Chapter 277

"For such a true artist, we should maintain enough respect!"

"Mr. Andrew, please apologize to Mr. Su Meng immediately!"

His words came from the bottom of his heart.

After all, when he was at the Imperial Music Academy, he had already heard many of Su Meng’s works and had long been deeply convinced.

But his words sounded like adding fuel to the fire in others’ ears.

What do you mean most famous and highly skilled?

What do you mean god-like existence?

What do you mean true artist?

In front of us, who is worthy of such a title?

It seems Benedict has spoken without thinking to appease the scene!

For a moment, the entire scene was buzzing with discussion.

Many people looked at Su Meng more and more like they were looking at a liar.

"Heh~~~"

Su Meng wasn't surprised, just laughed lightly.

"Xiao, give me the erhu!"

"Okay!" Bai Xiao’s eyes lit up, and she hurriedly got up and handed the erhu over.

Su Meng plucked the strings a few times and said calmly into the microphone.

"Let me introduce it to everyone."

"The instrument in my hand is called an erhu!"

"It originated in the Tang Dynasty of the Dragon Kingdom and has a history of over a thousand years."

"The history of this erhu is much longer than the history of many countries!"

"Since you all have doubts about me."

"Then today, I will play a piece with this erhu!"

"I also ask all the noble world-class musicians to give me some advice!"

After some sarcasm, he sat down again.

Seeing Su Meng really pick up the instrument and prepare to perform, the scene suddenly quieted down.

Many people’s spirits were lifted.

Talking about singing... okay, you call it singing opera, I admit you’re not bad.

But instrument performance?

Hehe, do you know how many instrumentalists we have here?

You dare to put on airs in front of us with an unknown instrument?

Just wait, after you finish playing, watch how we trample you!

A Dragon Kingdom person, still wants to ride on our heads?

In the livestream, countless Dragon Kingdom netizens were furious.

"Holy crap! These foreigners just can't stand to see others doing better than them!"

"Is it that hard to admit others are excellent?"

"Hehehe, these are world-famous musicians..."

"Master Su is really angry this time; he picked up the erhu!"

"The Sect Leader is mighty, the Sect Leader picked up the erhu, high energy ahead!"

"Everyone guess what piece the Sect Leader will play this time?"

"Let me think, the Sect Leader’s erhu pieces include 'Song of the Mentally Ill', 'Grapes are Ripe', 'Xi Yang Yang'... what else?"

"Did you forget 'Horse Racing' upstairs? Although it wasn't played by the Sect Leader himself, it’s a piece he wrote."

"Looking at it this way, is he going to play 'Song of the Mentally Ill' for this occasion?"

"Possible, these foreigners are a bunch of lunatics!"

"Eh? What is the Sect Leader spacing out for? Why hasn't he started playing yet?"

Yes, on the stage now, Su Meng had fallen into deep thought.

Holding the erhu in his hand, he still hadn't started playing.

Many people below suddenly had an incredible thought.

He isn't... putting on a show, is he?

No, since he dared to take this instrument out, it means he must know how to play it.

But can this instrument of yours reach the realm of making us cry just now?

If not, then what are you proud of?

Thinking of this, the commotion at the scene grew louder.

Only Wu Guang and a few musicians from the Dragon Kingdom looked worried.

Kid, at this critical moment, don't drop the ball!

On stage, the Wang Troupe was also full of confusion, not knowing what Su Meng was up to.

Bai Xiao thought for a moment and said softly.

"Master Su, are you hesitating about what piece to play?"

"Yes." Su Meng nodded, not hiding it from her.

"The few erhu pieces I’ve published so far are all happy and festive."

"But in this situation, you still want me to make them happy? Keep dreaming!"

Wang Wang Laowu interjected.

"Master Su, do you have other pieces you can play? You can always find a suitable one."

"I do." Su Meng nodded, looking a bit troubled.

"It’s mainly that there are too many pieces, and I don't know which one to choose for a moment."

The masters of the Wang Troupe felt terrible.

Versailles, you must be doing Versailles, right?

Su Meng shook his head and added.

"So I’m a bit conflicted."

Bai Xiao lowered her head and thought, then her eyes suddenly lit up.

"Master Su, since that’s the case, I have an idea."

"Why don't we..."

Listening to her words, the eyes of several suona masters changed.

You look so cute and innocent, who knew you were so cunning?

Who did you learn this from? Chuan.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Su Meng said a few words.

Bai Xiao hesitated for a moment, then nodded and turned to walk off the stage.

Su Meng smiled and said.

"Noble ladies and gentlemen, you’ve come to the right place today."

"Just now everyone heard the song '...' sung by Ms. Bai Xiao."

"Some people think it’s good, while others are indifferent."

Scarlett in the audience suddenly shouted loudly.

"Bai Xiao sang so well! She is a true diva-level superstar!"

Many people subconsciously nodded, but many also frowned slightly.

Seeing Su Meng and Bai Xiao so close, how could they admit it out of hatred for the house and its crow?

Su Meng didn't care, just smiled and said.

"Thank you, beautiful Ms. Scarlett."

"Actually, Bai Xiao, like you, also has an identity as an actor."

"She is a well-known actor in the Dragon Kingdom."

What? Many people were slightly surprised.

She sings so heaven-defyingly, and she’s also an actor?

A strange look flashed in Su Meng’s eyes.

"However, her true identity is not a singer, nor an actor."

"But a student currently studying at the Dragon Kingdom Music Academy."

"To be precise, a student in the Folk Music Department!"

"And today you will have the honor of hearing the first folk music duet between the two of us!"

What? The scene suddenly became deathly silent.

That superstar with such a powerful aura, like a queen descending, is actually just a student?

And what she studies is actually... folk music?

While he was speaking, Bai Xiao walked back onto the stage.

But this time, she was very different.

She wore a bright red cape and held a shiny suona in her hand!

In the Dragon Kingdom’s livestream, things suddenly exploded.

"Holy crap, if the Sect Leader hadn't said it, I would have forgotten that the Great Protector hasn't graduated yet!"

"No way, no way, the Great Protector can actually play the suona?"

"What’s fresh about that? Let me educate you, the Great Protector is a disciple of the number one suona player in the country, Hu Zheng! Oh right, now Hu Zheng can only be considered second."

"Imperial Music Academy passing through, Bai Xiao is known as the number one talented woman of the Imperial Music Academy; just counting what can be verified, she is already proficient in over a dozen instruments!"

"Kneeling to the Great Protector, I always thought the Great Protector was best at the guzheng."

"Ancient style Sect Leader + Thousand-Finger Adult, a super-god scene is coming!"

In the large classroom of the Folk Music Department of the Imperial Music Academy, Hu Zheng was smiling from ear to ear.

This is my personal disciple!

That old thief Liu Huan, don't even think about snatching her from me!

The classroom was also boiling, and Xiao Ying jumped up directly.

"The Sect Leader is mighty! Thousand-Finger Adult is mighty!"

"Take down those foreigners! Raise the prestige of our Sun and Moon God Sect!"

Bei Bei and Ta Ta’s eyes both turned into little peach blossoms.

"Sister Xiao is so cool! Isn't she handsome?!"

Not just them, all the students in the entire classroom were boiling.

This is their classmate, and she’s performing in front of those world-class musicians?

And it’s clearly a performance to smash the stage!

Although that song "..." was explosive, it was singing after all.

But this time, they are using the signature skills of their Folk Music Department!

"It’s over!"

In the office of the Imperial Music Academy, troupe leader Wu Shan-hong slapped his forehead and said annoyedly.

Someone asked suspiciously.

"Troupe leader, isn't this your junior sister? Why is it over?"

Wu Shan-hong gave a bitter smile.

"I originally planned to pull her into our troupe as the guzheng principal after she graduated."

"Looking at it now, there’s absolutely no chance."

Qin Qin Qin Qianyan disagreed, a motherly smile appearing on her face.

"Didn't you have mental preparation long ago?"

"Ever since she met Su Meng, when has she specifically performed the guzheng besides 'Quan Yu Tian Xia'?"

"The pond of our folk music troupe is still a bit small."

"But junior sister and Su Meng together... tsk tsk tsk... they are such a match!"

Everyone subconsciously looked at the screen.

Su Meng and Bai Xiao, one sitting and one standing, one black and one red.

Both have top-tier looks and top-tier temperament; they are indeed a perfect match!

In the Shanghai Folk Music Troupe, someone poked the suona principal Chen Chen Dongdong.

"Old Chen, isn't Bai Xiao your junior sister?"

"How is her suona level?"

Chen Chen Dongdong looked at the troupe leader and shook his head.

"Do you know why the troupe leader wants junior sister to be the guzheng principal?"

Someone shook their head, and someone asked suspiciously.

"Isn't it because her guzheng technique is very good?"

A strange expression appeared on Chen Chen Dongdong’s face.

"You all know that I and the troupe leader are fellow disciples, and our relationship has always been good."

"So the troupe leader letting junior sister be the guzheng principal is because he doesn't want me to be unemployed!"

What? The whole room was dumbfounded.

You mean to say... Bai Xiao’s suona technique is already above yours?

Chen Chen Dongdong added.

"You all know about the funeral album 'The Peaceful Road of Traveling West' that Su Meng released, right?"

"When he was organizing the scores, junior sister served as his assistant!"

The troupe leader nodded and said calmly.

"Number Four, do you know how much effort I’ve put in now?"

Chen Chen Dongdong was so moved he was about to cry.

"Third Brother, you are still the best to me..."

Everyone looked at him, then at the troupe leader.

Suddenly feeling like they had stumbled upon a strange CP.

On stage, Su Meng returned to being calm.

"Everyone, please enjoy the erhu and suona duet—"

"'Xi'!"

Holy crap!

Below the stage, Wu Guang’s expression changed drastically.

He hurriedly pulled two tissues from the table, quickly rolled them into two paper balls, and stuffed them into his ears.

That wasn't enough; he also used both hands to cover his ears desperately.

Seeing that several people from the Dragon Kingdom Philharmonic Orchestra were all confused, he hurriedly said.

"You still dare to listen? Do you want to die?"

He covered his ears, not knowing how loud he was speaking.

Those people were even more confused.

Isn't it just Su Meng and Bai Xiao performing? Do you have to react like this?

The young man who was livestreaming also suddenly changed his expression.

He threw his phone away and, following Wu Guang’s example, hurriedly blocked his ears.

Fortunately, he still had some conscience and explained.

"Teachers, if you don't want to make a fool of yourselves or have nightmares, then don't listen!"

"Su Meng is truly angry; this is a big killer!"

Several musicians were even more confused.

No, at least tell me what's up with 'Xi', okay?

Listening to the name, it should be a very festive piece of music, right?

Besides, this is after all at Benedict’s... Benedict?

These people finally realized.

Benedict and Ferdinand on the side also changed their expressions drastically, actually following Wu Guang’s actions.

Benedict blocked his ears while muttering.

"I’m old, my heart is not good, I can't take the stimulation."

Ferdinand was also chanting.

"When we were at the Imperial Music Academy, you tricked me once, will I fall for it again this time?"

"Although I don't know what kind of piece this is, following you is definitely not wrong."

Several musicians were almost numb.

How come even you two know what’s going on?

This makes us look very ignorant, okay?

Fortunately, the few people weren't stupid, and hurriedly blocked their ears like them.

Wu Guang is very familiar with Su Meng, following him is definitely not wrong!

In the livestream, the camera suddenly spun wildly.

That’s because the guy livestreaming threw his phone.

But at this moment, who cares about the camera?

Everyone was bristling.

"Holy crap! Sect Leader and Thousand-Finger Adult are going to perform 'Xi'?"

"Don't say anything, don't ask anything! Just block your ears first!"

"Are you stupid? Just turn the volume to mute, don't ask me how I know, the Funeral Heaven Troupe has the most say."

"Damn, Su Meng is really angry, he’s going to open up, and it’s... an enhanced version of the male and female evil spirits?!"

"As a loyal fan of horror movies for ten years, I’m getting more and more excited!"

"May I ask if I can listen to this piece with a peach wood sword in my left hand, a wooden fish in my right, and a silver cross hanging around my neck?"

"When Su Meng is serious, he’s more serious than anyone, but when he’s evil, do you know how evil he can get?"

"I have to say, these foreigners are still too stupid and too naive!"

In the Imperial Folk Music scene, Qin Qin Qin Qianyan jumped up when she heard the word 'Xi'.

"Quick! Quick, turn the music to the maximum!"

A group of people were numb.

Big sister, it’s not like we haven't cooperated with Su Meng before.

We know his abilities best.

Seeing that this time, he is aiming to show his power.

Not only are you not nervous, what’s with this excitement?

Qin Qin Qin Qianyan shouted.

"He clearly has top-tier erhu skills, but when recording this song, he specifically asked me to record the erhu part."

"He said his erhu is too evil and will cause strong discomfort to people."

"I want to see, how evil is his erhu?!"

"My erhu breakthrough and enlightenment might just be today!"

A group of people were about to cry.

Big sister, you want to break through and get enlightened yourself, so you use us as sacrifices?

But what can we do?

This is the erhu principal of the troupe, but also the troupe leader’s wife!

Didn't you see the troupe leader has already nimbly adjusted the volume?

Wait... troupe leader, where did the paper balls in your ears come from?

On stage, Su Meng finally started his movements.

A piece of extremely mournful erhu music slowly rang out.

As soon as the erhu sounded, everyone at the scene felt a chill pass through their bodies.

The hair all over their bodies stood up instantly.

Evil! Too evil!

In their eyes, the scene seemed to change instantly.

Where is this still the brightly lit reception?

The scene turned black and white instantly, placing them in a dilapidated old house.

Outside the old house, cold winds blew, and fog rose everywhere.

In the fog, there seemed to be some ominous things stirring.

Inside the old house, in the middle of the wall, there was also a big red...