Chapter 1778: Chapter 1778 Meaning Behind Words
Ye Liuyun’s Golden Phantom Eyes clearly saw that she was happily gossiping with a maid, seemingly discussing about the situation outside, but wasn’t in a hurry to come out.
The others either chose to keep drinking or to look outside. No one dared to meddle in He Lianqiang and Xuanyuan Yu’s argument.
Each of them had four guards with them. Their abilities didn’t differ much, and they only had a war of words without resorting to physical fights.
"Why do I feel like someone is spying on me?" Hua Xiangyuan also sensed something unusual.
Seeing that she noticed, Ye Liuyun quickly averted his gaze to elsewhere.
"Don’t worry, Miss! This formation can’t be breached by anyone else!" the maid reassured Hua Xiangyuan.
"Maybe I’m just too sensitive!" Hua Xiangyuan agreed, and decided to get dressed earlier and let the maid help her tidy up.
"Don’t worry, Miss. As soon as they hear your music, they will surely start fighting today!" the maid continued to console her.
Ye Liuyun and others waited for a while before Hua Xiangyuan slowly walked out of the partition.
He Lianqiang and Xuan Yuanyu immediately stopped their argument and greeted her with smiles on their faces.
While a maid was helping her set up her instrument, Hua Xiangyuan softly said to everyone: "Thank you all for coming here to appreciate my music. May I know the names of the gentlemen here, so that I can keep them in my heart?"
A rich-looking young man stood up to introduce himself.
But He Lianqiang disdainfully said, "These people are not worth mentioning, they’re just here to make up the numbers. Miss Hua, why should you take them seriously?"
"Exactly! If it weren’t for the rules, I would have bought all the seats here!" Xuanyuan Yu also casually added.
Hua Xiangyuan, however, just softly comforted the two of them: "Young Master He Lianqiang and Young Master Xuan Yuanyyu, both of you are regulars here and are familiar with the rules. All the gentlemen have paid and out of courtesy, it is only right for me to ask for their names, isn’t it?"
The Universal God Token in Ye Liuyun’s Ocean of Consciousness flashed at the same time too, thus he deduced that Hua Xiangyuan must have used some kind of illusion.
"Alright! Since Miss Hua insists, I won’t interfere!" Helian Qiang immediately compromised.
Xuanyuan Yu also stopped, picked up his wine glass, and began drinking.
Only then did the wealthy young man who stood up dare to introduce himself.
The others did the same. Apart from their own names, they also mentioned their backgrounds.
When it got to Ye Liuyun, he simply said, "Ye Liuyun."
Hua Xiangyuan seemed taken aback, and with a smile, asked, "Mr. Ye, is it not convenient for you to talk about your family?"
Ye Liuyun had no choice but to continue, "I’m but an unimportant passerby, Miss, you don’t need to worry! I don’t understand rhythms either. I’m just passing by and joining in on the fun. You play your music, and I’ll drink my wine."
However, Hua Xiangyuan was exceptionally interested in Ye Liuyun.
While others looked at her with eyes full of desire, Ye Liuyun’s eyes were lucid. What’s more, there seemed to be an unfathomable sense emanating from his Golden Phantom Eyes.
She then softly said, "Being a passerby might not necessarily be an insincere person! If Mr. Ye were not interested, how would you come to support my performance?"
As she made this remark, the Universal God Token in Ye Liuyun’s Ocean of Consciousness rapidly flashed a few more times.
"This woman’s illusion is pretty strong," thought Ye Liuyun.
But he just chuckled a bit, without giving any response.
Then the next young master started introducing himself.
Although Hua Xiangyuan seemed to be listening to the next introduction, she was inwardly startled, astonished that Ye Liuyun could resist her illusionary allure.
"If he didn’t come to listen to the guqin, then what was he here for?" Hua Xiangyuan was also confused.
Once everyone had finished introducing themselves, Hua Xiangyuan collected herself and offered some polite phrases.
After that, she positioned her hand on the guqin, preparing to play the melody.
"Since all the young masters are here to listen to the guqin, I will not waste any more time, and will immediately present a song to everyone. If there are any displeasing parts in my playing, I hope for the young masters’ understanding!"
"Who dares to say it’s not good? I’ll chop him into pieces and feed the fish!" Xuan Yuanyu threatened.
"Rude! Miss Hua’s guqin skill is unparalleled in the world, how could anyone find fault with it!" He Lianqiang stated.
The two were fighting for her favor. Hua Xiangyuan only smiled and modestly said a sentence before she began to play.
However, Ye Liuyun was looking for an opportunity to strike at the four Vajras.
As soon as the music from Hua Xiangyuan’s guqin began to sound, the Universal God Token in Ye Liuyun’s Ocean of Consciousness started to shine brightly.
This was within his expectations, nothing too surprising.
At the beginning, the guqin sound was rather normal. However, as it continued, it revealed a touch of malicious intent. Following that, a sense of resentment and bloodlust was also transmitted through the melody.
Though Ye Liuyun might not entirely comprehend it, backed with Wu Qingcheng’s dancing skill and Su Miaoyin’s musical rhythm as a foundation, he can at least distinguish what she was trying to convey.
Suddenly Ye Liuyun realized, this woman was trying to provoke He Lianqiang and Xuan Yuanyu into a fight to death, and wanted to benefit from their conflict.
However, even knowing this, it had nothing to do with him.
He took advantage of everyone getting lost in the music, planting a Divine Sense mark in the Vajra with the lowest realm.
Although his Divine Sense was powerful and his actions were covert, not drawing anyone’s attention, this music was an ambiance created by Huaxiangyuan. Naturally, she knew what was happening within it.
"So, he was planning to make a move on Xuan Yuanyu!" She also quickly understood Ye Liuyun’s intentions.
But she was just like Ye Liuyun; neither of them would interfere with the other’s actions.
It was only at this moment that she understood what Ye Liuyun meant when he said you play your tune, I’ll drink my wine - it was a code for mutual non-interference.
As she looked at Ye Liuyun, he was also looking at her, giving a slight nod of acknowledgment.
She too smiled slightly and continued to play the music.
As the song came to an end, Ye Liuyun, like the others, pretended to snap out of his enraptured state.
He Lianqiang and Xuan Yuanyu, grew more hateful of each other, their guards even more ready to draw their swords.
A mid-level third level bodyguard next to He Lianqiang finally couldn’t bear it any longer and openly challenged a third level Vajra on the opposite side: "Why don’t we have a little action, to liven things up for Miss Hua?"
"Just what I was thinking!" The opposing Vajra replied.
He Lianqiang and Xuan Yuanyu held their wine cups, showing no intention of stopping them.
Whiz!
He Lianqiang’s bodyguard was the first to leap out and stood in mid-air.
The bodyguard beside Xuan Yuanyu also followed and jumped out.
"This isn’t good, is it?" Hua Xiangyuan said softly.
"Don’t mind them! We’ll listen to our own!"
"Indeed, Miss Hua, feel free to play. We’re here to listen to your music!"
Xuan Yuanyu and He Lianqiang obviously didn’t want to stop their subordinates.
"Well, alright then!" Hua Xiangyuan pretended to give in and continued to play the instrument.
"This is my chance!" This time, Ye Liuyun didn’t pay attention to the music but was entirely focused on finding an opportunity to act.
He wanted to leverage the moment when He Lianqiang’s guards were fully engaged, to control the Vajra’s true element and fabricate an unexpected event.
Moreover, once the music started, everyone was immersed in the melody, and no one paid him any attention.
