The Way of the Blind Girl Chess Saint

Of course, this was also the last thing the teacher left for her.

Located in the bustling city center, the chess academy covers 1000 square meters and has three floors. Being a private academy, it can be large or small in some ways.

After making a phone call, Ji Yingting said softly, "Has the money arrived? We can start working soon."

To completely renovate and rebuild the interior and exterior of the Shidan Go Academy, Ji Yingting spent all of her prize money from the Sansheng Cup, and even borrowed An Ruotong's share.

In the professional Go world, there are established families, Go schools, official Go academies, and private Go academies.

Most newcomers to the professional Go world don't consider established Go families or official Go academies, unless they are lucky enough to become professional players. Those with weaker skills might join an official Go academy, which is why Ji Yingting couldn't understand why Shang Gongying wanted to join the Crescent Moon Go Academy.

For those from prominent families, marriage into another family is out of the question; they can only do so by marrying into the family.

The dojo is more like a privately-run Go academy with a rich history and strict rules. Rather than a Go academy, it is more like a money-making base aimed at generating revenue and is also open to amateur Go players.

Finally, there are private chess academies. As everyone knows, there are absurdly few private chess academies in the professional chess world. They have almost no rules or restrictions, and their strength is relatively weak.

Now, only that woman is the exception...

The rising star in the professional Go world, [Qingchayuan], a professional 9-dan player named Shui Tingyue, won two consecutive championships in the top-tier leagues two years ago, truly deserving the title of a new national player.

It's only because of the private chess academy founded by such a chess player that it attracts so many people to join.

"Actually, I've had this idea since the Three Lives Cup, but... establishing a chess academy? I guess I need to produce results first."

Rebuilding houses in this era didn't require much manpower; special machines could renovate the place within five days.

To further expand the chess academy, Ji Yingting even bought several snack shops in the surrounding area.

The prize money of the Three Life Cup, worth tens of millions, has been completely spent!! Fortunately, Teacher Lin Hong did not accept the money for his own house, otherwise tens of millions of star coins would only be enough to buy this 10-dan Go academy.

Having chosen the style and design for the renovation, Ji Yingting booked a hotel near the city center.

Inheriting the Go Academy is certainly not for profit; the tuition fees for students are worlds apart from the prize money for competitions. Ji Yingting still has some ambition; next year, her Go Academy will surely sweep through all competitions with frenzied success.

By then, she won't use such a boring name as "Sister Among Sisters" as the team name anymore.

Her pale green willow-leaf eyebrows narrowed into crescent shapes, and whenever Ji Yingting imagined what the future held, she would feel an inexplicable surge of confidence.

Under her daily supervision, the chess academy is almost fully rebuilt.

Meanwhile... the professional Go world finally ushered in the day of the Go Saint Tournament.

Whether it's Ji Xuehuang, the chess master of Guanghan who stands at the top, or Feng Kuangyu, Luo Huangwu, Yin Huoshan, and Ji Feiliu who made it into the top four.

Three weeks later, there was still only one name printed in the position of the Go Saint.

Chapter 497: Aerial Combat!! Seven-Foot Sword Princess Rabbit

Luo Family Mansion:

A girl with long green hair stood in front of the gate. She was wearing a light green Taoist robe with the character "罗" (Luo) on the back that reached the ground. Although she had the figure of a young girl, she had heavy, cute makeup on her face.

"May you two sisters have great success in chess!"

Luo Youjun lowered her head slightly, and at the same time, the people behind her also leaned down slightly. Luo Zhuyu, who was standing at the very back, was seeing this scene for the first time, and her small eyes were filled with admiration.

The girl with a light green, drooping bun and a pale, almost sickly, face nodded.

Thank you everyone.

"Xiao Wu, it's time to set off."

"Yes, sister."

Because Ke Jiuyou and Ji Heiyu both withdrew from the competition, Ke Jiuyou, who made it to the semifinals, will temporarily hold the Honinbo title.

Unfortunately, nobody cares about the players who win titles that way.

Finally, there are the Chess Saint Tournament and the Meijin Tournament.

The woman with light green hair closed her eyes and said heavily, "Xiao Wu, your judgment has always been very accurate. In today's competition, play within your limits."

Luo Huangwu nodded very slightly. "Sister, until today, I have never felt... that even though we are in the semifinals, the title of Chess Saint is so far away from me. But I still pretended to be single-minded in my match against her, so today... I want you to tell me, sister, do I have a chance of winning?"

"In my world, there is no such thing as winning, only winning games, and losing games in order to win the next game."

"........."

Seeing Luo Huangwu's silence, Luo Jiangxing whispered, "Of course, Feng Kuangyu is not a player without weaknesses. She is arrogant and only has eyes for the Chess Saint, so... to beat her, you only have one chance. Xiaowu, you must seize that chance."

"I understand, thank you, sister."

.............

In the Ji family mansion, a woman with long, snow-blue hair stood under a tree. Her face, untouched by the world, was as beautiful as snow and as picturesque as a painting. Although it was still autumn, the trees around her were already covered with a layer of ice.

The woman gently pulled down the collar of the man's shirt and said softly.

"Xiao Fei, your opponent today... is the most terrifying enemy you've faced since entering the professional Go world. Remember, you must not underestimate him."

"Sister, don't worry. If I can't even beat her, how can I help you clear the obstacles?" The young and lovely girl, with her cherry blossom-colored hair styled into a princess braid, smiled and winked.

The Imperial Moon Province, home to the headquarters of the Go Association—the Imperial Go Academy, a luxurious building known as the "Royal Court." The Go Saint Semifinals!! Today, the Royal Court will host two classic matches.

An epic convergence, like comets hurtling towards a certain point, when they collide, no one knows what will happen.

Whoosh! A long golden robe was lifted, and a girl with long, curly golden hair walked into the Imperial Moon Chess Academy. A girl with a strange, blood-red bun followed closely behind, followed by Luo Huangwu and the pink-haired girl.

At the very top of the royal court, a ten-story building was constructed of tiles made of gold and jade, a magnificent and awe-inspiring palace that remains breathtaking no matter how many times you look at it.

The open space, concealed by a screen, felt like being in a fairyland at the foot of a stream and mountain, with two doors and two ancient, golden wooden chessboards placed in front of you.

After taking her seat, Luo Huangwu took a deep breath. The blonde girl in front of her expressionlessly opened the black chess box beside her.

Professional 9th ​​Dan Luo Huangwu versus Professional 9th ​​Dan Feng Kuangyu.

...........

In another cubicle, Ji Feiliu curiously watched the red-haired girl opposite the chessboard. The girl looked like a little girl who hadn't reached adulthood. She had a retro hairstyle, a vermilion Taoist robe hanging at her waist, and her fair face was painted with a few red spots. The strange smile at the corner of her mouth made Ji Feiliu frown slightly.

She's the... most terrifying enemy my sister was talking about? She doesn't look so scary at all~

Professional 9th ​​Dan - Ji Fei Liu, versus Professional 9th ​​Dan - Yin Huo Shan.

Ji Feiliu opened the white chess box beside her. Great... it's white!

The two sides had already drawn lots, but to keep it a secret, they could only find out who would play black and who would play white at this very moment.

"Lord Tengen~ Your smugness is practically overflowing~ Is it because you're playing white?"

The incredibly hoarse voice startled Ji Feiliu slightly, and her lovely face immediately turned angry.

A few years ago, when she had just become a new first dan, she defeated the old Tianyuan of the Xiao family and ascended to the position of [Tianyuan]. Just when everyone thought that Ji Feiliu would rise to the top in one step, she encountered an unprecedented Waterloo.

After suffering crushing defeats in various competitions, big and small, and being completely crushed by the current world champion Xiao Xiaoxiao, his fragile and vulnerable chess skills were completely destroyed.

Having once reached the Tengen level, Ji Feiliu became a laughing stock in the professional Go world. "Tengen Master" and "Third-rate Ninth Dan" are nicknames that netizens like to use to mock her.

It wasn't until she reached the semifinals of the Chess Saint Tournament that Ji Feiliu could barely be considered to have proven herself.

With cherry-blossom bangs falling over her eyes and her sleeves concealing her cherry-like lips, Ji Feiliu said calmly, "Don't worry, I'll make you regret this... Patriarch Yin."

............

"Hmm~ The bathroom needs to be clean, and the bedroom can be a bit simpler." After listening to all the suggestions, Ji Yingting decided to choose a more unique and luxurious decorating style. After all, it was a prestigious chess academy founded by professional chess players, and it couldn't be made to look like a private chess academy that was like a special class for elementary school students.

As the renovation company began work, Ji Yingting walked out of the empty chess academy, sipping her drink. Hmm… out of the corner of her eye, she suddenly spotted a small chess hall on the next street. Without hesitation, she headed there.

"Although they're probably all old men and uncles, they should also watch the Chess Saint Tournament," Ji Yingting muttered to herself, tossing her long, light green hair as she pushed open the door.

"Three hours, thank you."

Ji Yingting swiped her card and walked into the chess hall. The receptionist in charge of collecting payments was slightly taken aback. She stared at Ji Yingting's back for a while. Why did this girl look so familiar?

The chess club was nicely decorated, with some modern amenities like a coffee shop and dim lighting. Behind the reception desk were many empty chessboards, while the guests gathered around a large screen.

"If you ask me, let's watch Feng Kuangyu's performance."

"Stop joking, those kinds of matches never have any suspense. Let's see how this one turns out."

"Exactly! A game without suspense is no fun at all!!"

Seeing the uncles arguing endlessly, Ji Yingting quietly sat down in front of a chessboard and opened the chess box and chess pieces. Although she could watch TV back at the hotel, it was inconvenient to set up a chessboard.

The game currently playing on the screen is a chess match between Ji Feiliu and Yin Huoshan. *Click!*

Black made its move, Yin Huoshan, playing black, placing its first stone in the upper right corner, at the small eye point. Her hand…?? Everyone watching the screen was astonished. Those slender hands were covered in red markings, as if afflicted with some strange disease. Conversely, Yin Jiudan's hands weren't frightening; they possessed a strange beauty, though one wondered if some pervert might want to put them in their mouths and lick them.

Yin Huo Fan...

Ji Yingting frowned slightly. She had played against a player from the Yin family in the Three Lives Cup. They were one of the largest Go families in Manyue Province. In addition to their main family, they also had a branch Go academy that recruited players from outside the family—Nightmare Go Academy. As the current head of the Yin family who rarely played, Yin Huoshan's Go strength was a true unknown.

On the other hand, Ji Feiliu, who had reached the top of the Tengen ranking by sheer luck, was clearly not in the same league no matter how you looked at it.

.......

Ji Feiliu's pink eyes widened slightly, and her striking silver eyebrows arched slightly as she gently picked up a white chess piece. Ji Feiliu's way of holding the chess piece was unusual... rather than picking up the piece, the angle of her arm, aimed at the chessboard, resembled that of a swordswoman.

"I will use my exquisite chess skills to defeat you, starting from scratch, step by step."

*Snap!* Like a dragonfly skimming the water, the white stone instantly landed at the star point in the upper right corner. Several moves followed in quick succession, marking a classic opening of two star points against two star points!

"I have experienced pain, sorrow, and humiliation, but now that I've stepped onto this stage, I will cherish everything I have."

It must be said that Ji Feiliu is a very beautiful woman, and her soft voice has a gentle and earnest charm.

At just 21 years old, he became a professional 9-dan player, marking his first appearance in the battle to become a Kisei.

"Hehehe, you should really seize this opportunity, after all, this might be the last time you stand in such a high position~"

Yin Huoshan's small flying fan, accompanied by a harsh and hoarse mocking laugh, caused both Ji Feiliu and the referee to frown.

"You bastard, that's enough already!"

With a snap, a silver light streaked across the eyes, and the nimble, flowing chess piece sparkled like tiny stars on the board. *Thud!*

It's a well-known fact among the Moon People that girls who play Go are all very beautiful. While mindset and Go skills aren't the sole reasons for this phenomenon, there are certainly some contributing factors.

Just like a young lady who studies tea ceremony and flower arrangement every day, the professional chess world is becoming more like a fan circle. Even A-list celebrities don't dare to argue with professional chess players casually, otherwise they will be immediately labeled as actors by netizens.

Her beautiful appearance was fully displayed in the semifinals of the Go Saint tournament. Ji Feiliu inherited the beauty of the Ji family and her posture of holding the Go stones was so graceful that no amateur Go player had ever heard of it.

Black played a series of small knight's moves to approach and defend the corner. Faced with Black's unreasonable moves, Ji Feiliu was somewhat angry.