Ch. 21Dugu Bo Walks into the Trap
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ning Yulin proposes three methods to help Dugu Yan with her Innate Poison: a spirit skill to maintain balance, a cultivation technique to master, or finding a poison-devouring spirit bone.
- Dugu Bo agrees to let Ning Yulin and Dugu Yan get to know each other, with the condition that Dugu Yan stays at the sect for half a month, then Ning Yulin stays at the Dugu Residence for half a month.
- Ning Yulin sends medicine to Zhou Xuefeng through the space.
- Tang Yin sees Tang Yuehua again and considers Tian Rui's plan to capture her and pretend to die to win her affection.
- Zhou Xuefeng contemplates his next spirit ring choice, considering animal-type or attribute-type options.
Character Developments
- Ning Yulin continues to manipulate Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, slowly gaining Dugu Yan's affection.
- Dugu Bo becomes more open to the idea of Ning Yulin and Dugu Yan's relationship.
- Qian Renxue grows suspicious of An Lan's abundant soul power during their sparring matches.
- Qian Xunji notices An Lan's unusual soul power and investigates.
Significant Themes
- Manipulation and deception in relationships (Ning Yulin with Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan).
- The power of abundance in soul power (An Lan and Qian Renxue's sparring matches).
- The struggle between personal desires and familial obligations (Dugu Bo's concern for Dugu Yan's freedom).
Character Interactions
- Ning Yulin and Dugu Bo discuss Dugu Yan's condition and agree to let the two get to know each other.
- Ning Yulin and Dugu Yan begin their relationship, with Ning Yulin teaching Dugu Yan part of the Essence of Qi Method.
- An Lan and Qian Renxue continue their sparring matches, with Qian Renxue growing suspicious of An Lan's soul power.
- Tang Yin and his sparring partner discuss Tang Yuehua, with Tang Yin considering Tian Rui's plan to capture her.