Chapter 228 (2/2)

Gong Qinyin and Li Yaxuan were completely stunned. Even Hua Cheng was staring at Xiang Shaoyun in astonishment. She was obviously shocked by the ”big sister” Xiang Shaoyun used to address her.

But she was no ordinary person. She immediately recovered and smiled. ”You are quite the gutsy one, aren't you? You dare to call me big sister? Are you not afraid that I will kill you right where you stand?”

As she spoke, her aura transformed and became sharp and suffocating.

It frightened Gong Qinyin, and she quickly pleaded for leniency on behalf of Xiang Shaoyun, ”Master, please spa—”

Before she could finish her sentence, Hua Cheng sealed her, and she could no longer speak. Xiang Shaoyun could sense the terrifying aura around him, but he showed no fear. With a smile, he said, ”For others, you are a mighty Empress. For me, you are an amiable and beautiful big sister. If you really think that a n.o.body like me has offended you, feel free to kill me right now.”

Xiang Shaoyun showed no fear, as if he did not care about his life at all.

But in truth, he was extremely nervous as he prayed, You better not attack for real.

Hua Cheng stared at Xiang Shaoyun for a bit before the aura vanished. A gentle smile hung on her face as she said, ”Hehe, you have excellent willpower and decent apt.i.tude. More importantly, you are well versed with the zither. But that is not enough to have me as your big sister. Why don't you do the same as Qinyin and be my disciple? I will guide you on how to enter the dao through the zither.”

Both Gong Qinyin and Li Yaxuan had different reactions to her words.

Gong Qinyin was overjoyed, hoping that Xiang Shaoyun would agree immediately. As for Li Yaxuan, she was completely shocked, and envy filled her eyes. She was very clear on just how ill.u.s.trious the Zither Empress was. Before this, Gong Qinyin was the only person she had personally offered to accept as a disciple. Now, a second person had appeared. It was inconceivable.

But Xiang Shaoyun's reply shocked her even more. He actually shook his head and said, ”Thank you for the offer, big sister. Although I know a bit about the zither, I have never treated it as a tool to kill.”

”Shaoyun, how can you say that? The tune of a zither is capable of expressing one's emotions, able to make people experience joy and sorrow. Even after entering the dao through the zither, so long as you maintain the just in your heart, you won't defile the elegance of the zither. Just say yes! This is a rare chance!” Gong Qinyin quickly persuaded him.

Back then, the only reason she had attracted Hua Cheng's attention was because her name meant ”zither's melody”. Her master was of the opinion that fate had brought them together and had thus decided to accept her as a disciple. That was how Gong Qinyin came to enjoy the status she now had.

But of course, she was also talented enough in the dao of zither to be worthy of her master's teachings. Xiang Shaoyun was completely different from her. His accomplishments in the dao of zither was sufficiently high, and he was much more proficient than her in playing the zither. Perhaps he was even more talented than her. If he could obtain the teachings of her master, he would have a bright future.

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