Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fengming and Ouyang Chen successfully navigate Jingyun Sect's trial ground.
• They decide not to attack each other and maintain a friendly demeanor.
• Qin Fengming asks Ouyang Chen to exchange his bottle of Golden Marrow Fluid for Spirit Stones or rare spirit herbs.
• Ouyang Chen agrees to the exchange, revealing that Golden Marrow Fluid's effects are limited to cultivators of body-refining techniques.
• Qin Fengming asks Ouyang Chen to keep his identity a secret.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming shows shrewdness and caution, wanting to keep his identity hidden.
• Ouyang Chen displays intelligence and understanding, knowing the limitations of Golden Marrow Fluid.
• Both characters exhibit camaraderie and mutual respect, despite their initial competition.

Significant Themes

• Camaraderie and Trust: Despite their initial rivalry, Qin Fengming and Ouyang Chen form a bond after facing trials together.
• Knowledge and Wisdom: Ouyang Chen's understanding of Golden Marrow Fluid's limitations shows the importance of knowledge in the cultivation world.
• Secrecy and Caution: Qin Fengming's desire to keep his identity hidden highlights the dangers and intrigues of the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fengming and Ouyang Chen maintain a friendly demeanor, each trying to gain an advantage in their exchange.
• They show mutual respect and understanding, with Ouyang Chen agreeing to Qin Fengming's requests.
• Their interaction reveals their shrewdness and intelligence, as they navigate their exchange carefully.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fengming learns that the Savage God Sect's bounty on him has been withdrawn due to pressure from Manghuang Mountain, Hidden Cloud Sect, and Tianxuan Sect.
• Qin Fengming and Ouyang Chen successfully complete the Jingyun Sect's trial ground within the stipulated time, winning their bets.
• They meet the Jingyun Sect cultivators who preside over the trial and are told to wait for their winnings, which are with a Nascent Soul stage senior.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming: Shows concern for his safety and prefers to keep his identity hidden. He is resourceful and calm under pressure.
• Ouyang Chen: Proves to be reliable and trustworthy, keeping Qin Fengming's secret. He is also knowledgeable about the events in the immortal cultivation world.

Significant Themes

• Trust and loyalty: Ouyang Chen demonstrates trustworthiness by keeping Qin Fengming's secret.
• Reputation and credibility: The Jingyun Sect values its reputation, honoring its agreement despite reluctance to part with the winnings.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fengming and Ouyang Chen: They work together to complete the trial, showing mutual respect and trust. Ouyang Chen keeps Qin Fengming's secret, and they share their winnings equally.
• Qin Fengming and the Jingyun Sect cultivators: There's a tense yet polite interaction due to the bet and the Jingyun Sect's reluctance to pay the winnings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fengming and Ouyang Chen meet with a Nascent Soul cultivator from Jingyun Sect, who is impressed by their mastery of formations.
• They receive their winnings from the Treasure Gambling Convention: rare materials worth two hundred Spirit Stones each.
• As they leave, they're intercepted by other cultivators who want to know if they successfully broke Jingyun Sect's ultimate magic array.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming shows respect and caution when dealing with a Nascent Soul cultivator, acknowledging his own weakness compared to such a powerful figure.
• Ouyang Chen demonstrates his charisma and diplomatic skills by handling the crowd of cultivators with grace and tact.

Significant Themes

• Respect for Power: Qin Fengming shows deference to the Nascent Soul cultivator, highlighting the power dynamics in the immortal cultivation world.
• Cooperation vs Competition: The chapter explores the tension between cooperation (Qin Fengming and Ouyang Chen breaking the formation together) and competition (the wager between them).

Character Interactions

• Qin Fengming and Ouyang Chen: Their partnership is tested when they must explain their successful challenge of the formation, leading to a polite but firm farewell.
• Qin Fengming and the Nascent Soul cultivator: Qin Fengming shows respect and restraint, understanding the vast power difference between them.
• Ouyang Chen and the crowd of cultivators: Ouyang Chen handles the crowd's skepticism with diplomacy, not revealing the true nature of their challenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fengming leaves Jingyun Sect after the Treasure Gambling Convention, carrying valuable materials for his natal magic treasure.
• He flies towards Green Snake Valley, setting up the Yin-Yang Eight Trigrams Formation for safety.
• Qin Fengming obtains the Golden Marrow Fluid from Ouyang Chen and decides to use it to aid his cultivation of the Golden Body Art.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming demonstrates his resourcefulness and caution in obtaining the Golden Marrow Fluid and preparing for cultivation.
• He shows exceptional willpower and resilience in enduring the intense pain and torment of cultivating the Golden Body Art.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Sacrifice: Qin Fengming's journey illustrates the dedication and suffering required for cultivation, with the Golden Body Art's intense pain and the need for rare resources like the Golden Marrow Fluid.
• Preparation and Caution: Qin Fengming's careful planning, setting up protective formations, and thorough preparation before cultivating highlight the importance of these aspects in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fengming's interaction with Ouyang Chen, though brief, is significant as it leads to Qin Fengming obtaining the Golden Marrow Fluid.
• Qin Fengming's internal struggle and resilience during cultivation are a form of interaction with himself, showcasing his determination and willpower.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fengming, after meticulous preparation, begins cultivating the Golden Body Art.
• He endures five inhuman sensations: heat, cold, compression, slicing, and impact, each corresponding to a spiritual energy attribute.
• After two months, Qin Fengming successfully cultivates the first stage of the Golden Body Art.
• He discovers he can now contend with Grade 5 or 6 demon beasts barehanded, surpassing the technique's stated limit.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming demonstrates remarkable willpower and resilience, persevering through immense pain to cultivate the Golden Body Art.
• He gains a newfound confidence and strength after successfully cultivating the first stage.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance: Qin Fengming's unwavering determination allows him to overcome extreme hardship.
• Self-Discovery: He learns the true extent of his physical prowess and the limits of his abilities.

Character Interactions

• Although not present in this chapter, Qin Fengming's interaction with Ouyang Chen (who provided the Golden Marrow Fluid) is implied, setting the stage for future developments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fengming obtains the Golden Marrow Fluid but decides to delay its use to fully understand its applications.
• He studies the Green Soul Silk secret art from a jade slip obtained from the Ji Family.
• Qin Fengming decides to cultivate both the Green Soul Silk and Yin Soul Silk secret arts.
• He plans to seek advice and search for ancient texts before cultivating to ensure safety.
• Qin Fengming decides to prioritize the Yin Soul Silk as it can be used as a trump card against Nascent Soul cultivators.
• He also plans to cultivate five secret arts given by his masters at Manghuang Mountain.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming demonstrates wisdom and caution in his cultivation plans, considering long-term benefits and immediate threats.
• He shows strategic thinking by planning to cultivate multiple secret arts to enhance his combat capabilities.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of soul-related secret arts.
• The importance of thorough understanding and preparation before cultivating powerful techniques.
• The long-term benefits of continuous cultivation and improvement.

Character Interactions

• Although not present in this chapter, Qin Fengming's past interactions with his masters at Manghuang Mountain and the Ji Family cultivator influence his decisions and plans.
• Qin Fengming's internal dialogue reflects his thought processes and considerations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fengming spends two months studying secret arts without practicing them.
• He emerges from seclusion after nearly half a year and decides to reach Green Snake Valley early for the trading fair.
• Upon arrival, he pays an entry fee of five hundred Spirit Stones and receives a restriction token for free passage.
• He enters Green Snake Valley, which is guarded by Nascent Soul cultivators, and finds a bustling plaza with private trading events underway.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming demonstrates his diligence and dedication to study by memorizing several secret arts without practicing them.
• He shows strategic thinking by arriving early to secure rare materials for his natal magic treasure.
• One of the cultivators collecting entry fees shows a hidden reaction to Qin Fengming's arrival, hinting at potential intrigue.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and Planning: Qin Fengming's early arrival and thorough study of secret arts highlight the importance of preparation in cultivator life.
• Power Dynamics: The presence of Nascent Soul cultivators overseeing the trading fair underscores the power dynamics among cultivators of different realms.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fengming interacts briefly with three cultivators collecting entry fees, showing respect and understanding of the trading fair's rules.
• His arrival sparks an unknown reaction in one of the cultivators, foreshadowing potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Green Snake Valley trading fair sees an unprecedented number of attendees, over a hundred thousand, due to the impending Three Realms War.
• Qin Fengming arrives and observes four high platforms for private transactions among Core Formation cultivators.
• A peak Core Formation cultivator offers a piece of brown crystal stone in exchange for three-thousand-year spirit herbs, exciting Qin Fengming as it matches his refining material needs.
• Five cultivators successfully exchange spirit herbs for the brown crystal stone, each receiving one piece.
• A Condensing Splendor Pill, which can reduce cultivation time, is offered next, but its exchange for two ancient treasures is deemed unreasonable by most cultivators.
• Qin Fengming visits the other three platforms but finds nothing of interest. He returns to the first platform, realizing he needs to offer a rare item to attract potential traders of the materials he seeks.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming shows excitement at finding a suitable refining material but remains calm and strategic in his approach to finding the remaining materials he needs.
• The peak Core Formation cultivator (Hua) demonstrates his role as a fair organizer, facilitating transactions and revealing the high value of the offered items.

Significant Themes

• The scarcity and value of rare materials and treasures in the immortal cultivation world.
• The importance of strategic thinking and patience in achieving one's goals, as seen in Qin Fengming's approach to finding the materials he needs.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fengming observes and interacts with the other cultivators at the fair, showing his interest in the brown crystal stone and his understanding of the value of the Condensing Splendor Pill.
• The peak Core Formation cultivator (Hua) interacts with the attendees, facilitating transactions and revealing the high value of the offered items, creating a sense of excitement and anticipation among the cultivators.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fengming enters an ancient hall at the Green Snake Valley trading fair, guarded by cultivators from different sects.
• He presents a piece of Black Nether Stone Crystal, a rare artifact refining material, intending to exchange it for Purple Scale Stone or Blue Waterfall Crystal Stone.
• A peak Core Formation demonic cultivator, Huang Xuzi, offers to buy the material with Spirit Stones, but Qin Fengming refuses.
• Huang Xuzi threatens Qin Fengming, hinting at his powerful background.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming demonstrates his fearlessness and determination, refusing to back down despite Huang Xuzi's intimidation.
• Huang Xuzi shows his arrogance and power, threatening Qin Fengming without direct confrontation.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The scene highlights the power dynamics in the immortal cultivation world, with Huang Xuzi's background intimidating others.
• Determination vs. Fear: Qin Fengming's determination contrasts with the fear shown by other cultivators in the hall.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fengming interacts with the guiding cultivator and Huang Xuzi, showing his resolve and refusal to be swayed.
• Other cultivators in the hall whisper about Qin Fengming's actions and Huang Xuzi's background, revealing their fear and knowledge of the power dynamics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fengming arrives at the Green Snake Valley trading fair, where he encounters a yellow-haired old man, Huang Xuzi, who threatens him.
• Qin Fengming remains undeterred as he knows he has killed dozens of peak Core Formation cultivators.
• Two mid Core Formation cultivators leave their table after Qin Fengming sits down, fearing Huang Xuzi's wrath.
• A late Core Formation cultivator, Lu Fei, approaches Qin Fengming, expressing admiration for his boldness against Huang Xuzi.
• Lu Fei shares the history of Misty Cloud Mountain, revealing that it was taken over by a powerful cultivator named Evil Spirit Ancestor two hundred years ago.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming displays confidence and fearlessness in the face of Huang Xuzi's threat, showing his strong self-belief.
• Lu Fei demonstrates cunning and a desire to ingratiate himself with Qin Fengming, hoping to gain an advantage.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The cultivators' actions are driven by their assessment of each other's power levels, reflecting the hierarchical nature of their society.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: The cultivators' reactions to Qin Fengming's situation highlight the lack of loyalty among cultivators, who prioritize their own interests.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fengming and Huang Xuzi: Qin Fengming shows no fear of Huang Xuzi, while Huang Xuzi is angered by Qin Fengming's defiance.
• Qin Fengming and the two mid Core Formation cultivators: The cultivators leave their table to avoid associating with Qin Fengming, fearing Huang Xuzi's retribution.
• Qin Fengming and Lu Fei: Lu Fei approaches Qin Fengming, expressing admiration and sharing information about Misty Cloud Mountain, likely hoping to gain favor with Qin Fengming.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The annihilation of the Huang family by the Evil Spirit Ancestor and his disciples becomes known, shocking the Minzhou immortal cultivation world.
• Two hundred years later, Misty Cloud Mountain becomes a small sect with over twenty cultivators.
• Qin Fengming learns about Misty Cloud Mountain's secrets and inquires about Huang Xuzi from the Red-robed Middle-aged Cultivator.
• Huang Xuzi's past actions and reputation are revealed, including his near-death encounter with a Nascent Soul cultivator.
• Qin Fengming meets the Red-robed Middle-aged Cultivator (Lu), who reveals his connection to the Wen family and advises Qin Fengming about Huang Xuzi.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming: Qin remains composed despite learning about Huang Xuzi's formidable reputation. He shows confidence in his upright nature but underestimates the potential danger from Huang Xuzi.
• Huang Xuzi: Huang's reputation as a cruel and powerful cultivator grows. His near-escape from a Nascent Soul cultivator solidifies his status as the "Number One Under Nascent Soul Cultivator" in Minzhou.
• Red-robed Middle-aged Cultivator (Lu): Lu reveals his connection to the Wen family, showing no fear of Huang Xuzi. He advises Qin Fengming to be cautious around Huang Xuzi.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The strength and backing of cultivators determine their fearlessness and actions, as seen with the Wen family's influence on Lu and the Evil Spirit Ancestor's disciples.
• Reputation and Fear: Huang Xuzi's reputation instills fear in most cultivators, but some, like Lu, remain undeterred due to their own backing or grudges.
• Ignorance and Arrogance: Qin Fengming's confidence in his upright nature may lead him to underestimate potential threats, as seen in his response to Lu's advice.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fengming and Lu: Qin learns about Huang Xuzi and the Wen family's influence from Lu. They exchange advice and warnings about Huang Xuzi.
• Lu and Huang Xuzi: Lu and Huang Xuzi have a personal grudge, with Lu showing no fear of Huang Xuzi due to his family's backing. Lu's actions in this chapter are secretly aiding Huang Xuzi's plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fengming's divine sense detects a cultivator in red harboring ill intentions.
• A yellow-bearded man, a Core Formation cultivator, also enters the hall, causing unease among other cultivators due to his reputation.
• Qin Fengming's Black Nether Stone Crystal is placed on the Green Snake Valley's Treasure Ranking List after he fails to trade it for the materials he needs.
• Qin Fengming pays five thousand Spirit Stones to be listed on the Treasure Ranking List.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming demonstrates his exceptional divine sense, allowing him to read expressions and detect hidden intentions.
• Qin Fengming shows no fear towards the yellow-bearded man or the Wen family, indicating his confidence and status.
• Qin Fengming is willing to pay to have his treasure listed, showing his determination to find the materials he needs.

Significant Themes

• Rarity and Value of Treasures: Qin Fengming's Black Nether Stone Crystal is considered extremely rare and valuable, attracting attention and being placed on the Treasure Ranking List.
• Caution and Apprehension: Qin Fengming is cautious about the yellow-bearded man and the Wen family, showing that cultivators must be wary of potential threats.
• Benefits and Conditions: The Green Snake Valley trading fair organizers require payment to list treasures, highlighting the principle of "no benefit, no action" in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fengming interacts with the red-clothed cultivator, who advises him not to leave the Green Snake Valley area, but Qin Fengming pays it no mind.
• Qin Fengming provokes the yellow-bearded man by displaying his Black Nether Stone Crystal, leading to tension between them.
• Qin Fengming interacts with a Core Formation cultivator who leads him, communicates the Treasure Ranking List's rules, and facilitates the listing of his treasure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fengming visits Green Snake Valley's trading fair venue before the official start.
• He inspects the treasure ranking list, finding his Black Nether Stone Crystal ranked high and discovering other tempting materials like Blood Cup Stone, Leopard Glare Beast bone, and a Grade 6 demon beast hide.
• Unable to find a vacant pavilion, Qin Fengming decides to leave the valley.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming demonstrates his determination and curiosity, prioritizing the treasure list over finding accommodation.
• He shows restraint, not attempting to acquire materials that aren't yet available for trade.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Restraint: Qin Fengming's desire for the listed treasures is evident, but he shows self-control, not acting impulsively.
• Preparation and Anticipation: He uses the time before the fair to gather information and plan, showcasing his strategic mindset.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fengming interacts briefly with cultivators at the venue but doesn't engage in significant conversations.
• He encounters an old acquaintance, Fellow Cultivator Wen, who seems familiar and friendly with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fengming encounters an old man, Wen Xinming, who recognizes him despite his disguise.
• Wen Xinming congratulates Qin Fengming on his Core Formation breakthrough.
• Wen Xinming invites Qin Fengming to stay with him until the Green Snake Valley trading fair begins, hinting at needing his help.
• Qin Fengming accepts the invitation, and they fly to Wen Xinming's temporary residence in Qingyun Mountain Range.
• They are greeted by Wen Xinpeng, Wen Xinming's brother, who reveals a hidden cave with a spacious cave hall.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming: Shows caution and reluctance to accept help, but ultimately agrees to assist the Wen brothers.
• Wen Xinming & Wen Xinpeng: Reveal their connection to Qin Fengming and hint at a task they need his help with.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and advancement: Qin Fengming's rapid progress is noted, and the Wen brothers' cultivation levels are high.
• Trust and reciprocity: Qin Fengming agrees to help the Wen brothers due to their past assistance.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fengming and Wen Xinming: They recognize each other, and Wen Xinming invites Qin Fengming to stay with him.
• Qin Fengming and Wen Xinpeng: They greet each other, and Wen Xinpeng leads them to his hidden cave residence.
• Wen Xinming and Wen Xinpeng: They work together, revealing their shared history and task involving Qin Fengming.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fengming is invited by the Wen brothers to a cave, where they serve him tea brewed from a ten-thousand-year-old Zhihong tea tree.
• The Wen brothers reveal they have a treasure map leading to a secondary residence of an Integration stage cultivator from over a hundred thousand years ago, located in the Yin Ruins Land within the Yin冥 Mountain Range.
• The Yin冥 Mountain Range is a dangerous region known for its perpetual fog, Yin Ghost creatures, and Ghost Lords, making it challenging for cultivators to explore.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming demonstrates his knowledge of alchemy by recognizing the Zhihong tea tree and its benefits.
• The Wen brothers display their resourcefulness and determination in pursuing the treasure, having spent fifteen years verifying the treasure map's authenticity.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of rare treasures and the risks involved in obtaining them.
• The power dynamics between cultivators and ghost creatures in the Yin冥 Mountain Range.

Character Interactions

• The Wen brothers show deference to Qin Fengming, offering him the Zhihong tea and revealing their secret to him.
• Qin Fengming maintains a cautious and respectful demeanor, aware of the Wen brothers' strength and the potential danger they pose.
• The Wen brothers express their excitement and confidence in the treasure map's authenticity, while Qin Fengming listens attentively, trying to gauge the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wen brothers reveal they have a treasure map leading to Venerable Shadow Ghost's treasure, located in the dangerous Yin Ruins Land within the Yin冥 Mountain Range.
• Qin Fengming is skeptical but considers the map's credibility due to the practice of leaving treasure maps for future reincarnations.
• The Wen brothers admit they need more cultivators to navigate the treacherous Yin冥 Mountain Range and have invited Qin Fengming and three others.
• Qin Fengming initially declines due to the risks involved, but the Wen brothers reveal they have the formation spells for the ancient Six Yang Array, which can restrain Yin ghosts.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming: Shows caution and skepticism, prioritizing safety over potential gains.
• Wen Xinpeng: Demonstrates patience and persuasiveness in convincing Qin Fengming, revealing strategic thinking and resourcefulness in obtaining the Six Yang Array formation.

Significant Themes

• Risk vs. Reward: Cultivators must weigh the dangers against the potential benefits of their actions.
• Trust and Alliances: The Wen brothers' invitation to Qin Fengming and others highlights the importance of trust and cooperation among cultivators.
• Ancient Knowledge and Artifacts: The Six Yang Array's reappearance underscores the value of ancient cultivation techniques and the lengths cultivators go to obtain them.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fengming and the Wen brothers: Qin Fengming is initially distrustful but listens to the Wen brothers' explanation. Wen Xinpeng patiently addresses Qin Fengming's concerns and reveals the Six Yang Array to persuade him.
• The Wen brothers: They work together, with Wen Xinpeng handling the negotiations while Wen Xingyuan remains silent, showing a division of labor and mutual trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fengming meets the Wen brothers, who possess the formation incantations for the Six Yang Array, a powerful ancient formation.
• The Wen brothers tempt Qin Fengming with a Blue Waterfall Crystal Stone, which he needs to refine his natal magic treasure.
• Qin Fengming agrees to help the Wen brothers enter the Yin冥 Mountain Range in exchange for the Blue Waterfall Crystal Stone and a Grade 6 demon beast hide for refining the Six Yang Array.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming demonstrates his self-control and clear-headedness despite the temptation of the Integration stage cultivator's treasure and the Blue Waterfall Crystal Stone.
• The Wen brothers show their cunning and experience in manipulating Qin Fengming to agree to their plan.

Significant Themes

• Temptation and self-control: Qin Fengming's struggle between the allure of the treasure and the danger of the Yin冥 Mountain Range.
• Manipulation and control: The Wen brothers' strategic planning to sway Qin Fengming to their side.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fengming and the Wen brothers engage in a battle of wits, with the Wen brothers attempting to persuade Qin Fengming to join their expedition.
• Qin Fengming's initial reluctance gives way to acceptance, showing his respect for the Wen brothers' sincerity and the value of the Blue Waterfall Crystal Stone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fengming deciphers the Six Yang Array formation, which will take at least a year to fully understand.
• The Wen brothers propose meeting again in five years to refine the formation together.
• Qin Fengming requests the Blue Waterfall Crystal Stone and a Grade 6 beast hide from the Wen brothers, offering Spirit Stones in exchange.
• The three cultivators spend four days exchanging cultivation insights and experiences.
• On the fourth day, they decide to leave for the Green Snake Valley trading fair, where Qin Fengming hopes to find the materials he needs.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming demonstrates his expertise in formations and his cautious nature in accepting favors.
• The Wen brothers show trust and generosity towards Qin Fengming, proving they are not deceitful despite their initial caution.

Significant Themes

• Trust and friendship among cultivators.
• The value of knowledge exchange and mutual learning.
• The importance of patience and persistence in cultivation and refinement processes.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fengming and the Wen brothers establish a more cordial relationship, exchanging insights and experiences.
• They show mutual respect and understanding, with the Wen brothers demonstrating generosity and Qin Fengming showing appreciation for their trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fengming and the Wen brothers travel to Green Snake Valley for the trading fair.
• They witness hundreds of Core Formation cultivators gathered within a hundred-mile radius.
• At the entrance, they find a long queue for entry tokens, but Qin Fengming uses his pre-obtained token to enter.
• Inside the valley, it's crowded with cultivators, and Qin Fengming learns that the trading fair lasts five days, with valuable items traded later.
• He visits ten grand halls, each with a list of thousands of items to be traded. None of the lists have the Purple Scale Stone he needs.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming shows his strategic thinking by obtaining an entry token earlier to avoid long queues.
• He demonstrates his determination and focus by quickly gathering information about the trading fair's structure and offerings.

Significant Themes

• The gathering of cultivators highlights the power dynamics and competition in the cultivation world.
• The trading fair emphasizes the importance of resources and connections in advancement and survival.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fengming parts ways with the Wen brothers, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• He interacts briefly with staff members of the trading fair, exchanging information and tokens.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fengming enters Fushou Hall, one of the ten grand halls in the Green Snake Valley trading fair.
• He discovers the hall's immense size and the auction stage suspended high above the floor.
• Upon entering, he learns that he must pay an additional 100 Spirit Stones to sit on the second floor, which offers more amenities.

Character Developments

• Qin Fengming demonstrates his thoughtfulness and caution by considering the consequences of acquiring too many valuable items at once.
• He shows a hint of anger when told he must pay more Spirit Stones but ultimately pays without causing a scene.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and its dangers: Qin Fengming understands that having too many valuable items could attract unwanted attention and put him in danger.
• The power of cooperation: The grand halls were constructed through the joint efforts of several sects, highlighting the importance of cooperation among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fengming interacts briefly with the organizers of the trading fair, paying the required Spirit Stones without further argument.
• He does not engage in conversation with other cultivators, preferring to sit alone in a secluded corner.