The Way of the Blind Girl Chess Saint

Because she was too weak, she was unable to force Shang Gongying to undergo further evolution.

"Ji Yingting... I'm counting on you."

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Wiping away the fake tears from the corners of her eyes, Shang Jiujiu walked out of the competition venue with a displeased expression.

"Hmph, what Ji Yingting? I'd like to experience the delicacies of the human world."

A small hand covered her slightly empty stomach, indicating she wanted to eat.

During their game of chess, she had to endure Ji Yingting's fierce attacks every moment.

Even Shang Jiujiu was somewhat exhausted, and she finally felt the hunger and thirst that only a human body could experience.

"Go get some water first!"

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"Glug glug glug"

A few minutes later, a girl with long orange hair stood next to the sink in the women's restroom, trying her best to bring her mouth close to the faucet and lightly touch the water droplets.

Hmm? The orange eyes frowned in surprise. Why couldn't I drink it? Was I drinking water wrong?

"........."

"Isn't that Shang Gongying? What on earth is she doing?"

The three female chess players who had just entered the restroom glanced at Shang Gongying, who was drinking water from her hands, with strange expressions... and then began to whisper among themselves.

"Is something wrong with her? Her behavior lately has been really strange. Ji Yingting is much cuter."

"Yes, I also support Ji Yingting. She's much more lovable than that barbaric woman. I hope Ji Yingting can teach her a lesson."

Honestly, did she forget her cup and money when she went out? A girl with short, black hair looked at her with pity. She could understand that feeling! It was just like realizing you'd forgotten your change and cup after gym class in middle school!

It must be so painful! It must be so pitiful!

Something's not right... Suddenly, the girl with short, black hair frowned.

There seem to be water dispensers in every corridor of the chess academy, the kind where you just press a button and water sprays out for you to drink. Shang Gongying couldn't possibly not know that, could she?

Could it be... that she's actually mentally challenged? The black-haired girl wondered to herself.

"what!"

A few seconds later, Shang Jiujiu finally gave up on drinking the handwashing water. No matter how she tilted her head back, she could only drink a few small sips.

And... this feeling is so strange. Is this what humans usually use to quench their thirst? The long orange hair shook a few times in slight confusion, and then turned off the tap.

It's understandable that Shang Jiujiu felt strange... because the water used for washing hands was artificially purified.

Glug... She tilted her head back and swallowed the handwashing water with some discomfort, her expression strained.

"Hmm? Do you have something important to report to me?"

With a slight look of confusion in her orange eyes, Shang Jiujiu tilted her head, her long orange hair hanging down, and looked at the three of them.

"Forehead……"

"........."

"........."

"Did she just say 'I am a concubine'?"

The three girls winked and avoided Shang Jiujiu's gaze. To be honest... her behavior today was really too strange.

First, she secretly drank the water used to wash her hands, and then she referred to herself as a concubine...

What to do? They really don't want to mess with Shang Gongying! They don't want to mess with this super weirdo.

"Um... Shang Gongying, if you don't have money to buy a drink, you can take this... Oh, by the way, there's a vending machine to the left as soon as you exit the women's restroom."

After exchanging glances for several seconds, the girl with short, black hair pulled out twenty yuan worth of star coins from her pocket and handed them to Shang Jiujiu. They were prepared to spend money to avoid trouble.

"Buy something to drink? Can I buy something to drink with this? Like the water I just drank?"

The long, orange-haired princess shook her head in confusion. Shang Jiujiu accepted the twenty-yuan star coin with both hands. She stared at the twenty-yuan banknote with wide eyes.

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Ding-dong!

Soon, a bottle of "killer banana" dropped out of the vending machine with a clatter. Although it was the best-selling drink this year, Shang Jiujiu only thought the packaging was cute, with a yellow banana pattern printed on the front of the can.

Oh... a beverage vending machine! It looks pretty simple!

Shang Jiujiu put the change that popped out of the vending machine into the pocket of her orange Taoist robe.

Although she knows nothing about real-world matters and is somewhat naive and immature...

However, as the final level of the Jade Face Nine Transformations, the Eight-Tails, Shang Jiu Jiu's intelligence and calculation ability are also extremely terrifying. She can learn how to operate a simple machine like a beverage vending machine after just a short time of looking at it... right?

The next second!! Shang Jiujiu was stuck at the next step of her difficult journey of drinking beverages!! She stared wide-eyed in confusion.

How do I open this little thing?! It looks completely sealed off. Do I have to use a sledgehammer to break it open?

Holding a cool, yellow beverage can in her slender little hands, Shang Jiujiu stared blankly at the pedestrians coming and going in the corridor of the chess academy.

Her orange eyes looked slightly confused. Should I find someone to help me open this thing?

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"It was you who opened this for me!"

Suddenly, Shang Jiujiu's eyes lit up, and she reached out and grabbed the silver sleeve of a girl with long black hair.

"Hmm?" A cold, soft murmur escaped her lips.

The next second, the black-haired girl, swinging her long, straight black hair, turned around with a slightly puzzled expression, still not understanding what had happened.

The girl had black bangs and wore a silver, floor-length, smoky-colored robe.

What's particularly eye-catching is that a small silver flying sword is engraved on the back of her silver Taoist robe. The black-haired woman has two sharp silver eyebrows between her brows, and her features are exquisite, adding a touch of sharpness to her otherwise plain black eyes.

Upon seeing the orange-haired girl's figure, the girl in the silver-hilted Taoist robe suddenly revealed a hint of curiosity and whispered.

"Shang Gongying? Don't you know who I am?"

Amidst the strange looks from the many chess players around her, the girl with long black hair tossed her hair and asked... She was the same woman who had spoken with Chu Kuangxi, the dean of the Yongyue City Professional Chess Academy, that day.

"I am Shang Jiujiu!"

Shang Jiujiu responded arrogantly, tilting her long orange hair hanging to one side of her cheek in annoyance.

Honestly, even though she knew Shang Gongying was her eldest sister's name, how could someone as powerful as her not be remembered?!

Today, she's the first person who needs to remember her own name!

His orange eyes were fixed on her calm black eyes. Of course, she might only remember Shang Jiujiu's mental disability afterwards.

"Alright, alright, Shang Jiujiu, right? I'll help you open this bottle of killer banana."

The woman with long black hair chuckled softly.

The next second, she actually took the drink from Shang Jiujiu's hand!

As she touched the can, two slender hands casually stroked her palms under Shang Jiujiu's questioning gaze. The orange-haired chess player's hands were very beautiful, extremely slender, and without the calluses that most male chess players have.

Shang Jiujiu's small hands... seemed to have been born specifically for playing Go. The black-haired girl's expression was slightly profound.

Then, under the astonished gazes of many passing chess players, she gently helped Shang Jiujiu open the can, and a wisp of beige liquid splashed out.

"Ah, thank you!!" Shang Jiujiu couldn't wait to bring her cherry-like lips to the drink.

"Hehe, what an interesting little girl... Let's just enjoy this lovely afternoon tea time."

With amused eyes, she stared at Shang Jiujiu, who was sipping her drink with a blissful expression. She patted Shang Jiujiu's orange head with a smile... Hmm, what a simple and good child.

"Um, bye-bye... thank you!"

Shang Jiujiu waved to her, unaware that many chess players already regarded her as a freak...

You know, that black-haired girl is the vice president of the Yongyue City Professional Go Academy... How could she dare let the vice president open the bottle for her?! And, the vice president actually did it...

After walking for a while, the black-haired girl's expression gradually returned to calm.

Looking out the window, a slender hand rested on her chin, and her beautiful face appeared thoughtful.

"Shang Gongying... Shang Jiujiu, if only we could bring her to our side."

"Of course, Ji Yingting is the same; she originally lived in Yongyue City. But the 10th dan title is a big problem... However, if Lin Hong fails to defend his 10th dan title in this match, the outcome will be hard to predict..."

Hehe... Shang Jiujiu, right? I've successfully remembered you.

A dangerous smile appeared on the corner of her mouth as the black-haired girl boarded the elevator leading to the top floor of the chess academy.

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"What to do! Lunch break is almost over!!" Ma Gongling gently stroked Ji Yingting's long, light green hair, her red brows furrowed, and she anxiously patted Ji Yingting's light green head with her small hand.

Unfortunately... no matter what, Ji Yingting was snoring and unconscious.

huh, huh, huh...

Her soft, bluish-green hair cascaded down her fair cheeks. Her adorable sleeping face had absolutely nothing to do with a dead pig. Even if she did resemble a dead pig, she was still a beautiful little sow.

She lay on Ma Gongling's lap, her pale purple starry eyes half-closed, her body completely unresponsive.

"No way... Sakuraba-nee is sleeping so soundly, I wonder if she'll even wake up later?"

Shaking her light green hair, Luo Zhuyu said with a slight embarrassment, but there was something else she hadn't said.

Even if Ji Yingting wakes up...

So exhausted, how long can she hold on? Can she continue playing chess? Can she successfully defeat Shang Gongying?

In this state, what fraction of her peak skill level would she possess? Would she really not fall asleep during a game?

And... can she still use the chess position? Ma Gongling was slightly taken aback. What would happen if Ji Yingting didn't use the chess position?

It probably won't work... even though she's really strong, ridiculously strong.

A chess player is at their best when their skill and momentum are fully unleashed. This is also true for Ji Yingting. If she doesn't unleash her full potential, her strength will definitely be affected!

"Whoo, whoo, whoo"