Immortal God of War-Chapter 930 - 888: The One Who Plays the Zither

Qin Feiyang could clearly catch the sight of Young Master Hao staring at the room where the music was coming from, a hint of obsession in his eyes.

It seemed that the son of the General Tower Master was quite fond of the person playing the instrument.

The music hadn’t been playing long.

A slightly chubby middle-aged man in black emerged from the back hall on the first floor, then soared into the air to stand before the jar of Dragon and Phoenix Wine.

Then.

He glanced over everyone at the Dragon Phoenix Building, smiled, and said, "I believe everyone is impatient by now, but this time, this jar of Dragon and Phoenix Wine is not up for auction."

"Not up for auction?"

The Dragon Phoenix Building was instantly in an uproar.

"What does that mean?"

Qin Feiyang was equally confused, as was Pei Yi.

"Previously, the Dragon and Phoenix Wine was always sold through an auction, with the highest bidder winning."

"But this time, it seems the rules have changed."

Pei Yi whispered, also with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"Everyone, please calm down."

The slightly chubby man gestured gently in the void, and the Dragon Phoenix Building fell silent once more.

Then.

The slightly chubby man took a scroll from the Qiankun Bag, and with a slight shake of his arm, the scroll slowly unfurled.

On the scroll, a vast landscape was depicted.

There were lush green forests.

Majestic mountains.

Rapid rivers.

Creatures struggling for survival...

And above this landscape was a lifelike Golden Dragon with five claws, overlooking all living beings like an emperor, exuding a sense of ruthlessness and indifference.

"The rule this time is to write out the hidden meaning in this painting."

"Whose answer can satisfy the lady, that jar of Dragon and Phoenix Wine will go to them, and it will be given for free."

"In addition, they will have the privilege of being received by the lady in person and can make a request to her."

The slightly chubby man pointed toward the room from which the music was coming, smiling as he spoke.

Upon hearing this, the entire Dragon Phoenix Building erupted with excitement.

Everyone looked toward the room where the music was coming from, their eyes filled with longing.

"It’s just a woman, what’s so great about it? I don’t get what they’re excited about."

Mu Qing pouted.

"Of course they’re excited."

"Because it’s said that the person playing the instrument is as beautiful as a Heavenly Immortal, but no one has ever seen her true appearance."

Pei Yi laughed.

"Even Young Master Hao hasn’t seen her?"

Qin Feiyang asked.

Pei Yi glanced at Young Master Hao opposite them, shook his head, and said, "No, that’s exactly what makes it more enticing."

Qin Feiyang nodded.

As the son of the General Tower Master, Young Master Hao practically came to the Dragon Phoenix Building every day, a persistence unmatched by anyone.

Yet even so, he hadn’t managed to win the heart of the person playing the instrument.

It’s no wonder everyone else naturally became more curious, more desirous of seeing the woman’s true face.

The slightly chubby man continued, "Everyone, you’d better hurry, because you only have an hour."

Upon hearing this.

Everyone’s attention turned back to the painting.

"Golden Dragon with five claws..."

"The land of mountains and rivers..."

"What exactly does this represent?"

"Could it be the descent of the Sky Dragon?"

"Or perhaps the reincarnation of the Sky Dragon?"

"Or even the destruction of the world by the Sky Dragon?"

People fell into contemplation.

Qin Feiyang also studied the painting.

But for some reason, his gaze gradually turned cold.

Pei Yi noticed Qin Feiyang’s unusual demeanor, turned to look at him, and quietly asked, "Junior Brother, have you thought of something?"

"Nothing much."

Qin Feiyang shook his head, and his cold gaze softened again.

Pei Yi looked at him with surprise, laughed, and said, "Why don’t you give it a try?"

"I’m not that interested."

Qin Feiyang smiled faintly.

Mu Qing furrowed his brows and transmitted his voice, "You must give it a try."

"Why?"

Qin Feiyang was puzzled.

"Didn’t you hear him say that as long as the answer satisfies the person playing the instrument, you can make a request to her."

"And that woman is the object of admiration for Young Master Hao. If she helps you, Young Master Hao will surely do his best to help you become a disciple of the General Tower Master."

Mu Qing said.

Qin Feiyang squinted.

What Mu Qing said did make some sense.

After pondering for a moment, he looked at the slightly chubby man and said, "Give me ink and brush."

Immediately.

Everyone looked at Qin Feiyang, including Young Master Hao.

At the same time.

The slightly chubby man was quite surprised as well, clearly not expecting someone to come up with an answer so quickly.

"Someone."

"Quickly bring ink and brush to the young master."

With the slightly chubby man’s command, two attendants rushed out from the back hall on the first floor.

The two attendants each held a delicate tray.

On one tray were brush, ink, and inkstone.

On the other tray, there was a roll of blank scroll.

The two attendants hurried upstairs, stopped in front of Qin Feiyang, and respectfully said, "Young Master, please proceed to the private chamber to write down your answer."

This was to prevent others from peeking.

Qin Feiyang nodded, turned, and entered the private chamber.

The attendants followed him in, closing the door tightly.

Tea room!

The two attendants placed the trays beside the tea table, with one grinding ink, and the other opening the scroll.

Meanwhile, Qin Feiyang closed his eyes, revealing a faint trace of pain between his brows.

A moment later.

The two attendants each held one end of the scroll, laying it flat before Qin Feiyang.

One of the attendants said, "Young Master, you may begin writing."

Swoosh!

Qin Feiyang suddenly opened his eyes, grabbed the brush, and began to wield it on the paper.

The entire process was completed without any hesitation or pause; it flowed seamlessly.

Finally!

Two bold lines of characters appeared on the paper.

Moreover, the words exuded an overwhelming aura.

The two attendants were also stunned by these two lines of characters, unable to recover for a while.

They never expected that someone would come up with this answer.

Once the ink had dried, they rolled up the scroll and placed it back on the tray.

One of the attendants said, "Young Master, the final result must be judged by the young lady, please wait a moment."

"Alright."

Qin Feiyang nodded.

Then.

The two of them carried the scroll along with the brush and inkstone and left the private chamber.

Qin Feiyang did not go out again, sitting alone in the tea room, as if recalling some painful past, completely immersed in a sorrowful emotion.

Outside!

Seeing the two attendants come out, everyone looked at the scroll.

They all wondered what was written inside?

Young Master Hao’s gaze flickered and he said, "Prepare a brush and ink for me."

"Someone, quickly prepare them."

The slightly plump man shouted.

Next.

One by one, they thought of what they considered the most reasonable answer.

Very soon.

An hour passed.

Throughout the Dragon Phoenix Building, half of the people had given their answers.

After announcing the end, the slightly plump man took all the answers and entered the room of the musician.

No one returned to the private chamber, they stood in the corridor, waiting for the slightly plump man to come out and announce the result.

Time slowly passed.

About two hours later, the slightly plump man finally came out of the room, standing by the corridor, surveying everyone.

Suddenly.

He looked toward the private chamber where Qin Feiyang was and cupped his hands, saying, "I invite Young Master Mu to come out and converse with our young lady."

"What?"

"It’s him!"

"He gave the answer without much thought, how could he gain the young lady’s favor?"

The crowd boiled over, filled with incredulity.

Young Master Hao also furrowed his brows, clearly displeased.

After a while.

The door finally opened, and Qin Feiyang slowly walked out, displaying neither joy nor sorrow.

Pei Yi turned to look at him, smiling, "Junior Brother, you really are surprising!"

"Just a coincidence."

Qin Feiyang smiled faintly and transformed into a streak of light, landing in front of the slightly plump man.

The slightly plump man cupped his hands and smiled, "I am the Chief of Dragon Phoenix Building, Pang Su."

"Greetings, Chief Pang."

Qin Feiyang also cupped his hands in return.

Pang Su smiled and asked, "About this cask of Dragon and Phoenix Wine?"

Qin Feiyang said, "Send it to my private chamber."

"Alright."

Pang Su nodded, then turned around and walked to the front of the door, opening it, smiling, "Young Master, please come in."

Qin Feiyang walked to the door and looked inside.

Inside the room, there were no lavish decorations, just some potted plants and wall paintings.

In the left corner, there was a bookshelf, every book stacked neatly.

Next to it was an antique wooden tea table with only a single chair.

The chair was also carved from antique wood.

Though the decorations were not extravagant, there was a classical taste that made one feel comfortable.

"Please, Young Master!"

Pang Su spoke again.

Qin Feiyang glanced at Young Master Hao not far away, then strode in, Pang Su immediately closed the door.

"Hmph!"

Just as the door closed, Young Master Hao snorted coldly, turned around without looking back, and entered the private chamber.

"It seems Young Master Hao is rather upset!"

Pei Yi laughed softly.

"Someone he has long admired is now alone with another man; if it were me, I’d be upset too."

"But I’m really curious what Ancestor Mu wrote as the answer."

Mo Feng looked questioningly at Mu Qing.

"Why are you looking at me?"

Mu Qing frowned.

Mo Feng said, "Aren’t you quite familiar with him? You should know what his answer might be!"

Mu Qing was silent for a moment, her eyes flashing brilliantly, and said, "I do know his answer, but I cannot tell you."

After speaking, she also turned and entered the private chamber.

Pei Yi and Mo Feng exchanged glances, these two are truly extraordinarily mysterious!

...

Back to Qin Feiyang.

Upon entering the room, a faint fragrance filled his senses.

It was the scent of flowers.

Inside the room, there were many blooming flowers, all snow-white, appearing pure and clean.

But within this floral scent, there was also the fragrance of a woman, quite pleasant.

"Please sit!"

A crisp voice suddenly sounded in the room, like orchids in a quiet valley, clear and melodious.

Qin Feiyang walked to the tea table, sat in the only chair, then looked up toward the opposite side.

He saw on the opposite side, hanging was a veil of snow-white silk, through which a vague outline could be seen, a guqin placed behind it, and beside the guqin, was a graceful silhouette, hazy, difficult to see clearly.

"I have a question in my heart, how did you come up with this answer?"

The woman’s voice sounded again.

"The reason is not important, as long as my answer receives your approval."

"Do you agree?"

Qin Feiyang smiled calmly.

The woman was silent for a moment, then laughed, "What you say is very true, it is me who was rude, then please make your request!"

"My request..."

Qin Feiyang lowered his head in contemplation, after a while, said, "My request is simple, you only need to meet Young Master Hao once, with your true appearance."