Shên I then led his soldiers to Kao-liang, where the river had risen and formed an immense torrent. He shot an arrow into the water, which thereupon withdrew to its source. In the flood he saw a man clothed in white, riding a white horse and accompanied by a dozen attendants. He quickly discharged an arrow, striking him in the left eye, and the horseman at once took to flight. He was accompanied by a young woman named Hêng O1, the younger sister of Ho Po, the Spirit of the Waters.

Shên I shot an arrow into her hair. She turned and thanked him for sparing her life, adding: “I will agree to be your wife. ” After these events had been duly reported to the Emperor Yao, the wedding took place.