In front of the mountain temple.
Yibai waited before the temple gate for the old temple priest to return.
As the sky lightened, the temple priest finally returned.
Behind him followed the silent, head-bowed Chess Ghost.
"Enter!"
The temple priest walked up to the temple gate and rebuked in a low voice.
The Chess Ghost nodded subserviently and entered the temple.
"Dragon Seed, pardon the laughter."
The temple priest turned his head and forced a smile.
"It's of no concern."
Yibai coiled his body and spoke in human tongue.
"I kindly request the Dragon Seed to follow me inside. I promised to teach you two techniques, and so I shall!"
As the temple priest finished speaking,
he walked to the front of the temple gate and bowed to two divine statues.
"Eagle-Tiger Deity, I ask for your blessing to allow the Dragon Seed inside."
The temple priest clasped his hands together.
A flash of golden light passed over the two divine statues.
