C255 Preparation for the Alliance

Chuxue awoke abruptly, startled by the crowd of people in the room. Que Wu gazed at her with affection as she came to, taking the xun from her hands and beginning to play. Chuxue's heart leapt with joy—it was the very melody Mr. Ling had once played for her.

"Could it really be Mr. Ling?" Chuxue's excitement was palpable, yet uncertainty lingered.

As Que Wu finished his tune