Rules for Choosing a Husband, the Divine Scholar Tree Sapling
A sea of people, a massive crowd.
Not only did the cultivators arrive, but many citizens of Brocade Zither City also came to witness their city lord's selection of a son-in-law.
The sounds of clamor were incessant.
This area.
It has already become the focus of attention in the entire Brocade Zither City and even the entire Boulder Domain!
Amidst the eager anticipation of countless people.
Finally, a piano note rang out.
Ancient and melodious.
The moment the music began, countless streams of light swept across the sky, converging to form a suspended platform.
Cast from high white jade, it radiates a soft glow, beautiful and noble.
However, the crowd's attention did not linger long on the magnificent platform.
Them.
They all turned to look at the stunningly beautiful figure on the high platform.
Nalan Yao stood gracefully on the high white jade platform.
Bathed in sunlight, her long silver hair cascaded down, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene, like a beautiful painting.
Eye-catching.
Her beautiful eyes, as she glanced around, exuded a captivating charm.
When she appeared, almost everyone's eyes were fixed on her.
Many people are born with lustful thoughts.
Many others wore expressions of fervor.
Chen Ning nodded secretly. She was a very beautiful woman, though not Hua Luo, but she possessed a different kind of beauty.
A beauty that is elegant, composed, profound, and delicate.
The Hua Luo possesses Wuxia beauty.
In addition.
To avoid trouble, Chen Ning...
Hua Luo was always wearing Sight-Obscuring Talisman to make her appear as if she were nothing more than an ordinary person.
At this time.
Nalan Yao, standing on the high platform, remained calm despite the countless ardent gazes. Leaning forward slightly, Yao'er said, "You are all outstanding talents from the Boulder Domain. I am very happy to have you gathered here. Even if some of the talents present cannot become Yao'er spouse, you can still go to the Sound-Listening Pavilion to cultivate your character."
Upon hearing this...
The crowd erupted in excitement once again.
The Sound-Listening Pavilion is the most famous treasure trove in Brocade Zither City, home to powerful individuals under the command of the Brocade Zither City. The musical scores there are of even higher quality, and listening to music there has an extraordinary effect on improving one's State of Mind.
But not just anyone can set foot there.
Therefore, the opening of the Sound-Listening Pavilion has increased everyone's goodwill towards this stunning city lord.
"Hmph! This girl certainly knows how to win people over."
The old man that Chen Ning and his group had met on the way shook his head and smiled.
This move.
This tactic of making many powerful figures in the Boulder Domain have a favorable impression of Brocade Zither City is quite clever.
"You are all exceptional individuals, so Yao'er will not waste any more time. Today, I will choose a husband with only one condition: his mastery of music."
On this point.
As expected.
However, what surprised everyone was that they were only judging by their musical skill level. If an old man had an exceptionally high level of musical skill, would they have to submit to him?
Many people turned their attention to the old man.
"What are you looking at? My musical skills far surpass those of you little brats. I'm afraid the title of the most beautiful woman in the Boulder Domain truly belongs to me!"
The old man had very few teeth left, and his face was ugly with pockmarks, but his words left everyone speechless.
This man was known as Old Freak Huai.
He was originally just an ordinary cultivator, and only reached the Martial Venerable Realm in his old age.
Later.
By fortuitous opportunity, he obtained a piece of Divine Scholar Tree Wood, entered the Dao of Music, and his cultivation greatly increased from then on.
The Divine Scholar Tree Wood embodies the sounds and rhythms of heaven and earth.
It is an unparalleled divine object in the Dao of Music.
Extremely rare.
At last.
The Old Freak Huai got his name from this, breaking through the shackles layer by layer.
It made him Saint.
He has a certain reputation throughout the entire Boulder Domain.
In terms of cultivation level, Old Freak Huai may not be the strongest among those present, but in terms of mastery of Dao of Music, he is indeed the strongest.
The Dao of Music has five levels.
These are respectively the Sound of the True Beginning, the Five Notes and Six Pitch Standards, the Lingering Sound Around the Beams, the Greatest Sound Is Inaudible Silent, and the Grand Music of the Central Heaven.
Old Freak Huai had already reached the final level of the Grand Music of the Central Heaven Realm.
It puts countless people at a disadvantage.
"Lord Nalan, since the requirement is based on the Dao of Music, how should we compare them?"
Someone asked.
Everyone looked at Nalan Yao on the high platform.
The latter smiled and said, "This is exactly what Yao'er wanted to explain to everyone, please take a look!"
Nalan Yao extended her slender, jade-like finger and gently touched it.
Instantly.
A sapling appeared before everyone's eyes.
The moment the sapling appeared, everyone's hearts skipped a beat, and they looked closely.
It was planted in soil that shimmered with a dazzling, ethereal light.
"Divine Scholar Tree Sapling!!"
Everyone gasped in shock!
Such divine objects exist; no wonder Nalan Yao's Dao of Music is so astonishing.
Old Freak Huai reached such a realm with just a piece of Divine Scholar Tree Wood.
It can be said that they defied fate and changed their destiny.
The Divine Scholar Tree Sapling in Nalan Yao's hands is priceless.
But.
This kind of divine object is infinitely wondrous to those who cultivate the Dao of Music, but it is utterly useless to cultivators who cultivate other Great Daos.
Many people's eyes gleamed with intense greed.
But.
However, they dared not take action to seize it.
Firstly, the female city lord of Brocade Zither City is not only stunningly beautiful but also exceptionally powerful.
Secondly, if they were to actually rob it, they might have the life to take it, but not the life to enjoy it.
Those who come here today.
The vast majority of them came because of the stunning beauty Nalan Yao.
Among those present were the son of the domain lord and the young master of the Shi Household.
If they steal Nalan Yao's things.
Even without Nalan Yao's personal intervention, these two would definitely act immediately.
That's equivalent to offending both the domain lord and the Shi Household at the same time!
So.
Many people can only give up the idea and suppress their greed.
But.
After Nalan Yao presented the Divine Scholar Tree Sapling, everyone understood how the competition would proceed.
At this time.
Nalan Yao, standing on the high platform, chuckled softly, "As everyone knows, the Divine Scholar Tree Sapling nourishes itself with the sounds of heaven and earth, and similarly, it can grow under the nourishment of music, so..."
A beautiful smile bloomed on Nalan Yao's face.
"Therefore, please each play your own melody. Whoever makes the Divine Scholar Tree Sapling grow the most noticeably will be Yao'er's husband."
The words were spoken in a single breath.
Everyone was somewhat tempted.
Eager to try.
Soon.
Several people played a few tunes, but none of them could make any change to the Divine Scholar Tree Sapling.
These people have only just begun to understand the Dao of Music.
The strongest among them had only reached the level of Lingering Sound Around the Beams, which was still insufficient to cause any change in the Divine Scholar Tree Sapling.
"It would taste great to grill meat on those wooden skewers."
Some distance from the platform, Hua Luo suddenly spoke.
Chen Ning was startled and quickly grabbed her, saying, "You can't take this; it belongs to someone else."
The way the others around her were looking at Hua Luo was also rather strange.
It even carried a hint of disdain.
After confirming that Hua Luo wouldn't suddenly appear and steal the saplings, Chen Ning relaxed a little.
He casually asked the young monk, "Little monk, I remember you said you came to find someone. Who are you looking for?"
The young monk clasped his hands together and chanted, "The person I am looking for is the female benefactor on the stage."
A strange look flashed across Chen Ning's eyes as he looked the little monk up and down, saying, "Little Master, you don't really want to become her husband, do you?"
Of course not!
Upon hearing this, the young monk immediately became anxious and shook his head vigorously, saying, "I am a member of the Buddhist community, how could I have such thoughts? I am seeking out this female benefactor on my master's orders, to offer her some words of advice."