Ch. 3581Clash
Key Plot Points
- Su Xiao, disguised as Holy Flame Pharmacist, disrupts the spellcasters' plan by bidding on the "Book of the Dead," a mysterious artifact from the Abyss.
- The spellcasters, led by Serphilia, discuss their plan to sell the artifact to a "fated person" instead of throwing it back into the Abyss.
- The Rin-Wind King suspects that Su Xiao might be the same person as the Extinction Law user Bai Ye, but Serphilia dismisses this idea.
- Su Xiao meets with Serphilia at the winery, where he reveals his knowledge about the "Book of the Dead" and offers to help resolve its issue for a fee.
- After dinner, a wooden box containing the "Book of the Dead," frozen in "Rin-Ice," is delivered to Su Xiao's Lakeside Dormitory.
Character Developments
- Su Xiao (Holy Flame Pharmacist): Maintains his disguise, bids on the "Book of the Dead," and offers to help resolve its issue for a fee.
- Serphilia: Initially suspicious of Su Xiao, she later softens her stance after he offers to help with the "Book of the Dead" issue.
- Rin-Wind King: Suspects that Su Xiao might be Bai Ye but is dismissed by Serphilia.
- Lord Soul and Dean Guya: Discuss the possibility of eliminating Su Xiao if he's found to be suspicious but ultimately decide against it due to his status as a top pharmacist.
Significant Themes
- The "Book of the Dead" and its karmic nature, causing death to its current holder or their race before moving on to the previous holder.
- The power dynamics between Arcane Eternal Star, the Feather Race, and the Demon Race, with the latter two secretly allied against the former.
- The importance of reputation and status in the void races, as seen in the spellcasters' hesitation to eliminate Su Xiao due to his pharmacist status.
Character Interactions
- Su Xiao and Serphilia: They have a secret discussion about the "Book of the Dead" at the winery, with Su Xiao offering to help resolve its issue for a fee.
- The four leaders of Arcane Eternal Star (Serphilia, Lord Soul, Dean Guya, and Rin-Wind King): They discuss the possibility of Su Xiao being suspicious and whether to eliminate him, ultimately deciding against it.
- Su Xiao and Bai Niu: They have a brief conversation about going out for drinks, with Su Xiao suggesting they meet the next night. This is a coded message indicating that the plan to distract the four leaders has been successful.