In the south courtyard of the temple, Cai Ming asks to be let out of the room. He tells Cai Ming that he knocked Cai Ming out before Cai Ming killed him. Cai Ming tells him that Cai Ming is no match for him. He says that he helped Cai Ming because the serpent is a good one, and that he needs to sharpen his temper so that he can kill the devil. He gives Cai Ming his magic clothing and tells him to give it back to him when he is ready to kill the serpent.