Giving You Nine Stones

The next day, as expected, when Long Xuan's new rules were posted outside the shop, they immediately caused quite a stir. Passersby gathered around, pointing and discussing without end.

Increasing the number of grid lines on the board was nothing less than a major innovation in this world. Quite a few people became deeply interested in this novel way of playing.

Of course, many also thought it was pure nonsense. Their expressions were dismissive, and the noise outside the shop continued unabated.

"Interesting! Interesting! Truly interesting! Changing the rules of Go—apart from you, no one in this world would dare even think of it."

"I really want to see whether your improvements are well-founded or just blind nonsense."

A burly man pushed through the crowd and walked straight toward Long Xuan.

Seeing him, Long Xuan perked up. Although many people had gathered outside, only those qualified to trade for a Premium Coffee Gu could play against the Chess Insect. There truly were not many people wealthy enough to trade for one.

"Are you planning to trade for this shop's Premium Coffee Gu?" Long Xuan asked bluntly as he looked at the man.

Xiong Zhan nodded, took out a black card from his storage ring, and handed it to Long Xuan. "Your Sleepless Gu is excellent. For geniuses, cultivation time is precious. If sleeping time can be saved and used for cultivation, then it is undoubtedly an invaluable treasure."

"I don't have many things on me worth the same as this treasure. How about I exchange this black card? This black card of mine still has three chances to enter the Nine-Level Demon-Suppression Pagoda for cultivation. That is enough to exchange for your Sleepless Gu."

After saying that, a pained look appeared on Xiong Zhan's face.

"The Nine-Level Demon-Suppression Pagoda?" Hearing