In fact, when Chu Chen was sizing it up just now, he had already seen that there were almost no cracks around this white courtyard. It was very obvious that this was a good place.
It was not affected by the spatial cracks at all. It was actually the safest stronghold!
After gently knocking on the door, the sound of light footsteps came from behind the door.
After a moment, the exquisite white iron door slowly opened, and a boy who looked to be 13 or 14 years old walked out.
He was dressed in a black servant's outfit. He bowed slightly and said to Chu Chen very politely, "The master of the house is resting. Why did you knock on the door?"
"Are you still recruiting zither players?" Chu Chen went straight to the point.
"Are you a zither player?"
The boy's eyes lit up, and Chu Chen also discovered that the spiritual power of this boy was actually half a step into the Heavenly River Realm. He immediately had a more intuitive understanding of the master of this Golden Thread Ink Bamboo Forest.
"People who have heard me play all say that my zither skills are not bad." Chu Chen nodded confidently.
The boy looked him up and down, but shook his head. "You'd better leave. Regardless of how good your zither skills are, your cultivation level is too weak. A Spirit River Tier cultivator can't possibly meet our requirements."
Chu Chen frowned. There was a cultivation requirement?
To be honest, he was too lazy to explain the reason for his low cultivation.
They said they were recruiting zither players, but they still judged people based on their cultivation. There was no way around it. He would have to find another place.
Therefore, he did not explain anything. He just nodded and turned to leave.
However, just as he moved, a gentle voice came from the courtyard.
"Qing Su, quickly invite the guest in. Don't be rude. It's hard to find a zither player in Vast Heaven Ancient City. Now that one has come, don't neglect him. "
"Qing Su understands." The boy in black bowed in the direction of the courtyard, then opened the door and bowed to Chu Chen. "Sir, please come in."
People in the cultivation world usually called each other Senior Brother or Senior Sister. This was the first time someone called him "Sir", which surprised Chu Chen.
This kind of title was usually only spread among some ancient families with extremely ancient inheritances.
Regardless of how much true respect there was in this "Sir", just this etiquette alone was already impeccable.
Chu Chen followed the boy named Qing Bamboo into the White Courtyard. The moment he stepped through the door, it was as if he had stepped into a whole new world.
The inside of the courtyard was extremely serene, with towering walls and lush trees.
A small stream meandered past the artificial mountains, ponds, and medicinal forests. It appeared small and exquisite. The road was built along with the flow of the stream, so it appeared to be winding and secluded.
The courtyard was filled with Golden Thread Ink Bamboos, and the dazzling golden threads on the bamboos flickered with a faint light. It could be seen that the growth of the bamboo in this courtyard was much better than the bamboo outside.
After walking for about half a cup of tea's time, there was still a winding path ahead, as if it could spiral endlessly.
Chu Chen was calm and unhurried. He silently followed behind Bamboo Shoot Boy.
However, when he walked to a certain distance, a bleak and desolate voice suddenly came from a house not far away.
This voice was low and heavy, as if someone was sobbing.
With the appearance of this voice, the surroundings inexplicably became much bleaker. The air was filled with an inexplicable sense of tragedy, causing one's heart to feel sorrowful for no reason.
"Is someone playing an xun? Good music. The voice is deep and honest, neither fast nor slow. It silently exudes a brilliant aura. The person playing the xun is an expert! "
Chu Chen couldn't help but inwardly praise.
"Sir has good hearing." Bamboo Shoot Boy faintly smiled. After walking for another cup of tea's time, the two arrived at an independent courtyard.
There was a chubby old man in this courtyard. He looked to be in his sixties and wore a long robe that had been washed white. When Chu Chen and Bamboo Shoot walked in, he was playing the xun with all his might, not even looking at anyone.
The chubby old man's sound was very profound. It was low, deep, and dignified. He didn't use any spiritual power, but when the sound of the xun came out, the surrounding air was filled with an inexplicable sense of sadness. It made one's heart feel suffocated. The sound quality of the xun was vividly displayed.
When the song was finished, the lingering sound lingered in the air without end. That bleak, sorrowful, and sad atmosphere didn't disperse for a long time, fully displaying the chubby old man's brilliant xun playing skills.
The old man silently recalled for a moment, then opened his eyes and looked at Chu Chen. He slowly asked, "You can play the zither?"
"Yes." Chu Chen said concisely.
"Very good, as long as you can play the zither." The chubby old man nodded. "We've been looking for a zither player. Although your cultivation level isn't high, we've decided to give you a chance."
"Why are you looking for a zither player?" Chu Chen asked softly.
"This … In fact, we only want a zither player for one purpose, and that is to play a duet with us."
The chubby old man said, "Among our old friends, we only lack one who can play the zither. Since you know how to play, you can practice with us first. "
"If I can meet your requirements, what reward can you give me?" Chu Chen asked the question he was most concerned about.
"Reward??"
The chubby old man was stunned. It seemed that he didn't expect Chu Chen to say this. He was stunned for a long time before he reacted. He looked at Chu Chen with a trace of contempt. "In this Vast Sky Ancient City, it's the greatest honor to be able to play a duet with us. You actually want a reward??"
"Don't tell me … you want to gain something without risking anything?"
Chu Chen smiled slightly.
"Gain something without risking anything? To your little friend, Ling He? "
The chubby old man was almost choked by Chu Chen's rhetorical question. He looked at him up and down and asked, "Did you just enter the Vast Sky Ancient City not long ago?"
"Yes." Chu Chen nodded. He didn't deny this point. After all, it was easy to tell.
The chubby old man shook his head helplessly. "You're new here and haven't heard of us. We can't blame you for that. Let's put it this way, a few of our old friends are preparing for something. We just need a qualified zither player. As long as you can meet our standards and successfully play a duet with us, then we'll give you a semi-chaotic magic weapon. "
"Oh?" Chu Chen was a little surprised to see a half-Chaos-level artifact. He then asked with a smile, "What if I'm not interested in the half-Chaos-level artifact you gave me?"
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