Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen visit the Black Market to lose their tails and gather information.
• They discover that a Jade Phoenix Hairpin, similar to Xia Chujian's, was registered for sale eight years ago by a man who is now a person of interest in the Ying Clan Massacre case.
• The man is identified as a former Royal Inner Guard member who retired and went to serve as security for Grand Princess Tantai Jinyu on Shaofu Star.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian shows determination and resourcefulness in her pursuit of the truth about her family's past.
• Huo Yushen demonstrates his technical skills and analytical abilities in uncovering hidden information and tracking the man's whereabouts.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and corruption within the imperial family and military.
• The use of Special Forces for political purposes, rather than for the protection of the people.
• The struggle for justice and truth, even in the face of powerful adversaries.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen work together to gather information and analyze data, showing a growing partnership and mutual trust.
• The former Royal Inner Guard member's connection to Grand Princess Tantai Jinyu raises questions about her involvement in the Ying Clan Massacre.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huo Yushen and Xia Chujian investigate the extermination of the Ying Clan and discover that a group of retired Royal Inner Guards, who served the Grand Princess, are connected to the incident.
• They find that these guards, now aged and dying, had served the Grand Princess for nineteen years before dispersing. One of them, Teng Pinghai (now Teng Hai), is still alive and living on Guiyuan Star.
• Teng Hai is a bounty hunter and a Freelancer, not affiliated with the Dark Night Hunter Association. He was originally from the wealthy Teng Clan, known for their exclusive Teng Family Eatery.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian becomes more determined to uncover the truth behind the Ying Clan's extermination and the Grand Princess's involvement.
• Huo Yushen demonstrates his investigative skills and knowledge of the Empire's political landscape.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and corruption within the Imperial Family and the Empire's upper ranks.
• The use of assumed identities and back doors for special individuals to remain on Guiyuan Star.
• The influence and connections of the Teng Clan and their Teng Family Eatery.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen work together to investigate the case, with Huo Yushen providing valuable insights and Xia Chujian expressing her frustration with the Empire's upper class.
• Xia Chujian expresses her disbelief and shock at the revelations about the Teng Clan and Teng Kexin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huo Yushen and Xia Chujian discuss Teng Kexin's rise to power, suspecting it's due to his position as Executive Deputy Speaker and his Teng Family Eatery's mysterious longevity-inducing dish.
• They guess the dish might be Longevity Flying Fish, which was once said to have life-prolonging effects and was hunted to extinction on Senze Star.
• They decide to investigate Teng Pinghai (now Teng Hai) but lose track of him when Mulan City's power goes out.
• Huo Yushen uses his Mecha's authorization to locate Teng Hai, who is flying recklessly through the city in a Second Generation Mecha.

Character Developments

• Huo Yushen demonstrates his advanced Mecha's capabilities and his strategic thinking.
• Xia Chujian shows curiosity and eagerness to catch Teng Hai.

Significant Themes

• The power of secrets and hidden knowledge (Teng Family Eatery's longevity-inducing dish).
• The influence of positions and connections (Teng Kexin's rise to power).
• The consequences of past actions (Teng Pingmao's suicide and Teng Hai's current situation).

Character Interactions

• Huo Yushen and Xia Chujian work together to investigate Teng Hai, with Huo Yushen taking the lead in strategizing and Xia Chujian following his guidance.
• They maintain a friendly and cooperative dynamic, with Xia Chujian showing trust in Huo Yushen's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Teng Hai, the debtor, is heading north towards the Exotic Beast Forest.
• Xia Chujian, aware of his destination, intercepts him, using her Mecha's speed and power to incapacitate Teng Hai with a single strike.
• Huo Yushen arrives and takes control of Teng Hai's Mecha. They decide to interrogate him at a secluded Special Security Bureau branch in Mulan City.
• Inside a stealthy, soundproof room, they interrogate Teng Hai using an Electronic Synthesized Voice. Teng Hai admits to killing Ying Family members and taking a Phoenix Hairpin 20 years ago.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian demonstrates her Mecha's superior speed and power, easily defeating Teng Hai.
• Huo Yushen shows his strategic thinking and resourcefulness by using a secluded, signal-blocking branch of the Special Security Bureau for interrogation.
• Teng Hai is revealed to be terrified of something related to the Phoenix Hairpin, suggesting a deeper connection to the crime.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of justice and truth, as Huo Yushen and Xia Chujian work together to uncover the truth behind the Ying Family's murder.
• The power of intimidation and psychological manipulation, as seen in the use of the stealthy, soundproof room and the Electronic Synthesized Voice during interrogation.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen work together effectively, with Xia Chujian providing speed and combat power, and Huo Yushen using his strategic thinking and resources.
• Teng Hai's fear of the Phoenix Hairpin and his reaction to the Electronic Synthesized Voice suggest a complex relationship with the person or entity he believes is behind the crime.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Teng Hai, concussed from Xia Chujian's attack, is deceived by Huo Yushen's fake environment.
• Teng Hai reveals under interrogation that Ying Chenyu gave him her Phoenix Hairpin, asking him to spare her life, but she still died.
• Teng Hai sells the Hairpin cheaply due to fear of the Empress and her influence.
• Teng Hai's clan head warns him about an incoming Bounty Hunter, advising him to flee to the Exotic Beast Forest.
• Teng Hai reveals he has a pickup point in the Exotic Beast Forest, where a Flying Vehicle will meet him.

Character Developments

• Teng Hai: Struggles with guilt and fear, reveals crucial information about Ying Chenyu's death and the Hairpin's significance.
• Huo Yushen: Uses psychological manipulation to extract information from Teng Hai, displays understanding of human psychology.
• Xia Chujian: Shows initiative and resourcefulness, decides to investigate Teng Hai's pickup point in the Exotic Beast Forest.

Significant Themes

• Deception and truth: Huo Yushen uses a fake environment to deceive Teng Hai, while Teng Hai has been deceiving himself about his role in Ying Chenyu's death.
• Fear and guilt: Teng Hai's actions are driven by fear of the Empress and guilt over Ying Chenyu's death.
• Manipulation and control: Huo Yushen manipulates Teng Hai to reveal information, while the Empress and Teng Kexin manipulate Teng Hai for their own purposes.

Character Interactions

• Huo Yushen and Xia Chujian: Work together to interrogate Teng Hai, with Huo Yushen leading the questioning and Xia Chujian providing support.
• Teng Hai and the Grand Princess: Their relationship is complex, with the Grand Princess using Teng Hai and his team for her own purposes, and Teng Hai feeling both loyalty and fear towards her.
• Teng Hai and the Empress: Teng Hai fears the Empress and believes she is more formidable than the Grand Princess, leading him to sell the Phoenix Hairpin cheaply.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian arrives at the coordinates and notices a temporary wormhole, from which a Dark Gold Round Hat Flying Vehicle emerges.
• The vehicle flies over the Exotic Beast Forest and lands. A young girl, seemingly a twin of a previous encounter, exits the vehicle.
• Xia Chujian suspects the girl is Haidagong and plans to test her by mimicking Teng Hai's voice and following her.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian demonstrates her strategic thinking and patience in observing and planning her actions.
• The young girl exhibits physical strength and endurance by digging a pit using her mecha.

Significant Themes

• The theme of identity and deception is explored through the potential Haidagong lineage of the young girl.
• The value of patience and observation is highlighted as Xia Chujian waits to understand the girl's intentions.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian interacts with her AI, Seven Lù, discussing their observations and plans.
• The young girl interacts with her surroundings, digging a pit, and later, potentially with Teng Hai.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian observes a young girl using an excavating robot to test a metal plate in a Deep Pit.
• Xia Chujian, disguised as Teng Hai, meets the young girl at the agreed coordinates. The girl claims to have a message from Teng Hai's uncle.
• The girl reveals her true identity as a Haidagong and attacks Xia Chujian. A fierce battle ensues, ending with Xia Chujian decapitating the girl and retrieving a green Frog-shaped Necklace Pendant from her neck.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian demonstrates her exceptional agility, reflexes, and combat skills, successfully defeating the Haidagong girl.
• The girl is revealed to be a Haidagong, a shapeshifting species, and displays her ability to transform her limbs.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Xia Chujian is initially wary of the girl's true intentions and tests her by pretending to be Teng Hai.
• The danger of underestimating opponents: Xia Chujian initially believes the girl to be weak but quickly realizes her mistake when the girl transforms into a Haidagong.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and the girl: Xia Chujian initially observes the girl from a distance, then engages in a tense conversation before their battle. Xia Chujian's distrust and eventual attack on the girl highlight her cautious nature and willingness to defend herself.
• Xia Chujian and Teng Hai: Xia Chujian impersonates Teng Hai to communicate with the girl, showing her ability to adapt and deceive when necessary.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian unlocks the damaged mecha using the girl's biological information.
• The mecha is revealed to be Haidagong, a half-human, half-toad creature.
• Xia Chujian finds a Black Gold Round Hat Flying Vehicle in the jungle, identical to hers but without a Mechanical Intelligence.
• She destroys a Small Wormhole Opener on the Flying Vehicle to prevent tracking.
• Xia Chujian buries the Haidagong's corpse and returns to the Mulan City Special Security Bureau Branch Station.
• She shows Huo Yushen a video of her encounter with the Haidagong and discusses Teng Kexin's involvement.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian demonstrates her strategic thinking and resourcefulness in dealing with the Haidagong and the Flying Vehicle.
• Huo Yushen shows understanding and agreement with Xia Chujian's actions, displaying trust in her judgment.

Significant Themes

• The theme of trust and understanding between Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen is reinforced as they agree on how to handle the situation.
• The theme of the enemy of my enemy is a friend is evident in Xia Chujian's disregard for human laws when dealing with the Haidagong.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Seven Lù continue their banter, with Seven Lù showing a hint of emotionality when upset by Xia Chujian's jokes.
• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen display a growing partnership, with Huo Yushen supporting Xia Chujian's decisions and showing understanding of her methods.
• Teng Hai's interrogation is mentioned but not shown in detail, with Teng Hai appearing to have broken down.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen bring Teng Hai to the Task Publisher, revealing him as a witness to the Ying Clan Massacre.
• The Task Publisher, revealed to be High Priest Su Yanxing and his wife Ying Chenbi, interrogate Teng Hai using a Truth Crystal.
• Teng Hai confesses that the Grand Princess ordered the massacre, not the Empress, and that all involved Royal Inner Guards died within twelve years, except for him.
• Teng Hai reveals that Teng Kexin, his clan uncle, interceded to save him eight years ago.

Character Developments

• Huo Yushen: Realizes the true nature of the mission and the Task Publisher's intentions.
• Xia Chujian: Shows empathy for Ying Wuxin's plight and encourages her involvement in the interrogation.
• Teng Hai: Breaks down and reveals the truth under the influence of the Truth Crystal.
• Su Yanxing: Demonstrates his skills as a High Priest by using the Truth Crystal effectively.
• Ying Chenbi: Shows eagerness to uncover the truth and seek revenge.
• Ying Wuxin: Shows determination to participate in the interrogation and learn the truth.

Significant Themes

• Truth and deception: The Truth Crystal forces Teng Hai to reveal the truth, while the Task Publisher initially deceived Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen about their true identities.
• Power and corruption: The Grand Princess's involvement suggests a high-level conspiracy, with those in power abusing their influence.
• Revenge and justice: The Ying family seeks revenge for the massacre, while the Task Publisher aims to bring the true mastermind to justice.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen: Work together to bring Teng Hai to the Task Publisher and support each other throughout the chapter.
• Xia Chujian and Ying Wuxin: Xia Chujian shows empathy for Ying Wuxin's situation and encourages her involvement in the interrogation.
• Su Yanxing and Ying Chenbi: The couple works together to interrogate Teng Hai, showing unity in their pursuit of the truth.
• Teng Hai and the Task Publisher: Teng Hai reveals crucial information under the influence of the Truth Crystal, while the Task Publisher pressures him for more details.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yanxing discovers that 50 Royal Inner Guard members, including Teng Pinghai (now Teng Hai), were given to the Grand Princess after the Ying Clan Massacre.
• Teng Hai reveals that the Grand Princess ordered the massacre, threatening to kill them if they refused.
• Ying Wuxin learns that the Grand Princess is the mastermind, not the Empress, and becomes enraged, affecting her pregnancy.
• Su Yanxing questions Teng Hai about the Emperor's knowledge of the massacre.

Character Developments

• Teng Hai: From a Royal Inner Guard member, he became a Bounty Hunter to hide his identity after the massacre. He reveals the Grand Princess's role and his own involvement.
• Ying Wuxin: Realizing the Grand Princess, not the Empress, was the mastermind, Ying Wuxin's anger and shock lead to a pregnancy complication.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and Betrayal: Ying Wuxin's quest for revenge against the person she believed was responsible for her family's massacre. The betrayal she feels when she learns the truth about the Emperor's involvement.
• Power and Manipulation: The Grand Princess's manipulation of the Royal Inner Guard members and her brother, the Emperor, to carry out her plans.

Character Interactions

• Su Yanxing and Teng Hai: Su Yanxing questions Teng Hai about the massacre and the Emperor's involvement.
• Ying Wuxin and Xia Chujian: Ying Wuxin questions Xia Chujian about how she found Teng Hai, leading to her discovery of the truth.
• Ying Wuxin and Ying Chenbi: Ying Chenbi takes Ying Wuxin to the Medical Cabin for an examination after Ying Wuxin's pregnancy is affected by her anger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Teng Hai reveals he saw a woman in a bright purple mink coat near the Ying Clan Manor on the night of Ying Chenyu's murder.
• The woman was wearing a bud hat with a black veil, obscuring her face.
• Teng Hai discovered a hidden surveillance camera in a bird's nest on a Great Tree near the path the woman took.
• Xia Chujian, Su Yanxing, and Huo Yushen plan to visit Ying Clan Manor to investigate the tree and the possible surveillance footage.
• Huo Yushen detects that someone is still monitoring Ying Clan Manor, suggesting the presence of a hidden enemy.

Character Developments

• Teng Hai: Recalls crucial details about the night of the murder, providing a potential new lead.
• Xia Chujian: Shows determination and thoroughness in her investigation, considering all angles and possibilities.
• Huo Yushen: Demonstrates advanced technological skills by detecting the hidden surveillance around Ying Clan Manor.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of truth and justice, even after many years.
• The power of evidence and logic in solving cases, contrasting with superstition and abstract beliefs.
• The importance of thorough investigation and consideration of all possibilities.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Teng Hai: Xia Chujian's persistent questioning helps Teng Hai recall vital information.
• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen: They work together, combining Xia Chujian's analytical skills and Huo Yushen's technological expertise to advance the investigation.
• Xia Chujian and Su Yanxing: They collaborate, with Su Yanxing providing crucial information about the preservation of the manor and its surroundings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huo Yushen and Xia Chujian discuss the surveillance at Ying Clan Manor, suspecting it's been active for 20 years, possibly since the High Priest Couple posted their bounty.
• They decide to visit Grand Princess Tantai Jinyu's residence on Shaofu Star to investigate, waiting until 15 hours have passed to contact the High Priest.
• Huo Yushen takes Xia Chujian to his apartment in Chaoruo City, revealing it's under his mother's name.
• They plan to infiltrate Grand Princess Tantai Jinyu's residence, with Huo Yushen disabling the surveillance system first.

Character Developments

• Huo Yushen: Shows his strategic thinking and knowledge of the Zong Clan's affairs, likely due to his previous investigation involving Zong Ruoning.
• Xia Chujian: Demonstrates her eagerness for action and investigation, wanting to infiltrate the Grand Princess's residence as they did at the Wenren Family.

Significant Themes

• Surveillance and monitoring: The chapter explores the implications of constant surveillance, its limitations, and how to bypass it.
• Investigation and intelligence gathering: Huo Yushen and Xia Chujian discuss strategies for gathering information and understanding their suspects better.
• Disguise and infiltration: They plan to infiltrate the Grand Princess's residence, highlighting their ability to adapt and use different methods to achieve their goals.

Character Interactions

• Huo Yushen and Xia Chujian: They work together, sharing information and planning their next move. Their dynamic is cooperative, with Xia Chujian showing enthusiasm and Huo Yushen guiding her with his experience.
• Huo Yushen's past: Huo Yushen's knowledge of the Zong Clan and his ownership of properties on major Habitable Planets hint at his past actions and the extent of his influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huo Yushen hacks into the Grand Princess's surveillance system, taking an hour to complete the task.
• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen infiltrate the Grand Princess's fief, discovering that its layout is similar to the Wenren Ancestral Residence.
• They reach the Grand Princess's living quarters, finding her having dinner on the Terrace of her Second Floor East Side room.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian shows her understanding of nature and architecture, comparing the Grand Princess's fief to the Wenren Ancestral Residence.
• Huo Yushen offers to provide Xia Chujian with security equipment, showing his willingness to help and build trust.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the Grand Princess's luxurious and well-preserved fief and the Wenren Ancestral Residence's imitation and lack of soul.
• The theme of trust, with Xia Chujian still being cautious around Huo Yushen despite his helpful actions.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen work together to infiltrate the Grand Princess's residence, communicating through their Mecha's Internal Communication System.
• They discuss the architectural styles and the Grand Princess's living arrangements, showing a growing camaraderie.
• Huo Yushen offers to help Xia Chujian with security equipment, indicating his desire to build trust and friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huo Yushen and Xia Chujian pilot their mechas near the Grand Princess's Glass Greenhouse, overhearing her conversation with a subordinate about arranging Bionic Robots and discussing dinner.
• Xia Chujian suggests exploring the Grand Princess's rooms, and they enter her bedroom suite, discovering its heavily fortified security measures and lavish, color-intensive decor.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian shows initiative and curiosity, suggesting they explore the Grand Princess's rooms and expressing her thoughts on the decor.
• Huo Yushen demonstrates his knowledge of the Imperial Family's security systems and reveals that he hasn't infiltrated the Grand Princess's bedroom before.

Significant Themes

• The Grand Princess's heavy security measures suggest she is not a 'Salted Fish Persona' and has secrets to hide.
• The luxurious and color-intensive decor of her bedroom suite raises questions about her personal preferences and possible color blindness.

Character Interactions

• Huo Yushen and Xia Chujian work together, with Huo providing information and Xia suggesting actions.
• They share observations and theories about the Grand Princess, with Xia expressing her thoughts more freely.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen discover a wall of selfies in the Grand Princess's dressing room, featuring an antique hairpin.
• They realize the hairpin in the photos is 'Phoenix Sings in the Nine Heavens', a pair to Ying Chenyu's 'Phoenix Sings in the Nine Springs'.
• They find out that the hairpin was passed down within the High Priest Clan and eventually given to Ying Chenbi, who was supposed to give it to her unborn niece, Bao Ruijun (Ying Wuxin's mother).
• They speculate that the Grand Princess might have wiped out the Ying Family for the hairpin, but dismiss it as unlikely due to the extreme method used.
• They conclude that the Grand Princess replaced the original subject of the selfies (Su Shuangluo) with herself.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen display exceptional investigative skills and deductive reasoning.
• Xia Chujian's AI, Seven Lù, is shown to be more advanced than Huo Yushen's Mechanical Intelligence.

Significant Themes

• The perverse mindset of the nobility.
• The power dynamics and secrets within the noble families.
• The use of technology and AI for investigation and analysis.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen work together to solve the mystery of the selfies and hairpin.
• They share their findings and theories with each other, showing mutual respect and trust in their abilities.
• Xia Chujian teases Huo Yushen about the speed of his Mechanical Intelligence compared to Seven Lù.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen discover a fake 'Phoenix Sings in the Nine Heavens' hairpin in the Grand Princess's bedroom, matching the one found on the Empress.
• Xia Chujian reveals she possesses the genuine versions of both hairpins, having picked up the one from the Grand Princess's room at the explosion site near the Royal Sanatorium.
• They decide to find Xia Chujian's former teammate, Ye Shijie, to uncover more information about the woman who was with him that night.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Shows her resourcefulness and strategic thinking, keeping the genuine hairpins a secret and planning to investigate further.
• Huo Yushen: Demonstrates his analytical skills and calm demeanor, helping Xia Chujian piece together the puzzle and advising caution.

Significant Themes

• Deception and truth: The fake hairpins and the Grand Princess's true nature are central to the plot, highlighting the theme of deception and the search for truth.
• Power dynamics: The characters' positions and motivations are influenced by their power dynamics within the imperial family and the political landscape.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen: Their partnership grows stronger as they share information and strategize together, showing mutual respect and trust.
• The Grand Princess and her subordinate: Their interaction reveals the Grand Princess's authoritative and commanding nature, while her subordinate displays deference and obedience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Grand Princess's subordinate, wearing a face mask, visits her, and Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen suspect it's not her real face.
• Ying Wuxin receives a video call from Qiu Zijun and Ye Shijie, who show her footage of Bionic Wild Robots surveilling Ying Clan Manor.
• Su Yanxing and Ying Chenbi deny sending the Robots.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian shows initiative and strategic thinking in deciding not to investigate the Grand Princess's subordinate immediately.
• Ying Wuxin demonstrates her leadership and decisiveness in involving her aunt and uncle in the new development.
• Ye Shijie is portrayed as upright and responsible in his role as a Disciplinary Department officer.

Significant Themes

• Trust and loyalty (between the Grand Princess and her subordinate, and among the Ying family members).
• Investigation and pursuit of truth (Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen's surveillance, Ye Shijie's discovery).
• Family and heritage (the Ying Clan Manor case, the Ying family's determination to solve it).

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen work together, with Xia Chujian making decisions and Huo Yushen providing technical support.
• Ying Wuxin interacts with Qiu Zijun and Ye Shijie, leading to the discovery of the Bionic Wild Robots.
• Su Yanxing, Ying Chenbi, and Ying Wuxin discuss the new development together, showing unity and support within the family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ying Family discovers that the Field Robots surveilling Ying Clan Manor were not sent by them.
• Ye Shijie, a Disciplinary Officer, identifies the owner of the robots as Grand Princess Tantai Jinyu on Shaofu Star.
• The Grand Princess is revealed to have ordered surveillance of Ying Clan Manor to cover up her involvement in the Family Extermination Case twenty years ago.
• The Grand Princess is set to arrive on Beichen Star in two days, and the Ying Family discusses her arrest or elimination.

Character Developments

• Ying Chenbi: Realizes that the Grand Princess might have been involved in her younger sister's affair with the emperor and the subsequent family tragedy.
• Ye Shijie: Demonstrates professionalism and dedication to his duty, refusing additional payment for capturing the murderer.
• Ying Wuxin: Expresses her desire for the Grand Princess's death, hinting at vigilantism.

Significant Themes

• Justice vs. Law: The Ying Family seeks personal justice, while the law struggles to provide adequate recourse due to the Grand Princess's immunity.
• Power and Influence: The Grand Princess's status and connections allow her to manipulate events and evade consequences for twenty years.
• Family and Loyalty: The Ying Family's determination to uncover the truth and seek justice for their lost loved ones.

Character Interactions

• Su Yanxing and Ying Chenbi: Discuss the Grand Princess's immunity and potential solutions with Ye Shijie.
• Ying Wuxin: Expresses her desire for the Grand Princess's death, hinting at cooperation with the Bounty Hunters.
• Ye Shijie and Su Yanxing/Ying Chenbi: Ye Shijie offers to cooperate with the Bounty Hunters and capture the Grand Princess, demonstrating professionalism and dedication.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yanxing, the High Priest Couple, agrees to split the bounty with Ye Shijie and his team, including Xia Chujian, for the Grand Princess's assassination.
• Xia Chujian, aboard an Interstellar Spaceship, receives Su Yanxing's message about Ye Shijie's involvement and expresses her refusal to cooperate with him.
• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen discover Robot Surveillance outside Ying Clan Manor, where the Grand Princess resides, and inform Su Yanxing, who reveals that Ye Shijie had already informed them.

Character Developments

• Su Yanxing: Shows appreciation for capable and principled government officials, offers to split the bounty with Ye Shijie's team, and maintains a pleasant demeanor.
• Ye Shijie: Attempts to involve Xia Chujian in the mission, expresses his determination to win her over, and reveals his feelings for Qiu Zijun.
• Xia Chujian: Struggles with her dislike for Ye Shijie, blocks his attempts to contact her, and maintains her resolve to complete the mission independently.
• Huo Yushen: Provides support and assistance to Xia Chujian, changes her Account in the Dark Night Hunter Association, and expresses his belief in her abilities.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The High Priest Couple's position of power is reflected in their decision-making process and communication style with Bounty Hunters.
• Trust and Betrayal: Xia Chujian's past experiences with Ye Shijie have led to a deep-seated mistrust, while Huo Yushen's actions demonstrate his trust in Xia Chujian's abilities and judgment.
• Determination and Resolve: Xia Chujian's unwavering determination to complete the mission independently, despite challenges and setbacks, is a central theme in her character development.

Character Interactions

• Su Yanxing and Ye Shijie: They maintain a cordial and respectful relationship, with Su Yanxing acknowledging Ye Shijie's contributions and offering to split the bounty with his team.
• Xia Chujian and Ye Shijie: Xia Chujian's disdain for Ye Shijie is evident in her refusal to cooperate with him and her frustration at his interference in her plans.
• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen: They work together, sharing information and making decisions, with Huo Yushen providing support and encouragement to Xia Chujian.
• Ye Shijie and Qiu Zijun: They express their shared desire to involve Xia Chujian in the mission and reveal their growing affection for each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian receives a message from the High Priest revealing that the Grand Princess is the mastermind behind the Ying Clan's massacre.
• The High Priest hints that the Grand Princess will be traveling to Beichen Star in two days, suggesting an opportunity for revenge.
• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen discuss their next move, considering the Grand Princess's heavily guarded residence and the possibility of doubles.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Shows determination to avenge the Ying Clan and willingness to adapt her plans based on new information.
• Huo Yushen: Demonstrates strategic thinking and knowledge of the empire's political landscape, advising Xia Chujian on their next steps.
• The High Priest (Ye Shijie): Reveals himself to be involved in the plot, hinting at his connection to the Qiu Clan.

Significant Themes

• The complexity of political intrigue and the use of doubles to protect high-ranking officials.
• The importance of gathering and analyzing information to make strategic decisions.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen: Work together to discuss their next move, with Huo Yushen providing valuable insights and Xia Chujian showing respect for his advice.
• Xia Chujian and the High Priest: Communicate through coded messages, with the High Priest providing crucial information and Xia Chujian acknowledging receipt.