safeguarding their rules.
It was all right if Xu Que was going to marry Miss Dong. Anyway, when the rules were violated by an insider, the family would deal with the violation internally and didn't need to give explanations to outsiders.
Now, however, Xu Que hadn't established a relationship with Miss Dong yet. Once he violated the rules, nobody could protect him.
"Lord Wang!" Suddenly Miss Dong said seriously, "I hereby remind you again, don't act recklessly!"
"I'm quite cautious!" Xu Que blinked his eyes and said with a smile. Meanwhile,a magnificent aura appeared in his body. Apparently, he was about to attack Lu Zhouhe.
Seeing that, Miss Dong could do nothing but shake her head.
Although she admired Xu Que's talents, but she was far from being attracted by him. If Xu Que violated the rules, she would never intercede with the elder members of her family for Xu Que. Otherwise, the rules would be violated again and again. At that time, nobody would show respect to the rules of the Dong Family.
"Lord Wang, five breaths have passed!" Lu Zhouhe said with a smile, as if he was trying to urge Xu Que to attack him immediately, or ten breaths would pass soon.
"I know! Take it easy, Lord Lu! Do you have any last words before your death? I can give you another two breaths!" Xu Que said with an indifferent smile.
"Heh, heh, I think I should appreciate Lord Wang's kindness, right?" Lu Zhouhe sneered and his eyes were full of sarcasm.
He was good at music, but his strength was also quite strong. He could be deemed as one of the most powerful young men in First Realm City. Even the elders of the Dong Family were not able to kill him in several breaths, let alone this young man in front of him who was almost at the same age ashim.
Therefore, he was quite confident and arrogant.
"It turns out Lord Lu wants to thank me before his death! You are so kind and your gratitude is accepted!" Xu Que said with a calm and confident smile.
Lu Zhouhe also said with a smile, "Lord Wang, you only have two breaths left!"
"Oh? The happy hours always fly by. So…" Xu Que raised his arm and spread out his palm.
Boom!
A fiery black flame appeared and started to surge in his palm. The entire area was full of its violent energy.
"What?"
"What…is this black flame?"
"Why is it so horrible?"
Instantly, all people in the area changed their expressions to ones of terror.
Lu Zhouhe's smile was frozen immediately. It seemed he had sensed something was wrong. Now he was quite nervous.
Rumble!
Almost at the same time, a magnificent aura gushed in from outside abruptly.
"Young man, don��t do anything stupid! You can't kill him here!" A majestic and sonorous voice echoed in this building.
Miss Dong was surprised. "Third Uncle?"
"The Third Head Enforcer of the Dong Family?" The rest of the people in this area were also shocked.
All of them, including Miss Dong, didn't expect the Third Enforcer of the Dong Family, who was always cruel and merciless, would warn Xu Que at this time. Apparently, he was trying to save Xu Que!
"Lin'er, through observation, I found this guy is pretty good in all aspects. I think he could be a candidate to be your…. What? Young man, wait, stop!" Before he could finish his words, that man was surprised and shouted at Xu Que.
Dong Lin'er was surprised. When she turned to Xu Que, she was dumbfounded by what she saw. Xu Que had attacked Lu Zhouhe with the black flame in his palm, which gushed out like an inky serpent.
Dong Lin'er couldn't believe her eyes. Everyone in the room were also totally shocked. The Third Head Enforcer of the Dong Family had warned him. How dare he continue his attack in front of that powerhouse! This was not a reckless action anymore. He was just ungrateful to the kindness of the Dong Family!
Humph! Wang Dachui, you are doomed!
I will stand here to face your attack. I don't believe the Dong Family will let you go today!
Lu Zhouhe was so happy in his heart.
He was afraid of Xu Que's black flame, but he didn't believe the flame could kill him instantly. He planned to take the attack first and seek justice from the Dong Family after that.
Boom!
Xu Que's black flame had approached him at this moment.
Lu Zhouhe clenched his fists with a smile. Instantly, his arms were wrapped by dazzling silvery light. Then, he placed his arms in front of his body.
Bang! The black flame hit his arms directly and created a dull sound. However, Lu Zhouhe's smile was frozen the next moment. His pupils contracted abruptly and his face was full of terror.
"No…ah…." He started to scream hysterically. The metallic layer on his arms melted in the black flame rapidly. Then his body was devoured by the flames directly.
Everything happened within just one breath.
Lu Zhouhe's scream stopped abruptly. The black flame had turned him into ashes, which were scattered on the ground.
The building was dropped into a dead silence instantly. Everyone was stunned on the spot in terror as if they were frozen in an ice cellar.
"How…could this be?"
"Did he kill Lord Lu…within one breath?"
"What the hell is this flame?
"This is so horrible!"
With cold sweat on their foreheads, many people felt their blood had been frozen because of the terror in their hearts.
It was hard to imagine how they would end up if the black flame was thrown toward them. Anyway, the consequence wouldn't be better than that of Lu Zhouhe.
Whoosh!
At this time, a figure dashed in and appeared in front of the ashes of Lu Zhouhe. After having a closer look, people found this middle-aged man was the Third Head Enforcer of the Dong Family!
He looked at the ashes on the ground seriously. Then he turned to Xu Que and said angrily, "Young man, are you trying to seek death from the Dong Family?"
"Death? I don't think so. I believe I will live a long time! OK, I've dealt with the trouble here. It's time for me to say good-bye!" Xu Que said with a smile. Then he turned around and was about to leave.
He had sensed the existence of the Third Head Enforcer of the Dong Family just now. He knew this guy could reach Level 4 or Level 5 of the Great Vehicle Stage at most, which wouldn't impose any threat to him. Therefore, he was not afraid of this guy at all. Also he wouldn't show due respect to this guy.
Nobody could stop me from killing my target!
"Halt!" The Third Head Enforcer of the Dong Family shouted angrily at this time as he tried to grab Xu Que with his hand.
"Oh?"
Xu Que dodged this attack easily. He looked at this elder member of the Dong Family with a faint smile and asked calmly, "Number Three of the Dong Family, do you also…want me to tell your fortune? Come on, what do you want? Fortune-telling by looking at your face or touching your bosom? I can touch you to death in a second!"
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