In this chapter, we learn that the Ming Emperor has forbidden Cai Ming to go to the mountains with him. This is because he wants to rid himself of Cai Ming, who is the son of the Emperor's brother. The Ming Emperor tells Cai Ming that he must find the book of the art of warfare, which Cai Ming must acquire in order to defeat Cai Ming. Cai Ming tells him that if Cai Ming dies, no one will be able to get in his way. He says that the only way to defeat him is to obtain the book, which is the only thing that separates him from Cai Ming's father, the Emperor. The two men agree to find Cai Ming and bring him to the mountain where Cai Ming will pray for blessings.