Chapter 315: Multi talented
Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations
The atmosphere in the Intellectual Loft was slightly strange now. This was not something the owner wanted to see. The owner shot a glance at one of the ladies on the second floor.
In that instant, melodious music filled the air.
There was an ancient saying, the girl who plays the pipa covers half her face with the pipa shyly.
Fang Zhengzhi was feeling great. He looked at the shy expression on the girl playing the pipa, a wave of emotions building up inside him. It was no wonder this Intellectual Loft was the most famous one around.
Ping Yang quietened down after hearing the music begin.
Wu Feng has returned to his seat. However, his expression was dark, his fists clenched tightly.
"Young Master Wu, why bother with these people?"
"Exactly! They did not even get invited to meet the Emperor. They are bound to fail."
"They are just jealous of you."
All of the other talents comforted when they saw Wu Feng’s expression.
Fang Zhengzhi ignored them all. He turned to look at the decorations in the loft. It was designed with four symbols and the Bagua in mind. Furthermore, it seemed to be hiding something...
For a loft like this to be designed this intricately... this world was more complicated than he previously imagined.
...
Inside one of the rooms adorned with antiques...
There was a thick book on a redwood desk. There were a few letters next to the book, each one written in a different handwriting.
A lady in a black dress sat behind the table, opening each letter one by one. She read each one carefully, contemplating its contents before putting it down.
A bright light shone on the lady’s face. Her snow white skin and exquisite features were illuminated. There was a spot of red in the middle of her forehead, almost like a drop of blood in the snow.
"Master!" A servant in black bowed as she entered.
"What is the matter?"
"Master, Young Master Fang and Young Master Yan are in the Intellectual Loft."
"Okay, I got it, proceed according to plan."
"Yes!"
...
This gathering was not just to discuss the court examination. Each and every talent had a wish. They wanted to have a story that would last the ages.
They were powerful when they were sober, and they l.u.s.ted when they were drunk.
How could they not have a story to tell?
The Intellectual Loft was the number one place for ‘fireworks’ in the entire eight mile street. This meant that they were truly special.
That was the only way that they could remain on top.
Anyone that could attract all the top talents of the capital did not just have the looks and the body.
They also needed extraordinary talents.
Furthermore, they had to be pure and cla.s.sy.
The logic was simple. Any treasure that was easily accessible to others was not a treasure at all. Only those that one could only admire from a distance would be treasured.
Immortal Tune.
She had burst onto the scene three months ago. She was extremely cla.s.sy.Even though she was not the most beautiful, she was the most gentle.
She was as gentle as water. She was also as clear as a spring.
Her name was also representative of her talents. Her music could intoxicate people. More importantly, she was multi-talented.
She knew her poetry, could improvise and finish up others’ sentences. Furthermore, she had fantastic penmans.h.i.+p.
Even though she was no match for the famous Yun Qingwu, she had an advantage because she could be seen.
Fang Zhengzhi was enjoying the music and dancing whilst snacking. All of a sudden, he realized that all the talents were on their feet, almost as if they were stabbed in the b.u.t.t.
Then, a red silk cloth dangled from the roof of the loft.
"Is this a show?" Fang Zhengzhi guessed.
"No, Ms Immortal Tune is about to take to the stage. She is about to take to the stage." Wen Dabao said excitedly.
"Immortal Tune?"
"The top girl in the entire district." Ping Yang explained.
"Oh." Fang Zhengzhi understood Wen Dabao’s excitement. Top girl? How good could she be?
Just as he was thinking about it, all the lights in the loft dimmed. The only lights remaining were those on the eight stages on the second floor.
Before long, there were red drums on each of the small stages.
"Drums?" Fang Zhengzhi was curious.
This world always valued strings... why would they use drums?
"Ms Immortal Tune!"
Just at this moment, all of the talents gasped, their eyes glistening.
Fang Zhengzhi was overwhelmed by curiosity. He looked up.
He saw a lady in a red dress float down from the roof of the loft. She hugged a black guqin...
She was like an immortal, a work of art.
"I heard that Immortal Tune is in the Divine Seal State. It seems that it is true."
"She floats down from the sky, almost like an immortal on this earth. Beautiful, perfection..."
All of the talents were completely mesmerized by her beauty.
"Ding!" The strings on the guqin vibrated.
Music filled the room. The music was soothing, causing one to feel weak and fall back into one’s seat.
"I think Immortal Tune used music to enter Dao." Yan Xiu mouthed.
"Music to enter Dao..." Fang Zhengzhi recalled that Yan Xiu told him Wu Feng was also similar. Yan Xiu was saying this to remind him and give him advance warning.
"Ding!" The strings were strummed once again.
A gust of wind...
Fang Zhengzhi looked at Immortal Tune as she continued to make music with her Guqin.
Just like the other girls, Immortal Tune wore a veil. However, her veil was red and translucent. Her features could be made out through the veil.
Her features were exquisite. Her eyebrows were thin, her pupils black and s.h.i.+ning. It was almost as if there was ink flowing inside her pupils, exuding an aura of calm and gentleness.
Music filled the room.
Fang Zhengzhi picked up a nut. Just as he was about to bite down on it, the music stopped. Then, two red cloths danced in the air.
"Bong!"
Drums rang out on both sides.
All of the other talents were mesmerized by the music. They looked at the red silk in the air, fiery pa.s.sion in their eyes.
The music was captivating.
The guqin and drums complemented each other beautifully. Immortal Tune danced in the air with the music.
Fang Zhengzhi finally understood why Immortal Tune was the most popular girl in the entire area.
Her musical talents were sufficient to fire up all the talents.
After a while, the music stopped and Immortal Tune landed on the ground.
"Ms Immortal Tune, tomorrow is the release of the court examination results. If you are willing to, perhaps one of us could sing and drink with you in your chamber."
A voice rang out.
"Drink in her chamber?"
"Sing with them!"
All of the talents were fired up when they heard this. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity to be with Immortal Tune.
"Young Master Wu, you used music to enter Dao as well. You have the best shot!"
"Yes! Young Master Wu, please go ahead!"
"Both of you are incredibly talented! This will be a story for the ages."
All the talents looked to Wu Feng.
Wu Feng smirked when he saw this.
"Greetings Immortal Tune. I am Wu Feng, ranked third on the Rising Dragon Roll. It is nice to meet you." Wu Feng bowed and introduced himself "humbly".
"h.e.l.lo Young Master Wu." Immortal Tune’s voice was intoxicating.
Ping Yang smiled when she saw this.
"Fang Zhengzhi, would you like to try?"
"Nope." Fang Zhengzhi replied without hesitation. He was a history major. He could recite cla.s.sics and compose poems, but when it came to music...
He didn’t know the keyboard, he didn’t know strings. As for drums... he was utterly clueless.
He only knew how to brag.
Back on Yun Qingwu’s s.h.i.+p, he had smoked his way through. If he had to play it himself, he would have been out of tune.
"Hahaha... I think you can’t! How about Yan Xiu?" Ping Yang laughed.
"I know a little, but I am no match for Wu Feng." Yan Xiu shook his head.
Wen Dabao wanted to make a move. However, when he realized his opponent was going to be Wu Feng, he blushed and took a step back.
At this moment, Wu Feng’s ears twitched as he smirked. "Ms Immortal Tune is great at music and dancing. We also have a talented individual in our midst. He is the top scorer for the imperial examinations. If you perform a duet with him, it will be a story for the ages."