1109: 286 1109: 286 Cao Zhen still knew himself well; he was not the type whom no one could resist a smile from.
His goal was to achieve effortless victory, becoming a person whom no one could defend against with a single sword strike.
Just having met him once, Immortal Bi Yue from a Great Teaching, a great beauty renowned throughout the Eastern Province, had invited him for a midnight rendezvous in the woods without even knowing who he was prior.
One could not help but feel that something was amiss.
Cao Zhen had not yet decided how to respond to Immortal Bi Yue when the people from the Five Sounds Sect beside him were already completely stunned.
The one before them was Immortal Bi Yue, known by everyone in the Eastern Province.
Immortal Bi Yue was not just famous for her stunning beauty; her dance was unparalleled in the world.
What was even more terrifying was that Immortal Bi Yue was at the limit of the Golden Core Stage.
In the Eastern Province, numerous talented individuals considered Immortal Bi Yue as their intended Dao Companion, and countless geniuses attempted to pursue her, all being denied.
It was said that Immortal Bi Yue never spent time alone with any man.
Now, Immortal Bi Yue had taken the initiative to invite a man they had never seen or heard of before for a nocturnal tryst?
Could this person before their eyes be a fake Immortal Bi Yue?
They truly could not understand why Immortal Bi Yue would invite Cao Zhen, even if he was a master of Musical Rhythm, it still seemed inappropriate.
They acknowledged that Cao Zhen’s expertise in Musical Rhythm was extremely high, at least, higher than their own.
But the issue was, there were others in the Eastern Province with greater mastery in Musical Rhythm than Cao Zhen, so why had Immortal Bi Yue not invited those masters before?
Why did Immortal Bi Yue specifically want to invite Cao Zhen?
Their hearts were filled with confusion.
Immortal Bi Yue seemed to know what Cao Zhen was puzzled about, or perhaps she realized the ambiguity in her words, and explained, “Master Cao, it’s like this.
I have an unusual request.
I hope Master Cao can play the zither for Bi Yue with all his might just this once.”
She paused briefly, then continued, “The reason I invited Master Cao at night is because my dance moves were inspired under the moonlit night.”
After hesitating for a moment, she finally continued, “When I first created these dance steps, it was by chance, under the moon, I heard someone playing the zither.
Feeling inspired, I created the dance.
However, when I went to look for that zither player later, I could not find the person anywhere.”
Cao Zhen instantly realized – so Immortal Bi Yue had seen that he played the zither and was skilled at it, and thus wanted his help to play under the moonlit night.
The crowd around also came to the same realization and started to understand much more.
They finally knew why, among the compositions that Immortal Bi Yue requested, there had to be a zither player.
When they first received the music score, they discovered that Five Sounds Sect had no zither specialists.
They had even approached Immortal Bi Yue to ask if the zither player could be replaced.
They could find a master composer from the Five Sounds Sect, change the zither part, and modify the score accordingly, but she flatly refused.
Even said that anyone could be replaced except the zither player.
It was precisely for this reason, with no other choice left, that they found the Four Snow Mountain Friends.
Now, hearing Immortal Bi Yue’s words, they finally understood why she had so readily refused at that time.
Nothing but the zither player.
Wu Se of the Five Sounds Sect suddenly had a thought, “There are not many skilled zither players in this world.
May I ask Immortal Bi Yue, where was the zither being played initially?
Perhaps, we can investigate and find out which Dao Companion was playing.”
“No need.
I could tell from the sound back then that the zither player was not a Cultivator, but a mortal,” Immortal Bi Yue said, looking at Cao Zhen again, “I wonder, Master Cao, do you have time tonight?
If Master Cao is willing to assist, Bi Yue would be endlessly grateful.”
Cao Zhen was really exasperated—why do all these people from the world of Immortal Cultivation express their gratitude with such phrases like ‘never forget this in my life,’ ‘endlessly grateful,’ and ‘etched in my heart’?
Can’t they give some practical benefits, like a treasure, some medicinal herbs or similar things?
Seeing Cao Zhen not opening his mouth, the crowd around, growing more anxious, nearly shouted out for him.
This was an invitation from Immortal Bi Yue, what was he hesitating for?
It was just that they did not play the zither; if they did, if Immortal Bi Yue had invited them, they would have agreed instantly.
Such a great opportunity, what was there to hesitate about?
“Thus, since Immortal Bi Yue has invited me, I happen to be free today.
Tonight, I shall play music for Immortal Bi Yue.”
Cao Zhen thought it over and decided to accept.
This Immortal Bi Yue was from a Great Teaching, and by helping her, she would owe him a favor regardless.
Letting such a person from a Great Teaching owe a favor should probably be useful, right?
Immortal Bi Yue immediately smiled, her demeanor throughout had been very polite, even her smile seemed more courteous than genuine.
Now, her face finally showed a sincere, heartfelt smile.