Ryonan's Phantom Sixth Man (1)

Uekusa had also come over to join in, giving Xiangtian Yanyi a big thumbs-up as he added with a smile, "Go for it! Let Daiei Academy see Ryonan's unique brand of magic basketball!"

"Yes!" Xiangtian Yanyi was infected by her teammates' enthusiasm, her cheeks flushing slightly as she hurriedly answered with all her strength.

She adjusted her jersey, took a deep breath, and followed Chi Tong, Sendoh, and the others toward center court.

The scene returned to Ryonan's locker room during halftime.

In Ryonan's locker room, the chessboard had been set. It was time to make a move.

Chi Tong's calm words were like a stone dropped into a still lake, leaving everyone in the Ryonan locker room stunned.

They looked at one another. They knew Chi Tong had been laying out a plan in the first half, but no one had figured out what he meant by making his move.

Everyone's gaze focused on Chi Tong.

Sento sat up straighter, a hint of seriousness entering his formerly lazy eyes. Looking at Chi Tong, he asked directly, "What's your next move?"

Chi Tong did not answer immediately. Instead, he slowly raised his head, his gaze passing over the starting players surrounding him before settling on Xiangtian Yanyi in the corner of the locker room.

"Yanyi, you'll replace Koshino in the second half."

Chi Tong spoke calmly.

"Huh?" Xiangtian Yanyi froze, her mind going blank. A few seconds later, she finally processed what Chi Tong had said. Her face filled with shock as she wondered whether her nerves had made her hallucinate.

She tremblingly pointed at her own nose, her voice uncertain as she asked, "M-me? Captain Chi Tong, you mean I'll replace Koshino in the second half?"

"That's right."

Meeting Xiangtian Yanyi's gaze, Chi Tong's tone remained calm. "You'll play