Over The World, Beyond Heaven

"Thank you to all the guests who have visited our Cloud Gazing Hall. We're very happy, so we'd like to present this special show as a thank you. The one who will perform today is our Cloud Gazing Hall's number one beauty, Mei-Lu!"

Yay! Yay!

Miss Mei-Lu!

I love you, Miss Mei-Lu!

Be the mother of my child, please!

"Everyone, please calm down and be still. Miss Mei-Lu is going to perform now!"

Tring! Tring! Tring!

Oh wow!

"What a beautiful song! It's like I'm floating on a thick and soft cloud!"

"That's right! I can feel the soft chest of the young woman beside me."

Just a few notes of Mei-Lu's zither made everyone who heard it feel enchanted and captivated by its sound, as if her zither had some kind of spell.

Soon after...

Plop!

"Thank you all for listening to Mei-Lu's performance."

Ah!

Is it over!?

"I don't want it to end, Miss Mei-Lu. Can you play another song? No matter how much, I'll pay. Please play another song!"

That's right!!!

Play another song! Play another song!

Umm...

"It's a very good song. Every melody is very well-arranged and perfect. It's just that it lacks something. Otherwise, this song would be a song that even the heavens and gods would bow their heads to!"

For other people, this song might be the most beautiful in the world, but for Zheng-Fu, it still was not the best. He felt that something was missing. Since he also had musical talent, even though he could not say that he was good, he was confident that he could play it as well as Mei-Lu.

"Younger Brother Zheng-Fu, it seems that you also have some music knowledge. What kind of instrument do you play?" Sang-Long woke up from his reverie just in time to hear what Zheng-Fu had just said. Since he was interested in learning how to play musical instruments, he turned to ask Zheng-Fu.

"I have some knowledge, Brother Sang-Long. Since I have to travel and cultivate alone, I have to find something to do to relieve my boredom. Playing a simple song has helped me a lot," Zheng-Fu tried to speak modestly because he did not want to cause any trouble or chaos.

Umm!

"Brother, would you mind playing a song for us?"

Hah!?

Guan-Yong!

Suddenly, a young man came to greet Zheng-Fu and asked him to play a song for him. This young man was Guan-Yong, the eldest son of the Guan Clan Leader, leader of one of the major clans of the capital.

"How are you, Sang-Long? You also came to watch Miss Mei-Lu play the zither? What a coincidence! I came to watch her play as well!"

Who told you that?!

"I just brought Younger Brother Zheng-Fu to drink. Not here to watch… err… Miss… Mei-Lu plays the zither! Right, you guys?"

Erm!

Really?!

You guys!

It seemed that this young man, surnamed Guan, knew Sang-Long quite well. The two seemed to be talking very intimately. Although they argued a little, the gazes they gave each other did not seem evil or disgusted at all.

"I apologize to you, Young Master. I'm just a forest dweller. The songs I play will not be as beautiful and touching as those of Miss Mei-Lu or the musicians in the city, sir," Zheng-Fu immediately denied. He and the young man had no relationship, nor did they even know each other. Then why would he play a song for the young man?

Oh!

"Brother, you're being too modest. You can analyze Miss Mei-Lu's songs so deeply. How can your ability be so low? At least your songs will definitely be as beautiful as those of Miss Mei-Lu." However, Guan-Yong did not give up. He kept trying to persuade Zheng-Fu to play music for him.

"That's right, Brother Zheng-Fu! I also want to know what kind of music you can play. Maybe it's a great song that we can dream about!"

"You're always talking too much. But I also want to listen, Brother, please!"

It was not just Guan-Yong who wanted to listen. Other young men from the Sang Clan also wanted Zheng-Fu to play for them.

"Younger Brother Zheng-Fu, if you're not comfortable playing, you don't have to play. Don't listen to these people. Do whatever makes you comfortable!" However, Sang-Long spoke differently from the others. He did not want to make Zheng-Fu feel uncomfortable. On the other hand, he was also afraid that Zheng-Fu's music would displease others. He was not sure if Zheng-Fu's music was beautiful, even though he secretly hoped to hear it.

All right!

"Since everyone wants to hear me play, I'll play for you. But if it's not as beautiful as you expect, don't blame me!"

Zheng-Fu had no choice; everyone wanted him to play a song. However, he had not played music for a long time, so he apologized in advance.

No problem!

Play it!

Give it everything you got, Brother!

"By the way, what kind of instrument are you going to play?!" Guan-Yong asked curiously because he had not seen Zheng-Fu's instrument.

That's it!

Hmm, we forgot about this!

Flop!

"I'll play the flute for everyone!" Zheng-Fu thought for a moment before he took out a jade flute carved with leaves and clouds because he thought the music played from the flute was beautiful and deep.

A flute?

Wow!

"Look at Brother Zheng-Fu's flute, it looks pretty good!"

"That's right! The flute has energy in it. Then that means this flute must be a magic treasure."

Oh!

When everyone saw Zheng-Fu's jade flute, they all exclaimed excitedly, because it was so beautiful. Even Guan-Yong was stunned when he saw it, and he could tell that this was an extraordinary flute.

Flop!

Whooo! Whooo! Whooo!

Oh!!!

This... This... This...

How beautiful it is!

"Such a beautiful song, who is playing it?!"

That!

"That young man is playing this song!"

As soon as Zheng-Fu started playing the first note, the sound immediately attracted the attention of the people around him. As he continued and the melody progressed, the attention of everyone in the Cloud Gazing Hall fell on him alone. Even the people in the private room came out to listen.

'What kind of song is this...? Why does it make me so sad?! Who's playing it?'

Even Mei-Lu felt that this song was very beautiful, and the more she listened, the more she felt like she was a part of that song.

Mmm! Mmm! Mmm!

"Why am I crying? I came here to relax!"

"Exactly! Mmm! Mmm… I feel like I have left the person I have loved for so long."

"I feel like my beloved wife just died when I hear this song."

Aaaah!

Aside from Mei-Lu, everyone else who was emotional was also enchanted by the song Zheng-Fu played, including Sang-Long and his brothers, and Guan-Yong.

A few minutes later…

Flop!

Hah!?

"What's wrong with you guys? Why are you crying like that?!"

After Zheng-Fu finished playing the song that he composed in his free time, he kept his flute and was about to ask the others how they felt after listening to it. But he found that everyone around him was crying until their cheeks were covered in tears.

Blop!

"Younger Brother Zheng-Fu, your song is so beautiful. In my life, I have never heard a song so beautiful and touching that I had to cry like this before. But next time, can you play another song that isn't sad? I feel so embarrassed crying in front of so many people!"

Sang-Long was the first to walk up and talk to Zheng-Fu, and as he spoke, tears were still streaming down his cheeks. Despite his emotional state, he still wanted to tell Zheng-Fu how he felt about the song he had just played. However, he wanted Zheng-Fu to play a different song next time, if given the chance, as he did not want to cry in front of so many people again—it was too embarrassing.

Umm!

"Comrade Zheng-Fu, your song is so beautiful. What is its name? Is it possible for me to learn it from you?"

As for Guan-Yong, he had secretly wiped away all his tears before coming over to talk to Zheng-Fu with an expectant expression. He was curious about the details of Zheng-Fu's song and wanted to learn how to play it.

Ah!

"I composed this song in my free time when I was thinking of my wife. It's called 'Reminiscing, Missing Forever'. As for teaching you, if you want, I can give you the music sheet to play. But I don't have time to teach you because I have to go back home soon," Zheng-Fu told Guan-Yong the name of the song. As for teaching the young man, he could not do it because he had many other things to do.

Umm!

"Just that alone makes me feel very grateful to you. And to repay you, you can tell me what you want. If I can give or make it for you, I'll definitely do it for you!"

Guan-Yong did not think Zheng-Fu would respond to his request so easily. Because a song like this, no matter how much money someone had, they could not buy it to learn. Even if they force the owner of the song to give it to someone they did not know, no one would do it easily. Therefore, he thought that a young man like Zheng-Fu was very worth associating with.

"Young Master Guan-Yong is too polite. I'm just a forest dweller, not worthy of your thanks. But since you want to repay me, just treat me to a meal and some delicious liquor, and it's enough!"

Zheng-Fu thought the same as Guan-Yong. He thought that this young man was worthy of being a comrade. However, he did not think much of making friends with the other party. Since he was going to leave the Eternal Continent soon, he just asked Guan-Yong to treat him to food and liquor.

Umm!

"Is that all you really want? Even if you ask for more, I won't refuse. Because you…"

"That's enough. Besides, I think it's good to have someone play my songs. So, I'll be satisfied if you treat me to a meal!"

Ah!

"Then, fine! You and Brother Sang-Long's group can eat your fill today. I'll treat you all."

Great!

Thank you, Brother Guan-Yong!

Brother Guan-Yong is the best!!!