Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan helps Lu Yao add Jiu Wu as a friend to potentially take Lu Ming as a disciple.
• Jiu Wu agrees to take Lu Ming as a disciple after Lin Fan offers to play Mahjong with him.
• Lu Yao visits the Purple Mansion Holy Land, then leaves, with Lin Fan helping her create an illusion to hide Lu Ming's absence.

Character Developments

• Lu Yao shows her strategic planning and adaptability by creating an illusion to cover up Lu Ming's departure.
• Jiu Wu displays his eccentricity and love for Mahjong, agreeing to take Lu Ming as a disciple in exchange for playing the game with Lin Fan.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and catering to different people's preferences, as shown by Lin Fan's strategy with Jiu Wu.
• The power of adaptability and planning, demonstrated by Lu Yao's quick thinking to cover up Lu Ming's absence.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Lu Yao work together to find a suitable master for Lu Ming, showcasing their mutual respect and cooperation.
• Jiu Wu and Lin Fan interact, with Jiu Wu's love for Mahjong leading to an agreement to take Lu Ming as a disciple.
• Lu Yao and Lin Fan part ways, with Lu Yao expressing her gratitude and Lin Fan understanding her need for secrecy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qi Zixiao helps Lin Fan embark on the path of cultivation while he's on Earth.
• Lin Fan returns to Earth and finds that Qi Zixiao wants him to learn to drive.
• Lin Fan discovers that the Spiritual Medicine in his courtyard has sprouted quickly and attracted birds.

Character Developments

• Qi Zixiao: She helps Lin Fan cultivate and expresses her desire to learn to drive.
• Lin Fan: He realizes the benefits of Spiritual Energy on cultivation and plants, and faces the issue of birds attracted to his courtyard.

Significant Themes

• The power of Spiritual Energy in cultivation and affecting the environment.
• The challenges and choices Lin Fan faces in managing his courtyard.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Qi Zixiao: They maintain their cooperative relationship, with Qi Zixiao helping Lin Fan cultivate and expressing her desire to drive.
• Lin Fan and the birds: Lin Fan faces the issue of birds attracted to his courtyard, potentially consuming Spiritual Energy and damaging his plants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan has nothing to do after completing his tasks, considering visiting his parents or the research lab.
• Qi Zixiao decides to play Mahjong with Jiu Wu, Dan Chengzi, and the Holy Son after listening to the chat history.
• Jiu Wu invites the Holy Son to play Mahjong at Bright Moon Peak, revealing his disdain for the Holy Son's lack of a 'Mobile Phone' terminal and knowledge of the 'Immortal Net'.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan feels guilty about Wang Dong's lie and decides to visit the research lab.
• Qi Zixiao is confused about her situation and decides to play Mahjong to clear her mind.
• The Holy Son feels lonely after winning all his Protector Disciples and wants to challenge Qi Zixiao again.
• Dan Chengzi becomes more confident in playing Mahjong and earning Spiritual Stones.

Significant Themes

• The impact of technology and modern conveniences on cultivation, as seen through Jiu Wu's disdain for the Holy Son's lack of a 'Mobile Phone' terminal.
• The importance of relaxation and work-life balance, as seen through the Holy Son's improved mood and cultivation progress after playing Mahjong.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Wang Dong's relationship remains strained, with Lin Fan feeling guilty about Wang Dong's lie.
• Qi Zixiao and Jiu Wu's interaction is filled with tension, as Qi Zixiao feels she owes Lin Fan and Jiu Wu is excited to learn from powerful opponents.
• The Holy Son and Qi Zixiao's rivalry continues, with the Holy Son wanting to prove his superiority and Qi Zixiao playing aggressively.
• Dan Chengzi is conflicted about his relationship with Jiu Wu, feeling guilty for taking advantage of him but also wanting to win more Spiritual Stones.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qi Zixiao continues to win against Jiu Wu, the Holy Son, and Dan Chengzi in Mahjong, leaving them shocked and defeated.
• Lu Ming arrives at Wine God Peak, finding it deserted and with only two disciples, one of whom is unreliable and drunk most of the time.
• Lu Ming decides to stay on Wine God Peak to gather information and plan his revenge, while also cultivating the Ten Thousand Stars Art.

Character Developments

• Qi Zixiao: Proves her Mahjong skills by winning against experienced players, further boosting her confidence.
• Jiu Wu: Realizes he can't win against Qi Zixiao and decides to learn from her to challenge his senior brothers and sisters.
• Lu Ming: Discovers the reality of Wine God Peak and decides to make the best of his situation while planning his revenge.

Significant Themes

• Confidence and Defeat: Characters come with confidence but face defeat, leading to introspection and change in plans.
• Reality vs Expectations: Lu Ming's expectations of Purple Mansion Holy Land clash with the reality of Wine God Peak.
• Cultivation and Longevity: Fan Jianqiang's view on cultivation and longevity contrasts with Lu Ming's desire to seek the Dao.

Character Interactions

• Qi Zixiao and Jiu Wu: Qi Zixiao's Mahjong skills impress Jiu Wu, leading to a change in his plans.
• Lu Ming and Fan Jianqiang: Lu Ming learns about Wine God Peak's reality from Fan Jianqiang and decides to stay.
• Jiu Wu, Holy Son, and Dan Chengzi: The three characters interact through Mahjong, leading to their respective realizations and departures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiu Wu is stopped by the Holy Son on his way to the Purple Mansion Palace, who questions him about the 'phone'.
• The Holy Son sends disciples to inquire about the 'phone' and obtain one.
• Purple Bamboo True Person complains to Mo Daolin about Mahjong, calling it the 'Source of Evil, Root of All Evil'.
• Jiu Wu defends Mahjong, leading to a heated argument with Purple Bamboo True Person.
• Mo Daolin decides to experience Mahjong himself, with Jiu Wu inviting Purple Bamboo True Person and Su Senior Sister to join.
• Lu Yao returns to the Jade Pool Holy Land and distributes 'phones' to talented junior sisters and elders.
• Fan Jianqiang creates an ID for Lu Ming and starts adding friends on the 'phone'.

Character Developments

• The Holy Son shows curiosity and a desire to keep up with the changes in the sect.
• Purple Bamboo True Person displays stubbornness and pedantry in his disapproval of Mahjong.
• Jiu Wu demonstrates his determination to promote Mahjong and his willingness to defend it.
• Mo Daolin shows indecisiveness but ultimately agrees to try Mahjong.
• Lu Yao shows responsibility in following Qi Zixiao's instructions and distributing the 'phones'.
• Fan Jianqiang shows care for his junior brother, Lu Ming, and a playful attitude towards the 'phone'.

Significant Themes

• The clash between tradition and innovation, represented by the conflict between Purple Bamboo True Person and Jiu Wu over Mahjong.
• The desire for knowledge and keeping up with changes, shown by the Holy Son's curiosity about the 'phone'.
• The importance of communication and connection, highlighted by the usefulness of the 'phone' in contacting others easily.

Character Interactions

• Jiu Wu and the Holy Son: Jiu Wu shares information about the 'phone' with the Holy Son, who is curious but initially skeptical.
• Jiu Wu and Purple Bamboo True Person: They argue over the value and impact of Mahjong, with Jiu Wu defending it and Purple Bamboo True Person condemning it.
• Mo Daolin, Jiu Wu, Purple Bamboo True Person, and Su Senior Sister: They plan to play Mahjong together, with Mo Daolin acting as the mediator.
• Lu Yao and the Jade Pool Holy Land disciples/elders: Lu Yao distributes 'phones' and teaches others how to use them, showing responsibility and care for her fellow cultivators.
• Fan Jianqiang and Lu Ming: Fan Jianqiang creates an ID for Lu Ming and starts adding friends on the 'phone', showing care and playfulness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan uses QQ Moments to post, allowing his comments to be seen by anyone who is a friend of Fan Jianqiang's friends.
• Fan Jianqiang's post about the futility of immortality sparks a debate with an unknown cultivator named Tian Qi.
• Tian Qi, enraged by Fan Jianqiang's final taunt, decides to confront him physically.

Character Developments

• Fan Jianqiang (Lu Ming): Starts a debate online, taunts Tian Qi, and enjoys the attention.
• Tian Qi: Initially tries to guide Fan Jianqiang, but becomes infuriated and decides to confront him offline.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of immortality and its costs.
• The use of technology (Mobile Phones) in the cultivation world.
• Respect for elders and the consequences of disrespect.

Character Interactions

• Fan Jianqiang and Tian Qi: Engage in an online debate that escalates to the point of physical confrontation.
• Dan Chengzi and other disciples: Watch the debate unfold, with some being influenced by Fan Jianqiang's views.
• Lu Yao and Qi Zixiao: React to the debate, with Lu Yao concerned for Fan Jianqiang's safety and Qi Zixiao finding amusement in the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tian Qi, the Seventh Elder of Jade Pool Holy Land, follows the 'internet cable' to teleport into Purple Mansion Holy Land to confront Jiu Wu.
• Jiu Wu, aware of her arrival, flees, leaving his disciples to face her.
• Tian Qi heads towards Wine God Peak, where Fan Jianqiang is waiting.

Character Developments

• Tian Qi: She is shown to be strong-willed, aggressive, and determined to confront Jiu Wu.
• Jiu Wu: He is depicted as cowardly and irresponsible, avoiding Tian Qi's confrontation.
• Fan Jianqiang: He is portrayed as resourceful and quick-witted, trying to avoid Tian Qi's attention.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of Online Actions: Tian Qi's offline confrontation with Jiu Wu highlights the real-world consequences of online disagreements.
• Responsibility and Cowardice: Jiu Wu's avoidance of Tian Qi raises questions about his responsibility and cowardice.
• Survival Instinct: Fan Jianqiang's immediate reaction to avoid Tian Qi showcases his strong survival instinct.

Character Interactions

• Tian Qi vs. Jiu Wu: Their unresolved past and online argument lead to Tian Qi's offline confrontation with Jiu Wu.
• Tian Qi vs. Fan Jianqiang: Tian Qi's arrival at Wine God Peak puts Fan Jianqiang in a precarious situation, as he tries to avoid her attention.
• Mo Daolin, Purple Bamboo True Person, and Su Muxue: They observe Tian Qi's arrival and discuss the situation, deciding to let her proceed without intervention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tian Qi, angered by online remarks, travels to the Wine God Peak to confront Lu Ming.
• She beats Lu Ming, who is initially drunk and unaware, mistaking him for the online arguer.
• Tian Qi discovers Lu Ming's Ten Thousand Stars Body and decides to help him cultivate, living on the peak to supervise him.
• Lu Ming's cultivation rapidly advances under Tian Qi's guidance, reaching the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.

Character Developments

• Tian Qi: She shows her fierce and unyielding nature, traveling to confront an online arguer. After discovering Lu Ming's potential, she takes him under her wing to cultivate.
• Lu Ming: Initially unaware and drunk, he is beaten by Tian Qi. After the beating, he gains a significant boost in cultivation due to Tian Qi's intervention and discovers his Ten Thousand Stars Body.
• Jiu Wu: He is revealed to be hiding due to fear of Tian Qi. His disciples are now to be taught by Tian Qi.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Mortality: The theme of whether cultivation is better than a carefree mortal life is explored through Lu Ming's initial remarks and his subsequent cultivation under Tian Qi's guidance.
• Consequences of Online Actions: The chapter highlights the potential real-world consequences of online arguments and flaming.
• Potential and Guidance: Lu Ming's Ten Thousand Stars Body and Tian Qi's intervention emphasize the importance of recognizing and nurturing potential.

Character Interactions

• Tian Qi and Lu Ming: Their interaction starts with a misunderstanding and a beating, but it evolves into a master-disciple relationship as Tian Qi helps Lu Ming cultivate.
• Tian Qi and Jiu Wu: Their relationship is revealed to be tense, with Tian Qi threatening to live on the Wine God Peak and teach Jiu Wu's disciples.
• Other Characters: Fan Jianqiang, Qi Zixiao, Mo Daolin, Su Muxue, and Zi Zhu all react to the situation, with some providing commentary and others making decisions based on Lu Ming's new circumstances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ming, having the Ten Thousand Stars Body, is given the Ten Thousand Stars Art by Mo Daolin, causing some disciples to question the fairness.
• The incident of Lu Ming arguing with Tian Qi offline spreads among the disciples, causing curiosity but confusion about the mentioned modern terms.
• Dan Chengzi gives a mobile phone to Divine Calculator, who asks Dan Chengzi to refine him again, leaving Dan Chengzi bewildered.
• Lin Fan installs wireless network cameras in his home to monitor his 'Spiritual Medicine' planting area.
• Lin Fan returns to the laboratory, finding it deserted as Old Chen is hospitalized.

Character Developments

• Lu Ming's special treatment due to his Ten Thousand Stars Body causes some disciples to question the fairness of the sect's decisions.
• Divine Calculator's excitement over receiving a mobile phone and his subsequent request to Dan Chengzi indicates his eagerness to improve his cultivation.
• Lin Fan's thoughts and plans regarding his identity as a graduate student and his desire to research cultivation reveal his growing ambition and curiosity.

Significant Themes

• Fairness and Preferential Treatment: The disciples' reactions to Lu Ming's special treatment highlight the theme of fairness and preferential treatment within the sect.
• Cultivation and Ambition: Lin Fan's thoughts about his future plans and research on cultivation emphasize the theme of ambition and personal growth.
• Modern Technology and Cultivation: The introduction of modern technology (mobile phones, wireless network cameras) into the cultivation world raises questions about the intersection of these two realms.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ming and the other disciples interact, with some questioning the fairness of Lu Ming's treatment.
• Dan Chengzi and Divine Calculator interact, with Divine Calculator's excitement and subsequent request to Dan Chengzi showing his eagerness to improve.
• Lin Fan interacts with Xia Xiaojie, learning about Old Chen's hospitalization and deciding to visit him at the hospital.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Chen, Lin Fan's tutor, suffers an acute myocardial infarction.
• Lin Fan visits Old Chen in the hospital and uses his True Essence to help Old Chen's condition.
• Old Chen makes a surprising recovery, with his body appearing ten years younger and free of illnesses.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan demonstrates his extraordinary abilities by helping Old Chen recover.
• Old Chen shows his care and concern for Lin Fan, treating him like a grandson.
• Wang Dong shows his knowledge about Old Chen's background and his care for Lin Fan.

Significant Themes

• The power of kindness and good deeds, as shown by the numerous people who come to see Old Chen.
• The theme of life and death, and the value of life, as seen through Old Chen's near-death experience.
• The theme of extraordinary abilities and their responsible use, as seen through Lin Fan's actions.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Old Chen share a heartfelt conversation, with Old Chen treating Lin Fan like a grandson and Lin Fan showing his concern for Old Chen.
• Lin Fan and Wang Dong discuss Old Chen's condition and Lin Fan's actions, with Wang Dong expressing his amazement at Lin Fan's extraordinary abilities.
• Old Chen's numerous visitors show their respect and care for him, highlighting the power of kindness and good deeds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan uses True Essence to help Old Chen, realizing its significant effects.
• Lin Fan plans to revive Earth's Spiritual Energy to aid his cultivation and find Qi Zixiao.
• Qi Zixiao updates Lin Fan on recent events in the Holy Land, including Tian Qi's actions and Lu Ming becoming her disciple.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan's ambition grows as he plans to become stronger and find Qi Zixiao.
• Qi Zixiao shows concern for Lin Fan's actions with Lu Yao and shares updates from the Holy Land.

Significant Themes

• The power of True Essence and its potential uses.
• Lin Fan's ambition and plans for reviving Earth's Spiritual Energy.
• The interconnectedness of events in the Holy Land and Earth.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Old Chen's interaction, with Lin Fan helping Old Chen using True Essence.
• Lin Fan and Qi Zixiao's interaction, with Qi Zixiao updating Lin Fan on Holy Land events and expressing concern for his actions with Lu Yao.
• Implied interaction between Lin Fan and Lu Yao, with Qi Zixiao asking about their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan decides to create a 'Remote Charging' function in the Cultivation World, adapting Earth's technology to his needs.
• He plans to divide the Natural Gold into portions for 'Power Banks', 'Teleportation Arrays', and a 'Spirit Gathering Array'.
• Lin Fan's goal is to achieve 'infinite battery life' to counter the Holy Son's speed advantage.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan shows adaptability and innovation, applying Earth's technology to the Cultivation World.
• Qi Zixiao becomes more attached to Lin Fan, wanting to meet him with her original body.

Significant Themes

• The blending of technology and cultivation.
• The pursuit of power and advantage in cultivation.
• The exploration of new experiences and interests.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Qi Zixiao's communication through the video messages, with Qi Zixiao learning about the events in the Cultivation World and Lin Fan's plans.
• Qi Zixiao's interaction with the Rough Stone supplier, arousing suspicion about her purchases.
• Lin Fan's instructions to Qi Zixiao about taking care of the Spiritual Medicine and learning to drive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qi Zixiao decides to display some high-quality Rough Stones in her store to dispel suspicions about her 'blind selection' method.
• She absorbs Spiritual Energy from Pseudo Spiritual Stones, advancing 'Lin Fan's' cultivation to the early stage of Foundation Establishment.
• Qi Zixiao schedules her driver's license exam for four days later.
• She suspects that Spiritual Medicine can create a cycle of Spiritual Energy, potentially providing an inexhaustible supply.

Character Developments

• Qi Zixiao becomes more relaxed and confident in her plan to deceive others about her Rough Stone purchases.
• She shows determination to pursue her cultivation and understanding of Spiritual Energy.
• Qin Ya remains cooperative and understanding, not questioning Qi Zixiao's methods.

Significant Themes

• Deception and maintaining appearances (Qi Zixiao's plan to display high-quality Rough Stones).
• The pursuit of power and resources (Qi Zixiao's interest in Spiritual Medicine and its potential for creating a cycle of Spiritual Energy).
• The cycle of life and growth (implied through Qi Zixiao's understanding of Spiritual Medicine's effects on the environment).

Character Interactions

• Qi Zixiao and Qin Ya continue to work together, with Qin Ya showing understanding and cooperation.
• Qi Zixiao interacts with 'Xiao Wan' online, but remains cautious and refuses to meet in person.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qi Zixiao discovers that increasing Spiritual Energy in her yard is a slow process.
• She considers using fertilizers and even Lin Fan's True Essence to speed up the process.
• Lin Fan, in the Holy Land, continues his research on charging methods and decides to create hairpin and earring designs for Qi Zixiao's charging treasures.
• Wu Lian attempts to fuse Strange Fires but causes a massive explosion in the Artifact Refining Pavilion.

Character Developments

• Qi Zixiao becomes more determined to improve her cultivation environment.
• Lin Fan continues to innovate and plan for Qi Zixiao's charging treasures.
• Wu Lian attempts to advance his skills but faces a setback.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between efficiency and patience in cultivation and innovation.
• The consequences of experimentation and the importance of caution.

Character Interactions

• Qi Zixiao and Lin Fan's relationship remains distant but connected through their cultivation goals.
• Wu Lian's attempt to refine Strange Fires affects the entire Artifact Refining Pavilion and its disciples.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Lian successfully fuses two types of Strange Fire, causing massive destruction to the Artifact Refining Pavilion.
• Lin Fan discovers the Artifact Refining Pavilion's destruction and seeks Dan Chengzi in the Alchemy Room.
• Divine Calculator enters the Alchemy Furnace to refine the Fiery Eyes of Truth but ends up refining his physical body instead, achieving a 'Golden Body'.

Character Developments

• Wu Lian: Becomes obsessed with successfully fusing Strange Fires, leading to reckless experiments and destruction.
• Divine Calculator: Attempts to refine the Fiery Eyes of Truth but accidentally refines his physical body, achieving a 'Golden Body'.
• Lin Fan: Witnesses the Artifact Refining Pavilion's destruction and interacts with Dan Chengzi and Divine Calculator.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and its consequences (Wu Lian's reckless pursuit of power)
• Unintended consequences (Divine Calculator's attempt to refine the Fiery Eyes of Truth leading to physical body refinement)
• The power of cultivation (Wu Lian's destruction of the Artifact Refining Pavilion, Divine Calculator's 'Golden Body')

Character Interactions

• Wu Lian and the Artifact Refining Pavilion disciples: Wu Lian's reckless behavior causes concern and fear among the disciples.
• Lin Fan and Dan Chengzi: Lin Fan seeks Dan Chengzi's help in refining Mobile Phones, and they discuss Divine Calculator's situation.
• Divine Calculator and Dan Chengzi: Divine Calculator insists on being refined by Dan Chengzi, leading to his 'Golden Body' achievement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Divine Calculator accidentally achieves Body Refinement to Sainthood while trying to cultivate the Fiery Eyes of Truth, but laments his baldness.
• Lin Fan (disguised as Qi Zixiao) tasks Dan Chengzi with refining Mobile Phones in bulk.
• Lin Fan considers selling Mobile Phones in the Holy Land plaza to create a 'celebrity effect' but decides to discuss it with Qi Zixiao first.

Character Developments

• Divine Calculator: Achieves Body Refinement to Sainthood but is distressed about his baldness.
• Dan Chengzi: Becomes more ambitious and considers refining himself to Body Refinement to Sainthood.
• Qi Zixiao: Returns and learns about Divine Calculator's transformation and Wu Lian's Artifact Refining Pavilion incident.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of strength over appearance (Divine Calculator's baldness vs. his cultivation advancement).
• The 'celebrity effect' in marketing (Lin Fan's consideration to sell Mobile Phones personally).

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan (as Qi Zixiao) interacts with Divine Calculator and Dan Chengzi, providing guidance and discussing business strategies.
• Qi Zixiao learns about recent events from Lin Fan and plans her next course of action.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan's recorded message reveals that Elder Wu Lian blew up the Artifact Refining Pavilion, and he wants Qi Zixiao to cover it up.
• Qi Zixiao decides to set up a street stall in the inner disciples' trading square to sell 'Mobile Phones'.
• Qi Zixiao discovers that A'Wu knows about the Milky Way Galaxy, and A'Wu offers to help Qi Zixiao become the Sky Gazing Mirror's master to keep the secret.
• Qi Zixiao sets up a street stall and uses novel advertising slogans to promote her Mobile Phones.

Character Developments

• Qi Zixiao's curiosity about Lin Fan's world (Earth) grows, and she decides to try out the street stall economy.
• A'Wu shows loyalty to Qi Zixiao and offers to help her become the Sky Gazing Mirror's master.
• Lin Fan considers moving his Spiritual Medicine cultivation project to his hometown or discussing it with Na-jie for a more convenient location.

Significant Themes

• The clash of cultures between the Cultivation World and Earth, with Qi Zixiao introducing novel advertising methods.
• The theme of secrecy and trust, with Qi Zixiao and A'Wu discussing how to keep their shared secret.
• The exploration of new opportunities and methods, with both Qi Zixiao and Lin Fan considering new approaches to their respective projects.

Character Interactions

• Qi Zixiao interacts with A'Wu, leading to a discussion about the Sky Gazing Mirror and the secret of their shared identity.
• Qi Zixiao interacts with Chen Cheng and Zhou Yining, enlisting their help in setting up her street stall and promoting her Mobile Phones.
• Lin Fan interacts with Qi Zixiao through messages, discussing her progress and his own plans for his Spiritual Medicine cultivation project.

Lin Fan, after realizing the scarcity of cultivation resources on Earth, decides to create them himself by starting a medicinal herb company to grow 'Spiritual Medicine'. He plans to use these to create Spiritual Energy Pills to increase his cultivation level, believing that a higher cultivation level will be necessary to revive Earth's Spiritual Energy.
Zhou Na, who is also a practitioner of Martial Arts, invites Lin Fan to watch a show, a challenge between a Through-the-Back master and a professional fighter trying to gain popularity. She explains that the times have changed, and genuine Martial Arts practitioners are rare. She believes that this might be one of the last chances to witness real skill.
Lin Fan learns that there are less than fifty genuine practitioners in C City, and this event will not be live-streamed or recorded. He also asks Zhou Na about available land near Green Mountain Town, hinting at his plans to start a medicinal herb company.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan expresses interest in buying land near Green Mountain Town for farming, which surprises Zhou Na.
• They visit Stone Pillar Mountain to watch a martial arts duel between Master Yuan and Ma Dong.
• The duel is about to begin, with Ma Dong showing arrogance and Master Yuan maintaining composure.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan: Shows interest in farming and martial arts culture, but is not knowledgeable about the latter.
• Zhou Na: Acts as a guide for Lin Fan, introducing him to the martial arts world and its customs.
• Master Yuan: Maintains a calm demeanor despite the provocation from Ma Dong, demonstrating his experience and maturity.
• Ma Dong: Exhibits arrogance and disrespect towards Master Yuan and his peers, showing his aggressive and confident nature.

Significant Themes

• The decline of traditional martial arts and the reasons behind it.
• The contrast between the modern world and the traditional martial arts culture.
• The importance of respect and humility in martial arts and life in general.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Zhou Na: They interact as friends, with Zhou Na acting as a mentor to Lin Fan, introducing him to the martial arts world and its customs.
• Master Yuan and Ma Dong: Their interaction is tense, with Ma Dong showing disrespect and Master Yuan maintaining a calm and composed demeanor.
• Zhou Na and the other martial artists: Zhou Na is respected by the other martial artists, but she keeps her distance, using Lin Fan as a shield to maintain her personal space.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ma Dong, a mixed martial artist, challenges Master Yuan, a traditional martial artist, in the arena. Despite Yuan's skills, he loses due to age, weight, and lack of practical experience.
• Ma Dong, unscrupulous and seeking popularity, provokes the crowd by insulting traditional martial arts and challenging them to a fight.
• Zhou Na, angered, steps up to fight Ma Dong with Lin Fan's help, defeating him severely.

Character Developments

• Ma Dong: Reveals his malicious nature, seeking popularity and provoking traditional martial artists.
• Zhou Na: Initially hesitant, she gains confidence and fights Ma Dong after receiving Lin Fan's help.
• Master Yuan: Loses the fight but lands a significant blow on Ma Dong using his unique power generation method.

Significant Themes

• The clash between traditional martial arts and modern mixed martial arts.
• The importance of practical experience and adaptability in combat.
• The consequences of arrogance and provocation.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Zhou Na: Lin Fan helps Zhou Na by transferring a wisp of True Essence into her, enhancing her abilities.
• Zhou Na and Ma Dong: Zhou Na stands up to Ma Dong's provocation and defeats him in a fight.
• The crowd and Ma Dong: The crowd is angered by Ma Dong's insults and challenges, but initially hesitant to fight him.