In this chapter, Blackball explains that he is the descendant of a saint who gave birth to a son before she died. The father of the child is the current human emperor, hen hechen. Blackball says that he cannot move because of the poisonous smoke. He apologizes to Blackball for being offended. He says that his home is in the mountains of Sanqing, and that he has decided to stay there and protect his friend. He promises to follow him wherever he goes.