Emperor of the Mysterious Heavens

Chapter 41: Chapter 012 Xingluo Villa

Yanjing, the prime minister's residence!

Changqing has been dismissed from office, but with the permission of the Co-Prince, he still lives in the prime minister's residence at this moment.

In a large hall.

"Miss, the five of us actually don't need to stay in the court anymore!" A scholar said to Meng Rongrong.

"Yes. All the materials have been collected. The operation of the court and all the systems are recorded. We can go back and report to the dean!" Another scholar said.

Meng Rongrong, sitting at the head, drank tea and looked at the five people from Julu Academy.

"Complete?" Meng Rongrong smiled.

"It should be complete!" Changqing also nodded.

Shaking her head, Meng Rongrong sighed: "It's not complete. I have read these materials. They should not be of much use!"

"Then, what exactly does the dean want? Now it's not easy for us to return to various countries." Another person frowned and said.

"That's not right, Miss. If you want to take us away, who can stop you?" Changqing frowned.

Shaking her head. Meng Rongrong thought for a while and said: "Before coming here, I also traveled around the mortal countries. However, I have never seen a monarch like Yan Chuan!"

"Yan Chuan? He is not a monarch!" Changqing shook his head.

"Isn't he? Wait and see!" Meng Rongrong smiled.

"Miss, are we just waiting next?" Changqing asked in confusion.

"Just wait? We won't just wait idly. What's Yan Chuan's recent movement?" Meng Rongrong asked.

"At midnight last night, more than two thousand Brocade Army soldiers left the city. Their destination is unknown!"

"Sure enough, this Yan Chuan is indeed courageous!" Meng Rongrong's eyes lit up slightly and said.

"Miss, where did these Brocade Army soldiers go?"

"Wait. You will know soon!" Meng Rongrong deliberately kept it a secret.

"This morning, Yan Chuan led a hundred Brocade Army soldiers and left the city. Looking at that direction, it should be Starry Mountain Villa!" Changqing said.

"Starry Mountain Villa? Is it the residence of Yi Feng, the Grand Tutor of three dynasties that you mentioned?" Meng Rongrong was surprised.

"Yes."

"Keep an eye on it!" Meng Rongrong said indifferently.

"Yes."

...

In the east of Yanjing. There are dense forests and many lakes. The scenery is extremely pleasant.

"This Grand Tutor Yi Feng really knows how to choose a place. This place is perfect for retirement!" Liu Jin sighed.

"It's really rare to have this brick road paved in the forest!" Huo Guang also said strangely.

"At least, there is no need to worry about not finding the way!" Yan Chuan smiled.

Soon, everyone saw a valley entrance in the distance and a stone tablet beside the valley.

Starry Mountain Villa!

There were some servants standing at the entrance. However, looking at their postures, they were extremely formal.

"Prince, I heard that many servants of Starry Mountain Villa were once elite soldiers in the army!" Huo Guang said.

"Who is coming?" A servant immediately shouted.

"The Co-Prince of the State of Yan has arrived. Don't let your master come out?" Liu Jin shouted.

"Liu Jin, what did I tell you when we came? " Yan Chuan frowned slightly and said.

"Yes!" Liu Jin immediately realized his mistake.

"Co-Prince?" The servant frowned slightly.

At this time, someone beside him whispered: "He is indeed the Co-Prince. I saw him in Yanjing two days ago!"

"Pay respects to the prince!" The servant immediately showed respect.

"Well, is Grand Tutor Yi Feng here?" Yan Chuan smiled.

"The manor owner is here! Does the prince want to see the manor owner?" The servant asked.

"Yes!" Yan Chuan nodded.

"The manor owner is old. As early as three years ago, he announced that he would no longer see any outsiders. Unless..." The servant frowned.

"How dare you..." Liu Jin became angry again.

But Yan Chuan waved his hand to stop Liu Jin.

"Unless what?" Yan Chuan smiled.

"These years, the manor owner sees no one. Even when the Emperor of Yan had his birthday celebration in the past and wanted to invite the manor owner, the manor owner didn't come out. In Starry Mountain Villa, except for some servants and the descendants of the manor owner, only one kind of person can see the manor owner!"

"Oh?"

"Those who are national masters in the world and at the peak of chess skills. After playing chess with the manor owner and being recognized by the manor owner, they can go to see the manor owner!" The servant explained.

"Play chess?" Yan Chuan was curious.

"Yes. The manor owner is old. In his later years, he wants to do what he likes most, play chess! At this moment, there are dozens of strong chess players outside the valley of the villa, playing chess with the manor owner or solving endgame puzzles. If the prince is interested, you can follow me in. But..." The servant looked at the group of Brocade Army soldiers around.

"Okay, I'll go in and take a look. Liu Jin and Huo Guang, select four more people and follow me inside!" Yan Chuan smiled.

"Yes!"

Everyone dismounted.

Yan Chuan and a group of seven people walked towards the valley entrance.

"Prince, please!" The servant showed respect.

"Yes!"

Following the servant, Yan Chuan entered the valley.

This valley is very large. Not far away, there are some exquisite pavilions. Dozens of people wearing wide robes are racking their brains looking at some chessboards. Obviously, these are the chess players mentioned by the servant.

Some servants bring tea and water to everyone.

At the other end of the valley, there is a narrow path. Obviously, there is a valley within a valley that can be entered.

Some servants go back and forth between the valley within a valley.

"Here it comes, here it comes. Master Yi's new move is here!" A group of chess players immediately surrounded it.

Ten servants who came out from the valley within a valley were quickly surrounded.

Yan Chuan walked forward. The group of chess players didn't pay attention to Yan Chuan and his group. After all, there are too many people coming here every day.

Up close, Yan Chuan understood.

There are a total of ten Go boards arranged in a row.

There is only one person sitting at each board, as if there is no opponent.

And the ten servants who just came out of the valley within a valley quickly placed pieces on the ten chessboards.

"Master Yi's move is wonderful!"

"With Master Yi's move, it's not easy to place a piece below!"

"Hahaha, you lost. With Master Yi's piece, you have no chance of turning the tables!"

...

The surrounding chess players continuously commented on the ten games of Go.

"What does this mean?" Liu Jin asked the servant beside him.

"These ten are all chess kings of various provinces. They come here to ask for advice from the manor owner. The manor owner alone fights against ten chess kings! This is already the third day. No one can beat the manor owner. When they are tired, they rest in the houses around here. When they have time, they come to play chess with the manor owner across the mountain." The servant said proudly.

"Play chess across the mountain?" Yan Chuan smiled.

"Yes. As you can see, these dozens of people are not only from our State of Yan. Experts from the States of Zheng, Chu, Han, and Wei have all gathered here. But no one has ever beaten the manor owner!" The servant said proudly.

"The Grand Tutor Yi Feng's chess skills are too amazing in fighting against ten chess kings alone!" Liu Jin was surprised.

"Let's watch first!" Yan Chuan smiled.

Yan Chuan looked at the chess pieces on the chessboard.

"Prince, in fact, the order of each move on every chessboard is recorded. Does the prince want to see it?" The servant smiled.

"Good!"

Soon, the servant brought a piece of paper. It was full of chess pieces. Inside each chess piece, there was a number showing the order of moves.

Yan Chuan looked at one sheet after another carefully. His face became more and more solemn.

When he finished looking at all ten sheets of paper, his sight also fell on the ten chessboards in the middle of the game.

"Sure enough, it's a master!" Yan Chuan let out a long breath and said with a little joy.

"Prince, how is the chess skill of Grand Tutor?" Huo Guang asked curiously.

"Inferior chess players compete! They pursue victory and defeat, gains and losses. They are eager for quick success and instant benefits. Although their chess skills are strong, they are only limited to technique and do not reach the chess way!"

"Medium chess players seek the way! They experience and understand profound truths through chess. Chess can cultivate their state of mind and penetrate into their souls, approaching the chess way!"

"Superior chess players create the way! They layout with momentum and lead the chessboard with their state of mind. The chessboard is the world. Placing a piece can disrupt people's hearts. When they think, the way is achieved. This is the true chess way!"

"This Yi Feng is already a superior chess player! It's just a pity that these ten chess kings are far behind. He lacks a real opponent." Yan Chuan affirmed.

"Ah! Lost again!" A chess king sighed in sorrow.

"I also lost!"

"I lost this game of chess too!"

...

Almost simultaneously, the ten chess kings conceded defeat by throwing in their pieces.

"Why did ten people lose at the same time?" Huo Guang was surprised.

"Because Yi Feng controls the entire chessboard. His chess skills not only fight against ten people alone but also can accurately calculate the time to be the same!" Yan Chuan said with a glint in his eyes.

"The chess skills of Grand Tutor Yi Feng are so powerful!" Liu Jin was surprised.

At this time, a servant shouted: "Okay, this game is over. Take a break for an hour. After an hour, ten more people can play chess with our manor owner!"

"Good!" The group of chess players responded.

"Is there any particularity in playing chess?" Yan Chuan looked at the servant who led the way.

"Does the prince want to play chess with our manor owner?" The servant was surprised.

"Yes!" Yan Chuan smiled.

"The rule here is to solve ten endgame puzzles." The servant said.

"In that case, let's arrange the ten endgame puzzles in a row!" Yan Chuan smiled.

"Ah? Prince, our endgame puzzles are extremely difficult. Many people can only solve one in a day!" The servant said strangely.

"It doesn't matter. Set them up!" Yan Chuan shook his head.

"Oh, okay, okay!" The servant looked at Yan Chuan strangely.

Just as the ten people finished playing chess, the servant quickly summoned other servants and quickly set up ten endgame puzzles according to the chess manual.

"What's going on? Endgame puzzles? Is there a newcomer?" The group of chess players looked at this scene in surprise.

Ten servants stood by each chessboard. Yan Chuan stood aside and looked.

"Youth? Who is this youth?"

"Are you kidding? He is solving ten endgame puzzles at the same time?"

"Where did this rash youngster come from!"

...

Liu Jin and Huo Guang both showed worried expressions.

But Yan Chuan didn't worry at all. Looking at these endgame puzzles, he smiled slightly.

He casually grabbed a handful of black stones from the chess bowl and quickly placed one on a chessboard. Before everyone could look at the chessboard. Yan Chuan quickly placed a piece on the second chessboard.

The third chessboard, the fourth chessboard...

Flowing smoothly. In an instant, he placed pieces on all ten chessboards.

The group of chess players looked at Yan Chuan in astonishment. Are you kidding?

"Is he playing randomly? In such a short time, is there enough time to look at the endgame puzzles? And there are ten of them!"

"I have played this endgame puzzle before. The first move is placed like this!"

"This youth is really lucky!"

...

The crowd was in an uproar. No one was optimistic about Yan Chuan.

Liu Jin and Huo Guang glared at the chess players as if warning them not to talk nonsense. But the chess players didn't care at all and continued to criticize.

"Everyone, gentlemen, watch chess without speaking!" Yan Chuan smiled.

"Uh?" The faces of the group of chess players stiffened.