Chapter 45

Both of them thought of this point, exchanged glances, and their expressions became slightly solemn.

As teachers in the academy, how could they take the lead in helping disciples cheat?

No, no, even if you are the young master of the Divine General's Mansion, it won't work, and you didn't send a gift... Phew, what gift, even sending a gift wouldn't work, and you aren't a prince...

Just as the two were racking their brains on how to tactfully refuse this young man, Li Hao had already answered Shen Shen Yunqing's words:

"That cultivation technique, I already know it."

"Actually, it's normal for you to feel it's difficult. You contemplate slowly and you will..."

Shen Shen Yunqing's words stopped halfway, and he was suddenly stunned, looking at Li Hao in astonishment: "What did you say?"

"I said, I already know the cultivation technique on the stone tablet," Li Hao had no choice but to repeat, suspecting that this old man was hard of hearing.

"Know it?"

Opposite, Zhao Zhao Zongyuan looked at Li Hao in surprise. Does knowing it mean having already entered? "Which one did you choose, Slash Zhan Zhan Feng Quan, or Nine Star Three Fold Step?"

Shen Shen Yunqing also came back to his senses, couldn't help but size up Li Hao. Is this kid bragging?

"Slash Zhan Zhan Feng Quan."

Li Hao thought for a moment, and also felt that this kind of thing was indeed worth being surprised about, so he directly threw a punch. The fist wind vibrated slightly, bringing a low hum of fist strength, as if a sharp wind blade was slashed out through the fist wind.

The two's gazes narrowed, recognizing that this was one of the offensive moves of the Slash Zhan Zhan Feng Quan. It could even hit a wind-humming slashing force. This was not just as simple as entry; it even reached the level of nimble to perfected.

Could it be...

The two looked at each other, their gazes dark and stern. They had long heard of the Listening Rain Building of the Li Clan, which collected countless martial arts cultivation techniques. Could it be that the Slash Zhan Zhan Feng Quan was also included? But the three cultivation techniques on the stone tablet were all collected by their Tan Palace Academy, changed every six years, and had never been heard of being revealed outside?

The relationships between major forces were complex, and the two old men had many thoughts in their hearts, but very quickly they all slowly suppressed them, not going to question Li Hao.

They never thought that Li Hao had comprehended this set of fist techniques in this short period of time.

Such a short time was only enough to read it carefully once. Being able to comprehend the basics of the fist technique would be good, let alone reaching the level of nimble or even perfected.

"In that case, you have already passed the test, but we are not responsible for the test. You go find that middle-aged man."

Shen Shen Yunqing pointed to the center of the square. There stood a middle-aged man, with his hands behind his back, his expression calm. In front of him, four people were practicing cultivation techniques, but their movements were clearly a bit raw.

"I'll go in a while."

Li Hao was not in a hurry, but his gaze fell on the chessboard where the two were sitting opposite each other. After looking at it twice, he immediately saw the situation and said: "This game is going to lose soon."

"Hm?"

Both old men were slightly surprised. Shen Shen Yunqing raised his eyebrows and said: "You are so young, and you also understand chess?"

"I understand a little bit," Li Hao said modestly.

"Oh?"

Opposite, Zhao Zhao Zongyuan laughed, looked at Shen Shen Yunqing teasingly, and said: "Then tell me, who wins and who loses?"

Shen Shen Yunqing heard this and scolded him with a smile.

Li Hao pointed out truthfully: "If you continue according to the previous chess path, he will lose."

Saying this, he pointed to Shen Shen Yunqing.

Shen Shen Yunqing blushed, feeling a trace of embarrassment, and also believed that this kid really understood some chess. He coughed twice: "I was just going to meet you, my mind wasn't on this game, I didn't play well."

"Go, go, go."

If it weren't for the fact that a junior was present, Zhao Zhao Zongyuan would have kicked him, rolling his eyes.

Then Zhao Zhao Zongyuan said to Li Hao: "According to what you said, does he still have a chance to win this game?"

"Yes."

Li Hao nodded, his voice no longer casual at this moment, becoming very firm:

"If you change to another chess path, you can win!"

"Oh?"

Zhao Zhao Zongyuan had originally asked jokingly, but hearing this, he was stunned, then his smile faded, and he said indifferently: "Then tell me, how can he win this game?"

Shen Shen Yunqing was surprised, similarly looking at Li Hao curiously. Being able to see the winner and loser meant that Li Hao at least understood some basic rules of chess, but being able to see the winning trend? Are you kidding me? Even he couldn't find a possibility of winning.

"Place the piece here."

Li Hao pointed at a spot on the chessboard.

Zhao Zhao Zongyuan took a look, sneered slightly, and said: "What if I place the piece here?" Pointing to an adjacent spot.

"Here." Li Hao pointed next.

"Then what about here?"

"Here." "I..." Zhao Zhao Zongyuan was about to point to the blocking path, but suddenly his face froze, staring at the chessboard, his eyes flickering.

There were no pieces placed in the places where those fingers pointed, but at this moment, in his mind, this chessboard had already been engraved, and there were pieces placed in those few places.

Those few pieces were nothing strange, let alone a winning trend, but... it seemed a bit subtle.

That broken pulse seemed to be able to be connected!

Zhao Zhao Zongyuan's eyes became solemn, his finger pointing at the chessboard withdrew, revealing a look of contemplation.

Beside him, Shen Shen Yunqing hadn't seen the clue at first, but seeing his old friend suddenly change color, he was startled. Then he examined and thought carefully. Not long after, his eyes revealed a bright light, and he couldn't help but look at Li Hao.

These few steps really had the feeling of a snake's mouth connecting!

It actually made the original dead chess game show a bit of vitality! "I'll... here..." After thinking for a long time, Zhao Zhao Zongyuan pointed to another place, intending to completely behead the dragon vein on the chessboard, not wanting to entangle anymore.

Li Hao seemed to have expected it, raised his hand and pointed to another place, "Small flying corner, breaking the momentum with the corner."

If one placed a piece in the pointed place, it would form a flying knife, breaking the killing path! Slap! After Shen Shen Yunqing saw it clearly, he couldn't help but slap his thigh fiercely. This move was wonderful! Why didn't I think of it? Why didn't I see it?! Zhao Zhao Zongyuan's pupils contracted slightly, and he couldn't help but look up, looking at Li Hao's young face. At this moment, he actually had a feeling of trance.

This young man, so immature, his chess skills are so mature and ruthless?! "Come, come, you sit, you play."

Shen Shen Yunqing supported the ground with both hands, moved his butt to the side, and said to Li Hao: "Let me see to what extent you can play. It doesn't matter if you lose. If you really win, I'll give you a mouthful of Drunken Wind Brew."

"Alright."

Li Hao nodded, and didn't stand on ceremony either. Coming here was originally for this game of chess.

He sat down accordingly. The green grass that had been pressed down was still a bit warm.

Zhao Zhao Zongyuan frowned, his face becoming solemn. He stared deeply at Li Hao. At this moment, he didn't go to explore why this young man's chess skills were so amazing, but restrained his mind and said in a deep voice: "Then let's try."

Li Hao inserted his fingers into the chess bowl, pinched a black piece between his index and middle fingers, and placed it on the chessboard.

Filling in the position he had pointed out earlier.

Opposite, Zhao Zhao Zongyuan also didn't say a word, following and placing a piece.

The two began a real game of chess.

On the square, many famous family disciples and Jianghu prodigies were practicing movement techniques and fists and feet, sweating like rain, competing for a seat in Class A or B.

And in this corner, on the small chessboard between the square inches, there was a fierce slaughter of deception, pieces placed like knives, every step a killing move! After a while, the old palm trembled and picked up a piece from the chess bowl, but after shaking for a while, it slipped from his fingertips and fell.

Zhao Zhao Zongyuan's old face was now full of sweat, just like the young disciples practicing fists and feet on the square.

The game was dead.

"I... lost."

Zhao Zhao Zongyuan's throat seemed dry and cracked, his voice difficult.

Beside him, Shen Shen Yunqing was dumbfounded, looking at this game of chess in disbelief. The chess game that he was about to lose had actually been completely broken by Li Hao's turning the tide, occupying all the lost territory, attacking step by step, and finally winning by one and a half points after counting the pieces!

Don't underestimate the weak victory of just one and a half points, but being able to reverse the previous defeated situation to this extent was simply incredible!

"Senior, you let me win."

Li Hao withdrew his hand, bowed slightly, his expression slightly solemn, but after the bow, his demeanor became relaxed again.

He had been at the fifth stage of Chess Dao, often playing with Fifth Uncle, and hadn't really competed with experts outside. The chess strength of these two, it seemed, was still inferior to Fifth Uncle, probably barely at the fourth stage.

This was already quite rare.

After all, both old men were martial artists, and being able to have the leisure to study side paths and reach such a level had already taken quite a bit of thought, which showed their love.

Zhao Zhao Zongyuan smiled bitterly, looked up at Li Hao, and had a feeling of looking at a monster.

How did this Li Clan kid's brain grow? His age wasn't even as long as the time he had been playing chess, yet he actually won against him like this? Could it be that playing chess also required talent?

"Amazing, amazing!" Beside him, Shen Shen Yunqing exclaimed in wonder.

Li Hao smiled and said: "That was just luck. How about we play another game?"

Zhao Zhao Zongyuan was speechless, saying gloomily: "Aren't you still not tested on the cultivation technique? The spots for Class A are not many. You should go take the spot first."

"Uh, alright."

Li Hao came back to his senses. Although he didn't care much about the spot in Class A, it would be fine to go for a run first to avoid trouble in the future.

"Then Senior, wait for me, I'll be back soon." Li Hao said.

Zhao Zhao Zongyuan and Shen Shen Yunqing looked at him with strange expressions. How come they felt that this kid's obsession with playing chess was more serious than practicing martial arts to enter Class A?

"Wait for me."

Li Hao rose, and before leaving, he called out again, not feeling at ease, then hurriedly ran toward the middle-aged man in the center of the square.

(End of chapter)