Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yu, a mercenary, is injured and admires Zhou Hu's Overlord Fist Style.
• Zhou Hu offers Zhang Yu a bottle of Cola to heal his injury.
• Zhang Yu drinks the Cola, and his injury heals instantly, shocking onlookers.
• Zhou Hu invites Zhang Yu inside to discuss the Cola further.
• News of the miraculous healing properties of Cola spreads rapidly among mercenaries, reaching even Ji Wuhui, the Emperor Tianxing.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yu: Initially admiring of Zhou Hu's skills, he becomes favorably impressed by Zhou Hu's generosity and the healing power of Cola.
• Zhou Hu: Shows generosity and confidence in the products of the Origin Mall shop, gaining respect from Zhang Yu.

Significant Themes

• Generosity and Trust: Zhou Hu's act of giving Cola to Zhang Yu without reservation builds trust and respect.
• The Power of the Unknown: The mysterious healing properties of Cola spark curiosity and disbelief among mercenaries.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Hu and Zhang Yu: Their interaction evolves from a simple mercenary-to-mercenary relationship to one of respect and potential camaraderie due to Zhou Hu's generosity.
• Mercenaries and Onlookers: The crowd's reaction to the healing incident ranges from disbelief to skepticism, reflecting their initial lack of knowledge about Cola.

Key Plot Points and Events

• News of the Origin Mall's existence spreads rapidly through Jiuyao City's mercenary circles.
• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai discuss the mall's growing fame, deciding to let things develop naturally.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan's dedication to improving his strength in the virtual world is evident, with his combat power now rivaling Divine Soul realm cultivators.
• Yao Ziyan's daily routine is shown, displaying her casual and comfortable demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The theme of personal growth is emphasized through Luo Chuan's relentless training.
• The theme of fame and its consequences is introduced, with the Origin Mall gaining attention.

Character Interactions

• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai's interaction shows their understanding and agreement on handling the mall's growing fame.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan's interaction is casual and familiar, reflecting their comfortable working relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan discovers ten bottles of Origin Brand Mineral Water on the previously empty shelf, indicating inventory doesn't accumulate.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan have breakfast together, including Spicy Strips and Cola, but they show no interest in the mineral water.
• Bu Shiyi, Bu Lige, and Jiang Shengjun visit the shop, discussing the previous day's Lightning Tribulation.
• Luo Chuan reveals he dismissed the Lightning Tribulation and that it was caused by Yao Ziyan's breakthrough.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Shows calm and collected demeanor when revealing his strength and the reason behind the Lightning Tribulation.
• Yao Ziyan: Implied to have made significant progress in her cultivation, attracting the Lightning Tribulation.
• Bu Shiyi, Bu Lige, and Jiang Shengjun: Display curiosity and shock upon learning about Luo Chuan's strength and the cause of the Lightning Tribulation.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Power: Luo Chuan's ability to dismiss a Lightning Tribulation highlights his immense power.
• Cultivation and Breakthroughs: Yao Ziyan's breakthrough attracts the Lightning Tribulation, emphasizing the significance of cultivation progress.
• Relationship Dynamics: The interactions between Luo Chuan, Yao Ziyan, and the Bu siblings, as well as Jiang Shengjun, showcase their growing familiarity and mutual respect.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: Share a meal together, indicating a close relationship.
• Luo Chuan and the Bu siblings/Jiang Shengjun: Engage in conversation, with the siblings and Jiang Shengjun expressing curiosity and admiration towards Luo Chuan's strength.
• Bu Shiyi, Bu Lige, and Jiang Shengjun: Display camaraderie and shared curiosity about the Lightning Tribulation, with Jiang Shengjun's pursuit of Bu Shiyi remaining unrequited.

Key Plot Points and Events

• New merchandise arrives at Origin Mall, sparking curiosity among the characters.
• The new product is revealed to be Origin Brand Mineral Water, which claims to improve aptitude.
• The price of the mineral water is ten thousand Spirit Crystals per bottle.

Character Developments

• Bu Shiyi is significantly impacted by the discovery of the mineral water's ability to improve aptitude, as she's well-versed in the unchangeable nature of aptitude in their world.
• Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun are surprised by the price and novelty of the mineral water but don't react as strongly as Bu Shiyi.

Significant Themes

• The revelation of the mineral water's ability to improve aptitude challenges the characters' understanding of the fixed nature of cultivators' aptitudes.
• The high price of the mineral water highlights the disparity in wealth and access to resources among the characters.

Character Interactions

• Bu Shiyi, Bu Lige, and Jiang Shengjun interact with Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan, expressing their curiosity and surprise about the new merchandise.
• Bu Shiyi's reaction to the mineral water's ability to improve aptitude is notably different from her siblings and Jiang Shengjun, showing her deeper understanding and shock.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bu Shiyi, Bu Lige, and Jiang Shengjun discover the Mineral Water, which can improve aptitude, and decide to buy it.
• They realize they don't have enough Spirit Crystals and decide to return home to get them.
• They rush out of the Origin Mall, leaving Yao Ziyan confused but amused.

Character Developments

• Bu Shiyi demonstrates determination and prioritizes improving her aptitude.
• Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun show understanding and support for Bu Shiyi's decision.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and improvement in cultivation.
• The value of rare resources and their potential impact on one's future.

Character Interactions

• Bu Shiyi, Bu Lige, and Jiang Shengjun interact as a team, supporting each other's decisions.
• Yao Ziyan interacts with the trio, showing confusion and amusement at their sudden departure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai rush to Origin Mall, curious about the boss's new plan.
• Bu Lige is intercepted by Elder Bai's afterimage and taken to Ji Wuhui.
• Bu Lige reveals the Origin Brand Mineral Water's aptitude-improving effect to Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai.

Character Developments

• Ji Wuhui shows curiosity and open-mindedness about the boss's new products.
• Bu Lige demonstrates loyalty and honesty by sharing information about the mineral water.

Significant Themes

• The extraordinary effects of the Origin Mall's products.
• The potential of the boss (Luo Chuan) transcending worlds.

Character Interactions

• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai work together to intercept Bu Lige, showing their interest in the new product.
• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai discuss and share their amazement about the mineral water's effects.
• Bu Lige shares information with Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai, showing trust and respect for their positions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Origin Mall's goods work equally well regardless of the customer's cultivation realm.
• Ji Wuhui, Elder Bai, and Bu Lige visit the Origin Mall to inquire about the new mineral water.
• Luo Chuan reveals that the mineral water's aptitude-improving effect varies among individuals, depending on "luck."

Character Developments

• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai show excitement and eagerness to try the mineral water.
• Bu Lige initially wants to leave but is persuaded to stay by Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai.
• Luo Chuan remains calm and composed throughout the conversation.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Fate: The mineral water's effectiveness is tied to luck, implying that one's success or improvement isn't solely based on effort but also on chance.
• Equality and Accessibility: The Origin Mall's goods work for everyone, regardless of their cultivation realm, suggesting that opportunities for growth and improvement are accessible to all.

Character Interactions

• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai interact warmly, showing camaraderie and shared excitement.
• Bu Lige feels out of place and tries to minimize her presence around Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai.
• Luo Chuan maintains a professional and calm demeanor while interacting with the customers, revealing little about his thoughts or feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Wuhui, the King of the Heavenly Dragon Empire, finds Rare and Epic Grade abilities unappealing, as they are comparable to lower grades.
• He enjoys the process of obtaining rewards in Casual Mode of the Tower of Trials, rather than just the results.
• Ji Wuhui, Luo Chuan, and Elder Bai visit the Origin Mall to purchase the new product, Origin Brand Mineral Water, which is said to improve aptitude.

Character Developments

• Ji Wuhui: Reveals his unique perspective on gaming and rewards, valuing the process over the results. Shows eagerness to purchase the mineral water due to its potential to improve aptitude.
• Yao Ziyan: Shows curiosity about Bu Lige's companions and enjoys her job at the Origin Mall, observing customers' lives.

Significant Themes

• Process vs. Results: Ji Wuhui's preference for the process of obtaining rewards over the results themselves is a unique perspective on gaming and life.
• Aptitude and Cultivation: The importance of aptitude in cultivation is emphasized, with the mineral water's potential to improve aptitude being a significant draw for Ji Wuhui.

Character Interactions

• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai: They interact as equals, with Elder Bai addressing Ji Wuhui as "Boss" and seeking his opinion on purchasing the mineral water.
• Yao Ziyan and Bu Lige: Yao Ziyan shows curiosity about Bu Lige's companions, and Bu Lige shares that his sister and Jiang Shengjun were conscripted by the King.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai purchase the mineral water and other items from the Origin Mall using 20,500 Spirit Crystals.
• They drink the mineral water, and after a brief pause, Elder Bai and Ji Wuhui experience significant changes.
• Elder Bai opens his eyes with a visible flash of light, indicating improvement.
• Ji Wuhui's Spiritual Energy goes out of control, creating vortexes and an aura that the Origin Mall's formations quickly suppress.

Character Developments

• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai: Their aptitudes improve after drinking the mineral water, with Ji Wuhui's improvement being more pronounced and initially uncontrollable.
• Yao Ziyan: She demonstrates knowledge of the Origin Mall's formations and their ability to suppress Spiritual Energy.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Origin Mall's items and the potential benefits they offer.
• The importance of control and restraint in the face of sudden power increases.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan interacts with Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai, providing information about the mineral water and handling the payment.
• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai exchange a look before drinking the mineral water, indicating they are in this together.
• Bu Lige watches the events unfold with curiosity and anxiety, showing concern for Ji Wuhui's well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Wuhui, Yao Ziyan, Elder Bai, and Bu Lige visit the Origin Mall.
• Ji Wuhui drinks mineral water and gains a significant aptitude boost, nearing the threshold to break through to the Venerable realm.
• Elder Bai drinks the same mineral water but sees little improvement, attributing it to luck.
• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai enter the virtual space for cultivation, while Bu Lige waits for someone.
• Liu Ruoyu and her sister, Liu Rumai, arrive at the Origin Mall.

Character Developments

• Ji Wuhui: Gains a substantial improvement in his cultivation aptitude, boosting his confidence and mood.
• Elder Bai: Accepts the minimal improvement in his aptitude, showing maturity and understanding.
• Bu Lige: Shows patience and anticipation while waiting for someone.
• Yao Ziyan: Maintains her calm and professional demeanor throughout the events.

Significant Themes

• Luck and fortune play a significant role in cultivation, as seen in the varied effects of the mineral water on Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai.
• The Origin Mall's items offer unique opportunities for cultivation and growth.
• Patience and acceptance are demonstrated by Elder Bai and Bu Lige.

Character Interactions

• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai: Their interaction highlights Ji Wuhui's excitement and Elder Bai's acceptance of his limited improvement.
• Yao Ziyan and Ji Wuhui: Yao Ziyan shows understanding and flexibility in her business approach, while Ji Wuhui apologizes for his earlier behavior.
• Bu Lige and Liu Ruoyu: Bu Lige's waiting for someone and Liu Ruoyu's curious inquiry about it create a sense of anticipation and mystery.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Ruoyu asks Bu Lige about Spirit Crystals, causing Bu Lige discomfort.
• Bu Lige reveals new products in the Origin Mall: Mineral Water that improves aptitude.
• Liu Ruoyu and Liu Rumai buy and drink the Mineral Water.

Character Developments

• Bu Lige feels awkward and uncomfortable due to Liu Ruoyu's question about Spirit Crystals.
• Liu Ruoyu and Liu Rumai show excitement and curiosity about the new product.
• Ji Wuhui, engrossed in the virtual space, doesn't notice Liu Rumai's gaze.

Significant Themes

• The importance of luck in aptitude improvement.
• The desire for cultivation advancement and the urgency felt by cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Liu Ruoyu and Liu Rumai interact, sharing excitement and curiosity about the Mineral Water.
• Bu Lige and Yao Ziyan observe Liu Ruoyu and Liu Rumai drinking the Mineral Water, expecting significant changes.
• Ji Wuhui's lack of attention to Liu Rumai's gaze highlights his focus on the virtual space.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Ruoyu and Liu Rumai's cultivation bases improve significantly after using the Origin Mall's facilities.
• Liu Ruoyu breaks through to the Returning Origin realm in one go.
• Bu Lige is nearly overwhelmed by a captivating, non-offensive melody in the Origin Mall.
• Liu Rumai expresses gratitude to Luo Chuan, but he's asleep and unresponsive.
• Yao Ziyan reveals she's achieved Bloodline Ancestral Return, shocking the others.

Character Developments

• Liu Ruoyu's cultivation base improves dramatically, entering the ranks of the strong.
• Liu Rumai's cultivation method reaches a new level due to her improved aptitude.
• Yao Ziyan's bloodline improves significantly, achieving Bloodline Ancestral Return.
• Luo Chuan remains indifferent and asleep, showing his unique personality.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation and its impact on one's life and status.
• The significance of aptitude and bloodline in cultivation.
• The potential dangers and challenges that come with rapid cultivation progress.

Character Interactions

• Liu Ruoyu and Liu Rumai express excitement and curiosity about each other's progress.
• Bu Lige nearly falls victim to a seemingly harmless melody, highlighting the mall's security system.
• Liu Rumai feels gratitude towards Luo Chuan, but his indifference leaves her awkward.
• Yao Ziyan shares her remarkable achievement, shocking her companions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Ziyan reveals she triggered the Lightning Tribulation the previous day.
• Liu Ruoyu and Bu Lige arrive, and Bu Lige inadvertently causes jealousy among the Liu sisters by mentioning Yao Ziyan's exceptional luck.
• Bu Shiyi and Jiang Shengjun arrive just in time to buy the remaining Mineral Water bottles.
• The three drink the Mineral Water, improving their aptitude and causing a Spiritual Energy vortex around them. Bu Lige breaks through directly.

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyan: Shows understanding and patience, explaining the effects of the Mineral Water to the others.
• Bu Lige: Honest and straightforward, but realizes her mistake in causing jealousy and wisely chooses to remain silent.
• Liu Ruoyu and Liu Rumai: Feel jealous of Yao Ziyan's luck and experience a moment of discontent.
• Bu Shiyi and Jiang Shengjun: Arrive just in time to buy the Mineral Water, showing determination and urgency.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Jealousy: The theme of luck is prominent, with Yao Ziyan's exceptional fortune causing jealousy among the Liu sisters.
• Growth and Improvement: The Mineral Water's effect on aptitude improvement is a central theme, with Bu Lige breaking through as a result.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan interacts with the group, explaining the effects of the Mineral Water and clarifying misconceptions.
• Bu Lige causes unintentional tension among the Liu sisters due to her honesty.
• Bu Shiyi and Jiang Shengjun interact with the group, expressing relief at arriving in time to buy the Mineral Water.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Ziyan, Jiang Shengjun, and Bu Lige plan to enter the virtual world for cultivation, having improved their aptitudes.
• Zhou Hu and his group, accompanied by Zhang Yu, visit the Origin Mall. Zhang Yu expresses disbelief that Zhou Hu obtained his Overlord Fist Style from a game.
• Zhou Hu and his group enter the alley where the Origin Mall is located, with Zhou Hu warning Zhang Yu not to disrespect the boss (Luo Chuan).

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyan, Jiang Shengjun, and Bu Lige are dedicated to their cultivation, taking advantage of their improved aptitudes.
• Zhou Hu is shown to be respectful and protective of Luo Chuan, warning Zhang Yu not to disrespect him.
• Zhang Yu is portrayed as honest but skeptical, doubting that one can obtain a Mysterious Grade fist style in a game.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Improvement: The characters are focused on improving their cultivation realms, with the Origin Mall's game serving as a means of cultivation.
• Respect and Loyalty: Zhou Hu shows respect and loyalty to Luo Chuan, warning Zhang Yu not to disrespect him.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan, Jiang Shengjun, and Bu Lige interact as a group, discussing their cultivation plans.
• Zhou Hu and his group interact with Zhang Yu, with Zhou Hu warning him about Luo Chuan.
• Zhang Yu interacts with Zhou Hu and his group, expressing his disbelief about obtaining a Mysterious Grade fist style in a game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yu, a new character, arrives at the Origin Mall and is surprised by the mall's boss, Lin Fan, who appears to be asleep and unremarkable.
• Zhang Yu is amazed by the mall's interior and the presence of many customers, including Ji Wuhui and his friends, who are playing a game to improve their cultivation.
• Zhou Hu advises Zhang Yu to eat Instant Noodles before playing the game, mentioning that Cola and Spicy Strips can be added for better effects, but they are expensive.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yu: First appearance; initially skeptical about the mall's boss, later amazed by the mall's interior and offerings.
• Zhou Hu: Shows knowledge about the mall's products and their effects; reveals financial strain due to expensive items.

Significant Themes

• The mall's products are effective but expensive, causing financial strain on some customers like Zhou Hu and his friends.
• The mall's boss, Lin Fan, appears unassuming but is likely powerful, adding to the mystery surrounding him.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Hu and Zhang Yu: Zhou Hu guides Zhang Yu, sharing his knowledge about the mall's products and their effects.
• Yao Ziyan and the customers: Yao Ziyan greets the customers respectfully, with everyone addressing her as 'Sister Ziyan'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Hu and his mercenary team visit the Origin Mall, where they find new merchandise: Mineral Water, which improves aptitude.
• The price of the Mineral Water is ten thousand Spirit Crystals, which they can't afford.
• They settle for eating instant noodles, which also enhances spiritual energy.
• Zhang Yu, initially resistant to paying for an account, decides to do so after seeing the rules and a spatial rift.
• Students from Lingyun Academy arrive, including Murong Haitang, and compete for the remaining bottles of Mineral Water.

Character Developments

• Zhou Hu: Shows pride and practicality, prioritizing affordability over desire.
• Zhang Yu: Initially resistant to spending Spirit Crystals, but changes his mind after seeing the benefits.
• Murong Haitang: Acts as an instructor, not participating in the competition for Mineral Water.

Significant Themes

• The power of money/wealth (Spirit Crystals) in accessing better resources and opportunities.
• The desire for improvement and advancement, as seen in the students' eagerness for the Mineral Water.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Hu and his mercenary team: They interact as a cohesive group, with Zhou Hu leading the decision-making process.
• Zhang Yu and Zhou Hu: Zhang Yu is initially resistant to Zhou Hu's suggestions, but they reach an understanding.
• Lingyun Academy students: They interact competitively, using "rock-paper-scissors" to determine who gets the Mineral Water.
• Murong Haitang and Yao Ziyan: They have a friendly conversation, with Murong Haitang expressing admiration for the shop's effects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Three students (Xiao Cheng, Murong Haitang, and two others) successfully purchase the aptitude-improving mineral water from the Origin Mall.
• The remaining students express regret for not buying it earlier.
• Xia Yuan and Xuan Yue Academy students arrive at the mall but find the item sold out.
• Zhang Yu enters the virtual space and selects the Tower of Trials, choosing the small tower icon.

Character Developments

• The three students who bought the mineral water feel proud and excited about their improved aptitudes.
• Xia Yuan expresses dissatisfaction with missing the opportunity to buy the mineral water.
• Zhang Yu explores the virtual space, showing curiosity and following Zhou Hu's instructions.

Significant Themes

• The theme of competition and regret is emphasized as students miss out on the opportunity to improve their aptitudes.
• The theme of following instructions and guidance is seen in Zhang Yu's actions.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang engage in playful banter.
• Xia Yuan expresses his dissatisfaction to his fellow Xuan Yue Academy students.
• Zhang Yu interacts with the virtual space icons, following Zhou Hu's previous instructions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yu finds himself in an endless wilderness, his cultivation vanished.
• He encounters a Gray Wolf and attempts to fight it, but his attacks are ineffective, leading to his death.
• In Arena Mode, Zhou Hu and his team discuss their experiences in the Tower of Trials.
• Zhang Yu discovers a shop icon and finds he can choose his cultivation and weapons, but prices are exorbitant.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yu: Realizes his vulnerability without cultivation, struggles to adapt to his new situation.
• Zhou Hu: Shows strategic thinking and leadership by "passing down customs" through Zhang Yu's experiences.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation to change: Zhang Yu's struggle to adapt to his new, cultivation-less state.
• Power dynamics: The shift in power dynamics between Zhang Yu and the Gray Wolf, and among Zhou Hu's team in Arena Mode.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yu vs. Gray Wolf: Zhang Yu's initial overconfidence leads to his defeat and death.
• Zhou Hu and his team: They interact competitively in Arena Mode, with Zhou Hu leading the group and absorbing most of the attacks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yu's cultivation reaches the peak of Body Tempering in the Tower of Trials' first floor, Simple Mode.
• He clears the Simple Mode and challenges the Normal Mode, facing Purple Crystal Demon Wolves.
• A day passes, and Zhang Yu continues his battle against the Demon Wolves.
• At the Origin Mall, Luo Chuan observes customers eager to buy Origin Brand Mineral Water, guessing the next day will be chaotic.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yu's combat skills improve as he faces stronger opponents in the Tower of Trials.
• Luo Chuan understands the intense desire of cultivators for aptitude improvement, comparing it to Earth's otaku culture.

Significant Themes

• The desire for power and improvement is a strong driving force for cultivators.
• The Origin Mall's popularity and the demand for its products highlight the importance of resources in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yu battles against Purple Crystal Demon Wolves, showcasing his combat prowess and determination.
• Luo Chuan interacts with Yao Ziyan and observes customers at the Origin Mall, reflecting on their motivations and his own understanding of the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan reviews his System panel and notices changes in his stats.
• He asks the System about upgrading his star rating and learns that tasks will be released when conditions are suitable.
• Three days pass, and Luo Chuan completes the main quest, anticipating a lottery draw.
• Yao Ziyan asks Luo Chuan for a few days off to visit her clan.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan shows concern for Yao Ziyan's well-being and understands her desire to visit her clan.
• Yao Ziyan demonstrates her loyalty and dedication to her work, but also expresses her longing for home.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time (three days passing quietly).
• The importance of work-life balance (Yao Ziyan's request for time off).
• The bond between employer and employee (Luo Chuan's concern for Yao Ziyan's safety).

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan interacts with the System, showing a mix of frustration and understanding towards its vague responses.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan have a brief but meaningful conversation, with Luo Chuan showing understanding and support for Yao Ziyan's request for time off.
• Yao Ziyan expresses her gratitude and trust in Luo Chuan by sharing her personal reasons for taking leave.