The Light and Shadow Art of Prince Xu Zhu
Ah, yes, I just arrived yesterday
Bang—bang
Daiyue Mountain · Xinggao Purple Bamboo Forest
Hahaha, indeed clever. Seeing the white pieces advancing towards the black pieces on the chessboard, the deep voice in the darkness laughed heartily and with satisfaction, "After the Double Ninth Festival in autumn, I look forward to your even better performance..."
What is going on today? How come there are so many cars?
"Hehe, sir, you must be from out of town, right?" asked Si Ji with narrowed eyes.
Hearing the passengers' complaints, a smile flickered at the corner of the driver's mouth. He raised his head to glance at the rearview mirror, slightly lifting his chin.
At this moment, the bamboo grove after the rain is so tranquil that it seems even the air has forgotten to flow
Um... The young man listened attentively, lowered his head to observe the situation on the chessboard, and a faint smile emerged as if he had gained some insight. "Indeed, 'the river boundary is wide, and wisdom runs deep.' Sir, the student understands now, Jiang Shuo Liu... I will ensure that he quietly disappears..."
Beep beep beep
To the left of the incense burner is a chessboard made of white marble, embedded in the surface of a stone table. As the morning breeze blows, the slender bamboo paper outside the pavilion sways like elusive water sleeves, while the hazy light pierces straight through the gaps in the branches and leaves, dividing the chessboard into two realms of light and shadow
As he spoke, the young man extended his fair and slender right hand, picked up a white chess piece, and moved it one step to the side. A gentle voice decisively emerged from his lips, which were as beautiful as cherry blossom petals.
"Hehehe, the child is indeed teachable..." As the youthful and clear voice faded, a deep laughter echoed from the darkness, "As the saying goes, 'Chess is like arranging troops, and moves are like deploying soldiers.' One of the crucial strategies in chess is 'speed is of the essence, seize the initiative.' Jiang Sholiu is still not fully developed. It is precisely because he has not reached the age to participate in the Gong Tower that he is always a step behind us, and I intend to ensure that he will never reach the moment of standing atop the tower..." It is precisely because he has not reached the age to participate in the Gong Tower that he is always a step behind us, and I intend to ensure that he will never reach the moment of standing atop the tower...
"So that's how it is, I really came at the right time..." The tourist suddenly realized and then curiously asked, "So, does that mean the Star Alliance is at its most beautiful right now?"
A wisp of faint blue smoke is rising gently from a small, exquisite black incense burner on the table inside the pavilion, curling and spreading outwards in a serpentine manner
Oh? The campus open day..." The visitor appeared somewhat surprised and instinctively glanced out the window, "But what is there to see at the school?"
The young man in white was momentarily taken aback, furrowing his brows as he gazed intently at the entire chessboard. After a moment of contemplation, he raised his hand and respectfully looked towards the dark end.
Following the sound, a path dampened by the continuous autumn rain slowly extends into the distance, flanked by clusters of golden daisies that still faintly shimmer with scattered dewdrops. A weathered vermilion octagonal pavilion is faintly visible among layers of lush green purple bamboo, as if concealed behind an impenetrable barrier, creating an air of mystery.
On the morning of Tuesday, after a night of autumn rain, a faint mist lingered in the air. The sky was just beginning to show a hint of dawn, while the wide Star Avenue was already bustling with the sounds of horns echoing in the busy traffic. A blue car pulled over, and the window slowly rolled down. A man, appearing to be a tourist, leaned out and helplessly gazed at the long line of vehicles ahead, then withdrew back inside, murmuring softly.
The tourists curiously raised their heads to gaze into the distance, where they could only see an ancient and solemn square tower shrouded in a tall and lush grove of purple bamboo. The grayish-blue tower seemed to be enveloped in a misty purple haze, appearing as if it were an ethereal realm, distant and unattainable
The young man raised his head, silently gazing at the distant star tower, which was faintly visible amidst the green bamboo, without uttering a word. The smoke swirled around, and a thread of complexity, somewhat chaotic, quietly flowed in his eyes.
The voice spoke, as the hand hidden in the black robe once again crossed from the darkness into the white light, and in the blink of an eye, the chess piece was moved.
The driver was taken aback for a moment, and after a long while, he slowly shook his head and said apologetically, "Well, I heard that only the most outstanding students of the Star Alliance would know about this!"
Haha, that may not necessarily be the case; the beautiful scenery of the Star Alliance is never lacking throughout the four seasons! The driver laughed heartily and skillfully recited a series of catchy phrases: "Mirror Star Lake, Dark Moon Mountain, White Ridge Cherry Blossoms in April, Milky Way Water, Purple Bamboo Forest, and in September, enjoy the autumn chrysanthemums. If you want to know the most breathtaking spot in the Star Alliance, the beautiful scenery can be found at the Star Tower..."
The right side of the chessboard seems to be another world, completely shrouded in deep darkness, with only a hand partially hidden in a wide black sleeve, occasionally picking up a piece from the chessboard, weaving through the interplay of light and shadow above the board
Bright light illuminated the left side of the chessboard, where a young man with shoulder-length black hair, dressed in a white shirt, sat respectfully on a stone bench. The soft light outlined his handsome profile, and beneath his long eyelashes, a pair of deep-set eyes radiated a tranquil glow
Bang
Beep beep beep
"Hehe, no wonder you don't know," the driver said with a confident expression. "Our Xinghua City is nestled between mountains and rivers, and is one of the top tourist destinations in the country! It is now the golden autumn season, and the Daiyue Mountain is covered with golden chrysanthemums, a magnificent sight indeed! Moreover, Daiyue Mountain is located right within the Xingmeng campus, so Xingmeng has specially designated a free open day for everyone to experience this unique paradise on earth!"
The Star Pagoda was built during the Song Dynasty by an elderly monk of profound spiritual attainment, who received imperial commendation. Subsequently, many people came to pay their respects and became disciples of the old monk. Over time, a rich cultural atmosphere developed around the Star Pagoda, which persists to this day. The four most renowned high schools in Xinghua Province have also formed a nationally recognized educational hub centered around the Star Pagoda—Xingmeng! The driver spoke of the Star Pagoda with a sparkle in his eyes. The four most renowned high schools in Xinghua Province have also formed a nationally recognized educational hub centered around the Star Pagoda—Xingmeng! The driver spoke of the Star Pagoda with a sparkle in his eyes
Sir, the entire game is now completely under your control
The eyes of the tourists suddenly brightened, "Why is it said that the beautiful scenery returns to the Star Tower?"
General
Oh? However, the tourists still seem to be somewhat unsatisfied and continue to inquire, "So, what exactly is inside the Star Tower?"
Once again, a crisp sound echoed
The emerald green bamboo leaves and the purplish-red bamboo stalks glisten with a translucent sheen after being washed by the rain throughout the night. Unintentionally, a series of crisp sounds, like the ringing of a bell, intermittently emerge from the gossamer-like mist.
Today is the Double Ninth Festival, and it is also the last day of the Star Alliance Open Day. Visitors from all over the country are hurrying to attend