It must be said, Lin Sen's hands were truly skillful and quick. In no time, he had woven a cage—sturdy and decent-looking.
It seemed there was a reason both Wang Junhui and his master used Lin Sen as an assistant.
Wang Junhui's preparations were also nearly complete. Using red threads and wooden pegs, he had hammered a simple Tai Chi pattern on the ground.
Walking over to Wang Junhui, Lin Sen handed him the cage. "As you said, nine sticks per side, six sides totaling fifty-four sticks. The top is a lid that can flip open; the other sides are sealed."
Only when Lin Sen said this did I notice the number of sticks on each side. I asked Wang Junhui if there was any significance. He said, "Nine is the revered number. Using the number 'nine' combined with special incantations can form the 'N
