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So, this is the big rooster you bought, huh.

[Previously]

I've searched everywhere.

Why isn't Xiao Liang here yet?

[Whether we meet or not,]

I'll give it

my best shot.

Shen Yi Lang, do you know why you failed the grading tournament?

You're going to get it this time!

Passion is worthless without grades.

This is her final year.

Tell her to go home

if she's not after grades.

Meeting you

is all that matters.

Help the attack in the middle

using the mistaken area.

How did he improve so quickly?

He's going to take the path

you took last year very soon.

[Hikaru no Go]

Go for it.

I'm sorry.

You, again, loser?

You have anything against outstanding trainees?

I swear I didn't know someone was in the toilet.

I thought there was ghost.

You're the ghost-like one.

Don't you dare say that about me.

Then what were you trying to do

knocking at the toilet door

in the middle of the night?

-I... -Yeah.

What were you doing,

drawing a blooded Go board on the door?

It was watercolour I was using.

And I can go to the toilet

whenever I feel like it.

So what if I replay a game there?

Why, was I doing something to you?

Anyway, it's not right

to doodle on the door.

-Enough. -This is a Club, not some random place

or your house.

Go and ask around.

I can even doodle on your face.

Just you wait and see.

When the coaches return from the ceremony,

I'll make them expel you right away!

That's so rude of you.

-Why? I didn't mean it? -Mind Little Piggy Lips.

-I already apologized. -Give it to me.

I will get you expelled.

This is just a misunderstanding.

-There, there. Don't be scared. -Shi Guang.

Apologize since you injured him.

Apologize now.

Yue Zhi.

Do it.

-What? -Yue Zhi.

I'm...

I'm sorry.

You laughed?

You laughed?

I'll show you.

You'll be crying later.

But...

Come on, stop laughing.

Take it. Hurry.

Hurry.

You're keeping the chick on my bed?

Since you're not sleeping here...

I won't soil your bed with it.

So what if I'm not sleeping here?

I paid the dormitory fee.

It's up to me to leave it empty and not for your chick.

That's enough. I'll clean it up.

[Don't ask about my coach. Don't ask Yue Zhi]

Who put this here?

-I did. -You're childish, Hong He.

Listen, you can be jealous quietly.

But don't write down my name.

Come on, be jealous of you?

What are you doing?

Show me.

-Whose is this? -Mine. This is my Goddess.

I can give you one if you wish.

Oh, Shi Guang.

So, you're going to curse me with a calender?

To hell with your curses.

Listen.

Just you wait.

I won't let this slip!

How did the calender of my Goddess

become a curse to him?

Because she's Shu Qi (losing a game).

Let's go.

We're going to be late for Young Lions Cup awards ceremony.

You're right. Let's go.

[The 18th round, Long Yan Was Here]

Seriously.

Will Yue Zhi let it go?

I already apologized.

What else will he do?

What, you asked? Listen, he's a petty guy.

A spoiled kid. You don't...

Excuse me.

The ceremony is starting.

Please let the champion go first.

Together?

Yeah, okay.

We're late already.

The winner should go first.

So, you can go first.

Hi, all.

-Hi, Mr Sang. -Hi, Mr Sang.

Mr Sang.

What's the matter, Mr Sang?

I have an unusual feeling.

Looks like the kid's got something in him.

This is weird.

Sang Yuan has

an extraordinary aura.

Congratulations, Yu Liang.

[The 9th Young Lions Go Cup Awards Ceremony]

For winning the Young Lions Cup.

Mr Yu.

Please stay on the stage.

Come on, stop looking so depressed.

What's the point?

Come and watch a game with me after this.

What game?

The match between Mr Sang and Fang Xu. Master Game final.

I wonder if there'll be a break

from the norm by Fang Xu.

-Mr Yu. -Hi.

I've come to this ceremony

with an important task entrusted by the club.

Donghu has been a great team in Group A

for a long time.

We were also the first runner-up last year.

In order to increase our strength,

we never stop paying attention to great young players.

And Mr Yu Liang

is the best among them.

It's my honour

to offer Mr Yu Liang an olive branch today

and invite him

to join Donghu Team.

Sir, I'm just a rookie.

Your team won the second place in Group A.

Shouldn't we

think again about this?

What for? I've even brought the contract.

We're not only

signing a mere Young Lions champion today,

but the future of China's Go!

Happy working together.

Why are you staring blankly?

I heard you, too, own a Go team.

Seeing they signed Yu Liang without being able to do anything.

It must be upsetting.

Xiao Liang signed a famous club.

I'm more than happy to see that.

I'm thinking about the coming game.

You're making a plan to embarrass me?

How would I able to beat

a strong and experienced Mr Sang?

Aren't you being leading

this young and new force in China's Go thing?

The media's been exaggerating.

I'm not that capable.

I wouldn't think you are.

What I mean is,

the young force

will emerge by themselves sooner or later.

I don't have to lead them.

Is that true?

Then, I'll have to secure my place

before the big wave hits.

Aren't you humorous.

Hi, are you Mr Sang Yuan?

Can I have your autograph, please?

Oh, an old man like me is still popular?

Looks like I have to fear for the future of Go.

Thank you, Mr Sang Yuan.

Nice handwriting.

Really nice.

You're still jealous?

Shen Yi Lang.

I thought Fang Xu could beat Mr Sang

quickly and easily.

To my surprise, he lost.

That's true.

It's quite a surprise that Sang Yuan won.

But that was just the first round.

I think it's still uncertain who'd win.

By right,

an aged professional player

who's no longer at his peak

will see a decrease in his physical and counting strength.

But Sang Yuan still has the title of Go Master even now.

He's indeed extraordinary.

By the way, Shi Guang.

I heard you studied Bai Zi Qiu.

It's rumoured that Mr Sang

is somehow related to Bai Zi Qiu.

White Dragon Cup, a national competition named after Bai Zi Qiu.

Sang Yuan won the competition three years in a row.

Then, it was discontinued.

And Sang Yuan won the last competition.

That's why he'll hold that title forever,

as the only person who bears the title.

He's that amazing?

Yes, on one hand.

But on the other hand,

he's been holding on that title for years.

How I wish Fang Xu can win the seven-round game

and get back the title.

This isn't right.

Why would Sang Yuan

own the White Dragon Cup?

Didn't you praise him just now?

How could you say that?

We can't ignore his worth, can we?

He's right.

Yeah.

We can't.

The thing is

Xiao Bai Long is good-looking.

-But Sang Yuan... -You...

You can't live another day

without praising Xiao Bai Long, can you?

Given your age, how could you criticize Sang Yuan?

Guys!

Latest news.

Fang Xu lost again.

It's 0 to 2 already.

That fast?

But it's just started.

He resigned mid-game.

It was a total defeat.

Such a shrewd guy,

this Sang Yuan.

Of course.

Sang of the North. He's the Sang Yuan.

Of course he's not ordinary.

What a shame.

He didn't have a disciple.

You seem sorry for him.

No disciple?

What about you becoming one?

Mr Lin never said he wants you, after all.

Dang.

I will only have one master my whole life.

He must be Mr Lin.

Xiao Guang.

Is Hong He planning to marry Mr Lin?

Listen, what does he sound like?

Someone trying to learn Go

or someone getting married?

Darn you.

There are two more rounds in the next couple of days.

Will you go?

Sure.

Xiao Guang.

I want to watch how Sang Yuan play.

Bring me there, okay?

To watch the game?

But I'm not going to play.

How boring.

Here's something interesting.

The annual dual match between

our Club and Zuoyin Club

is coming soon.

Only the top ten trainees of each Club

can take part.

-Am I included? -Yes, of course.

Aren't you in the top ten list,

Master Shi?

This is great...

Isn't this like the Martial...

I mean,

Seven Swords...

Top ten skilful masters gathering at Bright Summit.

Knock it off.

I hear the participants this year are very good.

There's one unexceptionally good. His name's...

Something Chun.

-Mu Qing Chun. -Whatever Qing Chun (youth) he is,

youth will always be swept away by time (Shi Guang).

Aren't you funny.

Isn't it, Little Piggy Lips?

Chu Ying, I've decided.

You'll be playing.

-Really? -Yeah.

It's not a formal competition.

You can even win honour for the Club.

So, why not?

Great, my hands are itched from refraining.

Ain't I nice to you?

Yes, you are.

Who's that? Wait there.

It's me.

Gosh, hurry up. Quick.

Get in.

Mr Da, we're playing Go.

Mr Da.

Good game.

Whose turn is it now?

Mr Da.

What are you messing with now?

-We're playing Go. -Good moves.

Tell me!

Yeah!

Mr Da, please do us justice.

Hong He, I...

I can't put up with you anymore.

You'd better confess.

Tell me.

You bought both A Lang's

and my lunch back for us.

But why...

Why did he get braised ribs

while I, only tofu?

Xiao Guang, what are you saying?

Why? Why, you asked?

Shen Yi Lang's a main player. And what are you?

Hong He, what are you talking about?

A Lang, think carefully.

Why did I only buy braised ribs for you. Why?

Look at you now. Listen.

I'd only want you to get lost.

You know that?

Do you really have to fight over this?

It's just some ribs.

I'll buy one for you.

Shi Guang.

You're too over. You are.

Stay there.

You think you have what it takes

to fool me?

Stop trembling.

Let go!

Well, you're not as good as them in acting.

You two shouldn't be learning Go.

Might as well apply for acting school.

The game is obviously wrong.

So much for your acting.

-Mr Da. -Mr Da.

We're sorry.

-Whose is this? -Mine.

It's mine.

They don't have anything to do with it.

Each of you, a 2000-word written self-reflection

with no repeated words.

If there's any, rewrite.

It's yours, is it?

You can forget the dual match.

Clean up the Club.

If it's not clean enough, another 2000 words for you.

Mr Da.

You won't get your braised ribs.

But I'll cook you braised chick myself.

-No, Mr Da. -But...

Shoot, I can't play, again.

It must be Yue Zhi.

I hate people who tell on others the most!

They've all off to Zuoyin Club.

Failing to have my match aside,

I have to watch you clean things up.

Big Pig's Snout is too much.

Everyone gets to go home,

but I have to clean up the Club alone.

They have cleaners here, you know.

Forget it. I'm going to take a break.

You only cleaned two pillars.

Yet you're tired?

Enough nagging

or do it yourself.

All talk and no action.

Xiao Guang.

What if

we go there quietly?

I really want to be at Zuoyin Club.

And I don't?

Resolving the grudge with the person you hold it against.

Isn't this like Mount Huashan Duel?

You know me, don't you?

As a martial arts novels lover,

of course I'd want to be there.

I even dreamed to be there.

Let's go, then.

Do you think I still have the allowance to do that?

How about paying attention to Master Game?

It's the fourth round already.

What's the point?

When Fang Xu lost by 0 to 1,

you called it unexpected.

When it was 0 to 2,

you said he wasn't ready yet.

When it was 0 to 3, you couldn't say anything.

He's far from getting the upper hand.

I think he'd lose for real.

Maybe there'd be a table-turning result?

Even if there would,

I don't care.

And I'm not watching it.

The two pillars are everything I cleaned in one morning.

When that Big Pig's Snout is back...

You see that light?

Turn around. Look at it.

Hang me there

and I'd be making this Club famous.

That's enough.

I need to keep on working.

Long Yan was here.

I'm not one of the top ten players.

Why bring me here?

Consider yourself lucky.

Shi Guang'd give anything to be here.

Skilful masters gathering at Bright Summit.

And there's this amusing story.

Shi Guang'd be waiting to hear stories from me.

Long Yan was here?

Long Yan?

Who was Long Yan?

I wonder.

Don't mind him.

Don't be nervous in the game. Try your best.

I won't get nervous over a friendly match.

It's about having fun with you to me.

This is the biggest practice match

before the grading tournament.

So?

Let's go. Come on.

-Hi. -Nice to meet you.

First players guess the stones.

Hi, Hong He from Yijianghu.

Mu Qing Chun.

You're Mu Qing Chun?

It seems I'm quite popular.

Focus.

Why is there

a "someone was here" at the gate?

Don't go there.

A strange guy came to our Club a couple of days ago.

The guy's named Long Yan.

He came and wrote it there before we could say anything.

He came to challenge?

Yeah, he said we couldn't remove it if we lost.

All our trainees

had a match with him,

but none won.

-Then? -Then, he left, arrogant and proud,

saying he'd visiting other Clubs.

I didn't have it cleaned

so as to remind us

to work hard,

and don't get insulted ever again.

You were insulted too?

I thought you are good.

But it wouldn't be a hard task

to insult you.

The words at the entrance. Some guy wrote it there and challenged them,

forbidding them to remove it should they lose.

And...

Everyone in Zuoyin Club was defeated.

Seriously?

That guy's moved on to another club.

Oh, my waist.

It's exhausting.

When will this end?

Xiao Guang.

Xiao Guang, what's he doing?

What are you doing?

It took me hours to clean it.

Come down here.

Come!

Don't you know this is a Club?

Or do you think this is your house?

Somewhere you lived in?

What's your name?

Tell me, what's your name?

Now!

Long Yan.

Are you here to challenge us?

What does that mean?

Aren't you being unique.

You might as well paint all the pillars in red.

I want to see the best player

you have here.

Unfortunately,

all our members are off to Bright Summit today.

I'm the only one left here.

If you're up for it,

I can play with you.

What do you think?

This way, please.

What an unexpected event.

Show him what you've got.

I owe you a good match, don't I?

Here's your chance.

A challenge is

when someone messes up with us at our territory.

All our top ten masters

have gone to Bright Summit.

We're the two left to protect our reputation.

Which is why

we must win the battle.

Your words

have just set me on fire.

Hold on, friend.

I'm going to suit up.

Let's play it even.

One minute.

I didn't expect someone as messy as him

to have such good manners.

How admirable.

I'm ready.

Hold on.

What'd you do if I win?

If you win,

I'll clean the words I wrote.

If you lose,

keep them there for the year.

Deal.

Deal, my foot.

You're getting a much better end of the deal.

You'd just be coming and writing for nothing.

What about this?

If I win, remove those words,

and give the Club

a through cleaning, okay?

Sure.

Okay.

Let me tell you something scary.

Those who've cleaned the entire Club

couldn't stand straight for one week.

Let me tell you something scary too.

You know Wei Da, the online Go platform?

The player who ranks ninth.

You know Fang Xu, who ranks second?

A professional ninth-dan. He only lost thrice online.

Which one of them...

You can still back off now.

-What is it? -Let's start already.

Come on.

-Did you win? -Yes.

And you?

Have a guess.

Let's have another match. Okay.

Okay. Bye.

Go back in.

I can tell if you win or lose

from your expression.

Make your report.

Yue Zhi, won by resignation.

Liang Le, resigned mid-game.

Tian Xi Tong, lost by 6.5 points.

Zhang Fu Gui, resigned mid-game.

Tian Min Ze, won by 0.5 points.

Xu Kai, resigned mid-game.

Liu Zhen, lost by 19.5 points.

Shen Yi Lang, won by 6.5 points.

Bai Xiao Xiao, resigned mid-game.

Stop embarrassing yourself.

Replay the game later.

It's never too late to have your revenge.

Hong He, resigned mid-game.

Three to seven?

Yijianghu has never been defeated like this.

Winners get in the bus.

Where are you going?

Get back.

You only won by a few points.

Losers.

You have two hours to run back to the Club.

Don't complain.

Is it too far?

Tell the kitchen

to make dinner for the first three.

Yes, sir.

Keep all their money.

Mr Ban.

Please bring my fan back too.

I don't want to do the running.

Mr Da.

I have Hypoglycaemia.

Can I jog slowly?

Did you lose because of your blood sugar?

Because I didn't do well.

You didn't do well, or you didn't focus?

What were you looking at during the game?

Your mind was not even there.

You couldn't even beat such a weak opponent.

Are you sure you want to be graded?

You both make me sick.

I'll run too.

Come on.

17-18 point.

Block.

13-16 point, hane.

You're good, kid.

Don't get carried away.

You have the upper hand.

12-15 point.

Atari.

I don't usually give compliments.

That comes from my heart.

14-14 point.

Komi.

Hey.

Look where this is going. Why don't...

Why don't you do something?

Atari.

Long Yan is very offensive.

His moves are almost flawless.

Definitely not just anybody.

Looks like he's especially good with irregular pattern.

It's understandable why Fang Xu lost to him.

Show him what you've got now.

Show him.

Why, are you not feeling well?

A little.

A Go player must always move around.

Workout more.

Remember.

Don't eat spicy foods.

Why?

Never mind.

Let's continue.

10-16 point.

Stretch.

The forecast says it'll rain today.

Where's the rain?

Can't you go slower, leader?

What are you thinking, seriously?

Choosing this torture over the van.

Shen Yi Lang.

I know a shortcut.

Let's take it.

It's not right.

I don't want you to miss dinner because of me.

One minute.

Let's go.

Come on.

I can't go on anymore.

I really can't.

You should go first.

This is too much.

Oh my God.

One will suffer less

if he's smart.

Let's go.

Isn't it nice here?

Sometimes, when I feel depressed,

I'd come here.

It's nice.

Shen Yi Lang.

Do you believe in a parallel world?

In that world, there's another you.

He'd be like a flyover

who wouldn't be meeting you or crossing your path here.

But there are some moments

that you'd feel his existence.

I don't know.

Then, what do you think we'd be doing in that world?

I assume I'd be living in a

garden-like place, where spring's the only season throughout the year.

And I'd be going to the university.

I think in that world,

you'd still be playing Go.

As there's nothing else you'd do.

What's the matter?

You're being hesitant all this while.

I'm fine.

It's just that...

Do you have something to tell me?

No.

It's nothing.

Don't lie to yourself.

When you told Mr Da

that you'd be running with me,

I knew you were going to say something to me.

That's why I brought you here.

What a nice view.

Now, say it.

I'm listening.

With what's going on between us,

will that distract you from playing Go?

No.

Do you think I'm distracted?

From today on,

I'll spend an extra hour training each day.

Then, I'd be training seven hours more in a week.

The rest of the time,

we can go to the cinema

and shopping.

Oh, a new movie's coming out next week.

"Fifty First Dates".

Let's watch it together.

We can even...

-We can... -But I'm distracted.

We should take a break, alright?

What do you mean?

Let's stop seeing each other for some time.

Xiao Guang.

We already lost the ko fight.

So, this area of black stones

must be killed.

18-11 point, hane.

Stop saving your strength.

Give it your all now.

Before you kill me,

don't forget about your own survival.

This can't be killed.

You finally realized that.

It's either him or me.

18-16 point, remove from board.

Stop struggling, kid.

Oh, no.

How do I kill it now?

Leave it to fate to decide if it'll die.

14-10 point. Dumpling.

In this situation,

you still won't give up trying to kill me?

What a useless attempt.

For the final move,

place it here.

15-12 point, the urgent point.

Now he's dead.

I lost.

It's been a while

since I met a player as good as you.

That's why I've been baiting you,

and waiting for a chance to resolve your move.

But the reputation

of the Club is at stake.

So, I can't afford to lose.

It's been a while since I met a player as good as you.

That's why I've been baiting you,

and waiting for a chance to resolve your move.

But the reputation of the Club is at stake.

So, I can't afford to lose.

Where are you going?

What about his promise?

Such a liar. This is it.

I haven't finished cleaning the floor.

Now I have to remove the paint too.

He's a very good player.

From his moves, I can see it in him.

A responsible person.

You saw him walking away.

Stop defending him.

The move that turned defeat into victory...

Was it the legendary Divine Move?

Of course not.

I've been planning for it since mid-game.

Also, can you have more confidence in me?

Okay.

You...

What a surprise.

I actually lost.

I went to buy thinner.

I'll clean up the pillar.

Please get me a broom.

I told you.

[Go League Round Ten, Donghu VS Handong Go Institute]

Sir, I've always been the club's

first reserve.

Why did I become second now that that kid's joined?

Who's he to do so?

What's the difference between

the first and second reserves?

You still can't compete.

There is a difference.

We talk about seniority here.

Now, what about my face?

Moreover,

there are lots of

sixth and seventh dans in our team.

Why do you want him so badly?

He's the rookie of the year,

as well as the son of Yu Xiao Yang, the world champion.

Can you find me a better way of promotion?

Fine.

Can you talk to him, then?

Tell him to not bite off more than he can chew.

This is not a game between kids,

but a professional competition.

Keep your voice down.

Close the door.

Not bad.

You finished what I'd take one day to do in two hours.

Please come again when I'm on duty.

Are you a professional?

That can't be.

He's lying.

That's impossible.

I think you beat a number of professional players.

What is it?

I'm a non-professional.

I paint for a living.

My life's all about my work and Go.

When I finally realized I'm good at Go,

I've already past the entry age for grading tournament.

[It's written in the rule.]

[The applicant must not past 18 years old.]

[How old are you again? You're 24.]

Are you kidding me?

Take it.

[I was left with no choice but playing wild games.]

[I've played more than thousands of rounds on the online Go platform.]

[But unlike you,]

[I can never work to be graded.]

[But why can't I, if I'm so good?]

[While others who have the opportunity]

[are wasting their time in Clubs?]

[At first, I was just being jealous.]

[Then, I started to envy you.]

[I know]

[that the words "Long Yan"]

[will never appear on the list of professional players.]

[I could only leave it on pillars.]

[To prove that]

[I'm like you.]

[And I've been to the place]

[where I dreamed of entering.]

[After losing to you,]

[I finally feel relieved.]

[It appears that]

[there really are many young and good players in a Club.]

[I have no regret now.]

This time,

I can accept the truth and return to working.

Being a professional or not

doesn't matter anymore.

As long as I get to play Go,

I'd be happy.

Also,

Shi Guang,

I'll remember your name.

I'll remember you, too.

Long Yan.

A true Go player.

The brush's been with me for the past five years,

leaving my name

at over 40 Clubs nationwide.

It's like my sword.

You defeated me today.

It's yours now.

[Long Yan]

Don't worry.

I'll take good care of it.

Can you tell me

how long have you been playing Go?

A thousand years.

Can you finish all this?

I'm tired today.

-I see. -Thanks.

Where did you come from, out of the blue?

What do you mean, out of the blue?

I've been running behind you.

I can't go on anymore.

I need to stop.

I didn't see you all the way.

I was

saving strength to sprint to the finish line.

We're almost there, Tian.

Hang on there.

I got here.

How exhausting.

No dinner for those who arrived later.

[Yijianghu Club]

Mr Ban, look at them.

Come on, guys.

You weren't running in a proper way.

You should've used your strength wisely.

Take a look at me, huh?

I got left behind halfway,

but I was saving my energy to break into a sprint.

It's so tiring.

Oh, my.

Oh, my.

Why didn't you sweat?

Mr Da,

I'm strong as I've been working out since young. I don't sweat easily.

You're strong, huh?

-Come out. -Yes, sir.

Do ten frog jumps.

Yes, sir.

Don't stop.

How many do I have to do?

Until I'm happy with you!

[Next is news on Go.]

[Is China's Game-Changing Go Match Coming?]

[The one-week long Master Game has ended beautifully yesterday.]

[Listen,]

[ninth-grade Fang Xu lost to Sang Yuan]

[in a clean and peaceful]

[defeat]

I called Yu Liang.

Guess what he told me.

He said he's always wanted to join our team.

It was you who told him

that you're not ready to accept him.

Yeah.

I did say that.

Bai Chuan.

To be frank,

since I was little,

I regarded Yu Liang as my little brother.

That's because Mr Yu spent more time on me

than taking care of Xiao Liang.

I know how to be grateful.

I have to look out for Xiao Liang,

and ensure him a better future.

What do you mean?

There's no future for our team?

Did you buy the team just to make the headlines

and satisfy your vanity?

You never planned to manage it properly,

did you?

The young forces...

The new waves...

You're just putting feathers in your own cap.

Calm down.

I was really blinded

to have worked so hard with someone like you for one year.

You can't have Xiao Liang involved

because you don't want to ruin his future.

But what about us?

What are we to you?

Let's spilt up.

Hong He, return!

Do you know why only a few

among the many of you can have dinner?

Because starting today,

you're all competitors.

You can start applying for the grading tournament now.

Hong He. Shen Yi Lang.

They can enter the tournament directly

because of last year's achievement.

As for the others,

you'll have to go through the qualifying round.

And you may face each other very quickly.

Only by getting stronger

can you stay in the game!

-Got it? -Yes, sir.

Speak louder.

Yes, sir.

Walk through thorns to achieve your dreams.

Your only choice is move forward, step by step.

Get your feet hurt

today,

so you don't have to suffer tomorrow.

Understood?

Understood.

Now go and have your dinner.

So be it.

Whatever you say.

That's too much.

Mr Da was being too cruel.

So...

Here's some nourishment for you.

What for?

Because you told me this.

Prevention is better than cure, buddy.

You're learning fast, huh.

You do worth my love.

What did you say?

What was that?

Where's Shen Yi Lang?

He's training in the hall.

Instead of eating?

He said he needs to be alone.

So, how was it?

That dual match thing?

Well,

it's a pity

you weren't there today.

Why is it?

Listen.

Tell me.

You know what?

As soon as Yijianghu's bus

arrived at Zuoyin Club's gate,

the entire Zuoyin Club,

every single person in it

had been massacred.

When I took another look,

the practice hall was full of bodies

bathed in blood.

Did you call the police?

Someone challenged them,

and the whole Club was defeated.

Talk nicely.

I thought something happened. Seriously.

Then, came a hero.

He wrote something on the pillar.

The murderer, Long Yan.

Long Yan.

Why is

Long Yan's name on the brush?

Someone came to challenge us.

And I had a match with him.

Why didn't he write anything on the pillar?

Don't tell me you beat him?

He underestimated me.

That's amazing.

You beat that guy.

Awesome.

It was me. I beat him.

This can't be.

I was defeated by Mu Qing Chun,

who was defeated by Long Yan.

And you defeated Long Yan?

When did you get better than I am?

I didn't.

I got it.

It's like Animal Chess.

Mouse got into elephant's trunk.

Long Yan lost because you're too weak.

You, I, Long Yan and Mu Qing Chun.

The four of us could restrict each other.

Now I feel better.

Bye.

I'm going to shower.

Why do you look unhappy?

Nothing.

I'm more sure of it now.

Many people want to become a professional player

but were declined the chance.

I have a golden opportunity before me

which I will not

let it go to waste.

I'll do my best.

What a promising young man.

Long Yan.

[Six years later, in 2010, the rules were changed.]

[A new category, 18-25 years old was added in the grading tournament.]

[Even players aged 25 can apply to become a professional.]

[By then, Long Yan was already 30.]