I really don't want to be a traitor

Chapter 560 Xu Jie Defects

Not long after Xu Jie left Songjiang Prefecture, he was stopped by a powerful Mahayana realm master.

He was in a depressed mood and had a vague feeling that he was being plotted against.

However, Xu Jie couldn't guess what the plan was.

"Jin State Chess Saint Huang Longshi?" Xu Jie asked coldly, "You are here alone to kill me?"

The man opposite him had an ordinary appearance, a reserved temperament, and no intimidating power at all.

But the cultivation level of the Mahayana realm is so real that even Xu Jie dare not underestimate it.

"I am Mr. Huang Longshi."

As Huang Longshi spoke, he took out a chessboard out of thin air and placed it in front of Xu Jie.

"In compliance with the imperial decree of His Majesty the Great Jin Emperor, I have come here to play chess with Lord Xu. I beg you to do me the honor of playing chess with me."

Xu Jie's face darkened!
Play chess?

How could he be in such a mood now?
"If I refuse, what will you do?"

Huang Longshi listened, but said calmly: "If the Lord is unwilling to play chess, I will have to fight with him. I don't ask for victory, I just want to hold him back for three days and three nights."

"Humph?"

"Only you!?"

Xu Jie has been in the Mahayana realm longer than Huang Longshi, and his realm is also more profound.

If it was a fair fight, Xu Jie had absolute confidence that he could defeat Huang Longshi, and it wouldn't take three days and three nights at all.

"Based on my cultivation, I know I am no match for Lord Xu." Huang Longshi said sincerely, "But I have prepared a large amount of elixirs to make up for the gap between us. It won't be difficult to keep him going for three days and three nights."

As he spoke, Huang Longshi took out a medicine bottle.

He pulled out the cork and easily poured out a handful of heaven-grade pills.

Xu Jie's eyelids twitched as he watched!

The State of Jin was wealthy, especially in terms of the extremely high production of heaven-grade elixirs, which he had seen before.

It seems that the person in front of him is indeed no match for him, otherwise, with the support of a large amount of elixirs, he might be able to exhaust himself to death.

"How can I leave after playing chess with you?" Xu Jie asked with a serious face.

Huang Longshi seemed to have expected that he would compromise, and explained with a smile: "Your Excellency only needs to defeat me once, and then you can leave. Dajin, including me, will never bother you again."

"Humph!"

Xu Jie was very angry when he heard this.

"You are a chess master. How can I beat you in a game?"

"In this case, it's better to do it once!"

He was about to launch an attack.

Huang Longshi said, "I'll let the third son of the elder take over. Is this not possible?"

"what!"

"Third son?"

"Are you serious?!"

Xu Jie widened his eyes in surprise.

He was even a little angry.

After all, all Confucian and Taoist practitioners are proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

Xu Jie always prided himself on being well-read and talented, and his insights into chess were particularly profound.

He really didn't believe that there was anyone in the world who could make his third son better than himself.

"If Lord Xu agrees, please make three moves first." Huang Longshi said calmly, "Lord, please rest assured. Even if you keep losing to me, I will still let you go after three days and three nights."

"Humph!"

Xu Jie felt humiliated by the other party. He was indignant in his heart, but he didn't bother to talk any more. He just dropped three cloud seeds in succession to occupy the advantageous position.

"Today, I will put a dent in the prestige of the Jin State Chess Master!"

Xu Jie thought so, but only an hour later, he was forced to surrender.

Xu Jie’s old face turned red!

It was not unfair for him to lose this round. Even after a careful review, Xu Jie found many opportunities to turn defeat into victory.

Unfortunately, I realized it too late and the opportunity was missed.

"One more game!"

"Just now I charged too hard and you accidentally killed my dragon. I will definitely beat you in the next round!"

Huang Longshi listened and neither mocked nor refuted, but just cleaned up the chessboard honestly.

The two restarted the second game.

Xu Jie changed his charging style and adopted a steady and cautious approach, which really gave him the advantage.

But after the two had played chess for half a day, Xu Jie was already finding it difficult to move forward and was blocked everywhere by Huang Longshi.

"That's all!" "I was too cautious and gave you a chance to catch your breath."

"One more round, and I will defeat you thoroughly!"

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Before they knew it, Xu Jie and Huang Longshi had reached the ninth round.

His eyes were bloodshot, his silver hair was disheveled, and his breathing became heavier.

Lost eight games in a row!

Every time, it seemed like the difference was just a hair’s breadth, and he was almost able to defeat the chess master!
Xu Jie had already forgotten his original purpose and only wanted to defeat the man in front of him.

However, Huang Longshi always looked serious and calm.

He seemed to be using all his strength and yet seemed to be able to do it with ease. Every time Xu Jie looked at Huang Longshi's expression, he wanted to stab him with a sword!
"One more round!"

In the ninth game, Xu Jie lost again!

His mind was a little confused and he could no longer remember how many times he had missed good opportunities and failed regretfully.

This time, Huang Longshi did not clean the chessboard, but directly put away the entire chessboard.

"What do you mean?!" Xu Jie said anxiously, "Play another game. I have seen through your moves. You will never win against me again!"

"But……"

Huang Longshi raised his finger and pointed to the sky.

"Lord Xu, according to our agreement, the three days and three nights have passed, and I should let you go."

For a moment, Xu Jie's expression was dull.

What agreement?
What is the three days and three nights period?
Is this kid afraid of fighting and is looking for a stupid excuse to fool me?

Wait!
"What did you say!?"

"How could this old man stay here for three days and three nights?"

"You...you you you...you actually hurt this old man..."

After all, Xu Jie was too embarrassed to say the words "playthings will ruin one's ambition".

He never dreamed that he would be tricked by Huang Longshi!
"Tell me the truth!"

"What on earth are the Jin troops outside Songjiang Prefecture here for?"

"Has there been an imperial decree from the capital?"

"Did they intercept and kill the team that was delivering the imperial edict?"

Xu Jie asked questions in rapid succession, but Huang Longshi just looked at him blankly.

"Lord Xu, I am only waiting here for you on orders, and I am only delaying for three days and three nights."

"As for why the Lord came here, and what happened in Songjiang Prefecture, I have no idea."

"Perhaps, His Majesty and General Hu know? All the details of this battle were discussed and executed by His Majesty and General Hu."

After hearing this, Xu Jie felt dizzy.

Finished!

There must be something important that I have delayed!
Fan Li and Hu Zongxian?

Who in the world can deal with the conspiracy between these two people?

Even so, Xu Jie still decided to remain loyal to his post and immediately rushed to the capital to assist Emperor Wanli.

Whoosh!
Xu Jie left behind a shadow and flew to the horizon.

Huang Longshi really stopped chasing him and let him go.

Ming dynasty.

Beijing.

Xu Jie hurried over, only to find that the entire capital city had been surrounded by a defensive formation.

what's the situation?
Could it be that the Jin army has already attacked outside the capital?

However, there is no sign of the Jin army around. Perhaps Your Majesty is too cautious?
He couldn't force his way into the defensive formation and could only shout to people inside the city.

"Xu Jie is here, quickly withdraw the formation, I want to go to the palace to see the emperor!"

Xu Jie shouted three times, but not only was the formation not withdrawn, more defenders were even added to the city wall.

A general held a silver spear in his hand, pointed at Xu Jie and angrily cursed:
"Shameless old thief!"

"You abandoned Songjiang Prefecture and fled alone, and disappeared for several days. Did you think we didn't know?"

"Your Majesty has received a report from the prefect of Songjiang, and has guessed that you have surrendered to the State of Jin!"

"You want to trick the city gate into opening?"

“It’s just wishful thinking!”

That’s it for today, I really can’t write anymore…