In this chapter, we learn that the imperious Wen Ming has bullied and broken the arm of his servant, Ren Ming. Ren Ming is furious that his master has bullied him and broken his arm. He tells Ren Ming that he overheard rumors that the two men had an affair. He also tells Ren that Ren Ming has overheard rumors about the deification of the zhou dynasties and that if Ren Ming goes with him to help in the cause, he will be able to become a god, which will make him an enemy of heaven. He then tells Ren to kill Ren Ming to delay the ceremony of deification.