I Just Wanted to Live, but I Somehow Became Better Than the Main Character

Chapter 90: Peak

“This is our hall master? She’s even more beautiful than I imagined.”

“After 20 years in the hall, I’ve finally seen the hall master today. One of my lifelong wishes has been fulfilled.”

“I agree.”

“Me too.”

All eyes were on Mu Qing Yin, and there were various expressions of astonishment, exclamations, and praises.

Yi Bai was the first to react and immediately stood up, “What are you all doing? Hurry up and greet the hall master!”

As the leader of a hall, Mu Qing Yin was more like a protector than just a teacher. If there were any troubles outside, such as being bullied, and Yi Bai and the other Golden Core Realm cultivators couldn’t stand up, then Mu Qing Yin would be the one to do so.

Every hall master had their own authority and would not allow their disciples to suffer. Ever since Mu Qing Yin became the hall master, the rigorous assessments she implemented had deterred many. And now, with the disciples of the Music and Art Hall being generally uninterested in worldly affairs, there were no incidents of bullying. In the past, when the hall still had male cultivators, there were quite a few verbal conflicts that escalated into physical fights.

The Heavenly Luo Sect did not oppose confrontations between disciples, as long as it did not result in death or crippling of cultivation. The key issue was what the Music and Art Hall specialized in- music and art! To go and fight sword or blade cultivators without even mastering the skills was laughable. Not only would they lose and hurt the hall master’s reputation, but they would still feel like they were talented and try to pick up girls, leading to further disputes, and the cycle repeats itself.

Thus, after Mu Qing Yin took over, her first action was to expel all those who could not calm their minds, and the effect was significant. Over the years, there had been no embarrassing rumors about the Music and Art Hall. Even so, as the hall master, the disciples should show her respect.

Just as everyone was preparing to stand and pay their respects, Mu Qing Yin gently waved her hand. “No need for excessive formalities, and there’s no need to be restrained because of my presence. Just carry on as you would.”

As the main guest of the celebration, Ye Yong sat in the center of the main seat. He offered Mu Qing Yin the seat, but she shook her head and sat beside him instead.

“The hall master doesn’t seem that scary.”

“Yeah, I thought she was a devil since she set up that assessment.”

“Do you want to die by saying that? In the end, it’s just because those men had impure intentions and brought it upon themselves. Didn’t Junior Brother Ye pass the assessment?”

“I know, I was just too worried that Junior Brother Ye wouldn’t pass, which is why I thought so.”

Hearing the whispers around her, Mu Qing Yin sighed inwardly. Setting aside the fact that she found social interactions troublesome, just her sitting here made it impossible for the disciples to relax and enjoy the feast. I really shouldn’t have come here. What a mistake.

Yi Bai noticed the shift in the atmosphere. Although everyone was curious and welcomed the hall master, there was still a gap due to the disparity in status.

Yi Bai signaled the other Golden Core disciples, and they nodded. They began to try to lift the mood. “It seems that Junior Brother Ye has indeed made a great contribution this time, as even the hall master had come to congratulate him. Where are your congratulatory words? Why are you keeping them to yourselves?”

With someone taking the lead, there was bound to be a response, and everyone began to offer their congratulations.

However, it felt a bit strange. Ye Yong and Mu Qing Yin were seated close together, while others sat far away, and everyone was directing their congratulatory words toward them, making it feel like a wedding scene.

Mu Qing Yin’s expression shifted slightly, and she once again regretted coming here.

Yi Bai wiped the sweat from her white face. How is it getting more awkward? “L- Let’s eat.”

Senior Sister Bai, you can’t do it like that. If we eat like this and everyone remains silent, then it will be even more awkward.

As a modern person, Ye Yong, although not a party expert, had seen many films, novels, and comics, and had some experience.

He stood up and addressed everyone, “Before we proceed, I’d like to mention that this morning, I met with the hall master, and Hall Master bestowed upon me an excellent Earth grade flute. I’d like to show it off a bit in front of senior and junior sisters, if you don’t mind.”

“Of course, we don’t mind.”

“Come on!”

Ye Yong bought a rank 1 spiritual musical score from the system shop that had a calming effect. He took out the Star Moon Ring Flute and began to play.

The ethereal flute music flowed continuously, like a gentle breeze spreading across the body, making people feel relaxed and enjoy it.

When the piece ended, everyone applauded Ye Yong. He smiled humbly and then said:

“Everyone says that our hall master’s zither performance is a unique skill of the Tianluo Sect. I wonder if we, as disciples, have the honor to…”

“Yes, hall master, please play a piece for us, we beg you.”

Everyone urged her on, genuinely curious.

A performance by an Ascension Realm powerhouse was not something one could hear every day.

Mu Qing Yin glanced at Ye Yong and nodded slightly.

Yi Bai quickly brought the zither to Mu Qing Yin. Mu Qing Yin placed her delicate hands on it and said to the female disciples, “Those of you who practice the zither, pay close attention.”

Deng!

Just a single sweep of the strings shook the soul.

Deng deng!

As the music continued, the surrounding emotions seemed to synchronize with the melody, rising and falling with the music. Some even broke through right on the spot.

When the zither stopped, everyone kept their eyes closed, savoring the experience.

Ye Yong felt it was about time and led the applause. Everyone soon snapped back to reality and joined in clapping.

“I wonder if I might ask for the honor of a duet with Hall Master?”

“Certainly.”

There was no musical score, but as long as Ye Yong started, it would be effortless for Mu Qing Yin to accompany him, given her expertise in music.

Ye Yong did not play a spiritual melody but played whatever he wanted. He created a light and cheerful tune. The zither’s sounds closely followed the flute’s sound, sometimes resonating together, sometimes contrasting. At this moment, two paintings floated in, and the painting beauties appeared. They took to the stage and danced gracefully.

Soon, other female disciples joined in, some singing along with the music.

The female disciples gradually opened up, and the atmosphere picked up. Mu Qing Yin glanced at Ye Yong a few more times, her lips slightly curling into a beautiful smile.

This disciple always manages to give people surprises.

Favorability rating +2.

The rest of the event was much simpler. Mu Qing Yin no longer needed to play the zither. She ate, drank tea, and gave feedback to the female disciples. The disciples made adjustments based on her feedback and continued to practice and fix their problems. Throughout the afternoon, the sounds of instruments, singing, and laughter never ceased.

Wu Xue sat in a corner.

She was a maid, not a cultivator. Being able to stay here was not just envious for mortals but even male cultivators from the other halls.

Due to her status, and with the hall master present, Wu Xue did not dare to approach Ye Yong or sit in a conspicuous place. She also refrained from dancing with the other senior sisters as she had before and instead chose to be a low-profile diner.

At this moment, a beautiful and delicate female cultivator approached her, bent down, and opened a book, “Do you know how to read this character?”

Wu Xue glanced at the book and was immediately captivated by the feather pen, “Sister Lu, what kind of feather is this? It’s so beautiful.”

“Hmph hmph, it’s the initial feather of a juvenile Sparrow Silk Bird,” Lu Xiao Xiao introduced happily.

When Ye Yong had given out the feather pens, Wu Xue had been in her room breaking through to the seventh layer of the Qi Refinement Realm and had no idea that Lu Xiao Xiao was showing off something that Ye Yong had given her. Otherwise, she would not be listened so intently as if she were a student while Lu Xiao Xiao recited information about the Sparrow Silk Bird.

As for why Lu Xiao Xiao came to chat with Wu Xue, it was because she was an art cultivator and spent most of her time reading. She hadn’t practiced dancing or singing much, and she didn’t dare to embarrass herself in front of the hall master.

Lu Xiao Xiao loved reading, and so did Wu Xue. They hit it off well, and soon Wu Xue took the lead, sharing stories her young master had told her, which made Lu Xiao Xiao exclaim in amazement.

The two formed a small world of storytelling while the outside was a lively world of music and dancing, completely separate from each other. At this moment, the banquet had reached its peak where everyone’s mood was relaxed and happy.

(Volume 1, Survival Method After Becoming a Villain, finished.)