Chapter 1272: Lend Me a Zither

Thinking of the word "backing," an ethereal, fairy-like figure with jade hands playing a zither instantly appeared in Wang Jianqiang's mind.

Within this Mermaid Clan.

Aside from the Mermaid Empress, the Mermaid Princess is absolutely one of the most solid backings.

She is also the person of the highest status he can directly contact at present.

If he wants to find a patron, the Mermaid Princess is undoubtedly a perfect choice.

Thinking of this, he immediately had an idea in his heart.

With a flip of his palm, he took out the Zither Music Technique that the Mermaid Princess had given him.

……

An incense stick of time later.

Wang Jianqiang walked out of his residence and headed toward the Inner City District.

"Halt."

Just as he arrived at the boundary between the Inner City District and the Outer City District, he was suddenly intercepted by a Spirit Transformation Stage cultivator of the Mermaid Clan.

That Spirit Transformation Stage Mermaid Clan cultivator looked Wang Jianqiang over for a moment and said indifferently, "For what reason do you wish to enter the Inner City District?"

Wang Jianqiang had long anticipated this scene.

After hearing this, he spoke directly, "I have an important matter to attend to and wish to pay a visit to the Princess."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, the Spirit Transformation Stage Mermaid Clan cultivator was stunned; he scrutinized Wang Jianqiang for a moment, his expression full of suspicion.

In the Mermaid Clan, the title "Princess" represents only one person, and that is the Mermaid Princess of this generation.

How noble is the Mermaid Princess?

Even an Elder of the Black Scale Lineage cannot see the Mermaid Princess just because they want to.

This child is merely a small Nascent Soul Stage cultivator from the Black Scale Lineage, yet he dares to say he is going to pay a visit to the Mermaid Princess?

Sensing the suspicion in the expression of the person before him, Wang Jianqiang immediately guessed what the other party was thinking and continued, "My name is Tianyu, and I am a survivor from Elder Qingyun's team."

Hearing this, the Spirit Transformation Stage Mermaid Clan cultivator reacted immediately.

The news that the Mermaid Princess had supported Elder Qingyun and rescued the heavily injured Elder Qingyun back to the clan had already spread far and wide by now.

Since this child is a survivor from Elder Qingyun's team, it is normal for the Mermaid Princess to find him to ask about some things.

Thinking of this.

The look of suspicion on his face vanished completely, replaced by a look of envy.

This guy actually has the opportunity to have close contact with the Princess.

He really is a lucky guy!

"My lord, may I enter the Inner City District now?"

Just then, Wang Jianqiang spoke again.

Hearing the voice of "Tianyu," the Spirit Transformation Stage Mermaid Clan cultivator suddenly came back to his senses.

"Oh~ you may."

"Go on in."

As he spoke, he stepped aside.

"Many thanks."

Wang Jianqiang cupped his fists at the other party and walked into the Inner City District with a steady stride.

Behind him.

The Spirit Transformation Stage cultivator kept staring enviously at the back of "Tianyu," and only when his figure completely disappeared from view did he wake up as if from a dream and retract his gaze.

He beat his chest and stamped his feet.

"An opportunity for close contact with the Princess!"

"This is a scene that many Mermaid Clan members dream of."

"I never expected that a member of the Black Scale Lineage would actually get this opportunity!"

"Damn it, if only it were me~ it would be worth it even if I lived a hundred years less!"

……

Since returning to the Mermaid Clan, the Mermaid Princess has been busy.

She first sent Elder Qingyun to a place within the clan specifically for members to heal their wounds.

Afterward, she found the Mermaid Empress, asked about the battle situation regarding the interception of the Bazhua clan experts, and then recounted the process of going to rescue Elder Qingyun.

Of course.

The matter of the Mermaid's Love was naturally concealed by her.

After that, she discussed the loss of the Mermaid Tear with the Mermaid Empress and a group of high-level Mermaid Clan members.

It was not until the meeting ended that she returned to her residence.

She had just returned to her residence.

Suddenly, she received a message from the maid guarding the door.

A member of the Black Scale Lineage named Tianyu requested an audience.

Tianyu?

The Mermaid Princess raised her eyebrows upon hearing this.

To avoid suspicion, she subconsciously wanted to send a voice transmission to have the maid drive Tianyu away, but immediately after, she suppressed this thought.

Tianyu coming to find her at this juncture might mean he has encountered some difficulty.

After her gaze flickered for a moment, she sent out a message.

"Let him in."

Not long after this news was sent out.

She suddenly sensed that the Array outside her residence had been triggered.

She pointed her finger at the void in front of her.

A streak of Spirit Light submerged into the void before her.

The next moment.

Where the Spirit Light disappeared, the space rippled like water, transforming into a Space Channel.

The moment after the Space Channel formed.

A figure stepped out from the Space Channel.

"Greetings, Princess."

Wang Jianqiang entered the residence of the Mermaid Princess, and upon seeing the Mermaid Princess, he immediately bowed respectfully.

The Mermaid Princess nodded; without exchanging pleasantries with Tianyu, she asked straightforwardly, "You have come to find me—is there something the matter?"

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang nodded, "Princess, you previously gifted me a Zither Music Technique. I have kept your words in mind and, upon returning to the clan, immediately began to practice."

"Finally, half an hour ago, I succeeded in mastering that zither technique."

"I have come specifically to report this to the Princess."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, the Mermaid Princess was stunned; thinking she had misheard, she spoke subconsciously, "What?"

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang repeated himself, "Princess, the Zither Music Technique you previously gifted me—I have already learned it."

Hearing Tianyu's confirmation once more, the Mermaid Princess finally confirmed that she had not misheard.

But...

How could this be possible?

Although that Zither Music Technique was only a most basic zither technique.

The difficulty of practicing it was not small at all.

Back then, she herself had only succeeded in mastering it after studying it for a full month.

How long had this Tianyu been practicing?

From the time they returned to the clan until now, it seemed not even half a day had passed, right?

In other words.

Tianyu had actually mastered in half a day the zither technique that she had spent nearly a month studying?

At this moment.

Her first reaction was suspicion.

It was not that she was boasting...

Since she was young, she had displayed astonishing cultivation talent; among all the Cultivators in the Human Race, and even those of other races known to the public, counting every single one.

She considered herself inferior to none.

Especially after practicing the path of Qin Music, it was as if she had found the cultivation path most suited to her.

Her cultivation speed had surged once again.

By this time, let alone those who could surpass her, she had not even seen a Cultivator whose cultivation speed was comparable to hers.

She looked at Wang Jianqiang and frowned, "What you say—is it true?"

Wang Jianqiang nodded confidently, "Absolutely true."

Seeing Tianyu's determined expression, the Mermaid Princess relaxed her brows slightly and nodded, "Very well, demonstrate it for me once."

Wang Jianqiang nodded, a trace of hesitation appearing on his face.

"What is it?"

Noticing the change in Wang Jianqiang's expression, the Mermaid Princess asked.

A flash of embarrassment crossed Wang Jianqiang's face.

"Princess, could you lend me a zither?"