Ch. 7562Making a Hostage
Key Plot Points and Events
- Three immortals (a woman, a man, and an old man) discuss who will act as a hostage to ensure the protagonist's cooperation.
- The woman and the man leave, leaving the old man (Old Daoist Shanlin) to negotiate with the protagonist.
- The protagonist captures Shanlin as a hostage.
Character Developments
- The protagonist shows assertiveness and willingness to take risks.
- Shanlin reveals his knowledge of Middle Yuan Continent's politics and dynamics.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and manipulation (protagonist captures Shanlin to gain leverage).
- Resource scarcity and competition (Middle Yuan Continent's immortals restrict outsiders due to limited resources).
- Collective governance vs. individual interests (Middle Yuan Continent's Temple manages resources and regulates major races, but individual immortals also have private lands).
Character Interactions
- The protagonist and Shanlin engage in a tense negotiation, with the protagonist questioning Middle Yuan Continent's actions and Shanlin trying to explain their perspective.
- The woman and the man show unity and agreement in their decision to leave Shanlin as the hostage.