Chapter 147: Best Commentary

Ye Liuyun's Soul is too powerful; this music and dance simply cannot bewitch him.

Even if it could bewitch him, the Ten Thousand Gods Command would wake him up. So he is simply appreciating Wu Qingcheng's dance.

Meanwhile, others, following the music and dance, show obvious emotional swings—sometimes happy, sometimes sad—unaware of what images have appeared in their Sea of Consciousness.

Ye Liuyun noticed that Lei Ming was also affected, completely entranced. But he thought it harmless, so he didn't wake her.

Wu Qingcheng's dance was already splendid—her posture, flexibility, everything flawless. Her robes swayed, ribbons floated, and Ye Liuyun found himself enjoying it. Only his expression differed noticeably from the others'.

When the piece ended, everyone was lost in fascination; only Ye Liuyun nodded slightly, lost in afterthought, then reached out and poured himself a cup of tea.

Wu Qingcheng was also observing the crowd's reaction when she suddenly noticed movement from Ye Liuyun—he was pouring tea. Her heart stirred as well.. m.

After a moment, everyone finally came to their senses, all praising Wu Qingcheng's dance without cease.

Even Lei Ming couldn't help but clap.

She said to Ye Liuyun: "This young lady dances so beautifully it bewitched me! I even thought of many other things. Little brother, will you one day abandon me?"

Ye Liuyun laughed: "How could that be! You're so beautiful, so cute—you can stay with me as long as you like!"

"I knew you were the best to me!" Lei Ming said, hugging Ye Liuyun's arm and leaning on his shoulder, clearly still not fully out of the dance's emotion.

Ru Yue was also deeply affected; watching Lei Ming and Ye Liuyun grow close, she couldn't help but sigh: "I envy you two! Unlike us, we have no idea what our future holds."

"Everyone's fate is in their own hands—it just depends on what you want to become!" Ye Liuyun immediately encouraged her.

Ru Yue listened, said nothing, but wore a thoughtful expression.

"Wu Qingcheng is really something—able to bewitch people like this!" Ye Liuyun thought to himself.

Then Wu Qingcheng suddenly spoke: "Thank you for your flattering praise! Today I have a humble request: I'd like everyone to comment on my dance. Whichever young master's comment pleases me, I will dance a solo piece just for him. What do you all think?"

The hall instantly erupted, everyone agreeing, and some impatient ones began confessing their love right there. The wealthy started naming their prices, and the scene fell into chaos.

Wu Qingcheng raised her hand again to quiet everyone: "Everyone gets a chance, but no more than two sentences. Let's start with the left side of the second floor."

Saying this, she gazed toward the left side of the second floor.

"Miss Dance, one Wu Qingcheng, lets me lose myself. As long as I can earn a dance from the lady, I'm willing to do anything!"

"Tch, what are you even? What qualifications do you have to earn a dance from Miss Dance?"

"Yeah, you say you'd do anything—what can you actually do?"

As soon as he finished speaking, someone began to mock him.

Wu Qingcheng had to maintain order again.

"Everyone has the right to speak. If anyone attacks another, I'll revoke their privilege."

Instantly, everyone shut up and obediently took turns offering praise.

Ye Liuyun secretly amused, Wu Qingcheng's words really work—these ruffians, who might not even listen to their parents, actually obey so meekly before a dancing girl.

This woman really isn't simple!

Soon it was Ye Liuyun's turn to speak. He didn't have many compliments to begin with, so he simply said eight characters: "The melody lingers, light as a startled swan."

Someone beside him couldn't help but sneer: "I asked you to comment on the dance, why are you dragging in the music?"

Wu Qingcheng, however, flashed a gleam in her eyes and asked: "How should I address you, sir?"

Ye Liuyun also didn't give his full name, merely saying: "My surname is Ye!"

"Thank you for your guidance, Young Master Ye!" Wu Qingcheng bowed slightly, then turned to ask the others.

After waiting for everyone to finish, she said: "Among all the remarks here, I find Young Master Ye's critique the most satisfying."

Everyone turned their gaze to Ye Liuyun, some with envy, some with jealousy.

Even Ye Liuyun himself was taken aback: "I only said a few simple words; mine wasn't nearly as heartfelt or moving as others'! Could it be that after I glanced at her earlier, she's seeking revenge, getting these young masters to cause trouble for me?"

Sure enough, some wealthy young masters couldn't hold back, speaking up: some wanted to duel Ye Liuyun, some wanted to compare wealth with him, and others just started cursing him outright!

Ye Liuyun's gaze toward Wu Qingcheng also gradually turned cold.

"Gentlemen, please hear me out! Music and dance are meant to complement each other; without music, dance alone is indeed monotonous. Young Master Ye isn't wrong! Please give me a little face and don't make things difficult for Young Master Ye. Otherwise, I'll never come here to dance again!" Wu Qingcheng said, looking at the few young masters causing the most trouble.

As soon as her gaze fell on them, those young masters immediately behaved.

"Fine, I'll give Miss Dance some face!"

"Not bad! If it weren't for giving Miss Dance face, I wouldn't let you off today!"

Immediately, Wu Qingcheng thanked everyone and then retreated backstage.

Ye Liuyun felt a bit dazed: "What is Wu Qingcheng up to? After stirring up trouble, she then helped me out! What's her motive?"

While Ye Liuyun was puzzled, he noticed everyone staring at him, making him feel uneasy.

At that moment, a servant girl approached and asked: "Young Master Ye, Miss Wu Qingcheng sent me to ask: should she go back with you now, or wait until you finish watching the other performances?"

Only then did Ye Liuyun realize: these people had been waiting for him to leave!

He smiled helplessly: "If I stayed, I'd become the target of everyone! Let's go!"

After saying that, he rose and walked out. The envious gazes followed him all the way out of the Talent Pavilion before finally withdrawing.

Outside the Talent Pavilion, Wu Qingcheng and a blind old man holding a zither were already waiting for him.

"Miss Dance's charm really opened my eyes! If I hadn't left quickly, I'd probably have been torn apart on the spot by those young masters!" Ye Liuyun said jokingly.

Wu Qingcheng also laughed: "You've got the nerve to say that? If I hadn't sent someone to call you, you'd probably still be watching the rest of the show! You should thank me for saving you!"

"Hahaha!" They both laughed. Afterwards, walking and chatting, they seemed like old acquaintances.

Ru Yue was also experiencing her first close contact with Wu Qingcheng, appearing unusually excited.

Even Lei Ming felt no aversion to Wu Qingcheng; on the contrary, he was eager to see her dance again.

In the distance, Shen Bing had already been stunned.

"This guy is too divine! Eight characters and he stole Wu Qingcheng away—so many wealthy, powerful people pursued her desperately and still failed!"

A woman with an icy countenance suddenly appeared before Shen Bing.

"Master of the Tower!" Shen Bing jumped in fright.

"Send all the Sea Transformation Elders of Water Moon Tower to protect Ye Liuyun!" the woman whom Shen Bing called the tower master ordered urgently.

"What?" Shen Bing didn't understand what it meant. "Protect whom?"

The tower master looked toward the direction Ye Liuyun had left. "Protect the Young Master Ye that Elder Qu sent!"

"Huh?" Shen Bing didn't react. Even if that Young Master Ye is Senior Brother Long Yue, a disciple of the Holy Martial Academy, it shouldn't be taken so seriously, right?

"Go quickly!" The tower master's expression was icy, and all his aura pressed down on Shen Bing.

Shen Bing's breath stalled.

"Yes!" she replied, daring not to hesitate further, and hurried to summon the Elders.