The Ren elder, upon hearing the words, showed a slight irritation, like a hunter who hunted geese all day only to have his eyes pecked by one unexpectedly.
"Hmph, young man, one must conduct oneself with dignity and honor. Even if you gain some advantages by taking shortcuts now and then, in the end, you can't avoid a dismal outcome," the Ren elder said, his meaning clear. "Do you think just because you've gained some advantage in the game by launching a surprise attack, you can win? Far from it!"
Ye Fan replied with a faint smile, "War is the way of deception. You have immersed yourself in the ways of Go for decades; I am just starting out and am surely not your equal in skill. If I don't take advantage of your underestimation and try to gain some benefits, and instead go head-to-head with you in every aspect, then I would truly be rigid and foolishly conservative. When I say I've won this game of Go, it means I've won for sure. You can't turn it around!"
