"Tang Tang, you're amazing! Today I'll make you something delicious! Just tell Brother Lin what you want to eat!"
Niu Naitang had become a chess cultivator, and Lin Jichen was genuinely happy for her.
It wasn't for any personal gain; it was because the people around him achieving success in "Tale of Immortal" meant that when the two worlds merged in the future, they wouldn't be left behind in the new era. They would have skills to rely on and the ability to protect themselves.
That's why he encouraged Tang Tang to play the game. Her aunt didn't play "Tale of Immortal," but when Qin Xiaowei became a big star, Tang Tang could act as her little bodyguard.
Niu Naitang, pleased with Lin Jichen's praise, chuckled, "No need, Brother Lin. Today, Tang Tang will stay in the game all day."
"Oh? Why? Not eating?"
"That old grandpa master said he wants to play chess with me. He also said if I can win one game, he'll reward me with a book. If I win two games, he'll give me two books."
Tang Tang waved her fists on the other end, "Today, Tang Tang will win at least ten games! I'll make him give me ten books~"
Lin Jichen felt excited for her.
Winning one game for a book? It had to be a skill book!
Chess cultivator skills were incredibly useful. If Tang Tang could get a few more, she'd immediately become a top-tier control-type support.
"So, who do you think is better at chess, you or that old grandpa?" Lin Jichen asked expectantly, worried Tang Tang might lose.
Tang Tang replied, "We're both good."
"What do you mean?" Lin Jichen asked.
Tang Tang explained, "I can win against grandpa, and grandpa can win against me. It's really fun! He's the best chess player I've ever met!"
Lin Jichen laughed at her words. It seemed Tang Tang had finally found a worthy opponent.
This chess prodigy had found someone who could match her skills.
Indeed, it had to be someone from the Xianxia world.
The old men in the real-world community just wouldn't cut it (laugh-cry).
"Brother Lin, I have to go now. Tang Tang needs to focus on chess. Tell Sister Ren not to cook for me today."
With that, the little girl turned off the voice chat, likely already immersed in the sea of chess, battling with the old grandpa.
Lin Jichen forgot to ask what position that old grandpa held on the mountain. He'd have to wait until she finished her chess games to find out.
Lin Jichen relayed the message to Ren Lan, who was also in the game. Ren Lan clicked her tongue in amazement.
"Who would've thought this little one had such skills? Her chess ability is at least half as good as mine. Not bad, not bad. She's teachable. It wasn't in vain that I taught her chess in the living room that day."
Hearing Ren Lan's shameless bragging, Lin Jichen rolled his eyes. Goodness, this woman really had the nerve to say that.
"Little Lin, I've reached the Crystal Realm! How about that, impressive, right?" Ren Lan also shared her good news with Lin Jichen.
She had also stepped into the Crystal Realm, and it was a Heavenly Dao breakthrough.
However, the materials for her Heavenly Dao Crystal were a bit inferior to Lin Jichen's. Some she found herself, and some Lin Jichen helped her acquire from his family's auction house.
But now, Ren Lan was definitely considered a top expert.
Her Immovable King talent gave her incredibly high attributes. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call her the number one fist cultivator in "Tale of Immortal."
"Congratulations! Remember to practice your skills to mastery. Don't just focus on leveling up. A solid foundation is the most important," Lin Jichen advised.
"I know, I know. You've said it a million times. You might not even be able to beat me now, hmph~" Ren Lan boasted arrogantly.
Lin Jichen chuckled. This Miss Frenzy was getting a bit cocky, thinking she could beat him?
"Alright, when I get back, I'll come to your sect, and we'll spar."
"Great! Great! I go to our sect's sparring platform every day, and there's no one worth fighting! It's so boring."
Ren Lan got excited at the thought of sparring with Lin Jichen.
Lin Jichen laughed, "Alright, if you can beat me, I'll give you a rare pet as a mount."
"Wow! It's a deal! If you lie, may you be drained dry every day after you get married!" Ren Lan exclaimed excitedly.
Lin Jichen's face darkened, "That's a harsh curse. I reflect it back!"
"Reflection invalid, nah nah nah~" Ren Lan made a face, and the two childish fools burst into laughter.
"If you win, I'll give you a rare pet as a mount. But if you lose?" Lin Jichen suddenly grinned mischievously.
"Lose? What do you want? I don't have a pet to give you," Ren Lan said straightforwardly.
"Well, there should be some punishment, right?"
"Let me think..." Ren Lan pondered for a long time but couldn't come up with anything. "Just tell me what you want. I'll do it!"
Lin Jichen almost blurted out something inappropriate but quickly covered his mouth.
"Um... how about this? If you lose, whenever I say 'fulfill the promise,' you have to do what I say. Of course, it only counts once."
Lin Jichen thought it was necessary to have a trump card to command this crazy girl in the future.
"Deal! No problem. I won't lose anyway!" Ren Lan agreed readily after a brief thought.
The two set their bet.
Ren Lan continued with her tasks, while Lin Jichen resumed his search.
He landed on a lonely mountain peak, where a dilapidated stone house stood.
Inside, the stone house was empty and in disarray.
Only dense cobwebs and thick dust filled the place.
Lin Jichen's target was the floor beneath the stone house.
He had learned about this from the "Number One in the Server" show in his previous life. A top-tier sword cultivator, Ye Wentian, who was almost as famous as Chen Yuan, had shared his fortuitous encounter on the show.
Ye Wentian had once hidden from enemies in a stone house on the peak of Flying Thunder Mountain in the eastern part of Mu Xian Province.
Unexpectedly, he accidentally pried open the floor of the stone house and found an Earth Grade sword technique called the Falling Thunder Sword Technique, which became his signature move.
Lin Jichen, on his way to the Sword Pavilion, suddenly remembered that this place was close to Flying Thunder Mountain, so he hurried over to check.
The stone house before him matched Ye Wentian's description exactly.
Lin Jichen stared at the floor, lightly slashing with his sword, shattering the stone slabs.
After cutting through the seventh slab, he finally saw a small box buried inside.
A smile appeared on his lips.
Sorry, Brother Ye, but I'll be taking your fortuitous encounter.
In hindsight, watching the entire "Number One in the Server" show to cram knowledge was the wisest choice Lin Jichen had ever made.
He never expected that the show would reveal many treasures and opportunities top experts had encountered.
It allowed him to get ahead and seize these opportunities first.
You couldn't blame him for being unscrupulous; they should've kept their mouths shut, hehe.
Lin Jichen took out the box and opened it. Inside was indeed the Falling Thunder Sword Technique!
And there were other items as well.