The child's headless body steals the head of a guard who gets too close. Dou Xuanji tries to intervene, but the 'child' blocks her strike, and asks Dou Xuanji for her body. People flee, seeking refuge in the wealthy houses nearby, all of whom (with the exception of Prince Wei, the emperor's despicable brother) offer shelter. Shen Ni, not wanting to reveal the truth of Bian Jin's repairs, helps lead the other abomination away, while Bian Jin marvels at the capabilities Ni's Heart has unlocked. They effectively drop the abomination on Prince Wei's house, about which Shen Ni is oh so very sorry. After Bian Jin defeats it, Shen Ni notices her hand is bleeding where she was wielding the lightning whip, and realises with irritation that Bian Jin hasn't felt pain normally since Ni's Heart was installed, and simply hadn't told her. Says they can't wait until tomorrow to do a full examination.