Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The game's class system is explained: players can choose from three classes at level 10 based on their primary combat experience and most proficient skills before level 10.
• Classes provide additional specializations and exclusive quests, with advanced classes offering even more powerful abilities.
• Dual-classes, achieved by combining two base classes, are also possible and highly powerful.
• The game assigns a class every 10 levels, with leveling becoming increasingly difficult in the later stages.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie learns about the game's class system and decides to aim for a second-tier advanced class or a dual-class.
• I Want to Become Immortal learns about the difficulty of obtaining a Magic Class and the rarity of level 30 and 40 players.

Significant Themes

• The importance of specializing in a class or skill set for progression and power.
• The high degree of freedom and unconventional design of the game's class system.
• The difficulty and rarity of leveling up and obtaining classes in the later stages of the game.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal discuss the game's class system and their goals.
• Ye Luo provides detailed information about the class system, advanced classes, and dual-classes.
• Xiao Jie expresses his determination to study the perfect class progression route using his gaming experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• I Want to Become Immortal seeks advice from Ye Luo on unlocking a Magic Class.
• Ye Luo shares her theories on unlocking Magic Classes through specific 'Errands' and high Spirituality.
• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal discuss potential dual-class combinations and class hierarchies.

Character Developments

• I Want to Become Immortal demonstrates strategic thinking by considering level capping to find a Serendipitous Encounter.
• Ye Luo shows extensive knowledge about the game, suggesting she's a high-level player.
• Xiao Jie realizes the value of the information they've gained and the potential of Magic Classes in reality.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability in the game.
• The hierarchy and value of different classes, with Magic Classes being the most desirable.
• The potential applications of in-game skills in reality.

Character Interactions

• I Want to Become Immortal and Xiao Jie discuss their plans and theories about the game.
• Ye Luo shares her knowledge with them, showing a straightforward and sincere demeanor.
• Ye Luo warns them about not getting ahead of themselves and focusing on survival first.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal discuss their future paths after Ye Luo's departure.
• Xiao Jie considers four potential class paths: Swordswoman—Daoist—Sword Master, Ranger/Swordsman—Daoist—????, Daoist—????—????, and Beast Tamer—Shaman/Daoist—Sorcerer.
• Xiao Jie decides to pursue either the Swordsman—Daoist—Unknown Dual-Class or the Beast Tamer—Shaman/Daoist—Sorcerer path, as they require no special maneuvering before level 10.
• I Want to Become Immortal is determined to cultivate to become an Immortal to resurrect his brother, despite Xiao Jie's skepticism.
• Both decide to go grind levels together outside the village.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates strategic thinking and caution in planning his class path, eliminating high-risk options and considering the safest routes.
• I Want to Become Immortal remains steadfast in his goal to become an Immortal, disregarding the lack of evidence supporting his belief.

Significant Themes

• Survival and safety are paramount in this game, with Xiao Jie prioritizing them in his decision-making.
• The pursuit of power and personal goals drives both characters' actions, with Xiao Jie seeking top-tier power and I Want to Become Immortal determined to resurrect his brother.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal discuss their respective class paths and goals, with Xiao Jie trying to dissuade the latter from pursuing an unrealistic dream.
• They decide to grind levels together, showing a level of cooperation and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal set out to grind levels by killing monsters.
• They start by hunting deer, sheep, and rabbits in the woods, gaining minimal experience.
• Xiao Jie decides to target Lost Soul Bandits, a more challenging monster type.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie shows leadership and seriousness, emphasizing safety and clear instructions for his teammate.
• I Want to Become Immortal demonstrates eagerness and willingness to follow Xiao Jie's lead.

Significant Themes

• The importance of safety and caution in the game's dangerous world.
• The slow pace of leveling up by hunting low-level creatures.
• The need to face more challenging monsters to progress.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together, with Xiao Jie taking the lead in planning and strategy.
• They communicate effectively, with Xiao Jie giving clear instructions and I Want to Become Immortal showing understanding and compliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal encounter and defeat a Mountain Bandit, using a strategy of ranged attacks followed by melee backstabs.
• They clear the hillside of lone bandits, gaining White Equipment and copper coins.
• They decide to farm Soulless Walking Corpses for experience, but find the area empty.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie overcomes his fear and trauma from his previous encounter with a Mountain Bandit.
• I Want to Become Immortal gains confidence in his combat abilities.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and strategy in combat.
• Risk assessment in grinding for experience and loot.
• The importance of knowing one's limits in a game.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together effectively, with Xiao Jie taking the lead in strategizing and I Want to Become Immortal following his instructions.
• They split loot and experience evenly.
• Xiao Jie declines I Want to Become Immortal's suggestion to pull two bandits at a time due to the increased risk.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal encounter a group of Soulless Walking Corpses led by a Black-Robed Man (Corpse Driver) and followed by Corpse Eating Dogs.
• They hide and observe the group, learning that the Corpse Driver herds and controls the corpses using a bell.
• After the group passes, Xiao Jie communicates with crows and learns about Demonic Scarecrows nearby.
• They follow the crows to a vast Wheat Field filled with roaming Demonic Scarecrows.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates his Beast Language skill, allowing him to communicate with animals like crows.
• I Want to Become Immortal shows knowledge about monsters from a strategy guide left by his brother.

Significant Themes

• Danger and Survival: The encounter with the Corpse Driver and Corpse Eating Dogs highlights the danger in the game world and the importance of quick thinking and hiding to survive.
• Information Gathering: Xiao Jie's ability to communicate with animals allows him to gather valuable information about nearby monsters, emphasizing the importance of knowledge in gameplay.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together to hide from the Corpse Driver and later decide to explore the Wheat Field together.
• Xiao Jie interacts with crows, learning about Demonic Scarecrows, while I Want to Become Immortal shares his knowledge about these monsters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal encounter Demonic Scarecrows in the Wheat Field.
• They learn about the Flame Embrace skill, which deals massive damage before the scarecrow dies.
• I Want to Become Immortal gets grabbed and nearly one-shot by a scarecrow's Flame Embrace.
• They decide to continue fighting scarecrows, finding a strategy to avoid the Flame Embrace by synchronizing attacks.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates leadership and strategic thinking, coming up with a plan to defeat the scarecrows.
• I Want to Become Immortal shows bravery and determination, willing to face danger despite his fear.
• Both characters grow closer, expressing their willingness to share life and death risks.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and synchronization are crucial for overcoming challenges.
• Facing fears and taking calculated risks is necessary for growth.
• The game's mechanics and monster behaviors require adaptation and strategy.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together to defeat the scarecrows, relying on each other's skills and timing.
• They express camaraderie and trust, willing to face danger together.
• Xiao Jie shows concern for I Want to Become Immortal's safety, while I Want to Become Immortal appreciates Xiao Jie's care and support.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie reaches level 3 and allocates his attribute points to agility and constitution.
• I Want to Become Immortal also reaches level 3 and decides to follow Xiao Jie's advice, focusing on physical attributes for now.
• They continue to kill monsters, and I Want to Become Immortal learns the Stone Cracking Slash skill.
• They encounter a Demonized Human, Tian Li Shi, while fighting in the Wheat Field.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates wisdom and experience in advising I Want to Become Immortal about attribute allocation, showing his responsible and caring side.
• I Want to Become Immortal shows maturity and willingness to learn, taking Xiao Jie's advice and deciding to prioritize physical attributes for now.

Significant Themes

• The importance of attribute allocation and early game decisions in shaping character progression.
• The risks and rewards of taking high-risk, high-reward paths versus more stable, low-risk paths.
• The concept of Toughness and its role in combat.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal continue to work well together, with Xiao Jie providing guidance and I Want to Become Immortal showing eagerness to learn and grow.
• They demonstrate camaraderie and mutual respect, with Xiao Jie encouraging I Want to Become Immortal to take the ring dropped by a monster.
• Their teamwork and communication are evident in their decision to have I Want to Become Immortal handle finishing blows while Xiao Jie chips in damage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal encounter a sudden monster spawn, a Demon Person, while hunting Scarecrows in the Wheat Field.
• They defeat the monster and loot a Cellar Key and a Sharp Kitchen Knife from its corpse.
• The Cellar Key opens the door to the Tian Family Old House, but the door is locked and immune to their initial attacks.
• Xiao Jie decides to return the next day to further investigate and potentially break down the door.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates strategic thinking and careful planning, considering various entry points into the Tian Family Old House and the need for a heavier weapon to break down the door.
• I Want to Become Immortal shows enthusiasm for leveling up and hunting monsters, but Xiao Jie encourages him to prioritize safety and return to the village for the day.

Significant Themes

• The importance of careful planning and preparation in facing challenges (Xiao Jie's approach to the locked door).
• The temptation of leveling up and the potential risks it poses (Wang Kai's refusal to leave the village).

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together to defeat the Demon Person, showcasing their combat synergy.
• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal discuss their plans for the next day and the potential rewards hidden in the Tian Family Old House.
• Xiao Jie and Wang Kai discuss the benefits and risks of leveling up, with Wang Kai expressing his fear of the dangers outside the village.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal (Ye Luo) complete their first day of leveling up in the game.
• Xiao Jie logs off and reviews his game data, creating maps of Ginkgo Village and Ginkgo Valley.
• He plans to ask NPC Tian about the Tian Family Old House the next day.
• Xiao Jie goes for a night run and encounters the Black Cat again.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie: He gains a significant speed boost after increasing his Agility stat, but his stamina is still poor. He realizes the importance of balanced attribute development for daily life but acknowledges the need for lopsided allocation in combat.
• Ye Luo: She starts leveling up in the game after Xiao Jie logs off.

Significant Themes

• The importance of balanced attribute development for daily life and lopsided allocation for combat.
• The use of Beast Language and its differences from human communication.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal (Ye Luo) continue to work together in the game.
• Xiao Jie encounters the Black Cat again in reality and attempts to communicate using Beast Language.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie encounters a cat claiming to be the 'king' of the mountain, which amuses him.
• Xiao Jie decides to gather information about the Tian Family Old House from an NPC named Tian Bao.
• Tian Bao reveals that his family's Ancestral Home is haunted by ghosts and that he wants Xiao Jie to help find the deed to the house.
• Xiao Jie learns about the Tian family's history and their encounter with a mysterious treasure that summoned 'Heavenly Soldiers and Generals'.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates his ability to persuade and negotiate with NPCs, gaining information and a quest.
• Tian Bao shows reluctance to share information but eventually agrees to help Xiao Jie after hearing his reasons.

Significant Themes

• The power of persuasion and negotiation over violence or bribery.
• The consequences of greed and desperation, as seen in the Tian family's story.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie interacts with the cat, showing amusement and understanding towards its delusions of grandeur.
• Xiao Jie interacts with Tian Bao, using persuasion to gain information and a quest.
• The Tian family's history is revealed through Tian Bao's account, showing the interactions and dynamics among its members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal decide to farm Scarecrows again to spawn Demon Persons.
• Xiao Jie learns about Tian Bao's ancestors' talents (frugality, martial prowess, household management) to predict Demon Persons' skills.
• They feed hunting dogs to level up their 'Feed Dogs' skill, discovering that feeding dogs their preferred food increases skill proficiency.
• Both players successfully learn the 'Dog Training' skill and can now tame and command canine creatures.
• Yang Baichuan, the Hunter NPC, allows them to choose a hunting dog each, but Black Whirlwind is off-limits.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie: Shows determination in leveling up and gathering information. Uses Beast Language to understand and feed dogs efficiently.
• I Want to Become Immortal: Demonstrates wealth and efficiency by buying large quantities of food to level up quickly. Successfully learns 'Dog Training'.

Significant Themes

• Efficiency: Both players focus on maximizing their leveling efficiency, whether it's farming monsters, feeding dogs, or gathering information.
• Patience and Persistence: They persist in their tasks despite initial uncertainties (like the random spawning of Demon Persons) and setbacks (like unstable skill proficiency gains from feeding dogs).

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal: They work together, share information, and help each other level up. Their teamwork is crucial to their success.
• Xiao Jie and Yang Baichuan: Xiao Jie interacts with the NPC to gain information about Demon Persons and permission to choose a hunting dog.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal acquire Hunting Dogs to help them in combat and exploration.
• They choose Meatball (a sturdy, resilient dog with a bark that draws enemy aggro) and Broken Tooth (a combat-focused wolfdog with a throat lock attack and damage boost skill).
• The duo heads to the farm, where they encounter and defeat Big Rats near the granary.
• They attempt to enter the granary but find it locked.
• They resume farming Scarecrows but discover that their dogs' low HP makes them vulnerable to the Scarecrows' Flame Embrace attack.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates his understanding of Beast Identification skill and shows strategic thinking in choosing Meatball for its defensive and aggro-drawing abilities.
• I Want to Become Immortal prioritizes damage output in choosing Broken Tooth.
• The Hunting Dogs show loyalty and eagerness to fight, but their low HP poses a risk.

Significant Themes

• The importance of balance in team composition (defense, offense, and utility).
• The value of pets and their potential loss.
• The challenges of leveling and the need for strategic planning.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together, each contributing their unique perspective in choosing their Hunting Dogs.
• The Hunting Dogs show camaraderie and competition among themselves.
• The crows assist the duo by scouting the area for monsters and Demon People.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal continue killing Scarecrows, waiting for a Demon Person to spawn.
• Tian Li Shi, the Tian family's housekeeper, appears after they obtain a Gold Necklace and is defeated.
• They lure out Old Man Tian, the frugal family member, using smoked wild boar meat, and he drops a Granary Key and an Old Man's Hat.
• Xiao Jie uses the Granary Key to open the granary, revealing a gigantic rat BOSS, Bone Chewer.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates strategic thinking by deducing how to lure out the Tian family members.
• I Want to Become Immortal shows loyalty and readiness to fight alongside Xiao Jie.

Significant Themes

• The theme of strategy and planning is emphasized as Xiao Jie figures out how to lure the NPCs.
• The theme of teamwork is shown through Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal's cooperation in battle and exploration.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together to defeat the Demon Persons and explore the granary.
• Xiao Jie shares the loot with I Want to Become Immortal, showing fairness and camaraderie.
• The hunting dogs, Meatball and Broken Tooth, assist in battles and show loyalty to Xiao Jie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal encounter a level-nine elite monster, Bone Chewer, and a pack of large rats.
• Xiao Jie kites Bone Chewer while I Want to Become Immortal and his pets fight the large rats.
• Xiao Jie triggers an Enlightenment state, gaining a "Sudden Enlightenment."
• Xiao Jie kills Bone Chewer in melee combat after reducing its health with arrows.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates his professional gaming skills by kiting Bone Chewer and using precise timing with his bow.
• I Want to Become Immortal shows courage and determination in fighting the large rats, even after being severely injured.

Significant Themes

• The importance of teamwork and communication in battle.
• The advantage of mobility and adaptability in combat.
• The thrill and danger of facing powerful monsters.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together to survive the encounter, with Xiao Jie kiting the powerful monster while I Want to Become Immortal handles the adds.
• Meatball, I Want to Become Immortal's pet dog, helps draw the large rats' aggro, allowing I Want to Become Immortal to focus on the threat at hand.
• Broken Tooth, I Want to Become Immortal's pet wolf, fights alongside its master, demonstrating loyalty and bravery.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie defeats "Bone Chewer" and gains 385 Experience Points, leveling up to Level 4.
• He joins I Want to Become Immortal in fighting a swarm of rats outside the barn.
• They find a treasure chest in the barn, containing mostly junk equipment and copper coins, but also a Strange Stone Seal.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie gains a new skill, "Steady Shot," which improves his accuracy while moving quickly.
• I Want to Become Immortal takes the Rusted Iron Scale Armor, while Xiao Jie takes the Large Piece of Demonic Beast Hide.

Significant Themes

• The thrill and accomplishment of defeating a powerful monster.
• The importance of teamwork and preparation in facing challenges.
• The value of items and equipment, and the disappointment of finding mostly junk.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together to defeat the rats and open the treasure chest.
• Xiao Jie shares his attribute points and the better loot with I Want to Become Immortal, demonstrating generosity and camaraderie.
• They discuss and decide how to divide the loot, showing mutual respect and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal return to the village for lunch after defeating two of the three Demon People.
• Xiao Jie sells junk items, rat pelts, and Copper Coins from the treasure chest, earning over 1,200 Copper Coins.
• He buys arrows, repairs weapons, and purchases Strength Pills and Steamed Buns, spending most of his earnings.
• Xiao Jie learns cooking from the village chef, gaining recipes for Roasted Meat, Boiled Eggs, Steamed Buns, and Pastoral Pancake.
• He roasts rat meat using the new recipe and decides to learn farming sub-skills to save money.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates resourcefulness and foresight by learning cooking and planning to learn farming to reduce expenses.
• I Want to Become Immortal shows enthusiasm but lacks understanding of the game's economic aspects; he learns from Xiao Jie's advice.

Significant Themes

• The importance of managing resources and reducing expenses in the game.
• The value of learning professional skills to offset costs.
• The difference between spending real money (RMB) and in-game currency (Copper Coins).

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal continue their partnership, with Xiao Jie taking on a mentoring role.
• Xiao Jie interacts with the village chef and a farmer to learn cooking and farming sub-skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal reach the Tian Family Old House and find a martial arts practice field.
• They lure out Tian Da Niu, a powerful Demon Person Martial Artist, using a copper gong.
• A fierce battle ensues, with Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal using a kiting strategy to defeat Tian Da Niu.
• After defeating Tian Da Niu, they loot his body and find a pair of bracers and a giant axe.
• I Want to Become Immortal takes the giant axe, requiring 30 Strength to wield.
• They approach Tian Family Mansion, and I Want to Become Immortal uses the giant axe to break down the gate.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in battle, using kiting tactics to defeat a stronger enemy.
• I Want to Become Immortal focuses on Strength, prioritizing it over his initial goal of cultivating immortality, and becomes a formidable melee fighter.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and strategy: Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together, using their unique strengths to overcome a powerful enemy.
• Adaptability: Xiao Jie adapts his tactics based on the enemy's abilities, showing flexibility in his gameplay.
• Priorities and goals: I Want to Become Immortal shifts his focus from cultivating immortality to becoming a powerful melee fighter, highlighting the changing priorities of players in an online game.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together as a team, with Xiao Jie taking on a leadership role, strategizing and giving orders.
• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal share loot, with I Want to Become Immortal taking the giant axe after upgrading his Strength.
• The two dogs accompany them, aiding in battle and providing additional damage output.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal explore the Tian Family Old House, finding it empty but for some old, worthless items.
• They discover Tian Youcai's diary, revealing that he bought a Divine Talisman from a Daoist priest, which could revive the dead but also drove him insane.
• Tian Youcai likely transformed into a Demon Person and is now hiding in the cellar with the Divine Talisman, which could be a quest boss.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates his thoroughness in looting and interest in game lore by reading books and diaries.
• Tian Youcai's descent into madness and transformation into a Demon Person is revealed through his diary.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of greed and desperation, as seen in Tian Youcai's obsession with the Divine Talisman.
• The power of items and artifacts, with the Divine Talisman being both a blessing and a curse.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together to explore and loot the old house.
• Xiao Jie's interaction with the diary provides insight into the game's lore and the backstory of the Tian Family Old House.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal discover Tian Youcai, a Demon Leader, in the cellar of the Tian Family Old House, guarding a [Divine Talisman].
• They decide to take down Tian Youcai for the talisman but realize they need a strategy to defeat him, as he's likely a Boss-level monster.
• Xiao Jie devises a plan to use environmental damage by setting the mansion on fire to defeat Tian Youcai.
• They execute the plan, luring Tian Youcai out and setting the mansion ablaze, but Tian Youcai survives and emerges from the fire.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates strategic thinking and resourcefulness, planning a complex strategy to defeat a powerful enemy.
• I Want to Become Immortal shows loyalty and trust in Xiao Jie's plan, following his instructions without question.

Significant Themes

• Strategy and Planning: Xiao Jie's plan highlights the importance of strategy and planning in overcoming powerful enemies.
• Teamwork: The successful execution of the plan relies on the cooperation between Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal.
• Adaptability: The unexpected survival of Tian Youcai forces the characters to adapt and reassess their situation.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together seamlessly, with clear roles and responsibilities in executing the plan.
• They communicate effectively, ensuring both are prepared and understand the plan before acting.
• Their dynamic shows trust and camaraderie, with I Want to Become Immortal following Xiao Jie's lead without hesitation.