Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xuan completes his Life-Bound Dharma Treasure, the Nine Palaces Moment Sword, in the Earth Fire House.
• He discovers a hidden secret within a Flood Dragon head, guarded by the Purple Heart Earth Fire, and retrieves a mysterious pearl.
• Lin Yujiao, an early Dongxuan stage immortal cultivator, awaits him outside the Heavenly Fire Palace with a summons from the two Supreme Elders.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuan demonstrates his determination and courage by risking his life to retrieve the pearl from within the Purple Heart Earth Fire.
• Lin Yujiao shows respect and deference to Lin Xuan, addressing him as 'Senior Brother' and acting as a messenger for the Supreme Elders.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and perseverance in the face of danger.
• The allure and risk of pursuing secrets and hidden treasures.
• The hierarchy and respect within a cultivation sect, as shown by Lin Yujiao's behavior towards Lin Xuan.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan and Lin Yujiao meet for the second time, with Lin Yujiao showing deference to Lin Xuan as his junior.
• Lin Xuan and Lin Yujiao fly together to the Tomorrow Illusion Mirror, with Lin Yujiao leading the way and Lin Xuan following behind, highlighting their respective roles and status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xuan and Lin Yujiao reach the summit of Cloud Hidden Sect, meeting the two Supreme Elders by a lake.
• Lin Xuan is questioned about his encounter with Old Devil Gu in Tianfeng City.
• Lin Xuan is awarded the Cloud Hidden Token, a prestigious item signifying great merit, for his actions against the Heavenly Corpse Sect.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuan maintains his composure and courage in the presence of the Supreme Elders, showing no fear or panic.
• Lin Xuan demonstrates his ability to adapt and strategize, downplaying his role in Old Devil Gu's death to avoid suspicion.
• The silver-pupiled girl, a Supreme Elder, shows approval and understanding of Lin Xuan's actions, indicating her shrewdness and insight.

Significant Themes

• Rewards and punishments: The silver-pupiled girl emphasizes the importance of fair and clear rewards and punishments, reflecting the theme of justice and fairness.
• Courage and temperament: Lin Xuan's courage and calm demeanor are praised by the silver-pupiled girl, highlighting the importance of these qualities.
• Luring enemies: Lin Xuan's strategy of luring Old Devil Gu to Tianfeng City is a demonstration of his cunning and foresight.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan and the silver-pupiled girl: Their interaction shows a mix of respect and caution from Lin Xuan, and approval and understanding from the silver-pupiled girl.
• Lin Xuan and Lin Yujiao: Although not explicitly stated, Lin Yujiao's familiarity with the place and her status remain unclear, but she seems to be on good terms with Lin Xuan.
• Lin Xuan and the youth surnamed Long: The youth appears to be the silver-pupiled girl's junior, showing deference to her. He seems surprised by Lin Xuan's boldness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xuan is awarded the Cloud Hidden Token by the Silver-Eyed Maiden for his merits.
• Lin Xuan stays in the Tomorrow Illusion Mirror for three days, seeking advice from the two Supreme Elders.
• The Silver-Eyed Maiden and the Long-surnamed youth discuss Lin Xuan's background and the purpose behind awarding him the Cloud Hidden Token.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuan shows modesty and wisdom in accepting the Cloud Hidden Token, demonstrating his maturity and understanding of the benefits it brings.
• The Silver-Eyed Maiden reveals her strategic thinking and willingness to take risks, aiming to win Lin Xuan over regardless of his true allegiance.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Betrayal: The Silver-Eyed Maiden explores the possibility of winning over a potential spy, questioning the loyalty of even one's own disciples.
• Risk and Reward: She weighs the risks of awarding Lin Xuan such power against the potential benefits, showing a willingness to gamble on the future.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan and the Silver-Eyed Maiden: Lin Xuan accepts the Cloud Hidden Token from the Silver-Eyed Maiden, who hopes to win him over to her side.
• Silver-Eyed Maiden and the Long-surnamed youth: The two Supreme Elders discuss Lin Xuan's background and the wisdom of awarding him the Cloud Hidden Token, revealing their differing views on the matter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Silver-Eyed Maiden and Long surname youth discuss the upcoming Spirit Division Trial and the lack of suitable candidates in their sect, with Lin Xuan being the only hope.
• Lin Xuan returns to Golden Core Peak and finds many cultivators gathered, including those from other branches, who come to congratulate him on holding the Cloud Hidden Token.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuan gains recognition and respect from the sect's cultivators after killing Heavenly Pivot Sword Venerable and obtaining the Cloud Hidden Token.
• The cultivators of Golden Core Peak begin to look up to Lin Xuan as their savior and protector.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and power in the immortal cultivation world.
• The respect and fear of authority, as seen in the cultivators' reaction to Lin Xuan's new status.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan interacts with the cultivators of Golden Core Peak and other branches, who show him respect and offer congratulations.
• The Silver-Eyed Maiden and Long surname youth discuss their hopes for Lin Xuan's future, revealing their expectations for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xuan returns to his cave abode after defeating Heavenly Pivot Sword Venerable.
• He receives numerous congratulatory gifts and resources from other branches' cultivators.
• Lin Xuan spends ten years in seclusion, verifying and improving his cultivation insights.
• He discovers an unidentifiable treasure from the Purple Heart Earth Fire and attempts to study it.
• After several days of failed attempts, Lin Xuan decides to use a divination treasure to help him decide his next course of action.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuan shows maturity and acceptance of his newfound fame, understanding that it's a consequence of his actions.
• He demonstrates diligence and dedication to his cultivation, spending ten years in seclusion to improve his skills.
• Lin Xuan exhibits patience and persistence in trying to unravel the mystery of the treasure.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions and the impossibility of maintaining a low profile after achieving great feats.
• The importance of diligence and perseverance in cultivation and personal growth.
• The value of resources and opportunities in advancing one's cultivation journey.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan interacts with cultivators from other branches, who send him gifts and show him respect.
• Although not present in this chapter, Lin Xuan's interactions with the two Spirit Division stage cultivators during the three-day event are implied to have significantly benefited his cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xuan discovers a drop of Qilin True Blood and successfully refines it after several decades.
• The Silver-Eyed Fairy, a mid-stage Spirit Division cultivator and the sect's Grand Elder, visits Lin Xuan.
• She asks Lin Xuan if he wishes to advance to the Spirit Division stage and inquires about his possession of a Spirit Division Pill.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuan remains calm and composed despite the Silver-Eyed Fairy's unexpected visit and her revelation about the Spirit Division Pill.
• The Silver-Eyed Fairy demonstrates her influence and knowledge by revealing the rarity and importance of the Spirit Division Pill.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and advancement in cultivation.
• The rarity and value of resources in the cultivation world.
• The relationship between a sect's elder and a peak master.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan and the Silver-Eyed Fairy meet for the first time, with Lin Xuan showing respect and the Silver-Eyed Fairy being direct and informative.
• Lin Xuan's calm demeanor contrasts with the Silver-Eyed Fairy's straightforwardness, highlighting their different personalities and experiences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A new week begins.
• Phantom Rain, a character in the story, uses a Sound Transmission Talisman to request recommendation votes for their work.

Character Developments

• Phantom Rain is shown to be proactive in promoting their work, using magical means to reach out to others for support.

Significant Themes

• The importance of self-promotion and networking in achieving success.
• The use of magic and technology (in this case, a talisman) for communication and advancement.

Character Interactions

• Phantom Rain interacts indirectly with the readers/audience, asking for their support through votes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xuan learns that Spirit Division Pills can be obtained from the Ancient Demon Realm or from powerful sects controlling their production sites.
• The Ancient Demon Realm can be accessed through spatial nodes that weaken every 200 years, allowing cultivators to enter, but only in limited numbers and strength.
• The Cloud Hidden Sect has only two quotas for entering the Ancient Demon Realm.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuan shows curiosity and intelligence in understanding the complex situation surrounding Spirit Division Pills.
• The Silver-Eyed Maiden reveals her knowledge and experience, guiding Lin Xuan and showing approval of his understanding.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle for resources and influence between sects is highlighted, with the Cloud Hidden Sect being less powerful compared to others.
• Risk vs. Reward: The journey to the Ancient Demon Realm is dangerous but offers significant benefits, reflecting the theme of calculated risks.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan interacts with the Silver-Eyed Maiden, showing respect and curiosity, while she guides him with patience and approval.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Cloud Hidden Sect offers Lin Xuan a quota to enter the Devil Realm's node for the Spirit Division Trial in exchange for spirit herbs to refine two Spirit Division Pills.
• Lin Xuan must also accept a restriction that will activate if he doesn't return after two hundred years.
• The node will open in three months.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuan: Struggles with the decision to go to the Devil Realm, weighing the risks and benefits.
• Silver-Eyed Fairy: Shows concern for her younger sister's safety and determination to find a Spirit Division Pill for her.

Significant Themes

• Risk vs. Reward: Lin Xuan must decide whether the potential benefits of obtaining a Spirit Division Pill outweigh the risks of entering the Devil Realm.
• Family and Loyalty: The Silver-Eyed Fairy's dedication to her younger sister highlights the importance of family bonds.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan and the Silver-Eyed Fairy: They discuss the terms and conditions of the Spirit Division Trial, with Lin Xuan showing openness and the Silver-Eyed Fairy displaying satisfaction in their straightforward conversation.
• Silver-Eyed Fairy and her Younger Sister: The sisters discuss the risks of the Ancient Devil Realm and the Silver-Eyed Fairy's determination to find a Spirit Division Pill for her younger sister.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The story takes place in the vast Nailong Realm, specifically on the desolate Ice Plain in Tianshuang Prefecture.
• Two groups of treasure-seeking cultivators meet and fight over a precious spiritual item, Purple Luo Grass.
• A Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator, acting under orders, arrives and kills both groups, as they are within a forbidden zone due to a nearby spatial node to the Demon World.
• Lin Xuan and his companion arrive on the scene in their Spirit Boat.

Character Developments

• The treasure-seeking cultivators are portrayed as greedy and willing to fight to the death for a chance at a valuable resource.
• The Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator is shown to be ruthless and following orders without mercy.
• Lin Xuan and his companion are introduced as they arrive at the scene, with Lin Xuan's cultivation realm and background still unknown.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences, as seen in the treasure-seeking cultivators' fight and subsequent deaths.
• The harshness of the cultivation world, where the weak are prey to the strong, and the importance of strength and influence.
• The forbidden zone and the spatial node to the Demon World, highlighting the dangers and secrets hidden in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• The two groups of treasure-seeking cultivators interact briefly before fighting, each claiming to have seen the Purple Luo Grass first.
• The Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator interacts with the treasure-seeking cultivators, killing them without mercy.
• Lin Xuan and his companion interact with the Nascent Soul cultivator, with Lin Xuan's reaction to the situation yet to be shown.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xuan and Lin Yujiao, disciples of the Cloud Hidden Sect, approach a spatial node leading to the Demon World for the Spirit Division Trial.
• They encounter Wu Qi, a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Azure Dragon Sect, who initially harbors ill intent but changes his attitude upon sensing their cultivation levels.
• Wu Qi offers to guide them, but they decline and proceed on their own.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuan: Confident in his strength and decides to participate in the Spirit Division Trial despite the risks. He tames a Purple Patterned Corpse Insect using the Ten Thousand Soul Tower.
• Lin Yujiao: Joins Lin Xuan for the trial, though her cultivation level is lower than expected.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Respect: Wu Qi's attitude changes upon realizing Lin Xuan and Lin Yujiao's cultivation levels, highlighting the respect given to the powerful in the cultivation world.
• Risk and Reward: Lin Xuan weighs the dangers and potential benefits of the Spirit Division Trial before deciding to participate.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan and Lin Yujiao: They travel together towards the spatial node but maintain a formal distance, with Lin Xuan showing no particular concern for Lin Yujiao's lower cultivation level.
• Lin Xuan and Wu Qi: Wu Qi initially tries to intimidate them but quickly switches to a respectful attitude upon sensing their cultivation levels.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of late Dongxuan Realm cultivators gather at a spatial node for the Spirit Division Trial.
• Lin Xuan and Lin Yujiao, from the Cloud Hidden Sect, arrive, causing surprise as they're not at late Dongxuan Realm.
• A cultivator from the Heavenly Corpse Sect, enraged by his sect's recent misfortunes, attacks Lin Xuan.
• Lin Yujiao intervenes, using her Life-Bound Dharma Treasure, a bronze mirror, to counter the Heavenly Corpse Sect cultivator's Ghost Head Blade.
• Lin Xuan steps in, punching the Heavenly Corpse Sect cultivator, revealing his strength.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuan shows restraint, allowing Lin Yujiao to handle the situation before intervening, indicating he values her growth.
• The Heavenly Corpse Sect cultivator reveals his sect's recent struggles and desperation.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources among sects.
• The importance of cultivation level and strength in the cultivation world.
• The value of personal growth and experience, as seen in Lin Yujiao's handling of the situation.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan and Lin Yujiao work together, with Lin Xuan supporting Lin Yujiao from the side.
• The Heavenly Corpse Sect cultivator seeks to vent his sect's frustrations on Lin Xuan and Lin Yujiao.
• Nearby cultivators watch with amusement and schadenfreude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xuan uses a powerful move, "Force Cyclone," to instantly kill a late-stage Dongxuan cultivator from the Heavenly Corpse Sect.
• The cultivators present are shocked and bewildered by Lin Xuan's strength.
• A spatial node overhead begins to decay, leading to a quarter of an hour of darkness and a fierce wind.
• The cultivators activate a formation to assist in the decay process, eventually creating a Spatial Vortex instead of the expected Spatial Rift.
• Lin Xuan decides to enter the Spatial Vortex despite its instability.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuan demonstrates his immense strength and willingness to take risks.
• Lin Yujiao is surprised by Lin Xuan's power and wonders if he cultivates both arts and body.
• The cultivators present are shocked by Lin Xuan's strength and the unexpected formation outcome.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power: Lin Xuan's display of immense strength commands respect and changes the perception of others.
• Risk-taking: Lin Xuan is willing to enter the unstable Spatial Vortex to seize the opportunity for the Spirit Division Trial.
• Uncertainty and change: The spatial node's decay results in an unexpected and dangerous Spatial Vortex instead of a safer Spatial Rift.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan and Lin Yujiao: Lin Yujiao is surprised by Lin Xuan's strength, and they briefly interact regarding the situation.
• Lin Xuan and other cultivators: The other cultivators are shocked by Lin Xuan's strength and display various emotions, including shock, bewilderment, and envy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xuan arrives in the Demon Realm after using Shattering the Void, a dangerous teleportation method.
• He takes an Imitation Demon Pill to disguise his human aura for 30 years.
• He encounters a strange girl being chased by Ancient Demons and intervenes, killing the pursuers.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuan: Shows his power and indifference, but also curiosity about the strange girl.
• The Strange Girl: Reveals her unusual nature, being neither fully human nor Ancient Demon. She's initially hostile but becomes grateful to Lin Xuan.

Significant Themes

• Disguise and deception: Lin Xuan uses an Imitation Demon Pill to hide his human aura, and the girl's unusual nature is a mystery.
• Power dynamics: Lin Xuan's superior cultivation allows him to intervene and protect the girl from weaker Ancient Demons.
• Trust and betrayal: The girl is initially distrustful of Lin Xuan due to her pursuers being Ancient Demons like him.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan and the Strange Girl: Their interaction is brief but significant. Lin Xuan shows interest in her unusual nature, while she's initially hostile but becomes grateful after he saves her.
• Lin Xuan and the Ancient Demons: He effortlessly kills them, demonstrating his power and indifference.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xuan saves a young woman from pursuing Ancient Devils.
• The young woman reveals she's a Half-Demon, a being with half Devil Race blood.
• Lin Xuan learns about the history of Half-Demons and their struggle for survival.
• Lin Xuan agrees to visit the young woman's village, but they find it destroyed with all inhabitants killed.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuan: Shows kindness by saving the young woman and agrees to visit her village.
• Young Woman (Half-Demon): Reveals her background and struggles, expresses gratitude and eagerness to learn from Lin Xuan.

Significant Themes

• Discrimination and hardship faced by Half-Demons due to their mixed bloodline.
• The harsh reality of survival in the immortal cultivation world, where the weak are preyed upon.
• The consequences of war and the entanglement of grudges and affections.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan and the young woman: Lin Xuan saves the young woman, and they form a temporary alliance. The young woman is grateful and eager to learn from Lin Xuan, while he is curious about the Half-Demons and their world.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points

• Lin Xuan discovers two corpses of Lihe Realm Ancient Demons near a destroyed Half-Demon village, along with signs of a fierce battle.
• He investigates the ruins and notices that storage bags were opened but their contents left scattered—suggesting the killers were searching for something specific.
• He asks the sole survivor, a Half-Demon girl, if the village possessed any treasure. She gives him an old wooden box containing a piece of animal hide with an incomplete map.
• After helping the girl settle into a hidden cave equipped with formations, Lin Xuan continues his journey.
• Sensing a battle about a thousand li away, he investigates and finds five mid-Lihe Ancient Demons fighting a lone cultivator—who turns out to be Tian Xiaojian, an old acquaintance from Penglai Mountain. Lin Xuan is shocked and deeply conflicted.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuan shows a mix of pragmatism and lingering curiosity. Though he initially resolves not to meddle in idle affairs, his inquisitiveness and sense of destiny draw him toward danger. He also displays kindness by sheltering the orphaned Half-Demon girl.
• Tian Xiaojian reappears as a calm, elegant figure under siege, unchanged in demeanor—suggesting he remains a formidable and enigmatic presence.

Significant Themes

• The cruelty of the cultivation world: the weak are prey, and villages can be annihilated for hidden treasures.
• Fate and coincidence: Lin Xuan’s unexpected reunion with Tian Xiaojian in the vast Demon World hints at larger forces at play.
• Mystery and foreshadowing: the incomplete map, the rummaged storage bags, and the unusual Ancient Demon attack all point to an impending major event.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan and the Half-Demon girl: She weeps over her destroyed village; he questions her about treasures, receives the wooden box, and later sets up a safe refuge for her. She kneels in gratitude before he departs.
• Lin Xuan and Tian Xiaojian (observed): Lin Xuan watches from concealment as Tian Xiaojian battles five Ancient Demons, triggering a mix of wariness, nostalgia, and complicated emotions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xuan encounters Tian Xiaojian, an old acquaintance with a complex relationship.
• Tian Xiaojian, outnumbered, faces five Ancient Demons of the same rank without disadvantage.
• The Ancient Demons consume Baleful Demon Pills, enhancing their power but risking their Nascent Souls.
• Tian Xiaojian defeats the first Ancient Demon with ease, while the others attack with enhanced power.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuan: Reflects on his past with Tian Xiaojian, doubts Tian Xiaojian's cultivation progress, and observes the situation.
• Tian Xiaojian: Shows exceptional combat skills and power, defeating the first Ancient Demon effortlessly.

Significant Themes

• The complex relationship between Lin Xuan and Tian Xiaojian, neither enemy nor friend.
• The consequences of consuming Baleful Demon Pills: enhanced power at the risk of Nascent Soul destruction.
• The vast difference in power between Tian Xiaojian and the Ancient Demons.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan and Tian Xiaojian: Their relationship is filled with mutual wariness and hidden hostility, yet they often join forces against common enemies.
• Tian Xiaojian and the Ancient Demons: Tian Xiaojian shows no fear or respect for the Ancient Demons, even after they consume Baleful Demon Pills to enhance their power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tian Xiaojian, a mid-stage Lihe cultivator, effortlessly defeats five Ancient Demons.
• Lin Xuan, hiding nearby, is discovered by Tian Xiaojian.
• Lin Xuan reveals himself and attacks Tian Xiaojian, but finds out it's an External Incarnation controlled by a Spirit Division.

Character Developments

• Tian Xiaojian showcases immense power for his realm, suggesting his true body's strength could be extraordinary.
• Lin Xuan demonstrates his Dongxuan-level power but is surprised by Tian Xiaojian's External Incarnation.

Significant Themes

• The power of External Incarnations and their potential dangers.
• The vast difference in strength between Dongxuan and Lihe realms.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan and Tian Xiaojian's interaction is tense and filled with surprise, as Lin Xuan realizes Tian Xiaojian's true form.
• Lin Xuan expresses frustration at overlooking the possibility of an External Incarnation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xuan realizes he underestimated Tian Xiaojian's incarnation, which self-destructed instead of being captured.
• Lin Xuan searches the area but finds no trace of Tian Xiaojian.
• Meanwhile, Tian Xiaojian in his secret Cultivation Cave receives information from his destroyed incarnation, hinting at a familiar enemy.
• Tian Xiaojian decides to leave seclusion to pursue the matter personally, but his adoptive father, a Void Shadow, disapproves.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuan: Realizes his underestimation of Tian Xiaojian, leading to a temporary stalemate. He remains cautious and determined to continue their conflict.
• Tian Xiaojian: Shows decisiveness in ordering his incarnation's self-destruction. He becomes more suspicious and determined after receiving information from the destroyed incarnation.

Significant Themes

• Underestimation and its consequences: Both characters underestimate each other, leading to unexpected outcomes.
• Determination and resolve: Both characters display unyielding resolve in pursuing their goals.
• Power dynamics: The relationship between Tian Xiaojian and his adoptive father highlights the power imbalance and manipulation within their dynamic.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan vs. Tian Xiaojian: Their conflict continues, with neither gaining a decisive advantage. Lin Xuan's underestimation of Tian Xiaojian leads to a temporary setback.
• Tian Xiaojian and his adoptive father (Void Shadow): The Void Shadow guides and manipulates Tian Xiaojian, revealing his true intentions and the extent of his power. Tian Xiaojian, however, shows signs of defiance and determination to act independently.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xuan arrives at a massive ancient demon city after leaving the Mo Shi Wasteland.
• He encounters a no-fly restriction and enters the city on foot.
• He stays at the Yuelai Inn and rents a manor for two hundred Spirit Stones per year.
• Lin Xuan visits a pawnshop to exchange Spirit Stones for Magic Stones.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuan maintains his composure and adaptability in the face of new environments and challenges.
• The innkeeper and pawnshop manager show deference to Lin Xuan due to his apparent wealth and cultivation level.

Significant Themes

• The differences between the Demon World and the Human/Spirit World, including currency (Magic Stones vs. Spirit Stones) and architecture.
• Lin Xuan's strategy of keeping a low profile and familiarizing himself with the ancient demons.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xuan interacts with various ancient demons, including the innkeeper, the pawnshop manager, and the pawnshop's young owner.
• Despite his wealth, Lin Xuan remains indifferent and expressionless, maintaining his composure.