As Yuwing gradually transformed back into the adorable little capercaillie, their footsteps became faster and more secretive. The city under the cover of night was like a huge maze, and Zhiyun and Yuwing moved through it cautiously with every step.
After passing through one alley after another, they finally arrived at Mingxiang Building. At this time, Mingxiang Building was completely different from usual, surrounded by silence, clearly under the control of the black-clothed figures.
"We need to be careful, those men in black may still be nearby," Zhiyun said to Yuyi in a low voice, with a cautious look in his eyes.
Yuyi nodded gently, his eyes flashing in the dark, as if able to see everything. They entered the building silently, carefully searching every corner.
In a remote room, they finally found Xiao Xiang Yun. She looked panicked, while Xuan Se Qin lay quietly on the ground, the pattern on the soundboard shimmering ominously in the dim light.
"Zhiyun, Jade Wing, it's you!" Xiao Xiang Yun exclaimed with joy, tears filling her eyes.
"We're late, are you okay?" Zhiyun hurriedly stepped forward to check on Xiao Xiang Yun's condition.
"I'm okay, but they... they want to take away my qin. I'm scared..." Xiao Xiang Yun's voice trembled, and fear filled her eyes.
Zhiyun gently comforted her, then turned his gaze to the ancient qin. She reached out and lightly touched the soundboard, feeling a cold breath.
"The piano has indeed been heavily contaminated." Zhiyun frowned in thought as her fingers lightly slid across the strings, sensing the ominous aura within. "We need a special tool called 'Spirit Stone' to help purify the contamination of this piano."
Xiao Xiang Yun looked slightly puzzled: "Spirit Stone? What is that? I have never heard of it."
Jade Wing still maintains the appearance of a small capercaillie at this moment, emitting a soft call to express support for Zhiyun's decision.
Zhiyun turned to Xiao Xiang Yun and explained, "Spirit Stone is a rare magical instrument that is said to absorb and purify various evil energies. We must find it as soon as possible, or else the demonic energy of this qin will continue to harm the innocent."
Xiao Xiang Yun nodded, a determined look flashing in his eyes: "I am willing to help, no matter what, I want to break free from the control of this qin."
"We must act quickly," Zhiyun said firmly, "but before that, I need to use my abilities to seal the demonic energy of this qin, to prevent it from further harming people."
Speaking, Zhiyun closed her eyes, formed hand seals, and began chanting ancient spells. As her incantations deepened, a faint light emerged from her palms, drifting slowly towards the Xuanse Qin.
The patterns on the Xuanse Qin seemed to sense a threat, and started to flicker with a stronger light. However, under Zhiyun's magical power, those dark energies were gradually suppressed, and the light gradually subsided.
A faint breeze blew through, and the atmosphere in the room seemed to lighten. Zhiyun opened his eyes and looked at the temporarily sealed qin, a hint of weariness on his face.
"This is just a temporary measure," Zhiyun said softly, "we still need to find the Spirit Stone to truly solve the problem."
Jade Wing chirped softly on the side, seemingly expressing its agreement. Despite being in the small form of a capercaillie, its eyes still shimmered with a determined light.
"We must depart immediately," Zhiyun said, "Time waits for no one. Xiao Xiang Yun, you stay here and await our good news. We will quickly find the Spirit Stone and return to rescue you and this zither."
Xiao Xiang Yun nodded nervously, with a glimmer of hope in her eyes: "Please be careful, Zhiyun, Jade Wing."
Zhiyun and Jade Wing exchanged a glance, then left the room, embarking on a journey to find the Spirit Stone. In the night, their figures quickly disappeared, leaving behind a peaceful scene under the moonlight.
Zhiyun and Jade Wing's figures disappeared into the night outside Mingxiang Building, leaving Xiao Xiang Yun alone facing the dimly lit room. The light inside the room flickered, reflecting on her worried face.
Suddenly, a shadow slowly emerged from the corner and appeared behind Xiao Xiang Yun. The tall figure of this man, with a handsome face but inscrutable eyes, was none other than the mysterious person who had previously taught Xiao Xiang Yun the qin skills.
"They have left, without any suspicion, right?" The man's voice was deep, carrying a hint of undeniable authority.
Xiao Xiang Yun turned around and faced the mysterious man, her eyes filled with fear and unease: "Yes, they didn't suspect me..."
The man listened quietly, his gaze seeming to penetrate deep into Xiao Xiang Yun's innermost thoughts.
He walked slowly towards Xiao Xiang Yun, reaching out to gently caress her face, his tone revealing a hint of tenderness: "Xiangyun, you're doing great. As long as you continue to follow my instructions, everything will be fine."
A hint of struggle flashed in Xiao Xiang Yun's eyes. She hesitated for a moment, but ultimately lowered her head and said, "I will continue to listen to you. But please tell me, where is the end of all this?"
The man's eyes flashed with a hint of complex emotions, and he slowly spoke, "The end? This world is like a huge chessboard, and every move affects the entire situation. You and I are just pieces in it. As for the end, it depends on how the game unfolds."
A helpless smile appeared on Xiao Xiang Yun's face, and her heart was filled with doubt and unease. The man's words seemed to be both comforting and cautionary, leaving her feeling even more confused.
"You just need to remember, as long as you follow my instructions, you'll be fine," the man's voice revealed a hint of mystery and depth.
Xiao Xiang Yun took a deep breath, knowing she could no longer turn back.
The man quietly observed Xiao Xiang Yun's reaction, his eyes revealing a profound and inscrutable wisdom.
Later, he turned around and walked towards the zither that was sealed by Zhiyun. His fingers gently slid across the soundboard, his eyes filled with a focused and controlling power.
As the man's fingers lightly touched it, the seemingly strong seal began to undergo subtle changes.
A faint light flowed from his fingertips and slowly merged into the soundboard. Before long, the seal actually dissipated slowly under his hands, and the suppressed demonic energy leaked out again, filling the entire room.
"You see, this is true power," the man turned around, facing Xiao Xiang Yun, with a hint of pride in his eyes. "The power of this qin should not be sealed, it should be unleashed."
Xiao Xiang Yun looked at the scene in front of him, feeling a sense of powerlessness rising in his heart.
"But... is this really the right thing to do?" Xiao Xiang Yun's voice trembled slightly, her heart filled with struggle. "Won't this cause harm to people?"
The man smiled faintly, slowly approaching Xiao Xiang Yun. His voice was deep and alluring. "Xiangyun, sometimes, sacrifices are necessary to achieve higher goals. You should understand that power always comes with responsibility and choices. And you, have already become a part of this power."
Xiao Xiang Yun lowered her head, her heart filled with conflict. She knew that the words of this mysterious man contained a deep meaning that was difficult for her to understand. She felt like she was being drawn into a huge conspiracy, and her choices seemed to be dwindling.
The man reached out and gently stroked Xiao Xiang Yun's hair, his voice full of temptation: "Don't be afraid, Xiangyun. As long as you follow me, I will ensure your safety. And this qin will become an important piece for us to achieve our goals."
Xiao Xiang Yun lifted her head and looked at the mysterious man, her eyes filled with determination and confusion.
The man smiled slightly, then turned and walked away. His figure gradually disappeared in the dim light, leaving Xiao Xiang Yun alone to face the darkness.
The room fell into silence once again, with only the ancient qin lying quietly, as if waiting for the next performance.
Meanwhile, Xiao Xiang Yun continued to face the indescribable struggle in his heart within this silence.
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