I Tame Beasts by Feeding

"They’re here!"

"Finally! I’ve been waiting so long!"

As a heavenly melody slowly drifted out, everyone felt a jolt. Their gazes converged on the stage, filled with anticipation.

Amidst the shimmering moonlight, eight graceful figures emerged on the stage, floating cross-legged. With a flash of brilliance, Magical Treasures shimmering with Spiritual Light suddenly materialized before them. These were not your usual Swords and Sabers, but instruments like zithers, qins, flutes, and lutes.

Their fair, jade-like wrists moved slightly. With a gentle pluck, a sound like flowing water rippled out along with the moonlight. In that instant, it was as if the clouds had scattered and the rain had ceased, parting the mists to reveal a clear moon. The music became a heavenly melody, flowing endlessly into the hearts of all who listened.

Instantly, everyone closed their eyes in enjoyment, listening quietly and letting the beautiful music cleanse their souls. This melody was not of the mortal world; it carried an indescribable Dao Rhyme. It did not merely echo in their ears; empowered by Divine Sense, it rippled deep within the core of their being.

It had a wondrous effect. All the clamor ceased in that moment, and even their Dao Hearts were cleansed by the celestial sound, becoming clearer and more limpid.

"As expected of disciples from the No-Mind Sect. Every one of them has achieved Mastery of the power of their Sound Law Divine Sense. Their playing is like a spring breeze caressing your face. If you listen closely, your thoughts become clearer and more transparent."

Someone murmured in awe, completely mesmerized, voicing the thoughts of many others in the crowd.

Brilliance flickered as countless petals rained down from the sky, a beautiful embellishment that highlighted the graceful figures. Everyone’s gaze was drawn to them, utterly captivated.

From where Yu Changsheng and his friends were seated, they naturally had an unobstructed and even clearer view.

Among the eight graceful figures, the one in the very center wore a veil that concealed half her face. Her fingers danced lightly over the strings, and beautiful notes flowed out. Though she made no effort to stand out, her very presence made her the natural focal point of the crowd. The partially hidden face only added to her air of mystery.

It was effortless, completely natural. Compared to the other stunning women beside her, she was the most brilliant blossom. She was the bright moon, and the others were the stars. And with all the stars gathered around the moon, she shone all the more dazzlingly.

"That must be Jing Xueyi..."

Li Minghan quietly swallowed, his gaze fixed on Jing Xueyi with utter fascination as he whispered under his breath.

Even without Li Minghan’s reminder, Yu Changsheng had already noticed Jing Xueyi. It was impossible not to. Her exceptional aura, even just standing there, naturally drew one’s attention.

She stood tall and graceful, her figure exquisite. Her waist was so slender it looked as if it could be encircled by a single grasp, and a glimpse of her snow-white skin sparked the imagination. Dressed in a pale green robe, she was like a lotus rising from the water—beautiful but not ostentatious. Her delicate hands moved, gently plucking the strings.

When the piece concluded, she rose gracefully to her feet. With a smile and a shimmer in her expressive eyes, she gently lowered her veil.

"We disciples of the No-Mind Sect greet the proud geniuses from all the other sects."

Her voice was clear and melodious. As she moved her hand, everyone stared, holding their breath in rapt attention. The veil fell, revealing a face of unparalleled beauty.

Her face was like the bright moon, pure and flawless. Her figure was as lithe and graceful as a willow. Her eyes shone like stars, her nose was straight and elegant, and her lips were a rosy red. A waterfall of black hair flowed enchantingly behind her. Her cheeks were faintly flushed, like peach blossoms in early spring—so beautiful and moving that one couldn’t help but feel a sense of tenderness toward her.

Paired with her masterful skill on the qin, she was simply breathtaking. This was the very picture of beauty and talent perfectly complementing each other. Even Yu Changsheng, who had seen his fair share of beautiful women in both his past and present lives, couldn’t help but steal a few extra glances.

As for Li Minghan, he was wearing the expression of a complete fool in love. Yu Changsheng turned and shot him a disdainful look before gently patting his shoulder. Li Minghan snapped out of it as if waking from a dream and gave Yu Changsheng a sheepish grin.

"Jing Xueyi... she’s worthy of her title as the most famous beauty of the No-Mind Sect. Now that I’ve seen her for myself, her reputation is well-deserved."

Li Minghan said with a sigh. Yu Changsheng, Zhang Tianwen, and the others couldn’t help but agree.

Feeling the fervent gazes from the audience, Jing Xueyi’s expression remained unchanged. She gave a faint, knowing smile, ignoring the scattered invitations being called out. Her eyes swept across the crowd before pausing, almost imperceptibly, on Yu Changsheng. Clearly, she had been aware of the earlier incident from backstage, and so she gave him one last look before gracefully exiting the stage.

"Ah, if only I could invite her to dinner,"

Li Minghan lamented, shaking his head with a look of wistful regret.

"She’s alright, I guess." Yu Changsheng considered it for a moment, then said with a faint smile.

’To me, Jing Xueyi is beautiful, but that’s all,’ he thought. ’In the end, she’s just a beautiful skeleton.’

"Cultivate diligently, and in the future, you’ll be able to have whatever you want,"

He thought for a moment, then glanced at Li Minghan’s endlessly wistful expression and added another piece of advice.

"That’s true." Hearing this, Li Minghan nodded in agreement. He raised his cup to toast Yu Changsheng with a sly grin. "But I think, Changsheng, if you really wanted to, with your methods, you’d have a pretty good shot at making that little beauty fall for you."

As he spoke, Li Minghan waggled his eyebrows suggestively at Yu Changsheng and chuckled.

"You’re imagining things." Yu Changsheng said, exasperated. He simply gave Li Minghan a light glare.

"What do you mean? You’re the top dog in our Wanxiang Sect, aren’t you?" Li Minghan shrugged and looked over at Zhang Tianwen and Shen Xingchen. The other two paused, their wine cups halfway to their lips. They thought about it for a moment, then nodded in complete agreement.