The fox spirit tells Lin that he is not human, but a "fox spirit" that has been cultivating herbs for many thousands of years. Lin tells the fox spirit that he was the one who awakened him, and that the key to awakening the spirit is to sacrifice yourself to save others. Lin wonders why he would save a stranger, but the spirit tells him that he belongs to the palace and that he wants him to save the man who needs his help. Lin says that he will stop the bleeding on Lin's leg, and the spirit says that the herb he is using is poisonous and that Lin will have to use it on himself after he is gone.