This chapter opens with a description of the treasure on display in the Emperor's palace. It is clear that the treasure is valuable, as the chests contain many chests of gold and chests of silver, as well as chests of weapons. This must be the treasure of the heavenly dragon. The weapons are also in very good condition, as they have not rusted for many years. The narrator wonders why the emperor put all this treasure in the palace. He wonders if the weapons would have been useful to the emperor if he had planned a military insurrection. He also wonders why there is a small chest with a cultivation manual on it. The cultivation manual contains three stacks of techniques for "inferiority," "dragon," and "cosmic art." The techniques are difficult to find outside the palace, but they are good enough for other members of the family. He decides to take a few of the techniques with him.