The next morning, the group is going to try to break the "dragon lock formation" of the sect's leader, but they're going to have to wait until the next day to do it. The next time the group sees the painting, the woman in it is wearing the clothes of the spirit maiden, and the man in the painting is from the same sect as the woman. The group is confused because the sect leader doesn't seem to be accepting any visitors, but the monk assures them that he'll be back in a few days.