Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cao Xing plans to summon Earth Element Apprentice Mages using Recruitment Scrolls.
• He finds Aili and Silvia in the Mage Tower, where they were meditating.
• Cao Xing decides to replace their weapons with the Dawnlight Staff and the Frost Corruption Staff.
• Silvia and Aili ask Cao Xing for a magic exchange, leading to an intimate encounter in the meditation room.
• Cao Xing summons over thirty Earth Element Apprentice Mages, including a Leader Level mage.

Character Developments

• Cao Xing: Shows kindness and care towards his mages, providing them with better weapons and leading them.
• Aili: Overcomes her initial fear of Cao Xing and opens up to him, showing her cute and shy nature.
• Silvia: Displays her passionate and unrestrained personality, being bold and direct with Cao Xing.
• Isabelle: Experiences a psychological shock upon hearing the commotion next door, questioning her pure worldview.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and loyalty within the mage hierarchy.
• The intimate relationship between mages and their lords.
• The contrast between pure and impure, represented by Isabelle and the mage girls' actions.

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing and the mage girls: Cao Xing shows affection and care towards Aili and Silvia, while they show loyalty and respect towards him.
• Aili and Silvia: The two mage girls share a close sisterly bond, supporting each other and being open with one another.
• Cao Xing and Isabelle: Isabelle experiences a psychological shock upon hearing the intimate encounter next door, questioning her pure worldview.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cao Xing meets over thirty Apprentice Mages from the Yudia Mage Association, led by an Honorary Mage named Talon Rockwhisper.
• Cao Xing reveals he will upgrade the Mage Tower to Intermediate the next day, astonishing the mages.
• Cao Xing promises more territorial privileges to the mages if they contribute well, increasing their loyalty.
• Fitz Walker, the Baron's son, is exposed to be poisoning his father. The Baron's condition worsens, and Fitz Walker is summoned.

Character Developments

• Cao Xing demonstrates his power and generosity, increasing the loyalty of the mages.
• Fitz Walker's true colors are revealed as he poisons his father and sneaks into the Knight Captain's room at night.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and loyalty among subordinates.
• The importance of Mage Towers for mages' cultivation and growth.
• The corrupt nature of the Baron's son, Fitz Walker.

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing interacts with the Apprentice Mages, showing his power and promising them better conditions, increasing their loyalty.
• Fitz Walker interacts with his father's knights and the Baron's slaves, revealing his perverted behavior.
• Cao Xing monitors Fitz Walker's actions, discovering his poisoning of the Baron.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Baron Fitz Walker is found dead, and Fitz Walker's servant is suspected.
• A special event, "Demon Invasion," is triggered, where a demon possessing territory members causes chaos.
• The demon can possess any creature and transform into anyone, making it difficult to identify and capture.

Character Developments

• Fitz Walker's servant is revealed to be ambitious and manipulative, plotting to become the new Baron.
• Cao Xing, the territory's lord, demonstrates strategic thinking and calmness under pressure when dealing with the demonic threat.
• Edward, the painter, is revealed to have a mental condition that causes him to have episodes, and he may not be entirely trustworthy.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and its consequences (Fitz Walker's servant, Cao Xing's potential ambition)
• The struggle between good and evil (Cao Xing vs. the demon)
• The challenges of leadership (Cao Xing's responsibility to protect his territory and its inhabitants)

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing and Liu Muxue work together to handle the demonic threat, showing trust and understanding between them.
• Cao Xing's territory members, including Assam, Sarah, Rhaenys, and others, demonstrate loyalty and willingness to follow his orders, even in the face of danger.
• The demon interacts with Cao Xing and his territory members, taunting them and causing confusion and fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cao Xing discovers the Demon's possession limit and plans to force it to reveal its true form.
• Isabelle, the Holy Light Priest, arrives and uses her powers to force the Demon out of its host.
• The Demon, Asmodeus, reveals its true form and engages in battle with Cao Xing's subordinates.
• Cao Xing transforms into a Demon and kills Asmodeus, forcing its true form to flee.
• Cao Xing captures and devours Asmodeus's true form, gaining a significant improvement.

Character Developments

• Cao Xing demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in dealing with the Demon.
• Isabelle showcases her power and importance as a Holy Light Priest.
• Asmodeus reveals its true form and demonstrates its strength and cunning.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategy and adaptability against brute force.
• The importance of unity and cooperation among allies.
• The struggle between good and evil, light and darkness.

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing and his subordinates work together to combat the Demon.
• Cao Xing and Asmodeus engage in a battle of wits and strength.
• Isabelle's arrival and intervention significantly impact the battle's outcome.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cao Xing successfully devours the Tier 5 Commander-level Demon, Asmodeus Mephistopheles, gaining a significant amount of Demon Power and several powerful items.
• Cao Xing's Demon Transformation skill advances to Advanced Demon Transformation, granting him new skills: Demon Wings, Shadow Entanglement, and Demon Disguise.
• Cao Xing tests his new skills, discovering he can fly permanently and disguise himself as Assam, undetected by his Territory Members.
• Cao Xing decides to infiltrate Lake Duolun City using his disguise skill to gather more information about the battlefield.

Character Developments

• Cao Xing's power grows significantly after devouring the Demon, gaining new skills and becoming stronger.
• Rhaenys receives an Expert Heart of Strength from Cao Xing, successfully breaking through to a higher level.

Significant Themes

• The power of devouring demons and the rewards gained from it.
• The theme of disguise and infiltration, and the risks involved.
• The importance of loyalty and trust between a Lord and their Territory Members.

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing interacts with his Territory Members, giving orders and testing his new skills on them.
• Cao Xing comforts and encourages Rhaenys, showing his trust and care for her.
• Cao Xing's Territory Members show their loyalty and vigilance when they suspect an intruder, revealing their bond with their Lord.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rhaenys Eagle Eye breaks through to Tier 5, increasing her attributes and causing a significant aura change.
• Cao Xing and Rhaenys spend time together, leading to Rhaenys's body changes.
• Cao Xing plans to expand the territory's diameter from one kilometer to two kilometers.
• Edward draws blueprints of the territory, revealing its chaotic layout.

Character Developments

• Rhaenys's strength increases significantly after her breakthrough, making her a formidable combatant.
• Cao Xing realizes the need for better planning and management of his territory.
• Liu Muxue demonstrates her urban planning skills by creating a detailed plan for the territory's expansion.

Significant Themes

• The importance of planning and management in territory development.
• The impact of individual strength on a territory's overall power.
• The need for balance between different aspects of territory development (residential, industrial, agricultural, etc.).

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing and Rhaenys's relationship deepens, with Rhaenys expressing her affection for Cao Xing.
• Cao Xing and Liu Muxue work together to plan the territory's expansion, showcasing their mutual respect and cooperation.
• Edward proves his value by providing detailed blueprints of the territory, demonstrating his loyalty and dedication to Cao Xing.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cao Xing, with Liu Muxue's help, creates a new territory blueprint for expansion.
• He uses his plant manipulation ability to move and rearrange buildings, walls, and towers according to the blueprint.
• Cao Xing assigns tasks to his territory members for the upcoming construction phase.

Character Developments

• Cao Xing demonstrates his power and resourcefulness, inspiring loyalty from his territory members.
• Liu Muxue shows her strategic thinking and concern for the territory's infrastructure.
• Old Mel and Elisa are dedicated to their work, showing responsibility and care for the Yaks.

Significant Themes

• Power and influence: Cao Xing's display of strength reinforces his position as a powerful leader.
• Loyalty and dedication: Territory members show loyalty and commitment to their tasks and to Cao Xing.
• Planning and strategy: Liu Muxue's involvement highlights the importance of planning and strategy in territory development.

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing and Liu Muxue work together to plan the territory's expansion.
• Cao Xing interacts with his territory members, assigning tasks and expressing his expectations.
• Old Mel and Elisa work together to care for the Yaks, showing a strong father-daughter bond.
• Cao Xing brings Si Hua to help Old Mel, showing consideration for his workload and well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cao Xing discovers Old Mel and Si Hua's relationship.
• Cao Xing captures Light Feather Chickens and finds they lay valuable eggs.
• The King's army prepares to attack Lake Duolun City, with a massive display of firepower.

Character Developments

• Cao Xing shows understanding and care towards his subordinates, increasing their loyalty.
• Old Mel and Si Hua's relationship is revealed, showing their newfound sense of belonging.
• Cao Xing demonstrates his strategic thinking by distributing resources and planning for future battles.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and care among subordinates.
• The value of strategic planning and resource management.
• The display of military might and the impact of war on civilians.

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing interacts with Old Mel, Si Hua, Harold, Putana, Xia Yanni, and Elena, showing care and understanding towards his subordinates.
• Cao Xing watches the battle at Lake Duolun City with Liu Muxue, showing his strategic thinking and concern for the war's outcome.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• A sudden heavy rainstorm begins during the battle for Lake Duolun City.
• The Church of Light's Rangers retreat into the city, and the King's army follows, unaware of a trap.
• The Church of Light's true power is revealed: an Otherworldly Ghost army and powerful bishops.
• The King's army and Survivors are trapped and annihilated inside the city.
• The Church of Light suffers losses but wins the battle, drawing the King's wrath.

Character Developments

• Cao Xing and Liu Muxue watch the battle and analyze the situation, realizing the Church of Light's true power and the King's impending response.
• The King of the Ice Crystal Kingdom becomes furious after the defeat and mobilizes his forces.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Church of Light, the Ice Crystal Kingdom, and the Survivors.
• The ruthless and strategic nature of the Church of Light's leadership.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies.

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing and Liu Muxue discuss the battle's implications and the Church of Light's next moves.
• The Church of Light's leadership and the Otherworldly Ghost army work together to trap and defeat the King's army.
• The Survivors, initially excited about looting, become trapped and realize the danger they're in.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cao Xing plans to raid Church of Light Ranger camps to gain resources and Honor Points.
• The King of the Ice Crystal Kingdom activates the power of the Kingdom's Holy Sword, rewarding Honor Points for killing Church of Light Rangers.
• Cao Xing decides to act after midnight, focusing on large camps and pushing through smaller ones along the way.

Character Developments

• Cao Xing becomes more ambitious and bold, seizing opportunities for his territory's growth.
• Liu Muxue supports Cao Xing's plan and works with him to finalize the operation details.
• Fitz Walker is visited by a White Robe Priest, who demands personnel support for Lake Duolun City, putting Fitz in a difficult position.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and risk-taking: Cao Xing's bold plan to raid Ranger camps showcases his ambition for his territory's growth, but it also carries significant risks.
• Loyalty and sacrifice: Fitz Walker is torn between his loyalty to the Church of Light and his desire to protect his newfound status as Baron, highlighting the theme of sacrifice for one's beliefs or self-interest.

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing and Liu Muxue work together to plan the operation, demonstrating their strong partnership and mutual support.
• Cao Xing interacts with his territory's core members, preparing them for the raid and emphasizing the importance of following his orders.
• Fitz Walker interacts with the White Robe Priest, showing his loyalty to the Church of Light while also expressing his concerns about the risks involved in providing personnel support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cao Xing and his group attack Zawada Village, a Church of Light camp, to gain Honor Points and resources.
• Cao Xing uses his powerful area-of-effect skills to swiftly eliminate over seventy Rangers.
• Cao Xing discovers and loots a hidden area in the village chief's house, finding a money chest, a golden treasure chest, and a secret passage.
• The group finds the village's food reserve area.

Character Developments

• Cao Xing demonstrates his increased power and strategic thinking, efficiently leading the attack and discovering hidden resources.
• Sarah proves her stealth and reconnaissance skills by finding the food reserve area.
• Little Chuchu and Brohm express their admiration for Cao Xing's strength.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resource gathering and base building for survival and territory expansion.
• Cao Xing's strategic and tactical prowess in battle and exploration.
• The theme of discovery and looting hidden treasures.

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing and Sarah work together to explore and loot the village, with Sarah finding the food reserve area and Cao Xing discovering the hidden area.
• Cao Xing's group members express their admiration and loyalty to him.
• The villagers and Rangers interact through combat, with the Rangers trying to defend their village and the villagers being caught off guard by the attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cao Xing and his group raid several Church of Light camps, plundering resources and killing Rangers.
• They reach a large camp hidden in a valley, discovering a secret passage leading to an underground hall.
• In the hall, they find a group of captured villagers kneeling before a statue.

Character Developments

• Cao Xing demonstrates strategic planning and leadership, guiding his group through multiple successful raids.
• Sarah proves her stealth and scouting abilities, scouting ahead and taking out enemies silently.
• Victoria shows initiative, discovering the secret passage leading to the underground hall.

Significant Themes

• Resource Acquisition: Cao Xing's primary goal is to gather resources, particularly food, to advance his warriors' tiers.
• Stealth and Surprise Attacks: Cao Xing's group uses their stealth and surprise to their advantage, easily defeating the Rangers.
• Hidden Dangers: The discovery of the secret passage and the underground hall suggests hidden dangers and secrets in the Blizzard Wasteland.

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing interacts with his subordinates, giving orders and making decisions based on their reports.
• Sarah and Victoria contribute to the group's success by discovering important information.
• Cao Xing and Liu Muxue work together, with Liu Muxue using her Aurora Knight abilities to enhance Aurora Grass.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cao Xing infiltrates a large camp led by two White Robe Priests.
• He overhears a conversation revealing the Church of Light's next plan and the boost in strength of their higher-ups.
• Cao Xing gathers and kills over a hundred Rangers and several Black Robe Priests in one wave using the Primal Cube and his team's area-of-effect skills.
• The two White Robe Priests try to escape but are stopped by Cao Xing and eventually killed.

Character Developments

• Cao Xing demonstrates his strategic thinking and powerful leadership, coordinating his team to take down a large group of enemies efficiently.
• The White Robe Priests show their desperation and willingness to sacrifice themselves to convey important information.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and coordination among the team members.
• The importance of information and intelligence gathering in strategic planning.
• The growing strength of the Church of Light and the demon race's interest in the Ice Crystal Kingdom.

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing works together with his team, utilizing each member's unique skills to overwhelm the enemy.
• The two White Robe Priests interact, revealing important information and trying to escape together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cao Xing's team clears a large Ranger camp, earning Honor Points and destroying the camp.
• Cao Xing obtains powerful loot, including two gold-tier weapons, Leader and Boss-level souls, and Expert Hearts of Strength.
• Cao Xing and Liu Muxue use Expert Hearts of Strength to successfully break through to Tier 5, significantly increasing their power.
• Cao Xing's team raids a warehouse, finding a large amount of food (over 50,000 units of grain).
• Cao Xing's team raids four more large camps and numerous medium-sized outposts, destroying the Church of Light's presence in the Blizzard Wasteland.

Character Developments

• Cao Xing and Liu Muxue break through to Tier 5, enhancing their power and attributes.
• Sarah's loyalty increases, and she becomes more devoted to Cao Xing.
• Cao Xing's subordinates, such as Assam, Brohm, and Francesca, continue to grow stronger.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: Cao Xing's team grows stronger as they clear camps and obtain resources.
• Loyalty and devotion: Sarah's loyalty to Cao Xing increases, reflecting the theme of loyalty and devotion among his followers.
• Resource acquisition: The team's raids on camps and warehouses highlight the importance of resources for growth and development.

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing interacts with his team, distributing loot, giving orders, and providing blessings to enhance their abilities.
• Liu Muxue shares her excitement with Cao Xing after successfully breaking through to Tier 5.
• Sarah reports to Cao Xing, showing her dedication and loyalty.
• Cao Xing's team works together to clear camps, demonstrating their unity and strength as a group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cao Xing and his team successfully destroyed multiple Church of Light camps, killing nearly 2,000 Rangers, including many Elites, Black Robes, and White Robes.
• Cao Xing triggers an S-Rank World Quest, "Uproot," by severely damaging the Church of Light's deployment in the Blizzard Wasteland. The God of Light takes notice and plans to descend upon him.
• The quest requires Cao Xing to destroy as much of the Church of Light's forces on the Western Continent as possible to prevent the God of Light's descent. The quest has a dynamic nature, with progress increasing or decreasing based on the Church of Light's influence.

Character Developments

• Cao Xing demonstrates his strategic prowess by targeting the Church of Light's camps while they're preoccupied with the Ice Crystal Kingdom. He also shows his determination and ambition by embracing the challenge of the S-Rank quest and the potential reward of a Godhead of Light.
• Sarah, Assam, Francesca, and other team members prove their strength and effectiveness in battle, contributing to the destruction of the camps and earning experience points and level-ups.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination: Cao Xing's desire for power and his resolve to face the challenge posed by the God of Light.
• Strategic planning: Cao Xing's decision to target the Church of Light's camps while they're distracted by the Ice Crystal Kingdom.
• Dynamic quests: The Church of Light's influence on the quest progress, highlighting the ever-changing nature of the world and its challenges.

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing commands and coordinates his team, assigning tasks and giving orders during the battles.
• Sarah, Assam, Francesca, and other team members work together to destroy the camps, showcasing their teamwork and synergy.
• Cao Xing and his team interact with the Church of Light's forces, engaging in combat and ultimately defeating them.
• The Church of Light's Bishops communicate and plan their strategies, highlighting their coordination and determination.

Plot Points and Events

• Cao Xing and his team return to their territory.
• Two merchant guilds, Black Lion and Woodpecker, visit Cao Xing's territory.
• They compete to buy Cloud Yak milk, with Woodpecker offering up to 10,000 Klang per liter, but Cao Xing chooses to sell to Hilton from Black Lion at 9,500 Klang per liter due to their established relationship.
• Cao Xing agrees to sell 300 liters of milk to Hilton weekly.

Character Developments

• Cao Xing demonstrates his strategic thinking and business acumen by prioritizing relationships over immediate profit.
• Hilton shows gratitude and loyalty towards Cao Xing.
• Jess, the Woodpecker Merchant Guild representative, displays determination and resilience in business competition.

Significant Themes

• The importance of relationships and reciprocity in business.
• The value of long-term planning and strategic decision-making.
• The competitive nature of business and the need to adapt to changing market conditions.

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing interacts with Hilton and Jess, showcasing his diplomatic skills and business acumen.
• Hilton and Jess engage in competitive bidding, highlighting their determination and resilience in business.
• Cao Xing's subordinates, including Elisa, Tong Chuchu, and Francesca, are mentioned but do not have significant interactions in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cao Xing sells Cloud Yak milk to Hilton, earning 2.8 million Klang.
• Cao Xing borrows 3 million Klang from Hilton, promising to sell him more milk and Cloud Yak outfits.
• Cao Xing upgrades his warriors to Tier 4 using the Godly Altar, consuming vast resources including Mithril, food, and Klang.

Character Developments

• Cao Xing demonstrates his resourcefulness and strategic thinking by capturing and raising Light Feather Chickens for profit.
• Hilton shows his knowledge of the market and willingness to maintain a good relationship with Cao Xing.
• The warriors in Cao Xing's territory show loyalty and determination as they await their upgrade.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources and wealth in this otherworld.
• The power of unity and loyalty among the warriors in Cao Xing's territory.
• The strategic thinking and resourcefulness of Cao Xing.

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing and Hilton engage in a business transaction, with Hilton showing respect and willingness to help Cao Xing.
• Cao Xing interacts with his warriors, showing his commitment to their improvement and well-being.
• The warriors show their loyalty and determination to Cao Xing, appreciating his efforts to improve their strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cao Xing distributes Hearts of Strength and Souls to his warriors, leading to mass breakthroughs.
• 304 warriors break through, including 5 Tier 5 leaders and 1 Tier 5 commander.
• Cao Xing keeps 3 Boss-level Souls for himself.

Character Developments

• Hilda Bloodkiss reaches 100 loyalty and acknowledges Cao Xing as her Lord.
• Victoria Saint Cruz breaks through to Tier 5.
• Blot fails his Tier 5 breakthrough but is inspired by Cao Xing's words.
• Ilena reaches Deathly Loyalty level.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power growth through resources and breakthroughs.
• Loyalty and its effects on characters and their relationships with Cao Xing.
• Cao Xing's leadership and influence on his subordinates.

Character Interactions

• Hilda and Isabelle continue their rivalry but agree to stop arguing under Cao Xing's command.
• Cao Xing comforts Blot after his failed breakthrough.
• Cao Xing distributes resources to his warriors, fostering a sense of gratitude and loyalty.
• Cao Xing keeps some resources for himself, hinting at future plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Volibear successfully breaks through to Tier 4, gaining the skill 'Thunder's Wrath'.
• Cao Xing's territory members successfully break through to Tier 4, gaining powerful new skills.
• Cao Xing consumes all his accumulated resources for the breakthroughs.
• Cao Xing and Liu Muxue plan for the upcoming operation in Lake Duolun City.
• Goblin Locke offers Cao Xing the blueprint for an Advanced Goblin Airship in exchange for help breaking through.
• Cao Xing uses Dem's Divine Shard to replenish Balthazar's Divine Warrior Altar, unlocking the ability to advance warriors to Tier 5.
• Fitz Walker requests access to Cao Xing's territory.

Character Developments

• Cao Xing: Shows wisdom and foresight in planning for the territory's future and the upcoming operation. He also demonstrates generosity in accepting Locke's offer and using Dem's Divine Shard to unlock the Altar's new function.
• Liu Muxue: Shows intelligence and strategic thinking in planning for the operation in Lake Duolun City.
• Goblin Locke: Shows ambition and initiative in offering the Advanced Goblin Airship blueprint to Cao Xing in exchange for help breaking through.

Significant Themes

• Resource management and acquisition: Cao Xing's territory consumes a significant amount of resources for the breakthroughs, and he plans to acquire more resources through the operation in Lake Duolun City.
• Ambition and initiative: Goblin Locke shows ambition in seeking to improve his strength and initiative in offering the Advanced Goblin Airship blueprint to Cao Xing.

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing and Liu Muxue: The two discuss plans for the operation in Lake Duolun City, demonstrating a harmonious and effective working relationship.
• Cao Xing and Goblin Locke: The two negotiate the exchange of the Advanced Goblin Airship blueprint for Locke's breakthrough, demonstrating a mutually beneficial relationship.
• Cao Xing and Fitz Walker: Although not directly interacting in this chapter, Cao Xing's reaction to Fitz Walker's request indicates a level of anticipation and respect for the Baron.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fitz Walker, now a Baron, seeks Cao Xing's help to deal with the White Robe Priest.
• Cao Xing uses a Soul Contract Scroll to control Fitz, making him 100% obedient.
• Cao Xing learns about the rights and income of a Baron from Fitz.
• Cao Xing plans to lease a shop in Merlind City for business, as suggested by Yaskin.

Character Developments

• Fitz Walker becomes a Baron and is now completely loyal to Cao Xing.
• Cao Xing demonstrates his power and control over Fitz, instilling fear and obedience.
• Yaskin shows initiative and resourcefulness in leasing a shop in Merlind City.

Significant Themes

• Power and control: Cao Xing's use of the Soul Contract Scroll showcases his ability to control others.
• Wealth accumulation: Cao Xing's interest in leasing a shop in Merlind City highlights his focus on wealth and resources.
• Loyalty and obedience: Fitz Walker's complete obedience to Cao Xing after the Soul Contract Scroll emphasizes the theme of loyalty.

Character Interactions

• Cao Xing and Fitz Walker: Cao Xing manipulates and controls Fitz, while Fitz seeks Cao Xing's help and offers him gifts.
• Cao Xing and Yaskin: Cao Xing gives Yaskin instructions and expresses his approval of Yaskin's initiative in leasing a shop.