While Li Yu was fighting Dongfang Bubai, Gu Suihan put down a collection of random historical records and placed a black stone on the Go board in front of him, which had very few stones on it.
Do you understand whats going on?
Thousands of miles away, in the grand palace within the capital city of Xianyang, Ying Zheng sat across from the old man and chuckled when he saw the movent on the board and posed this question to his companion.
I am too ignorant to understand this. The old man stared intently at the board. There werent a lot of stones on it, but the possibilities were endless. He stroked his beard and shook his head in response.
Im playing with him for everything under heaven, said Ying Zheng as he picked up a white stone and pointed at the board. But hes playing with forthe Way of heaven.
How do you know? asked the old man as he raised his cup politely and took a small sip.
When we first put our stones down, I had expressed my intention to him, and he did the sa. Our hearts are the sa, but the path we choose is different.
Ying Zheng put the white stone down. The mountains shook, and the rivers ca crashing down. Mighty winds and clouds blew violently as a storm of the laws of nature covered the whole world. He planned to live quietly, to ditate and heal his spirit, to make plans slowly. But this ti, he went on the offensive.
What caused such a great difference in his actions? asked the old man puzzledly as he chewed on these words.
Iwant to know too. I want to know what made him decide to take a step onto the stage instead of remaining backstage. Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes, concealing the curious look in them.
I shall look forward to the answer! The old mans expression shifted slightly as he adjusted his body a little and continued staring at the ga of Go that kept changing.
Ive got a pawn, and I want to take a gamble with you. Do you dare to accept the challenge? murmured Gu Suihan as he saw a white stone gradually appear on the board. He waved an arm, and the board disappeared. With just one thought, his entire body also disappeared from the room.
What? Youre actually able to break through my Mountain River Fans illusion spell? Youve got a pretty strong heart.
Dongfang Bubai looked at the slightly battered young man in front of him with so surprise. But his general expression remained calm, and he wasnt bothered by Li Yu at all.
This Mountain River Fan was just a cheap spiritual weapon that he owned. His opponent was clearly nowhere near his level since it took him so much effort to shatter the illusion. He didnt have to take Li Yu seriously.
Since things have co to this, the only way to move forward is by agitating him. He has to give up his advantage and fight you head-on. Otherwise, you wont have any chance of winning, the voice of the Esteed One echoed in Li Yus mind.
Agitate him? You said so yourself this fellow is just arrogant on the surface, but hes a very scheming and decisive person on the inside. He wouldnt fall for sothing like this, retorted Li Yu imdiately after giving it a quick thought.
If a plot in secret doesnt work, then plot openly, said the Esteed One in a sly voice.
Plot openly?
That ans he knows its a trap, but he cant help but walk right into it. Its a plan that targets his psyche, explained the Esteed One after muttering what an idiot under his breath.
OhhhhI see. Please show how to do this! Li Yu was enlightened.
Do you see the young man behind this fellow? The one with a jade tag on his belt that reads Lianting? I believe thats his brother by the sa motherthe 28th son of the Dongfang family, Dongfang Lianting. Theres a rumor going around that Dongfang Bubai has sothing for n and that theres sothing ambiguous going on between him and Dongfang Lianting. You can start from there, said the Esteed One with a snicker as he broke the situation down.
Gosh Li Yus expression was awkward as he gasped in horror. He blurted his thoughts out loud, Youve got so questionable taste!
Huh? Dongfang Bubai paused when he saw the strange look on Li Yus face, but when he noticed that Li Yus gaze was scanning Dongfang Lianting, a murderousness rose in his heart and ca spewing out. Damn you! How dare you sully my reputation! Youre asking to get killed!
He pulled out a scepter, and the jewel on it shone brilliantly as the runes on it glowed. A beam of light shot out from the jewel, giving off the strong sll of seawater as more than a dozen waves asuring several ters in height appeared from nowhere. The waves ca crashing toward Li Yu like a hungry beast.
Thatsnot the sa as what the Esteed One said, grumbled Li Yu inwardly as he tumbled aside clumsily and dodged his opponents attack.
But based on the other guys reaction, this might actually be true after all From the corner of his eye, he could see Dongfang Liantings charming feminine facial features, his androgynous way of dressing, and a slightly panicked look on his face. A thought struck him, and he had an idea of what to do next. He said to Dongfang Bubai via telepathy, I not only know about this, but I have sothing that can prove it.
Dongfang Bubai nearly fell on his own face when he heard what Li Yu had just said to him.
He was soone with exceptional talent, hailed from a powerful family, and was well-exposed to the world, but he was still just a young man who had cultivated for less than 20 years. The fact that sothing he had been hiding with all his might had been uncovered by his opponent already threw him into a panic. He didnt have any more energy to think about whether Li Yu might be lying or not.
To be honest, Dongfang Bubais inclination wasnt anything that terrible. For a variety of reasons, including ones personality, the opportunities presented in life, their roots, their cultivation technique, and so on, many cultivators had very strange fetishes. So were into ghosts, so were into snakes. There were plenty of cultivators who didnt fit into the norm.
But the problem was that Dongfang Bubai was soone who was already betrothed, and his partner-to-be was soone from an equally powerful family. Alsoshe wasnt soone with a good temper either.
If he were just an ordinary cultivator, nobody would have cared about him being into n. But that wasnt his current situation. What was her family going to do if they found out about this? Were they still going to force one of their daughters to marry him despite knowing this? Wouldnt that make them look absolutely terrible?
Howhow do you know? Dongfang Bubai glared at the smug Li Yu and sent this ssage to him via telepathy while gnashing his teeth.
Its true?!
It was Li Yus turn to be horrified. That had just been his guess based on what the Esteed One had heard and Dongfang Liantings reactions. He had been afraid that he might have guessed it wrong even. But this actually turned out to be true!
Im not going to tell you. So, since things have co to this, are you still going to chase out?
Very well! Dongfang Bubai was so angry, his entire body was shaking. He was a beloved son of the Dongfang family, so he had never threatened like this before. Worse still, he didnt even know how to fight back this ti. I dont believe that you really evidence.
You can take the risk. Li Yu smirked boldly in return, as if he wasnt afraid of anything. He grinned and shrugged.
IYouFINE! Ill settle this with you soday! If youve got the guts, tell your full na! Dongfang Bubai glared maliciously at Li Yu, his fists clenched tightly inside his sleeves as the veins on his arms bulged. It was clear that he was going to admit defeat today.
Ive got nothing to hide. My surna is Li, and my na is Yu. Yu as in the word for jade. Rember that, said Li Yu confidently as he threw a jade tag at Dongfang Bubai. He switched to using telepathy and said, If you want that thing, contact on your own. Youre not allowed to bring along all these spiritual weapons and the like. I want to know if youre qualified to be called one of the Four Great Young Masters without these things!
Dongfang Bubai raised an eyebrow. Was this guy an idiot? Instead of seizing the chance to extort him, he was asking for a fair fight? He held onto the jade tag and looked at Li Yus fading back view as he walked away. He was amused. Hes so stupid, its actually quite adorable.
At the sa ti, Li Yu felt so admiration for the young man. After all, it was rare to find soone so devoted to another.
A fair fight? Dongfang Bubai rubbed the jade tag in his hands. His eyes flickered brightly as he thought, Im a descendant of the almighty Dongfang family and Ive been taught plenty of superior techniques. You think Id be afraid of a random fellow like you?
anwhile, Li Yu had taken several turns before finally scurrying into a small alley. His expression instantly beca one of excitent. He danced rrily and boasted to the Esteed One, I did pretty well, didnt I?
Not bad. I had underestimated you, said the Esteed One in a slightly comforted voice.
Gu Suihan looked calmly at the images flashing on the screen of water before him and his lips slowly curled into a smile. The fish has taken the bait. Dongfang is the white stone, Li Yu is the back. Well take one each and see whos got the better set of skills. The bet will bethe lives of everyone in the 39th domain!
Thats a small bet. Is thisjust for fun? murmured Ying Zheng to himself. He then spoke as though he were seated just across from Gu Suihan, Its just a domain. Im in.
Number Nine, Number Seven, have you two managed to divine information about him?
His origins are really hard to calculate. All the details are such a blur. We need more resources.
No problem. Were arriving at the 39th domain soon. I want to see for myself what makes him think hes qualified to make the Equal Spirit Order fall apart.
Miss, what would you like to buy? An old man with a hoarse voice and cloudy, yellowish eyes stopped what he was doing and welcod the woman outside to co in.
I want to buy a life.
The womans expression was frosty and she had so hair in her slim hand.
The old man froze for a mont, then lifted his head slowly as he smiled brightly, revealing the few teeth he had left. Whose life are you interested in?
The life of the one who killed my brother!
The woman placed the hair that was neatly wrapped up on the table covered in scratches. She then took out a jade tag and said, This is the saintess token was given to by the temple and Id like to use this as a pledge. Is this enough?
It is! After checking the authenticity of the tag, the old man kept the tag and the packet of hair, then picked up his rag and continued what he was doing earlier.
Get it done as soon as possible, said the woman. She didnt wait for a response and walked away elegantly.
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