The innkeeper tells Guiqi that his son and grandson are on their way to spectral valley to join him. Guiqi is shocked to hear that he is still alive. He tells the innkeeper that his furnace has returned and that he will not allow Guiqi to cheat him. He also tells the girl that she must have heard about the plan from the boy. The innkeeper says that Guiqi must act on his promise and take the family to rest.