The entire sky was painted with the beauty of the golden evening sun, and the snow-covered clouds displayed their beauty as if they were the work of a skilled painter. Under these beautiful evening clouds, Wuang Shi trudged slowly along, his eyes fixed on the road ahead, where a thriving community could be clearly seen in the distance. The hustle and bustle of that flourishing community market also lingered in the air like a melody. Just then, Wuang Shi spotted some ordinary-looking residents walking by. But when they saw a tall, young man walking calmly, they were both struck by Wuang Shi's unseen dignity. "Who is that?" one man said to another. "Let's find out," the other man replied. Then, both residents ran to Wuang Shi, stopping in front of him and blocking his path. Like a wall, Wuang Shi stood there calmly, his expression unchanged, and in his silent tone, he bowed to the two residents. Seeing Wuang Shi's dignified manner, the two looked at each other and respectfully responded to Wuang Shi's bow. "Sir, you are most welcome to the Xuemo Yanyu Sect," the man said, bowing. "But may we know where you are coming from?"
The man spoke with a very respectful tone, much more relaxed than his usual demeanor.
Wuang Shi initially nodded in agreement and replied, "Thank you for the welcome. I'm from the eastern region of the Han Qiantian Sect." Wuang Shi looked at him and said, "I'm here to meet a merchant."
Wuang Shi's frank and simple answer brought a smile to both residents' faces. Then another man spoke, gesturing for Wuang Shi to walk forward. "Thank you very much for introducing yourself. I'm Sukang, and this is my younger brother, Tung. We're very pleased to meet you," he said.
The man looked Wuang Shi in the direction. Tung then added, "Merchants are given a special respect in our sect, and our four princes greatly appreciate the visits of merchants."
Tung spoke with a cheerful air. Wuang Shi lowered his eyes as he walked, his thoughts clouded. He was constantly thinking about something, his pace slower than the other two residents who were walking faster ahead of him. Just then, a small snowflake fell from the sky in front of Wuang Shi's face, catching his gaze instantly, and in that instant, Wuang Shi's steps stopped. Wuang Shi's eyes widened slightly, as if a partridge had seen the moon for the first time. He raised his head and as he looked up at the sky, thousands of broken pieces of ice, glittering in the golden hues of the evening, fell towards him. It felt as if the sky was falling apart. Suddenly, soft, golden snow began to fall on his face and across the entire area. When the snowflakes fell on Wuang Shi's face and the snow touched his skin, his eyes closed. He felt the coolness of the snowflakes on his face, and a beautiful, spring-like smile appeared on his lips, as if this first snowfall was reviving a memory that was deeply rooted in his heart. Was sitting in the corner.
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On the other hand, the Zishi Temple was bustling with activity everywhere. The atmosphere was filled with the noise of Zhi Zhu disciples under the snowfall. Everywhere there was a crowd of Zhi Zhu disciples dressed in white and red robes, and in front stood Gu Zong with Yan Yu, Chi Zu, Grandmaster Gongzhang, and Master Shang Gong. A grand celebration had already been prepared, and Gu Zong's face and his open mouth clearly showed that he hadn't expected the kind of atmosphere that was just before his eyes. Because Gu Zong was being welcomed with great pomp, surrounded by 20 attendants, he was given an ancient hun stick, which Gu Zong's sharp eyes constantly stared at, trying to figure out what it was. His hair was adorned with lychee flowers, the smell of which Gu Zong disliked. He was given the same deep red scroll of the jiuhuang yin zither, which he was not allowed to open. Gu Zong stood there, completely stunned, watching this celebration. But this is how a goat is treated for slaughter, which is first fed and watered lavishly and then slaughtered. Similarly, a variety of dishes were prepared for Gu Zong. He was seated at a large table where nearly 300 dishes were laid out for him alone, and the sight of the dishes on the table made Gu Zong's eyes widen. Many of the dishes were his first time seeing them. Furthermore, beautiful nymph-like girls danced before him for his entertainment. With each passing moment, Gu Zong's brows grew furrowed, his heart unable to concentrate on the celebration. And then, after the meal, 50 kinds of wine were prepared for him. Seeing this, Gu Zong's spirit was ready to retire. A celebration went on for him all night without Gu Zong's approval. Dances and dishes were served, but Gu Zong paid no attention. The entire night passed like this, and Gu Zong could do nothing but make funny faces. With this, the night ended, and the morning dawned like a dazzling dark night, as if the sun had just come to play a prank in the sky. The sky was covered with dark clouds and a light cool breeze. Gu Zong, after last night's grand celebration, was sleeping peacefully in his room. The room was quiet, so quiet, as if even peace was waiting for someone. But then there was a knock on the door of Gu Zong's room. The light knocking spread throughout the room, so that Gu Zong woke up with the first knock. The window curtain was swaying in the slight breeze, and the sky outside was covered with stormy clouds. But as soon as Gu Zong opened his eyes and He got up from his bed and went to the door, and it opened. A strong, cold wind rushed in, and the sound of the wind echoed throughout the room, sending shivers through Gu Zong's body. Then Gu Zong saw Grandmaster Gongzhang standing before him, with lightning-fast eyes and a stern, forbidding face, as if he were not a human being but some kind of dark shadow. Seeing him, Gu Zong took a moment to step back. He looked at his sword on the table, which was quite a distance away. Then Gu Zong's hand went to the seal hanging from his waist. Before Gu Zong could make the seal reveal the jiuhuang yin zither, Grandmaster Gongzhang's voice rang out from outside.
"Zao Gu Zong, Your practice begins today,"
