Ch. 1The Unevenness of Martial Arts
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Changqing, a D-Class psionic student, arrives late at Rong City East Station and struggles to find transportation, highlighting the disparity between Martial Artists and non-Martial Artists.
- Jiang He, a B-Mid psionic student, arrives at the same station and is greeted with a grand reception, contrasting Li Changqing's experience.
- Li Changqing manages to hitch a ride with Jiang He and the Chengtian Martial Arts School representatives but is left at a crossroads while Jiang He is taken to a hotel in the city center.
Character Developments
- Li Changqing: He demonstrates resilience and determination despite his low psionic rating and struggles to find transportation. He also discovers an anomaly in himself that allows his physical constitution and vitality to increase through exercise.
- Jiang He: He is portrayed as a talented and humble student, unaware of the grand reception awaiting him. He shows kindness to Li Changqing by offering him a ride.
Significant Themes
- Disparity between Martial Artists and non-Martial Artists: The chapter emphasizes the vast difference in treatment and opportunities between those who are Martial Artists (or have potential to become one) and those who are not.
- Importance of Physical Constitution: Li Changqing's discovery of his anomaly highlights the significance of physical constitution in becoming a Martial Artist and eventually a Psionic User.
Character Interactions
- Li Changqing and Jiang He: Although they are not familiar with each other, Jiang He shows kindness to Li Changqing by offering him a ride, while Li Changqing is grateful for the help.
- Li Changqing and Chengtian Martial Arts School Representatives: The representatives initially ignore Li Changqing but later invite him to ride with them after learning he is a student. However, they leave him at a crossroads, showing their favoritism towards Jiang He.