In this chapter, we are introduced to Hong-Lin and his son, Ming-Ling, who are now in their early twenties. We learn that their father was a kind, gentle man, but that he was trampled on by his own tribe, and that he died in captivity. We also learn that his aunt taught him that a man ought to be upright and that honor and loyalty should be at the core of his character. He tells us that he will continue down the path of killing as many people as possible, although he will not kill as many innocent victims as possible. He says that killing those who deserve it is the only way to do it, but for those who do not deserve it, it is better to deny them their freedom forever or to destroy their cultivation. He concludes by saying that becoming his friend was the most important thing in his life.