The short man continued, "Daoist Xi Menzi claimed that the Rakshasa Bird's perception far exceeds that of ordinary people. He feared that before the hunter could get near, it would have already fled a thousand li away. He proposed to go and slay the creature himself."
The master immediately asked what preparations were needed. Xi Menzi the Daoist said that a fine horse would suffice. A servant brought over a horse. With a push against the ground, the Daoist's figure floated up eerily and mounted the horse. He spurred it into a charge out of Long County. Departing in the early morning, he returned before noon, holding the head of the strange bird, dripping with fresh blood.
"Bravo! Slaying a demon every ten steps, leaving no trace for a thousand li!"
The stout man, hearing this, was completely captivated. He couldn't help but applaud and cheer for Xi Menzi the Daoist, becoming his devoted fan in that instant.
