Learning the Harp!
"And you accepted the challenge?" Liu Erlong let out a deep sigh as she gazed at Xuan Yan, who is sitting across from her, sipping his tea.
"Of course, Salas from the Heaven Dou Spirit Hall Branch informed me and I accepted."Xuan Yan said casually as he took another sip of the tea prepared by Ah Yin.
"Do you think you can win? He is already level 95 at this age and after three years he would level up even more and..." Liu Erlong spoke but then she saw Xuan Yan still leisurely drinking his tea. Her lips twitched in frustration. as she is talking seriously but he is so careless.
"Don't worry, I also have three years to improve. I can surely win!" Xuan Yan replied with a smile.
"If I may ask, Yan. What is your true level?" Liu Erlong asked curiously as she wanted to know about the power level of the highly acclaimed Dio Brando.
Seeing her eager and anticipating eyes, Xuan Yan smiled and placed his forefinger on his lips "That's a secret!"
"You Stinky Brat!" Liu Erlong bellowed in anger. A playful chuckle left his lips seeing her angry face.
"Why are you not telling me? Am I that trustworthy?" Liu Erlong asked confusedly They have been living together for many days and he still doesn't believe her. She is kinda dejected in her heart seeing him not having faith in her.
Xuan Yan shook his head "It's not like that, Erlong. It's just...I like seeing your angry face like this. It's pretty cute."
Liu Erlong's eyebrows twitched upon hearing his reply. She couldn't help but clutch her forehead in exasperation and let out a heavy sigh. She was at a loss for how to handle this guy.
"Now, I am level 87." Xuan Yan said with a smile. Liu Erlong raised her head in surprise. Level 86,,, She is not shocked as she knew he is stronger than her.
And he also has extreme combat prowess so he can fight with spirit masters who are two or three levels above him. But...level 95.
"Are you really sure you can win...?" Liu Erlong still can't believe he can defeat the Holy Son. Because in Titled Douluo each level has vast differences and Xuan Yan is not even in Titled Douluo realm.
"As I already said, My Husband would win..." Ah Yin said as she sat beside Xuan Yan.
"That's my wife." Xuan Yan smiled gently and patted her head. Ah Yin, obediently lowered her head, cherishing the warmth emanating from his gentle pat.
"Well, I still have three years' time and we can talk about this at that time. What about the Academy?" Xuan Yan asked as he placed his hand on Ah Yin's shoulder.
Liu Erlong shook her head helplessly and nodded "Our admissions have increased, but we lack teachers..."
"Just increase the salaries of the teachers in the Blue Tyrant Academy and advertise about it. We can hire more teachers."
Liu Erlong smiled wryly hearing this. He has that much money after all.
"Did anyone from the Ning family came?" Xuan Yan inquired and Liu Erlong shook her head "Ning Rongrong also hasn't come to the Academy!"
Xuan Yan nodded his head.
...
"Maam! Why are you standing here and looking at the entrance?" Shen Yi asked because Tang Yueha is standing on top of the stairs since this morning and staring at the entrance anxiously as if she was waiting for someone.
"No. Yi'er, I...was just checking whether all students came or not...Nothing else." Tang Yueha replied with a smile and again fixed her eyes at the entrance.
Shen Yi blinked her eyes in confusion because Tang Yueha is acting strange today. Usually, she will not check on her students, so she wondered then who might she be waiting for. Could it be someone important?...Maybe
Shen Yi's eyes widened in surprise "Maam, Are you waiting for Maste-"
Tang Yueha's lips curved into a sweet smile "Master Yan..." With a gentle skip in her step, she gracefully descended the staircase
Eh? Shen Yi turned and saw the strikingly handsome man walking inside the Moon Pavilion and Tang Yueha is approaching him.
So she is really waiting for Master Yan!
Xuan Yan cast a slight smile towards Tang Yueha "Miss Yueha!"
Tang Yueha swiftly arrived in front of him and bowed elegantly "Welcome, Master Yan!"
Xuan Yan nodded gently and walked forward. At this time, Shen Yi came in front of him and bowed "Master Yan! Welcome again."
"Yi'er!" Xuan Yan smiled. "Yi'er. I and Master Yan will be upstairs. You know what to do right?" Tang Yueha asked.
Shen Yi quickly nodded "Yes. Maam! No will come to disturb your peaceful time with Master Yan."
"Hm." Tang Yueha nodded and they both went upstairs.
Shen Yi glanced at the excitement in Tang Yueha's eyes which she has never seen before in all the years of working under her. Is she in...love with him?
...
Xuan Yan sat in front of the large harp and began plucking the strings with a gentle touch. Tang Yueha walked to the side to prepare tea "Master Yan, how about a tea?"
"No, Miss Yueha. I already had tea this morning!" Xuan Yan said his fingers twirling the strings.
Tang Yueha was surprised "Tea prepared by your wife?" Xuan Yan nodded with a gentle smile "Yeah..."
Tang Yueha felt somewhat dreary in her heart hearing his words. His wife..."Hm. This feels different from playing a guzheng." Xuan Yan said in amusement.
Tang Yueha was pleasantly surprised "Master Yan know how to play guzheng?"
He looked at her and nodded "Yeah!"
She didn't expect the hailed Dio Brando who excelled in fighting would also like to play music. She thought this is his first time.
"Then it will be easier for Master Yan to learn this harp." she said and walked beside him.
Seated closely beside him, she gracefully positioned herself and delicately began to strum the strings of her harp. As her slender fingers danced across the strings, a mesmerizing melody effortlessly emanated from the harp, beautifully filling the spacious hall with its enchanting notes, bestowing upon it an air of elegance and classiness.
Listening to the music, Xuan Yan felt lighthearted and glanced at Tang Yueha who is sitting beside her playing the harp.
A little later, Tang Yueha ended the music and turned her gaze to Xuan Yan. But she was surprised to see Xuan Yan staring at her without blinking his eyes.
A faint blush crept across her cheeks seeing his firm gaze "Master Yan?" she called gently.
"I was simply mesmerized seeing Miss Yueha..."
Huh? The pink blush on her cheek deepened as she heard his words. She had received compliments on her looks from various people in the past, but there was something different about hearing it from Xuan Yan that made her feel a mix of joy and embarrassment.
"... seeing Miss Yueha...playing the harp very well. It makes me calm and lighthearted every time I hear it."
Tang Yueha was dumbfounded and facepalmed herself in her mind. 'Why am I quickly jumping to conclusions? But again...he phrased it like that. Next time, I will hear till the end of the sentence.'
"Thank you, Master Yan!"
Xuan Yan laughed silently in his mind seeing the reactions on her face.
"Let me try it!" Xuan Yan said and raised his hand. "Master Yan, why don't you start learning using a medium harp? This is quite large and it may be hard for you to learn at the beginning."
"Well, if Miss Yueha says so, Ok!"
"Then we can go to my room." Tang Yueha smiled and stood up.
"Eh? To Miss Yueha's room? No. That would be inappropriate. Miss Yueha can go and bring it here."
"But Master Yan, the harp is attached to the floor in my room." Tang Yueha said her reasons. She is determined to invite him into her room and deepen their relationship.
"Then, it's no problem. Since I know how to play guzheng, I can easily learn using this." Xuan Yan smiled lightly.
"Bu-"
"No Buts, Miss Yueha. Sit here and teach me." Xuan Yan said and Tang Yueha sighed in disappointment. She had been hoping to break the ice and thought of inviting him into his room, spending time together as friends so he can call her by her name.
She yearned for a deeper connection with him, one that would allow them to confide in each other and share their innermost thoughts. However, it appears that Xuan Yan was not on the same wavelength as her, leaving her feeling disheartened and crestfallen.
She took a quick glance at him seriously looking at the strings. But she also liked this gentleman.
...
"Now that I remember it, Master Yan. I heard there will be a fight between you and the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall." Tang Yueha asked.
Xuan Yan nodded "Yes, Miss Yueha. They asked for the challenge and I accepted it."
"But Master Yan, the Holy Son is already level 95. It would be difficult or maybe impossible...Can you win?" Tang Yueha said and Xuan Yan chuckled "Who knows?"
Tang Yueha frowned hearing his vague reply. But she didn't take it to her heart and continued teaching him.
"What about your cultivation progress Miss Yueha?"
"I've been cultivating steadily for the past day and it is so fun..." Tang Yueha replied.
"Miss Yueha has a great talent, born with soul power level 9. You should not waste it."
"Yes, Master Yan!"
...
"*chuckle* Miss Yueha, do you think I am one of your best students?" Xuan Yan asked and Tang Yueha nodded with a smile "Master Yan, you are the best student. You are learning very quickly."
She is really surprised, he is not only talented in cultivation he is also talented in music. This thought unsettled her greatly and left her with a sense of apprehension. What if he learned the harp quickly? He won't come here after that?
"Then I'll take my leave Miss Yueha! Today I learned many things..." he stood up and she also stood up along with him.
...
Tang Yueha's lips curved upwards, forming a stunningly beautiful smile as she gazed at the retreating figure of Xuan Yan.. She again thought about the words he uttered before leaving 'See you later, Yueha!'
She chuckled herself thinking about it "Yan!" she muttered under her breath.
"Maam!" Hearing a voice calling her she came out of her stupor "Yi'er? What happened?"
"If you don't mind can I ask you something?" Shen Yi asked and Tang Yueha was confused "Just ask..."
"Are you in love with Master Yan?" she asked directly without hesitation.
Tang Yueha was taken aback hearing her words as her face flushed "N-No, it must be your imagination."
"You don't have to hide it Maam. It's so obvious when I saw the way you look at Master Yan."
Tang Yueha didn't say anything and stood timidly.
Shen Yi giggled "Don't worry, Maam. I am sure Master Yan also loves you."
"Really? Do you think he loves me? But I am an older woman. He might like young women..." Tang Yueha replied hastily and Shen Yi was startled by her sudden enthusiasm.
"Being old has nothing to do with love. And what do you lack, Maam? You are still beautiful and graceful..."
Tang Yueha just smiled "I hope your words come true!"
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Again sorry for the late chapter!
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