Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guigu (Jiang Xiaobai) lies to his mother about his identity to avoid immediate trouble.
• The Yan Family, including Yan Chunü, visits briefly, hinting at their interest in the King of Hell's inheritance.
• Guigu's Senior Brothers from Ghost Valley arrive, revealing their desire for the Book of Ghost Valley. Xu Fu, another Senior Brother, also appears.
• Guigu suspects that the Mountain Demon might have been Guiguzi in disguise, and the events leading to West Kunlun were part of a larger plan.

Character Developments

• Guigu struggles with revealing his true identity to his mother, prioritizing safety over immediate emotional closure.
• Mother (Jiang Yuning) is shown to be sincere but still doubtful of Guigu's identity.
• Senior Brothers from Ghost Valley display their desire for power and the Book of Ghost Valley, except for Dao Yuan who remains loyal to Guigu.
• Xu Fu's appearance adds another layer to the power dynamics among the Senior Brothers.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Guigu lies to his mother, while his Senior Brothers hide their true intentions. Trust is a scarce commodity among characters.
• Power and inheritance: The King of Hell's power and the Book of Ghost Valley are central to many characters' motivations.
• Manipulation and hidden truths: Guigu begins to unravel a larger plan involving Guiguzi and the events leading to West Kunlun.

Character Interactions

• Guigu and his mother: Their interaction is tense due to Guigu's lie, but there's underlying affection and concern.
• Guigu and his Senior Brothers: Tension arises as they reveal their desire for the Book of Ghost Valley, testing Guigu's resolve.
• Guigu and Xu Fu: Their interaction is brief, but Xu Fu's appearance adds complexity to the power dynamics among the Senior Brothers.
• Guigu and the Mountain Demon: Through flashbacks, Guigu begins to suspect the Mountain Demon's true identity, hinting at a deeper connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist realizes that Xu Fu might be Guiguzi in disguise.
• Xu Fu reveals that he's not after the book but seeks information about the person who watched the sunset with him in the Yellow Springs.
• Xu Fu shares that he's been replaced by a robot in the Yellow Springs and that Guiguzi's ghost eye allows Master to see through it.
• Xu Fu offers to help the protagonist by taking the book and ending Ghost Valley's pursuit, allowing the protagonist to focus on protecting Jiang Xiaobai.

Character Developments

• The protagonist: Becomes more cautious and suspicious, starts questioning Guiguzi's true intentions, and begins to consider Xu Fu as an ally.
• Xu Fu: Reveals his true intentions, shows knowledge of Guiguzi's secrets, and offers help to the protagonist.
• Guiguzi: Implied to have orchestrated events from behind the scenes, possibly with hidden intentions.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: The protagonist struggles with trusting Xu Fu, while Xu Fu tries to prove his sincerity.
• Control and manipulation: The protagonist feels like a puppet, controlled by Guiguzi's plans, and Xu Fu hints at a larger force manipulating events.
• Identity and reality: The protagonist grapples with their new identity as Guiguzi, while Xu Fu questions the authenticity of the people around them.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Xu Fu: Engage in a tense, secretive conversation, with the protagonist trying to discern Xu Fu's true intentions.
• The protagonist and Sun Bin: Maintain a cold, formal relationship, with Sun Bin and the others growing wary of the protagonist's behavior.
• Xu Fu and Sun Bin: Xu Fu provokes Sun Bin and the others, hinting at their indecisiveness and lack of achievement.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist realizes his real crisis comes from Guiguzi, not the Ghost Valley lineage.
• Xu Fu appears with a copy of the Book of Ghost Valley, suggesting Guiguzi's involvement in the protagonist's life.
• The protagonist decides to let Xu Fu have the book, causing Sun Bin and others to focus on Xu Fu instead.
• Xing Tian and Long Xiao suspect the protagonist's true identity, while Goudan'er accepts him as Jiang Xiaobai.
• The protagonist realizes he might have been the only one kept in the dark about Guiguzi's schemes.
• The Huang Family, led by Huang Zheng, arrives to pay respects to the deceased.

Character Developments

• The protagonist grapples with the realization of Guiguzi's manipulation and his own ignorance.
• Xing Tian and Goudan'er show understanding and acceptance of the protagonist's true identity.
• Huang Zheng maintains composure despite being surprised by the protagonist's appearance.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: The protagonist struggles with the idea of predestination versus free will.
• Deception and truth: The protagonist's act is seen through by others, highlighting the theme of truth and deception.
• Manipulation and power: Guiguzi's actions underscore the theme of power dynamics and manipulation.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with Xu Fu, Sun Bin, Xing Tian, Long Xiao, and Goudan'er, revealing their suspicions and acceptance of his true identity.
• The protagonist interacts with Huang Zheng, maintaining his act despite their past grievances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huang Zheng, the Asura King, arrives at Guigu, recognizing Jiang Xiaobai's body and suspecting the current 'Guigu' (the protagonist in disguise).
• Various families and figures from different realms arrive to pay respects, including the Jiang Family, Huang Family, and the King of the Heavenly Realm.
• Master Gouzi and Lin Lao Ba arrive, surprised by the protagonist's resemblance to Jiang Xiaobai.
• The protagonist learns that the Huang Family's distinguished guest is the mad old man who invited him and Guigu for tea.

Character Developments

• Huang Zheng: Revealed to be the Asura King, he is cautious and probing about the protagonist's identity.
• The protagonist: Realizes that Sun Bin and his fellow disciples know he's an imposter but are keeping quiet, likely to exchange the Book of Ghost Valley for his secret.
• Xing Tian: Expresses his belief that competition among disciples is fierce, and only one can truly inherit the master's mantle.
• The King of the Heavenly Realm: Her arrival is anticipated, described as powerful and terrifying.

Significant Themes

• Disguise and deception: The protagonist's disguise as Guigu is suspected by several characters, highlighting the theme of deception and its limitations.
• Power dynamics: The arrival of powerful figures from different realms emphasizes the power struggles and alliances among these groups.
• Competition and inheritance: Xing Tian's words underscore the intense competition among disciples for their master's favor and inheritance.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Huang Zheng: Their interaction is tense, with Huang Zheng suspecting the protagonist's identity.
• The protagonist and Master Gouzi/Lin Lao Ba: They are surprised by the protagonist's resemblance to Jiang Xiaobai, hinting at their awareness of the deception.
• The protagonist and Xing Tian/Long Xiao: They discuss the situation and the characters' true intentions, revealing their understanding of the power dynamics at play.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly King (Purple Clad) and the Little King of Hell (Ming Feng) attend Jiang Xiaobai's funeral.
• Purple Clad reveals she is the Heavenly King and has a connection to the King of Hell.
• Ming Feng escapes his captors and returns, causing tension with Dao Yuan.
• Jiang Xiaobai invites Purple Clad to his room for a private conversation.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xiaobai: Realizes Purple Clad's true identity and invites her for a private talk.
• Purple Clad: Reveals she has regained her memories and is the Heavenly King.
• Ming Feng: Returns with a changed attitude, causing tension with Dao Yuan.
• Dao Yuan: Feels resentful towards Ming Feng for his past actions.

Significant Themes

• Identity and memory loss: Purple Clad's true identity as the Heavenly King is revealed, and she discusses her memory loss.
• Betrayal and trust: Tension between Ming Feng and Dao Yuan highlights the theme of broken trust.
• Power dynamics: The presence of the Heavenly King and the Little King of Hell emphasizes the power struggle in the supernatural world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xiaobai and Purple Clad: They acknowledge each other's true identities and plan to discuss their past encounter.
• Dao Yuan and Ming Feng: Their interaction is tense due to past events, with Dao Yuan questioning Ming Feng's escape and Ming Feng feeling resentful.
• Jiang Xiaobai and Ming Feng: Jiang Xiaobai questions Ming Feng about his escape, hinting at his suspicions about Ming Feng's loyalty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Purple Clad reveals she didn't know about Qiu Yan's situation and is surprised to see Jiang Xiaobai alive.
• Jiang Xiaobai learns that Qiu Yan might be in Yanxu, a legendary place, and decides to find a way there.
• Two groups of powerful individuals arrive at Ghost Valley, each with potential ill intentions: one from the Barren Realm, and another exiled to the desert by the King of Hell in a past life.

Character Developments

• Purple Clad: Shows concern for Qiu Yan and expresses interest in visiting Yanxu. She also reveals she felt close to Jiang Xiaobai not because of his resemblance to Guigu, but due to his liveliness.
• Jiang Xiaobai: Realizes the true purpose behind the arrival of the two groups and decides to face them with strength, understanding that the Jianghu respects power.

Significant Themes

• Unpredictability: The human heart and the situation are compared to the sea, emphasizing their unpredictability.
• Power dynamics: The respect and fear given to the King of Hell and Ghost Valley highlight the importance of power and strength in the Jianghu.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xiaobai and Purple Clad: They catch up on events and share their thoughts, leading to a deeper understanding between them.
• Jiang Xiaobai and the exiled group: The group approaches Jiang Xiaobai, claiming they're not there for revenge but to pay respects, hinting at their potential hidden intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Four powerful individuals from the Barren Realm arrive in Ghost Valley, led by a woman named Nie Yinniang.
• They claim to have come to support Ghost Valley against troublesome visitors from the desert.
• Tensions rise between the two groups, with the desert visitors accusing the Barren Realm group of having ulterior motives.
• Ghost Valley's master (the protagonist) intervenes, asserting his rules against violence within the valley.
• He uses his power, "River of Time, Annihilation," to age and kill Daoist Jia, one of the Barren Realm group, for his disrespect.
• The remaining Barren Realm visitors and the desert visitors leave Ghost Valley after the incident.

Character Developments

• The protagonist, Ghost Valley's master, demonstrates his power and willingness to enforce his rules, instilling fear in the visitors.
• Daoist Jia shows arrogance and disrespect, leading to his demise.
• Nie Yinniang, despite her initial provocation, shows deference to the protagonist after Daoist Jia's death and leaves peacefully.

Significant Themes

• Power and its use to maintain order and respect.
• The consequences of disrespecting authority and rules.
• The distinction between good and evil, and the protagonist's view that both paths ultimately seek profit and eternal life.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with the visitors, asserting his authority and using his power to maintain order.
• The Barren Realm group and the desert visitors clash verbally, with the protagonist mediating.
• Nie Yinniang and the protagonist have a tense exchange, with Nie Yinniang ultimately showing deference after Daoist Jia's death.
• Xu Fu, Ghost Valley's steward, supports the protagonist but is surprised by his sudden use of power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xiaobai (now posing as Ghost Valley) deals with Daoist Jia, who disrespects his late junior brother, by killing him, setting a stern tone for the funeral.
• Various groups from different aristocratic families arrive for the funeral, including the Huang family.
• Jiang Xiaobai discovers Ghost Valley's memories about energy transformation, mirror images, and a cloning-like process involving a 'matrix' and 'Core Body.'

Character Developments

• Jiang Xiaobai embraces his role as Ghost Valley, showing no mercy to those who disrespect his junior brother.
• Sun Bin and his fellow disciples are wary of Jiang Xiaobai's methods and his true identity.
• Zi Yi acknowledges Goudan'er's simplicity and purity.
• Long Xiao expresses concern about Ghost Valley's true intentions and warns Jiang Xiaobai to be careful.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect in the cultivation world.
• The blurred line between science and metaphysics.
• The potential dangers and implications of advanced technology, as hinted by Ghost Valley's memories.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xiaobai interacts with various groups attending the funeral, maintaining his stern demeanor as Ghost Valley.
• Jiang Xiaobai discusses his actions and Ghost Valley's intentions with his companions: Xing Tian, Long Xiao, Goudan'er, and Zi Yi.
• Long Xiao shares his concerns about Ghost Valley's true intentions with Jiang Xiaobai.
• Zi Yi acknowledges Goudan'er's positive qualities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xiaobai discovers his divine soul can leave his body, and he meets Guiguzi, who reveals he's not truly dead and has been using Jiang to lure out their creator.
• Guiguzi wants to find A'cha, a woman he loves, who was taken away by their creator. He reveals A'cha is not human but a product of his imagination that became real.
• A woman, presumed to be A'cha, arrives at Ghost Valley, causing a commotion. Jiang Xiaobai meets her and confirms she knows Guiguzi.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xiaobai: Realizes he's been used by Guiguzi but understands his motives. Jiang starts to question his own identity and memories.
• Guiguzi/Yi Muge: Reveals his true name and past, showing his deep love for A'cha. He's willing to do anything to find her, including using others.
• A'cha: A mysterious woman who's not human, created from Guiguzi's imagination. She's ethereal and speaks in riddles, showing she's not entirely of this world.

Significant Themes

• Love and Imagination: The power of love and imagination is explored through Guiguzi and A'cha's relationship. A'cha's existence challenges the boundaries of reality and imagination.
• Identity and Memory: Jiang Xiaobai starts questioning his identity and memories, as Guiguzi hints that Jiang might not be who he thinks he is.
• Manipulation and Betrayal: Guiguzi manipulates Jiang to achieve his goals, raising questions about trust and betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xiaobai and Guiguzi: They have a heart-to-heart conversation, with Guiguzi revealing his past and Jiang learning about his manipulation.
• Jiang Xiaobai and A'cha: Their conversation is brief but revealing, with A'cha's ethereal demeanor contrasting with Jiang's straightforwardness.
• Jiang Xiaobai and Dao Yuan: Dao Yuan updates Jiang about the commotion caused by A'cha, showing their hierarchical relationship within the sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A'cha reveals that Guiguzi isn't dead; she's taken him away after winning a bet.
• An army surrounds Ghost Valley, threatening to flatten it if its inhabitants don't surrender within ten minutes.

Character Developments

• Guiguzi's attachment to A'cha is further emphasized, showing his human emotions despite being a divine predictor.
• Jiang Xiaobai (the protagonist) realizes he doesn't truly own anything he possesses, including his powers.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictability of human emotions, even for divine predictors like Guiguzi.
• The consequences of one's actions and the idea of 'paying with one's life' if Jiang Xiaobai meets an accident in West Kunlun.

Character Interactions

• A'cha and Guiguzi's affectionate reunion, with A'cha showing dominance in their relationship.
• Jiang Xiaobai and Guiguzi's interaction hints at a future conflict, with Guiguzi warning Jiang Xiaobai that his troubles are just beginning.
• Sun Bin and Jiang Xiaobai discuss how to handle the situation with the army, with Sun Bin suggesting they dismantle the mourning hall and shift the conflict onto Guiguzi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ghost Valley is surrounded by a troop of armed soldiers, seemingly from the Origin World.
• The soldiers are revealed to be led by Duan Hongbin, Old Evil Song, and Chu Ge, sent by the Ninth Bureau to take over West Kunlun temporarily.
• They bring missiles to destroy West Kunlun if necessary, and warn that more will be sent if these run out.
• The disciples of Ghost Valley, including Sun Bin, leave the valley, leaving behind only the Huang Family.

Character Developments

• Sun Bin shows respect and trust in the protagonist, acknowledging him as their master.
• Duan Hongbin, Old Evil Song, and Chu Ge demonstrate their loyalty and support for the protagonist, willing to use military force to protect him and help him find Guiguzi.

Significant Themes

• Power and its use: The protagonist considers relying on his own strength rather than external powers, while Duan Hongbin argues for using available resources without hesitation.
• Trust and respect: Sun Bin and his fellow disciples show trust and respect for the protagonist, acknowledging him as their master despite his young age.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with Duan Hongbin, Old Evil Song, and Chu Ge, discussing their plan to deal with Guiguzi and the situation in West Kunlun.
• Sun Bin interacts with the protagonist, expressing his concerns about using firearms against people like them and advising the protagonist to use his own methods instead.
• Long Xiao demonstrates his protective nature towards the protagonist, physically removing Old Evil Song when he tries to pat his shoulder.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The entire Ghost Valley is now under the control of the Ninth Bureau's troops led by Duan Hongbin, Chu Ge, and Old Evil Song.
• The Huang family watches the developments in Ghost Valley passively, with Huang Zheng acknowledging the breach of balance but showing no immediate reaction.
• An old man is expected to arrive the next day, who might provide clues about Guiguzi or inspire solutions for the aging issue of the woman from Mountain Demon/Spirit and Old Shu.

Character Developments

• Huang Zheng: Shows understanding of the balance between realms and the Origin World, revealing a more reasonable side. He expresses his desire to befriend the protagonist but is hindered by deep-seated hatred.
• Protagonist: Reflects on his relationship with Huang Zheng, suspecting external manipulation of their mutual hatred. He considers the possibility of using his powers to reverse the aging process.

Significant Themes

• Balance and Consequences: The balance between realms and the Origin World is explored, with Huang Zheng acknowledging the consequences of breaching this balance.
• Hatred and Manipulation: The protagonist and Huang Zheng's mutual hatred is explored, with the protagonist suspecting external manipulation of their feelings.

Character Interactions

• Protagonist and Huang Zheng: They have a civil conversation, with Huang Zheng providing insights on the old man's wisdom and the possibility of reversing aging.
• Protagonist and Duan Hongbin/Chu Ge/Old Evil Song: They discuss the Ninth Bureau's intentions and the command of the newly arrived troops. Old Evil Song expresses his desire for more troops to command, while Duan Hongbin and Chu Ge emphasize the protagonist's authority over the army.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Yi sends troops to West Kunlun, led by Duan Hongbin, to keep a low profile and act as a deterrent.
• The protagonist meets the Tea Sage, Lu Yu, who brews tea with extraordinary properties.
• Lu Yu shares visions of Guiguzi and Princess Jinshu through his tea, revealing Princess Jinshu's past betrayal and Guiguzi's acceptance of it.

Character Developments

• The protagonist gains insight into Guiguzi's and Princess Jinshu's past due to Lu Yu's tea.
• Lu Yu demonstrates his wisdom and understanding of human nature through his tea-brewing skills.
• Duan Hongbin shows concern for the protagonist's well-being and the Ninth Bureau's future.

Significant Themes

• The power of tea as a symbol of wisdom, understanding, and acceptance.
• The interconnectedness of human actions and their consequences (karma).
• The importance of facing one's past and accepting it.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with Lu Yu, learning about Guiguzi and Princess Jinshu's past.
• Duan Hongbin and the protagonist discuss the situation in West Kunlun and the Ninth Bureau's future.
• Lu Yu interacts with the protagonist, Guiguzi, and Princess Jinshu in his visions, providing insight into their relationships and past events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yu reveals that the person manipulating the protagonist is himself, not Guiguzi.
• The protagonist's mission is to attack outsiders invading the Original World, while Ghost Valley's is to guard and uphold rules.
• The protagonist learns that one of the keys to opening Yanxu is with the Yan family, who aim to control him for their own gain.
• The protagonist's mother is held captive by the Yan family to manipulate him, but she's not suffering greatly.
• The protagonist's father is searching for the fourth key to Yanxu.

Character Developments

• The protagonist begins to understand his role in the grand scheme and accepts his responsibility to face and fight his other self.
• Lu Yu shows his wisdom and knowledge, offering guidance and assistance to the protagonist.
• The protagonist's mother demonstrates resilience and strategic thinking in her captivity.
• The protagonist's father continues his search for the fourth key, showing determination and dedication.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and self-determination: The protagonist struggles with the idea that his actions are manipulated by himself, not external forces.
• Parental love: The protagonist's parents face hardships and make sacrifices to help their son.
• Manipulation and control: The Yan family attempts to control the protagonist for their own gain, while the protagonist must confront his own manipulations.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yu advises and guides the protagonist, revealing crucial information about his past and future.
• The protagonist and Lu Yu discuss the Yan family's plans and the whereabouts of the fourth key.
• The protagonist and Lu Yu decide to return to the Original World together to resolve the current trouble.
• The protagonist learns about his mother's situation from Lu Yu, causing him concern and determination to help her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ao decides to stay in West Kunlun to investigate his family's matters, despite the potential danger.
• The group prepares to leave West Kunlun, with only Lu Yu, Long Xiao, Goudan'er, and the protagonist returning.
• Yan Chunü meets them at the border, giving the protagonist a letter from his mother and hinting at upcoming changes in the Yan Family.

Character Developments

• Lu Ao demonstrates his determination and responsibility as the future successor of the Lu Family, willing to face danger.
• The protagonist shows concern for his mother's safety and determination to protect Lu Ao.
• Yan Chunü reveals her complex relationship with her family and her resolve to face challenges.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between duty and personal safety, as seen in Lu Ao's decision to stay in West Kunlun.
• The theme of family and heritage, explored through Lu Ao's investigation of his family's past and the Yan Family's upcoming changes.
• The exploration of the boundaries between reality and illusion, as seen in Lu Yu's explanation of his presence.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Lu Ao discuss the dangers of staying in West Kunlun, with Lu Ao remaining resolute in his decision.
• The protagonist interacts with Yan Chunü, receiving a letter from his mother and sensing her determination.
• Lu Yu reveals his true nature to the protagonist, explaining his presence and sharing his understanding of time and human aging.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yu explains the concept of perceiving one's body through brainwaves and psionic power, using examples of a cancer patient and a Boundary Keeper.
• Lu Yu, Long Xiao, and Goudan return to Kunlun and meet Lu Chao, who approves of Lu Ao's decision.
• They return to the Capital City base, where Xie Yi and Ximen Wuwang await them.
• Lu Yu agrees to help Old Shu wake up using his wave-form body and tea-making skills.

Character Developments

• Lu Yu reveals his playful side, showing interest in Lu Yu's hometown tea.
• Mu Qier remains calm and composed despite Old Shu's critical condition.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and willpower in healing and influencing one's body.
• The concept of wave-form bodies and their sensory perceptions.
• The importance of trust in traditional Chinese medicine.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yu interacts with Lu Chao, showing respect but not excessive familiarity.
• Lu Yu and I discuss the nature of his wave-form body and its sensations.
• Lu Yu, Mu Qier, and I discuss Old Shu's condition and Lu Yu's plan to help him wake up.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yu brews Duyun Maojian tea, explaining the nuances of tea brewing and its significance.
• Lu Yu brews tea for Old Shu, who was in a coma, and it miraculously revives him.
• Lu Yu reveals he will handle the Mountain Demon's issue and leaves.
• Old Shu wakes up with no memory of his near-death experience but recalls being attacked at the Nameless Base.
• Xie Yi explains to Old Shu what happened while he was unconscious.

Character Developments

• Lu Yu: Demonstrates his extensive knowledge of tea and its brewing. He is revealed to be a powerful individual who can travel great distances instantaneously.
• Old Shu: Regains consciousness after drinking Lu Yu's tea. He has no memory of his near-death experience but remembers being attacked at the Nameless Base.
• Xie Yi: Shows concern for Old Shu's well-being and explains the events that occurred while Old Shu was unconscious.

Significant Themes

• The power of tea and its brewing: Lu Yu emphasizes the importance of understanding and appreciating the nuances of tea to fully enjoy its essence.
• The power of memory and forgetting: Old Shu's loss of memory regarding his near-death experience raises questions about the nature of memory and its significance.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yu interacts with the group, brewing tea and explaining its intricacies. He also reveals he will handle the Mountain Demon's issue.
• Xie Yi interacts with Old Shu, explaining the events that occurred while he was unconscious and showing concern for his well-being.
• Old Shu interacts with Mu Qier, showing affection towards her upon waking up. He also discusses his memory loss with the group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Shu reveals his attacker was a Boundary Keeper using a deceptive method.
• Long Xiao and Xie Yi discuss their strength, with Long Xiao claiming he could beat Xing Tian.
• Old Shu explains that Lu Yu's tea didn't heal him, but Lu Yu's skill and mental energy did.
• Old Shu reveals he created a duplicate of himself for the Nameless Base, which is now missing.
• Xie Yi reveals that the woman at the Nameless Base might be Xu Qiuyan's mother, married to Professor Gong Deyi in Jiangcheng.
• Xie Yi's contact in Jiangcheng has gone missing.

Character Developments

• Old Shu's health improves after drinking Lu Yu's tea.
• Long Xiao shows affection towards Goudan'er and expresses confidence in his martial arts potential.
• Ximen Wuwang's demeanor changes after drinking Lu Yu's tea, exuding a powerful presence.

Significant Themes

• The power of skill and mental energy over physical objects (Lu Yu's tea).
• The bond between brothers (Old Shu's comrades' deep care for him).
• The consequences of creating duplicates (Old Shu's duplicate causing issues).

Character Interactions

• Long Xiao and Goudan'er's affectionate interaction.
• Old Shu and Xie Yi's discussion about the duplicate and its consequences.
• The group's discussion about Professor Gong Deyi and Xu Qiuyan's mother.
• Ximen Wuwang's grateful words towards the protagonist for saving Old Shu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xiaobai and Long Xiao visit Professor Gong's house, where they encounter a woman who resembles Xu Qiuyan's mother.
• The woman claims to be Gong Deyi's wife but doesn't recognize Jiang Xiaobai or Long Xiao.
• Jiang Xiaobai shows the woman the mysterious USB-like object, hoping to find information about it in Gong Deyi's study.
• The woman disappears while in the study, and later returns with Gong Deyi, claiming she was with him the whole time.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xiaobai: He becomes more cautious and strategic in his approach, trying to discern if the woman is indeed Xu Qiuyan's mother or an imposter.
• The Woman (possibly Xu Qiuyan's mother): She maintains a calm demeanor throughout the encounter, showing no signs of recognition or surprise when Jiang Xiaobai mentions Xu Qiuyan. Her disappearance and reappearance with Gong Deyi raise questions about her true identity and intentions.
• Gong Deyi: He appears protective of his wife and initially hostile towards Jiang Xiaobai and Long Xiao. However, he becomes quiet when his wife asks him to listen.

Significant Themes

• Identity and deception: The woman's true identity and her connection to Xu Qiuyan remain unclear, raising questions about trust and authenticity.
• Power dynamics: The interaction between Gong Deyi and his wife highlights the power dynamics in their relationship, with the wife holding more influence.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xiaobai and the Woman: Their interaction is tense and guarded, with Jiang Xiaobai trying to determine if the woman is who she claims to be, and the woman maintaining a calm facade.
• The Woman and Gong Deyi: Their interaction shows a clear power dynamic, with the woman able to quiet Gong Deyi with a simple request.
• Jiang Xiaobai and Long Xiao: They communicate mentally, with Jiang Xiaobai seeking Long Xiao's observations and insights about the woman's behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist meets Xu Qiuyan's mother and her husband, Gong Deyi, in Jiangcheng.
• They reveal that a mysterious woman, resembling Xu Qiuyan's mother, visited them multiple times, speaking about Qiu Yan (Xu Qiuyan), her boyfriend Jiang Xiaobai, and a place called Yanxu.
• The protagonist learns that the couple saw the woman at different times and had different experiences, with Gong Deyi seeing the woman clearly and hearing her mention a key and saving someone.
• The protagonist suspects the woman might be from the Nameless Base in the Heavenly Realm, as only she would know about Xu Qiuyan's location in Yanxu and the need for a secret key to get there.
• The protagonist shares that Xu Qiuyan is trapped in Yanxu, an independent space possibly in a higher dimension than Earth, and that ancient humans, not evolved from apes, are the true origin of human civilization.

Character Developments

• The protagonist becomes more determined to rescue Xu Qiuyan after learning about the mysterious woman's visits.
• Xu Qiuyan's mother shows concern for her daughter's safety and willingness to help.
• Gong Deyi, as a historian, is skeptical about the existence of ancient humans but remains open-minded.

Significant Themes

• The Theory of Evolution and the possibility of ancient humans predating apes.
• The existence of higher dimensions and independent spaces.
• The power of brainwaves to influence others and manifest physically.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with Xu Qiuyan's mother and Gong Deyi, sharing information about Xu Qiuyan's predicament and learning about the mysterious woman's visits.
• Xu Qiuyan's mother and Gong Deyi show affection and support for each other throughout their conversation with the protagonist.