Ch. 21Confrontation and Intimidation

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Fan confronts Li Dongsheng about his expulsion.
  • Li Dongsheng admits Jiang Fan's expulsion was due to his refusal to sell the gene serum.
  • Li Dongsheng orders Li Meng to remove Jiang Fan from school grounds.
  • Jiang Fan defends himself against Li Meng and injures him.
  • Li Dongsheng tries to seize Jiang Fan but is deterred by Jiang Fan's demeanor.
  • Jiang Fan leaves the school, vowing that Li Dongsheng will regret his actions.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Fan demonstrates growth in confidence and assertiveness, standing up to Li Dongsheng and Li Meng.
  • Li Dongsheng reveals his true colors, using his position and influence to intimidate Jiang Fan.
  • Li Meng, despite his martial prowess, is easily defeated by Jiang Fan.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics and corruption within the school system.
  • The importance of martial strength in society.
  • The consequences of defying authority.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Fan vs. Li Dongsheng: Jiang Fan stands up to Li Dongsheng, challenging his authority and intimidation tactics.
  • Jiang Fan vs. Li Meng: Jiang Fan demonstrates his martial prowess by defeating Li Meng, who had previously bullied him.
  • Li Dongsheng vs. Li Meng: Li Dongsheng orders Li Meng to remove Jiang Fan from school grounds, showing his disregard for student welfare.

Ch. 22The Principal Who Got Played

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Luo Xiuwu, the principal of Fifth High School, approaches Jiang Fan, offering him a place at his school.
  • Luo Xiuwu's true intention is to use Jiang Fan's academic prowess to boost Fifth High School's college entrance exam advancement rate and save the school from losing its qualifications.
  • Jiang Fan agrees to Luo Xiuwu's proposal, negotiating terms that include a reward of 100,000 Blue Star Coins, freedom from classes, and help with his student registration.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Fan demonstrates his negotiation skills and business acumen, securing favorable terms for himself.
  • Luo Xiuwu shows desperation to save his school, agreeing to Jiang Fan's conditions despite the financial burden.

Significant Themes

  • The pressure on schools to maintain high advancement rates and their consequences.
  • The importance of education and the opportunities it provides.
  • The theme of being played or manipulated, as Luo Xiuwu is deceived by his friends.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Fan and Luo Xiuwu engage in a business-like negotiation, with Jiang Fan holding the upper hand due to his unique situation.
  • Luo Xiuwu's friends are mentioned as the ones who misled him about Jiang Fan's situation, setting the stage for his deception.

Ch. 23Anshi Hall

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Fan visits Anshi Hall to purchase Chinese medicinal herbs for brewing the Spirit Turtle Blood Replenishing Soup.
  • He encounters Old Xu, the Chinese medicine counter attendant, who initially underestimates Jiang Fan due to his appearance but later becomes attentive after learning about Jiang Fan's substantial purchase.
  • Jiang Fan buys ten batches of herbs and decides to use Anshi Hall's medicine-brewing service and equipment.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Fan demonstrates his wealth and determination to pursue his cultivation goals, showing no hesitation in spending a significant amount of money on herbs.
  • Old Xu initially appears lazy and dismissive but reveals a shrewd business sense when he realizes Jiang Fan's potential as a valuable customer.

Significant Themes

  • The disparity between advanced medical technology and traditional Chinese medicine is highlighted, with the latter being largely neglected and only preserved in major pharmacies like Anshi Hall.
  • The value placed on wealth and its influence on how people are treated is evident in Old Xu's change of attitude towards Jiang Fan after learning about his substantial purchase.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Fan and Old Xu interact briefly, with Old Xu initially treating Jiang Fan dismissively but later becoming attentive and helpful once he realizes Jiang Fan's spending power.
  • Jiang Fan's interaction with the receptionist is brief and professional, with her leading him to the Chinese medicine counter.

Ch. 24Breaking Through with Pills, Level Two Martial Artist

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Fan upgrades his brewing method using an electric decoction pot.
  • He successfully brews the Spirit Turtle Blood Replenishing Soup and consumes it, significantly increasing his qi and blood.
  • After continuous training, Jiang Fan's strength reaches Level Two Martial Artist, with a combat power of 1651 and a qi and blood value of 11.2.
  • Jiang Fan visits Anshi Hall to inquire about buying medicine, where he encounters Xiao Wei, a classmate and the heiress of Anshi Hall.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Fan's strength and qi and blood values increase significantly, allowing him to break through to Level Two Martial Artist.
  • Xiao Wei is revealed to be the heiress of Anshi Hall and is praised for her humility and strength by her classmates.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of hard work and dedication in cultivation, as seen in Jiang Fan's relentless training.
  • The role of family background and wealth in society, as exemplified by Xiao Wei's revelation as Anshi Hall's heiress.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Fan interacts with Old Xu at Anshi Hall, who is eager to help him.
  • Jiang Fan encounters Xiao Wei and her classmates at Anshi Hall, learning about her family background and strength.
  • Xiao Wei and her classmates engage in conversation, praising her humility and strength.

Ch. 25Where Did This Swindler Come From?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Fan visits Anshi Hall, asking about tonics made from Chinese medicinal herbs.
  • Xiao Wei, the granddaughter of the owner, accuses Jiang Fan of being a swindler, leading to a confrontation.
  • Old Xu, a Chinese medicine counter employee, intervenes, revealing Jiang Fan spent 100,000 Blue Star Coins at the hall.
  • Jiang Fan leaves, and the hall's owner, Old Yu, meets with influential guests before scolding Xiao Wei for her behavior.
  • Old Xu and Old Yu discuss Jiang Fan's visit, and Old Yu decides to find an apprentice for Old Xu.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Fan: Shows calm and composure under accusations, revealing his wealth and status.
  • Xiao Wei: Acts spoiled and entitled, causing a scene and embarrassing herself.
  • Old Xu: Stands up for Jiang Fan, showing loyalty and respect for his customers.
  • Old Yu: Displays wisdom and maturity in handling business matters and family issues.

Significant Themes

  • Wealth and status: Jiang Fan's spending power and Xiao Wei's family background influence their interactions.
  • Respect and loyalty: Old Xu shows respect for his customers, while Old Yu values his long-serving employee.
  • Family dynamics: Xiao Wei's behavior reflects her spoiled upbringing, while Old Yu's actions show his responsibility as a family head.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Fan vs. Xiao Wei: Jiang Fan remains composed under Xiao Wei's accusations, while she becomes embarrassed and apologetic.
  • Old Xu vs. Xiao Wei: Old Xu defends Jiang Fan, leading to Xiao Wei's apology.
  • Old Yu vs. Xiao Wei: Old Yu scolds Xiao Wei for her behavior, showing his authority as the family head.
  • Old Xu vs. Old Yu: Old Xu and Old Yu discuss business and personal matters, displaying their long-standing relationship.

Ch. 26If We Could Get Our Hands on This Prescription...

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Jun lectures Yu Baiwei about Anshi Hall's rules and her poor customer service.
  • Yu Jun expresses his concern about Anshi Hall's future due to competitors' new products.
  • Yu Baiwei searches the decoction room for evidence of Jiang Fan's fraud but finds a mysterious bottle instead.
  • She takes the bottle to Professor Xu for testing, who discovers it contains potent, non-toxic energy.

Character Developments

  • Yu Jun: Shows disappointment in Yu Baiwei's attitude and expresses worry about the family business.
  • Yu Baiwei: Initially defensive and ashamed, she later becomes determined to expose Jiang Fan but ends up discovering the bottle's potential value.
  • Professor Xu: Demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical research and recognizes the bottle's significance.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of customer service and following rules in business.
  • The struggle to maintain a family business's success and reputation.
  • The tension between traditional medicine and modern pharmaceuticals.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Jun and Yu Baiwei: Their interaction highlights the generational gap and Yu Jun's disappointment in Yu Baiwei's work ethic.
  • Yu Baiwei and Professor Xu: They collaborate to test the mysterious bottle, leading to a significant discovery.

Ch. 27Lei Zhendong

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Fan visits Thunder Martial Hall after being rejected by pharmaceutical groups.
  • He decides to seek help from Lei Zhendong, the head of Thunder Martial Hall, to sell his Spirit Turtle Blood Replenishing Soup.
  • Lei Zhendong is initially skeptical about the efficacy of the potion due to its Chinese medicinal origin.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Fan: Shows determination and resourcefulness in finding a way to sell his potion despite rejections.
  • Lei Zhendong: Initially hesitant due to his bias against traditional Chinese medicine, but shows willingness to help Jiang Fan out of their long-standing relationship.

Significant Themes

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine vs. Modern Medicine: The story highlights the bias against traditional Chinese medicine in favor of modern medicine.
  • Trust and Relationships: The importance of trust and relationships is shown through Lei Zhendong's willingness to help Jiang Fan despite his initial doubts.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Fan and Lei Zhendong: Their interaction shows a mix of concern, hesitation, and determination. Jiang Fan is persistent in his belief in his potion, while Lei Zhendong is initially skeptical but willing to help due to their relationship.
  • Jiang Fan and Sister Bingbing: A warm greeting between them shows Jiang Fan's familiarity and good relationship with the staff at Thunder Martial Hall.

Ch. 28This Business Is Too Much for Me to Handle

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lei Zhendong tests Jiang Fan's serum on Li Hui, a First-level Martial Artist, leading to a significant increase in Li Hui's Qi and Blood, and Combat Power.
  • Jiang Fan confirms the serum can be mass-produced manually, but improving the process for machine production may reduce its effectiveness.
  • Lei Zhendong realizes the opportunity but faces challenges due to the dominance of the Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups in Jiang City.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Fan: Confirms the potential of his serum and its production method, showing willingness to cooperate with pharmaceutical groups for faster cultivation progress.
  • Li Hui: Experiences a significant boost in his cultivation after consuming the serum, displaying excitement and eagerness to purchase more.
  • Lei Zhendong: Recognizes the business opportunity but acknowledges the challenges posed by the established pharmaceutical groups, suggesting cooperation as a viable solution.

Significant Themes

  • Opportunity and Challenge: The serum's potential represents a significant opportunity, but breaking into the established market controlled by powerful groups presents substantial challenges.
  • Cultivation and Resources: Jiang Fan's primary goal is to improve his cultivation, which drives his decisions regarding the serum's distribution and cooperation.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Fan and Lei Zhendong: They discuss the serum's production, potential cooperation with pharmaceutical groups, and the challenges they might face.
  • Li Hui and Jiang Fan/Lei Zhendong: Li Hui demonstrates the serum's effectiveness, leading to discussions between Jiang Fan and Lei Zhendong about its potential and distribution.

Ch. 29Underground Auction

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Fan learns from Lei Zhendong that the best way to introduce his serum to the market is to have pharmaceutical companies approach him, which can be achieved by auctioning it at an underground auction house.
  • Jiang Fan visits Zhenyao Workshop to decoct and bottle his serum, creating 10 bottles in total.
  • He travels to Seven Treasures Street in the inner city, finding the underground auction house hidden within a tavern called Wanquan Tavern.
  • After navigating through the tavern and a series of stairs, he reaches Lu Bo's room, where he presents one of his serum bottles for evaluation.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Fan demonstrates initiative and understanding of business strategies by agreeing to auction his serum at the underground auction house.
  • Lu Bo, the contact at the auction house, is portrayed as cautious and meticulous, carefully examining the serum before questioning its effectiveness.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of chaos and illegitimacy is reinforced by the dilapidated and hidden nature of the underground auction house, contrasting with the legitimate pharmaceutical market controlled by the Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups.
  • The importance of connections and networks is highlighted, as Lei Zhendong's friendship with Lu Bo facilitates Jiang Fan's entry into the auction house.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Fan and Lei Zhendong discuss the serum's market strategy, leading to Jiang Fan's visit to the underground auction house.
  • Jiang Fan interacts with the waiter at Wanquan Tavern, who guides him to Lu Bo's room.
  • Jiang Fan meets Lu Bo, presenting his serum for evaluation and marking the beginning of their business interaction.

Ch. 30The Third Trial, the Imperial Guard

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Fan tests his medicine at the underground auction house, where it's confirmed to be twice as effective as current market products.
  • The auction house prepares to auction the potion in three days, notifying the three major pharmaceutical groups.
  • Jiang Fan begins training with the Spirit Turtle Blood Replenishing Soup, improving his Qi and Blood significantly.
  • He challenges the third trial in the space, facing an Imperial Guard armed with a Spring Embroidered Saber. The Imperial Guard uses an unknown remote attack, causing Jiang Fan to fail the trial.
  • Jiang Fan returns home late and learns that Ma Jiang is resuming work the next day. He decides not to interfere, planning to give more money to Su Qingwan after the auction.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Fan: He continues to develop his cultivation skills, successfully improving his Qi and Blood. He also demonstrates strategic thinking by planning to give more money to Su Qingwan after the auction.
  • Ma Jiang: He decides to return to work, showing his responsible nature and inability to stay idle.

Significant Themes

  • The value of Jiang Fan's potion is recognized, setting the stage for the auction and potential future developments in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Jiang Fan's cultivation journey faces a new challenge with the Imperial Guard's remote attack, highlighting the increasing difficulty of his trials.
  • The theme of responsibility is shown through Ma Jiang's decision to return to work.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Fan interacts with Lu Bo at the auction house, showing mutual respect and understanding.
  • Jiang Fan has a brief conversation with Su Qingwan about Ma Jiang's return to work, displaying his consideration for his family's well-being.
  • Ma Ning secretly gives Jiang Fan a bottle, hinting at a potential secret or favor between them.

Ch. 31Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups Are Getting Anxious

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Fan receives a second-generation tonic from Ma Ning, which she needs for her cultivation but gives to him out of kindness.
  • Jiang Fan decides to auction the tonic to get money for Ma Ning's cultivation needs and to secure a better future for her.
  • The Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups (Zhenyao Workshop, Miaofang Pavilion, and Anshi Hall) are anxious about the upcoming auction of a powerful blood replenishing tonic, which could potentially outperform their own products.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Fan: Shows empathy and guilt for not considering Ma Ning's cultivation needs earlier. He decides to prioritize her well-being and secure her future.
  • Ma Ning: Demonstrates kindness and selflessness by giving Jiang Fan the tonic she needs for her own cultivation.
  • Lü Bo: Shows professionalism and efficiency in arranging the auction and keeping Jiang Fan informed.
  • Xia Chengyang (Zhenyao Workshop), Sikong Yao (Miaofang Pavilion), and Yu Jun (Anshi Hall): Display concern and urgency in responding to the news of the powerful tonic, highlighting the intense competition among the pharmaceutical groups.

Significant Themes

  • Kindness and Selflessness: Ma Ning's actions show kindness and selflessness, while Jiang Fan feels guilty for not considering her needs earlier.
  • Competition and Urgency: The pharmaceutical groups' reactions emphasize the competitive nature of their industry and the urgency to maintain their market position.
  • Cultivation and Ambition: Jiang Fan's decision to prioritize Ma Ning's cultivation needs and secure her future reflects his ambition for both of them.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Fan and Ma Ning: Their interaction shows mutual care and concern, with Jiang Fan feeling guilty for not considering Ma Ning's needs and Ma Ning showing kindness by giving him the tonic she needs.
  • Jiang Fan and Lü Bo: They interact professionally, with Lü Bo keeping Jiang Fan informed about the auction arrangements.
  • The Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups: Their interactions, though not directly shown, are inferred through their respective responses to the news of the powerful tonic, highlighting the intense competition among them.

Ch. 32Hatred for Iron That Could Never Become Steel

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Baiwei fails to create a successful medicinal decoction, leading to her frustration.
  • She discovers a strange medicinal liquid left behind by Jiang Fan and decides to investigate its components with Professor Xu.
  • Yu Jun learns about the incident and summons Yu Baiwei for an explanation. He expresses his displeasure at her actions and emphasizes the importance of the fourth-generation medicinal agent for Anshi Hall.
  • Jiang Fan attends the underground auction where his medicinal liquid is to be sold. He learns that the auction house is tolerated by the authorities and witnesses a commotion at the entrance.

Character Developments

  • Yu Baiwei: She demonstrates her determination to prove herself in the field of medicinal research but also shows immaturity and impulsiveness in her actions.
  • Yu Jun: He reveals his frustration with Anshi Hall's lack of progress in developing the fourth-generation medicinal agent and expresses his anger at Yu Baiwei's actions.
  • Jiang Fan: He shows concern for the safety of the auction house and its attendees, demonstrating his growing awareness of the world around him.

Significant Themes

  • The pursuit of knowledge and success, often at the cost of personal relationships.
  • The tension between personal ambition and family obligations.
  • The blurred line between legality and illegality in the pursuit of power and wealth.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Baiwei and Professor Xu: Their relationship is strained as Yu Baiwei feels betrayed by Professor Xu's revelation of her actions to Yu Jun.
  • Yu Jun and Yu Baiwei: Their relationship is tense due to Yu Jun's disapproval of Yu Baiwei's actions and his frustration with Anshi Hall's lack of progress.
  • Jiang Fan and the unknown person at the auction: Their brief interaction highlights the potential for unexpected encounters and the interconnectedness of the characters' worlds.

Ch. 33Encountering Jiang Li

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Fan bumps into Jiang Li at the auction house.
  • Jiang Li provokes Jiang Fan, leading to a tense confrontation.
  • Jiang Fan is invited to Lu Bo's private room on the second floor.
  • The auction begins, with the first item being a King Kong Tiger cub.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Fan remains calm and composed despite Jiang Li's provocation, showing growth and detachment from his past.
  • Jiang Li is left shaken and intimidated by Jiang Fan's reaction, regressing to his old fear of Jiang Fan.
  • Lu Bo reveals his business acumen and the auction house's strategies.

Significant Themes

  • Power Dynamics: Jiang Fan's newfound confidence and strength contrast with Jiang Li's fear and insecurity, highlighting the power dynamics between them.
  • Wealth and Status: The auction house's treatment of VIPs and the mention of monthly revenues emphasize the importance of wealth and status.
  • Prohibition and Underground Activities: The sale of a Monstrous Beast cub and Lu Bo's mention of forbidden activities underscore the theme of illegal yet prevalent practices.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Fan vs. Jiang Li: Their interaction showcases Jiang Fan's growth and Jiang Li's regression, with Jiang Fan treating Jiang Li as a stranger and Jiang Li reverting to his old fear.
  • Jiang Fan and Lu Bo: They interact as equals, with Lu Bo sharing insights about the auction house's business and Jiang Fan understanding its implications, fostering a sense of camaraderie.

Ch. 34Auctioning the Spirit Turtle Blood Replenishing Soup

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The auction features a King Kong Tiger, an incomplete cultivation technique, and a medicinal liquid that increases vitality and blood.
  • The King Kong Tiger is sold for 86,000 Blue Star Coins.
  • The incomplete cultivation technique receives no bids.
  • The medicinal liquid, the final item, sparks a bidding war between the Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups, reaching 260,000 Blue Star Coins.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Fan is interested in the incomplete cultivation technique but doesn't bid due to its high price.
  • The Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups' representatives show determination to secure the medicinal liquid, revealing their desperation to maintain their market dominance.

Significant Themes

  • Power Dynamics: The wealthy and powerful have privileges, including raising monstrous beasts, reflecting the stratified society.
  • Ambition vs. Reality: The bidders' initial excitement for the medicinal liquid fades as its price increases, revealing the gap between their expectations and reality.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Fan and Lu Bo discuss the taming of monstrous beasts.
  • The Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups engage in a bidding war, revealing their competitive relationship.
  • Yu Jun and Yu Baiwei's interaction highlights Yu Jun's frustration with Yu Baiwei's lack of understanding about their dire situation.

Ch. 35Final Destination

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A vial of medicine is auctioned, with Anshintang winning the bid at 510,000.
  • Lu Bo is disappointed with the final price, expecting a higher bid from the Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups.
  • Jiang Fan explains that the groups' primary interests were in collaborating with the medicine's owner rather than reverse-engineering the medicine.

Character Developments

  • Lu Bo: Shows disappointment in the auction result but is impressed by Jiang Fan's insights.
  • Jiang Fan: Demonstrates mature understanding of business strategies and maintains a low profile.

Significant Themes

  • Business competition and strategy
  • The value of connections and collaboration in business
  • Maintaining a low profile and delayed gratification

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Fan and Lu Bo: Jiang Fan seeks Lu Bo's help in keeping his identity secret and asks him to reveal it in three days.
  • The Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups: They compete in the auction but later collaborate to find the medicine's owner.
  • Xia Chengyang, Sikong Yao, and Yu Jun: They bicker and compete throughout the auction and its aftermath.

Ch. 36Why Didn't You Say So Earlier?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Baiwei recognizes Jiang Fan at the auction, but doesn't immediately reveal it due to the presence of Xia Chengyang and Sikong Yao.
  • Anshi Hall (Yu Jun and Yu Baiwei) and the other two families (Xia Chengyang and Sikong Yao) race to find the potion's consignor, with Anshi Hall having an informational advantage.
  • Jiang Fan encounters Jiang Zhihe and Jiang Li after the auction, leading to a tense confrontation.
  • Upon returning home, Jiang Fan learns that Ma Jiang has been fired from the patrol team, causing financial strain for the family.

Character Developments

  • Yu Baiwei: Shows hesitation and lack of initiative in revealing crucial information, leading to Yu Jun's disappointment.
  • Yu Jun: Displayed determination and strategic thinking in pursuing the potion's consignor and using Anshi Hall's informational advantage.
  • Jiang Fan: Maintains a calm and composed demeanor despite facing potential threats from Jiang Zhihe and the family's financial struggles.
  • Ma Jiang: Shows understanding and forgiveness towards his former captain, despite the harsh circumstances.
  • Su Qingwan: Expresses anger and frustration towards Ma Jiang's former captain, worrying about the family's financial situation.
  • Ma Ning: Offers to sell her restorative medicine to help the family, showing maturity and responsibility.

Significant Themes

  • Information and Advantage: The timely and accurate sharing of information can provide a significant advantage, as seen in the race to find the potion's consignor.
  • Family Responsibility: The family faces financial struggles, and each member considers their role in supporting the family, highlighting the theme of responsibility.
  • Revenge and Forgiveness: Jiang Zhihe's desire for revenge contrasts with Ma Jiang's forgiveness, raising questions about the appropriate response to wrongdoing.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Jun and Yu Baiwei: Yu Jun's disappointment in Yu Baiwei's hesitation leads to a stern reprimand, highlighting the power dynamics within Anshi Hall.
  • Jiang Fan and Jiang Zhihe: The tense confrontation between them underscores the unresolved tension between them and the potential for future conflict.
  • Ma Jiang and Su Qingwan: Their differing views on Ma Jiang's former captain's actions lead to a heated argument, revealing the stress and worry they both feel about the family's situation.
  • Jiang Fan and Ma Ning: Jiang Fan's concern for Ma Ning's well-being is evident, and her offer to sell her medicine to help the family strengthens their bond.

Ch. 37Spending Money Like Water

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Fan returns home with a large sum of money (459,000 Blue Star Coins) from selling the Spirit Turtle Blood Replenishing Soup.
  • He gives his family 100,000 Blue Star Coins to ease their financial burden.
  • Jiang Fan shares his plan to cooperate with the Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups to mass-produce his serum, envisioning a prosperous future.
  • Ma Jiang decides to look for a job to help with the family's finances.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Fan: Shows maturity and responsibility by managing his finances and considering his family's needs. He also demonstrates his ambition for a better future.
  • Ma Jiang and Su Qingwan: They are initially shocked by Jiang Fan's sudden wealth but later accept it, focusing on Jiang Fan's cultivation and awakening.
  • Ma Ning: She is grateful for Jiang Fan's support and is determined to improve her Qi and Blood.

Significant Themes

  • Wealth and social standing: Money is a significant barrier to cultivating martial arts, highlighting the wealth gap and the struggle of the lower class.
  • Family responsibility: Jiang Fan feels responsible for his family's well-being and is willing to make sacrifices for them.
  • Ambition and determination: Jiang Fan's vision of a prosperous future for his family shows his ambition and determination to improve their lives.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Fan interacts with his family, showing care and support for their needs while also sharing his plans and dreams.
  • Ma Jiang and Su Qingwan express concern for Jiang Fan's well-being and caution him about dealing with the Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups.
  • Ma Jiang and Su Qingwan also show their love and support for Jiang Fan and Ma Ning, encouraging them to focus on their cultivation.

Ch. 38Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups Converge

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups (Zhenyao Workshop, Miaofang Pavilion, and Anshi Hall) struggle to find Jiang Fan, the creator of a superior fourth-generation agent.
  • Anshi Hall, lagging behind in development, grows anxious and decides to meet with Jiang Fan through the underground auction house.
  • The three group leaders, Xia Chengyang, Sikong Yao, and Yu Jun, meet at the auction house and agree not to bid first to prevent being outmaneuvered by Jiang Fan.

Character Developments

  • Xia Chengyang shows strategic thinking, suggesting they shouldn't bid first to avoid Jiang Fan's trap.
  • Sikong Yao agrees with Xia Chengyang's strategy, indicating they are on the same page.
  • Yu Jun is desperate due to Anshi Hall's lack of progress and shows impatience, distrusting Xia Chengyang and Sikong Yao.
  • Jiang Fan is revealed to be a high school student, surprising everyone.

Significant Themes

  • Power Struggle: The three groups compete for the superior agent, reflecting their desire for power and dominance in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Trust and Betrayal: Yu Jun's distrust of Xia Chengyang and Sikong Yao highlights the lack of trust among the groups, while Jiang Fan's strategy of keeping them in the dark shows his cunning and potential betrayal of their trust.

Character Interactions

  • Xia Chengyang & Sikong Yao: They show unity in their strategy, understanding each other's intentions.
  • Yu Jun & Xia Chengyang/Sikong Yao: Yu Jun's impatience and distrust lead to tension between him and the other two leaders.
  • Jiang Fan & Lu Bo: Jiang Fan's calm and collected demeanor contrasts with Lu Bo's more animated and subservient behavior, suggesting a power dynamic between them.

Ch. 39Negotiations

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Fan, a young man with a high school student's appearance, is introduced as the creator of a revolutionary serum.
  • Representatives from three major pharmaceutical groups (Xia Chengyang, Sikong Yao, and Yu Jun) meet Jiang Fan to discuss business.
  • Sikong Yao offers 5 million for the serum, angering Jiang Fan.
  • Jiang Fan proposes a collaboration for new product development instead of selling the formula.
  • Xia Chengyang and Yu Jun hesitate, while Sikong Yao scoffs at the idea.
  • Jiang Fan offers a collaboration deal to Yu Jun, proposing a 50/50 profit split.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Fan: Revealed to be a prodigy in serum refinement, calm and composed despite his youthful appearance.
  • Sikong Yao: Arrogant, dismissive of Jiang Fan, and more interested in acquisition than collaboration.
  • Xia Chengyang: Cautious, willing to consider collaboration but needs time to decide.
  • Yu Jun: Initially hesitant, becomes more open to collaboration after considering the potential benefits for Anshi Hall.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics and negotiations between established corporations and an individual innovator.
  • The value and potential of innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • The tension between collaboration and acquisition in business.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Fan and Sikong Yao: Tension and dislike, with Sikong Yao underestimating Jiang Fan and Jiang Fan finding her offensive.
  • Jiang Fan and Xia Chengyang: Respectful and cautious, with Xia Chengyang showing interest in collaboration but needing time to decide.
  • Jiang Fan and Yu Jun: Initial hesitation, but Yu Jun becomes more open to collaboration after Jiang Fan presents a compelling case.
  • Sikong Yao, Xia Chengyang, and Yu Jun: Tension and competition, with Sikong Yao and Xia Chengyang subtly competing for Jiang Fan's favor, and Yu Jun feeling pressured to make a decision.

Ch. 40Was That Really It? Isn't It Too Hasty?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Fan agrees to a 40% profit split with Anshi Hall for the medicinal formula, bypassing Xia Chengyang and Sikong Yao.
  • Xia Chengyang and Sikong Yao leave unwillingly after refusing Jiang Fan's offer.
  • Jiang Fan signs a cooperation agreement with Anshi Hall, securing a 40% profit share and teaching them mass-production steps.
  • Jiang Fan asks for an advance payment of 5 million yuan.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Fan demonstrates maturity and shrewdness in negotiating the deal, showing he's more than just a high school student.
  • Yu Jun shows respect and admiration for Jiang Fan's abilities and bearing.

Significant Themes

  • Ambition and determination: Jiang Fan's focus on his cultivation and future plans.
  • Business acumen: Jiang Fan's negotiation skills and understanding of the market.
  • Trust and cooperation: The importance of trust in business partnerships, as seen in Jiang Fan's deal with Yu Jun.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Fan and Yu Jun: They form a mutually beneficial partnership, with Jiang Fan providing the formula and Anshi Hall handling production and sales.
  • Jiang Fan and Xia Chengyang/Sikong Yao: The two pharmaceutical group representatives are left out of the deal, highlighting Jiang Fan's strategic thinking.
  • Jiang Fan and Professor Xu's team: Although not directly interacting, Jiang Fan's formula is being mass-produced by Professor Xu's team, contributing to his future earnings.
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