The chapter opens with a description of a man who is 196 years old. He tells us that he prefers men because they are "difficult" and because their past lives are "unsettled." He says that he is thinking about something "heroic like slaying demons." He tells the monk that the next day will be a lantern festival. The monk wants to have a celebration with him, but the monk says that the master does not want them to disturb him. He asks the monk to come to the peak with him to celebrate the festival with him. When the monk realizes that the monk is not coming, he asks if he is late. He says he is not late because he has to "get a closer look." The monk tells him that the monks are enjoying themselves with two cranes, one deer, and a "little silly" who he has already met. He adds that he wants to be nice to the monk, but that he will not extend his kindness to others if he loses his temper.