Rebirth of the Cultivation Devil
Chapter 289 - 0249: Piano Piece, A Cigarette

Chapter 289: Chapter 0249: Piano Piece, A Cigarette

If the boys’ title for Lan Yan is Piano Goddess,

then the girls’ title for Lu Qingyun is Piano Prince.

"A Single Cigarette! This is one of the ten most difficult piano pieces in the world!"

Some music students exclaimed immediately.

A Single Cigarette is truly a super difficult piano piece to play.

They know that in the movie "The Sea Pianist," the protagonist, who never smokes,

asks for a cigarette and uses his breathtaking piano skills to leave everyone present in awe, with the keys flying.

At the end of the piece, he places the unlit cigarette on the piano edge, and the intense heat of the strings ignites it.

It is only then that the audience, as if awakening from a dream, erupts into enthusiastic applause.

This demonstrates how fast one must be to play this piece, A Single Cigarette.

Moreover, the tone is complex, and the technique is profound.

This is also why A Single Cigarette is one of the ten most difficult pieces to perform in the world.

Even most piano masters are reluctant to take on such a challenging piece.

Mainly because it is too exhausting on both body and mind.

But this time, Lu Qingyun’s goal is to become the most dazzling person in the entire school.

He wants to conquer Lan Yan, to conquer this aloof goddess with his piano skills.

He wants all the girls in the school to be crazy about him.

"This kid, it seems he’s really got some skills! Even daring to play such a difficult piano piece!"

Lan Yan’s music mentor, Teacher Wu, was sitting upright at this moment.

Even if he attempted to play this piece himself,

it would be an impossible task.

"To prove it to me? But it does seem a bit childish."

Lan Yan blinked her beautiful eyes.

Looking at Lu Qingyun on stage, her eyebrows were raised.

However, she still maintained a calm expression.

If among the young people in Jiangnan City,

there is still a piano genius that can catch her eye,

then Lu Qingyun is considered one of them.

But so what?

Lu Qingyun, by choosing this world-class difficult piano piece,

seems to be showing off a bit.

However.

Despite this, Lan Yan was still captivated.

Sitting below the stage, watching.

She wanted to see how well Lu Qingyun could perform this piece, A Single Cigarette.

At this moment, Lu Qingyun stood on stage, extremely at ease and composed.

His whole person, like a star, had a very strong aura.

Placing one hand on his chest and the other behind his back,

he performed a perfect gentleman’s bow.

The girls below the stage screamed again.

Of course, most of the boys were envious, jealous, and resentful.

But this is a gap in family background, talent, and temperament.

They simply can’t compare.

Afterward, Lu Qingyun silently walked to the piano.

Sitting down, his fingers were nimble.

"The piano piece, A Single Cigarette, is for everyone."

Lu Qingyun turned slightly, saying lightly.

Extremely suave and handsome.

"Ding..."

The playing began.

Unlike Lan Yan’s gentle and quiet style,

Lu Qingyun’s hand speed was extremely fast.

The range of the notes was enormous.

His hands were like a machine, swift and precise.

Wave after wave of sound seemed to have a magical quality, as if enveloping people on a lonely island.

Experiencing the loneliness and desolation of life.

Ding ding ding!!!

Lu Qingyun’s hand speed was extremely fast.

Wave after wave of musical notes crashed against the ear drums of the audience.

Their emotions rose and fell like the turbulent waves around a lonely island.

It can be said that Lu Qingyun perfectly showcased most of the melodies of A Single Cigarette.

But as time passed,

sweat appeared on Lu Qingyun’s forehead, cheeks, and back.

This was a sign of physical exhaustion.

One can imagine.

To have the piano keys light a cigarette requires incredible speed and frequent key pressing.

"Rustle rustle rustle!!!"

Towards the end,

in Lu Qingyun’s performance,

noise began to appear gradually.

This is a signal of notes being played incorrectly.

However, despite this,

Lu Qingyun still completed the piece A Single Cigarette.

Although there were some flaws,

this is still one of the ten hardest piano pieces in the world.

Astonishing, incredibly astonishing.

Even those who are not music students,

were all shocked.

And for those who understand music,

it was as if they had witnessed something unbelievable.

"A genius, truly a once in a century piano genius!"

"Compared to Lan Yan, he seems even slightly stronger!"

Even Teacher Wu had his eyes wide open.

His gaze was filled with disbelief.

Non-music students can hardly understand how difficult one of the world’s top ten difficult pieces, A Single Cigarette, is to play.

Even for professional pianists,

most can only perform the prelude, and that’s already quite good.

But Lu Qingyun completed a whole entire piece flawlessly.

Moreover, he is so young, not much different from some world-class piano masters.

His future is even more promising.

"Could he really be better than me?"

Lan Yan bit her red lip.

Her beautiful eyes seemed to show a hint of loss.

If she were to play it, she might not perform better than Lu Qingyun!

At this moment, Lan Yan’s previous disdainful look towards Lu Qingyun disappeared.

She even felt a slight admiration.

From a young age, Lan Yan has been immersed in piano,

and naturally, she feels a sense of kinship with piano geniuses.

"Thank you, everyone!"

After the piece was over,

Lu Qingyun performed another gentleman’s bow.

A smile on his face.

In his eyes, there was unmistakably pride.

"Piano Prince, Lu Qingyun, you are my idol! So handsome."

"The school heartthrob, our Jiangnan City First High School’s most handsome heartthrob!"

"Young Master Lu, do you have a girlfriend? Do we still have a chance?"

The girls in the hall erupted into screams one after another.

Each of their eyes sparkled like little stars.

"What’s the big deal? It’s just a piano piece!"

An Ruoqing pursed her lips.

For some reason, she thought of Ye Qingfeng.

Of the scene that happened in the Qiyun Peak Villa District.

The top figures in Jiangnan City were so respectful in front of Ye Qingfeng.

In comparison,

Lu Qingyun seemed a bit immature.

"Then why don’t you go play it?"

"You’re just being sour grapes because you can’t get them!"

Bai Wan’er pointed her jade finger at An Ruoqing’s head.

Teasing her with a chuckle.

"I don’t want any grapes!"

An Ruoqing pouted her red lips.

Lu Qingyun, basking in supreme glory, walked off the stage.

His gaze swept over the girls who admired him.

He didn’t say much.

But his attention was focused on Lan Yan.

This aloof goddess must have been conquered too!

Seeing a slight daze on Lan Yan’s face,

Lu Qingyun smiled faintly.

He couldn’t help but feel proud, directly walking towards Lan Yan.

Sitting beside this goddess.

"You did play well!"

Lan Yan’s attitude towards Lu Qingyun was no longer as cold.

"It’s a pity that there were a dozen misplayed notes!"

Lu Qingyun smirked.

Yet he was not at all disheartened.

His tone was filled with hidden pride.