The chapter opens with a flashback to the beginning of the novel, when the narrator explains that he was an orphan and that his parents were killed by an enemy. He is now a student at the Life School. He remembers that his real name is Caixuanyu and that he used to be known as Dong Quianqiui. He tells the story of his parents, who were killed during the time of the beast god's last heavenly tribulation. He asks the teacher if there is any chance for him to bring his parents back to life. The teacher tells him that if he becomes a god level master, there is a chance that he might be able to do so. The students return to their dorm, but the teacher tells them that he is going to provide them with first grade sublimation forging metal so that they can build their own battle armors, but they will have to buy the metal from him at a fair price. He also tells them about elixirs, which he says are heaven and earth treasures. He explains that they have to absorb the elixirs in the lake of the sea god, which is like a giant abyss. He says that Fatty made a fortune the last time he used these elixirs and had enough purple insignias to pay for the cost of the elixir. He warns the teacher not to take him for a fool. The narrator tells the teacher that he wants to join the school because it will help him save money. He feels that joining the school is the ideal thing for him and the school