Ch. 81Black Card
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lu Zeyu, a Reincarnator, is targeted by Bai Cangshu (Mercenary Tao) for stealing a prescription from him.
- Bai Cangshu confronts Lu Zeyu in his apartment, leading to a brutal fight.
- Lu Zeyu surrenders and hands over his items and most of his DPs and APs to Bai Cangshu under a Spatial Contract.
- Bai Cangshu exposes Lu Zeyu to sunlight, killing him without violating the contract.
- Bai Cangshu places a Black Card in Lu Zeyu's apartment and leaves for Haidai.
- The Reincarnators in Binhai, including the high-risk targets, leave for Haidai after hearing about the Black Card.
Character Developments
- Lu Zeyu: Shows cowardice and greed, but ultimately surrenders to Bai Cangshu out of fear for his life.
- Bai Cangshu: Demonstrates his ruthlessness and cunning, showing no mercy to Lu Zeyu despite the contract. He also displays his ability to follow rules when it suits him.
Significant Themes
- Greed and its consequences: Lu Zeyu's greed leads him to steal from Bai Cangshu, resulting in his eventual death.
- The power of contracts: The Spatial Contract forces Lu Zeyu to comply with Bai Cangshu's demands, showing the power of such agreements.
- The ruthlessness of Reincarnators: Both Lu Zeyu and Bai Cangshu display the willingness to do whatever it takes to survive and gain power.
Character Interactions
- Lu Zeyu and Bai Cangshu: Their interaction is marked by fear, desperation, and ruthlessness, culminating in Lu Zeyu's surrender and subsequent death.
- Bai Cangshu and the Reincarnators in Binhai: Though not directly interacting, their actions are influenced by Bai Cangshu's movements, leading to a shift in the power dynamics in Binhai.