"If Young Lord can point out any further shortcomings in the Little Blue Flower Language, I will add your name to the score and announce your benevolent act to the world. Furthermore, you will be my honored guest at the Musical Arts Celestial Summit held every year."
As Su Hua's words fell, a clamor erupted within the garden.
It was common knowledge that the Little Blue Flower Language score was hailed as a textbook piece in this world, widely circulated. To have one's name added to it would undoubtedly bring fame across the land.
Even more thrilling was the prospect of being Su Hua Fairy's honored guest at the annual Musical Arts Celestial Summit—a tremendous honor indeed.
Everyone knew that when the Musical Arts Celestial Summit was held, all renowned masters of the Musical Arts from across the world would attend. Su Hua Fairy was one of the hosts of the summit. To become her honored guest was something countless people dreamed of.
Within the Spirit Seclusion Garden, everyone felt a mix of envy, jealousy, and resentment. They envied Gu Qingfeng while hating their own lack of skill in the Musical Arts. If only they could point out the shortcomings of the Little Blue Flower Language, how wonderful that would be.
Of course.
Envy was envy.
Jealousy was jealousy.
Resentment was resentment.
No one possessed the capability to do so. Similarly, they also believed Gu Qingfeng could not possibly point out any further shortcomings in the Little Blue Flower Language. He got lucky once; could there really be a second time?
In other words, if his mastery of the Musical Arts was truly so profound and unfathomable, why would he remain in a minor sect like Yunxia Sect?
If he truly had such skill, forget Yunxia Sect, the entire Great Northwest wouldn't be able to contain him.
"What does Young Lord think?"
"Not interested."
Gu Qingfeng's casual, dismissive 'not interested' was truly infuriating. However, it only solidified everyone's belief that he simply couldn't point out any more shortcomings in the Little Blue Flower Language. Otherwise, what fool would refuse such an excellent offer?
Chang Tianrui stepped forward, advising, "Fairy Su Hua, he's merely putting on an act. Please don't be deceived."
Bai Hanwen also stepped forward, saying, "Fairy, you proposed such favorable terms, yet he still says he's not interested. Young Lord Tianrui is right. I think he's been acting all along. It's impossible for him to point out shortcomings in the Little Blue Flower Language. The first time was just a coincidence."
"Sister Su Hua, this guy loves to boast the most. You mustn't take him seriously!"
Ouyang Ye had been glaring at Gu Qingfeng the whole time. Seeing his lazy, languid appearance made her furious.
Little Jin'er, standing to the side, looked at Su Hua, then at Gu Qingfeng. On one side was the Sister Su Hua she respected, on the other was Big Brother. The little girl truly didn't know whom to speak up for.
Su Hua remained unmoved. She was determined today to see just what abilities this fellow possessed.
"Since Young Lord has no interest in my previous proposal, what about these Spirit Treasures?"
With that.
Su Hua waved her hand, and as if starlight bloomed, seven or eight Spirit Treasures floated before her. There was a pagoda shimmering with golden light, an ancient zither suffused with blue radiance, an exquisite flying sword...
"This pagoda is named the Profound Light Exquisite Pagoda, an ancient Buddhist treasure capable of suppressing demons and monsters. This zither is named 'Non-Contention,' forged by me using the rare treasures of the Great Natural Order's Yin-Yang and Five Elements. Its music can influence the Great Natural Order..." Su Hua introduced the origins of these seven or eight Spirit Treasures. They were either ancient heavy treasures or personally crafted by her. Everyone knew these were undoubtedly rare and precious Spirit Treasures, if not unique in heaven and earth, then not far from it. Especially that ancient zither named 'Non-Contention'—many knew Fairy Su Hua had once used it to play a piece of Great Natural Order music that shook the world.
It was no exaggeration to say that obtaining any one of these seven or eight Spirit Treasures would be enough to make everyone in this world green with envy. However, to their surprise, before Su Hua Fairy could even finish her introduction, Gu Qingfeng didn't even glance at them, directly replying, "Keep these little trinkets for yourself."
These little trinkets?
Every single person present doubted their own hearing. Fairy Su Hua's seven or eight rare and precious treasures were actually called 'little trinkets' by him?
This person was truly too arrogant, arrogant beyond measure!
After the shock came anger, and the crowd erupted in another round of furious denunciations.
Across from them, Su Hua stood there quietly. Although her peerlessly beautiful face showed no trace of anger, her previous faint smile had vanished. The fury she had previously suppressed once again surged wildly in her heart.
Fine, you fellow!
Fine!
Very fine!
Rage flooded Su Hua's heart.
This fellow's indifference towards her, she had endured.
His constant displays of impatience, she had also endured.
His belittling of her Little Blue Flower Language, she had endured as well.
His acting like a lord in front of her, she had similarly endured.
His rejection of her previous offer, she had endured once more.
This time, she had taken out all eight of her treasured Spirit Treasures, and this fellow hadn't even deigned to glance at them—truly not a single glance, as if her eight Spirit Treasures were like garbage in his eyes, not even comparable to the fine wine in his hand.
Even with Su Hua's excellent temperament and gentle nature, she truly could not tolerate such a thing.
She did not lose her temper, continuing to suppress her rage, forcing another smile as she asked, "Then, may I ask what Young Lord Chiyan actually desires as a condition?"
"You tell me."
Gu Qingfeng reclined in his chair, legs crossed, eating Red Leaf Monster Fruit, his eyes smiling as they swept up and down Su Hua's form. That intensely invasive gaze wantonly roamed over Su Hua's graceful figure.
Desecration!
This was desecration of a goddess!
The hatred in everyone's hearts burned; they wished they could rush forward and tear this desecrator limb from limb.
"You! What do you mean?"
Su Hua's face clearly showed displeasure.
Ouyang Ye angrily shouted, "Gu Qingfeng, you scoundrel! What wicked thoughts are you harboring!"
"What nonsense are you thinking?"
Gu Qingfeng laughed. "This lord is just looking, not doing anything. A beauty is pleasing to the eye. Looking a bit more is excellent for one's mood, don't you think, Sister Su? I must say, the more I look, the more comfortable I feel."
Su Hua felt she was about to lose control. She realized she had been led by the nose by this fellow all along. What made Su Hua even more uncomfortable was that under this fellow's gaze, her entire body felt an indescribable sensation. It was as if she weren't wearing any clothes, seen clearly by this fellow. His eyes seemed capable of piercing straight into her heart, sending shivers down Su Hua's spine.
How could this be?
She didn't know, nor was it clear.
In her urgency, Su Hua instinctively took a step back, saying unhappily, "What will it take for you to point out the shortcomings of the Little Blue Flower Language?"
Others didn't believe Gu Qingfeng had this ability; Su Hua was half-convinced, half-doubting. She didn't believe her Little Blue Flower Language had any other shortcomings. Yet, if she didn't believe, this fellow had just pointed out one place. What made Su Hua most uncertain, and most infuriated, was this fellow's utterly calm and composed demeanor, which in turn made her intensely curious, eager to know whether this fellow truly had the ability or not.
"Fame and fortune hold no interest for me. As for you, this lord is somewhat interested. How about this: the Little Blue Flower Language you composed has no major flaws, but it's full of minor ones, one could say it's riddled with flaws. I'll point out a few places for you first, then you come serve as my maid for a few days. If you serve comfortably, this lord will then fix the remaining pile of minor flaws for you. How about that?"