Please call me Huanxian

Chapter 130 How difficult is it to seize the opportunity?

Faced with the elder's invitation, Xu Yuanchang could not shirk, and extended his hand to ask Elder Mei to sit down. He then sat cross-legged on the futon.

I smiled apologetically at the boss who was busy around him. I really didn’t dare take it seriously.

He can play chess, go, draughts, and backgammon, and is especially proficient in the Four Kingdoms Flags Mix. When he saw the two-foot-sized sapphire chessboard that Elder Mei took out, he was a little dumbfounded.

The grid lines are criss-crossed, the edges are very irregular, and various runes are carved on the board.

What kind of weird chess is this?

He has never seen it.

Mei Yuanjian took out two more boxes of jade oval chess pieces, one white and one black. They were crystal clear and restrained. He explained with a smile: "This is Four Phases and Nine Palaces chess. Since this is your first time seeing it, I will teach you the simple rules. Let's Playing Diagonal Liangyi Jiugong chess doesn’t need to be too complicated.”

Xu Yuanchang understood that a test was coming and listened attentively to Elder Mei's explanation of the rules of Jiugong Chess.

He silently memorized the principles of the nine palaces and eight gates, which sounded like a heavenly book to outsiders, and how they were mutually reinforcing and interfering with each other. It gradually became clear and consistent with the nine palaces and strange gates taught by Zeng Wanglou.

In fact, the difference between the two is that one is talking on paper on a flat surface, seeking innovation and changes based on a rules framework.

The other is the use of three-dimensional folding, seeking balance and destruction beyond the rules.

The level of difficulty is different, but it is still the same.

Elder Mei was very patient and answered many questions. While drinking tea, he waited for the young Taoist priest opposite to think deeply without making a sound.

The moonlight is like water, and the mountain wind blows the treetops, making waves like waves.

The world seems increasingly lonely.

After Xu Yuanchang mastered the basic rules of chess, he thought about it for a long time, raised his head and extended his hand to invite.

The two began to play chess and talk leisurely.

The black and white chess pieces came into contact with each other from the middle of the chessboard, became entangled in a pile, and spread to all directions on the chessboard.

In less than two quarters of an hour, a dizzyingly complex chess game was formed.

Hei Xiayi who was making tea and pouring water, with her knowledge and cultivation, it was not difficult to memorize the rules of Jiugong chess.

She had deduced and thought about it in her heart, but she could not understand the chess moves that had been strangled and collided frequently from the beginning. The two players' playing methods seemed to violate the chess intention of Jiugong chess of "centeredness and peace, diluted by emptiness and tranquility". Elder Mei in front of her It's been said before.

Has he been forgotten by Xu Yuanchang?
But seeing an appreciative smile in Elder Mei's eyes, there seemed to be nothing wrong.

The two sides played fierce chess, and it was hard to separate them.

She glanced at Xu Yuanchang, who was staring at the chessboard and playing chess seriously.

She can no longer understand complex chess moves.

Elder Mei is a famous fourth-level formation master in the Sitian Palace of the Daning Dynasty. Playing Nine Palaces Chess is the basis for assessing the Nine Palaces Formation. Being able to drag the chess game to the entire game is already powerful enough.

Did she find a chess genius who was proficient in calculating paths?

The game of chess was played until daylight. Xu Yuanchang surrendered and his face turned pale. He spent a lot of energy.

He is not playing chess, but treating an opportunity with all his strength.

Mei Yuanjian felt refreshed and refreshed. It had been a long time since he had played Jiugong chess in such a wide range of ways. It felt so pleasurable, as if he had returned to the green days of the past, when he spent sleepless nights competing with his classmates.

"Have you ever learned Jiugongqi before, or was it taught by someone?"

Mei Yuanjian was not in a hurry to leave, and asked casually. Seeing that the young Taoist priest opposite was about to avoid the table and salute, he raised his hand and said, "There is no need to be formal and polite. Let's just treat it as chess buddies. Let's review the game and chat at will."

Xu Yuanchang sat down again obediently and said: "This is the first time for this junior to come into contact with Jiugong chess. I have read many classics on Jiugong Qimen before. In my spare time, I like to deduce the changes of Jiugong on paper. For some unfamiliar Where it makes sense, my perception is quite sharp.”

Mei Yuanjian smiled and said: "You are not only keen on the changes in the Nine Palaces, it is simply a natural instinct. The great demon that was suppressed in the ruins really 'praised' you, and he doubted that you got Zeng Wanglou's The True Inheritance will close the center of the formation that he finally changed as soon as he takes action, which will make him miserable."

Xu Yuanchang's expression remained unchanged, he leaned over and smiled and said: "Senior Da Yao is so complimentary. If I hadn't happened to learn some Jiugong Qimen and was lucky enough to encounter the changes in the Nine Palaces that I am familiar with, I would have been tricked to death by Senior Da Yao." The land is all learned from Senior Demon."

He uses a relaxed tone and a counter-propaganda approach to resolve any possible mistakes.

Mei Yuanjian laughed and said: "The big demon is a blessing in disguise. He was able to escape from trouble and escape. He will no longer care about the trivial matters with you."

If they promise to make peace in the middle.

Xu Yuanchang hurriedly clasped his fists and thanked him. He thought he was going to cut the suppressed demon into eight pieces, but it turned out that he had to put it back.

What kind of benefits will be exchanged in the middle is not something he can understand at this level.

Mei Yuanjian's eyes were full of smiles. After playing a game of chess, he would not mistakenly believe the old demon Xuan Jieqing's slander and suspect that the young Taoist priest had "collusion" with Zeng Wanglou.

He witnessed with his own eyes that Xu Yuanchang learned to play Jiugong chess in a short period of time. He did not understand the fixed formulas and was able to draw inferences in a short period of time and use the rules to fight against him, an experienced chess player.

He tested many times, and also intentionally let things go, or acted unreasonably.

He discovered that Xu Yuanchang was extremely keen on the changes in the Nine Palaces and was proficient in calculating calculations. He often made exquisite tetsuji that made his eyes shine.

Has great potential to become a "formation breaker".

Mei Yuanjian asked again: "I heard from Xia Yi that you were favored by a high-ranking person and received a bamboo stick as a gift. Can you also give me some insights?"

Xu Yuanchang took the bamboo stick used as a hairpin from the top of his head, wiped it on his sleeves, and held it to the other side with both hands.

Mei Yuanjian held an ancient dark red arrow-shaped bamboo stick and looked at it carefully. The more he looked at it, the more frightened he became. The subtle and subtle aura made him feel that the abyss was as deep as the sea and the mountains were high.

This is definitely no ordinary bamboo stick. It should be some kind of token.

He is an old practitioner who has seen the real world and understands how vast the outside world is.

There are many masters in the world of cultivation, and there are masters traveling in disguise in remote rural areas. Although they are rare, they are not unheard of.

He did not dare to use the Nine Palaces derivation technique, and gave up his desire to find out the root cause.

He looked at Xu Yuanchang's face and saw that he was not a mean and unlucky person. He held the bamboo stick with both hands and handed it back to show his respect for the senior. He said with a smile: "It's good for you to keep it alive. Don't let this bamboo stick down."

He put away the chessboard and stood up, feeling as if he was lost.

It's not easy to meet a genius who can learn the Nine Palace Formation, but you just missed it.

He does not dare to compete with experts for talents.

Hei Xiayi stood up and saw him off, and glanced at Xu Yuanchang who was bowing in salute. He guessed that Elder Mei might know the owner who sent the bamboo sticks, so he gave up recruiting Xu Yuanchang?
Holding the disciple ceremony, she flew into the sky and headed west, following Elder Mei.

Shi Wangchen, who was hiding in the distance, did not hear the chat between Elder Mei and Xu Yuanchang. There was an invisible barrier blocking it. He ran closer with a bamboo box and said with a smile: "You kid insists on getting it. You can get away with it wherever you go." Come on, when you go to the capital from now on, don’t forget Brother Shi in the poor mountains and ravines.”

Being able to play chess with Elder Mei for most of the night, any fool can tell that Brother Xu is about to become rich.

Qi Xingshan and Bi He also came over, smiling implicitly.

Xu Yuanchang took the bamboo box and put it on his back, and said with a smile: "It's really just a game of chess, not what you think."

"Just treat me to a drink when you return to the city. The explanation is just a cover-up. You are not a brother enough."

"Yes, while the people are still there, kill more people to earn more money."

"Please have a drink and stop talking nonsense."

Even Qi Xingshan, who was stingy with words, emphasized six words.

They have no sense of self-consciousness or guilt about eating short-tongued people.

It seems that someone who is envied, jealous, and hated will go bankrupt and will not be able to understand his hatred.

Xu Yuanchang was very aware of current affairs and nodded in agreement, "Please, I will treat you every day when I return to the city."

This group of robbers has defeated him.

The city is large and difficult to live in.

Half an hour later, Hei Xiayi returned, took out a wooden box from the storage bag, handed it to Xu Yuanchang, and said with a smile: "Elder Mei said that you played chess with him all night, and gave you some chess books, and then went to the capital. , feel free to play chess with him."

Xu Yuanchang took the box with both hands and thanked him repeatedly.

He wanted to seize the opportunity, but it was so difficult.

Elder Mei just regarded him as a chess friend and let him poke fun in the air.

But he was not disappointed.

The soil and water in the countryside nourish people, and he really likes the fresh air in the countryside.

Shi Wangchen and others looked at each other, and they actually guessed the wrong result. Maybe Elder Mei felt that Xu Yuanchang was a little behind?
Xu Yuanchang turned around and shouted arrogantly: "When you return to the city, you invite me to have a drink, one by one."

Shi Wangchen was filled with contempt: "Such a shameless promise-breaking statement, in broad daylight, thank you for having the nerve to say it, do you think we will agree?"

"What a man says, but he spits out his words, and how can he regret it?"

"No."

No one is a vegetarian.

One by one, Xu was destined to be single and weak.

Liu Xianfeng poked her head out of the bamboo box and quickly got back in.

No matter how sharp-tongued she is, she can't win over a few people.

Forget it, the young master has a lot of money, and he can't eat enough if he treats you every day.

Just think of it as a blessing.

Hei Xiayi put away the tea set and short table, and said with a smile: "Okay, you can go back to the city to have a drink. In the past few days, before the matter is settled, you should not run around outside the city. I will stay outside for a few days." "

"Thank you, boss."

"Boss, take your leave."

In a moment, several people agreed and left completely.

The injured Qi Zaixing was lying horizontally and floating in the air. Shi Wangchen used his magical power to support and pull him and flew towards Qingping City.

Even if the boss confines them to the city, it is still more comfortable than drinking the northwest wind in the wild.

There was no trace of sloppiness, and everyone seemed to be ready to return home.

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(End of this chapter)