Sunset Peak, Dragon and Tiger Temple.
The wind and snow were heavy.
As Qin Luo watched the figure gradually disappear into the distance, he knew that his master's departure was no accident and must be related to the Imperial Advisor, or even a scheme set up for him.
Entering the game alone.
Zhang Fulong did not hesitate at all.
Qin Luo looked at him with admiration. He had originally planned to go to the capital with his master. If he also left Longhu Temple, there would be no one to take care of his junior sister and the others, so he had no choice but to stay.
"You still care about my master?"
Qin Luo saw the worry in Hua Ying's eyes.
You're overthinking it.
Hua Ying pouted arrogantly.
A sword light pierced through the wind and snow, and Wu Qingliu arrived at Longhu Temple on his sword. He took out an exquisite sandalwood chessboard and chess pieces carved from black and white jade.
Qin Luo cupped his hands in greeting to Wu Qingliu.
"Thank you for making this trip, senior."
"It's a small matter."
Wu Qingliu quickly waved his hand.
How much does this chessboard cost?
"Need not."
Wu Qingliu quickly flew away on his sword.
He was already very satisfied to be able to help Longhu Temple.
Qin Luo suddenly felt like playing chess, so he asked the Treasure Pavilion to help him buy a chessboard, saying, "I'll pay for it when we go to the city later."
He doesn't like to take advantage of others.
Qin Luo looked at the flower shadow beside him.
Do you know how to play chess?
"I know a little."
"Could you play chess with me?"
"OK."
Hua Ying nodded and smiled softly.
Playing chess is more interesting than sweeping the floor.
Qin Luo carried the chessboard into the pavilion.
Hua Ying followed behind. She had seen Qin Luo play against the chess master. "I'm not very good at it, so you have to let me win."
"I only know a little bit about it."
Qin Luo holds the black pen, while Hua Ying holds the white pen.
Hua Ying picked up the chess piece between her index and middle fingers, letting it spin between her fingers as she pondered how to set up the opening. Then, a flash of inspiration struck her, and she placed the piece in the star position in the upper left corner.
Qin Luo didn't think about it.
He placed his piece at the center of the square, displaying great momentum.
Hua Ying smiled faintly, thinking that Qin Luo was letting her win. The latter really only knew a little about chess, and only knew that you had to look cool when playing chess.
The sound of pieces being placed rose and fell in succession.
Qin Luo and Hua Ying exchanged words.
Hua Ying didn't feel much pressure and thought Qin Luo was letting her win, so her smile deepened.
As the game progressed to the middle stage, the situation became tense. Hua Ying carefully considered each move, taking a long time to think about it, while Qin Luo continued to make his moves quickly, not caring about the gains or losses in the game.
While Hua Ying was pondering, Qin Luo said softly, "In this world, we are like chess pieces on a chessboard."
"oh?"
The flower shadows rise up.
Qin Luo looked into her beautiful eyes, "Have you ever thought about taking control of your own destiny?"
Hua Ying's eyes narrowed slightly, and she said softly, "Fate is predetermined, and destiny cannot be defied!"
Qin Luo smiled slightly, "You cannot change fate, but you have a chance to break free from the Grand Preceptor's control."
"You want me to betray my sect?"
Hua Ying frowned.
Qin Luo said seriously, "Hua Ying, you are just a pawn of the Grand Preceptor. He doesn't care whether you live or die."
"You care?"
Hua Ying gently stroked the chess piece in her hand.
"care."
Qin Luo nodded with a smile.
He didn't want to see Hua Ying being used.
Hua Ying smiled gently, "Thank you, but I have no right to choose, only the fate of being chosen."
"When you don't know how to make a decision, don't think about anything, just follow your instincts."
"I'll give it a try."
Hua Ying closed her eyes, no longer thinking about the outcome of the game. She looked at the chessboard again and placed her pieces based on her intuition.
Qin Luo also made his move based on his intuition.
They had smiles on their faces.
Inside the jade pendant, the purple-haired fairy shook her head; in her eyes, they were just two equally bad chess players.
The main hall of the Taoist temple.
Ziyue and Jinyan are studying.
Recently, fewer people have come to offer incense and pray for blessings, as they have more time for spiritual practice and study.
Ziyue is drawing talismans.
Jin Yan is looking at a landscape painting.
...
evening.
Deep within the Taoist temple.
Zi Yue and Jin Yan stood in front of Zhang Fulong's door.
"There must be many treasures in Master's room!"
"Junior Sister, if Master finds out we sneaked into his room, he'll definitely scold us."
Zi Yue winked playfully, "Hehe, I'll just go in and take a look. Master won't know."
"Cough cough!"
A coughing sound came from behind me.
Zi Yue and Jin Yan turned around and saw Zhang Fulong covered in frost. They were so frightened that they stood up straight.
With a smile on his face, Zhang Fulong took two pears out of his pocket. "I picked these on the way."
"Thank you, Master."
Ziyue and Jinyan held up the snow pears.
Zhang Fulong rubbed their heads.
"Practice diligently and don't be lazy."
"clear!"
Ziyue and Jinyan left with Xueli in their arms.
"The pears are so delicious, crunchy and sweet."
Zi Yue tilted her head, completely baffled. Her master actually brought them food; it was utterly outrageous.
Upon arriving in the backyard, Ziyue saw her senior brother and Huaying eating snow pears. Her face was full of questions. "Senior brother, do you know why Master came back?"
"Master said he wanted to come back and visit."
Qin Luo didn't ask any further questions.
They were probably afraid their house would be burgled.
...
The next day, early morning.
Zhang Fulong woke up in the Taoist temple. He remembered something very important: "I have to go back right away!"
Ziyue was practicing her sword in the courtyard when she saw Zhang Fulong leaving with his bundle on his back. "Master, why are you leaving again?"
"I'll be right back!"
Zhang Fulong left in a hurry.
Zi Yue scratched her head and shouted, "Master, remember to bring back pears!"
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