Meanwhile, in a villa in Lin City...
An old man was engaged in a chess game with Du Haizhi of the Hidden Gate.
Du Haizhi, at the moment, was bandaged and the faint fragrance of medicinal herbs emanated from his body. It was clear that he had recently undergone treatment. His complexion was no longer pale, but instead infused with renewed vitality.
His eyes shone with a glimmer of determination and a hint of anger, belying his suppressed murderous intent.
Du Haizhi moved a black piece on the chessboard. With a relaxed smile, he said, "Old Yue, your chess techniques remain as tricky as ever. Well done."
The old man opposite him shook his head, "I'm just an old man now. There is nothing tricky about it. As for you, since you joined the Hidden Gate, you've become even younger. I should have joined the Hidden Gate too."
