Star Fishing Old Man and Jun Pinglan remained wholly focused on their game of Go, unmoved by anything beyond it. Only the scholar standing behind Jun Pinglan bowed in salute; he was Jun Pinglan's disciple.
Only after hearing Real Person Xingrong's introduction did Lu Zheng learn that Star Fishing Old Man was Zen Master Hui Jue's close friend, and that Moon Bright Mountain had always enjoyed good relations with Wave Gazing Temple.
Lu Zheng did not hide anything either. Faint Innate Cloud Qi appeared and vanished around him, making him seem like one of the immortals and causing Star Fishing Old Man and Jun Pinglan's expressions to shift slightly.
Then Lu Zheng led everyone over to join the ranks of spectators watching the match.
Fan Boyu watched with great interest.
Du YueYao observed the game attentively.
Yang Caiyi tugged at Liu Qingyan's sleeve and signaled to her with her eyes.
Liu Qingyan shook her head.
Shen Ying held Lu Zheng's arm, nodding again and again with a radiant smile.
They had arrived rather late. By now, the game had entered its final stage, and victory and defeat had already been decided.
"Ha ha, Mister Jun laid his plans step by step, hiding needles within cotton. This old man was no match for you."
"Old Sun is too modest. Your style of play is strange and ever-changing, winning through unexpected moves. I fell into your schemes several times, and each time was perilous indeed."
Star Fishing Old Man placed down a stone and conceded. Jun Pinglan waved his hand to put away the board and pieces, then rose and cupped his hands in greeting.
"Jun Pinglan of Moon Bright Mountain greets Young Master Lu, Sect Master Du, Miss Liu, and Fairy Shen."
"Greetings, Mister Jun."
Star Fishing Old Man's gaze blazed.