Story 10 - The Spy Who Rocked Too Hard (17 🎸)
I finished packing away all my formation flags that survived the stampede. Sadly, my simple protective formations hadnt done shit to save from those beasts. That just ant that Id have to use stronger arrays in the future. Of course, that would require better equipnt which Id have to make later.
My two little ntees ran into the wrecked courtyard and then up to .
Senior Linlin! Shadow Panther said. I cant believe we actually kept those beasts in a ntal illusion!
Three Drops awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck. I had no idea music could be so strong.
This fucker. How many tis have I told you not to underestimate the Dao of Rock?
He winced. At least seven.
Then I shouldn't have to repeat myself anymore.
The two shared a look and then they both bowed. We know youre moving to the inner sect, but we hope to remain your students.
We want to keep learning about rock!
These two... It was about damn ti! If youre willing to beco my official students, then Ill keep teaching you both for as long as I can. I clasped my hands behind my back like the master I was. From today, youre both my adorable students.
I pulled out two jade slips and dumped the next several months worth of lessons on them.
You can use these to self-study. Im going to be very busy for a while. I had an evil scroll to find and poison arts to learn. There was also the band of Foundation Establishnt equivalent musicians I needed to gather so I could heal poor Ghosty. His condition hadnt improved at all. Frankly, I was getting worried and I owed him a cure. For karma. And because the ghost saved my ass.
While I was at it, I should look for ingredients to make him a new body soon. If I rembered correctly, there were a few high-quality ingredients that were cheap in this part of the world.
Before, when I had first told Ghosty I would create a new body to house his soul, I had only been planning on making him a decent but inexpensive one. But hed proven himself. It wouldnt be fair to skimp on the ingredients. Or take a long ti to find them. In fact, I planned to make him the best new body I could.
I tossed the jade slips to my new students. They quickly reviewed the information Id given them.
Senior Linlin. Is it okay for us to have this? Shadow Panther asked nervously.
Its fine.
Three Drops clutched the jade tightly. We promise to never show this to anyone else.
I scowled. Who said you had to do that? Hell, make copies. Spread it around. Teach more people about the Dao of Rock! But only those who love the music. If you dont love it, youre not going to enjoy playing it. Connecting with the songs youre playing is an important part of mastering rock.
They both nodded and Shadow Panther smiled. We could tell that after we learned more about the reasoning behind the song, we could play it at a higher level.
Of course!
Ah, one thing, Three Drops said. You ntioned that you could help fix my Poison Body Cultivation issue.
Im still working on it. I need access to the information in the inner sect to help you, though.
Even if you cant solve it. Im glad I found another way to cultivate.
It was always fun to see new students show enthusiasm for their chosen path.
***
I said goodbye to my students and told them that Id check on their progress in a week right before Gold String Delicate Touch zipped over on his brush spiritual tool.
Sister Linlin! Are you alright? His brow was furrowed, and he seed genuinely worried.
Im obviously fine.
I once again brought out a bass. This one was new. Id made it during one of the few hour-long breaks I gave my students. Did you see?
I saw. I wanted to help but that Golden Core expert ca out and...
I couldnt resist teasing him. You saw how badass I am and now you want to join my band to learn about the Dao of Rock?
His mouth opened. How did you know?
What? I got it right? Holy shit! I thought for sure hed keep playing hard to get.
I grinned evilly. Because Im a genius. You wont regret studying the Dao of Rock.
I hope not. He paused. Actually, I wanted to learn from you earlier, but I cant risk picking up sothing that doesnt make stronger. My family was wiped out not too long ago. I need strength to defend myself. Your fight just then...
Showed you how strong my Dao of Rock is?
Yes. And, Im fascinated by the new genre and instrunts.
What about writing your own rock songs?
That was... also very tempting. The tips of his ears turned red.
Good. Because youll get the chance to create your own songs with and your fellow band mbers once I recruit them.
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I handed him the bass and a jade slip Id been preparing for whoever I could coerce into becoming my bassist. Well, I was hoping it would be him, but I might have needed to choose soone else.
He put the instrunt in his storage bag and placed the jade slip to his temple. After a brief mont, his eyes widened, then they darted to .
Sister Linlin, from what Ive seen and heard your students talk about you know formations, forging, alchemy, and demonic music. After taking in a fraction of this information... Just, who are you?
I scowled. Im an International Woman of Mystery. Now, hurry up and join in the inner sect so we can play together.
He nodded very seriously. It wont be too much longer. Maybe another week.
Good.
His ntees ran into our courtyard. They paused when they saw us.
He frowned at the two girls. Im going to take a note from Sister Linlin and increase your training ti.
They paled. Yes, Senior!
I had a feeling he regretted taking them as his temporary students and was about to put them through hell.
Right before he and his ntees left, Little Spring arrived. They nodded to each other as they passed. Then the kid ran up to . Sister Linlin!
I crossed my arms and glared at the brat and his little dog, too. It sure took you a long ti to get here.
His cheeks turned red. Actually, I thought my ntees had improved enough to get into the inner sect, so I had them tested. We were deep in a nearby forest with a senior beast blood contractor. I didnt know you were in trouble until I saw the damage done to the outer sect.
Ah! That asshole White Scale must have waited until Little Spring was gone before sending those beasts after . That mother fucker assud the kid was stronger than just because I was a music cultivator. Idiot. Even though it would have been a difficult fight, I still wanted to kick that guys ass.
Its a good thing that were both going to the inner sect at the sa ti.
He nodded, then frowned. Though, I think theyll give us separate immortal caves and well be sent to different peaks.
::That doesnt matter. If we split up, we can cover more ground. Those mountains are massive but there has to be a clue about the Scroll of 10,000 Evil Souls sowhere.::
::Ill look for it whenever I can. I wont let you down.::
::I know you wont.:: He was the universes protagonist, after all.
Bork! Xiao Bais fluffy pointed ears folded back as he beca alert. He stared toward the broken courtyard entrance.
A gray tracker mouse ran around the corner and darted up to the top of our battered wall.
Xiao Bai started barking at the mouse as if he wanted to eat it while the fluffy rodent-type beast quivered in fear.
A high-pitched mosquito voice sounded from the open gate. Little Sharp Nose. Is this where Junior Verdant Spring is?
A sickeningly adorable teenage girl with mouse ears stepped into our ruined courtyard. Exaggerated surprise appeared on her small face that was the sa shade as mutton fat jade just like every goddamn Xianxia harem author describes every fucking harem girl.
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