In this short scene, the three students discuss whether or not it would be better for the young man to stay at Shaanxi and learn the art of ice-and-fire alchemy. They decide that it would help him to stay longer, since he would be able to use the power of the alchemy to further his studies. Senior says that the most important task for him now is to improve his physical strength. He tells Senior that he can extend his stay if he wants. He also says that he will come back when they are done with the competition and help him request permission to stay for training. Senior tells him that he is the friend of the beast king, san tang, so he will get abundant benefits from him. He says that they will use the ice- and fire alchemy to refine themselves. The three students enter the martial arts arena, where everyone is excited about the upcoming competition.