Ch. 181The Souls Even Hu Tao Couldn't Lay to Rest
Key Plot Points and Events
- Gozou and Lady Guuji reunite with Miyoshi Chiyo and Bai Ye.
- Bai Ye returns to Grand Narukami Shrine, finding Hu Tao and Yae Miko playing cards.
- Bai Ye, Hu Tao, and Shenhe plan to cleanse Tsurumi Island and fulfill Aru's last wish.
- They arrive on Tsurumi Island, encountering Aru and the island's inhabitants.
- Hu Tao attempts to release the souls but fails, discovering something amiss.
Character Developments
- Bai Ye: Shows maturity and responsibility in handling political matters (Watatsumi Island truce) and displays empathy towards Aru.
- Hu Tao: Exhibits professionalism in her role as a funeral director, trying to help the souls on Tsurumi Island.
- Miyoshi Chiyo: Returns to Inazuma, revealing her past as an Oni from 500 years ago.
- Aru: Maintains his cheerful demeanor despite his tragic situation, leading Bai Ye and the others to the ritual site.
Significant Themes
- Life and Death: The struggle of the souls on Tsurumi Island to find peace, and Bai Ye's determination to help them.
- Responsibility: Bai Ye's role in maintaining peace and stability in Inazuma and Teyvat.
- Empathy: Bai Ye's understanding and compassion towards Aru's plight.
Character Interactions
- Bai Ye and Hu Tao: Work together to cleanse Tsurumi Island, showing camaraderie and mutual understanding.
- Bai Ye and Aru: Bai Ye shows kindness and concern towards Aru, promising to take him to see the outside world.
- Hu Tao and Yae Miko: Engage in a friendly card game, with Hu Tao surprisingly winning against Yae Miko.
- Bai Ye and Raiden Ei: Ei returns 'Dreamy Musou' to Bai Ye and accompanies them to Tsurumi Island, showing trust and support.