Ch. 121The Lying Bodhi Tree
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Bodhi Tree visits Hong Realm to trade three drops of Life Source Spring for the Primordial Divine Water.
- Hong Realm refuses the trade, fearing retribution from the Life Source Spring's owner, an "old hag" (Source God).
- The Bodhi Tree leaves, but Source God arrives, accusing Hong Realm of stealing her Life Source Spring.
- The Bodhi Tree returns to Mu Feiyang's courtyard, where he lies about needing to wait for Mu Feiyang to break a barrier before expanding the courtyard.
Character Developments
- Bodhi Tree: Shows cunning and deceit in trying to trade with Hong Realm. He's afraid of Source God and lies to Mu Qianxue about needing to wait for Mu Feiyang to break the barrier.
- Hong Realm: Refuses the Bodhi Tree's trade, knowing the Life Source Spring was stolen. He's afraid of Source God and tries to shift blame onto the Bodhi Tree.
- Source God: Accuses Hong Realm of stealing her Life Source Spring and senses the Bodhi Tree's aura, leading her to pursue him.
Significant Themes
- Deception and Lies: The Bodhi Tree lies to Hong Realm and later to Mu Qianxue. Hong Realm also tries to deceive Source God.
- Fear and Consequences: Characters fear the consequences of their actions (Bodhi Tree fears Source God, Hong Realm fears Source God's pursuit).
Character Interactions
- Bodhi Tree and Hong Realm: They have a history of conflict, with Hong Realm still holding a grudge for the Bodhi Tree stealing a realm fruit tens of thousands of years ago.
- Source God and Hong Realm: Source God accuses Hong Realm of stealing her Life Source Spring, causing him to fear her pursuit.
- Bodhi Tree and Mu Qianxue: The Bodhi Tree lies to Mu Qianxue about needing to wait for Mu Feiyang to break the barrier before expanding the courtyard.