Chapter Twenty-Two: Passing Down the Musical Score

  "Master Qu is too polite, in Luozhen, I was fortunate enough to meet Masters Qu and Liu, as well as Brother Linghu. It's a small matter, but there's no need to worry about it."

  Luò Zhàn bowed his fist and looked around, returned a courtesy, and said with a sincere expression. Without waiting for the crowd's response, he suddenly raised his arm, and with his right hand's index and middle fingers together like a sword, he pointed at Qu Fēi Yān who was lying on the ground.

  "Hah!"

  In an instant, a faint sound of breaking through the air was heard, and then Qu Feiyan, who had fallen to the ground unable to move, trembled slightly before transforming into a butterfly that fluttered its wings and took off.

  "Hiss..."

  Lu Zhong's "One Yang Finger" was suddenly released, and Qu Yang, Liu Zhengfeng, Linghu Chong and others were shocked, inhaling cold air, stunned on the spot. After all, such an ultimate skill, even if Qu Yang, Liu Zhengfeng and others had seen and heard a lot, it was rare to hear of such a strange and wonderful finger technique in Jianghu.

  "Luozhen big brother, what kind of martial art is this? It's incredibly powerful! I want to learn it too!"

  Suddenly, she appeared beside Luo Zhan with a hopeful expression on her face. In Fei Yan's eyes, Luo Zhan who showed up at the critical moment of her life was no weaker than Mr. Mo Da of "Xiao Sa Ye Yu".

  "Absolutely not! You mustn't be rude!"

  However, before Luo Zhan could speak, a stern shout came from the side, from the mouth of Qu Yang, the elder of the "Sun and Moon Divine Sect".

  It should be known that in the Jianghu, a martial artist's ultimate skill is rarely revealed to outsiders, not even to their own disciples, unless they have reached a certain level of mastery.

  It was, only fearing that he would provoke the powerful and unfathomable Luo Zhuo, Qu Yang, who had already become a seasoned veteran, although he didn't care about worldly affairs, also knew that people's hearts were unpredictable, afraid that Qu Fei would speak out of turn and stir up trouble, so he shouted angrily.

  "Heh heh...... If you can help me with one thing, I'll teach you this "One Yang Finger" ultimate technique, it's not impossible."

  Lu Zheng, who had heard Qu Feiyan's words, couldn't help but chuckle lightly and shake his head. After a brief pause, he spoke in a warm tone to the lively and vivacious Qu Feiyan.

  "Brother Luo Zhen, these words are indeed true!"

  Lou Zhancheng had never directly refused, Qu Feiyan was suddenly delighted, ran up to him, shook his arm with her hand, and asked eagerly with a hopeful expression.

  "Really, really."

  Jian Qi and Qu Fei were both deeply in love with martial arts, so Luo Zhan didn't want to disappoint her. In the "Laughing at the Jianghu" world, where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was limited, a person with top-notch talent would often spend decades cultivating their innate-level internal skills before reaching the Innate Realm. If they could get their hands on a powerful attacking technique beforehand, it would be even better.

  "Oh...... Luo Zhan is so great! I'll get Grandpa to teach you the divine tune of 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer', hehe..."

  Upon hearing Luo Zhan's confirmation, Qu Fei suddenly beamed with joy, let out a tender cry, and shook off Luo Zhan's arm, rushing towards the elder of the "Sun Moon Divine Sect", Qu Yang.

  Looking at the lively and lovely Qu Feiyan, Luo Zhan couldn't help but shake his head. How could she know that at this moment, Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng's lifeline had been cut off, their lives not long for this world?

  "Liu Xian-di, you once said that your fellow disciples didn't get along, but I never expected him to lend a hand and save you in your time of need."

  Jian De Luo was as broad-minded and chivalrous as Linghu Chong, so Qu Yang also put his mind at ease. He stroked the head of Qu Fei Yan who had run to his side, then let out a soft sigh and looked towards Liu Zheng Feng beside him.

  "My elder brother's behavior is strange and unpredictable. I don't get along with him, not because of any differences in wealth or status, but simply because our personalities clash."

  It is said that Qu Yang asked, Liu Zhengfeng's face turned solemn, as if recalling something, after a moment of silence, he replied in a calm and steady voice.

  His swordsmanship is so exquisite, but the huqin he plays is all sorrowful and mournful, moving people to tears, yet it can't help but be too common and lacking in refinement, unable to escape the flavor of the marketplace.

  Upon hearing Liu Zhengfeng's words, Qu Yang also paused for a moment, as if savoring the taste, and after a brief moment, he slightly shook his head, apparently already aware of why the two personalities couldn't get along.

  "Yes, brother Shifu plays the huqin and never looks back, his tunes are always on the sorrowful side. Good poetry and lyrics emphasize joy without being licentious, sorrow without being hurtful, isn't a good melody the same? As soon as I hear his huqin, I want to avoid him."

  Jian De's words seemed to have already been understood, and Liu Zhengfeng nodded in agreement. After a brief pause, he continued: "But when it comes to swordsmanship and martial arts, I am far inferior. In the past, I was somewhat disrespectful to him, but now that I think about it, I feel deeply ashamed."

  "Hmm, the leader of the Hengshan Sect, indeed lives up to his reputation."

  As Liu Zhengfeng mentioned the swordsmanship of "Xiao Xiao Ye Yu" Mo Da, Qu Yang nodded in agreement and suddenly turned his head to look at Luo Zhan: "Luo Zhan Xiaojun, I have a request, do you know if you can agree?"

  "Seniors have their orders, and I should follow them."

  At the sight of Qu Yang, Luo Zhan was taken aback for a moment. In the "State of Smiling Proudly", Luo Zhan remembered that Qu Yang, an elder of the Sun Moon Divine Cult, had given the "Smiling Proudly Tune" to Ling Hu.

  Immediately, Luo Zhuang thought for a moment and had already understood some of the principles involved. As Leng Hufeng was after all a member of the orthodox school and often appeared in public, if he were to entrust such scores to him, it might lead to unnecessary trouble. So, he cupped his hands and responded aloud.

  "I and Liu Xian Di were infatuated with music, after years of hard work, we created a song 'The Smiling Proud Wanderer', I am confident that this song is extraordinary, unprecedented in history. Even if there are other songs in the future, they will not be able to surpass Liu Zheng Feng's style, and without Liu Zheng Feng, there would be no such song."

  "Even if there were people like Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng, the two may not have been born at the same time, met and interacted. It's extremely difficult for two people who are both skilled in music and internal skills to have similar interests, cultivate similar qualities, and jointly create this piece of music. This melody is absolutely unique. I and my brother Liu will inevitably sigh with regret in the underworld."

  Listening to Luo Zhu's words, Qu Yang glanced at Liu Zhengfeng and then spoke with a somewhat arrogant tone, "The 'Sun Moon Divine Sect' elder Qu Yang paused for a moment before taking out a book from his bosom and handing it over to Luo Zhu.

  "This is the score of 'The Proud Smiling Wanderer', please take it with you, and find someone to pass it on."

  "If this 'The Proud Smiling Wanderer' can be passed down through the ages, then Brother Qu and I can die with our eyes closed."

  "Tiānyuè Shén Jiào" elder Qū Yángfǔ spoke, "Héngshān Pài" Liú Zhènfēng also had a serious expression, and turned to face Luó Zhènzhèng.

  "Don't worry, I will definitely do my best."

  Seeing Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng's actions, Luo Zhen also didn't decline, personally taking the score from Qu Yang's hand and putting it in his bosom, with a sincere expression he guaranteed.

  "Lu Shaoxia, this piece is not only the culmination of our two lifetimes' hard work, but also relates to an ancient person. The large section of piano music in the middle of 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer', was adapted by Brother Qu from Jin Dynasty's Xi Kang's 'Guangling San'."

  Luo Zhuang carefully collected the score, and Liu Zhengfeng's expression relaxed, fearing that Luo Zhuang would not take this matter seriously, so he spoke up to remind him, revealing the secrets of "The Smiling Proud Wanderer".

  "It's been passed down that after Ji Kang's death, 'Guangling San' was never heard again. Can you guess where I came from?"

  "Taiyue Shengjiao" elder Qu Yang, seemed to be quite pleased with this matter. Upon hearing Liu Zhengfeng mention it, he smiled and looked at Luo Zhan with a smiling face.

  "Hehe......, I still ask for your guidance, senior."

  Lu Jian had watched "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" several times and naturally knew that the magnificent sound of "Guangling San" came from Qu Yang. However, a look of puzzlement appeared on his face, and after a faint smile, he cupped his hands in respect and asked.

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