Ch. 21Black Stone County City
Key Plot Points and Events
- Chen Feng, Liu Yuan, and Lin Xue travel to Black Stone County City together.
- They learn about the city's grandeur and the system of paying an entrance fee to enter and live within the city.
- Chen Feng pays the entrance fee and enters the city, noticing the fierce aura of the guards.
Character Developments
- Chen Feng shows his generosity by returning the borrowed silver to Uncle Liu and adding extra, demonstrating his confidence in his financial situation.
- Liu Yuan becomes more observant of Chen Feng's abilities, realizing his strength is not weak.
- Chen Feng is impressed by the size and scale of Black Stone City, showing his naivety about the world outside Black Mountain Village.
Significant Themes
- The disparity between the rural and urban areas, with Black Stone City representing a significant step up in terms of size, population, and complexity compared to Black Mountain Village.
- The importance of money and power in the city, as seen in the entrance fee system and the need for protection from major powers to survive.
Character Interactions
- Chen Feng interacts with Uncle Liu, returning the borrowed silver and showing his confidence in his financial situation.
- Chen Feng and Liu Yuan discuss the city's grandeur and the entrance fee system.
- Chen Feng subtly senses the guards at the city gate, noticing their fierce aura.