Rebirth of a Quasi-Immortal Spirit

If the previous reasons didn't interest Gao Zhun, then Wu Yaqiubai's last sentence undoubtedly triggered a nuclear explosion in Gao Zhun's mind. The ambition she had set when she first arrived in the Immortal Spirit Continent seemed to be reignited. Achieving the Nascent Soul stage before the age of twenty was no longer a concern. In a large family like the Gao family, extensive connections would undoubtedly be a great help in gaining a foothold. Moreover, there was an unknown person in the Gao family who was eyeing her life. Having more friends meant having more options. Although she had already befriended Xuan Yuan Huanyu and Yun Mu Ning, two promising young geniuses from equally large families, it was far from enough.

Life always needs goals, otherwise how could Gao Zhun, a newcomer, survive in the unfamiliar land of the Immortal Spirit Continent? Just the loss of electronic devices and internet entertainment would drive her crazy in a short time. Her current goal is to gain a foothold in this world where the strong are respected, not necessarily to trample others underfoot, but simply to avoid being trampled on. Don't let Gao Zhun's seemingly unserious nature fool you; she has her own pride.

"Your reasoning has successfully impressed me. I look forward to a pleasant collaboration in the days to come." Gao Zhun smiled and subconsciously reached out to shake hands with Wu Yaqiubai. However, seeing the other party's puzzled look and Yun Muning's fiery gaze, she realized the cultural surprise and awkwardly withdrew her hand. Then, she had a sudden idea: "Well, I think the weather here is nice. It would be good to go out and enjoy the scenery and get some fresh air. You guys continue."

After saying that, he slipped away faster than a rabbit. Of course, if he didn't leave now, when would he? It would be too late if he waited until he was blinded by the light.

Stepping out of the room, Gao Zhun realized that the Alliance had indeed treated Wu Yaqiu Bai quite well. He just didn't know if this garden-style courtyard with pavilions, terraces, and waterside pavilions was prepared for him long ago, or if it was a reward for his great victory over Akomo.

"Phew~ Stepping out of the room, the air feels so fresh." Gao Zhun strolled through the garden, muttering to himself, "After all, the whole room was filled with the sour smell of love."

"Hmm?" Suddenly, Gao Zhun stopped and listened carefully. Sure enough, it was the sound of a zither. Wasn't this Wuya Qiubai's courtyard? The main character was in her room having sex with her lover, so who was playing the zither here? Come to think of it, the Alliance wouldn't be that low, would they? This courtyard is nice, but how many people share it?

However, the music is really quite good. The Shao music and Wu music that Confucius heard when he went on a diplomatic mission to Qi were probably no better than this. Could it be that Gao Zhun is going to experience the feeling of not tasting meat for three months today?

Thinking this, Gao Zhun turned her direction. Fortunately, as a cultivator, even if only a faint sound entered her ears, she could still discern the direction. Because of the scene and the music, she was like an ordinary person, enjoying the scenery while strolling towards the source of the sound. It seemed that she had never had such a peaceful moment since coming to the Immortal Spirit Continent. Even when tasting the tea she had brewed herself, her heart was never so relaxed and comfortable.

So, who is the person playing the piano?

Although questioning herself and secretly hoping to meet him was too infatuated and didn't fit Gao Zhun's self-perception at all, she couldn't suppress the longing in her heart. The longing conveyed by the music to the depths of her heart drew her in.

Why did the seemingly bland and uninteresting music evoke such longing in her?

Gao Zhun was puzzled. Back on Earth, she had received systematic training in art appreciation. After all, her real family, the other Gao family, was not some nouveau riche, but a family with a rich heritage, whose genealogy could even be traced back to the Han Dynasty. Therefore, she had some expertise in music, especially the guqin. However, she had almost never heard such contradictory music before, which fueled her curiosity. Yet, she was unwilling to miss the scenery along the way, so she walked and stopped. Although flying on a sword should only take an instant, she walked for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

When Gao Zhun saw the wall that blocked the view of the pianist, she realized that it wasn't that someone else lived in Wuya Qiubai's courtyard, but rather that the pianist's position was too close to the courtyard, which led her to misjudge the situation because she was not familiar with the overall layout.

However, to think that a small wall could block her all-seeing eyes would be too naive. At this time, there was no need to abide by the rules of hospitality. With just a thought, her gaze passed through the wall and saw the situation in the other courtyard.

"It's actually a man?" Gao Zhun exclaimed in surprise. She had just imagined a fairy dressed in white, her clothes fluttering in the breeze, as if she were about to ride the wind away at any moment. In the end, it was indeed a white dress, and her clothes were indeed fluttering gently in the breeze, but why was it a man?

Slightly frustrated, Gao Zhun was about to leave in disappointment when the man spoke softly, his voice as clear as spring water: "You must also be a lover of music. Now that you've come this far, why rush to leave?"

Although she could only see his back and hear a clean and gentle voice, Gao Zhun's interest in the musician was rekindled. So what if he wasn't a fairy? Maybe he was a handsome immortal lord? In any case, she found it hard to connect the man behind the wall with the frivolous and dissolute men she had met. Her intuition told her that this man wouldn't be as repulsive as those men.

Having found enough excuses for himself, Gao Zhun made up his mind, lifted himself up, and jumped over the high wall to sit down directly opposite the pianist.

Indeed, he was an extraordinary man. Gao Zhun sighed inwardly. If it weren't for her ability to see through his bones and make him appear no different from an ordinary man, she might have mistaken him for a woman disguised as a man, just like herself. After all, such a cold and aloof man, seemingly from another world and untouched by worldly concerns, was extremely rare—no, it should be said that he was one of a kind. Coupled with his androgynous and unparalleled beauty, she had no doubt that this man must have quite a few male admirers.

Upon seeing that the newcomer was actually a boy in his early teens, the man was slightly surprised. After a moment, he smiled and asked Gao Zhun if he was the friend Wu Yaqiu had mentioned at the Alliance Conference that day. His expression was that of an untouchable god.

"Thump, thump..." Hearing the rapid heartbeat in her chest, Gao Zhun blushed, a rare occurrence for her. She nodded shyly. Good heavens, could it be that she, who had never been in a relationship before, was falling for someone?

Oh no, what should I do? This kind of man is simply not something a 'young girl' like her, who hasn't yet experienced love, can resist. No, that's not right. So far, finding a partner isn't part of her life plan, so she should just put her girlish heart to rest. But life plans can be changed at any time, right?

In an instant, Gao Zhun found an excuse for herself. Unlike those girls who would lose control when they saw their idol, she was over thirty years old and long past the age of being infatuated. So, although pink bubbles kept popping up in her heart, she remained calm on the surface and acted like a music lover who had just come to hear the music.

Bah! She was originally a music lover who came upon hearing the music, but now she's more interested in people than in the music itself.

"May I ask your name, sir? To be honest, I have never heard such beautiful music in my life. It truly lingers in my ears for three days." Thinking it inappropriate to only talk about the person, Gao Zhun shifted her gaze downwards, landing on the Jiao Wei Qin (a type of zither) placed on the man's lap. She hadn't had a chance to examine it properly until now, and the zither's impact on her was no less than that of the player. Although it was just a zither, an inanimate object, it gave her a feeling that it possessed a spirit. Suddenly, the image of the zither player she had hallucinated while strolling in the garden flashed through her mind…

“This zither…” Gao Zhun was speechless. She clearly wanted to talk to the male god in front of her, but at this moment she couldn’t make any comments. Waaah, how embarrassing.

"This zither?" the man asked in confusion. Following Gao Zhun's gaze, he lowered his head, his eyes revealing a captivatingly gentle light. Witnessing this, Gao Zhun thought to himself, if this man looked at anyone with such eyes, regardless of gender, the person would probably drown in them, and quite willingly at that.

"What a heartbreaker!" This was the first and only time Gao Zhun had ever thought of a man this way. After that, no matter what man she met, she never felt that same amazement again. Looking back, she could only laugh off her past infatuation. Truly, youthful innocence was blissful. Fortunately, she didn't miss out on her true love because of it; otherwise, she wouldn't know where to go to complain, since everywhere is a scene of public displays of affection…

Gao Zhun shook his head with a wry smile: "This zither is beyond my ability to describe."

"That's the best compliment you could give to Hanyue," the man said with a smile. He took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped the Jiao Wei Qin named 'Hanyue' before putting it into its case and storage ring.

From Gao Zhun's perspective, it was clear that the other party had actually hired someone to create a separate space in the storage ring specifically for this zither. Of course, there was also a table in that separate space, on which was a pot of orchids and an incense burner containing incense. Looking into the incense burner, it turned out to be precious ambergris. This person was too good to the zither!

"My name is Qin Hanyuan of the Xianyin Sect. May I ask your name if I am not here?"