I, Ye Chen, turned out to be a top expert

Chapter 1226 Meng Haoran's Disdain

Meng Haoran walked over carrying a chessboard and saw Xiao Tiandao coming out of the elegant pavilion.

A mocking smile appeared on his lips. "Brother Xiao, it's been a long time. Didn't expect that even an old friend like me would be neglected?"

"I wonder who I'll be discussing philosophy with today!"

Meng Haoran originally intended to use his divine sense to probe into the elegant room and find out what was going on.

However, he was stunned for a moment because he found that his divine sense could not enter the elegant room and was blocked by Xiao Tiandao.

Meng Haoran, who was already incredibly curious about Ye Chen, became even more curious at this moment.

"Who exactly is this expert?"

"I didn't expect you to block my investigation. You must be someone of extraordinary status!"

"We're old friends, aren't you going to introduce me to someone?"

"I've been itching for a game lately, so I can play a round with a master."

"Alright, let's see how skilled they are."

Meng Haoran looked expectant, but his words were condescending.

Upon hearing Meng Haoran's words, Xiao Tiandao's face turned cold.

The reason Xiao Tiandao stopped Meng Haoran was not because he disliked Meng Haoran, but because he knew Meng Haoran well. Meng Haoran didn't care about anyone, was always arrogant, and spoke recklessly.

Ye Chen is no ordinary person. If Meng Haoran were to offend Ye Chen by accident, not only would he be in trouble, but he would also be in big trouble.

Having witnessed Ye Chen's methods, Xiao Tiandao became extremely cautious. Moreover, Meng Haoran's unbridled use of divine sense to investigate was a great disrespect.

Therefore, Xiao Tiandao did not hesitate at all and directly blocked Meng Haoran's investigation.

"Your guest today is of such high status that you need not see him."

"If you really feel the urge to try it, then I'll discuss the Dao with you another day."

Xiao Tiandao's voice was very cold, without any politeness, and he refused without hesitation, very decisively.

Meng Haoran was not talking about playing chess in the ordinary sense, but rather about using the great Dao as a game of chess, which can be considered an alternative way of discussing the Dao.

Seeing Xiao Tiandao's repeated refusals, Meng Haoran became even more interested. He had never seen Xiao Tiandao care about someone so much.

Meng Haoran, relying on the Tongbao Pavilion's powerful background, has always been unruly and arrogant. Xiao Tiandao's repeated rejections only made Meng Haoran more interested.

"What if I insist on seeing him?"

"Do you intend to stop me?"

“We’ve known each other for years, and I’ve never seen you defend someone like this before.”

"If this person is truly as distinguished as you describe, and I were to barge in here recklessly, I fear he would be displeased. I think it would be best if you allowed me to go in and meet him."

Meng Haoran's expression, as if he would barge in if they didn't let him in, made Xiao Tiandao's face turn cold.

However, Meng Haoran seemed oblivious to Xiao Tiandao's utterly cold expression, and continued to peer into the pavilion.

Xiao Tiandao was extremely annoyed, knowing that if this old fellow couldn't fulfill his wish, he wouldn't give up today.

"Go in, but don't cause any trouble. My guest today is extremely distinguished. If you offend him, no one can protect you, not even the Tongbao Pavilion behind you."

"do you know?"

Xiao Tiandao's voice was incredibly cold at this moment.

One could sense a strong warning in Xiao Tiandao's words.

"Don't worry, I'll listen to you!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Haoran was overjoyed and squeezed the chessboard in his hand, his hands itching even more.

In Meng Haoran's view, someone who is so highly regarded by Xiao Tiandao must be incredibly powerful. If he could discuss the Dao with such a person, it would be a great thing.

Moreover, seeing Xiao Tiandao back down, Meng Haoran was naturally a wise man and knew when to stop.

Hearing Meng Haoran's words, Xiao Tiandao frowned slightly, still somewhat worried, but there was nothing he could do. If he continued to obstruct him, things would only get worse.

"Please wait here for a moment while I go in and ask Brother Ye for his opinion."

"Brother Ye, I cannot decide whether or not I am willing to see you."

Xiao Tiandao looked displeased, flicked his sleeve, and turned to enter the private room.

Upon entering the private room, the coldness on Xiao Tiandao's face vanished.

"Brother Ye, that scoundrel has come over and says he wants to see you. He's a bit hard to refuse. Should we let him in for a chat?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Tiandao felt a little uneasy.

"Oh?"

"Is this the fellow Daoist you mentioned who is half a step ahead of fate and is skilled at chess?"

Upon hearing Xiao Tiandao's words, Ye Chen not only didn't get angry, but instead smiled.

"Yes, that's him."

"Meng Haoran!"

"A reckless old madman!"

"An existence that everyone finds annoying."

Xiao Tiandao was quite blunt in his assessment of Meng Haoran.

"It's alright, I'm bored anyway, let him in!"

Ye Chen became interested when he heard that it was Meng Haoran, who was known as a genius who could defeat fate.

"In that case, I'll let him in."

Seeing that Ye Chen agreed, Xiao Tiandao breathed a slight sigh of relief and turned to walk out of the private room once again.

As soon as Xiao Tiandao stepped out of the Elegant Pavilion, he discovered that Meng Haoran was standing outside, seemingly trying to spy on him.

His expression turned cold.

However, Meng Haoran had a smile on his face at the moment, completely ignoring Xiao Tiandao's gaze.

"Ha ha!"

"I came over to take a look because I was bored, but I haven't had a chance to watch it yet."

"Can I come in?"

Meng Haoran looked at Xiao Tiandao with a smile.

"You can go in!"

"But I'd like to remind you of something: if you dare to defy the master after you enter, then I, Xiao Tiandao, will fight you to the death."

"Remember, a master may appear to be just an ordinary person, but their methods are extraordinary and beyond your comprehension."

"Now that experts are hiding their identities, be careful what you say."

Seeing Meng Haoran's nonchalant expression, Xiao Tiandao regretted going in to ask Ye Chen for his opinion.

"I know!"

"Do you think I'm stupid?"

"I have no interest in courting death."

As soon as Meng Haoran finished speaking, he reached out and pushed aside Xiao Tiandao, who was blocking the door, and walked into the private room with a smile on his lips.

At that moment, Ye Chen was also looking around in the private room. He saw Meng Haoran enter the private room and glanced at Meng Haoran.

Meng Haoran looked rather casual, holding a chessboard in his hands as if it were a precious treasure.

At first glance, it gives the impression of a reclusive master.

Xiao Tiandao's face turned cold. He knew that Meng Haoran had always been reckless and unruly, but he did not expect him to be so unscrupulous even after being warned.

I could only hurry to catch up.

Meng Haoran was very interested in Ye Chen. The moment he entered the private room, he immediately looked Ye Chen up and down. However, the next moment, Meng Haoran's face turned cold.

The smile on his face vanished instantly.

Because Meng Haoran entered the Dao through chess, he has now reached the level of a God Emperor, even surpassing Xiao Tiandao.

His divine sense swept over Ye Chen, but he couldn't sense even a trace of cultivation aura on Ye Chen.

They could even clearly feel that Ye Chen's meridians were extremely blocked, making it impossible for him to cultivate or even draw spiritual energy into his body.

With just one glance, Meng Haoran was certain without hesitation that Ye Chen was a good-for-nothing.

A useless person with absolutely no talent for cultivation.

Such a person was actually treated as an honored guest by Xiao Tiandao, who regarded him as a peerless master.

Meng Haoran's disappointed voice echoed in Xiao Tiandao's mind, "Xiao Tiandao, is this the peerless master in your eyes?"

Are you not blind?

"Such a piece of trash can't even draw spirits into his body. You're saying he's a peerless master with extraordinary abilities? Are you crazy, or am I, Meng Haoran, crazy?"

Meng Haoran's voice rang in Xiao Tiandao's mind, without any politeness.

Meng Haoran felt that he had been tricked by Xiao Tiandao.

Such trash was simply not worthy of Meng Haoran's attention. In Meng Haoran's view, it was a complete waste of time; he might as well have gone to sleep.

"Shut up, you old man!"

Do you think I'm a fool?

"I can certainly sense the physique of a master, but I have also witnessed the incredible methods of a master. Do you think I'm blind?"

"You'd better be polite to me, otherwise I won't be polite to you, and our friendship will end here."

Meng Haoran was initially extremely displeased, feeling that he had been deceived by Xiao Tiandao. However, upon hearing Xiao Tiandao's icy warning, Meng Haoran frowned slightly.

Meng Haoran felt that what Xiao Tiandao said was probably not a lie, but rather that he had been tricked by Ye Chen using some unknown means.

Meng Haoran sneered inwardly, deciding to expose Ye Chen's cover-up.

"Meng Haoran greets fellow Daoist!"

Meng Haoran sneered inwardly and hurriedly clasped his hands in greeting to Ye Chen.

"I've met fellow Taoist!"

Ye Chen was initially interested in Meng Haoran, but after catching a glimpse of disdain in Meng Haoran's eyes, Ye Chen, who had intended to stand up and greet him, instantly lost interest.

Ye Chen had no interest in currying favor with someone who didn't reciprocate his feelings, especially now that he had cultivated the Holy Body of Merit, he didn't care about this person at all.

Meng Haoran already disliked Ye Chen, thinking Ye Chen was a fraud. Now, seeing that Ye Chen didn't stand up to greet him but merely gave him a perfunctory bow, acting like a peerless master, a mocking smile appeared on his lips.

I've decided that I must expose Ye Chen's disguise today.

Xiao Tiandao noticed that Ye Chen seemed slightly displeased and was extremely nervous.

He wished he could slap Meng Haoran to death.

However, Meng Haoran then sat down in Xiao Tiandao's seat without any hesitation.

He was completely at ease, and even in this manner, he still didn't take Ye Chen seriously.

"I never expected that you would become Brother Xiao's honored guest, while I was even rejected. It really surprised me."

"May I ask what your cultivation level is, fellow Daoist?"

Meng Haoran picked up the wine glass in front of him and drank it all, then stared at Ye Chen and asked.

He looked at me as if he knew everything about me.

"Fellow Daoist, you may not know this, but I am not a cultivator. I am just a mortal."

"My aptitude is limited, and I have never embarked on the path of cultivation."

"The reason I was able to befriend Brother Xiao is simply because of his help."

Ye Chen didn't bother to hide it and told the truth.

After all, I am just an ordinary person. If I lie, then I will need more lies to cover it up.

"Oh, so you're just a mortal!"

"I thought he was some kind of reclusive master!"

Meng Haoran let out another cold laugh.

Hearing this, Ye Chen was somewhat displeased, but remembering what Xiao Tiandao had said earlier, Ye Chen didn't pay too much attention to the other party.

As Xiao Tiandao had said before, Meng Haoran was an arrogant person who didn't care about anyone. It's hard to change a person's nature.

Moreover, since he was Xiao Tiandao's friend, Ye Chen would naturally give him some face.

"Shut up, you!"

"Why should we be bound by social status when making friends? If we feel compatible, then we are friends. Do we have to have extraordinary spiritual cultivation to be friends?"

"Pedantic?"

"If you're looking to befriend any extraordinary people, then get lost. You're not welcome here."

Xiao Tiandao was also furious at this moment, and he directly and without any attempt to hide his anger, told people to leave.

However, upon hearing Xiao Tiandao's words, Meng Haoran felt he had to let Xiao Tiandao know Ye Chen's true colors and was determined to awaken Xiao Tiandao.