Man on the ark, forced to become king

The outside world suddenly changed, and his words angered his good-natured younger sister. The second brother, however, remained oblivious and took out a chessboard from somewhere. Within that small space, light and shadow rose and fell, revealing the prosperous atmosphere of Shangshu at the foot of the mountain.

"Mr. Lin, please come in."

Is this guy stupid, evil, or both?

Listen to what they're saying, does it even sound like human language?

Lin Lu couldn't quite figure out his second brother's true intentions, but his original plan was to accompany Nian and Xi to visit relatives and enjoy the scenery. Now, he was being forced to play chess for no reason, which made him a little angry.

He knew that his second brother was at odds with the Yan Kingdom's court and had been wanted by the authorities. He was probably upset that today's incident was because news of his deal with the Celestial Master and the court had leaked out.

But I didn't do anything to you, did I?

The Golden Tree is right there, and it conducts legitimate transactions. If you have a grudge against the Yan Kingdom's court or the Grand Tutor, go find them. Why are you acting tough here? Have you lost your mind?

Do you think I, Lin, am easy to bully? Just because I haven't shown my teeth doesn't mean you can take me for a pushover.

If it weren't for the blood ties between them, believe me, I would have stabbed you to death with a sword, you ungrateful bastard.

"Please, enter the game."

Second Brother repeated it again. Before Lin Lu could speak, Ling couldn't hold back any longer. He broke free from Nian and Xi's arms, raised the Panlong Staff, and swept his divine eyes across the foot of the mountain, as if taking in the entire vast Shangshu. His tone was unfriendly.

"Using Shangshu as a pretext, you are becoming more and more unscrupulous."

"Sister, there's no need to be angry."

Lin Lu raised her hand to stop him from ordering, sat down opposite the chessboard, and smiled slightly: "Alright, didn't you want to play chess? I'll play with you."

"However, since it's a game of chess, there has to be a winner eventually. I wonder, what are you going to use as the stakes?"

"Take the ancient city of Shangshu at the foot of these eighteen peaks."

The two sat facing each other, the second brother holding a black bean between his fingers, a half-smile on his face.

"Mr. Lin has won, and Shang Shu is safe and sound."

"not enough."

Lin Lu picked up a white piece, shook her head and said, "If I win, you can stay here."

"What if you lose, sir?"

"I won't lose."

"Good, good, good spirit!"

The second brother clapped his hands and laughed, then his expression changed, and he became serious again. He pressed down with one finger and placed a piece at the center of the board!

Da da da.

As footsteps approached the mountain, an old man with dragon horns, dressed in magnificent clothes, strolled along the winding mountain path, striding quickly to the summit.

The winds and clouds were turbulent on the mountain, and strange phenomena were occurring at the foot of the mountain. Inside the dilapidated pavilion, two people were playing chess, all of which were visible to the eye.

Standing to the side, Nian, Xi, and Ling met his gaze. Nian and Xi seemed a little awkward and looked away, while Ling was much more casual. He only glanced at the chessboard before turning his attention back to it.

"There are still a few years left in the sixty-year cycle. To make a move now would break the rules."

"In the end, whether it's one or two cycles of sixty years, it will all fall on me. Grand Tutor, if you have anything to say, why not wait until this game is decided before we talk?"

The second brother didn't turn his head, sitting upright at one end of the chessboard, motionless, waiting for Lin Lu to make her move.

"can."

The Grand Tutor remained expressionless, walked to one side of the chessboard, and stood with his hands behind his back.

"Grand Tutor?"

Lin Lu held the chess piece, casually placed it on the chessboard, looked up, revealed a warm smile, and clasped her hands in a gesture of respect, mimicking the etiquette of the Yan Kingdom.

"Mr. Lin, I have long heard of your name."

The Grand Tutor returned the greeting and said, "Mr. Lin, you need not worry about me. Please feel free to do as you please."

"With the Grand Tutor's words, I feel much more at ease."

As the black piece was placed, the second brother seemed to focus all his energy on the chessboard, ignoring everything else.

Lin Lu glanced at it, then placed a piece next to the one she had just placed, looking calm and composed, exuding an air of confidence.

"Mr. Lin's chess style is unique and truly unpredictable."

The second brother stared at a chess piece for several minutes without figuring it out. He was puzzled, but he continued to place his pieces.

On the empty chessboard, back and forth, nine pieces have already been placed.

The city of Shangshu at the foot of the mountain also changed its appearance. Many everyday objects seemed to suddenly come to life and start moving, causing chaos in the city.

No one knows that it all started with a game of chess.

Lin Lu knew, but he didn't care.

because……

Snapped!

"Five in a row, I won, how do I say that?"

Pressing the last piece, five white pieces are now lined up in a row on the board, a rather unusual sight.

"Mr. Lin, are you joking with me? You should know that the survival of Shangshu City depends entirely on this game. Is it really going to be played so lightly?"

The second brother's hand, holding the chess piece, stopped in mid-air. He suddenly looked up, a hint of anger in his eyes.

He felt like he had been tricked, and that was a very bad feeling.

"Grand Tutor, what do you think?"

"Five in a row, that's a sure win, a great victory, a great victory."

A smile appeared on the Grand Tutor's aged face, sealing the fate of the game.

If we were playing Connect Four, wouldn't this be a win?

No one can refute it.

"Mr. Lin insists on this?"

"I've actually wanted to say this for a long time."

Lin Lu moved her arms and looked at him strangely, seemingly puzzled.

"I came here to visit relatives and friends, and enjoy the scenery. You just popped up out of nowhere and insisted on playing some kind of chess game with me, and even used Shangshu City to threaten me. Who do you think you are?"

Wow!

The chess pieces were scattered all over the ground. Lin Lu picked up the chessboard and smacked it on her second brother's head.

Chapter 165 Warming Wine to Slay the Natural Disaster

"you--!"

"What are you?"

Boom!

The solid wood chessboard crashed down again, hitting the second brother on the head and breaking in two.

Lin Lu, abandoning her previous easygoing demeanor, kicked her clueless second brother to the ground.

If the original body were to come in person, it might take some effort; a mere fragment attached to an ordinary person's body is nothing at all.

They were already being lenient by not killing him on the spot. If this guy dared to cause trouble again, it wouldn't just be a matter of a mere fragment.

He divided himself into 181 parts, placed them across the world, and believed that as long as his divisions continued, he would be immortal, thinking that by doing so he could rest easy.

Think beautiful!

No matter how many parts you divide yourself into, there will always be a source. As long as you insert the mark of the Golden Tree, it's only a matter of time before you can track down all the fragments. Sooner or later, you'll wipe them all out.

"Grand Tutor, do you need any help with the matter of Shang Shu?"

After kicking her second brother to the ground, Lin Lu turned to the side and put on a gentle expression again.

That's just how he is; although he's bloodthirsty and belligerent, he's not difficult to talk to.

Respect is mutual. If someone treats me with respect, I will treat them with even greater respect. With kind words and gentle gestures, we can naturally have a lot to talk about.

"As for Shang Shu's matter, there's no need for Mr. Lin to get involved. It's just a minor ripple from the old year and won't cause any real trouble."

The Grand Tutor glanced down the mountain and shook his head with a smile.

The mere aftermath of the annual disturbances is not enough to truly change the fate of Shangshu.

With both the Floating Rain Master and the Azure Thunder Lord inside the city, they can handle not only the aftermath but also any bigger trouble.

That Qing Lei Bo's thunder magic was so powerful that it shook the Great Yan Dynasty. He alone was enough to suppress the three year signs of Nian, Xi, and Ling. With the help of Fu Ping Yu Shi, those demons and monsters that only had form could be destroyed with a flick of the finger.

Moreover, the officers and soldiers of Shangshu are not idle either.

"Hmph, hahaha! Solve it? You can't solve it!"

The second brother, who was lying on the ground, burst into laughter. Black mist swirled around his body, enveloping his human form and weaving a ghostly beast-like shape, resembling a dragon, and extremely gloomy.

"Grand Tutor, Mr. Lin, you overturned my chessboard, that was an off-board matter, you can't blame me."