Ch. 1081Showing Off Wealth
Key Plot Points and Events
- The protagonist, Xia, arrives at a gathering hosted by the City Lord He, finding his Senior Brother, Hai, there with a group of rogue cultivators who were saved by ghost cultivators.
- The ghost cultivators demand compensation for saving the humans, with a bill totaling tens of billions.
- Xia offers to settle the debt with immortal crystals and magic treasures, including sixth-grade immortal crystals, Void Rings, Nine Imperial Heavenly Ghost Tokens, and Phoenix Gold Stones.
Character Developments
- Xia: Shows off his wealth and power to settle his Senior Brother's debt, demonstrating his status as the City Lord of Tian Yi City.
- Hai: Feels embarrassed and guilty for getting his Junior Brother involved in his debt, showing concern for Xia's reputation and wealth.
- City Lord He (He Bufan): Greedily eyes the offered treasures but maintains a facade of hospitality and reasonableness.
Significant Themes
- Wealth and Power: Xia's display of wealth and power highlights his status and influence, contrasting with the ghost cultivators' greed and the humans' helplessness.
- Debt and Gratitude: The ghost cultivators saved the humans' lives, creating a debt of gratitude that the humans struggle to repay, leading to tension and negotiation.
Character Interactions
- Xia and Hai: Xia's arrival relieves Hai's anxiety, and they work together to resolve the debt, showcasing their brotherly bond.
- Xia and City Lord He: Their interaction is tense, with Xia coldly offering treasures to settle the debt, while City Lord He maintains a facade of hospitality and reasonableness, hiding his greed.
- Ghost Cultivators and Human Cultivators: The ghost cultivators saved the human cultivators' lives, creating a debt that the humans struggle to repay, leading to a power imbalance and tension between the two groups.