Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yi, a young man in need of money to repair his parents' Medical Pod, takes on a dangerous mission.
• The mission involves finding a Mysterious Artifact in an abandoned building in the old district, where two previous attempts resulted in deaths and madness.
• Old Crow, the mission organizer, believes the building is haunted and that ordinary people face less danger than cultivators.

Character Developments

• Li Yi: A filial son desperate for money to save his comatose parents. He's cautious and practical, asking crucial questions about the mission's dangers.
• Old Crow: A mysterious figure with cultivation abilities, willing to risk others' lives for a chance at a Mysterious Artifact. He's cold, calculating, and potentially dangerous.
• The other mission participants: Each has their own reasons for taking the risk, prioritizing money over safety. They're greedy, unyielding, and unafraid of Old Crow's threats.

Significant Themes

• Greed and desperation: Characters are driven by their need for money, even in the face of great danger.
• The allure of Mysterious Artifacts: These powerful objects from another world can grant divine powers and change one's fate, making them highly sought after.
• The danger of cultivation: While it grants extraordinary abilities, cultivation also exposes one to greater risks and unknown threats.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi and Old Crow: Li Yi is cautious and asks questions to understand the risks, while Old Crow is cold and dismissive of the participants' concerns.
• The mission participants: They interact with each other to negotiate better terms, showing unity in their greed but also a lack of trust and camaraderie.
• Li Yi and the other participants: Li Yi is the most practical and cautious among them, while the others are more focused on maximizing their gains.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yi and his team arrive at the Ruined City, a haunted and dangerous area, to search for a mysterious artifact.
• They meet their client, a woman who can use Gaze Strike, a cultivation technique that can kill with a glance.
• The team enters the abandoned building, which is believed to be haunted.

Character Developments

• Li Yi: Shows fear and caution when faced with the Gaze Strike, but remains determined to complete the mission for the money.
• Zhang Kaiwen: Speaks recklessly and suffers the consequences of the Gaze Strike, showing the power of the cultivator they're dealing with.
• Wang Hu: Displayed recklessness and disregard for danger, rushing into the haunted building without hesitation.
• Wei Li: Shows knowledge about cultivation and the Gaze Strike, providing useful information to the team.
• Liu Yan: Reveals her desire to cultivate and her fear of the cultivator's power.
• The Client (unnamed woman): Demonstrates her power and ruthlessness, using the Gaze Strike to warn the team against disobedience.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and risks of cultivation in this world.
• The power dynamics between cultivators and ordinary people.
• The desperation of the team members, driven by their personal circumstances to take on this dangerous mission.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi and the team members introduce themselves, revealing their personal motivations for taking the job.
• The client interacts with the team, using the Gaze Strike to warn them against disobedience.
• The team members react to the client's display of power, showing fear and awe.
• Wang Hu shows disregard for the team's safety, rushing into the building without hesitation.
• Zhang Kaiwen and Wei Li provide useful information and caution to the team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group enters an abandoned, collapsed building in search of a strange artifact on its second basement level.
• They encounter a mysterious corpse on the stairs, which vanishes after they shine their flashlights on it, suggesting it might be a ghost.
• Upon reaching the second basement level, they find an ancient, eerie village-like scene with abandoned cars, indicating a temporal or spatial anomaly.
• The group decides to split up to increase their chances of finding the artifact, despite the danger.

Character Developments

• Li Yi: Initially cautious and rational, he becomes determined to change his fate after hearing others' plans. He's the only one who suggests staying together for safety.
• Wang Hu: Confident and ambitious, he's the first to express his desire to change his fate and is unafraid of danger.
• Zhang Kaiwen: Initially hesitant, he's swayed by Wang Hu's confidence and becomes eager to change his life.
• Liu Yan: Soft-spoken but determined, she's excited by the possibility of finding a strange artifact to change her fate.
• Wei Li (Doctor): Calm and analytical, he's the first to notice the corpse's abnormalities and later explains the reason for splitting up.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Ambition: The characters are driven by the desire to change their fates, leading them to take risks and make decisions that could endanger their lives.
• Fate and Destiny: The possibility of finding a strange artifact represents a chance to alter one's predetermined fate.
• Trust and Betrayal: The decision to split up highlights the lack of trust among the group members, setting the stage for potential betrayals.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi and the Group: Li Yi is the only one who suggests staying together, showing his concern for the group's safety. However, his suggestion is ignored, highlighting his lack of influence.
• Wang Hu and Zhang Kaiwen: Wang Hu's confidence and ambition inspire Zhang Kaiwen to change his mind about the mission, demonstrating the power of peer influence.
• Liu Yan and Wei Li: Liu Yan and Wei Li remain silent during the decision-making process, indicating they're content with the group's plan to split up.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yi and four others explore an abandoned, haunted parking lot in search of a mysterious artifact.
• They discover a peculiar grave with eerie arms growing from the ground around it.
• Wang Hu recklessly approaches the grave, triggering a terrifying response from the surrounding corpses.
• Wei Li, Zhang Kaiwen, and Li Yi decide to risk their lives and approach the grave as well.

Character Developments

• Li Yi: Initially cautious, he becomes more daring as he sees others taking risks.
• Wang Hu: Acts impulsively, putting himself and others in danger.
• Wei Li, Zhang Kaiwen: They decide to gamble with their lives to reach the grave.

Significant Themes

• Greed and the desire to get ahead, leading characters to take reckless risks.
• The unknown and unseen dangers lurking in the darkness.
• The consequences of impulsive actions and the importance of careful consideration.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi interacts with the others through voice, with each person making their own decisions about approaching the grave.
• The group's dynamic shifts as individuals prioritize their own desires, leading to a tense and dangerous situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yi, Wang Hu, Wei Li, Zhang Kaiwen, and Liu Yan enter a dangerous abandoned building in search of valuable items.
• They encounter strange corpses in the mud that attack them, killing Zhang Kaiwen and Liu Yan.
• Li Yi, Wang Hu, and Wei Li find items in the building and escape with them.
• Outside, Old Crow and Ning Wu, who hired the group, try to retrieve the items but are confronted by investigator Wang Jian.
• Wang Hu, Li Yi, and Wei Li escape with the items, leaving Liu Yan's corpse behind.
• Wang Jian kills Liu Yan, who was possessed by a ghost, and stops Old Crow and Ning Wu from pursuing the survivors.

Character Developments

• Li Yi: Shows efficiency and determination in navigating the dangerous building. He takes an item and escapes.
• Wang Hu: Demonstrates extraordinary strength and speed, becoming the first to reach the grave. He takes a mummy and escapes.
• Wei Li: Survives the building despite injuries and escapes with an item.
• Liu Yan: Dies after being possessed by a ghost and killed by Wang Jian.
• Old Crow: Shows frustration and anger at the survivors escaping with the items.
• Ning Wu: Reveals her cultivation ability (Spirit Medium) and her desire to retrieve the items. She is stopped by Wang Jian.
• Wang Jian: Shows determination to investigate the group and protect the survivors. He kills Liu Yan to prevent her from becoming a threat.

Significant Themes

• Greed: The main reason the group enters the dangerous building is for potential wealth.
• Survival: The characters must navigate the dangerous environment and make tough decisions to survive.
• Consequences of Actions: The characters face the consequences of their choices, such as Liu Yan's possession and death.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi, Wang Hu, and Wei Li: They work independently within the building but do not interfere with each other's escapes.
• Old Crow and Ning Wu: They work together to retrieve the items but are stopped by Wang Jian.
• Wang Jian and Ning Wu: They confront each other, with Wang Jian stopping Ning Wu from pursuing the survivors.
• Wang Jian and Liu Yan: Wang Jian kills Liu Yan to prevent her from becoming a threat after being possessed by a ghost.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yi risks his life to retrieve an artifact from an ancient tomb.
• He returns home safely with a half Knife Coin, a type of ancient currency.
• Li Yi repairs his parents' Medical Pods and learns that Nutrient Solution prices have increased.
• He decides to seek help from Uncle Biao, an old family friend, to appraise the half Knife Coin.

Character Developments

• Li Yi: Becomes more determined to change his family's fate and seeks a different path than working diligently.
• Li Yi's parents: Remain in a vegetative state, dependent on Medical Pods and Nutrient Solution for survival.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and financial stability in a society where cultivation and ancient artifacts hold significant value.
• The importance of family and Li Yi's responsibility towards his parents.
• The risks and rewards of impulsive decisions.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi interacts with Engineer Hu Bing, who repairs the Medical Pods and warns Li Yi about the increasing price of Nutrient Solution.
• Li Yi plans to visit Uncle Biao, an old family friend, to appraise the half Knife Coin, indicating trust and desperation for help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yi visits Uncle Biao's meditation room out of curiosity for cultivation.
• He finds the room bustling with students, taught by Uncle Biao's niece, Lin Yue.
• Lin Yue explains the basics of cultivation, the Dharma-Ending Era, and the role of strange artifacts.
• Li Yi learns that cultivation depends on talent and that incomplete strange artifacts might not eliminate energy pollution.
• Li Yi expresses his desire to cultivate, and Lin Yue agrees to teach him, warning him about the importance of personal effort.

Character Developments

• Li Yi: Shows curiosity and determination to learn about cultivation. He is also resourceful, asking insightful questions about strange artifacts.
• Lin Yue: Demonstrates professionalism and dedication to teaching. She is knowledgeable about cultivation and honest about its challenges.
• Uncle Biao: Shows kindness and support towards Li Yi, offering his niece's help for Li Yi's cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Talent: The importance of personal talent and effort in cultivation is emphasized.
• Strange Artifacts: The significance and mystery of strange artifacts are highlighted, creating intrigue and anticipation.
• Teaching and Learning: The chapter explores the dynamics of teaching and learning, with Lin Yue as the teacher and Li Yi as the eager student.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi and Lin Yue: They have a productive student-teacher interaction, with Li Yi asking insightful questions and Lin Yue providing clear and honest explanations.
• Li Yi and Uncle Biao: Uncle Biao shows kindness and support towards Li Yi, offering his niece's help and expressing his willingness to assist Li Yi's family.
• Lin Yue and Uncle Biao: Their relationship is implied to be close, with Lin Yue willing to help her uncle's friend's son.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yi begins his cultivation journey under Lin Yue's guidance.
• He enters a state of stillness and encounters fear due to the darkness, but persists.
• Li Yi successfully guides pure Cosmic Energy into his body and absorbs a small portion.
• He discovers scattered specks of pure energy in the polluted world, which he attempts to absorb.

Character Developments

• Li Yi shows determination and resilience in his cultivation, overcoming his initial fear and continuing despite failures.
• Lin Yue demonstrates patience and understanding in guiding Li Yi, showing faith in his potential.

Significant Themes

• Overcoming fear and adapting to new mental states is a crucial part of cultivation.
• Talent for cultivation is not solely determined by the speed of entering stillness, but also by the efficiency of absorbing Cosmic Energy.
• The half Knife Coin in Li Yi's possession generates its own energy field, purifying contaminated spiritual energy and potentially boosting his cultivation speed.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yue instructs Li Yi on meditation and cultivation, providing support and encouragement.
• Uncle Biao and Lin Yue discuss Li Yi's cultivation progress, expressing hope in his potential.
• Li Yi's consciousness interacts with the Cosmic Energy, guiding and absorbing it, marking his first steps into cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yi starts cultivating with Lin Yue's guidance and absorbs 45% of the Cosmic Energy, which is considered decent for a beginner.
• Li Yi learns that cultivation geniuses have absorption rates above 200%.
• Li Yi senses a special energy field during cultivation, which Lin Yue cannot perceive.
• Li Yi has dinner with Uncle Biao and Lin Yue, during which they discuss his cultivation progress and future plans.
• Li Yi decides to keep the incomplete Knife Coin and continues cultivating at home.

Character Developments

• Li Yi: Becomes more determined to cultivate and improve his skills, even in the face of potential danger. He decides to keep the Knife Coin despite the risks.
• Lin Yue: Shows concern for Li Yi's cultivation progress and offers guidance and support.
• Uncle Biao: Encourages Li Yi to drink and enjoy life, showing a more laid-back and carefree side.

Significant Themes

• The importance of talent and hard work in cultivation.
• The allure of wealth and power, and the temptation to give up one's principles for them.
• The struggle between short-term gains and long-term goals.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi and Lin Yue: They have a mentor-mentee relationship, with Lin Yue guiding Li Yi's cultivation and offering advice.
• Li Yi and Uncle Biao: They bond over dinner, with Uncle Biao treating Li Yi like a nephew and encouraging him to enjoy life.
• Ning Wu and Old Crow: They discuss their plans to retrieve the stolen items, showing a partnership built on mutual trust and shared goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yi cultivates using the incomplete Knife Coin, experiencing enhanced physical abilities and increased hunger.
• Old Crow calls Li Yi, threatening him to hand over the item he found in the Ruined City.
• Li Yi stands up to Old Crow, demanding payment first before handing over the item.
• Old Crow agrees to pay Li Yi 10,000 yuan for a pile of tattered clothes, instructing him to leave them in a storage locker.

Character Developments

• Li Yi: Becomes more confident and assertive, prioritizing his family's well-being and his cultivation path. He understands the financial aspects of cultivation and sets goals to make money quickly.
• Old Crow: Reveals his black-hearted nature, initially threatening Li Yi but ultimately paying him to avoid further complications.

Significant Themes

• The financial aspect of cultivation: Li Yi realizes that cultivators need money for Medical Pods, Nutrient Solutions, and guides, making cultivation accessible only to the wealthy.
• The power of possession: Li Yi understands that having a wondrous item like the Knife Coin will eventually expose him, and he needs to gain abilities to protect himself.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi and Old Crow: Their interaction is tense, with Li Yi standing up to Old Crow's threats and demanding payment first. Old Crow, despite his initial threats, agrees to pay Li Yi to avoid further complications.
• Li Yi and Lin Yue (implied): Li Yi plans to consult Lin Yue about cultivation and how cultivators make money.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Students begin their cultivation journey, experiencing various physical and mental changes.
• Lin Yue, their teacher, explains that the first realm of cultivation, Spirit Medium, allows cultivators to see things invisible to ordinary people, such as ghosts and creatures in sealed Danger Zones.
• Li Yi discovers that his eyes are already showing signs of transformation, much faster than other students.
• Lin Yue suspects Li Yi's home might have special properties that enhance cultivation speed.
• Li Yi sees Liu Yan, a woman he thought was dead, at a pharmacy, hinting at the hidden dangers in the world.

Character Developments

• Li Yi: Becomes aware of his rapid cultivation progress and the potential danger of his secret. He also learns about the job of a guide and decides to pursue it.
• Lin Yue: Shows concern for Li Yi's well-being and is intrigued by the possibility of his home enhancing cultivation speed.
• Liu Yan: Revealed to be alive, but with an otherworldly appearance, suggesting she might be a ghost or some other supernatural entity.

Significant Themes

• The hidden dangers and terrors of the world that become apparent with cultivation.
• The importance of cultivation speed and finding suitable environments for cultivation.
• The potential for cultivators to see and interact with supernatural entities.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi and Lin Yue: Li Yi seeks advice from Lin Yue about cultivation and work, while Lin Yue shows interest in Li Yi's rapid progress and offers guidance.
• Li Yi and Liu Yan: Li Yi sees Liu Yan, a woman he thought was dead, at a pharmacy, causing him to flee in fear. This interaction hints at the potential dangers of the world and the consequences of witnessing something one should not have.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yi discovers a dead person in the crowd, realizing the city hides many dangers.
• He decides to cultivate in secret using the incomplete Knife Coin to gain power quickly.
• During cultivation, the Knife Coin's energy field becomes turbulent, and a resentful remnant soul emerges, attacking Li Yi's consciousness.
• Li Yi faints, and the incomplete Knife Coin is embedded in the wall. He wakes up two days later, injured and frightened.

Character Developments

• Li Yi: He becomes more determined to cultivate quickly to protect himself and his family. He also learns about the dangers of incomplete strange objects and the existence of resentful remnant souls.

Significant Themes

• The dual nature of incomplete strange objects: They can speed up cultivation but also harbor great danger.
• The power of resentment: The remnant soul's attack shows the potential threat of unresolved grudges or hatred.
• The struggle between safety and progress: Li Yi must decide whether to continue using the Knife Coin, knowing the risks involved.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi interacts with the resentful remnant soul within the Knife Coin, experiencing its immense power and terror.
• Though not physically present, Li Yi's parents are mentioned, highlighting his responsibility towards them and his desire to protect them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yi, after half a month of cultivation, experiences significant physical and mental improvements but hasn't awakened as a Spirit Medium yet.
• He decides to apply for a guide job to earn money for his living expenses.
• Li Yi arrives at the interview location in An Ding District, where he meets other applicants: Zhang Gao and Zhao Xiaoxiao.
• The employer, Xu Ming, arrives and leads them to the conference room for the interview.

Character Developments

• Li Yi: Realizes the importance of money for cultivation and decides to work. Shows understanding and acceptance of Zhang Gao's situation.
• Zhang Gao: Struggles with financial issues due to supporting his family. Warns Li Yi about the importance of cultivation over money.
• Zhao Xiaoxiao: Initially friendly but distances herself from Li Yi and Zhang Gao after learning about their circumstances. Has a keen eye for cultivation talent.

Significant Themes

• The importance of money in cultivation and daily life.
• The struggle between financial needs and cultivation progress.
• The value of cultivation talent and the perception of it by others.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi, Zhang Gao, and Zhao Xiaoxiao meet and discuss their situations before the interview.
• Zhao Xiaoxiao initially shows interest in Li Yi due to his cultivation aptitude but distances herself after learning about his financial struggles.
• Li Yi and Zhang Gao exchange views on the importance of money and cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yi and six other cultivators apply for guide positions and are presented with two contracts: one with a fixed hourly wage of 9000 yuan, the other with a variable wage of 100 yuan per unit of Cosmic Energy guided.
• Li Yi chooses the second contract, while the others choose the first.
• Li Yi is approached by Wu Zhen, Zhao Xiaoxiao, and others who want him to limit his Cosmic Energy guidance to an average of 70 units per hour to allow for cultivation time during work.
• Li Yi refuses, leading to a confrontation with Wu Zhen, who tries to intimidate him.
• Li Yi attacks Wu Zhen, severely beating him.

Character Developments

• Li Yi: Shows decisiveness in choosing the second contract and stands firm against Wu Zhen's intimidation. Demonstrates unexpected physical strength and combat prowess when attacking Wu Zhen.
• Wu Zhen: Initially tries to intimidate Li Yi but is easily overpowered, revealing his lack of combat skill despite his muscular appearance.
• Zhao Xiaoxiao: Acts as a mediator between Li Yi and Wu Zhen but does not intervene when Li Yi attacks Wu Zhen.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Caution: Li Yi's ambition to make money quickly leads him to take risks, while the other cultivators prefer a more cautious approach.
• Power Dynamics: The interaction between Li Yi and Wu Zhen highlights the power dynamics among cultivators, with physical strength and combat skill being key factors.
• Honesty and Integrity: Li Yi's refusal to cooperate with Wu Zhen's plan shows his honesty and integrity, even in the face of potential conflict.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi and Wu Zhen: Their interaction escalates from a negotiation to a physical altercation, highlighting their contrasting personalities and priorities.
• Li Yi and Zhao Xiaoxiao: Zhao Xiaoxiao tries to mediate between Li Yi and Wu Zhen but ultimately does not intervene, showing her awareness of the power dynamics at play.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yi severely beats Wu Zhen after a misunderstanding.
• Supervisor Xu Ming intervenes, warning Li Yi not to kill Wu Zhen.
• Li Yi refuses Zhao Xiaoxiao's group's proposal and warns them about his future retaliation.
• Li Yi returns to his room to cultivate, while the others retreat to their rooms, fearing his potential future revenge.

Character Developments

• Li Yi: Shows increased ruthlessness and willingness to fight, indicating a change in his personality after his near-death experience in Ruined City. He also demonstrates a strong desire to improve his cultivation.
• Wu Zhen: Suffers a severe beating and is left traumatized by Li Yi's threat.
• Zhao Xiaoxiao and her group: Realize the danger of offending Li Yi and become fearful of his potential retaliation once he advances in cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of underestimating and provoking powerful individuals (Li Yi).
• The importance of maintaining one's cultivation and improving it through any means necessary (Li Yi's determination to cultivate).
• The fear and anxiety caused by potential retaliation from a powerful cultivator (Zhao Xiaoxiao and her group).

Character Interactions

• Li Yi and Wu Zhen: Li Yi severely beats Wu Zhen after a misunderstanding, leaving Wu Zhen traumatized and fearful.
• Li Yi and Zhao Xiaoxiao's group: Li Yi warns them about his future retaliation, causing them to fear him and retreat.
• Li Yi and Supervisor Xu Ming: Xu Ming intervenes to prevent Li Yi from killing Wu Zhen, but he does not take sides or interfere with their conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yi and the others are hired as Guides to supply Cosmic Energy to a Cultivation Pod for six hours.
• The Cultivation Pod is a high-tech device that isolates pure Cosmic Energy from contamination, allowing the user to cultivate in a near-pure environment.
• There are four batches of Guides working in shifts to maintain a continuous supply of Cosmic Energy.
• Li Yi discovers that the Cultivation Pod's material is a Dragon Scale, which can isolate contaminated Cosmic Energy.

Character Developments

• Li Yi: He is energetic and not sleepy after meditation, showing the benefits of Cultivation. He also demonstrates caution and strategic thinking by gradually increasing the amount of Cosmic Energy he guides to avoid suspicion.
• Wu Zhen: Despite his injuries, he continues working to maintain his wages. His resilience shows that Cultivators have better physical recovery abilities than ordinary people.

Significant Themes

• The gap between the rich and the poor in cultivation is emphasized, with the wealthy having access to advanced technology like the Cultivation Pod, while ordinary people can only work as Guides.
• The power of technology and money is highlighted, as the Cultivation Pod allows its user to cultivate in a near-pure environment, comparable to possessing a Mysterious Artifact.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi and Wu Zhen: Their interaction is tense, with Wu Zhen still harboring resentment towards Li Yi for his defeat and injuries. However, he doesn't dare to provoke Li Yi again due to his ruthlessness.
• Li Yi and the other Guides: They work together, sharing their knowledge and experiences about the Cultivation Pod and its technology. They also discuss their wages and the ease of the job.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group learns about the Qiu Dragon, an Extraordinary Creature, and the potential profits from hunting such creatures.
• They have their first meal at the cafeteria, with Li Yi learning about the importance of eating solid food for Cultivators.
• Li Yi receives apologies from Lu Jue and Zhang Gao for the previous misunderstanding.
• Supervisor Xu Ming distributes the first day's wages:
  • Zhang Gao, Zhao Xiaoxiao, Lu Jue, and another Cultivator each receive 54,000 yuan.
  • Wu Zhen receives 27,000 yuan due to a mid-work meditation interruption.
  • Li Yi receives 220,000 yuan for guiding 2,200 units of Cosmic Energy.

Character Developments

• Li Yi demonstrates his potential as a powerful Cultivator, earning significantly more than his peers in his first day of guiding.
• Wu Zhen's resentment towards Li Yi grows after learning about his high earnings.
• Zhao Xiaoxiao is conflicted about apologizing to Li Yi but ultimately decides against it due to Wu Zhen's influence.

Significant Themes

• The importance of money and resources in cultivation.
• The risks and rewards of hunting Extraordinary Creatures.
• The power dynamics and social hierarchy among Cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi and Zhang Gao's relationship improves after Zhang Gao apologizes.
• Li Yi and Lu Jue resolve their misunderstanding.
• Wu Zhen tries to manipulate Zhao Xiaoxiao into targeting Li Yi.
• Li Yi's high earnings cause envy and resentment among his peers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yi earns 220,000 yuan for guiding 2,200 units of Cosmic Energy in six hours.
• Supervisor Xu Ming hints at a long-term contract and higher unit price if Li Yi maintains his efficiency.
• Li Yi's colleagues are astonished by his salary and assume he's a cultivation genius with a high Cultivation stat.

Character Developments

• Li Yi maintains his 'genius' persona to avoid suspicion and secure better earnings.
• Zhang Gao and Lu Jue are impressed by Li Yi's apparent talent and diligence.
• Zhao Xiaoxiao feels a pang of bitterness and regret for underestimating Li Yi.
• Wu Zhen feels unease about Li Yi's potential future success.

Significant Themes

• Talent and hard work in cultivation.
• The impact of one's background on cultivation opportunities.
• The importance of maintaining a good reputation and relationships in society.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi interacts with his colleagues, who now treat him with more respect and enthusiasm.
• Lu Jue and Zhang Gao express admiration and support for Li Yi.
• Zhao Xiaoxiao struggles with how to apologize to Li Yi.
• Wu Zhen feels threatened by Li Yi's potential future success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yi discovers he has night vision and enhanced hearing after his cultivation evolves.
• Zhao Xiaoxiao visits Li Yi late at night, offering to invest in him and act as his guide.
• Li Yi refuses Zhao Xiaoxiao's investment, citing no specific reason.

Character Developments

• Li Yi: Shows maturity and self-control in refusing Zhao Xiaoxiao's investment, prioritizing his secrets and personal preferences over immediate gain.
• Zhao Xiaoxiao: Reveals her opportunistic nature and willingness to invest in Li Yi's potential, but also shows persistence in her offer.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and opportunities within the cultivation world.
• The tension between immediate gain and long-term goals.
• The importance of personal integrity and self-preservation.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi and Zhao Xiaoxiao: Their interaction highlights Li Yi's independence and Zhao Xiaoxiao's opportunism. Li Yi's refusal of her investment creates tension between them.
• Lu Jue and Zhao Xiaoxiao: Lu Jue's comments reveal his understanding of Li Yi's potential and Zhao Xiaoxiao's missed opportunity, further straining their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yi and others resume guiding work; Wu Zhen, now recovered, joins them.
• Li Yi decides to cap his daily earnings at under 300,000 to avoid suspicion.
• Li Yi's earnings reach 280,000, further impressing Lu Jue and Zhao Xiaoxiao.
• Wu Zhen resigns due to fear of Li Yi's growing power.
• Li Yi encounters an anomaly in the Knife Coin energy field, causing him to wake up from meditation.
• The employer might wake up from the Cultivation Pod after tomorrow, ending the guides' work.

Character Developments

• Li Yi: He continues to earn high wages, attracting more attention and envy. He remains calm and focused on his goals.
• Wu Zhen: Realizing Li Yi's potential, Wu Zhen resigns out of fear for his safety.
• Zhao Xiaoxiao: She becomes more envious of Li Yi's talent and opportunities, hoping to invest in him.
• Lu Jue: He remains impressed by Li Yi's potential and sees him as a promising investment opportunity.

Significant Themes

• Talent vs. Mediocrity: Li Yi's exceptional talent sets him apart from others, leading to both admiration and envy.
• Fear and Resignation: Wu Zhen's fear of Li Yi leads him to resign, highlighting the power dynamics between them.
• Opportunity and Investment: Li Yi's potential attracts investors like Zhao Xiaoxiao, who see him as a promising opportunity.

Character Interactions

• Li Yi and Zhao Xiaoxiao: Zhao Xiaoxiao tries to invest in Li Yi, but he refuses, maintaining his independence.
• Li Yi and Wu Zhen: Wu Zhen's fear of Li Yi leads him to resign, showing the power imbalance between them.
• Li Yi and Lu Jue: Lu Jue remains impressed by Li Yi's talent and sees him as a potential investment opportunity.