Ch. 1001What Does It Have to Do with the World? (Monthly Ticket 4000 Bonus Chapter)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Qin Yi and Liu Su, disguised as a runaway couple, stay in a mortal farmhouse.
- They struggle to perform simple tasks, like starting a fire, revealing their lack of understanding of mortal life.
- They meet an old couple, Old Man Zhang and his wife, who work tirelessly to care for their mentally disabled son.
- Qin Yi and Liu Su learn about the couple's hardships and the futility of their prayers to gods and Buddhas for help.
Character Developments
- Qin Yi and Liu Su realize their detachment from the mortal world and decide to spend 81 days living among mortals to reconnect with humanity.
- Qin Yi feels embarrassed and hesitant about doing manual labor, like helping people copy books, but considers it.
- Liu Su shows empathy and understanding towards the old couple's plight.
Significant Themes
- Detachment from Mortal Life: Qin Yi and Liu Su, as immortals, have lost touch with the everyday struggles and realities of mortal life.
- The Inefficacy of Faith: The old couple's futile prayers highlight the disconnect between religious faith and real-world help.
- The Struggle of Ordinary People: The old couple's hardships illustrate the daily struggles of common people, contrasting with the lofty concerns of immortals and gods.
Character Interactions
- Qin Yi and Liu Su interact with the old couple, learning about their hardships and gaining a new perspective on mortal life.
- Liu Su teases Qin Yi about his embarrassment at the prospect of doing manual labor.
- Qin Yi and Liu Su discuss their decision to live among mortals for 81 days.