Just then, Cheng Xiaofan recalled a piece from the Shen Nong musical score, titled "Tian Qu," which was also a tune capable of soothing the soul.
He immediately extended his ten fingers and gently strummed the five-colored strings. The melodious and clear notes cascaded down like a gentle breeze from the heavens to the earth.
The melody flowed, sometimes as leisurely as a clear stream, then as swift as a waterfall, then as crisp as pearls dropping onto a jade plate, and at other times as soft as the murmuring of orioles in the willows.
Each note, as if propelled by some magical force, seemed to come alive, radiating an aromatic beauty that, before the eyes of the onlookers, transformed into vibrant butterflies dancing in mid-air.
"This music is truly exquisite; I'm utterly entranced!"
"Such music should only exist in the heavens; how often can it be heard on earth!"
"Great god, you truly live up to being my great god!"
"Stop being a fangirl upstairs; your great god already has a stunning beauty by his side!"
"Quick, look! White cranes, flocks of them!"
As Cheng Xiaofan's music filled the air, white cranes emerged from the forest below, circling the Potian Eagle and dancing in the sky.
At this moment, Bai Yiling, having forgotten all fear and nervousness, opened her beautiful eyes and gazed at the wondrous scene before her.
In addition to the white cranes, various other birds flew out from the forest below.
There were birds like the crested bird, white swans, white gulls, and red-bellied eagles – birds rarely seen, now appearing in large numbers.
"Wow, it's so beautiful!"
Bai Yiling, lost in the moment, withdrew her hands from Cheng Xiaofan, raised them high, and shouted, "I'm flying, I'm flying in the sky!"
She felt as if she had instantly transformed into a bird, soaring and dancing alongside the other birds to Cheng Xiaofan's incomparably beautiful music.
She felt no trace of worry.
She realized that she had become one with Cheng Xiaofan and the Potian Eagle.
In the live stream, bullet comments began to fly across the screen.
"Oh my god, how can I suddenly feel like I can ride on an eagle and soar through the sky? It would be worth dying for!"
"Streamer, I always believed that heaven was number one, earth was number two, and I was number three. Now I finally understand; I am nothing. You are the only one in this world!"
"Streamer, I strongly suggest you take on disciples; I want to be your devoted follower!"
"I've already knelt before the streamer!"
"Streamer, please divine my fortune. How can someone as outstanding as I feel so utterly hopeless every time I watch your live streams?"
"I've fallen in love, I've fallen in love with my great god!"
...
In the provincial capital's live broadcast office.
Xu Haoyu watched Cheng Xiaofan's live stream with excitement and said to his daughter and Fang Ming, "This is another hit video, yet again!"
"This Cheng Xiaofan is truly a talent!"
"I can hardly imagine this Potian Eagle carrying two people in flight!"
"The music Cheng Xiaofan is playing is in no way inferior to his previous piece!"
"Especially this scene; it evokes a thrilling beauty!"
"Look, the Potian Eagle carrying Cheng Xiaofan and that beautiful woman, flying under the blue sky and white clouds, with the mischievous Bao [naughty one] perched leisurely on Cheng Xiaofan's shoulder, surrounded by dancing white cranes and other birds, all accompanied by soul-stirring music. Who wouldn't be captivated?"
Fang Ming exclaimed, "This Cheng Xiaofan is constantly creating miracles!"
"I recognize that beautiful woman; she's the once-popular famous actress Bai Yiling!" Xu Man said with a delighted surprise.
Xu Haoyu was taken aback and asked his daughter, "Are you sure that beautiful woman is Bai Yiling?"
Xu Man replied, "I can confirm she is Bai Yiling!"
"As far as I know, after starring in that sensational historical drama years ago, Bai Yiling immediately withdrew from the entertainment industry and moved into business!"
"In just a few short years, she single-handedly built the Bai Group!"
"In City C, she is a legend in the business world!"
Xu Haoyu furrowed his brows and nodded slightly. "How did this business magnate suddenly end up with Cheng Xiaofan?"
"Looking at their close proximity, their relationship must be quite significant!"
Fang Ming asked, "Mr. Xu, are you worried that Cheng Xiaofan might succumb to the charms of this Bai Yiling and be lured away?"
Xu Man smiled and said, "We have an exclusive contract with Cheng Xiaofan. If he were to break it, the liquidated damages alone would be unbearable for him!"
Hearing this, Xu Haoyu shook his head and said, "Man'er, you underestimate Cheng Xiaofan. The radish and cabbage incident doesn't seem to have served as a sufficient warning."
"From the videos Cheng Xiaofan has posted, it's clear that his potential is immense, even beyond your imagination."
"No matter who it is, if they recognize Cheng's potential, your little compensation fee would be nothing in their eyes!"
"Then what should we do?" Xu Man finally realized the seriousness of the situation.
Xu Haoyu sighed softly and said, "Your father hasn't thought of a better solution yet. Let's see how things develop; after all, our strength cannot compare to Bai Yiling's."
"Dad, Uncle Fang, look quickly! The download count for this video by Cheng Xiaofan has already surpassed a million!" Xu Man exclaimed excitedly, pointing to the data displayed on her live stream.
Fang Ming remarked, "By tomorrow, this video's download count will easily break ten million!"
...
About twenty minutes later, the Potian Eagle, carrying Cheng Xiaofan, Bai Yiling, and Tao Qibao, arrived above Bai Mang Lake.
"Hello everyone, today's live stream ends here. See you next time!"
Cheng Xiaofan then ended the broadcast. However, the fans did not leave the live stream room and began to chide the streamer.
"I haven't seen enough, why did you end it?"
"Streamer, you need to learn to spoil your fans!"
"Alas, the great god ended it without my permission!"
"I swear I'll never watch this streamer's videos again!"
"To the person above, it seems you swear this every time the streamer ends, yet you keep watching?"
"Everyone, stop talking, let's start giving him rewards!"
...
The Potian Eagle landed directly on the small boat.
"Get down!"
Cheng Xiaofan, finding Tao Qibao still clinging to his shoulder, irritably slapped its head and angrily said, "Believe it or not, I'll skin you and stew you into soup!"
Hearing this, Tao Qibao trembled and leaped off his shoulder.
This master is so inconsiderate of a dog's feelings! I was still immersed in the beautiful melody of the music, and you rudely interrupt me?
And you want to make dog soup? Does your conscience not ache at all?
After dismounting from the Potian Eagle, Bai Yiling saw Tao Qibao's crestfallen expression and smiled. "Tao Qibao, your master is bullying you. Why don't you come with me from now on?"
"Woof woof!"
Tao Qibao wagged its tail joyfully!
At this moment, the Potian Eagle had retracted its body and perched on top of the boat's canopy.
Bai Yiling shifted her gaze from Tao Qibao to the entire Bai Mang Lake.
She saw the blue sky and white clouds reflected on the mirror-like surface of the lake. Not far away, a herd of horses was happily grazing on the lakeside grass. She took a deep breath.
"Bai Mang Lake, it looks so familiar!"
Bai Yiling murmured, "Coming here, looking at these mountains and waters, I can smell that familiar aura wafting towards me!"
"Could it be that I have an inseparable connection with this place from birth?"