In this chapter, the alchemist tells the story of how he came to be the master of one of the most powerful alchemists in Dou-Qi land. The alchemist tells how he was once so popular that he was considered the most handsome man in the land. One day, he rustles up a disciple named feng and takes him as his disciple. He tells the disciple not to take the opportunity to attack other alchemists, but instead to remember his past good days. He explains that when he found a genius, he gave everything he had to him without hesitation, but he never thought that when a person steps onto the evil path the more gifted the person was. When he discovered feng's secret room, he discovered that the insects were all innocent creatures. He asks why his master is so cruel, and he explains that he is stronger than the insects, so he will experiment on them. He adds that as an alchemist, he should respect human life. The master tells him that he did not want to teach feng the terminal blaze, but after thinking, he decides not to. He says that he misjudges the poison, which has no color or smell. He calls feng a "wicked disciple" who disregards human lives. He scolds him for not letting go of his master for the "terminal blaze." He says he should have killed him when he discovered his master had plunged the people into misery