Ch. 1I'm a Good, Law-Abiding Person (New Book—Please Bookmark)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • He Ao, an 18-year-old college student, is introduced as honest, simple, and law-abiding, with a life goal of making money.
  • He helps a girl, Liu Nan, pick up her pen in class, causing others to avoid him due to rumors about his past.
  • Liu Nan's satchel is snatched by a man, and she chases after him into an alley, realizing too late that it's a trap.
  • He Ao intervenes, knocks out the robber with a precise strike, and handcuffs him using a pair of adult store-bought handcuffs.

Character Developments

  • He Ao: Initially portrayed as a quiet, law-abiding student, he reveals hidden skills and knowledge, challenging the rumors about him.
  • Liu Nan: She shows courage in chasing the robber but also displays naivety in not immediately realizing the trap.

Significant Themes

  • Perception vs. Reality: He Ao's actions challenge the negative perceptions held by others about him.
  • Appearance vs. Substance: He Ao's unassuming appearance belies his hidden skills and knowledge.

Character Interactions

  • He Ao and Liu Nan: Their interaction is brief but significant, with He Ao saving Liu Nan and providing her with practical advice.
  • Liu Nan and the Short-haired Girl: They gossip about He Ao, with the short-haired girl spreading rumors about his past.

Ch. 2Happy New Year! New Book Release—Please Bookmark

Key Plot Points and Events

  • He Ao, a young man with a mysterious past, saves Liu Nan from a thug.
  • He Ao collects a 'debt' by asking Liu Nan to treat him to a meal in the future.
  • He Ao meets a police team led by Team Leader Liu, who seems to know him.
  • He Ao returns home on his birthday and encounters a countdown in his vision.
  • A game interface appears in He Ao's vision, initiating a game called 'Life Dungeon Game'.
  • He Ao is matched with the character 'Evil God Priest Yezuola' for his new life.

Character Developments

  • He Ao: Shows bravery and resourcefulness in saving Liu Nan. He is mysterious, has a photographic memory, and seems to have a troubled past.
  • Liu Nan: Initially timid, she gains courage after He Ao saves her. She is confused but intrigued by He Ao's actions.

Significant Themes

  • The game's countdown and He Ao's mysterious past suggest themes of fate and destiny.
  • He Ao's actions towards Liu Nan hint at themes of debt and repayment, as well as the power dynamics between savior and saved.

Character Interactions

  • He Ao and Liu Nan: Their interaction is brief but significant. He Ao saves Liu Nan, then collects a 'debt' in a unique way, leaving Liu Nan confused but intrigued.
  • He Ao and Team Leader Liu: They seem to have a history, with Team Leader Liu treating He Ao warmly and knowing about his financial situation.

Ch. 3Priest Yezuola of the God of Knowledge

Key Plot Points and Events

  • He Ao, a player, wakes up in an underground cave, controlled by a 'body' with tentacles instead of limbs.
  • He Ao's 'body' is restrained by eight metal stakes that deliver electric shocks when he moves.
  • A team of eight cybernetic humans, led by a woman named Serena, enters the cave. They are searching for a ritual array and intend to 'deal with' He Ao.
  • Serena unlocks a black metal box using her palm, preparing to use its contents against He Ao.

Character Developments

  • He Ao: Calm and analytical, he adapts to his new 'body' and plans an attack despite the danger.
  • Serena: Confident and strategic, she prioritizes finding the ritual array and takes precautions against He Ao.

Significant Themes

  • Adaptation: He Ao quickly adapts to his new body and situation.
  • Danger: The environment and the cybernetic humans pose significant threats to He Ao.
  • Power and Control: Serena's team seeks to control the situation, while He Ao seeks to regain control of his circumstances.

Character Interactions

  • He Ao vs. Serena's Team: He Ao perceives Serena as a significant threat, while her team underestimates him.
  • Serena and her Deputy: Tension exists between Serena and her deputy, who questions her decisions.

Ch. 4The Mantis Stalks the Cicada

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Selina, a blonde woman, is attacked by Job, her guide, who uses a Prosthetic Virus to disable her mechanical cyborg body.
  • Job and his team aim to use Selina's metal box to summon and destroy an offspring of the God of Knowledge for its valuable Talent Sequences.
  • He Ao, an alien creature, observes and participates in these events, using his tentacles to break Selina's restraints.

Character Developments

  • Selina: Initially portrayed as a strong, capable investigator, she's later revealed to be a mechanical cyborg, and her body is disabled by the Prosthetic Virus.
  • Job: A cunning and greedy guide who betrays Selina for personal gain, aiming to destroy an Evil God offspring for its valuable drops.

Significant Themes

  • Betrayal and trust: Job betrays Selina, highlighting the theme of trust and its absence in their relationship.
  • Greed and ambition: Job's actions are driven by his desire for wealth and power, as seen in his pursuit of the Talent Sequences.
  • Technology and humanity: Selina's mechanical cyborg body raises questions about the intersection of technology and humanity.

Character Interactions

  • Selina and Job: Their relationship evolves from one of trust (as Selina hired Job as her guide) to one of betrayal and enmity.
  • He Ao and the characters: He Ao observes and interacts with the characters, initially focusing on Selina but later targeting Job and his team.

Ch. 5Counterkill (Please Bookmark and Vote)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The ritual is interrupted, and Job realizes something is amiss.
  • Job attempts to free Selina but is impaled by a tentacle controlled by He Ao.
  • He Ao reveals his true form, a massive, tentacled creature, and captures Selina.
  • Selina attempts to communicate with He Ao, offering him books in exchange for her life.

Character Developments

  • Job's true intentions are revealed when he tries to free Selina.
  • He Ao's true form is revealed, showcasing his immense power and intelligence.
  • Selina demonstrates her resourcefulness and adaptability in a desperate situation.

Significant Themes

  • The power of evil gods and their corrupting influence on their priests.
  • The importance of maintaining sanity and rational thought in the face of extreme circumstances.
  • The value of knowledge and information, as Selina uses the promise of books to try to negotiate with He Ao.

Character Interactions

  • Job's attempt to free Selina is thwarted by He Ao, leading to his death.
  • Selina and He Ao interact for the first time, with Selina trying to gauge He Ao's sanity and intentions.
  • Selina offers He Ao books in exchange for her life, showing her willingness to adapt and survive.

Ch. 6Because I Am a Law-Abiding Good Person

Chapter Summary: “Because I Am a Law-Abiding Good Person”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • He Ao continues exploring the priest’s hideout while the snapped metal confinement lines remain lodged in his body. He discovers a large chamber containing two enormous bookshelves and a pile of skulls, finger bones, and stationery.
  • He realizes that Job and the others likely stole their sacrificial materials from this place.
  • Searching for information about the world and the summoning ritual, He Ao examines the priest’s books. Most are completely blank, with only a few elementary-school textbooks containing any real text.
  • He concludes that the God of Knowledge priest displayed fake books merely for appearance, criticizing the priest’s lack of professionalism.
  • Meanwhile, Selina is suspended helplessly in the air. She has erased her data and begun reloading her operating system, leaving her almost entirely incapable of fighting.
  • He Ao senses danger and confronts Selina about retaining her sanity and saving him earlier. He deliberately intimidates her by slowly bringing his grotesque skull-like face closer while searching through books with his many tentacles.
  • Selina reflects on how dangerous a sane Evil God Priest is compared with a mindless one. She realizes that He Ao’s endurance, intelligence, and ability to break the confinement device far exceed her expectations.
  • He Ao explains that he saved her “because I am a law-abiding good person.” He believes his attacks were justified because Selina and the others invaded his home.
  • Selina questions this logic, pointing out that his supposed “self-defense” resulted in seven deaths and her imprisonment. The chapter ends as their tense interrogation continues.

Character Developments

  • He Ao displays intelligence, curiosity, and methodical behavior by prioritizing books about history, current events, and summoning rituals. Despite his terrifying appearance and role as an Evil God Priest, he views himself as morally justified and law-abiding.
  • He Ao also demonstrates an unusual sense of humor and literal-minded morality, sincerely—or at least convincingly—defending his actions as legitimate self-defense.
  • Selina shifts from hunter to captive. Her fear of He Ao grows as she recognizes his strength and cunning, but she begins adapting psychologically to his frightening appearance and attempts to analyze his personality through conversation.
  • Selina also remains loyal to her judgment of her superior, dismissing her suspicion that she was deliberately sent on a suicide mission, even though the mission has gone disastrously wrong.

Significant Themes

  • Appearance versus reality: The priest’s impressive library is mostly fake, while He Ao’s monstrous appearance conceals a calculating and oddly principled mind.
  • Morality and self-justification: He Ao frames violence and imprisonment as lawful self-defense, raising questions about how moral labels depend on perspective.
  • Hunter and prey: Selina’s position reverses completely. Once confident in hunting an Evil God Priest, she becomes helpless prey facing a stronger and more intelligent opponent.
  • Knowledge and deception: The God of Knowledge priest’s fake books undermine the symbolic importance of knowledge, while He Ao actively seeks genuine information to prepare for future returns to the world.
  • Psychological intimidation: He Ao’s physical appearance and deliberate movements weaken Selina’s defenses, showing that fear itself is one of his most effective weapons.

Character Interactions

  • He Ao interrogates Selina about her sanity and why she saved him.
  • Selina attempts to stall while her systems reload and probes He Ao’s beliefs and motives.
  • He Ao claims his actions were justified because the group invaded his home.
  • Selina challenges the contradiction between his “law-abiding” identity and the deaths and violence resulting from his defense, leaving the moral dispute unresolved.

Ch. 7Act of Courage

Key Plot Points and Events

  • He Ao justifies his actions as an 'act of courage' despite going against Federation law.
  • Selina realizes He Ao might not be entirely rational.
  • He Ao discovers a strange book titled "Thirty Days to Become a Sword Immortal" while searching the bookshelves.
  • He Ao decides to complete the ritual to summon the Evil God's offspring before Selina recovers her strength.
  • Selina tries to dissuade He Ao from summoning the Evil God's offspring, but he argues that there's no law against it.

Character Developments

  • He Ao demonstrates his ability to multitask, focusing on both Selina and the bookshelves while danger-sensing.
  • Selina shows concern for the potential consequences of summoning an Evil God's offspring.
  • He Ao reveals his naivety about the law, suggesting he hasn't integrated fully into this world's societal norms.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of courage and its interpretation, with He Ao's actions being seen as courageous by him but questionable by Selina.
  • The theme of law and its interpretation, with He Ao using a technicality to justify his actions.

Character Interactions

  • He Ao and Selina have a tense conversation, with He Ao ignoring Selina after deeming her not an immediate threat.
  • He Ao shows disregard for Selina's warnings about the consequences of summoning the Evil God's offspring.

Ch. 8God of Knowledge, Mission Complete

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Selina is captured by He Ao, who uses her to summon the God of Knowledge's Sub-body.
  • He Ao, a rational lunatic, follows the law and doesn't intend to kill Selina.
  • He Ao successfully summons the God of Knowledge's Sub-body, a massive, book-like phantom.
  • Selina, desperate, tries to disrupt the ritual but is restrained by He Ao.

Character Developments

  • Selina: Realizes He Ao's principles and his genuine intent not to kill her. Desperately tries to stop the ritual.
  • He Ao: Shows his dedication to the law and his obsession with knowledge. Successfully summons the God of Knowledge's Sub-body.

Significant Themes

  • Knowledge and Learning: He Ao's obsession with knowledge and learning is a central theme. The God of Knowledge's Sub-body is a manifestation of this.
  • Good vs. Evil: The contrast between Selina's desperation to stop the evil ritual and He Ao's obsession with it highlights this theme.
  • Law and Order: He Ao's adherence to the law, even in his obsession, is a significant aspect of his character.

Character Interactions

  • Selina and He Ao: Their interactions are tense, with Selina trying to reason with He Ao, while he remains focused on his mission.
  • He Ao and the God of Knowledge: He Ao successfully summons the God of Knowledge's Sub-body, indicating a connection between them.

Ch. 9Hmm? I'm Worth Ten Million Now?

Summary

Key Plot Points & Events

  • He Ao completes the ritual, but the God of Knowledge's sub-body is incomplete and tries to devour him.
  • He Ao gains a 90-second buffer time from the game system.
  • He Ao traps Selina and prepares to use her to kill the God of Knowledge's sub-body.
  • Selina activates a metal box containing a beating, polluting heart that kills the God of Knowledge's sub-body.
  • He Ao absorbs a Talent Sequence from the sub-body's remains.

Character Developments

  • He Ao demonstrates quick thinking and adaptability, using Selina and the metal box to destroy the sub-body.
  • Selina shows resilience, resisting the sub-body's mind pollution and activating the box.

Significant Themes

  • Adaptability & Resourcefulness: He Ao's ability to adapt to unexpected situations and use available resources to his advantage.
  • Pollution & Corruption: The corrupting influence of the God of Knowledge's sub-body and the polluting heart in the metal box.

Character Interactions

  • He Ao & Selina: He Ao uses Selina to activate the box, while also protecting her from the sub-body's pollution. Selina trusts He Ao enough to follow his lead, despite her initial suspicion.

Ch. 10Cutting the God of Knowledge Down to Size

Key Plot Points and Events

  • He Ao, following the game's rules, decides to kill the Evil God Sub-body after completing the descent ritual.
  • After acquiring 'Super Memory' (Talent Sequence 272), He Ao uses it to memorize a book titled 'Thirty Days to Become a Sword Immortal' before returning to the real world.
  • The God of Knowledge's wrath is unleashed, causing Selina's breakdown and the collapse of the cave.
  • Selina, contaminated by the God of Knowledge's power, tears off her infected left hand and returns to find He Ao.

Character Developments

  • He Ao demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability by using the God of Knowledge's power against itself and memorizing the book.
  • Selina shows resilience and quick decision-making in dealing with her contamination and returning to find He Ao.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of knowledge and its power, both beneficial and destructive, is explored through the God of Knowledge and the book He Ao memorizes.
  • The consequences of defying divine entities are shown through the God of Knowledge's wrath.

Character Interactions

  • He Ao and Selina's interactions are minimal in this chapter, but He Ao's actions towards Selina (throwing her into a dark tunnel and memorizing the book) show his disregard for her safety and his self-interest.
  • The God of Knowledge's power interacts with He Ao's body, causing a struggle between the two forces.

Ch. 11Mission Settlement (Please Bookmark and Recommend)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • He Ao receives mission settlement ratings after completing the ritual and defeating the God of Knowledge's sub-body.
  • He Ao realizes that actions taken during the 90-second buffer time were also rated.
  • He Ao is offered three reward choices for his SSS-rated hidden mission: a random Talent Sequence, full body mechanical modification, or the Vermillion Fruit.

Character Developments

  • He Ao demonstrates his analytical skills by interpreting the mission ratings and understanding the hidden mission's perspective.
  • He Ao's past actions are hinted at, showing he's not always a 'good person' and has had to defend himself against aggressive visitors.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of 'revenge' is explored through the hidden mission's perspective, showing that even AI entities like Yezuola can have emotions and resentment.
  • The theme of 'choice' is presented with the three reward options, each offering a different kind of enhancement.

Character Interactions

  • He Ao interacts with an unknown young man outside his door, who tries to sell him a 'profitable business' opportunity.
  • The interaction highlights He Ao's cautious and defensive nature, as he initially closes the door and only opens it when the man shows interest in his business proposal.

Ch. 12A Changing World (Please Recommend and Bookmark)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A young man arrives at He Ao's door, claiming to have a business proposal.
  • He Ao discovers the young man has photos of him and Liu Nan, planning to kidnap Liu Nan for ransom.
  • He Ao receives a call from Liu Nan, inviting him to dinner, which he declines due to the high cost.
  • He Ao reports the young man to Team Leader Liu, and the young man transforms into a muscular, aggressive state, breaking through the security door.

Character Developments

  • He Ao: Shows his practical and frugal nature by declining an expensive dinner invitation. He also demonstrates his law-abiding character by reporting the kidnapper to the police.
  • The young man: Reveals his true intentions and transforms into a muscular state, indicating he's not just a regular kidnapper, but possibly a supernatural or enhanced individual.

Significant Themes

  • The changing nature of the world: The young man's transformation suggests that the world He Ao lives in is not as ordinary as it seems.
  • Trust and deception: The young man's initial friendly demeanor hides his true intentions, highlighting the theme of trust and deception.

Character Interactions

  • He Ao and the young man: Their interaction reveals the young man's true intentions and He Ao's practical and law-abiding nature.
  • He Ao and Liu Nan: Their brief conversation shows He Ao's consideration for Liu Nan's safety and his practical approach to life.
  • He Ao and Team Leader Liu: Their conversation indicates He Ao's trust in the legal system and his willingness to report the crime.

Ch. 13Superhuman (Please Bookmark and Recommend)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • He Ao, a young man, is in a heated argument with his neighbor, leading to a physical altercation.
  • He Ao receives a mysterious system notification, offering three rewards: Talent Sequence, Mechanical Modification, or Vermillion Fruit.
  • He Ao chooses the Vermillion Fruit and consumes it, experiencing a physical transformation.
  • He Ao uses his newfound abilities to evade his neighbor's attack.

Character Developments

  • He Ao demonstrates quick thinking and adaptability in choosing the Vermillion Fruit and using its power to dodge an attack.
  • The neighbor is portrayed as aggressive and hot-headed, showcasing his strength and speed.

Significant Themes

  • Adaptability and quick thinking in the face of sudden changes.
  • The power of transformation and self-improvement.

Character Interactions

  • He Ao and his neighbor have a tense, confrontational interaction, leading to a physical altercation.
  • He Ao's internal struggle and decision-making process are highlighted as he chooses the Vermillion Fruit and uses its power.

Ch. 14Dawn Has Arrived, and Shall Arrive Forever

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • He Ao, a law-abiding citizen, encounters an intruder, a muscular youth, in his apartment.
  • He Ao uses a mysterious 'Qi' and martial arts moves from a small book to subdue the youth.
  • The youth, despite being injured, escapes by jumping out of the fifth-floor window and stealing an electric scooter.
  • Team Leader Liu and his team arrive, and He Ao goes with them to the police station to give a statement.

Character Developments

  • He Ao: He demonstrates exceptional martial arts skills and calm composure under pressure. He shows concern for the youth's life, choosing not to kill him despite the opportunity. He is also practical, immediately thinking about the cost of repairs to his apartment.
  • The Youth (Bull): He is strong and resilient but not very smart. He panics at the sound of police sirens and chooses to jump out of the window instead of facing the police.

Significant Themes

  • The power of 'Qi': He Ao discovers and uses 'Qi' to enhance his martial arts moves, suggesting the presence of a mystical energy force.
  • Law-abiding vs. Criminal: He Ao represents the law-abiding citizen, while the youth represents criminal behavior.
  • Practicality vs. Impulsiveness: He Ao thinks about the practical consequences of the youth's escape (the cost of repairs), while the youth acts impulsively, jumping out of the window.

Character Interactions

  • He Ao and the Youth: Their interaction is one of conflict, with He Ao defending himself and his property, and the youth attempting to harm him.
  • He Ao and Team Leader Liu: They interact professionally, with Team Leader Liu ensuring He Ao's safety and arranging for him to receive a bonus, while He Ao cooperates by going to the police station to give a statement.

Ch. 15Character Panel (Please Bookmark, Subscribe, and Follow)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • He Ao receives his 10,000 yuan reward from Team Leader Liu, who advises him to focus on his studies and avoid dangerous activities.
  • He Ao encounters a mysterious man in a black trench coat outside the police station, who later reveals himself as Researcher Zhang, a member of a civilian organization.
  • Liu Zheng tells Researcher Zhang about the clues left behind by 'Bull', including a torn piece of clothing and a custom IC card with the words 'Bull's Dawn' written on it.
  • He Ao starts his night stall, and upon claiming his reward, he receives a countdown timer for the next game and a status panel displaying his authority level, physical fitness, skills, mechanical modifications, and martial arts.

Character Developments

  • He Ao: Shows gratitude and understanding towards Team Leader Liu's advice, and appears to have improved physical fitness after consuming the Vermillion Fruit.
  • Team Leader Liu (Liu Zheng): Demonstrates care and concern for He Ao's well-being, expediting his reward and offering advice.
  • Researcher Zhang: Introduced as a mysterious figure involved in a civilian organization, showing interest in the 'Bull' case.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of education and avoiding dangerous activities (as advised by Team Leader Liu).
  • The existence of a mysterious organization (implied by Researcher Zhang's involvement).

Character Interactions

  • He Ao and Team Leader Liu: Show a friendly and familiar relationship, with Liu Zheng treating He Ao like a nephew and offering guidance.
  • He Ao and Researcher Zhang: Briefly interact outside the police station, with neither showing any particular reaction to the other.

Ch. 16Research Institute (Please Bookmark, Recommend, and Follow)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • He Ao, the protagonist, runs a late-night cold noodle stall.
  • A mysterious man in a trench coat approaches He Ao, asking about his income and offering a part-time job, but later declines to discuss it.
  • A young man, who had previously caused trouble for He Ao, appears at the stall and is chased by the mysterious man.

Character Developments

  • He Ao: He is a hardworking individual running a successful late-night food stall. He is cautious about job offers from strangers, having been scammed before. He is also interested in the 'Martial Arts' book he read in the instance world.
  • Mysterious Man: He is initially awkward and stiff, but later shows agility and calmness when chasing the young man. He is associated with the China Folk Anomaly Research Institute.

Significant Themes

  • Trust and Caution: He Ao is cautious about the mysterious man's job offer due to his past experience with scams.
  • Hard Work and Success: He Ao's successful food stall business highlights the theme of hard work leading to success.
  • Mystery and the Supernatural: The mysterious man's association with the research institute and his sudden chase after the young man hint at supernatural or mysterious elements.

Character Interactions

  • He Ao and the Mysterious Man: Their interaction is initially awkward, with the mysterious man offering a job and then declining to discuss it. He Ao is cautious and curious about the man's true intentions.
  • He Ao and the Young Man: The young man's appearance at the stall and his subsequent chase by the mysterious man create tension and intrigue.

Ch. 17Qi Induction (Please Bookmark, Recommend, and Follow)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • He Ao receives a business card from a mysterious woman, Zhang Anxia, who claims to be from the China Folk Anomaly Research Institute (West Capital Branch).
  • The address on the business card leads He Ao to discover that the institute is actually a mental hospital.
  • He Ao sets Zhang Anxia's phone number as an emergency contact on his phone.
  • He Ao's daily routine of selling cold noodles is depicted, with a focus on his last wave of customers, the night shift workers.
  • He Ao returns home and interacts with Grandpa Fang, who provides him with ingredients for his cold noodles and cold skin.
  • He Ao spends the night trying to understand and practice the cultivation method from the small book he found, with no success.

Character Developments

  • He Ao: He is depicted as a responsible and diligent young man who pays his debts and favors. He is also shown to be resourceful and strategic in his actions, such as setting emergency contacts on his phone and carefully calculating his expenses. However, he also acknowledges his limitations and is not afraid to seek help when needed, as seen in his struggle to understand the cultivation method.
  • Zhang Anxia: Although not physically present, Zhang Anxia's character is introduced through her business card and the mysterious nature of her institute. Her purpose and intentions remain unclear.
  • Grandpa Fang: Grandpa Fang is portrayed as a kind and caring individual who has a close relationship with He Ao. He provides He Ao with ingredients for his cold noodles and cold skin and shows concern for his well-being.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of responsibility is highlighted through He Ao's actions, such as paying Grandpa Fang for the ingredients and setting emergency contacts on his phone.
  • The theme of limitations and the need for help is explored through He Ao's struggle to understand the cultivation method.
  • The theme of the unknown and mystery is introduced through the China Folk Anomaly Research Institute and Zhang Anxia's character.

Character Interactions

  • He Ao interacts with Grandpa Fang, showing a close and caring relationship. They discuss He Ao's school schedule and He Ao pays Grandpa Fang for the ingredients he used.
  • He Ao interacts with the workers who buy his cold noodles, showing a friendly and respectful relationship. He is aware of their work schedules and adjusts his business hours accordingly.
  • He Ao does not interact with Zhang Anxia directly, but her presence is felt through the business card and the mysterious nature of her institute.

Ch. 18New Life Simulation Character (Please Bookmark, Recommend, and Follow)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • He Ao discovers and circulates a faint energy within his body, guided by a small book's first page illustration.
  • He realizes that this energy is absorbable only at dawn and integrates into his body, improving his physical fitness.
  • He spends the day repairing tiles and an anti-theft door, then starts a new simulation game in the evening.

Character Developments

  • He Ao: Becomes aware of 'Qi' or 'energy' and its absorption, improving his physical fitness and understanding of his body's 'paths'.
  • (New Character - Ander): Introduced as a trainee investigator in the new simulation game.

Significant Themes

  • Awareness and absorption of energy/Qi.
  • Body improvement and physical fitness.
  • The impact of external factors (like the Vermillion Fruit) on one's body and abilities.
  • The contrast between He Ao's current and past selves, implying societal norms and individual awareness.

Character Interactions

  • He Ao interacts with the building materials market vendors and the nurse in the simulation game (though not directly with the nurse, as she's just described).
  • Serena (from the simulation game) interacts with the nurse, showing kindness and appreciation.

Ch. 19Life Resume (Please Bookmark, Recommend, and Follow)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Selina receives a new prosthetic from Smith, her superior.
  • Selina is promoted to Assistant Inspector and given a new team, the Second Criminal Investigation Team, but her duties are adjusted to focus on federal criminal investigations within Dawn City.
  • Smith informs Selina that a newly graduated trainee investigator, Ander, will join her team.
  • Selina asks Smith about the humanity of Evil God Priests, which Smith discourages her from considering.
  • The game begins, and Ander's backstory is revealed through system prompts.

Character Developments

  • Selina: She is promoted and given a new team, but her duties are moved away from the front lines. She expresses concern about the humanity of Evil God Priests.
  • Ander (Player Character): His backstory is revealed, showing a troubled youth who lost his parents and struggled financially. He becomes a Trainee Investigator and is dispatched to Dawn City.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle against Evil Gods and their Priests.
  • The consequences of contamination by Evil Gods.
  • The challenges of maintaining humanity in the face of evil.

Character Interactions

  • Selina and Smith: They have a professional yet friendly relationship. Smith teases Selina but also shows concern for her well-being.
  • Selina and Ander (implied): Their relationship is yet to be established, but Selina seems to have some reservations about Ander's behavior.

Ch. 20First Mission (Please Bookmark, Recommend, and Follow)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • He Ao, a new recruit, is on his first mission with Selina, an experienced Assistant Inspector.
  • They are on a rooftop, preparing to descend using steel cables to apprehend criminals in a luxury hotel suite.
  • The criminals are dealing in illegal drugs (IB-Ⅱ), and a shootout ensues when He Ao and Selina intervene.
  • Selina swiftly disarms and incapacitates the criminals, while He Ao provides backup.

Character Developments

  • He Ao: Overcomes his fear of heights and participates in his first mission, demonstrating bravery and determination.
  • Selina: Shows exceptional combat skills, strategic thinking, and calmness under pressure.

Significant Themes

  • Overcoming fear and taking the first step (He Ao's fear of heights and his first mission).
  • The contrast between the criminals' greed and the inspectors' duty to uphold justice.

Character Interactions

  • He Ao and Selina: Selina guides and supports He Ao, showing concern for his well-being. They work well as a team, with Selina taking the lead in combat and He Ao providing backup.
  • Selina and the criminals: Selina displays authority and confidence, quickly gaining control of the situation and apprehending the criminals.
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