Master Changmian pondered for a moment and said, "Since we must win by wit, force is clearly not the way. Miss Yan, if you have any ideas, feel free to speak your mind."
Yan Xiao'er rolled her eyes, saying, "My method is quite simple. Look, this stone pillar has receded half a step, which must be an invitation for us to enter. Shouldn't we just go up and knock nine times?"
Master Changmian could not tell if she was being sincere or just spouting nonsense, but he felt it was worth a try. He walked up to the pillar; aside from the candles that burned without ever extinguishing, there was nowhere to place his hands. With a shrug, he simply pressed his palms together and bowed nine times toward the pillar.
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