Young Master in Flower City

Chapter 1096 - 1097: Clash for Supremacy

Then, Yao Mei'Er smiled faintly at Xiao Tianyu: "Yesterday, Young Master Xiao killed Zhan Cang in front of the world, displaying remarkable style, which made me feel quite taken. I extended an invitation, but Young Master Xiao refused, giving me no face at all. Yet, I wasn't angry; instead, I looked at you with new eyes. But why today!"

Is there really a need to pretend this much?

Seeing this pretentious face, Xiao Tianyu felt even more disgusted inside.

He said, "Are you truly not angry?"

Xiao Tianyu certainly didn't think so, and it made him understand why Yao Mei'Er had just now kept him waiting, making him inexplicably the target of public criticism, all because she held yesterday's incident against him.

Does she really think he's as foolish as the others here, trapped by a goddess without even realizing?

"Seems like Young Master Xiao has some misunderstanding about me!" Yao Mei'Er maintained her shallow smile, showing no sign of anger, and continued, "I truly don't have such intentions!"

"Why bother with him, Yao Fairy? He's nothing but an arrogant person!" Tang Ao remarked.

"I think so too. Why should someone like that make you plead repeatedly, Yao Fairy?"

"Indeed, without him, Earth would still turn!"

"..."

Soon, many voices of disdain could be heard, increasingly resentful of Xiao Tianyu as Yao Mei'Er showed more favor towards him. If not for the music meeting, someone might have attacked him already.

"Brother Xiao, since Yao Mei'Er is so intent on retaining you, why not consider staying?" At this moment, Duan Jiutian advised with a smile.

"Not interested!" After speaking, Xiao Tianyu continued to walk away.

"Really doesn't know what's good for him!" Someone snorted coldly.

Yao Mei'Er looked at Xiao Tianyu. What a presumptuous person, to treat me with such disdain. Does he really think he's something special? I only wanted to humiliate him.

Even though she thought this way, Yao Mei'Er's face still displayed a charming smile that made everyone present weak at the knees. Unfortunately, she was smiling at Xiao Tianyu, not at them.

Yao Mei'Er smiled faintly again: "Does Young Master Xiao not understand music? Or perhaps not understand a woman's heart?"

Hmm?

Xiao Tianyu stopped and realized this woman would go to any length to humiliate him. Fine, let her have it.

With this thought, Xiao Tianyu spoke: "I have a superficial understanding!"

"So, does Young Master Xiao wish to stay now?"

"Just to watch!"

"… Hearing this, many showed a hint of disdain. We thought he really treated beauty as dirt, turns out he's just pretending, quite amusing indeed.

Yao Mei'Er chuckled: "Since that's the case, let the music meeting officially begin!"

Is it finally starting?

Dang, we've waited so long because of this guy, really don't know what Yao Mei'Er sees in him, does he have something bigger? Mine is a giant too, okay.

Immediately, Yao Mei'Er's beautiful eyes swept across the crowd: "Since all of you have come to support, you must abide by my rules. Do you gentlemen agree?"

"Naturally!" Many nodded in agreement.

"Good!" Yao Mei'Er's slender hands brushed away her veil, and in an instant, a face unlike any other woman's appeared before everyone, her every frown and smile making hearts flutter.

So beautiful.

If one could have a night of passion with Yao Fairy, even dying would be worthwhile.

Many began to fantasize, hoping to be her chosen one, even if not sharing her bed, simply having a face-to-face conversation with Yao Mei'Er for a moment would be a great delight.

Yao Mei'Er's soft, boneless voice continued to echo in everyone's ears: "Surely, everyone has seen the stairs below. My rules are simple. Anyone willing to participate must seal their Seven Meridians and Eight Vessels, relying on their willpower to climb the stairs. Whoever reaches the Celestial Wave Pavilion first will be my chosen guest. However, even as my chosen guest, earning my favor requires passing a cultural test!"

Is it really that simple?

The crowd below began to stir, eager to try; this is a regular staircase, even with the Seven Meridians and Eight Vessels sealed, climbing it shouldn't be difficult, right?

Someone then asked: "Just like this?"

"Not at all!" Yao Mei'Er smiled lightly: "During the climb, I will play a tune, which contains an artistic conception that may cause hallucinations, and it will also impose the will pressure within the music. Can you gentlemen handle it?"

Turns out it's not as simple as we thought.

Yao Mei'Er continued: "Participants must be knowledgeable about music. Since everyone present is a young and talented hero, you surely understand music, right?"

Yao Mei'Er didn't doubt this; it was just for formality.

But then again, this is about making friends through music; if you don't understand music, why participate? You might say not understanding music means the artistic conception within her tune would have no effect.

No one retreated, naturally everyone understood music.

Then, under everyone's gaze, Yao Mei'Er sat cross-legged, her delicate fingers resting on the strings, and as her fingers moved, the elegant sound of the zither rang out. Suddenly, the whole space became silent as if engulfed in its artistic conception.

Upon hearing the music, each person consciously sealed their Seven Meridians and Eight Vessels.

As for Yao Mei'Er who sat in the Celestial Wave Pavilion, she smiled slightly, the sound of the zither constantly transmitting into everyone's mind, inducing a sense of illusion, as if Yao Mei'Er's charming figure appeared in everyone's mind.

"Illusion!" This was the first thought emerging in the minds of all present, the music had taken them all into an illusion.

"Mere zither music, what of it? I will surely be the chosen guest!" Someone whispered before stepping onto the mountain stairs, but as the foot landed, the music suddenly changed, becoming intense, like shocking thunder, engulfing him in an unstoppable force.

Boom~

A muffled sound echoed in his mind, and his body rolled down from the stairs, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood.

What is going on?

Seeing this, many were horrified. They hadn't stepped onto the stairs and didn't know what that person experienced just now.

But on further thought, how could it be easy to become Yao Mei'Er's chosen guest?

Even so, no one retreated. Silhouettes swarmed towards the mountain stairs.

Above, Yao Mei'Er saw this, with a hint of disdain flashing through her beautiful eyes. What young talents? What list toppers, unparalleled heroes, all turned into playthings under my skirt in the end.

Just wanting to be near her, they let her manipulate them.

Below, they didn't know what Yao Mei'Er was thinking, each scrambling onto the stairs, fearing even a step delay would lead to falling behind, some already looking very shabby.

Yao Mei'Er choosing a music meeting to select her chosen guest, people here wouldn't give up easily, preferring to be playthings under her skirt!