Chapter 245 Speaking is also an art

Then it was time for the banquet.

“Haha, Mr. Si Yan, your paintings are truly magnificent! It’s a pity I couldn’t admire them for long. I wonder when Mr. Si Yan will be free; I’d like to commission a painting from him.”

At the banquet, as expected, Si Yan once again became a major focal point.

A large number of Vampire Nobles surrounded Si Yan.

Ordinary Vampire Nobles couldn’t even get close.

Because Si Yan was primarily surrounded by Vampire Dukes.

Even Duke Alec came over.

In contrast, Milne, brought by the Western Players, seemed much more forlorn.

Milne was also surrounded by some Vampire Nobles.

But these Vampires were mostly Viscounts or similar ranks.

Moreover, these Vampires only gathered around Milne and discussed painting topics after failing to squeeze their way to Si Yan.

After all, Milne was indeed a master in his own right.

It was just that his brilliance had been completely overshadowed by Si Yan.

“Damn it!”

Watching Si Yan surrounded by a group of Vampire Dukes, chatting and laughing with them, the leading Western Player wished he could tear Si Yan apart with his bare hands.

But he truly dared not here.

His eyes flickered; he already had the idea of killing Si Yan, or forcing Si Yan to use an item to leave this instance.

However, finding an opportunity wouldn’t be so easy.

“Boss, the place he lives has many nobles above Earl, and also Dukes. Their perception is too keen, the risk of us making a move is very high.”

After the banquet, the leading Western Player received a report from his subordinate.

“Boss, the risk of taking him out now is too great. He’s receiving too much attention. If he dies or is forced to leave, we might be suspected!”

“Although we failed today, we still have a chance. When Master Charlemagne makes his move later, our chances of winning are still very high.”

A Western Player said.

“That’s right, Master Charlemagne is a world-class piano master. Even if this Si Yan is very good at painting, he can’t possibly surpass Master Charlemagne in music!”

Another Western Player said.

“Do you have confidence in beating him?”

The Western Player looked at Master Charlemagne beside him.

This elder was somewhat similar to Milne, also a venerable old man with a strong artistic aura and a full beard.

Princess Vera, a dignified Vampire Prince, naturally loved music.

Their “dedicated to vera” was a collaborative effort by dozens of top composers from the West.

The possibility of moving Princess Vera was very high.

This was another one of their trump cards.

After their previous “trump cards” suffered successive setbacks, they could only rely on this one to turn the tide.

While the Western Players were plotting there.

Inside Princess Vera’s palace, the beautiful sound of the piano rang out once more.

It was Princess Vera playing “vera by the water,” which Si Yan had composed for her.

After the piece was played.

Si Yan applauded.

Princess Vera’s gaze turned to Si Yan, with anticipation in her eyes.

“Your Highness, this performance was already incredibly perfect; there’s truly no flaw to be found.”

Si Yan said.

Princess Vera’s expression clearly showed joy.

In such a short time, she had already performed “vera by the water” flawlessly.

She looked at Jesse beside her.

Jesse understood her meaning.

Soon, a Vampire maiden came forward, holding a small box.

“Mr. Si Yan, Her Highness is very grateful for the painting and piano piece you created for her. This is something Her Highness specially prepared for you. As for whether to use it or not, the choice is yours, Mr. Si Yan; Her Highness will not force you.”

As Jesse spoke, she opened the box.

Si Yan looked inside and saw a transparent, crystal ball-like object in the box.

In the center of this crystal ball was a mass of red.

It was like…

Blood!

Yes, it was blood, contained in the center of this crystal ball.

Jesse had already picked up the crystal ball and handed it to Si Yan.

“If Mr. Si Yan decides to use it, just open it and swallow it in a safe place. Please rest assured, Mr. Si Yan, this is an Original Bloodline.”

Jesse said.

Original Bloodline?

Hearing Jesse’s words, Si Yan vaguely guessed what was inside the crystal ball.

Si Yan took the crystal ball.

“Ding-dong! You have obtained Vampire Bloodline (Original).”

This time, it was the voice of the Horror Space that sounded.

Just as expected!

This drop of blood, about one centimeter in diameter, inside the crystal ball, represented a Vampire Bloodline.

And it was an Original Bloodline!

An Original Bloodline meant that if Si Yan chose to merge with this Vampire Bloodline, he could become the first generation of this Vampire Bloodline.

He would no longer be influenced by any Vampire.

Nor would he become a blood descendant.

Among players who currently possess Vampire Bloodlines, some did not obtain Original Bloodlines.

If it’s not an Original Bloodline, the descendants will all be affected.

This is also a characteristic of the Vampire World.

The Bloodline of a family shares a common origin, and descendants are naturally suppressed by the Bloodline when facing elders.

But even for players…

It’s not easy to evolve a Bloodline.

To some extent, it is even harder for players to evolve their Bloodlines.

Now, Princess Vera actually gave Si Yan an Original Bloodline.

At the same time, she also gave Si Yan the choice, not forcing him to use it.

This Vampire Bloodline was just right for Si Yan.

He didn’t plan to use it himself.

Of course, he also didn’t plan to sell it or give it to anyone else.

After the Ghost Warrior profession is activated, there is a Bloodline slot, allowing Si Yan to equip different Bloodlines and thus possess different Bloodline abilities.

While not changing his identity as a human.

“Thank you, Your Highness.”

Si Yan put away the crystal ball and expressed his gratitude to Princess Vera.

At this moment, Si Yan saw Princess Vera take out another parchment notebook and hand it to Jesse.

“Mr. Si Yan, these are some piano pieces Her Highness composed previously, but Her Highness always felt they weren’t perfect enough. Her Highness would like to ask Mr. Si Yan to help take a look.”

Jesse’s voice rang out.

As she spoke, Jesse handed the parchment notebook to Si Yan.

Si Yan took it.

The notebook itself was made of high-quality parchment.

Si Yan looked inside and indeed saw some musical scores.

It seemed they were all written by Princess Vera herself.

These should all be piano pieces she composed.

There were quite a few, over a dozen pieces.

Si Yan placed the notebook on the piano stand, then equipped the Mystic Artist profession, and began to play the first piano piece.

For the current Si Yan, he didn’t even need to look at it multiple times; he could play it flawlessly and smoothly.

This skill fully demonstrated Si Yan’s musical foundation and mastery.

Soon, Si Yan played the entire piece flawlessly and smoothly.

This piece was quite good.

The standard was also acceptable, very fluid, reaching a passing level.

But in terms of artistic merit and aesthetic appeal, it couldn’t be considered very high.

Although Princess Vera’s piano skills had reached the master level in the Vampire World.

She even personally crafted pianos.

But in composition, her level was not particularly high.

“Mr. Si Yan, Her Highness has a clear understanding of her compositional skills. Please speak your mind; Her Highness will be very grateful.”

At this moment, Jesse’s voice rang out again.

Si Yan turned his head and saw Princess Vera standing beside him, looking at him with expectant eyes.

“Your Highness, this piece is quite well composed; it’s relatively soothing and quite captivating. However, there are still many areas that need improvement.”

Si Yan began to point out corrections.

Although Princess Vera, through Jesse, expressed that Si Yan could speak his mind.

Si Yan naturally understood the art of speaking.

The same matter, expressed with different words, could have vastly different effects.

Si Yan naturally wouldn’t directly tell Princess Vera, “Your piece is only ‘average’ or ‘passing’ in quality.”

This was the skill of speaking.

Instead of pointing out Princess Vera’s shortcomings, it was better to tell Princess Vera how to improve and perfect it.

The latter is more difficult than the former.

It’s easy to pick out flaws.

Helping others improve is too difficult.

Especially with such professional matters! (End of chapter)