Investiture of the Gods: Childhood Sweetheart Daji, Starting with Quasi-Saint Cultivation

It was dusk three days later when they returned to Chaoge.

Although the matter in Beihai had been resolved, Su Yunbai was even more vigilant.

The fact that Yuanshi Tianzun dared to touch even such a crucial artifact as the Dinghai Divine Needle, which is vital to the stability of the four seas, demonstrates his determination.

The backyard of Tian Ce Mansion.

Bixiao was overjoyed to see her elder sister Yunxiao return with her, and the two sisters talked for a long time in the courtyard.

Su Yunbai did not disturb them, and went to the study alone to summon the system.

"System, search for techniques and insights related to music."

He noticed while he was in Beihai that the aura surrounding Fairy Yunxiao resonated subtly with the music.

The disciples of the Jie Sect each had their own strengths: Bixiao was skilled in swordsmanship, Qiongxiao was skilled in formations, and Yunxiao... was skilled in music.

If we can use the principles of music as a starting point, we might be able to get closer to Yunxiao more quickly and pave the way for gaining more support from the Jie Sect in the future.

[Ding! Searching...]

[Music-related items:]

【1. Basic Musical Understanding (including the principles of the five notes Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, and Yu, instrument techniques, etc.): 500 Intimacy Points】

[2. Intermediate Musical Comprehension (involves sonic attacks and sonic illusions): 2000 Intimacy Points]

【3. Advanced Musical Comprehension (Introduction to the Laws of Sound, capable of resonating with the heavens and earth): 8000 Intimacy Points】

4. Special Item: Replica of the "Nine Heavens Jade Pendant Qin" (a replica of an innate spiritual treasure; its music can purify inner demons and attack the soul): 15000 Intimacy Points

Su Yunbai checked his intimacy level: 73640 points.

enough.

"Exchange for advanced musical insights and a replica of the Nine Heavens Jade Pendant Qin."

[Ding! 23000 Intimacy Points consumed!]

[Current intimacy level: 50640 points.]

A flood of information rushed into my mind.

The five notes, Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, and Yu, correspond to the five elements and also subtly resonate with the rhythms of heaven and earth.

Sound can be pleasing to the ear, or it can kill.

Sound waves are invisible, yet they penetrate everything.

The art of sound illusion can deceive the eye and create illusions that are indistinguishable from reality.

The laws of sound are one of the ways to communicate with heaven and earth and directly point to the Great Dao.

At the same time, an ancient seven-stringed zither appeared in the system space. The body of the zither was made of rosewood, and the strings resembled jade but were not jade, with a faint, clear light flowing around them.

Su Yunbai closed his eyes to process his insights.

Three hours later, he opened his eyes.

Musical notes seemed to flow in his eyes.

"I see……"

His understanding of music has reached a high level.

The next morning.

In the pavilion of Tian Ce Mansion Garden.

Yunxiao is playing the zither.

Before her was an ordinary paulownia wood zither, but the music under her fingers flowed like a clear spring and sounded like the wind in the pines, bringing peace to the mind.

Bixiao sat to the side listening with a smile on her face.

The music continued as Su Yunbai approached.

Yunxiao glanced at him, her fingers never stopping, but the melody of the zither subtly changed.

The originally tranquil melody now carries a hint of probing and scrutiny.

The sound of the zither, like silk threads, wafted in.

This is a trial of the way of music—observing the mind through sound.

Su Yunbai understood.

Instead of using his internal energy to resist, he relaxed his mind and body, allowing the music to permeate him.

The laws of emotion flow naturally, resonating with the sound of the zither.

The tentative sounds in the music transformed into understanding.

Examining leads to acceptance.

The song ended.

Yunxiao withdrew his hand, and his gaze toward Su Yunbai held a deeper meaning.

"General Su has remarkable composure."

"Your musical skills are extraordinary, fairy!" Su Yunbai praised. "Is this the 'Pure Heart and Universal Benevolence Mantra'?"

A look of surprise flashed in Yunxiao's eyes:

"Does the general understand music?"

"I have some knowledge of the Dao of Sound." Su Yunbai walked into the pavilion and sat down. "Just now, I listened to the fairy playing the zither. The Gong tone was as steady as the earth, the Shang tone was as cold as a halberd, the Jiao tone was as vibrant as grass and trees, the Zhi tone was as passionate as fire, and the Yu tone was as gentle as water. The five tones rotated, secretly corresponding to the five elements, and had reached the realm of 'carrying the Dao with sound'."

These words stunned not only Yunxiao but also Bixiao.

"Yunbai, when did you learn these things?" Bixiao asked in surprise.

Su Yunbai smiled and said, "I've had some insights recently."

He looked up at the clouds.

"The fairy uses sound to perceive the heart; perhaps she wishes to see if I am worthy of Bixiao's entrustment?"

Yunxiao nodded calmly.

"Yes. Bixiao is my younger sister. She chose you, so as her older sister, I have to help her make the right choice."

"What did the fairy see?"

Yunxiao remained silent for a moment.

"I saw a sea."

"ocean?"

"Hmm," Yunxiao said, "Your heart is as deep as the sea, calm on the surface, but containing boundless power within. You are affectionate, righteous, responsible, and also... decisive in killing."

She paused.

"I'm at ease knowing Bixiao is with you."

Bixiao's eyes reddened slightly: "Eldest sister..."

Yunxiao held her younger sister's hand and said softly, "You've grown up and have your own choices. I support you."

Su Yunbai felt a warmth in his heart.

"Thank you, fairy."

He took out a replica of the Nine Heavens Jade Pendant Qin from the system space and placed it on the stone table.

"This zither is a gift to the fairy as a token of my gratitude."

When Yunxiao saw the zither, his pupils contracted slightly.

"This is... the Nine Heavens Jade Pendant Zither?"

"A replica," Su Yunbai said. "The genuine article is an innate spiritual treasure, which I have never had the chance to see. Although this replica is not even a fraction as good, its music still has the effect of purifying inner demons and attacking the soul, which is in line with the fairy's way of music."

Yunxiao stroked the zither, feeling the pure and upright spirit it contained.

This instrument was indeed a great asset to her.

"This gift is too much," she shook her head. "I cannot accept it."

"Fairy, there's no need to refuse," Su Yunbai said. "Without your help, the matter in the North Sea would likely have been difficult to resolve. Consider this zither my token of gratitude."

Bixiao also urged, "Elder sister, please accept it. It's Yunbai's heartfelt gift."

Yunxiao looked at his sister, then at Su Yunbai, and finally nodded.

"Alright, then I'll accept it."

She lightly plucked the strings with her fingertips.

Zheng—

The clear and melodious sound of the zither rose, like the cry of a phoenix in the heavens.

Wherever the music passed, the flowers and plants in the garden moved without any wind, as if in response.

"What a fine zither!" Yunxiao exclaimed. "This zither possesses a spirit; given time, it may even give birth to a soul."

She looked at Su Yunbai.

"Since the general is knowledgeable in music, would you be so kind as to play a tune with me?"

"That is exactly what I wish for."

Bixiao brought out an ordinary seven-stringed zither.

Su Yunbai sat down and tuned the strings.

"What tune would the fairy like to play?"

Yunxiao pondered.

"What do you think of 'The Roar of the Vast Sea'?"

This piece depicts the vast ocean and the roar of dragons in the heavens, with a majestic and powerful atmosphere. Only a master of music would dare to attempt it.

Su Yunbai nodded.

"please."

The tune begins in the clouds.

The sound of the zither was like the first waves of the sea, gentle and lingering.

Su Yunbai and Ru.

His piano playing was steady and deep, like the ocean currents that lift up the waves of the clouds.

The two musicians played their instruments in perfect harmony, as if they had been collaborating for many years.

Bixiao listened intently from the side.

She had never seen her older sister play so harmoniously with others.

The sound of the piano gets higher.

The music from the clouds transformed into raging waves, and the roar of a dragon could be faintly heard.

Su Yunbai's piano playing was like a stabilizing force, steady and orderly.

One is firm, the other gentle; one rises, the other falls.

As the music reached its climax, a dragon's shadow faintly appeared in the garden!

That was a celestial phenomenon triggered by music!

The last note faded away.

The dragon's shadow faded, but its echo lingered around the beam.

A strange light flashed in Yunxiao's eyes.

"The general's skill in playing the zither has reached a state of perfection."

"You flatter me, Fairy," Su Yunbai said. "It was the Fairy's music that guided us so well."

Bixiao clapped her hands and laughed, "It sounds wonderful! Eldest sister, Yunbai, if you two play together often, it will surely become a famous sight in Chaoge."