Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei He reunites with fellow villagers Bai Ling and Hua Yue, both in dire conditions on Planet 228.
• Wei He helps them by providing radiation needles and high-energy nutrient solutions, and later, he integrates his cells with theirs to disguise them as human body frame warriors.
• Wei He settles six remaining demons, including the two Demon Kings, by integrating his cells with theirs and helping them infiltrate the hidden city.
• Wei He dedicates himself to researching the Storm body frame and advancing his psionic energy through potions.
• After two years, Wei He embarks on a solo mission to explore the source region of the last beast tide outbreak, encountering the Black Mother Sandstorm.

Character Developments

• Wei He: Shows strong leadership, resourcefulness, and a desire to help his fellow villagers. He also demonstrates dedication to his research and personal growth.
• Bai Ling and Hua Yue: Initially in poor condition, they rely on Wei He's help to survive and integrate into human society. They show resilience and determination.
• Li En: Wei He's deputy captain, who shows understanding and support for Wei He's decisions, even when they seem unusual.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation in harsh environments.
• The importance of alliances and mutual aid.
• The pursuit of personal growth and knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Wei He's reunion with Bai Ling and Hua Yue highlights the importance of camaraderie and mutual support.
• Wei He's interactions with Li En show understanding and respect between superior and subordinate, despite their differing views on risk-taking.
• Wei He's decision to explore the source region of the beast tide outbreak alone demonstrates his willingness to take on personal risks for potential gains.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei He, after clearing the sector of mutated beasts, decides to enter the dangerous Black Mother Sandstorm alone.
• He removes his protective body frame, revealing his unprotected skin and face, which shows no adverse reaction to the radiation.
• Wei He encounters and defeats a Green Fly, a Shadow Bug level mutated beast, using a Flesh-eating Flower he simulated from his shoulder.
• He then encounters a Black Gauze Crab, a Storm Class mutated beast, which he defeats using his Spirit Art: Invisible Hand.

Character Developments

• Wei He demonstrates his ability to survive in harsh environments without his body frame, showing growth in his Flesh and Blood Martial Arts Path.
• He expresses his disinterest in monsters with no research value, hinting at his evolving perspective on mutated beasts.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and rewards of exploring hazardous zones.
• The value of research and knowledge acquisition.
• Wei He's growing disdain for monsters with no research value.

Character Interactions

• Wei He interacts with two mutated beasts, the Green Fly and the Black Gauze Crab, showcasing his abilities and attitudes towards these creatures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei He encounters an unknown, extremely fast opponent within the Black Mother Sandstorm, suffering a minor injury.
• He retrieves valuable materials from hunted mutated beasts, worth over a million in the Silver Belt District.
• Wei He returns to the Sea Shark Hidden City, where he learns about Bilian's family visit and her resolve to stay.
• A high-level alert is sounded, announcing an unexpected beast tide, halting all other activities and ordering military units to assemble.

Character Developments

• Wei He demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, deciding to retreat from an unknown, formidable opponent.
• Bilian shows determination and resolve in her pursuit of Wei He, despite her family's disapproval.
• Wei He's attitude towards Bilian softens, showing concern for her well-being and acknowledging her potential.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and challenges of exploring and defending planets with mutated beasts.
• The importance of family and personal resolve in the face of adversity.
• The value of accumulated resources and preparation for unexpected threats.

Character Interactions

• Wei He and the unknown opponent engage in a brief, one-sided combat, revealing the opponent's incredible speed.
• Wei He and Bilian discuss her family situation and her psionic energy growth, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Wei He advises Bilian to maintain ties with her family, demonstrating a rare display of concern for her personal life.
• Wei He and Bilian are called to assemble for an impending beast tide, emphasizing their roles as leaders in the Ground Assault Force.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious figure, the Baron, arrives on Planet 228, ordering the capture of genetic specimens for an experiment.
• The Baron opens a wormhole using a device, causing it to expand rapidly and uncontrollably.
• Two Illumination-level individuals, Daqi and Komola, arrive to investigate but are attacked by Scarlet Cavalry body frames controlled by Knosus.
• A massive beast tide, much larger than usual, attacks the Fourth Squad led by Wei He, who is trying to hold their position as ordered.
• The hidden city's purification force field is easily breached, and all squad formations on the planet's surface are overwhelmed by the beast tide.

Character Developments

• The Baron is revealed to be working with Knosus, demonstrating ruthlessness and disregard for life by opening the wormhole.
• Wei He shows leadership and concern for his squad, trying to protect them and maintain communication with other squads.
• Resius, the highest-ranking official in the hidden city, plans to abandon everyone and flee, indicating the severity of the situation.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and ruthlessness, as shown by the Baron's actions and Resius's planned abandonment.
• The powerlessness of individuals against overwhelming forces, both in the form of the beast tide and the larger conspiracies at play.

Character Interactions

• The Baron gives orders to the Mole Squad, demonstrating his authority and their loyalty.
• Wei He tries to maintain communication and coordination with Sri Lanka and Bilian, showing camaraderie and concern for his fellow squad leaders.
• Resius's planned abandonment highlights the lack of trust and loyalty among higher-ranking officials in the face of crisis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive beast tide, including grunts and mutated beasts, attacks Wei He's Fourth Squad, leading to heavy casualties.
• Wei He and a deputy captain manage to escape but are pursued by fast, powerful mutated beasts.
• Wei He decides to return to the hidden city to rescue his missing team members, despite the risk.
• Resius, a high-ranking official, is ready to evacuate using a spaceship but agrees to wait for Wei He for eight minutes.

Character Developments

• Wei He demonstrates bravery and determination, prioritizing his team's safety over his own.
• Resius shows understanding and support for Wei He's decision, indicating respect for his character.
• Bilian, Wei He's sister, exhibits concern for her brother and her team, changing course to rescue her brother Ludi.

Significant Themes

• Bravery and Sacrifice: Wei He's decision to return to the hidden city to rescue his team members highlights his bravery and willingness to make personal sacrifices for others.
• Loyalty and Camaraderie: Wei He's actions also underscore the importance of loyalty and camaraderie among his team members.
• Trust and Respect: Resius's decision to wait for Wei He indicates his trust in Wei He's abilities and respect for his character.

Character Interactions

• Wei He and the Deputy Captain: The two work together to escape the beast tide, demonstrating a level of trust and teamwork.
• Wei He and Resius: Their interaction reveals mutual respect and understanding, with Resius showing support for Wei He's decision.
• Bilian and her brother Ludi: Bilian's decision to rescue her brother highlights their sibling bond and her protective instincts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two mysterious gray body frames, part of a Mole Gang, are capturing members of the Saluto family for unknown purposes.
• Bilian, Ludi's sister, rescues him from one of the gray body frames using multiple Spirit Arts but is pursued by another.
• Wei He, an officer from the Penza Empire, intervenes, saving Bilian and Ludi but is then attacked by the Mole Gang leader in a purple body frame and his minions.

Character Developments

• Bilian demonstrates her resourcefulness and determination in saving her brother, pushing her limits with Spirit Arts.
• Wei He reveals his true strength and form, entering a 'Three-Bloodline, Blood Energy State', showcasing immense power and speed.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge, as the Mole Gang seeks to capture and study powerful individuals.
• The consequences of pushing one's limits, seen in Bilian's exhaustion after using multiple Spirit Arts.

Character Interactions

• Bilian and Ludi's sibling bond drives Bilian to rescue her brother at great personal cost.
• Wei He's intervention saves Bilian and Ludi, but his actions also draw the attention of the Mole Gang leader, leading to a confrontation.
• The Mole Gang leader's overconfidence in his subordinates' abilities leads to underestimating Wei He, resulting in a severe miscalculation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei He, in his Blood Energy State, faces a purple body frame and a three-winged giant bird, both Illumination-level mutated beasts.
• Wei He uses his hair strands as spikes to injure the purple body frame, then blocks the giant bird's attack, but is pushed back into a beast horde.
• In the Dragon Turn State, Wei He's strength increases threefold. He uses a colossal flesh and blood giant hand to destroy the giant bird's wings, then severs its head with a single strike.

Character Developments

• Wei He demonstrates his power and resilience, facing and defeating powerful mutated beasts.
• Wei He's hidden strength and forms are revealed, indicating he has been holding back.

Significant Themes

• The power of hidden strength and the danger of underestimating opponents.
• The relentless nature of mutated beasts and their single-minded desire to destroy other life.

Character Interactions

• Wei He faces off against the purple body frame and the three-winged giant bird, showcasing his adaptability and strength in combat.
• Wei He's interaction with the giant bird highlights the disparity in speed between them, emphasizing the bird's threat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei He, in his Dragon Turn State, rescues Sri Lanka and two other captains from a massive mutated beast tide on Planet 228.
• They escape the planet just in time, leaving behind a rapidly deteriorating situation.
• Resius reveals that the previous planet's exile might have been due to similar circumstances, hinting at a possible connection to Planet 228.

Character Developments

• Wei He demonstrates exceptional strength and courage, risking his life to save his comrades.
• Sri Lanka and the other captains gain a newfound respect and gratitude towards Wei He.
• Resius shows a more emotional side, hinting at a deeper understanding of the Star Abyss.
• Bi Lian develops feelings for Wei He, appreciating his selflessness.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion, as seen in Zi Li's doubts about Wei He's true intentions.
• The chaotic nature of the Star Abyss and its potential connection to human actions.
• The consequences of one's actions, as seen in Resius's revelation about the previous planet's exile.

Character Interactions

• Wei He and Sri Lanka: Their bond strengthens as Sri Lanka learns that Wei He risked his life to save him.
• Wei He and Bi Lian: Bi Lian develops feelings for Wei He, and they share a moment of understanding.
• Zi Li and Cruz: They discuss their suspicions about Wei He, with Zi Li advocating for caution and Cruz showing empathy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei He is reported and taken away for investigation due to suspicion of plotting to harm a colleague and conspiring to sabotage the spatial limiter.
• Wei He is isolated and investigated alongside other suspected individuals.
• The investigation focuses on Wei He's body frame, which was shut down for a period, raising suspicion due to the high radiation pollution on the planet's surface.

Character Developments

• Wei He remains calm and cooperative, confident in his innocence.
• Bilian is worried about Wei He and uses her connections to keep an eye on his situation.
• Cruz and Zi Li report Wei He's actions to their superior, hoping to clear any doubts about their own involvement.
• Hill, an inspector, shows sympathy towards Wei He and offers help.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion: Wei He's actions are initially met with gratitude but later lead to suspicion and investigation.
• Loyalty and betrayal: The investigation hints at potential betrayal from within the ranks.
• The consequences of actions: Wei He's actions, while heroic, have led to unintended consequences and suspicion.

Character Interactions

• Wei He and Bilian: They express affection and support for each other, with Bilian worried about Wei He's situation.
• Wei He and Hill: Hill shows sympathy and offers help to Wei He, indicating a potential ally.
• Cruz and Zi Li: They discuss and decide to report Wei He's actions, hoping to clear their own names.
• Wei He and the inspectors: Wei He is cooperative and calm during his investigation, while the inspectors are thorough and professional.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A white aircraft approaches a colossal, black fortress battleship, symbolizing the Knossoss Empire, which is different from the Penza Empire's style.
• Baron Jose Lucis, from the Knossoss Empire, meets with Decha, discussing a mission involving a seed planted in a native named Komola and the Treant.
• Wei He is under investigation in an isolation zone, with a team searching his residence and confiscating a potion he created with Di Bang.
• Wei He contemplates escape plans if he can't clear his name, considering the speed of Illumination-level entities and spaceships.
• A squad of Liva-class personnel comes to escort Wei He for further interrogation, mentioning the Ancient Formula potion and his survival during the body frame shutdown.

Character Developments

• Baron Jose Lucis: Revealed to be from the Knossoss Empire, working on a mission involving a seed planted in Komola and the Treant.
• Wei He: Contemplates escape plans if he can't clear his name, showing strategic thinking and awareness of his physical capabilities compared to Illumination-level entities.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Penza Empire and the Knossoss Empire, with their differing architectural styles and missions.
• The investigation into Wei He's past actions and the Ancient Formula potion, raising questions about his true identity and intentions.
• The potential consequences of being labeled a "good person" versus a "mutant" in the eyes of the Empire, reflecting the societal norms and prejudices.

Character Interactions

• Baron Jose Lucis and Decha: Discuss their mission, showing familiarity and shared understanding of their plans.
• Wei He and the Liva-class personnel: Wei He is escorted for further interrogation, showing his cooperation despite his inner turmoil and escape plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei He is interrogated by a tall woman in a white room about his recent actions and a mysterious potion found in his residence.
• Wei He explains his actions during the rescue operation and the origin of the potion, claiming it's for his alchemist assessment.
• The interrogators confirm Wei He's psionic energy levels and the potion's formula, finding no illegal activities.
• Wei He reveals his origin story, claiming to be a survivor of a starfall incident from over two hundred years ago.
• Wei He is cleared of suspicion and allowed to leave, but the interrogators hint at him being a potential target due to recent events.

Character Developments

• Wei He maintains his composure and provides consistent explanations, demonstrating his intelligence and resourcefulness.
• Wei He shows genuine emotion when discussing his lost family, hinting at his past and human side.
• The tall woman and her colleague show professionalism and respect towards Wei He after confirming his innocence.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Origin: Wei He's background and identity are called into question, leading him to reveal his fabricated origin story.
• Trust and Suspicion: Despite clearing Wei He of initial suspicions, the interrogators hint at potential threats, suggesting an atmosphere of mistrust and paranoia.

Character Interactions

• Wei He and the Tall Woman: Their interaction is formal and professional, with the woman showing respect and appreciation for Wei He's cooperation after clearing him of suspicion.
• Wei He and Di Bang (off-page): Their agreement to keep their potion-related activities ambiguous is mentioned, showing their understanding and cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Felin, the Deputy Minister, quickly concludes the case, labeling all suspicious individuals as accomplices to Komola, including Wei He.
• Wei He's friend, Hill, warns him about the impending judgment and offers help.
• Wei He considers escaping but decides to prepare for the worst while hoping for a turnaround.
• Deputy Minister Xia En vetoes Felin's judgment and hands the investigation over to the Stellar Defense Department.

Character Developments

• Wei He remains calm under pressure and starts planning his escape while hoping for a change in his situation.
• Felin demonstrates his authority and eagerness to close the case quickly.
• Deputy Minister Xia En shows his power and willingness to help, likely due to external influences.

Significant Themes

• The desire for quick resolution vs thorough investigation.
• The impact of political influence on justice.
• Wei He's resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Wei He and Hill: Hill warns Wei He about the judgment and offers help, showing their friendship.
• Felin and Xia En: Felin's judgment is vetoed by Xia En, demonstrating the power dynamics between them.
• Xia En and external influences: Xia En's decision is likely swayed by his old friend, the Elved family, and Little Kelifir, showing the impact of external influences on his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei He is cleared of all charges and released from prison.
• Wei He learns that the two Ground Assault Force captains he saved, Zi Li and Cruz, were behind his wrongful accusation.
• Wei He is offered a position at the Pharmacy Research Institute of the University Alliance as compensation.

Character Developments

• Wei He maintains his integrity and willingness to help others, even in the face of adversity.
• Bilian demonstrates her commitment to Wei He by giving up her inheritance rights to help secure his release.
• Hill shows kindness and understanding towards Wei He, despite their initial conflict.

Significant Themes

• Justice and Injustice: The theme of justice and injustice is prominent, with Wei He being wrongly accused and later cleared.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: The actions of Zi Li and Cruz highlight the theme of loyalty and betrayal, as they report Wei He after he saves them.
• Redemption and Forgiveness: Wei He's release and offer of a position at the Pharmacy Research Institute suggest a theme of redemption and forgiveness.

Character Interactions

• Wei He and Bilian's relationship strengthens as she supports him through his ordeal.
• Wei He and Hill's relationship improves, with Hill showing kindness and understanding towards Wei He.
• Wei He's interaction with Zi Li and Cruz highlights the theme of betrayal, as they report him after he saves them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei He meets Zi Li and Cruz to accept their apology.
• Wei He completes his transfer procedures and meets Bilian.
• Two years later, Zi Li and Cruz are besieged by mutated beasts on Planet 228.
• A rescue team arrives too late, finding only fragments of their body frames.
• Sri Lanka tells Wei He about Zi Li and Cruz's deaths.

Character Developments

• Wei He remains calm and composed, showing understanding towards Zi Li and Cruz's initial actions but no longer wanting to see them.
• Bilian expresses her determination to be with Wei He, accepting his conditions.
• Zi Li and Cruz, despite their apologies, show no signs of genuine repentance.
• Sri Lanka feels satisfaction in Zi Li and Cruz's demise.

Significant Themes

• Karma and retribution: Zi Li and Cruz's deaths can be seen as a result of their past actions.
• Perseverance and determination: Bilian's pursuit of Wei He despite his reservations.

Character Interactions

• Wei He and Bilian: They decide to be together, with Wei He warning Bilian about the challenges ahead.
• Zi Li and Cruz: They apologize to Wei He, but their insincerity is evident.
• Sri Lanka and Wei He: Sri Lanka shares the news of Zi Li and Cruz's deaths with Wei He, expressing his satisfaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei He observes an Eastern Extreme Alliance spaceship passing by.
• Sri Lanka informs Wei He that the hidden cities on Planet 228's surface didn't suffer significant losses, and no one mentioned the situation Wei He described.
• Yuna from their batch passes her gene adjustment perfectly.
• Wei He decides to switch to a medication regimen primarily based on the Mind Potion due to the diminishing effects of the Red Ridge Potion.
• Wei He receives a silver badge as compensation, which can be used for various one-time privileges or to purchase items.
• Wei He is promoted to Captain and Director of the Identity Verification Department.
• Ende and Lolsa, acquaintances from Wei He's past, are transferred to his department.
• Wei He receives an invitation to join the Class of the 75th Special Training Camp.

Character Developments

• Wei He becomes more determined to pursue greater power and strength to avoid being wrongly accused or powerless in the face of danger.
• Wei He's relationship with Bai Ling deepens as they commute, eat, shop, and practice together, developing an unspoken understanding.
• Ende and Lolsa are promoted and transferred to Wei He's department, showing their progress and accumulation of merit.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and strength to protect oneself and others.
• The importance of perseverance and continuous effort, even with limited talent or resources.
• The consequences of wrongful accusations and the desire to avoid being caught in the crossfire.
• The passage of time and the accumulation of progress, even with inefficient methods.

Character Interactions

• Wei He and Sri Lanka discuss the Eastern Extreme Alliance, hidden cities, and gene adjustments.
• Wei He and Bai Ling express their love and care for each other through their daily interactions.
• Wei He interacts with his colleagues at the Security Department, showing a mix of professionalism and camaraderie.
• Wei He receives an invitation from Sri Lanka, suggesting a potential reunion with his past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei He joins a chat group with his former special training camp graduates, learning about their current situations and achievements.
• Wei He and Bilian get married at the Silver Belt District Marriage Registry Office.
• They visit Bilian's mother, Doshali, and encounter a hostile reception from Doshali's sister.
• Wei He uses his savings to purchase Mind Potions to advance his Star Sea Spirit Art progress.

Character Developments

• Wei He: He remains dedicated to his training and provides for Bilian's training expenses secretly. He also shows respect and courtesy towards Bilian's family despite their treatment.
• Bilian: She stands by her decision to marry Wei He and shows resolve in leaving her past life behind. She also demonstrates resilience in the face of her aunt's hostility.
• Doshali: She acknowledges Wei He's role in saving Bilian and Ludi but maintains a distant attitude. She also shows disapproval of her sister's behavior.

Significant Themes

• The importance of personal choices and their consequences.
• The gap between the privileged and the ordinary, and the struggle to bridge this gap.
• The value of hard work and dedication in achieving one's goals.

Character Interactions

• Wei He and Bilian: They show mutual support and understanding, with Wei He going out of his way to ensure Bilian's training progress is not affected. They also stand united against Bilian's aunt.
• Wei He and Doshali: Their interaction is cordial but distant. Doshali acknowledges Wei He's actions but does not fully accept him as Bilian's husband.
• Bilian and her aunt: The aunt's hostility towards Bilian and Wei He highlights the tension between Bilian's decision to marry Wei He and the expectations of her family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Three years have passed since the previous chapter.
• Wei He spars with Sound of Blades in a simulated body frame combat, using a new, adaptable body frame model.
• Wei He reaches the psionic energy limit, the first threshold to entering Illumination, after years of intensive medication.
• Bilian is nominated for the position of Deputy Minister in the Inspection Department and is about to attend an important meeting.

Character Developments

• Wei He: He has improved his combat skills through sparring with Sound of Blades, summarized his martial arts knowledge into the Cloud Sea Codex, and reached the psionic energy limit. He continues to support Bilian's career and lives a simple life with her.
• Bilian: She has excelled in her career, becoming a nominee for Deputy Minister, and is on the verge of receiving advanced training. She works tirelessly to prove herself and support Wei He.

Significant Themes

• Power and Sacrifice: Practicing psionic energy requires paying a price, such as gene defect diseases. Wei He's intense medication is another form of sacrifice for power.
• Ambition and Dedication: Both Wei He and Bilian are dedicated to their goals. Wei He works tirelessly to improve his psionic energy, while Bilian focuses on her career.
• Support and Understanding: Wei He supports Bilian's career, and Bilian silently supports Wei He's psionic energy improvement, understanding the importance of his goals without asking.

Character Interactions

• Wei He and Sound of Blades: They continue to spar online, with Sound of Blades promising to introduce Wei He to masters from different schools upon his return from a business trip.
• Wei He and Bilian: They live together, supporting each other's goals. Bilian apologizes for working late, and Wei He reassures her, understanding her dedication to her career. They plan to meet later in the evening.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei He goes to the Pharmacology Center for gene adjustment to increase his psionic energy limit.
• He witnesses two individuals failing their gene adjustments.
• Wei He successfully completes his gene adjustment in just three seconds, reaching 100% progress.

Character Developments

• Wei He demonstrates exceptional willpower and adaptability, successfully completing gene adjustment in an unprecedentedly short time.
• The middle-aged man, William Houdalier, shows interest in Wei He's method and acknowledges his strength.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and determination required for advancement in psionic energy.
• The importance of willpower and adaptability in gene adjustment.
• The power and freedom that come with strength.

Character Interactions

• Wei He interacts with William Houdalier, who is impressed by Wei He's gene adjustment success and extends a hand of greeting.
• Wei He ignores the initial failure of the black-haired woman and the slow progress of the other individual, focusing on his own adjustment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei He meets William, a man with significant psionic energy, who offers potential trade cooperation.
• Wei He, a skilled pharmacist, processes materials quickly due to his strong physique.
• Wei He decides to experiment with Star Abyss creature samples to enhance his psionic energy.
• He attempts to tame a Three-tailed Giant Crab Beast sample but fails, leading to the loss of a portion of his finger.

Character Developments

• Wei He demonstrates his expertise in pharmacology and his strong physique.
• Wei He shows determination and curiosity in exploring new methods to enhance his psionic energy.
• William is introduced as a powerful figure with a substantial trade company.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the chaotic and powerful force of the Star Abyss.
• The potential and limitations of human psionic energy against Star Abyss pollution.
• The importance of cooperation and trade in the face of powerful adversaries.

Character Interactions

• Wei He and William briefly interact, exchanging contact information.
• Wei He interacts with the Star Abyss creature sample, attempting to tame it but ultimately failing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei He discovers that the gene structure of the Three-tailed Giant Crab Beast is chaotic and not useful for imitation.
• He meets William Houdalier, an Illumination limit individual and director of Blackstone Interstellar Trade Group, who invites him to dinner.
• William proposes a cooperation agreement to Wei He, offering white-labeling services for his potions.

Character Developments

• Wei He: He shows determination and ambition in his cultivation, seeking to optimize and strengthen himself while maintaining his human form. He also demonstrates prudence in considering William's offer.
• William Houdalier: William displays a shrewd business acumen, directly offering Wei He a cooperation agreement. He also shows generosity and wisdom in his dealings, understanding the value of fostering a good relationship with potential powerhouses.

Significant Themes

• The importance of connections and networks in the interstellar society, as exemplified by William's offer to help Wei He with medicinal ingredients and potion sales.
• The value of cultivation and the pursuit of power, with both characters displaying a keen interest in Wei He's potion-making skills and his potential for growth.

Character Interactions

• Wei He and William Houdalier: Their interaction is marked by mutual respect and a clear understanding of each other's worth. William sees potential in Wei He and offers him a generous deal, while Wei He is cautious but open to the possibility of cooperation.
• Wei He and his colleagues: Although not explicitly mentioned in this chapter, Wei He's relationship with his colleagues is implied to be professional and cordial, as he arranges follow-up work with them before leaving the Pharmacology Center.