Chapter 406: I Guess I Learned Something
Chapter 406: I Guess I Learned Something
【Gem/Material: Sapphire of the Azure Sea】
【A rare and precious gem. The essence of the ocean is condensed within, flowing and shining with unparalleled radiance. It can also be used as a material to craft other items.】
【A rare and valuable gem, worth a fortune! Inside the gem, two names are engraved.
—Adores
—Lily Danni】
"Lily Danni?"
Lin Sai immediately recalled the play he had watched the night before.
The female lead in the play was named Lily Danni, and this gem was obtained from the vast ocean of the Seven Seas Alliance...
"Fan adoration?"
"Or is it like how artists can create islands? Was this gem also created by someone?"
Ordinary people would ponder over such a question.
Without evidence, they would surely speculate and come up with hundreds of possibilities.
But Lin Sai promptly switched to the game module.
【Puzzle Game】 reveals the truth.
【A precious gem—a naturally formed raw stone, polished and carved by human hands in the later stages; the names inside were engraved with superb skill.】
"..."
"Is that so?"
Lin Sai whispered as he stored the Sapphire of the Azure Sea in his bag.
He could now use this gem to synthesize equipment.
But this special phenomenon of engraved names made him feel that there might be a story behind this item.
It was better to keep it until he figured everything out.
"Speaking of which—"
"The gem powder Miss Agnes gave me, called Azure Sea, must also have originated from the Seven Seas Alliance."
Lin Sai looked out at the vast ocean around him.
The calm sea belied the turbulent emotions within him, and the thought of returning to the cabin was shaken away.
"This vast ocean... it's not a place where gems are commonly found, is it?"
"..."
Just then, Lin Sai heard a greeting from above.
He looked up and saw the one-armed painter, Arloson, who had found him at the stern of the ship.
"When the sailors delivered lunch earlier, you weren't there. Now, at dinner time, you're still not in the cabin. I came to ask if you want to eat something?"
"Oh, thank you!" Lin Sai flipped over and jumped back onto the deck, nodding gratefully. "I brought my own food, so I didn't eat in the cabin."
Lin Sai didn't want to appear too peculiar.
Sneaking out to fish on the deck after his roommate fell asleep wouldn't be an issue.
The two returned to the cabin, and Arloson initiated a conversation:
"Lin Sai, you watched the stage performance last night. Are you going again today?"
Lin Sai smiled bitterly and said:
"There was quite a ruckus last night."
"If it's going to be like that again today... I think I'll pass." Lin Sai changed the subject, "By the way, I saw you painting earlier. How did it go?"
Arloson's expression was weary:
"Results? I can't say I had any!"
"I sat on the deck for most of the day, and I didn't even dip my brush."
Lin Sai asked:
"What were you trying to paint? You couldn't find the right feeling all day?"
Arloson sighed:
"I wanted to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary."
"It's a rare opportunity to visit the Seven Seas Alliance, but the muse didn't grace me today. I guess I'll have to give up."
Lin Sai asked:
"You don't often get the chance to return to the Seven Seas Alliance?"
Arloson shook his head:
"My hometown is the Misty Mountain World, as I mentioned before."
"This trip is just a journey to participate in the art festival."
"The two chatted as they made their way back to the cabin.
But just as they stepped off the deck, they paused at the intersection near the cabin's corner.
A maiden in a white dress stood at the cabin door, her slender arms crossed in front of her, eyes closed, and humming a delightful tune.
Her silhouette in the play of light and shadow resembled a serene, poetic painting.
Hearing their approach, the maiden turned her head:
"Hey, Lin Sai!"
"You were so passionate last night, but why haven't you come to find me all day today?"
She took two quick steps forward and stood before Lin Sai.
With her hands on her hips and a dissatisfied look on her face, her deep blue eyes reflected the stars and the moon.
Lin Sai and the maiden locked eyes.
The emotions swirling in those eyes were sincere and profound, conveying an intangible force that struck straight to the heart, like the dewdrops hanging on the tips of grass blades in the morning, crystal clear and carrying the freshness and coolness unique to the morning dew.
Hmm?
That tone?
That statement!
Lin Sai suddenly realized the identity of the person before him:
"You... Wah Wah Wah?"
The maiden, whose demeanor was so different from the artist's wild appearance, nodded:
"Who else could it be?"
"..."
Silence filled the air for a moment.
Lin Sai hadn't expected that the terrifying, wild-like artist would, without her usual attire, be such a naturally graceful young woman.
At that moment, Alarson, standing beside them, broke the silence:
"If you two have something to discuss, I won't disturb you."
"I haven't had dinner yet today!"
As he spoke, the one-armed painter opened the cabin door and went in alone.
He slammed the door shut with a loud bang, seemingly eager to have his meal in peace.
Lin Sai was speechless for a moment.
Wah Wah Wah watched Alarson enter, then turned to Lin Sai:
"So, are you going to learn or not?"
"Didn't we agree that I'd come to your room, and you'd teach me the techniques slowly?"
Lin Sai felt embarrassed to admit that he had been fishing all day.
He glanced at his master-level violin mastery and tried to explain:
"Actually, I feel like I learned a lot yesterday, and it was a fruitful lesson."
"Beginners should avoid such arrogance!"
Wah Wah Wah became anxious upon hearing this:
She reached out and pushed Lin Sai, slamming him against the cabin wall:
"If you want your playing to be recognized by others and not become a mess that no one cares about, you must practice patiently, seriously, and diligently!"
"Do you understand?"
"Even if you have talent, if you waste this advantage, you'll quickly be left behind by those who truly work hard!"
"..."
Lin Sai considered whether to play a piece right there.
He knew that someone would enjoy this face-slapping moment, but the maiden before him was his teacher, teaching him without asking for anything in return.
So, he tried to persuade Wah Wah Wah:
"I will practice hard when it comes to playing..."
A flash of determination shone in the maiden's eyes, and she could sense his intention from his emotional response:
"You can't be casual about art!"
At that moment, the stage above was being set up.
Wah Wah Wah, seeing people heading towards the deck, grabbed Lin Sai's arm and dragged him towards the deck without saying a word.
"Come on, let's go up!"
"There won't be any interruptions today. I'll show you the standard of a true artist!"
(End of Chapter)
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