64: Chapter 64 The Rogue Instrument: Suona

"Ah?"

Meng Ruxin was stunned for a moment, not knowing what Qin Yun meant, while Qin Yushang immediately responded.

"Big brother, what are you thinking? Second Senior Sister's musical talent is amazing, how can you ask her for guidance? Isn't that like showing off your big sword in front of Guan Gong? Besides, I never knew... Uh, never mind, I didn't say anything."

Qin Yushang subconsciously wanted Qin Yun to back down, but halfway through, she realized that her big brother had given her too many surprises lately.

Ancient Martial Arts, Acupuncture, Hacking—he seemed to have reached the peak in every aspect. Now, let alone saying he knew music, even if he said he could fly into the sky and burrow into the earth, she wouldn't be surprised at all.

It seemed she would have to change her attitude in the future. After all, her big brother had only recently become so awesome; she needed to adapt well.

"Um, Boss, Second Senior Sister's musical talent is rare in this world. Are you really going to compete?"

"It's fine, participation is what matters!"

Qin Yun thought for a long time and finally came up with a way to keep Meng Ruxin by his side. After all, Leng Youxue loved the Jianghu, which was why she had a soft spot for his Dugu Nine Swords.

So, Meng Ruxin was skilled in music. What would happen if he displayed superb musical ability?

Meng Ruxin took a moment to process, then finally understood what Qin Yun was trying to do. A slightly curious expression appeared on her face.

"Mr. Qin Yun, you also know music?"

"I know a little."

"What instrument do you use?"

"Please allow me to keep you in suspense."

Meng Ruxin smiled. "In that case, I'll go first and make a fool of myself. It's been a long time since I've competed in music with anyone! You'd better be careful!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Meng Ruxin took out a Jade Flute from her bosom. With the sound of the flute, Qin Yun could feel the Internal Energy in his body vibrating.

As Meng Ruxin's flute music flowed, the other three women slowly closed their eyes. With just a flute, Qin Yun seemed to see mountains, rivers, bamboo forests, and birds singing among fragrant flowers... And his heart began to calm down, his Soul felt as if it had been cleansed. Could this flute music affect one's mood?

Qin Yun gently closed his eyes, enjoying the tranquility of the moment, while Qin Yushang subconsciously yawned, "I'm a little sleepy, I'll take a nap first."

With that, Qin Yushang lay directly on the sofa and fell asleep. Leng Youxue and Shen Yingxue did the same, though they lasted a little longer than Qin Yushang.

Upon seeing this, Qin Yun's drowsiness instantly dissipated. Listening carefully to the melody of the flute, he realized it was primarily for hypnosis and calming the mind.

Good heavens, she wanted him to fall asleep directly!

But he had listened to the flute music, so now it was his turn.

Immediately after, Qin Yun took out an old item from a drawer in his living room. Meng Ruxin initially didn't think much of it, but when she saw what Qin Yun was holding, her eyes widened slightly.

"This is my instrument, Young Miss Meng Ruxin. Next, please listen to 'Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix'!"

As a sharp and noisy music rang out, the tranquility and peace that had filled the room instantly vanished. The three who had just fallen asleep were suddenly startled awake by the sound, their faces filled with the bewilderment and panic of just waking up.

Meng Ruxin saw her flute music being suppressed, and her rhythm was somewhat disrupted. She wanted to adjust her state, but Qin Yun didn't give her the chance. After all, what he held in his hand was the rogue instrument—the Suona.

When the Suona emerges, who can contend with it?

When the Suona plays, Souls soar.

The Soul-piercing sound made Qin Yushang cover her ears directly. There was no other way; the sound of the Suona was too sharp, making any other instrument pale in comparison before this rogue instrument.

Meng Ruxin saw that her flute music was completely suppressed, then sighed softly and put down her flute.

Without the flute music, the Aura of Qin Yun's 'Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix' grew even grander. She seemed to see a vibrant natural scene, with hundreds of birds gathering to pay homage to the Phoenix.

The tranquility brought by her flute music had now completely dissipated, replaced by the magnificent 'Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix'. The calm in her heart had vanished, replaced by surging excitement.

After a while, Qin Yun put away his Suona. Seeing the four women looking at him in shock, he smiled faintly.

"It's over. Any comments?"

The four women looked at each other, completely unsure how to comment, while Qin Yushang stepped forward and gave a thumbs-up.

"Big brother, awesome!"

"Such a simple and unadorned comment, but I like it very much."

"Hehe, um, big brother, just asking, when did you learn to play the Suona? How come I didn't know?"

"There's a lot you don't know. Do I have to explain everything one by one?"

Hearing this, Qin Yushang pouted in dissatisfaction. "Even keeping secrets from your own sister, you're really not much of a brother."

Qin Yun smiled faintly, not answering. At this moment, all his attention was on Meng Ruxin, wondering what she thought after hearing his Suona.

However, Meng Ruxin had her eyes closed at this time, seemingly savoring the melody. After a while, she opened her lovely eyes.

Immediately after, her small body made a decision.

"Mr. Qin, I have an impolite request. I wonder if you can agree to it?"

"What?"

"Every day from today onwards, I want to compete with you in music, just like today."

Qin Yun was somewhat surprised by Meng Ruxin's decision, then asked.

"May I know why?"

Meng Ruxin nodded, then puffed out her utterly flat chest and said.

"My Cultivation in music has been stuck at a Bottleneck for a very long time. The Cultivation Technique I Cultivate is different from others; I not only need to Cultivate Internal Skill, but I also need to improve my understanding of music. During the competition just now, I actually had a glimmer of enlightenment. The interference of the Suona is the strongest among all instruments. So I thought, if my flute music can produce Soul-shaking music amidst the sound of the Suona, perhaps... I can Breakthrough to that level."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yushang and the others' expressions immediately changed, and then their faces showed a hint of surprise.

Qin Yun naturally knew what she meant by 'Breakthrough.' After all, how many Prodigies had fallen here over the years trying to Breakthrough from Dark Strength to Transformation Strength.

The most important thing for a Breakthrough is not only to improve one's own strength but also to have a certain level of understanding and enlightenment of the Cultivation Technique one Cultivates to have a chance of success.

Indeed, a Genius is worthy of being a Genius. Just by listening to the Suona's performance, she might have comprehended the path to Breakthrough to Transformation Strength.

As expected of the Female Protagonist, a fighter jet among Geniuses!

"Second Senior Sister, is this true?"

Qin Yushang and the others asked in surprise, and Meng Ruxin nodded, then shook her head. "Actually, I don't know, but... everything needs to be tried, doesn't it?"

Immediately after, Meng Ruxin slowly walked up to Qin Yun. "Mr. Qin Yun, I want to stay here for a while, so, may I trouble you?"

"With pleasure!"