Chapter 39: Peace

Three weeks had passed since Lin Yuan left to seek his Core Formation breakthrough.

Sitting gracefully on the porch of the main hall, Bai Qingyue rested the Zither across her lap. Her fingers danced across the strings, plucking an enchanting melody that seemed to weave the very air into strands of emotions. The music was not infused with spiritual qi she had once commanded, yet its sheer purity resonated deeply within the soul.

A few paces away, sitting cross-legged on the clean-swept floor of the courtyard, was Bai Chen.

The young man had diligently maintained his post just inside the barrier for the entire duration of Lin Yuan's absence. Having broken through to the 9th level of Qi Condensation, his aura was noticeably sharper, his breathing steadier. However, right now, his eyes were closed, and his expression was one of profound, melancholic peace as he let his cousin's music wash over him.