I was joking with Chen Shuyu, but she answered seriously, "There have been such rumors in the world of術道 (Shu Dao, the world of esoteric arts). However, neither the Yitian Chess nor the Coffin Gate has ever clarified anything. So, the rumor has become a mystery."

"And people are still spreading this rumor today!"

"Oh!" I answered casually before asking, "Then what's the deal with the Guardian Chess Envoy?"

Chen Shuyu explained, "The Guardian Chess Envoys are the power prepared by the Chess Master for the Nine Sons of Yitian. They must not only hand over the blood chess pieces to the Nine Sons, but also obey their commands and be absolutely loyal to them. That's the minimum requirement."

I muttered to myself, "No wonder the legends say that whoever obtains the supreme treasure of the Thief Sect can command them. So, the treasure has to be willingly given away by the Thief Sect!"

"Right! Does someone have to come and get the Guardian Chess Envoy's blood chess piece, or does the Guardian Chess Envoy choose the person themselves?"

Chen Shuyu glanced at the Messenger, as if to say, didn't he just say that he couldn't give away the chess piece without authorization?

I turned around and kicked the Messenger, "I'm asking you a question! Don't play dumb!"

By this time, the Messenger had caught his breath: "Not being allowed to give it away at will means not being allowed to give up the identity of the Guardian Chess Envoy on your own initiative. When you meet a wise master, you can hand over the chess piece and follow their orders."

"Or, if someone can make you submit, you can also hand over the blood chess piece."

I laughed, "Then I still don't get any benefits?"

"No!" The Messenger was much more obedient after I chopped off a few of his fingers. "Your master will reach the peak of 術道 (Shu Dao), and Liangjie Tang (Two Worlds Hall) will definitely be above ten thousand people, even in a position of great power. Isn't that a benefit?"

"Bullshit!" I spat. "I'm not even interested in dominating the martial world, would I go and be someone's lackey?"

The Messenger said coldly, "I'll say it again, you have to do what the Chess Master decides. The Chess Master's orders cannot be disobeyed."

While the Messenger was speaking, I was looking for something.

Chen Shuyu and Ye Yang probably thought I was going to pick up a stone, so neither of them stopped me.

The Messenger continued, "Li Po, I know you haven't read many books. I think there are some principles you should listen to."

"Have you heard: 'One who is weak but does not fear the strong, who is rude and insults great neighbors, who is greedy and stubborn and clumsy in diplomacy, is doomed to perish'?"

I sneered, "Han Feizi's *Signs of Ruin*, right? You're missing a line: 'If a small state does not abide by humility.'"

The Messenger said, "It's good that you know. Although *Signs of Ruin* talks about state affairs, it also applies to Liangjie Tang (Two Worlds Hall)!"

"Liangjie Tang (Two Worlds Hall) is not strong enough, but it doesn't know how to keep a low profile, doesn't know how to respect the strong, and doesn't know how to associate with the powerful. It is already surrounded by enemies on all sides and shows signs of defeat."

"If you become the Guardian Chess Envoy, everything can be easily solved."

While the Messenger was still speaking, I had already broken off a branch from a tree. After breaking it into two sections in my hand, I used it as chopsticks to pick up a donkey turd from the roadside.

"Don't..." Chen Shuyu was about to stop me, but I had already punched the Messenger in the stomach with my left hand. While he was looking down and opening his mouth, I stuffed the donkey turd directly into his mouth.

Before he could spit it out, I sealed his acupuncture points, tore off his clothes, and wrapped his mouth tightly.

I raised my hand and slapped the Messenger's face, which was rolling back his eyes, a couple of times, "Go ahead and keep talking! If you dare to keep talking, I'll find a cow turd and make sure you can't open your mouth, I'll take your surname."

This time, the Messenger didn't vomit, but Chen Shuyu did!

Ye Yang frowned and walked away first, "Can you not be so disgusting? Next time you catch a prisoner, you have to catch one who talks less! Too disgusting!"

I threw the rope to Chen Shuyu again, "Lead him away! Don't untie his mouth! If he spits it out, I'll make you watch it again, I'm not responsible."

After hearing this, Chen Shuyu simply tightened the rope around the Messenger's mouth before catching up.

I said to Ye Yang, "Do you think Wen Yiliao might also be a Guardian Chess Envoy? Did he hand over the blood chess piece to Jiang Juncí?"

Ye Yang turned to look at the Messenger, "You seem to have acted too soon. Why don't you take him to the woods and ask again?"

I glanced at him, "Forget it, let's wait until he's digested it!"

Chen Shuyu said, "As far as I know, besides the Thief Sect having a blood chess piece, Wuxing (Formless), Wuxiang (Faceless), and Wusheng (Unborn) each have one!"

I was immediately shocked: I had dealt with Wuxing (Formless), Wuxiang (Faceless), and Wusheng (Unborn) before.

Wuxiang (Faceless) had already been completely annihilated by Zero. The Wuxiang (Faceless) blood chess piece should have fallen into Zero's hands. She was waiting for the Emperor to appear, so the blood chess piece should eventually be given to the Emperor by Zero.

Wusheng (Unborn) was said to be waiting for Greed Wolf. Doesn't that mean that their chosen master is Greed Wolf?

What about Wuxing (Formless)?

I looked at Chen Shuyu and said, "Tell me about these three groups."

Chen Shuyu said, "Wuxiang (Faceless) specializes in stealing 術道 (Shu Dao) secrets. Because they never show their true faces and all use the same name, they are called Wuxiang (Faceless)."

"Wusheng (Unborn) is an organization formed by Yang Jian Jie Ming Ren (Life Borrowers from the Yang Realm). They specialize in collecting lifespan and also watch over each other. Some say that the name Wusheng (Unborn) comes from their leader, Yu Wusheng. But this statement is not recognized by the 術道 (Shu Dao) world. Wusheng (Unborn) has another meaning."

"Wuxing (Formless) is the most mysterious group. Wuxing (Formless) never uses their real identities, and they often disguise themselves as ordinary people when they take action. Wuxing's (Formless) main target is 術道 (Shu Dao) secret tombs."