His unbound, ink-black hair brushed across the chessboard as he leaned forward, sweeping a few stray pieces aside. They clinked as they rolled into the ceramic jar.
The sight left Jin Ling'Er momentarily dazed.
"What, is there something on my face? Why are you looking at me like that?"
Noticing her daze, Wang Zhiyuan reached out and gently waved a hand in front of her eyes.
"No, I was just lost in thought."
Jin Ling'Er snapped out of it and shook her head, as if to hide her earlier embarrassment.
She then spoke.
"I have yet to congratulate you on your breakthrough to the Inner Qi Realm.
With your talent, you're sure to make it onto the Dragon and Tiger List one day!"
A hint of deep admiration colored her tone as she said this.
She was no longer the same ignorant little snake she once was. Now, she had some understanding of mortal Martial Artists.
