The next morning, Mingxian asks the taoist to take him back to the village. The snotty man refuses, saying he can't go home alone. The two men part on friendly terms, and snootily discuss the village's charms. Mingxians attention to taoism has always been a source of pride for Ming, and he has used it to his advantage. Ming asks taoists advice on how to improve the village, and the two men agree to work together.