"Not giving me any favors, are you?" Shen Yuan chuckled lightly, placing the guqin down gently on his lap. He closed his eyes momentarily, breathing deeply, calming his heart, and clearing his thoughts.
Slowly, his mind entered a meditative state, fully immersing himself within the intricate notations etched clearly into his mind from the stele.
A few moments later, Shen Yuan opened his eyes decisively, his pupils shining brightly with his heightened senses.
"Let's begin," he whispered, gently placing his fingers upon the strings.
In the beginning, his fingers moved roughly, softly plucking the strings, producing slightly discordant sounds. But his expression remained calm and unbothered.
He continuously adjusted his Qi flow, rapidly comprehending each subtle nuance of the intricate technique.
Soon, with the help of his Supreme Grade Comprehension, he swiftly absorbed the profound truths hidden within each note.
