Chapter 78 This girl is probably stupid

Of course, it was no challenge for Old Wang. All the problems in this world become non-issues when viewed from a different angle.

"Sigh, Yin Fu, the problem is right here. I spent half a day figuring out that my creation can only be played on a horizontal zither, not a harp. That's why I didn't dare to go. But don't worry, next time you have a birthday..."

What is a genius? A genius never takes the blame!

"Senior Brother, I have a horizontal zither!" Yin Fu exclaimed joyfully, "I love the horizontal zither the most. Look, this is our Gandharva’s best soul instrument, the thirty-two-stringed Datura String of Light. It can accommodate all soul zither pieces!"

Yin Fu held the shimmering String of Light in her hands, and Old Wang...

"Senior Brother, try it!" Yin Fu placed the Gandharva’s secret treasure into Wang Feng’s hands without hesitation. If Yin Fu hadn’t received the blessing of the Moon Goddess, this treasure wouldn’t have fallen into her hands so quickly.

Wang Feng looked at the String of Light in his hands and then at Yin Fu. The entire instrument gleamed with a rainbow sheen, and its dozens of crystal strings reflected countless colors under the sunlight. On the tail of the zither, ancient characters read 'String of Light.'

This feel... it must be very expensive.

Damn, why carry around so many parts?

Old Wang broke out in a sweat. He had bragged his whole life, but this was the closest he’d ever been to the truth.

A major test, what should he do?!

"Cough..."

He had tried this a few times but never really focused on it. The most vivid memory was of Yueran often playing it, because Yueran loved this direction. She designed all the exorcism tunes and soul-soothing melodies, and her favorite was the defensive piece called "Beloved."

Its effect was to heal someone near death using one’s own life force—a powerful healing move that ignored all types of damage, whether witchcraft, martial arts, or poison. It was a top-tier soul-soothing melody.

Suddenly, those memories became clear. During the beta test, Yueran loved to play it for him, and he found it annoying because he was busy setting up and balancing the entire Nine Heavens. But this tune indeed brought peace.

His fingers began to pluck the strings hesitantly. As a top-level player, Yin Fu immediately recognized that her senior brother was a novice, practicing specifically for her.

Meanwhile, Wang Feng was immersed in his memories. Whenever he was troubled or stuck, Yueran would quietly play a tune for him. Even with his temper, he would gradually calm down and find inspiration and clarity.

However, he had overlooked the most important thing.

Jerk.

Wang Feng was truly smart, and he clumsily mimicked Yueran’s playing...

As she listened, Yin Fu’s eyes suddenly welled up with tears, and they began to fall.

Wang Feng’s music abruptly stopped; he couldn’t remember the rest.

Just as he was wondering how to end it, he saw Yin Fu crying, and Old Wang was taken aback.

Caught?

Thinking about it, the tune he played was a mess, an insult even to a primary school student.

Damn, just a joke, right? Not that fragile...

"Yin Fu, I played terribly. This was just a mess... look, this gift doesn’t count! I’ll find you a better one later, double it!"

"No!" Yin Fu wiped her tears and looked at Wang Feng earnestly. "Senior Brother, this is the best birthday gift I’ve ever received!"

She was the princess of the Eight Tribes, the future royal court musician of the Gandharva, and the incarnation of the Moon Goddess.

She had many good friends and had received all sorts of precious gifts.

But no one had ever put as much thought into a gift as her senior brother did!

Though clumsy, she could feel the sincerity and skill within. The eyes are the windows to the soul, and they don’t lie. When playing, her senior brother poured his emotions into it, and she could hear it.

This was the best senior brother,

the best gift. Suddenly, she found the courage, bit her lip, and said, "Senior Brother, I will cherish this. I will complete this piece we started together!"

Old Wang rubbed his nose, what was going on?

Was this girl crazy???

Rose Holy Sanctuary Autonomous Council.

The door was violently pushed open by Ma Tan, who was wrapped like a mummy, limping with a cane. His face was full of anger as he shouted, "Captain!"

Luo Lan frowned.

"Are you hit on the head?" His eyes were stern as he coldly said, "Don’t you know to knock first?"

"S-Sorry..."

"If your body isn’t fully recovered, don’t run around. I need you back at 100%." Luo Lan waved his hand, his expression softening. "Tell me, what’s the matter."

"That Wang Feng!" Ma Tan gritted his teeth and handed over today’s ‘Light of the Holy Sanctuary,’ which featured yesterday’s commendation ceremony photo. "That bastard must have fed the Eight Tribes some kind of potion. He’s now credited with developing new runes. Look at that smug grin! I’m so angry!"

Luo Lan glanced at it. This news had already spread throughout the school yesterday. Only this guy in the hospital still needed to read the newspaper.

"So what?" Luo Lan calmly asked, knowing there must be deeper implications behind such a big event.

"What do you mean, so what?" Ma Tan was stunned and hurriedly said, "We should expose him! He’s just a dropout from the Institute of Potions who transferred to the rune department two months ago. How could he possibly have any research results? This is clearly fraud and a crime! The Professional Center has zero tolerance for certification fraud. If we expose him, they’ll be disgraced."

Not just Wang Feng, but also Karida. If it weren’t for Karida’s favoritism, he wouldn’t be in this state. Everyone was laughing at him, and some were distancing themselves. This couldn’t continue.

Looking at Ma Tan’s twisted face, Luo Lan sighed, "Where’s the evidence?"

"This..."

"Brother, I know you’re angry, but actions shouldn’t be driven by impulse." Luo Lan softened his tone and smiled slightly. "Even if we ignore the lack of evidence, Wang Feng and Karida have a special relationship, which is already common knowledge in the school. Do you want to provoke Karida by exposing him?"

"But are we just going to let this slide?" Ma Tan was furious, almost ready to slam his hand on Luo Lan's desk. "Captain, you can't be seriously afraid of him, right? Do you know what they're saying outside? They're saying that our Black Rose is finished, that we're bullies who can't handle real threats, and there are some nasty rumors about you too, Captain. We can't let them get away with this!"

Physical pain can be healed, but the anger in one's heart must be quenched with the life of the opponent.

But when it came to seeking revenge on Winnie, he still didn't dare. The Li family's influence in the League of Blades was at its peak, and even a fool would know the consequences of crossing them. However, Wang Feng was different—he was alone, and if revenge was to be had, it could only come from him!

Now, an opportunity had finally presented itself, yet Luo Lan had this attitude?

Back when they followed Luo Lan, they were powerful within the Holy Sanctuary of Roses. How domineering was Luo Lan back then? Now, even after being stepped on, he lacked the courage to fight back.

There was a hint of concealed disgust in Luo Lan's eyes.

To be honest, Ma Tan used to be his right-hand man, but now... this guy was not only stupid but also irrational, utterly foolish. Having such a person around was more than just a hindrance; he could be a ticking time bomb.

However, Ma Tan did have a point—words can be dangerous.

The reputation of Black Rose, including Luo Lan's own, had plummeted recently. Even within the Autonomous Council, those who doubted Luo Lan were growing in number. It seemed everyone thought Luo Lan had become a soft target, someone anyone could step on without fear of retaliation, all because he was 'good-natured'!

The Holy Sanctuary was ruled by heroes. What made a hero was their unwavering authority and prestige.

"It's just talk. What's the big deal? Our true strength will be clear during the year-end assessment," Luo Lan said calmly.

"Captain, is this just about reputation?" Ma Tan said bitterly: "I've been with you for three years, three years of brotherhood. Seeing me like this, can you really swallow your anger? Don't you feel enraged and want to avenge me?"

"I am angry, and I do want to avenge you." Luo Lan sighed. "But Wang Feng has a special relationship with Karida. I heard they might be relatives or something. With Karida backing him, what can we do?"

"Hmph, what relatives? Impossible. The old principal only has one granddaughter, so it can't be close family," Ma Tan said. "Think about it. He was unknown in his first year of potion-making, but suddenly everything changed. And look at how slick he is. All he knows is flattery and underhanded tactics. There must be something fishy here, Captain. This is our chance!"

Luo Lan pondered silently. "Ma Tan, you're my brother. If you have evidence, I'll support you fully."

"Good, that's what I wanted to hear. I won't rest until I take care of him. Wait for my good news!"

Ma Tan left in high spirits, driven by his desire for revenge.

A slight smile appeared on Luo Lan's face. When it came to intelligence, he was no less informed than Ma Tan. Wang Feng was definitely not related to Karida, which raised questions.

Given Karida's character and abilities, could flattery alone secure her position?

The answer was no. This suggested that there was more to the situation. He knew things were delicate, and while Karida wouldn't openly challenge him, she wouldn't support him either due to their differing stances.

Replacing the principal would be beneficial for him.

But the one to take the risk couldn't be him. Karida's open support for Wang Feng's rise, even using questionable means to boost his performance, indicated she had countermeasures.

Perhaps the pressure had gotten to the principal, making her impatient. Regardless of her hidden moves, stirring things up with Ma Tan would reveal some cards.

He needed only to watch.

For this year's Hero Tournament, a new deputy captain was necessary.