Chapter 161: Liu Shi Chong! A 5,000-word long chapter

  "Wait, I'll take this piece of pyrite!"

  Just as Xiao Yun was about to leave with the girl, a discordant voice came from beside him. Xiao Yun's eyebrows furrowed, and he turned his head to see a fat man in his thirties, dressed in luxurious clothes, accompanied by a heavily made-up woman.

  That fat kid's pair of small eyes stared at Xiao Yun, his expression was very arrogant, as if he had some background.

  The girl paused for a moment, then pointed to Xiao Yun and said apologetically to the fat man, "Sorry, this piece of Lingyun Stone already belongs to this young master!"

  Chubby glanced at Xiao Yun and said nonchalantly, "Whatever amount of spiritual crystals he offers, I'll offer ten times that!"

  Ten times that would be five top-grade crystal stones, truly a lavish spender, who knows which tycoon's son he is? Xiao Yun furrowed his brow, extremely displeased with the fatty's attitude of completely ignoring his existence.

  Chubby's face was full of smiles, he believed that nothing could be done without a spirit crystal!

  The young girl paused for a moment and said, "Young master, this piece of jade has already become the property of this young master. If you really want it, perhaps you should ask him if he agrees!"

  "How dare you, little girl! Do you know who you're talking to? Do you know who our young master is?" The woman next to the fat man immediately scolded the girl.

  "Haven't asked for advice yet?" The girl's eyebrows furrowed slightly, her expression unchanged.

  "Hmph, little girl, let me show you something. My young master is none other than the grandson of Lord Liu, Liu Shichong!" The girl said sternly, while the fat boy beside her also cooperated by raising his head and puffing out his chest, putting on a haughty air.

  "It was actually Young Master Liu!" The young girl looked at Liu Shi Chong with surprise.

  Liu Shichong's mouth curled up in a faint smile, he rarely came to such places. Today was also just after breaking through the Musician Boundary, wanting to refine a handy instrument. Just came to Zhenbao Pavilion to take a look around, but the things on this second floor, for him as the son of the Prime Minister's residence, were simply not worth looking at, and he thought of going up to the third floor to take a look, but didn't expect there would be Ming Jinshi, his eyes turned red with excitement, and he immediately came over to ask for it.

  He believed that as the young master of the Marquis's manor, the people in Zhen Bao Ge would definitely give him face, and now revealing his identity might even prompt Zhen Bao Ge to directly gift him the Jin Shi stone. As for Xiao Yun beside him, he was completely ignored, treated like air. In the entire Dragon City, how many people dared to provoke the young master of the Marquis's manor?

  "What are you staring at? Bring me things for Young Master to see!" The woman also shouted at the girl with a complacent face.

  The young lady said, "I'm sorry, Master Liu. This gentleman has already decided to buy this piece of jade. We can't go back on our word."

  "What did you say?"

  Liu Shichong heard this, and his smile immediately froze on his face. This seemed to be not quite what he had imagined. The young master of the Prime Minister's mansion couldn't even handle a little maid. This was simply a slap in the face, where could he put his face?

  Fatty's face turned blue and purple. The musician's initial terrifying aura directly pressed down on the young girl.

  The girl's face suddenly changed color, only in the middle of her music career, how could she bear the pressure of a musician's realm, almost instantly, her face turned bright red, and she stumbled backward two steps.

  "Hmmph!"

  In this situation, Xiao Yun was able to stand by with his hands in his sleeves, take a slanted step forward, and directly block the girl's path. His aura burst forth from his body as he fearlessly approached Liu Shi Chong.

  Xiao Yun, although only in the later stages of the Musician realm, had sacred power bestowed within him. The pressure from the Music Master realm was terrifying, but for Xiao Yun now, it was just a trivial matter. Liu Shi Chong's pressure on him could almost be ignored.

  In the depths of his eyes, a seven-colored halo swirled and flowed, and the aura on Xiao Yun's body suddenly increased. Liu Shi Chong let out a low hum, his aura collapsing instantly, covering his chest and retreating several steps back.

  "Little kid, who are you?" He had actually lost in terms of momentum to a little kid at the level of a music worker, and Liu Shi Chong was both shocked and enraged.

  "Hmph, a proud son of the Imperial Family, bullying a weak and delicate girl, how utterly shameful!" Without responding, Xiao Yun coldly sneered. No matter what was said, the girl was still defending her own interests. As a man, he couldn't just stand by and watch that girl being bullied.

  "You..." Liu Shi Chong's face turned bright red upon hearing this.

  At this time, the girl stepped forward and said to Liu Shi Chong, "Liu Gongzi, since you are the grandson of Grand Councilor Liu, I suppose you should know who the boss of our Treasure Pavilion is? Our boss is currently upstairs, do you want us to call him down to have a good talk with you?"

  "Huh?"

  Liu Shichong's face suddenly changed upon hearing this, and a hint of fear flashed across his brow.

  "What a little girl, really doesn't know the difference between seniority and juniority! Go call your boss down, I want to see what kind of person he is, actually daring to look down on our Young Master Liu!" The woman next to Liu Shi Chong scolded the young girl directly.

  "Shut up!"

  The words had barely fallen when they brought a burst of angry shouting from Liu Shi Chong, the woman's neck shrunk back and her face was filled with shock and confusion, as if she couldn't understand why he would be angry at her for helping him out.

  "Go!"

  Liu Shi Chong let out a cold snort and took the woman away, before leaving he gave Xiao Yun a fierce glare, it seemed like he had taken a dislike to Xiao Yun!

  As Liu Shizhong left, the young girl let out a long sigh of relief and turned to Xiao Yun with gratitude, saying "Thank you, sir. I don't know your honorable surname?"

  "Sigh, sigh cloud!"

  Xiao Yun smiled calmly, believing that even if he didn't make a move, someone would definitely bid for the treasure in this pavilion. Looking at the arrogant young master of the Xiang Fu, who was actually intimidated by the shop owner's reputation, but didn't know what identity the shop owner had?

  "Xiao Gongzi will go with me to settle the bill!" The girl nodded and smiled, then immediately took Xiao Yun downstairs.

  ——

  "Does Princess Huang still remember Xiao Yun?"

  Not long after the two went downstairs, a man and a woman came down from the third floor. If Xiao Yun were here, he would definitely recognize them - they were none other than Ji Liu Feng and Ji Xian Yue.

  Xī Xiǎo Yuè listened to Xī Liú Fēng's question and nodded, "Of course I remember, I heard he was kidnapped by the demon tribe, fearing more harm than good. Why are you asking this, imperial brother?"

  The corners of Ji Liu Feng's mouth curved into a slight arc, "A few days ago, the Marquis of Pingyang sent a message saying that the Xiao brothers had appeared in Pingyang City."

  "Huh? He escaped from the demon clan?" Xī Fēng Yuè turned to Xī Liú Fēng, her beautiful eyes filled with curiosity.

  "Xiao brothers should have arrived too, as Pingyang Hou's son has already reached Longcheng yesterday," said Ji Liu Feng with a smile.

  "It seems that Xiao Yun is not simple after all, to be able to escape from the Skyscraper Ridge!" Ji Xiangyue was stunned, and Xiao Yun's figure involuntarily appeared in her mind.

  "Recently, I've been busy entertaining noble guests from all sides, and I haven't had much free time. When I do get some spare time, I'll have to go find him and have a good chat with him. I remember that he still owes our imperial sister a song!"

  "Big brother, it was just a joke. How could you take it seriously?" Ji Xiangyue scolded Ji Liufeng with a glance.

  "Ha ha, he arrived in Long City just in time. I'm sure we'll see him on the day of the betrothal ceremony. According to Ninth Uncle, Xiao is very likely to be one of our country's founding heroes and the successor of the great Shu strategist Zhuge Liang. If we can get him to become a son-in-law, it will be a stroke of luck for our Xia Kingdom!"

  Xī Xiǎoyuè paused for a moment, a strong cultivator in the Realm of Music had not appeared on the Tianle Continent for a long time, even among the Music Immortals. Most were in seclusion, cultivating, and Xiao Yun was likely to be the heir of the Music God. It was believed that even the Summer Emperor would be delighted to have such a person as his son-in-law, with the Music God's suppression, the national fortune of the Summer Country would surely increase, which was much stronger than forming alliances with other countries through marriage. This was also why Jiāo Liúfēng and others valued Xiao Yun so much.

  But will Xiao Yun really be the successor of the Music God?

  "Second Brother, maybe they just happened to be passing by!" Ji Xiangyue shook her head and said. After all, Xiao Yun was a disciple of Boya Mountain, and if Xiao Yun wanted to return to Boya Mountain, Long City was a must-pass place. Moreover, although she had not been in contact with Xiao Yun much, if he was indeed a disciple of the Music God, it was unlikely that he would come to participate in something like a marriage recruitment like those people who were eager to climb high branches.

  "Rest assured, as long as he's still in Dragon City, I'll definitely invite him to your matchmaking banquet."

  Xiang Yue shot him a withering glance, feeling utterly speechless towards this imperial brother. Did he really think she'd just marry herself off like that?

  "Your Highness!"

  The girl who had just sent off the guest came down to the first floor, seeming like she wanted to say something but hesitated.

  "What's wrong?" Ji Liufeng asked in puzzlement.

  The girl thought for a moment and told Ji Liufeng what had just happened.

  Ji Liu Feng heard the words, but couldn't help laughing. He turned his face to look at Ji Xiang Yue and said, "This Niu Shi Chong is indeed just like his old man. I've heard that this little brat has recently broken through the Musician Boundary and is now full of pride. At the upcoming marriage meeting, Niu Shi Chong will definitely make an appearance. At that time, Imperial Sister, you must keep your eyes wide open. I don't want my beautiful Imperial Sister to become a flower stuck in that pile of cow dung."

  Xiang Yue also smiled and said nothing.

  "Flowing Wind turned to the young girl, 'You're doing well. Recently, Dragon City has had many noble guests arrive, including some royalty from the Seven Nations. When attending to them, you must be careful not to offend those who shouldn't be offended.'"

  "Yes!" The girl replied.

  "By the way, Xing Zhu, do you know what identity the man who confronted Liu Shi Chong has?" The girl was about to turn around, but was stopped by Ji Liu Feng again. To be able to suppress Liu Shi Chong's momentum, he must at least be a musician of the realm, and it can't be helped that he is another young talent.

  "He said his name was Xiao Yun, but he didn't say what his status was. However, he doesn't look like a young noble either!" The girl shook her head. When Xiao Yun bought things earlier, he was also very stingy and reluctant to spend money, looking like someone who cherished their purse. In her opinion, he shouldn't be a noble."

  "Xiao Yun?" Ji Liufeng was startled, "You said his name is Xiao Yun."

  The girl nodded hastily, with a puzzled expression on her face, wondering why Liú Fēng was so agitated. Could it be that the Crown Prince knew that person?

  "Where did he go?" Xīn Yuè asked.

  "The two princes were just going downstairs when he paid and left!" said the girl.

  The two of them exchanged a glance and hastily walked out of the Treasure Pavilion. On Zhuque Avenue, people were coming and going, but there was no sign of Xiao Yun's shadow anywhere.

  "Whatever, as long as he's in Long City, it shouldn't be hard to find him?" After feeling disappointed, Ji Liufeng shook his head, "In just a few short months, he's already reached the Musician Realm. This Xiao Yun is really not ordinary."

  Previously, the girl said that Xiao Yun could resist Liu Shi Chong's momentum and win by a margin. Naturally, Ji Liu Feng thought that Xiao Yun had already reached the Musician Realm.

  "Isn't it the same name and surname?" asked Xiāo Yùe Yuè.

  "No, I think it should be him!"

  ……

  ——

  At this moment, Xiao Yun still didn't know that the mysterious master behind Zhen Bao Ge was actually the current crown prince. After returning to the inn, it was already noon. When he went to Zhou Mingxuan's room to take a look, the house was empty and Zhou Mingxuan had not returned yet, but instead had gone out for a stroll somewhere.

  Back in his own room, he closed the door and sat cross-legged on the bed. He took out the Tai Shan stone, now that the materials for refining the instrument were ready, everything was set, only waiting for the east wind, the boundary had solidified, the majestic energy inside his body circulated smoothly, unobstructed. He could already control this power as if it were an arm, and it was time to impact the Musician Boundary. Once he reached the Musician Boundary, he could start his plan, starting his first instrument refinement in his life.

  As for the young master of the Xiao family he met today, Xiang Yun didn't take it to heart at all. At that time, he really wanted to have a battle with Liu Shi Chong to test his later stage of Le Gong's realm and see if he could cross the boundary between Da Jing and Le Shi. However, in that situation, it was obviously not possible to fight. After all, he could think of it with his toes. The origin of that Zhen Bao Pavilion was by no means ordinary.

  However, at least in terms of momentum, Xiao Yun suppressed Liu Shi Chong by a head, from which it can be seen that the seven-colored majestic energy within his body is much higher than the ordinary majestic energy of the same rank. The sacred power is wonderfully used, and it is truly endless.

  Her hands gently placed on the Tai Shan stone, a five-colored halo flashed, two strands of fine five-colored light flowed along Xiao Yun's hands and quickly entered her body.

  This was the second time he had absorbed sacred energy, and Xiao Yun was already familiar with it. He immediately closed his eyes and used his mind to drive the two powerful forces along the meridians, converging them into the Temple of Music.

  ——

  "Ah!"

  The next evening, Xiao Yun, who was in a meditative state, slowly exhaled a mouthful of turbid air. The seven-colored glow on his body gradually dissipated, and he opened his eyes. The seven-colored halo in his pupils flashed like a shooting star in the dark night, vanishing instantly.

  One more day of cultivation, Xiao Yun's aura was even stronger, the seven-colored majestic energy had filled the majestic energy pool, and the seven-colored light was more intense than before. His physical body was also tempered by the powerful force, becoming even stronger, but still, he couldn't break through to the Musician level after all.

  Although it was only a hair's breadth away, after all, it still fell short by that much. Xiao Yun felt a slight disappointment and picked up the Tai Shan stone, preparing to condense another thread of sacred energy, so as to make a concerted effort and smoothly advance to Musician.

  "Xiao brothers!"

  Just then, there came a knock at the door from Zhou Mingxuan outside.

  Xiao Yun hastily put away the Tai Shan stone, stood up and opened the door. Zhou Mingxuan was outside, rushing to raise his fist to knock on the door, almost hitting Xiao Yun's body.

  "Where have you been running for the past two days? Just got back?" asked Xiao Yun.

  Zhou Mingxuan walked into the house, laughing and said, "You also know that my father has many old friends in Long City. As a junior, I came to Long City and couldn't visit them one by one? Xiao brother, don't be offended, huh, two days haven't passed, how do I feel like you've become stronger again?"

  Zhou Mingxuan had a musician's intuition, and he could naturally see through Xiao Yun's state. Although it was still the late stage of the Musician's Realm, he could clearly feel that Xiao Yun had become much stronger, and even gave him a faint sense of pressure, which was truly strange to the extreme.

  "After being cooped up in the house for two days cultivating, I've made a bit of progress." Xiao Yun said.

  "Your cultivation speed is truly astonishing. It seems that breaking through to the Musician Realm won't take long, will it?" Zhou Mingxuan exclaimed in admiration.

  Just a month ago, he broke through to the late stage of Le Gong, and now he's about to become a Musician. It's worth noting that as the young master of Pingyang, he has an old father who is a mid-stage Musician guiding his cultivation, so he never had to worry about resources for his cultivation. After 30 years, he barely reached the Musician realm, which can already be considered a natural talent. But unexpectedly, Xiao Yun's cultivation speed was terrifyingly fast. "Xiao brother, do you have some kind of cultivation secret?"

  "What's the trick to cultivating?" Xiao Yun smiled without confirming or denying, "You've been out for two days now, I thought you'd gotten stuck in that cave and couldn't come out."

  "Hmm..." Zhou Mingxuan heard this and suddenly slapped his forehead, "I almost forgot, I came back just to tell you!"

  "What did you say?" Xiao Yun's face was full of questions.

  Zhou Mingxuan smiled slyly, "You forgot, we had an appointment, today is the Lower Yuan Festival, let's go to Chunfeng Pavilion together."

  "You go and have fun by yourself, don't drag me along."

  Xiao Yun almost choked on his blood upon hearing this, it seemed that this guy still had a thing for her. Now he just wanted to continue cultivating and strive to break through the Musician realm as soon as possible. What Spring Breeze Pavilion's young lady, he didn't have Zhou Mingxuan's leisurely and elegant interest.

  "No way, I've already booked the seats. If you don't go, won't my money be wasted?" Zhou Mingxuan directly walked forward and pulled Xiao Yun out.

  "Brother Zhou, you go yourself!" Xiao Yun said helplessly.

  "I'll go myself, what's fun about that? Don't worry, just the two of us. Chunfeng Pavilion is famous everywhere, and it's not easy to come to Longcheng once. How can we not take a look? I've heard that Mingyu girl is incredibly beautiful. When we meet her in person, I'm afraid you won't want to leave even if I drag you away."

  Zhou Mingxuan didn't give her a choice, directly pulling Xiao Yun out of the inn. Xiao Yun was helpless, and although she had some reservations about this place known for its debauchery, after being cooped up in the inn for two days, she figured it would be good to get some fresh air and just observe from the sidelines.

  ——

  Zhuque Avenue, Chunfeng Alley.

  Spacious alley, both sides are residential houses, a faint scent of cosmetics wafted out from the alley, the further you walk in, the stronger the smell becomes. It's still early evening, the sky hasn't completely darkened yet, but the alley is already bustling with red lanterns and green wine, filled with the sounds of people.

  In the depths of the alley, in front of a tall building, several powdered and painted women were holding fans and beckoning to passersby with coquettish gestures. Many men in bright clothes walked into the building, and as they passed by the women, they couldn't help but touch them flirtatiously.