"Master Zou, regarding the recruitment, have you decided on your next disciple yet?" A group of adults sat before Master Zou, who was renowned as a top zither expert in the Lower Heavens and also the previous owner of the Soul Ensnaring Zither.
"Not yet. There are so many promising applicants, and I only have one slot left, so I am having a difficult time choosing." Master Zou said as he calmly brushed his long, white beard.
Suddenly, the door slammed open, and a veiled figure nobody there recognized walked inside.
"Who dares interrupt—"
An awe-inspiring and unparalleled presence enveloped the room, leaving everyone in a state of paralyzing awe and fear.
While the room was filled with silence, the veiled figure walked to the center of the group and asked them in a cold voice, "Which of you is surnamed 'Zou'?"
"T-That would be me… Dare I ask your identity, senior? And why are you looking for me?" Master Zou raised his hands which were still trembling in fear.
