Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ying Wuji purchases the 'Jade Dew' for 10,000 Spirit Crystals, exciting him greatly.
• Xia Yuan reads the introduction of the 'Jade Dew', which claims it can restore vitality and even bring back souls from the underworld.
• Xia Yuan discovers other extraordinary items in the Origin Mall, like Cola for instant healing, Spicy Strips for strength boost, and Instant Noodles for increased cultivation speed.
• He learns that Luo Chuan, the shopkeeper, is the owner of the Origin Mall.

Character Developments

• Ying Wuji shows rare excitement and hope upon acquiring the 'Jade Dew', suggesting he's been seeking a way to replenish his vitality.
• Xia Yuan's perception of Luo Chuan shifts from seeing him as a mere puppet to realizing his unfathomable nature as the mall's owner.
• Xia Yuan experiences repeated shock and disbelief at the mall's offerings and their prices.

Significant Themes

• The extraordinary nature of the Origin Mall and its items, challenging Xia Yuan's understanding of the world.
• The value and extravagance of using precious resources like Life Spring Water for mundane purposes.

Character Interactions

• Xia Yuan and Ying Wuji interact, with Xia Yuan questioning Ying Wuji about the mall's owner.
• Xia Yuan observes and interacts with nearby students, feeling a pang of heartache at their wasteful use of Life Spring Water.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Yuan, a peak expert of Seeking the Way, visits the Origin Mall and is shocked by the price of Spirit Crystals (100 each).
• He tries to buy more Instant Noodles but is stopped by the shop's rule of one per person per day.
• Xia Yuan observes students discussing unfamiliar terms like Culinary Arts Tutorial, Arena, and Challenge Mode.

Character Developments

• Xia Yuan: Initially confident and dignified, he becomes eager and curious, showing a more human side.
• Ying Wuji: Remains expressionless and unapproachable throughout the chapter.

Significant Themes

• The mysterious and powerful nature of the Origin Mall.
• The contrast between Xia Yuan's expectations and the reality of the mall.

Character Interactions

• Xia Yuan and Ying Wuji: Xia Yuan tries to engage Ying Wuji in conversation but decides against it due to his unapproachable demeanor.
• Students: They discuss their plans for the day, showing camaraderie and shared experiences in the mall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Students at the Origin Mall eagerly use holographic equipment, which allows them to enter a virtual space.
• Xia Yuan, curious, decides to try the equipment after learning about its functions from Yao Ziyan, the shop assistant.
• Xia Yuan enters the virtual space, which appears as a pure white space with two icons: kitchenware and a small tower.

Character Developments

• Xia Yuan, initially curious and skeptical, becomes excited and eager to explore the virtual space after learning about its capabilities.
• Yao Ziyan, the shop assistant, patiently explains the functions and usage of the holographic equipment to Xia Yuan.

Significant Themes

• Curiosity and exploration: Xia Yuan's curiosity drives him to try the holographic equipment and enter the virtual space.
• The intersection of reality and virtuality: The chapter explores the concept of a virtual space that feels real to its users.

Character Interactions

• Xia Yuan interacts with Yao Ziyan, asking her about the holographic equipment and receiving explanations.
• Xia Yuan interacts with a mechanical voice in the virtual space, creating an account and receiving instructions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Yuan, unlike other players, explores the space instead of clicking the icons.
• He discovers that the space is static, and his position doesn't change despite moving.
• Xia Yuan clicks the tower icon, leading him to a black space with a small arena and a small tower.
• He chooses Arena mode and initiates a Mirror Challenge, costing 100 Spirit Crystals.
• Xia Yuan finds himself in a volcanic area with his cultivation reset to his real-life level.
• He discovers a shop icon, buys a Heaven Grade greatsword, and begins the Mirror Challenge.
• Another "Xia Yuan" appears, identical in cultivation and aura, and they engage in combat.

Character Developments

• Xia Yuan demonstrates curiosity and a desire to explore his new environment.
• He shows determination and willingness to spend resources (Spirit Crystals) to participate in the Mirror Challenge.
• Xia Yuan's excitement and eagerness for the fight indicate his competitive nature and interest in testing his skills.

Significant Themes

• Exploration and discovery: Xia Yuan's initial exploration of the space and his curiosity about the Mirror Challenge.
• Competition: Xia Yuan's eagerness to fight his mirror and test his skills.
• Resource management: Xia Yuan's willingness to spend Spirit Crystals to participate in the challenge.

Character Interactions

• Xia Yuan interacts with his mirror, who is identical to him in cultivation and aura, leading to a combat encounter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Yuan and his mirror image engage in a fierce battle, causing significant destruction and ultimately leading to the shattering of their Heaven-grade Spirit Artifacts.
• Xia Yuan discards his broken weapon and continues fighting, expressing his desire to fight to his heart's content.
• Luo Chuan observes the customers in his shop, noting Xia Yuan's excitement in the Arena of the Tower of Trials.
• Ying Wuji, another customer, takes off his helmet and decides to drink the Jade Dew to focus his attention.
• Ying Wuji drinks the Jade Dew, replenishing his Vitality, and even breaking through in his cultivation.

Character Developments

• Xia Yuan: Shows intense fighting spirit and determination, even after his weapon breaks.
• Ying Wuji: Exhibits strong anticipation and appreciation for the Jade Dew, and gains a significant boost in his cultivation after drinking it.

Significant Themes

• The thrill and intensity of battle (Xia Yuan's fighting spirit).
• The value and allure of rare and precious resources (Ying Wuji's anticipation and reaction to the Jade Dew).

Character Interactions

• Xia Yuan and his mirror image engage in a brutal, destructive battle.
• Luo Chuan observes and interacts with his customers, showing understanding and accommodation (allowing Ying Wuji to drink the Jade Dew in the shop).
• Ying Wuji's actions and reaction to the Jade Dew draw the attention and admiration of other customers, including Xia Yuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ying Wuji senses a significant change in his body and steps out of the Origin Mall, causing a spiritual energy storm in Jiuyao City.
• Other powerhouses in the city notice the fluctuation but soon dismiss it.
• Ying Wuji returns to the mall, revealing he's touched the threshold of becoming a Venerable.
• Luo Chuan suggests Ying Wuji try the Tower of Trials' Challenge Mode, specifically the Mirror Match, to help control his newfound strength.

Character Developments

• Ying Wuji: Makes a significant breakthrough, touching the threshold of the Venerable realm. He shows gratitude towards Luo Chuan.
• Xia Yuan: Feels envy and disbelief at Ying Wuji's progress, understanding that Ying Wuji's advancement to Venerable is now certain.
• Luo Chuan: Shows understanding of the Mirror Match function, suggesting it to help Ying Wuji control his strength.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty and rarity of breaking through to the Venerable realm.
• The importance of opportunities and timing in cultivation.
• The potential benefits of the Tower of Trials' Challenge Mode and Mirror Match.

Character Interactions

• Ying Wuji and Xia Yuan: Xia Yuan expresses envy and disbelief at Ying Wuji's breakthrough, highlighting the rarity of such an event.
• Ying Wuji and Luo Chuan: Ying Wuji thanks Luo Chuan for his help, while Luo Chuan remains calm and modest, suggesting the Mirror Match to aid Ying Wuji's growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ying Wuji enters the Mirror Challenge in Challenge Mode.
• Xia Yuan, a powerful cultivator, enters the game, showcasing his strength but is eventually logged out due to the three-hour daily limit.
• Players learn that virtual battles enhance real-world cultivation.
• Xia Yuan suspects the Origin Mall's connection to the origin of cultivation.

Character Developments

• Ying Wuji: Shows determination and resilience in the Mirror Challenge, demonstrating his battle maniac nature.
• Xia Yuan: Initially arrogant, he becomes more cautious and respectful after realizing the implications of the Origin Mall and its rules.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The game's time limit and the owner's rules highlight the power dynamics between players and the game's controller.
• Cultivation and Growth: The game's ability to enhance real-world cultivation suggests a connection between virtual and real-world growth.

Character Interactions

• Ying Wuji and Xia Yuan: Though not directly interacting, their shared experience in the game and the aftermath highlight their contrasting personalities and approaches to the game.
• Xia Yuan and Yao Ziyan: Their interaction reveals Yao Ziyan's true strength and her contentment with her job at the Origin Mall, challenging Xia Yuan's perceptions of power and status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Yuan learns that the Origin Mall's boss, Luo Chuan, is much stronger than a Venerable, possibly a Saint or higher.
• Xia Yuan decides to return to the Origin Mall the next day.
• Xiao Cheng meets with his "acquaintances" at the Phoenix Immortal Tower: Wei Yi (Alchemist from Medicine Valley), Liu Ruoyu (Saintess of Jade Pool Holy Land), and Di Wu Ying (genius of the Fifth Family).
• They discuss recent actions of Lingyun Academy, where Xiao Cheng is from.

Character Developments

• Xia Yuan: Realizes the power and potential of the Origin Mall's boss, Luo Chuan.
• Xiao Cheng: Shows his connections and influence by meeting with powerful individuals from different factions.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and hierarchies among cultivators and factions.
• The importance of connections and alliances in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Xia Yuan and Yao Ziyan: Xia Yuan learns about Luo Chuan's strength from Yao Ziyan.
• Xiao Cheng and his acquaintances: They discuss matters related to Lingyun Academy, showing their mutual respect and interest in each other's affairs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Cheng reveals the existence of the Origin Mall to Wei Yi, Liu Ruoyu, and Di Wu Ying.
• The group has a meal at Phoenix Immortal Tower, with Xiao Cheng briefly describing the mall's unique properties.
• Xiao Cheng warns them not to cause trouble at the mall.
• After Xiao Cheng leaves, the other three decide to visit the Origin Mall.

Character Developments

• Xiao Cheng: Shows indifference and nonchalance about revealing the mall's existence, suggesting he's confident in its security.
• Wei Yi: Displays his bold and unrestrained nature, ordering all dishes on the menu.
• Liu Ruoyu: Shows curiosity and confidence in her strength, dismissing Xiao Cheng's warning.
• Di Wu Ying: Remains mostly silent but contributes to the decision to visit the mall.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Acquaintance: Xiao Cheng's indifference suggests he's not close enough to the others to care about their safety.
• Curiosity and Confidence: The others are driven by curiosity about the mall and confidence in their abilities.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Cheng and the Group: Xiao Cheng shares information about the mall but remains indifferent to their safety.
• Wei Yi, Liu Ruoyu, and Di Wu Ying: They discuss Xiao Cheng's revelation and decide to visit the mall together, showing unity in their decision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Ruoyu, Wei Yi, and Di Wu Ying arrive in Jiuyao City and visit the Origin Mall, a shop hidden in an alley.
• They meet the shop's boss, Luo Chuan, who seems ordinary but may be exceptionally strong.
• Liu Ruoyu feels inexplicably angry at Luo Chuan's indifference towards her.
• The trio enters the shop, finding it filled with Glazed Glass furniture and decorations, realizing the shop's value exceeds their expectations.

Character Developments

• Liu Ruoyu: Shows impatience and anger when Luo Chuan doesn't acknowledge her, hinting at her pride and insecurity.
• Wei Yi: Acts as a mediator, trying to maintain peace and caution.
• Di Wu Ying: Remains silent and observant.
• Luo Chuan: Appears indifferent and confident, hinting at hidden strength.

Significant Themes

• Pride and Insecurity (Liu Ruoyu's anger at being ignored)
• Perception vs. Reality (Luo Chuan's true strength)
• First Impressions (Liu Ruoyu's initial anger leading to rash behavior)

Character Interactions

• Liu Ruoyu and Luo Chuan: Tension due to Liu Ruoyu's pride and Luo Chuan's indifference.
• Liu Ruoyu and Wei Yi: Wei Yi tries to calm Liu Ruoyu down and maintain caution.
• The trio: They interact with each other, sharing thoughts and observations about the shop and its boss.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Three new customers (Wei Yi, Liu Ruoyu, and Di Wu Ying) enter the Origin Mall.
• Yao Ziyan, a Demon Race member working as a shop assistant, greets them.
• Yao Ziyan reveals she's from the Demon Race and enjoys her life working at the mall.
• The customers inquire about the shop's goods, which include physical items like Cola and Instant Noodles, and virtual experiences like the Tower of Trials and Culinary Arts Tutorial.

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyan: She remains calm and professional, revealing her true identity as a Demon Race member without hesitation. She expresses her contentment with her life at the Origin Mall.
• Wei Yi, Liu Ruoyu, and Di Wu Ying: They are initially captivated by Yao Ziyan's beauty and later surprised by her revelation. They struggle to understand the shop's offerings.

Significant Themes

• Cultural Disparity: The customers' confusion about the shop's goods highlights the cultural and technological gap between their world and the Origin Mall's offerings.
• Acceptance and Integration: Yao Ziyan's comfortable life among humans suggests a theme of acceptance and integration between different races.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and the Customers: Yao Ziyan patiently explains the shop's goods to the bewildered customers, showing professionalism and patience.
• Wei Yi, Liu Ruoyu, and Di Wu Ying: They interact with each other through their shared confusion and curiosity about the Origin Mall and Yao Ziyan's identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The trio (Wei Yi, Liu Ruoyu, and Di Wu Ying) visit the Origin Mall, a shop they initially find confusing.
• They learn about the concept of 'physical goods' and 'virtual goods' from Yao Ziyan.
• They approach a shelf containing Cola bottles and read their descriptions, revealing their astonishing effects and low price.
• They discover other shelves with 'Sold Out' signs, containing items with unique and valuable effects, such as Vitality replenishment.

Character Developments

• Wei Yi, as an alchemist, is shocked and has his worldview challenged by the prices and effects of the items in the Origin Mall.
• Liu Ruoyu, initially casual, becomes grave and solemn upon realizing the implications of the shop's existence.
• Di Wu Ying, usually indifferent, shows a flicker of emotion when encountering items beyond his understanding.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the Origin Mall's existence on the current pill industry and cultivator society.
• The trio's realization of the shop's potentially immense background and power.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan explains the concepts of 'physical goods' and 'virtual goods' to the trio.
• The trio shares their shock and disbelief while discovering the items' descriptions and effects.
• They discuss the implications of the shop's existence and its possible connection to the Ancient Ruins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Yi, Liu Ruoyu, and Di Wu Ying arrive at the Origin Mall, eager to buy items.
• They initially plan to cooperate but tensions rise due to the abundance of goods.
• Yao Ziyan intervenes, reminding them of the store's rules.
• Luo Chuan enters, and the trio asks him about the store's rules, particularly the one limiting purchases to one of each item per day.

Character Developments

• Wei Yi: Shows excitement and greed upon seeing the store's offerings.
• Liu Ruoyu: Expresses dissatisfaction with the store's rules.
• Di Wu Ying: Challenges Luo Chuan about the store's rules, demonstrating a straightforward personality.
• Yao Ziyan: Acts as a mediator, maintaining order in the store.
• Luo Chuan: Remains calm and collected, explaining the store's rules rationally.

Significant Themes

• Greed vs. Reason: The trio's initial greed for all the store's offerings is tempered by Luo Chuan's explanation of the rules.
• Order vs. Chaos: Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan maintain order in the store, preventing the trio from fighting.

Character Interactions

• Wei Yi, Liu Ruoyu, and Di Wu Ying initially cooperate but quickly become rivals due to their shared greed.
• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan work together to maintain order and explain the store's rules to the trio.
• Luo Chuan's calm and rational explanation helps Di Wu Ying understand the reasoning behind the store's rules.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan enters the Tower of Trials to play games after selling Spirit Crystals to Wei Yi's group.
• Bu Shiyi, Bu Lige, and Jiang Shengjun arrive at the Origin Mall.
• Wei Yi's group learns about the hidden rules of the Instant Noodles and the hot water's true nature.
• Jiang Shengjun reveals that the hot water is actually pure Life Spring Water.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Shows his unique personality and lack of concern for wealth.
• Wei Yi: Initially confident, becomes shocked and disbelieving upon learning the truth about the hot water.
• Jiang Shengjun: Enjoys shocking new customers with the Origin Mall's secrets.

Significant Themes

• The shock and disbelief of new customers upon learning the true value of items in the Origin Mall.
• The hidden rules and benefits of the Origin Mall's products.

Character Interactions

• Wei Yi's group interacts with Bu Shiyi, Bu Lige, and Jiang Shengjun, learning about the Origin Mall's secrets.
• Jiang Shengjun enjoys teasing new customers, while Bu Shiyi and Bu Lige remain more reserved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discovers Life Spring Water being used extravagantly in the shop, which is extremely rare and valuable in their world.
• They learn about instant noodles and their enhancing effects on spiritual energy.
• They witness and participate in immersive holographic games, a new concept to them.
• Wei Yi and his friends decide to register accounts to experience the games.

Character Developments

• Wei Yi and his friends are initially shocked by the casual use of Life Spring Water, then intrigued by the holographic games, showing their adaptability and curiosity.
• Bu Lige shows familiarity with the shop's procedures and games, indicating she's been there before.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between the value of resources in different worlds.
• The allure and potential of new technologies (holographic games).

Character Interactions

• Wei Yi and his friends interact with Bu Lige, learning about the shop's offerings and games.
• They observe Luo Chuan playing a game, sparking their interest.
• Wei Yi and his friends decide to register accounts together, showing camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan enters the fourth floor of the Tower of Trials, facing the Ghost Face Vine, a plant at the peak of the Divine Soul realm.
• The Ghost Face Vine possesses mental attack abilities, catching Luo Chuan off guard and causing him to fail his first attempt.
• Luo Chuan restarts the battle, determined to find his weaknesses and grow stronger.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan demonstrates resilience and a willingness to learn from failure, embodying the growth mindset of the Tower of Trials.
• Bu Lige shows curiosity and eagerness to learn, asking about the total floors in the Tower of Trials.
• Bu Shiyi displays wisdom and understanding of the Tower of Trials' mechanics, explaining the likely correlation between floors and realms.

Significant Themes

• Growth and Learning: The Tower of Trials encourages players to learn from their failures and grow stronger, as seen in Luo Chuan's restarting the battle.
• Curiosity and Knowledge: Bu Lige's questions about the total floors in the Tower of Trials highlight the theme of curiosity driving the pursuit of knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Bu Lige and Bu Shiyi discuss the potential outcome of a battle between Luo Chuan and the Ghost Face Vine, showcasing their understanding of the game's mechanics and Luo Chuan's strength.
• Bu Shiyi gently teases Bu Lige about his ambition, highlighting their sibling bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Ruoyu enters the virtual world of the shop, intrigued by the Tower of Trials.
• She encounters the Ghost Face Vine on the monitor, questioning Bu Shiyi about its presence in the tower.
• Bu Shiyi gives an ambiguous response, leading to Liu Ruoyu's resentment at being ignored.
• Liu Ruoyu puts on her helmet and enters the virtual world, experiencing the starting space and the Tower of Trials' Challenge Mode on a grassland.

Character Developments

• Liu Ruoyu shows curiosity and determination, exploring the virtual world despite initial resentment.
• Bu Shiyi displays ambiguity and evasiveness in her response to Liu Ruoyu's question.

Significant Themes

• The immersive nature of the virtual world, mirroring reality.
• The mysterious and powerful capabilities of the shop's creator.

Character Interactions

• Liu Ruoyu interacts with Bu Shiyi, feeling ignored and resentful due to Bu Shiyi's ambiguous response.
• Liu Ruoyu explores the virtual world alone, discovering and learning about its features.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Ruoyu discovers a shop filled with flute weapons, realizing her previous knowledge was limited.
• Liu Ruoyu begins the trials, using her flute to control and slow down grey wolves with mental attacks.
• Wei Yi and Di Wu Ying experience immersive holographic worlds: Di Wu Ying fights his mirror image in the Arena, while Wei Yi starts a culinary tutorial.
• Luo Chuan fights the Ghost Face Vine, switching to the Black Dragon Spear. Both are severely injured.
• Luo Chuan dodges a sneak attack and throws the Black Dragon Spear, destroying the Ghost Face Vine's mask.

Character Developments

• Liu Ruoyu: Realizes the extent of her knowledge about flute weapons and begins trials.
• Wei Yi: Discovers a new aspect of his intuition in the virtual world.
• Di Wu Ying: Engages in a challenging battle against his mirror image.
• Luo Chuan: Adapts to the Ghost Face Vine's attacks and uses the Black Dragon Spear effectively.

Significant Themes

• Exploration of new worlds and experiences.
• Adaptation and learning in challenging situations.
• The power of intuition and unique skills.

Character Interactions

• Liu Ruoyu's interaction with the trials and her flute.
• Wei Yi's interaction with the culinary tutorial.
• Di Wu Ying's battle against his mirror image.
• Luo Chuan's intense fight against the Ghost Face Vine.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan successfully defeats the Ghost Face Vine after 29 attempts, a significant improvement from his initial struggles.
• He decides to stop playing the Tower of Trials for the day and helps Yao Ziyan by managing the shop.
• Six customers in the shop reach their daily game time limit of three hours and are forcibly logged out of their virtual games.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan shows improvement in his gaming skills, having died only 29 times against the Ghost Face Vine, compared to hundreds of times when he first started.
• Yao Ziyan has embraced her role as a chef, cooking lunch for them.
• The six customers, particularly Bu Lige, Wei Yi, Liu Ruoyu, and Di Wu Ying, are introduced and shown to be engrossed in their virtual games.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and improvement: Luo Chuan's progress in the Tower of Trials highlights the theme of persistence and continuous improvement.
• Time management: The daily three-hour limit for gaming emphasizes the importance of time management and setting boundaries.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan interact briefly, with Yao Ziyan going to prepare lunch and Luo Chuan taking over the shop.
• Bu Lige explains the daily game time limit to the confused Wei Yi, Liu Ruoyu, and Di Wu Ying, showing her awareness of the rules and a hint of amusement at their expense.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bu Lige and others visit the Origin Mall, but leave when they smell the delicious food.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan have lunch together.
• Wei Yi, Liu Ruoyu, and Di Wu Ying discuss the Origin Mall's impact on the pill industry and decide to compete against each other.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Shows no reaction to Bu Lige's provocation, maintaining his calm demeanor.
• Yao Ziyan: Prepares a meal for Luo Chuan, showing consideration and affection.
• Wei Yi: Realizes the threat the Origin Mall poses to Medicine Valley's pill industry and decides to act against it.
• Liu Ruoyu: Uses her Jade Flute to mentally attack pedestrians, displaying her ruthlessness.
• Di Wu Ying: Keeps his thoughts to himself but is likely planning to use the Origin Mall's influence for his family's gain.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Rivalry: The three cultivators who were previously allies now become competitors due to the Origin Mall's influence.
• Power Dynamics: The Origin Mall's presence is set to disrupt the existing power structures in the pill industry, leading to potential conflicts.
• Affection and Consideration: Yao Ziyan's actions towards Luo Chuan hint at a growing affection between them.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: Share a meal together, strengthening their bond.
• Wei Yi, Liu Ruoyu, and Di Wu Ying: Discuss the Origin Mall and decide to compete against each other, reflecting their individual ambitions and ruthlessness.