Comprehensive Martial Arts: Relying on Pili Martial Arts to Achieve Dimensionality Reduction Attack

Chapter 528: Chess Gathering

The autumn wind is getting cooler, and the intertwined branches and leaves on the trees are like the pink and white arms of a girl, holding a green handkerchief that swings up and down in the wind. The fragrance of flowers comes with the wind, stirring the hearts of passers-by.

The road leading up to Leigushan Mountain has grown to a considerable size thanks to the wonders of nature and the renovations done by people who come and go.

The "chess activity" of the Deaf and Mute Sect was held for ten consecutive days.

When Lu Ping and Wang Yuyan arrived in Mingjin Town, it was exactly the day before the event officially started.

On the first day of the activity, the two of them got ready to go early in the morning. When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, they found that the road into the mountain was not only wide and flat, but there were also many peddlers traveling from all over the country on both sides, making it very lively.

These peddlers pushed small carts with flagpoles and many small items on them. They either moved among the pedestrians to sell their goods, or stood somewhere and waited for customers to come to them.

Their goods were nothing remarkable, just some tea, food, and small items that were either finely crafted or crudely made, which could be seen in almost every market, village, and town.

But on Leigushan Mountain, the price of these things is twice or even ten times more expensive than at the foot of the mountain.

In other places, tourists would not even look at these things whose prices far exceed their value, but it is different here.

In this business, atmosphere is often important. Once the atmosphere is right, tourists will naturally take the initiative to spend money to be the sucker. The atmosphere of Leigushan is enough to impress some tourists.

Such a lively and prosperous atmosphere made Lu Ping feel dazed. He felt that he was not here to participate in a chess meeting, but rather to visit a temple fair.

After passing the row of stalls at the foot of the mountain, Lu Ping had two more sesame cakes in his hand.

"This 'Da Lang Shao Bing' tastes really good. The aroma alone can be smelled from far away. It's perfect for breakfast. It's a pity that the stall owner doesn't look good, otherwise the business would definitely be booming."

While eating the sesame cake in his hand, Lu Ping was still thinking about the man who sold the sesame cake just now.

Not only was the man short and ugly, but the sesame cakes he sold were called "Da Lang Sesame Cakes," making it difficult for him not to associate the man with his own impression of Wu Dalang.

Speaking of which, this world also includes Water Margin, maybe that’s me.

But shouldn't Wu Dalang be in Yanggu County, Shandong? Leigushan is in the southwest...

While I was thinking, I saw an open space suddenly appear beside the winding mountain road.

There were many people crowded outside the venue, eager to look out and talk;
There is a wooden board hanging next to the venue, on which is written a poem: The green mountains are never tired of a thousand cups of wine, and the daytime is only spent on a game of chess.

"This should be the first stop of the chess appointment. Let's go over and take a look!"

Seeing this, Lu Ping couldn't hide his interest and walked forward with Wang Yuyan.

When I got closer, I saw eight chess tables in the venue, with more than a dozen chess players sitting in the middle playing chess.

These chess players include men and women, young and old. They are fully immersed in the game. Some are frowning, some are hesitant, and some are relaxed. Their expressions are very interesting.

Lu Ping pulled someone next to him and asked, "What are the rules of this chess level?"

Seeing Lu Ping had just arrived, the man replied, "The first level is about solving the endgame. As long as you can beat their chess players, you will pass the level."

The rules are simple and clear.

Lu Ping thought to himself, and then asked, "Are there any requirements for challengers? Do I need to bring a card to enter the game?"

"No, anyone can challenge it."

Lu Ping glanced at the center of the field and found that there was an empty seat at the last chess table, but no one around went up to challenge. He couldn't help but be curious: "Then there is still a seat at table number eight, why don't people go up to challenge?"

The man chuckled and said, "All the people who come here are from the underworld, and most of them are rough and uncouth. They are busy practicing martial arts on weekdays, so how can they have time to learn chess?"

"Forget about how to determine the winner. We don't even understand the basic rules. Going up to challenge is just embarrassing. It's better to just watch the fun from below."

"I see, that's true..."

Lu Ping nodded to show his understanding, then turned to look at Wang Yuyan: "Why don't you go up and try?"

The two of them came here for this purpose, so Wang Yuyan certainly wouldn't shy away. She nodded and was about to take a step, then turned around and looked at Lu Ping: "Aren't you going up?"

Lu Ping shook his head: "Not interested."

Wang Yuyan had no choice but to give up after hearing that. She walked through the crowd into the venue and sat down at table number eight.

This chess meeting was simply an invitation sent by Su Xinghe as the 'leader of the Deaf and Mute Sect' to the talented people in the martial arts world. It did not mention anything about the Xiaoyao Sect. The purpose was purely to play chess.

Therefore, the people who came to Leigushan this time, besides those who love chess, there are also some people who like to join in the fun.

There are many forces in the underworld. It is normal for this sect to recruit disciples last month and that gang to hold a wedding next month. Therefore, the chess meeting held by the Deaf and Mute Sect is not a rare event.

It was only because of the special location of Leigushan and the recent rumors of "the war between the two Song dynasties" that attracted so many people to come here to find out the latest news. Seeing Wang Yuyan enter the arena and take a seat to challenge the remaining chess pieces, Lu Ping turned his attention to the other seven challengers.

It would have been fine if I hadn't looked at it, but when I looked at it I found that there were three acquaintances among the seven people.

Sitting at chess table number three was a girl in green clothes, with a green flute hanging from her waist and a mask on her face. It was clearly Cheng Ying.

"Why is she here?"

There was a hint of surprise in Lu Ping's eyes, but he quickly figured it out.

This time, the Leigushan chess competition invited talented people from all over the world, and Cheng Ying's teacher was Huang Yaoshi, who was famous for his erudition and wide friends, so it was natural for him to be invited.

Since Cheng Ying appears here, then...

Lu Ping then moved his gaze back and saw Lu Wushuang standing not far away from the field, watching his cousin's game with concern.

"Sure enough, he's here..."

The cousins ​​were always inseparable. Since Cheng Ying came here, there was no reason for Lu Wushuang not to show up. But it seemed that she didn't know how to play chess.

Lu Ping couldn't see Cheng Ying's expression because he was wearing a mask, but from the chess game in front of her, it was clear that she had the upper hand.

Next to Cheng Ying, the challenger at table number four is Guo Fu, an uneducated girl in red nicknamed "straw bag".

Guo Fu is the daughter of Guo Jing and Huang Rong, and the granddaughter of Huang Yaoshi. She has a powerful background and is playful by nature, so it is understandable that she came to Leigushan to join in the fun.

If nothing unexpected happened, she should have come here with Cheng Ying this time, but compared with Cheng Ying, Guo Fu's condition was not very good at the moment.

Lu Ping casually glanced at the chessboard in front of her and knew that Guo Fu didn't know how to play chess at all.

Because the chessboard was almost entirely filled with the opponent's pieces, and she had only a few of her own pieces, so few that she could count them on one hand. It was obvious that she had been completely killed.

Wherever Guo Fu appears, naturally there will be Da Wu and Xiao Wu. The two brothers also stand outside the field and watch Guo Fu's chess game.

But at this moment, their beloved goddess was being slaughtered by her opponent on the field, completely defeated. She was anxious and angry, with tears in her eyes, but they could only stand outside the field and stare blankly, unable to do anything.

For some reason, Lu Ping suddenly felt that the scene before him seemed like a scene from some kind of text—

The goddess was trampled on by others inside, and the licking dog was anxious and anxious outside, but he could do nothing...

Quickly putting aside the messy thoughts in his mind, Lu Ping continued to look back.

The person at chess table number six is ​​also an acquaintance, a sunny and cheerful boy with a sword on his back, his name is Wang Xiaoshi.

Wang Xiaoshi's master Xu Xiaoyi is also a character similar to Huang Yaoshi and Su Xinghe. Lu Ping would not be surprised at all if they were said to be old acquaintances.

"I didn't expect that Wang Xiaoshi can not only wield a sword, but also play chess..."

Soon, the outcome of the game was decided.

"I admit defeat!"

The gatekeeper took out a wooden sign that meant "passed the level" and gave it to the winner. He then pointed to the road up the mountain and said, "The second level is just ahead. You can enter the competition with this sign."

"Thank you."

Cheng Ying and Wang Yuyan both won, Guo Fu was defeated as expected, and Wang Xiaoshi was one step behind and almost lost.

When several people met, there was no frustration of defeat, but only joy of meeting old friends again.

After some greetings, Lu Ping learned the reason why these people appeared here.

Just as Wang Xiaoshi guessed, he came here just to join in the fun after hearing about the chess meeting.

During this period, he traveled around the martial arts world, helping the weak and punishing the evil, and performed many chivalrous deeds. His reputation has spread in the martial arts world, and now he is considered a famous young hero among the younger generation.

As for Cheng Ying and others, it was because the deaf-mute gatekeeper sent the chess card to Guiyun Manor. Huang Yaoshi, Cheng Ying and Lu Wushuang happened to be there, so the adults asked the younger generations to come out together to broaden their horizons.

After chatting, the group walked towards the second level of the mountain together. Soon they arrived at an open space that was similar to the previous one and was enclosed.

However, as soon as they approached, they heard a quarrel coming from the scene.

"The Emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty is Guan Qi's son. This is already known to everyone in the martial arts world. Why are you denying it?"

"Bah! The emperor of our dynasty is of the genuine bloodline of the Zhao Song Dynasty. If you dare to continue talking nonsense, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

(End of this chapter)