[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-who-let-him-play-yu-gi-oh":3,"chapter-who-let-him-play-yu-gi-oh-who-let-him-play-yu-gi-oh-chapter-34":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Who Let Him Play Yu-Gi-Oh!?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2248883,4388,"Chapter 34: Invitation to the Ruins","who-let-him-play-yu-gi-oh-chapter-34",34,"\u003Cp>Early morning, at the Duel Dojo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Xuan woke up extra early that day, bought some food on his way out, and arrived at the dojo well ahead of schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he even reached the entrance, he bumped straight into Sato Koji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Koji's eyes lit up the moment he saw him, and he hurried forward: \"Greetings, Senior Brother! You're up so early today, Senior Brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, Brother Koji, there's no need for such formality; just call me Junior Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it, Senior Brother,\" Koji said with a chuckle. \"By the way, you're here to see Master, right? He's inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Xuan: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't sure how it had happened, but somehow, at some point, he had become the senior brother of the entire dojo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Koji had also registered for the Duel Academy entrance exam, but unfortunately, he hadn't even passed the written portion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Xuan couldn't fathom how anyone could fail such simple questions, though apparently, the pass rate for the written exam was quite low. From the anime, one could see that Jaden Yuki ranked 110th in the written exam, and that was near the bottom, meaning only about a hundred people passed; it was indeed quite difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at Master Takeuchi's room, he found the door unexpectedly ajar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping inside, he saw Master Takeuchi sitting in his office chair, a heavy VR headset perched on the bridge of his nose. It was unclear what he was watching, but he was certainly chuckling \"hehe\" and \"hehehe\" with a somewhat lecherous expression, his old face flushed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Xuan paused for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, could he be launching an attack in his Gundam form right now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief thought, he decided that interrupting at such a moment would likely be impolite. So, he considered for a second, backed out of the room pretending he had never been there, stood outside, reached in, and knocked twice on the open door panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, in a loud voice, he asked, \"Is Master in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, a flurry of frantic noises erupted from the room, followed by a \"thump\" as if someone had fallen to the floor. He waited patiently for a few seconds before finally hearing a voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Xuan entered the room, his expression perfectly normal as if nothing had happened, seemingly completely oblivious to Master Takeuchi's disheveled hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just arrived?\" Master Takeuchi asked cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, just arrived,\" You Xuan replied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, you didn't see anything strange, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" You Xuan feigned confusion, looking left and right. \"Did something happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, oh, nothing, nothing at all. Good, good. Sigh, I was just researching deck construction,\" Takeuchi said, letting out a yawn. \"What brings you here suddenly? Is something the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master asked me to come see you this morning after the exam,\" You Xuan reminded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Takeuchi slapped his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, that's right. Sigh, look at my memory; getting old has really made my brain useless...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Xuan thought to himself, No, Master, I don't think it's an age issue; you've probably just been spending money like water and overexerting yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially in this world where stereoscopic imaging technology was so advanced, such realistic 3D visuals naturally fueled the further rapid development of certain industries already highly flourishing in the Eleven Districts, placing immense pressure on the kidneys of those gentlemen who were always on the front lines—a truly high-stakes situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, congratulations on passing. I've already heard about it; your performance in the exam was quite impressive and didn't bring shame to our dojo,\" the Master said with a smile. \"Don't slack off after enrollment; study hard. The revival and flourishing of our school depend on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good, very good. Actually, the reason I called you here today isn't anything major; it's just that an opportunity has arisen, and I wanted to see if you're interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You've been busy preparing for the exam these past couple of days, so you probably haven't had time to read the news, right? Have you heard about the ruins discovered in the northern suburbs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ruins?\" You Xuan asked in surprise, shaking his head to indicate he hadn't heard of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, a team from Kaiba Corp excavated them. They're located just outside the city, only about an hour's drive from here. Although they aren't open to the public yet, I have a friend on the inside who said he could take my students to visit if we're interested...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Xuan began to understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, it was a ruin for excavating stone tablets?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As everyone knew, in the Yu-Gi-Oh! setting, the origins of modern dueling all began with archaeology. Back then, Pegasus went to Egypt for archaeological work, excavated stone tablets of Duel Monsters from three thousand years ago, and brought the sleeping spirits back to the modern era, marking the beginning of everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, after so many years of development in the Duel Monsters system, although card-making craftsmanship had become increasingly advanced and scientific methods for developing new cards and new disguises for monsters had grown more mature, archaeological excavation remained a key channel for the birth of new decks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, even after all these years, the stone tablets excavated so far represented only the tip of the iceberg of ancient Duel Monsters. Even many years later in this world's timeline, during the era of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's, new ruins continued to be discovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, contrary to the initial belief that Duel Monsters originated in ancient Egypt three thousand years ago, subsequent explorations revealed that ruins of ancient Duel Monsters could be found everywhere across the globe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, Atlantis, where Dartz resided ten thousand years ago; the Three Polar Gods later discovered in Northern Europe; the Earthbound Gods found within the Nazca lines of Peru; and the Gem Beasts, created from gem spirits excavated from the ruins of an ancient nation that worshipped the power of gems...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Xuan had never seen what ruins or stone tablets actually looked like, so he was indeed somewhat interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many excavated ruins, after exploration by professional teams, might be opened up as attractions similar to tourist sites. There were indeed cases where certain duelists resonated with hidden spirits within these ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although the details haven't been officially released yet, my friend said this seems to be a very significant ruin,\" Master Takeuchi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master has acquaintances within Kaiba Corp?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did You Xuan realize that perhaps his master's connections and influence were surprisingly formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, let's not talk about that,\" Master Takeuchi said, lifting his chin and puffing out his chest. \"Your teacher was once a notable figure in his youth, but later grew indifferent to fame and fortune, retired from the martial world, and had no desire to engage in further conflicts with others...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Xuan looked at him with deep respect: \"Then, Master, is that friend a high-ranking executive at Kaiba Corp, or perhaps a duelist? Does he have internal channels to buy cards?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the Master's confidence immediately deflated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, he works in construction at the excavation site.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Xuan: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, actually, he used to be a very powerful duelist, but later sought a different path. It seems Kaiba Corp requires everyone at the site, from the archaeological research team to the excavation crew, to be duelists; apparently, this was a personal requirement of the President himself...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Xuan thought to himself, Good heavens, nowadays even joining a construction crew requires knowing how to play cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on second thought, it wasn't entirely unreasonable. After all, such ruins were often accompanied by supernatural forces that science couldn't explain, and approaching them could indeed be dangerous for ordinary people. However, in this world, as long as you could duel, the danger factor would drop significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coincidentally, Kaiba Land in the city is holding a 'White Dragon Festival' event the day after tomorrow, and our dojo is planning a team-building trip there. My friend will also be there that day, so we can discuss it face-to-face then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood...\" You Xuan replied casually, but then noticed something slightly off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait a minute, there's a holiday called the \"White Dragon Festival\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1361,"2026-06-19T08:58:34.393Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f7323685d3c76add4fc2c03a4639b54e9fcfe21dc53c0a2bdd731206aab0d103","who-let-him-play-yu-gi-oh-chapter-35","who-let-him-play-yu-gi-oh-chapter-33",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwho-let-him-play-yu-gi-oh-cover.jpg"]