In this chapter, the narrator explains how he created a "space spiral" , which allowed him to get the niche through a small gap in the wall. He also explains that this is the only place on the island where a layover can be had. He explains that humans are three-dimensional beings, so they cannot feel the change in the time flow. The stem of the tao tree can disturb this time flow, and countless explorers have lost track of time in the past thousand years. The narrator explains that he assembled the team to find the treasure, not kill them. If they don't find the fruit, he'll give them ten magic crystals for each one. This is an investment risk, he explains, but he's willing to take it if it means they'll be able to track the progress of the mission. The only problem, he says, is that each container of the fruit has a unique number, which means that each team member can track who has gotten the fruit. This means that they can track how many fruits they've given each other. Finally, he reveals that he has worked very hard to win the rank of the Vermilion bird, and that he'd like to see his leader cut off his head. The bird palace is a sacred place where he can cultivate fire, and the closer he gets to it, the stronger he gets. He compares this to a badminton court, and says that the only difference between the two is that the red pillar master is "not an ordinary pillar" . He points out that the aura from this pillar can "hurt people" through the air, and this violent aura can be used by fire-cultivators to cultivate their fire skills. He's ashamed that he doesn't know anything