Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie sorts his inventory, finding shells, pearls, and other items from killed mermen, earning him over four taels of silver.
• He and I Want to Become Immortal invite Brother Ramen to join them for leveling.
• Cloud Soaring Swordsman, a member of Under Heaven Society, tries to buy Xiao Jie's supposed Leveling Spot and threatens him when refused.
• Xiao Jie stands his ground, and Cloud Soaring Swordsman retreats.
• Xiao Jie, I Want to Become Immortal, and Brother Ramen plan their leveling strategy for the next day.
• A Ghost Soldier, Feng Buping's Follower, appears in their private room.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates confidence and assertiveness when dealing with Cloud Soaring Swordsman's threats.
• Brother Ramen shows eagerness to join Xiao Jie's group and reveals his class skills.
• Cloud Soaring Swordsman displays typical bully behavior, threatening when he thinks he has the upper hand but backing down when faced with potential consequences.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The weak are bullied, and the strong are feared. Xiao Jie's display of confidence and potential backing makes Cloud Soaring Swordsman back down.
• Greed: Cloud Soaring Swordsman's desire for Xiao Jie's supposed Leveling Spot leads him to make threats.
• Caution and preparation: Xiao Jie is aware of the dangers outside the city and plans accordingly.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal invite Brother Ramen to join them, showing camaraderie and a desire to work together.
• Xiao Jie stands up to Cloud Soaring Swordsman, demonstrating assertiveness and confidence.
• Brother Ramen expresses concern for Xiao Jie's safety regarding Under Heaven Society.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie discovers a ghost soldier (spy) from the Under Heaven Society eavesdropping.
• He intentionally shares a false, dangerous leveling spot (Hundred Wolf Cave) with Brother Ramen and I Want to Become Immortal, aiming to lure the Under Heaven Society into a trap.
• Xiao Jie sells the Village Chief's deed for 95 taels of silver and buys a Black Warhorse for 100 taels.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie becomes more cunning and ruthless, deciding to use the Under Heaven Society's greed against them.
• He decides to prioritize safety and survival, selling the Village Chief's deed despite its sentimental value.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences (Under Heaven Society's desire for the leveling spot).
• The importance of information and intelligence (Xiao Jie using false information to lure his enemies).
• The value of items and wealth (Xiao Jie's decision to sell the deed and buy a warhorse).

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie interacts with Brother Ramen and I Want to Become Immortal, using them as pawns in his plan against the Under Heaven Society.
• He haggles with Jin Fugui over the price of the Village Chief's deed, showcasing his negotiation skills.
• Xiao Jie's actions demonstrate his growing trust in Brother Ramen and I Want to Become Immortal, as he shares a secret with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie tames and releases Carrot, learning skills like Sprint, Kick, and Carry from it.
• He decides to tame a bear as his new pet, searching for a suitable one in the forest.
• He finds a level 12 grizzly bear and attempts to tame it, facing resistance and needing to fight it with his other pets.
• After several attempts, he successfully tames the bear, naming it Big Bear.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates his Beast Tamer skills, taming Carrot and later Big Bear.
• Carrot shows reluctance to part with Xiao Jie, indicating it has grown fond of him.
• Big Bear, despite its initial hostility, shows interest in food and becomes happy after being fed by Xiao Jie.

Significant Themes

• The bond between Xiao Jie and his pets, with food playing a significant role in their relationship.
• The struggle and effort required to tame powerful beasts, contrasting with the ease of taming Carrot.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie interacts with Carrot, showing understanding and care for the horse, leading to a mutual affection.
• Xiao Jie communicates with Big Bear, using food to appease and tame the bear, eventually gaining its loyalty.
• Xiao Jie's other pets, I Want to Become Immortal and Brother Ramen, assist him in fighting and taming Big Bear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie, I Want to Become Immortal, and Brother Ramen go to Merman Lake to level up.
• They discover that mermen are now attacking on land, making them easier to defeat.
• The Under Heaven Society goes to Hundred Wolf Cave, led by Cloud Soaring Swordsman, who has false information about a hidden leveling spot.
• The group encounters a Demonized Giant Wolf, which summons a pack of wolves, leading to a chaotic battle.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates his strategic thinking by choosing Merman Lake over Hundred Wolf Cave for leveling.
• I Want to Become Immortal and Brother Ramen show improvement in their combat skills and teamwork.
• Cloud Soaring Swordsman reveals his recklessness and overconfidence in leading his group into a dangerous situation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of accurate information and strategic planning in gaming.
• The dangers of underestimating opponents and the risks of taking unnecessary chances.
• The benefits of teamwork and coordination in overcoming challenges.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie, I Want to Become Immortal, and Brother Ramen work together effectively, with Xiao Jie taking the lead in strategy and Big Bear tanking monsters.
• Cloud Soaring Swordsman's group struggles due to his poor decision-making and lack of communication with his team.
• The mermen and wolves exhibit pack behavior, highlighting the importance of teamwork among players to overcome these challenges.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cloud Soaring Swordsman's group attempts to fight a Demon Wolf BOSS but suffers heavy losses due to poor teamwork and strategy.
• They realize they need to feed the wolf 'Secret Dog Food' to gain its favor and try again the next day.
• Xiao Jie's group encounters a Merman Water Manipulator (Elite Monster) while completing a quest. They struggle against her powerful spells but eventually defeat her with coordinated teamwork and Xiao Jie's strategic use of his skills.

Character Developments

• Cloud Soaring Swordsman: Shows greed and recklessness in his desire to defeat the BOSS, leading to his group's defeat. He later shows determination to try again.
• Feng Buping: Remains relatively calm during the BOSS battle but is not shown to take a significant role in decision-making.
• Wang Jitao and Su Xiuzhu: Die in the BOSS battle and are ridiculed by their relatives for their overreaction to their in-game deaths.
• Xiao Jie: Demonstrates strategic thinking and quick decision-making during the Merman Water Manipulator battle. He also shows confidence in his abilities and willingness to take risks.
• I Want to Become Immortal and Brother Ramen: Show loyalty to Xiao Jie and follow his commands during the battle.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and coordination: The importance of working together is emphasized, both in the failed BOSS battle and the successful Merman Water Manipulator battle.
• Greed vs. Caution: Cloud Soaring Swordsman's greed leads to his group's defeat, while Xiao Jie's caution and strategic planning contribute to his group's victory.
• Risk-taking: Xiao Jie's willingness to take calculated risks, such as using his Asura Ghost Mask's fear effect and rushing the Merman Water Manipulator, pays off in his group's victory.

Character Interactions

• Cloud Soaring Swordsman and Feng Buping: They work together as leaders but show differing levels of calm and decisiveness during the BOSS battle.
• Xiao Jie, I Want to Become Immortal, and Brother Ramen: They work together as a cohesive team, following Xiao Jie's commands and trusting in his strategies.
• Wang Jitao and Su Xiuzhu with their relatives: Their relatives mock and ridicule them for their emotional reactions to their in-game deaths, highlighting the disconnect between in-game and real-life experiences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie's party kills an Elite Merman and he obtains a spell skill book, Rapid Water Arrow.
• The party levels up, with Xiao Jie reaching Level 13, I Want to Become Immortal reaching Level 12, and Brother Ramen reaching Level 17.
• Granny Li informs them that the final trial will take place the next day, and their success will depend on the party's efforts.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates his generosity and fairness by sharing the loot with his party members, hoping to secure their cooperation in the upcoming Boss Battle.
• Brother Ramen reveals his goal of reaching Level 20, obtaining the Core Skills of Martial Arts Grandmaster, and then quitting the game to become a professional boxer in real life.
• Xiao Jie learns about the practical value of magic in reality and decides to save his attribute points for now.

Significant Themes

• The practical value of magic in reality: Xiao Jie learns that while magic skills are powerful in the game, they have limited use in real life, making them less valuable.
• The importance of teamwork and fairness: Xiao Jie shares the loot with his party members to secure their cooperation and maintain a harmonious team dynamic.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie, I Want to Become Immortal, and Brother Ramen work together to defeat the Elite Merman and level up.
• Xiao Jie shares his plans for the final trial with his party members and reassures Granny Li of their commitment to the quest.
• Xiao Jie and Brother Ramen discuss their goals in the game and beyond.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie, Brother Ramen, and I Want to Become Immortal arrive at the fishing village to help Granny Li (Li Cuilan, the Flying Yaksha) defend against Merman attacks.
• They fight waves of Mermen, including Merman Pearl Seekers, Merman Impalers, and Merman Barbarians, with Granny Li joining the battle later.
• A Merman Crab Knight (Merman Noble), a level 19 elite BOSS, appears as the final enemy.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, leading the team effectively.
• Brother Ramen shows off his speed and agility, proving to be a formidable fighter.
• Granny Li reveals her past as a wandering swordswoman and displays her exceptional skills.
• Li Bao shows concern for his family but is still eager to prove himself as a real man.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and camaraderie in facing adversity.
• The value of past experiences and skills (Granny Li's martial arts background).
• The importance of preparation and strategy (Xiao Jie's buffs and tactics).

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and Brother Ramen engage in friendly competition, trying to outdo each other in killing Mermen.
• Xiao Jie, Brother Ramen, and I Want to Become Immortal work together to take down enemies, with Xiao Jie giving orders and the others following suit.
• Granny Li supports the team from the side, joining the fight when necessary and providing crucial aid.
• Li Bao and Granny Li have a tense but caring relationship, with Li Bao eager to help and Granny Li determined to protect him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group encounters a massive Merman Crab Knight, accompanied by smaller monsters.
• Xiao Jie, riding his Black Warhorse, engages the BOSS in a mounted duel, demonstrating his archery skills.
• The Merman Crab Knight retreats and summons a chaotic water stream attack, which Xiao Jie dodges.
• After kiting the BOSS, Xiao Jie and his team take down the Merman Knight, then focus on defeating the Mutated Giant Crab.
• After defeating the Elite Monster, the group faces a new threat: Ji Xian'er, a Merman Princess and Leader-class BOSS.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie showcases his archery skills and strategic thinking, kiting the BOSS and taking it down efficiently.
• I Want to Become Immortal demonstrates his tanking abilities and gains a new piece of equipment.
• Brother Ramen proves his agility and combat skills, gaining a new weapon.
• Granny Li provides guidance and support, showing her experience and wisdom.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and coordination in battle.
• The importance of strategy and adaptability in combat.
• The value of unique skills and equipment.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie takes the lead in battle, rallying his team and strategizing against the BOSS.
• I Want to Become Immortal and Brother Ramen work together to take down the Merman Knight and Giant Crab.
• Granny Li offers advice and support, showing concern for the group's well-being.
• The team works together to prepare for the upcoming battle against Ji Xian'er, demonstrating unity and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Merman Princess (Ji Xian'er) leads an army of mermen to claim Li Bao, revealing Li Bao's royal merman lineage.
• Xiao Jie exposes the truth about Li Bao's origins, causing Granny Li's favorability to decrease and Ji Xian'er's to increase.
• Li Bao chooses to follow his own path, rejecting both Granny Li's and Ji Xian'er's demands, leading to a confrontation.
• Ji Xian'er uses her Ultimate Skill, Raging Sea Tide, to attack the group.

Character Developments

• Li Bao grows more assertive and independent, choosing his own path despite pressure from Granny Li and Ji Xian'er.
• Xiao Jie maintains his righteous persona, gaining favor with both Granny Li and Ji Xian'er through his principled stance.
• Granny Li's favorability fluctuates based on Xiao Jie's actions, eventually returning to a friendly state.

Significant Themes

• Righteousness and principle vs. personal gain.
• The consequences of manipulating others for personal goals.
• The importance of personal choice and independence.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie interacts with both Granny Li and Ji Xian'er, manipulating their favorability through his words and actions.
• Li Bao interacts with Granny Li and Ji Xian'er, ultimately choosing to follow his own path despite their demands.
• Granny Li and Ji Xian'er interact through their attempts to claim Li Bao, leading to a confrontation.

Plot Points and Events

• Ji Xian'er summons a massive wave to attack the Thatched Hut, but the River God, Jiao Yuehua, intervenes and drives her away.
• Xiao Jie and his party receive rewards for their help: Xiao Jie gets the Phantom Spirit Pearl (epic necklace), and I Want to Become Immortal receives the Raging Sea Tide (epic giant axe).
• Li Bao decides to study martial arts under Granny Li for three years before setting out to slay demons.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates leadership and strategic thinking, earning Granny Li's favor and a powerful skill.
• I Want to Become Immortal gains a new, powerful weapon.
• Li Bao decides to leave the fishing village to learn martial arts and face the world.
• Granny Li reflects on her actions and decides to teach Li Bao properly.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and duty (Xiao Jie's determination to stand his ground, Granny Li's realization about Li Bao's upbringing)
• The consequences of one's actions (Ji Xian'er's failed attempt to force Li Bao to return with her)
• The power of nature (the River God's intervention, the merfolk's abilities)

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together to protect Li Bao and the Thatched Hut.
• Granny Li and Li Bao discuss his future, leading to Li Bao's decision to study martial arts.
• Jiao Yuehua, the River God, helps Xiao Jie's party and rewards them for their assistance.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal complete the Serendipitous Encounter quest and receive rewards, including a Martial Arts Manual for Xiao Jie.
+ They decide to head to Profound Void Palace to learn spells.
+ Brother Ramen is ambushed and killed by the Under Heaven Society for information about Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal's leveling spot.
+ Brother Ramen, before dying, performs a public demonstration of his martial arts skills, becoming an internet sensation.

Character Developments

+ Xiao Jie gains a new Martial Arts Manual, Flying Clouds Chasing the Moon, which he plans to master.
+ I Want to Become Immortal remains focused on running away and avoiding combat.
+ Brother Ramen, after his death, becomes determined to leave a lasting impact before his final logout.

Significant Themes

+ The desire for fame and recognition.
+ The consequences of one's actions and choices.
+ The transient nature of internet fame.

Character Interactions

+ Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal continue to work together, with Xiao Jie taking the lead in combat and decision-making.
+ Brother Ramen's interaction with the Under Heaven Society leads to his death and subsequent public performance.
+ The public's reaction to Brother Ramen's performance highlights the fickle nature of internet fame.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal encounter a merchant caravan and decline to travel together.
• They approach an abandoned village and meet a Foolish Daoist who seems to have lost his memory or is pretending to be a simpleton.
• The Foolish Daoist mentions being chased by Profound Void Palace, then runs away.
• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal follow the Daoist, leading them to a scene where wolf demons are attacking a merchant caravan.
• The wolf demons chase them, and Xiao Jie devises a plan to separate and escape. I Want to Become Immortal escapes south, while Xiao Jie lures the wolf demons away.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates leadership and strategic thinking by devising a plan to escape the wolf demons.
• I Want to Become Immortal shows fear but follows Xiao Jie's instructions, indicating trust in his leadership.
• The Foolish Daoist's true identity and intentions remain unclear, but he may have some connection to Profound Void Palace.

Significant Themes

• Trust and teamwork between Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal.
• The pursuit of knowledge and cultivation (Daoist arts) as a driving force for the characters.
• The unpredictability of the game world and the potential for hidden secrets or encounters.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together to escape the wolf demons, showcasing their teamwork and trust in each other.
• Xiao Jie's attempt to interact with the Foolish Daoist, trying to uncover his secrets or trigger a Serendipitous Encounter.

Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie encounters a Serendipitous Encounter and a dangerous situation while traveling.
• He meets an injured woodcutter, Zhang Dazhuang, who requests help in finding his lost monkey, Mao Mao, in Monkey Valley.
• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal enter Monkey Valley, where they are attacked by hostile monkeys.
• They retreat, and Xiao Jie decides to investigate alone, using the Phantom Spirit Pearl's Humanoid Transformation effect to blend in.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates his concern for I Want to Become Immortal's safety and his willingness to help others.
• I Want to Become Immortal shows curiosity and a bit of caution about the quest.
• Zhang Dazhuang reveals his love for his pet monkey and his family's inherited martial arts.

Significant Themes

• The power of communication and understanding (Beast Language, Humanoid Transformation).
• The dangers and challenges of exploration and adventure.
• The potential for unexpected hostility and danger in seemingly innocuous situations.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal show camaraderie and mutual support.
• Xiao Jie interacts with the Stone Throwing Apes using Beast Language, initially attempting diplomacy before the situation escalates.
• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal strategize and coordinate their actions in response to the hostile monkeys.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie, disguised as a bald big monkey, enters Monkey Valley unharmed.
• He meets the Nameless White Ape (Level 46 Secluded Expert), the valley master.
• Xiao Jie learns that the white ape knows he's human but is amused by his disguise.
• The white ape offers to teach Xiao Jie Monkey Wine brewing in exchange for errands.
• Xiao Jie accepts the quest "White Ape's Favor" and sets out to buy items for the white ape.
• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal travel to Howling Wind City.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates adaptability and quick thinking in dealing with the monkeys and the white ape.
• I Want to Become Immortal shows concern for Xiao Jie's safety and is eager to find reinforcements to help the woodcutter.

Significant Themes

• Disguise and deception.
• The value of knowledge and skills (Monkey Wine brewing).
• The power dynamics between humans and NPCs.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie interacts with various monkeys in the valley, using simple language to avoid suspicion.
• Xiao Jie and the Nameless White Ape have a conversation, with the white ape aware of Xiao Jie's true identity but amused by his actions.
• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together to find Mao Mao and later travel to Howling Wind City.

Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal arrive in Howling Wind City.
• They gather information about Profound Void Palace and learn about a tiger boss on the mountain path.
• Xiao Jie meets Mad Daoist, who tries to sell him an "immortal technique" for ten taels of silver.
• Xiao Jie returns to Monkey Valley and completes the quest for Ape Senior, learning the Monkey Wine recipe.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates his resourcefulness and caution in gathering information and preparing for their journey.
• Ape Senior shows his eccentricity and love for human comforts.
• Mad Daoist's behavior suggests he's not entirely sane, and his connection to Foolish Daoist is unclear.

Significant Themes

• Greed and deception, as seen in Mad Daoist's scam.
• The allure of power and immortality, as players seek to learn from Mad Daoist and Ape Senior.
• The value of patience and preparation, as Xiao Jie takes his time to gather information and resources.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together to gather information and discuss their plan.
• Xiao Jie interacts with various NPCs in the city, such as the old woman selling vegetables and Mad Daoist.
• Xiao Jie completes a quest for Ape Senior, leading to a favorable interaction and learning the Monkey Wine recipe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie, after completing a quest, decides to raise the favorability of a unique NPC, the Nameless White Ape, to gain a powerful martial art.
• He gifts the white ape various items, increasing his favorability. The white ape reveals himself to be a White Ape Saber Saint, demonstrating an exceptional saber technique.
• Xiao Jie learns that the white ape desires something he can't provide yet, hinting at a future quest.
• He brews Monkey Wine, selling it for profit, and uses it to cheer up a scammer NPC, Mad Daoist, who gifts him a useless 'Secret Immortal Technique' manual.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie shows initiative and strategic thinking in raising the white ape's favorability to gain benefits.
• The Nameless White Ape is revealed to be a White Ape Saber Saint, showcasing his prowess and hinting at his true identity and potential rewards.
• Mad Daoist is confirmed to be a scammer, but Xiao Jie learns from his interactions with the NPC.

Significant Themes

• The theme of strategic giving and reciprocity is explored, as Xiao Jie gifts items to the white ape to increase his favorability, expecting future rewards.
• The theme of scams and deception is present with Mad Daoist, who exploits players' greed and naivety.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie interacts with the Nameless White Ape, gifting him items to increase favorability and learning about the white ape's desires.
• He interacts with Mad Daoist, using Monkey Wine to cheer him up and learning about the NPC's scamming tendencies.
• Xiao Jie also interacts with other players, such as the one who tells him about Mad Daoist's money being stolen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie focuses on leveling up his internal skill, aiming for Proficient level.
• He rents a training room in Howling Wind City to practice non-stop.
• Cloud Soaring Swordsman is reprimanded by his boss for failing to find the Leveling Spot and is ordered to kill Xiao Jie and secure the spot.
• Xiao Jie learns about ways to speed up internal skill leveling from Niu Baoguo and buys Gathering Essence Pills.
• Xiao Jie successfully levels up his Flying Goose Skill to Level 10, reaching Proficient Internal Cultivation level, and learns the advanced effect, [Wild Goose Glide].

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates dedication and perseverance in leveling up his internal skill.
• Cloud Soaring Swordsman shows his ruthless side and determination to secure the Leveling Spot for his boss.
• Niu Baoguo proves to be knowledgeable about internal cultivation techniques and pills.

Significant Themes

• The importance of dedication and perseverance in achieving goals (Xiao Jie's internal skill leveling).
• The consequences of failure and the pressure to succeed (Cloud Soaring Swordsman's situation).
• The value of knowledge and mentorship (Niu Baoguo's advice on internal cultivation).

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie interacts with Niu Baoguo through private messages, seeking advice on internal skill leveling.
• Cloud Soaring Swordsman interacts with his boss, Dominating the World, through private messages, receiving orders and reprimands.
• Xiao Jie communicates with Heavy Snow Fills the Bow and Blade, and Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain, arranging a supply deal for wild fruits.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Xiao Jie tests his light body technique on Tiger Hill and finds it thrilling and effective.
2. He and I Want to Become Immortal go to Dongyang Mountain to seek discipleship in Profound Void Palace.
3. They encounter a level 30 Suspended-Eyed White Forehead tiger, which is a summoned creature meant to deter visitors.
4. They reach Profound Void Palace and find many players kneeling outside, seeking discipleship.

Character Developments

1. Xiao Jie has improved his internal skill to max level and learned a light body technique, increasing his combat power.
2. I Want to Become Immortal has raised his Wild Bull Skill to level 7, allowing him to wield Raging Sea Tide.
3. Xiao Jie has accumulated more wealth, with over twelve taels of silver, and plans to buy an Advanced Martial Skill manual or a treasured saber.

Significant Themes

1. The thrill and excitement of using light body techniques.
2. The importance of Spirituality in becoming a disciple of Profound Void Palace.
3. The desperation of players seeking discipleship, as seen in their actions outside the palace.

Character Interactions

1. Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal form a party and travel together to Dongyang Mountain.
2. Xiao Jie hires Bai Ze, a level 27 player, to guide them up the mountain.
3. Players outside Profound Void Palace interact with each other, showing their desperation and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal visit Profound Void Palace to seek discipleship.
• They encounter other players kneeling outside, hoping to be accepted as disciples.
• Xiao Jie sells steamed buns to a hungry player before knocking on the palace door.
• They are led to the main hall by a Daoist Disciple after presenting a Demonic Talisman.
• Qingfeng Zhenren, the Sect Leader, examines the talisman and offers a reward of fifty taels of silver.
• I Want to Become Immortal begs to be taken in as a disciple, but Qingfeng Zhenren refuses due to his low spiritual aptitude.
• I Want to Become Immortal is offered a position as a servant, which he accepts.
• Xiao Jie is offered ten taels of silver and told to leave, but he begs to stay the night due to the dangerous mountain path.

Character Developments

• I Want to Become Immortal: Shows determination and desperation in his desire to become a disciple and fight against evil. Accepts the position of servant when refused as a disciple.
• Xiao Jie: Uses his wits and persuasive skills to convince Qingfeng Zhenren to let him stay the night. Shows resourcefulness in finding ways to stay connected to Profound Void Palace.

Significant Themes

• The importance of spiritual aptitude in becoming a disciple of a major sect.
• The value of perseverance and determination in the face of rejection.
• The power dynamics between servants and disciples within a sect.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal work together to try and gain entry to Profound Void Palace.
• Xiao Jie helps I Want to Become Immortal craft a persuasive speech to convince Qingfeng Zhenren to accept him as a disciple.
• Qingfeng Zhenren treats I Want to Become Immortal politely as a guest but sternly as a servant once he accepts the position.
• Xiao Jie uses his charisma and quick thinking to convince Qingfeng Zhenren to let him stay the night.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal part ways as Xiao Jie can't stay at Profound Void Palace.
• Xiao Jie explores Profound Void Palace at night, discovering various skills and abilities he can't learn due to lack of sect contribution.
• He encounters an Immortal Crane and a rat, neither of which he can communicate with effectively.
• A rat tips Xiao Jie off about a strange side hall with two Guardian Heavenly Soldiers at the entrance.

Character Developments

• I Want to Become Immortal shows growth by deciding to stay at Profound Void Palace and work hard to cultivate the Immortal Path.
• Xiao Jie demonstrates his adaptability and resourcefulness by using his Humanoid Transformation ability to infiltrate and explore Profound Void Palace.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination (I Want to Become Immortal's resolve to revive his brother and cultivate the Immortal Path).
• The importance of perseverance and hard work (Xiao Jie's advice to I Want to Become Immortal and his own persistence in exploring Profound Void Palace).
• The challenges and rewards of seeking power and knowledge (Xiao Jie's struggle to learn new skills and abilities, and his eventual discovery of a potential dungeon).

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and I Want to Become Immortal's farewell conversation highlights their bond and I Want to Become Immortal's growth.
• Xiao Jie's interactions with the Immortal Crane and the rat showcase the unique challenges and opportunities presented by different NPCs and creatures.
• Xiao Jie's encounter with the rat at the side hall hints at potential future alliances or challenges.