Chapter 2061 - 2046: The Music of the Zither Is Beautiful

The breeze swept across the lake, making Shi Feng's long hair flutter endlessly.

Step by step, Shi Feng walked on the lake's surface, slowly approaching the white silhouette aboard the wooden boat.

The ethereal music from the zither hadn't stopped, it reverberated through heaven and earth, and the white dress along with ink-black long hair seemed to sway with the music.

Mesmerizing.

The white silhouette appeared somewhat solitary, inviting a desire to care for her.

A captivating zither sound, a white silhouette, Zither Immortal, Yud Xin.

Scenes from the past continuously flashed through Shi Feng's mind.

Although they knew each other for a short time, it became an unforgettable memory for him.

Looking at that white silhouette, Shi Feng felt anticipation for it to be her, yet hoped it wasn't. Though nearly a year had passed, he still hadn't decided how to face her.

With a sound of "huge waves," a large wave crashed onto the lone boat, causing it to sway. The beauty swayed with the boat, yet the music was unchanged, carrying hints of melancholy and grievance.

It seemed to hold an inexplicable bitterness.

Though the music was enchanting, the melody carried sorrow.

Shi Feng stepped toward the lone boat, arriving behind it, drawing closer to the white silhouette.

Logically, with Shi Feng's Soul Power, he could glimpse the woman's appearance with a mere thought.

At this moment, whether Shi Feng forgot, had concerns, or other reasons, he didn't do so.

Walking around the lone boat, Shi Feng slowly approached the right side, nearing the bow, where a fair and beautiful side profile emerged before his eyes.

"Indeed, it's not her." Looking at the side profile, Shi Feng whispered to himself.

He felt a bit of disappointment at this moment, yet a bit relieved.

This was a woman from the Jian Family, whom he hadn't seen before, younger and perhaps even smaller than himself, yet her Martial Arts Realm was already at the Eight-star Demigod Realm.

"Zheng!" At that moment, the zither sound resonated, the fingers paused, and the enchanting zither sound abruptly halted, as the white-clothed woman slowly turned to face Shi Feng.

Her fair and beautiful face furrowed with a puzzled look, as she asked, "Who are you?"

The expression and words from the white-clothed woman suggested she didn't recognize Shi Feng.

"Jian Feng!" Shi Feng replied, stating that name.

Then he said, "Earlier, hearing your zither sound and seeing your silhouette, I thought you were an acquaintance of mine.

Apologies for the disturbance, please forgive me as I now take my leave." Having said this, Shi Feng turned to leave.

Just then, the white-clothed woman's expression shifted, unexpectedly saying, "Oh, is there someone whose silhouette and melody are similar to mine?"

Speaking those words, her fair and lovely face showed a hint of surprise.

On hearing this, Shi Feng's steps paused and he turned back to the woman, nodding to her, saying, "Indeed, quite similar."

"Oh," the white-clothed woman softly acknowledged, casually nodding at Shi Feng, then asked further, "Is she an important person to you?"

Hearing her words, uncertainty showed on Shi Feng's face, pondering how to answer. After some hesitation, he nodded, saying, "She could be considered so!"

Shi Feng hadn't properly reflected on her until now.

Even he wasn't certain.

Upon receiving his response of "considered so," the white-clothed woman's brow furrowed slightly, contemplating the young man before her. After some time, she spoke again:

"Meeting here shows we're fated. Would you like to continue listening to my zither music?"

Shi Feng nodded, answering truthfully: "Such beautiful music, naturally I want to keep listening!"

"If so, then I'll play a few more pieces for you," the white-clothed woman said.

"I would be honored!" Shi Feng replied.

Her straightforwardness brought a joyful smile to the white-clothed woman, blooming like a flower.

Then she slowly turned, her gaze again fixed on the ancient zither before her, and her hands gently resumed plucking the strings.

"Zheng!" A beautiful and melodious zither sound once again echoed through the heavens and earth, each subsequent note captivating, swiftly immersing one into a wondrous realm.

Shi Feng's feet, once halted, gradually moved again, step by step to the boat's bow, sitting cross-legged on the lake's surface, facing the white-clothed woman on the lone boat.

Listening to the music quietly, admiring the beautiful woman playing the zither.

A man and woman, a zither and a boat, instantly created an exceptionally beautiful scene on the lake.

The wind rises, waves surge!

...

Distant from the lake, in mid-air, even Shi Feng hadn't realized two imposing figures stood proudly, their eyes constantly observing the heart of the lake.

These two imposing figures were Jian Ze, the elder of the Jian Family, and Jian Yin, the second elder.

At this moment, a cold smile appeared on Jian Ze's face as he said to Jian Yin, "Wan'er's charm is indeed great, seems this young man has fallen for Wan'er."

Hearing Jian Ze's comment, pride showed on Jian Yin's face as he said, "I agree."

Jian Yin always held total confidence in his daughter.

In terms of talent and beauty, she felt her daughter Jian Wan surpassed Jian Yu's second daughter, Jian Ran.

Unexpectedly, the white-clothed beautiful woman playing the zither for Shi Feng in the lake was Jian Yin's daughter, Jian Wan!

It seemed all this was carefully orchestrated by Jian Ze and Jian Yin.

Deliberately creating an "accidental" encounter.

Then Jian Yin said, "I trust that Wan'er knows what to do next."

"Hmm!" Jian Ze nodded.

...

In the lake, "Zheng!" A long zither sound resonated again, and the piece soon ended.

Yet Shi Feng remained somewhat enchanted by the beautiful zither sound, though he hadn't drank, a hint of intoxication was visible on his face.

After a while, Shi Feng spoke, asking the white-clothed woman aboard the lone boat, "Is it finished?"

The white-clothed woman's face retained a composed, serene smile as she nodded to Shi Feng, saying, "Yes, the piece has ended!"

"The music is so beautiful, I haven't had enough," Shi Feng said.

However, the white-clothed woman replied, "I have important matters to attend to and must leave now. But if you wish to continue listening, I'll return to this place at dusk and play a piece for you, how about it?"

"Good!" Shi Feng agreed.

Though fond of the music, he respected her need to leave without insisting.

Furthermore, she mentioned coming back at dusk to play for him.