In this chapter, we are introduced to the new master of the martial arts, Mr. Ming. He is a young man of about twenty-five years old, and he is eager to learn the art of sword fighting. He has come to learn it from his older brother, who is also a student of the art. Ming is not afraid to admit that he is not as good as he thinks he is, and that he does not want to be a slave to his master. He wants Ming to be his partner in the martial art, and Ming is willing to do anything for him.