Ch. 501Your Bullying Was Too Weak, The Origins of Artifacts
Key Plot Points and Events
- Qi Yuan is targeted by Shen Bating, who plans to bully him, but Qi Yuan turns the tables and confronts Shen Bating, ultimately leading to Shen Bating's death.
- The Shen Family hires a Mystic Rank Artifact Refiner, Chen Xianwei, to teach Qi Yuan.
- Chen Xianwei begins teaching Qi Yuan about the history and basics of Artifact Refining.
Character Developments
- Qi Yuan: He demonstrates his true strength and intelligence by outsmarting Shen Bating. He also shows interest in learning Artifact Refining.
- Shen Bating: His true colors are revealed as he plots to bully Qi Yuan, but his actions lead to his demise.
- Chen Xianwei: He is introduced as a rigid and meticulous Artifact Refiner who is hired to teach Qi Yuan.
Significant Themes
- Power Dynamics: The power struggle within the Shen Family is evident, with Shen Bating trying to assert his dominance over Qi Yuan.
- Appearance vs. Reality: Qi Yuan's seemingly weak and crazy demeanor hides his true strength and intelligence.
- The Dao of Artifact Refining: The chapter introduces the history and basics of Artifact Refining, which is a significant aspect of this world's culture and power structure.
Character Interactions
- Qi Yuan and Shen Bating: Their interaction highlights Qi Yuan's intelligence and Shen Bating's arrogance and underestimation of Qi Yuan.
- Qi Yuan and Chen Xianwei: Their interaction shows Qi Yuan's curiosity and Chen Xianwei's rigid teaching style.