Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The house at Base 37 remains intact despite the collapse, indicating that the parallel space-time was removed, and Goudan'er only destroyed an illusion.
• Goudan'er and his group arrive to rescue the team, revealing that the enemy's target was likely Base 32, and they were buying time to evacuate.
• The team decides to return to Base 32, leaving some guards at Base 37.
• Xie Yi reports the situation to the higher-ups, who decide to let the subterranean Snake people handle the issue, designating the "Dragon Veins" as restricted zones.

Character Developments

• The protagonist gains a deeper understanding of mental powers and the true purpose of the enemy's actions.
• Goudan'er shows remorse for not finding the enemy and is eager to make amends.
• Xie Yi expresses concern about the powerful force behind the invading Snake people.

Significant Themes

• The power of mental abilities and their potential dangers.
• The struggle against overwhelming odds and the importance of perseverance.
• The complex relationship between humanity and the subterranean Snake people.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist, Xiao Qing, and Old Ghost discuss the enemy's tactics and the significance of the "Dragon Veins."
• Goudan'er and Jiang Xiaohui reunite, with Goudan'er expressing gratitude for their rescue efforts.
• The protagonist and Xie Yi discuss the seriousness of the situation and the need to remain hopeful despite the challenges.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist reflects on the inevitability of the apocalypse and their resolve to fight against it.
• Upon returning to Base 32, they are greeted by Ye Jinghong and Qianqian, who had been waiting for them.
• Xiao Qing, angered by their capture, decides to send a team to find the mysterious enemy.
• The group discusses the possibility of Xiao Qing's involvement but decides to trust her.
• They decide to wait for Xiao Qing's team, acknowledging their lack of progress in finding the enemy.

Character Developments

• The protagonist's determination to fight against the apocalypse strengthens.
• Xiao Qing's pride is hurt by her failure, motivating her to take action.
• Old Ghost shows concern for the researchers' lives and suggests a strategy to avoid difficult decisions.
• Jiang Xiaohui understands and supports his brother's principles regarding the value of all lives.

Significant Themes

• The inevitability of the apocalypse and the human response to it.
• The importance of trust and loyalty, as seen in the protagonist's defense of Xiao Qing.
• The value of all lives and the difficulty of making decisions that may compromise this value.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist shares a moment of understanding with Jiang Xiaohui about their principles.
• Old Ghost and the protagonist discuss strategies, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Xiao Qing's pride is hurt, leading to a tense interaction with the protagonist.
• Ye Jinghong and Qianqian show concern for the protagonist's well-being upon their return.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group decides to wait for Xiao Qing's people to arrive before continuing their search for the researchers.
• Xiao Qing visits the base and reveals that her apprentice has found the kidnapped researchers, leading to a rescue mission.
• The team sets out to rescue the researchers, leaving Ye Jinghong, Jiang Xiaohui, and old ghost behind to guard the base.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates their commitment to ensuring the safety of the researchers, prioritizing their well-being above all else.
• Xiao Qing shows a more cooperative side, working with the protagonist to rescue the researchers.
• Jiang Xiaohui displays his eagerness to fight and prove himself, but the protagonist leaves him behind due to his impulsive nature.

Significant Themes

• The importance of prioritizing the safety and well-being of innocent people.
• The necessity of strategic planning and careful consideration of each move, rather than impulsive action.
• The theme of brotherhood and camaraderie, as the protagonist misses their old friends and plans to visit them.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Xiao Qing work together, showing a level of trust and cooperation.
• The protagonist and Ying Gou share a bond, reminiscing about their past and planning to visit their old friends together.
• Qianqian stands up for the protagonist against Xiao Qing's insinuations, showing her support and understanding of the protagonist's character.
• Jiang Xiaohui expresses his frustration at being left behind, highlighting his eagerness to prove himself and his impulsive nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group reaches a cave where a person is being held captive by a group of guards, including an old woman, the 'Aunt', who is a powerful spiritual medium.
• Ying Gou scouted the area and reported that there were more guards than expected, including several experts, and the old woman posed the greatest threat.
• The 'Aunt' appears and seems to have sensed the group's presence.

Character Developments

• The Doctor reveals that Xiao Qing holds a grudge against the protagonist due to a past love interest who died because of the protagonist.
• Xiao Qing and Xiao Lan's abilities are further revealed; they can affect people's senses to make themselves 'unseen'.
• Ying Gou demonstrates his invisibility ability, which has advantages over Xiao Qing and Xiao Lan's abilities.
• The 'Aunt' is introduced as a formidable opponent with high mental power, capable of sensing and potentially tracking the group.

Significant Themes

• The power of mental influence and perception manipulation.
• The danger and unpredictability of powerful opponents.
• The importance of understanding and adapting to new abilities and situations.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Xiao Qing have tense interactions, with the protagonist feeling uncomfortable around her due to their history.
• Xiao Qing and Xiao Lan work together, with Xiao Qing giving orders and Xiao Lan reluctantly following.
• Ying Gou shares his findings with the group, expressing uncertainty about their ability to handle the 'Aunt'.
• The group collectively feels unease and apprehension towards the 'Aunt'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group encounters a powerful, blind old woman (the "Aunt") who can communicate with the world using her mental energy.
• The Aunt reveals that she has reached the "Heavenly Eye Opening" realm, implying she can see again after being blind.
• The Aunt taunts Xiao Qing about her loyalty to Bai Dagu, suggesting that Xiao Qing hasn't improved her strength due to Bai Dagu's neglect.
• Goudan'er and his Red Robes are immobilized due to a change in the magnetic field, making them vulnerable.
• The Aunt demands the protagonist's life, but the protagonist remains defiant.
• Xiao Qing reveals she has also reached the "Heavenly Eye Opening" realm, shocking the Aunt.

Character Developments

• The Aunt: Revealed to be a formidable enemy with immense mental power, she is also manipulative and ruthless.
• Xiao Qing: Shows fearlessness and confidence in her abilities, hinting at hidden strength and a complex relationship with Bai Dagu.
• Goudan'er: Despite his initial bravado, he is vulnerable when his mechanical abilities are nullified.
• The Protagonist: Stands up to the Aunt, showing courage and resilience, and remains committed to rescuing the captives.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: The Aunt's immense power is both awe-inspiring and terrifying, highlighting the dangers of unchecked power.
• Loyalty and betrayal: The Aunt's words challenge Xiao Qing's loyalty to Bai Dagu, raising questions about the nature of their relationship.
• The cost of strength: The Aunt's cultivation of the Ruthless Technique (or Forgetfulness Technique) suggests a high personal cost for gaining power.

Character Interactions

• The Aunt and Xiao Qing: Their exchange reveals a complex dynamic, with the Aunt trying to sow discord and Xiao Qing remaining steadfast in her loyalty.
• The Protagonist and Goudan'er: Their dynamic shifts as Goudan'er's vulnerability is exposed, highlighting the protagonist's courage and resilience.
• The Aunt and Goudan'er: Their interaction shows the Aunt's frustration with opponents immune to her mental control.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An old woman, revealed to have the 'Heavenly Eye Opening' and 'Red Eyes,' is enraged by Xiao Qing's words and traps everyone in an illusion.
• Bai Qiang is separated from Goudan'er and the others, finding himself in a sea of fire with Qianqian chained to a pillar.
• Xiao Qing and Ying Gou attempt to stop Bai Qiang from entering the sea of fire, warning him it's an illusion.
• Ying Gou enters the sea of fire to save Qianqian but gets engulfed in flames.
• Bai Qiang, worried about Ying Gou, enters the sea of fire to help him.

Character Developments

• Bai Qiang: Shows determination to save Qianqian, even if it means risking his life. His loyalty and bravery are highlighted.
• Xiao Qing: Reveals a hint of emotion, smiling secretly when Bai Qiang decides to save Qianqian. Her true feelings remain ambiguous.
• Ying Gou: Demonstrates selflessness and determination, willing to risk his life to save Qianqian. His bond with Bai Qiang is strengthened.
• Qianqian: Appears to be in distress, but her true condition is uncertain due to the illusion.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Friendship: Bai Qiang and Ying Gou's determination to save Qianqian, even at the risk of their own lives, emphasizes the theme of loyalty and friendship.
• Illusion vs. Reality: The old woman's illusion challenges the characters' perceptions of reality, forcing them to question what they see and hear.

Character Interactions

• Bai Qiang and Xiao Qing: Xiao Qing tries to stop Bai Qiang from entering the sea of fire, but he disobeys her, questioning her true intentions.
• Bai Qiang and Ying Gou: Ying Gou enters the sea of fire to save Qianqian, and Bai Qiang follows him in, showing their strong bond and willingness to protect each other.
• Bai Qiang and Qianqian: Bai Qiang is determined to save Qianqian, even if it means risking his life, showing his affection and concern for her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist (Xiao Bai) is trapped in an illusion created by an 'Aunt' with 'Red Eye', a powerful mental ability.
• He encounters a figure resembling Qianqian, who is later revealed to be an illusion.
• Ying Gou appears, but he and the environment also turn out to be illusions.
• Xiao Qing appears, explaining that they're trapped in the 'Red Eye' illusion, and that the 'Aunt' has reached the 'Heavenly Eye Opening' realm.
• Two Xiao Qings confront each other, one real and one an illusion created by the 'Aunt'. Xiao Bai struggles to determine which is real.

Character Developments

• Xiao Bai: Struggles to discern reality from illusion, trying to find a way out and protect his friends.
• Xiao Qing: Reveals more about her abilities and the 'Red Eye' illusion, but her true intentions remain unclear.
• The 'Aunt' (Red Eye): Shows increased power and cunning, using illusions to manipulate and confuse Xiao Bai.

Significant Themes

• Reality vs. Illusion: The chapter explores the difficulty of distinguishing between what's real and what's an illusion, both literally and metaphorically.
• Trust and Deception: Characters' true intentions and loyalties are obscured, making trust a fragile and complex issue.
• Power and Vulnerability: Characters' strengths and weaknesses are highlighted, showing how power dynamics can shift and leave characters vulnerable.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Bai and Qianqian (Illusion): Xiao Bai tries to save Qianqian, but she's revealed to be an illusion created by the 'Aunt'.
• Xiao Bai and Ying Gou (Illusion): Ying Gou appears to help Xiao Bai, but he too is an illusion.
• Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing: They struggle to trust each other as they try to navigate the illusion and escape.
• Xiao Qing (Real) and Xiao Qing (Illusion): They confront each other, each claiming to be the real Xiao Qing and the other an illusion created by the 'Aunt'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, Xiao Bai, escapes from the old woman and Xiao Qing, who are using mental illusions to trap him.
• He finds Qianqian, who has been injured due to a mental backlash.
• They suspect that Xiao Qing might be involved in creating the Mental Prison.
• They spot Ye Jinghong's figure, and Xiao Bai decides to investigate despite Qianqian's suspicion of a trap.
• Xiao Bai feels a strong sense of danger and quickly flees, but Qianqian disappears during their escape.

Character Developments

• Xiao Bai: Becomes more cautious and paranoid due to the illusions and potential betrayals.
• Qianqian: Shows concern for Xiao Bai's well-being and shares her suspicions about Xiao Qing.
• Xiao Qing: Suspected by Qianqian of being involved in the Mental Prison incident; her true intentions and capabilities remain unclear.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Xiao Bai and Qianqian struggle with trusting each other and others due to the illusions and potential deceptions.
• The power of mental illusions: The old woman and Xiao Qing's mental powers create dangerous illusions that the protagonists must navigate.
• Suspicion and intuition: Qianqian's suspicion about Xiao Qing and Xiao Bai's intuition about danger drive the plot forward.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Bai and Qianqian: They work together to escape the illusions and share their suspicions about Xiao Qing. Their relationship deepens as they rely on each other for survival.
• Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing: Xiao Bai becomes increasingly wary of Xiao Qing due to Qianqian's suspicions and Xiao Qing's hidden capabilities.
• Xiao Bai and Ye Jinghong: Xiao Bai is drawn to investigate Ye Jinghong's appearance in the illusion, even though Qianqian suspects it might be a trap.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qianqian disappears, and Jiang Xiaobai goes back to find her.
• Qianqian is held at gunpoint by two men; one of them shoots her, and she dies.
• Jiang Xiaobai is shot multiple times but survives. He kills the two men.
• Qianqian's corpse disappears, and Jiang Xiaobai's wounds vanish. Ye Jinghong appears.
• Ye Jinghong reveals she's in the illusion to help Jiang Xiaobai escape. They have three hours to find everyone and leave.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xiaobai: Struggles with guilt over Qianqian's death, which he believes is his fault. He's determined to find everyone and escape the illusion.
• Qianqian: Sacrifices herself to save Jiang Xiaobai, displaying her selflessness and strong mental power.
• Ye Jinghong: Claims to be in the illusion to help Jiang Xiaobai and the others escape. Her true motives remain unclear.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Qianqian's death highlights the theme of sacrifice, as she gives her life to save Jiang Xiaobai.
• Guilt: Jiang Xiaobai feels immense guilt over Qianqian's death, blaming himself for her demise.
• Deception: The illusion created by the opponents serves as a reminder that not everything is as it seems, and characters might not be who they appear to be.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xiaobai and Qianqian: Their brief reunion ends tragically with Qianqian's death. Jiang Xiaobai is haunted by her sacrifice.
• Jiang Xiaobai and Ye Jinghong: Ye Jinghong's sudden appearance in the illusion raises questions about her true motives. Jiang Xiaobai is cautious but willing to work with her to find the others and escape.
• The Doctor and Ye Jinghong: The Doctor sends Ye Jinghong into the illusion to help Jiang Xiaobai and the others escape, suggesting he has some knowledge of the opponents' strength and Xiao Qing's tribulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, Ye Jinghong, is anxious as they have three hours to find everyone, including Xiao Qing, in an illusion.
• The protagonist realizes Qianqian's earlier appearance was an illusion, and the pain from the bullet wound was fake.
• Ye Jinghong reveals that the Doctor promised to arrange a meeting with a man named Xiao Jingfeng if they escape safely.
• Goudan'er and his subordinates are found, but they turn out to be impostors. The old woman and A Qiu appear, with A Qiu revealing that Ang Yi ordered them to kill the protagonist.

Character Developments

• The protagonist becomes more cautious and skeptical due to the illusions.
• Ye Jinghong shows concern for the protagonist's well-being and reveals a personal connection to the Doctor.
• Goudan'er and his subordinates are revealed to be impostors, showing the deceptive nature of the illusion.
• A Qiu demonstrates cunning by exposing the true culprit behind the assassination order.

Significant Themes

• Reality vs. Illusion: The protagonist struggles to discern what's real and what's an illusion, highlighting the theme of perception and truth.
• Trust and Betrayal: The appearance of impostors challenges the protagonist's trust in others, emphasizing the theme of loyalty and deception.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Ye Jinghong: They share a conversation about the Doctor and the man named Xiao Jingfeng, leading to the protagonist accepting Ye Jinghong as real.
• The protagonist and Goudan'er's impostor: The protagonist engages in a tense exchange with the impostor, revealing the old woman's true intentions.
• A Qiu and the old woman: A Qiu exposes the true culprit behind the assassination order, leading to a tense interaction with the old woman.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An old woman, a powerful mental domain user, attacks a man and then pursues the protagonists, Ye Jinghong and the narrator.
• The old woman reveals her domain is not an illusion but her mental power, and she can appear anywhere within it at will.
• She offers to take the narrator with her but is refused. She then challenges Ye Jinghong and the narrator to find their companions within two hours, or they will be trapped in her domain forever.

Character Developments

• Ye Jinghong: Shows courage and determination in facing the old woman, revealing her strong will and protectiveness towards the narrator.
• The Narrator: Reflects on Ying Gou's character development, wondering if it's better for him to remain heartless or gain emotions.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The old woman's mental domain represents her absolute power and control within her illusion.
• Adaptation and Change: Ying Gou's struggle to adapt to being a person with emotions is a central theme, as is the narrator's realization that Ying Gou is still the Ancestor of Zombies at his core.

Character Interactions

• Ye Jinghong and the Narrator: They work together to escape the old woman's pursuit and strategize to find their companions within the given time limit.
• Ye Jinghong and the Old Woman: Ye Jinghong stands up to the old woman, refusing her demands and challenging her to a game of finding their companions within the specified time.
• The Narrator and Ying Gou: The narrator ponders Ying Gou's character development and his struggle to adapt to his new emotional state.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist and Ye Jinghong encounter a Four Unlike creature and manage to defeat it using the Samadhi True Fire.
• They are then swarmed by countless smaller Four Unlikes, but are saved by Xiao Lan, Xiao Qing's disciple.
• Xiao Lan reveals that the Four Unlikes were illusions created by mental power, and she dispels them.
• The protagonist, Ye Jinghong, and Xiao Lan decide to find their companions together, as Xiao Lan can't sense Xiao Qing's location.
• They encounter Xiao Qing, who reveals she was testing the old woman's mental power by playing a cat-and-mouse game.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates growth in his ability to handle dangerous situations and willingness to protect others.
• Ye Jinghong shows strategic thinking and persuasiveness in convincing Xiao Lan to join them.
• Xiao Lan displays strong mental power and calmness under pressure.
• Xiao Qing reveals her strategic thinking and willingness to take risks to gather information.

Significant Themes

• The power of mental strength and its applications.
• The importance of strategic thinking and planning in dealing with adversity.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Ye Jinghong work together to face danger, showing mutual trust and concern.
• Xiao Lan saves the protagonist and Ye Jinghong, leading to a temporary alliance.
• Xiao Qing and Xiao Lan's relationship is one of mutual respect and understanding, with Xiao Qing treating Xiao Lan as an equal.
• The protagonist feels frustrated with Xiao Qing's apparent disregard for their safety, highlighting his protective nature towards his companions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group realizes they're in an illusion maintained by several powerful experts.
• Xiao Qing reveals she can't break the illusion alone and needs help from others or her sister, Bai Niangzi.
• They decide to find more people to help break the illusion.
• Xiao Lan suspects Xiao Qing might not be real and tries to confirm her identity.
• Xiao Qing claims she can tell if they're real or fake at a glance, hinting at her hidden power.
• Xiao Lan suddenly attacks Xiao Qing, telling them to run.
• Ye Jinghong and the protagonist run but can't find Xiao Lan or Xiao Qing, indicating the illusion's manipulation.

Character Developments

• Xiao Qing: Shows confidence in her ability to discern reality, hinting at hidden strength.
• Xiao Lan: Suspects Xiao Qing's authenticity and risks her life to buy time for the protagonist and Ye Jinghong to escape.
• Ye Jinghong: Stands by the protagonist's decision to go back for Xiao Lan, showing loyalty and understanding.
• Protagonist: Feels guilty for leaving Xiao Lan behind and decides to go back for her, showing empathy and responsibility.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Deception: The characters struggle to discern reality from illusion and trust from deception.
• Sacrifice: Xiao Lan's actions highlight the theme of selfless sacrifice for others.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: The protagonist's decision to go back for Xiao Lan explores the theme of loyalty, while Xiao Qing's potential deception raises questions about betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Lan and Xiao Qing: Their interaction reveals Xiao Lan's suspicion of Xiao Qing and Xiao Qing's confidence in her abilities.
• Protagonist and Ye Jinghong: They discuss their next steps, showing mutual understanding and support.
• Protagonist and Xiao Lan: The protagonist feels guilty for leaving Xiao Lan behind, leading to his decision to go back for her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group has limited time (about an hour) to find their comrades in a mental realm.
• They encounter two identical Ying Gou, one real and one fake, fighting each other.
• The group decides to bring both Ying Gou with them to prevent further fighting and to determine the real one.
• They find Qianqian injured by a monster; she can't walk properly.
• Xiao Bai decides to carry Qianqian, and the group continues searching for Xiao Qing and Xiao Lan.

Character Developments

• Xiao Bai: Becomes more decisive and takes charge in handling the Ying Gou situation. He also shows concern for Qianqian's well-being.
• Ye Jinghong: Demonstrates strategic thinking by placing the Ying Gou in front to ensure Xiao Bai's safety and to prevent them from fighting. She also provides a solution to identify the real Ying Gou.
• Qianqian: Reveals her injury and struggles to walk, showing vulnerability. She's curious and persistent in finding out about the Ying Gou situation.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Deception: The group struggles to trust Qianqian and the Ying Gou due to the deceptive nature of the mental realm.
• Time Pressure: The limited time given by the old woman adds urgency to their mission, forcing them to make quick decisions.
• Loyalty and Sacrifice: Xiao Bai is willing to carry Qianqian despite the potential danger, showing loyalty to his comrade.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Bai and Ye Jinghong: They work together, with Ye Jinghong supporting Xiao Bai's decisions and providing solutions. They communicate subtly, understanding each other's intentions.
• Xiao Bai and Qianqian: Xiao Bai shows concern for Qianqian's well-being, carrying her despite the potential risk. Qianqian is curious and persistent in questioning Xiao Bai.
• The Ying Gou: The two Ying Gou interact through fighting and arguing, each claiming to be the real one. They both show concern for Xiao Bai's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group successfully finds Xiao Qing and her apprentice Xiao Lan.
• They encounter two 'winning hooks' who claim to be Xiao Qing and Xiao Lan.
• Qianqian is suspected of being a fake by Xiao Qing.
• Ye Jinghong uses the Doctor's method to take them out of the illusion.
• Only Xiao Qing and two Ying Gous return; Qianqian and Xiao Lan are missing.
• The Doctor plans to test the Ying Gous to determine which is real and which is fake.

Character Developments

• Narrator (Protagonist): Becomes more concerned for Qianqian's safety and well-being.
• Xiao Qing: Revealed to be real; shows concern for Qianqian and the potential consequences of taking fakes out of the illusion.
• Ye Jinghong: Shows determination in getting everyone out of the illusion.
• The Doctor: Seems baffled by the return of two Ying Gous; remains confident in Qianqian's safety.
• Qianqian: Suspected of being a fake; her fate is uncertain.
• Xiao Lan: Implicitly agrees with Xiao Qing; her real status is revealed later.

Significant Themes

• Reality vs. Illusion: The struggle to differentiate between what's real and fake within the illusion.
• Trust and Suspicion: Characters question each other's authenticity, leading to tension and mistrust.
• Responsibility and Concern: Characters show care for each other's well-being, driving their actions.

Character Interactions

• Narrator and Xiao Qing: They clash over Qianqian's authenticity and the potential consequences of taking fakes out.
• Ye Jinghong and Xiao Qing: They argue over Xiao Qing's doubts about Qianqian and the 'winning hooks'.
• The Doctor and the Ying Gous: The Doctor plans to test the Ying Gous to determine their authenticity, causing tension between them.
• Narrator and The Doctor: They discuss Qianqian's fate and the White Lady's involvement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• White Lady enters the illusion to assess the enemy's strength and rescue trapped individuals.
• Two real Yingkōs are discovered, possibly due to an ancient artifact's replication effect.
• Xiao Qing reveals her civilization's institute has two Pisces Jade Pendants, hinting at an older, more advanced civilization.

Character Developments

• The narrator (Xiao Bai) understands the danger White Lady faces and worries about Qianqian and Xiao Lan.
• Xiao Qing shows concern for her sister (White Lady) and becomes more assertive in questioning the doctor.
• The doctor demonstrates his expertise and maintains composure under unusual circumstances.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Deception: The real and fake Yingkōs challenge the narrator's ability to trust, and the doctor's expertise is questioned by Xiao Qing.
• Power and Vulnerability: White Lady's strength is acknowledged, but her safety is a concern. The narrator feels vulnerable with the unexpected Yingkō situation.
• Ancient Civilizations and Technology: The Pisces Jade Pendant's origin and the older civilization behind it are explored, raising questions about humanity's place in the world.

Character Interactions

• The narrator and the doctor share insights about the Yingkō situation and ancient civilizations.
• Xiao Qing confronts the doctor about White Lady's safety and expresses her institute's technological capabilities.
• The narrator, Xiao Qing, and the doctor discuss the implications of the two real Yingkōs and the Pisces Jade Pendant's origins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xiaobai (JB) and the doctor discuss the two Ying Gous, both seemingly real, created by a cloning method superior to the Pisces Jade Pendant.
• JB learns that the copies are perfect, indistinguishable from the original, and one of them has chosen the name Long Xiao.
• JB talks to the two Ying Gous, revealing their identical nature and encouraging them to coexist peacefully.
• JB forgets about Ye Jinghong (YJH) during the discussion and later finds her outside the office.
• JB and YJH discuss how to differentiate between the two Ying Gous, deciding on distinct clothing colors.

Character Developments

• Ying Gou (YG): Struggles to accept the existence of a perfect clone, initially hostile but eventually agrees to coexist peacefully with Long Xiao.
• Long Xiao (LX): Accepts the situation more calmly, reverts to his original name, and agrees to wear gray to differentiate himself from YG.
• Jiang Xiaobai (JB): Acts as a mediator between the two Ying Gous, trying to maintain peace and understanding.
• Ye Jinghong (YJH): Shows empathy for the Ying Gous' situation, helps JB find a solution to differentiate between them.

Significant Themes

• Identity and authenticity
• Acceptance of change and the unknown
• Coexistence and understanding among identical entities

Character Interactions

• JB and the doctor discuss the cloning method and the implications of having two identical Ying Gous.
• JB and the two Ying Gous have a tense conversation, with JB trying to convince them to accept each other's existence.
• JB and YJH discuss how to distinguish between the two Ying Gous, showing mutual understanding and cooperation.
• The two Ying Gous interact, initially hostile but eventually agreeing to coexist peacefully.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A second Yinggou (Long Xiao) appears, identical to the first (Yinggou) but with some differences.
• Jiang Xiaohui's Yinggou and Long Xiao emerge, showing affection towards him.
• Gou Dan'er reports that Duan Hongbin, Chu Ge, and Song Lao Xie have been kidnapped, and a note demands that only the protagonist go to rescue them.

Character Developments

• The protagonist struggles to understand the appearance of the second Yinggou.
• Jiang Xiaohui shows concern for the protagonist's safety and wants to support him in rescuing the kidnapped trio.
• Gou Dan'er demonstrates loyalty and concern for the protagonist's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Identity and self-discovery, as seen through the two Yinggou.
• Trust and loyalty, shown by Gou Dan'er and Jiang Xiaohui's concern for the protagonist.

Character Interactions

• The doctor, Old Ghost, and the protagonist discuss the mysterious appearance of the second Yinggou.
• Jiang Xiaohui interacts with his Yinggou and Long Xiao, showing affection towards them.
• The protagonist, Jiang Xiaohui, Gou Dan'er, and the two Yinggou discuss the rescue of Duan Hongbin and the others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, Jiang Xiaobai, is unable to sleep due to worry for Qianqian and Bai Niangzi, who are still trapped in the illusion.
• Xie Yi provides information about the location of Duan Hongbin, which is near the Seventh Peak of Everest in Southern Tibet.
• Jiang Xiaobai seeks help from Xiao Qing to re-enter the illusion to rescue Qianqian and Bai Niangzi.
• The doctor agrees to help them re-enter the illusion, warning them about the risks.
• Inside the overlapped mental realm, Jiang Xiaobai and Xiao Qing encounter the old woman, who seems to have taken control of the realm.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xiaobai: Shows concern for Qianqian and Bai Niangzi, willing to risk his life to rescue them.
• Xiao Qing: Demonstrates deep sisterly love for Bai Niangzi, pushing for their re-entry into the illusion.
• The doctor: Agrees to help despite the risks, showing a level of trust in Jiang Xiaobai and Xiao Qing.

Significant Themes

• Love and sacrifice: Jiang Xiaobai and Xiao Qing's determination to rescue their loved ones, even at great personal risk.
• Power dynamics: The old woman's control over her mental realm and the struggle for dominance between her and Bai Niangzi.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xiaobai and Xiao Qing: They collaborate to re-enter the illusion, driven by their shared concern for their loved ones.
• The doctor and Jiang Xiaobai/Xiao Qing: The doctor helps them re-enter the illusion, expressing his trust in their judgment despite the risks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group encounters an arrogant old woman in an illusion that overlays two mental realms.
• Xiao Qing learns that her sister, Bai Niangzi, might be in danger or dead, as per the old woman's claim.
• The old woman tries to capture Xiao Qing to use as leverage against Bai Niangzi.
• Bai Niangzi's voice is heard, saving Xiao Qing from the old woman's grasp, and the old woman retreats.

Character Developments

• Xiao Qing: Shows concern for her sister, Bai Niangzi, and becomes frantic when she thinks Bai Niangzi might be in danger. She also displays fearlessness and determination when facing the old woman.
• The Old Woman: Reveals her cunning and manipulative nature, using her domain to control others and attempting to capture Xiao Qing. She shows fear when faced with Bai Niangzi's presence.
• The Narrator: Demonstrates concern for Xiao Qing's safety and a desire to protect her, despite his initial dislike for her. He also shows strategic thinking, trying to understand the situation and the old woman's motives.

Significant Themes

• Sisterly Bond: The strong bond between Xiao Qing and Bai Niangzi is emphasized, with Xiao Qing's frantic concern for her sister's safety.
• Power Dynamics: The old woman's attempt to control and manipulate others highlights the power dynamics at play in this world.
• Trust and Deception: The old woman's lies and manipulations contrast with the narrator's attempts to understand the truth and protect Xiao Qing.

Character Interactions

• The Narrator and Xiao Qing: The narrator shows concern for Xiao Qing's safety and tries to calm her down, while also communicating with his inner entities, Ying Gou and Long Xiao, to protect her.
• Xiao Qing and the Old Woman: Xiao Qing's frantic concern for her sister turns to anger and defiance when the old woman claims Bai Niangzi is dead. The old woman, in turn, shows resentment and fear when facing Xiao Qing and Bai Niangzi.
• Bai Niangzi and the Old Woman: Though not physically present, Bai Niangzi's voice saves Xiao Qing from the old woman's grasp, showing her power and influence. The old woman retreats in fear upon hearing Bai Niangzi's voice.