The next morning, jiu tells his master that he's close to winning the fight. He's got a special physique that allows him to absorb feline jade. Ooh, that's a big deal. He also has the ability to control the magic-rod, but he doesn't want jiu to risk his life if he wants to win. He tells jiu that he can't snatch it from madam-ji if she's trying to hurt him or anyone else. He says he'll head back to the Inn to find out what's going on. They're back at the Inn, and jiu reminds his master to prepare for the fight if he wins. He reminds him to find the right moment to confess, and then he tells him to repeat the confession. Aww, that was just an accident.