In this chapter, we learn that nan ping was accidentally bitten by the fox, and that he is now in danger of being eaten alive. He realizes that the fox is not a real creature, but a shadow that he has created. He wonders if it is because he has made her angry, or if she has revealed her true form. He also learns that the woman who has healed nan's wounds is also a fox fairy and that she has used the blood of the prisoners of the court to save the soldiers of the family. The prince tells him that it is not easy to injure nan, but that they want to take advantage of the opportunity to attack the enemy army at night. He tells the soldiers to tie tourniquets above their elbow and ask them to make fist. He says that this will make it easier for them to see the blood vessels, so they don't lose the needle. He concludes that this is his first time seeing the soldiers trained.