Chapter 248 (1/2)

Chapter 248 – Blackwave Zither (4)

Altogether, the chains numbered to five. Similarly, the guqin inside the crystal coffin had five strings…

Every chain produced a different sound that could be associated to a different note of music.

‘It is possible to use the chains to play music?’

She made the little qilin stop and return to the side, while she tried out the chains, walking to and fro between them. She was once a guqin musician, so hearing the chains issuing notes reminded her of the sounds of nature, causing her to subconsciously play the antiquated melody “Returning Home”[1].

The sounds of music echoed throughout the hall. As she played the melody, her heart became filled with emotions. She wanted to go home. She wanted to see her friends, her close relatives… Her desires were nothing but dreams.

The poem melody was originally somewhat sorrowful; adding to her current mood influencing her playing, it became even more forlorn. As if they were alive, the notes roamed all around the hall, cycling while the candle flame gently swayed along with the music.

When the tune ended, Ning Xuemo heard a voice bursting in sobs. She lifted her head and saw the little qilin’s big eyes overflowing with tears streaking down his cheeks. It was crying like no tomorrow.

The corner of her mouth stretched. ‘This little qilin is very easily touched!’

She raised her hand and stroked its head. “What are you crying for?”

The little qilin replied, “I want my mom and dad…”

Ning Xuemo remained silent for a moment before she spoke, “You didn’t get to meet with them? Do you still wish to see them?”