"Hehe!"
Lin Yi's gaze sharpened. After pondering for a moment, he set down a Black Stone.
Zen Master Xingfeng had played a word game and seized the initiative by a move, but Lin Yi did not care. Leaving aside that he was older than Zen Master Xingfeng and possessed greater Dao Comprehension, even in chess itself, Lin Yi was confident he was second to none.
Lin Yi and Golden Leaf Zen Master took turns placing stones, while Li Lingyu stood nearby, blinking his large, dark eyes as he watched.
However, he knew nothing of chess. Just looking at those black and white stones made his head ache.
Ao Qi and Shen Ying understood it, but after only a few moves, they discovered that both Zen Master Xingfeng and Lin Yi surpassed them in chess. The two sides were now locked in a fierce struggle, and they could not make out the state of the board either.
Liu Zong was just like Li Lingyu. He recognized the chess stones, but the chess stones did not recognize him. He could only stand to one side, tugging at his beard.
"These monks truly are crafty. One careless step, and you fall into their trap," Liu Zong said.
Golden Leaf Zen Master placed another stone and stroked his beard with a smile. "Benefactor Liu, likewise, likewise."
Liu Zong glared. "Do you believe I'll go to Rizhao Temple tomorrow and eat every last bite of your Vegetarian Meal?"
Golden Leaf Zen Master pressed his palms together in salute. "If Benefactor Liu honors our humble temple with his presence, we will welcome you with utmost delight."
Liu Zong scratched his head helplessly.
If Golden Leaf Zen Master and Lin Yi were competing in magic, he could keep Zen Master Xingfeng firmly in check. But if they