Zongman: Start by taking down the Dragon King and meet Zi

"Master, I'm sorry to bother you today." "Hello, senior sister." Kuzuryuu Yaichi bowed.

Dongfang Chen smiled and said, "Master, long time no see. You look a lot younger than before!"

Qingtaki Gangjie raised his lips slightly: "Without you, a kid, nagging me every day, I am getting younger and younger. All right, let's sit down and talk first."

Qingtaki Keika sat next to him and started to make tea for everyone. Dongfang Chen sat next to Kong Ginko, and Kuzuryuu Yaichi sat next to him.

"Silver, how long have you been here?"

Dongfang Chen looked at Kong Yinzi, who was wearing casual clothes beside him, and still had his favorite black stockings on her legs.

Kong Yinzi glared at him and said, "Add Senior Sister to me. She has only been here for an hour."

"Hi, Senior Sister Yinzi." Dongfang Chen shouted in cooperation.

"Sure enough, on days like New Year's Day, it's more lively with more people." Qingtaki Tsunade sighed slightly.

Dongfang Chen: "Haha, Master is only 50 years old, isn't it a little too early to start feeling sentimental now? He is not a lonely old man."

Kong Yinzi raised the corner of his mouth.

Qingtaki Gangsuke: "You kid, you dare to tease the master right after you came back, do you think you can get carried away just because you got the Dragon King?"

"No, no, no, I just want to say that the master is still young and should be more energetic and not act like those old guys in their seventies or eighties."

"Haha, don't I know whether I'm young or not?"

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about that. I brought you a gift from Tokyo." Dongfang Chen picked up a box from behind him and placed it in front of him.

"What is this?" asked Qingtaki Kosuke puzzled.

You can't tell anything just by looking at the surface of the box.

Dongfang Chen opened the box and revealed the contents: "This is a chessboard made of cypress wood and a set of chess pieces. It is a small token of my appreciation to you, my disciple."

Qingtaki Kosuke reached out to touch the chessboard and chess pieces, and nodded involuntarily: "This is very good, you are thoughtful."

Cypress is a kind of precious wood in Japan.

"Well, since I got the title of Dragon King, I must bring something back to my master." Dongfang Chen smiled when he saw that he was satisfied.

"Oh, and there's one for Sister Guixiang. This is the 'May your wishes come true' amulet I got from Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. I wish Sister Guixiang can become a female chess player soon. I hope Sister Guixiang won't dislike it."

He took out a wooden box and handed it to Qingtaki Keika.

"No, how could I possibly dislike the gift that Xiaochen specially prepared for me." Qingtaki Keika happily took it.

"Hehe, Sister Guixiang is still the best."

Qingtaki Kosuke said: "It's still early, let's use this chess set to test the strength of your brothers and sisters!"

ps This book strives to be updated three times a day. The author of Pujie is double-opened, please forgive me, bosses

Chapter 12 The gentle and mature elder sister is the best!

Since the master is interested, the disciples certainly have no objection.

The first one to come on stage to play against him was the senior sister, Kong Yinzi. She was a female second dan and a professional ninth dan, so their strengths were completely on a different level.

Of course, Kong Yinzi doesn't need to win, he just needs to try his best to show his strength.

After only about an hour, Kong Yinzi surrendered.

Qingtaki Kosuke nodded and said, "Compared to before, Ginko has made great progress, and his offensive momentum is quite good. However, while attacking, his defense is a little lacking. Let's study defense in the future!"

"I understand, thank you for your guidance." Kong Yinzi bowed slightly.

Qingtaki Kosuke looked at Dongfang Chen with anticipation on his face: "Then let's go with Xiaochen next. Let me see the strength of the current Dragon King."

As a professional 9th-dan shogi player, Kiyotaki Kosuke has devoted most of his life to shogi. He has competed against countless high-ranking players. Both his experience and strength are the result of years of accumulation.

But he never stopped studying shogi, because there were many people who were better than him.

Even though he is old, his competitive spirit will not diminish in the slightest.

Dongfang Chen waved his hand in response to Qingtaki Kosuke's challenge: "Master, play a round with Bayi first. The best part should be saved for last."

Although Kiyotaki Kosuke is a genuine ninth dan, Dongfang Chen believes that he has a greater chance of winning.

但是，两人一旦认真起来，恐怕谁也群;?9';7.;5,6.3,2,:4'1"::0"群?'.9!,.7';5?6?::2.!８.!?８!!.4",,１无法轻松拿下对方。相对应的，一盘棋的时间就会被拉得很长，还会消耗对方大量精力。

So, he planned to save his game with Kiyotaki Kosuke until after dinner.

Qingtaki Kosuke scolded with a smile: "It seems that you are really too proud, in this case, let Bayi go first!"

"Okay, please teach me, Master!"

Kuzuryuu Yaichi sat down opposite Kiyotaki Kosuke with a serious face.

The game between master and apprentice started again. Both Kuzuryu Yaichi and Kiyotaki Kosuke were very focused, and their playing styles were both conservative and defensive.

What they are competing for is each other's patience. Whoever reveals a flaw first will instantly be at a disadvantage.

The people watching the battle nearby were also staring intently...

Three hours passed in a flash, and Kuzuryuu Yaichi threw in the towel and admitted defeat: "I lost."

Kiyotaki Kosuke also breathed a long sigh of relief. His victory was not easy and he was even nearly killed several times.

"Bayi, with your talent, you will definitely surpass me in a few years. You are still not calm enough. Try other tactics occasionally. You rely too much on the Xianghang tactic, which makes it easy for others to target you. What you lack is experience and accumulation."

Kiyotaki Kosuke gave his evaluation of Kuzuryuu Yaichi.

Jiuzuryuu Yaichi thought for a long time and finally nodded: "I understand, I will consider it."

Qingtaki Keika patted Dongfang Chen who was lying on her thighs: "Xiaochen, it's time to wake up."

"Ah, is it finally over?"

Dongfang Chen opened his eyes drowsily, propped himself up and stretched: "Thank you Sister Guixiang for the knee pillow, it's still as comfortable as before!"

[Ding, the host slept peacefully for two hours and obtained 40 salted fish points. Salted fish points: 2860]

Qingtaki Keika covered her mouth and chuckled: "Haha, Xiaochen is still the same as when he was a child, he hasn't changed at all!"

Dongfang Chen: "Well, it's really because Sister Guixiang's lap pillow is so great, it's so soft, and she smells so good, it makes me feel very safe once I lie on it."

Since childhood, Dongfang Chen has often relied on her to let him rest his head on his lap. As a gentle older sister, Qingtaki Keika naturally would not refuse.

Gentle and mature big sister is the best!

"Tsk, why don't you just die in sleep?" Kong Yin Zi on the opposite side was a little unhappy.

Dongfang Chen: "Ahem, not really, I will sleep on Senior Sister Yinzi's lap next time."

The response he got was a death stare from Kong Yinzi: "Go to hell..."

"Well, Sister Guixiang, let's go prepare dinner!" Dongfang Chen chose to avoid the limelight for the time being.

Qingtaki Keika nodded in agreement: "Yeah, it's already this late. But if Xiaochen can help, it will be no problem."

The two left the room.

Kiyotaki Kosuke laughed and said, "Hahaha, Ginko, as a girl, you should be more gentle."

"Hmph, I want you to take care of it."

Kong Yinzi left directly instead of staring at Dongfang Chen.

Qingtaki Kosuke didn't mind Sora Ginko's attitude: "This girl is really something. She has had this temper since she was a child. I don't know when she can change."

Kuzuryuu Yaichi: "Ahahaha..."

I dare not speak, I dare not speak at all.

On one side are his senior sisters and brothers, and on the other side is his master. As the person with the lowest status in the room, Kuzuryuu Yaichi dares not offend anyone.

"You too, kid, should communicate more with your senior sisters and brothers. The friendship between fellow disciples is also very precious."

Seeing Kuzuryuu Yaichi's timid look, Qingtaki Kosuke also said something.

Jiuzuryuu Yaichi was a little embarrassed: "I understand."

His senior sister doesn't like him very much, and he feels an inexplicable distance from his senior brother. It's so difficult for him as a junior brother.

Chapter 13: Kiyotaki Kosuke, you have finished your apprenticeship! (Please give me flowers, monthly tickets, and evaluation tickets)

At seven o'clock in the evening, five people sat around the dining table.

Kiyotaki Kosuke raised his glass and said, "This year is coming to an end and the new year is about to begin. As your master, I have witnessed all of your growth.

It is only a matter of time before Yinzi becomes a female professional chess player; Xiaochen has already won the Dragon King title, and I hope you can keep up the good work and reach the ninth dan as soon as possible; although Bayi lost to Xiaochen, with your strength you will surely stand out in the coming year.

And Guixiang, your father has seen all your efforts. Try your best until the last moment. All your efforts are the foundation of your growth. Cheers! "

"Cheers!*4"

Everyone drank together.

Of course, Dongfang Chen and the other three disciples drank beverages, while Qing Long and his daughter drank wine.

After a hearty meal, several people sat around the kotatsu.

"Well, can we start our game now?" Qingtaki Kosuke looked at Dongfang Chen.

You can see that the old guy is looking forward to it.

He probably wanted to defeat the new Dragon King to prove that he was still strong and to suppress Dongfang Chen's arrogance.

"I just had a big fight with Junior Brother Bayi at noon, and now we have just finished our meal. Master, do you want to take a break?" Dongfang Chen was not in a hurry.

Qingtaki Kosuke chuckled and said confidently: "No need, I can still handle you without any problem, don't take the ninth dan lightly!"

Dongfang Chen nodded: "In that case, come on! Let me warn you first, I will not show mercy."

Although Kiyotaki Kosuke is indeed a 9th dan, he can be said to be at the bottom among all the 9th dan players today.

He has studied shogi for most of his life, and with his natural talent, he was able to overcome all obstacles in the celebrity tournament in the past few years and finally reach the ninth dan level.

But now that he is already 50 years old, there is no way he will be able to make it to the end if he participates in another celebrity tournament.

The game between top shogi players is no longer just a competition on the chessboard, but also a competition of physical fitness and mental strength.

Because they have reached the level of ninth dan, their strength has reached the pinnacle of the chess world, and they have their own way to deal with most routines and tactics.

Especially in the field of tactics that they are good at, they are the top.

However, Kiyotaki Kosuke, who is already fifty years old, has been experiencing a year-on-year decline in physical and mental strength. His condition has also been greatly affected, and he can hardly exert the level of strength he had a few years ago.

"Oh, you're still being polite to me. Come on, let me see how much you've grown in the past year since you moved out."

Qingtaki Kosuke always felt that this boy was mocking him.

Dongfang Chen: "It is said that we should respect the old and love the young. You are older, so please go first!"

Kiyotaki Kosuke didn't hold back either. The infantry in front of the chariot moved first, starting the battle with the Hanging Tactics.

Dongfang Chen directly moved the flying car. He was not afraid of being stuck in the turtle shell. His favorite way of playing was to directly kill all the flying cars on the board.

Jiu Tou Long Yayi, who was watching the battle from the side, kept a close eye on every move of both sides. At the same time, his brain began to work frantically to analyze the significance of each move.

Kiyotaki Keika and Sora Ginko are looking at the overall situation, but their abilities in the details are still unclear.

The only sound left in the whole room was the sound of chess pieces falling. Dongfang Chen attacked with all his might, while Qingtaki Kosuke defended desperately. At least at the beginning, the two of them were still in a state of back and forth.

Two hours later, Qingtaki Kosuke's movements became much slower, and he had to think for a long time before making each move...

Three hours later, Kiyotaki Kosuke held his yukata in one hand and picked up the chess piece with the other hand...

"Bang, bang, bang..."

The sound of fireworks exploding outside indicated that the New Year had arrived.

After another ten minutes, Qingtaki Kosuke tilted his head slightly, closed his eyes, and his brain was working rapidly as he was interpreting the chess game.

To put it simply, it is to predict the future direction of the chess game on the chessboard in the mind. The judgment of top chess players is even better than that of a thousand hands!

If you don't have some special tactics, and you face an opponent who can predict your next hundreds or even thousands of moves, you will have no choice but to surrender.

Others have seen through your future, but you have no strategy to deal with it. Losing the game is only a matter of time.

Kuzuryuu Yaichi commented: "Master has tried his best. If he still can't find Senior Brother's flaw, then the outcome of this game is already decided."

"Eh? Xiaochen, have you become this strong now? Even father has a hard time defeating you." Qingtaki Keika opened her mouth in shock.

Kong Yinzi looked at Dongfang Chen's face. Although he frowned slightly, his expression looked relaxed, and it was obvious that he still had some energy left.

"Sure enough, he has reached the pinnacle of shogi?"