"Today, I will not rest until my objective is achieved!"
After hesitating several times, Zhao Xin finally walked towards Ye Longlin. However, as he got within three meters, a single sentence from Ye Longlin turned his face as pale as paper.
"If you come any closer, you'll be killed without mercy!"
Feeling the palpable killing intent, fear surfaced in his eyes, and his steps halted abruptly.
He dared not provoke Ye Longlin. Even Uncle Ming was extremely wary of him, so he certainly wouldn't dare to provoke him further.
Of course, this did not stop him from being defiant.
"You're acting tough now, but it's okay. Later, I will make you kneel before me and beg for mercy. Don't expect me to forgive you then!"
Zhao Xin said with a cold laugh, his eyes tinged with a hint of crimson.
Ye Longlin ignored him, his gaze fixed on the chessboard as he pondered. "Some people, blinded by immense arrogance, attempt to crush and defeat you with sheer force, unaware that true masters often dwell among the common folk."
Gazing at the formed formation before him, he held a chess piece between his fingers and placed it in the center.
Instantly, the chessboard erupted with the roars of tigers and dragons.
Qi Chuyao stared blankly at the chessboard, now completed, and fell into deep contemplation.
"A person's chess style reflects their character. If someone is naturally arrogant, their moves will be bold and expansive. Conversely, some individuals are inherently reserved and skilled at setting up strategies. Such people usually possess a grand perspective; from the very first move, they have already planned out the subsequent ones."
"Playing chess is also about understanding the person. I once played against a top Go master. I lost because, being young then, all my emotions were written on my face. He, however, was not only a Go master but also a university-level psychologist. He could deduce the quality of my next move from my micro-expressions."
"As a result, he could always anticipate and disrupt my moves at the opportune moment, stifling all your schemes in their cradle. Such individuals are the most formidable."
Although Ye Longlin did not directly address Zhao Xin, the implied meaning in his words was clear.
It was a double entendre.
Zhao Xin was not foolish and naturally understood the implied meaning of Ye Longlin's words.
Qi Sheng and the others watched, secretly clicking their tongues.
"What exactly is this young friend's background? Under the might of the Zhao family, he can maintain such composure and even subtly mock Zhao Xin for his ignorance of heaven and earth."
"Looking across the entire South Province, no one like him has appeared. Either they possess a sharp aura that deters others from making a move, or they have an overwhelmingly powerful background that no one dares to provoke. But his demeanor is contained, and his words and actions suggest he is no ordinary person."
Qi Sheng shook his head helplessly. "Don't ask me. I have no idea about this young friend's origins. I won't hide it from you; from the moment I first met him, I knew this young friend was extraordinary."
Everyone: "......"
Soon, business vehicles stopped, and men in black suits, all armed, emerged from them.
Dozens of people, like a swarm of locusts, surrounded Ye Longlin.
Ye Longlin glanced at the chessboard, stood up, stretched his body, and smiled. "Let's call it a day. Some people always manage to spoil my good mood."
Qi Chuyao glanced worriedly at the situation before her and turned to seek help from Qi Sheng.
Qi Sheng chuckled. "Alright, let's leave first. The young friend has his own means."
He was a shrewd man. If Ye Longlin truly lacked the confidence to handle the situation, he would have surely offered his assistance.
However, Ye Longlin did not ask for help; instead, he wore a faint smile.
"Is it that brat who dared to touch my nephew?"
The newcomer's name was Shi Yike, currently the Secretary-General of the South Province Go Association and also an eighth-dan player, possessing considerable local influence.
Furthermore, Shi Yike was the eldest daughter of the Shi family, a pillar of strength in Rongcheng, with influence spanning both regions. She also held the honorary presidency of the Rongcheng Go Association.
Zhao Xin's sister had married into the Shi family, and the eldest daughter of the Shi family had married into the Zhao family, a mutual alliance for mutual benefit.
Shi Yike was just one step away from becoming a legendary figure in the industry!
As for Zhao Xin, he was their nephew. His sister's entire family had been in a car accident, and only Zhao Xin had survived.
Shi Yike let out an angry roar and slowly descended from the car. She scanned the surroundings, her gaze eventually settling on Qi Sheng.
"President Qi, are you declaring war against my Zhao family?"
Qi Sheng chuckled. "This matter has nothing to do with us. You may proceed as you wish."
He had long wanted to deal with Shi Yike, but due to various vested interests, even as the president of the Go Association, he lacked the authority to dismiss her.
Moreover, she not only represented one family but two, and was an eighth-dan player herself.
"How do you wish to die?"
Shi Yike spoke, looking at Ye Longlin, standing on the running board of the Range Rover, and speaking from a superior position.
"With so few people, you think you can kill me?"
Ye Longlin rubbed his nose. They were underestimating him.
"I recall that in the Devil's Triangle, I faced well-equipped mercenaries and assassin organizations alone without even flinching."
The implication was that there were too few of them to be interesting.
Qi Sheng: "......"
This young man, his arrogance, tsk tsk, truly remarkable!
Arrogant and utterly dismissive of others.
"Young people are indeed arrogant. Since that is the case, I would like to see how you manage to fight against everyone alone."
Shi Yike waved her hand, and all her bodyguards took their positions, ready to attack Ye Longlin.
In an instant, the more than forty people who had arrived surged forward.
Zhao Xin watched it all coldly, a dismissive smile playing on his lips. "Do you really think I can be beaten just like that? My background and status are not something a nobody like you can provoke!"
"What if you are a martial artist? If you offend me, you will die!"
He seemed to have already envisioned Ye Longlin kneeling before him, begging for his forgiveness.
Unfortunately, in the next second, they witnessed a shocking and awe-inspiring scene.
Both the attackers and their weapons stopped precisely at the three-meter mark, as if that three-meter radius was a forbidden zone, and no one could enter it!
"This... How is this possible?"
Even Uncle Ming, with his extensive experience, could not comprehend this scene.
The application of martial energy must reach a point of perfection to create such a barrier.
A master of martial energy is not necessarily a powerful expert, but a powerful expert is certainly a master of martial energy application!
Both require time to cultivate, and martial energy requires even more time.
Subsequently, this barrier erupted like a tornado, sweeping everyone away, without exception.
Ye Longlin stood in the center of the field, without any superfluous movements from beginning to end.
Only after dealing with everyone did he turn his gaze to Zhao Xin. "My mood was actually quite good today. It's a shame you ruined it, but your crime does not warrant death."
Ye Longlin said slowly, each word crystal clear!
He had utterly disregarded Zhao Xin.
Shi Yike's gaze gradually turned grim...