Ch. 161Grandma, Stop Chanting...
Key Plot Points and Events
- Tulan, a dragon, offers Yu Xunge, a human, an "Equal Contract" that boosts her vitality, allowing her to live at least another five hundred years.
- Baozi (Bao Paijiu), a café owner with the Mind Reading ability, encounters a tabby cat that turns out to be Yu Xunge in disguise. They communicate through written notes, and Yu Xunge asks Baozi to use her Mind Reading on her again.
- Yu Xunge, having prepared with mental defenses, allows Baozi to use Mind Reading on her while she recites Buddhist scriptures to resist the skill.
Character Developments
- Yu Xunge: Demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness in dealing with Baozi's Mind Reading. She uses her knowledge of Buddhist teachings to defend against the skill and maintains her composure despite Baozi's attempts to probe her mind.
- Baozi: Shows restraint in not exploiting Yu Xunge's memory loss and engages in a cautious, respectful interaction with her. Baozi's expression and thoughts reveal her growing unease and frustration with Yu Xunge's mental defenses.
Significant Themes
- Mental Powers and Defenses: The chapter explores the theme of mental abilities and the importance of having defenses against them. Both Yu Xunge and Baozi exhibit skills and strategies related to mental powers.
- Trust and Caution: The interactions between Yu Xunge and Baozi highlight the theme of trust and caution in their relationship. Despite their initial encounter, they proceed with caution, testing each other's intentions.
Character Interactions
- Yu Xunge and Baozi: Their interaction is marked by a mix of tension, respect, and mutual understanding. They engage in a mental sparring match, with Baozi using her Mind Reading and Yu Xunge employing Buddhist teachings to defend against it.
- Yu Xunge and the Tabby Cat: Yu Xunge's interaction with the tabby cat showcases her adaptability and willingness to communicate in unconventional ways.