Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fuxi abdicates as Human Emperor to Shennong and is confined in Huoyun Cave by Laozi.
• Shennong, with Hongyun's guidance, promotes agriculture, markets, and medicine for the Human Race.
• Nuwa, Shennong's daughter, is nearly harmed by Ao Bing, the Third Prince of the Dragon Palace.
• The Three Xiaos (Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao) intervene, saving Nuwa and punishing Ao Bing.

Character Developments

• Fuxi accepts his confinement in Huoyun Cave, understanding its necessity for the Human Race's prosperity.
• Shennong, driven by his desire to alleviate the suffering of his people, becomes a benevolent ruler, promoting agriculture, markets, and medicine.
• Nuwa, though young, demonstrates courage and concern for her people when facing Ao Bing.
• Ao Bing shows his arrogant and reckless nature, leading to his punishment by the Three Xiaos.
• The Three Xiaos display their power, wisdom, and compassion, protecting the innocent and upholding justice.

Significant Themes

• The responsibility of leaders towards their people (Fuxi, Shennong).
• The consequences of reckless and arrogant behavior (Ao Bing).
• The power of intervention and protection (The Three Xiaos).
• The importance of compassion and wisdom in leadership (The Three Xiaos, Shennong).

Character Interactions

• Fuxi and Laozi: Fuxi accepts his confinement, showing understanding and cooperation; Laozi enacts his plan, demonstrating his power and influence.
• Shennong and Hongyun: Shennong learns from Hongyun, showing eagerness to improve the lives of his people; Hongyun guides and teaches Shennong, displaying his wisdom and kindness.
• Nuwa and Ao Bing: Nuwa stands up for the oppressed, showing courage and concern; Ao Bing bullies the weak, demonstrating his arrogance and recklessness.
• The Three Xiaos and Ao Bing: The Three Xiaos intervene, saving Nuwa and punishing Ao Bing, showing their power, wisdom, and compassion; Ao Bing, realizing his mistake, retreats, showing fear and submission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nuwa's identity as Shennong's daughter is revealed.
• The Three Xiaos (Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao) return Nuwa to her father but decide to take her as their disciple.
• Nuwa's near-death experience in the Eastern Sea is discussed, and the Three Xiaos mention sensing a familiar aura around her and Shennong.
• The Three Xiaos bring Nuwa to Spirit Bamboo Mountain to meet Spirit Gourd Daoist, who deduces the mystery behind Shennong's aura.

Character Developments

• Nuwa: Shows bravery, intelligence, and kindness after her ordeal, making a positive impression on the Three Xiaos.
• Shennong: Reluctantly agrees to let Nuwa become the Three Xiaos' disciple, hoping she will learn skills and make a greater contribution to the Human Race.
• The Three Xiaos: Display their righteousness and kindness by saving Nuwa and taking her as their disciple. Yunxiao, in particular, feels a deep connection with Nuwa and Shennong's aura.
• Spirit Gourd Daoist: Uses his deduction skills to uncover the mystery behind Shennong's aura, revealing a surprising truth.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and fate: Nuwa's encounter with the Three Xiaos and her near-death experience are seen as part of her destiny, leading her to become their disciple and potentially avoid a tragic fate.
• The power of righteousness: The Three Xiaos' intervention in the Eastern Sea highlights the importance of acting righteously and helping those in need.
• The connection between past and present lives: The familiar aura sensed by the Three Xiaos around Nuwa and Shennong hints at a possible past life connection.

Character Interactions

• Nuwa and the Three Xiaos: Nuwa's admiration and dependence on the Three Xiaos grow as they protect and guide her, while the Three Xiaos feel a strong bond with Nuwa.
• Shennong and the Three Xiaos: Shennong is grateful for the Three Xiaos' help in saving Nuwa and agrees to let her become their disciple, hoping she will learn skills and protect the Human Race.
• The Three Xiaos and Spirit Gourd Daoist: The Three Xiaos consult Spirit Gourd about the familiar aura they sense around Nuwa and Shennong, leading to a surprising revelation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Spirit Gourd Daoist reveals that Nuwa's father, Shennong, is a reincarnation of the Mysterious Turtle, an old friend of his.
• Nuwa is officially accepted as a disciple by the Three Xiaos (Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao) of Spirit Bamboo Mountain.
• Nuwa is given the Daoist title 'Xuan Ling' and bestowed with treasures and cultivation methods by her new teachers and Martial Uncle, the Spirit Gourd Daoist.

Character Developments

• Nuwa (Xuan Ling) gains new teachers and a Martial Uncle, receiving guidance and resources to begin her cultivation journey.
• The Three Xiaos Immortals take their first disciple, marking the beginning of their own Dao Lineage.
• The Spirit Gourd Daoist shares his knowledge and resources to help Nuwa establish a solid foundation in her cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of foundation and lineage in cultivation.
• The interconnectedness of fate and destiny.
• The power of friendship and past connections.

Character Interactions

• The Spirit Gourd Daoist shares his past with the Mysterious Turtle, revealing their deep friendship.
• The Three Xiaos Immortals work together to accept Nuwa as their disciple, demonstrating their unity and harmony.
• Nuwa interacts with her new teachers and Martial Uncle, receiving guidance and care as she begins her cultivation journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ling undergoes a refinement process using Three Lights Divine Water, transforming her mortal body into an immortal one and achieving the Human Immortal realm.
• Xuan Ling spends a hundred years on Spirit Bamboo Mountain, cultivating and learning various skills under the guidance of the Three Xiaos and Spirit Gourd.
• Xuan Ling, Spirit Gourd, and the Three Xiaos visit the Human Race's capital, Chen Du, to meet with Shennong and Old Ancestor Hongyun.
• Spirit Gourd proposes a cooperative partnership between the Human Race and the Dragon Clan, focusing on weather control, resource sharing, and mutual support.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ling: Successfully refines her body with Three Lights Divine Water, achieving an immortal body and the Human Immortal realm. She grows in cultivation and learns various skills over a hundred years. She also becomes the darling of Spirit Bamboo Mountain.
• Shennong: Recognizes Spirit Gourd as an incarnation of Sage Jiang Yun and seeks his guidance for the Human Race's future.
• Spirit Gourd: Offers his unreserved counsel on the Human Race's future development, proposing a cooperative partnership with the Dragon Clan.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation and symbiosis: Spirit Gourd emphasizes the importance of cooperation and mutual benefit for the Human Race's prosperity.
• Transformation and growth: Xuan Ling's transformation from a mortal to an immortal cultivator highlights the theme of personal growth and change.
• Guidance and mentorship: The Three Xiaos and Spirit Gourd's guidance of Xuan Ling, as well as Spirit Gourd's counsel to Shennong, underscore the importance of mentorship in development and growth.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ling and the Three Xiaos: Xuan Ling interacts with her masters, learning from them and growing under their guidance.
• Xuan Ling and Shennong: Father and daughter reunite, and Shennong seeks Spirit Gourd's advice for the Human Race's future.
• Spirit Gourd and Shennong: The two discuss the Human Race's future development, with Spirit Gourd offering his counsel on cooperation with the Dragon Clan.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Spirit Gourd Daoist proposes the 'Guardian God Plan' and 'Alliance' strategy for the Human Race to stand out among other races.
• The plan involves selecting twelve races as 'Zodiac Guardian Gods' to share humanity's fate, with benefits for both parties.
• Shennong, the Human Race Co-Lord, convenes a meeting to discuss and approve the plan.
• Spirit Gourd Daoist facilitates cooperation between the Human Race and the Dragon Race, starting with the Western and Northern Sea Dragon Palaces.
• The Eastern Sea Dragon Palace is approached last, with the Dragon King Ao Guang agreeing to cooperate after considering the Human Race's backing by numerous Saints.

Character Developments

• Shennong: Shows prudence and wisdom in decision-making, prioritizing humanity's long-term interests.
• Spirit Gourd Daoist: Demonstrates foresight and strategic thinking, playing a crucial role in facilitating alliances.
• Ao Bing: Faces punishment for his past actions, showing the consequences of rash behavior.
• Ao Guang: Recognizes the Human Race's potential and decides to cooperate, showing adaptability.

Significant Themes

• Alliances and Cooperation: The importance of alliances for the Human Race's prosperity and survival.
• Long-term Planning: The necessity of long-term strategies for humanity's future.
• Karma and Consequences: The repercussions of past actions, as seen in Ao Bing's punishment.

Character Interactions

• Shennong and Spirit Gourd Daoist: They work together, with Shennong valuing Spirit Gourd's advice and Spirit Gourd actively helping the Human Race.
• Ao Guang and Spirit Gourd Daoist: Ao Guang, initially reluctant, is persuaded by Spirit Gourd's arguments and decides to cooperate with the Human Race.
• Ao Bing and Ao Guang: Ao Bing's actions lead to his punishment, showing the father-son dynamic and the consequences of rash behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Spirit Gourd convinces Ao Guang, the Eastern Sea Dragon King, to form an alliance with the Human Race, promising mutual benefits.
• The Dragon Race agrees to assist the Human Race in ensuring favorable weather and abundant harvests, and to purify waterways.
• The Human Race decides to implement the 'Twelve Zodiac Guardian Gods' plan, selecting twelve sentient species to coexist and mutually benefit with them.
• The Gaotao Tribe enfeoffs their fallen clan leader 'Yan' as their 'Gaotao Tribe Guardian Heroic Spirit God,' marking a new path for the Human Race's relationship with their ancestors and heroes.

Character Developments

• Spirit Gourd: Demonstrates his diplomatic skills and understanding of both the Dragon Race and Human Race's needs, facilitating the alliance.
• Ao Guang: Recognizes the benefits of allying with the Human Race and agrees to the alliance, showing political acumen.
• Yan (Gaotao Tribe's former clan leader): Becomes the first 'Guardian Heroic Spirit God' after his heroic spirit is enfeoffed by the Gaotao Tribe.

Significant Themes

• Alliance and cooperation: Between the Human Race and the Dragon Race, and among various tribes within the Human Race.
• Mutual benefit: Both parties in the alliance stand to gain from their cooperation.
• Heroism and ancestor veneration: The Gaotao Tribe's enfeoffment of Yan's heroic spirit highlights the importance of honoring and learning from the past.

Character Interactions

• Spirit Gourd and Ao Guang: Spirit Gourd convinces Ao Guang of the benefits of allying with the Human Race, leading to the Dragon Race's support.
• The Gaotao Tribe and Yan's heroic spirit: The tribe enfeoffs Yan's heroic spirit as their guardian, demonstrating their respect and faith in their ancestors.
• Shennong and the Human Race's leaders: They discuss and implement the 'Twelve Zodiac Guardian Gods' plan, showing unity and consensus among the Human Race's leaders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race develops a divine path system centered around heroic souls and guardian races, supervised and complemented by the Human Race's Fortune.
• Spirit Gourd proposes honoring the Earth Dao Saint, Immortal Venerable Zhenyuanzi, as the 'Ancestor of Earth Immortals' to deepen the Human Race's divine path and protect local beings.
• Shennong, with Hongyun's help, successfully convinces Zhenyuanzi, integrating the Earth Spirit lineage into the Human Race's divine path system.
• The Human Race rapidly expands and grows stronger under Shennong's leadership, leading to the selection and implementation of the "Twelve Zodiac Guardian Gods" plan.
• The twelve zodiac animals are selected based on their unique qualities and their connection to the cycles of heaven and earth, forming the foundation of the Human Race's calendar and a strategic great formation.

Character Developments

• Shennong: As the Human Race Co-Lord, he leads the race through a prosperous era, implementing policies that benefit the people and overseeing the selection of the Twelve Zodiac Guardian Gods.
• Spirit Gourd: Proposes the idea of honoring Zhenyuanzi, contributing to the expansion of the Human Race's divine path system.
• Hongyun: Acts as a messenger between Shennong and Zhenyuanzi, facilitating the integration of the Earth Spirit lineage into the Human Race's divine path system.
• Zhenyuanzi: Agrees to be honored as the 'Ancestor of Earth Immortals,' deepening his connection with the Human Race and the Earth Vein ecosystem.

Significant Themes

• The development of the Human Race's divine path system and its connection to the Fortune of heaven and earth.
• The integration of different races and their unique qualities into the Human Race's guardian systems.
• The importance of understanding and aligning with the cycles of heaven and earth for the prosperity of the Human Race.

Character Interactions

• Shennong and Spirit Gourd: Discuss the development of the Human Race's divine path system and the proposal to honor Zhenyuanzi.
• Shennong and Hongyun: Collaborate to convince Zhenyuanzi and integrate the Earth Spirit lineage into the Human Race's divine path system.
• Shennong and the Human Race elders: Work together to select and enfeoff the Twelve Zodiac Guardian Gods, contributing to the prosperity of the Human Race.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race's fortune surges after the implementation of the "Twelve Zodiac Guardian Gods" plan.
• Shennong proposes to strengthen the Human Race's protective power by enfeoffing the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin races as 'Three Auspicious Beasts' and the Four Symbols Sacred Spirits as 'Four Symbols Sacred Beasts.'
• The Human Race's envoys successfully negotiate with the Four Symbols Sacred Beasts and the Three Auspicious Beasts, securing their alliance.
• The Human Race's River of Fortune expands, and a vast protective formation rooted in the Primordial Desolation is established.
• Shennong begins compiling his "Hundred Herbs Scripture" and starts searching for a suitable successor for the Human Emperor position.

Character Developments

• Shennong: Strengthens his convictions about the Human Race's path and focuses on compiling the "Hundred Herbs Scripture" and finding a successor.
• Lord Mengzhang (Azure Dragon), Lord Jianbing (White Tiger), Lord Lingguang (Vermilion Bird), and Lord Zhiming (Black Tortoise): Agree to become the Human Race's Four Symbols Sacred Beasts, further solidifying their positions and roles.
• Kong Xuan and the Three Xiaos: Contribute behind the scenes to the Human Race's alliances with the Dragon and Phoenix races, demonstrating their influence and support.

Significant Themes

• The Human Race's expansion and growth, leading to the need for stronger protective measures.
• The importance of alliances and cooperation with other races for the Human Race's prosperity.
• The search for a suitable successor to carry on the Human Emperor's legacy.

Character Interactions

• Shennong interacts with the important officials and wise men of the Human Race to propose his plans for strengthening the clan's protective power.
• The Human Race's envoys (Suiren, Wa, and others) negotiate with the Four Symbols Sacred Beasts and the Three Auspicious Beasts, securing their alliance.
• Kong Xuan and the Three Xiaos contribute to the Human Race's alliances with the Dragon and Phoenix races, demonstrating their influence and support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race makes significant moves, establishing the Twelve Zodiac Animals and courting the Three Ancient Races, causing Houtu and Xuanming to take notice.
• Houtu plans to reincarnate Chi You, a powerful Witch, into the Human Race to contend for the position of Human Emperor and steal their fortune for the Witch Clan.
• Chi You is reincarnated into the Jiu Li Tribe and grows up to be a formidable leader, expanding his tribe's influence through military conquests.
• Xuanyuan, a prodigy from the You Xiong Tribe, is taken as a disciple by Guang Chengzi, Venerable Yuanshi's eldest disciple, and develops his tribe through wisdom and benevolence.
• Shennong, the current Human Race Co-Lord, takes note of Chi You and Xuanyuan as potential successors.

Character Developments

• Houtu: She remains calm and strategic, using Chi You's reincarnation as a means to help the Witch Clan.
• Xuanming: He supports Houtu's plan, hoping it will motivate Jiu Feng and the other Witches to emerge from Pangu Hall.
• Chi You: Reincarnated into the Jiu Li Tribe, he grows up to be a powerful and charismatic leader, expanding his tribe's influence through military might.
• Xuanyuan: Taken as a disciple by Guang Chengzi, he develops the You Xiong Tribe through wisdom, benevolence, and strategic alliances.
• Shennong: He observes the developments of Chi You and Xuanyuan, considering them as potential successors.

Significant Themes

• The rise of the Human Race and the response of other races, particularly the Witch Clan.
• The contrast between Chi You's military might and Xuanyuan's wisdom and benevolence in developing their tribes.
• The search for a successor to Shennong, with Chi You and Xuanyuan emerging as potential candidates.

Character Interactions

• Houtu and Xuanming discuss the Human Race's developments and plan to use Chi You's reincarnation to help the Witch Clan.
• Chi You and Xuanyuan, though not directly interacting, are both observed by Shennong as potential successors.
• Guang Chengzi takes Xuanyuan as a disciple, guiding his development and teaching him the ways of governing and cultivating.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shennong leaves Chen Du to observe Chi You and Xuanyuan firsthand.
• He visits the Jiu Li tribe, led by Chi You, and witnesses his military prowess, fair judgment, and innovative ideas for tribal development.
• Shennong then travels to the You Xiong tribe, led by Xuanyuan, and observes his teachings on astronomy, governance, and cultivation, as well as his organized approach to tribal integration.
• Shennong returns to Chen Du, still undecided about the next Human Emperor, and continues to observe both leaders.

Character Developments

• Shennong: Struggles with his decision, weighing the merits of Chi You and Xuanyuan. He considers the will of the people versus the Heavenly Mandate in determining the next Human Emperor.
• Chi You: Demonstrates exceptional military talent, fair judgment, and innovative thinking. He gathers eighty elite warriors and trains them rigorously, fostering a strong bond.
• Xuanyuan: Shows deep knowledge in astronomy, governance, and cultivation. He integrates smaller tribes into You Xiong with a clear, organized approach.

Significant Themes

• The will of the people versus the Heavenly Mandate in determining the Human Emperor.
• The importance of understanding and addressing the fundamental needs of the people.
• The differences between self-taught (Chi You) and systematically educated (Xuanyuan) leaders.

Character Interactions

• Shennong observes Chi You and Xuanyuan without revealing his identity, comparing their leadership styles and abilities.
• Chi You interacts with his warriors, demonstrating his military prowess and fostering a strong bond with his elite eighty warriors.
• Xuanyuan teaches and integrates smaller tribes into You Xiong, showcasing his knowledge and organized approach to governance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi You's past life memories as the Great Witch of the Witch Clan resurface, transforming him.
• The Human Emperor Imprint chooses Xuanyuan over Chi You.
• Shennong summons Xuanyuan to Chen Du for governance training.

Character Developments

• Chi You: Awakens his past life memories, regains his Great Witch identity, and decides to compete for the Human Emperor position to help the Witch Clan.
• Xuanyuan: Is chosen by the Human Emperor Imprint, preparing to succeed Shennong as the next Human Emperor.
• Shennong: Accepts the Human Emperor Imprint's choice, decides to train Xuanyuan, and summons him to Chen Du.

Significant Themes

• Reincarnation and past lives: Chi You's past life memories resurfacing and influencing his current actions.
• Choice and destiny: The Human Emperor Imprint's choice between Chi You and Xuanyuan, and its implications for the Human Race's future.
• Power and ambition: Chi You's desire to regain power and influence for the Witch Clan, and Xuanyuan's ambition to become the Human Emperor.

Character Interactions

• Chi You and Xuanyuan: Rivals for the Human Emperor position, with Chi You now driven by his past life's memories and ambition.
• Shennong and Xuanyuan: Shennong accepts the Human Emperor Imprint's choice and decides to train Xuanyuan, setting the stage for their future relationship.
• Spirit Gourd Daoist: Observes the events from afar, speculates on Houtu and Xuanming's intentions, and sends a warning to Shennong.

Plot Points and Events

• Shennong receives a message from Spirit Gourd Daoist, revealing that Chi You might be the reincarnation of the ancient Great Witch Chi You, which explains the Human Emperor Imprint's reaction.
• Shennong publicly announces Xuanyuan as the next Human Emperor and summons him to Chen Du.
• Chi You learns about Shennong's decision and becomes enraged but decides to bide his time and strengthen his forces.

Character Developments

• Shennong: Becomes decisive and resolute in his choice of Xuanyuan as the next Human Emperor, understanding the implications of Chi You's true identity.
• Chi You: Recovers his memories of his past life as the Great Witch Chi You and becomes determined to reclaim his strength and challenge Xuanyuan.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and succession, with Chi You's true identity adding complexity to the political landscape.
• The integration of different cultures and bloodlines, reflected in Chi You's human-Witch hybrid body and his attempt to combine their cultivation methods.

Character Interactions

• Shennong interacts with his ministers and wise elders, discussing and deciding on the next Human Emperor.
• Chi You interacts with his confidants, discussing their response to Shennong's announcement and planning their next move.
• Chi You's internal struggle is hinted at, as he grapples with his human and Witch identities and their conflicting interests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi You emerges from seclusion, his aura significantly changed and more imposing.
• Chi You learns about Xuanyuan's growing influence in Chen Du and Guang Chengzi's strengthening of the You Xiong tribe.
• Chi You decides to strengthen the Jiu Li tribe by integrating the scattered Witch Person tribes in the southwest.
• Chi You visits the Pangu Hall, seeking an audience with the surviving Witch Clan members.

Character Developments

• Chi You: He has grown stronger during his seclusion and is now more determined to contend for the Human Emperor position. He also shows a deeper understanding of his past life and the Witch Clan's legacy.
• Jiu Feng, Xing Tian, and other Witch Clan members: They are initially surprised and disbelieving of Chi You's reincarnation but eventually accept it. They are filled with hope and determination upon hearing Chi You's plan to revive the Witch Clan.

Significant Themes

• Reincarnation and Destiny: Chi You's reincarnation as a Human and his subsequent journey reflect the theme of destiny and how one's past life can influence their present.
• Identity and Belonging: Chi You struggles with his dual identity as both a Human and a reincarnated Witch. He seeks to find a place for the Witch Clan within the Human Race.
• Power and Influence: Chi You's actions are driven by his desire to gain power and influence, first by integrating the Witch Person tribes and later by contending for the Human Emperor position.

Character Interactions

• Chi You and Kang Hui: They discuss the situation of the Human Race and the Jiu Li tribe. Kang Hui reports the progress of their training and the current state of the other tribes.
• Chi You and his capable subordinates (Mu You, Chu Shi, etc.): They discuss their strategy for integrating the Witch Person tribes and preparing for their expedition.
• Chi You and the Witch Clan members in the Pangu Hall: They reunite after Chi You's reincarnation. Chi You shares his deductions about the two Saints' intentions and his plan to revive the Witch Clan, inspiring hope and determination in his former kin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi You reveals his plan to revive the Witch Clan using the Human Emperor's Fortune, supported by Empress Houtu and Saint Xuanming.
• The Witch Clan members in Pangu Hall are reinvigorated and eager to support Chi You.
• Jiu Feng, despite agreeing with Chi You's goal, refuses to fully commit, citing the dangers of Saintly machinations and the need to preserve the Witch Clan's last foundation.
• Chi You leaves Pangu Hall with a group of warriors, while Jiu Feng and others remain to guard the hall.
• Chi You subjugates Witch Person tribes, gaining their loyalty and expanding his influence.
• Xuanyuan, aware of Chi You's actions, becomes wary of his growing power and influence.

Character Developments

• Chi You: Demonstrates ambition and determination to revive the Witch Clan, willing to take risks and challenge the status quo.
• Jiu Feng: Shows wisdom and caution, prioritizing the preservation of the Witch Clan's last foundation over immediate action, understanding the complexities of Saintly games.
• Xuanyuan: Becomes aware of Chi You's growing influence and the potential threat he poses, begins to strategize against him.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Caution: Chi You's ambition contrasts with Jiu Feng's caution, each with valid reasons and potential consequences.
• The Burden of the Past: The Witch Clan's past tragedies weigh heavily on Jiu Feng and influence her decisions.
• Power Dynamics: The struggle for the Human Emperor position reflects the power dynamics between Chi You, Xuanyuan, and the Saints.

Character Interactions

• Chi You and Jiu Feng: Their interaction highlights their differing views on the best course of action for the Witch Clan, with Chi You pushing for immediate action and Jiu Feng advocating for caution and preservation.
• Chi You and Xuanyuan: Their indirect conflict reflects their growing awareness of each other's actions and the potential threat they pose to each other's ambitions.
• Jiu Feng and the Witch Clan members: Jiu Feng's interaction with the Witch Clan members shows her understanding of their feelings and her commitment to protecting their interests, even if it means going against Chi You's immediate plans.