This chapter opens with a description of the effects of the pill on the master's body. The master says that he knew it would be painful, but he didn't expect it to be so bad. He says that the pills are like needles pricking his body, especially his heart. He has to take the pills to increase his strength and to strengthen his meridians. He asks if chenqin is okay, and the master tells him not to worry about it. He adds that he never thought that he would have to take so many pills in such a short amount of time.
This chapter opens with a description of the effects of the pill on the master's body. The master says that he knew it would be painful, but he didn't expect it to be so bad. He says that the pills are like needles pricking his body, especially his heart. He has to take the pills to increase his strength and to strengthen his meridians. He asks if chenqin is okay, and the master tells him not to worry about it. He adds that he never thought that he would have to take so many pills in such a short amount of time.