Chapter 197 - The Day Before the Zither Competition (1/2)

”I was told that if someone could play this zither, they would get to keep it. Is that true?” Yuan asked Senior Zou sometime later.

Senior Zou laughed out loud after seeing Yuan's eyes that were filled with anticipation, and he nodded, ”Yes, that's right.”

Yuan immediately smiled behind the black jade mask.

”However, before I can give it to you, I want to know at least the face of the person I am giving this treasure to.” Senior Zou suddenly narrowed his eyes at Yuan, seemingly suspicious of Yuan's identity.

Yuan nodded his head and removed the black jade mask without hesitation.

Senior Zou's eyes widened with surprise after seeing Yuan's handsome and young face.

'He's much younger than I'd expected! A true prodigy! He's a true prodigy!' Senior Zou cried inwardly.

After a moment of silence, Senior Zou nodded and said, ”Very well. The Soul Ensnaring Zither is now yours, young man.”

Almost instantly after Senior Zou said those words, a couple of notifications appeared in front of Yuan.

[Soul Ensnaring Zither]

[Rank: N/A]

[Description: A normal zither that turned into a unique treasure after being played by the Zither Goddess for many years. Neither a normal instrument nor a treasure.]

'So it's really not a treasure…' Yuan was not too surprised since Fei Yuyan had already told him about it beforehand. However, it was still very shocking to know that the Zither Goddess had turned a normal instrument into a treasure just by using it to play music.

”By the way, I have been wondering this, but since you're in this city at this time, do you plan on participating in the zither competition?” Senior Zou suddenly asked him.

Yuan nodded and said, ”I am participating in the competition with Disciple Fei as my partner.”

”Is that so…” A smile appeared on Senior Zou's face, and he said, ”Well, I look forward to your performance. With your talents, I won't expect anything less than 1st place!”

”Really?” Fei Yuyan's eyes flickered with excitement.

After all, Senior Zou has participated in the zither competition many times as a judge, so his judgment is highly regarded. If he says that Yuan could achieve first place, there was a very good chance that it might really happen!

Senior Zou turned to look at Fei Yuyan and responded with a smile, ”Of course… That is if you also do your part as his partner. After all, this is a paired competition— not a solo.”

Fei Yuyan nodded with a serious look on her face.

”Good. Then I shall see you all again tomorrow— as one of the three judges.” Senior Zou said with a smile on his face.

Sometime later, after Yuan and the others left, Senior Zou stared at the sky and mumbled in a low voice, ”At last… You have found your long-awaited partner…”

After leaving the Zou Family's household, Yuan asked Fei Yuyan, ”What should we do now? The competition isn't until tomorrow.”

”Yes, but we still have to register for it.” Fei Yuyan said.