In the hall of Dawang Mountain Villa, a table had been set up with a Go board spread out on it.
Zhang Bin and Lv Yuze sat opposite each other, preparing to play a crucial game of Go.
Of course, there was a referee: Pan Jie, the leading figure in the modern Go world.
At just 25 years old, Pan Jie had swept through the world's masters, devastating those from the Island Nation and Korea to the point of utter defeat and earning him the nickname "World Go King." He was one of China's most talented Go players.
Naturally, Zhang Bin hadn't invited him; Lv Yuze had brought him along. Pan had been waiting outside but now entered to serve as the referee.
Zhang Bin wasn't worried about Pan Jie playing any tricks. Pan had an excellent reputation and wouldn't help someone cheat. Besides, cheating in a game of Go was incredibly difficult.
Staring at Zhang Bin as if looking at a dead man, Lv Yuze said mockingly, "Zhang Bin, honestly, there's no need to play. You're guaranteed to lose."
