In this chapter, we learn that the "sands of sorrow" are divided into four regions: the north, the south, east, and west. The strongest force in the north is the desert eagle fortress, while the south is dominated by the "drifting sand" sect, the "moxi" sect and the "blackwind of guild modong" . The "six-sack elder" from the drifting sand sect has come to the inn to deliver a package of stones to his brother, who is the leader of the mobei beggar sect. The elder is angry that his brother has stolen his goods, and he demands to know where the package is. The innkeeper tells him to report the contents to the sect, but the elder refuses to do so, saying that the package contains no stones. The shopkeeper tells the elder that he should search the package again, and the elder says that he will do so. He tells the shopkeeper to report to the drifting sands sect immediately, as he is afraid that the major forces are about to gather in the Mobei region to hunt for the treasure. He advises the elder to give the package to the leader, as the leader will be first to reach the desert.