Quiet Serenity, Long Absent

Feng Yu's return solidified Qin Yi's position within the Winged Human Race.

She had previously said he was ugly because he didn't have wings, but now, looking at him, she blushed, lowered her eyes, and softly called out, "Husband."

He previously said his hair was black and his clothes were made of seaweed, but now he blinks and says, "Husband, your clothes are beautiful, but you are even more handsome."

The man who had previously called him a grass worm now lowered his head shyly and said, "Husband, you had some grass stuck in your hair, let me remove it for you..."

In fact, there is no difference in aesthetics. Qin Yi thinks Yu Shang is beautiful, and Yu Shang thinks Qin Yi is handsome. Where is the difference in aesthetics? The previous "unfair" comments about him were nothing more than an instinctive sense of rejection caused by distance and unfamiliarity.

Once he becomes a hero who retrieves a sacred artifact that has been lost for tens of thousands of years for his people, and is also a divine messenger certified by the Clan Leader, his identity changes. He is no longer an outsider who abruptly marries Saintess and abruptly enters the lives of the winged people, but one of their own.

The feathered people are very principled, but they treat their own people differently.

Moreover, his meaning implies that he is, to some extent, a leader, a messenger of God, which makes it even more significant.

Bathed in the soft light of the setting sun, on the Lakeside Lawn, Qin Yi nestled in Yu Shang's arms, his eyes half-closed as he rested. Yu Shang was gently massaging his head, trying to relax his nerves after a series of battles.

Qin Yi didn't dare say that his battle last night was actually another kind of battle with Meng Qingying... Anyway, the Feathered People thought it was very dangerous for him to take the Phoenix Feather, and that wasn't wrong...

He was indeed covered in wounds, and they hadn't fully healed yet. If you took off his green robe, you could see scabs forming all over his wounds. The winged people could tell at a glance how deep the wounds had originally been.

At the worst of his injuries, he was too weak to even fly and fell from the sky into a sea of blood and mud.

Previously, under the protection of Liusu and Gouzi, I sat cross-legged for one night to heal my injuries. To say that I recovered was actually just that I was able to move around without any problems. To truly heal completely, I need to rest quietly for a few days.

Many people spend their entire lives cultivating themselves, yet in the end, they cannot overcome certain obstacles, even unto death. This is because they suffer many hidden injuries in their early years, which accumulate over time and eventually prevent their bodies from reaching their full potential, even subtly affecting their lifespan.

Qin Yi originally wanted to go directly to Jianmu, but Yu Feiling stopped him, believing that he needed to recuperate before going. In the end, Qin Yi did not refuse.

The respect and gentleness shown by the Feathered People were indeed earned by Qin Yi through risking his life, and any minor incidents in between do not affect this essential quality.

Qin Yi leaned against Yu Shang's chest, feeling her slender fingers gently massaging his head. His eyes were slightly closed, and he felt very comfortable. Faint music could be heard from ahead. On the lake ahead, feathered people danced lightly, like white cranes and swans weaving through the still water. The soft light of the setting sun reflected on the lake, making it shimmer with gold, creating a breathtaking scene.

This isn't just a figure of speech; the winged person was genuinely dancing for him, to entertain the "divine messenger."

Qin Yi never expected that the seemingly rigid Feathered People could actually dance so well, and that their dancing was actually a talent. The Swan Dance on the lake was incredibly beautiful.

They are usually reserved, but when you're one of their own, they become very generous and enthusiastic. Their dance shows no shyness, timidity, or embarrassment; they fully display the beauty of their innate talents.

It will make you feel that refusing to watch is being pretentious.

Speaking of paradise... Under the setting sun, on the lake inside the island, swans dance and beauties exude fragrance, isn't that a paradise?

Liusu and Gouzi sat on his laps, one on each side, watching the scene with great ease.

In a sense, the dance of the winged beings is also a movement that subtly aligns with the laws of Heavenly Dao, from which one can gain something. It's just that, under normal circumstances, others cannot see it. To Liusu and Gouzi, this dance is far more comfortable than the dance of ordinary people.

Looking at it, Qin Yi was reminded of the concert that Qiu Niu was organizing, and couldn't help but ask Yu Shang, "How does the Clam Girl's Dance compare to yours?"

Yu Shang laughed and said, "They're no good."

Qin Yi also felt that the Clam Girl was probably not up to the task; she wasn't a natural talent. People only knew about the swan dance; when had they ever heard of the clam dance?

Is it worth it to buy one clam shell and sell the other?

Yu Shang said, "The Clam Girl actually love listening to music. When they hear good music, they can even improve their pearl-making skills. However, they don't have much musical talent, and they are not good at singing or dancing either. With their timid and shy appearance, a lustful person might be tempted, but a person who loves dancing will only frown."

Qin Yi laughed and said, "Actually, I originally thought they could dance. You guys would be even stiffer with your faces all stiff like javelins. But it turns out you guys are the better dancers. What a pleasant surprise."

"A surprise?" Yu Shang tilted her head. "My Husband likes these things? I never would have guessed otherwise."

Qin Yi smiled. "We don't know each other very well to begin with. So, it turns out you Feathered People also love music?"

"Most of the sea creatures love it," Yu Shang said leisurely. "The sea breeze, the waves, the rain hitting the water, the waves crashing against the rocks—these are the most beautiful music in the world."

Qin Yi smiled and said, "Then I'll play a tune for you."

Yu Shang paused in surprise, and even the winged people dancing in the lake ahead paused curiously.

Liusu sighed.

This "couple," as well as the Husband and the entire clan, had virtually no understanding of each other, yet they had already done everything.

"Although my piano playing is really terrible and I'm ashamed of my teacher... at least I've studied it."

Qin Yi took out the Yunxiu Flute and brought it to his lips.

A faint flute melody drifted up, sounding delicate, yet it could not be concealed by the sound of the sea breeze and waves, spreading across the island with the sea breeze and soaring straight to the heavens.

It was as if a phoenix rose from the island, its clear cry echoing in the sky, and the surrounding waves responded rhythmically. Then, the phoenix spread its wings, and giant waves surged into the air. The phoenix glided by, smoothing the waves, and the seas became calm. Ripples gently spread, and seabirds skimmed by, lightly touching the surface of the water, leaving behind a mysterious trail before disappearing with the sound.

Seabirds gathered from all directions and danced beneath the phoenix's wings.

The calm sea, the cheerful sky, the peace and tranquility—just like everyone's mood at this moment.

The winged figures on the lake had long since begun to dance to Qin Yi's music. The music of the Immortal Dao resonated directly into the soul, and the leaping notes formed the most complete picture.

Yu Shang's eyes sparkled.

She really never imagined her Husband had this trick up his sleeve.

They, the Feathered People, do not participate in music gatherings, but they understand music. Qin Yi's flute playing is definitely not something an ordinary musician possesses; it is the sound of the Immortal Dao, each note a natural melody that evokes the deepest resonance in people and unfolds the most genuine emotions.

Moreover... she could sense the implication: her Husband was weary of fighting, and deep down he longed for the peace of lying in her arms, the leisurely dance of the winged beings. He was also asking when they could put away their weapons and wander hand in hand.

This man is perfectly suited to be a hermit. His heart is detached from worldly affairs, but for some reason, he has become entangled in the mundane world and has been drawn deeper and deeper into it.

"Is this the immortal Immortal Dao of the Central Lands Plains?"

A question came Yu Feiling not far away.

Qin Yi stopped playing the flute and replied with a soft laugh, "I don't know how to answer this question, Mother-in-law... This idea is the immortal Immortal Dao of the Central Lands Plains, which is the most otherworldly, while this skill is Recent Ancient New Dao, which is the most unorthodox."

"Why? Do the Immortal Dao of the Central Lands Plains not play music?"

"It's not that I don't want to play, it's just that I'm unwilling to be obsessed." Qin Yi looked at the clouds and said in a low voice, "However, if you're unwilling to be obsessed, how can you grasp the essence of it? Even I haven't grasped it... I come and go in a hurry, and I have little time for Quiet Serenity. I spend far more time wielding the stick than playing music... Thinking about it, I don't even know what I'm doing."

Yu Shang said, "The Great Great King is obsessed with this, so perhaps my Husband and the Great Great King can have some things to talk about."

Qin Yi thought for a while, then suddenly laughed and said, "If someone is obsessed with this, then even if there are ten thousand concerts, it would be in vain without her."

Before Yu Shang could ask who "she" was, a Winged Human Guard hurried over from afar. "Reporting to the Clan Leader, the Clam Girl has sent someone to deliver pearls, saying it's a large-scale transaction agreed upon with the Saintess."

Yu Shang smiled and said, "I arranged it, so let her send it over."

Before long, the familiar figure of the Geoduck Clam Zhu Er appeared in the distance, calling out from afar, "Who was playing the flute just now?"

Qin Yi laughed and said, "I was just bragging, so what?"

Zhu Er paused for a moment, then said loudly, "We are willing to pay a high price to have you teach us how to play the flute. Would you be willing to do so...?"

Before she could finish speaking, Yu Shang roared in anger, "Get out! That's my Husband!"