The minister tells the demon king that he is bringing a dagger to protect him from his wife. He says that the heavenly lord knows that the minister is hiding in the pool with his wife and that they will soon find him there. The minister says that he has planned everything out in advance so that he would not fall for the trap. He adds that the effect of his potion is wearing off and that he needs to cough up some more. The demon king says that it is his honor to help him escape from the pool. He tells the minister to set up his bow and arrow and shoot an arrow that will scare off the evil couple.