Ch. 1Rainy Night Visitor
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ling Ye, after billions of years in the Primordial Era, returns to his ancestral home in the Origin Universe, now a modern villa.
- He knocks on the door, seeking shelter from the heavy rain, but the inhabitant, a woman, initially refuses.
- Ling Ye reveals an old purple teapot, emitting a potent, primal aroma that rejuvenates a long-dead Ancient Orchid in the courtyard.
- The woman, shocked by the teapot's power, changes her mind and allows Ling Ye inside.
Character Developments
- Ling Ye: Returns to the Origin Universe, casual and calm despite the extraordinary circumstances. He reveals a powerful artifact (the teapot) without fanfare.
- The Woman: Initially dismissive and guarded, her worldview is shattered by the teapot's power. She goes from hostile to welcoming.
Significant Themes
- The power of the past (Ling Ye's return and the teapot's potency) challenging the present (the modern villa and the woman's initial refusal).
- The transformative power of nature and the universe (the rejuvenation of the Ancient Orchid).
Character Interactions
- Ling Ye and the Woman: Their interaction shifts from a standoffish refusal to a mutual acknowledgment of power and respect, with Ling Ye's casual reveal of the teapot's power changing the dynamic.