Opening the Martial Dao Heavenly Eye

Beside a bluestone by the lake, Jiang Yun and Xia Jiuyou sat quietly as she gradually recovered from what had just happened.

The crimson clouds slowly faded, the sun sank in the west, and darkness spread over the land. A divine moon rose, casting a gentle glow.

Mountains surrounded the valley. Exotic beasts roamed through them, and the cries of apes and roars of tigers broke the night's silence, lending the region a little vitality.

Beneath the brilliant moonlight, the lake in the valley shone especially brightly, gleaming in the darkness. Countless stars glittered overhead, their light mingling with the shimmering water.

Occasionally, a fish leaped from the lake, sending up a splash.

Xia Jiuyou took out an ancient zither. Its body was made of wutong divine wood, and starlight flickered across it, as though it held an ancient starry sky within, exuding a mysterious aura.

"Ding-dong!"

Melodious notes rang out, and boundless starlight spilled from the sky, gathering around the two of them like a descending river of stars.

Xia Jiuyou's skin was translucent and delicate. She gently brushed the strings, producing a flowing melody.

The music flowed like a clear spring, refreshing the heart. She closed her eyes and immersed herself deeply in her playing.

Jiang Yun quietly listened to Xia Jiuyou's music, feeling the emotions within it. What she played was more than music; it also held the experiences of her past.

In a daze, Jiang Yun seemed to see an ordinary little girl sitting alone in an empty room. She was only two or three, yet she had already lost her parents and family.

Though young, she possessed a sensitive, intelligent heart. After her parents died, she could only live in a cold, lifeless estate.

Her life was luxurious yet monotonous. Although all her material needs