HCB Chapter 255: You must be very good at playing the flute, right?
Chapter 255: You must be very good at playing the flute, right?
Chapter 255: You must be very good at playing the flute, right?
Gu Heng gently persuaded him, his tone gentle and peaceful, without the slightest hint of tension.
But the atmosphere inside Yanjiang Pavilion seemed to have fallen into some kind of indescribable tension.
Especially Xiao Tang.
He felt as if a towering mountain stood before him, ready to crush him into mincemeat at any moment!
"you……"
Xiao Tang's expression froze.
This fluctuation of aura is definitely the pressure of a Supreme Saint. This young man actually possesses the cultivation of a Supreme Saint?!
He hadn't sensed any aura from the young man at all; had he simply concealed it? No wonder, if a Saint-level cultivator concealed their aura, only other Saint-level beings could detect it.
He was merely an elder in the Mahayana stage.
Moreover, Xiao Tang had no idea what level of cultivation this young man possessed; the only thing he could sense was the "pressure" unique to cultivators at the Saintly Realm.
Xiao Tang suddenly felt that this was a bit tricky.
No, it's not just tricky!
It's dangerous!
Liu Yu had prepared a table of food and wine for this person at Yanjiang Pavilion, and the person had even come so kindly, but what was he doing?
In front of a Saint-level expert, they wanted to take the host away.
Putting himself in Xiao Tang's shoes, he would have found this extremely offensive. But he hadn't cared about offending this "Young Master Gu" before. What right did a mere mortal have to show dissatisfaction? But this man was no ordinary person.
He was just a supreme being who had concealed his cultivation level and whom Xiao Tang had not yet been able to detect!
If a strong person is offended, he will always seek revenge; this is dignity. And sometimes dignity must be washed clean with blood.
He took a deep breath, trying to control his emotions and remain calm as he spoke, "This... senior, I—"
"Just call me Young Master Gu. I don't like people calling me senior."
Gu Heng interrupted Xiao Tang, his expression serious.
"The word 'senior' sounds old-fashioned."
His expression seemed very gentle, but Xiao Tang felt a chill run down his spine, as if an invisible killing intent was locking onto him.
He cursed inwardly, his lips twitching slightly, and forced a dry laugh, "Young Master Gu, I am Xiao Tang, an elder of Thousand Sound Valley. I don't know how Liu Yu came to know you, and she even specially prepared a banquet to entertain you. This is truly..."
Gu Heng pulled out a chair, sat down, crossed his legs, and said in a matter-of-fact manner, "Since Miss Liu has given me this favor, wouldn't it be a waste of her kindness if I didn't come?"
"Don't you think so?"
Seeing him ask such a question with a smile, Xiao Tang inwardly grumbled for a long time, but on the surface he could only nod repeatedly.
"You're right, you're right..."
Judging from his expression, he was clearly unhappy!
However, Xiao Tang also has his limits. He must be proficient in changing his expression, otherwise he will be played to death sooner or later. After all, he is not stupid.
Therefore, he immediately changed his attitude.
Gu Heng, however, was extremely excited. This is awesome!
He had always dreamed of living this kind of life, just sitting here, his mere presence enough to make others tremble and submit. That was the mark of a strong person, and that was the treatment he deserved!
All these years have passed, but Gu Heng has never given up on his dream.
Although the system really didn't treat him very well back then, that's all in the past, not now!
He used a temporary experience voucher, and within the next fifteen minutes, he gained cultivation, specifically the first level of the Saintly Realm!
The reason for choosing only the first level of the Saintly Realm cultivation is...
Gu Heng also had many considerations.
First of all, the tenth level of the Supreme Saint realm is too eye-catching. Gu Heng knows that there is no such thing as the tenth level of the Supreme Saint realm in the world. The strongest seems to be only the seventh level of the Supreme Saint realm.
What if he suddenly became the most powerful being in the world?
Gu Heng has no desire to become famous.
He was only using trial vouchers, and these vouchers were currently limited and couldn't be used recklessly. He had to realize that he was still just an ordinary, unambitious person.
This level of cultivation, the first stage of the Supreme Saint realm, is ultimately not permanent.
Therefore, it is essential to keep a low profile.
If it weren't for Elder Xiao's aggressive demeanor and the fact that Miss Liu Yu seemed quite wary of him, Gu Heng would have chosen to use the voucher simply to protect her temporarily.
But beyond that, Gu Heng didn't plan to do anything more. If this voucher were saved for a life-or-death situation, it would be worthwhile, rather than being used simply to threaten and oppress others as it is now.
It's really satisfying to oppress others, especially Elder Xiao Tang's sudden change of expression, without batting an eye. Gu Heng had to think to himself, "What a sly old fox."
The only problem is that Gu Heng doesn't understand any cultivation techniques or moves. Even if you have cultivation, you still need to know how to use them; if you don't, it's as if you have none at all.
However, the system gave him two basic skills, one passive and one active.
Gu Heng is currently using that passive skill.
"Using power to intimidate others".
Simply put, it's what's called "aura." Anyone weaker than you who stands in your aura will be completely suppressed!
"Elder Xiao, I understand that Miss Liu Yu wants to go back with you."
Suddenly, Gu Heng leisurely sipped a cup of tea and said slowly, "However, could you wait a little while? At least let me and my disciple enjoy this meal, right?"
He didn't want to do too much, especially not to take advantage of the moment to pat his chest and say that Liu Yu was someone he was protecting, and that Qianyin Valley should behave itself... that would be too arrogant.
Gu Heng knew he couldn't be so arrogant right now.
"That's no problem at all. Please take your seats, I won't disturb you any longer."
He said he wanted to finish eating first, so how could Xiao Tang dare to disagree?
"Well, so good."
Gu Heng snapped his fingers, releasing the oppressive aura. Xiao Tang immediately felt refreshed and was about to leave when Gu Heng's voice made him freeze in his tracks.
"Wait a minute."
"Young Master Gu, is there anything else you need?" Xiao Tang forced a smile and asked cautiously.
"Our banquet is lacking someone to liven things up, and Miss Liu Yu should naturally take the seat of honor and drink with us, so I couldn't very well ask her to play the zither, but..."
Gu Heng's gaze fell on the jade flute hanging at Xiao Tang's waist, his eyes widening into crescent moons.
"Elder Xiao Tang, you must be very skilled at playing the xiao (vertical flute), right?"
"Uh...hehe, yes, yes."
Xiao Tang forced a smile, so forced that everyone present could tell he was probably cursing the heavens in his heart.
Who doesn't understand what Gu Heng is planning right now?
Xiao Tang's face was already flushed red; it wouldn't be surprising if he burst into tears on the spot.
The dignified elder of Qianyin Valley is now playing the flute to entertain someone at a banquet in this pavilion!
This is too embarrassing!