The narrator introduces us to a famous scenic spot in the town of Jinhua, which is also a tao temple. The current head of the temple is a man named Gui yunzi, who used to be a painter, but joined the temple when he needed money. Although the temple lacks many disciples, he is determined to take advantage of the upcoming festival to recruit some people and revitalize the temple. He meets two sword masters who are practicing in the mountains. The two men are from different sects, so they are not invited to the festival. They invite the two men to join them in the festival, and they are happy to do so. The narrator invites the men to stay for the evening at an inn, where they can have a walk together.