Lu Yuhuan walked back over, handed the bowl to Mr. Cai, and then looked at Li Fan and said, "Does Young Master Zuo excel at chess?"
Li Fan shook his head, saying, "I only know the basics, having just started learning."
"Would you like to play a ga with ?" Lu Yuhuan asked, then looked at Yue Qingqiu beside her, saying, "Would it be convenient?"
Yue Qingqiu looked at Lu Yuhuan with so confusion; why was this woman asking her?
"Ask him." Yue Qingqiu looked at Li Fan.
Li Fan: "..."
"Please, Miss Lu." Li Fan smiled and shook his head; this Lu Yuhuan left no stone unturned, though Yue Qingqiu couldn’t quite grasp the logic involved.
Lu Yuhuan sat across from Li Fan and said, "Young Master Zuo, please start."
Li Fan was not courteous either and made the first move.
Lu Yuhuan also placed a piece, saying as she did, "I’ve heard a remarkable Sword Cultivator has arrived; Mr. Cai ntioned it several tis, but he never paid a visit, so please, Young Master Zuo, do not bla us."
"Miss Lu is too kind." Li Fan thought to himself, the Lu Family manages the Seven Star Alley business, and they are also building connections, though it’s unclear what they intend by attracting this Sword Cultivator.
"If it doesn’t bother you, Young Master Zuo, you can simply call by my na." Lu Yuhuan played quickly: "Where does Young Master Zuo co from?"
"Jiangzhou." Li Fan responded.
"Jiangzhou is picturesque, full of illustrious figures; no wonder you and your company are so extraordinary." Lu Yuhuan didn’t press further, focusing instead on the ga.
Su Chen watched from the side, gaining so curiosity about this Lu Yuhuan.
This daughter of the Lu Family seed exceptionally wise.
Lu Yuhuan’s chess style was peaceful and defensive. Gradually furrowing her brows, she softly stated, "Young Master Zuo’s chess style is very aggressive, and I suppose your Sword Dao is the sa."
"Ordinary." Li Fan chuckled.
"What realm has Brother Zuo reached now?" Su Chen asked curiously from the side.
"And Brother Su?" Li Fan did not answer but instead countered with a question.
The two were rely acquaintances, not yet familiar enough for such talk.
Su Chen understood Li Fan’s aning from the question and did not answer, just smiled, though his eyes showed a flash of sharpness.
This Zuo Tu is so young, why are there so many beauties around him?
If he were a scion of a noble family, he shouldn’t act so high-profile, moreover, from Lu Yuan and Yue Qingqiu’s aura, they are not ordinary won either.
Thus, he was always curious about Li Fan and his company, observing often, and a mont ago tried probing, only to receive no response.
"I lost."
At this point, Lu Yuhuan conceded defeat, breaking the awkwardness, she shook her head and said, "I heard from Uncle Cai that Young Master Zuo hasn’t been playing chess long and has such skill, your Sword Dao must be just as impressive. If there is a chance in the future, I hope Young Master Zuo will be willing to guide ."
"Miss Lu is modest." Li Fan smiled, watching as Lu Yuhuan stood up and looked at Su Chen. "The sa goes for Young Master Su, if the opportunity arises, please instruct as well."
"I wouldn’t dare, let’s instruct each other." Su Chen replied with a smile.
"Certainly." Lu Yuhuan nodded and added, "I still have to visit another guest, I will take my leave now."
"Is it Tang Huan?" Su Chen asked.
"Indeed, Mr. Tang." Lu Yuhuan didn’t hide it.
"Understood, Miss Lu, please go ahead." Su Chen laughed, Lu Yuhuan bade farewell and turned to leave, seeing Yan Qi in the distance standing up and saying to Lu Yuhuan, "I accept the lady’s good intentions."
"As such, it is my Lu Family’s honor." Lu Yuhuan appeared quite pleased, said to Yan Qi, "Uncle Cai, make the arrangents for Mr. Yan."
"Yes, Miss." Mr. Cai nodded in response, squinting his eyes as he puffed smoke, thinking that Miss indeed has great finesse. In no ti, she t with several Sword Cultivators and even strengthened their ties.
Especially Yan Qi, since he agreed to accept Miss’s kindness, there’s definitely a shift in his heart.
Lu Yuhuan bowed to Yan Qi and then continued onward, heading toward the alley.
"I didn’t expect Brother Zuo to be so skilled at chess." Su Chen looked at the chessboard and praised, Li Fan replied, "Just a beginner, far from proficient."
"Miss Lu is indeed extraordinarily astute, leaving room for maneuver without leaving traces, quite seamless." Su Chen added, looking at Li Fan with a aningful smile.
Li Fan frowned slightly but quickly dismissed it with a smile.
Why did Su Chen first praise him for his chess skills and then add this comnt, for what purpose?
If he really were complacent and thought himself extraordinary, the next words would have been quite destructive.
Because, Lu Yuhuan let him win.
With this, it not only affected his state of mind but also might make him hold a grudge against Lu Yuhuan.
This Sword Cultivator before him, who seed warm and decently dressed, had such a deep mind, subtly attempting to disturb his mindset.
However, he had already noticed that Lu Yuhuan let him win, so he never felt complacent about his chess skill.
Su Chen wanted to disrupt his mindset but underestimated him.
"Does Brother Zuo know who Tang Huan is?" Su Chen continued to ask.
"I know." Li Fan nodded, "Soone on the Green Cloud List."
"Indeed." Su Chen smiled and nodded, "Among the thirty-six on the Green Cloud List, Tang Huan ranks at the bottom, yet he is the youngest talented Sword Cultivator on the list. In the future, his rank surely will rise, so it seems Miss Lu is focusing more energy on Tang Huan."
These words seem to imply that playing chess with him was only a formality; the one in whom Lu Yuhuan is truly interested is Tang Huan.
This Su Chen...
"Perhaps it’s because Miss Lu is young and lacks vision." Li Fan said with a smile.
"Oh?" Su Chen looked at Li Fan with interest, a subtle smile of satisfaction flashing in his eyes, and asked with a laugh, "It seems Brother Zuo has great confidence in himself."
Li Fan shook his head.
"No?" Su Chen was puzzled, then what did Li Fan an by his previous words.
"Miss Lu should focus more on Brother Su instead, isn’t she lacking foresight?" Li Fan said this, then stood up smiling, and said to Yue Qingqiu, "Qingqiu, let’s go."
"En." Yue Qingqiu gently nodded, following Li Fan as they left together.
Su Chen’s smile stiffened, his expression shifting, but then he smiled again, though the smile carried a chill.
Interesting indeed...
Li Fan was too lazy to bother with Su Chen’s thoughts; he had no enmity with Su Chen, yet Su Chen was playing tricks on him.
As it is, he would not indulge him.
A gentleman would not associate with a villain.
"What were you talking about just now?" Yue Qingqiu asked, "Why couldn’t I understand a word?"
The complex human languages were hard for her to comprehend.
"No need to understand; just rember that person isn’t a good sort." Li Fan softly said.
"Oh." Yue Qingqiu nodded, rembering it silently.
...
A few days later, in the morning, Li Fan walked out of the room to the courtyard, already seeing a blanket of white outside.
The twelfth lunar month’s winter snow.
Li Fan looked into the courtyard, where Yue Qingqiu stood amidst the snow, the falling snowflakes added to her grace.
"Haven’t seen snow before?" Li Fan asked.
Yue Qingqiu shook her head; no snow falls in Yun ng Swamp.
"It’s beautiful." Yue Qingqiu whispered.
Li Fan nodded, saying, "You could go up there and see, perhaps it’s even more beautiful."
"Up there?" Yue Qingqiu looked at him.
"In the air." Li Fan replied. Yue Qingqiu nodded, her figure flickered, leaping into the sky, stunning him with one glance as Li Fan looked up at her.
Lu Yuan also ca out at this ti, asking, "Aren’t you going up there to see?"
"Using Divine Sense, I can see from here." Li Fan chuckled.
Lu Yuan stepped into the snow, a sword appearing in her hand, extending her arm, allowing snowflakes to fall on the sword as she started a sword dance.
Lu Yuan excels in the Power of Taiyin, which harmonizes with the snow, perhaps feeling inspired, and wanting to try out her sword.
Li Fan, watching the beautiful scene before him, felt as though ti stood still.
But it was only a fleeting mont.
Beautiful monts are always brief.
Would it snow in the Da Li Imperial City as well?
What is Senior Sister doing now?
Thinking of Senior Sister, a smile naturally erged in Li Fan’s eyes, realizing that it has been a long ti since he last saw her.
In the past, he hadn’t gone so long without seeing her; Senior Sister used to always bring him along.
Now, he was out on his own, venturing through the world.
"Young Master Zuo." Just then, a voice ca from outside the courtyard; Elder Cai walked in, montarily stunned by the beautiful scene, looking at Li Fan with a smile full of aning.
Youth is so wonderful.
"What brings Elder Cai here so early?" Li Fan asked.
"Miss ordered, not wanting to delay things, to inform you early." Mr. Cai spoke, saying, "Is Young Master Zuo available today? Miss invites you to her residence for a talk."
"Is there sothing important?" Li Fan asked.
"Miss said, brewing wine, admiring snow, and discussing swordsmanship, inviting not only you but other Sword Cultivators as well. The talented young Sword Cultivator from the Green Cloud List, Mr. Tang, will also be there." Elder Cai said.
"Alright, I’ll go." Li Fan replied with a smile.
"Great, many thanks to Young Master Zuo for gracing the occasion, soone will co to escort Young Master there." Mr. Cai said smilingly, then took his leave.
"Brewing wine, admiring snow, and discussing swordsmanship?" Lu Yuan paused and softly said, "This Miss Lu indeed has elegant taste."
"Want to co and have a look together?" Li Fan suggested, "Having been in Chi Xiao City for a while now, it’s a chance to see the Sword Cultivators of Chi Xiao City and those on the Green Cloud List."
"Alright, let’s go have a look together then." Lu Yuan nodded in agreent, also curious as a fellow Sword Cultivator.
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