The curtain of rain changed with the sound of the zither.

Gentle, hurried, fierce...

It was only now that Li Ye realized this thing didn't require him to actually know how to play the zither; it purely depended on his perception of "rain."

All he needed was to recall past rains in his mind, and the melody would naturally come forth.

To Li Ye, rain, as a kind of celestial phenomenon, was more about tranquility and relaxation.

Even though his memories from before his crossing weren't very clear, he could still recall the joy of napping in his room on rainy days.

The pouring rain was like isolating the world—or rather arriving in another realm where he could peacefully evade worldly troubles, listen to the drizzle, and enjoy drifting to sleep in the cool weather.

The most peculiar aspect of the Four Seasons Music Canon is that all its melodies change with the cultivator's state of mind and perception, so naturally, the zither sound Li Ye played also changed—

The rain curtain continued to pour, but within it, a strange silver radiance quietly emerged, leaving a silver trace in the void with each droplet that fell.

"Huh."

"Is this really what he's perceiving?"

True Man Suoxing squinted in confusion, unable to make sense of it.

There were quite a few cultivators learning the Xiangyun Zither in the sect, given the significance of rain.

For most ordinary people, rain meant the inability to work and maintain their livelihood; it was both a disaster and a gift that could irrigate land and nurture new life; a rare rest by the hearth with their families.

But for cultivators, rain was considered beneficial since even a Qi Refining Cultivator could withstand fierce wind and rain—why Li Ye interpreted rain as a "space of leisure" was a mystery.

While the True Man pondered, the distant drizzle had already coalesced into a space. The silver light flickered through a veil of five-colored water, with Li Ye still within, playing the zither.

Li Ye's face showed a hint of weariness.

His fingers continued to strum the strings, but the fatigue in his eyes deepened until he finally fell asleep.

"Does it even have a soporific effect?"

"This power of space should originate from Jianmu, right?"

"This boy sure knows how to enjoy; listening to the rain and drifting into sleep."

True Man Suoxing did not dwell on it. Though it seemed odd, ten thousand people express in ten thousand ways; everyone has their own perceptions and changes in Dharma method.

Just like with seeds from the same plant, different individuals yield different results when planting them.

Sleeping is not a bad thing, and for a cultivator, a good sleep is exceptionally rare.

He leaned back against a cloud, quietly waiting for Li Ye to wake up.

Li Ye slept for quite some time this time.

A day, two days, three days...

In the end, Li Ye slept for a full thirty days before grudgingly rubbing his eyes and stretching, leaving the True Man increasingly marveling in disbelief.

If he wasn't mistaken, Li Ye seemed a bit unwilling to wake up when he did, much like a child reluctant to leave their bed, unwilling to open his eyes no matter what.

Just as the True Man thought Li Ye would fall back to sleep, the rain around him suddenly dissipated, and he inexplicably seemed vibrant again.

"... disciple."

"Your understanding is rare. Why is it so?"

True Man could not contain his curiosity: "If you wish to sleep within the rain curtain, that's fine, but what is the meaning of not waking, and why suddenly appear so spirited?"

Uh...

Li Ye felt slightly awkward.

What could he say?

Should he say that upon intending to wake, he indulged in the thought of lingering in bed, unwilling to get up, and so let himself sleep a bit longer?

Yet suddenly recalling he had pressing matters, he forced himself awake, dissipating the rain curtain, instantly revitalized.

Even he found himself quite odd.

Others learning the Xiangyun Zither focus on harmonizing rain with all things, healing, or raging. Why did he create a "space" to take a nap within it?

Could it be because he simply wanted to sleep?

After pondering, he answered: "Perhaps it's because during a heavy rain long ago, I slept at home. Although it's been a long time, it's a fond memory.

Even the reluctance to get up to earn Spirit Stones after the rain had long lingered within.

Unexpectedly, I fulfilled that past self's wish through the Xiangyun Zither."

True Man Suoxing pondered Li Ye's response: "For us cultivators, having a good sleep is a rare pleasure. Since this perception suits you best,

there's no need to worry.

Continue learning the Chenghan Xiao."

Li Ye quickly let go of his dilemma. After this sleep, he felt invigorated and picked up the white xiao to play.

This time, the xiao sound was normal.

Bleak and distant, with an indescribable clear chill to it.

The rain transformed into snowflakes, gracefully dancing around Li Ye according to his will, akin to turning the snow into guardian "Taoist Soldiers."

After learning the Chenghan Xiao, Li Ye went on to study other instruments one after another.

His talent in this field was quite good, beside the fact he often idly spent time in the courtyard.

He held his own understanding of celestial phenomena and changes.

After fully studying "Rain, Snow, Wind, and Frost" and "Seasonal Changes," True Man Suoxing finally nodded:

"You've learned well."

"Next, it's about integrating them."

"Ye, I now formally entrust you with the task of constructing the Dongcang Marketplace."

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