Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dragon Prisoner Head's mysterious aura isolates a world.
• A meeting is held with twelve people, discussing the Kou-system's imminent attack.
• Zhang Daoling, the leader, decides to fight back without involving ordinary people's karma.
• The Mysterious Bureau lacks manpower, making a full-scale war challenging.
• Zhang Daoling reveals that Mount Longhu's Daoist disciples will provide full support.
• Two figures from the Kou-system stake out Su's Funeral Company.
• Su Chen transmigrates to a parallel universe's Blue Star and finds his shop in disrepair.
• The system warns of an impending crisis in Dragon Country.

Character Developments

• Zhang Daoling: Shows calm leadership and strategic thinking, seeking allies to strengthen their position against the Kou-system.
• Old Qin: Expresses concerns about the Mysterious Bureau's manpower shortage and the complexity of dealing with the Kou-system.
• Su Chen: Unaware of the external threats, focuses on exploring his new shop in the parallel universe.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and strategy against an impending war.
• The importance of manpower and allies in conflict.
• The contrast between the old and new worlds, symbolized by the shop's condition.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Daoling and Old Qin: Discuss the war plan and the Mysterious Bureau's limitations.
• The two figures from the Kou-system: Stake out Su's Funeral Company, planning to capture Su Chen.
• Su Chen and the system: Interact through the system's prompts, with Su Chen accepting the high-end funeral mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The shop's system detects a "massive crisis" impending in Earth's Dragon Country, with the target selection for the high-end funeral mission expected in a week.
• Su Chen, the shopkeeper, finds the shop's inventory familiar, containing items like the Art of Painting, special suturing technique, and the Reverse Rebirth Talisman, all priced in Dragon Country Coins.
• Su Chen discovers he can purchase 'Men in Black' figures, who inherit 50% of his attributes and skills, and can exist only in the Otherworld.
• He buys two Men in Black and sends one to gather information about the world. A potential customer appears at the shop entrance.

Character Developments

• Su Chen, the shopkeeper, shows curiosity and strategic thinking, considering the implications of the shop's inventory and the role of a manager.
• The Men in Black, now purchasable, exhibit obedience and strength, following Su Chen's orders without question.

Significant Themes

• Longevity and Mortality: The temptation of longevity is explored through the Lifespan item, highlighting the human desire for a longer life.
• Control and Obedience: The Men in Black's absolute obedience to Su Chen raises questions about control and the lack of independent thought in these entities.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen interacts with the shop's system, learning about the impending crisis and the shop's inventory.
• He purchases and communicates with the Men in Black, sending one to gather information.
• A potential customer arrives at the shop, setting up a possible interaction with Su Chen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Chen, the young owner of Su's Fun Chen

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Chen arrives in East City, Great Qin Kingdom, a world similar to his original Earth but with a different historical trajectory.
• He learns about the world's history and the Great Qin Kingdom's dominance through a man in black who gathers information for him.
• Su Chen exchanges his Dragon Country currency for Great Qin currency and rents an apartment.
• He posts a recruitment notice for his shop, with no applicants for three days.
• On the fourth day, Fu An, a recent college graduate, comes to apply for a job.

Character Developments

• Su Chen demonstrates his adaptability and resourcefulness in understanding and navigating the new world.
• Fu An shows determination and urgency in finding a job, despite her initial hesitation about the nature of the work.

Significant Themes

• The impact of historical trajectories on societal development and cultural identity.
• The struggle of finding employment and the challenges of working in an unconventional industry (funeral services).

Character Interactions

• Su Chen interacts with two men in black, who gather information and act as his personal bodyguard.
• Su Chen interviews Fu An, assessing her suitability for the job and her commitment to long-term employment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu An, a top graduate from the beauty department, joins Su's Funeral Company despite initial hesitations due to the three-year contract.
• Su Chen offers Fu An a high salary with benefits, and she agrees to sign a ten-year contract.
• Su Chen teaches Fu An the Art of Painting and designates her as the store manager.
• Su Chen awaits the arrival of a client for a high-end funeral mission, believing it might be connected to an impending world crisis.

Character Developments

• Fu An: Initially hesitant about joining the funeral company due to career prospects, she becomes enthusiastic after learning about the benefits and signs a ten-year contract. She also learns the Art of Painting and becomes the store manager.
• Su Chen: He remains calm and calculated, offering Fu An a generous deal and teaching her the Art of Painting. He also anticipates the upcoming crisis and its potential connection to the funeral mission.

Significant Themes

• Career Ambition vs. Job Satisfaction: Fu An initially prioritizes her career ambition but later finds satisfaction and commitment in her job at the funeral company.
• Preparation and Anticipation: Su Chen demonstrates his strategic thinking by preparing for the crisis and the funeral mission, showing that foresight is crucial in dealing with uncertain situations.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen and Fu An: Their interaction is professional yet cordial. Su Chen offers Fu An a good deal, showing trust in her abilities, while Fu An demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to her new role.
• The Experts and Li Shuai: The experts explain the impending crisis to Li Shuai, showing a hierarchical structure and a need for clear communication in decision-making processes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The temperature drop crisis has escalated, requiring the relocation of tens of millions of coastal residents.
• The military and experts are struggling with the scale and urgency of the situation.
• Great Commander Meng, the highest authority in disaster response, attends the meeting, deciding to hold a press conference to inform the public.
• The military is put on high alert, ready to support coastal cities in rescue and evacuation efforts.

Character Developments

• Li Shuai, the military liaison, shows concern for the public and understanding of the situation's severity.
• Great Commander Meng demonstrates decisiveness, trust in the Qin people, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Significant Themes

• Trust in the Qin people's ability to unite and overcome difficulties in the face of disaster.
• The heavy responsibility of protecting the people that lies on the shoulders of the military and leaders.
• The importance of accurate disaster prediction and planning.

Character Interactions

• Li Shuai and the experts discuss the challenges and difficulties of the situation.
• Great Commander Meng interacts with the experts, expressing trust in their predictions and deciding on a course of action.
• Li Shuai and Great Commander Meng collaborate to prepare for the press conference and dispatch troops to support coastal cities.
• Su Chen and Fu An, watching the news, express surprise at Great Commander Meng's personal appearance at the press conference.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A press conference reveals an extreme cold wave crisis, with coastal cities to be frozen in two days.
• Su Chen watches the press conference and realizes this is the crisis his system mentioned.
• Sixteen young men, revealed to be retired soldiers recalled for duty, visit Su Chen's funeral company after receiving an SMS advertisement for mysterious funerals.

Character Developments

• Su Chen: Realizes the severity of the crisis and understands his role in providing funerals for those who will perish.
• Zhang Song (and his companions): Display determination and resilience, accepting their recall and the danger it entails.

Significant Themes

• Fatalism vs. Resilience: The characters accept their fates but remain determined and resilient in the face of danger.
• Crisis and Unity: The extreme cold wave crisis brings people together, highlighting the importance of unity and cooperation.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen interacts with Zhang Song and his companions, providing them with funeral services and showing empathy for their situation.
• Zhang Song and his companions interact with each other, displaying camaraderie and support as they face their uncertain futures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Qin soldiers recalled for the mission leave Su Chen's shop, knowing they face certain death but determined to help.
• A cold wave crisis threatens coastal cities, and Qin soldiers are sent to aid evacuation efforts.
• Meng Lie, the commander, manages a lively and chaotic temporary command center, dealing with eager scholars and guards.
• Meng Lie invites Old Zhuang, a retired expert, to assist in coordinating with the scholars.
• Volunteers and supplies pour in from across Great Qin in response to the national disaster.

Character Developments

• The Qin soldiers display bravery and selflessness, accepting their mission despite knowing the high risk of death.
• Meng Lie shows leadership and understanding, handling the scholars' impatience and recalling Old Zhuang for assistance.
• Old Zhuang demonstrates patriotism and duty, agreeing to help despite his retirement.

Significant Themes

• Patriotism: Characters prioritize the nation's needs above their own, displaying unwavering loyalty.
• Unity: The Qin people come together to face the national disaster, showing solidarity and support.
• Sacrifice: The Qin soldiers accept their dangerous mission, highlighting their willingness to make personal sacrifices for the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen and the Qin soldiers: Su Chen sees the soldiers off, understanding their mission's danger but unable to change their fates.
• Meng Lie and the scholars: Meng Lie manages the scholars' eagerness, inviting Old Zhuang to assist in coordinating with them.
• Meng Lie and Old Zhuang: Meng Lie respects and values Old Zhuang's expertise, inviting him to help despite his retirement. Old Zhuang agrees, showing camaraderie and shared purpose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Lie and Meng Shi are traveling to Binhai City for disaster relief.
• Meng Lie defends Old Zhuang's capabilities, emphasizing his past contributions and medals.
• Meng Lie approves Meng Shi's request to participate in front-line relief efforts.
• Binhai City residents panic due to the impending cold wave; some try to flee the city.
• Qin soldiers arrive in Binhai City, waving Great Qin dragon flags, and begin organizing an orderly evacuation.

Character Developments

• Meng Lie: Shows confidence in Old Zhuang's abilities, demonstrates concern for his son's safety, and emphasizes the importance of leading from the front.
• Meng Shi: Expresses respect for his father's wisdom, feels a mix of excitement and apprehension about the mission, and understands the gravity of his responsibility.
• Qin Soldiers: Display discipline, determination, and commitment to their mission, reassuring civilians and providing guidance during the evacuation.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Valor: Meng Lie praises Old Zhuang and the unknown, capable individuals who dedicate themselves to the nation's safety.
• Responsibility and Leadership: Meng Lie emphasizes the importance of leading from the front and completing missions well, while also encouraging Meng Shi to seek advice when needed.
• Trust and Unity: The arrival of Qin soldiers and their organized evacuation efforts instill confidence in the civilians, fostering trust in their government and unity among the people.

Character Interactions

• Meng Lie and Meng Shi: Meng Lie shares his wisdom and concerns with his son, while Meng Shi expresses respect and understanding.
• Qin Soldiers and Civilians: The soldiers reassure and guide the civilians, helping to maintain order and calm during the evacuation.
• Civilians among themselves: Some express fear and panic, while others display determination and unity in the face of the crisis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Cold Wave Crisis threatens Jiangdong Province, and Great Qin is evacuating its citizens.
• The arrival of the Cold Wave is moved up to that night, intensifying the crisis.
• Meng Lie, the Great Commander, orders transparency in information and prioritizes evacuation in affected cities.

Character Developments

• Meng Lie demonstrates his commitment to transparency and the well-being of his people, even in crisis.
• Zhang Song and his squad volunteer to go to the most dangerous area, Black Sea City, showing bravery and dedication.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Transparency: Meng Lie emphasizes the importance of trust and transparency in crisis management.
• Bravery and Sacrifice: Zhang Song and his squad exhibit bravery and willingness to sacrifice for their people.

Character Interactions

• Meng Lie interacts with his staff, displaying leadership and decisiveness.
• Zhang Song and his squad interact with the Linghai City commander, showing unity and determination in the face of danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Great Qin announces the Ice Peak Plan, drawing global attention.
• The Cold Wave Crisis arrives earlier than expected, catching governments worldwide off guard.
• Great Qin publicly discloses the early arrival of the Cold Wave Crisis, causing panic and criticism from other countries.
• Qin people in Black Sea City evacuate orderly and calmly under the guidance of Qin Soldiers.

Character Developments

• Ritter Napoleon, a high-ranking official in a foreign country, is initially satisfied with Great Qin's announcement but grows concerned and frustrated as the situation unfolds. He decides to follow Great Qin's lead and announce the crisis to avoid backlash.
• Zhang Song, a Qin Army captain, arrives in Black Sea City with his support team to assist in evacuation efforts. He demonstrates professionalism and seriousness in accepting his mission.

Significant Themes

• Transparency vs. Secrecy: Great Qin's decision to publicly disclose the crisis contrasts with other countries' attempts to conceal it, highlighting the potential benefits and drawbacks of each approach.
• Leadership and Trust: Qin people's calm and orderly evacuation despite the crisis reflects their trust in their government's leadership and ability to handle the situation.
• Global Response to Crisis: The crisis's early arrival exposes the limitations and differences in global governments' responses to large-scale disasters.

Character Interactions

• Ritter Napoleon interacts with his subordinates, discussing and deciding on their response to Great Qin's announcement and the early arrival of the Cold Wave Crisis.
• Zhang Song interacts with a Qin Army officer, receiving his mission and demonstrating his team's readiness to assist in evacuation efforts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Song's squad arrives at Fuqian Street for an evacuation mission.
• They receive an evacuation route and a warning about a special situation at Fuqian Street.
• Upon arrival, they find thousands of people waiting for evacuation, causing initial chaos.
• A distress signal from a tourist group not on the evacuation list is received. They are located near the advancing cold wave, a half-hour journey away.

Character Developments

• Zhang Song: Shows quick thinking and decisiveness in handling the chaotic situation and deciding to rescue the stranded tourists despite the danger.
• Captain Luo: Revealed to be a retired Qin soldier, now an auxiliary soldier captain. He's responsible, brave, and willing to risk his life to rescue the tourists.

Significant Themes

• Bravery and Selflessness: Both Zhang Song and Captain Luo demonstrate these qualities by choosing to rescue the tourists, knowing the danger involved.
• Responsibility: Captain Luo feels responsible for the tourists' safety, as they were not on the evacuation list due to his team's oversight.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Song and Captain Luo: They quickly establish a respectful and cooperative relationship, working together to plan the rescue mission.
• Zhang Song's Squad and the Auxiliary Soldiers: They collaborate to maintain order and ensure the safe evacuation of the people at Fuqian Street.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A tour group is stranded at Fengling Mountain due to a broken bus as the Cold Wave Crisis approaches.
• The group leader, Cheng Jiangli, contacts the Black Sea City evacuation command center for help.
• The group falls into panic and despair when no immediate rescue is promised.
• A support team from Great Qin, led by Captain Zhang Song, contacts Cheng Jiangli and promises to evacuate them.
• The support team arrives, and the group is overjoyed. An elderly man kneels and thanks Captain Zhang Song.

Character Developments

• Cheng Jiangli, the group leader, shows initial panic but maintains composure and reassures the group.
• Captain Zhang Song demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and empathy, instilling hope in the group.
• The group members initially panic and despair but regain hope upon learning about the support team's arrival.

Significant Themes

• Hope and despair amidst crisis.
• The importance of leadership and reassurance in times of panic.
• The power of professionalism and reliability in instilling trust.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Jiangli interacts with the group members, trying to keep them calm and hopeful.
• Captain Zhang Song interacts with Cheng Jiangli and the group, providing reassurance and leading the evacuation effort.
• The group members interact with each other, expressing their fears, hopes, and gratitude towards the support team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A rescue team arrives at Fengling Mountain.
• Two evacuation routes are discussed: a shorter, riskier red route, and a longer, safer green route.
• The decision is made to take the red route.
• Black Sea City's evacuation is ordered by Great Commander Meng Lie, who grants special communication privileges for the 128 Support Squad.

Character Developments

• Zhang Song, the captain, demonstrates decisive leadership in choosing the evacuation route.
• Luo Nan, a local, shows expertise in the area's geography and terrain.
• The commander of Black Sea City's Disaster Relief Command Center exhibits responsibility and initiative in reporting the special situation to Great Commander Meng Lie.

Significant Themes

• Leadership and Decision Making: Zhang Song's leadership is crucial in deciding the evacuation route.
• Expertise and Local Knowledge: Luo Nan's familiarity with the terrain proves vital in planning the evacuation.
• Responsibility and Initiative: The commander takes responsibility for the 128 Support Squad and shows initiative in reporting their situation to higher authorities.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Song and Luo Nan work together to plan the evacuation route, with Zhang Song making the final decision.
• The commander interacts with Great Commander Meng Lie, successfully requesting special communication privileges for the 128 Support Squad.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Team 128 is successfully evacuating civilians from Black Sea City through a canyon passage, their fastest route to safety.
• The Great Qin Disaster Relief Command Center can monitor Team 128's progress but cannot communicate directly due to low-end communication equipment.
• The Black Sea City Command Station is evacuating, and after they leave, Team 128 will be temporarily cut off from the outside world.

Character Developments

• Zhang Song, the captain of Team 128, shows steadfastness and responsibility in his first mission, earning praise from Luo Nan.
• Luo Nan, an auxiliary soldier captain, demonstrates his familiarity with the terrain and calmness under pressure.

Significant Themes

• The importance of clear communication and coordination in emergency situations.
• The cold wave's devastating impact on infrastructure and communication systems.

Character Interactions

• Luo Nan and Zhang Song have a friendly, supportive dynamic, with Luo Nan encouraging Zhang Song and praising his performance.
• The Black Sea City Commander conveys crucial information to Team 128, showing trust in their abilities and expressing concern for their safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The cold wave arrives earlier than expected, causing panic and chaos in various regions.
• Evacuation plans are disrupted, leading to traffic jams and delayed evacuations.
• Great Qin's disaster relief command center is managing the crisis efficiently, with successful evacuations in most areas.
• Team 128 is the last team remaining in Black Sea City, struggling to evacuate before the cold wave hits.
• The government decides to broadcast Team 128's evacuation live nationwide.

Character Developments

• Ritter Napoleon, overwhelmed by the sudden crisis, struggles to manage the situation.
• Great Commander Meng, calm and composed, oversees the evacuation efforts and decides to broadcast Team 128's evacuation to boost morale and unity.

Significant Themes

• The insignificance of humanity against natural disasters.
• The importance of unity and perseverance in the face of adversity.
• The role of the government in managing crises and maintaining public morale.

Character Interactions

• Ritter Napoleon interacts with his staff, overwhelmed by the situation.
• Great Commander Meng interacts with Old Zhuang, discussing and deciding on the live broadcast.
• Team 128's support team interacts with the command center, providing updates on their evacuation progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A successful evacuation operation is announced, with the War God Base accommodating 50 million people.
• A rescue mission is broadcast live, following Team 128's attempt to escape Black Sea City during the Cold Wave.
• Team 128's vehicle struggles to function in the extreme cold, and they lose contact with the command center.
• The team decides to turn back and seek shelter in a deep cave instead of risking the canyon pass.

Character Developments

• Zhang Song, a soldier, shows concern for the well-being of a young girl, willing to sacrifice his clothing to keep her warm.
• Luo Nan, the driver, initially prioritizes survival but later joins Zhang Song in their decision to turn back, demonstrating courage and camaraderie.

Significant Themes

• Heroism and Sacrifice: Team 128's actions, despite the risks, embody heroism and selflessness.
• Unpredictability of Nature: The premature arrival of the Cold Wave underscores the harsh and unpredictable nature of the disaster.
• Resilience and Adaptation: The team's decision to turn back and find alternative shelter shows their ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Song and Luo Nan's interaction highlights their bond and shared determination to survive.
• Zhang Song's concern for the young girl demonstrates his compassion and willingness to protect the vulnerable.
• The team's collective decision to turn back shows unity and mutual support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Team 128, instead of continuing to escape through the canyon, suddenly turns around, facing the approaching Cold Wave.
• They discover a cave in the canyon and decide to take refuge there to avoid the Cold Wave.
• The live broadcast of their actions is watched by almost the entire population of Great Qin, who initially think the team has given up and is choosing suicide.

Character Developments

• The sixteen youths in Team 128 are revealed to be the same group who purchased the 99 Yuan package from Su's Funeral Company.
• Su Chen, the owner of the funeral company, watches the broadcast and confirms the team's identity. He believes they have not given up but are looking for a way to survive.
• The families of the team members watch the broadcast, seeing their children as adults for the first time, mature and responsible in the face of danger.

Significant Themes

• Determination and Resilience: Team 128 demonstrates their unyielding spirit and refusal to give up, even in the face of certain death.
• Hope and Fear: The Qin people watching the broadcast experience a mix of hope that the team will survive and fear that they will not.
• Predetermined Fate vs. Human Agency: The theme of fate and human agency is explored through Su Chen's belief that the team's destiny is predetermined, yet they still actively seek a way to survive.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Song and Luo Nan: Zhang Song leads the team out of the cars and into the cave, while Luo Nan enters the cave first to guide the team.
• Team 128 and the Qin People: The team's actions are watched by the Qin people, who initially misunderstand their intentions but later realize their determination to survive and save others.
• Su Chen and Team 128: Su Chen watches the broadcast, knowing the team's identity and believing in their resolve to survive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Kou-system (enemy) Anomalous Persons have invaded the East China Region, with a special focus on Qingyang County where Su Chen is located.
• The Mysterious Bureau, the Dragon Country's Anomalous Person organization, has dispatched temporary workers to counter the invasion.
• The Bureau has discovered the location of the Kou-system's command center in JZ City and plans to dismantle it.
• In Qingyang County, a Dragon Country Anomalous Person is targeted and possessed by a Kou-system Anomalous Person.

Character Developments

• Wang Ye: A temporary worker responsible for JZ City, he's serious and focused on his mission.
• Old Qin: A high-ranking official in the Mysterious Bureau, he's calm and strategic, overseeing the operation against the Kou-system.
• Xiao Zizai: A temporary worker with a fierce demeanor, he's eager to engage in combat and is given permission to handle the situation in Qingyang County.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between the Dragon Country and the Kou-system Anomalous Person systems.
• The escalation of the conflict into a war-like situation.
• The struggle between Anomalous Persons and their abilities, reflecting themes of power, control, and resistance.

Character Interactions

• Wang Ye, Old Qin, and Xiao Zizai discuss the situation and plans in JZ City.
• Xiao Zizai is given permission to handle the situation in Qingyang County, indicating trust in his abilities.
• A Kou-system Anomalous Person possesses a Dragon Country Anomalous Person, highlighting the power dynamics and conflict between the two systems.
• Xiao Zizai intervenes in the alley, demonstrating his fierce demeanor and eagerness for combat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Zizai, using Buddhist techniques with dark, bloody power, defeats a group of Kou-system Anomalous Persons with ease.
• Team 128, led by Zhang Song and Luo Nan, successfully guides civilians to a cave for shelter from the Cold Wave. They set up a fire and establish a rotation system for warmth.

Character Developments

• Xiao Zizai: Demonstrates immense power and ruthlessness in combat, using Buddhist techniques with a dark twist.
• Zhang Song: Shows bravery and selflessness, prioritizing the safety of civilians even after being injured. He establishes a rotation system for warmth, displaying good leadership.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ruthlessness: Xiao Zizai's display of power and lack of mercy towards his enemies.
• Selflessness and Sacrifice: Zhang Song's actions, putting the needs of civilians before his own, highlighting the theme of selflessness and sacrifice.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Zizai vs. Kou-system Anomalous Persons: Xiao Zizai's overwhelming power and lack of mercy contrast with the Anomalous Persons' attempts to defeat him.
• Zhang Song and Team 128 vs. Civilians: Zhang Song and his team work together with the civilians, showing mutual respect and care for each other's well-being.