Chapter 372

It could be said without exaggeration that now, his mastery of Celestial Jade was not inferior to Qingque's.

"Still not enough!"

However, Lin Mo was not satisfied with this.

Playing Celestial Jade with Qingque required crushing Qingque; being evenly matched had no meaning.

So he needed to strengthen the [Board Game] ability copied from Qingque.

This kind of ability copying didn't require many influence points, much less than strengthening secret techniques and other abilities.

Lin Mo took a look; strengthening it only required two points.

So Lin Mo strengthened it decisively without hesitation.

With the decrease in influence points, Lin Mo immediately felt that his understanding and insight into Celestial Jade were rapidly improving.

It wasn't just a copy of memory; his way of thinking, predictive ability, and even intuition all achieved a qualitative leap at this moment.

When he opened his eyes again, light seemed to flow in them.

Now he felt that the Celestial Jade game in front of him was no longer a simple board game, but a stage where he could display his skills to his heart's content.

Not long after the new Celestial Jade game started, Qingque felt the difference.

Every step Lin Mo took was exceptionally precise, and every decision was incomparably brilliant.

In no time at all, Qingque was completely suppressed by Lin Mo; she could hardly find any chance to counterattack.

"How can this be!"

Qingque's eyes grew wider and wider, her expression turning from surprise to shock: "Lin Mo, you... what's wrong with you? How are you suddenly... so good?"

Lin Mo was clearly taught Celestial Jade by her, yet now he was more proficient than her?

Qingque didn't hesitate in the slightest and decisively continued.

Soon, after a few more rounds of Celestial Jade, Qingque was completely defeated by Lin Mo's hand, having absolutely no power to resist.

"How could it be like this?!"

Seeing that she was no match for Lin Mo at all, Qingque's eyes widened, her words full of disbelief.

[Your board game ability has caused others to be surprised, influence +10]

[Your board game ability has caused others to be shocked, influence +20]

[Your board game ability has caused others to be horrified, influence +50]

While Qingque was shocked, Lin Mo looked at the influence points contributed by Qingque on the panel and smiled gently.

He felt an unprecedented sense of achievement, and seeing Qingque's dumbfounded look, this feeling was even stronger.

"Damn it, is there really such a thing as a genius in this world?"

Qingque looked at the Celestial Jade tiles in her hand with a pained expression.

Lin Mo had only just started playing Celestial Jade not long ago, and she was already being crushed.

Although she was a bit unconvinced, she had to admit Lin Mo's strength.

"I don't believe it, let's go again!" Qingque puffed up her cheeks, seemingly trying to cheer herself up, and prepared to shuffle the tiles again.

"Um, Qingque, I'm not playing anymore, I have to go back first."

"Me too, I've already run out of chips."

At this time, the two women playing Celestial Jade nearby shook their heads and smiled bitterly.

Their tone carried a hint of apology.

"Alright then."

Seeing this scene, although Qingque was disappointed, she nodded.

Watching the two women leave, Qingque turned to look at Lin Mo, somewhat unconvinced: "Still playing? Lin Mo."

"Two people can also play Celestial Jade."

"Now that it's just the two of us, why don't we find a place to continue our match? How about changing the environment?"

"Sure!"

Hearing Qingque's words, Lin Mo nodded, indicating his agreement.

Immediately, Qingque took Lin Mo and walked along the stone path toward a well-known board game teahouse in the city.

The teahouse was decorated in a simple and elegant style, with a strong cultural atmosphere.

Qingque led Lin Mo into a quiet private room, where a delicate board game table was placed, with tea sets beside it, the fragrance curling up.

After the two sat down, Qingque ordered two cups of tea and then set out the Celestial Jade tiles again, preparing to start a new round of competition.

In this private and comfortable space, the two seemed to forget the hustle and bustle of the outside world, focusing only on the board game duel on the table.

As the game unfolded, Qingque's mood gradually relaxed.

Even though Qingque knew she might lose to Lin Mo again, she still didn't believe in evil, and even enjoyed the process a little.

And Lin Mo was also able to feel the charm of Celestial Jade more, enjoying the fun of playing cards with Qingque, and even crushing Qingque.

Time passed quietly.

In the blink of an eye, the afternoon passed.

"Creak!"

In the evening, the closed door of the private room suddenly opened.

Qingque walked out of the room with her fists clenched and a shy expression on her face.

Her face was flushed red, like a ripe apple, and the shyness on her face was almost dripping with water.

Clearly, the afternoon's card game was not what she had expected.

"Seriously, if I keep playing, I... I..."

Qingque's voice grew smaller and smaller, her hands tightly hugging herself, as if this could cover up the embarrassment and unease in her heart.

She had lost quite a few things, including her panties, which was undoubtedly a huge blow to her.

If she kept losing, her clothes might not be safe either.

Since it was evening anyway, she could only choose to stop for now to avoid things getting worse!

And Lin Mo walked out the next second, looking at Qingque's flushed face, and said in a gentle tone: "When do you want to take back your..."

Before he could finish speaking, Qingque had already shyly reached out to cover Lin Mo's mouth: "Oh, stop it!"

Qingque's shy voice carried a hint of pleading; she really didn't want to mention that embarrassing and awkward thing again.

Lin Mo's words were like sprinkling salt on her heart, making her incredibly shy.

Qingque regretted it immensely in her heart; she shouldn't have taught Lin Mo how to play Celestial Jade.

She shouldn't have been so impulsive in the afternoon and lost her panties!

Damn it!

The more Qingque thought about it, the more she regretted it.

Why was she so impulsive in the afternoon?

Lin Mo saw Qingque like this and shook his head with a laugh.

The next second, he patted Qingque's hand gently, signaling her not to be nervous: "Okay, okay, we won't talk about it."

Lin Mo's voice was full of understanding and tolerance.

Lin Mo: "......."

The two stood at the entrance of the teahouse, Qingque's shyness and Lin Mo's calmness forming a sharp contrast.

The surrounding world seemed to have faded away, leaving only the two of them; at this moment, the air was filled with a little embarrassment and faint happiness.

Although Qingque was still a bit unwilling in her heart, she knew she could only wait for next time to win back her dignity.

Thinking this, Qingque walked out of the board game hall.

Qingque stood at the entrance of the board game hall, and although her face was full of shyness, a firm light flickered in her eyes.

She took a deep breath, adjusted her emotions, then looked directly at Lin Mo, her voice firm and powerful: "Tomorrow, I will definitely win it back."

Hearing Qingque's words, Lin Mo looked at her unyielding spirit and couldn't help but laugh: "Sure, you're welcome anytime; I look forward to your challenge."

Lin Mo hadn't expected Qingque to be so crazy this afternoon.

He couldn't even stop her.

"Hmph!"

Hearing Lin Mo's words, the shyness on Qingque's face slightly lessened, replaced by a touch of relaxation.

Immediately, Qingque nodded, then turned and shyly left the teahouse.

Today was just too embarrassing.

Under the sunset, the girl's figure appeared exceptionally soft, every step revealing a kind of green and firm beauty.

And Lin Mo watched Qingque's back as she walked further and further away, shaking his head.

Who could have imagined that Qingque would lose so thoroughly this afternoon!

And he didn't even have any use for that stuff.

Shaking his head, Lin Mo walked toward his home.

It was time to go back and return to Teyvat.

Under the sunset, the whole world was dyed with a layer of gold, and Lin Mo's figure slowly disappeared into this gold, leaving only warmth and tranquility.

Although today's duel had ended, for Qingque and Lin Mo, this was just the beginning of their acquaintance.

After returning home, he chose to return to Liyue immediately.

Returning to Liyue, the current Liyue was already in the scenery of the night.

At this time, the last glimmer of Teyvat's sunset had gradually faded, and the sky began to reveal the color of night, gradually transitioning from deep blue to ink black.

The streets of Liyue were brightly lit, every lamp like a star, dotting the night, dressing the entire city to be both mysterious and warm.

Lin Mo walked in such a night scene, the surrounding scenery making his mood gradually calm down.

The nights in Liyue were always so peaceful and beautiful.

On both sides of the street, the lights of the shops shone through the windows onto the ground, forming patches of light.

Pedestrians passed by from time to time, their laughter echoing in the night sky, adding a bit of vitality.

Occasionally, one or two carriages drove by, the sound of the wheels rolling and the light hoofbeats of the horses intertwining, forming the most beautiful movement of the night.

Passing through the main streets of Liyue, the prosperity there was slightly noisy, but it didn't lose the charm of the night.

Various small vendors were still operating, emitting the fragrance of various foods, attracting passersby to stop.

Under the red lanterns, people's faces appeared exceptionally warm; they were either chatting in groups of three or five, or enjoying the tranquility of the night alone.

Lin Mo soon arrived at Yunhanshe, walking up to the third floor of Yunhanshe with ease.

"Brother Lin Mo is back."

Looking at the returning Lin Mo, Collei immediately said with joy.

Collei's voice also startled the others.

Lin Mo also discovered that besides Collei, Yunjin, and Fischl, there was also Dunyarzad present.

Yunjin and Dunyarzad were dancing ballet elegantly; their movements were beautiful and smooth, every arc and every turn showcasing their artistic cultivation and noble temperament.

The two women danced gracefully, like two blooming flowers, their dance skirts swaying gently with the rotation, like petals in a dream gently falling.

That Dunyarzad would actually follow Yunjin to dance ballet was something Lin Mo hadn't expected.

Time passed quickly, and the two's dance gradually stopped.

Dunyarzad tidied her dance skirt and walked to Lin Mo: "Mr. Lin Mo."

Dunyarzad looked at Lin Mo, her eyes shining with anticipation, "I want to treat you to dinner; I wonder if you would do me the honor?"

"Sure."

Hearing Dunyarzad's words, Lin Mo nodded.

Looking at Dunyarzad's appearance, he knew she had been staying here for a long time.

It just so happened he hadn't eaten dinner, and he didn't need to be polite.

Dunyarzad heard Lin Mo's answer, and a brilliant smile immediately bloomed on her face.

She breathed a sigh of relief, clearly happy because of Lin Mo's agreement.

"That's great, I've already reserved a seat at Xinyue Kiosk, we can go directly."

Immediately, Dunyarzad, Lin Mo, Yunjin, and Fischl went to Xinyue Kiosk together.

The night grew deeper, but the city lights were still bright, adding a touch of warmth to their dinner trip.

When they arrived at Xinyue Kiosk, the waiter warmly welcomed Lin Mo and the others, guiding Lin Mo to the reserved private room.

The private room was elegant, the moonlight outside the window sprinkled on the table, reflecting with the candlelight on the table, creating a warm and romantic atmosphere.

Dinner began, and exquisite dishes were served one after another; every dish was crafted with ingenuity, excellent in color, aroma, and taste.

For Dunyarzad, being able to express her gratitude to Lin Mo in this way made her feel very satisfied.

Until they were full and finished, Lin Mo and the others walked out of Xinyue Kiosk.

Just now during the dinner conversation, Lin Mo also chatted, confirming that he would leave Liyue the day after tomorrow morning and head to Sumeru.

Immediately, Lin Mo strolled around Liyue at night with Collei.

After strolling through the streets of Liyue, they walked along Liyue Harbor.

"Brother Lin Mo."

Collei, who was following Lin Mo, suddenly tugged on Lin Mo's sleeve and whispered: "Let's not go to the Jade Chamber tonight; Fischl and I have prepared a surprise for you."

"Oh?"

Hearing Collei's words, Lin Mo looked at Collei with a surprised expression: "What surprise?"

"A surprise you wouldn't expect."

Collei said with a flushed face: "This surprise can only be seen if you don't go to the Jade Chamber."

"Sure."

Hearing Collei's words, Lin Mo nodded gently: "Today, it's time to let Ningguang and the others have a good rest; I'm very interested in the surprise you mentioned."

Whether it was Collei or Fischl, the surprises they gave Lin Mo were already enough.

Lin Mo really wanted to know what new surprise Collei had given him.

Blowing the sea breeze here at Liyue Harbor, walking and stopping, admiring the lanterns, time passed quietly.

Lin Mo thought about going back directly, but didn't expect to be pulled by Collei to Yunhanshe.

"It's so late, there's no need to go to Yunhanshe, right?"

Looking at Collei who was pulling him, Lin Mo shook his head with a laugh: "Going to Yunhanshe was to teach Yunjin ballet; it's so late, Yunhanshe is almost closing. If you want to learn ballet, go back to the courtyard, and I'll teach you slowly."

It was so late, and going to Yunhanshe was somewhat beyond Lin Mo's expectations.

"No, Brother Lin Mo."

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Collei said quickly: "Yunjin told us this afternoon that she had improved a new ballet, and asked us to go see it tonight. Yunjin went back to Yunhanshe just after dinner to prepare for this; I promised Yunjin."