Volume 4: Hidden Battles – Chapter 140: Marching with Song and Sword

Xue Feifei and Xue Ning’er, the sister pair, smiled faintly as they participated in the signature event initiated by Bai Lei. Several students who had initially thought their job of guarding and selling tickets was extremely boring now felt incredibly thrilled, as if they had been struck by a giant pie falling from the sky. Holding the still-fresh-smelling signature papers, they were intoxicated without even drinking alcohol…

While everyone was gathered around the Xue Feifei sisters, Chu Tianyu stood frozen nearby. Seeing Feifei again, he felt she had changed drastically since they last parted in Chengdu. Not only was her skin delicate and translucent, but she also exuded an elegant aura that outsiders might mistake for that of a celebrity. Yet in Chu Tianyu’s eyes, it was a natural, serene energy of the universe!

Unlike the righteous energy of the Purple Void True Dragon within him, nor the fierce and domineering energy of the Ink Dragon lurking in his body, her aura was filled with rhythmic grace and carefree freedom. After Feifei’s delicate kiss, not only did his emotions surge with longing and desire, but the aura emanating from her seemed to penetrate deep into his body. Even the Purple Void Dragon Core, which had long troubled Chu Tianyu, seemed to tremble slightly!

Why did Chu Tianyu only seem to feel it? Because before he could fully react, the Ink Dragon energy in his body instantly surfaced, welcoming and blending with the aura radiating from Feifei…

Thus, both Chu Tianyu and Feifei were instantly intoxicated. The invisible auras surrounding them also influenced those around them. Though they didn’t understand what was happening, they were carried away into an indescribable state. On the surface, they all appeared stunned, but in reality, their spirit, energy, and consciousness had reached a state of complete harmony with nature!

This state of harmony with nature wasn’t about achieving a certain level of martial skill, but rather a wonderful state of mind and consciousness. At that moment, it is likely that even Feifei herself was lost in it, continuously releasing her aura toward Chu Tianyu, blending with the Ink Dragon energy in joy…

Chu Tianyu sensed this change and adjusted his own aura, slowly pushing Feifei away. This allowed their auras to temporarily ease, enabling them to gradually pull theirs back. To outsiders, it seemed as though Chu Tianyu was affectionately parting from Xue Feifei slowly. So, to those present, the whole process seemed like just a few seconds, but in reality, several minutes had passed…

Seeing that the signing was almost done, Bai Lei called out without Chu Tianyu needing to speak. “Alright, alright, everyone has one now. Hehe, you guys are really lucky. I just asked you to guard a door and sell tickets, and you all looked so unhappy. Well, now you know how good I am! Let me tell you…”

No one paid attention to what he said; they were all holding their fragrant signatures, lost in delight and ecstasy.

Chu Tianyu shook his head with a smile. He really couldn’t deal with them. Whatever, Bai Lei would take care of the rest. He would wait outside the old station for the announcement. When those “wolves” showed up, who knew what kind of stir they would cause again!

It seemed this simple task wasn’t only completed beyond expectations but also unexpectedly caused such a big fuss. Truly “not simple” at all!

So, Chu Tianyu didn’t say much more. He simply took Xue Feifei’s warm hand, along with Xue Ning’er and the musicians they brought, and headed inside.

“Feifei, you really surprised and delighted me!” Chu Tianyu said loudly after entering and leading Xue Feifei at the front.

Xue Feifei smiled shyly without answering, but her hand tightly held onto Chu Tianyu’s, as she leaned into his arms as they walked.

“Hehe, brother-in-law, you really need to thank me this time. If it weren’t for me passing the message in time and enduring so much pain by staying silent, you wouldn’t have had such a surprise!” Xue Ning’er, who was a step behind, rushed forward and said, tilting her head.

Chu Tianyu smiled, recalling how he had wondered earlier why she suddenly stopped contacting him and even turned off her phone. But now, hearing Xue Ning’er’s words, he could only smile knowingly. Seeing how cute she sounded and considering her identity as a super “water citizen,” it was indeed hard for her to hold back, just as she said. One could imagine the agony she must have endured these past two days, unable to speak, which was surely a hundred times worse than Chu Tianyu’s confusion!

“Hehe, consider it a favor I owe you, brother-in-law. Is that not enough?” In high spirits, Chu Tianyu said it as if calling himself brother-in-law were completely natural.

“Oh no, you’ve fallen into trouble! She’s going to extort you… Sigh, I better not say more…” Xue Feifei said, trying hard to hold back her laughter.
“Sis…” Xue Ning’er called out in a cute, whining tone, causing Chu Tianyu to shudder—not out of fear of being extorted, but because of her cute voice, which was unbearably annoying!
Amidst the laughter, Chu Tianyu led them to the back stage, where many students were busy—some rehearsing lines, some warming up their voices, some stretching their legs. Everyone looked excited, as if they were about to meet someone they’d long admired.
As soon as Chu Tianyu and the Xue sisters appeared, it caused a sensation. The entire back stage erupted in noise, which could even be heard by those in the front stage. It was clear that the news announced earlier was true, and judging by the sounds, it must be the idols who had arrived!
Almost everyone sitting there couldn’t help but get excited, whether teachers or students. Some even stood up, trying to see more by peering in…
The screams, cries, and exclamations in the back stage quickly turned into a crowd rushing toward Xue Feifei and the others. Fortunately, Bao Cai, who was standing in front, seemed to have received some orders. As soon as Chu Tianyu and the others appeared, he blocked the path with his body. While the other students were still shouting in shock, he led Chu Tianyu to a control room in the corner. By the time the other students realized what was happening and tried to get closer, Chu Tianyu and the Xue sisters had already disappeared behind the control room door.
Bao Cai stayed outside, shouting loudly as he prepared: “Students, Miss Feifei said that everyone who participates in today’s charity performance will get her autograph. Don’t rush or crowd—everyone will get one!”
With this assurance, everyone’s emotions calmed down a bit. A few quick-witted students rushed to the side and started stretching, demonstrating to the others that this was a huge opportunity! Just performing on the same stage as the famous star Xue Feifei was enough to be proud of. If they even got chosen to be her dancers or singers, that would be an incredible career breakthrough—unimaginable!

So, everyone scattered in an instant, brimming with energy as they brought out all their best skills to practice. Those from the art department were especially excited, filled with enthusiasm, imagining success as they practiced…
When Chu Tianyu and Xue Feifei rushed into the control room, they saw only three people inside—three women—and from their expressions, it was clear that a scene had just taken place!
But that scene was interrupted by Chu Tianyu and the others. As they entered, two sharp “hums” were heard almost simultaneously in the room.
Ouyang Ziyi and Qin Nianran each let out one hum, while the other half came from Li Rou, though it was cut off before it could be fully uttered.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the room became awkward and confusing!
It was then that Chu Tianyu realized that, as he had been shielding Xue Feifei and Xue Ning’er as they entered, he was holding one of them in his arms…
So, in the eyes of Ouyang Ziyi and the others, Chu Tianyu, the flirtatious man, embracing two women right in front of them was utterly unacceptable!
No matter how generous Ouyang Ziyi was or how much she tried to consider Chu Tianyu’s side, a woman’s jealous nature could never change. Thus, the three women, who had just thought of using Chu Tianyu as a topic for drama, reacted at the same time, letting out a “hum”!
Among them, Qin Nianran played the “good cop” role, showing a critical and disdainful hum, though it was unclear what she really thought.
The remaining two, Ouyang Ziyi and Li Rou, played the “bad cop” roles, showing pure jealousy. However, their reactions differed slightly—Ouyang Ziyi expressed her jealousy openly, while Li Rou was more restrained. Although her initial hum was purely instinctive, she quickly realized she was the weakest here, with no real relationship to Chu Tianyu, so she stopped speaking mid-hum and lowered her head in silence.
At that moment, the silence in the room stood in sharp contrast to the noisy sounds of practice outside…
Xue Feifei was also a pure-hearted person. Especially considering her conflict with Ouyang Ziyi over their trip to Hong Kong, and her knowledge of Chu Tianyu’s relationships with these beautiful women, although she didn’t know if anything new had happened recently, she could be certain from their recent behavior that Ouyang Ziyi was still the focus!

So she took Xue Ning’er’s hand, pulled her along, and stepped out quickly. She approached Ouyang Ziyi with a smile, saying apologetically, “This must be Ziyi. I really apologized for my mistakes during our trip to Hong Kong last time. Thankfully, nothing irreversible happened; otherwise, Feifei would have committed a grave fault. Ah, even now, thinking about it still makes me feel guilty!”
As the saying goes, don’t hit someone who’s smiling. Seeing Xue Feifei’s sincere expression, Ouyang Ziyi lost her earlier jealousy and dissatisfaction. In fact, Chu Tianyu hadn’t hidden anything from her about Xue Feifei, and she had already accepted this fact in her heart. Now that Xue Feifei brought up the past incident, it served both as an apology and an opportunity for her to break the awkward silence.
So Ouyang Ziyi quickly took Xue Feifei’s hand and said warmly, “It’s all in the past. Besides, you were acting out of filial piety at the time, and nothing serious happened. How can we blame you? Hey, your skin is so smooth! Li Rou, Nianran, come and take a look! How can someone have such perfect skin? Wow, it’s amazing! Do you celebrities have some secret beauty tips? Or are you using special cosmetics?”
Ouyang Ziyi was no ordinary person—she quickly turned this small situation to her advantage, using Xue Feifei as a springboard to shift the conversation to another topic!
Perhaps Ouyang Ziyi started this discussion on skin care on purpose, but once it began, they genuinely exchanged their insights. Not only did Li Rou step forward to join in, but even the usually aloof and unsociable Qin Nianran came over. Though she didn’t say anything, her expression clearly showed that she was fascinated by Xue Feifei’s skin—staring at it intently…
Chu Tianyu finally seemed to escape the oppressive atmosphere and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, glad he’d gotten out of the awkwardness. But in less than a minute, he suddenly realized another kind of tension had surrounded him, no less uncomfortable than before. The reason was that as the five of them delved deeper into their discussion with focused expressions, they completely ignored Chu Tianyu, who still thought of himself as the protagonist—no one paid him any attention, not even a casual glance…

So Chu Tianyu could only foolishly accompany them. Until he saw Xue Feifei take out some pills and give them to each of them, saying that they were unique secret medicines of their Tianyin Sect, capable of expelling toxins from women’s bodies and strengthening the internal energy pathways, which was highly beneficial for cultivation!
Ouyang Ziyi and Li Rou didn’t have much cultivation power, so it didn’t matter to them. They had only learned a bit of the Qingfeng Jue, so taking the pills didn’t cause any special reaction. But Qin Nianran was different. At first, when Xue Feifei handed her the pills, she was stunned—having never received anything from others before, she clearly couldn’t adapt to such a situation. Yet Xue Feifei’s casual offering made her feel a sense of natural comfort, prompting her to accept the pills just like Ouyang Ziyi and Li Rou and take them right away.
Obviously, this spiritual medicine was extremely beneficial to her. Qin Nianran immediately felt warmth rising from her heart. Her grandmother had mentioned something similar before, telling her that this was truly a precious spiritual medicine. She quickly stepped back a few steps, sat down on a chair behind her, and began to cultivate.
Xue Feifei’s eyes lit up as she saw ripples of electromagnetic waves emanating from Qin Nianran’s body. Finally, as if remembering Chu Tianyu, she turned to look at him and gave him a signaling glance.
Before Tianyu could explain, Ouyang Ziyi took over the conversation, saying, “Our ‘eldest wife’ here is an extraordinary person—seems to be able to control lightning. I’ve been accidentally shocked by her several times!”
Only then did Chu Tianyu realize that Qin Nianran had already taken revenge on Ouyang Ziyi. No wonder sometimes it seemed she didn’t care much about or retaliate against Ouyang Ziyi’s harassment—secret battles were already underway!
“What eldest wife?” Xue Feifei asked curiously.
Ouyang Ziyi pointed at Qin Nianran and said with a mischievous smile, “There she is—that’s what ‘eldest wife’ means…”
While everyone was joking around, Qin Nianran, who was cultivating, suddenly trembled. Dark clouds spread across her body, amplifying under the outer electromagnetic waves and spreading throughout her body. Her face turned pale instantly, and large beads of sweat kept emerging on her forehead…

Chu Tianyu saw that things were not going well. He never expected Qin Nianran to try to force her way through the bottleneck in her training methods by relying on the effects of this medicine. So, amid the shocked cries of Xue Feifei and Zi Yi, he rushed over in an instant. His hands effortlessly pierced through the layer of electromagnetic waves surrounding Qin Nianran and pressed against her back. The authentic Genuine Qi of the Xuanmen sect surged in, flowing through her meridians, confirming his earlier suspicion—that Qin Nianran had recklessly used the medicine’s effects to force a breakthrough. In Chu Tianyu’s eyes, the pill given to her by Xue Feifei was at most useful for basic qi regulation and meridian unblocking. That’s why he hadn’t stopped Ouyang Zi Yi and Li Rou from taking it despite their lack of foundation, let alone paid much attention to Qin Nianran, who already had a solid foundation!

“How is it that she doesn’t even know basic martial arts knowledge? I wonder how her sect teaches,” Chu Tianyu thought as he adjusted her condition.

In fact, what had caused Qin Nianran pain earlier were the impurities expelled from her body. When they encountered the black mist created by the external electromagnetic waves, Qin Nianran’s skills were only enough to force them out, but not to refine or eliminate them. If she had collapsed and allowed those impurities to return to her body, the consequences would have been disastrous.

But with Chu Tianyu’s intervention, Qin Nianran reaped great benefits. Under his powerful energy, the black mist was instantly refined and disappeared. At the same time, he helped open several meridians for her, causing her skill level to soar by one rank instantly. The electromagnetic waves throughout her body also changed from ordinary white to a purer silver-white color.

When Chu Tianyu withdrew his hands, Qin Nianran was still closing her eyes and regulating her breath. Ouyang Zi Yi approached anxiously and asked, “Tianyu, how is it? Is she okay?”

Xue Feifei and the others also watched anxiously. Chu Tianyu smiled and shook his head, saying casually, “She’s fine. Let her rest and regulate her breath for a while.”

Just then, there was a sudden loud knocking at the door. Everyone was startled. Chu Tianyu opened the door to prevent any accidents.

There stood Bai Lei, drenched in sweat and out of breath, gasping intermittently, “Damn it, it’s on fire! It’s really burning! Third brother, haven’t you seen the crowd outside? Several radio and TV stations have arrived. I’ve locked the door and kept everyone outside—no one’s allowed in! But I don’t think we can hold out much longer. Those guys are about to break down the door! I’ve already called 110, 119, 120, and all the emergency numbers I could think of…”

By the end, Bai Lei’s earlier excitement had vanished, replaced by a sobbing tone as he struggled to control the situation.
“It seems I should step in! Ning’er, go up to the stage first and explain to the audience who’s already arrived. We’ll delay the event by at most twenty more minutes, but it will definitely start on time…” Xue Feifei said calmly.
Before she could finish, the others immediately tried to dissuade her, saying it would only make things worse. Chu Tianyu understood what she meant after hearing this, thinking that her “Voice of the Universe” would be enough to calm things down. So he stopped them from objecting and, without further explanation, said, “It’s fine. Let me accompany her. No one can compare to the charm of a superstar. One sentence from her is worth more than anything else! Zi Yi and Bai Lei, go back to the hall and make sure order is maintained inside!”
“There’s no need to maintain order—the corridors are so crowded there’s no room to move! I’ll just accompany you to the entrance. Even if it means ‘glory,’ I’m fine with it!” Bai Lei said honestly and solemnly.
Chu Tianyu was filled with regret…
When Xue Feifei reached the entrance, Bai Lei, with a heroic expression, opened the nearly overcrowded hall doors. Before the crowd outside could rush in, they heard Xue Feifei’s melodious singing as she walked in. The crowd outside instantly fell silent and naturally made way for her. When she entered the hall, her singing also came to an end.
“Dear friends, please make room for the staff from TV and radio stations. I’ll discuss with the event organizers to set up some outdoor speakers outside the hall to broadcast the performances live. Please cooperate, stay calm, and truly appreciate this wonderful music. By then, it won’t matter whether you can see me sing in person or not…”
The entire hall was silent. Xue Feifei smiled gently and continued, “So, dear friends, please help maintain order and keep quiet. Let’s create such a wonderful atmosphere and enjoy this musical feast. Let my singing resonate with you and dance with your souls…”
Even Chu Tianyu was captivated. Not to mention her use of the “Voice of the Universe,” her sincere words and the atmosphere she created went far beyond mere influence. What could this be called? It was simply “infinite charm”!!!!

When Xue Feifei returned, the entire venue came back to life, though this time only those who stepped aside and the media reporters, who had been eager to jump over the walls but now moved in an orderly manner, were active…
When people unite with a common desire and goal, the power they generate can only be described as miraculous!
The doors of the auditorium were left wide open, and crowds filled it from inside to outside, yet they wisely left two passageways for movement. Outside, with the combined efforts of several radio and TV stations, high-power sound systems and broadcasting equipment were set up, with several broadcast vehicles ready and waiting for the performance to begin.
Fifteen minutes later, what was originally supposed to be an “ordinary” and “simple” campus charity event finally kicked off “successfully” after many twists and turns…
As Miss Xue Ning’er, the temporarily appointed host, stepped onto the stage and announced, “Teachers, students, guests, and honored guests, good evening! This large-scale charity cultural event hosted by Beifu College, generously sponsored by Tangfeng Telecom and exclusively titled by 1108 Night Voice, now begins…” as soon as her voice rang out, one person fainted on the spot, and another who had been called by his wife to watch at home also collapsed instantly.
The person who fainted in the venue was none other than the director of the 1108 Night Voice program. And the one who fainted at home was, of course, the person in charge of the telecommunications company that had been the first to sponsor Bai Lei and his group!
Unlike their unfortunate, blissful fainting, everyone else in the venue applauded excitedly. Especially those teachers and students who had paid just a few dozen or even a few dollars to sit inside the auditorium—they could hardly believe that the most popular superstar, Xue Ning’er, was introducing the event right in front of them. Hearing that the legendary singer Xue Feifei would also perform that night only made them even more excited, clapping repeatedly!
Actually, deciding to have Xue Ning’er host temporarily was the result of careful discussion between Ouyang Ziyi and Xue Feifei. After all, this charity event was mainly about the students’ amateur performances; otherwise, it would make no sense. If the Xue sisters sang first, how could the subsequent performances proceed? But if they waited until the end, everyone’s focus would be distracted, and even if the earlier acts were performed, they wouldn’t have the desired effect. So they decided to have Xue Ning’er host temporarily to introduce herself to the audience and ensure the subsequent performances went smoothly, preventing any dissatisfaction or impatience from the crowd!

Sure enough, the effect was perfect. The audience seemed reassured and settled down to watch the performances, while the students performing voluntarily gave their all, bringing each act to life vividly and pushing the event to new heights!
When the students finished their last performance, Xue Ning’er stopped introducing acts and immediately sang “Love in Depth,” heating up the entire venue and instantly turning it into a sea of excitement…
After singing three songs in a row, Xue Ning’er, still seemingly eager to continue, quieted the crowd before slowly announcing, “Next… let’s welcome my sister… to the stage…”
It took ten full minutes of applause and excitement before the crowd gradually calmed down at Xue Feifei’s repeated gestures. She then said, “Before singing for everyone, let’s first welcome Director Yan from our school’s administration office, who was the first to donate to our event! So, my first song will be dedicated to him—its title is ‘Dedication’!”
This was also a special arrangement by Chu Tianyu. Last time, Bai Lei said they had tricked that director, but everyone was still filled with emotion and admiration. Chu Tianyu had kept this in mind, and today provided the perfect opportunity to repay this kind-hearted man with heartfelt gratitude!
Perhaps the happiest person today was Director Yan! Not only was he seated in the best spot, but he was also given such a wonderful gift. Overjoyed, he struggled several times to stand up before finally managing to do so with others’ help.
When Xue Feifei took his hand without hesitation and sang the heartfelt a cappella song “Dedication” so close up, not only did Director Yan become the third person to faint that day, but even the audience was utterly captivated…
For Director Yan, who became the third person to experience this “happiness,” it proved that hard work and kindness are truly rewarded—nothing deceives people!
From then on, the entire hall and the square in front of it were in a state of extreme excitement. Xue Feifei’s songs, as beautiful as heavenly music, resonated in the hearts of all the audience members…
Everyone was crazy—their emotions were completely immersed in that wonderful realm, rising and falling with Xue Feifei’s singing…
…
“Next, the last song will be sung by me and my sister Xue Ning’er together. This song is also dedicated to my dearest person—‘Love for Water’!”

The melodious sound, like celestial music, rang out once again—sometimes like a gentle stream, evoking a sense of depth and distance, other times like rolling mountains, undulating endlessly. The bass was rich and profound, while the highs were bright and piercing, as if stones were shattering into gold. The entire range of sounds vibrated through everything, touched everything, penetrated everything, and resonated with everything…
When Xue Feifei reached her highest pitch, she thought of her feelings for Chu Tianyu and the moments they had shared in the valley. Lost in her emotions, she poured her deepest affection and most sincere love into her voice, transforming them into moving notes that echoed through the air…
Xue Ning’er had stopped singing—she could no longer keep up with the rhythm and range. At the same time, a serene aura emanating from Xue Feifei enveloped the entire stage, as if nothing else could exist there but her voice and music. This made Xue Ning’er step back involuntarily!
Now, the entire stage was Xue Feifei, and Xue Feifei was the entire stage—perfectly unified, inseparable!
Just then, a clear dragon roar sounded in time with the rhythm. Along with a flash of white light, Chu Tianyu appeared, wielding the Coiling Dragon Sword. With graceful movements, he merged into Xue Feifei and her perfect performance. As he shook the sword, ripples spread across its surface, just like water waves. Simultaneously, he elegantly wrapped his arms around Xue Feifei’s waist. At the precise moment when she made a musical transition, he lifted her into the air, tracing a beautiful arc together. The audience didn’t feel any intrusion at all; instead, it seemed perfectly harmonious and fitting. The soft sword in his hands resembled a flowing stream, vividly bringing to life the theme of water and the true meaning of love, complementing the song “Love of Water” perfectly.