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Long Yan was confused when he saw Ye Futian . When he went to the Celestial Pavilion earlier, Ye Futian had claimed that he would know the answer at night . Now, Ye Futian was at the West Court . What did that mean?
Ye Futian walked up and said to the beauty beside Long Ling'er, "Greetings, Madame . "
Madame Long nodded slightly . She naturally followed the news about her daughter . Seeing Ye Futian in person, she saw that he was handsome and even more extraordinary than Long Mu .
Gu Yunxi studied Ye Futian too . She was curious about the person Long Ling'er would call so sweetly .
"Feel at home . Sit . " Madame Long smiled and nodded . Her voice was soft as a spring breeze .
"Thank you, Madame . " Ye Futian nodded .
Yang Xing led Ye Futian to a seat on the side . Long Ling'er's eyes moved, staying with Ye Futian . She blinked cutely too and Ye Futian shot her a look . If he knew it would be like this, he wouldn't have come . This girl was too tricky .
"I've heard of how you took care of Ling'er these days . You've worked hard . " Madame Long smiled at Ye Futian . Seeing her attitude, he understood that it wasn't the Dragon Clan who wanted to take the Celestial Pavilion back . It was just Long Yan or a portion of the people .
Otherwise, the Madame of the Dragon Clan wouldn't need to be so fake with him .
"You're welcome . Ling'er is so smart . She doesn't need my help . I was just playing with her these days . I hope you won't be angry," Ye Futian said modestly .
"The girl is stubborn . She must have caused trouble," Madame Long said, smiling . She obviously knew her daughter's personality .
"Mother, I'm very obedient," Long Ling'er whined .
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"Yes, you're obedient . " Madame Long rolled her eyes and said to everyone, "Don't just chat . Try the food tonight . "
Everyone nodded and started enjoying the feast . While drinking, someone raised a glass to Ye Futian . "I want to toast you, sir . Cheers . "
"Cheers . " Ye Futian also raised his glass and drank in one shot .
The other did the same and tipped the glass to show it . Putting it down, he said, "I heard that you are skilled with the guqin and Ling'er had praised you . You must be well-learned in it . "
"No, no, I only know the basics," Ye Futian replied .
"You're too modest . If you only know the basics, Ling'er wouldn't gift you the Celestial Pavilion," the man said conversationally . Many people put down their glasses and looked at Ye Futian .
Just as how Long Mu had told Long Ling'er, the girl had given the pavilion to a stranger so casually . It wasn't much to the Dragon Clan, but it was very precious to a younger member of the clan . Only the top figures could have cultivation resource like that .
After all, the Dragon Clan had a massive family industry . Most of the resources were for the seniors and geniuses . The younger ones couldn't get much . But then Long Ling'er randomly gave a study attendant an entire pavilion . The Dragon Clan members had to wonder about it .
Long Ling'er glanced at the speaker . She was young, but she could tell something was wrong too . However, she couldn't pinpoint why .
"I'm curious too . If Ling'er can be so impressed, you must be very talented . Since today happens to be Ling'er's birthday, how about you play something as a gift?" Long Yan said, smiling .
"Great idea . " Many disciples agreed .
"Brother Futian, don't listen to them . " Long Ling'er glared at them .
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"It's alright . " Ye Futian nodded with a smile . "Since it's Ling'er's birthday, I can play something . "
"In that case, please . " The people of the Dragon Clan smiled .
Ye Futian stood up . Madame Long and Long Mu watched quietly . They were quite curious about Ye Futian's skill too .
Ye Futian walked to the center . The gem on his ring shone and a guqin appeared . Seeing this, many youths narrowed their eyes . How did he have something so precious as a storage ring? Did this bastard use up his fortune from the Celestial Pavilion already?
Someone as young as Ye Futian couldn't have something so precious . A storage ring wasn't that useful, but it was extremely hard to make . It required special material so only people in the Sage Plane or the extremely wealthy could possess it .
Earlier, they'd thought that Ye Futian's ring was only a regular accessory . They didn't think of storage rings . After all, rings were common while storage rings were rare .
Long Ling'er gazed at Ye Futian in anticipation . Brother Futian's music was amazing .
When Ye Futian started playing, his entire image changed . He closed his eyes, sensing the current atmosphere . Then his fingers touched the strings and the music notes started pulsing .
The song was light, gentle, joyous, and graceful .
Everyone sensed the song's artistic conception . They seemed to see a girl grow up without worry . She was innocent and pure; she was as energetic as an elf and could always bring happiness to others . Then she grew up and learned to worry .
The music gradually grew heavier and sad . The depressing music made people feel like their hearts were crushed by a stone . They were deeply hurt .
For some reason, Long Ling'er saw herself when she heard this song . She thought of many past things, such as the times when she was still innocent and carefree . As the music changed, she thought of her uncle and tears appeared at the corner of her eyes . Her heart hurt .
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Madame Long was shocked . Even with her cultivation level, she was still brought into the song's artistic conception . She gazed at Long Ling'er and saw the tears .
The music slowed and the sadness faded . The girl gradually grew up and became stronger and more reliable . She faced the world and accepted everything . The listeners felt sunlight shining from the dark clouds . It fell on their faces and their hearts . It was very, very warm .
Long Ling'er's tears disappeared . She closed her eyes, immersing herself in the artistic conception .
The music gradually grew lighter . The dancing music notes seemed to be describing the scene before them . Long Ling'er opened her eyes and smiled at Ye Futian . She could tell what Ye Futian wanted to express from the music . The feeling was great . She would become strong and move on from the problems .
Finally, the music stopped . Ye Futian sat quietly . Madame Long was impressed; the music had touched her . The song wasn't very high-level, but just the artistic conception was a masterpiece . Plus, since it fit the environment so well, Ye Futian must have composed it himself . Gu Yunxi was also impressed . His skill was just as Long Ling'er had said .
"See, I didn't lie . Brother Futian's music is really touching," Long Ling'er said, smiling a bit proudly .
Ye Futian put his guqin away and returned to his seat .
"Incredible," the youth from earlier said, clapping . "Everyone has different skills in musical sorcery . I didn't think I would see such witchcraft today in a song to affect others with its artistic conception . Ling'er is young . No wonder she was affected . "
"Long Huan, what are you saying?" Long Ling'er glared furiously at the youth .
"Ling'er, you're still too young to understand people . This song is just a small trick . It's not worthy to be respected . "
Madame Long looked at Long Huan . She wasn't surprised at his attitude . After her brother had died, the Dragon Clan had become messy . If not for her husband's iron grip, the clan would probably still be in a mess . But even now, some of the older members still wanted control of the family, despite their respectful appearance . Long Huan was the descendant of an elder . He was obviously upset that Ling'er had given the Celestial Pavilion to an outsider .
Not accusing Ling'er publicly was already due to her and her husband's authority . Ye Futian naturally became their scapegoat .
"Yes . Long Huan is a Dragon Master and is skilled with the guqin . He naturally knows about these things . Ling'er, don't be fooled by lowly people," Long Yan added . Others whispered amongst themselves .
"Enough," Madame Long said . "Don't forget why you're here . "
With that, the entire banquet quieted down . Long Huan smiled . "Madame, don't be angry . Today is Ling'er's birthday . I won't mention it again . "
Madame Long still had authority .
"Mother . " Long Ling'er looked pitifully at her mother .
"Ling'er . " Madame Long patted her head and didn't say anything else .
Long Mu shot her a glance . This girl was still ignorant so he didn't find it strange . Gu Yunxi gazed at Ye Futian . This scene must be incredibly insulting to him .
But then Ye Futian smiled and said, "Ling'er . "
"Brother Futian . " Long Ling'er looked guilty . It had been wrong to have him come .
"Silly girl . " Ye Futian chuckled when he saw the guilt . The girl was stubborn, but she was still innocent . Ye Futian stood up and took out a badge . Going to Long Ling'er, he said, "Take the Celestial Pavilion's badge . "
Everyone was shocked at this .
"Brother Futian," Long Ling'er said, standing up . "I promised to give it to you . Don't listen to them . "
"Someone came and asked me for it today too, so I just came to give it back . I may be a bit poor, but I'm not that lowly . This has nothing to do with you . " Ye Futian patted Long Ling'er's head . Then he turned around and gazed at Long Huan . He smiled brilliantly . "I am untalented and not skilled in musical sorcery, but I don't wish to be humiliated like this . Please give me some advice . "