Ch. 561Jade Court Puppet, Astonishing Speculation
Key Plot Points and Events
- Xu Yan arrives at Yuting and is greeted by Mingyu, who treats him to a meal of jade 'food' that turns out to be a form of law that supplements the laws within the Primordial Turtle Shell.
- Xu Yan asks Mingyu to help find the bamboo from the Qingling World and inquires about meeting the three seniors of Yuting.
- Xu Yan teaches Xiao Jie, Mingyu's maid, about array formations and discovers that she operates according to a special law, confirming his suspicion that the Jade People, including Mingyu, are advanced puppets with a degree of autonomy and thought.
Character Developments
- Xu Yan: He becomes more curious about the three seniors of Yuting and the true nature of Yuting. He also begins to explore the special laws governing the Jade People to potentially enhance his own cultivation.
- Mingyu: She remains friendly and hospitable towards Xu Yan, but her true nature as a Jade Puppet is revealed.
- Xiao Jie: She shows curiosity and eagerness to learn from Xu Yan, displaying a simple and innocent personality. Her true nature as a Jade Puppet is also revealed.
Significant Themes
- The nature of reality and creation: The existence of Yuting and its Jade People raises questions about the nature of reality and the power required to create such advanced puppets.
- The limits of cultivation: The Jade People's ability to operate according to Dao Principles challenges the limits of what can be achieved through cultivation, suggesting the existence of powers beyond the Creation Realm.
Character Interactions
- Xu Yan and Mingyu: They maintain a friendly relationship, with Mingyu treating Xu Yan well and Xu Yan being curious about Yuting and its inhabitants.
- Xu Yan and Xiao Jie: Xu Yan teaches Xiao Jie about array formations, and through this interaction, he confirms his suspicions about the Jade People's true nature. Xiao Jie, in turn, shows eagerness to learn from Xu Yan.