Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng observes Night Emperor and Lu Dengrong conning the Ink Plum True Immortal.
• The Immortal Nine Grains preaches and ascends, marking the beginning of the era of the nascent world and primordial lands.
• Progenitor Tribes develop under Yan Shuang Ying's command, with Bone Demon Royal City serving as the central command.
• Ning Zheng decides to earn foreign exchange by entering the Immortal Realm.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng creates ten Dharma Aspects and plans to enter the Immortal Realm to make money.
• The blacksmiths are engrossed in developing their tribes, neglecting exploration of the Immortal Realm.
• The Ink Plum True Immortal starts training Pals, with her training level surpassing that of the Liu family.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of eternity and immortality.
• The importance of information and knowledge in understanding the Immortal Realm.
• The need for resources and money to support cultivation and development.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng observes Night Emperor and Lu Dengrong interacting with the Ink Plum True Immortal.
• The blacksmiths interact through alliance posts and attacks in their tribal war game.
• Ning Zheng compares the training methods of the Liu family and the Ink Plum True Immortal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Destiny Dynasty's alchemists create the first version of the Ascend to Immortality Golden Core, which grants immense luck and the ability to become a protagonist, but has side effects like heavy metal poisoning for mortals.
• The Sword Forging Manor starts producing Daoist Golden Cores with various effects, such as increasing luck, using blacksmithing techniques.
• Ning Zheng finds a sales channel for the Golden Cores in the Immortal Realm, discovering a Sword Forging Manor branch there.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: Shows satisfaction with the Manor's blacksmithing and product development, and considers using the Immortal Realm's Sword Forging Manor as a sales channel.
• Jian Xin: Discovers the Sword Forging Manor in the Immortal Realm and is surprised by its presence.

Significant Themes

• The power of luck and its manipulation through the Golden Cores.
• The importance of blacksmithing and forging techniques in creating the Golden Cores.
• The potential for business and trade between the Nine Continents and the Immortal Realm.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with Immortal Auntie, Jiu Cai Rong, and Dao Jiujiu, expressing satisfaction with their work on the Golden Cores.
• Jian Xin encounters Ning Zheng and the Sword Forging Manor in the Immortal Realm, expressing surprise and curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng decides to find an agent in the Immortal Realm to sell the Golden Cores he's mining.
• He encounters the Sword Forging Manor and decides it's the best place to find an agent.
• Jian Xin, the Emperor of the Heart Chamber, agrees to act as Ning Zheng's agent and deliver the Golden Cores to Sword Forging Manor.
• The painter, who has been observing the Immortal Realm, notes the increasing number of naturally ascending immortals and predicts a "Great Era of Contention" in the future.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: He's strategic and resourceful, understanding the need for an agent to sell his mined resources.
• Jian Xin: He's pragmatic and adaptable, accepting the role of an agent despite his initial plans to join a sect.
• The Blacksmiths: They've been mining and moving bricks at Sword Forging Manor, having ascended to immortality after one disaster and one tribulation.
• The Painter: He's been observing the Immortal Realm and is aware of the growing number of immortals and the potential for conflict.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Aspiration: Many immortals, including Jian Xin and the blacksmiths, aspire to replace or subvert the Immortal Realm.
• Time and Development: The flow of time and its impact on the development of worlds and immortals is a central theme.
• Conflict and Contention: The prediction of a "Great Era of Contention" hints at future conflicts and struggles among immortals.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and Jian Xin: They form a partnership, with Jian Xin acting as Ning Zheng's agent to sell the Golden Cores.
• Jian Xin and Sword Forging Manor: Jian Xin interacts with the manor's inhabitants, including Labi Xiaoxin, Nine Years Old No Bedwetting, and Human God's Fury.
• The Painter and the Immortal Realm: The painter observes and comments on the developments in the Immortal Realm, showing his connection to and understanding of the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The painter, a Nine Grains Emperor, creates a scroll painting of himself preaching in the Nine Continents, with an Emperor's Sword beside him. The painting is so lifelike that the Nine Grains within it move.
• The painter plans to paint all the Heroes of the World and create an Immortal Realm Ukiyo-e after achieving enlightenment and ascending to immortality.
• Jian Xin, a miner from the Nine Continents world, enters the blacksmith shop where the painter is, and they recognize each other as acquaintances.
• Jian Xin offers to sell Golden Cores to Xi Rong Manor, which the painter overhears and finds interesting.

Character Developments

• The painter: Confident in his painting skills and the power of his System, he believes he can paint True Immortals and create an Immortal Realm Ukiyo-e. He is also humble and pragmatic, understanding the advantages of his System and cultivation technique.
• Jian Xin: Initially a miner, he becomes a spiritual being and offers to sell Golden Cores to Xi Rong Manor, demonstrating his resourcefulness and ambition.

Significant Themes

• Luck and destiny: The painter believes in the guidance of fate and luck, and both he and Jian Xin are driven to meet due to their mutual luck.
• Power and ambition: Both the painter and Jian Xin exhibit ambition and a desire for power, whether it's the painter's goal to paint True Immortals or Jian Xin's offer to sell Golden Cores.

Character Interactions

• The painter and Jian Xin: They meet again thousands of years later in the Immortal Realm, and the painter observes Jian Xin's actions with interest.
• Jian Xin and Xi Rong Manor: Jian Xin offers to sell Golden Cores to Xi Rong Manor, demonstrating his resourcefulness and ambition, while Xi Rong Manor sees the immense commercial value of the Golden Core and agrees to handle it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiu Cai Rong and Jian Xin agree to sell Golden Cores from the Nine Continents in the Immortal Realm's Chongluan Domain to test the market.
• They set up a temporary shop, "Daoist Golden Core," to sell pills produced by the Sword Forging Manor.
• The shop's opening draws attention due to the golden light and auspicious energy emitted by the pills.

Character Developments

• Jiu Cai Rong demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness in navigating the Immortal Realm's market.
• Jian Xin shows understanding and cooperation with Jiu Cai Rong's plans.

Significant Themes

• The theme of cooperation and mutual benefit is highlighted as Jiu Cai Rong and Jian Xin work together to sell the Golden Cores.
• The unique system and cultivation methods of the Chongluan Domain emphasize the diversity and complexity of the Immortal Realm.

Character Interactions

• Jiu Cai Rong and Jian Xin work together, showcasing a level of trust and understanding.
• Jiu Cai Rong interacts with the locals, observing their unique cultivation methods and culture.
• The shop's customers show curiosity and interest in the pills, hinting at potential future interactions.

Plot Points and Events

• Chong Shanyue, a young master, is reviewing the market's revenue while being briefed about recent attacks by tribulation cultivators.
• He visits a temporary rental area in the market, where a shop selling 'Golden Cores' has attracted a crowd.
• The shop owner, Jiu Cai Rong, claims the pills can increase luck for both mortals and immortals, and even act as weapons.
• Chong Shanyue buys a 'Journey to the West Calamity Dispelling Pill' and consumes it, but it causes severe internal damage.

Character Developments

• Chong Shanyue: Shows curiosity and bravery in trying the pill despite its potential dangers.
• Jiu Cai Rong: Reveals himself as a traveling merchant with connections to higher-grade Golden Cores.

Significant Themes

• The diversity and versatility of the Immortal Realm's systems.
• The conflict between local and outsider civilizations.
• The potential dangers and benefits of consuming powerful pills.

Character Interactions

• Chong Shanyue interacts with the market's patrol guards, showing concern for the recent attacks.
• He converses with Jiu Cai Rong, questioning the pills' properties and purchasing one.
• His maid, who is also his protector, expresses alarm when he's injured by the pill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chong Shanyue, a cultivator, collapses after consuming a pill, the Journey to the West Calamity Dispelling Pill, from Jiu Cai Rong's shop.
• Despite the pill's severe side effects, Chong Shanyue buys all the pills in the shop, including the blind box.
• That night, many cultivators in Chongshan City experience the pill's effects, with some suffering severe injuries and others benefiting from increased luck value.

Character Developments

• Chong Shanyue: Despite the pain, he persists in taking the pill to increase his luck value, showing determination and resilience.
• Jiu Cai Rong: He remains calm throughout the chaos, revealing that he knows the pill's effects and that it's unlikely to cause death, hinting at his cunning and knowledge.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Sacrifice: Cultivators are willing to endure pain and side effects to increase their luck value and improve their cultivation.
• Wealth and Opportunity: The pills represent an opportunity for cultivators to improve, but they come at a high cost, highlighting the importance of wealth in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Chong Shanyue and Jiu Cai Rong: Their interaction reveals Jiu Cai Rong's knowledge about the pill's effects and Chong Shanyue's determination to take it despite the risks.
• The cultivators in Chongshan City: They react to the pill's effects, with some suffering injuries and others benefiting, showing the pill's impact on the cultivation community.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Golden Cores, produced by Jian Xin under the Xi Rong brand, sell out on the first day in the Immortal Realm.
• The Chongshan Family, intrigued by the Golden Cores, invites blacksmiths to decipher the pill's composition and effects.
• Blacksmiths express interest in learning alchemy from the mysterious creator of the Golden Cores.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng, the protagonist, continues to expand his business, now selling Golden Cores in the Immortal Realm.
• The blacksmiths of the Chongshan Family show curiosity and ambition, seeking to learn alchemy and surpass their traditional role as weapon craftsmen.

Significant Themes

• Innovation and adaptability: The blacksmiths' interest in alchemy represents their willingness to adapt and innovate, challenging traditional roles.
• Competition and ambition: The blacksmiths' desire to surpass alchemists highlights the theme of competition and ambition in the pursuit of knowledge and power.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the Immortal Realm market through Jian Xin, observing the sales of his Golden Cores.
• The blacksmiths of the Chongshan Family interact with each other, sharing their excitement and ambition to learn alchemy and challenge the alchemists.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng, now in the Immortal Realm's Chongluan Domain, experiences the vibrant daily life and advanced food culture.
• Jiu Cai Rong, now an immortal, is approached by a beautiful stall owner who offers him soup dumplings and later, herself as a cultivation partner.
• Jiu Cai Rong declines, but the stall owner reveals her high-grade Yin-element illusion divine ability and the culinary prowess of Chongluan people.
• Jiu Cai Rong proposes hiring the stall owner to help research pills using his Golden Cores, aiming to create a sustainable, beautiful experience for consumers.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: Appreciates the Immortal Realm's food culture and feels a sense of belonging.
• Jiu Cai Rong: Shows business acumen, considering new ways to market his Golden Cores and expand his business.

Significant Themes

• The Immortal Realm's advanced civilization and culture.
• The value and potential of Chongluan people, particularly their culinary skills.
• The potential of Jiu Cai Rong's Golden Cores as a unique, high-value product.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and Jiu Cai Rong: Both appreciate the food culture of the Immortal Realm, leading to similar thoughts about its civilization.
• Jiu Cai Rong and Chongshan Fang (the beautiful stall owner): Jiu Cai Rong declines her offer for a cultivation partnership, but they discuss business opportunities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiu Cai Rong and Chongshan Fang form a cultivation partnership, with Chongshan Fang becoming a beast tamer with the Yin attribute.
• Jiu Cai Rong's shop sells out of Golden Cores on the second day, attracting many customers.
• Xi Rong Manor Lord (Ning Zheng) visits Jiu Cai Rong's shop, intending to bring him back to his server.

Character Developments

• Jiu Cai Rong: Shows trust in Chongshan Fang, starts a successful business, and is approached by Xi Rong Manor Lord.
• Chongshan Fang: Becomes a beast tamer, shows initiative in learning business, and trusts Jiu Cai Rong.
• Xi Rong Manor Lord (Ning Zheng): Seeks to bring Jiu Cai Rong back to his server, showing a strategic and considerate side.

Significant Themes

• Trust and partnership: Chongshan Fang and Jiu Cai Rong form a partnership based on trust, showing the importance of mutual reliance in cultivation and business.
• Business acumen: Jiu Cai Rong's successful shop demonstrates the value of understanding market needs and positioning products appropriately.

Character Interactions

• Jiu Cai Rong and Chongshan Fang: They form a cultivation partnership and a business relationship, showing mutual trust and respect.
• Jiu Cai Rong and Xi Rong Manor Lord (Ning Zheng): Their interaction is brief but significant, hinting at a potential alliance or conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng discovers Jiu Cai Rong's shell in the Immortal Realm and sees an opportunity to exploit.
• He uses emotional manipulation to convince Jiu Cai Rong to return to the Sword Forging Manor, planting a backdoor in the process.
• The blacksmiths in the manor start new Golden Core series, facing competition from other shops in the Immortal Realm.
• Ning Zheng acquires totems to create a new Money Boy with unique abilities.

Character Developments

• Jiu Cai Rong shows nostalgia for his past, influencing his decision to return to the manor.
• Ning Zheng demonstrates strategic thinking and manipulation, expanding his influence in the Immortal Realm.
• The blacksmiths exhibit adaptability and innovation in their Golden Core series.

Significant Themes

• The power of nostalgia and emotional manipulation.
• Competition and adaptability in business.
• The potential for growth and change through new abilities and skills.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with Jiu Cai Rong, using emotional manipulation to convince him to return to the manor.
• The blacksmiths collaborate to create new Golden Core series, facing competition from other shops.
• Ning Zheng acquires totems from the Immortal Realm, planning to create a new Money Boy with unique abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng encounters tribulation cultivators (Blood Separation Flower family) while traveling.
• He defeats and kills them, discovering they were targeting him due to his wealth and status as an outsider.
• Ning Zheng finds a tracking spell in their belongings and removes it before returning to the Sword Forging Manor.
• In the Immortal Realm, the painter learns about the deaths of his cultivators sent to the Chongluan Domain and suspects they were killed by the real Xi Rong Manor.
• The painter decides to use Jiu Cai Rong as a bait to probe Xi Rong Manor's background and potential for cooperation.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng demonstrates his power and cunning, easily defeating Human Immortals and showing no mercy.
• The painter reveals his strategic thinking and willingness to take risks for potential profit, using Jiu Cai Rong as a pawn.

Significant Themes

• Conflict between natives and outsiders in the Immortal Realm.
• The power dynamics and potential for cooperation between different factions.
• The painter's desire to make money and expand his influence.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the tribulation cultivators, showing no fear or hesitation in defeating them.
• The painter interacts with Bai Xingling, discussing their plan to probe Xi Rong Manor's background and potential for cooperation.
• The painter observes the blacksmiths at the Sword Forging Manor, planning to document their lives and activities in his "Chronicle of Sword Forging Manor."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng returns from the Immortal Realm with a successful mission, securing Jiu Cai Rong's Native Player login slot.
• Blacksmiths in the Sword Forging Manor discuss their experiences in the Immortal Realm, emphasizing their love for good food.
• Ning Zheng announces a reward for the blacksmiths' victory against the fake Jiu Cai Rong group, offering a choose-one-of-three reward.
• The blacksmiths choose to invite Chongshan Fang to join the Sword Forging Manor.
• Ning Zheng uses the 'Anchor Invitation Letter' function to invite Chongshan Fang, spending 50 billion luck.
• Ning Zheng considers using the 'Spatial Turbulence Function' to teleport resources but finds it too expensive (10,000 billion luck).
• Ning Zheng activates the 'Delivery Function' and encounters an ancient figure from a prehistoric era, learning about the evolution of spiritual roots.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng demonstrates his leadership and strategic thinking by organizing the blacksmiths' rewards and considering long-term plans for the Sword Forging Manor.
• The blacksmiths show unity and enthusiasm, valuing their victories and the rewards they receive.

Significant Themes

• Food and Culinary Culture: The blacksmiths' love for good food and their desire for authentic Immortal Realm cuisine highlight the importance of culinary culture in their lives.
• Victory and Rewards: The blacksmiths' victory against the fake Jiu Cai Rong group and their subsequent rewards emphasize the importance of recognition and rewards for hard work and success.
• Evolution and Adaptation: The ancient figure's words about the evolution of spiritual roots and the solidification of the world's order hint at the theme of adaptation and change in the face of a shifting world.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and the Blacksmiths: Ning Zheng interacts with the blacksmiths as their leader, organizing rewards and considering their needs and desires.
• Blacksmiths among Themselves: The blacksmiths interact with each other, sharing their experiences in the Immortal Realm and discussing their reward choices.
• Ning Zheng and the Ancient Figure: Although not a direct interaction, Ning Zheng's encounter with the ancient figure provides him with valuable information and insights.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An ancient figure appears in Ning Zheng's room, leaving behind a twisted dagger from the prehistoric era before disappearing.
• Chongshan Fang, after a day's work at the Golden Core shop, finds herself in a mysterious environment with a countdown and a forum guide.
• A new batch of blacksmith NPCs, including Chongshan Fang, log in at the Sword Forging Manor.
• The Night Emperor logs in as a novice Money Boy at the same location.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng contemplates the ancient dagger's origin and its relevance to the present.
• Chongshan Fang is shocked and confused upon discovering her new situation.
• The Night Emperor is surprised by his ability to log in again and explores the new gameplay.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and its impact on cultivation and the world's rules.
• The exploration of ancient history and its relevance to the present.
• The immersion and gameplay mechanics of the virtual world.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the ancient figure, though it's a one-sided exchange.
• Chongshan Fang interacts with other blacksmith NPCs, who recognize her as an NPC.
• The Night Emperor observes the interactions between Chongshan Fang and the other NPCs, trying to understand the new gameplay.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chongshan Fang arrives at the Sword Forging Manor, greeted enthusiastically by the blacksmiths.
• She discovers the manor's true purpose: blacksmiths sacrifice themselves to create Golden Cores.
• She decides to stay and cook for them, earning praise and respect.
• She logs off, planning to return the next day.
• Ning Zheng, watching her, plans to expand the manor's functions and attract more immortals.

Character Developments

• Chongshan Fang: Realizes the manor's secret, decides to help the blacksmiths, and plans to return daily.
• Ning Zheng: Envisions expanding the manor's role and attracting more immortals to work for him.

Significant Themes

• Deception and hidden truths: The manor's true purpose is hidden from newcomers like Chongshan Fang.
• The value of life and work: Blacksmiths sacrifice themselves for Golden Cores, while Chongshan Fang values her culinary skills.
• Ambition and grand plans: Both Chongshan Fang and Ning Zheng have aspirations, with Ning Zheng's plans being much larger in scale.

Character Interactions

• Chongshan Fang interacts with the blacksmiths, earning their respect and admiration for her cooking skills.
• Ning Zheng observes Chongshan Fang, planning to use her as a model for future recruits.
• There's no direct interaction between Chongshan Fang and Ning Zheng in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• NPC blacksmiths enter the manor, sparking excitement and discussion among players.
• Players discuss exploiting the new NPCs to improve the manor's order and complete tasks.
• Ye Kuang Xiu analyzes the Artist NPC's intentions and suggests cooperating with him to obtain immortal characters for logging in.

Character Developments

• Players: Excited and eager to exploit new NPCs for manor improvement and personal gain.
• Ye Kuang Xiu: Analytical and strategic, sees potential in cooperating with the Artist NPC.

Significant Themes

• Exploitation vs. cooperation: Players initially discuss exploiting NPCs but later consider cooperation for mutual benefit.
• Immortality and power: Players discuss the advantages of possessing immortal characters to gain immediate power and status.

Character Interactions

• Players interact enthusiastically, discussing ideas and plans for the manor and their personal gains.
• Ye Kuang Xiu shares his analysis, influencing other players' perspectives and exciting them with his suggestions.
• Players and NPCs have an inverse relationship, with players acting as NPCs and NPCs acting as players.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng discovers the Nine Continents' system's cuckoldry-like replication of abilities and identities, sparking philosophical contemplation.
• He decides not to interfere with the blacksmiths' dreams of finding the artist and observes their progress.
• Ning Zheng prepares for his final tribulation, the Earth Calamity, and successfully completes it, achieving perfection in his system.
• He realizes that only perfecting the system allows independent ascension to immortality, without relying on external forces like 'Sacrifice'.
• Ning Zheng decides to spend time perfecting his body before breaking through to immortality.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng's understanding of the system's nature deepens, leading to introspection and acceptance.
• He demonstrates determination and patience in his cultivation, choosing to refine himself slowly before ascension.

Significant Themes

• The nature of reality and identity in the Nine Continents' system.
• The importance of perfection in cultivation and its rewards.
• The philosophical contemplation of one's true self amidst false identities.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the blacksmiths through their forum posts, observing their aspirations and strategies.
• Despite his power, Ning Zheng chooses not to interfere with their plans, allowing them to pursue their dreams.
• Ning Zheng's inner dialogue reflects his growth and understanding of the system's intricacies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The blacksmiths at Sword Forging Manor diversify their income strategies, focusing on gourmet food.
• They create the Gluten Die Die Ren race, which produces noodles from their hair, and later combine it with Chongshan System corpses to create the Gluten Die Die Ren.
• The cafeteria's income surges, and they hire Chongshan Fang to teach the Die Die Ren to cook.
• The cafeteria synthesizes creatures, resurrects them as Ghoul Kings, and perfects their races.

Character Developments

• The blacksmiths demonstrate adaptability and innovation in their business strategies.
• Chongshan Fang shows culinary expertise and entrepreneurial spirit, seeing business opportunities in the cafeteria's creations.
• The God of Cookery and Shao Chai Kun display their ambition and ruthlessness in their pursuit of profit and culinary dominance.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and innovation in the face of change.
• The pursuit of profit and power, even at the cost of ethical considerations.
• The blurring of lines between species and the consequences of tampering with natural evolution.

Character Interactions

• The blacksmiths collaborate to create new races and improve their cafeteria's offerings.
• The God of Cookery and Shao Chai Kun work together to advance their culinary empire.
• Chongshan Fang interacts with the cafeteria staff, teaching them to cook and seeing business opportunities in their creations.
• The cafeteria staff experiment with synthesizing creatures, leading to the creation of new races and the resurrection of flawed ones.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The cafeteria is managed by the God of Cookery and Shao Chai Kun, not Chongshan Fang.
• A Food Festival is announced to attract customers and develop new dishes, with Chongshan Fang aiming to win the grand prize.
• Chongshan Fang demonstrates her skilled dumpling-making technique, impressing the God of Cookery.
• The Food Festival begins, attracting many players and NPCs. Chongshan Fang's stall is the most popular.
• Chongshan Fang decides to sell her special dumpling wrappers, which can teleport her to a mysterious void, to make a profit.

Character Developments

• Chongshan Fang: She gains confidence and pride from the cheers she receives during the Food Festival. She also decides to sell her special dumpling wrappers to make a profit.
• The God of Cookery: He acknowledges Chongshan Fang's skill and believes in her ability to win the Food Festival competition.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination: Chongshan Fang's desire to become a great chef and her willingness to take risks to achieve her goals.
• The power of community and recognition: The cheers and support she receives at the Food Festival boost her confidence and drive.
• Safety and protection: Chongshan Fang feels secure within the market, knowing that killing is strictly forbidden and protected by powerful forces.

Character Interactions

• Chongshan Fang and the God of Cookery: They work together to prepare for the Food Festival, with the God of Cookery expressing his confidence in Chongshan Fang's abilities.
• Chongshan Fang and the blacksmiths: She impresses them with her dumpling-making skills, and they cheer for her during the Food Festival.
• Chongshan Fang and the unknown: She decides to sell her special dumpling wrappers to make a profit, despite the risks involved in leaving the market.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chongshan Fang, inspired by a historical figure, starts a unique business in the Immortal Realm.
• She invents a special formation pattern dough skin, which becomes a hit in various restaurants.
• Her business expands, drawing tourists and even attracting the attention of blacksmiths.
• Chongshan Fang decides to Ascend to Immortality, aiming to reach the tenth level of Human Immortal quickly.
• Ning Zheng, the narrator, plans to use Chongshan Fang's business success to create more revenue streams.

Character Developments

• Chongshan Fang: Shows entrepreneurial spirit, inventiveness, and ambition. She plans to Ascend to Immortality and quickly advance her cultivation.
• Ning Zheng: Shows strategic thinking, wanting to use Chongshan Fang's success to create more income sources for his manor.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources (immortal stones) in cultivation advancement.
• The struggle between the mortal cultivation path and the Immortal Realm's cultivation methods.
• The concept of 'Calamity Tribulation Stage' and the desire to quickly advance cultivation ranks.

Character Interactions

• Chongshan Fang interacts with various restaurant owners, blacksmiths, and tourists, expanding her business network.
• Ning Zheng interacts with Chongshan Fang, supporting her business and planning to use her success for his own gain.