The chapter opens with a description of the twelve paths of light on the chessboard. The narrator tells us that each path has its own inheritance, and that each person has different talents and abilities. He says that although Chen Qin won the title on the stage, his legacy wasn't based on the previous results. He goes on to say that he has to get the "strongest and greatest inheritance" in order to win the next round. He wants to know what kind of secret is there in the ancient Gunan county, and he wants to see if he can find it. Finally, he says, there is a genius who is able to reach the goal, and who can use the golden seed to activate the ancestors' plan. If they can understand the technique, the ancestors will be rewarded. Even if they cannot, if they can achieve the goal and use the spiritual seed, it can still be considered a success. He thinks that if this kid can successfully take in the technique and heirlooms, then his future will be bright. He wonders where all the mysterious patterns are, and wonders if there is anything left of the old man's legacy. He also wonders if the patterns are so complicated that they have to be solved silently. He realizes that the more complicated they become, the more difficult it is to solve them. At this moment, he feels like he is back in his old life, working on the patterns of