Disciple and Master

Snowflakes glittered as they drifted between heaven and earth.

Dongbo Xueying and Yufeng Qingyin were drinking together, listening to the music of a zither nearby. Not far from them, a beautiful woman was absorbed in playing, her melodious tune winding through the garden. Dongbo Xueying listened with great enjoyment.

When the music came to a stop, the female zither player lowered her hands and smiled at Dongbo Xueying and Yufeng Qingyin.

"I would ask Flying Snow Divine Lord and Third Miss to offer a critique or two," the zither player said with a smile.

"Every time I listen to Sister Leng play, it feels like I'm in a dream. It's truly, truly beautiful." Yufeng Qingyin praised her repeatedly, her eyes shining.

Dongbo Xueying, meanwhile, wore...