Ask and It Shall Be Given

All were silent by the chessboard. Master Qishan looked at Sangsang quietly, a complicated expression crossing his thin face. There was shock from seeing the truth, and a hint of fear. In the end, all these emotions turned into one of confusion.

Ning Que observed Sangsang's condition anxiously and did not see Master Qishan's odd expression. Otherwise, he might have noticed something. Then, he heard the Master sigh.

He looked up nervously. By then, Master Qishan's expression had already returned to normal. He had a gentle and benevolent smile as if he had escaped from a terrifying situation. He was satisfied and calm.

"The three games of chess on Tile Mountain have a long history. However, only five have experienced the final game like you two. And you, young lady, are the second person to solve the three rounds of chess consecutively."

Said Master Qishan as he looked at Sangsang tenderly.