A few days later, the second half of the competition officially began. Xue Shisi and I returned to the Taoist temple early. Two rings had been roped off in the plaza outside Sanqing Hall, and quite a few disciples were already limbering up, eager for their turn.
We found our master in a corner of the plaza, lecturing Sun Zhongquan. Sun Qian was standing nearby, not even daring to breathe loudly. When our master saw us arrive, he took a deep breath and asked, "Jiang Honggui, I ask you, what are the odds of you winning first place in this competition?"
I thought for a moment. Since Master had just finished reprimanding Senior Brother, it would be best not to act cheeky. I pretended to ponder the matter, then said seriously, "Master, I have a thirty percent chance."
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