Ch. 221The Establishment of a Credit System! The End of Deadbeats!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lin Shen's demand for spanking as punishment for A Huo's dishonesty disrupts the solemn Divine Court.
- The Three Pure Ones summon Shi and A Huo to the court, using the Tai Chi Diagram to reveal their past actions and thoughts.
- A Huo is found guilty of breach of faith, and the Three Pure Ones initially decide to punish him with thirty strikes from the Heavenly Dao Measuring Ruler.
- Zhunti and Jieyin intervene, proposing the establishment of a 'Three Realms Credit System' instead of physical punishment.
- The system includes a 'Credit File' for every being, with rewards for good credit and severe social isolation for those on the 'Three Realms Dishonest Personnel List.'
Character Developments
- Lin Shen shows his naivety and childish nature, demanding spanking as punishment.
- A Huo shows fear and remorse upon facing the consequences of his actions.
- Zhunti demonstrates his cunning and scheming nature, proposing the Credit System to punish A Huo and further his own interests.
Significant Themes
- Justice and its implementation in the Underworld.
- The consequences of dishonesty and the importance of keeping promises.
- The establishment of a new system (the Credit System) and its potential impact on society.
Character Interactions
- Lin Shen interacts with the Three Pure Ones, showing his innocence and lack of understanding of the complexities of punishment.
- A Huo interacts with the Three Pure Ones, showing his fear and remorse.
- Zhunti interacts with the Three Pure Ones, presenting his proposal for the Credit System and demonstrating his cunning nature.