Be Passive In The High Martial World

Chapter 56: Infatuated with Ai, Just Lustful

Oh no, the people from Martial Saint Pavilion are on this ship!

No...

In fact, everyone on this entire ship is from Martial Saint Pavilion!

If it weren't for the new passive effect that Chen Kuang currently has, he would probably not be able to hold on.

He took a deep breath, and the passive text in his line of sight was floating.

[You have devoted yourself to studying the music score "Calm Wind and Waves," comprehending its true meaning, and gained the passive ability "Stable Aura": you are calmer, not showing joy or anger, and not easily affected by external factors in terms of emotions and state.]

[You have been on a boat in the water for more than twenty-four hours and gained the passive ability "At Home in Water": you can freely breathe and move in water, and your affinity with aquatic creatures has increased.]

These two passives were obtained by him during the two days he spent on that cheap senior brother's small boat.

If we talk about their usefulness, these two passives really don't have much effect on his combat power.

However, in his current situation, unless he can get another Grandmaster experience card, any improvement would be useless to him. It would all be for the sake of escaping.

The "Stable Aura" does compensate for his lack of acting skills.

He originally thought it was good, but now he thinks it's even better.

Otherwise, he might have been exposed in front of Lin Eryu and the others.

Zhou Yanwei smiled and asked, "What? Fellow Daoist Yegu is interested in Fengyu Tower?"

Chen Kuang nodded and said frankly, "A little."

He explained:

"I originally wanted to visit my relatives by water, so I will probably stay in Jishao County for a while. Naturally, I need to understand the local customs and the power of the sects. Otherwise, it would be bad if I offended someone."

After careful consideration, Chen Kuang realized that the people from Martial Saint Pavilion were here, so it was actually easier to hide.

If he suddenly disembarked halfway, he might be discovered.

It would be better to just stay hidden.

Zhou Yanwei agreed, "Indeed, Fellow Daoist is meticulous."

"But your timing is not very good."

He looked at the vast water surface of Dongting Lake, "The Great Zhou's missionary has just arrived, and I'm afraid there is a storm brewing. Jishao County has been restless recently."

The young man with thick eyebrows sighed, and his originally heroic eyebrows furrowed, seemingly frustrated:

"People often say that Profound Spirit Dao Gate is hypocritical, always meddling in other people's business with just their mouths. Anyone can talk, but they don't know..."

His eyes flickered, "Sometimes, people don't even have the qualification to meddle in other people's business."

Lin Eryu said in a deep voice, "Yanwei, be careful with your words."

He pointed below and gestured with his eyes to Lin Eryu.

Zhou Yanwei glanced at him and shrugged, "I'm not the one who said it. Why are you so nervous, Brother Lin?"

He picked up a plump peanut and opened it, "People don't understand that if you want to meddle in other people's business, you must have strength."

"Profound Spirit Dao Gate dares to speak out because they are not afraid of offending people."

"But few people know what this 'not afraid' really represents..."

He threw the peanut into his mouth and stood up with a sense of loss of interest, "Let's stop here. I'm a little tired. I'll go sleep for a while. Please excuse me, everyone."

Zhou Yanwei patted his robe and left just like that.

Chen Kuang pondered.

This Zhou Yanwei... he's too arrogant, not like someone in the Sea Opening Realm.

By saying "arrogant," Chen Kuang didn't mean that he had a bad temper.

On the contrary, this person's temper was quite good.

What Chen Kuang meant was his attitude towards others. He had a somewhat superior mentality, even if there was a Saint disciple in front of him, or an Embracing Moon Realm ranked thirty-fourth in Canglang, he didn't show any awe.

It's like... he's used to it?

"Don't mind him, that's just his straightforward personality."

Ming Yan thought he was unhappy with Zhou Yanwei's attitude and smiled, "When I first met him, this guy was doing chivalrous deeds on the roadside. It's rare to see such a warm-hearted person among cultivators."

That's indeed rare...

Chen Kuang asked, "Have you known each other for a long time?"

Ming Yan shook her head, "Only three months, we met on the way to Jishao County and hitched a ride with Lin Dagongzi."

Chen Kuang was puzzled, "All of you?"

Qi Sibai shook his head, "Each family has its own affairs. Originally, this trip to the lake was also a farewell dinner."

Lin Eryu said with a bitter face, "Qi Xiong, don't be so heartless."

"Easy to say."

Qi Sibai laughed, "As long as Brother Lin has clues about that demonic sword, I will definitely be respectful and attentive, revolving around you."

In their banter, Chen Kuang also understood that Qi Sibai came for this "demonic sword."

The Heavenly Observation Court where Qi Sibai belonged was responsible for recording and pursuing heavenly destinies. It was a semi-hidden sect of cultivators.

The Heavenly Observation Court was once flourishing in ancient times, but gradually declined. Now, the entire sect only has a dozen or so people combined.

And in this generation of Qi Sibai, he is the only one left.

Therefore, Qi Sibai was forced to come out of seclusion and serve as the spokesperson for his own sect to "recruit new members."

It's no wonder he was a bit dissatisfied after Chen Kuang took his place in the rankings.

Of course, he himself firmly denies this and only says that he is following his master's orders to find a demonic sword that was lost ten years ago.

"This demonic sword has the power to overturn the fate of the world."

Qi Sibai's face turned serious as he looked at Chen Kuang. "If Fellow Daoist Gu has any clues, you can come find me. Recently, I will be staying at the Xianyu An Inn."

Xianyu An Inn is a hotel opened by cultivators, right by Dongting Lake.

"Definitely."

Chen Kuang nodded. "But my abilities are limited..."

Qi Sibai reassured him, "Having the intention is enough."

Lin Eryou saw that the atmosphere was getting too serious and quickly said, "Why talk about these useless matters? The scenery here is rare, let's enjoy it more."

"Mhm, let's enjoy it more."

Only Shen Meinan echoed seriously.

But her actions were contradictory--

Just now, Zhou Yanwei was sitting next to Chen Kuang, but now that he had left, Shen Meinan moved a chair over and sat next to Chen Kuang, then started peeling peanuts.

"By the way, what was the name of the piece you played just now, Gu? Can you teach me a bit?"

Lin Eryou enthusiastically joined in and eagerly asked for the sheet music.

Naturally, Chen Kuang could only make up an excuse that it was a secret passed down by his master. Lin Eryou was even more amazed and thought that the piece was even more valuable.

Lin Eryou gritted his teeth and offered his own collection of sheet music as a reward, asking him to play another piece.

He worried that Chen Kuang didn't know its value, so he said mysteriously, "This sheet music is one of the few complete pieces passed down by the Xile Saint. It's a rare treasure!"

"My father's collection, others don't even have the chance to take a glimpse!"

"But unfortunately, even if someone has seen it over the years, no one has been able to comprehend its true meaning..."

Chen Kuang's heart stirred.

The Saint of Music?

Isn't that a coincidence? It's exactly his master.

Seeing that he didn't respond, Lin Eryou disappointedly asked, "Gu, are you unwilling?"

Chen Kuang said, "You have to add money."

Lin Eryou was stunned, and Chen Kuang repeated it again, smiling, "Since Young Master Lin dares to offer such a precious piece of music, I'm sure you have more than one."

"Since no one has understood it for so many years, it's better to make the most of it."

Lin Eryou raised an eyebrow and pointed at him.

"Not bad..."

"Fellow Daoist is indeed interesting!"

He laughed heartily and patted Chen Kuang's shoulder. "To be honest, I do have another one, but it's missing half of it."

"But the two together are quite valuable..."

Chen Kuang said, "I'll try to restore these two pieces of sheet music and play them for Young Master Lin, how about that?"

"Deal!"

Lin Eryou rummaged in his sleeve and took out a flat jade box, stuffing it into Chen Kuang's hand.

He wasn't in a hurry to restore it, he could let Chen Kuang study it for a few more days.

Chen Kuang played another piece first. This time, Lin Eryou didn't applaud, but quietly listened and ended up drinking a glass of wine with a melancholic expression.

He looked at Chen Kuang intently. "In this world, true friends are hard to come by."

"If we had met earlier, I and Gu would definitely have been great friends."

Chen Kuang said, "It's not too late now."

Lin Eryou smiled, "Indeed, it's not too late. Come, let's drink!"

The two of them toasted each other, and in the end, Lin Eryou, who was a little drunk, was supported by Qi Sibai as they left.

Chen Kuang finally realized the taste of the wine, it was not ordinary.

It probably had a similar effect to the Carefree Wine, which was why it could make cultivators drunk.

Truly worthy of having a mine at home, even drinking is so extravagant...

Ming Yan originally wanted to go back with Shen Meinan, but when she turned her head, she saw the girl approaching Chen Kuang again, asking him softly if he was drunk and if he needed help to his room.

She was stunned for a moment, blinked her eyes, and a knowing smile appeared at the corner of her mouth as she silently drifted away.

Young and infatuated, just a bit lustful.

Men and women, they're all the same.

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PS: I was busy until late last night, and I slept all day today. I'm really not feeling well, sorry, sob sob

(End of this chapter)