This chapter's epigraph comes from a conversation between Dr. Bledsoe and Dr. Norton, who are discussing the situation in the valley. Dr. Owen says that the residents of the valley have been educated and refined by the tiger sect, which is under the control of the Emperor. Dr Owen wonders if the Emperor will agree to help the people of crystal valley, since the valley is under his control. He says that almost half of the sect's members are in his hands, and that