While the Mongolian general FUT YEE TO is engaging FUNG and PIK in a combat inside the barge compartment, CHUI TSEUK, commander of the Eastern Depot, arrives to capture KEI but finds himself confronted by the Brocade Guards stationed opposite the bank. PIK hatches a plan to compel KEI, who has disguised as a trader, to reveal himself. She also agrees to enter a deal with FUNG. FUNG receives a letter attached to an arrow shot by PIK. He agrees to tend to HOP’s illness on the shore. But as soon as HOP leaves, KEI escapes. FUNG also figures out that KEI has fled successfully and instructs YING to give chase following the trail of a vulture. YING returns empty-handedly. FUNG receives a casket delivered by a messenger sent by PIK which reveals KEI’s whereabouts. The doctor diagnoses that HOP’s days are numbered. PIK is distressed……