Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun learns about Nine Sons Heaven and its opportunities from Quanzhu.
• The Treasure Ship leaves Wei Zu Heaven, entering a more dangerous section of the Mother River.
• The ship encounters a wild river route with terrifying yellow corpse water that can corrode the ship's divine light barrier.
• An unfortunate passenger is contaminated by the yellow corpse water and is killed by the Ferryman Tuoluo, who extracts an organ from the body.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun realizes the true nature of the "ship ticket" he obtained and the potential danger of Nine Sons Heaven.
• Xu Dongqiao and Quanzhu are revealed to have met the other four "fated ones" and agreed to work together in Nine Sons Heaven.
• The Ferryman Tuoluo shows his ruthless side, killing the contaminated passenger and warning the others not to meddle.

Significant Themes

• The danger and uncertainty of the journey to Nine Sons Heaven.
• The ruthless nature of the Ferryman Tuoluo and the potential threat he poses.
• The potential dark secrets of Nine Sons Heaven, hinted at by the extraction of the passenger's organ.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun interacts with Xu Dongqiao and Quanzhu, learning about the other "fated ones" on the ship.
• The Ferryman Tuoluo interacts with the passengers, issuing warnings and displaying his power.
• Li Qingyun observes the incident with the contaminated passenger, leading to a tense standoff with Tuoluo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Treasure Ship journey takes about three days, and the passengers are warned not to slack off.
• After passing through the yellow corpse water, the passengers inspect the ship for any issues.
• Huang Pi, a Half-step Body Root Fruit Realm cultivator from Wax Person Heaven, invites Li Qingyun to his room to discuss Dao.
• In Huang Pi's room, they find two other unusual beings: Hei Xin from Reed Heaven and Fan Ye from Soul Falling Heaven.
• The group discusses the strange nature of the ferry's great opportunity and suspects they might be in danger.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun demonstrates his Soul Corpse body's ability to block external scrutiny, impressing the other cultivators.
• Huang Pi, Hei Xin, and Fan Ye reveal their unique abilities to secure their discussion from Ferryman Tuoluo's prying divine sense.

Significant Themes

• Deception and True Intentions: The cultivators suspect they've been deceived about the ferry's purpose, and the true intentions of the Ferryman are called into question.
• Trust and Caution: The cultivators form a temporary alliance to discuss their suspicions, but they also take precautions to keep their conversation secret from the Ferryman.

Character Interactions

• Huang Pi and Li Qingyun: Huang Pi actively seeks out Li Qingyun to discuss the ferry's true purpose, showing curiosity about Li Qingyun's abilities.
• The Group of Four: The cultivators share their concerns and suspicions about the ferry, forming a temporary alliance to discuss their situation and potential dangers.
• Ferryman Tuoluo and the Group: The Ferryman attempts to eavesdrop on the cultivators' conversation, showing his interest in their discussion and possible mistrust of them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun, Huang Pi, Hei Xin, and Fan Ye discuss their situation and decide to fight back against the Ferryman Tuoluo when they reach Nine Sons Heaven.
• They agree to keep their plans secret and act normally until then.
• Several cultivators attempt to jump off the ship to escape, but are repelled by the light barrier and injured by the Ferryman.
• The Ferryman warns everyone not to jump into the wild river, suspecting Huang Pi, Hei Xin, and Fan Ye's involvement.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun shows courage, strategic thinking, and caution, making him a reliable leader.
• Huang Pi, Hei Xin, and Fan Ye show varying levels of intelligence and resolve, with Huang Pi being the most cunning and impulsive.
• The alien cultivators show desperation and recklessness, jumping off the ship despite knowing the risks.

Significant Themes

• Desperation and Resolve: Characters face desperate situations and must find the resolve to act.
• Trust and Betrayal: Characters must decide whom to trust and when to act against their allies.
• Risk and Caution: Characters must weigh the risks of their actions and act with caution.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun, Huang Pi, Hei Xin, and Fan Ye form an uneasy alliance, each using the others for their own purposes.
• The Ferryman Tuoluo suspects the four cultivators but cannot prove their involvement, leading to increased vigilance.
• The alien cultivators attempt to escape but are stopped by the Ferryman, leading to increased tension and suspicion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun and the three Daoist priests (Huang Pi, Hei Xin, Fan Ye) discuss their plans to escape upon arrival at Nine Sons Heaven.
• Li Qingyun reveals his cultivation in Bloodline Dao, emphasizing his physical strength and toughness.
• Fan Ye reveals his cultivation in Soul Falling Dao, which involves severing superfluous soul to increase cultivation level.
• Huang Pi reveals his Wax Body Dao, which transforms the cultivator's body into an indestructible candle.
• Hei Xin reveals his Lamp Wick Dao, which allows him to escape restraints and slightly confuse the Ferryman.
• Li Qingyun summarizes their plan: create chaos upon arrival to escape, or fight their own battles and escape afterward.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun remains calm and strategic, revealing only what's necessary to gain the others' trust while keeping his true intentions hidden.
• The three Daoist priests reveal their cultivation methods, showing varying degrees of reluctance and guardedness.
• Tuoluo, the Ferryman, remains indifferent, making it difficult to gauge his thoughts.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Li Qingyun and the others trust each other only as much as necessary for their plans, and each has hidden agendas.
• Sacrifice: Each character is aware they might have to make sacrifices to escape, but none are willing to be the main sacrifice.
• Desperation: The characters are desperate to escape their fates as provisions for the great terror.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun interacts with the three Daoist priests, gaining their trust and learning about their cultivation methods.
• The three Daoist priests interact with each other, revealing their cultivation methods and expressing their desperation to escape.
• Tuoluo interacts with the characters through his voice, revealing his joy at successfully transporting the provisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The ship arrives at Nine Sons Heaven, and the passengers cheer, believing they've escaped the river's currents.
• Li Qingyun, Huang Pi, Hei Xin, and Fan Ye plan to escape the Ferryman's control upon arrival.
• They reveal the truth about the ferry and Nine Sons Heaven, causing chaos among the passengers.
• Li Qingyun, Huang Pi, and Hei Xin attack the Treasure Ship's barrier to escape, while Fan Ye hesitates.
• The Ferryman, Tuoluo, intervenes, stabilizing and strengthening the barrier.
• Huang Pi and Hei Xin escape through a crack in the barrier, while Li Qingyun allows them to do so.
• Tuoluo strikes Huang Pi and Hei Xin with a giant jade oar, but they survive.
• Li Qingyun escapes, and Fan Ye follows his advice to do the same.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun: Shows strategic thinking and selflessness by allowing others to escape first, despite knowing he might not make it. He also helps Fan Ye escape.
• Huang Pi: Displays cunning and opportunism, using Li Qingyun as a meat shield and escaping first.
• Hei Xin: Shows similar cunning and opportunism as Huang Pi, prioritizing his own survival.
• Fan Ye: Initially hesitant, he follows Li Qingyun's advice and escapes.
• Tuoluo (The Ferryman): Shows his true power and determination to maintain control over the passengers.

Significant Themes

• Self-interest vs. Altruism: Characters prioritize their own survival (Huang Pi, Hei Xin) or help others (Li Qingyun).
• Trust and Betrayal: Passengers initially trust the Ferryman but are betrayed. Li Qingyun helps others despite knowing they might betray him.
• Power Dynamics: The Ferryman's power is challenged, and he must assert his dominance.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun, Huang Pi, Hei Xin, and Fan Ye: They initially work together to escape but prioritize their own survival once the barrier is breached.
• Li Qingyun and Tuoluo: Li Qingyun challenges Tuoluo's power and control, while Tuoluo sees Li Qingyun as a threat.
• Passengers and Tuoluo: The passengers' trust in Tuoluo is shattered, leading to chaos and attempted escapes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ferryman Tuoluo attempts to capture Li Qingyun and his companions using a powerful command.
• Li Qingyun, Huang Pi, Hei Xin, and Fan Ye Daoist work together to escape Tuoluo's grasp.
• Tuoluo captures Hei Xin Daoist, who was the first to attempt escape.
• Li Qingyun spots an Xu eye vortex and heads towards it, with Tuoluo in pursuit.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun demonstrates his strength and determination to escape.
• Hei Xin Daoist's capture highlights the unpredictable nature of their situation.
• Tuoluo reveals his prioritization in capturing certain individuals.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and escape from danger.
• The unpredictable nature of destiny and fate.
• The power dynamics between the characters.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun and Fan Ye Daoist help each other escape, forming a temporary alliance.
• Tuoluo pursues Li Qingyun, revealing his desire to capture him.
• Quanzhu and Xu Dongqiao discuss their doubts about the Ferryman's transcendence and Li Qingyun's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun escapes the Time Ruin Mother River by entering an Xu eye vortex.
• He throws the Dao Seeking Bead into the black water storm before leaving.
• In Wanfu City, Li Qingyun observes the annual Saintess Prayer for Life Festival, which encourages procreation to achieve immortality.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun demonstrates the power of his body, withstanding Tuoluo's attack without injury.
• He understands the "Heavenly Dao" of this realm, which uses procreation to fuel its power.
• Li Qingyun decides to investigate the realm's Dao Authority system and the true nature of "Haotian".

Significant Themes

• The theme of procreation and its consequences is central to this chapter, with the residents of Wanfu City desperate to have nine sons to attain immortality.
• The concept of using humans or parts of their bodies as resources is introduced.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun interacts with the crowd during the festival, observing their behavior and overhearing their conversations.
• He doesn't interact with any specific characters but observes the residents of Wanfu City and the saintesses on the stage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun, an experienced infiltrator, arrives in Wanfu City, purchases a two-courtyard house in Xiaofu Alley, and discovers it's rumored to be haunted.
• He learns about the annual Saintess Prayer for Life Festival and the Empress Temple's role in it.
• Li Qingyun observes a widowed Saintess consuming the blood of her six sons, revealing the dark side of the local path to achieving the Dao.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun demonstrates his adaptability and observational skills, quickly understanding the local customs and the true nature of the Saintess system.
• Realtor Lin shows his unethical business practices but also reveals local customs and superstitions.

Significant Themes

• The violation of familial bonds in pursuit of power and immortality.
• The contrast between the locals' perception of the Saintess system as romantic and immortal, and its true dark nature.
• The low moral standards of Nine Sons Heaven.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun interacts with Realtor Lin, learning about the house's history and local customs.
• Li Qingyun observes the widowed Saintess from afar, witnessing her dark actions towards her sons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wan Family discusses using high-quality materials, including a Hei Xin Daoist priest, to create spiritual medicine for their disciples to breakthrough to the Eighth Realm.
• The Hei Xin Daoist priest is captured and divided into three portions, becoming living "material" for the spiritual medicine.
• Li Qingyun, the Soul Corpse, spends the night in his room, unaffected by the city's arousal-inducing festival.
• The next morning, Li Qingyun observes Zhao Pingzhi, a young man with great ambitions to gain the Saintess's favor, practicing the Body Strengthening Exercise.
• Li Qingyun sees the stark contrast between the wealthy and the poor in Wanfu City, with the Empress Temple providing relief to destitute families.

Character Developments

• The Wan Family is shown to be powerful and ruthless, casually abducting others for their cultivation goals.
• Hei Xin Daoist priest, a once-powerful figure, is reduced to a tragic state, highlighting the cruelty of the Wan Family.
• Zhao Pingzhi is introduced as a young man with great ambitions, dedicated to gaining the Saintess's favor.
• Li Qingyun, the Soul Corpse, remains unaffected by the city's festival, showing his unique nature.

Significant Themes

• The ruthless pursuit of power and cultivation, even at the cost of others' lives.
• The stark contrast between the wealthy and the poor, with the Empress Temple providing relief to the destitute.
• The theme of ambition and dedication, as seen in Zhao Pingzhi's pursuit of the Saintess.

Character Interactions

• The Wan Family members discuss their plans, showing their power dynamics and ruthlessness.
• Li Qingyun observes Zhao Pingzhi, highlighting the latter's dedication and ambition.
• Li Qingyun's thoughts reveal his observations of the city's dynamics and his own unique nature as a Soul Corpse.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun, a newcomer to Little Blessing Alley, meets Zhao Pingzhi, a jealous and envious local youth.
• Li Qingyun has noodles at a stall, where the stall owner and his daughter show interest in him.
• The Saint Envoy and her procession of red sedan chairs arrive, distributing Saintesses (beautiful brides) to eligible men.
• A young man named Lin is chosen by the Saint Envoy, and a Saintess descends from a sedan chair to his residence.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun remains calm and composed despite the jealousy of Zhao Pingzhi and the excitement around him.
• Zhao Pingzhi shows his jealousy and envy of Li Qingyun's appearance and potential.
• The stall owner and his daughter show interest in Li Qingyun, hinting at potential romantic developments.
• Young Master Lin shows excitement and eagerness when chosen by the Saint Envoy.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: Li Qingyun's humble self-assessment contrasts with others' perceptions of him.
• Desire for Status and Wealth: The common folk's anticipation of the Saintess Prayer for Life Festival highlights their desire for social advancement and wealth.
• Fate and Destiny: The distribution of Saintesses by the Niangniang Temple raises questions about fate and destiny.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun and Zhao Pingzhi: Zhao Pingzhi's jealousy and Li Qingyun's calm demeanor highlight their contrasting personalities.
• Li Qingyun and the stall owner's family: The stall owner and his daughter show interest in Li Qingyun, foreshadowing potential relationships.
• The Saint Envoy and Young Master Lin: The Saint Envoy's choice of Lin highlights the power dynamics between the Niangniang Temple and the common folk.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Saint Envoy arrives in Little Fortune Alley with fifty Saintesses to choose men for procreation.
• Lin Wulang, a robust young man, desperately seeks a Saintess to bear him sons, but none show interest.
• Li Qingyun, a wandering scholar, catches the attention of multiple Saintesses and the Saint Envoy.

Character Developments

• Lin Wulang: Desperate to have a son, he becomes reckless and offends the Saint Envoy and the men of the alley.
• Li Qingyun: Initially indifferent, he becomes the object of desire for several Saintesses and the Saint Envoy, causing him distress.

Significant Themes

• Fate vs. Free Will: The Saintesses and Saint Envoy believe in fate, while Lin Wulang and Li Qingyun struggle against it.
• Procreation and Legacy: The focus on bearing children and continuing one's lineage is a central theme.
• Appearance vs. Reality: Li Qingyun's attractive appearance draws attention, but his true nature as a Soul Corpse is hidden.

Character Interactions

• Lin Wulang and the Saint Envoy: Lin Wulang's desperation leads him to disrespect the Saint Envoy, causing her to rebuke him.
• Li Qingyun and the Saintesses/Envoy: Multiple Saintesses and the Saint Envoy express interest in Li Qingyun, causing him discomfort.
• Lin Wulang and his father: Lin Wulang's father tries to console his son after the Saintesses reject him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun meets Saintesses from Niangniang Temples, who are interested in him due to his appearance and the "multi-child auspicious appearance" he supposedly possesses.
• Li Qingyun reveals he's under an evil curse, making him infertile (a "cold furnace"), which dampens the Saintesses' interest.
• The Saint Envoy and the Saintesses leave, and the townsfolk express disdain towards Li Qingyun's condition.
• Li Qingyun decides to integrate more thoroughly into the world, seeking a job and planning to marry suitable women in the future.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun: He remains calm and collected despite the Saintesses' initial interest and the townsfolk's subsequent disdain. He accepts his situation and plans to live his life accordingly.
• Saintesses: They show initial interest in Li Qingyun but quickly lose enthusiasm once they learn about his infertility.
• Zhao Pingzhi: He feels jealous of Li Qingyun's initial attention from the Saintesses but later feels schadenfreude when Li Qingyun's secret is revealed.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs Reality: Li Qingyun's handsome appearance initially draws the Saintesses' attention, but his infertility (reality) makes them lose interest.
• Social Hierarchy: In this world, people with strong vitality and fertility are favored, while those like Li Qingyun, who are infertile, are looked down upon.
• Integration and Adaptation: Li Qingyun decides to integrate more thoroughly into this world, accepting his current situation and planning his future accordingly.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun interacts with the Saintesses, initially drawing their interest but later disappointing them with his infertility.
• Li Qingyun is the subject of gossip and disdain among the townsfolk after his secret is revealed.
• Zhao Pingzhi feels jealous of Li Qingyun but later feels relieved and even happy when Li Qingyun's secret is exposed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Pingzhi, initially overjoyed by the Saint Envoy's praise, is ignored by the Saintesses, causing him to feel dejected and common.
• Li Qingyun, a gentlemanly scholar, returns home, catching the attention of the Saintesses.
• Saintess Ni'er chooses Zhao Pingzhi, much to his family's delight, but she only asks him to carry a bundle, not showing any favoritism.
• Li Qingyun decides to find a job to integrate into society, passing by the bustling city streets.
• He notices an unusual medicinal fragrance at Cheng Ji Pharmacy, piquing his interest.

Character Developments

• Zhao Pingzhi: Initially confident, he becomes disheartened when ignored by the Saintesses. He then becomes overjoyed at being chosen by Ni'er but remains unaware of her true intentions.
• Li Qingyun: He remains calm and unfazed by the events next door, deciding to find a job to blend in with ordinary people.
• Saintess Ni'er: She chooses Zhao Pingzhi but only asks him to carry a bundle, hinting at her indifference towards him.

Significant Themes

• Fortune and Misfortune: The Saintesses' choices bring fortune to the chosen families, but the men's uncertain fates hint at potential misfortune.
• Appearance vs Reality: Li Qingyun's handsome appearance draws attention, but he seeks to blend in as an ordinary person. Ni'er's choice of Zhao Pingzhi also contrasts her outer beauty with her inner indifference.
• Integration into Society: Li Qingyun's decision to find a job reflects his desire to integrate into the world, forgetting his past and living a new life.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Pingzhi and Li Qingyun: Zhao Pingzhi feels jealous of Li Qingyun and guards against him, while Li Qingyun remains unfazed by Zhao's actions.
• Saintess Ni'er and Zhao Pingzhi: Ni'er chooses Zhao Pingzhi but shows no favoritism, leaving him excited yet unaware of her true intentions.
• Li Qingyun and the Pharmacy Owner: Li Qingyun interacts with the pharmacy owner (not yet named), showing interest in the unusual medicinal fragrance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Tangyin, a renowned divine doctor, runs Cheng Ji Pharmacy, where she treats patients while enduring lewd remarks and advances.
• Uncle Shi, a middle-aged patient, boasts about his virility and receives a prescription from Tangyin.
• Young Master He, a wealthy and lecherous man, propositions Tangyin, leading to a confrontation.
• Li Qingyun enters the pharmacy seeking work as an alchemist, catching Tangyin's attention.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tangyin: A skilled divine doctor, she remains composed and professional despite patients' inappropriate behavior. She feels powerless about her impending marriage due to the Niangniang Temple's decree.
• Li Qingyun: A newcomer to Wanfu City, he seeks work at Cheng Ji Pharmacy. He is calm and confident, showing interest in the alchemist position.

Significant Themes

• Patriarchy and Women's Rights: The Niangniang Temple's decree forces Tangyin to marry, reflecting the societal expectations and restrictions on women's choices.
• Professionalism vs. Harassment: Tangyin maintains her composure and professionalism while dealing with patients' lewd remarks and advances.
• The Power of Knowledge and Skill: Tangyin's medical expertise earns her respect, but it doesn't protect her from harassment, highlighting the societal double standard.

Character Interactions

• Tangyin and Uncle Shi: Uncle Shi boasts about his virility, and Tangyin responds with a prescription and a gentle warning.
• Tangyin and Young Master He: He propositions Tangyin, leading to a confrontation. Tangyin remains composed and dismisses him.
• Tangyin and Li Qingyun: Tangyin notices Li Qingyun's interest in the alchemist position and allows him to be tested.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun, disguised as a humble scholar, applies for a job at Cheng Ji Pharmacy.
• He removes his veil, revealing his extraordinary appearance, which stuns the pharmacy staff.
• Old Master Cheng decides to test Li Qingyun's pharmacist skills despite his good looks.
• Li Qingyun impresses with his knowledge of medicinal herbs, identifying and explaining their uses.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun: Maintains his humble demeanor while showcasing his vast knowledge of medicine.
• Old Master Cheng: Initially admiring of Li Qingyun's humility, becomes stern and demanding when testing his skills.
• Madam Zhang and the female employee: Impressed and supportive of Li Qingyun, hoping for his success.

Significant Themes

• Appearances can be deceiving: Li Qingyun's humble attire and demeanor contrast with his exceptional knowledge and appearance.
• Skill and reputation: Old Master Cheng values real skill over reputation, even when faced with Li Qingyun's striking appearance.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun and Old Master Cheng: The old master tests Li Qingyun, who passes with ease, showing his competence.
• Li Qingyun and the pharmacy staff: Madam Zhang and the female employee are supportive of Li Qingyun, admiring his knowledge and appearance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun demonstrates his knowledge of medicinal ingredients at Cheng Ji Pharmacy, impressing Old Cheng.
• He is hired as a junior alchemist, assisting Tangyin with dispensing medicine and house calls.
• Li Qingyun starts working at the pharmacy, treating patients and impressing Tangyin with his skills.
• He discovers that a patient, Madam He, has been afflicted with "Immortal Arts" but prescribes a common formula to calm her spirit.
• Li Qingyun accepts the job offer from Tangyin, agreeing to work at Cheng Ji Pharmacy.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun: Shows his extensive knowledge of medicinal ingredients, proves his alchemical skills, and accepts a job at the pharmacy. He also discovers a patient's spiritual deficiency but prescribes a common formula due to his mortal status.
• Cheng Tangyin: Impressed by Li Qingyun's skills, she hires him and shows interest in him romantically, hinting at her age and desire for companionship.

Significant Themes

• Mortality vs. Immortality: Li Qingyun, despite his immortal origins, must act as a mortal, limiting his ability to help patients like Madam He.
• Appearance vs. Reality: Li Qingyun's handsome appearance draws attention and envy, while his true skills and origins remain unknown.
• Fate and Destiny: Tangyin sees Li Qingyun's arrival as fate, hinting at a potential romantic connection.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun and Old Cheng: Li Qingyun impresses Old Cheng with his knowledge, leading to his hire at the pharmacy.
• Li Qingyun and Cheng Tangyin: Tangyin is drawn to Li Qingyun's skills and appearance, hiring him and showing interest in him.
• Li Qingyun and Patients: Li Qingyun treats patients at the pharmacy, impressing Tangyin with his skills. He discovers Madam He's spiritual deficiency but prescribes a common formula due to his mortal status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun returns home, contrasting the lively Zhao residence celebrating the arrival of the Saintess.
• He reflects on his progress and future plans, deciding to avoid using his body's extraordinary abilities.
• In the Zhao residence, the wedding night begins, and the Saintess, Ni'er, reveals her dissatisfaction with the lack of invitation to Li Qingyun.
• Li Qingyun uses his divine sense to observe the couple but withdraws when the situation becomes inappropriate.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun: He feels a sense of stability and hope after experiencing empathy with living beings. He plans to reclaim his path and regain his powers to aid his true body and the Dao Lord's primordial spirit.
• Zhao Pingzhi: He initially appears shy and respectful towards the Saintess but transforms into a restless beast under the influence of the Mother Qi.
• Saintess Ni'er: She shows dissatisfaction with the lack of invitation to Li Qingyun, revealing her interest in him. She also takes control of managing the Zhao family.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between Li Qingyun's ordinary life and the extraordinary events happening around him.
• The influence of the mysterious Mother Qi on the Saintesses and those around them.
• Li Qingyun's plans and ambitions for his future and the future of the Great Cosmos.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun reflects on his past and plans for the future, showing his determination and ambition.
• Li Qingyun observes the Zhao residence, highlighting the contrast between his life and the events happening next door.
• Zhao Pingzhi and Saintess Ni'er interact, showing the influence of the Mother Qi on Zhao Pingzhi and Ni'er's dissatisfaction with the lack of invitation to Li Qingyun.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Pingzhi, after his wedding night with Saintess Jiang Ni'er, visits Li Qingyun to apologize for not inviting him to the wedding feast, but also boasts about his marriage to the Saintess.
• Li Qingyun diagnoses that Zhao Pingzhi's vital essence and blood have been depleted by more than half, likely leading to his death within two years unless he has nine sons.
• Li Qingyun is to accompany Cheng Tangyin to the Sun Manor for a house call, where the Sun family's sole male heir is ill.

Character Developments

• Zhao Pingzhi: He has become arrogant and boastful after marrying Saintess Jiang Ni'er, showing off his status while belittling Li Qingyun.
• Li Qingyun: He remains calm and composed despite Zhao Pingzhi's provocation, showing no anger or resentment. He feels pity for Zhao Pingzhi and plans to avoid him in the future.
• Cheng Tangyin: She shows a subtle blush and secret joy when Li Qingyun smells her scent, misunderstanding his intention.

Significant Themes

• The ruthlessness of the Nine Sons Heaven and the Great Thousand World's control by "Haotian."
• The moral laxity and lack of a clear moral bottom line in the Nine Sons Heaven, particularly in relationships.
• The power dynamics and manipulation within the upper echelons of society, as seen in the Sun family's use of their sole male heir as a Spirit Medicine.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Pingzhi and Li Qingyun: Zhao Pingzhi tries to provoke Li Qingyun, but Li Qingyun remains unfazed.
• Li Qingyun and Cheng Tangyin: Cheng Tangyin shows interest in Li Qingyun, misunderstanding his action as smelling her scent. Li Qingyun humbly agrees to accompany her to the Sun Manor.
• Cheng Tangyin and her male patients: Cheng Tangyin's admirers flock to her counter, spewing lewd remarks, while she glances at Li Qingyun occasionally.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sun family's young master suddenly falls ill, and the family's butler rushes to Cheng Ji Pharmacy for help.
• Cheng Tangyin, along with Li Qingyun and Zhang Chengshi, visits Sun Manor to treat the young master.
• Li Qingyun discovers that the young master's heart has mutated and blackened, indicating he's being used as "Human Medicine" by an "Immortal Lord."
• Cheng Tangyin treats the young master while Li Qingyun prepares a heart-strengthening medicinal soup.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tangyin: She's a skilled and dedicated divine doctor, but she's also secretly consuming Spirit Medicine to enhance her abilities. She's aware of the malevolent presence in the room but keeps her composure.
• Li Qingyun: He's observant and perceptive, quickly understanding the situation and the threat posed by the "Immortal Lord." He's sympathetic towards Cheng Tangyin's predicament.

Significant Themes

• The dark and bloody nature of the Nine Sons Heaven, where mortals have no rights and can be chosen as Human Medicine resources.
• The conflict between one's conscience and the potential consequences of defying an "Immortal Lord."

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tangyin and Li Qingyun: They work together to treat the young master. Cheng Tangyin asks Li Qingyun to prepare a medicinal soup, showing trust in his abilities.
• Cheng Tangyin and the "Immortal Lord": There's a tense, unspoken interaction between Cheng Tangyin and the malevolent presence in the room, which is aware of her actions and intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun helps Cheng Tangyin decoct medicine for Young Master Sun.
• Cheng Tangyin secretly attempts to extract Black Heart Blood from the boy.
• After treating the boy, Cheng Tangyin is cursed by the "Immortal Lord" and becomes the new target for cultivation.
• Li Qingyun senses the "Immortal Lord's" presence in the carriage and decides to disembark.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tangyin: Shows benevolence and impulsiveness by saving Young Master Sun, leading to her own curse. She regrets her actions and feels apologetic towards Li Qingyun.
• Li Qingyun: Remains indifferent externally but feels sympathy and admiration for Cheng Tangyin. He decides to confront the "Immortal Lord" to protect himself and Cheng Tangyin.

Significant Themes

• Benevolence and its consequences: Cheng Tangyin's act of kindness leads to her being targeted by the "Immortal Lord."
• The power dynamics between immortals and mortals: The "Immortal Lord" can curse and target mortals at will, highlighting the imbalance of power.
• Li Qingyun's indifference: Despite his internal feelings, Li Qingyun maintains an indifferent demeanor, reflecting his detachment from the world.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun and Cheng Tangyin: Li Qingyun feels sympathy for Cheng Tangyin but maintains his indifference. Cheng Tangyin feels apologetic towards Li Qingyun for involving him in her predicament.
• The "Immortal Lord" and Li Qingyun: The "Immortal Lord" pursues Li Qingyun, leading him to confront the immortal force.
• Cheng Tangyin and the Sun family: Cheng Tangyin risks her life to save Young Master Sun, while the Sun family is grateful but also aware of the potential consequences.