Traveling with a Beauty, Yao Yin's Invitation, Poison at the Brow, Half a Year Approaching
Yao Yin wrinkled her delicate nose haughtily, let out a soft snort, tossed her hair, swung her skirt, and strode back. Li Xian followed closely behind, laughing, "May I ask, Miss Yao, I have just gained my freedom. How could I possibly obtain this position as Jade Citizen?"
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Yao Yin said, "Didn't you say you were going to treat me to your cooking? What, are you trying to trick me?"
She put her hands on her hips, feigning seriousness, and said, "Let me tell you, if your cooking doesn't suit my taste, I won't grant you this great fortuitous opportunity." She was deliberately trying to see Li Xian in a state of utter distress.
Seeing that Yao Yin was willing to help but, due to her temperament, was initially making things difficult for her, Li Xian let her be. He rolled up his sleeves, pretending to show off his skills, and made her wait a moment. Yao Yin had only meant it as a joke, but this little commotion piqued her curiosity. She thought, "This man's medical skills are quite good, and his martial arts are not bad either. Could he really be a culinary expert? If so, he's truly multi-talented. Well—I'll take this opportunity to observe him more closely."
Li Xian usually sits in the clinic to practice medicine, and his meals are all provided by the clinic. Although the stove is clean and tidy, he hasn't had any cooking for a long time. When he first came to the Miraculous Healers Pavilion, he still had a jar of coarse rice left.
He gave a shout and ran to the herb garden to steal from the animals. He dug up wild vegetables, hunted birds, and stole snakes. Then he went to the kitchen and casually took two lamb chops, some ingredients, firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, pots, pans, and chopsticks.
Seeing Li Xian return with bags full of things, Yao Yin asked him curiously how he got them. Upon learning how he obtained them, she immediately put her hands on her hips and shouted, "You—you—stealing!" Li Xian retorted, "Isn't Miraculous Healers Pavilion your territory? I cooked for you, how is that stealing?"
Yao Yin was momentarily speechless, feeling that Li Xian was glib and could make things sound strange and confusing. She also found it amusing and quite interesting. So she watched from the side, supervising how Li Xian cooked the dishes and prepared the delicacies.
Before long, the aroma of the dishes filled the air, and they were served one after another. Li Xian, taking advantage of the occasion, prepared four main dishes to entertain the guests: Lamb Chops with Oil and Vinegar, Sweet Chicken with Rice, Dragon and Phoenix, and Four-Water Pavilion—among which "Four-Water Pavilion" was a soup dish.
The broth is divided into four distinct colors: green, red, black, and yellow. When stirred with chopsticks, the four colors blend together, releasing a fragrant aroma and turning golden yellow. The essence of the broth is revealed, much like the evolution of martial arts.
There are also four main dishes and four side dishes. Each dish has its own intricacies and symbolic meaning. It was created fortuitous opportunity Li Xian by chance when he tasted it on Yunan Circuit and then figured it out himself.
Li Xian was quick and efficient, and it was a pleasure to watch her work. She would occasionally explain the symbolism in the dishes and the reasons behind some of the preparation methods. Yao Yin watched intently and listened with rapt attention, not finding it boring at all.
When he came to his senses, the table was overflowing with dishes, the small wooden table couldn't hold them all. Li Xian set out the bowls and chopsticks, thinking, "Jade Citizen's opportunity is right before me. I'll need some wine to get Yao Yin into a good mood and encourage her to reveal as much as possible."
He then casually stole two jars of fine wine. Yao Yin was both angry and amused, but she had boasted that the Miraculous Healers Pavilion was her territory, and only he could do as he pleased. Seeing the table full of dishes, she felt a strange unease. "Uncle Yao once told me that he was quite capable and had remarkable skills. If he had an opportunity, he would seize it firmly. It seems that what he said was indeed true."
She chose a seat. Li Xian untied the wine jar, filled it with fine wine, and offered it to her with both hands, saying, "Please have a taste." Yao Yin joked, "Young man, don't underestimate your current lowly status. If that lady were to take you home now, serving you like this day and night, wouldn't she be so happy she'd forget everything else?"
Yao Yin's words were indeed correct.
Wen Caishang used to enjoy this kind of service. Li Xian was under her wing, and he could enjoy wealth and happiness. However, looking at the long road of martial arts, it was not a good thing to be greedy for temporary peace.
Li Xian said, "How can a man like me stay under a woman's thumb for long?"
Yao Yin's pretty face flushed slightly. Intestine-Turning Narrow Passage, "Why did I say those things just now? It makes me, a woman of the Yao Family, seem wanton. If he misunderstands, it will be really embarrassing." She coughed lightly twice, picked up a dish to taste, and nodded repeatedly as the light shimmered slightly.
Then take a second and a third bite --
Li Xian's many dishes use simple ingredients yet embody the unique charm of a region. If we're talking about rare ingredients and delicious flavors, Jade City Restaurant...
Food Tower are everywhere, offering all sorts of dishes, and have thoroughly studied this art. Li Xian uses ordinary ingredients, making it difficult for him to stand out. As for Yao Yin, the daughter of a prominent family in Jade City, her tastes must be discerning, and it's unlikely he can satisfy her.
Therefore, by playing to his strengths and avoiding his weaknesses, the cuisine he prepared differed greatly from that of Jade City. When Yao Yin was in Jade City, he was used to eating delicacies from land and sea. Later, he went to study at the Nature Sect and tasted the delicacies of Guanlong Circuit. He rarely tried the cuisine of Yunan Circuit.
This passage was extremely novel to him, and he couldn't help but praise it. Only then did he loosen his tongue slightly, about to speak, "What do you intend to do by plotting against Jade Citizen?"
Li Xian put down his chopsticks and said sincerely, "People strive for higher positions. Let me be frank with Miss Yao. I come from a poor fortuitous opportunity, and by chance, I stumbled into the Clay Embryo of martial arts and escaped my humble origins. However, such fortuitous opportunity are fleeting. Without a sect or affiliation, I ultimately lack resources and have reached a bottleneck. In order to advance, I came to Jade City to develop my career. But then an accident occurred, and I became a debt slave. I have faced life and death, but it has not deterred my ambition. Now that things are stable, if there is an opportunity to advance, I will naturally seize it."
Seeing Li Xian's frankness, Yao Yin knew his words were true. However, being born pampered, she couldn't fathom the danger and bitterness hidden within Li Xian's seemingly casual remarks. She said, "Very well, since that's the case, I'll tell you."
"Jade Citizen —those registered in the census. The people of Jade City are protected by the laws of Jade City."
"Ordinary people who wish to obtain the status of Jade Citizen' must work hard for thirty years, obtain written proof of their work, and rent a stable residence for a long period, with the surrounding neighbors acting as witnesses. Then, they must register at the Ten-Thousand House Tower ' to become a 'Jade Citizen.'"
Yao Yin glanced at Li Xian and said, "But you are a martial artist, so it's different for you."
Li Xian asked, "Is it perhaps easier?"
Yao Yin shook her head and said, "It's even more difficult. If it were easier for martial artists, then Jade City would soon be full of them. With so many martial artists, it would be difficult to govern them, let alone make them obedient. Jade City once experienced a ' Martialists' Rebellion,' which arose because martial artists gathered in large numbers, and a large number of them were later expelled."
Li Xian said knowingly, "That makes sense. Moreover, if most martial artists gather in one place, how to distribute the Essence Treasure will become a problem. Jade City is already prosperous, but due to its unique terrain, it cannot expand outwards. Therefore, too many martial artists would be undesirable. But if there are too few martial artists, the city's defenses will be weak. How can we balance this?"
Yao Yin was surprised that Li Xian had hit the nail on the head, arriving in ten minutes. She nodded and said, "Jade City is a wealthy city, and it would never discriminate against martial artists."
"Martial artists from other places who come to Jade City are initially considered travelers," not residents of Jade City, nor considered idlers. Travelers may stay for three months; if they do not leave the city after three months, they will become Common Citizen. Travelers may also engage in commerce, pursue martial arts development, open shops, participate in businesses, and earn money.
"But if one wants to establish a larger business and remain in Jade City long-term, one must find a way to obtain a position among the Jade Citizen. They need to purchase a house and have a business to manage; houses in Jade City are not cheap. After establishing a business, one needs to solve the livelihood problems of the Jade Citizen Jade Citizen by hiring them to work. Then, one needs at least twenty Jade Citizen under one's command to help provide recommendation letters. In this way, one can obtain a position among the Jade City people."
Li Xian secretly pondered, inwardly thinking, "Purchasing a residence in Jade City would cost a fortune, tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of taels—it might not be possible. This strategy is truly ingenious. Once the martial artists have established property and are restrained, they won't be able to act recklessly. In this way, although the Jade Citizen don't know martial arts, the martial artists won't dare to offend them easily, and might even need to protect their Jade Citizen. The city will naturally be stable."
"The person who devised such a strategy has a far-sighted and very thorough mind!"
"However, if this Jade City weren't uniquely endowed, irreplaceable, and capable of maintaining prosperity and stability regardless of external turmoil, this strategy would be difficult to implement."
Yao Yin seemed to see through Li Xian's thoughts, and raised her eyebrows, saying, "Although the process is tedious, becoming Jade Citizen brings considerable benefits."
How magnificent is my Jade City! You, from out of town, should know the difference between us. Jade City is filled with revelry every day, with endless singing and dancing. Aren't those who rise to power commonplace here?
"In my Jade City, opportunities to freeload are commonplace. As far as I know, there are quite a few martial artists in the First Realm who, after decades of Clay Embryo, have reached the Second Martial Realm. But the First Realm is a threshold, requiring fortuitous opportunity and luck. When the fortuitous opportunity and luck arrive, even for ordinary people, it's not difficult. The Second Realm First Realm accumulation and hard work. The Second Realm Third Realm, however, depends on ability. It's very difficult to reach the Third Realm by simply freeloading. Even if one does reach it, it will take decades or even centuries. Whether it takes long or short depends on each person's fortuitous opportunity."
"But how can mere cultivation level suffice to contend with such a being? The essence of a martial artist lies in martial arts, Art Path, and weaponry—"
"Martial arts masters Essence Treasure, techniques, Precious Extraordinary Treasures, and even Rare Divine Objects —and Jade City is not lacking in any of them! Moreover, Jade City is located at the intersection of the Yunan Circuit, Wanghe Circuit, and Guanlong Circuit, making it a crucial hub for the exchange of these three roads and a center where heroes gather. For the sake of secure trade, many rare items from these three roads and even further afield are brought into Jade City Jade City and sold there."
"These three renowned sects frequently visit Jade City Jade City and even own properties there. For example, Profound Dao Mountain has three Daoist temples in Jade City and residences in the eastern mountains."
"If you think that Jade City is closed off, isolated, and looks down on outsiders, then you are sorely mistaken. Jade City is actually a melting pot, a place where heroes, scholars, and poets gather. If you are fortunate enough to become Mud Body or Mud Face someday, you will know that Jade City has a broad vision, looking out over all paths. What you will encounter is not just the people of this city, but heroes from three paths! No—and more than three paths."
Yao Yin seemed quite drunk. His words were impassioned and forceful.
Li Xian agreed. Jade City was a city that devoured people, yet it was also a prosperous one. He thought to himself, "If I want to truly grow, Jade City —a place that gathers the Heaven-and-Earth Essence and encompasses the feng shui of all directions—is the best place for me. Only here can I broaden my horizons and enhance my talents!"
His heart was as firm as stone. He smiled and said, "That's why I've gone through so much trouble to come to Jade City to seek advancement. But with my poor background, even though I have martial arts skills, buying a house and settling down is probably as difficult as climbing to heaven. I hope my dear sister can give me some guidance." He gently poured Yao Yin a full glass of wine.
Upon hearing the words "good sister," Yao Yin's heart skipped a beat, and she said, "Therefore, there is a third way. This position of Jade Citizen is both very difficult and very easy. I am practically half a Mud Body; once I become Mud Body, I can vouch for your registration. You can then directly become Jade Citizen. However, if you commit any crimes or cause trouble in the future, it will inevitably affect me. Did you really come to Jade City with no other purpose?"
Yao Yin scrutinized him intently. Li Xian retorted with a smile, "Does a nobody like me think I can overthrow Jade City? Even if I were to commit crimes, it would be like an ant trying to shake a tree. Besides, I'm seeking advancement, not looking for my own death."
Thinking about the "Commandery Princess Anyang" was quite complicated, so I put aside my distracting thoughts and decided to take it one step at a time.
Yao Yin nodded slightly. Although they had just met, she was willing to believe Li Xian in her heart. The words "good sister" she had just heard still echoed in her mind.
Li Xian asked, "But—there's something I don't quite understand. Miss Yao and I just met today, why are you willing to tell me all this, and even lend me a hand?"
Yao Yin blushed slightly and calmly said, "I'm not helping you, I'm using you." She changed her posture, crossing her left leg over her right. Her skirt drooped slightly, almost revealing her allure.
Yao Yin said, "Since birth, I have been half- Mud Body, and even though I come from a prominent family, Mud Body is still rare. I need your help to obtain Mud Body for me."
Li Xian asked, "How can I help? What is it? If it's Lineage matter, I'm afraid I, as an outsider, have no right to interfere."
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Yao Yin said, "My Yao Clan comprises four branches in Jade City. I belong to the Western branch, mainly controlling the medicine and medical businesses. Given my background, achieving the Mud Body realm is not difficult, but my Yao Clan has a clan rule. To advance to the Mud Body, one must go to the northern mountains and find a ' Mud Body Grass,' remembering that this journey is not easy. Consider it a ritual."
Li Xian asked, "Are you asking me to accompany you to find the Mud Body Grass? And then guarantee my becoming Jade Citizen after you've Perfection your Mud Body? With your status, what powerful person can't you find?" Yao Yin glared at Li Xian angrily. The journey to find the Mud Body Grass, though requiring assistance, wasn't particularly difficult. Reminded by Yao Baishun, she knew she would need to return to Jade City to develop her career. Although her Lineage had entrusted her with this, her future achievements would depend on her own abilities. She could choose people to bet on in advance, cultivate relationships, and build support; there might be unexpected surprises later. Li Xian, while not claiming a clean background, had clearly been without roots or connections during his trip to the Deathwish Valley, and was penniless, yet possessed considerable strength.
The physicians' competition just now showcased excellent manners and skills. Furthermore, he possesses a dignified and extraordinary appearance. If we don't seek him out, who else should we look for? Li Xian is not foolish; he can vaguely guess what's going on, but he still needs to ask clearly.
Yao Yin said, "The opportunity is here. If you don't want it, I'll find someone else."
Li Xian hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "Miss Yao, thank you for the opportunity. I will certainly cherish it." And so, the matter of finding the herb was tentatively settled. Yao Yin agreed to meet at noon the next day.
After seeing Yao Yin off, Li Xian sighed. Through this conversation, he had gained a basic understanding of Jade City. He knew that Yao Yin's "journey to find the herb" was probably not something she truly needed; she was merely looking for an opportunity to make contact and test whether he was worthy of her help.
Li Xian knew he was weak and alone. If he wanted to Riding the Wind, he needed to borrow strength. He looked up and saw that the sky had darkened and the Jade City was shrouded in clouds and mist, from which lights faintly emanated.
The Jade City is so vast that it seems to stretch as far as the eye can see. Jade City mysteries are even more unfathomable. Above, it seems as if a colossal object is watching over us.
Li Xian suddenly felt a sharp pain all over his body as the poison took effect. He immediately sat cross-legged and took Poison Pill pill. As his condition stabilized, he used the "Xun Wind Breath" technique to regulate his breathing.
He thought to himself, "I have now completed the first stage of the Second Martial Realm, the Bone-Sculpting Embryo, and am about to enter the second stage. My strength, evolution, and all kinds of characteristics are much stronger. During the medical competition, I encountered Yao Yin who helped me. My situation is getting better and better, but the poison in my body is really hard to cure. I have been in the Miraculous Healers Pavilion for some time now, and I have been secretly taking herbs to try to cure the poison myself. But it has not been effective for a while, and now the poison is flaring up more and more frequently."
"It seems the six-month period is almost up; we still need to find a way to obtain the antidote. This hidden danger must be resolved."
Li Xian bathed his entire body in cold water, washing away his fatigue. Feeling refreshed, he drew his Ruyi Wishful Treasure Sword in an instant, first practicing a set of "Waning Sun Blood-Draining Sword," then picked up a wooden spear and unleashed the Wraith Spear Technique.
He Intent Infusion, making the wooden spear even more flexible and sharp. His spear techniques were unpredictable and strange. Although he did not have the "Wraith Tyrant Diagram" (a legendary martial arts technique), after Peak Mastery his spear skills, he created many strange moves of his own.
Suddenly, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, and his spear ignited with Heartfire within him. The spear moved like the wind, fueling the flames. Fire danced in the courtyard, reaching for the sky, and wondrous sights appeared one after another. Pure Astral-Qi Garment pulled, struck, entangled, and guided...
Li Xian put his knowledge to good use and silently honed his skills.
Today's dormancy is only for the sake of a stunning resounding success in the future.
[The Sole-Self Heart Technique]
[Proficiency: 9534/10000 Minor Accomplishment]
Although this extraordinary skill has not been mastered, the more one's will is strengthened, the more miraculous the effect of the Intent Infusion becomes!
Li Xian suddenly lowered his body, his spear intent gathering. A red light flashed between his brows, his Double Pupils unable to conceal his overwhelming power. A silent rumble of thunder seemed to resound around him. Before he even drew his spear, the paint on the vermilion wall several feet away began to peel off, threatening to collapse.
Li Xian suddenly realized, "Oh no, this isn't my residence. If I have to pay compensation, I'm in big trouble!" He immediately withdrew his gun and transformed into a streak of light in a flash.
The red wall was already on the verge of collapse. Li Xian immediately tried to remedy it, but while he was skilled at healing the sick, cooking, and being glib, he was completely clueless about bricklaying and construction.
They'll just leave it there. Once it collapses, they'll claim it's been in disrepair for years and refuse to honestly pay compensation.
The next day, at noon, the two agreed to meet at the Miraculous Healers Pavilion. Li Xian was taking the pulse and examining a patient, administering acupuncture and expelling the illness. Li Xian's medical skills improved daily and became increasingly exquisite. Suddenly, they heard a shout from outside the door.
Yao Yin wore a light yellow outfit, carried a small backpack, and wore gray boots. She changed her clothes every day.
She was young and charming, tall and slender with long legs, and of noble birth, attracting the attention of the doctors. Li Xian rolled up his sleeves and carefully put away his medical supplies, such as silver needles and wrist pads. He picked up the wooden spear beside him, and the two left chatting and laughing.
Seeing this, Jin Wanquan felt resentful and jealous. He went to Yao Baishun and exaggeratedly rebuked Li Xian, saying that Li Xian was audacious, outrageous, and utterly devoid of conscience.
Yao Baishun knew perfectly well what was going on, chuckled, and simply told Jin Wanquan to return to his seat to treat his illness and not to concern himself with external affairs. Jin Wanquan, filled with jealousy and resentment, was helpless and simply treated it as the two of them enjoying a carefree spring outing.
Jade City is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with undulating terrain and continuous ravines forming a protective enclosure. Some of the most beautiful Beautiful Mountain have been enclosed and used as private residences, with countless Central Tower them, shrouded in mist and rain, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene. Further away lies a rarely visited wilderness, a natural barrier formed by nature itself.
Li Xian and Yao Yin first left the city through the Westwind Gate. Then they rode together in a carriage and headed north. After traveling for a few miles, they could see villages and towns outside the city, terraced fields, and a wide view, with mountains stretching for more than ten miles away.
The vastness of Jade City is evident from this.
As evening approached, near the foot of the northern mountain range, there stood a red pavilion. The two entered and checked in. Yao Yin requested two superior rooms so that Li Xian could rest well, as they would enter the mountain range the next day.
Further ahead lies the "Heaven's Shield Mountains," meaning a barrier of heaven, concealing countless dangers. But perilous mountains often hold true treasures, hence the people of Jade City and tourists from afar venture into the Heaven's Shield Mountains to gather resources and consume the local delicacies. It is rich in Lingzhi and precious medicinal herbs, mountain treasures, and exotic ingredients. Furthermore, it is a haven for demons and strange beasts, making it a mysterious and perilous place.
The building housed a dozen or so guests, all of whom were "mountain gatherers" who would be going up the mountain to collect herbs the next day. At dawn the following day, before the sky had even brightened, the mountain gatherers, lightly equipped, set off for the mountain. The Heaven's Shield Mountains was treacherous and dangerous, and the mountain gatherers did not want to stay overnight, so they went into the mountain early and returned early.
Li Xian and Yao Yin set off at Chen Hour). Legend has it that the ancestors of the Yao Clan were once mountain hermits who had a very low fortuitous opportunity status. By chance, they found a rare and precious medicinal herb.
He presented his gift to the powerful magistrate of the city, which gave him fortuitous opportunity to rise in status in Jade City. He Riding the Wind down, married, and had children. Through the joint efforts of several generations, the Yao Family began to grow and establish itself.
In the centuries that followed, talented men and beautiful Yao Family, which gradually grew stronger and developed its expertise in medicine and pharmacy. Among the mountain hermits, there were even those employed by the Yao Family. They gradually became a prominent clan in Jade City.
The Yao Clan rose from humble beginnings, and the prosperity of their descendants today is largely due to the inheritance of family traditions. Therefore, even the most outstanding members of the Lineage, despite their martial arts skills and noble birth, must remember the hardships of their ancestors and appreciate their present fortune. Thus, to advance to the rank of Mud Body through the Lineage, one must venture into the mountains to gather "Mud Body Grass."
The Mud Body Grass has little practical use; it mostly grows on cliffs and deep within the Heaven's Shield Mountains. Its significance lies in the journey itself, not in the outcome.
When Yao Yin and Li Xian set foot in the mountains, it was the height of summer. The forests were dense, and the vines were tangled, making it difficult to move. Li Xian held a horizontal knife and cut through the trees and vines along the way, carving out a path.
Sweat beaded on Yao Yin's forehead. Pampered since childhood, she was not good at such mountain activities. She was secretly pleased to have Li Xian with her. Li Xian was familiar with the mountain conditions, proficient in the Five-Elements Esoteric Escape Technique, the Eight Trigrams Feng Shui, and the ability to observe the qi of mountains. He had also made a living by hunting since childhood. After asking for the general direction of the "Mud Body Grass", he took the initiative to lead the way.
For the first few dozen miles, they traversed secluded paths and observed the mountain scenery. Li Xian handled everything with ease and utmost care. Yao Yin, a woman of the martial world, also restrained her spoiled nature, following the path of her ancestors and experiencing their hardships.
To find the Mud Body Grass, the descendants of the Yao Clan need to "taste the stream mud," "eat spicy fruit," "climb mountains," and "cross a single bridge"—truly fraught with difficulties.
The story of tasting "stream mud" comes from an incident when our ancestor was collecting herbs. He was attacked by a wild beast, but managed to escape and fainted by the stream. When he woke up, he was extremely hungry and thirsty. He scooped up the stream water and drank it, and on the way, he ate the mud from the stream.
Therefore, the younger generation must "taste the mud in the stream." The so-called "eating spicy fruit" is actually a kind of "milky white" fruit called "the Mourning Fruit," which contains poison. Mild cases result in diarrhea and weakness, while severe cases can cause intestinal rupture and strangulation.
At first glance, it seems sweet and delicious. Upon tasting it, the sweet aroma fills the mouth and tongue. However, after a while, a burning pain comes from the mouth and tongue, gradually spreading. The Yao Clan ancestor once ate this fruit by mistake and almost lost his life in the mountains.
Therefore, the younger generation needs to "eat spicy fruit".
Observing his companions, Li Xian couldn't help but sigh, "I used to think that Aristocratic Clan families only survived because they controlled countless resources. Now it seems that this family tradition is even more valuable. The Yao Clan's descendants, having been nurtured by their family tradition, are naturally confident and composed in their conduct and interactions with others."
They traveled for a day, passing through several passes. It wasn't particularly difficult, but the experience was extraordinary. At night, Li Xian lit a campfire and rested nearby. Yao Yin, having walked the mountain path all day, was soaked with sweat. Her boots were stuffy, and her silk socks kept getting wet and then drying again.
Her pretty face flushed slightly, looking quite embarrassed. Yet, her expression was arrogant and domineering, using "Jade Citizen" as leverage to make Li Xian run errands for her.
Li Xian grilled fish and laid out a soft bed. Having long endured wind and rain, he was quite adept at this. After finishing his tasks, he leaped onto a large tree branch and lay down on it.
He exhaled a breath of fresh air, cleansing his entire body. Seeing the full moon tonight, its bright light hanging high in the sky, he felt a sense of poetic inspiration. He casually plucked a leaf and gently blew on it. The melody was light and cheerful, but it was a haphazard, unorthodox style.
Before long, another melody drifted over. Yao Yin carried a zither at her waist and was quite skilled in music, secretly competing with him. She looked at him provocatively, as if to say, "How about a match?"
Li Xian shook his head and chuckled, ignoring any competitive spirit. He simply blew on the leaves haphazardly, merely to express his momentary interest.