Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Qianluo, a demon woman, is in her boudoir reading when a Faceless woman, Xiang Rong, appears.
• Xiang Rong reveals that a man, Fang Chu, will become a puppet if he comes to Dream City.
• Bai Qianluo's disciple, Jiu Yi, is in love with the same man, Fang Chu, who is also known as Jiang Lin.
• News arrives that Jiang Lin is engaged to marry Tian Fang and Murong Qin, both of whom are also his disciples.
• Shui Chan, another demon woman, enters seeking help from Xiang Rong to obtain a man, Jiang Lin, using a Love Gu.

Character Developments

• Bai Qianluo struggles with her feelings for Jiang Lin, knowing he's her disciple's love interest.
• Xiang Rong shows concern for Bai Qianluo's feelings but also manipulates her.
• Shui Chan displays obsessive desire for Jiang Lin, willing to use a Love Gu to control him.

Significant Themes

• Love and desire vs. moral and societal norms.
• The consequences of manipulation and obsession.
• The struggle between personal feelings and duty.

Character Interactions

• Bai Qianluo and Xiang Rong: They have a complex relationship, with Xiang Rong manipulating Bai Qianluo's feelings and Bai Qianluo struggling with her emotions.
• Bai Qianluo and Shui Chan: They don't interact directly in this chapter, but Bai Qianluo's reaction to Shui Chan's desire for Jiang Lin hints at her own internal conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demon Race World has withdrawn its troops from the battlefield below Ten Thousand Mile City, leaving behind a sea of Lycoris Radiata blooms nourished by blood and corpses.
• A group of sea race girls, led by Clam Girl Yue Er, arrives at Ten Thousand Mile City to deliver wedding invitations from their Lord, the Lord of the Four Seas.
• The wedding invitations are for Jiang Yu Ni, Lin Qingwan, Chen Jia, and Xiao Xueli, with a threat that if they don't attend, they should prepare for the arrival of a horde of "little beasts" from Beast and Tian Fang.

Character Developments

• Yue Er: She is revealed to be a Clam Girl with a Strength at the Dragon Gate Realm, serving as a Maidservant and Order Messenger for Mo Ye, the Lord of the Four Seas. She demonstrates courage and determination in delivering the wedding invitations despite the intimidating situation.
• Sea Race Girls: They show loyalty and bravery, willing to face potential danger to fulfill their mission and not shame their Lord.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The vast difference in power between the sea race girls and the cultivators on the city wall is evident, with the girls' safety dependent on the goodwill of their hosts.
• Loyalty and Honor: The sea race girls prioritize their loyalty to their Lord over their own safety and comfort, even in the face of potential danger.
• Threats and Consequences: The Lord of the Four Seas uses the threat of a "horde of little beasts" to pressure the invited sisters, emphasizing the potential consequences of their actions.

Character Interactions

• Yue Er and the Sea Race Girls: Yue Er leads the group, showing confidence and determination. The other sea race girls follow her, demonstrating unity and loyalty.
• Yue Er and the Chen Clan Leader/Three Sects Sages: Yue Er interacts with the powerful cultivators on the city wall, showing courage and firmness in delivering her message despite the vast power difference.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Lin's disappearance and presumed death cause distress among his friends and sect members.
• Four women (Jiang Yu Ni, Lin Qingwan, Chen Jia, and Xiao Xueli) appear, revealing Jiang Lin is alive and about to marry two women from the Demon Race World.
• The Three Sects Sages and Chen Qiang discuss the implications of Jiang Lin's actions and his potential defection to the Demon Race World.
• Tai Er Zhenjun confirms Jiang Lin's safety and his connection to the Demon King Mo Ye.
• The women attempt to leave the Ten Thousand Mile City for the Demon Race World but are stopped by Mo Ye's divine sense.
• Mo Ye reveals Jiang Lin is about to marry Tian Fang and Murong Qin and invites them to attend.

Character Developments

• The Three Sects Sages and Chen Qiang grapple with the implications of Jiang Lin's actions and his potential alliance with the Demon Race World.
• Jiang Yu Ni and the other women display possessiveness and determination to confront Jiang Lin about his impending marriage.

Significant Themes

• Possessiveness and jealousy in relationships.
• The consequences of defection and alliance in political and social contexts.
• The power dynamics between the Vast and Righteous World and the Demon Race World.

Character Interactions

• The Three Sects Sages and Chen Qiang discuss Jiang Lin's situation and the potential threat he poses if he defects to the Demon Race World.
• Jiang Yu Ni and the other women display unity and determination in confronting Jiang Lin about his marriage.
• Mo Ye displays a mix of indifference, hostility, and tsundere pride when interacting with Jiang Yu Ni and the others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Lin sends Shu Lu off with Cheng Ge's autobiography.
• He ponders his plan to use his amnesia to enter the Abyss of the South Sea with Clear Moon Mountain's help.
• Jiang Lin is prevented from visiting Xiao Hei's courtyard by maidservants who emphasize enduring until sunset.
• He oversleeps and returns to his courtyard to find it on fire, with flower demons and maidservants preparing for his wedding night.

Character Developments

• Jiang Lin feels guilty about potentially using Tian Fang and Qin Er for his own purposes.
• Xiao Juan, Jiang Lin's maidservant, is devoted to him but wonders why he hasn't shown interest in her.

Significant Themes

• Jiang Lin's internal struggle with using others for his goals.
• The cultural and societal norms of the Demon Race World, particularly surrounding marriage and relationships.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Lin interacts with Xiao Juan, showing kindness and understanding towards her.
• He is prevented from visiting Xiao Hei by maidservants who fear his intentions.
• Flower demons and maidservants prepare for Jiang Lin's wedding night, causing him confusion and surprise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Lin is surrounded by women, who change his clothes into a Sword Immortal's long robe.
• He learns about the Demon Race's wedding custom of 'cutting the skirt' before marriage.
• Jiang Lin is given the skirt-pressing knives of Tian Fang and Qin Er, symbolizing their commitment to him.
• Jiang Lin tempers the knives with his Dwelling Fire and essence blood, causing a grand display of firelight.
• The act signifies the veiling of the moon and shaming of the flowers, symbolizing the brides' shyness and anticipation.

Character Developments

• Jiang Lin struggles with his conscience and desire, represented by a Pure Love Warrior and a Sea King in his mind.
• He ultimately decides to go through with the wedding, but his intentions remain unclear.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between desire and morality.
• The symbolism of the skirt-pressing knives and the 'cut the skirt' ritual.
• The cultural exchange between the Demon Race World and the Mortal World.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Lin interacts with the mature Peony Demon and Rose Flower Demon, who explain the wedding custom to him.
• Jiang Lin's internal struggle is represented by the Pure Love Warrior and the Sea King, reflecting his indecision about the marriage.

• Plot Points: Jiang Lin attends the Skirt Cutting Ceremony, where he must spend time with both Tian Fang and Murong Qin before their marriage. He struggles with his conscience and desires.
• Character Developments: Jiang Lin grapples with his conflicting feelings and desires, showing internal conflict. Tian Fang awaits Jiang Lin nervously.
• Significant Themes: Lust vs. Love, Conscience vs. Desire, and the struggle between Jiang Lin's pure and impure intentions.
• Character Interactions: Jiang Lin and Tian Fang meet for the first time since their engagement, with Jiang Lin lifting her veil, marking the beginning of their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Lin lifts the Red Veil from Tian Fang's face, revealing her beauty.
• Tian Fang opens her eyes, which are a blend of classical and Western features.
• Jiang Lin's resistance to beauty is tested as he finds Tian Fang captivating.
• Tian Fang asks Jiang Lin not to stare at her, and he goes to get water but she stops him.
• They sit together, and Jiang Lin asks Tian Fang how she came to like him, to which she responds she doesn't know what 'liking' is but she's happy to marry him.

Character Developments

• Jiang Lin: Struggles with his attraction to Tian Fang and tries to maintain his composure. He's surprised by his own purity and struggles with his feelings.
• Tian Fang: Initially shy and hesitant, she gradually opens up to Jiang Lin. She's inexperienced in love but happy about their marriage.

Significant Themes

• Beauty and Attraction: Jiang Lin's struggle with his attraction to Tian Fang's beauty highlights the theme of attraction and its power.
• Purity and Innocence: Both characters exhibit a level of purity and innocence, despite their circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Lin and Tian Fang: Their interaction is filled with tension and attraction. Tian Fang's shy and innocent behavior captivates Jiang Lin, while he tries to maintain his composure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Lin and Tian Fang complete the Skirt Cutting ritual, signifying their union as Dao Companions.
• Jiang Lin learns about the Skirt-Pressing Knife's additional function: if the husband becomes unfaithful, the wife must use it to cut open his chest and eat his heart.
• Tian Fang reassures Jiang Lin that she won't leave him to other women, implying she'll consume him entirely if he's unfaithful.

Character Developments

• Jiang Lin: Realizes his feelings for Tian Fang, struggles with guilt for tricking her into marriage, but can't let go of her hand.
• Tian Fang: Accepts Jiang Lin as her husband, feels joy and happiness in his company, reveals her possessiveness and protective nature.

Significant Themes

• Love and Possessiveness: Tian Fang's feelings for Jiang Lin are marked by strong affection and possessiveness, hinting at her territorial nature.
• Marriage and Rituals: The Skirt Cutting ritual signifies the couple's union, while the Skirt-Pressing Knife's additional function underscores the seriousness of marriage in their culture.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Lin and Tian Fang: Their interaction is marked by shyness, nervousness, and growing affection. They complete the ritual together, strengthening their bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Lin and Tian Fang's wedding night. Jiang Lin struggles with his guilt and fear of Tian Fang's power.
• Jiang Lin takes an oath, swearing never to abandon Tian Fang, and a thunderclap occurs outside.
• Tian Fang playfully threatens Jiang Lin with "life-and-death companionship" if he betrays her.
• Jiang Lin leaves for Murong Qin's courtyard, where he reflects on his complex feelings for her.

Character Developments

• Jiang Lin: Struggles with his feelings of guilt and fear, but ultimately decides to abduct both Tian Fang and Xiao Qin to avoid abandonment.
• Tian Fang: Shows a playful and possessive side, threatening Jiang Lin with a dark joke about their "life-and-death companionship."
• Murong Qin (Xiao Qin): Not physically present, but Jiang Lin reflects on his complex feelings for her, seeing her more as a junior than a romantic interest.

Significant Themes

• Guilt and fear of abandonment.
• The power dynamics in Jiang Lin's relationships with Tian Fang and Xiao Qin.
• Jiang Lin's internal struggle with his feelings and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Lin and Tian Fang: Jiang Lin struggles with his guilt and fear of Tian Fang's power, while Tian Fang playfully threatens him, showing her possessiveness.
• Jiang Lin and Murong Qin (Xiao Qin): Jiang Lin reflects on his complex feelings for Xiao Qin, seeing her more as a junior than a romantic interest.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Lin hesitates outside the bridal chamber, while both Murong Qin and Tian Fang await their husbands.
• Murong Qin, anxious and impatient, hopes Jiang Lin will come to her chamber instead of Tian Fang's.
• Jiang Lin enters Murong Qin's chamber, lifts her veil, and uses the Skirt-Pressing Knife to cut her skirt, symbolizing their union.
• Murong Qin asks Jiang Lin to call her "Madam," and he complies.

Character Developments

• Murong Qin: She's nervous but determined to win Jiang Lin's heart, using this opportunity to overcome his perception of her as a young girl. She's grown more confident and assertive.
• Jiang Lin: He's hesitant and unsure about his actions, struggling with his feelings and the situation's complexity.

Significant Themes

• Love and Relationships: The chapter explores the complex dynamics of love and relationships, with Murong Qin actively pursuing Jiang Lin and Jiang Lin grappling with his feelings and responsibilities.
• Growth and Change: Murong Qin's character development highlights her growth from a young girl to a confident woman, eager to move forward in her relationship with Jiang Lin.

Character Interactions

• Murong Qin and Jiang Lin: Their interaction is tense yet intimate, with Murong Qin pushing for a deeper connection while Jiang Lin struggles with his feelings and responsibilities.
• Murong Qin and Tian Fang (implied): Though not present, Tian Fang's character is invoked, creating a sense of rivalry and tension between the two women.

• Key Plot Points: Jiang Lin, despite his initial reluctance, agrees to call Murong Qin "Lady" as she wishes. He struggles with guilt over their fake marriage, leading to a tense moment between them. However, Jiang Lin uses a headbutt to knock Murong Qin unconscious, avoiding a kiss. He then attempts to break a supposed mind control magic array on her but finds none.

Character Developments

• Murong Qin: She grows more affectionate towards Jiang Lin, even leaving her spiritual power defenses open to him, indicating deep trust.
• Jiang Lin: He grapples with guilt over their fake marriage and struggles with his growing feelings for Murong Qin. He also displays a protective side, wanting to free her from any mind control.
• Significant Themes: The theme of fake vs. real love continues, with Jiang Lin's internal struggle highlighting the contrast. The power dynamics between them shift subtly as Murong Qin shows more affection, while Jiang Lin remains conflicted.
• Character Interactions: Jiang Lin and Murong Qin share an intimate moment that Jiang Lin avoids, highlighting his internal conflict. Jiang Lin's attempt to break a nonexistent magic array shows his desire to protect Murong Qin, even if it's from a perceived illusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Lin realizes Qin Er likely has feelings for him and suspects she wants to marry him to secure her position.
• He decides to let things progress naturally, hoping Qin Er will realize her feelings are based on dependence, not love.
• Jiang Lin reflects on his feelings for Qin Er and Tian Fang, contemplating the authenticity of his emotions and their marriage.
• He acknowledges the challenges of reconciling his relationships with the two worlds and the need to become stronger.

Character Developments

• Jiang Lin: Struggles with understanding his feelings for Qin Er and Tian Fang, grapples with the complexities of their situation, and acknowledges the need to grow stronger.
• Qin Er: Her actions suggest she may have genuine feelings for Jiang Lin, but he's uncertain if it's love or dependence.
• Tian Fang: Her feelings for Jiang Lin are clearer, having developed since their first meeting. She waits for him in her courtyard.

Significant Themes

• Love and Dependence: Jiang Lin grapples with distinguishing between Qin Er's genuine affection and her dependence on him.
• Complex Relationships: The chapter explores the intricacies of Jiang Lin's relationships with Qin Er and Tian Fang, as well as the challenges posed by the two worlds.
• Personal Growth: Jiang Lin recognizes the need to become stronger to navigate his complex situation and achieve his desired outcome.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Lin and Qin Er: Jiang Lin tenderly cares for Qin Er as she sleeps, reflecting on her feelings and his own.
• Jiang Lin and Tian Fang: Jiang Lin's thoughts drift to Tian Fang, recalling their past encounters and her feelings for him.
• Jiang Lin and the Two Worlds: Jiang Lin contemplates the challenges posed by the two worlds and his desire to reconcile his relationships with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Lin and Tian Fang share a romantic moment under the stars in the courtyard.
• Tian Fang reveals her true name, Ke, to Jiang Lin, signifying her complete trust and devotion.

Character Developments

• Jiang Lin: Struggles with his feelings for Tian Fang and his commitment to her, while also feeling guilty about his growing affection for Qin Er and his responsibilities towards Jiu Yi and others.
• Tian Fang (Ke): Transitions from a proud, formidable opponent to a shy, devoted newlywed, revealing her true name to Jiang Lin.

Significant Themes

• Love and devotion: Tian Fang's unwavering love for Jiang Lin, even revealing her true name to him.
• Guilt and responsibility: Jiang Lin's struggle with his growing feelings for Tian Fang and Qin Er, and his responsibilities towards others.
• Trust and vulnerability: Tian Fang's decision to reveal her true name to Jiang Lin, showing her complete trust in him.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Lin and Tian Fang: Share a tender moment under the stars, with Tian Fang revealing her true name to Jiang Lin, further deepening their bond.
• Jiang Lin and Qin Er (implied): Jiang Lin's growing affection for Qin Er causes him guilt, as he feels he is betraying Tian Fang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Lin and Tian Fang wake up together after their wedding night.
• Tian Fang helps Jiang Lin dress, and Jiang Lin applies makeup to Tian Fang.
• They perform Ancestor Worship together, with Jiang Lin planning to bring Murong Qin along later.
• Jiang Lin visits Murong Qin, who is still asleep, and joins her in bed to wake her up gently.

Character Developments

• Tian Fang: Shows affection and care for Jiang Lin, feeling clumsy and apologetic for not being as skilled as him in helping him dress.
• Jiang Lin: Feels guilty about his past experiences with makeup compared to Tian Fang's inexperience. Shows affection and care for both Tian Fang and Murong Qin.
• Murong Qin: Still upset about Jiang Lin's marriage to Tian Fang, she's having dreams about him.

Significant Themes

• Affection and Care: Both Jiang Lin and Tian Fang show affection and care for each other, with Jiang Lin also showing concern for Murong Qin.
• Inexperience vs. Experience: Tian Fang's inexperience in helping Jiang Lin dress contrasts with Jiang Lin's skill in applying makeup, highlighting their different backgrounds and experiences.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Lin and Tian Fang: They interact tenderly, with Tian Fang helping Jiang Lin dress and Jiang Lin applying makeup to Tian Fang. They also plan to perform Ancestor Worship together.
• Jiang Lin and Murong Qin: Jiang Lin visits Murong Qin, who is still upset, and joins her in bed to wake her up gently, showing his care and concern for her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Murong Qin wakes up next to Jiang Lin on their wedding morning, calling him "Husband" for the first time.
• Murong Qin realizes she has no memory of the previous night's events and is still a virgin, leading to confusion.
• Jiang Lin deceives Murong Qin, attributing her memory loss to excessive drinking and claiming they bathed to remove alcohol scent.
• Jiang Lin and Murong Qin go to Tian Fang's courtyard together, with Murong Qin planning to "capture" Jiang Lin the day after next.

Character Developments

• Murong Qin: Becomes Jiang Lin's wife, experiences a mix of happiness and confusion, and decides to actively pursue Jiang Lin.
• Jiang Lin: Continues to deceive Murong Qin to avoid consequences, feels guilty towards both wives, and tries to balance their affections.
• Tian Fang: Waits for Jiang Lin in her courtyard, appears more beautiful and charming, and seems to have developed feelings for Jiang Lin.

Significant Themes

• Deception and its consequences: Jiang Lin's lies to both wives create tension and potential for future misunderstandings.
• Pursuit of love and happiness: Both Murong Qin and Jiang Lin grapple with their feelings and desires, leading to different actions.
• Balance and guilt: Jiang Lin struggles to maintain equilibrium between his two wives, feeling guilty for his actions.

Character Interactions

• Murong Qin and Jiang Lin: Share an intimate morning, with Murong Qin expressing affection and Jiang Lin deceiving her.
• Murong Qin and Tian Fang: Interact briefly, both feeling guilty towards each other due to their relationships with Jiang Lin.
• Jiang Lin with both wives: Balances their affections, feeling guilty for his actions and trying to avoid confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Lin, Murong Qin, and Tian Fang journey to the Clear Moon Mountain altar for their Skirt Cutting Ceremony.
• Jiang Lin subtly holds hands with both Murong Qin and Tian Fang along the way.
• At the altar, Jiang Lin worships the ancestors and parents of both Murong Qin and Tian Fang, followed by the Human Race ancestors. He discovers that the Human Race ancestor is his First Life, a Sword Cultivator.
• Jiang Lin skips worshipping his own parents due to being an orphan and decides not to worship his Master due to their complicated relationship.
• After worshipping the deceased, Jiang Lin is to serve tea to the Matchmaker Old Man.

Character Developments

• Jiang Lin becomes more confident and proactive in his interactions with Murong Qin and Tian Fang, holding their hands and showing affection.
• Murong Qin and Tian Fang both experience complex emotions, feeling shy, embarrassed, and happy about Jiang Lin's affectionate gestures.
• Jiang Lin struggles with the realization that he is worshipping his First Life, feeling frustrated and confused.

Significant Themes

• Love and affection between Jiang Lin, Murong Qin, and Tian Fang.
• Jiang Lin's complex emotions and thoughts regarding his past lives and relationships.
• The importance of family and ancestors in Demon Race culture.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Lin subtly interacts with Murong Qin and Tian Fang, holding their hands and showing affection, which they both reciprocate.
• Jiang Lin interacts with the Matchmaker Old Man, feeling manipulated by him.
• Jiang Lin worships the ancestors and parents of Murong Qin and Tian Fang, as well as the Human Race ancestors, including his First Life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Matchmaker Old Man, atop Clear Moon Mountain, reflects on his past and future plans.
• He converses with a Gentle Breeze Woman, revealed to be the spirit of his late wife, Lin Gui.
• They discuss the impending war between the Demon Race World and the Vast and Righteous World.
• The Matchmaker Old Man reveals his plan to lead the war, aiming to prevent a worse conflict later.
• He expresses his belief that a great calamity, involving the revival of gods, is approaching.

Character Developments

• The Matchmaker Old Man: Shows his strategic and far-sighted nature, willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good.
• Lin Gui: Reveals her past as a powerful cultivator and her relationship with the Matchmaker Old Man.
• Jiang Lin (not physically present): Implied to be the reincarnation of the First Sword Immortal, with a crucial role in the future.

Significant Themes

• The inevitability of war and conflict between the two worlds.
• The Matchmaker Old Man's desire to prevent a greater catastrophe by orchestrating a smaller one.
• The interconnected fates of the characters, with Jiang Lin's relationships becoming a central point.

Character Interactions

• The Matchmaker Old Man and Lin Gui: Share a deep, tragic history, with Lin Gui's death driving the Matchmaker Old Man's plans.
• The Matchmaker Old Man and Jiang Lin (implied): Jiang Lin's relationships with the Matchmaker Old Man's granddaughters and his lack of bias towards the two worlds are key to the Matchmaker Old Man's plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gentle Breeze Woman (Gui) and Matchmaker Old Man discuss the impending God War and the future of both worlds.
• Gui reveals her desire for revenge against those who betrayed her.
• Matchmaker Old Man admits his true intentions: using the hatred between worlds to eliminate traitors and help Gui get revenge, with the future of the worlds left to the younger generation.
• Jiang Lin wakes up during a Scholarly Debate, finding all Confucian scholars embarrassed and awkward due to Mo Li's earlier declaration of love.
• Mo Li has a dream about studying with Jiang Lin and Jiu Yi, feeling disappointed upon waking up.
• Jiu Yi discovers Mo Li's dream and playfully teases her.
• Jiang Lin, disguised as a Daoist priest, explores the Immortal Boat Ferry port on Dragon Cry Continent.

Character Developments

• Gui (Gentle Breeze Woman): Shows her desire for revenge and willingness to let the younger generation determine the future of the worlds.
• Matchmaker Old Man: Reveals his true intentions, prioritizing Gui's revenge over the outcome of the God War.
• Mo Li: Expresses her love for Jiang Lin during the Scholarly Debate, causing embarrassment among the Confucian scholars. She also has a dream about studying with Jiang Lin and Jiu Yi, showing her longing for a closer relationship with them.
• Jiang Lin: Disguises himself as a Daoist priest to explore the port, showing his adaptability and resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Gui's desire for revenge is a driving force behind her actions, and Matchmaker Old Man uses this to further his own goals.
• The Future of the Worlds: The discussion between Gui and Matchmaker Old Man highlights the uncertainty of the future and the role the younger generation may play in shaping it.
• Love and Relationships: Mo Li's dream and subsequent interaction with Jiu Yi emphasize the importance of love and relationships in her life.

Character Interactions

• Gui and Matchmaker Old Man: Their conversation reveals their shared goals and understanding, with Matchmaker Old Man manipulating Gui's desire for revenge to further his own plans.
• Mo Li and Jiu Yi: Mo Li's dream and subsequent interaction with Jiu Yi show their growing bond and Mo Li's desire for a closer relationship with both Jiang Lin and Jiu Yi.
• Jiang Lin and Mo Li: Although not physically present together, their mental connection allows them to communicate, with Jiang Lin comforting Mo Li after her dream.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Lin worries about Su Su and Mo Ye (Niannian) disrupting his wedding, considering ways to avoid it.
• Mo Li demonstrates her understanding of the Confucian Way, attracting an Ink Martial Luck Dragon, which she gifts to Jiang Lin.
• Jiang Lin and Jiu Yi share a passionate moment, but Jiang Lin only takes her Daoist Robe and leaves, leaving behind Low-Grade Spirit Stones.
• Qian Zhenduo arrives at the brothel, seeing Jiang Lin with two women, causing both to freeze in surprise.

Character Developments

• Jiang Lin: Struggles with his feelings for Mo Ye and the impending wedding, shows concern for Mo Li's well-being, and exhibits a mix of perversion and restraint with Jiu Yi.
• Mo Li: Shows profound understanding of the Confucian Way, demonstrating her growth and wisdom.
• Jiu Yi: Exhibits a tsundere attitude, eventually agreeing to let Jiang Lin go to Ten Thousand Mile City, and shows vulnerability after Jiang Lin's unusual behavior.
• Qian Zhenduo: Maintains his serious demeanor but is surprised and possibly shocked to see Jiang Lin in a compromising situation.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between Jiang Lin's desires and responsibilities, particularly regarding his relationships with Mo Ye, Jiu Yi, and his impending marriage.
• The power of understanding and demonstrating the Confucian Way, as shown by Mo Li.
• The contrast between Jiang Lin's perverted behavior and his moments of restraint and consideration.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Lin and Mo Li: Mo Li gifts Jiang Lin the Ink Martial Luck Dragon, showing her understanding and support of his path.
• Jiang Lin and Jiu Yi: The two share a passionate moment, but Jiang Lin's unusual behavior leaves Jiu Yi feeling confused and hurt.
• Qian Zhenduo and Jiang Lin: Qian Zhenduo's arrival and surprise at seeing Jiang Lin in a compromising situation hints at potential conflict or tension between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Lin, now dusty and disheveled, meets Xiao Hei, who is actually 150 years old but appears as a young girl.
• Jiang Lin struggles with the appropriateness of his actions towards Xiao Hei, now that Xiao Hei is a girl.
• Jiang Lin seeks Xiao Hei's help to find the Emperor Fluid Paste in the Abyss of the South Sea.
• Xiao Hei makes Jiang Lin swear to 'heaven' that he won't lie, using his past near-death experience as an example.

Character Developments

• Jiang Lin: Struggles with his feelings towards Xiao Hei, now that Xiao Hei is a girl. He remains a scumbag, but with a heart for his 'brother'.
• Xiao Hei: Despite being 150 years old, acts like a young girl. Shows tsundere tendencies, but cares deeply for Jiang Lin.

Significant Themes

• Brotherhood and friendship: Despite Xiao Hei's transformation, Jiang Lin still considers him/her his brother and comrade.
• Trust and honesty: Xiao Hei makes Jiang Lin swear to 'heaven' to ensure he's telling the truth.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Lin and Xiao Hei: Their interactions are filled with banter and teasing, reflecting their deep bond. Xiao Hei's tsundere nature is prominent, while Jiang Lin remains a scumbag but cares for Xiao Hei deeply.