The middle-aged patriarch of the youth-feather clan, named Jun, and the young man, named Ling, are discussing the recent expulsion of a member of their clan from the elite academy. The young man is shocked to learn that the rumor is true, and he begs the elder patriarch to stop the discussion. The elder patriarch, named Ju, tells him that the clan has no intention of provoking the lins, and that they are all part of the blue carp town, so they should not be afraid to push back. The two young men agree to overlook the events of the day and move on to the future.