A Phoenix Seeks His Mate

"Me?" Ye Yang asked with a strange expression, "What does this have to do with me?"

Shunsui looked at Ye Yang with a smile, "Do you remember that nickname we used to have? It was a nickname you and Yoruichi got together~"

I think his name was Guqin Emperor.

Ye Yang then suddenly remembered that there had been such an incident before, but they were all young then, and it hadn't been long since.

He had forgotten, and he hadn't touched the zither since Yoruichi and the others left. If Shunsui hadn't brought it up, Ye Yang would have completely forgotten that he still...

She can play the piano.

At this moment, Soi Fon also said, "Yes, it's been decades since I've heard Brother Ye Yang play the zither. I really miss it. Otherwise, Brother Ye Yang..."

Brother, why don't you play a song for everyone to hear?

"Huh? You can actually play the piano? Really?" Tōshirō said in shock, looking at Ye Yang strangely.

He never imagined Ye Yang could play the piano. He had never seen Ye Yang before in all this time, and he had never even thought that Ye Yang could.

This skill...

Shunsui smiled and said, "Young man, there's a lot you don't know. Ye Yang was known as the Guqin Emperor when he was young because of his beautiful qin playing."

"The Dancing Princess with Yoruichi are said to be the most beautiful in Soul Society!"

Tōshirō's eyes widened, speechless. He could only turn to Ye Yang for confirmation, but all he saw was Ye Yang's ambiguous smile.

His face showed a look of confusion, and for a moment he was bewildered.

Kaien laughed loudly, "Yes, Ye Yang, you should play it one more time, otherwise you'll be letting all of us down!"

"But... I didn't bring my violin. Those kinds of violins require me to make them myself. My one's still at home, and I haven't tried it in ages."

"I don't know if it will still be able to pop up." Ye Yang was right about that. Going home to get it now would be a bit rushed.

"Isn't that simple? Kūkaku, bring out your zither," Kaien said.

"Alright!" Kūkaku replied, went into the house and brought out an ancient zither. Ye Yang asked curiously, "How did you get such an ancient zither?"

"Qin"

Kūkaku laughed heartily, "Have you forgotten? Back then, I used to pester you to teach me to play the piano every day, but after I actually learned, I realized..."

I know how difficult it is. You even made this guqin for me back then, but then my right arm was broken, and I never touched a guqin again.

I kept this violin as a souvenir, and it just so happens that I can use it today.

Ye Yang smiled helplessly, "Since you all want to see it so much, then I'll play a piece. I just don't know if I've gotten rusty yet, Kūkaku."

Give me the violin.

Ye Yang took the guqin and looked at it intently. It hadn't been used for so long, so the wood used was top-quality. Therefore, there was no need to worry about its durability.

"It's not a problem, it just needs some adjustments." "Please wait a moment, I need to adjust this violin; it hasn't been used for decades."

"

Shunsui smiled and said, "Great! I can finally hear your music again. It's been seventy or eighty years since then. I still remember that feeling vividly."

Right, Ukitake?

Ukitake smiled and said, "Yes, back then we were all the rage in the entire Seireien."

Rukia, however, was confused, so she asked Byakuya beside her, "Big brother, is Teacher Ye Yang's koto really that good? How come it looks so good?"

"Does everyone seem so excited?"

Byakuya rarely showed a nostalgic expression, then said, "No need to ask any more questions, just listen."

She said "Yes" and then stopped talking, because she knew that even if she asked Byakuya again, he wouldn't say anything.

Tōshirō was completely stunned. He never expected this to be true, and judging from Shunsui and Ukitake's words, Ye Yang's koto playing was actually quite...

It sounded so good that he couldn't quite accept it for a moment.

After a while, Ye Yang finally adjusted the old zither, sat cross-legged, placed the zither on his knees, and rested his hands on the strings. "Now..."

Since everyone is gathered here, I won't be coy anymore. But let me make this clear first: you just need to listen to this piece of music...

That's good, because this is the song I gave to Shaoling.

After speaking, Ye Yang's hands began to dance across the strings, and with each movement, a beautiful sound emanated from them.

The sound was melodious and gentle, like a thin veil gently brushing against your face.

This piece of music is filled with Ye Yang's deep affection, making "Phoenix Seeking its Mate" the perfect gift for Soi Fon. This piece also...

It was one of Ye Yang's favorite pieces from his past life, but he hadn't known for Ye Yang he could play it before. Now, he had finally found one worthy of his playing.

The person who composed this piece.

This song, "The Phoenix Seeks Its Mate," is not only melodious and beautiful but also easy to understand. Anyone with even a basic understanding of music can hear the love expressed in the music.

Ye Yang is likened to a phoenix, and Soi Fon to a phoenix.

The phoenix is a mythical bird, the male called Feng and the female Huang. Simply put, this piece of music is about the phoenix pursuing the Huang.

"There is a beautiful woman, whom I have seen and cannot forget," Ye Yang recited the melody as he played it, making it easy even for those who didn't understand music.

I can understand what it means now.

Everyone looked knowingly at Soi Fon, whose face was already flushed red. However, she still looked up at Ye Yang, who was playing the zither, her eyes shining with happiness.

A look of happiness in her eyes; such a moving melody is probably what every woman hopes her beloved will play for her.

"A day without seeing you, my longing is like madness. The phoenix soars high, seeking its mate across the four seas." Ye Yang's voice echoed the music, the beautiful melody...

It was as if everyone had been transported to another world, where they seemed to see a phoenix chasing a pheasant, its graceful figure captivating all who beheld it.

Past.

"Meeting is fate, longing grows ever stronger, yet being together is difficult; mountains are high and roads are far, only the moon shines brightly across a thousand miles." This has already progressed to the point where the music is at its most advanced stage.

The music ended, and everyone was captivated by the beautiful piano music. The sound seemed to have a penetrating power, audible even from a great distance.

It arrived as if it possessed a magical power.

While not everyone in the entire Seireien could hear it, at least those nearby were captivated. Even those with powerful abilities and keen senses...

Of course, even a sharp-witted person can hear it.

For example, Yamamoto, currently in the First Division, is half-closing his eyes as if enjoying himself, muttering to himself, "It's been so many years since..."

I've heard it before, and it's still as beautiful as ever.

Meanwhile, Aizen had already returned to the Fifth Division, and Hinamori had been sent away by him. A moment later, Gin walked in, clearly wanting to discuss something again.

However, as they were talking, they suddenly heard the sound of a zither coming from Ye Yang's side.

"Gin, did you hear the music?" Aizen asked.

Silver listened intently, then said, "Although it's not very clear, it's still undeniably a beautiful piece of music. However, Captain Aizen, you..."

Why would you say it's the sound of a zither? What kind of instrument is a zither? That it can produce such beautiful music suggests the player must be quite skilled.

What an amazing person!

Aizen smiled slightly, "It's been a long time since I've heard this music. This instrument is called a guqin, and it was made by that person himself back then."

This instrument was all the rage at the time, and many people came to him to ask him to teach them how to play the guqin. However, very few were able to learn it, and even fewer were able to master it.

Those who truly embody his essence are few and far between. And those who can reach the same level as him are simply nonexistent.

"A guqin?" Yin asked with a look of intense curiosity, "Who is that person?"

Aizen smiled and said, "That person is actually quite familiar to both of us. His name is Ye Yang Shihoin! Now he can play such a beautiful tune..."

He's the only one left.

"Teacher Ye Yang?" Even Yin, with his unchanging demeanor, couldn't help but be moved. He slightly opened his eyes, revealing his indigo pupils.

A captivating light shone from his eyes, but he quickly replaced it with a smiling face.

"I've never seen Teacher Ye Yang do this before. This piece seems to be dedicated to someone special," Yin said, still smiling, but with narrowed eyes.

A hint of melancholy flashed in his eyes, but no one noticed it, not even Aizen sitting in front of him.

Aizen slowly closed his eyes, looking blissful. "He hasn't played the zither in front of anyone since before you even entered the Seireien."

It's normal not to know.

"Captain Aizen, since he cares so much about that person, should we..." Gin trailed off, but his meaning was already quite clear.

Aizen couldn't possibly have missed it.

Aizen cold. "She's no longer part of our plans. Don't create unnecessary trouble. Besides, we're currently in a delicate relationship with him."

If things escalate, his wrath will be beyond our current capabilities, and besides, she's quite powerful. We might end up failing miserably.

"You've already lost more than you gained; don't bring it up again."

Gin said sullenly, "Yes, Captain Aizen, then we..."

"Proceed as planned"...

Ye Yang's performance was nearing its end, and everyone present was still captivated. With Ye Yang's final line, "Gently, southeast..."

"Looking forward, a song of Phoenix Seeking Its Mate" Ye Yang's hands slowly landed on the strings of the zither, and the music stopped.

But the people didn't wake up, or rather, they didn't want to wake up. This sensory pleasure made them irresistibly immersed in it and unwilling to wake up.

After a long while, everyone slowly woke up.

Shunsui sighed, "No matter how much time has passed, this kind of music is unforgettable!"

Most of the people present shared the same thought, except for a few whose expressions differed, especially Soi Fon, whose eyes were filled with...

If it weren't for the crowd, she would have already thrown herself into Ye Yang's arms.

They all looked at Kaien with slightly flushed faces, as if to say: When will you be able to do that?

Kaien seemed to understand her lover's meaning and quickly waved her hand, indicating that she should forgive him.

Tōshirō stared at Ye Yang in astonishment, seemingly finding it unbelievable. Rangiku also wore a broad smile, though she couldn't hide her true feelings.

The melancholy in her eyes was the same as that in Rangiku's; Byakuya seemed to be thinking of Hisana, his eyes gazing blankly at the starry sky. Hisana, you...

How are you now?