The chapter opens with a description of the cause of Gu Bei's illness. It's revealed that he has a sister named Gu Lan, who was paralyzed in a farming accident but managed to live a long time. Rumors have it that she taught him how to use a sword, and that she was also rumored to be the one who taught him the art of sword fighting. The chapter ends with an explanation of the three major factions of the divine feathers. The dragonseal is the most powerful faction, followed by the gu clan and the jin. The jin is the least powerful, but it's also the one that has the best chance of becoming the next emperor. So, if you're a member of the dragonseal, you've got a better chance of succeeding to the throne if you cure Gu Lan's disease.