In this chapter, Fang yingkan reveals that he is the protagonist of the story. He is a young man who has lost his way in the world of martial arts. He has no money, no friends, no family, and no future. He does not know how to earn a living, and he does not even know what to do with himself. Fang tells him about the wind-and-cloud arena, where martial arts practitioners compete. The top 30 fighters are rewarded by the local lord, who will then recruit the best fighters in the city. The local lord gives each of his 13 children a token, which represents a business. The city lord's children are fierce, arrogant, and domineering. Only four of the 13 children are likely to win the title of city lord, and the other eight have given up their ambitions. Fang's mother is kind and approachable, and she is disliked by her siblings.