Chapter 167 Chess Pieces and Players

Jing Yuan's first impression on Yao Luo was:

"Sleeping Lion."

His right eye was covered by thick bangs, making him look very friendly and lazy, but he gave Yao Luo the feeling of being the top predator on the grassland.

Once you take this "relaxation" as his true nature, when he shows his fangs, he will kill you without leaving a trace.

Yao Luo sat opposite the chessboard, and Yan Qing also consciously came behind Jing Yuan to act as a guard.

"General, I may know a little bit of martial arts, but if it comes to this chessboard, I will certainly not be able to defeat someone like you who is in control of the overall situation."

Yao Luo politely declined Jing Yuan's invitation to play chess.

"Ah, Yao Qing, don't say anything to spoil the fun. Who can claim to have complete control over this game of chess? But it's okay to play."

Jing Yuan smiled gently, but his tone of voice exuded a feeling of not being able to be refused. He waved his hand, and Yan Qing placed two cups of hot tea on the table, emitting a faint tea fragrance, a pleasant smell that Yao Luo could not describe.

"Then I'd rather be respectful than obey."

Yao Luo glanced around briefly and found that there was no one else in the entire yard except him and Jing Yuan Yanqing.

The chess pieces in front of him were similar to chess, except that the words on them were engraved in the ancient language of Xianzhou, which Yao Luo could still understand.

When the finger touches the virtual shadow of the chess piece, the projection will turn from virtual to real and become a tangible substance.

"From the moment I entered the room, the space changed, from virtual to real. How many surprises can Luofu bring me?"

Yao Luo felt relieved. Although he had been drawn into the game unknowingly, he had no choice but to accept Jing Yuan's invitation because he was the one being targeted from the very beginning. However, he was innocent in nature and did not need to show any cowardice.

As the highest person in charge of Luofu, Jing Yuan undoubtedly knew about what Kafka had previously told the train crew about the star core explosion.

However, at this time when a decision needs to be made, he invited himself, an "outsider", here, and his intention must be profound.

And how did his whereabouts get leaked? Could it be that the technology on the Immortal Boat has reached a level that can predict the future?
“Boom, boom, boom.”

The sound of chess pieces falling on the chessboard continued to ring out. Yao Luo and Jing Yuan played chess very quickly, or rather, Jing Yuan was adapting to Yao Luo's way of playing chess.

"There is an old saying: Seeing the chess pieces is like seeing the person. The way a person plays chess can reveal his character. Yao Qing, do you think this saying makes sense?"

Inadvertently, Jing Yuan casually placed a move to block Yao Luo's sharp attack.

Yao Luo's chess playing movements paused. Not only was he thinking about Jing Yuan's question, the game on the chessboard also came to a stalemate following Jing Yuan's question.

"If you want to test me, General, you don't have to do this."

Yao Luo knew that no matter how he answered, he was expressing his attitude to Jing Yuan.

And attitude often determines a person's position.

"Hahaha, Yao Qing, you're joking. You and I are just playing a simple game of hands. There's no need to be so formal."

Jing Yuan supported his chin with one hand and did not stop playing chess with the other hand, but his pair of golden eyes full of inquiry never left Yao Luo.

"Oh, really? But I feel like the air behind the general has become very oppressive. Is there something wrong with the circulation system in this courtyard?"

Yao Luo placed a piece without losing the upper hand. From the very beginning, he was at a disadvantage in the battle on the chessboard, just like the huge disparity in strength between the Starry Sky Train and the huge Immortal Boat Alliance.

In response to Yao Luo's words, Jing Yuan did not answer immediately. He just raised the teacup in his hand, blew away the hot steam on it, and took a sip.

"Can you vaguely sense the 'God Lord' behind me?"

There was a slight ripple in Jing Yuan's heart. His purpose of looking for Yao Luo was, on the one hand, to test whether this "guest" who came to Luofu at the critical moment was an enemy or a friend.

On the other hand, he had to test the words that "that great man" had passed on to him.

"The Lord of Thunder, the Chief of the Divine Palace of Thunder, who drives away thunder and lightning, chases down demons and eliminates evil", abbreviated as "Lord of Thunder".

A tall golden shadow was looming behind Jing Yuan. Its towering figure was like an imperial bow descending to the world, and ordinary people would never be able to detect it.

The "Seven Heavenly Generals of the Imperial Bow" are the messengers of the hunting star god Lan. Lan bestows power on them without reservation.

"God of War" is the great power he can mobilize after becoming a messenger.

According to the information he obtained, the young man in front of him was recognized by Lord Emperor Gong Siming and became the eighth "Hunting Envoy".

The importance of this matter forced him to put Yao Luo in the position of "priority".

Emperor Gong Siming, ever since He transformed into a Star God, He has never stopped and never given up the journey of hunting down the "evil creature of abundance".

The fate and great deeds of mortals may attract the attention of that existence, but it is not allowed for people other than the Xianzhou Alliance to become "envoys".

This is a major event that is enough to shock the entire Xianzhou Alliance!
Emperor Gong Siming cannot deliver divine messages with words; he can only convey messages with the arrows of light in his hands.

This is a fact known to every Xianzhou person. How did Yao Luo get recognition? What kind of power did he get? Did it affect the pattern of Xianzhou? These are the questions that the Xianzhou Alliance needs to confirm now.

"Bang!" "Checkmate."

Yao Luo put down the chess piece in his hand, not surprised at his defeat.

"I heard that Yao Qing was the 'unknown guest' under the fate of 'Youyun Tianjun', and he also boarded the Starry Sky Train. I wonder if it is true?"

"Lord Youyun? You are talking about Achieveri, right?"

Yao Luo took some time to understand the name Jing Yuan used. It seemed that the people of Xianzhou had different names for the star gods.

"Sorry, sorry, I was careless and almost forgot that Yao Luo is not a resident of Luofu."

Jing Yuan rephrased this sentence in a humorous tone, as if it was really just a careless thing.

"Then, Yao Qing, do you have any plans to settle down in Xianzhou?"

"?"

Faced with the sudden invitation, Yao Luo was a little overwhelmed.

Knowing clearly that he was a member of the Star Train, Jing Yuan invited him in such a roundabout way? And as a general?

"Since Luofu and the Interstellar Peace Company started trading with each other, they have been absorbing residents from other planets with an open and inclusive attitude. After all, talents like Yao Qing will surely be welcomed by all major cities, except for those special places."

There was a hint of seriousness in Jing Yuan's words, and his attitude was very sincere, as if he really wanted Yao Luo to settle down on the fairy boat.

"Thank you for your kindness, General. However, Yao Luo is used to being free and undisciplined, so he may not be able to accept it for a while."

"And my friends may have to come to your place to disturb you in the near future. I hope you will bear with us when the time comes."

Yao Luo took a step back to advance, and gave a flawless answer to Jing Yuan's invitation.

"Of course, the name of the Star Train is known throughout the world, so I'm sure Yao Qing's companions are all talented people."

Jing Yuan agreed kindly, and the yellow ginkgo trees swayed gently in the breeze, but then he changed the subject.

"But things have been a little bit unsettled in Luofu recently. Why not let Lord Yao Luo go to the Xingcha Sea Center in person to greet his companions? I'm sure they will be very happy."

"I will also send someone to pick you up when the time comes, and I will ensure that you will have an "impressive" time in Xianzhou."

"How about this proposal?"

Yao Luo bowed to Jing Yuan, then stood up and prepared to leave.

"Then I'll take advantage of the general's good wishes and hope that in the days ahead..."

"Everything is alright...right?"

Yanqing followed Yao Luo to see the guests off and took Yao Luo out of the yard.

Not long after, Yanqing returned to the yard.

"General, since Yao Luo is so important, can we let him go?"

Although Yan Qing is a natural sword fanatic, it does not mean that he does not understand other things.

On the contrary, Yan Qing knew it just from the conversation between Yao Luo and Jing Yuan, relying on his understanding of the general's habits.

Yao Luo’s identity is definitely not simple.

"Don't worry, Yanqing."

Jingyuan began to put away the chess pieces on the table and review the game.

“When it comes to the crunch time, I believe.”

"He will definitely show up again."

A ginkgo leaf fell on an empty space on the chessboard, which was Jing Yuan's move just before he killed Yao Luo.

"what?"

Jing Yuan recalled Yao Luo's last action just now, and combined with this point, a thoughtful smile appeared on his face.

"interesting."

"Yao Luo, are you just a chess piece on the chessboard, or do you want to be the chess player who stirs up the chessboard?"

"Just let me look forward to it..."

　Good news: I’m Drinking Moon!
　　Bad news: The big guarantee is saved from last time (>﹏<) Woohoo…

　　
　
(End of this chapter)