After talking to Master Li, go into the other room. You will find a chest that has three small statues in it. Take them. Then, go to the large statue of a lion. Approach the altar, and whatever color his palm glows, place the corresponding statue there. After you have placed all three statues you will receive one silver coin. You can do this until you receive 17 silver coins, and you will keep the small statues. If you decide to destroy the alter, you will be given 24 silver coins and will lose the small statues.