This was clearly targeting her!!!

But what infuriated Flower Fairy even more was that it wasn't just one anonymous post. Instead, more than a dozen appeared one after another... On the surface, the posts appeared to be loyally defending her reputation, but in reality, they were all nonsensical babble.

"What kind of grudge or enmity is this? To smear Flower Fairy in such a way!" Even Gao He became annoyed. He personally entered the forum and started a fierce battle with the anonymous poster.

Although it was a Martial Artist forum, everyone loves gossip. Soon enough, Martial Artists flocked to the scene. They split into two camps: some believed the Martial Dao Association, while others believed the anonymous posts, launching a flame war.

Of course, the instigator, Tan Chang, had no idea what impact his posts had made. He only knew his little friend was named 'Justice'. He absolutely couldn't let any villains smear the respected Senior Flower Fairy!

Flower Fairy also received a call from Gao He, who said that it would only take three days to find the person behind the scenes by tracing the IP address.

"Two days!" Flower Fairy said through clenched teeth. "Two days at most. I can't stand it any longer!"

"Yes."

...

It was ten o'clock on Sunday morning. The weather was splendid, with not a cloud in sight.

Fortunately, a rainbow emerged far out over the sea. Xu Lai waved his hand, and two rainbow-colored candies landed in Yiyi's and Qian Xiao's hands, respectively.

Qian Xiao was so moved, he was almost in tears. To eat such an incredibly delicious treat right after waking up... I'm so lucky! And this flavor, like a first love, is simply irresistible.

"Uncle Xu, would you consider becoming my godfather?" Qian Xiao asked seriously.

Xu Lai glanced at him and replied with equal seriousness, "No."

Qian Xiao's little scheme fell through. If I became Uncle Xu's godson, eating ten or so rainbow candies every day shouldn't be too much to ask, right? Although, I might get cavities.

"Tch." Beibei, who had appeared on her conch shell at some point, spoke mockingly, "Qian Xiao, why don't you become my godson instead?"

"My mom isn't a conch," Qian Xiao muttered. "What if someone eats you and doesn't even know it..."

Qian Xiao was then chased by Beibei, who was wielding a sword. Her clear yet vicious voice rang out, "What's wrong with a conch? Who dares to eat me!"

If it weren't for Qian Xiao bumping into the round, black-and-white body, the chase might have lasted all day.

"A panda!?" Qian Xiao was shocked once again. Keeping one of these is illegal, right...? But it's so cute!

SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK. Xiao Hei, nibbling on a piece of purple bamboo, tilted its head, staring with big, puzzled eyes.

"His name is Xiao Hei," Yiyi said excitedly. "Xiao Hei, give Qian Xiao a paw shake."

Xiao Hei extended its soft, furry paw and touched Qian Xiao's hand, instantly melting his heart.

After a moment of silence, Qian Xiao clung to Xu Lai's leg and refused to let go, crying out with all his might, "Uncle, please accept me as your godson!"

Xu Lai: "…"

Beibei stayed home to look after the kids for Xu Lai, while he slowly made his way down the mountain to Dongli University.

Li Shouzhong and the group of old men and women were still absent, likely engrossed in a critical stage of their research, leaving only Liu Nanwei behind.

Xu Lai glanced at Zhou Feng's seat with some hesitation. That guy never misses a day.

"He went to the Go club to see Ke Ji." Liu Nanwei stretched lazily. Clearly bored, she said, "Director Xu, since it's just the two of us here, shall we do something interesting?"

Xu Lai looked her up and down, then shook his head. "Sorry, I'm married."

"Where did your mind go? I'm married too!" Liu Nanwei covered her face. "I meant playing a game! Shall we play some Go?"

"No," Xu Lai refused.

He brewed himself a cup of tea and, like a seasoned official, sipped it while perusing a geography magazine.

...

The days passed slowly, peaceful and warm. In the blink of an eye, nearly half a month had gone by.

Meanwhile, the National Collegiate Go Competition concluded amidst an uproar.

Even ten days later, whenever the event was brought up, Ruan Lan was still incredibly excited!

「In Haitang Court.」

"Sister!" Ruan Lan said excitedly. "On the final day, I faced Xiao Yu. You have no idea how cool I looked slaying the dragon. That little girl's face turned green, heh heh heh!"

"I know..." Ruan Tang said weakly. Ruan Lan had already told her the story at least a hundred times.

"That day, I was the brightest star in the gym!" Ruan Lan exclaimed with pride.

"Auntie, the champion is the brightest star," Xu Yiyi said adorably, blinking her large eyes. "You only made it to the top eight."

"Ugh." Ruan Lan choked, glaring at her niece. "Do you know what sportsmanship is? It's about participating, understand!"

"But this is a competition."

"..." Ruan Lan's face darkened as she asked, "Have you finished your homework?"

"I don't have any homework today," Xu Yiyi said cheerfully.

"Great! Go to your room, get the Book of Songs, and I'll teach you how to recite it!"

"Auntie, my stomach hurts..." Xu Yiyi clutched her stomach and bolted.

Ruan Lan sat on the sofa, sulking.

Although she had diligently studied the game records given by Xu Lai and defeated her rival Xiao Yu, Ruan Lan only made it to the quarterfinals. That was because, in her quarterfinal match, her opponent was a shy boy from Qing University.

Ruan Lan had been daydreaming about a final showdown with her senior sister, and her complacency led to a major upset—she lost!

It was only later that everyone found out this young man was not only an international student but also the grandson of the Chess Saint from Sakura Country. His Go skills were astonishing. He was known as the top young player of his generation in Sakura Country. Although he had no official dan rank, his skill was estimated to be at least that of a professional 7 or 8-dan.

In the end, Lu An, who had defeated Xiao Ling to reach the finals, faced off against this player from Sakura Country in the ultimate showdown. After a fierce fight, Lu An, playing with the white stones, won by a narrow margin of a quarter point!

Thus, the reign of East Sea University came to an end. Xiao Ling and her sister, Xiao Yu, left the sports venue with dejected expressions.

Meanwhile, a major earthquake rocked the Go world in Sakura Country. After all, the heir to Sakura Country's Chess Saint had lost to an amateur player from Hua Country. What an immense humiliation!

But when they analyzed the game videos, they were all utterly stunned.

Bizarre strategies. Opening patterns that had never been seen before in the world of Go.

Was this really an amateur player?

Upon viewing all the game videos from the Hua Country Go competition, they felt their scalps tingle. After tallying everything up, they found that the two women had used different opening patterns in every single game, a terrifying total of over seventy varieties!

But in contrast to the exuberant, New Year's-like celebrations at the Dongli University Go Club, Xu Lai was more curious about something else. Recently, Tan Chang hadn't been protecting Xu Yiyi. Instead, he was sitting by the seaside, battered and bruised...

He sat there for more than ten days.

He had lost his usual vigor and instead gazed blankly at the rising and falling tides. With a scruffy beard, greasy hair, and an utterly defeated appearance, he was clearly questioning his life.

SWOOSH.

Xu Lai's figure vanished from Haitang Court and reappeared beside Tan Chang.

As if sensing someone's arrival, Tan Chang, who hadn't moved from his position, finally turned his head to look at Xu Lai. His gaze was filled with a mixture of resentment and complicated emotions as he said, "I was wrong."

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