Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chengan, an Immortal Master, is summoned to deal with a Ghost Object in the Zeng Family's old manor.
• The Ghost Object is revealed to be a middle-aged man who died of starvation and was partially eaten, with a child ghost on his back.
• The Zeng Family offers Song Chengan 100 taels of silver initially, promising another 200 if he kills the ghost and scatters its soul.

Character Developments

• Song Chengan: He demonstrates his powerful Spiritual Sense and True Qi, capable of dealing with formidable ghosts. He also shows understanding of the origins of Witchcraft and its classification as a dark art.
• Zeng Zhiru: He is revealed to have a crippled leg due to the Ghost Object's influence. He is willing to pay extra to have the ghost killed and its soul scattered, indicating his strong desire for revenge.

Significant Themes

• Power and Wealth: The Zeng Family's prosperity is linked to the Ghost Object, highlighting the corrupting influence of power and wealth.
• Revenge: Zeng Zhiru's desire for revenge against the Ghost Object underscores the destructive potential of this emotion.
• Cultivation: Song Chengan's cultivation level and abilities are emphasized, contrasting with the limitations of the Ghost Object and the Zeng Family.

Character Interactions

• Song Chengan and Zeng Zhiru: Zeng Zhiru initially shows respect towards Song Chengan but later reveals his true intentions, leading to a tense interaction.
• Song Chengan and the Ghost Object: Song Chengan engages with the Ghost Object, first driving it back with his True Qi and then conversing with it, revealing the truth about its origins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chengan encounters Jiang Feng, a middle-aged Ghost Object, and his son, Ting'er, who haven't killed anyone despite their fierce nature.
• Jiang Feng and Ting'er were refined into Ghost Objects by Zeng Quan, who used them for his Five Ghosts Moving Wealth witchcraft.
• Jiang Feng wants to see his wife and daughter one last time before accepting soul scattering, while Ting'er refuses to leave his father.

Character Developments

• Jiang Feng: A once-ordinary man who became a Ghost Object, driven by his desire to see his family again. He's desperate but non-violent, showing remorse for his actions.
• Ting'er: Jiang Feng's son, who refused to reincarnate and became a Ghost Object to stay with his father. He's fierce but follows his father's non-violent path.
• Song Chengan: An Immortal Master who shows empathy and understanding towards Jiang Feng and Ting'er. He decides to help them despite their status as Ghost Objects.

Significant Themes

• Desire vs. Fate: Jiang Feng's desire to see his family again is a driving force, but his fate as a Ghost Object makes this difficult.
• Mercy and Compassion: Song Chengan's decision to help Jiang Feng and Ting'er despite the risks highlights the theme of mercy and compassion.
• Consequences of Actions: The path of no return that Ghost Objects face, where killing leads to increased strength but makes reincarnation difficult.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Feng and Ting'er: The father-son relationship is central, with Jiang Feng's desire to see his family again influencing Ting'er's actions. They both refuse to harm others, showing a strong bond.
• Song Chengan and Jiang Feng: Song Chengan's interaction with Jiang Feng shows his understanding and empathy towards the Ghost Object's plight, leading him to decide to help them.
• Implied Interaction with the Zeng Family: The Zeng family's actions towards Jiang Feng and Ting'er are mentioned but not shown, creating a sense of impending conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chengan, a cultivator, emerges from the Zeng Family mansion with two ghost jars.
• Zeng Zhiru, the family head, tries to persuade Song Chengan to eliminate the ghosts, but Song Chengan refuses, revealing that the Zeng Family's wealth was gained through 'Five Ghosts Moving Wealth' witchcraft, which must be repaid.
• The Zeng Family refuses to repay, leading to a standoff. Song Chengan decides to take the ghosts with him.
• Zeng Zhiru's nephew tries to block Song Chengan, angering Zeng Zhiru.
• Zeng Bingde, Zeng Zhiru's son, returns with An Nian, a Commander of the Demon Suppression Division, to chase after Song Chengan and retrieve the ghost jars.

Character Developments

• Song Chengan: He is portrayed as a righteous cultivator who upholds the principle of equivalent exchange in witchcraft. He refuses to be swayed by the Zeng Family's attempts to bribe or threaten him.
• Zeng Zhiru: He is revealed to be desperate to maintain his family's wealth and status, even at the cost of innocent lives. He becomes increasingly angry and frustrated as his attempts to control the situation fail.
• Zeng Bingde: He is portrayed as more level-headed than his father, understanding the potential consequences of their actions. He decides to accompany An Nian to retrieve the ghost jars, hoping to avoid further trouble.

Significant Themes

• The theme of equivalent exchange is central to this chapter, with the consequences of the Zeng Family's actions catching up to them.
• The power dynamics between the Zeng Family and Song Chengan, and later between the Zeng Family and the Demon Suppression Division, are explored.
• The theme of family loyalty and responsibility is also present, with Zeng Bingde trying to protect his family's interests while also considering the potential repercussions.

Character Interactions

• The interaction between Song Chengan and the Zeng Family highlights the power imbalance between a cultivator and a wealthy family.
• The dynamic between Zeng Zhiru and his nephew showcases the tension between the older generation's wisdom and the younger generation's impulsiveness.
• The relationship between Zeng Bingde and An Nian suggests a level of familiarity and mutual respect, with Zeng Bingde deferring to An Nian's expertise in handling the situation with Song Chengan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chengan encounters Zeng Bingde and An Nian, who demand the return of the two ghosts he's protecting.
• An Nian, a Commander of the Demon Suppression Division, threatens Song Chengan, but underestimates his strength.
• Song Chengan reveals himself as a Golden Core True Person, defeating An Nian and warning Zeng Bingde to end the matter.
• Song Chengan arrives at a mountain where he meets Jiang Xiaoxiao, a little ghost girl who reveals she's waiting for her mother.
• Two unknown cultivators approach, using an escape technique.

Character Developments

• Song Chengan demonstrates his strength and willingness to protect the innocent, even against powerful officials.
• An Nian shows his arrogance and underestimation of others, leading to his defeat.
• Zeng Bingde reveals his fear and willingness to comply when faced with Song Chengan's power.
• Jiang Xiaoxiao shows her innocence, fear, and longing for her mother, hinting at her tragic past.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and corruption among officials.
• The fear and prejudice against Yao (ghosts and demons) and the innocence of some of them.
• The consequences of past actions and the need for repentance and reparation.

Character Interactions

• Song Chengan and An Nian: A confrontation between a powerful cultivator and an arrogant official, leading to An Nian's defeat.
• Song Chengan and Zeng Bingde: A warning from Song Chengan to Zeng Bingde, who complies out of fear.
• Song Chengan and Jiang Xiaoxiao: A meeting between a cultivator and a little ghost girl, revealing her tragic situation.
• The arrival of two unknown cultivators hints at potential future conflicts or interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xiaoxiao, a ghost girl with a lotus leaf hat, is being chased by two Daoist Priests from the Changling Sect.
• Song Chengan appears and intervenes, revealing he's there to help Jiang Xiaoxiao meet her relatives, who are also ghosts.
• The Daoist Priests, Qingyu (old) and Xinyu (young), initially suspect Song Chengan of raising ghosts but eventually believe his story after seeing Jiang Feng and his son.
• Jiang Feng, on the brink of soul scattering, asks Song Chengan to help his family reunite in their next life.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xiaoxiao: She's a determined and proud ghost girl who wants to see her family again.
• Song Chengan: He shows compassion and understanding towards Jiang Feng's plight, promising to help him in his next life.
• Qingyu and Xinyu: They initially act on their duty to exterminate Yao and Mo but later show understanding and respect towards Song Chengan's intentions.

Significant Themes

• Family and Reunion: The theme of family reunion is central to this chapter, with Jiang Feng's desire to see his wife and daughter again driving the plot.
• Cultivation and Karma: The consequences of actions in past lives (karma) are hinted at, with cultivators avoiding awakening memories of their past lives due to potential disasters.

Character Interactions

• Song Chengan and Jiang Xiaoxiao: They share a bond as cultivators, with Song Chengan showing kindness and understanding towards Jiang Xiaoxiao's plight.
• Qingyu and Xinyu: The master-disciple duo work together to exterminate Yao and Mo, showing trust and respect for each other's abilities.
• Jiang Feng and Song Chengan: Despite their different circumstances, they share a moment of understanding, with Jiang Feng expressing his gratitude and Song Chengan promising to help him in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Feng and his son are guided to reincarnation by Daoist Master Qingyu.
• Jiang Xiaoxiao decides to go with Song Chengan to find her mother.
• Song Chengan and Jiang Xiaoxiao leave the dilapidated Daoist temple, taking her belongings and the worn-out doll.
• They encounter a man and his brother discussing the upkeep of a grave, which belongs to Jiang Xiaoxiao's mother.

Character Developments

• Jiang Feng and his son find peace and move on to reincarnation.
• Jiang Xiaoxiao shows her attachment to her belongings and the doll, revealing her childlike nature.
• Song Chengan demonstrates his compassion and patience in dealing with Jiang Xiaoxiao.
• Wang Erfu, the man discussing the grave, shows reluctance to continue maintaining the grave due to financial struggles.

Significant Themes

• The cycle of life and death, as seen through the reincarnation of Jiang Feng and his son.
• The importance of compassion and kindness, as shown by Song Chengan's actions.
• The struggle between financial needs and moral obligations, as seen in Wang Erfu's dilemma.

Character Interactions

• Song Chengan interacts with Jiang Xiaoxiao, showing kindness and understanding towards her.
• Wang Erfu and his brother discuss the upkeep of the grave, revealing their differing views on the matter.
• Jiang Xiaoxiao's interaction with her belongings and the doll highlights her attachment to them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Erfu returns home, discussing with his wife about the annual payment to the Sun family for his mother's grave.
• Wang Erfu goes to the Sun family to ask for an extension but is refused. Sun Liu threatens to dig up the grave.
• Song Chengan meets Jiang Chengjiao, who reveals that Jiang Xiaoxiao's mother is dead and reincarnated. Song Chengan decides to find Jiang Xiaoxiao's mother's grave.
• Wang Erfu and Sun Liu are about to dig up a grave when they see Song Chengan, mistaking him for an immortal.

Character Developments

• Wang Erfu: Struggles with his financial situation and his duty to his mother's grave. He remains honest and kind despite his hardships.
• Sun Liu: Greedy and selfish, he prioritizes his family's wealth over the well-being of others. He becomes terrified when he thinks an immortal has arrived.
• Song Chengan: Shows compassion and understanding towards Jiang Xiaoxiao's situation. He remains calm and respectful when faced with Jiang Chengjiao's power.
• Jiang Chengjiao: Reveals that he has been secretly helping Jiang Xiaoxiao's family. He appears friendly and approachable despite his immense power.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between financial hardship and moral duty (Wang Erfu).
• Greed and its consequences (Sun Liu).
• Compassion and understanding towards others' struggles (Song Chengan, Jiang Chengjiao).

Character Interactions

• Wang Erfu and his wife discuss their financial situation and Wang Erfu's duty to his mother's grave.
• Wang Erfu and Sun Liu argue over the grave, leading to Sun Liu's threat to dig it up.
• Song Chengan and Jiang Chengjiao meet, leading to a conversation about Jiang Xiaoxiao's family.
• Wang Erfu and Sun Liu encounter Song Chengan, mistaking him for an immortal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Chengjiao, an immortal, visits Wang Erfu's family during the New Year, offering them silver in exchange for helping Jiang Xiaoxiao, a ghost, stay longer.
• Jiang Chengjiao meets with his mother and younger brother, Jiang Chengxian, in a spiritual realm. His mother tasks him with finding the Seven Star Bead within ten years for Chengxian's cultivation.
• Chengxian expresses dissatisfaction with Chengjiao's progress and threatens to replace him if he doesn't find the bead soon.

Character Developments

• Wang Erfu's wife shows concern for her family's reputation and well-being during the New Year.
• Jiang Chengjiao demonstrates his immortal status and kindness towards Jiang Xiaoxiao but shows coldness towards his younger brother.
• Jiang Chengxian displays arrogance and disrespect towards his older brother, Chengjiao, due to his noble status and belief that Chengjiao is beneath him.
• Jiang Chengjiao's mother shows favoritism towards Chengxian and suspicion towards Chengjiao's intentions.

Significant Themes

• Social status and class differences (Wang Erfu's wife's concern about their poverty compared to others, Chengxian's disdain for Chengjiao's lowly background).
• Family dynamics and sibling rivalry (Chengjiao's and Chengxian's differing relationships with their mother, Chengxian's disrespect towards Chengjiao).
• The importance of fate and destiny (the Seven Star Bead being meant for those fated to find it, Jiang Xiaoxiao's special fate).

Character Interactions

• Wang Erfu's wife and husband discuss their financial situation and the offer from the immortal.
• Jiang Chengjiao and Jiang Xiaoxiao have a heartwarming conversation about reincarnation and their friendship.
• Jiang Chengjiao, his mother, and Chengxian have a tense interaction, with Chengxian expressing dissatisfaction and the mother showing favoritism towards Chengxian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xiaoxiao arrives at Dongwang Village and is told her mother died three years ago, with the villagers having taken care of her.
• The villagers are putting on a play to make Jiang Xiaoxiao believe her mother lived well until her natural death.
• Song Chengan, the Immortal Master, is present and observes Jiang Xiaoxiao, trying to find a reason for her to leave.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xiaoxiao is grief-stricken upon learning of her mother's death and is saddened by the thought of not being able to reunite with her.
• Wang Erfu, a villager, reveals that he and his mother took care of Jiang Xiaoxiao's mother and that she committed suicide soon after arriving in the village.
• Song Chengan shows empathy and understanding towards Jiang Xiaoxiao's situation, believing she is not yet ready for reincarnation due to her destiny.

Significant Themes

• The importance of hope and having something to look forward to in life.
• The desperation and despair felt by Jiang Xiaoxiao's mother, leading to her suicide.
• The villagers' fear of the Immortal Master and their willingness to participate in the play to avoid his wrath.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xiaoxiao interacts with the villagers, thanking them for taking care of her mother's grave.
• Wang Erfu shares information about Jiang Xiaoxiao's mother with Song Chengan.
• Song Chengan observes Jiang Xiaoxiao and ponders a reason for her to leave the village.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xiaoxiao meets Tan Xiaoliu, a boy her age who lost his parents, and learns about the reincarnation queue from the village Yin Yang Master.
• Jiang Xiaoxiao decides to stay in Dongwang Village to pray for her parents and wait for them to reincarnate, with Song Chengan building a Taoist temple for her and providing Ghost Cultivation methods.
• Song Chengan encounters the Wine Immortal in Nan'an Prefecture Ghost Market and offers him a jar of Monkey Wine, leading to a renewed acquaintance.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xiaoxiao: Shows empathy and understanding towards Tan Xiaoliu, decides to stay in Dongwang Village to help her parents reincarnate sooner.
• Song Chengan: Demonstrates kindness and care towards Jiang Xiaoxiao, helps her set up a Taoist temple and provides cultivation methods, also reconnects with the Wine Immortal.
• Tan Xiaoliu: A lonely and sad boy who lost his parents, shows kindness towards Jiang Xiaoxiao.
• Wine Immortal: Continues his drunken, carefree life, accepts Monkey Wine from Song Chengan and offers to help him with small favors in the future.

Significant Themes

• Reincarnation and the afterlife: Jiang Xiaoxiao's understanding of reincarnation and her desire to help her parents move on.
• Kindness and empathy: Song Chengan's and Tan Xiaoliu's kindness towards Jiang Xiaoxiao, and Jiang Xiaoxiao's empathy for Tan Xiaoliu.
• Friendship and connections: The renewed acquaintance between Song Chengan and the Wine Immortal.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xiaoxiao and Tan Xiaoliu: They share a brief but meaningful interaction, with Tan Xiaoliu offering Jiang Xiaoxiao plums and Jiang Xiaoxiao learning about reincarnation from him.
• Song Chengan and Jiang Xiaoxiao: Song Chengan supports Jiang Xiaoxiao's decision to stay in Dongwang Village and helps her set up a Taoist temple, also provides her with cultivation methods.
• Song Chengan and the Wine Immortal: They reconnect after a long time, with Song Chengan offering the Wine Immortal a jar of Monkey Wine and the Wine Immortal offering to help Song Chengan with small favors in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chengan attempts to invite the Wine Immortal to Dongwang Village but fails as the Immortal falls asleep after drinking Monkey Wine.
• Tan Xiaoliu, a young boy, dreams of repaying the villagers who have shown him kindness, keeping track of meals he's received in a blank book using symbols.
• Song Chengan offers Tan Xiaoliu a job at the Daoist Temple, paying him one tael of silver each month, more than he earns herding cattle.

Character Developments

• Song Chengan: Reflects on the meaning of life after observing the Wine Immortal's drunken lifestyle. He understands that as long as one finds happiness in their life, it has meaning. He also realizes that he should appreciate others' kindness more, having been reminded of Tan Xiaoliu's attitude.
• Tan Xiaoliu: Demonstrates remarkable gratitude and integrity for his age. He keeps track of kindness shown to him and desires to repay it, even when he's only been given one meal a day. He accepts Song Chengan's offer to work at the Daoist Temple, showing responsibility and understanding of the value of money.

Significant Themes

• Meaning of Life: Song Chengan contemplates the purpose of life after witnessing the Wine Immortal's lifestyle, concluding that happiness and personal contentment define a meaningful life.
• Gratitude and Kindness: Tan Xiaoliu's actions highlight the importance of recognizing and repaying kindness, even when it's minimal or comes with harsh words. This theme is also reflected in Song Chengan's appreciation of Tan Xiaoliu's attitude.

Character Interactions

• Song Chengan and the Wine Immortal: Their interaction is brief but highlights the Wine Immortal's carefree, drunken lifestyle, which leads Song Chengan to reflect on the meaning of life.
• Song Chengan and Tan Xiaoliu: Their conversation reveals Tan Xiaoliu's unique perspective on life and kindness, inspiring Song Chengan to offer him a job at the Daoist Temple. This interaction shows Song Chengan's growing appreciation for others' kindness and his willingness to help those in need.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chengan receives a plaque for the Daoist Temple, inscribed by Jiang Chengjiao, naming it 'Pure Tranquility Temple'.
• Song Chengan decides to leave for Cuiye Prefecture to find the spokesperson for Formless Heaven, believing it will lead him to the holy land and the person who destroyed Luo Village.
• Tan Xiaoliu, now working at the temple, is visited by a girl who expresses her desire to marry him in the future, but he declines due to feelings of inadequacy and gratitude towards his aunt.

Character Developments

• Song Chengan demonstrates determination and patience in his quest for vengeance.
• Jiang Xiaoxiao shows reluctance at Song Chengan's departure but maintains her composure.
• Tan Xiaoliu reflects on his feelings and situation, accepting his role as the immortal's assistant rather than a disciple.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge (Song Chengan's quest for Formless Heaven).
• Gratitude and unrequited feelings (Tan Xiaoliu's situation with the girl and his aunt).
• The mysteries of cultivation and immortality (Song Chengan's teachings to Tan Xiaoliu in his dream).

Character Interactions

• Song Chengan and Jiang Xiaoxiao share a heartfelt goodbye, with Song Chengan promising to visit often.
• Tan Xiaoliu interacts with a girl who expresses her affection for him, leading to a moment of reflection on his part.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tan Xiaoliu wakes up with a cultivation method, Evergreen True Qi, in his mind, a gift from the Immortal Master.
• Sun Liu sells 50 acres of land to Wang Erfu, making Wang Erfu one of the wealthiest in Dongwang Village.
• Wang Erfu's family faces envy and potential threats due to their sudden wealth.
• Wang Dafu and his wife demand a share of the Immortal Master's gift, leading to a public fight with Wang Erfu.
• Wang Erfu buys and sells land to appease his brother, keeping 30 acres for his family.
• Song Chengan encounters a Grassland Fox (mistaken for Ye Cangxian) in Cuiye Prefecture.

Character Developments

• Tan Xiaoliu: Receives an immortal cultivation method, showing potential for future cultivation.
• Wang Erfu: Becomes wealthy but faces family greed and village envy; demonstrates wisdom in handling family matters.
• Wang Dafu: Shows greed and lack of understanding, but is still family to Wang Erfu.
• Song Chengan: Returns to Cuiye Prefecture, encountering a mysterious fox.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Luck: Tan Xiaoliu's sudden acquisition of a cultivation method highlights the role of luck and fate.
• Wealth and Envy: Wang Erfu's sudden wealth leads to envy and potential threats from his community.
• Family and Greed: Wang Dafu's actions highlight the greed that can exist within families.

Character Interactions

• Tan Xiaoliu and the Immortal Master: Though not present, the Immortal Master's actions (giving Tan Xiaoliu a cultivation method) drive the plot.
• Wang Erfu and Wang Dafu: The brothers' interaction highlights family dynamics, greed, and eventual understanding.
• Wang Erfu and Sun Liu: Sun Liu's sale of land to Wang Erfu changes Wang Erfu's status in the village.
• Song Chengan and the Grassland Fox: Song Chengan's encounter with the fox is mysterious and open to interpretation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chengan mistakes a fox for his friend Ye Cangxian, who is stealing a chicken.
• Ye Cangxian, a fox spirit, transforms into a young woman to avoid Song Chengan.
• Song Chengan gives Ye Cangxian silver to stop her from stealing chickens and asks about her presence in the area.
• Ye Cangxian reveals she's looking for Qingqiu Country, the hidden grotto-heaven of the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox clan.

Character Developments

• Song Chengan: Shows kindness and understanding towards Ye Cangxian, offering her silver to change her ways.
• Ye Cangxian: Initially deceptive, she later shows honesty and vulnerability, revealing her true intentions to Song Chengan.

Significant Themes

• Transformation and Deception: Ye Cangxian's transformation from a fox to a human highlights the theme of deception and the struggle between one's true nature and societal expectations.
• Kindness and Understanding: Song Chengan's actions towards Ye Cangxian demonstrate the power of kindness and understanding in changing someone's behavior.

Character Interactions

• Song Chengan and Ye Cangxian: Their interaction starts with Song Chengan's suspicion and Ye Cangxian's deception. However, it evolves into a moment of understanding and mutual respect as Song Chengan offers help and Ye Cangxian reveals her true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chengan learns about Ye Cangxian's connection to Qingqiu Country through a dying scholar who wrote a novel about a scholar and a Fox Demon.
• The scholar asks Ye Cangxian to deliver his book and brush to the Feng Family in Liuyun City, suggesting a connection between the Feng Family and Qingqiu Country.
• Half a month later, Song Chengan and Ye Cangxian arrive in Liuyun City and witness a child begging his father to save his crippled Tiger Yao spirit beast.

Character Developments

• Ye Cangxian: Reveals she has a significant background, showing two tails to prove her bloodline, but it's not pure. She's determined to visit the Feng Family out of curiosity, not to claim her heritage.
• The Scholar: Dying, he entrusts his belongings to Ye Cangxian, hinting at a connection between his story and the Feng Family.
• The Child: Desperately tries to save his crippled Tiger Yao, showing empathy and responsibility. His father's indifference highlights the child's vulnerability and the father's lack of compassion.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Bloodline: Ye Cangxian's impure bloodline suggests that destiny is predetermined by one's birth, but she still seeks to explore her heritage.
• Compassion and Indifference: The child's plight contrasts with his father's indifference, highlighting the theme of compassion versus callousness.

Character Interactions

• Song Chengan and Ye Cangxian: They continue to travel together, with Song Chengan acting as a guide and observer.
• The Child and His Father: The child's desperate plea for his father's help contrasts with the father's cold indifference, reflecting a strained and unsupportive relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chengan and Ye Cangxian are in an inn in Liuyun City when they witness a dispute between a man (Feng Jinfeng) and his son over a dying Yao Beast (a little tiger).
• Feng Jinfeng, a powerful figure in Liuyun City, wants to abandon the Yao Beast as it's crippled and useless.
• Ye Cangxian intervenes, arguing that the Yao Beast should be saved as it has formed a bond with Feng Jinfeng's son.
• Song Chengan tries to mediate and offers a Life Qi Pill to save the Yao Beast, but Feng Jinfeng refuses, insulting Song Chengan.
• Ye Cangxian retorts, angering Feng Jinfeng further. The child, Feng Jiashu, cries and runs after his father.
• Song Chengan secretly feeds the Life Qi Pill to the little tiger and tells Feng Jiashu to chase after his father.
• The inn's atmosphere becomes tense, and other guests leave. The waiter warns Song Chengan to leave Liuyun City's territory.

Character Developments

• Song Chengan: Shows compassion towards the Yao Beast and tries to mediate the situation. He's calm and collected, even when facing Feng Jinfeng's hostility.
• Ye Cangxian: Speaks out against Feng Jinfeng's actions, showing courage and concern for the Yao Beast. She's also unafraid of Feng Jinfeng's threats.
• Feng Jinfeng: Reveals his arrogant and unreasonable nature, valuing power and status over his son's feelings. He's also shown to be a formidable cultivator.
• Feng Jiashu: Loves his Yao Beast and is torn between his father's wishes and his desire to save his little tiger. He's brave enough to chase after his father despite knowing he might get into trouble.

Significant Themes

• Compassion vs. Pragmatism: Song Chengan and Ye Cangxian show compassion towards the Yao Beast, while Feng Jinfeng prioritizes pragmatism, valuing only what's useful.
• Power Dynamics: The Feng Family's power and influence in Liuyun City are emphasized, creating a tense atmosphere when Song Chengan and Ye Cangxian interfere in their family matter.
• Bond and Loyalty: The bond between Feng Jiashu and his Yao Beast highlights the theme of loyalty and the pain of separation.

Character Interactions

• Song Chengan and Ye Cangxian: They work together to try and save the Yao Beast, showing a harmonious partnership. They also have a playful dynamic, with Ye Cangxian teasing Song Chengan about the rice on his mouth.
• Feng Jinfeng and Feng Jiashu: Their interaction reveals the strained father-son relationship, with Feng Jinfeng's disregard for his son's feelings causing him to cry and chase after him.
• Song Chengan/Feng Jinfeng and the Inn's Guests/Waiter: The tension between Song Chengan and Feng Jinfeng affects the other guests, who leave the inn. The waiter warns Song Chengan to leave, showing the Feng Family's influence in Liuyun City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chengan and Ye Cangxian visit Liuyun City's City Lord Feng (Feng Jinfeng) to return items entrusted by Feng Jinlin.
• They encounter resistance from the guards due to lack of a calling card and the City Lord's recent busy schedule.
• Feng Jinfeng receives the items, an unfinished book and a worn-out brush, with a cryptic message from Feng Jinlin.
• Feng Jinfeng reveals that Feng Jinlin is dead and that he doesn't understand the message's meaning.
• Feng Jiashu, Feng Jinfeng's son, visits Song Chengan, revealing that Feng Jinlin left due to a disagreement with Feng Jinfeng over a romantic relationship.

Character Developments

• Feng Jinfeng: Shows indifference towards Feng Jinlin's message and reveals a strained relationship with his brother.
• Feng Jiashu: Demonstrates maturity beyond his years, showing grief over Feng Jinlin's death and knowledge of their family's past conflicts.

Significant Themes

• Family dynamics and conflict, particularly between brothers.
• The consequences of impulsive actions and unresolved issues.

Character Interactions

• Song Chengan and Feng Jinfeng: Their initial meeting is tense due to Song Chengan's previous encounter with Feng Jinfeng's family member.
• Feng Jinfeng and Feng Jiashu: Their relationship is shown to be close, with Feng Jiashu confiding in Song Chengan about his father and uncle's past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Jinlin, Feng Jinfeng's brother, fell in love with a Fox Demon, leading to a family uproar and his eventual death.
• Feng Jinlin's remains are brought back, and a grand funeral is held.
• Yi Tianyi, a Golden Core mid-stage cultivator, arrives uninvited, seeking to challenge the Feng Family's Alchemy Skill and claim the Chen Family Pill Scripture.
• Yi Tianyi proposes a competition: he will challenge any Feng Family member with similar soul power to his, and if he wins, the Feng Family must hand over the Pill Scripture and expel his family from Liuyun City.

Character Developments

• Feng Jinfeng: Struggles with his brother's past and the current challenge to his family's honor and power.
• Yi Tianyi: Shows off his strength and cunning, manipulating the situation to force the Feng Family into a competition.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of forbidden love and family honor.
• The power dynamics and manipulations within families and society.
• The importance of reputation and legacy.

Character Interactions

• Feng Jinfeng and Yi Tianyi: Engage in a tense standoff, with Yi Tianyi using his knowledge of the Feng Family's rules to corner Feng Jinfeng into accepting his challenge.
• Feng Jinfeng and his family: United in their desire to protect their family's honor and legacy, but also divided by the past and the current threat.
• Lu Zhou and Yi Tianyi: Briefly interact, with Lu Zhou challenging Yi Tianyi's barking dog remark and getting injured in response.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Tianyi, a powerful alchemy master, arrives in Liuyun City and challenges the Feng Family's alchemy supremacy.
• Feng Jinfeng, the City Lord, accepts the challenge despite knowing he can't win, to maintain the Feng Family's dignity.
• Yi Tianyi's disciple, Yuan Rui, is set to compete against the younger generation of the Feng Family after Yi Tianyi's victory.

Character Developments

• Feng Jinfeng: Accepts the challenge despite knowing he'll lose, showing his commitment to the Feng Family's honor and legacy.
• Yi Tianyi: Proves his power and influence by challenging the Feng Family and having his disciple compete against their younger generation.
• Yuan Rui: Shows arrogance and confidence in his abilities, seeking to gain fame by defeating the Feng Family's younger generation.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle for dominance and influence between alchemy families in Liuyun City.
• Legacy and Honor: The Feng Family's commitment to their legacy and the honor of their family name.
• Kindness and Compassion: The Feng Family's act of providing affordable pills for common illnesses, contrasting with their initially cold demeanor.

Character Interactions

• Feng Jinfeng vs. Yi Tianyi: A battle of Spirit Souls, with Feng Jinfeng accepting defeat gracefully.
• Yuan Rui vs. Feng Family's Younger Generation: Yuan Rui's arrogant challenge to the younger generation of the Feng Family, setting the stage for a series of competitions.
• Song Chengan and the Old Butler: The Old Butler explains the complex political and historical context behind the Feng Family's situation to Song Chengan, who is merely a spectator.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Rui, a Dual Soul Person and Alchemy prodigy, arrives at the Feng Family gathering.
• Song Chengan, mistaken for a Feng Family member, is challenged by Yuan Rui to a competition.
• The competition is decided to be a test of Spiritual Sense, reflecting the strength of their Spirit Souls.

Character Developments

• Yuan Rui: Confident in his Dual Soul nature and powerful Spirit Soul, he seeks to prove his superiority.
• Song Chengan: Reveals he is also a Dual Soul Person and possesses a unique Spirit Soul, instilling confidence in Feng Jinfeng.

Significant Themes

• The power and importance of the Spirit Soul in Alchemy and Cultivation.
• The pride and arrogance of prodigies, leading to competition and conflict.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Rui and Song Chengan: Their interaction leads to a competition, highlighting their confidence and skill in Spiritual Sense.
• Feng Jinfeng and Song Chengan: Feng Jinfeng seeks Song Chengan's help to overcome Yuan Rui's challenge, promising information in return.