The narrator explains that the black cub bit one of the birds last night, and that the human cultivators are going to use the bird as a furnace for extracting its essence. The narrator says that he has already tried to enchant the cage, but that the cage will only open when the bird is on auction stage. He says that the auction will be the last chance for the bird to open its cage. He tells the audience that the bird has been sold to a man named "hao lian" from the blood valley, who is a member of the "mirrorshade sect" and the "taiyi sect." The narrator warns the audience to get their bidding board ready because the auction is about to begin. He explains that he is afraid the bird will be sold for a very high price. He reminds the audience of the benefits they can gain from the bird, and reminds them that they can offer their price now.