Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng fuses with the third Dao Fruit, which turns out to be the Demon Slaying Dao Fruit.
• The Demon Slaying Dao Fruit requires killing demons to level up, increasing martial arts cultivation efficiency.
• Li Changsheng encounters and kills a Level 1 Cunning Wolf, gaining 10% experience for his Demon Slaying Dao Fruit.
• He learns about a mission from the Demon Suppression Division to wipe out a newly formed Demon Cave containing Level 1 and 2 Minor Demons.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng demonstrates his combat prowess by defeating a Level 1 Cunning Wolf with a surprise attack, showcasing his strength close to the Bronze Skin Realm.
• Zhao Ya, a captain of the Demon Suppression Division, is introduced as a wise and perceptive leader.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against demons and the importance of the Demon Suppression Division's work.
• The power of the Demon Slaying Dao Fruit and the necessity of killing demons to increase cultivation efficiency.
• The danger and chaos in the outer city, with demons infiltrating human society.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng interacts with a Cunning Wolf in disguise, using a ruse to get close before attacking.
• Zhao Ya and her team investigate the Cunning Wolf's corpse, discussing the possible identity of the killer.
• Li Changsheng plans to join the Demon Suppression Division's mission to exterminate a Demon Cave, potentially providing him with an opportunity to level up his Demon Slaying Dao Fruit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng joins a Demon Suppression Division operation led by Envoy Cao Jun to clear a rat-type demon lair.
• The team splits up to search for and eliminate Level 1 and 2 Minor Demon Rats.
• Li Changsheng kills nine Demon Rats, leveling up his Demon Slaying Dao Fruit from Level 0 to Level 1.
• He rapidly improves his Azure Steel Fist martial art to the Perfection Realm due to the Dao Fruit's enhancement.
• After the mission, three team members are missing, presumed dead.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng demonstrates his combat prowess by efficiently killing Demon Rats and improves his Azure Steel Fist martial art to the Perfection Realm.
• Envoy Cao Jun showcases his strength by overwhelming powerful Demon Rats without sustaining injuries.

Significant Themes

• The importance of teamwork and coordination in demon suppression missions.
• The benefits and drawbacks of demon reproduction rates and the lack of powerful demons among lower-level ones.
• The dangers of underestimating enemies and venturing too deep into demon caves.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng works independently, focusing on his mission to kill Demon Rats and improve his skills.
• Envoy Cao Jun leads the operation, issuing instructions and ensuring the team's safety.
• The team members cooperate, searching for and eliminating demons together, but some fail to return, highlighting the mission's risks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng returns from a mission and receives rewards based on his kills.
• He focuses on cultivating his Iron Skin across his entire body, achieving it in half a month.
• He learns about the Demon Fighting Arena, where demons and martial artists fight to the death for entertainment and betting.
• Li Changsheng registers for a fight under the alias 'Steel Fist' against a Level 1 Minor Demon, Red Dog Demon.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng's cultivation improves significantly, reaching the Iron Skin Realm across his entire body and mastering the Azure Steel Fist to the Perfection Realm.
• He becomes more determined to kill demons to improve his strength and raise his Demon Slaying Dao Fruit level.

Significant Themes

• The brutal and dangerous nature of demon-hunting and the Demon Fighting Arena.
• The importance of cultivation and martial arts mastery for survival and strength.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng interacts briefly with workers from the Demon Fighting Arena but does not engage with other fighters or the audience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng, using Wind Shadow Leg and Azure Steel Fist, fights a Red Dog Demon to a standstill, revealing he cultivates two Skin Polishing Martial Arts, a rare feat.
• He deliberately prolongs the fight and pretends to be exhausted to avoid being labeled a Monster Prodigy.
• After killing twelve demons, Li Changsheng's Demon Slaying Dao Fruit gains 90% experience, needing only two more kills to level up.
• The Demon Fighting Arena asks Li Changsheng to deliberately lose a match, but he refuses.
• Li Changsheng encounters a Level 2 Cunning Wolf and is severely injured. Qin Wuyang, a young man from the Qin Family, saves him and allows him to kill the demon.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng's Wind Shadow Leg reaches the Great Accomplishment Realm, and his iron skin on both legs peaks at the Minor Accomplishment Realm.
• Li Changsheng demonstrates his resolve and determination by refusing to deliberately lose a match.
• Qin Wuyang shows his strength and noble character by saving Li Changsheng and allowing him to kill the demon.

Significant Themes

• The rarity and significance of cultivating multiple Skin Polishing Martial Arts.
• The struggle between Li Changsheng's desire to temper himself and the Demon Fighting Arena's desire to preserve its demon stock.
• The importance of determination and resolve in Li Changsheng's character.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng interacts with the Demon Fighting Arena's manager, Jiang Yun, who asks him to deliberately lose a match.
• Li Changsheng encounters Qin Wuyang, who saves him and allows him to kill the demon, showing respect for Li Changsheng's determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng upgrades his Demon Slaying Dao Fruit to Level 2, enhancing his cultivation speed.
• He cultivates six Skin Polishing Martial Arts to the Perfection Realm, preparing for Iron Skin Perfection.
• He upgrades his Medicine Refining Dao Fruit to Level 3, enabling him to refine Flawless Secret Medicine.
• Using Flawless Secret Medicine, he achieves full-body Iron Skin Perfection in 20 days.
• He cultivates Azure Steel Fist to the Bronze Skin Realm for his hands, improving his physique and vital energy.
• He exchanges Merit Points for top-tier mid-grade Skin Polishing Martial Arts, including Mantis Leg and Bronze Back Skill, to further enhance his strength.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng's cultivation progress accelerates due to the upgraded Demon Slaying Dao Fruit.
• He demonstrates improved self-discipline and dedication, spending a month forging weapons to earn Merit Points for better martial arts.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivation resources (Dao Fruits, Secret Medicines) in enhancing one's abilities.
• The value of perseverance and hard work (Li Changsheng's dedication to forging weapons to earn Merit Points).

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng interacts with the Demon Suppression Division, exchanging Merit Points for Skin Polishing Martial Arts and accepting forging missions.
• No significant interactions with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Wuyang, a high-ranking Demon Suppression Envoy, meets with Jiang Qingyun in the outer city to discuss the recent Cunning Wolf incidents and a valuable demon treasure, the Crimson Blood Treasure Vine.
• Li Changsheng emerges from seclusion, having achieved copper skin across his entire body, significantly enhancing his combat strength.
• Li Changsheng learns about Senior Brother Qin Xun's severe injury by an inner city genius during a competition for a demon treasure.
• Li Changsheng discovers a group of demons, including Level 2 and potentially Level 4 Minor Demons, and follows them to a manor, suspecting it to be a Cunning Wolf Tribe's main base in the outer city.

Character Developments

• Qin Wuyang: Reveals his desire to obtain the Crimson Blood Treasure Vine to achieve Seven Revolutions of Blood Changing and attain Treasure Blood.
• Li Changsheng: Advances his cultivation to the realm of copper skin, increasing his combat strength and demonstrating his ability to handle more dangerous situations.
• Senior Brother Qin Xun: Suffers a severe injury and psychological blow after being casually defeated by an inner city genius, showing vulnerability and dispiritedness.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry among martial artists, especially between the outer and inner cities.
• The value and importance of demon treasures to both demons and martial artists.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents, as seen in Senior Brother Qin Xun's defeat.

Character Interactions

• Qin Wuyang and Jiang Qingyun: Discuss the Cunning Wolf incidents and the Crimson Blood Treasure Vine, revealing their respective motivations and priorities.
• Li Changsheng and Senior Brother Qin Xun: Li Changsheng visits his injured senior brother, witnessing his dispirited state and offering simple words of greeting.
• Li Changsheng and the group of demons: Li Changsheng follows the group, suspecting them to be Cunning Wolves and considering reporting their location to the Demon Suppression Division.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng reports a suspected Cunning Wolf den to Cao Jun, who takes him to meet Envoy Jiang Qingyun.
• Envoy Jiang leads a team to Zhang Manor, confirming it as a Cunning Wolf den. A battle ensues, with Li Changsheng killing several Cunning Wolves and gaining experience for his Demon Slaying Dao Fruit.
• After the battle, inner-city geniuses arrive, searching for the Crimson Blood Treasure Lotus but finding nothing.
• Li Changsheng returns to the Demon Suppression Division, advances his Demon Slaying Dao Fruit, and cultivates his top-tier mid-grade Skin Polishing Martial Arts to the Perfection Realm.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng demonstrates bravery and resourcefulness in reporting the Cunning Wolf den and participating in the battle.
• Envoy Jiang Qingyun shows her strength and authority as a senior Demon Suppression Envoy.
• Qin Wuyang, an inner-city genius, shows interest in the Crimson Blood Treasure Lotus and recognizes Li Changsheng.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against demonic creatures (Cunning Wolves) and the importance of the Demon Suppression Division's role.
• The pursuit of power and resources, as seen in the inner-city geniuses' interest in the Crimson Blood Treasure Lotus.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng interacts with Cao Jun and Envoy Jiang Qingyun, earning their respect and trust.
• Li Changsheng crosses paths with Qin Wuyang, an inner-city genius who saved him previously.
• Inner-city geniuses interact with Envoy Jiang, questioning her about the Crimson Blood Treasure Lotus.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng obtains a High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Art, Golden Bell Shield, from Jiang Qingyun.
• He begins cultivating Golden Bell Shield to polish his skin across his entire body.
• A mysterious incense, Demon Luring Incense, is lit in the outer city, causing demons to go berserk and attack civilians.
• Li Changsheng rushes to Li's Blacksmith Shop to help, killing a Cunning Wolf and saving Li Han and the other blacksmiths.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng demonstrates his growth in strength, easily killing Cunning Wolves.
• Jiang Qingyun shows concern for the safety of the civilians, immediately dispatching her team to suppress the demons.

Significant Themes

• The power of High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Arts and the resources required to master them.
• The danger posed by demons and the need for vigilance and preparedness.
• The responsibility of protecting civilians from harm.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng and Jiang Qingyun: Jiang gives Li a High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Art, showing trust in his abilities.
• Li Changsheng and Li Han: Li Changsheng saves Li Han and the blacksmiths from a Cunning Wolf, showing his loyalty and concern for his family and their business.
• Jiang Qingyun and her team: Jiang quickly gathers her team to suppress the demons, demonstrating her leadership and responsibility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The city faces an attack by Cunning Wolves, including a Level 5 peak, which Qin Wuyang kills, retrieving the Crimson Blood Treasure Vine.
• An assassin from the Evil Demon Society attempts to kill Qin Wuyang but is killed by Qin Wuyang's third uncle.
• The demon chaos is quelled, but many ordinary people are killed.
• Li Changsheng learns about the Evil Demon Society from Cao Jun.
• Li Changsheng breaks through to the Full-body Silver Skin Realm.
• Li Changsheng purchases the formula for Hundred Refinement Secret Medicine from the Secret Pavilion and is followed upon leaving.

Character Developments

• Qin Wuyang demonstrates his strength by killing a Level 5 Cunning Wolf.
• Qin Wuyang's third uncle reveals himself as a powerful figure.
• Li Changsheng breaks through to the Full-body Silver Skin Realm, showing progress in his cultivation.
• Li Changsheng displays his wealth and becomes a target for unknown followers.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against demons and demonic influences, represented by the Cunning Wolves and the Evil Demon Society.
• The pursuit of power and resources, seen in the competition for the Crimson Blood Treasure Vine and Li Changsheng's purchase of the Hundred Refinement Secret Medicine formula.
• The consequences of chaos and violence, shown in the high civilian casualties during the demon attack.

Character Interactions

• Qin Wuyang and his third uncle show a protective relationship.
• Li Changsheng interacts with the Secret Pavilion shopkeeper, purchasing the Hundred Refinement Secret Medicine formula.
• Li Changsheng is followed by unknown individuals, hinting at potential future interactions or conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng is attacked by three Bone Refining Realm martial artists after leaving the Black Market. He reveals his Silver Skin Realm cultivation and defeats them easily.
• He returns home and begins refining the Hundred Refinement Secret Medicine, improving its quality over time. After refining flawless-grade medicine, he uses it to rapidly advance his cultivation to the Full Body Silver Skin Minor Accomplishment Realm.
• Li Changsheng visits his master at Azure Steel Martial Hall to inquire about the Skin Grinding Realms beyond Silver Skin. His master reveals that the next realms are Flood Dragon Skin and Dragon Skin, both requiring Skin Grinding Ultimate Skills to achieve.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng demonstrates his prowess by defeating three Bone Refining Realm martial artists with ease, showcasing his Silver Skin Realm strength.
• He displays dedication and patience in refining the Hundred Refinement Secret Medicine, improving its quality and using it to advance his cultivation.
• Li Changsheng exhibits curiosity and ambition by asking his master about the higher Skin Grinding Realms, hinting at his desire to reach those realms.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Advancement: Li Changsheng's focus on refining the Hundred Refinement Secret Medicine and using it to improve his cultivation illustrates the theme of continuous self-improvement and growth in martial arts.
• Ambition and Curiosity: Li Changsheng's inquiries about the higher Skin Grinding Realms show his ambition and curiosity, driving him to push the boundaries of his current capabilities.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng interacts with the three Bone Refining Realm martial artists, demonstrating his superior strength and killing them.
• He visits his master, Xu He, at Azure Steel Martial Hall, seeking guidance on the higher Skin Grinding Realms. Their interaction reveals Xu He's concern for Li Changsheng's ambition and his own limited knowledge about the higher realms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng learns about higher realms (Flood Dragon Skin and Dragon Skin) and realizes his current strength is insufficient.
• He uses flawless-grade Hundred Refinement Secret Medicine to advance his Golden Bell Shield skin grinding cultivation, reaching the Silver Skin Great Accomplishment Realm.
• After consuming many secret medicines, he breaks through to the Silver Skin Perfection Realm, qualifying for the Flood Dragon Skin Realm, but lacks a method to achieve it.
• He refines more medicine and obtains the Vajra Dao Fruit, which improves his physical talent and body foundation.
• Li Changsheng consumes vast amounts of food (steamed buns, beef) to level up the Vajra Dao Fruit, with beef being more effective.
• After reaching Level 2, he successfully completes the Fifth Skin Grinding Cultivation but hasn't broken through to the Flood Dragon Skin Realm.
• He decides to continue improving the Vajra Dao Fruit to Level 3 and considers eating Monster Meat to speed up the process.

Character Development

• Li Changsheng's determination and dedication to cultivation increase as he learns about higher realms and realizes his current limitations.
• He becomes more strategic in his cultivation, using secret medicines and the Vajra Dao Fruit to improve his physical talent and skin grinding realm.

Significant Themes

• The importance of continuous cultivation and improvement to reach higher realms.
• The role of resources (secret medicines, food) in aiding cultivation and growth.
• The risks and potential benefits of consuming Monster Meat.

Character Interactions

• There are no significant interactions with other characters in this chapter. Li Changsheng primarily focuses on his solo cultivation journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng buys and consumes Blood Wolf Demon meat to improve his Vajra Dao Fruit, which enhances his physical constitution and foundation.
• He successfully completes the Sixth Skin Grinding, advancing to the Flood Dragon Skin Realm.
• On his way back from buying more wolf demon meat, he is followed and approached by a masked man from the Evil Demon Society.
• The masked man, Greedy Wolf Number Six, reveals that the wolf demon meat shop is connected to the Evil Demon Society and offers Li Changsheng a place in their society, promising High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Arts.
• Li Changsheng agrees to join the Evil Demon Society to gather information from the Demon Suppression Division and is given a Demon Worm Meat flesh ball to eat, which contains controlling worm eggs.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng's physical constitution and foundation improve significantly after consuming the Blood Wolf Demon meat, allowing him to advance to the Flood Dragon Skin Realm.
• He demonstrates quick thinking and composure when approached by the masked man, agreeing to join the Evil Demon Society to buy time and gather information.

Significant Themes

• The power and potential of consuming monster meat to improve one's cultivation, despite the risks of Demonization.
• The dangers and consequences of joining a secret society like the Evil Demon Society.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng interacts with the masked man, Greedy Wolf Number Six, from the Evil Demon Society, negotiating his entry into the society to gather information.
• Li Changsheng's decision to join the Evil Demon Society shows his determination to improve his strength and obtain High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Arts, despite the risks involved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng swallows Demon Worm Meat, which is swiftly digested by the Vajra Dao Fruit, preventing the demonic eggs from hatching.
• He receives the High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Art 'Iron Cloth Shirt' from the Masked Man and cultivates it to perfection, nearing a breakthrough into the Lesser Accomplishment of the Serpent Skin Realm.
• Li Changsheng meets Greedy Wolf Number Six at the Black Market and expresses interest in Evil Demon Society missions.
• He discovers the mission 'Refine Demon Merging Secret Medicine' and decides to attempt it.
• Li Changsheng successfully refines Demon Merging Secret Medicine and requests another High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Art in exchange for his merits.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng demonstrates his ability to digest demonic energy and absorb it into his cultivation, showing his unique physique and talent.
• He displays his interest and aptitude in alchemy by successfully refining Demon Merging Secret Medicine.
• Li Changsheng's ambition grows as he seeks more powerful Skin Grinding Martial Arts to advance his cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between demonic and human forces, with Li Changsheng navigating the complex dynamics of the Evil Demon Society.
• The pursuit of power and advancement, with Li Changsheng constantly seeking stronger martial arts and techniques.
• The dual nature of the Evil Demon Society, cooperating with demons while also killing them for their own gain.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng interacts with the Masked Man, receiving the 'Iron Cloth Shirt' martial art and cultivating it.
• He meets Greedy Wolf Number Six, discussing missions and eventually refining Demon Merging Secret Medicine to earn another High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Art.
• Li Changsheng's interactions with the Evil Demon Society members reveal their hierarchical structure and the value they place on his talents and achievements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng learns and cultivates the Tiger Skin Demon Refining Fist, a powerful High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Art, with the aid of the Tiger Demon Secret Medicine.
• He advances to the Perfection Realm in the Tiger Skin Demon Refining Fist and enters the Great Accomplishment of Flood Dragon Skin Realm.
• Li Changsheng also learns the Great Strength Bull Demon Fist and reaches its Perfection Realm, further enhancing his physical strength.
• Greedy Wolf Number Six, Li Changsheng's contact from the Evil Demon Society, becomes suspicious of his rapid progress and wants to take him to the society's base.
• Li Changsheng decides to kill Greedy Wolf Number Six to avoid being controlled by the Evil Demon Society.
• He successfully kills Greedy Wolf Number Six with a single punch, revealing his Flood Dragon Skin Perfection and hinting at an Ultimate Skill-level Skin Polishing Martial Art.
• Li Changsheng loots the Evil Demon Society's shop in the Black Market, killing the shopkeeper and taking three new High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Arts.
• He decides to leave the Black Market and moves to a new residence, considering the potential implications for Azure Steel Martial Hall.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng's physical constitution and strength significantly improve as he cultivates more High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Arts.
• He becomes more powerful, capable of defeating Tendon Refining Realm martial artists with ease.
• Li Changsheng's determination to avoid being controlled by the Evil Demon Society grows, leading him to kill Greedy Wolf Number Six.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and strength through cultivation.
• The dangers of being controlled by powerful organizations (Evil Demon Society).
• The consequences of Li Changsheng's actions and their potential impact on his master and Azure Steel Martial Hall.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng interacts with Greedy Wolf Number Six, his contact from the Evil Demon Society, who becomes increasingly suspicious of his progress.
• Li Changsheng meets his master, Xu He, at Azure Steel Martial Hall to warn him about the potential implications of his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng confesses to Xu He that he offended the Evil Demon Society by killing one of their members and destroying a stronghold.
• Xu He reveals that the Azure Steel Martial Hall has backing, and the Evil Demon Society won't harm them.
• Li Changsheng starts cultivating in the Martial Arts Hall to avoid the Evil Demon Society.
• Li Changsheng cultivates multiple High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Arts to increase his strength but struggles to reach the Dragon Skin Realm.
• In Baiye City, the Evil Demon Society discusses Li Changsheng's involvement in Greedy Wolf Number Six's death and decides to capture him if an opportunity arises.
• Li Changsheng successfully completes his ninth skin-polishing tempering and achieves the Dragon Skin Realm, gaining the Body Divine Ability—Azure Dragon Armor Technique.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng: Shows growth in his cultivation, reaching the Dragon Skin Realm and gaining a Body Divine Ability. He also becomes more cautious due to the Evil Demon Society's threat.
• Xu He: Reveals that he has backing, which protects the Azure Steel Martial Hall from the Evil Demon Society. He also shows concern for Li Changsheng's safety.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and growth: Li Changsheng's continuous cultivation and improvement in his Skin Grinding Realm.
• Power dynamics: The relationship between the Azure Steel Martial Hall, the Evil Demon Society, and the inner city, highlighting the importance of backing and connections.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng and Xu He: Li Changsheng confides in Xu He about the Evil Demon Society, and Xu He provides guidance and protection.
• Evil Demon Society members: They discuss Li Changsheng's involvement in Greedy Wolf Number Six's death and plan to capture him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng discovers that reaching the Dragon Skin Realm grants him a Body Divine Ability, Azure Dragon Armor Technique, significantly boosting his defense and strength.
• He decides to delay advancing to the Bone Refining Realm until he reaches the Perfection Realm in the Dragon Skin Realm.
• Li Changsheng cultivates the Azure Cicada Body martial art but finds it insufficient for rapid advancement.
• He needs Monster Meat from Level 3 or 4 Minor Demons to advance but learns that none are available in Baiye City's Black Market.
• Li Changsheng visits the Demon Suppression Division and learns that they have Level 3 and 4 Minor Demon corpses.
• He strikes a deal with Cao Jun: exchange high-quality Skin Grinding Secret Medicine for the demon corpses.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng gains a powerful defensive ability, increasing his combat power.
• He demonstrates strategic thinking by delaying his advancement to the next realm and seeking out resources to strengthen his current realm.
• Li Changsheng shows adaptability by changing his appearance to avoid detection and navigating the Black Market to find resources.
• Cao Jun shows willingness to make deals and help Li Changsheng, likely due to personal gain or favor.

Significant Themes

• Power and Advancement: Li Changsheng seeks to increase his power and advance in cultivation, highlighting the importance of strength in this world.
• Resource Acquisition: The struggle to obtain necessary resources for cultivation, such as Monster Meat, is a significant challenge for Li Changsheng.
• Alliances and Deals: Li Changsheng's deal with Cao Jun shows the importance of alliances and mutual benefit in achieving goals.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng interacts with his master, Xu He, seeking a Skin Grinding Martial Art to alter his appearance.
• He interacts with Cao Jun, striking a deal for Level 3 and 4 Minor Demon corpses in exchange for high-quality Skin Grinding Secret Medicine.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng trades high-grade Hundred Refinement Secret Medicine for demon corpses with Cao Jun, the Demon Suppression Envoy.
• He consumes the demon meat to rapidly increase the experience of his Vajra Dao Fruit, eventually upgrading it to Level 4.
• After upgrading the Vajra Dao Fruit, Li Changsheng's cultivation in the Skin Grinding Martial Art and Azure Cicada Body improves significantly, pushing him to the Lesser Accomplishment of Dragon Skin Realm.
• His Medicine Refining Dao Fruit also upgrades to Level 4, enhancing his medicine-refining skills.
• Li Changsheng continues cultivating, aiming to reach the Dragon Skin Perfection Realm and eventually the Bone Refining Realm.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng's dedication to cultivation and resourcefulness in obtaining resources for his growth are further emphasized.
• Cao Jun, the Demon Suppression Envoy, is portrayed as cooperative and willing to trade for high-grade Hundred Refinement Secret Medicine, showing his appreciation for the valuable resource.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: The chapter emphasizes Li Changsheng's relentless pursuit of cultivation, showing his dedication and the resources he invests in his growth.
• Resourcefulness and Connections: Li Changsheng uses his connections with Cao Jun and his resourcefulness in trading to obtain valuable demon corpses, highlighting the importance of these aspects in his cultivation journey.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng interacts with Cao Jun, the Demon Suppression Envoy, to trade for demon corpses. Their interaction is straightforward and beneficial to both parties, with Cao Jun happy to trade for high-grade Hundred Refinement Secret Medicine and Li Changsheng obtaining the demon corpses he needs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng aims to reach the Dragon Skin Perfection Realm and needs a High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Art.
• He trades with Cao Jun, a Demon Suppression Envoy, offering High-grade Secret Medicines (Hundred Refinement, White Spirit, and Tiger Demon) in exchange for a High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Art—Mountain Settling Stance.
• Li Changsheng cultivates Mountain Settling Stance and reaches Dragon Skin Perfection Realm.
• He plans to break through to the Bone Refining Realm, understanding that it requires a Bone Refining Martial Art and refining the skeleton into iron bones.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng demonstrates determination and resourcefulness in obtaining the martial art he needs.
• Cao Jun shows willingness to take risks for personal gain, trading a precious martial art for Secret Medicines.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial arts and Secret Medicines in advancing one's cultivation realm.
• The risks and benefits of making deals under the table, as seen through Cao Jun's actions.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng and Cao Jun engage in a business-like transaction, with Li Changsheng showing knowledge of the market value of Secret Medicines and Cao Jun being willing to trade despite the risks involved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng decides to break through to the Bone Refining Realm first to improve his strength continuously.
• He begins cultivating the Azure Steel Bone Refining Fist, aiming to temper his bones in both hands to enter the Iron Bone Realm.
• In a day, he successfully transforms six bones into iron bones, but finds this pace too slow.
• He visits the Black Market's Secret Pavilion to buy a Bone Refining Secret Medicine formula, settling for the Tiger Bone Secret Medicine formula for 5000 taels of silver.
• He learns that refining Tiger Bone Secret Medicine requires tiger bones and demon blood, which are hard to obtain.
• After searching, he finds a shop selling tiger bones and buys one, along with some tiger demon blood.
• Back home, he starts refining Tiger Bone Secret Medicine, successfully creating low-grade and then high-grade versions.

Character Development

• Li Changsheng demonstrates his determination to improve his cultivation speed and strength, showing his ambition and impatience.
• He exhibits his pharmaceutical skill by successfully refining Tiger Bone Secret Medicine, though initially with low quality.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Secret Medicines in cultivation, with Bone Refining Secret Medicines being more valuable and harder to obtain than Skin Grinding Secret Medicines.
• The challenges and difficulties in cultivating higher realms, requiring more time, resources, and effort.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng interacts with the Secret Pavilion shopkeeper, who provides information about Bone Refining Secret Medicines and their requirements.
• He also interacts with shopkeepers in other Black Market shops to find tiger bones and tiger demon blood.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng, having tempered all thirty-six bones into iron bones using the Azure Steel Bone Refining Fist, seeks to cultivate another Bone Refining Martial Art to temper more bones.
• Master Xu He teaches Li Changsheng the Vajra Leg martial art, which can temper the bones of his legs.
• Li Changsheng cultivates Vajra Leg using the steel pillars in the Azure Steel Martial Hall.
• Li Changsheng runs out of Tiger Bone Secret Medicine and decides to acquire more tiger bones and Tiger Demon Blood through Cao Jun.
• Cao Jun obtains three tiger bones and ten portions of Tiger Demon Blood for Li Changsheng.
• Li Changsheng refines high-grade Tiger Bone Secret Medicine and eventually succeeds in creating Flawless Tiger Bone Secret Medicine.
• Li Changsheng delivers the promised high-grade Tiger Bone Secret Medicine to Cao Jun.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng: Proves his exceptional talent by quickly tempering all thirty-six bones and seeks to further his cultivation. He also demonstrates his resourcefulness by obtaining rare ingredients through Cao Jun and successfully refining Flawless Tiger Bone Secret Medicine.
• Cao Jun: Shows his willingness to help Li Changsheng by acquiring tiger bones and Tiger Demon Blood, and expresses interest in further cooperation.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of martial arts mastery and continuous self-improvement.
• The importance of resources and connections in advancing one's cultivation.
• The value of trust and cooperation in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng and Xu He: Master and disciple relationship, with Xu He guiding Li Changsheng's cultivation and acknowledging his rapid progress.
• Li Changsheng and Cao Jun: Business-like relationship, with Li Changsheng offering high-grade Tiger Bone Secret Medicine in exchange for tiger bones and Tiger Demon Blood, and Cao Jun expressing interest in further cooperation.