Crossover Anime: Starting by defeating the Dragon King, then unexpectedly meeting a child.

She watched Dongfang Chen's retreating figure with a complicated expression.

In the end, she still didn't intend to tell him the identity of the middle-aged man she had just met.

Although there was nothing special about it, she was just a customer of the rented girlfriend service, but she didn't want to reveal that she was a rented girlfriend in front of acquaintances.

Although her role as a rented girlfriend only involved simple interactions like shopping and chatting, there was no physical contact whatsoever.

The middle-aged man today was an exception, because he had been drinking alcohol during dinner...

All the way down to the Aoki Apartments, Mizuhara Chizuru called out to Dongfang Chen.

"Dongfang-kun~"

Dongfang Chen looked at her and asked, "What's wrong?"

"I am truly grateful for your help today, and I will remember this kindness."

She bowed deeply to him.

"Well, nothing else, Miss Mizuhara, you should get some rest too. Goodnight~"

After saying that, he went upstairs first.

Having gone through this ordeal, she will inevitably develop some psychological trauma.

……

"I'm back~"

Back inside, he called out.

"Welcome home, Master."

His adorable apprentice immediately ran out to greet him in a very proper manner.

"Okay, I'll take a shower first, and then I'll play chess with Xiao Ai!"

"Master, please hurry, Ai has been waiting for so long."

"Okay, okay~"

Urged by his apprentice, he quickly finished washing up and came to the living room to play chess with her.

……

[Ding! The host slept comfortably for 8 hours, gaining 80 Salty Fish Points. Salty Fish Points: 18120]

[Ding! The early bird catches the worm, and morning is the perfect time for a lucky draw...]

He ignored the system's attempts to persuade him to participate in the lottery.

He turned his head and looked beside him. Hmm?

Where did that big little girl go?

"Master, get up and have breakfast!"

Hina Tsuru Ai walked into the bedroom, calling out with a sweet smile on her face.

"Oh? Did Xiao Ai make breakfast?"

He got up and went to the dining room. Two breakfasts were neatly arranged on the table, with sandwiches, milk, fried eggs, miso soup, and other dishes. It was quite a feast.

"Xiao Ai is awesome!"

He gently patted the little girl's head.

"Hey, stop rubbing my head, it'll stunt my growth!"

Although she said that, her little face showed a look of enjoyment as she let him stroke her.

After Dongfang Chen finished washing up, the two sat down at the dining table.

I tried a sip of the miso soup that Hina Tsuru loves to cook. The taste was just average, but it was made by a 9-year-old girl, which is quite impressive.

"It tastes great! From now on, Xiao Ai can be the head chef at home without any problem."

Seeing the little girl across from him looking at him expectantly, he praised her without reservation.

"Hehe, if Master likes it, I can make it for Master every day!"

She held her face in her hands, looking very happy.

"Okay, then I'll leave it to Xiao Ai. Hurry up and eat, today is your first day officially reporting to the training conference, it wouldn't be good if you were late."

"Uh-huh."

She nodded happily, and the two quickly finished their breakfast.

[Ding! The host enjoyed a lovingly prepared breakfast from their apprentice, and is in a good mood. Received 50 Salty Fish Points. Salty Fish Points: 18170.]

Dongfang Chen, who had just put down his chopsticks, heard the system's voice. He paused for a second, then nodded in satisfaction.

This is the correct way to earn points!

Chapter 44 What Does It Mean I Like Elementary School Students? (Seeking Flowers, Reviews, and Monthly Tickets)

After having breakfast and packing their belongings, the master and apprentice headed towards the training center.

During the journey, Dongfang Chen also explained to Chuhe Ai the place names and landmarks in the surrounding area, as well as the bus routes they took from home to the training center.

"Hmm, Master said so much, I can't remember it all at once..."

The little girl said with some distress.

"There's no need to rush that. I'll spend more time with Xiao Ai from now on, so just remember it a few more times."

He patted her head and chuckled.

nine in the morning.

Chuzuru Ai entered the chess room just minutes before class started, managing to avoid any major incidents.

Kuruno Yoshitsune stood on the podium and spoke eloquently to the students below, who listened attentively.

Learning shogi is very different from the content of school textbooks.

Although the teacher will explain some chess scores, you might miss some of the knowledge being explained if you're not careful.

After observing their class for a while, Dongfang Chen decided to take a stroll around the reward club and shogi association next door.

Although the title of Dragon King is prestigious, it also comes with certain obligations.

When I arrived at the Shogi Association, I happened to meet a big shot in the Shogi world.

He is Gekko Seiichi, who holds the title of 'Eternal Master', the president of the Shogi League, and a professional 9-dan.

Although he lost his sight due to illness in his twenties, his chess skills did not decline at all. With a "chessboard in his mind", he swept the chess world today.

The undisputed number one shogi player!

In addition, to obtain the eternal title, one must successfully defend it five times in a row during the title defense battle.

These defense battles are held once a year. Each time, the title holder will face challenges from more than ten challengers. If the defender loses, the title will go to the other side.

Dongfang Chen's 'Dragon King' title is the same. He won the title in the Dragon King Challenge last year, and this year he will have his own title defense battle.

Dongfang Chen stepped forward and greeted him: "Hey, long time no see, President Moonlight."

Moonlight Saint City stroked his chin, not recognizing the voice. His assistant beside him said, "It's the Eastern Dragon King."

Moonlight Saint City nodded slightly, a faint smile on his face. "Long time no see, Dragon King."

If you can't even see, you should say you haven't heard his voice in a long time!

He suppressed the urge to complain and replied, "Well, it's been less than half a year. Is there something you need today, Chairman, that you've come to inspect the association?"

Moonlight Holy City: "I have a little work-related matter. Also, since we've happened to run into the Dragon King, I have a favor to ask. Could you please come to the conference room to discuss this?"

"I might not help if it's something troublesome!"

Dongfang Chen stated frankly.

The three of them sat down in the conference room.

Dongfang Chen cut to the chase and asked, "So, what can I do for you, President Moonlight?"

Moonlight Holy City: "Well, actually I wanted to ask the Dragon King to take on a disciple."

"Accept apprentices?"

"Yes, the other party is the granddaughter of the Yasha Shin family, an industrialist family that has been supporting the shogi world for many years. She is nine years old and in the fourth grade of elementary school."

The Osaka Yasha Shinke family is one of the investors in the shogi world.

Money is needed for things like prize money for organizing competitions, choosing competition venues, and operating organizations such as shogi leagues and associations.

Although the Shogi Federation acts as the operator and manager of the entire Shogi world, most of their funding comes from investment assistance from major conglomerates and families.

A few memories flashed through Dongfang Chen's mind, and he asked, "The Yaksha God Clan, isn't that in Osaka?"

"Yes. It's said that the Dragon King has settled in Tokyo, so there's a slight problem; the Dragon King needs to return to Osaka..."

"Did they specifically ask me to take on apprentices?"

"I recommended you to them. Besides, I heard that the Dragon King likes elementary school students, right? And that he has already taken the daughter of the Hinatsuru family at the Ishikawa Prefecture Onsen Ryokan as his apprentice?"

"Hey, don't frame me, okay? What do you mean I like elementary school students?"