The White Moonlight Subdues Everyone with a Suona - Chapter 28
Chapter 28: Na Na Na Na
This child is really not bad; when he curses, he doesn’t even bring up mothers, but curses dads instead.
Ji Bingyu thought with relief, A child worth teaching indeed!
She originally had zero affection for this body’s father—and it wasn’t just her; even as saintly as the original body’s “white moonlight Ji Bingyu” was, her feelings toward Father Yan were complex.
That man was legally and biologically Ji Bingyu’s birth father, yet he had long found a “true love” on the outside and fathered Yan Liusu and her younger brother.
On this point alone, Ji Bingyu couldn’t forgive him on behalf of her mother.
Not to mention the series of actions he took afterward to secretly embezzle the Ji Family’s property.
Ji Bingyu didn’t talk about it out loud, but she kept every single debt tallied clearly in her heart.
Since she had become “Ji Bingyu” by a twist of fate, then she would repay the kindness owed to her, and she would personally claim back the grudges as well.
Whatever Ji Bingyu was thinking, others didn’t know.
Only Instructor Xu had finished listening to the entire process with a dark face.
At this moment, he could no longer hold it in—as someone who had always been refined, elegant, and lofty, he had never heard such vulgar language!
“You! And you!” Instructor Xu panted heavily, his hands trembling with rage, “Get the hell out!”
The amplitude of his trembling hand was far too large as it wavered among several people, causing Pei Leye and Feng Feishuang to actually think he was talking about them for a moment?
This…
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing excitement in each other’s eyes.
There was actually such a good thing?!
As for Xie Yu’an, he actually understood Instructor Xu’s meaning, but he put on a act as if he didn’t know either.
Looking at Ji Bingyu, who was winking and making faces at him, Xie Yu’an suddenly felt like laughing.
If this were half a year ago—no, before he had met Ji Bingyu—Xie Yu’an would never have thought that he would have a time where he was willing to play dumb like this.
Seeing this scene, Instructor Xu was practically going to be enraged to the point of passing out.
“All of you, get the hell out!” he said viciously, “Go back and let the Sect Master deal with you!”
Hiss—
Now he’s reporting to the parents!
Ji Bingyu instantly felt that things were bad.
She swept her eyes over Yu Qianxue behind Instructor Xu, noticing the joy and scheme in the other party’s eyes that hadn’t been reined in in time.
Furrowing her brows, she felt that this matter wasn’t so simple.
…So that was it!
Rong Qingyuan, a master with a good temper and a laid-back attitude, might not care, but with Master Qianming’s strict dean-like style, he might forbid Xie Yu’an and Pei Leye from hanging out with them in a little while!
Ji Bingyu realized the truth.
So it was this Yu Qianxue, suffering from sour grapes, who started jumping around frantically when she saw people getting along well—she was driving a wedge between them!
Ji Bingyu didn’t realize she had accidentally stumbled right onto the truth.
After leaving a silent message in her heart for the Heaven’s Will who knew where it had flown off to, she stepped forward and acted as if casually pulling on Feng Feishuang’s sleeve.
Ji Bingyu said ‘in a low voice’, “How old are you, still reporting to parents! Hmph, Shuang’er, let’s go quickly!”
Feng Feishuang got goosebumps all over her body from being called ‘Shuang’er’ by her, and couldn’t find a suitable sentence to reply with for a moment, giving Ji Bingyu an opportunity to exploit.
The moment she opened her mouth, she started chattering endlessly.
“The spring scenery outside is bright and the sunshine is just right; we should go out for a stroll! Why stay in class!”
Feng Feishuang was half a beat slow to react, but the bootlicker Pei Leye immediately agreed unconditionally.
“Exactly, exactly! How fun it is outside! Hehe, who cares! We even got extra time to play, this is awesome. In a bit, let’s go to the dining hall to grab some food!”
Pei Leye was born with a loud voice.
When excited, he couldn’t suppress it at all, and almost the entire classroom heard this sentence.
Instructor Xu took a deep breath.
It couldn’t go on like this.
He couldn’t let this bunch of little brats have their way!
He turned around, his head snapping back, “Come back!”
Ji Bingyu stopped in her tracks as instructed.
The few of them obediently took a few reprimands and returned to their seats.
Pei Leye wasn’t a total fool.
Coupled with a few pointers from his fellow peak disciple Xie Yu’an, he got the flavor of it, secretly giving Ji Bingyu a thumb-up.
“Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!”
Pei Leye lowered his voice, “Is this move also derived from the ‘Art of Laying Low’?”
Ji Bingyu smiled mysteriously, “No.”
“This play… this play is called ‘Retreating to Advance’!”
…
Since it was not easy to get this group of people to stay behind for class, they should listen carefully and behave properly, striving to leave a good impression on Instructor Xu and avoiding being reported to the Sect Master Chang qingzi later on.
Ji Bingyu understood all these principles, but she couldn’t control herself.
“…A person’s pulse stands on root and bone, yet is trapped by the physical body; one must not be rigid in one place…”
Ji Bingyu’s eyes closed slightly.
“…To attain enlightenment, one needs a quiet mind and must not crave the floating dust…”
Ji Bingyu’s body swayed slightly.
“…Breathe in and out! Ji Bingyu!”
Ji Bingyu jerked violently. She opened her eyes in horror, her body reacting faster than her brain.
She subconsciously raised her hand and shouted at the top of her lungs—
“Here!!!”
Instructor Xu, “…”
Stared at by over twenty pairs of eyes in unison, Ji Bingyu gave a soft cough, looking at Instructor Xu with a guilty heart.
Instructor Xu said expressionlessly, “I said for you to breathe in and out (hū xī tǔ nà)!”
Ji Bingyu blinked and gave a soft cough, “Na (nà)?”
Instantly, the suona that had been concealed under Ji Bingyu’s sleeve let out a cheerful cry.
Like a tearful complaint, like thunder piercing the ears.
Like a lump in the throat, like a marmot.
Instructor Xu got a splitting headache from this sound; he had never been as thankful as at this moment that Ji Bingyu hadn’t drawn Qi into her body yet.
Just a mortal body alone could make such a huge scene; if she actually entered the Dao, how terrifying would that be?!
Thinking of the scene that might appear at Changqing Sect in the future, Instructor Xu, who had been immortal and refined for decades, let out a deep sigh.
He decided to ignore Ji Bingyu and continue explaining the Dao.
However, this time Ji Bingyu was scared completely awake.
She sat obediently in her seat, from time to time having a affectionate interaction with Instructor Xu through her gaze, making the other party’s eyelids twitch continuously.
Finally surviving until the end of the class, Instructor Xu said with a stiff face as he reprimanded, “For today’s practice, most disciples did very well. Only a tiny minority rely on a bit of talent and petty cleverness, lacking ambition and refusing to learn properly, their hearts and minds filled with nothing but wanting something for nothing!”
As he spoke, Instructor Xu’s gaze slowly landed on Ji Bingyu.
The disciples below, in tacit agreement, followed Instructor Xu’s gaze, turning their heads to look at Ji Bingyu together.
Ji Bingyu nodded forcefully, saying with righteous indignation, “How hateful! Who is this! That is truly going too far!”
Instructor Xu & the disciples, “…”
I have never seen such a brazen person!
Instructor Xu flicked his sleeves and left, and Ji Bingyu barely let out a sigh of relief.
That was close; she survived it.
It was currently lunch break. To prevent Ji Bingyu from getting lost, Shen Hege, who finished class slightly earlier than her, had long agreed to go to the dining hall with her, so Ji Bingyu was not as rushed as the other disciples.
Pei Leye said, “Then let’s wait too, wait to go together with Senior Brother Shen.”
Pei Leye and Xie Yu’an were currently on the same peak and were considered martial brothers of the same lineage.
Pei Leye was born without the ability to hide things in his heart, which matched well with Xie Yu’an’s somewhat roundabout nature.
Having been defended by Ji Bingyu today, Feng Feishuang was in an extremely good mood.
She raised her chin and said, “Forget it, this lady won’t go back either; I’ll go with you guys to taste the food in the dining hall.”
Zhong Ziqi was naturally pulled along as well.
The relationship between the few of them was already good, and after fooling around and laughing for a while, they still didn’t see Shen Hege’s figure.
Thinking of her senior brother’s personality, a bad premonition suddenly rose in Ji Bingyu’s heart.
[You guessed right; Shen Hege was stopped by someone.]
The Heaven’s Will’s voice appeared in her mind after a long absence, and it said solemnly: [Just in the Cangwu Courtyard to the right after exiting the door. Go find him quickly.]
Rarely hearing such a serious tone from it, Ji Bingyu immediately stood up and waved her hand with boundless heroism.
“Let’s go! Follow me to find Senior Brother!”
Pei Leye was the first to follow, while Xie Yu’an, pulled by him, ranked second. Zhong Ziqi and Feng Feishuang followed closely behind. The few people walked faster and faster, actually reaching the scene with lightning speed.
Crouching at the corner of the wall, after just a brief moment, Ji Bingyu had already figured out the situation.
Her senior brother was stopped by Yu Qianxue, who seemed to be deliberately speaking ill of them!
Sure enough, as soon as the group arrived at the Cangwu Courtyard, they heard Yu Qianxue say, “Senior Brother Shen should really properly discipline the disciples of your Xueyu Peak.”
Shen Hege knitted his brows slightly, yet still persisted, “My junior sister would definitely never do anything that endangers the safety of others. As for right and wrong, let’s wait until they confront each other face to face. If there is any offense, I will certainly bring a gift and visit your door to apologize.”
Yu Qianxue said, “She insulted fellow disciples first, and disrupted the classroom later. If your Xueyu Peak doesn’t discipline her, my Piaomiao Peak doesn’t mind taking action for you!”
Shen Hega was finally a bit angry, but he was born with good upbringing and couldn’t say harsh words, so he could only explain with a good temper.
“Fellow Daoist Yu, your words are too heavy. My junior sister is not such a person.”
Yu Qianxue sneered, “Of course you protect your own junior sister, but she—”
“Nonsense! If my senior brother doesn’t protect me, is he supposed to protect you!”
Ji Bingyu could no longer hold it in.
Breaking free from the hold of Xie Yu’an and the others, she stepped forward aggressively, blocking right in front of Shen Hege, looking at Yu Qianxue expressionlessly.
When Ji Bingyu didn’t speak, that cold face was truly stunning.
Even Yu Qianxue dazed for a second, but what followed was deep jealousy.
Yu Qianxue said in a low voice, “Relying merely on a face.”
Ji Bingyu shook her head, saying righteously, “You’re wrong. What I rely on is never appearance, but talent all along.”
The newly arrived Xie Yu’an and his group: “…”
What she said wasn’t wrong, but somehow it felt like something was off.
“Don’t try to change the subject here,” Ji Bingyu said.
“I respect that you are nominally my senior sister, so I’ve been tolerating you blabbering non-stop like a half-empty bottle sloshing around. But my patience has limits.”
Ji Bingyu said expressionlessly, “What kind of nonsense were you spouting in front of my senior brother just now?”
A cold sneer pulled at the corners of Yu Qianxue’s lips. Looking at Zhong Ziqi, she said with absolute confidence, “Junior Brother Zhong, did Ji Bingyu bully you today?”
Zhong Ziqi, who was randomly called out: “?”
Seeing everyone left and right looking at him, Zhong Ziqi had a face full of confusion, “Not at all.”
Choked by his answer, Yu Qianxue looked at him in disbelief, then suddenly had a realization, “Don’t be afraid.”
She stepped forward a few paces, trying to grab Zhong Ziqi’s hand.
“Senior Sister is here; no one can bully you.”
Zhong Ziqi: “?”
Zhong Ziqi impatiently shook off Yu Qianxue’s hand, turned to Shen Hege, and cupped his fists.
“Senior Brother Shen.”
Shen Hege hurriedly returned the greeting, only to hear Zhong Ziqi say earnestly, “Today it was I who was rash first, speaking recklessly and making groundless, unethical statements that I truly shouldn’t have. Fortunately, Junior Sister Ji did not hold it against me and tried every possible way to make me realize my mistakes.”
“As for anything else, there is absolutely nothing of the sort. Senior Brother Shen must not overthink it.”
Yu Qianxue stared at this scene in complete disbelief.
Zhong Ziqi was apologizing?!
He said he repented?!
Yu Qianxue’s entire mind went chaotic.
It was true that strength was respected in the Demon Realm, but in the Western Demon Realm where Yu Qianxue came from, the majority of those who possessed sufficient strength were men.
They were ruthless and did all kinds of evil, going so far as to exploit women who loved them, their saviors, or even their own blood relatives, which was why their cultivation often rose faster.
She had heard that the previous Demon Lord simply couldn’t stand this kind of culture, so he fought with the horde of demons, suppressed all the demon generals, and only then became the “Supreme Lord.”
However, that Demon Lord didn’t stay in power for long. Amidst various turmoils, he met an untimely end, causing the Demon Realm to fall apart into rival factions once more.
Growing up in the twisted environment of the Western Demon Realm, in Yu Qianxue’s eyes, women were naturally meant to be subordinate to men, and men were the “masters.”
A master could have many servants, but a servant could have only one master.
Therefore, let alone competing with men, even talking back to the “master” or making the “master” unhappy was a massive offense.
Who would have thought that while Changqing Sect looked refined and elegant on the surface, inside it was also a foul place where proper order was inverted?
Yu Qianxue took a deep breath, turning instead to her two junior brothers.
“Yu’an, Leye, you two speak up!”
Pei Leye scratched his head, looking completely sincere.
“It’s just as Junior Brother Zhong said.”
Xie Yu’an flashed a fake smile.
“If Senior Sister is too tired from cultivation, you may return to your peak early to rest.”
This was a roundabout way of calling her out for losing her mind.
Yu Qianxue never expected that she would lift a stone only to drop it on her own foot.
In her mind, Ji Bingyu’s outrageous behavior earlier was something that should have been scolded and criticized.
Yu Qianxue closed her eyes, realizing that there seemed to be a problem with her way of thinking.
Miscalculation.
Yu Qianxue swiftly darted a glance into the shadows, deciding to end this chaotic scene as quickly as possible.
She forced a fake smile onto her face.
“In that case, it really was my misunderstanding.”
Yu Qianxue looked toward Xie Yu’an and Pei Leye, saying gently, “After all, having just gained two little junior brothers, I’m always worried someone might lead them astray or do something wrong that drags them down.”
Whether Yu Qianxue did it intentionally or unintentionally, when she said that last sentence, her gaze landed on Pei Leye.
Ji Bingyu saw the blood swiftly drain from Shen Hege’s face as his whole body trembled.
He lowered his eyelashes, looking as if he had lost his soul in an instant.
[Heaven’s Will, let’s talk.]
[Regarding Shen Hege’s past, you can ask him yourself.]
Ji Bingyu noted it down silently.
However, before she could make up an excuse to leave, she heard Yu Qianxue speak again.
“Junior Sister Ji is truly pretty; even if you can’t enter the Dao for the time being, it doesn’t matter.”
Yu Qianxue covered her mouth and let out a charming giggle.
“Unlike those who don’t even dare to show their faces and can only hide in the mountains to cultivate.”
…
In a corner unobserved by Ji Bingyu and the others, a group of elders invited over by Instructor Xu were chatting idle talk.
Seeing Zhong Ziqi apologize, Master Leshui stroked his chin, nodding in agreement.
“This kid has an unpredictable temper; someone needed to press him down and smooth out his edges.”
Perfected Yunxiao smiled: “Our Feishuang’s temperament is getting better and better too.”
Master Qianming gave a cold snort and said slowly, “Why hasn’t this Ji Bingyu entered the Dao yet?”
Chang Qingzi smiled softly: “Perhaps the right opportunity hasn’t arrived.”
None of them took it to heart until Yu Qianxue uttered that last sentence.
Perfected Yunxiao frowned.
“This disciple speaks too much.”
As a woman herself with extraordinary beauty, she hated it most when others made a fuss about appearances.
So did Ji Bingyu.
She already detested those who used looks to humiliate others, especially when the person the other party insulted in her words was her favorite Second Senior Sister.
A double landmine, directly detonated.
Reaching the peak of anger, Ji Bingyu actually calmed down instead.
Looking at Yu Qianxue, she began to smile.
“It seems Senior Sister Yu understands cultivation very well?”
Yu Qianxue narrowed her eyes, her vigilance rising in her heart.
She had long noticed elders nearby, so she deliberately provoked Ji Bingyu, wanting everyone to see how this anticipated “top talent” looked when flying into a rage from embarrassment.
Yu Qianxue said, “Of course.”
Ji Bingyu blinked, her eyes curving into a smile.
“Then could Senior Sister explain to me what ‘cultivation’ actually is? That way, I can enter the Dao as soon as possible too~”
That last phrase gave everyone present a full body of goosebumps.
While feeling disgusted, Yu Qianxue also felt that Ji Bingyu—who usually acted high and mighty—showing this flattering expression toward her made her vent a breath of anger for no reason.
Yu Qianxue raised her chin, walked a few steps toward Ji Bingyu, and said in an arrogant tone.
“As for cultivation, it is to temper the physical body and forge the spirit…”
Yu Qianxue said so much, not without wanting to win back a round.
After she finished speaking, she only heard Ji Bingyu let out a “Wow,” looking at her with a face full of admiration.
“Senior Sister is so amazing! I don’t know anything at all and only have one humble view; is Senior Sister willing to hear it?”
Flattered to the clouds, Yu Qianxue failed to notice Pei Leye’s already contorted face and the corners of Zhong Ziqi’s mouth twitching uncontrollably.
“Of course, if Junior Sister is willing, you naturally may—”
Before Yu Qianxue could finish her sentence, with a heavy BANG, the back of her head suddenly took a heavy strike!
Yu Qianxue stumbled a few steps and collapsed onto the ground.
Turning her head back in complete disbelief, she looked at Ji Bingyu holding the suona, only to be met with another strike right in the face!
Ji Bingyu stopped pretending to be obedient.
Having succeeded in her attack, she lunged forward and straddled right on top of Yu Qianxue, grabbing her collar, and said viciously, “Didn’t you want to debate the Dao?!”
Left hook!
“Come on!”
Right hook!
Yu Qianxue was beaten until she saw stars.
Her cultivation level was suppressed to only the late stage of Qi Refining right now, while among the few disciples present, both Zhong Ziqi and Pei Leye were at the middle stage of Qi Refining, not to mention Shen Hege who was nearly at Golden Core, and Xie Yu’an who was about to reach the late stage of Qi Refining!
She couldn’t resist at all!
And this time, even the nice guy Shen Hege had no intention of stepping in to help!
Watching Ji Bingyu beat someone up with a suona, Pei Leye swallowed his saliva with difficulty, stepped forward in time, and whispered softly,”Master, it’s about time to go eat.”
Having finally vented her rage, Ji Bingyu clapped her hands, glanced at the panicked Yu Qianxue, and raised the suona in her hand.
“Did you see that? This is the Way of the Sound Cultivator!” Ji Bingyu gave a “Heh,” looking askance.
“What the fuck do you know!”
Pei Leye realized with a flash of insight.
“What kind of spell technique is this again?”
Ji Bingyu was extremely patient when facing friends, saying earnestly, “False Dao debate consists only of verbal blabber with zero action.”
“To judge a person, don’t look at what they say, look at what they do.”
“Look, didn’t my debate of the Dao wake Senior Sister Yu up, just like a Buddhist blow to the head, allowing her to comprehend the true meaning of life and understand why the flowers are so red?”
Pei Leye felt lightheaded listening to it, and even Feng Feishuang and Zhong Ziqi actually found it somewhat reasonable after listening?
They looked at each other, coming to a sudden realization.
Physical cultivation, the eternal GOAT!
The only ones keeping a clear mind on the scene were probably Shen Hege and Xie Yu’an.
Both amused and exasperated as they listened to Ji Bingyu spouting crooked logic, they stepped forward to pull her up.
Ji Bingyu got up with the help of her companions and cleaned up her clothes.
Just as she was planning to leave, a furious roar suddenly came from behind them.
“JI BINGYU!!!!!!”
Fuck.
Not good.
Ji Bingyu and the others looked at each other, all seeing panic in one another’s eyes.
—The Dean of Discipline, Master Qianming, has arrived!
