Synopsis

The chapter begins with the death of a mask-changing master, Sir Noh, and the introduction of his top disciple. The protagonist arrives in Hangzhou, a large and important city, and learns about various factions vying for control. He manages to secure passage to Zhousan Island through the Putuo Escort Establishment and encounters the Gongyun Escort Establishment's head. He enjoys the city and also views a mask-changing performance, noting its difficulty and drawing a connection to a potentially dangerous character from the novel.