In this chapter, we are introduced to a new character named zhongzhu, who is studying for the entrance exam to the university. We learn that he is a classmate of wang tu yan, a man who was killed by zhong zhu in order to prolong his life. Intrigued by this news, he asks wang yan where his son is. Unsure of what to do, he tells zhong that he has killed countless people for his "Longevity Ritual" . Worried that his father's illness is incurable, he begs zhong to cure him. Confused, zhong agrees.