Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of people dressed in kimonos, part of the Kimono Circle, arrive at Anshan Park, where the Hanfu Circle is holding an event.
• The Kimono Circle is well-prepared with uniforms, props, and even Japanese-style buildings, aiming to hold a Summer Festival event.
• Both groups set up activities, with the Kimono Circle's events drawing more attention due to better preparation and the presence of skilled Japanese participants.
• The event attracts significant attention on Certain Sound, a live streaming platform, with viewers from both circles engaging in heated discussions.

Character Developments

• The Hanfu Circle members struggle with their emotions, feeling outdone and frustrated by the Kimono Circle's better preparation and skills.
• Some members of the Hanfu Circle show resilience and determination to continue their activities despite the competition.
• The Kimono Circle members, including the Japanese participants, display confidence and skill in their performances and activities.

Significant Themes

• Competition and comparison between cultural heritage enthusiasts.
• The impact of preparation and organization on event success.
• The influence of external factors (like skilled participants from another country) on local enthusiasts' confidence and perception of their own abilities.

Character Interactions

• The scholar man from the Hanfu Circle confronts the leader of the Kimono Circle, expressing displeasure at their intrusion.
• Members of both circles interact indirectly through their live streams, with viewers from each circle supporting their respective groups and criticizing the other.
• Some viewers on Certain Sound engage in heated debates, with some supporting the Hanfu Circle, others supporting the Kimono Circle, and some criticizing both.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A man in a kimono overhears Lu Zheng's conversation, curses him, and is subsequently cursed by Shen Ying.
• A dispute erupts between Hanfu enthusiasts and Sakura dance performers over territory in the park square.
• Lu Zheng suggests that the three women perform to outshine the Sakura dance group and help the Hanfu enthusiasts.

Character Developments

• Lu Zheng shows his understanding of the situation and offers a solution to help the Hanfu enthusiasts.
• The three women (Lin Wan, Liu Qingyan, and Shen Ying) consider performing to support the Hanfu enthusiasts.

Significant Themes

• National pride and rivalry, as seen in the interactions between the Hanfu enthusiasts and the Sakura dance performers.
• The power of performance and art to influence and inspire, as demonstrated by Lu Zheng's suggestion.

Character Interactions

• Lin Wan, Liu Qingyan, and Shen Ying discuss the situation and consider performing to help the Hanfu enthusiasts.
• Lu Zheng offers a solution to the problem and encourages the women to perform.
• The Hanfu enthusiasts and Sakura dance performers argue over territory and performance styles.

Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zheng decides to outmaneuver his opponents by targeting their hearts rather than using force.
• He initiates a performance of "Rainbow Skirt Feather Dress Dance" with Shen Ying and Liu Qingyan, followed by Lin Wan's "Lady Gongsun's Sword Dance."

Character Developments

• Lu Zheng demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability.
• Shen Ying and Liu Qingyan showcase their dancing skills and grace.
• Lin Wan exhibits exceptional martial arts prowess and elegance.

Significant Themes

• The power of art and performance to captivate and influence people.
• The use of strategy and adaptability in conflict resolution.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zheng, Shen Ying, Liu Qingyan, and Lin Wan collaborate to put on a stunning performance.
• The audience, both on-site and online, are deeply moved and impressed by the performance.
• The performance garners significant attention and admiration, with many viewers expressing a desire to see more of the performers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Wan performs a Sword Dance to a song played by Lu Zheng, captivating the audience.
• Lu Zheng paints the 'Five Mountains' landscape, showcasing his artistic prowess.
• The performance leaves a significant impact on the audience, with many expressing admiration and interest in Chinese culture.

Character Developments

• Lu Zheng: Demonstrates his musical and artistic talents, further solidifying his status as a cultural icon.
• Lin Wan: Proves her skill in Sword Dance, enhancing her reputation.
• Shen Ying and Liu Qingyan: Support Lu Zheng's performance, displaying their loyalty and teamwork.

Significant Themes

• Cultural Exchange and Appreciation: The chapter highlights the power of art in bridging cultural gaps and fostering appreciation for different traditions.
• Talent and Skill: Lu Zheng's multifaceted abilities serve as a testament to the importance of skill and versatility.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zheng, Lin Wan, Shen Ying, and Liu Qingyan work together to create a memorable performance, strengthening their bond.
• The audience, both local and international, interacts with the performers through their reactions and responses to the performance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Hanfu Circle, including Lu Zheng, Lin Wan, and others, makes a surprise appearance to counter the Kimono Circle's attack, showcasing their talents in music, dance, sword dance, and painting, which goes viral and garners immense popularity.
• Zhao Xiaodao arrives in Hai City for a variety show and meets with Lu Zheng and Lin Wan.
• Lu Zheng receives a gift box from Zhao Xiaodao on behalf of Zhang Weili.
• Lu Zheng attends Zhao Xiaodao's variety show as a live audience member.

Character Developments

• Lu Zheng: Recognized for his talents and gains a significant following online. He also becomes more aware of the higher-ups' interest in him and their subtle approach.
• Zhao Xiaodao: Becomes more mature and responsible, promoting her previous assistant to manage her studio. She maintains her youthful and cute demeanor while showing respect for Lu Zheng.
• Zhang Weili: Not present but mentioned. She is training in Northern Capital for an upcoming competition and sends a gift to Lu Zheng through Zhao Xiaodao.

Significant Themes

• Cultural pride and confidence: The Hanfu Circle's display of talent and tradition sparks a surge in cultural confidence among netizens.
• Recognition and fame: Lu Zheng and the Hanfu Circle gain widespread recognition and fame for their skills and talents.
• Patience and subtlety: The higher-ups' approach towards Lu Zheng demonstrates political wisdom and patience.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zheng and Lin Wan: They interact with Zhao Xiaodao, showing friendship and camaraderie. Lu Zheng also shares his thoughts on the higher-ups' approach with Lin Wan.
• Lu Zheng and Zhao Xiaodao: They catch up on each other's lives, and Zhao Xiaodao shows respect for Lu Zheng, addressing him as 'Ge' (older brother).
• Zhao Xiaodao and her assistant: Zhao Xiaodao displays maturity and responsibility in managing her team, while her assistant shows deference to her decisions.
• Lu Zheng and the higher-ups: Though not directly interacting, Lu Zheng acknowledges the higher-ups' interest in him and their subtle approach, hinting at a future collaboration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Xiaodao and Deng Paopao have dinner with Lu Zheng and Sun Niangniang. Deng Paopao is upset that Zhao Xiaodao didn't warn him about Lu Zheng's presence at the event.
• Lu Zheng gives Deng Paopao a special wine that has medicinal effects, asking him to stop drinking the Medicated wine for two months.
• Lu Zheng advises Deng Paopao to focus on filming other people's works rather than his own.
• Zhao Xiaodao stays at Lu Zheng's house and undergoes a treatment by Liu Qingyan that makes her feel like she's in her twenties again.

Character Developments

• Zhao Xiaodao: She remains playful and confident, but is shocked and delighted when she feels rejuvenated after Liu Qingyan's treatment.
• Deng Paopao: He is shown to be competitive and a bit arrogant, but also friendly and willing to learn from Lu Zheng's advice.
• Lu Zheng: He is portrayed as wise, generous, and thoughtful, offering opportunities and advice to Deng Paopao and Sun Niangniang, and helping Zhao Xiaodao with her rejuvenation.
• Liu Qingyan: She is skilled in acupuncture and medicine, successfully rejuvenating Zhao Xiaodao.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Rivalry: The relationship between Zhao Xiaodao and Deng Paopao is a mix of friendly banter and professional competition.
• Mentorship: Lu Zheng serves as a mentor figure to Deng Paopao, offering guidance and opportunities.
• Youth and Aging: The theme of rejuvenation and the inevitability of aging is explored through Zhao Xiaodao's experience.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Xiaodao and Deng Paopao: They have a playful, competitive dynamic, with Zhao Xiaodao often teasing Deng Paopao.
• Lu Zheng and Deng Paopao: Lu Zheng offers advice and opportunities to Deng Paopao, showing a mentoring relationship.
• Zhao Xiaodao and Lu Zheng: They share a close, comfortable relationship, with Lu Zheng helping Zhao Xiaodao and Zhao Xiaodao being open about her feelings.
• Liu Qingyan and Zhao Xiaodao: Liu Qingyan treats Zhao Xiaodao's rejuvenation, showing a caring, professional relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Xiaodao decides not to buy a bicycle, understanding that she might not need it in twenty years.
• Deng Paopao admits to getting cosmetic surgery, claiming it's due to reverse aging, but no one believes him.
• Zhao Xiaodao teases Deng Paopao about his relationship with Niang Niang.
• Lu Zheng communicates with Si Lingxi about the Chaos Heart Demon and arranges to go to the Northern Border with Liu Qingyan and Shen Ying.
• Lu Zheng and Shen Ying go for a walk in Peach Blossom Glade, and Shen Ying invites Lu Zheng to take her home.

Character Developments

• Zhao Xiaodao shows maturity in her decision-making and a playful side in her interaction with Deng Paopao.
• Deng Paopao displays a mix of vanity and humor in his public admission of cosmetic surgery.
• Lu Zheng demonstrates his role as a leader, communicating with Si Lingxi and making arrangements for his journey.
• Shen Ying shows affection towards Lu Zheng, inviting him to take her home.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and aging.
• The impact of cosmetic surgery on self-image and public perception.
• The importance of communication and trust in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Xiaodao and Deng Paopao's playful banter on social media.
• Lu Zheng and Si Lingxi's professional communication about their mission.
• Lu Zheng and Shen Ying's affectionate interaction during their walk in Peach Blossom Glade.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Ying and Lu Zheng return to Tonglin County with the Liu Qingyan sisters.
• They fly over a town that Shen Ying previously provided disaster relief to, now much improved.
• They stop at a waterfall for a picnic, encountering a young couple who mistake them for trespassers in their sect's forbidden area.
• A third person, the man's brother, arrives, accusing the couple of adultery.
• Another group emerges from the woods, planning to steal a stone tablet from the sect's cave.

Character Developments

• Shen Ying: Shows satisfaction with the town's recovery, maintains a calm and collected demeanor throughout the encounter.
• Lu Zheng: Displayed affection towards Shen Ying, later shows confusion and disbelief at the unfolding events.
• Liu Qingyan: Elegant and graceful, maintains composure during the encounter.
• Liu Qingquan: Carefree and mischievous, less concerned with the situation, more focused on eating.
• Deng Yu (blue-shirted man): Initially defensive, later accused of adultery, and shocked to see the third group.
• Yang Rongrong (pink-skirted woman): Hides behind Deng Yu, later accused of adultery, shocked to see the third group.
• Duan Hengshan (short-bearded man): Angry and confrontational, later accused of his own infidelity.
• Xiulan (yellow-shirted woman): Plans to steal the stone tablet, shocked to encounter the others.

Significant Themes

• Appearances can be deceiving (the group's true intentions vs. their initial appearance as trespassers).
• Infidelity and its consequences (Duan Hengshan's accusations, the unfolding drama between Deng Yu, Yang Rongrong, and Duan Hengshan).
• The unexpected (the arrival of multiple parties, each with their own agendas).

Character Interactions

• Shen Ying and Lu Zheng: Affectionate, teasing each other playfully.
• Liu Qingyan and Liu Qingquan: Sisters with contrasting personalities, but close and caring towards each other.
• Deng Yu and Yang Rongrong: Initially affectionate, later defensive and shocked.
• Duan Hengshan, Deng Yu, and Yang Rongrong: Accusations of infidelity lead to tension and conflict.
• Xiulan and her group vs. the others: Initial shock and confusion, later potential for conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zheng encounters a group of powerful individuals, including Zhu Xiulan, Huang Zhen (Baiyue Sect's chief disciple), and a group of Black-Clothed Men, all seeking the Hundred Mountains Tablet.
• Lu Zheng, using his wit and the Silver Feather Azure Glow Sword, outsmarts and defeats the group, taking the tablet for himself.
• Lu Zheng follows Deng Yu and Yang Rongrong to Baiyue Cave, where they find the Hundred Mountains Tablet. An old voice greets Lu Zheng as they approach the tablet.

Character Developments

• Lu Zheng demonstrates his quick thinking, cunning, and powerful swordsmanship, easily defeating the group of cultivators.
• Huang Zhen and Zhu Xiulan show their treacherous nature, trying to shift blame and escape, but are ultimately defeated.
• Deng Yu and Yang Rongrong, initially hostile, become cooperative after seeing Lu Zheng's power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The value of keeping one's promises and the repercussions of breaking them.
• The allure of treasure and the lengths people will go to obtain it.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zheng interacts with the group of cultivators, using his wit and power to outmaneuver them.
• Deng Yu and Yang Rongrong initially try to shift blame but later cooperate with Lu Zheng.
• Lu Zheng's interaction with the old voice at the end of the chapter hints at a new encounter or revelation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zheng encounters Song Kaichuan in a cave, who reveals that the Hundred Mountains Tablet is a rare treasure and a legacy containing a complete Martial Path body refining technique.
• The tablet is composed of unique material that regulates earth veins and has one hundred and eight mountain terrain maps, each containing movements for a Martial Path technique.
• Song Kaichuan has comprehended movements from thirty-eight maps, forming decent techniques that can be combined for body refining.
• Lu Zheng learns that the tablet's techniques can accommodate both dull and absolute genius cultivators, suspecting it's an immortal treasure from the upper realm.
• Liu Qingquan attempts to comprehend the tablet but finds it challenging, while Shen Ying recognizes the Mountain Carrying Eighteen Forms technique within one of the mountain terrain maps.

Character Developments

• Lu Zheng: Demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to learn about the tablet's secrets. Shows respect for Song Kaichuan's knowledge and experience.
• Song Kaichuan: Reveals his extensive knowledge and comprehension of the tablet, displaying humility in admitting his limitations. Shows amusement in Liu Qingquan's struggle to comprehend the tablet.
• Liu Qingquan: Shows curiosity but struggles to comprehend the tablet's intricacies, highlighting her eagerness to learn.
• Shen Ying: Demonstrates sharp observation skills by recognizing the Mountain Carrying Eighteen Forms technique within the tablet.

Significant Themes

• The tablet's legacy represents the potential for growth and adaptation, accommodating cultivators of varying abilities.
• The importance of patience, time, and dedication in cultivation and comprehension, as seen in Lu Zheng's approach to understanding the tablet.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zheng and Song Kaichuan: Show mutual respect and a shared passion for understanding the tablet's secrets, leading to an informative exchange.
• Liu Qingquan and Song Kaichuan: Display a mentor-mentee dynamic, with Song Kaichuan amused by Liu Qingquan's struggle to comprehend the tablet.
• Lu Zheng and Shen Ying: Collaborate in recognizing the Mountain Carrying Eighteen Forms technique within the tablet, demonstrating their understanding and connection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zheng successfully comprehends the 'Taiyue Divine Mountain Chart' from the stele, a powerful technique from the upper realm.
• The technique consists of 12,960 movements and allows the body to become like a divine mountain, impervious to laws.
• Lu Zheng shares the cultivation method with Song Kaichuan, who is deeply grateful.

Character Developments

• Lu Zheng: Proves his extraordinary talent and comprehension abilities by quickly understanding the complex technique.
• Song Kaichuan: Realizes Lu Zheng's exceptional abilities and receives the Taiyue Divine Mountain Chart's inheritance from him, expressing deep gratitude.

Significant Themes

• Talent and hard work: Lu Zheng's quick comprehension highlights his innate talent, but his previous practice of the 'Mountain Carrying Eighteen Forms' also demonstrates his dedication.
• Gratitude and reciprocity: Song Kaichuan feels indebted to Lu Zheng for helping him obtain the Taiyue Great Emperor's inheritance, emphasizing the importance of returning favors.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zheng and Song Kaichuan: Their interaction shows mutual respect and appreciation. Lu Zheng shares his knowledge, while Song Kaichuan expresses deep gratitude.
• Lu Zheng and Liu Qingquan: They share a playful, familial bond, with Lu Zheng ruffling her hair affectionately.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group decides to rest in a town in Huo Mountain Province for the night.
• They notice an unusual amount of smoke and a strange atmosphere in the town.
• Lu Zheng and Shen Ying sense a faint but pure Ghost Qi in the town, indicating the presence of a master-level ghost or demon.
• They observe that the townspeople are in a state of physical weakness, likely due to prolonged exposure to the Ghost Qi.
• Lu Zheng suspects that a Demon Creature is exacerbating the impact of the town's Yin-gathering terrain.

Character Developments

• Lu Zheng demonstrates his concern for the townspeople's well-being and his desire to help.
• Liu Qingyan shows her naivety in underestimating the presence of villains and the extent of demonic activity in the border regions.
• Shen Ying reveals her knowledge of the historical tale "The Tale of Hong Ling," which occurred in Huo Mountain Province, highlighting her wisdom and experience.
• Liu Qingquan displays her innocence and lack of understanding of adult matters, providing comic relief.

Significant Themes

• The presence of evil forces and their impact on innocent people.
• The responsibility of cultivators to protect and help those in need.
• The contrast between the peaceful, serene atmosphere of the town and the hidden danger it faces.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zheng, Liu Qingyan, and Shen Ying work together to sense and analyze the strange atmosphere in the town, showcasing their teamwork and mutual understanding.
• Lu Zheng and Liu Qingyan express their affection for each other through subtle gestures and words.
• Liu Qingquan's innocent and humorous remarks serve to lighten the mood and provide comic relief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zheng and his group meet a Daoist named Rui Yi at the entrance of Jing Mountain Market.
• They decide to stay at the local inn together.
• The group discusses the town's strangeness and its name, Jing Mountain Market.
• Rui Yi reveals that he knows about the Ghost Qi in the town and questions Lu Zheng about their purpose there.

Character Developments

• Lu Zheng: Shows curiosity and modesty when meeting Rui Yi.
• Liu Qingquan: Reveals her disdain for the food at the inn, comparing it to her brother-in-law's cooking.
• Rui Yi: Shows interest in Lu Zheng's group and their purpose in the town, hinting at his knowledge of the Ghost Qi.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and hidden agendas, as Rui Yi joins the group under false pretenses to investigate their true intentions.
• The theme of trust and suspicion, as Lu Zheng and his group are wary of Rui Yi despite his friendly demeanor.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zheng and Rui Yi: Engage in polite conversation, with Lu Zheng trying to avoid revealing their true purpose, and Rui Yi subtly probing for information.
• Liu Qingquan and Liu Qingyan: Interact as sisters, with Liu Qingquan expressing her opinions freely and Liu Qingyan gently reprimanding her.
• The group and the innkeeper: Interact briefly, with the innkeeper showing deference to the group due to their wealth and the sisters' beauty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zheng, Liu Qingyan, and their group meet Daoist Priest Rui Yi, who suspects they are related to the Ghost Qi in the town.
• Chi Huan Zen Master and his disciple Pu Jing arrive, revealing that they are also investigating the Ghost Qi.
• They discover that the Ghost Qi is not harming anyone yet but could cause mass casualties if left unchecked.
• The group decides to observe the situation that night to understand the Ghost Qi's capabilities and source.

Character Developments

• Lu Zheng: Shows his White Cloud Temple identity and maintains a calm and composed demeanor.
• Liu Qingyan: Protects her sister, Liu Qingquan, and demonstrates her knowledge of formations and magical artifacts.
• Rui Yi: Reveals his Yuan Mountain Temple identity and displays his determination to confront the Ghost Qi.
• Chi Huan Zen Master: Shows wisdom and understanding, acknowledging Lu Zheng's identity and supporting the group's decision to investigate further.
• Shen Ying: Offers a possible explanation for the Ghost Qi's source, demonstrating her analytical skills.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and cooperation among different sects (Buddhism and Daoism) in facing a common threat.
• The importance of understanding and investigating a problem before taking action.
• The potential danger of Ghost Qi and the need for vigilance.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zheng and Rui Yi: Initially suspicious of each other, they eventually acknowledge their identities and greet each other as Dao Brothers.
• Chi Huan Zen Master and Lu Zheng: Chi Huan Zen Master recognizes Lu Zheng's identity and treats him with respect.
• Liu Qingyan and Liu Qingquan: Liu Qingyan protects and cares for her younger sister, Liu Qingquan.
• The group: They exchange information, discuss strategies, and decide to work together to investigate the Ghost Qi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Ying realizes that Daoist Priest Rui Yi's spell, the Golden Light Heavenly Eye Method, is connected to the legendary Qingyuan Wonderful Truth True Lord.
• Chi Huan Zen Master uses his Buddhist power to force out the source of the Ghost Qi, revealing that it's not due to natural causes but a Magical Artifact.
• Lu Zheng discovers that the Ghost Qi is borrowing power from the earth veins and uses his knowledge of the Taiyue Divine Mountain Chart and Earthwalk Technique to track down the source.
• Lu Zheng finds an Evil Ghost underground, which also knows the Earthwalk Technique and tries to escape.

Character Developments

• Shen Ying shows curiosity about the Golden Light Heavenly Eye Method and its connection to the Qingyuan Wonderful Truth True Lord.
• Lu Zheng demonstrates his proficiency in the Taiyue Divine Mountain Chart and Earthwalk Technique, revealing his versatility in cultivation methods.
• The Evil Ghost shows fear when faced with Lu Zheng's strong aura, indicating its awareness of the power difference between them.

Significant Themes

• The power of Magical Artifacts and their role in cultivation.
• The use of Earthwalk Technique for stealth, ambush, and escape.
• The importance of understanding the power of earth veins in tracking down the source of Ghost Qi.

Character Interactions

• Shen Ying and Lu Zheng show mutual respect and understanding of each other's abilities.
• Chi Huan Zen Master and Liu Qingyan discuss Lu Zheng's abilities and his learning of the Earthwalk Technique.
• Lu Zheng and the Evil Ghost engage in a chase, showing the Evil Ghost's fear of Lu Zheng's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zheng pursues an Evil Ghost who knows the Earthwalk Technique, making it difficult for Lu Zheng to catch him.
• Lu Zheng uses the "Turn Earth into Steel" technique to counter the Earthwalk Technique, trapping the Evil Ghost.
• The Evil Ghost uses a powerful pearl to defend against Lu Zheng's Innate Cloud Qi.
• Lu Zheng uses the Golden Citadel Heart Sword and Golden Citadel Divine Palace to destroy the Evil Ghost's divine soul.
• Lu Zheng gains more than 1300 strands of Light of Luck from the Evil Ghost, indicating the ghost had unlimited potential.
• Lu Zheng discovers the Evil Ghost's pearl is an extraordinary treasure.

Character Developments

• Lu Zheng demonstrates his versatility in using different techniques to counter the Evil Ghost's abilities.
• The Evil Ghost shows resilience and resourcefulness in evading Lu Zheng's attacks.
• Lu Zheng's divine soul techniques prove to be effective against the Evil Ghost's defenses.

Significant Themes

• The theme of adaptability is shown as Lu Zheng adjusts his strategies to counter the Evil Ghost's abilities.
• The power of divine soul techniques is emphasized as they prove to be the key to defeating the Evil Ghost.
• The theme of luck and potential is highlighted as Lu Zheng gains a significant amount of Light of Luck from the Evil Ghost.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zheng and the Evil Ghost engage in a cat-and-mouse chase, with Lu Zheng eventually gaining the upper hand.
• Lu Zheng's divine soul techniques are pitted against the Evil Ghost's pearl, with the pearl initially having the upper hand but ultimately failing to protect the Evil Ghost.
• Lu Zheng's internal monologue reveals his thought processes and observations about the Evil Ghost and the pearl.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zheng uses the Earthwalk Technique to subdue a ghost underground, which turns out to be a Nether Stone Ghost Corpse.
• The ghost is defeated quickly, and Lu Zheng keeps the spoils of war, a bead with rich Yin Qi, to himself.
• The group parts ways the next morning, with Lu Zheng taking the three women to Tu Mountain.

Character Developments

• Lu Zheng demonstrates his prowess in combat and gains a powerful bead with rich Yin Qi.
• Shen Ying reveals her ability to absorb and refine the bead for her cultivation.
• Liu Qingyan and Liu Qingquan's sisterly bond is shown through their playful interaction.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Earthwalk Technique and its limitations.
• The value of spoils of war and the decision to keep or share them.
• The bond between sisters and their playful dynamic.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zheng and Shen Ying's intimate relationship is hinted at, with Shen Ying teasing Liu Qingyan about sharing Lu Zheng.
• Liu Qingyan and Liu Qingquan's sisterly bond is shown through their playful banter and teasing.
• Lu Zheng's interaction with Chi Huan Zen Master and Daoist Priest Rui Yi is cordial and respectful, with each acknowledging the other's prowess.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zheng and Shen Ying are at a lake on Tu Mountain, where Lu Zheng is bored and misses Liu Qingyan.
• Tu Yuchen and other members of the Tu Family arrive, suggesting a game of Dian Xing Order (poetic competition) using water as the theme.
• Several scholars and their companions join in, impressing Lu Zheng with their literary prowess.
• Lu Zheng writes a verse, "Drawing a sword to cut water, water flows even more, raising a glass to dispel sorrow, sorrow grows even more," provoking the others.
• Liu Qingyan returns on the third day, having heard about Lu Zheng's verse.

Character Developments

• Lu Zheng: Shows his literary skills and confidence, misses Liu Qingyan, and plans to continue provoking the Tu Family.
• Liu Qingyan: Shows affection towards Lu Zheng, reveals that Old Madam is pleased with Lu Zheng's actions, and encourages him to continue.
• Tu Family members: Display their literary talents, are provoked by Lu Zheng's verse, and are determined to outdo him.

Significant Themes

• Literary prowess and competition among the Tu Family and Lu Zheng.
• Lu Zheng's affection for Liu Qingyan and his determination to win her favor.
• The Tu Family's pride and their desire to maintain their literary superiority.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zheng and Tu Yuchen: Engage in friendly banter and competition.
• Lu Zheng and Liu Qingyan: Show affection and understanding towards each other.
• The Tu Family members: Interact with each other, supporting and encouraging one another in their literary competition with Lu Zheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zheng and Liu Qingyan, along with the Tu siblings, visit Jade Hill Mountain after their successful visit to Tu Mountain.
• They learn about the local geography, including the territories of the Thunderous Roar Kui Ox, the Twin Star Snake, and the Jade Faced Fox.
• Upon arrival at Jade Hill Mountain, they reunite with Tu Yuya and her sisters, who are visiting from Tu Mountain.

Character Developments

• Lu Zheng shows curiosity about the relationships between great demons and immortals in the upper realm.
• Tu Yuchen and Tu Yuxin's playful banter reveals their close relationship with the Jade Faced Foxes.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and territorial control among different demon tribes.
• The camaraderie and friendly competition between the Tu Mountain Heavenly Foxes and the Jade Faced Foxes.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zheng and Liu Qingyan continue to display their affection and unity.
• The Tu siblings' dynamic with each other and the Jade Faced Foxes highlights their familiarity and friendly rivalry.
• Tu Yuchen and Tu Yuxin's playful argument with Tu Yujiao showcases their close bond and shared history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group spends a day touring Jade Hill Mountain and its surrounding areas.
• They encounter a Water Python while preparing to barbecue, which is scared off by a Jade Faced Fox named Su Lin.
• A mysterious man appears with the Water Python, but leaves after seeing the group.
• Lu Zheng expresses concern about the recent quietness of the Twin Star Snake clan.

Character Developments

• Su Lin demonstrates his power and transformation, revealing his true form as a Jade Faced Fox.
• Lu Zheng shows interest in the recent behavior of the Twin Star Snake clan.
• Si Lingxi, through the Phoenix Divine Fire, reports that she has found and killed the Chaos Heart Demon, but the Heartless True Desire Demon Ancestor's location remains unknown.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and tensions between different demon clans in the Northern Border.
• The importance of alliances and strength in numbers, as demonstrated by the Jade Faced Foxes' confidence in facing the mysterious man.

Character Interactions

• The Jade Faced Foxes display camaraderie and humor among themselves.
• Lu Zheng and Shen Ying discuss their findings in private, indicating a level of trust and partnership.
• Lu Zheng communicates with Si Lingxi through the Phoenix Divine Fire, showing their connection and shared goal.