Arhats Subduing Demons: Starting with The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber

After Lan Fenghuang finished speaking, the Holy Maiden asked, "How long have you been here?"

Lan Fenghuang said, "I arrived yesterday evening."

The Holy Maiden sighed and said, "Then you shouldn't have come."

Lan Fenghuang asked, "Are you angry?"

The Holy Maiden said, "We are good friends, why would I be angry with you?"

An aged voice asked, "Did Sect Leader Lan bring that person surnamed Yun?"

Blue Phoenix hummed in agreement.

The old man said, "Auntie has no intention of receiving guests."

Lan Fenghuang replied in surprise, "He's not a guest at all. He was poisoned by 'Hundred Flowers Soul-Destroying Powder,' and I was afraid that his internal strength was too great, so I sealed several of his major acupoints. He slept soundly the whole way."

After a long silence, a strange light flashed in Lan Fenghuang's eyes.

The aged voice coughed lightly and said, "Aunt, since Sect Leader Lan is here, please invite her in for a talk."

Yun Changkong thought to himself, "That's true. Judging from the old man's voice, he must be at least seventy or eighty. When he calls me 'Auntie,' isn't he just confusing people?"

The woman responded with a sound.

Lan Fenghuang picked up Yun Changkong and got out of the car.

Yun Changkong was quite lustful. He was being held in the arms of a beautiful woman, smelling her fragrance, and he enjoyed it very much. He did not resist, but he opened his eyes slightly and quickly scanned his surroundings.

Before me lay a dense bamboo forest, the bamboo tall and straight, its branches and leaves lush and rustling in the breeze, adding to the secluded atmosphere of this hidden place.

At its narrowest point, the passage is only wide enough for one person to pass sideways. Lan Fenghuang moves with a light and graceful gait, like a nimble cat darting through the bamboo forest.

The bamboo forest was deep and gloomy, seemingly able to swallow up all sounds. Blue Phoenix turned several corners in the bamboo forest before she saw five small houses in front of her, two on the left and three on the right, all built with thick bamboo.

Yun Changkong has exceptional eyesight and is proficient in the Five Elements and Qimen Dunjia techniques. He immediately recognized that the bamboo forest's design could both conceal its location from others and provide multiple escape routes in emergencies. Ren Yingying's wisdom is evident even in this small space.

Lan Fenghuang stopped in front of a small house, and Yun Changkong looked into the house through the crack in the window.

A gentle evening breeze blew, and in the flickering candlelight, even through the gauze curtains, one could see a stunningly beautiful woman sitting at her desk, revealing a long, slender neck that made her appear even more ethereal and otherworldly.

Although the full view is not visible, this posture is like a flowing ink painting, perfectly blending elegance and focus.

Yun Changkong sighed inwardly, "This girl truly lives up to her reputation; it was worth coming to see her. I just wonder what she looks like, and whether she can compare to Zhao Min and the others!"

Blue Phoenix also stood outside the house, gazing quietly into the room, as if she too was silently appreciating this beautiful scene, just like the vast sky.

Although they are friends, they don't get to spend much time together because of their respective identities.

Therefore, every time Lan Fenghuang sees the Holy Maiden, her heart is filled with peace and joy, and all her troubles instantly vanish.

Just then, an old man came out from inside the house and said loudly, "Friend, you have come uninvited. Please come and have a chat. I am sorry for the lack of hospitality!"

Blue Phoenix said with a grin, "Old Bamboo, it's yours now." With that, she handed Cloud Long Sky to Old Bamboo.

Yun Changkong was wondering whether to get up or continue pretending when suddenly Lan Fenghuang's right hand brushed across his face. He smelled a fragrance and felt dizzy.

The old man with green bamboo hands had already placed them on Yun Changkong's waist and ribs.

Although Yun Changkong was dizzy, he immediately sensed something was wrong. At the same time, a powerful force penetrated straight into his back through the "Lingtai" acupoint, and the "Ganshu" and "Pishu" acupoints were all sealed.

The old man with the green bamboo placed his palm on Yun Changkong's "Tianzhu" acupoint. These acupoints all belong to the "Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian".

Their attack was so sudden that it caught Yun Changkong completely off guard.

Because no one expected that Green Bamboo Elder would ambush someone who had already been drugged and had his acupoints sealed. However, he possessed the "Arhat Subduing Demon Skill," and his internal strength was extremely strong. Once his acupoints were sealed, he immediately launched a counterattack. Green Bamboo Elder felt a burning sensation in his tiger's mouth, his body tilted to the side, and he staggered back three steps.

Yun Changkong took a deep breath and was about to stand up when suddenly his legs gave way and he knelt on one knee. He knew that he had inhaled a sleeping drug when he took a breath, but he did not expect the drug to be so powerful. A surge of heat rose from his dantian and was about to spread throughout his body when he heard a gust of wind behind his head and Lan Fenghuang struck him down with her palm.

Yun Changkong was catching his breath, so he had no choice but to move his head aside. Lan Fenghuang struck him on the shoulder with a palm, causing his blood and qi to surge, and he staggered back three steps.

Just as Yun Changkong was about to gather his energy again, he suddenly heard the sound of clothes fluttering in the wind. Judging from the sound, it was clearly a top-notch expert rushing out.

He turned his gaze and saw a green shadow rush out of the hermitage like lightning under the moonlight. With a crisp "clang," a sword as thin as a cicada's wing and dazzlingly silver light shot straight at his throat.

Yun Changkong pressed his palm against the ground, sprang up, and moved three feet to the side. With a flick of his sleeve, he swept it towards the attacker's wrist.

Just then, a gust of wind suddenly surged from the side, as Green Bamboo Elder slapped his palms down.

Yun Changkong thought to himself, "This old man's internal strength is formidable. His moves and stances are swift and profound, surpassing even the top masters of this era. It's as if he's been overlooked!"

It should be noted that Green Bamboo Elder's ability to seal several of Yun Changkong's acupoints in an instant was something no one else could achieve. Thinking this, Yun Changkong swung his left palm diagonally, deflecting Green Bamboo Elder's attack.

Halfway through the sword's trajectory, Green Shadow suddenly twisted his wrist to retract the sword, his figure flashing like a cloud drifting and lightning flashing, circling around to Yun Changkong's side, his right hand sword directly attacking his waist and ribs.

Yun Changkong was greatly surprised by her skill and thought to himself, "Her movements are so graceful and swift, she truly deserves to be the female lead with the best martial arts skills upon her debut." He sidestepped, and the Holy Maiden's left hand held another sword, the hilt pointing backwards at his "Zhangmen" acupoint, clearly not intending to kill him.

The three attacked with lightning speed, in the blink of an eye. However, Yun Changkong, possessing Buddhist divine skills, was most sensitive to killing intent. He immediately understood their intentions: they prevented him from having time to circulate his energy and break through his acupoints during their rapid attacks, with the aim of capturing him alive.

Moreover, the green-clad woman's moves were strange and unpredictable, always taking the unorthodox approach and never engaging in direct combat. The Green Bamboo Elder was highly skilled, and the Blue Phoenix Poisonous Creatures appeared one after another. Yun Changkong was pretending to be unconscious because his original intention was to play with the beautiful woman. They were not mortal enemies, and even now, he did not want to fight them seriously, nor did he want to be hurt by them. He immediately called for a stop, saying, "Wait, let's explain clearly before we fight!"

Blue Phoenix laughed and said, "You have ulterior motives and are trying to deceive me. What is there to say?" She slashed with her left palm, and Yun Changkong leaned back, reaching out to grab her left wrist. He thought to himself, "What's going on? How does she know I lied to her?"

Suspicion arose in his heart, and he pulled his arm away, saying, "You drugged me, but I meant no harm. I just wanted to see the Holy Maiden. How could that be considered having ulterior motives?"

Lan Fenghuang's eyes widened as she said, "You clearly didn't faint, so why were you pretending? It's one thing for you to be a liar, but you've made me look bad in front of my friends!"

She realized that she had not only embarrassed herself in front of the Holy Maiden, but she had also kissed Chang Kong earlier, thinking that he didn't know. However, since he was pretending, he must have known. Now she felt a little embarrassed.

Yun Changkong chuckled and said, "Is it true that I was completely captivated by you? I was just awakened by a beautiful zither melody."

He was naturally a womanizer and never missed an opportunity to flirt with beautiful women. At this moment, flirting with Lan Fenghuang was his top priority, and he had no intention of doing anything with the Holy Maiden. He didn't care about her opinion at all, after all, he had always been good friends with beautiful women.

But when the Holy Maiden saw that Yun Changkong was still nonchalant in this situation, treating them as if they were mere decorations, how could she, with her proud personality, tolerate it? She secretly cursed in her heart, "This kid is so arrogant, he's really asking for death."

With this in mind, he turned his two swords around, one to the left and one to the right.

Seeing her two moves, one spinning and one pressing, which were perfectly rounded and contained the power of Bagua and Taiji, Yun Changkong found them to be truly exquisite.

Green Bamboo Elder coldly said, "Good palm technique, good skill, but this old man would like to learn more." As he spoke, a flash of white light appeared, and his right hand had already grasped a woodcutter's knife, which he swung down.

Yun Changkong, who had roamed the world freely, had been taught a lesson by several women and an old man today. However, he was confident in his skills and did not care. When he glanced at the woman in green, he felt a jolt in his chest, as if he had been hit hard in the heart. For a moment, he felt a little lightheaded, not knowing whether it was due to the poison or something else.

The girl's hair cascaded down her shoulders, and she was breathtakingly beautiful. Even though Yun Changkong had spent countless nights surrounded by beauties, he felt that even if Zhao Min, the Purple-Robed Dragon King, Zhou Zhiruo, and Xiao Zhao were to be present and stand shoulder to shoulder with her, they would not be able to overshadow her beauty.

She appeared to be seventeen or eighteen years old, with an oval face, phoenix eyes, a delicate nose, and cherry lips. Her beauty was unparalleled. Her slender shoulders, full breasts, and slim waist, all wrapped in a green skirt, made her look even more exquisite and delicate. At this moment, she was wielding two swords, her clothes fluttering in the wind. Her posture was already beautiful. Under the moonlight, she looked as if she were Chang'e, the moon goddess, descended to earth.

Upon hearing the delicate shout, as clear as a silver bell, Yun Changkong knew that Ren Yingying must be a beauty, though he didn't know just how beautiful she was. He had never expected her to be so stunning. He had always loved being around beautiful women and had long ago decided that his death would come at the hands of a woman.

The Holy Maiden before him was an absolute beauty, especially as she wielded her sword. The more Yun Changkong looked at her, the more beautiful she became. For a moment, he forgot everything else and only subconsciously dodged the Holy Maiden's attacks without retaliating.

But Green Bamboo Elder was a master, and Yun Changkong's "Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang" had already been sealed. Yet he was still staring intently at the Holy Maiden, and it would be an understatement to say that he regarded them as nothing.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Green Bamboo Elder unleashed a series of swift strikes with his sword. With three sharp, thudding sounds, Yun Changkong felt a numbness in his back as Green Bamboo Elder struck several vital acupoints, including the "Lingtai" and "Shendao," with the hilt of his sword.

Especially since he had just been struck on the "Lingtai" acupoint, and now he was struck again, even with his profound internal strength, his body couldn't help but go numb.

The Holy Maiden sheathed her sword and stood tall, saying with a sneer, "Phoenix, now you know how cunning this man is, right? We almost fell victim to his treachery!"

This young woman was as beautiful as a peach blossom. She hadn't uttered a single word since her appearance, but now that she spoke, her voice, though like the gentle tinkling of silver bells, sounded like a chilling wind to those around her, piercing their very souls.

Yun Changkong suddenly asked, "May I ask who you are, young lady...?"

The girl said coldly, "I don't talk to strange men. Phoenix, kill him!"

Lan Fenghuang cried out in alarm, "Holy Maiden, please spare him! He has no ill intentions. If what you say is true, he would have killed me long ago when I held him in my arms."

Saintess snorted coldly and said, "Phoenix, you seem to care about him quite a bit. This is the first time!"

Blue Phoenix Princess laughed and said, "He is indeed an extraordinary man, unlike anyone I have ever met. Holy Maiden, if you don't want him, I'll take him back to the Miao village to be my lover!"

The Miao people are known for their boldness, but the Holy Maiden blushed and said, "Don't talk nonsense."

Yun Changkong coldly retorted, "Alright, what do you take me for? I merely heard that the Holy Maiden is as beautiful as a celestial being and proficient in music. I was asked to meet her. You're all so eager to kill me, fine, I won't see her then!"

Upon hearing this, the Holy Maiden exclaimed "Eh!" and asked in surprise, "Who asked you to do this?"

Yun Changkong said coldly, "I'll only speak after I see Miss Ren!"

Lan Fenghuang chuckled and said, "Isn't this the Holy Maiden?"

Yun Changkong thought to himself, "This girl is incredibly arrogant. I'll teach her a lesson!" He smiled indifferently and said, "Don't try to fool me. I've heard people say that the Holy Maiden is exceptionally beautiful and radiant. How could she be so ordinary? For the renowned Holy Maiden to be like this is truly disappointing. I don't believe it!"

Upon hearing this, the Holy Maiden blushed on her jade-like face, turned around and went into the house, saying, "Tie him up!"

Lan Fenghuang couldn't help but chuckle, "You... sigh, this is the real Holy Maiden, isn't she beautiful enough? Tell me, who in the world could be more beautiful than her..."

Before she could finish speaking, the Holy Maiden shouted, "Blue Phoenix, what were you saying to him?"

Lan Fenghuang was taken aback, for she could tell from Ren Yingying's voice that she was extremely unhappy, something that had never happened before.

Yun Changkong could also tell that although the Holy Maiden's voice was calm, it was full of anger. He secretly found it amusing, because he knew that what women couldn't stand the most was being told that they weren't beautiful.

Especially for a beautiful woman, if you say she's not beautiful enough, she'll find it even more unbearable.

It was simply because "the beauty herself was beautiful." Ren Yingying's beauty and noble bearing were unparalleled in the world.

This "self-esteem" implies, on the one hand, self-esteem in one's own beauty, and on the other hand, a desire for those one associates with to be like her, especially towards men, where this desire is even more pronounced. It's like a millionaire refusing to associate with a beggar.

Her unruly upbringing and what she witnessed and heard contributed to her hatred of men.

You must know that Dongfang Bubai was once the one who played with Ren Yingying, but after practicing the Sunflower Manual, he killed seven of his wives and concubines. Influenced by the Sunflower Manual, Dongfang Bubai became an old monster who was neither male nor female, but Ren Yingying at the moment was unaware of all this; all she saw was the ruthlessness of men.

In the original story, how did Linghu Chong appear in front of Ren Yingying?

That was his deep affection for his junior sister, his sadness upon hearing her voice, and his heroic spirit of taking life and death lightly. Ren Yingying felt that this was exactly the type of man she longed for most. Moreover, Linghu Chong's respect for her was not out of lust, but because he treated her like a mother-in-law, which made her fall for him.

Upon closer analysis, this tendency is simply due to her lack of security.

Yun Changkong had a deep understanding of human nature and Ren Yingying's personality; a single sentence could stir her emotions. Because the same words could have different meaning depending on who said them; if someone else said the Holy Maiden was nothing special, the Holy Maiden wouldn't care.

Ke Yun Changkong is renowned throughout the world for his exceptional looks, martial arts skills, and demeanor. As a beautiful woman, it would be a lie to say that Ren Yingying would be unmoved by such a person's opinion.

Because Yun Changkong said that the Holy Maiden was ordinary, then there will definitely be people who follow suit and say she was just average. Every famous martial arts master has a few followers.

Especially for someone as extraordinary as Yun Changkong, while many hate him, there are also quite a few who admire and yearn for him.

Therefore, when the Holy Maiden heard Yun Changkong say that she was nothing special and clearly unworthy of the title of Holy Maiden, she was extremely excited.

Saintess stormed into the study and sat down on a high-backed brocade chair in the middle. Green Bamboo Elder and Blue Phoenix pulled Yun Changkong in with them.

Although Yun Changkong's acupoints were sealed, he remained relaxed and looked around.

Although the house is small in size, it is very grand. The furniture is painted with a glossy finish and is made of the finest wood, showing the utmost in exquisite craftsmanship. Famous paintings and calligraphy are hung on the walls on both sides and in the central hall. The house is spotless.

Yun Changkong nodded and said, "I didn't realize you were such a clean person!"

Doesn't that make you angry?
What girl isn't clean?
Saintess's anger blazed to her temples. She thought to herself, "This man has fallen to such a state, yet he still talks and laughs so calmly. No wonder some people say he is a wicked villain who has done all sorts of evil deeds. His shamelessness is truly rare in the world." Thinking this, she snorted angrily and shouted, "Bring me a rope."

A moment later, a young maid with her hair in a bun carried in a tea tray, and another person carried in a bundle of hemp rope.

The Holy Maiden's almond-shaped eyes widened instantly, and she shouted, "Who told you to prepare tea?"

The maid said, "I thought a guest had arrived."

"Nonsense!" Ren Yingying snapped, "Who's the guest?"

The maid stared at Ren Yingying, then at Lan Fenghuang, her face full of confusion.

Seeing that the maid was about fifteen or sixteen years old, with a round face, big eyes, and still quite childish, Yun Changkong laughed and said, "Tie her up if you want, why take it out on a girl? Here's a piece of advice: women who get angry easily develop wrinkles."

The Holy Maiden coldly replied, "That's none of your concern!"

Yun Changkong laughed heartily and said, "I can't help it, I've always liked to meddle in other people's business!"

The two maids used ropes made of thick, tough steel cable wrapped around raw cowhide to bind Yun Changkong's hands behind his back.

Lan Fenghuang tried to speak several times, but was stopped by the Holy Maiden's glances.

Seeing that Yun Changkong's internal strength was too profound, she was afraid that Green Bamboo Elder would not be able to seal the acupoints, which is why she wanted to tie him up.

Yun Changkong did not resist and let them bind him, but in reality, his internal energy was circulating throughout his body.

The Holy Maiden said indifferently, "I've heard that you like to meddle in other people's business, but today is your retribution."

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "Then why did you tie me up? Why not just stab me to death with one sword?"

The Holy Maiden sneered, "Why don't you just stab Tian Boguang to death with your sword?"

Yun Changkong smiled helplessly and said, "So, in your eyes, I'm the same as Tian Boguang."

The Holy Maiden said indifferently, "Otherwise what? Do you think you are some kind of hero or great man?"

Yun Changkong laughed: "I have never considered myself a hero, and I do not believe that there are any heroes in this world. However, I am too lazy to argue with you. Now that you have acupunctured me and tied me up, I can't resist. Can you tell me how you know I am faking it?"

The Holy Maiden coldly replied, "Does that matter?"

"Important!" Yun Changkong said solemnly, "Extremely important. I have killed countless people in my life and acted only according to my own pleasure. I have long been hated by everyone and will inevitably meet a bad end sooner or later."

I was mentally prepared, so death is a good end for me. My only wish is to die at the hands of a beautiful woman, to die knowing the truth. I promise I won't come looking for you as a ghost.

The Holy Maiden snorted coldly and said, "Such arrogance! I don't believe anyone is unafraid of death!"

Yun Changkong smiled slightly and said, "My greatest skill is not martial arts, but my attitude of taking life and death lightly. Only when you reach the underworld can you find true bliss. There, you can reunite with those you think about and those you miss. That is the greatest blessing in life!"

Yun Changkong had faced life and death many times, truly disregarding them. Even though he knew that if he were to fall, it would be because of a woman, he never took it to heart. If one treats women like monsters for the sake of safety, such an overreaction would render life meaningless.

Saintess, Green Bamboo Elder, and Blue Phoenix were all well-informed and could tell that he wasn't exaggerating. They felt that beneath his cheerful and easygoing demeanor lay a captivating and heroic strength, and they all thought, "No wonder this young man has reached such a level of martial arts skill."

The Holy Maiden thought to herself, "I consider myself a peerless talent, yet he is only a year or two older than me, and his cultivation far surpasses mine. It seems this is no fluke!" She then said, "Now you can tell me your purpose for coming, right?"

Yun Changkong raised his head and said, "I want to see Miss Ren, I'm not talking to you!"

The Holy Maiden immediately raised her eyebrows and said, "Don't talk nonsense to me. Don't you know who the Holy Maiden is? You don't even know my..." She wanted to say, "You even called out my maiden name in front of everyone in the hall. What are you doing putting on airs here!"
Lan Fenghuang smiled and said, "Young Master Yun, this is Miss Ren, the Holy Maiden. You must not make her angry again, lest you suffer."

"Huh?" Upon hearing this, Yun Changkong feigned surprise and said, "She is Miss Ren? That doesn't make sense, does it?" He stared at the Holy Maiden as if he wanted to take a good look.

"What's wrong?" Ren Yingying was taken aback upon hearing this, secretly wondering, "Who told him what I said?" She said calmly, "Did you think that the Holy Maiden was a cruel and ruthless person who killed without hesitation..."

As she spoke, she saw Yun Changkong staring intently at her, looking her up and down. She quickly tucked her feet under her skirt and turned her face away.

Yun Changkong hadn't had time to observe closely before, but now that he had the chance, he was in for a real treat.

The Holy Maiden wore a light, misty green dress, revealing a pair of slender, jade-like hands that were as white as jade. Her figure was graceful, and under the flickering lamplight, she exuded an even more elegant charm.

The hint of heroism in his eyes added a touch of dashing charm to this picturesque scene.

Even with Yun Changkong's discerning eye, he couldn't help but sigh that Ren Yingying, like Zhao Min, was indeed blessed by heaven and earth. Her demeanor possessed both the dignified elegance of a young lady from a noble family and the free and unrestrained spirit of a chivalrous woman. This was indeed a masterpiece created by Nuwa!

Her bosom rose and fell gently with her breath, its soft curves captivating all who saw it.

Seeing that the Holy Maiden had turned her face away and even stopped walking, Yun Changkong noticed that her shy demeanor made her even more adorable; she truly was that shy person.

The more shy she became, the more interested Yun Changkong became.

Men have always enjoyed dragging virtuous women into prostitution, persuading them to reform themselves. Yun Changkong was no exception; the more shy Ren Yingying was, the more interested he became in teasing her.

Yun Changkong was absolutely certain that he was safe, which stemmed from both his strength and Zuo Lengchan's influence. He didn't take it seriously at all, and looked at the Holy Maiden with a smile, saying, "Since you're so shy, it would be so much better if you stayed at home as a young lady. Why did you come out and roam the martial world? You're just causing trouble for others!"

Upon hearing this, the Holy Maiden was furious: "He actually said I was causing trouble for others?"

Seeing that she looked unwell, Lan Fenghuang punched Yun Changkong on the shoulder and said, "Why are you so annoying? Hurry up and tell me what you're here for!"

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "Let me kiss you too, and we'll talk about it later if I don't feel like I'm losing out!" He then kissed Lan Fenghuang on the left cheek.

Lan Fenghuang may seem bold, but she is actually very chaste. Especially after being kissed in front of Ren Yingying, she punched Yun Changkong's shoulder repeatedly like a drumbeat.

"Enough!" The Holy Maiden couldn't stand it any longer and abruptly stood up, saying, "You won't talk, huh? Hang him up!"

"Wait a minute!" Yun Changkong was playing around and making a fuss, but he didn't want to really provoke this sensitive woman, so he said, "You should clear up my doubts first, and then I'll tell you."

Ren Yingying coldly replied, "Who cares?"

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "I, Yun Changkong, am a lone wolf who has roamed the world, yet this is the second time I've been captured alive by a woman. But how did you know that Phoenix brought people and even managed to have them attack me? I don't understand, and it's frustrating. You can't clear my mind, and you won't feel happy even if you win. Why bother?"

Lan Fenghuang also said, "Yes, Holy Maiden, why did you secretly tell me that he was faking it and that he had actually been awake for a long time?"

Yun Changkong's heart skipped a beat: "So it was Ren Yingying who secretly told Lan Fenghuang through telepathy."

The Holy Maiden gestured for the guest to sit down and said, "Please sit down."

Lan Fenghuang said yes and sat down.

Green Bamboo Elder stepped forward a few steps, smiled slightly, and said, "You understand music, sir?"

Yun Changkong looked at him properly for the first time. He saw that the man was slightly hunched over, with sparse hair on his head, and large hands and feet, but was very energetic. He immediately said, "You were able to seal my acupoints, that's amazing!"

Green Bamboo Elder laughed and said, "Your skill is profound and rarely seen in the world. You are truly remarkable. I am but a humble old man. Please forgive my lack of skill."

Yun Changkong smiled and said, "I dare not accept such praise from the Fang family. I have only been exposed to it and am able to distinguish between good and bad."

At this point, Yun Changkong suddenly realized and looked at the Holy Maiden, saying, "No wonder you knew I wasn't drugged, so that's why."

The Holy Maiden said, "Tell me how it works!"

Yun Changkong said, "Because when you played the zither, I heard the meaning in your music, which is equivalent to you and me..."

At this point, the Holy Maiden's eyes flashed with cold light, as if she was about to make a move. Yun Changkong suddenly stopped speaking midway through his sentence.

This was unexpected, so the Holy Maiden said sternly, "Continue!"

Yun Changkong said, "Forget it, you're too thin-skinned. It's better not to say it."

The Holy Maiden, however, became petty and shouted sternly, "I insist that you speak. If you don't satisfy me, I will cut out your tongue."

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "You, you are just so domineering."

We should be wise to adapt to changing circumstances. As the saying goes, "A song that breaks one's heart is hard to find, and where in the world can one find a kindred spirit?"

Just now, when you were playing the zither, the string suddenly broke because my thoughts resonated with yours. It's like you were wandering alone in the depths of your heart when an uninvited guest suddenly appeared, making you feel frightened and uneasy, which is why you broke the string.

It's laughable that I was so engrossed in your music that I didn't react immediately, and thus, caught off guard, I was captured by your combined forces. It's hardly surprising!

Upon hearing this, the Holy Maiden and the Green Bamboo Elder exchanged a glance and slowly sat down.

Just now, the Holy Maiden was playing the zither when it broke, and this incident has now come to pass.

It is important to understand that when ancient people played the zither, it was an expression of their inner world, a very private and pure way of expressing and venting their emotions.

Therefore, Liu Zhengfeng could understand Qu Yang's inner world through the music, disregard the distinction between good and evil, and befriend him.

The concept of "soulmate" originated from this, with the most famous example being Bo Ya and Zi Qi.

Therefore, if someone were to eavesdrop while someone is playing the zither, and that person is also a person skilled in music, and could be attracted by the sound of the zither, then that would be bad.

The aura of the person eavesdropping can disrupt the aura of the person playing the zither.

In modern terms, the brain's electromagnetic waves generate a response that is reflected in the fingers, causing the force to change. This force naturally increases, and the string will break.

So when Ren Yingying's zither string broke, she knew that an uninvited guest had arrived. She knew it was Lan Fenghuang, but since she was not musically inclined and could not understand her own feelings, it must have been someone else.

Upon hearing Lan Fenghuang mention "Hundred Flowers Bewitching Soul" and acupressure, she knew she had been tricked. That's why she secretly communicated with Lan Fenghuang, instructing her to prepare to capture Yun Changkong alive.

Ke Yun Changkong assumed the others were unaware, which is why he was ambushed. It wasn't until the Green Bamboo Elder asked if he understood music that he realized what had happened. (End of Chapter)