The Xu Clan was a major clan in the capital. Even though it wasn't a clan of ministers and generals like the Wang Clan, it was by no means inferior. If Wang Chong could pull it over to his side, it would be of great help to him.
More importantly, the Xu Clan was still far from being recruited by King Qi.
But it was easier said than done. The Xu Clan was a massive power, and at this stage, it was unlikely that it would submit to any clan.
Moreover, Xu Yi-qin was a proud swan. Otherwise, she wouldn't have used an alias to compete with him in chess.
It wouldn't be easy to recruit her.
Not to mention, given her reputation in Longwei Training Camp, she was probably even stronger than him. If Wang Chong wanted to recruit her, he would have to give her a show of strength.
"Hehe!"
At this point, Wang Chong already knew what he had to do next.
From first to last, Wang Chong's expression remained the same, as if he hadn't noticed anything and continued to play. In truth, Wang Chong's standard was far above that of these people.
Seeing Wang Chong devouring their stones in large batches, and a large portion of the chessboard filled with Wang Chong's black stones, the examinees of the Deflecting Blade Manor were already drenched in cold sweat from nervousness.
Wang Chong didn't make things too difficult for them. After assessing their skill level and feeling that it was about the right level, he let them pass. Only on Xu Yi-qin's side, Wang Chong didn't hold back.
If Wang Chong had only used ten to twenty percent of his strength against the others, then against Xu Yi-qin, Wang Chong had used sixty to seventy percent of his strength.
It was precisely because of this seventy percent that Xu Yi-qin, despite being far stronger than the other examinees, suffered an even more tragic defeat.
At the start, Xu Yi-qin's brows were knitted tighter and tighter. Eventually, she bit down on her lips, cold sweat dripping down her fair forehead.
In the end, his face turned pale.
In the beginning, Xu Yi-qin still wanted to struggle and resist, but when Wang Chong increased the intensity of his attacks, Xu Yi-qin's line of defense was completely routed.
He had lost more miserably than anyone else.
"Pa!"
Wang Chong placed down the last chess piece. His expression was the same as usual. He didn't say anything, as if he didn't see Xu Yi-qin's pale face.
"Now, I will announce the list of finalists. Zhou Yao, Xu Yongyuan, Ou Yangchun, Chang Wu, Sun Zhongshu …"
Wang Chong began to announce the names of the finalists one by one. Those whose names were called out all cheered excitedly. However, Xu Yi-qin or Xu Chong's name was not among them.
"Alright, Wei Anfang, make the arrangements. Give those whose names are called a token and send them to the spirit vein to cultivate. "
"Yes, young master."
Wei Anfang said respectfully.
Wang Chong didn't say much. After arranging everything, he flicked his sleeves and walked downstairs.
"Wait a moment!"
A voice suddenly called out to Wang Chong. Xu Yi-qin suddenly stood up from her seat, pointed a finger at the people around her, and said in dissatisfaction:
"Why is it that their chess skills are beneath mine, but they are still qualified? Even though my chess skills are higher than theirs, why can't I enter the spirit vein? "
Even though she had lost, she wasn't even qualified to enter the spirit vein despite her superior chess skills. This made Xu Yi-qin extremely displeased.
"Hmph, with your standards, you say that you are superior after losing two hundred points? Hmph, you can only bring this matter up when you raise your standards! "
"You!"
Xu Yi-qin's face paled in anger.
Wang Chong ignored her. With a cold snort, he flung his sleeves and walked down the stairs. Hehe, this woman isn't simple.
If he didn't remember wrongly, even Yao Feng had suffered under her hands.
Since the other party had changed her name to Xu Chong, I should pretend that I don't know her. Even though I don't know her.
Otherwise, if she were to go on a rampage, her fighting prowess wouldn't be beneath Marchioness Yi's.
"Bastard!!"
After Wang Chong left, Xu Yi-qin finally slammed her palm on the table. The rosewood table, known for its toughness, density, and toughness, shattered into smithereens under Xu Yi-qin's palm, shocking the crowd.
Xu Yi-qin knew that Wang Chong was definitely targeting her. The strength he displayed when playing chess with her was completely different from others.
He seemed to be merciless towards her.
Even now, Xu Yi-qin still couldn't figure out what went wrong. Could he have seen through her disguise?
But even so, he shouldn't have been able to recognize her as Xu Yi-qin, right?
Furthermore, even if her identity was exposed, there was no reason for him to be so hostile towards her, right? It was all directed at her.
"Hmph, what are you looking at? Do you think that I can't afford it?"
Xu Yi-qin tossed a few gold ingots on the table and stormed off. Walking through the bustling crowd, Xu Yi-qin didn't alarm anyone.
Outside the gates of the Deflecting Blade Manor, a maid who had been by Marchioness Yi's side was waiting with her back bent.
"Young mistress, how is it?"
The maid was small and dainty, and when she spoke, she lowered her voice so that only Xu Qiqin could hear her.
"Forget it, let's go!"
Xu Yi-qin was still fuming when she was on the second floor of the Chess Hall, but the moment she stepped out of the gates, she surprisingly calmed down.
The spirit vein's revelation and Wang Chong's recruitment of members for the Deflecting Blade Manor near the Kunwu Training Camp had attracted the attention of nearly everyone in the capital.
For a moment, the Wang Clan had become the center of attention, and even the members of the royal family had gotten involved.
And as the Wang Clan's Qilin son, Wang Chong was known to everyone.
Back then, when Xu Yi-qin heard the news from Longwei Training Camp, she felt indignant and wanted to teach Wang Chong a lesson!
But she didn't expect that …
She would be completely humiliated this time. But even so, Xu Yi-qin didn't feel much anger.
Her mind was filled with thoughts of how Wang Chong had defeated her.
Even though Xu Yi-qin had a proud personality, she had to admit that Wang Chong's chess skills were exceptionally profound.
Even with her skills, she was still no match for him.
For some reason, Xu Yi-qin recalled that rumor. It was said that Wang Chong had played against the legendary War God of the Tang dynasty, So Jung-son, in the Ghost Tree District, and even won.
This was the reason why she felt so much hostility toward Wang Chong.
Xu Yi-qin didn't believe it initially, but at this moment, Xu Yi-qin was starting to believe it.
"Hmph, don't get too full of yourself. I'll defeat you sooner or later."
This thought flashed through Xu Yi-qin's mind, and she felt much better. Although Wang Chong's chess skills were better than hers, Xu Yi-qin didn't think they were much better.
She would definitely be able to defeat him the next time she came. At that time, she would tell him who she was.
— — Xu Yi-qin still felt that Wang Chong couldn't possibly know who she was.
"Girl, let's go."
"But, Miss …"
"Don't say anymore. We'll come back next time!"
As she spoke, she walked down the mountain. When she reached a place where there was no one around, she lightly flicked her finger at the top of her head. Ka-cha! The hairband broke, and her beautiful hair cascaded down her shoulders, back, chest, and hands like a waterfall.
Rip!
The fingernail of her right index finger drew across her chest, and the male robe on her body immediately split into two, revealing the soft and smooth white dress underneath.
At this moment, Xu Yi-qin didn't have any of her original looks. She had completely transformed into a peerless beauty with fair skin and jade-like skin.
Her entire temperament had become incomparably cold.
Even if Wang Chong was here, he would probably be stunned by her beauty.
Her pitch-black hair made Xu Yi-qin's skin look like white jade. It was truly pitiful.
And the most heart-stirring thing was Xu Yi-qin's final step. She took out a dark red rouge paper from her bosom and lightly touched it with her red lips. Immediately, her originally cold temperament had an additional trace of heart-stirring red lips. It was like a burning flame, soul-stirring.
Xu Yi-qin put away the rouge paper and called out to someone in the distance, "Neigh!" A carriage that had been hidden in advance immediately rushed out from the forest.
Xu Yi-qin raised her dress slightly and boarded the carriage together with her dainty maid. A cloud of dust rose as the carriage disappeared into the distance.
…
Wang Chong didn't know about Xu Yi-qin's matter. After leaving the Deflecting Blade Manor, passing through the valley where the training camp was located, Wang Chong headed straight for the main peak.
In a grand hall on the main peak, Wang Chong met with his instructor, Zhao Qianqiu.
"Wang Chong, why are you here?"
Zhao Qianqiu asked in delight.
The hall was shrouded in darkness. When Wang Chong walked in, Zhao Qianqiu was seated in front of a bronze table, doing something seriously. At first glance, Wang Chong couldn't get a clear look, but when he took a closer look, he couldn't help but smile.
Placed before Zhao Qianqiu was a chessboard, and upon closer inspection, he realized that the game on it was clearly the one he had played with Zhao Qianqiu previously.
"Brat, what are you laughing at?"
A snake-like arm abruptly reached over and wrapped around Wang Chong's neck, twisting it so tightly that Wang Chong's neck reddened.
"No, I wouldn't dare to laugh at you!"
Wang Chong hurriedly released his arm and admitted defeat. What a joke! Even though his strength had grown significantly, how could he possibly compare to Zhao Qianqiu?
He was no different from a mantis trying to stop a cart.
"Brat!"
Zhao Qianqiu pushed his arm away before releasing Wang Chong. In the training camp, there was a clear division between instructors and students, but Zhao Qianqiu was different.
Only he would do something like that in the middle of the night, when everyone was getting familiar with one another. Similarly, there were only a handful of instructors like Zhao Qianqiu who were willing to play around with their students without putting on airs.
Of course, Zhao Qianqiu didn't treat everyone like that. Ever since he lost to Wang Chong in the Chess Hall, Zhao Qianqiu didn't dare to teach Wang Chong at all.
Correspondingly, Wang Chong was also bound by many restrictions, allowing him to enjoy his freedom.
"Speak, what's the matter? You don't come here often."
Zhao Qianqiu smiled.
"Instructor, I wish to learn the Halo of Dusk Stallion!"
Wang Chong said.
"What did you say?"
Zhao Qianqiu was still smiling initially, but upon hearing those words from Wang Chong, his body jolted. The smile on his face vanished, and he stared at Wang Chong in shock.
"Halo of Dusk Stallion, I wish to learn the Halo of Dusk Stallion!"
Wang Chong repeated.
"My cultivation has already reached Origin Energy Tier 9 pinnacle, and my comprehension of the Laws of Heaven and Earth has reached the same level as well. I still need a True Martial realm war halo. "
"No, that's not what I'm asking. How do you know about the Halo of Dusk Stallion? "
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