In this chapter, we learn that Master Lao's disciple, feng-jue, has just received a birthday gift from his master: a set of "paired cultivations" . This is a fancy way of saying, "I'm going to teach you a bunch of martial arts through paired cultivations." This is the first time anyone has ever given him a birthday present, and it's a big deal for a guy who's just turned 21. He's also the first person in the world to celebrate his birthday with a sword competition.