Fang Yun bought a new guqin stand and brought his Shocking Gallbladder Guqin, fitted with a dragon horn cushion, back home. He first played a few tunes on the old stand. The sound was indeed purer than before, and even if the stand below cracked, it seemed to bear no weight. So, he switched to the new stand and continued to play.

Just as Fang Yun was engrossed in his music, a shout came from outside the gate, "Fang Yun, do you have time for a drink?"

The voice was unfamiliar. Fang Yun was sure it was the first time he had heard it. He found it strange and went outside.

The gatekeeper opened the door to reveal a young man with a playful smile standing outside, holding a jar of wine and peering inside.