Fan Wubing internally scoffed, "Isn't this difficult? Spending two hundred top-grade Spirit Stones in one year! Go ask a typical Fetus Movement Realm Cultivator, and see if they'd ever accumulate two hundred top-grade Spirit Stones in their entire life!"

Fan Wubing then smiled and said, "I'm afraid I can't manage to spend two hundred top-grade Spirit Stones at Changle Pavilion within a year."

Beside him, Hongyu showed a look of regret. She truly appreciated this young and attractive boy, clearly possessing extraordinary musical talent. It would be such a pity if it went to waste for lack of a suitable instrument.

She couldn't help but want to say some good words for Fan Wubing, so she used Divine Soul Communication to Dou Jianbai, "Steward Dou, this guest is truly a music prodigy. Could you perhaps make an exception?"

Dou Jianbai actually had the same thought. Being good at reading people, he immediately saw Fan Wubing as a prestigious client and naturally wanted to retain him.

He then smiled and said, "Perhaps we can form a beneficial bond."

"A beneficial bond?"

"I can arrange for someone to provide a low-interest, or even interest-free loan so you can spend more at Changle Pavilion and obtain the Red Flood Dragon Order. The loan term could be extended to five years for you." This was the best way to help without breaking any rules, as Heaven and Earth Bank always had "investment loans" for young talents with potential in need of funds.

Arranging an investment loan wasn't difficult for him as a steward.

Fan Wubing sensed that Dou Jianbai had high hopes for him.

He smiled and shook his head, "I appreciate your kind offer, Steward Dou, but I don't need a loan."

Dou Jianbai wasn't in a rush, but Hongyu was anxious, "Guest, do you really not want to reconsider? There might be a suitable zither for you in the small market. If your music talent gets wasted just because of lacking a proper instrument, it would truly be a shame."

Being someone who understood and loved music, she couldn't bear to see a talent being wasted.

She thought, if Fan Wubing refused again, she'd grit her teeth and sponsor him with some funds, sure she would find a way.

Fan Wubing was surprised by the attendant's attitude. Was this matter really that important to her?

He exhaled, "Of course, I won't give up. But I don't need to level up to the Red Flood Dragon Order."

"Why not?"

"Because I have the Purple Dragon Order." With that, he took out a token about the size of a palm, engraved with a dark purple dragon.

The audition room fell silent to the extreme.

Hongyu stared blankly at the token, then looked at Fan Wubing, confirming he was just a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy.

A fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy, having a Purple Dragon Order used universally in all branches of Heaven and Earth Bank?

She clearly understood what the Purple Dragon Order implied.

It's not something money can simply buy. Each branch of Heaven and Earth Bank has a very limited number exclusively available for the Purple Dragon Order. Like Changle Pavilion, which only has the authority to issue seven, any more would require a request to the Immortal Continent headquarters.

Impossible! Hongyu instinctively thought. It's not that she looked down on Fan Wubing, but the sheer value of the Purple Dragon Order was overwhelmingly high.

Dou Jianbai's breath deepened, his eyes blazing, "It's truly the Purple Dragon Order!"

He could recognize it at once, a genuine Purple Dragon Order.

His attitude changed instantly, "To think the young friend was actually a distinguished Purple Dragon Guest. This old man has been blind."

Fan Wubing smiled, "I obtained it from another branch. Do you need to authenticate it?"

Dou Jianbai shook his head, "The Purple Dragon Guests are esteemed clients. Our Heaven and Earth Bank is committed to respecting the privacy of our distinguished guests. No verification is needed. The Purple Dragon Order is unique to the holder. Since it has revealed the Purple Dragon Will in your hands, it proves you are a genuine Purple Dragon Guest."

"I see."

Dou Jianbai asked, "Would the young friend like to check out the small market?"

"Yes, let's go now."

...

Hongyu's heart was beating fast. She really felt like she'd hit the jackpot today after experiencing the soul of the music in "The Galloping Horse's Order Melody."

In the Imperial Music Workshop, those who can express the soul of a composition are usually masters.

Their performances often see tickets sold at very high prices due to their acquired status.

She'd always been fond of music, saving some cultivation expenses just to attend performances by masters of music, aiming to experience the essence of their compositions. She never expected to hear the essence of "The Galloping Horse's Order Melody" today—in jest, she felt Fan Wubing's performance conveyed more essence, more realistic and immersive than those of the music masters.

What accelerated her heartbeat even more was the fact that Fan Wubing turned out to be a Purple Dragon Guest!

She had worked at Changle Pavilion for over twenty years and had never met a genuine Purple Dragon Guest.

And this Purple Dragon Guest was the very youth who brought out the true essence of the piece.

This youth, handsome, with a demeanor that was steady yet not rigid, firm yet not harsh, mature yet not aging, really struck all her preferences.

But she knew well in her heart, such a distinguished person would not be in the same world with her, just watching from afar was enough, hearing him play was a blessing.

She couldn't help but recall how at first she thought he was just an immature young boy, planning to tease him.

This thought made her blush even more intensely.

But then she heard Fan Wubing say to her, "I haven't yet thanked sister for playing the music piece for me. May I ask, what is the name of that piece?"

Hearing him call her sister made Hongyu's heart almost jump out, "That piece is titled 'The Galloping Horse's Order Melody,' composed by Mr. Huziyu..."

She went on to explain the historical context of the piece.

"So that's how it is... When I was playing it, I felt as if I was everything on the battlefield."

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