Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Tianji remembers the Abyss in the Ancient Ruins, but Luo Chuan dismisses it as insignificant.
• Chen Yiyi announces new items in the shop, and a tantalizing aroma of food fills the air.
• The group discovers whiteboards with shop rules and learns about the holographic game and Magic Phone.
• Luo Chuan goes upstairs for breakfast, accompanied by Yao Ziyan, who is revealed to be a shop assistant.
• Chen Mo, Chen Yiyi, and Wen Tianji purchase various items, including Spicy Strips, Cola, Sprite, Instant Noodles, and more, totaling a few hundred Spirit Crystals.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Revealed to have breakfast made with high-grade Spiritual Medicines daily, showing his luxurious lifestyle.
• Yao Ziyan: Introduced as a shop assistant at the Origin Mall, clarifying her relationship with Luo Chuan.
• Chen Mo and Chen Yiyi: Excited about the items in the shop, especially the return of Spicy Strips and the chance to try Sprite.
• Wen Tianji: Shows generosity by paying for everyone's purchases, demonstrating his wealth and status.

Significant Themes

• The Origin Mall's unique rules and offerings continue to challenge the characters' understanding and expectations.
• The luxurious lifestyle of the shop's owner, Luo Chuan, is further emphasized through his daily breakfast ingredients.

Character Interactions

• Wen Tianji, Chen Mo, and Chen Yiyi interact with Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan, learning about the shop and its rules.
• Chen Mo and Chen Yiyi discuss the items in the shop, expressing their excitement and curiosity.
• Wen Tianji pays for everyone's purchases, showing his generosity as their master.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo, Wen Tianji, and Chen Yiyi visit the Origin Mall, intrigued by the Magic Phone and holographic games.
• Wu Tian, a powerful cultivator, arrives at the mall and starts playing an immersive holographic game, which turns out to be a Mirror Challenge.
• Luo Chuan, the mall's boss, explains that the game allows cultivators to fight against their own mirror image to improve combat skills.

Character Developments

• Wen Tianji: Shows curiosity and willingness to learn about new technologies like the Magic Phone and holographic games.
• Wu Tian: Demonstrates his powerful combat skills and his dedication to improving them through the Mirror Challenge.

Significant Themes

• Technology vs. Mysticism: The contrast between the technological Magic Phone and the mystical Spirit Artifacts of the Tianlan Continent.
• Cultivation and Improvement: Wu Tian's commitment to enhancing his combat abilities through the Mirror Challenge.

Character Interactions

• Wen Tianji and Wu Tian: The two cultivators acknowledge each other, with Wen Tianji showing surprise at Wu Tian's appearance and Wu Tian greeting Luo Chuan.
• Luo Chuan and Customers: Luo Chuan explains the Magic Phone and the game's features to the customers, showing patience and willingness to help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Tian's intense battle with his mirror image ends in mutual defeat, leaving the battleground devastated.
• Wu Tian senses the presence of others but is initially preoccupied with the battle.
• Wu Tian learns about the new 'Ranking Mode' rewards from the whiteboards, which excite him.
• Wu Tian asks Luo Chuan about the Arena points system and decides to spend his entire game time on the Mirror Challenge to earn the one-hour reward.

Character Developments

• Wu Tian: Shows excitement upon learning about the Ranking Mode rewards, indicating his strong desire for game time. He's determined and focused on achieving his goal.
• Luo Chuan: Remains calm and professional, providing clear explanations to Wu Tian about the Arena points system.
• Chen Yiyi: Demonstrates curiosity about the Ranking Mode, showing her interest in the game's new features.
• Wen Tianji: Shows understanding of Wu Tian's personality, commenting on his indifference to things outside his interests.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Determination: Wu Tian's strong desire for game time and his single-minded focus on earning the reward highlight his ambition and determination.
• Growth and Improvement: The Ranking Mode rewards emphasize the importance of growth and improvement in one's skills and abilities, as Wu Tian aims to earn more game time to enhance his character.

Character Interactions

• Wu Tian and Wen Tianji: Their brief interaction shows a level of familiarity and understanding between them.
• Wu Tian and Luo Chuan: Wu Tian seeks clarification from Luo Chuan about the Arena points system, showing respect for his knowledge and authority.
• Bu Lige and Bu Shiyi: Their arrival and conversation at the end of the chapter foreshadow their upcoming interaction with the Ranking Mode, hinting at potential character development and growth for them as well.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bu Shiyi and Bu Lige introduce themselves to Chen Mo and Chen Yiyi at the Origin Mall.
• Chen Mo and Chen Yiyi share their encounter with Luo Chuan at the Ancient Ruins.
• Wen Tianji tries out the immersive holographic equipment and enters the virtual world.
• He discovers two main features: the Tower of Trials and the Culinary Arts Tutorial.

Character Developments

• Bu Lige is shown to be enthusiastic and curious, eager to learn about others' experiences.
• Wen Tianji, initially skeptical, becomes intrigued and inquisitive about the virtual world's technology.

Significant Themes

• The power of curiosity and exploration, as seen in Wen Tianji's eagerness to understand the virtual world's mechanics.
• The theme of new experiences and learning, highlighted by Wen Tianji's interest in the Culinary Arts Tutorial.

Character Interactions

• Bu Shiyi and Bu Lige interact with Chen Mo and Chen Yiyi, showing friendly curiosity.
• Yao Ziyan encourages Chen Mo to share his story and reassures him about Luo Chuan's reaction.
• Wen Tianji interacts with the virtual world's interface, expressing his thoughts and questions aloud.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Tianji enters the Culinary Arts Tutorial, transforming into a kitchen.
• He discovers tiered tutorials, with the highest level corresponding to the Saint realm.
• Wen Tianji chooses the level eight tutorial and transforms into a chef.
• The group (Chen Mo, Chen Yiyi, Yao Ziyan, Bu Shiyi, Bu Lige, and Luo Chuan) discusses their encounter with the Boss, who saved them from a Beast Tide and cooked a Seven-Colored Glazed Chicken.

Character Developments

• Wen Tianji: Shows curiosity and determination in exploring the Culinary Arts Tutorial, aiming to advance to the Saint realm.
• Chen Mo, Chen Yiyi, Yao Ziyan, Bu Shiyi, Bu Lige, and Luo Chuan: Reflect on their encounter with the Boss, expressing admiration for his culinary skills and gratitude for his help.

Significant Themes

• Culinary Arts as a Path to Spiritual Advancement: The Culinary Arts Tutorial is presented as a means for Wen Tianji to advance to the Saint realm, suggesting that mastery in any field can lead to spiritual growth.
• Gratitude and Admiration: The group's discussion highlights their gratitude towards the Boss and admiration for his skills, emphasizing the importance of these feelings in their bond.

Character Interactions

• Wen Tianji interacts with the Culinary Arts Tutorial interface, making decisions and experiencing the transformation.
• The group members share their thoughts and experiences regarding the Boss, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Elder Bai visits the Origin Mall and is surprised by the crowd.
• Chen Mo and Chen Yiyi introduce themselves as disciples of the Tianji Pavilion's Pavilion Master, Wen Tianji.
• Elder Bai sees Wen Tianji engrossed in a game and decides not to disturb him.
• The group learns about the new Ranked Mode for the Tower of Trials Arena.
• Bu Lige and Bu Shiyi recall the promised ranking system reward - game time.
• Bu Lige asks Luo Chuan about the mysterious reward.

Character Developments

• Elder Bai shows respect and understanding towards Wen Tianji's gaming habits.
• Bu Lige and Bu Shiyi display curiosity and eagerness to know about the reward.
• Luo Chuan remains calm and mysterious about the reward.

Significant Themes

• Respect for individual interests (Elder Bai's understanding of Wen Tianji's gaming).
• Curiosity and eagerness (Bu Lige and Bu Shiyi's desire to know about the reward).
• Mystique and anticipation (Luo Chuan's vague response about the reward).

Character Interactions

• Elder Bai shows surprise and respect towards Wen Tianji.
• Bu Lige and Bu Shiyi interact playfully, with Bu Shiyi encouraging Bu Lige to ask Luo Chuan about the reward.
• Luo Chuan responds briefly and vaguely to Bu Lige's question, maintaining an air of mystery.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bu Lige and Luo Chuan discuss the Boss's secret, but neither knows it.
• Bu Lige, Chen Mo, and Chen Yiyi decide to play games in the Origin Mall's Arena.
• Bu Lige feels disheartened after realizing she's the only one not in the Creation Realm among them.
• Bu Lige eats snacks and Instant Noodles made with Life Spring Water, surprising Chen Mo and Chen Yiyi.
• Bu Shiyi waits for Lingyun Academy students to arrive before joining them.

Character Developments

• Bu Lige: Shows immaturity and sensitivity when compared to others, but also resilience and a cheerful demeanor.
• Chen Mo and Chen Yiyi: Display surprise and curiosity about the Origin Mall's luxuries.
• Bu Shiyi: Shows responsibility and consideration for her peers from Lingyun Academy.

Significant Themes

• Comparison and its impact on self-esteem (Bu Lige's reaction to her cultivation level).
• Luxury and extravagance (use of Life Spring Water for Instant Noodles).

Character Interactions

• Bu Lige and Luo Chuan: Show friendly banter, but neither has the answer to the Boss's secret.
• Bu Lige, Chen Mo, and Chen Yiyi: Interact casually, with Bu Lige's enthusiasm contrasting with the siblings' initial reserve.
• Bu Shiyi and Lingyun Academy students: Bu Shiyi waits for them, showing consideration for her new peers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lingyun Academy students arrive at the Origin Mall and show interest in the Arena Ranked Mode.
• Gu Yunxi points out a potential loophole in the Ranked Mode's rules, regarding the lack of Body Tempering realm customers.
• Chen Mo enters the Arena and selects the Mirror Challenge, where he will fight against a mirror image of himself.

Character Developments

• Gu Yunxi demonstrates analytical thinking and keen observation by identifying a potential issue in the Ranked Mode's rules.
• Chen Mo shows curiosity and a desire to test his skills against a mirror image of himself.

Significant Themes

• The Arena's rules and potential loopholes.
• The variety of battle modes available in the Arena.
• The realistic nature of the Arena's simulations.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yunxi discusses her observations with Jiang Wanshang and Yao Ziyan, who both contribute to the conversation.
• Chen Mo interacts with the Arena's interface and his mirror image, but no direct human interaction occurs in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo, a Tianji Pavilion member skilled in divination, faces his mirror image in the Arena, showcasing his hidden weapons prowess.
• Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang, at Divine Soul Fifth Rank, defeat a Divine Soul Eighth Rank puppet together, earning points based on their performance.
• Wen Tianji encounters a colossal, ink-black beast in the Arena, marveling at its power.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo: Demonstrates his combat skills with hidden weapons, showing that he's not just a divination expert.
• Gu Yunxi: Shows growth in combat skills, landing the final blow against a higher-ranked puppet and earning more points than Jiang Wanshang.
• Jiang Wanshang: Maintains her calm and analytical demeanor, guessing the point system based on the battle's overall performance.
• Wen Tianji: Expresses awe at the power of a Saint-level creature, indicating his respect and admiration for higher cultivation realms.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Combat Skills: Characters showcase their cultivation levels and combat abilities, with Chen Mo and Gu Yunxi demonstrating unexpected skills.
• Teamwork and Individual Contribution: Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang work together to defeat a stronger opponent, highlighting the importance of teamwork and individual effort.
• Respect for Higher Powers: Wen Tianji's awe at the Saint-level beast emphasizes the respect cultivators have for those at higher cultivation realms.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo vs. his mirror image: A challenging and introspective battle, as Chen Mo must defeat himself.
• Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang: They work together to defeat a stronger opponent, with Gu Yunxi landing the final blow, leading to a friendly discussion about their points.
• Wen Tianji and the ink-black beast: Wen Tianji admires the beast's power, showing his respect for higher cultivation realms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Tianji faces a giant beast in the game, witnessing its immense power and seeing a glimpse of the path to becoming a Saint.
• In the Origin Mall, customers, including Gu Yunxi and her group, spend three hours in the game and discuss their points upon returning.
• They deduce that points are awarded based on the process and outcome of battles, with victory, decisiveness, and full effort yielding more points.
• Some students attempt to exploit the system but end up losing points instead.
• Gu Yunxi asks Luo Chuan about the ranked rewards, learning that they will be announced and distributed on the second day.
• Zhou Hu, Wei Qingzhu, and their mercenary group arrive at the Origin Mall.

Character Developments

• Wen Tianji demonstrates his bravery and skill in the game, facing a powerful beast without fear.
• Gu Yunxi and her group show strategic thinking and cooperation in discussing the points system.
• Some students display dishonesty and greed in trying to exploit the system.

Significant Themes

• The importance of effort and determination in achieving success, reflected in the points system.
• The consequences of dishonesty and greed, as seen in the students who tried to exploit the system.
• The value of cooperation and shared knowledge, as shown by Gu Yunxi's group discussing their experiences.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yunxi interacts with her group of trainees, discussing their points and the rules for obtaining them.
• Gu Yunxi interacts with Luo Chuan, asking about the ranked rewards.
• Zhou Hu and Wei Qingzhu arrive at the Origin Mall, but their interactions are not detailed in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The release of Ranked Mode sparks interest among players, including Wei Qingzhu's team and Luo Chuan.
• Wei Qingzhu expresses doubt about their chances of winning rewards due to their lower strength compared to academy students.
• Zhou Hu's team acknowledges their financial struggles, even in the virtual world.
• Luo Chuan asks the System about new games, leading to the issuance of the 'Game Development Tutorial' task.

Character Developments

• Wei Qingzhu shows self-awareness about her team's capabilities and limitations.
• Zhou Hu's team displays camaraderie and honesty in their assessment of their situation.
• Luo Chuan exhibits curiosity and initiative in seeking new games and tasks.

Significant Themes

• Realism vs Virtual World: The financial struggles of Zhou Hu's team mirror real-life issues, highlighting the contrast between their virtual and real lives.
• Ambition vs Reality: Wei Qingzhu's team's interest in Ranked Mode shows their ambition, but their self-awareness about their capabilities brings them back to reality.

Character Interactions

• Wei Qingzhu and Zhou Hu's teams interact, expressing their thoughts and supporting each other.
• Luo Chuan interacts with the System, showing a mix of frustration and curiosity about the new task.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The System presents a new mission: Make the Origin Mall famous by having at least 15 important figures from major powers visit. Current progress is 9/15, with a reward of one ordinary lucky draw opportunity.
• Luo Chuan reflects on the powers that have visited, realizing the Tianxing Empire is more complex than it seems. He expects to complete the mission soon.
• Luo Chuan considers using 100,000 Spirit Crystals for a lucky draw.
• The morning's sales volume is around 120,000 Spirit Crystals, pleasing Luo Chuan.
• Luo Chuan enters the game development tutorial space using mental power and learns about the simplified game development process in this world.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan shows strategic thinking in analyzing the mission and the powers that have visited the Origin Mall. He also demonstrates curiosity and ambition in considering a lucky draw and exploring game development.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Growth: Luo Chuan's ambition is evident in his desire to complete the mission quickly and his interest in game development.
• Power Dynamics: The mission highlights the importance of connections with powerful figures, reflecting the power dynamics in this world.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan interacts with Yao Ziyan, asking about sales and discussing lunch. Their relationship seems casual and comfortable, with Yao Ziyan showing familiarity and initiative in their interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan expresses his desire to create a new game apart from the existing 'Tower of Trials'.
• Yao Ziyan initially thinks the current game modes are sufficient but supports the idea of a new game.
• Luo Chuan shares his idea of a game with a fixed map, two factions, and various role-playable characters (MOBA-like).
• Yao Ziyan expresses enthusiasm for the new game concept.
• Luo Chuan invites Yao Ziyan to help brainstorm character identities, strengths, and backgrounds for the new game.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Shows initiative in game development and considers Yao Ziyan's input, demonstrating his leadership and open-mindedness.
• Yao Ziyan: Initially surprised by Luo Chuan's idea, she quickly understands and becomes excited about the new game concept, showing her adaptability and enthusiasm.

Significant Themes

• Innovation and growth: Luo Chuan's desire to create a new game reflects his commitment to continuous improvement and expansion.
• Collaboration: The invitation to Yao Ziyan to help brainstorm for the new game emphasizes teamwork and shared responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: Their interaction shows a comfortable working relationship, with open communication and mutual respect for each other's ideas. Yao Ziyan's enthusiasm encourages Luo Chuan's plans, while Luo Chuan values Yao Ziyan's input and invites her to collaborate on the new project.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan decides to gather suggestions for his new game, understanding the principle of collective wisdom.
• The game is named "Glory" by Luo Chuan.
• Luo Chuan checks the Origin Forum, finding that the Arena's Ranked Mode is the primary topic of discussion, with Bu Lige's guide on obtaining points being the most popular post.
• Powerful cultivators from various major powers converge on Jiuyao City, searching for something, drawing the attention of observant locals.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan demonstrates his wisdom and understanding of collective intelligence in decision-making.
• Yao Ziyan notices a change in Luo Chuan's demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The power of collective wisdom and collaboration.
• The allure of competition and rewards, as seen in the Arena's Ranked Mode.
• The mysterious force drawing powerful cultivators to Jiuyao City.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan discuss the new game and its name.
• Luo Chuan browses the Origin Forum, engaging with the cultivators' discussions indirectly.
• Powerful cultivators from different factions arrive in Jiuyao City, interacting with the local residents through their presence and actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Several influential factions, including the Chu Family, Xuan Yue Academy, and Canglan Academy, arrive in Jiuyao City, drawn by the Origin Mall.
• Emperor Ji Wuhui learns about these arrivals and is unsurprised by the influence of the Origin Mall.
• He decides to inform his family about the Origin Mall and instructs soldiers to check it out and distribute supplies to border regions.
• Old Monster Chu, head of the Chu Family, arrives in Jiuyao City with his family, seeking Mineral Water and Jade Dew from the Origin Mall.

Character Developments

• Emperor Ji Wuhui demonstrates his ability to multitask and strategic thinking by using the Origin Mall's influence to benefit his empire.
• Old Monster Chu shows determination to secure resources from the Origin Mall, even at high prices, to benefit his family.

Significant Themes

• The influence and allure of the Origin Mall's resources.
• The strategic thinking and adaptability of Emperor Ji Wuhui in using the Origin Mall to his empire's advantage.
• The lengths powerful figures will go to secure beneficial resources, as seen with Old Monster Chu.

Character Interactions

• Emperor Ji Wuhui interacts with Elder Bai, discussing the arrival of factions and planning how to use the Origin Mall's influence.
• Old Monster Chu interacts with his family, discussing their purpose in Jiuyao City and his past experiences with the Origin Mall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Jingtian and his group arrive in Jiuyao City, seeking accommodation.
• The groups from Xuan Yue Academy and Canglan Academy meet at the city gates, with their respective heads, Chen Yingfeng and Jun Xizhu, acknowledging each other's presence.
• Fan Chengtian, the head of Lingyun Academy, arrives and reveals that Medicine Valley has also sent a significant contingent.
• The groups enter the city, with the students finding accommodations and planning to rest for a day, while the heads go to the Origin Mall together.

Character Developments

• Chu Jingtian shows concern for his group's well-being, suggesting they find a place to stay and rest.
• Chen Yingfeng and Jun Xizhu display familiarity and equality in their interaction, hinting at a close relationship.
• Xia Yuan, a teacher from Canglan Academy, expresses emotion upon returning to Jiuyao City, suggesting a personal connection to the place.

Significant Themes

• Reunion and Familiarity: The meeting of the academy heads and Xia Yuan's return to Jiuyao City emphasize the theme of reunion and familiarity.
• Power Dynamics: The scale of the contingents from each academy and Medicine Valley highlights the power dynamics among these influential forces.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yingfeng and Jun Xizhu: Their interaction shows a close, equal relationship, with mutual respect and familiarity.
• Xia Yuan and his students: Xia Yuan's emotional reaction to returning to Jiuyao City is shared with his students, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared experience.
• Fan Chengtian and the academy heads: Fan Chengtian's arrival serves to connect the heads of the three academies, emphasizing their alliance and shared purpose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan, the shop owner, is discovered writing on an invisible monitor by customers.
• Yao Huichen, the sect leader of Medicine Valley, approaches Luo Chuan, excited about a discovery regarding the temperature of cola, which stays cold even after long periods.
• Luo Chuan casually explains the phenomenon as Law Power reinforcement, causing surprise and disbelief among the customers.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Remains calm and composed throughout the interaction, showing a laid-back attitude towards his customers' discoveries.
• Yao Huichen: Initially excited about his discovery, later realizes the implications of Luo Chuan's explanation and expresses disbelief.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The customers, including Yao Huichen, are in awe of Luo Chuan's actions, highlighting his unique status and power.
• Everyday Marvels: The focus on the simple phenomenon of a cold drink emphasizes the extraordinary in ordinary things.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan & Yao Huichen: Their interaction is casual yet revealing, with Yao Huichen seeking explanation and Luo Chuan providing a surprising one.
• Customers: They react collectively to the revelation, expressing surprise and disbelief, then return to their activities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan, the boss of the Origin Mall, notices spatial fluctuations and meets the deans of three major academies: Fan Chengtian, Chen Yingfeng, and Jun Xizhu.
• The deans visit the Origin Mall, causing a stir among customers.
• Luo Chuan enters the game development space in his mind to start creating the MOBA game's battle map.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan demonstrates his nonchalant yet authoritative demeanor, showing respect for the deans but maintaining his composure.
• The deans show respect and deference to Luo Chuan, indicating his significant status and influence.

Significant Themes

• Creation and world-building: Luo Chuan's process of creating the game's battle map reflects the theme of creation and the formation of a new world.
• Power and authority: Luo Chuan's position as the "controller of divine authority" within the game development space highlights the theme of power and authority.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan interacts briefly with the deans, showing familiarity with Fan Chengtian and acknowledging Chen Yingfeng and Jun Xizhu with a nod.
• The deans interact with Luo Chuan respectfully, with Chen Yingfeng and Jun Xizhu addressing him as "Boss."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan continues working on the game continent's development, losing track of time.
• Yao Ziyan collects customer feedback regarding the Origin Mall's features and posts it on the Origin Forum.
• Imperial Guards, Xuan Yue Academy, Canglan Academy, Medicine Valley, and Lingyun Academy arrive in Jiuyao City, likely seeking the Origin Mall.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan shows dedication to his work, losing track of time, and demonstrates strategic thinking by suggesting the Origin Forum for customer feedback.
• Yao Ziyan proves to be reliable and proactive in handling tasks given by Luo Chuan.
• Chu Jingtian exhibits wisdom and decisiveness in discussing the Origin Mall's allure and planning to find its location.

Significant Themes

• Time dilation: The passage of time in the game development space differs from reality.
• Customer engagement: Luo Chuan values customer input and creates a platform for their ideas.
• Power dynamics: Various influential forces are drawn to the Origin Mall, highlighting its significance.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: They maintain a comfortable working relationship, with Yao Ziyan showing loyalty and initiative.
• Chu family members: They discuss the Origin Mall's allure and plan their next move, demonstrating unity and shared goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Tianyu and Imperial Guards visit a mysterious shop in Jiuyao City, discovering an Origin Mall with incredible items and customers, mostly Medicine Valley disciples.
• In the Imperial City, Ji Wuhui summons his three children (Ji Tianwen, Ji Tianyuan, and Ji Lingyue) late at night to discuss the mineral water he gave them.

Character Developments

• Xia Tianyu: Realizes the existence of the Origin Mall and its impact on the world, becomes eager to return.
• Ji Wuhui: Reveals his knowledge of the Origin Mall's mineral water and its price, showing his awareness of worldly affairs despite his seclusion.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the Origin Mall on the world and its inhabitants.
• The value of talent improvement and the price people are willing to pay for it.

Character Interactions

• Xia Tianyu and Imperial Guards: Share their disbelief and excitement about the Origin Mall.
• Ji Wuhui and his children: Discuss the mineral water, with Ji Wuhui revealing its price and his children expressing their surprise and gratitude.