Chapter 2: The Harmonious Combination of Qinzhu and Bamboo

Ye Zhongkang said: "However, he was born with eight fingers, which makes him unsuitable to inherit the swordsmanship of the Bamboo Sect. Do you not wish for your grandson to become a strong individual in the future? The teachings of our Bamboo Sect are not easy for him to learn; wouldn't it be better for him to study the magic of the Qin Sect? What you are displaying is a typical case of sectarian bias. Did you not say..."

Ye Li shot him an annoyed glare, and a faint layer of purple energy floated out from his body, exuding a proud aura and stubborn energy. The immense pressure caused Qin Shang's eyes to shine brightly, "Alright, first level, you are also at the first level. It seems neither of us has fallen behind the other"

Six years have passed, and Qin Shang has devoted all his efforts to Ye Yin Zhu. Every day, he spends at least half of his time by Ye Yin Zhu's side, playing the piano for him. Under the nourishment of the music, Ye Yin Zhu's elegant and refined temperament has become increasingly apparent. Starting from the age of three, Ye Yin Zhu followed his grandfather Ye Li to practice Bamboo Dou Qi. Ye Li continued for a year, using his own vast Dou Qi to help his grandson clear his meridians, allowing Ye Yin Zhu to easily find the key to cultivation in the early stages. From the age of five, Qin Shang officially began to teach him the secrets of piano magic, and it has been a year since then. However, during this year, Qin Shang has only taught Ye Yin Zhu the most basic finger techniques for playing the guqin and a single, very simple piece of music, "Green Water."

Qin Shang stared wide-eyed at Ye Li, "Well, you old fellow, you are not greedy at all. Do you know how important the five famous zithers of our Qin Sect are? The five famous zithers of the Qin Sect are akin to the staffs held by the mages of the Fablan Seven Towers. They are entities that rival divine artifacts"

Qin Shang suddenly grabbed Ye Li's beard and said fiercely: "Were you originally planning to agree to me?"

Qin Shang said lightly: "Even if he fails, he has been continuously cultivating the fighting spirit of your Bamboo Sect. You can certainly let him give up on the zither and switch to practicing your Bamboo Sect's martial arts; it is not too late. The heart of the zither is pure and untainted by external matters. If I am not mistaken, under the cultivation of the pure zither heart, his fighting spirit will increase at a very rapid pace, enough to make up for the late start in martial arts. Old friend, such an opportunity for our Eastern Dragon Eight Sects may not come once in a hundred years; are you really unwilling to give it a try? If I am not mistaken, under the cultivation of the pure zither heart, his fighting spirit will increase at a very rapid pace, enough to make up for the late start in martial arts. Old friend, such an opportunity for our Eastern Dragon Eight Sects may not come once in a hundred years; are you really unwilling to give it a try? As long as you agree, I am willing to exchange anything from my zither sect."

Qin Shang briefly arranged matters in Luna City, and the next morning, he returned to the Azure Sea. It was evident that this newly appointed president of the Mage Guild did not regard the Arcadia Mage Guild with much importance. In his heart, nothing was more important than nurturing his naturally gifted disciple with eight fingers.

Ten days have passed, and with Ye Chong's efforts, the bamboo house requested by Qin Shang has finally been completed

Qin Shang anxiously said: "Did you not just say to let him be an ordinary person? Why has it changed now?"

Ye Li expressed her confusion, saying: "I do not quite understand what you mean"

Qin Shang smiled faintly, sat down again, but did not speak

Qin Shang leisurely took another sip of spring water, saying, "I don't believe it."

You ... ...

Qin Shang smiled faintly. Although he was criticizing Yin Zhu, he was quite satisfied with this disciple in his heart. Even though Ye Yin Zhu had only studied the guqin with him for a year, during the five years from his first month to the age of five, he had grown up amidst the sounds of the guqin, and his familiarity with its music could be said to be hardly inferior to his own. Moreover, his talent for playing the guqin was unprecedentedly high; at such a young age, he had already grasped three essential aspects of it, truly a genius among geniuses.

Ye Yin Zhu expressed her dissatisfaction, saying: "But I have already learned it!"

A tall figure walked in from outside; it was a young man, tall and imposing, resembling Ye Li to at least an eighty percent degree. He had a handsome and resolute appearance, and upon entering, he brought with him a refreshing aura, characteristic of the Bamboo Sect's bamboo fighting spirit. This was Ye Li's son, Ye Chong

In Qin Shang's eyes flickered a resolute light, "If you are willing to let your grandson pay his respects to me as his master, then I will allow him to begin his cultivation with the Soul-Refining Qin Heart, specifically the Innocent Qin Heart that no one has ever cultivated before"

Although Ye Li is the head of the Bamboo Sect, only his family resides in this vast azure sea. Ye Li's wife has passed away, leaving him with his son, daughter-in-law, and grandson, totaling four people. With the addition of Qin Shang, there is now one more. There were originally many bamboo houses, but Qin Shang insisted on not living with them. At his request, Ye Chong built another bamboo house 500 meters away from where they lived. For a green-level earth warrior like him, this was an effortless task. There were originally many bamboo houses, but Qin Shang insisted on not living with them. At his request, Ye Chong built another bamboo house 500 meters away from where they lived. For a green-level earth warrior like him, this was an effortless task.

Since that day when Qin Shang was outsmarted by Ye Li, Ye Chong has been in complete admiration of his father. With a chuckle, he hurriedly approached Mei Ying, who was holding Ye Yinzhu, to express his gratitude.

Upon witnessing this scene, Qin Shang nodded in satisfaction, secretly sighing, "Ye Li, you only know that the Qinzong's music magic is the most powerful among all forms of magic, but how could you possibly understand the immense difficulty of cultivating mental magic, especially for sound masters like us, which is beyond your imagination"

Qin Shang was taken aback, "You..."

Ye Li furrowed her brows slightly and said: "Cooperate? I practice Bamboo Sect's fighting energy, how can I cooperate with you?"

Ye Li said: "Furthermore, on the condition of success, all five renowned instruments of your Qin Sect shall belong to my grandson"

Qin Shang laughed and said, "I haven't said anything yet, and you've already pushed everything away. What do you think I came to you for? This time, I am not leaving."

At six years old, Ye Yinzhu is as graceful as a girl, with black hair cascading down his back and a pair of large, bright black eyes. Although the white robe he wears appears somewhat oversized, it does not detract from his extraordinary aura. Every gesture he makes exudes elegance, surpassing even that of adult nobles. Despite being just a child, he sits there with an expression as calm as a still pond, his composed demeanor truly astonishing. The faint crimson and azure aura surrounding him gradually dissipates, with the azure light becoming noticeably more intense, while the crimson hue appears somewhat deeper.

Ye Li said angrily: "Get out of here, you have no right to speak. Why do you say that? You only have one child, and he has learned the teachings of the Qin Sect. What are we to do about the Bamboo Sect?"

Ye Li was taken aback, "You can't be serious. You came back with Ying Er, didn't you see that my grandson was born with only eight fingers? In the future, it will even be difficult for him to grip a weapon. How could he possibly become our hope? I just want this child to live a safe and peaceful life, that's all."

Ye Li nodded without any hesitation and said, "Indeed!"

Ye Li said: "Ordinary people, referring to the ordinary people of my Bamboo Sect, my grandson is the future young master of the Bamboo Sect. If you take him to the Qin Sect, what will happen to my Bamboo Sect? Absolutely not, absolutely not."

Ye Zhong looked at Ye Li, puzzled, and asked, "Dad, why?"

Ye Li released Qin Shang, sat beside him, and couldn't help but smile more broadly as she watched him gasp for breath.

Ye Yin Zhu raised his head to glance at Qin Shang, yet his hands did not cease their movements. However, he soon closed his eyes, and a faint smile appeared on his beautiful face. Although the melody remained "Green Waters," the atmosphere had subtly shifted at that moment. He seemed to be immersed in the lush mountains and clear waters, a gentle red glow emanating from his body, drifting softly into the surroundings. Although the melody remained "Green Waters," the atmosphere had subtly shifted at that moment. He seemed to be immersed in the lush mountains and clear waters, a gentle red glow emanating from his body, drifting softly into the surroundings.

A glimmer of cunning shone in Ye Li's eyes as she kicked her son, "Aren't you going to thank Uncle Qin? The Peiyuan Tranquility Melody from the Qin Sect is not something everyone can listen to"

Ye Li let out a bitter smile and said, "It is not that I do not wish to fulfill your wishes, but I truly cannot accommodate you. Indeed, Chong'er and Ying'er are still young, but they can only have this one son in their lifetime. When Ying'er gave birth to my precious grandson, she faced complications during labor, and you should have noticed that Ying'er is the daughter of the old Mei Hua from the Mei clan. I had personally invited Granny Lan Qing to assist with the delivery, and fortunately, with her presence, both mother and child were safe. However, Granny Lan Qing also stated that Ying'er would not be able to bear children in the future. If you do not believe me, you can inquire at the Lan clan."

Seeing Ye Li's triumphant expression, Qin Shang finally realized that he had truly been deceived, yet he found himself utterly helpless.

Qin Shang said irritably: "Do you think I am like you! I am doing this for Yin Zhu's sake. Of course, you are never to mention again that I am one generation lower than you; we each have our own matters to discuss"

Ye Li chuckled and said, "So, will you agree or not?"

A hint of surprise flickered in Ye Li's eyes, "Not leaving?"

The two powerful elders, who had never roamed the continent of Longqinu, exchanged glances. In each other's eyes, they saw a glimmer of yearning, a longing for Ye Yinzhu's future, and also for the Eastern Dragon's Eight Sects

Thus, Qin Shang, the newly appointed president of the Arcadia Mage Guild, settled in the azure sea. ... Meanwhile, our little Yinzhu also grew slowly amidst the celestial sounds that resembled the rustling of leaves in the spring breeze and the gentle lapping of autumn waters against the stones.

Ye Li stared wide-eyed at Qin Shang in front of her, utterly perplexed by what this old fellow was thinking.

Ye Li's expression softened somewhat, "What reason do I have to believe that you can cultivate my grandson into a strong contender against the Seven Towers of Falan?"

Qin Shang said irritably: "I think you are the real fool. Do you think my concern for Yin Zhu is any less than yours? He is my greatest hope in this life. Even if I hurt myself, I would never harm him. Before he turns three, it is impossible for him to learn fighting techniques from you, and before he turns five, he cannot learn the guqin from me. However, this period is the most crucial. I want to use my guqin music to help him develop his own understanding of the instrument through daily listening. The child still needs care, so let Ye Chong and Mei Ying listen alongside him. Before he turns three, it is impossible for him to learn fighting techniques from you, and before he turns five, he cannot learn the guqin from me. However, this period is the most crucial. I want to use my guqin music to help him develop his own understanding of the instrument through daily listening. The child still needs care, so let Ye Chong and Mei Ying listen alongside him. This way, we can take care of the child while also benefiting their training in fighting techniques.

Ye Li laughed and said, "What? Are you looking to find it back so soon?"

Qin Shang solemnly said: "I am not mad. In fact, the Heart of the Innocent Zither is the true cultivation method of the Zither Sect. However, due to its numerous requirements and the high difficulty of cultivation, no one has ever succeeded. But your grandson is different; he is naturally gifted with eight fingers and has an innate sensitivity to music. I believe he will definitely succeed. With my purple rank support, there is at least a 70% chance of success. The Heart of the Innocent Zither is much harder to cultivate than the Soul Refining Zither Heart, but once successful, it will truly open the door to zither heart cultivation, and he could even reach the level of the Purple Micro Zither Heart in a short time. As long as he puts in the effort, it is not impossible for him to elevate to the legendary Tai Xuan Zither Heart. Coupled with the combat energy assistance method I have developed, the Law Blue Seven Towers will no longer be terrifying."

No

Qin Shang smiled and said, "You still have the same temperament as before, still so impatient. I truly wonder how you have cultivated your bamboo-like spirit to this level. After undergoing assessment at the Fa Lan, I was confirmed with a purple-level identity and ascended the Fa Lan Rainbow List. Before leaving, the people at Fa Lan asked me where I would like to work, and I chose Arcadia. Because you are here, I came. As long as you agree, I can at least stay here for a decade or so." Before leaving, the people at Fa Lan asked me where I would like to work, and I chose Arcadia. Because you are here, I came. As long as you agree, I can at least stay here for a decade or so.

Qin Shang nodded and said, "I have just returned from Falan"

Ye Li said fiercely: "At this distance, do you believe I can take you down in one move?"

Ye Chong performed a bow and then inquired

Laughter subsided, and Ye Li said seriously: "Old friend, to be frank, what do you think of Fa Lan?"

Upon hearing the term "Falun," Ye Li's expression changed momentarily, and his face grew a bit more solemn. "So you have gone there. Does this mean you have already reached the Purple level?"

Qin Shang said with slight anger

Ye Li did not employ any fighting spirit or martial skills, yet two purple-level experts, both over sixty years of age, were entangled in a fierce struggle within the bamboo hut, neither yielding to the other. Fortunately, there were not many items in the hut, so it was not completely in disarray.

Qin Shang realized that Ye Li had truly agreed to him now. A flash of inspiration crossed his mind, and he said: "Let’s call her Ye Yin Zhu. She inherits my music and your bamboo."

Hello, Uncle Qin. I heard from Ying'er that you seem to have come for my son

Xiao Yinzhu jumped up excitedly from the ground, her face full of childlike innocence and purity. She ran to Qin Shang's side and pleaded, "Grandpa Qin, aren't you supposed to teach me a new piece today? I've been learning from you for a year, and you've only taught me one piece."

After listening to his words, Ye Li remained silent for a long time before saying with a hint of sadness: "It seems that we will never have hope."

Qin Shang said without hesitation: "Alright, you speak."

Ye Li laughed and said, "Alright, let's call her Ye Yin Zhu"

Ah?

Although the construction of the bamboo house was simple, Qin Shang's requirements were extremely strict, including the angles of the bamboo, as well as the size and dimensions of the house. He even purchased some special materials from Luna City to incorporate into the design. It was only later that Ye Chong understood that Qin Shang's insistence on such strict construction of the bamboo house was to ensure that the sound of the zither would produce the best surround sound effect within the house

Upon hearing Ye Li's words, Qin Shang could not help but sit down dejectedly on the bamboo chair, the feeling of all his hopes turning into mere illusions was undoubtedly uncomfortable. For a long time, neither he nor Ye Li spoke, both lost in deep contemplation. At that moment, a clear voice rang out from outside the door, "Dad, I heard there are guests."

You get out.

Qin Shang squinted his eyes and looked up and down at Ye Li, "Aren't you the same? Let me see how it is?"

Old Bamboo, I have agreed to your conditions. Since you have consented to let me be the master of your grandson, you also need to agree to a few of my conditions

Are you out of your mind? Yin Zhu has only just turned one month old; what can be learned at this stage!

Upon leaving the bamboo house, there lay a vast expanse of bamboo forest. Qin Shang paused and asked: "What are the three tones of the guqin and their meanings?"

Ye Li smiled and said: "Did I say something wrong? Since you are my grandson's master, you are naturally one generation lower than me, so calling you 'uncle' is not inappropriate, is it"

Ye Li snorted and said, "Who asked you to come to me for help? That foolish boy Ye Chong doesn't even understand the concept of maximizing benefits. Advocating against sectarian bias, that original phrase was indeed mine. If I hadn't promptly driven him away, he would have exposed my secrets, and how could I maximize my benefits then? Two sect leaders, not bad, not bad, pioneering the East Dragon Eight Sects, hahahaha"

Qin Shang curled his lips and said, "That is from your perspective; from my perspective, it is entirely different. Being born with eight fingers is the successor I have longed for. Without the influence of the little fingers on both hands, it is extremely beneficial for tuning the instrument. Moreover, this grandson of yours has an innate sensitivity to music. As long as you allow him to learn the piano from me, he will be our hope for the future. To be frank, I chose to come to Arcadia rather than other powerful nations primarily because you are here. You also know that once our cultivation reaches the Purple level, further progress becomes exceedingly difficult. Furthermore, as a Divine Sound Master, although reaching the Purple level allows one to unleash powerful piano magic, there are significant drawbacks. Therefore, I have devised a good method to address this issue, and this method requires your cooperation."

Qin Shang, unwilling to accept his fate, said: "Ye Chong and Mei Ying are still young. Are you really afraid that there won't be any grandchildren in the future? And there is hardly one in a million who is born with eight fingers. Old friend, for the sake of our many years of friendship, please grant me this favor."

The Ye family kept their promise. Ever since Yin Zhu began following Qin Shang to learn the guqin pieces, they only came to see Yin Zhu once a month. Of course, it was inevitable that they would occasionally sneak a peek from the side.

Ye Li said somewhat impatiently: "What are you keeping in suspense? Hurry up and speak, or I might resort to violence."

Qin Shang glared at Ye Li fiercely, but after a moment of helplessness, he nodded and gritted his teeth, saying, "Alright, I will agree to you."

Six years later

Ye Li said decisively: "Alright, I agree to your request. How about this? You are concerned about the issue of seniority, right? In public, you are his master, but when it is just us, let Yin Zhu call you grandfather."

Ye Li said: "Isn't it just the red Soul Refining Qinxin, the yellow Sword Gallbladder Qinxin, and the purple Ziwei Qinxin? You are currently at the initial stage of the Ziwei Qinxin. This is quite similar to the three major techniques of our Bamboo Sect: Qingzhu, Huangzhu, and Zizhu, which are all at the twenty-seventh level. The only difference is that our first level is green. Going out to impress others is much more effective than your Qinzong's methods"

Qin Shang smiled faintly and said, "Have you really learned it? Well then, come out with me."

Qin Shang smiled faintly and said, "My guqin piece only reveals its true power after more than one-third of it has been played. In the same tier, you cannot defeat me; won't you run away? I have no way to deal with you either. Are you expecting me to chase after you while you run?"

Ye Li said: "Can one never learn martial arts? If he does not master the bamboo sect's martial arts, how can he become the leader of the bamboo sect in the future?"

Qin Shang is, after all, a magician; even his physical strength is far inferior to Ye Li's. When he was once again pinned to the ground by Ye Li, he angrily exclaimed, "I won't fight anymore; I'm exhausted."

Qin Shang angrily said: "Then why did you just make things difficult?"

Ye Li lazily remarked: "If it weren't for this, I wouldn't want it at all. Does our Bamboo Sect not have treasures? The only five zithers that your Qin Sect has that catch my eye are these. After all, my grandson will be the future leader of your Qin Sect, so why be stingy? The Ming Feng Zither, the Ku Mu Long Yin Zither, the Da Sheng Yi Yin Zither, the Jiu Xiao Huan Pei Zither, plus that Chun Lei Zither you often use. That should be acceptable. Didn't you tell me before? When playing any zither piece, it is essential to use a zither that matches it; the higher the compatibility between the zither and the piece, the greater the power of the zither magic. You haven't forgotten that, have you?"

Qin Shang nodded and said, "Indeed, the performance of the guqin is among the most difficult of all string instruments. Just the basic harmonics, under the influence of the seven strings and thirteen frets, amount to as many as ninety-one variations. Furthermore, the combinations of open strings and pressed notes are numerous and extraordinary, beyond counting. If you do not master the fundamentals, how can you hope to achieve anything in the future?"

Qin Shang fiercely lunged at Ye Li, showing no regard for the fact that the opponent was a Purple-level warrior

Well, old thing, you are playing tricks on me

Ye Li shook his head repeatedly, "No, no. Am I not aware of the power of your music? If my grandson were to be harmed by the mental magic embedded in your melodies, he would likely end up as an idiot"

Yin Zhu nodded obediently and said, "Grandpa Qin, I know I was wrong. I will continue to practice the fundamentals."

Ye Li picked up the kettle on the table and poured a glass of clear water, handing it to Qin Shang, "This is spring water from beneath the Azure Sky Sea, give it a try"

Ye Li looked at Qin Shang with a serious expression, nodded, and said: "You may speak."

The scorching gaze erupted from Ye Li's eyes, "What is it? Please tell me. Is there really hope to contend with the Falan Seven Towers?"

Ye Li's eyes flashed with purple light as he waved his hand and said: "There is no need to exchange anything. I can agree to your request, but you must also agree to three conditions of mine."

Ye Li said in a deep voice: "What if you fail?"

Qin Shang Dao: "Long Qi Nuo Si, there have been precedents of combining magic with fighting spirit, known as the dual cultivation of magic and martial arts, but no one has been able to surpass the blue level. Today's magicians disdain to divide their focus on cultivating fighting spirit. The method I have in mind, however, is to use fighting spirit to enhance the magic of the zither, to expand the range of sound waves with fighting spirit, and even to directly promote sound waves to launch attacks. Only a divine sound master has the potential for such cultivation. Your bamboo fighting spirit is filled with the essence of nature, making it the perfect complement to zither music. My purpose in coming here was to take on a disciple, and then to persuade you to allow him to teach bamboo fighting spirit, combining the strengths of both our families to create a super divine sound master, which might even break through the limitations of the purple level. However, as soon as I arrived, before I could settle down to find a disciple, I encountered your daughter-in-law and grandson. A natural eight-fingered talent! Such an opportunity is rare in the world, and I will not let it slip away. Old friend, I have never asked anyone for anything in my life, but this time, I must make an exception. I request that you allow your grandson to become my disciple."

Qin Shang nodded and said, "Alright, I will speak frankly. Our hope lies in your grandson"

Extortion, this is blatant extortion

Old Qin, please give my grandson a name. This little one has just turned one month old and still does not have a name

Ye Li was furious and raised his fist to strike his son. Ye Chong did not dare to retaliate. With a loud bang, amidst a burst of purple light, he was sent flying out through the bamboo door, his expression carrying a hint of something unusual. Of course, while Ye Li appeared to be striking hard, he was merely using his fighting spirit to push his son away. What father would truly be willing to hit his own son?

Ye Li smiled with her eyes slightly squinted, saying, "As for the last condition, it's much simpler. Just call me 'uncle' to hear it."

As the sound of the zither ceased, Qin Shang withdrew his hands, and a hint of fatigue appeared on his face. "Yin Zhu, it seems your fighting spirit has improved again."

Ye Li said: "I am no longer your match. In the same tier, at Longqi Nusi, there is no magic or fighting spirit that can defeat your piano magic. Do you think I am unaware of this?"

Ye Li snorted and said, "All of this is nonsense; do you think I don't know?"

Qin Shang looked at the furious Ye Li and said: "You see, your son understands reason better than you do. Old Bamboo, I thought about it just now, and how about this? You let your grandson learn the art of music magic from me, while also learning the fighting techniques of your Bamboo Sect. In the future, he will still be considered a member of your Bamboo Sect, and it won't have anything to do with our Qin Sect. What do you think?"

Indeed! Grandpa Qin, when my grandfather visited me yesterday, he mentioned that it seems I have already entered the third stage of Qingzhu.

As he spoke, Qin Shang stood up and bowed deeply to Ye Li, his expression extremely solemn

Ye Li said: "Chong'er, you have met your Uncle Qin."

Ye Yin Zhu has evidently become accustomed to being assessed by Qin Shang, and without hesitation stated: "The three types of tones are harmonics, pressed tones, and overtones. Harmonies are produced by plucking the open strings with the right hand, resulting in a rich and broad timbre. Pressed tones are created when the left hand presses the strings against the soundboard, and the right hand plucks the strings, producing a soft and rounded sound. Overtones are generated when the left hand lightly touches the strings while the right hand simultaneously plucks them, resulting in a bright and crystalline tone. The combination of these three types of tones forms the essence of the musical piece."

The light in Qin Shang's eyes shone brightly. Before Ye Li could speak, he hurriedly said: "Of course, but your father does not agree."

Qin Shang Dao: "Cultivating the Heart of a Child through the Zither is extremely difficult. To succeed in this cultivation, it is essential to maintain as pure a heart as possible, which means minimizing contact with the outside world, including you. Apart from the Bamboo Fighting Qi, you are not permitted to teach him any martial arts without my consent. After he turns three, you may only see him once a week and must not speak to him about anything from the outside world. Only with an undistracted heart of a child can one cultivate the Heart of a Child through the Zither."

Ye Li's expression shifted slightly, and with some confusion, he said: "Old buddy, why do I feel like you are setting a trap for me to fall into? If you have something to say, just say it directly. What exactly is our hope?"

Qin Shang nodded and said: "Indeed, it is precisely these twenty-seven levels of thirty-nine, where the degree of progress at each level is completely identical to the twenty-seven levels of the seven colors of the rainbow. The cultivation of the Soul Refining Qin Heart at the ninth level is of utmost importance to our Qin Sect. One must first refine the soul before learning the qin, eliminating distractions from the mind, allowing the sound of the qin to penetrate deep into the brain, and gradually enhancing the understanding of the qin's sound and its power. This is the orthodox method of cultivation in the Qin Sect. As long as one has normal talent, it generally takes about six years to complete the cultivation of the Soul Refining Qin Heart at the ninth level. However, the foundation of the Soul Refining Qin Heart leads to difficulties in future advancements. How can refining the soul compare to the pure qin soul itself?"

Ye Zhong is clearly not interested in the question of his own strength, and he said with some urgency: "I heard from Ying'er that you believe my son is a genius, a genius in learning the magic of the piano, is that right? If possible, could you please take him as your disciple"

Qin Shang took a sip and exclaimed, "Refreshing and sweet, quite good. You certainly know how to enjoy life"

Qin Shang stood with his hands behind his back, feigning a look of disdain as he gazed at his old friend. "Who says infants cannot learn? Even if they do not learn, can they not listen? Do you think that the pure heart of a child is so easy to cultivate? If one does not start while their innate energy has not yet dissipated, how could they possibly succeed?"

The two exchanged a glance and couldn't help but burst into laughter. Neither Qin Shang nor Ye Li had experienced such joy in a long time

Qin Shang nodded and said, "This www.hetushu.com is not a problem; as long as he possesses sufficient strength, no one can oppose it. Moreover, this is something we both agreed upon."

On the continent of Longqi Nusi, the levels of warriors are the same as those of mages, both divided into seven ranks, corresponding to the seven colors of the rainbow: Warrior, Intermediate Warrior, Advanced Warrior, Earth Warrior, Sky Warrior, War Master, and Great War Master. Although Zhu Zong's cultivated fighting spirit has a unique color, Ye Chong has just entered the Yellow Bamboo realm, which is equivalent to the initial stage of the green level in the rainbow ranking, thus he is naturally classified as an Earth Warrior.

Qin Shang pondered for a moment and said: "It is not that it can never be done. At least within the next fifteen years, do not teach him any other martial arts to avoid distractions. If within fifteen years he still cannot reach the Ninth Level of the Pure Heart of the Child's Zither, I fear I will have failed as well"

The sound of the zither is melodious and captivating, yet beside it, Qin Shang furrowed his brow. "The heart and intention must be in harmony, and the intention must resonate with the zither. If you cannot resonate with the music, then your zither's sound will forever fail to stir the spirit of any living being"

The light in Qin Shang's eyes flickered slightly as he smiled and said, "Chong'er, I still remember you from when you were a child. Indeed, your bamboo fighting spirit has reached the first level of Huangzhu, which is equivalent to the initial stage of the green level in the rainbow classification."

Ye Li sighed, "It has been over twenty years since we last met, you old fellow. You specifically came to find me this time; it must not be for any particular reason. You know that I no longer manage the affairs of the Bamboo Sect, and even if there were any matters, they would not concern me."

Qin Shang was taken aback, realizing that he had been deceived once again. However, he found himself helpless against Ye Li, pointing at him and saying: "So you guessed that I was going to use the Peiyuan Tranquility Melody. You! You! I finally understand what it means to be cunning and shrewd."

Qin Shang Dao: "Then tell me, what are the three colors and nine levels of our Qin Sect?"

When the first ray of sunlight entered the bamboo house, accompanied by the deep and gentle sound of the zither, Ye Yin Zhu slowly awakened from his meditative state, the transparent comfort throughout his body causing him to involuntarily let out a soft moan

Ye Li looked at Qin Shang in astonishment, "Isn't that the cultivation method recorded in your Qin Sect's mysterious secret manual, the one that no one has ever successfully cultivated? Are you out of your mind?"

Qin Shang glanced at Ye Li and said, "This shows you have some sincerity."

Qin Shang handed the Chunlei Qin to Ye Yinzhu, instructing him to sit at the bamboo table in the bamboo forest, and said: "How about this? If you can play the piece 'Green Waters' and attract all the animals in this forest to gather around you, treating you as their closest friend, I will teach you a new piece. Alright, you can start practicing now; I will go get breakfast for you"

The Peiyuan Tranquility Melody offers immense benefits to martial artists. Not only does it eliminate concerns about the speed of energy circulation leading to potential pitfalls and helps to clear the mind of distractions, but it is also something every martial artist dreams of. Moreover, the melody resonates with the elemental energies of the universe, providing a foundational nurturing effect on the listener, which can significantly enhance the cultivation speed of martial artists. As the head of the Qin Sect, Qin Shang's performance of the Peiyuan Tranquility Melody is not something just anyone can hear. Furthermore, the melody's ability to invoke the elemental energies of the universe and its foundational nurturing effect on the listener can greatly accelerate the cultivation speed of martial artists. As the head of the Qin Sect, Qin Shang's performance of the Peiyuan Tranquility Melody is not something just anyone can hear.

Qin Shang solemnly stated: "Currently, on the Dragon Qinuos Continent, both magic and fighting energy are arranged according to the seven colors of the rainbow. However, our Eastern Dragon Eight Sects are an exception. Whether it is our Four Magic Sects or your Four Fighting Energy Sects, during the cultivation process, there are only three color transformations, each of which is at the ninth level. When combined, they are equivalent to the arrangement of the seven colors of the rainbow. Especially the last color, which is also the purple level at the ninth stage. Therefore, we can only keep the secrets of our Eastern Dragon Eight Sects hidden from the outside world if we cultivate to the purple level. However, without more than fifty years of effort and extraordinary talent, how easy is it to reach the purple level? The people on the Dragon Qinuos Continent only know of the existence of the blue law; who still knows about our Eastern Dragon Eight Sects?"

Ye Yin Zhu nodded slightly, placed the Chunlei Qin neatly on the bamboo table in front of him, and sat up straight. As his eight fingers just touched the strings of the instrument, his demeanor underwent another transformation. Although the innocence on his face remained, it was accompanied by a maturity and elegance that belied his age. With his eight fingers strumming, a gentle melody of "Green Waters" began to resonate.

Ye Li said: "First of all, if successful, then when my grandson grows up, he will be the joint master of the Qin and Zhu sects"

After stretching his body, Qin Shang picked up the guqin Chunlei and walked out of the bamboo house with Ye Yinzhu

Ye Li stepped aside and resolutely said: "No, I cannot agree. He is my only grandson; although he was born with eight fingers, I still hope he will inherit my legacy."

Qin Shang's expression darkened, and with a sigh, he said: "You need not ask further; the Falan Seven Towers are beyond our imagination. When I cleared the tower in the Illusion Tower, I did not even see the tower master"

Qin Shang's eyes lit up, as if he had thought of something exciting. He suddenly stood up from the bamboo chair, "There is definitely hope. Moreover, it is right in front of us"

Qin Shang smiled faintly and said, "It is not yet time, Yin Zhu. You must understand that mastering one method leads to the understanding of a hundred methods. Merely learning many pieces does not hold much value; only by truly comprehending the essence of the qin can you continue to improve"