Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan's actions at the Blood Wolf House cause a stir in Jiuyao City.
• City Guard arrives, led by Li Zheng, a Divine Soul second-rank cultivator, to investigate the incident.
• Li Zheng reports the incident to Emperor Tianxing (Ji Wuhui), who expresses worry upon hearing the details.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan's identity remains unknown to the public, despite his significant actions.
• Li Zheng demonstrates decisiveness and loyalty in reporting the incident to the emperor.
• Emperor Tianxing shows concern for the unknown individuals involved, suggesting he might know or suspect their identities.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics in Jiuyao City, with the Blood Wolf's reckless behavior and the City Guard's limited jurisdiction.
• The potential consequences of Luo Chuan's actions, which could draw unwanted attention from powerful figures.

Character Interactions

• The onlookers gather to discuss the incident, showing human curiosity and lack of fear as mere spectators.
• Li Zheng interacts with Emperor Tianxing, showing respect and obedience to his superior.
• Emperor Tianxing and Elder Bai discuss the potential identities of the individuals involved, hinting at a shared understanding or secret.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Wuhui, the emperor, decides to mobilize all Imperial Guards to purge Jiuyao City of its dark corners, demonstrating his resolve.
• The Imperial Guards, numbering nearly a thousand and all at the Divine Soul level or above, surge out of the imperial city, signaling a bloody storm to come.

Character Developments

• Ji Wuhui: Shows decisive and ruthless leadership, embodying the spirit of Emperor Tianxing. His resolve is strengthened by Luo Chuan's influence.
• Xia Tianyu: Demonstrates loyalty and confidence in carrying out Ji Wuhui's orders, understanding the gravity of the task ahead.

Significant Themes

• Power and Authority: Ji Wuhui's mobilization of the Imperial Guards showcases his absolute power and authority.
• Consequences and Resolve: Ji Wuhui is aware of the potential backlash from his decision but is determined to proceed, highlighting his resolve.

Character Interactions

• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai: The emperor and his advisor share a long history, understanding each other's thoughts and decisions. Elder Bai supports Ji Wuhui's actions while also acknowledging the potential consequences.
• Ji Wuhui and Xia Tianyu: Ji Wuhui's order to Xia Tianyu demonstrates his trust in the Imperial Guard commander. Xia Tianyu's response shows his loyalty and understanding of his duty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan decide to explore Jiuyao City instead of returning to the Origin Mall immediately.
• They encounter various vendors selling unique items like Body Tempering Demonic Beast-filled buns, Spirit Fruits, and Spirit Artifacts.
• Luo Chuan finds Candied Hawthorn, a treat from his past life, and he and Yao Ziyan enjoy eating it together.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan feels nostalgic and content with his current life, appreciating the prosperity and variety of Jiuyao City.
• Yao Ziyan displays her innocent and curious side, showing genuine interest in the city's offerings, unlike her usual serious demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Nostalgia and appreciation for the present life.
• The simple joys of exploring and experiencing new things.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan bond over trying Candied Hawthorn, sharing a moment of happiness and connection.
• A stall owner mistakes them for a couple, causing Yao Ziyan to blush and explain their relationship, revealing her flustered side.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Yao Ziyan, a Venerable, seeks advice from an ordinary woman about matters of the heart.
• Luo Chuan buys a pair of four-leaf clover earrings, symbolizing good luck, as a gift for Yao Ziyan.
• Luo Chuan helps Yao Ziyan put on the earrings, causing her to feel embarrassed and happy.

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyan: Realizes her feelings for Luo Chuan and gains confidence after receiving the gift.
• Luo Chuan: Shows consideration and care for Yao Ziyan's feelings, indicating his growing affection for her.

Significant Themes

• Love and Affection: The chapter explores the early stages of romantic feelings between Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan.
• Gift Giving: The gift of earrings serves as a symbol of Luo Chuan's growing affection and thoughtfulness towards Yao Ziyan.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and the ordinary woman: Yao Ziyan seeks advice from the woman, highlighting her vulnerability and inexperience in matters of the heart.
• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan: Their interaction shows a growing closeness and mutual affection, with Luo Chuan's gift marking a significant moment in their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan continue shopping, with Yao Ziyan displaying increased liveliness and joy after receiving a gift.
• They encounter a large number of Divine Soul cultivators nearby, but Luo Chuan dismisses them as unimportant.
• In Jiuyao City, the sudden appearance of Imperial Guards causes confusion and speculation among the residents.
• The Imperial Guards, acting on the king's orders, seal a pill shop suspected of selling inferior pills.

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyan: Shows increased happiness and liveliness after receiving a gift from Luo Chuan.
• Luo Chuan: Remains calm and unconcerned about the presence of Divine Soul cultivators, displaying confidence in his strength.
• The Pill Shop Owner: Initially confident and defiant due to his connection with the Medicine Valley, but becomes terrified when faced with the Imperial Guards' determination.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and corruption: The pill shop owner's actions and subsequent fear highlight the abuse of power and the consequences of corruption.
• Confidence and calm under pressure: Luo Chuan's unruffled demeanor in the face of potential threats demonstrates his self-assurance and composure.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: Their interaction is brief but shows a growing bond, with Yao Ziyan seeking Luo Chuan's opinion on the Divine Soul cultivators.
• The Pill Shop Owner and the Imperial Guards: Their tense interaction reveals the owner's initial overconfidence and subsequent fear, contrasting with the guards' unwavering resolve to carry out their orders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Imperial Guards storm into a pill shop, intimidating the owner.
• The owner tries to negotiate but is ignored and arrested.
• The shop is sealed, and the owner is taken to the celestial prison.
• Onlookers gather, discussing the owner's reputation for selling inferior pills.

Character Developments

• The pill shop owner transitions from defiance to compliance, then to fear and despair as his situation worsens.
• The Imperial Guards display unyielding resolve and intimidating presence.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The Imperial Guards' actions highlight their authority and the owner's lack of influence.
• Consequences of wrongdoing: The owner's arrest serves as a warning about the repercussions of deceiving customers.
• Public perception: The onlookers' conversations reveal the owner's poor reputation and the public's satisfaction with his arrest.

Character Interactions

• The pill shop owner and the Imperial Guards: The owner initially tries to reason with the guards but is met with cold indifference.
• Onlookers: They discuss the owner's reputation and express satisfaction with his arrest, showing a sense of community justice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Imperial Guards swiftly and decisively raid a pill shop, detaining all involved.
• Similar incidents occur across Jiuyao City, with many resisting and being killed by the Imperial Guards.
• Factions threaten to retaliate but are quickly eliminated, causing fear among the factions.
• The cleanup is expected to be completed in 2-3 days due to the Imperial Guards' efficiency.

Character Developments

• Ji Wuhui, the Emperor, is revealed to be more powerful and strategic than he appears, with a strong foundation in the Tianxing Empire.
• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan witness the chaos in Jiuyao City, with Luo Chuan expressing disapproval of Ji Wuhui's actions.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Ji Wuhui's actions demonstrate his power but also the backlash he faces from factions.
• Corruption and cleanup: The chapter explores the dark underbelly of Jiuyao City and Ji Wuhui's attempt to eradicate it.
• Fear and intimidation: The Imperial Guards' actions instill fear in the factions, showing the power of intimidation.

Character Interactions

• Ji Wuhui is not directly present but is the driving force behind the Imperial Guards' actions.
• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan interact, with Luo Chuan expressing his disapproval of Ji Wuhui's methods.
• The Imperial Guards interact with the residents and factions of Jiuyao City, using force and intimidation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan return to Jiuyao City after encountering Imperial Guards and witnessing combat, ruining Luo Chuan's leisurely mood.
• Upon arriving at the Origin Mall, they find Wu Tian waiting patiently at the entrance.
• Inside the mall, Luo Chuan drinks a bottle of Cola, asking the System about its constant cold temperature.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Shows displeasure at Ji Wuhui's actions and curiosity about the Cola's temperature.
• Yao Ziyan: Disappointed that her shopping time with Luo Chuan ended abruptly but enjoys their alone time.
• Wu Tian: Demonstrates patience and dedication by waiting for the Origin Mall to open without complaint.

Significant Themes

• Patience and perseverance (Wu Tian waiting for the mall to open).
• The value of time and effort (Wu Tian's perspective on waiting).
• The power of the System (Law Power maintaining the Cola's temperature).

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: Share a moment of connection as they walk back to the mall together.
• Luo Chuan and Wu Tian: Luo Chuan's impression of Wu Tian improves due to his patience.
• Wu Tian and Yao Ziyan: Yao Ziyan expresses curiosity about Wu Tian's waiting time.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan discovers that a cola from the System shop costs 10 Spirit Crystals and maintains temperature using the power of law.
• He lies down on a lounge chair outside the shop, enjoying the warmth of the sun.
• Luo Chuan checks the Origin Forum and finds posts discussing the Origin Mall's closure and his whereabouts.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan shows appreciation for the System's functionality and enjoys simple pleasures like a nap in the sun.
• Yao Ziyan is seen as a loyal and observant assistant, noticing changes in Luo Chuan's condition.

Significant Themes

• The power of law and its practical applications (maintaining temperature in a drink).
• The importance of customer satisfaction and communication, as seen in the customers' reactions to the shop's closure.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan interact briefly, with Yao Ziyan showing concern for Luo Chuan's well-being.
• Luo Chuan and his customers (through the Origin Forum) have a virtual interaction, with customers expressing dissatisfaction at the shop's closure and concern for Luo Chuan's whereabouts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan checks comments on his post, mostly praising his handsomeness.
• He posts that Origin Mall is open for business, with closing time unchanged.
• Wei Qingzhu, Zhou Hu, and others arrive at the mall, eager to play games.
• Wei Qingzhu asks Luo Chuan about the sudden appearance of Imperial Guards in Jiuyao City.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan shows a hint of shyness when reading praise about his appearance.
• Wei Qingzhu exhibits a playful, teasing side towards Luo Chuan.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of Luo Chuan's actions in Jiuyao City.
• The impact of Luo Chuan's posts on the Origin Mall's customers.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan interacts with Wei Qingzhu, Zhou Hu, and others, showing a mix of seriousness and playfulness.
• Wei Qingzhu teases Luo Chuan about his potential involvement in the Imperial Guards' actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan speculates that Ji Wuhui dispatched the Imperial Guards due to the Blood Wolf incident, indicating Ji's involvement in the purge of Jiuyao City.
• Luo Chuan achieves the 'Mastermind' achievement, gaining an ordinary lottery draw opportunity without any action on his part.
• Luo Chuan decides to use the lottery draw opportunity in the evening, planning to have Yao Ziyan accompany him.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan demonstrates his calm and composed demeanor, suitable for a shop owner.
• The System reveals the achievement function, which was previously inactive due to lack of requirements.

Significant Themes

• The power of strength in the Tianlan Continent, where cultivators can disregard rules based on their might.
• The cunning nature of those in power, as exemplified by Ji Wuhui's actions.

Character Interactions

• Wei Qingzhu, Song Qiuying, and Lin Wanshuang joke with Luo Chuan before entering the Origin Mall.
• Luo Chuan interacts with the System, questioning its motives and expressing his thoughts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fan Chengtian and Yao Huichen, both high-level Venerables, meet deep in the Jiuyao Mountain Range to drink and dine.
• They consume a jar of Yao Huichen's potent alcoholic concoction, 'Sorrow Dispeller', which gets them drunk despite their high cultivation levels.
• The alcohol's potency is such that it keeps nearby Demonic Beasts at bay, fearing the humans' terrifying aura.
• After sobering up, they notice the tense atmosphere in Jiuyao City, with Imperial Guards deployed, and decide to visit Ji Wuhui to inquire about the situation and discuss setting up a Teleportation Array in the city.

Character Developments

• Fan Chengtian: Shows camaraderie with Yao Huichen, appreciates the Sorrow Dispeller's potency, and demonstrates strategic thinking by considering a Teleportation Array for Jiuyao City.
• Yao Huichen: Exhibits his skill in pill refinement with the Sorrow Dispeller, shows surprise at Fan Chengtian's forward-thinking, and is curious about Ji Wuhui's plans.

Significant Themes

• Camaraderie and mutual respect among powerful cultivators.
• The potency and effects of alcoholic beverages, even on high-level cultivators.
• Strategic planning and long-term vision, as shown by Fan Chengtian's suggestion of a Teleportation Array.

Character Interactions

• Fan Chengtian and Yao Huichen: They share a friendly and respectful rapport, engaging in banter and discussing plans over drinks. Their interaction showcases their bond and mutual respect.
• Fan Chengtian and Yao Huichen with Demonic Beasts: The Demonic Beasts' fear of the duo highlights the power and respect commanded by high-level Venerables.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Building a teleportation array requires substantial resources and manpower, with complexity increasing for longer distances.
• Fan Chengtian shares his speculation about the Origin Mall's location in Jiuyao City, suggesting Luo Chuan chose it on a whim.
• Yao Huichen decides to join Fan Chengtian to build a teleportation array in Medicine Valley.
• Yao Huichen and Fan Chengtian visit Ji Wuhui in the Imperial City to discuss building a teleportation array.

Character Developments

• Fan Chengtian shows his analytical skills and thoroughness in investigating the area around Jiuyao City.
• Yao Huichen demonstrates his decisiveness and interest in the Origin Mall's potential benefits for Medicine Valley.
• Ji Wuhui shows respect and deference to Fan Chengtian and Yao Huichen, indicating their high status and influence.

Significant Themes

• Resource Allocation: The chapter highlights the significant resources required for constructing a teleportation array, emphasizing the importance of careful planning and investment.
• Power Dynamics: The interactions between Fan Chengtian, Yao Huichen, and Ji Wuhui illustrate the power dynamics between different forces and individuals in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Fan Chengtian and Yao Huichen: Their friendly and cooperative relationship is evident as they discuss and decide to build a teleportation array together.
• Fan Chengtian/Ji Wuhui and Yao Huichen/Ji Wuhui: Both interactions show Ji Wuhui's respect and deference to the two powerful cultivators, highlighting their status and influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Wuhui admits to ordering the Imperial Guards' actions in Jiuyao City.
• Ji Wuhui, Yao Huichen, and Fan Chengtian discuss setting up a teleportation array.
• The Origin Mall's business day ends, and customers reluctantly leave.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan discuss dinner plans, with Yao Ziyan cooking for Luo Chuan.

Character Developments

• Ji Wuhui demonstrates long-term strategic thinking by preemptively clearing out dark elements in Jiuyao City.
• Yao Ziyan gains confidence in her cooking and takes a "step on the path to success" in her feelings for Luo Chuan.

Significant Themes

• Long-term planning and strategy (Ji Wuhui's actions in Jiuyao City).
• Personal growth and self-belief (Yao Ziyan's cooking improvement and emotional development).

Character Interactions

• Ji Wuhui, Yao Huichen, and Fan Chengtian discuss plans and strategies, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan interact casually and comfortably, with Yao Ziyan showing affection and Luo Chuan being oblivious to her feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan decides to play the Mirror Challenge in Arena Mode, aiming to defeat his own avatar.
• He fights his mirror image, improving his skills by identifying and correcting his flaws.
• After the game, Luo Chuan invites Yao Ziyan to his room to discuss something, unaware of her misunderstanding.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Shows dedication to improving his skills, even engaging in intense self-training. He also displays a casual, unaware attitude towards Yao Ziyan's feelings.
• Yao Ziyan: Misinterprets Luo Chuan's invitation, leading to a change in her behavior and attitude towards him, from professional to flustered and embarrassed.

Significant Themes

• Self-improvement: Luo Chuan's focus on honing his skills through challenging himself.
• Miscommunication: Yao Ziyan's misunderstanding of Luo Chuan's intentions leads to a shift in their dynamic.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: Their interaction is brief but significant, with Yao Ziyan's misunderstanding creating tension and uncertainty in their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan encounter each other while washing up, causing Yao Ziyan to feel nervous and Luo Chuan to be confused by her behavior.
• Yao Ziyan enters Luo Chuan's room, and Luo Chuan uses this opportunity to draw a lottery prize in his mental space.
• Yao Ziyan is left waiting in Luo Chuan's room while he's away.

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyan: She shows signs of nervousness and inexperience in relationships, hinting at her growing feelings for Luo Chuan.
• Luo Chuan: He remains calm and collected, showing no outward signs of nervousness or distraction despite his internal turmoil.

Significant Themes

• Relationship dynamics: The chapter explores the initial stages of a relationship, focusing on Yao Ziyan's nervousness and Luo Chuan's confusion.
• Power and control: Luo Chuan's ability to leave without a trace emphasizes his strength and control over his powers.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan: Their interaction is minimal but tense, with Yao Ziyan overthinking simple actions and Luo Chuan being oblivious to her nervousness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan spins the prize wheel and wins an "Origin Card Sprite," opening a restocking channel.
• He returns to his room, where Yao Ziyan is waiting, and decides to let her leave.
• Luo Chuan discovers Sprite's details, which restore mental energy, and suspects the lottery is rigged.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Becomes suspicious of the lottery's fairness after winning an item that suits his current needs.
• Yao Ziyan: Shows concern for Luo Chuan's mood and expresses disappointment when he decides to let her leave.

Significant Themes

• Luck and fate: Luo Chuan's suspicion about the lottery's fairness raises questions about luck and fate in his world.
• Trust: Yao Ziyan's concern for Luo Chuan's mood and her acceptance of his decision to let her leave show her trust in him.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: Yao Ziyan senses Luo Chuan's mood change and asks about it, showing concern. Luo Chuan thanks Yao Ziyan before she leaves, hinting at his appreciation for her help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan draws 'Sprite' from the System's lucky draw, despite expressing disbelief in its fairness.
• Luo Chuan realizes the potential benefits of Sprite for cultivators and decides to announce the release of new products in the Origin Mall the next day.
• Yao Ziyan, who had been called over by Luo Chuan earlier, sees Luo Chuan's post about new products and speculates about his intentions.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan demonstrates adaptability and a strategic mindset, quickly accepting the outcome of the lucky draw and capitalizing on the opportunity to promote new products.
• Yao Ziyan shows curiosity and initiative, actively engaging with Luo Chuan's post and speculating about his actions.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Opportunity: Luo Chuan's initial disappointment with drawing Sprite turns into acceptance and opportunity when he realizes its potential benefits for cultivators.
• Communication and Anticipation: Yao Ziyan's engagement with Luo Chuan's post highlights the theme of communication and anticipation among the users of the Origin Mall.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and the System: Luo Chuan expresses his disbelief in the System's fairness, but ultimately accepts the outcome and uses it to his advantage.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: Although they don't interact directly in this chapter, Yao Ziyan's reaction to Luo Chuan's post shows her engagement with his actions and her anticipation for the new products.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Wuhui, the Emperor, is overwhelmed with memorials, but is excited by Luo Chuan's new product announcement on the Origin Mall's forum.
• News of Luo Chuan's new product spreads across various locations, causing excitement and anticipation among customers.
• Wei Qingzhu, Lin Wanshuang, and Song Qiuying discuss the upcoming product, hoping it won't be too expensive.
• Yao Huichen returns to Jiuyao City after discussing the construction of a Teleportation Array with Fan Chengtian.

Character Developments

• Ji Wuhui shows his dedication to his duties as Emperor but also his enthusiasm for Luo Chuan's products.
• Wei Qingzhu, Lin Wanshuang, and Song Qiuying demonstrate their frugality and practicality, expressing concern about the product's price.
• Yao Huichen shows his responsibility and diligence in handling matters related to the Medicine Valley.

Significant Themes

• Anticipation and excitement for new products.
• The impact of Luo Chuan's products on customers' lives and the economy.
• The balance between duty and personal interests, as seen in Ji Wuhui's dedication to his work and his enthusiasm for the new product.

Character Interactions

• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai discuss Luo Chuan's new product announcement, showing their shared enthusiasm.
• Wei Qingzhu, Lin Wanshuang, and Song Qiuying interact, expressing their hopes and concerns about the new product.
• Yao Huichen bids farewell to Fan Chengtian, showing their professional relationship and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Myriad Medicine Pavilion Boss learns about Medicine Valley's sect leader arriving in Jiuyao City and their increasing presence.
• Yao Huichen, the sect leader, is aware of Medicine Valley's actions and sees Emperor Tianxing's actions as helpful in clearing out 'rotten elements'.
• Luo Chuan wakes up to find a new product, Sprite, in his shop, and is surprised to see a crowd gathered outside his shop.

Character Developments

• Yao Huichen shows political acumen by understanding the implications of Medicine Valley's actions and Emperor Tianxing's involvement.
• Luo Chuan demonstrates curiosity and adaptability in dealing with the System's changes and the crowd outside his shop.

Significant Themes

• Competition and power dynamics between sects (Medicine Valley vs. Myriad Medicine Pavilion).
• The impact of external forces (Emperor Tianxing) on sects' actions and plans.

Character Interactions

• Yao Huichen and the Third Elder discuss Medicine Valley's actions, showing trust and understanding between them.
• Luo Chuan interacts with a crowd of young cultivators, including Bu Lige, Jiang Shengjun, Gu Yunxi, and Xuan Que, displaying curiosity and patience.