In this chapter, skycloud's apprentice, nie-li, becomes a disciple of his master. He tells skycloud that he would like to become his disciple, but he's used to being free and doesn't like to obey others. If he were to become a disciple, he hopes, he would be able to go and visit the tianyu temple. He's afraid that he won't be welcome at the temple because of his request, but skycloud assures him that he'll be welcome. . He also tells him that his request is ridiculous, since he is just a "follower of the heavenly realm." . , he says. Accepting a disciple is based on one's love and desire, not on the opinion of others. But skycloud agrees, saying that accepting a disciple depends on the master's decision. He says that he still has a lot of learning to do from his master, but that he can still give him some guidance on cultivation.