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This place was originally used for performing operas and dances, and this elegant seat is located on the high left rear.
Fu Hai looked over and saw that two zither tables were set up on the stage, one on the left and one on the right.
A woman sat at the zither table on the right, her hair styled in a phoenix bun and dressed in colorful robes. This woman was clearly Xue Yanxiang, known for her "decadent and seductive music".
Although Xue Yanxiang was sitting, one could tell that she was tall and had an outstanding temperament.
On her side, a dozen or so young women or girls were making a fuss and mocking noise: "They dare not fight, nor do they admit defeat. What kind of behavior is this, leaving everyone here to wait?"
"It seems the Phoenix Dance Pavilion is empty. Where's that Miss Cen from earlier? Did she get scared before even going on stage?"
"Knowing they were going to lose, they must have given up and fled long ago, right? They've really disgraced themselves."
"So all the prominent figures in Anjun are the kind of people who don't even dare to leave a word before scaling the wall and running away?"
Those people made sarcastic remarks without restraint. The girls from the Phoenix Dance Hall on the left side of the stage blushed and dared not utter a word.
The ladies and young women who had come to watch the spectacle from the rows of seats couldn't help but whisper among themselves, seeing that no one from the Phoenix Dance Pavilion had gone on stage yet.
Most of them were noblewomen and daughters of wealthy families in Anjun, and they had a closer relationship with Fengwu Pavilion. Psychologically, they naturally hoped that Fengwu Pavilion could win this provocation.
But the previous defeat of Master Feng was so disgraceful, and now the renowned talented woman of the county, Cen Qiong, had disappeared, causing them to become restless and feel that Fengwu Pavilion was truly doomed...
Chapter 211 What? Today, the sea must be abuzz with the tide?
"Quiet!"
A woman's voice, melodious and gentle, drifted on the air.
The speaker was a beautiful woman in a splendid crown in the front row.
As soon as she spoke, the others immediately fell silent and dared not make any more noise.
Cen Yao whispered in Fu Hai's ear, "She is Madam Hua, a guest of the Marquis of Liuyang. I heard that she is a famous noblewoman in the prefecture, skilled in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Even in the capital, she is quite famous."
"It was because of her pressure that the owner of Neon Pavilion had no choice but to accept Xue Yanxiang's challenge."
Fu Hai said, "In that case, wouldn't she be in cahoots with Xue Yanxiang? If she were to make the judgment, wouldn't she deliberately favor Xue Yanxiang?"
Cen Yao shook her head: "My sister said that's not the case. There are so many people in this hall, everyone is watching, and there are quite a few ladies and daughters who are skilled in the art of the zither among them."
"Madam Zhuohua values her talent and reputation highly. If she were to lose her impartiality in the art of playing the zither in front of so many people, and this were to spread, it would severely damage her reputation. If that were to happen, she herself would probably not be able to stay in the Marquis's mansion."
This Lady Hua is clearly of noble status and position.
As soon as she spoke, the entire room fell silent.
Lady Zhuohua said calmly, "If no one else from the Phoenix Dance Pavilion performs..."
But then a soft voice was heard: "This humble woman, Cen Qiong, has come to inquire about the unique skills of Master Xue, the 'Delicate and Alluring Voice'."
As everyone looked, they saw Cen Qiong carrying a banana leaf zither, floating out gracefully, and with a slight flick of her sleeve, she floated onto the stage.
Xue Yanxiang said with a melodious laugh, "I have long admired the talent of Miss Qiong from Anjun. I am honored to meet you today. I wonder if you are as good as you have been?"
Cen Qiong sat down opposite her: "We are from a small town with few people, and we are not worthy of such a refined place! I am just a girl from a small county who studies the zither. My skills are meager and my knowledge is limited. I have only tried my best. I hope you will forgive me, Master Xue."
Behind Xue Yanxiang were two young women, one dressed in blue and the other in pink.
The woman in pink sneered, "You're late, and you start by belittling yourself. Is this a sign you can't accept defeat and are trying to save face?"
The woman in green said sarcastically, "If that's the case, you might as well just give up and admit defeat. Losing to our female teacher wouldn't be shameful."
After the two female students, Xue Yanxiang and the others, finished their sarcastic remarks, they pretended to be friendly and said, "You two are so rude. Today is just a friendly exchange."
"Since Sister Qiong is known as a talented woman, she must also possess extraordinary skills. My purpose in coming here today to learn from her is to make friends with the talented masters of Andu. Whether I win or lose, we can at least get to know each other."
Cen Yao gritted her teeth: "Pretentious."
Seeing Xue Yanxiang and Miss Cen seated on the stage, Fu Hai asked in confusion, "Shouldn't it be one person playing first, then another person playing, and then scores being given to compare who is better?"
"The two of them are playing together on stage, it looks like a martial arts competition!"
He had never seen anything like this before.
Therefore, musical skills are not used to kill.
If that's the case, judging from the scene, it seems like only one of the two will survive.
Cen Yao said, "This was also Madam Shehua's suggestion. She said that if one person plays a piece, it would be unfair if the first person to play it had a better mindset or the later person had a better mindset."
"It would be better to compete on the same stage, each playing their entire piece, with the West prevailing over the East, or the East dominating the West. If anyone is affected by the other's music, it's because their skill is inferior."
"And the audience can directly compare the music played by both sides and choose their favorite piece."
Fu Hai said, "I see!"
It sounds reasonable, but the problem is that Xue Yanxiang's seductive voice can directly bewitch people's minds through the five senses and six senses, making people feel as if they are under a spell, and even causing them to take off their clothes and dance eroticly halfway through.
This caught Feng Nihong completely off guard, causing her to embarrass herself in public.
If Fengwu Pavilion can't turn this tide, don't even mention closing for three years.
Three years from now, they probably won't even have the face to open it anymore.
Fu Hai rated himself as having "medium-level musical skills".
I opened the book "The Gu Zhong" in my hand to take a look.
The reason he didn't study the "Hu Zhong" in the Xiuqin Tower was because he knew his true level and that studying it would be useless.
Ultimately, his own skill level in playing the piano was just so-so.
Studying at Xiuqinlou is a waste of time; it's better to come and check out the venue first.
Ultimately, he still had to rely on the system to cheat him.
So, Master, let me see your true strength.
After acquiring the "Musical Skill (Intermediate)" skill, he flipped through the sheet music page by page, and the music seemed to flow in his mind on its own, instantly achieving a thorough understanding.
Deep in his heart, he actually felt the grandeur and magnificence of "Gouzhong" as he listened to the music score, truly deserving of its reputation as one of the so-called eight great celestial sounds.
[Ding!]
[The host has been unexpectedly drawn into the conflict between the Phoenix Dance Pavilion and the Phoenix Pavilion's Qin Dao (a type of zither music). As the future Evil Lord, how can you miss this crucial moment to establish your demonic reputation and glorify the Heavenly Evil Sect? It is recommended that the host use the "Azure Sea Tide Melody" to allow the mortal world to witness your miracle for the first time and personally experience your awe-inspiring power.]
[The task "Today, the Azure Sea Must Rise with the Tide" is issued: For the first time at Qiwutai, the "Azure Sea Tide Song" will be used, causing the entire area to ripple with the azure sea... you know what I mean.]
[Mission Reward: 3 brand new Magic Music Codexes, +1000 points!]
Get out of here!
Fu Hai immediately closed the system panel.
He still wanted to be a human being!
Cen Yao, who was standing beside him, noticed that he had suddenly become solemn and serious, flipping through the sheet music as if his eyes were shining.
She was secretly surprised, wondering if he was really like her sister said, a fairy descended to earth, or the reincarnation of Liezi.
Then I saw him suddenly wave his hand, as if he was about to throw something away.
"What's wrong?" Cen Yao asked, puzzled.
"Ah, it's nothing!" Fu Hai continued to look through the sheet music.
What does "Today, the sea must be ablaze with waves" mean?
His elegant position was higher, and looking ahead, he saw that the stage and the audience were all women. Many young ladies from prominent families in the city were here, as well as that noblewoman from a noble family and several other prominent figures from the prefecture who had come with her.
Is this where you play "The Song of the Rising Tide of the Blue Sea"?
Although he hadn't tried the Azure Sea Tide Melody yet, what if it truly lived up to its name, just like the system said...
Stop messing around, I still want to be a decent person.
Just then, on the distant stage, Xue Yanxiang and Cen Qiong began to play their respective pieces of music.
Xue Yanxiang, known for her "decadent and seductive music," used a moon lute, the center of which was full like a round moon.
The sound of the yueqin was like the striking of chimes, and under her fingers, each string note was like a dancing fairy taking off her clothes.
The seductive music made many women in the audience blush and let their imaginations run wild.
Fu Hai, relying on the zither skills (medium level) hanging on his body, listened intently.
He felt as if the music was a beautiful woman who had flown in from the heavens, constantly caressing him, helping him undress, and wanting to take his hand and dance with him.
Even from this distance, he was already struggling; one can only imagine how difficult the situation must have been for Cen Qiong, who was on stage facing this decadent music.
Chapter 212 Oh no! A certain boy has run away!
Fu Hai listened attentively, relying on his extraordinary piano skills.
Xue Yanxiang truly lived up to her reputation as a master of the zither from the prefecture; her music was mesmerizing and captivating, touching all five senses.
Ultimately, all human perception relies on sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste.
Her music seemed to be able to transform into a tangible yet intangible entity through hearing, lingering and endlessly surrounding people.
In contrast, Cen Qiong's "Peach Blossom" is ethereal and serene. Although it was not influenced by Xue Yanxiang's decadent music, it clearly adopted a strategy of avoiding confrontation.
No matter how full Xue Yanxiang's zither music was, Cen Qiong's ethereal zither music could always come from the corner, lingering for a long time.
Fu Hai thought to himself, "As expected of the talented woman of this county, even Sister Xianrui knows her. Her ability to transform the sound of her zither is unpredictable, yet I still couldn't cut off her ethereal voice."
"At best, this will only ensure that we won't be embarrassed in public like Master Feng did before, but ultimately we still can't win."
It's like two people performing a dance on stage, one of them is full of energy and enthusiasm, while the other is squeezed into a corner.
Although she successfully avoided all of her opponent's attacks, she was able to perform solo until the end without being taken off the stage midway.
However, when competing on the same stage, the winners and losers are quite obvious.
Of course, Xue Yanxiang was a master of the zither, and Cen Qiong, as a talented young woman from the county, had already achieved quite a feat.
But they couldn't defend the Phoenix Dance Pavilion!
Even after the duo finished playing, the audience remained deeply impressed.