Chapter 111: I’m Really Sad, Father, You Actually Don’t Believe Me
“Play chess?”
Qin Bei was somewhat speechless.
What kind of test is this?
Didn’t he mention understanding supernatural powers?
Little did he know, Emperor Xia didn’t believe him at all.
However, Qin Bei had rapidly raised his cultivation to the peak of the Foundation Establishment realm in a short period.
He even learned the first strike of the “Extinction Gun Technique.”
These are indisputable facts.
Therefore, in the eyes of Emperor Xia,
Qin Bei was someone with a special talent for cultivation, one that only manifested after turning twenty. It was only that Qin Bei was unwilling to disclose it.
Though this was the first time Emperor Xia had encountered such a genius, there had been similar prodigies in the cultivation world.
Typically, as long as such a genius didn’t die prematurely, they were destined for significant achievements.
What a joke about money making you stronger!
That’s merely an excuse for careless spending.
It also prevents people from condemning the wastefulness of Wen Hua.
The little scheme was pretty sound, but the ability to deceive was a bit lacking.
Upon hearing it, people could tell it’s fake right away.
So, for Qin Bei, Emperor Xia was prepared to give him a harsh lesson.
Letting Qin Bei know that causing trouble requires power.
Otherwise, without power and no backing, the consequence would only be suffering for himself.
It might also make Qin Bei reconsider his intentions about vying for the crown prince position.
Even if he had no such intentions, it would stimulate Qin Bei, making him realize the importance of power.
Rather than spending each day foolishly, dreaming of being a useless idle prince.
…
Qin Bei glanced at Emperor Xia, then at Ying, who had remained silent throughout.
Though he really didn’t want to play chess with Emperor Xia.
He had already bragged about his skills; now, if he backed down, wouldn’t that be slapping his own face?
So, even if Qin Bei knew he couldn’t win, he still gritted his teeth and sat down opposite Emperor Xia.
“Can you play chess?”
Emperor Xia asked with a smile.
“A little bit.”
Qin Bei rubbed his hands as he spoke.
“Then why not go spend some spirit stones first, practice for a couple of days, and come back to play chess with me when you’re in a better mood?”
Emperor Xia said very cooperatively.
However, both Ying and Qin Bei knew that Emperor Xia was poking fun at Qin Bei.
“Father, you still don’t believe my words! In that case, I think there’s no need for us to duel. Just tell me directly how you wish to punish me, I’ll take whatever it is!”
Qin Bei tossed down the piece in his hand, sounding rather indignant.
Emperor Xia: ???
“I…”
“Father, spare the explanation! Your lack of trust has struck me hard; I’m very sad right now, I’ve completely forgotten how to play Go!”
Qin Bei said quite ‘sadly.’
Emperor Xia: (???︿???)
“Don’t try to be clever in front of me! Speak up, what do you want?”
Emperor Xia felt that Qin Bei was practically more arrogant and unreasonable than Princess Ling’er.
This ability to make a big deal out of nothing is simply perfect!
“It’s actually simple; I also know another way to play, called Five-in-a-Row. It’s straightforward, fast, and won’t waste your time at all! How about you give it a try?”
Qin Bei asked tentatively.
He indeed knew how to play Go.
But compared to Emperor Xia, who could effortlessly play a couple of rounds anytime and could outwit the heavens, the difference was like night and day.
Even with a system, Qin Bei couldn’t guarantee a victory over such a crafty individual.
So he seized the opportunity to swap the Go that he struggled with for Five-in-a-Row, which he excelled at.
With the system’s help, Emperor Xia would have to bow down before him.
“Five-in-a-Row? I haven’t heard of it, but since you want to play that, I won’t stop you.”
Emperor Xia didn’t take it too seriously.
No matter what kind of game it was, to Emperor Xia, it was all about battle.
He viewed the world through chess, hence regardless of how it changed, he was confident in controlling the overall situation.
“Then allow me to explain the way and rules of Five-in-a-Row first?”
Qin Bei was excited, thinking as long as he defeated his father, it would verify that everything he said was true.
By doing so, he wouldn’t be punished for ruining Wen Hua, nor for spending money on enjoyment.
Not just that, he might even swipe some spirit stones from the national treasury or Emperor Xia’s private stash!
It’s a delightful thought.
“Alright, I understand. Let’s begin. If you can win, I will believe what you say; I can treat this incident as if it never happened.”
Emperor Xia chuckled as he looked at Qin Bei.
“But if you lose, the outcome may not be what you want to see, although I believe you can handle it.”
“Lose? There’s no way I’ll lose! I’ve already said I’m gifted, and as long as I spend money, I can become exceptionally strong no matter what!”
Qin Bei said confidently.
Thinking, you, who just learned the rules of Five-in-a-Row, expect to beat someone like me who has a golden finger?
Dream on!
Moreover, it’s very easy to end up in a draw in Five-in-a-Row.
Qin Bei only needed to aim for a draw to consider it a victory against Emperor Xia.
“Hahaha, good! Having confidence is a good thing.”
Emperor Xia laughed heartily.
“Then Lord Ying will witness our father-son duel; don’t let your father cheat if he loses.”
Qin Bei looked over at Ying, who calmly sat and didn’t speak.
Ying:…
‘Why do you want to drag me into your family matters?’
Though he thought that, Ying eventually agreed.
In his view, even though the game hadn’t started yet, Qin Bei had already lost.
Not for any other reason, but simply because Qin Bei’s opponent was Emperor Xia.
So Qin Bei had no chance of winning.
…
“Let’s get started!”
“Father, you make the first move.”
“Alright.”
Emperor Xia casually placed a black piece.
Qin Bei quickly followed with one of his own.
But when it came to the second piece, Emperor Xia started doing things out of the ordinary.
Qin Bei thought he was quite skilled at Five-in-a-Row.
He always felt that Emperor Xia was holding back a big move.
As the game progressed, Qin Bei found himself becoming passive.
Every move he made seemed like it was just to contain Emperor Xia.
The formation he had prepared was completely shattered.
“No matter what kind of chess it is, it’s fundamentally interconnected. It’s just about step-by-step layout and accumulation until mastery of the whole situation is achieved. Like Great Xia, it has accumulated over generations, creating its current status. Now, I have already controlled the situation, and no matter how you resist, it’s futile.”
Emperor Xia looked at Qin Bei and said.
At that moment, Qin Bei was holding a white piece, struggling to make a decision, and had no mood to listen to Emperor Xia talk about the dynasty.
Since he was being led around by the nose, if this continued, Qin Bei estimated he would lose this chess game in about ten moves.
Losing face was secondary, the most crucial thing was he couldn’t cover up the bragging; he would be punished by Emperor Xia.
Qin Bei certainly didn’t want to suffer an inexplicable punishment for no reason.
“System, is there a way to win this chess game?”
Qin Bei: ???
“Didn’t you say you were all-powerful? As long as I have krypton gold points, it should be fine!”
Qin Bei: ???
“What? Just for one game of chess, you tell me it costs that much krypton gold? That’s like two million spirit stones!”
Qin Bei loudly questioned in his heart.
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