Ch. 41Do I Have No Shame?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Xinghe visits the Queen Mother of the West to obtain the Innate Ren Water Peach Tree, but she refuses to hand it over.
- Li Xinghe trades Yellow Middle Plum fruits for ripe peaches and branches of the Peach Tree.
- He then goes to Wuzhuang Temple to trade for Ginseng Fruits with Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun.
- Li Xinghe gives them a Yellow Middle Plum and warns Hongyun about a future danger involving Kunpeng.
Character Developments
- Queen Mother of the West shows wisdom and courtesy, refusing to give in to Li Xinghe's demands but still trading with him.
- Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun display respect and humility, understanding Li Xinghe's power and accepting his advice.
- Li Xinghe demonstrates his power and influence, using his strength to obtain what he wants without resorting to force.
Significant Themes
- The importance of social graces and human connections in the Primordial World.
- The power dynamics between cultivators and the respect given to those stronger than oneself.
- The value of Innate Spiritual Roots and the lengths cultivators will go to obtain them.
Character Interactions
- Li Xinghe interacts with the Queen Mother of the West, Zhenyuanzi, and Hongyun, using his power and influence to obtain what he wants while showing respect for their positions.
- The Queen Mother of the West and Li Xinghe have a tense but respectful exchange, with her refusing to give in to his demands but still trading with him.
- Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun show respect and humility towards Li Xinghe, understanding his power and accepting his advice.