Chapter 676: The Benefits of Strong Spirit Power

As the magical barrier surrounding him rapidly faded, withdrawn by Xuanqing Daozhang, Wang Ping'an could clearly feel the music swirling around him, blocked by the barrier and unable to approach, darting into his ears at lightning speed, invading his consciousness and subconsciously prompting him to summon Spirit Power in resistance.

Just.

Just as he was about to act, he suddenly realized that his master was present, not to mention the outsider Feng Yanrong.

During this period, time after time in front of his master, he displayed extraordinary phenomena, giving his master a sense of accustomed normalcy.

But if he were to summon Spirit Power in front of his master, and his master noticed or discovered it, it could very likely arouse his master's suspicion.

After all.

For someone who is not a cultivator, the appearance of Spirit Power easily draws attention.

Nevertheless, given the myriad wonders he has shown during this time, he cannot guarantee whether his master would care.

Or perhaps, just as now, even if he snatched Feng Yanrong's Jade Flute and played Sad Music, his master would treat it as routine.

Though slightly surprised, his expression showed no hint of astonishment.

Spirit Power.

Ultimately, unlike most wonders, it inevitably could raise his master's suspicion, though he does not think that even if his master becomes suspicious, he would discern anything.

Knowing he has lived two lifetimes and this life has not erased his past memories, it is better to avoid giving his master any cause for doubt.

Not to mention Feng Yanrong lurking nearby, watching like a tiger!

"Fortunately, that woman is playing a hypnotic melody, not a harmful one!"

Wang Ping'an couldn't help but sigh inwardly; as the music entered his ears, he vaguely sensed the purpose of the piece Feng Yanrong was playing, and thought:

"Otherwise, even if my master discovers that I possess Spirit Power and risks arousing his suspicion, I must still resist this music entering my ears!"

Of course.

Wang Ping'an understood deep down that the piece Feng Yanrong was playing posed no harm to him; otherwise, even without summoning Spirit Power to resist the music, his knowledge of his master would prevent him from letting the melody assault his ears.

"How could this happen?"

Feng Yanrong played the Lullaby; as the magical barrier around Liu Dongzhu vanished, before Liu Dongzhu could recover, the exquisite music assaulted him, causing him to collapse to the ground. Fortunately, Xuanqing Daozhang intervened in time, shaping an invisible pair of massive hands from Spirit Power to support Liu Dongzhu, gently letting him fall softly.

Thus Liu Dongzhu was not injured!

However.

Feng Yanrong's attention was not focused on Liu Dongzhu; Liu Dongzhu, unable to resist the enchanting music, fell into a deep sleep, collapsing softly—exactly as she expected. Her gaze, however, was fixed on Wang Ping'an, who appeared vigorous with no sign of unconsciousness, his face showing unmistakable shock.

"Good, good, good!"

Feng Yanrong suppressed the agitation in her heart, examined Wang Ping'an closely, and saw that he, by instinct, resisted the Lullaby's assault and had not fallen asleep for a long time; the delight on his face and in his eyes grew ever stronger, and she exclaimed:

"Kumu Daozhang, did you see? This child is born to walk the Musician Path!"

"Daoist friend Feng, your words are a bit short-sighted; Ping'an's Spirit Power is so strong that he is not only destined for the Musician Path—any other cultivation path would pose no problem!" Xuanqing Daozhang snorted coldly, his face brimming with unmistakable pride.

Feng Yanrong noted that under the Lullaby's assault, Wang Ping'an did not fall asleep on the spot; how could she have missed that? She also examined his condition and instantly guessed the specific reason he remained awake.

It is because this child's Spirit Power is many times stronger than that of an adult!

Only then can he fend off the Lullaby's inherent hypnotic music!

Only then did he fully understand why Wang Ping'an, after hearing only a few rounds of Sad Music, could adapt it to a different instrument—the Jade Flute. Besides the child's remarkable Innate Dao Body, it is also linked to his currently formidable Spirit Power.

After a long while.

In the end, Wang Ping'an still could not withstand the Lullaby's enchanting music, and his consciousness grew hazy.

Just as his whole body seemed about to topple like a falling seedling, about to hit the ground, Xuanqing Daozhang was about to use Spirit Power to catch Wang Ping'an, lest the child be broken.

Then Feng Yanrong ceased playing the Lullaby, leapt forward, and wrapped her arms around Wang Ping'an, preventing him from falling.

"Boom!"

Xuanqing Daozhang directed his external Spirit Power to change shape, forming a cage-like enclosure that surrounded Feng Yanrong, staring coldly at her as she held Wang Ping'an, his face grim, speaking harshly:

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"Daoist friend Feng, what are you trying to do? Didn't you say you wanted to prove Ping'an's talent on the Musician Path? That's how you're proving it?"

He suspected that Feng Yanrong might be trying to exploit his carelessness, knowing that neither he nor Liu Dongzhu would consent, intending to seize Wang Ping'an and abduct him.

"Kumu Daozhang, rest assured, I will not engage in kidnapping or plundering. Without the consent of you and this child's mother, I will not take the child to Leshan Sect Sect Sect Sect Sect for cultivation, nor will I abduct him. If the rumor spreads, I don't care about my own face, but I cannot tarnish Leshan Sect Sect Sect Sect's reputation. I merely wish to examine this child!"

Feng Yanrong explained.

"Check?"

Xuanqing Daozhang let out a cold laugh, somewhat surprised yet unsurprised by Feng Yanrong's reply, and jeered, "Could a simple check tell whether this child is destined for the Musician Path?"

He didn't mind whether Feng Yanrong could determine that Wang Ping'an possessed an Innate Dao Body; besides him, there were others who had examined Wang Ping'an in detail, yet none could detect his Innate Dao Body, and they were even affected by the Sword Apparatus within him.

He guessed the child has either an innate or acquired Sword Body!

No one has ever doubted that this child has an Innate Dao Body.

Naturally, Feng Yanrong could not examine anything either!

"A Musician Path cannot discern anything merely by physical examination; a musician looks at talent and comprehension!"

Feng Yanrong smiled, seeing Xuanqing Daozhang about to speak, and without waiting for his words to leave his mouth, she could already guess what he would say and preemptively spoke:

"What I'm checking is whether this is truly a child or some old monster in disguise!"

(End of Chapter)