Everyone was watching this battle.
Immortal Elder Nanji and the Fishing Elder played chess atop the peak.
The Fishing Elder placed a piece. "This kid has quite the backbone."
Immortal Elder Nanji said, "He had always been hiding himself. In truth, he was the kind of person you could rely on at critical moments."
The Fishing Elder said, "But this kid was far too worldly at heart."
Immortal Elder Nanji nodded. "I found that strange too. He... seemed like he wasn't from this world. Maybe because he had been a shady businessman for so long and was used to seeking profit and avoiding harm. Whenever he encountered trouble, he always wanted to take a detour or find some clever shortcut. Making him face things head-on was quite difficult."
The Fishing Elder said, "But people who spend their lives looking for solutions will go to one of two extremes once they discover there is no solution to be found."
Nan Ji nodded. "Either they lose all hope and completely give up, waiting for death; or... they undergo a gentleman's transformation and become tougher and more resolute than ordinary people."
The Fishing Elder laughed heartily. "For now, he seemed to be the latter."
Immortal Elder Nanji placed another piece. "Let's wait and see."
Jiang Xiaohou watched Lu Chengwen's miserable battle, tears gathering in her eyes as she turned and glared at Bai Menya.
Bai Menya sipped his flower tea, remaining as calm as ever.
Hun Tiangang fiddled with one of his shoes. "It's over, it's showing. The sole's busted..."
Jiang Xiaohou looked at Bai Menya and provocatively said, "My brother will win."
Bai Menya did not even glance at Jiang Xiaohou. "Which brother are you talking about?"
Jiang Xiaohou sneered. "Of course Lu Chengwen."
Bai Menya sighed. "I had always thought