Ch. 21Waste?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Qingshan returns to Dick Star after three years of traveling and guarding.
- He plans to use the next six years of his term for closed-door cultivation.
- Fu Yang, the Dean, hopes Li Qingshan will bring fame to their Star Academy within 500 years.
Character Developments
- Li Qingshan has gained significant experience and available time during his travels.
- Fu Yang is eager for Li Qingshan to bring honor to their academy.
- Gao Nianren has been managing the academy in Li Qingshan's absence and is now a mature Vice Dean.
Significant Themes
- The importance of cultivation and accumulation of 'reason' for progression in the martial dao.
- The responsibility of a leader to strengthen themselves to support their subordinates.
Character Interactions
- Li Qingshan and Fu Yang discuss Li Qingshan's return and plans for cultivation.
- Li Qingshan and Gao Nianren meet, and Li Qingshan encourages Gao Nianren to make his own decisions.