Chapter Six, Lǚ Zhōu Yī Lán (Part Two)

The sound of the zither lingers in the air, weaving through the hall together with the gentle breeze

Only the weight of Tai Chu himself, not to mention a mountain peak or a magnificent skyscraper, is present. Under his control technique, the tabletop will not crack, nor will it be crushed. However, barring any accidents, all four table legs should have been completely embedded in the floor, rather than the mere few inches they currently are.

The girl suddenly raised her head, glaring at Yan Kaiting with a very unfriendly gaze. She raised her hand to touch her temple, and a hairpin, neither gold nor jade, flashed with a streak of blue light from her hair bun, clearly indicating that it was a magical artifact that had been activated.

The girl could no longer tolerate it, her eyes wide open, the previously faint look of disdain had transformed into a strong sense of disgust, and she was almost about to utter something unpleasant.

The surprise lies with that young man

At that moment, a sudden sound of a flute came from the sky, amidst the continuous melody of the zither, as if a sword had sliced through the air, tearing apart the spring waters

The three people at the table were momentarily dumbfounded; when had they ever encountered such a rogue? His mood shifted as quickly as turning a page in a book. Just a moment ago, he had appeared ready to fight, and now he was adopting a posture of sincere engagement. If it weren't for the large hammer still arrogantly occupying half the table, one might almost think that the earlier provocation was merely a figment of their imagination

Of course, not all will be upgraded; in fact, such situations are extremely rare, which is why Baibingtang did not include it in the general knowledge discussion

Upon hearing this number, the three individuals at the table were somewhat moved

The young man at the forefront, however, showed no signs of displeasure; instead, he slowly unfolded a smile and introduced himself, saying: "I am Shen Boyan from Jingzhou, and these are my junior brothers and sisters."

Yan clapped his hands and said: "Brother Shen is indeed very strong, I am no match for you. As for the situation at Linxi, I withdraw."

A moment of silence, the atmosphere is tense

Xiao Minghua murmured softly, "The refining of weapons will upgrade the innate abilities? The elder of the Hundred Weapons Hall never mentioned that! However, what’s so impressive about it? He’s still just a lecherous and cowardly brat!"

The melody of the zither by the stream reached its conclusion, and everyone was immersed in the enchanting atmosphere of the falling apricot blossoms. This piece harmonized perfectly with the current late spring season, making it particularly captivating, as if one were wandering amidst a sea of flowers in a secluded valley.

Among those present, most harbor hidden currents of thought, yet Shen Boyan appears the most relaxed and at ease

However, from beginning to end, that person did not make any obvious movements; he simply adjusted his sitting posture naturally, lightly resting his elbow on the edge of the table, and subtly diffused the immense pressure that had descended. Moreover, it seemed that even his junior disciples did not notice this. What a remarkable level of mastery this must be

Yet, what could possibly be wrong? The table seems to have inexplicably lowered a few inches. The three individuals suddenly became alert, and when they looked down, they saw that the four legs of the sandalwood table were embedded several inches into the floor. Strangely, the tabletop remained perfectly level, without even a crack.

Shen Boyan stated: "Taichu has now crossed the threshold of spiritual weapons, and is undoubtedly a celestial weapon"

Yan Kaitiang suddenly displayed a variety of vivid expressions, such as enlightenment, long-standing admiration, and a slightly exaggerated enthusiasm, and earnestly said: "I am Yan Kaitiang from the 'Heavenly Craft and Material' of the Yongzhou Artisan House. Brother Shen's name is like thunder, and today I have the honor to meet you; indeed, your demeanor is unlike that of ordinary people." However, despite his lively words, one could tell from his wandering and somewhat bewildered gaze that he probably had no real understanding of who Shen Boyan was.

Thus, a confrontation with drawn swords and crossbows turned into a chance encounter.

Shen Boyan smiled amiably, "I have no interest in Linxi, but if you like it so much..."

They are all outstanding individuals within their own sects, not ones who can endure humiliation. Although this display shows that the dandy before them is not useless, it is still considered insignificant in their eyes

Shen Boyan stated: "From the very beginning, it ranks among the top-tier spiritual weapons solely based on its inherent three thousand jun of force"

The other two young men simultaneously looked towards the senior brother, waiting for his signal, eager to teach a lesson to the frog in the well of this mundane city

Shen Boyan answered the first half for Xiao Minghua, which involved serious matters of cultivation. He still frequently guides his junior brothers and sisters, and as he spoke, he turned his head to glance at Yan Kaiti.

Meanwhile, Xiao Minghua and others were once again struck by the realization of how remarkable and illustrious Shen Boyan was in their minds, yet he was unexpectedly embroiled in a rivalry for favor

This is an uncommon heavy weapon, with a handle of suitable length for gripping, yet the hammerhead is exceptionally large, almost the size of two human heads. It resembles a lotus bud about to bloom, exuding an ancient charm. Staring at the intricate carvings for a long time, one might perceive the tumult of the sea, evoking a profound sense that each line contains endless meaning.

The slender and composed one is Xu Yishan, the more lively one is Hao Lingyun, while the girl appears quite reluctant. However, due to the imposing presence of Shen Boyan, she does not dare to speak openly. In the end, she utters the name Xiao Minghua.

The hall was filled with guests, and that figure in purple stood a step away from the crowd, exuding an inexplicable sense of solitude and detachment from the world.

However, not everyone is captivated by the sound of the zither; Xiao Minghua, for instance, has little interest in it

For Xu Yishan, Hao Lingyun, and Xiao Minghua, this situation took a sudden turn for the worse without any reason, which is truly infuriating

Xiao Minghua pouted and said: "Such a person who is opportunistic and bullies the weak while fearing the strong, must have some strength, I suppose"

The excitement on Hao Lingyun's face immediately faded

Do not be misled by the exquisite display of skill that Yan showcased earlier, which combined both strength and control. However, he is fully aware that this outcome should not have been the case.

Yan's attention was completely drawn to the court proceedings, and he forgot to greet Shen Boyan. He simply pushed the table aside and walked over. He did not approach too closely, but stood at the periphery, quietly listening.

Shen Boyan said: "Fu Hanzhou's childhood friend is indeed a very interesting person"

The three people at the table all changed color simultaneously, and Yan Kaiting's action was a blatant provocation

It must be said that his tone and demeanor at this moment can only be described as childish. Even Shen Boyan was momentarily taken aback upon hearing this, only to realize that he had just been used as a means to demonstrate rivalry in love

At the side, Hao Lingyun's eyes suddenly lit up, as the warrior he was cultivating happened to be of the heavy weapon type

By this time, Yan Kaiting's arrogance had been completely extinguished, and the once flamboyant demeanor had vanished, leaving him suddenly listless. His previously straight back slumped down, and his sitting posture reverted to a lazy one

She had been holding it in for a long time and could no longer restrain herself, saying: "The senior brother is being too polite to that rude kid!" She cast a disdainful glance at the large hammer that had been left forgotten on the table by its owner, feeling somewhat puzzled, "This Taichu Hammer, why do I remember that the weapon catalog only recorded it as a spiritual weapon?"

In that instant, the sound of the piano lost a note in the ears of the crowd, completely overshadowed by the sound of the flute

Shen Boyan seemed to discern his thoughts and completed the latter half of the sentence, "This is because it has already recognized its master and become a personal weapon."

The weight of this large hammer is evident, as is the exquisite skill of its master in controlling and manipulating energy.

His three junior disciples exchanged glances, as this kind of arrogant behavior, lacking awareness, is common among spoiled rich kids who back down when they encounter a tough situation. What is so interesting about that?

It turns out that everyone by the creek has come out from their temporary resting place, and for some unknown reason, they did not proceed with the originally scheduled literary gathering, but instead began to play the guqin again. Naturally, no one had any objections, as the guqin skills by the creek are exceptional, and such an opportunity to listen is rare; today, they are fortunate to have this chance.

In fact, they did not notice that Yan had already condensed his imposing aura at the moment the hammer struck the table, like a waterfall frozen in mid-air on a glacier. Right before them, he still bore a certain heaviness that he had not managed to conceal well.

He looked at the hammer nonchalantly for a moment and said: "Is this the Taichu? The weapon catalog states: Before chaos, at the beginning of primordial energy, heaven and earth rotate, splitting open to reveal the stars. What a celestial weapon!"

At that moment, a sound from the zither, akin to the cracking of gold and stone, rose through the clouds, capturing the attention of the vast majority in the hall, prompting many to set aside their tasks and gather towards the eastern side

Shen Boyan glanced at his junior disciples, and the three of them managed to compose themselves and also stated their names