Watch Carefully and Learn

Qin Yi had no interest in teaching a disciple who couldn't even speak fluently. He couldn't even handle his real disciple who was still the emperor in Shenzhou; that was a troublesome brat who could turn the world upside down.

I wonder how Qing Jun is doing with her...

The main reason Qing Jun didn't accompany the journey to the Great Wilderness was that Qing Jun wanted to spend more time with her niece, at least fulfilling her responsibility as an elder and shaping her values. The impact of becoming an emperor on the world was simply too great, enough to make Li Qingjun extremely cautious.

Qin Yi's head ached just thinking about what was going on over there, so he had no interest in taking on apprentices here.

If it were like my senior Senior Sister's guidance, it wouldn't be a problem, it wouldn't take much time, and it would be a good thing to befriend the Clam Girl Clan. But this one is not like that... She is not capable of learning the Way of Music at all, it's a pure waste of time, staying at home and playing in the sand is more suitable for her.

It would be better to cultivate with Yu Shang a few more times if we had some free time...

Yu Shang was at the late stage of the Huiyang realm, slightly higher than Qin Yi in cultivation, and she Dual Cultivation of Immortality and Martial Arts, which suited her very well. The effects of this kind of dual cultivation were particularly good... The best results were achieved by Meng Qingying before. Although Meng Qingying's use of the term "Cauldron" was just bravado, it was not without some truth to it. Their dual cultivation did indeed lead to rapid progress for both of them.

The effect of the Yu Shang is even better now. After all, both cultivation methods involve Dual Cultivation of Immortality and Martial Arts, and the Yin-Yang balance required for the fusion of Immortal Martial United Core doesn't need Qin Yi to supplement it externally; it naturally becomes Tai Chi. Of course, the so-called "better" effect can't be immediate. Dual cultivation isn't about Yin-Yang Harvesting external energy; it's something that requires a long period of harmonious union.

Previously, the night with Meng Qingying at the Bottom of the Nether River had been exceptionally effective, mainly thanks to the rich Spiritual Qi energy beneath the river. Now, the Spiritual Qi on Winged Human Island is clearly not as extraordinary; the best spot is where the tender branches of the Jianmu tree grow, also known as the Winged Human Holy Wood.

They did not go immediately, but instead cultivated in the spiritual spring behind the sacred tree.

—In other words, these two are always out in the open in the pond, and the mother-in-law is too lazy to complain anymore.

The young couple's own quirks are none of anyone else's business; they can do whatever they want.

Qin Yi's cultivation this time has a clear goal: to fully recover from his injuries before going to Jianmu. Sacred trees possess spirits; even a phoenix feather that has been plucked for tens of thousands of years retains some lingering sense of affinity, let alone a complete Jianmu tree. It's entirely possible that he might be rejected or attacked by some wood spirit, so he must be fully prepared before proceeding.

Despite it being something most closely related to Liusu, it was much more patient and never urged Qin Yi once from beginning to end.

This peaceful State of Mind is in stark contrast to its usual behavior of jumping three feet high when provoked. Normally, Qin Yi always thinks Liusu is a cute little thing, and only when he seriously reflects on it can he slightly appreciate its charm.

But the more this was the case, the more Qin Yi cared.

The matter of Jianmu has dragged on for far too long. Since arriving in the Great Wilderness, he has always lingered on the periphery, never truly getting involved. This gives Qin Yi a sense of foreboding, a feeling that the matter of Jianmu is not something that can be resolved simply by getting closer to it and studying it a bit; it might be much more complicated.

In the pool, the waves ripple gently, and swans raise their necks, singing softly to the moon.

On the beach, in the Little Castle, the Clam Girl poked her head out and listened intently.

Qin Yi possessed her Sea Mirage Pearl, and within the same island, the transmission of Water Spirit Power was like gentle ripples, conveying all sounds around him to her ears.

Then I heard the Swan Song.

The Clam Girl stared intently, "Pearl... Zhu Er..."

"What's wrong, Princess?"

What song is this?

"?" Zhu Er couldn't hear anything at all. What song was that?

"No, this sound is too strange, I'm not studying anymore!" The Clam Girl slammed her shell shut.

Her head was still sticking out when the two clam shells snapped shut with a "bang," trapping her head inside.

The Clam Girl cried out, "I don't want to study anymore!"

The pearls broke their string and scattered all over the ground. Zhu Er was both heartbroken and furious. "Why do you cry over everything? It's such a waste of spiritual energy!"

This Princess's talent is one in a million. If she weren't so extraordinary, her cultivation would be far beyond this.

She could only patiently persuade her, "Princess, you know better than anyone that our tribe has lost the king's favor. Now, the king never pays attention to our disputes with other tribes. Some of our people have been captured and imprisoned, forced to make precious pearls, and the king doesn't care. Our living space is getting smaller and smaller. If it weren't for the large amount of tribute we make to the Nine Great Kings, who would still barely protect us, we would all become vassals of others."

The Clam Girl sobbed twice and then fell silent.

Zhu Er said, "If it weren't for the fact that you, Princess, turned into a rolling pillar while dancing last time, we wouldn't be in such a passive position."

Clam Girl: "..."

"His Great Great King loves music the most, so this is the only place we can start. This is such a good opportunity; we don't need to learn any advanced flute pieces, just something with a unique style. If His Majesty is happy, our predicament will be much easier. We can't be afraid of difficulties, Princess..."

The Clam Girl hung her head and said, "Okay."

Zhu Er sighed in relief, "Watch carefully, learn carefully... The Way of Music isn't that difficult..."

The Clam Girl listened blankly to the Way of Music from the other side, finding it incredibly difficult...

What if he never plays the flute?

Fortunately, Qin Yi didn't disappoint the Clam Girl too much, and the relationship still ended.

The next morning, Qin Yi sat refreshed by the pool, while Yu Shang combed her hair beside him. Her long silver hair hung in the clear water, and her white wings covered her reflection in the water. Under the morning sunlight, she was truly breathtakingly beautiful.

Seeing Qin Yi staring at her, Yu Shang smiled shyly, straightened her hair, and leaned closer, coaxing, "What my Husband said last night..."

Qin Yi asked knowingly, "What did I say?"

"My Husband doesn't keep his word!" Yu Shang said reproachfully. "You said I'd play the flute tonight, and you'd play it for me tomorrow morning."

"Hehe... I think you're better at it than I am."

Yu Shang, feeling both embarrassed and angry, tickled Qin Yi. Qin Yi dodged and laughed, "Alright, alright, I'll play it for you."

The melodious sound of a flute drifted leisurely through the clouds, and suddenly the clear chirping of a hundred birds at dawn could be heard, all listening intently.

The refreshing and melodious sound of the flute playing, the gentle flow of the spring, and the couple's leisurely enjoyment of getting up early are a rare and refreshing sight amidst the vast and boundless ocean.

The Clam Girl listened from afar and genuinely felt that the Great Great King would surely like this sentiment from the mountains.

This one song alone made me so exhausted that my eyes were black, but it was still worth it.

She also noticed that Qin Yi's voice was a little weak yesterday when he played, perhaps due to some lingering injuries, but today he seemed to have fully recovered. The Immortal Dao quality in his flute playing was even more vibrant, like life flourishing after a mountain rain, possessing both the boundless freedom and tranquility of someone high in the clouds.

The Clam Girl listened with a hint of envy. This was State of Mind, and also a form of cultivation; it seemed to be exactly what she lacked most.

If I were to actually become his apprentice, it wouldn't seem like a bad deal...

Yu Shang recognized the voice and asked happily, "My Husband has recovered?"

"Yes." Qin Yi stopped playing the music and blinked his eyes. "It's because my wife is taking such good care of me."

Yu Shang blushed and playfully punched him, then asked, "Is my Husband going to the Sacred Tree today?"

"Yes, I will." Qin Yi stood up, looked at the giant tree in the distance and said in a low voice, "I like to enjoy playing music leisurely like this, wandering among the musical landscape, but I still have things to do. If everything goes well, I can stay here for a while longer, and I will play music for you every day."

Yu Shang happily hugged his arm and led him toward the giant tree. "It's our own sacred tree. Even if it's not suitable for use, there won't be any danger. Husband, you're definitely going to play this tune."

"Jianmu?" the Clam Girl murmured to herself, then suddenly exclaimed to Zhu Er, "Oh no... was that branch that the Nine Great Kings mentioned the other day from Winged Human Island?"

Zhu Er's expression changed as well. "It can't be that much of a coincidence, can it?"

The Clam Girl's face flickered between light and shadow. For some reason, she had a strong feeling that it was just a coincidence!

But is this something that the Clam Clan should interfere with?