"No, Elder Duan, you’re bullying the younger generation."
However, just as Ye Tian was about to respond, Tang Yan, standing beside him, imdiately grabbed his arm and shouted.
"Huh?"
Ye Tian didn’t speak, just looked at Tang Yan.
After all, he was here to play along with her act; as her boyfriend, he should be considerate and prioritize her needs.
Of course, being sowhat knowledgeable about Go, he could feel that Elder Duan’s style and prowess showed he was an expert.
He wasn’t worried, but Tang Yan clearly was. How could Ye Tian possibly win against an Eighth Rank Chess King?
"Grandpas, grandmas, and my parents are all waiting for us at ho, aren’t they? We should go back quickly instead of playing Go. I still need to help grandma... "
Knowing that her grandpa had co prepared, Tang Yan, being no fool, naturally sought to avoid trouble, tactfully refusing Grandpa Duan’s "invitation for a match."
She was just very curious because Grandpa Duan had always been quite proud and rarely invited anyone for a match.
It must be her grandpa’s suggestion; thinking of this, she gave him a resentful glance.
Actually, Old Sir Tang was quite innocent; Elder Duan was just very friendly with him, and he never intended for him to play, maybe just give so guidance to her boyfriend and Yun Yan.
Grandpa Duan didn’t say anything, maintaining a gesture, smiling at Ye Tian as if waiting for his answer.
"Yes, Elder Duan, you’re really bullying him." Old Sir Tang quickly spoke to break the uneasy atmosphere, "Why don’t I play a ga with Xiao Tian, just for practice."
Elder Duan remained calm, with eyes full of fighting spirit. He felt he had t his match, and his intuition wasn’t wrong.
"Old Tang, let Xiao Tian decide who he wants to play with."
"How about it?"
Elder Duan looked at Old Sir Tang, brimming with the deanor of a master.
Old Sir Tang didn’t know what had gotten into Elder Duan, as if he was determined to play against Ye Tian. He had no choice but to say, "Xiao Tian, Elder Duan is an Eighth Rank Chess King, I am just an amateur player."
"Young people should not aim too high and should take things step by step."
He considered it a friendly reminder to Ye Tian, hoping he would choose him to avoid getting overwheld.
Tang Yan secretly tugged at Ye Tian’s sleeve, hinting to him.
Ye Tian stepped forward boldly, sat upright by the Go board, and pointed to Elder Duan, "Grandpa Duan, please!"
"Ye Tian, you...!!!??"
A trace of annoyance and anger flashed through Tang Yan’s eyes.
She had thought Ye Tian would choose her grandpa, but he insisted on Elder Duan, nearly making her explode with rage.
Tang Yan’s goodwill towards Ye Tian plumted, and she felt sowhat disappointed; she hated n who didn’t know their limits.
Old Sir Tang also sighed in disappointnt. An Eighth Rank Chess King — how could a twenty-sothing young man possibly compare?
"Ye Tian, finish quickly and co help in the kitchen."
Tang Yan left with a cold remark without looking at him, walking into the house.
Ten minutes later.
The old n were all engrossed, staring intently at the Go board without making a sound.
Ye Tian remained composed throughout, whereas Elder Duan, the Eighth Rank Chess King, was fully concentrated, appearing as if facing a formidable opponent.
"Ye Tian, how many more gas do you want to lose!!! Get in here now."
Tang Yan couldn’t hold it anymore, her face icy cold, as she walked out and shouted sternly.
Old Sir Tang imdiately scolded, "Yan Girl, be quiet, shh~~~"
"Don’t disturb Grandpa Duan!!"
Tang Yan frowned and ca out, looking at the usually confident Go masters, now like school children in a lesson. She squatted down and stared intently at the board.
She walked over and noticed Grandpa Duan’s trembling fingers and the beads of sweat forming on his forehead, showing his utmost vigilance.
Grandpa Duan seed to have t his match.
Tang Yan’s face blushed slightly, realizing she might have mocked Ye Tian unjustly and treated him unfriendly.
Though she wasn’t well-versed in Go, her grandpa’s influence had given her so knowledge.
The black and white pieces before her were like two peerless masters dueling on a battlefield, life or death decided in an instant, with every single move.
This was the true duel of masters, victory and defeat occurring in a split second.
"Tap, tap, tap~~~"
Footsteps gradually broke the silence as four or five people approached from afar.
"Tang Yan, Grandpa Tang, I’m here!!"
A skinny young man, with exaggerated expressions, waved vigorously and ran over.
"Yun Yi." Tang Yan frowned at the young man, her eyes filled with dislike.
Yun Yi approached, seeing Ye Tian and Elder Duan playing Go, glanced at the board’s chaotic pieces, and sneered:
"Why is this playing so slow, so ssy."
With a few months of training, Yun Yi had reached the realm of a Sixth Rank Chess Player, defeating many and considering himself highly skilled.
Seeing the silence of the two, Yun Yi grew more arrogant, standing behind Ye Tian, condescendingly offering advice: "This is so simple, why don’t you play here."
He took a black piece and wanted to make a move.
Ye Tian grabbed Yun Yi’s hand like a vice, saying calmly, "One should remain silent while observing a ga, that’s the basic etiquette."
"Who gave you the courage to play a piece on behalf of soone?"
Yun Yi’s face turned various shades of red and white, muttering, "What’s the big deal, trash."
Yun Yi’s foolish behavior imdiately annoyed everyone present.
At this mont, Ye Tian gently placed a black piece on the board, and Yun Yi erupted again, "Oh my god, do you even know how to play? If not, let do it, stop embarrassing yourself here."
"Who let this kid in here? Get out!!"
With a furious outburst, Elder Duan across from Ye Tian glared at Yun Yi in rage, "What are you yelling about? If you can’t bear to watch, then leave, and stop making noise."
Yun Yi’s parents rushed over, seeing their son being scolded. His mother, Lin Wan, was about to argue, but Yun Yan noticed Elder Duan, his pupils shrinking.
He stepped forward and bowed ninety degrees respectfully, "Elder Duan!!"
He grabbed Yun Yi’s hand, pulling him closer, and scolded, "Hurry, apologize to Elder Duan."
"Why?? I did nothing wrong. That move was bound to lose."
Yun Yi remained defiant.
He dragged his father over to show him the chaotic board, claiming it was child’s play.
"Bang~~~"
Ye Tian placed another black piece, transforming the once chaotic black stones into the Nine Heavens Black Dragon, instantly overpowering the white stones.
From certain death to revival, all with one piece.
Elder Duan’s hand trembled as he picked up a white piece, lingering an inch above the board. With a bitter smile, the piece fell to the ground.
"Sir, your skill is extraordinary!"
Elder Duan’s voice was hoarse and full of admiration, "May I have another ga with you, sir?"
Ye Tian waved his hand, placing all the black pieces back and restoring the board, "Please!"
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