But Zheng Zong didn't regret his decision. He had already learned from his old friend Yan Gui about Xu Lai's world-changing contributions to the medical field. However, Zheng Zong was extremely curious.
He wondered if Xu Lai had taught Ruan Lan and Lu An anything else. He immediately had his student book a hotel for him near Dongli University, as he wanted to see for himself.
Xiao Duo, along with other Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Dan Go players, also booked rooms. They were simply too curious! How many years had it been since the stagnant world of Go had seen new strategies that dazzled the eye and made one's scalp tingle with their meticulous joseki and techniques? If there were more surprises to come and they weren't there to witness them, it would be a terrible pity.
So, veterans and the younger generation of players alike flocked to East Sea City, making the Hua Country Go scene as lively as New Year's.
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Five days passed in the blink of an eye.
