Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan try the ice cream machine at the Origin Mall, which uses advanced technology to sense and recommend customers' most desired flavor.
• Yao Ziyan tries matcha-flavored ice cream and is amazed by its unique taste.
• Luo Chuan introduces Yao Ziyan to the new Origin Chat application.
• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan add each other as friends on Origin Chat.

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyan shows curiosity and excitement about new technologies and experiences, such as the ice cream machine and Origin Chat.
• Luo Chuan demonstrates patience and understanding in explaining new technologies to Yao Ziyan.

Significant Themes

• Technology and its impact on daily life.
• Friendship and social connections in the context of new communication tools.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan interact as colleagues and friends, with Yao Ziyan showing enthusiasm and Luo Chuan being patient and helpful.
• They add each other as friends on Origin Chat, symbolizing the beginning of a closer relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan discuss the Ice Cream's effects on mental strength.
• Bu Shiyi arrives at the Origin Mall, noticing the new Ice Cream machine.
• Yao Ziyan explains how to use the Ice Cream machine to Bu Shiyi.
• Luo Chuan realizes the need for instructions and writes them on a whiteboard.
• Chen Yiyi and Chen Mo arrive, witnessing Luo Chuan's action.

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyan shows curiosity and enthusiasm about the Ice Cream's effects.
• Luo Chuan demonstrates initiative and thoughtfulness by providing instructions for the Ice Cream machine.
• Bu Shiyi displays her usual energetic and inquisitive nature.
• Chen Yiyi shows curiosity about the ongoing activity.

Significant Themes

• Innovation and Adaptation: Luo Chuan's addition of instructions for the Ice Cream machine shows his ability to adapt and innovate to improve customer experience.
• Friendship and Camaraderie: The interactions between Yao Ziyan, Bu Shiyi, Chen Yiyi, and Chen Mo highlight their friendly and supportive relationships.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan discuss the Ice Cream's effects, showing a comfortable working relationship.
• Yao Ziyan and Bu Shiyi share their enjoyment of the Ice Cream, bonding over their appreciation of the new product.
• Chen Yiyi and Chen Mo arrive together, showing their close friendship.
• All characters interact with Luo Chuan, showing respect and interest in his actions.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Chen Mo and Chen Yiyi notice the Ice Cream Machine in the Origin Mall.
• Luo Chuan reveals the Ice Cream enhances mental power's intensity (quality).
• Bu Lige, suffering from late-stage internet addiction, arrives at the Origin Mall after rigorous training by his father, Bu Cangqiong.
• Bu Lige seeks a product to relieve fatigue, but Luo Chuan reveals no such product exists in the shop.
• Luo Chuan hints at new products in the Origin Mall.

Character Developments

• Bu Lige shows determination to overcome his internet addiction and improve his physical condition.
• Luo Chuan demonstrates his understanding of the customers' needs and the shop's products.

Significant Themes

• The importance of mental power in cultivation.
• The consequences of internet addiction and the struggle to overcome it.
• The relationship between a father and son (Bu Cangqiong and Bu Lige).

Character Interactions

• Bu Shiyi shows concern and support for Bu Lige's struggle against internet addiction.
• Yao Ziyan expresses her knowledge of the Ice Cream's effect on mental power.
• Luo Chuan interacts with the customers, providing information about the shop's products and showing empathy towards Bu Lige's condition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group, including Bu Shiyi, Bu Lige, Chen Yiyi, Luo Chuan, and Yao Ziyan, are eating ice cream. Bu Lige's unique choice of spicy strips flavored ice cream surprises the others.
• Luo Chuan remembers Bu Lige as the creator of the spicy strips zongzi from a previous event.
• Luo Chuan announces the launch of a new app for the Magic Phone, Origin Chat, which facilitates one-on-one and group conversations.
• The group starts using Origin Chat and decides to create a group chat.
• Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang from Lingyun Academy join the group at the Origin Mall.

Character Developments

• Bu Lige is shown to have unique and adventurous taste preferences, challenging the others' worldviews.
• Luo Chuan demonstrates his memory and observational skills by connecting Bu Lige to the spicy strips zongzi.
• Yao Ziyan takes the initiative to guide the group in using the new Origin Chat app.
• Gu Yunxi shows confidence and ease in her interactions with the group.

Significant Themes

• Uniqueness and individuality (Bu Lige's ice cream choice)
• Memory and connection (Luo Chuan's recollection of Bu Lige)
• Communication and technology (Origin Chat's introduction)

Character Interactions

• The group shares a lighthearted moment discussing Bu Lige's ice cream choice and its unexpected flavor.
• Luo Chuan and Bu Lige have a silent exchange regarding the spicy strips zongzi incident.
• The group collaborates to understand and use the new Origin Chat app.
• Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang join the group, showing interest in the ice cream and the new app.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Ziyan invites Luo Chuan to join the Origin Chat group.
• The group chat begins, with users expressing their excitement about the convenience and superiority of Origin Chat over traditional communication formations.
• Students from other academies arrive at the Origin Mall, showing interest in the new Magic Phone application and Ice Cream flavors.
• Customers request more flavors for Instant Noodles, with some comparing them to those sold at Phoenix Immortal Tower.

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyan demonstrates her understanding of societal progress by predicting the replacement of communication formations with Origin Chat.
• Luo Chuan shows satisfaction with Yao Ziyan's realization and remains indifferent to criticisms about the Magic Phone's cost.
• Customers express their preference for the Origin Mall's Instant Noodles, hinting at the unique benefits they offer.

Significant Themes

• Progress and Adaptation: The shift from traditional communication methods to Origin Chat highlights the theme of adapting to new technologies and societal changes.
• Quality and Authenticity: The preference for the Origin Mall's Instant Noodles over those from Phoenix Immortal Tower emphasizes the value of authenticity and unique qualities.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan interact positively, with Yao Ziyan showing understanding of Luo Chuan's business and Luo Chuan expressing satisfaction with her insights.
• Customers interact with Luo Chuan, making requests and expressing their appreciation for the unique qualities of the Origin Mall's products.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan's vague response about his skills leaves students dissatisfied.
• Students discuss why they didn't go to the main Teleportation Array.
• Gu Yunxi reveals her familiarity with Mentor Haitang.
• Chu Yang and Chen Yingfeng learn about group chats and express interest.
• Xia Yuan suggests using group chats for academy management.
• Lingyun Academy students gather at the East Gate's Teleportation Array, with Murong Haitang noting the absence of Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan remains mysterious and evasive about his skills.
• Gu Yunxi displays confidence and familiarity with Mentor Haitang, hinting at a good relationship.
• Xia Yuan demonstrates initiative and strategic thinking by suggesting group chats for academy management.
• Murong Haitang shows understanding and leniency towards Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang's absences.

Significant Themes

• The convenience and efficiency of modern technology (Origin Chat, group chats) in a fantasy setting.
• The importance of relationships with mentors and superiors (Gu Yunxi and Mentor Haitang).

Character Interactions

• Students express dissatisfaction with Luo Chuan's vague response.
• Gu Yunxi reassures Jiang Wanshang about their absence from the main Teleportation Array.
• Chu Yang and Chen Yingfeng express interest in joining the group chat.
• Xia Yuan suggests using group chats for academy management, gaining support from Qin Muxue and Jun Xizhu.
• Murong Haitang notes the absence of Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang, contemplating disciplinary measures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lingyun Academy students arrive in Jiuyao City via a teleportation array.
• The arrival is a spectacle for the city's residents, who enjoy watching such events.

Character Developments

• Baili Wenshu (Dean Baili): Maintains his gentle and refined demeanor but struggles to correct the Xuan Que's habit of calling him "Grandpa Baili" instead of "Dean Baili."
• Xuan Que: Shows excitement and familiarity with Dean Baili, demonstrating a close relationship. She's stubborn about calling him "Grandpa Baili."

Significant Themes

• Relationships: The dynamic between Dean Baili and Xuan Que highlights their close bond and the student-teacher relationship.
• Growth and Change: The arrival of Lingyun Academy students signifies growth and change in Jiuyao City, as it prepares to host the Origin Mall event.

Character Interactions

• Baili Wenshu and Xuan Que: Their playful interaction showcases their affectionate relationship, with Baili Wenshu trying to maintain his authority while Xuan Que teases him.
• Lingyun Academy Students and Jiuyao City Residents: The students' arrival creates a sense of excitement and curiosity among the city's residents, foreshadowing the upcoming Origin Mall event.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Introduction of ice cream causes a significant stir among customers due to the hot weather.
• Elders of Medicine Valley test ice cream's effect on mental power, confirming its benefits.
• Yao Huichen and the elders discuss the potential unlimited increase in mental power from consuming ice cream.
• They decide to let Medicine Valley alchemists decide whether to visit Jiuyao City for the ice cream.
• Origin Chat group membership surpasses 100 in just over an hour due to customer enthusiasm.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Shows understanding and acceptance of the elders' behavior, remains calm and collected.
• Yao Huichen: Demonstrates his laid-back and humorous personality, steering the conversation back on track after the Grand Elder's tangent.
• Medicine Valley Elders: Display their dedication to alchemy and mental power, showing curiosity and enthusiasm about the ice cream's effects.

Significant Themes

• The power of mental strength in alchemy and its importance to practitioners.
• The impact of timing and environment on product reception (ice cream in hot weather).
• The loose management and freedom within Medicine Valley.

Character Interactions

• Yao Huichen interacts with the Medicine Valley elders, guiding their discussion and making light-hearted jokes.
• Yao Ziyan shares her joy and updates about the Origin Chat group with Luo Chuan, showing her enthusiasm and eagerness to please him.
• The Medicine Valley elders interact with each other, expressing their thoughts and opinions regarding the ice cream's effects and their sect's management.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Origin Mall is thriving with customers interested in new ice cream flavors and the Magic Phone.
• Zuo Wanjin visits the Origin Mall to seek Luo Chuan's help in determining the production methods for Cola and Sprite.
• Luo Chuan decides to conduct an experiment in the game's Casual Mode to understand and demonstrate the production methods.

Character Developments

• Zuo Wanjin's determination to replicate Cola and Sprite shows his dedication and ambition.
• Luo Chuan exhibits his willingness to help and share knowledge, indicating his growth as a mentor figure.

Significant Themes

• Learning and knowledge sharing: Luo Chuan is willing to teach others, demonstrating the importance of knowledge exchange.
• Ambition and determination: Zuo Wanjin's persistence in replicating popular products highlights his ambition and dedication.

Character Interactions

• Zuo Wanjin seeks help from Luo Chuan, showing respect and deference.
• Luo Chuan agrees to help Zuo Wanjin, demonstrating a mentor-mentee relationship.
• Customers in the Origin Mall show curiosity and interest in Luo Chuan's actions, highlighting their admiration for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan decides to educate customers about chemistry by producing carbon dioxide.
• He plans to use the reaction between limestone (stones) and water to generate the gas.
• Luo Chuan's attempt at calcination results in a powerful explosion, destroying the stone pile.
• The group gathers more stones for another attempt.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan demonstrates his power and knowledge in chemistry.
• The group shows enthusiasm in helping with the task.
• Some characters express excitement over the dramatic narration of Luo Chuan's actions.

Significant Themes

• Education and knowledge sharing.
• The power of chemistry and its applications.
• The humor and exaggeration in the narration, reflecting the chuunibyou theme.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan interacts with his group, delegating tasks and providing guidance.
• The group members support each other in gathering stones.
• Some characters discuss and react to the dramatic narration, expressing their enthusiasm and chuunibyou tendencies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan attempts to produce carbon dioxide by calcining stones using his black flames in the game.
• The experiment fails to produce any gas, leading Luo Chuan to suspect the game environment or his flames.
• Luo Chuan decides to repeat the experiment in the real world, gathering stones and enlisting Yao Huichen to use his Red Lotus Karmic Fire.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan demonstrates his scientific approach to problem-solving and his willingness to adapt to new situations.
• Yao Huichen shows off his alchemical skills and control over flames, gaining respect from his peers.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the game world and reality, highlighting the limitations of virtual environments.
• The power of observation and experimentation in uncovering truths.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Bu Lige: They work together, with Bu Lige assisting Luo Chuan in gathering materials.
• Yao Huichen and Luo Chuan: Yao Huichen volunteers to help Luo Chuan with the experiment, showing his eagerness to learn and contribute.
• Medicine Valley disciples: They express awe and respect for Yao Huichen's powerful flames, highlighting the hierarchy within the sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan conducts an experiment burning stones with the Red Lotus Karmic Fire, which doesn't produce any gas, unlike on Earth.
• He concludes that this is due to differences in the world's rules.
• Luo Chuan ends the experiment, leaving the customers confused about its purpose.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan demonstrates his analytical and observational skills by noticing the difference in the stones' reaction to heat compared to Earth.
• Yao Huichen shows thoroughness in his actions, containing the molten stones.
• Zuo Wanjin displays his dedication to culinary pursuits and his understanding of business strategies.

Significant Themes

• Differing World Rules: The chapter emphasizes the differences between the Tianlan Continent's rules and those of Earth, affecting chemical reactions like calcium carbonate decomposition.
• Adaptation and Acceptance: Characters must adapt to these differences, as seen in Zuo Wanjin's acceptance that he can't replicate all Earth foods in this world.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Huichen: They work together to conduct the experiment, with Yao Huichen following Luo Chuan's lead.
• Luo Chuan and Zuo Wanjin: They discuss the feasibility of creating cola and Sprite, with Zuo Wanjin expressing disappointment but ultimately accepting the limitations.
• Zuo Wanjin and Yao Huichen: Not directly interacting in this chapter, but both are loyal to Luo Chuan and contribute to his endeavors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan and Zuo Wanjin are in the Origin Mall; Zuo Wanjin buys ice cream.
• Qing Yin enters the mall, notices new products (ice cream), and joins the queue.
• Qing Yin, Liu Ruoyu, and Liu Rumai discuss cultivation related to music.
• Liu Ruoyu seeks advice from Qing Yin about her flute-playing struggles.
• Luo Chuan overhears their conversation and approaches them with a Suona (a traditional Chinese horn).

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Shows curiosity and interest in music, suggesting he might explore this area.
• Qing Yin: Demonstrates expertise in music and cultivation methods related to it.
• Liu Ruoyu & Liu Rumai: Display eagerness to learn and grow in their musical cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Music and its role in cultivation.
• Learning and growth through interaction and advice from seniors.

Character Interactions

• Qing Yin & Liu Ruoyu & Liu Rumai: They discuss musical cultivation, with Qing Yin offering advice to Liu Ruoyu.
• Luo Chuan & Qing Yin, Liu Ruoyu, Liu Rumai: Luo Chuan joins their conversation, showing interest in music and sharing a Suona with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan brings out a 'suona', a traditional Chinese instrument, to the Origin Mall.
• Liu Ruoyu, a talented musician, tries playing the suona for the first time.
• The suona produces a unique, captivating sound that draws everyone's attention.

Character Developments

• Liu Ruoyu: Demonstrates her musical talent and adaptability by playing the unfamiliar suona.
• Luo Chuan: Shows his interest in promoting traditional Chinese culture in this new world.

Significant Themes

• The introduction of traditional Chinese culture into the new world.
• The power of music to captivate and unite people.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Liu Ruoyu: Luo Chuan encourages Liu Ruoyu to try the suona, leading to a memorable moment.
• The customers: They gather around, intrigued by the suona, and express their awe and admiration after hearing its sound.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Customers at or above the Seeking the Way level feel a peculiar sensation from a suona (a traditional Chinese wind instrument) at the Origin Mall.
• Luo Chuan, the mall's boss, hints that the suona carries the meaning of karmic reincarnation.
• Liu Ruoyu receives the suona as a gift from Luo Chuan.
• Origin Chat and Origin Forum discussions are dominated by the suona and its mysterious properties.
• Ji Wuhui, the emperor, discovers Origin Chat and its potential military applications.

Character Developments

• Yao Huichen, Chu Yang, Liu Rumai, and Qing Yin show spiritual sensitivity by feeling the suona's special nature.
• Liu Ruoyu demonstrates her eagerness and determination in pursuing her cultivation path.
• Ji Wuhui exhibits strategic thinking by considering Origin Chat's military applications.

Significant Themes

• Spiritual sensitivity and cultivation levels.
• The mysterious and powerful nature of ancient artifacts (the suona).
• The potential impact of technology (Origin Chat) on society and warfare.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan discuss the suona's peculiarity.
• Liu Ruoyu and Liu Rumai share their experiences and confusion about the suona.
• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai discuss the uses and potential of Origin Chat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yan, the Emperor of the Huoyuan Empire, arrives in Jiuyao City with General An Feiyu.
• They observe the harmony between cultivators and ordinary people in Jiuyao City, contrasting it with their own capital, Chiguang City.
• Chen Yan meets with Ji Wuhui, the Emperor of the Tianxing Empire, in the Imperial City's Grand Hall.

Character Developments

• Chen Yan shows curiosity and admiration for Jiuyao City's atmosphere, hinting at his awareness of its superiority over his own capital.
• Ji Wuhui maintains his confident and strategic demeanor, acknowledging his 'luck' in having the Origin Mall in his territory.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The conversation between the two emperors subtly highlights their rivalry and the power struggle between their empires.
• Cultural Differences: The contrast between Jiuyao City and Chiguang City showcases the theme of cultural diversity and the impact of leadership on societal harmony.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yan and Ji Wuhui engage in a polite yet tense exchange, each trying to subtly assert their power and gain an advantage.
• Chen Yan and An Feiyu display a comfortable, honest rapport, with Chen Yan encouraging An Feiyu to speak freely.
• Xia Tianyu, the commander of the Imperial Guards, maintains a respectful yet firm demeanor when guiding Chen Yan and An Feiyu to the Imperial City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yan and An Feiyu bid farewell to Ji Wuhui and leave for the Origin Mall.
• Ji Wuhui expresses confidence in the Origin Mall's success and suggests seeking peace with the Huoyuan Empire.
• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai discuss the Boss's experiments and the Suona instrument.
• Chen Yan and An Feiyu arrive at the Origin Mall, observing the orderly queueing system.

Character Developments

• Ji Wuhui demonstrates strategic thinking and confidence in the Origin Mall's success, indicating his growth as a leader.
• Chen Yan shows understanding of Ji Wuhui's character and accepts the situation, displaying maturity and adaptability.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The interaction between the Tianxing Empire and the Huoyuan Empire highlights the theme of power dynamics and the consequences of overconfidence.
• Adaptability: The people of Jiuyao City adapt to the new queuing system, reflecting the theme of adaptability in the face of change.

Character Interactions

• Ji Wuhui and Elder Bai: Their conversation reveals Ji Wuhui's strategic thinking and Elder Bai's loyalty and wisdom.
• Chen Yan and An Feiyu: Their interaction shows Chen Yan's understanding of Ji Wuhui and his acceptance of the current situation, while An Feiyu remains loyal and supportive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yan and An Feiyu visit the Phoenix Immortal Tower, where they buy Spicy Strips, expecting them to enhance cultivation, but find no effect.
• They meet Lin Fan, who explains that the Phoenix Immortal Tower sells imitations, and the genuine Origin Mall is elsewhere.
• Chen Yan and An Feiyu proceed to the Origin Mall, noting its unusual nature.

Character Developments

• Chen Yan: Shows curiosity and caution about the new customs and products in Jiuyao City.
• An Feiyu: Demonstrates loyalty and understanding of Chen Yan's thoughts through telepathy.
• Lin Fan: Reveals knowledge about the city's new developments and the difference between the Phoenix Immortal Tower and the Origin Mall.
• Luo Chuan: Notices Chen Yan and An Feiyu's arrival, speculating about their identity.

Significant Themes

• The introduction of new customs and products in Jiuyao City, reflecting the theme of civilization and change.
• The distinction between genuine and imitation products, raising questions about authenticity and value.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yan and An Feiyu: Show a strong bond, communicating via telepathy and supporting each other's decisions.
• Chen Yan and Lin Fan: Engage in conversation, with Lin Fan providing valuable information about the city's developments.
• Luo Chuan and Chen Yan/An Feiyu: Notice each other's presence, with Luo Chuan speculating about the newcomers' identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yan and An Feiyu are captivated by the Origin Mall's merchandise.
• Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang's game time ends, and they leave their seats.
• The Origin Mall is thriving, with all seats occupied and many spectators.
• Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang sense an unusual presence at the Drunken Moon Pavilion.
• They encounter Murong Haitang, who brings them back to the pavilion for a discussion.
• Inside, they find many familiar faces and are reminded of past incidents.

Character Developments

• Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang show remorse for their actions but also display a sense of inevitability, hinting at recurring behavior.
• Murong Haitang maintains her stern and authoritative demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The allure and addiction of virtual reality gaming (Origin Mall's success).
• Consequences and repetition of past mistakes (Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang's situation).

Character Interactions

• Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang interact with each other, showing a sense of camaraderie and shared guilt.
• They interact with Murong Haitang, displaying deference and fear due to her authority.
• Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang interact with other students, showing a level of familiarity and shared experiences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Origin Mall is closed, and Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan are eating when Yao Ziyan senses the arrival of the Royal Family of Beasts.
• The Royal Family of Beasts, flying in their true forms, approach Jiuyao City, causing a stir among the city guards and citizens.
• Ji Wuhui, the city's ruler, remains calm and informs the city guard that the Royal Family of Beasts is here for the Origin Mall and poses no threat.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan maintains his mysterious boss persona, offering to pick up the Royal Family of Beasts but understanding Yao Ziyan's refusal.
• Yao Ziyan feels touched by Luo Chuan's offer, interpreting it as a sign of his care for her.
• Ji Wuhui demonstrates his political acumen and calmness in the face of the Royal Family of Beasts' arrival.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The Royal Family of Beasts' arrival highlights the shifting balance of power in Jiuyao City, with the Origin Mall and its mysterious boss now a significant force.
• Trust and loyalty: Yao Ziyan's reaction to Luo Chuan's offer shows her growing trust and loyalty towards him.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: Their interaction shows their growing understanding and rapport, with Yao Ziyan feeling cared for by Luo Chuan.
• Ji Wuhui and the City Guard: Ji Wuhui's interaction with the City Guard demonstrates his leadership and ability to manage a crisis, maintaining calm and providing reassurance.