Each ordeal paves your path to what you are meant to be.

Nothing sparks your talents more than a spark of thought.

Tonics are well and good, but not to be wolfed like food!

"Through fire, armor is refined; through trials, strength is defined."

Now at an end is the elder's long wait for the journeyer.

The beetle came with drumbeats' call, and left with waves' gentle fall.

More eyes do not see more than the mortal trifles.

The golden child brought fire and smoke; when they cleared, the family broke.

"Let go of him, and you let go of all."

Six frogs, six skills—how intriguing!

How odd to encounter this old man at every corner!

After all that strife and struggle, what's truly been gained?

"All the four vessels now belong to me!"

You are fully fitted. Now, swing that staff and fight!

"Here, have it, have it all."

Shoes on feet, hat on head, embroidered shirt, Daoist robe—free as can be, doing as you please!

What to drink, how to drink, and above all, who to drink with.

Take more as fruit as your plants take root.