Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ma Yu becomes trapped in an elevator that transports him to a supernatural space, a long corridor between the second and third floors of a hotel.
• He attempts to contact his companions using the elevator's emergency intercom, eventually reaching someone who identifies themselves as a "Female Ghost."
• The Female Ghost appears at the end of the corridor, and Ma Yu's protective Bodhi Seeds shatter upon contact with her.
• Meanwhile, Ma Yu's companions in room 304 discuss his disappearance and the possibility of him encountering a Malevolent Ghost. They hear urgent knocking at their door, with someone claiming to be there to check the water meter.

Character Developments

• Ma Yu: Trapped in a supernatural space, he remains calm and resourceful, trying to contact his companions and improvise a plan to escape.
• The Female Ghost: Revealed to be the entity Ma Yu encounters, she appears menacing and powerful, causing Ma Yu's protective items to fail.
• Zhao Ming: Realizes he might have been targeted by a Malevolent Ghost earlier and is shaken by the possibility that Ma Yu could be in danger.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural encounters and the unknown.
• The power of malevolent spirits and the futility of human resistance.
• The importance of companionship and communication in facing adversity.

Character Interactions

• Ma Yu interacts with an unknown entity through the elevator's intercom, leading to a face-to-face encounter with the Female Ghost.
• Ma Yu's companions in room 304 discuss his disappearance and the potential threat of Malevolent Ghosts, highlighting their concern for his safety and their own vulnerability.
• The knocking at the door in room 304 creates a sense of unease and potential danger among the companions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group, except Jiang Qiao, had a sleepless night due to fear of the Female Ghost's midnight activity.
• Two murders occur at the Jinma Hotel, with victims found in unusual and gruesome states.
• Jiang Qiao learns about the murders and realizes that the victims are dying too quickly, potentially not lasting the seven days needed.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao remains calm and collected, focusing on gathering information and planning their next steps.
• Liu Qian, a newcomer, struggles to adapt to the Supernatural World and expresses her distress.
• Li Xin, another veteran, reveals his past experiences with supernatural events.

Significant Themes

• The fear of the unknown and the supernatural.
• The importance of information gathering and planning in survival situations.
• The concept of extraordinary powers balancing human society.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao encourages and advises the newcomers, Liu Qian and Tian Ye.
• Li Xin and the other veterans share their experiences and concerns with Jiang Qiao.
• Jiang Qiao and Luo Wen work together to gather information and make plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team, including Zhang Yin, is on the run from both Malevolent Ghosts and local authorities after a harrowing encounter at a haunted hotel where one of their members, Xiao Lu, was killed.
• They decide to seek help at Luohan Temple, believing it might have experts who can deal with supernatural threats.
• Song Xiaohua, a forensic doctor, is investigating two strange corpses, one with a cat inside its intestines and another grotesquely compressed.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yin: Shows leadership and strategic thinking, trying to keep his team's spirits up while being realistic about their situation.
• Song Xiaohua: Becomes increasingly unsettled by the strange corpses he's examining, questioning his understanding of human anatomy and death.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and inexplicable nature of supernatural threats.
• The struggle to maintain hope and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The challenge of dealing with the unexplained and extraordinary in one's profession.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yin and the team: They discuss their next move, with Zhang Yin trying to manage expectations and the fatty expressing frustration with Zhang Yin's cautious approach.
• Song Xiaohua and the corpses: Song Xiaohua's interaction with the strange corpses highlights his growing unease and disbelief, reflecting his internal struggle with the bizarre nature of his work.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two mysterious deaths occur in a building: one man found at the top of an elevator shaft, another stuffed into a toilet drain.
• The forensic team, led by Captain Zhao and Song Xiaohua, finds no clear cause of death and no trace of the six accomplices.
• Strange occurrences happen in the forensic laboratory, with a corpse moving and wounds appearing on its back, suggesting malevolent ghostly activity.

Character Developments

• Captain Zhao: Becomes more serious and concerned about the case, acknowledging his past complacency.
• Song Xiaohua: Shows professionalism and dedication to his work, suggesting assistance from other cities.
• Jiang Qiao: Demonstrates leadership and strategic thinking, assigning tasks and threatening Baldy to ensure cooperation.
• Baldy Brother Long: Initially resistant to Jiang Qiao's commands, but complies after a threat, hinting at a possible secret or fear.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural Elements: The introduction of ghostly activity and strange occurrences in the forensic laboratory adds a layer of mystery and fear.
• Trust and Fear: Jiang Qiao's threats towards Baldy highlight the theme of trust and fear within the group, with Jiang Qiao using fear to maintain control.
• Investigation and Uncertainty: The forensic team's struggle to find answers in the case mirrors the uncertainty and difficulty of their investigation.

Character Interactions

• Captain Zhao and Song Xiaohua: The two work together, sharing information and suggestions, displaying a professional and respectful relationship.
• Jiang Qiao and Baldy Brother Long: Jiang Qiao's threats and Baldy's compliance show a power dynamic, with Jiang Qiao using fear to control Baldy and ensure cooperation.
• The Group and the Female Ghost: The group's fear of the Female Ghost is evident, with Jiang Qiao taking the lead in protecting them and assigning tasks to prepare for her arrival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Female Ghost appears at Jiang Qiao's window, targeting him and his companions.
• Jiang Qiao prepares to confront the ghost using his Ghost Domain and Fierce Spirit Kitchen Knife.
• The Female Ghost tricks Jiang Qiao into chopping off a human head, revealing her true form.
• Jiang Qiao uses a brick to sever the Female Ghost's palm, causing her to retreat.
• The Female Ghost's presence causes the room's light to dim, and her hair appears on the ceiling.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his formidable strength, revealing he's beyond Fourth Order, likely Fifth Order.
• Li Xin, initially confident, is terrified by the Female Ghost's power and realizes Jiang Qiao's true strength.
• The Female Ghost shows cunning and deception, tricking Jiang Qiao into attacking a human head.

Significant Themes

• The disparity in power between Jiang Qiao and his companions, highlighting Jiang Qiao's exceptional strength.
• The Female Ghost's cunning and deception, challenging Jiang Qiao's abilities.
• The theme of survival and adaptation in the face of overwhelming power.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and the Female Ghost: A tense standoff, with Jiang Qiao attempting to subdue the Female Ghost, while she uses deception to gain an advantage.
• Li Xin and Jiang Qiao: Li Xin is awestruck by Jiang Qiao's strength and struggles to comprehend how he could be in a survival mission with such a powerful individual.
• The Female Ghost and Jiang Qiao's companions: The Female Ghost's presence terrifies the companions, highlighting their vulnerability and dependence on Jiang Qiao for protection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Female Ghost haunts a hotel room, causing nearby people to fall into a daze and lose body heat.
• Jiang Qiao uses his Bone Fire to combat the Female Ghost, successfully driving her back but not defeating her.
• The group leaves the hotel, with Jiang Qiao setting fire to the room to slow down the Female Ghost.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his Bone Fire ability, which proves effective against the Female Ghost but not powerful enough to defeat her.
• Li Xin and Xue Lan support the group and follow Jiang Qiao's lead.
• The three newcomers are vulnerable to the Female Ghost's influence, needing support to escape.

Significant Themes

• The power of Jiang Qiao's abilities and their limitations against powerful anomalies like the Female Ghost.
• The group's reliance on Jiang Qiao for protection and guidance.
• The theme of perseverance and strategic retreat, as Jiang Qiao decides to leave the hotel rather than continue fighting the Female Ghost.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao takes the lead in fighting the Female Ghost, using his abilities to protect the group.
• Li Xin and Xue Lan support the group and follow Jiang Qiao's orders.
• The three newcomers are vulnerable and rely on the others to escape the hotel.
• Jiang Qiao and the group work together to escape the hotel, highlighting their teamwork and reliance on each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao leads the group to Luohan Temple, seeking help against the Female Ghost.
• They learn about Ping An Street's history of mysterious murders and disappearances.
• The taxi driver reveals that Ping An Street is believed to be haunted, with a ghost that can kill humans instantly.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness in seeking help against the supernatural threat.
• The taxi driver shows his knowledge of local urban legends and his willingness to share them.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and superstition in the face of the unknown (ghost stories, temple's reputation).
• The impact of fear and uncertainty on people's lives (residents moving away from Ping An Street).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao engages the taxi driver in conversation, learning valuable information about Ping An Street and Luohan Temple.
• The driver shares local folklore with the passengers, creating a tense atmosphere in the car.
• Liu Qian and Luo Wen listen intently to the driver's story, revealing their curiosity and fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The taxi driver tells a chilling story about Ping An Street and suddenly becomes eerie.
• Jiang Qiao, Luo Wen, and Liu Qian realize they're in a Ghost Domain and struggle to escape the possessed taxi.
• Jiang Qiao discovers the street's desolation and the river ahead, indicating a trap set by a female ghost.
• Brother Long is confronted by the hotel staff for damaging a room and is about to be handed over to the police.
• Brother Long uses his abilities to incapacitate the security guards and leaves the hotel.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his calm and strategic thinking in handling the ghostly situation.
• Luo Wen and Liu Qian show their growing awareness of supernatural threats.
• Brother Long reveals his strength as a Second Order Awakener and his disregard for authority.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and unpredictability of the Supernatural World.
• The power dynamics between Awakeners and ordinary people.
• The importance of caution and preparation in mission maps.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao, Luo Wen, and Liu Qian work together to escape the ghostly taxi.
• Brother Long clashes with the hotel staff and security guards, showcasing his strength and disregard for their authority.
• Jiang Qiao's group and Brother Long's group are still unaware of each other's presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao and his group finally reach the outskirts of the city after facing three waves of supernatural events.
• They see Luohan Temple at the summit of a mountain, their destination.
• As they ascend, they notice graves by the roadside, which Jiang Qiao finds unusual.
• Zhang Yin and his group are hiding in a village, trying to reach the temple while avoiding supernatural attacks.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao remains calm and strategic, showing his leadership and experience in handling supernatural events.
• Li Xin, initially timid, gains confidence in Jiang Qiao's leadership and shows initiative in watching their backs.
• Zhang Yin maintains his cautious attitude, not relying solely on the temple's potential protection against the Female Ghost.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival against supernatural forces.
• The importance of teamwork and leadership in facing adversity.
• The theme of caution and preparation in the face of uncertainty.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Li Xin: Jiang Qiao entrusts Li Xin with a flashlight to watch their backs, showing trust in his abilities.
• Zhang Yin and his group: They discuss strategies and share concerns about reaching the temple and surviving the Female Ghost's pursuit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao and his group arrive at Luohan Temple, finding it abandoned and eerie.
• They decide to explore the temple despite its ominous atmosphere.
• Jiang Qiao finds a glass bottle in the main hall containing a note with the message "I have already seen you."
• The group decides to check out the back of the temple.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao displays courage and curiosity, willing to confront the supernatural.
• Li Xin and Xue Lan show experience and calmness in the face of the unknown.
• Liu Qian and the others reveal their fear and unease in the supernatural environment.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural Encounters: The chapter explores the theme of encountering the supernatural, with the group facing an unknown presence in the temple.
• Courage vs. Fear: It highlights the contrast between Jiang Qiao's courage and the others' fear in the face of the supernatural.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao leads the group, making decisions and taking initiative.
• Li Xin and Xue Lan support Jiang Qiao, while Liu Qian and the others rely on him for protection.
• The group interacts with caution and unease, reflecting their shared fear of the unknown.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group takes refuge in the ancestral hall, but strange occurrences begin, including a chilling voice, blood dripping from the ceiling, and the ancestral hall's spirit tablets being disturbed.
• A Black Cat appears, which they've encountered before in supernatural events. They realize that something inside the hall is fighting the Malevolent Ghosts, but it's losing.
• They try to escape, but one of them is dragged back by ghostly arms. They flee the village, borrowing a car to reach a temple, but encounter more supernatural attacks along the way.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yin: Becomes more determined to survive and protect his group, but also feels regret for not joining Li Xin's team.
• Zhao Ming: Discovers he might be awakening a second precognitive talent, which could significantly improve his survival chances.

Significant Themes

• Survival: The group's primary goal is to survive the supernatural encounters and complete their mission.
• Trust and Secrets: Zhao Ming keeps his potential second talent a secret from the group, highlighting the theme of trust and secrets in their dynamic.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yin and the Group: Zhang Yin leads the group, making decisions based on their safety and survival. The group follows his lead, but they're also scared and desperate.
• Zhao Ming and the Group: Zhao Ming keeps his potential second talent secret, showing a level of mistrust or self-preservation, which contrasts with the group's dynamic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group sets up camp at the highest point of Luohan Temple's back mountain, avoiding crowded areas to minimize supernatural encounters.
• Jiang Qiao reveals he dealt with Third Order Malevolent Ghosts before the Supernatural Revival, shocking the group.
• A van carrying a group of youths, pursued by a ghostly figure, approaches Luohan Temple.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: Reveals his extraordinary strength and experience, having dealt with Third Order Malevolent Ghosts before the Supernatural Revival.
• Li Xin, Xue Lan, and others: Gain a new perspective on Jiang Qiao's power and are awestruck by his revelation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of knowledge and experience in surviving supernatural encounters.
• The stark contrast between the real world and the Supernatural World in terms of supernatural growth.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the group, revealing his strength and experience, and discusses the approaching youths with Li Xin.
• Li Xin and the others express their awe and disbelief at Jiang Qiao's revelation.
• The group discusses their strategy for the night, emphasizing the importance of avoiding crowded areas.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Liu, Fatty, Zhang Yin, and Zhao Ming are traveling to Luohan Temple, seeking help against supernatural threats.
• They encounter an old man carrying a sack of scrap, who begins to follow their car.
• Zhang Yin detects something amiss and orders the car to stop, revealing a cliff ahead.
• The old man approaches the car, and his grotesque appearance is revealed. He asks for a bottle.

Character Developments

• Xiao Liu: Shows determination to seek help at Luohan Temple and is willing to donate his money for it.
• Fatty: Initially carefree, he becomes serious when faced with potential danger, following Zhang Yin's lead.
• Zhang Yin: Demonstrates leadership and caution, using his ability to prepare for a possible threat.
• Zhao Ming: Seems restless and worried, considering getting off the car but decides against it.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural threats and the need for protection.
• The group's dynamics and trust in Zhang Yin's judgment.
• The grotesque appearance of the old man symbolizing the unknown and potential danger.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Liu and Fatty: They chat casually, with Xiao Liu expressing his determination to seek help at the temple.
• Zhang Yin and Fatty: Zhang Yin takes the lead in decision-making, while Fatty follows his orders despite initial confusion.
• Zhang Yin and Zhao Ming: Zhang Yin's actions make Zhao Ming more alert, but they don't communicate directly about their concerns.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Scavenging Old Man, suspected to be a Malevolent Ghost, knocks on the car window asking for water bottles.
• Zhang Yin and his team fear the ghost's intentions and prepare to defend themselves.
• The ghost's knocking causes Zhang Yin physical harm, but he manages to counter it with his blood ability.
• Xiao Liu lassos the ghost, and Fatty manifests a painted window to trap it.
• Zhao Ming uses his ability to help seal the window, ignoring the ghost's attacks.
• The team successfully traps and dispels the Malevolent Ghost.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yin demonstrates strategic thinking and quick decision-making under pressure.
• Xiao Liu shows bravery and determination in restraining the ghost.
• Fatty proves his loyalty and usefulness in critical moments.
• Zhao Ming overcomes his fear and contributes to the victory using his unique ability.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and coordination are crucial for overcoming supernatural threats.
• Each team member's unique abilities are essential for their survival.
• Zhang Yin's strategic mind and ability to adapt are vital for their success.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yin takes the lead in strategizing and giving orders.
• Xiao Liu and Fatty follow Zhang Yin's orders, showcasing their trust in his decisions.
• Zhao Ming initially hesitates but ultimately contributes to the victory, demonstrating growth and courage.
• The team works together, combining their abilities to overcome the Malevolent Ghost.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao observes a group of newcomers dealing with a Malevolent Ghost on the highway below Luohan Temple.
• They use a strange window on a hard cardboard, which connects to a bustling city, to suppress the ghost.
• After the ghost is dealt with, the group quickly leaves, and Fatty burns the window to prevent any further incidents.
• The group arrives at Luohan Temple as night approaches.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao becomes more suspicious of the youth who played dead, suspecting he might be controlled by someone, similar to the Paper Figures.
• Zhang Yin and Xiao Liu are severely weakened after using their abilities to restrain the Malevolent Ghost.
• Fatty reveals that he has had previous encounters with supernatural occurrences related to his window ability.

Significant Themes

• The danger of using abilities and the potential consequences, such as premature Weirdness awakening or Malevolent Ghost possession.
• The risk some are willing to take to gain power, even if it means becoming like a Weird Tale.
• The importance of understanding and adhering to human rules and behaviors in Supernatural Events.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao observes the group of newcomers from a distance, taking note of their abilities and actions.
• The group works together to suppress the Malevolent Ghost, showcasing their teamwork and individual abilities.
• Fatty, Zhang Yin, and Xiao Liu discuss their plans and concerns as they approach Luohan Temple.
• Jiang Qiao shares his knowledge about Supernatural Events with Li Xin and the others, emphasizing the importance of staying in human settlements during the day and avoiding them at night.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at Luohan Temple, with Zhao Ming knocking on the door while Zhang Yin, Fatty, and Xiao Liu wait in the car.
• Zhao Ming tries to sneak away during the previous battle, but Fatty and Xiao Liu notice and report to Zhang Yin.
• Zhang Yin suspects Zhao Ming has a way to predict danger due to his strange behavior during the Malevolent Ghost attack.
• A monk opens the temple door, and Zhang Yin persuades him to let them stay for the night, claiming car trouble.

Character Developments

• Zhao Ming: Revealed to be a Dual Awakener, he's resentful towards the others for putting him in danger and plans to settle scores later.
• Zhang Yin: Shows leadership, strategic thinking, and suspicion towards Zhao Ming's abilities.
• Fatty: Shows concern for the group's safety and notices Zhao Ming's attempted desertion.
• Xiao Liu: Dislikes Zhao Ming for his cowardice and lack of help during the battle.

Significant Themes

• Survival and self-preservation.
• Trust and suspicion within the group.
• The mysterious and eerie nature of Luohan Temple.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yin, Fatty, and Xiao Liu discuss Zhao Ming's strange behavior and suspect he has a way to predict danger.
• Zhang Yin leads the conversation with the monk, persuading him to let them stay.
• Zhao Ming feels resentment towards the others for putting him in danger.
• Jiang Qiao and Li Xin observe the group's arrival at the temple, with Li Xin impressed by their survival skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group, led by Jiang Qiao, spends the night on the highest peak behind the temple due to its isolation, believing it safer from malevolent ghosts.
• Zhang Yin and his companions hear knocking sounds coming from several rooms in the hallway outside their room at midnight.
• The knocking sounds approach their room, with five distinct knocking patterns.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yin: Shows leadership and strategic thinking, deciding to confront the source of the knocking instead of hiding in the room.
• Fatty, Xiao Liu, and Zhao Ming: Display varying degrees of nervousness and unease but follow Zhang Yin's lead.

Significant Themes

• Fear of the unknown and the supernatural.
• The importance of initiative and action in the face of danger.
• The eerie atmosphere and cleanliness of the temple, hinting at its unusual nature.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yin takes the lead, making decisions for the group.
• Fatty, Xiao Liu, and Zhao Ming follow Zhang Yin's lead, showing trust in his judgment.
• The group's dynamic is one of unity and mutual support in the face of danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group hears knocking sounds from empty rooms in the temple, suggesting supernatural activity.
• Zhang Yin, Fatty, and Zhao Ming decide to leave the temple due to the eerie knocking sounds.
• Jiang Qiao observes a Monk, a Malevolent Ghost, approaching the group's camp. Li Xin and Xue Lan defeat the Monk.
• After the Monk's defeat, the temple's bells start ringing, indicating a change in the supernatural activity.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yin shows leadership and decisiveness in the face of danger.
• Fatty and Zhao Ming follow Zhang Yin's lead, demonstrating their trust in him.
• Li Xin and Xue Lan showcase their strength and teamwork against the Monk, revealing their capabilities to the rookies.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural forces in the temple are awakened by the group's presence, leading to increased activity.
• The group's unity and cooperation are crucial for survival in the face of supernatural threats.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yin, Fatty, and Zhao Ming display a sense of camaraderie as they decide to leave the temple together.
• Li Xin and Xue Lan work together to defeat the Monk, highlighting their complementary skills and teamwork.
• Jiang Qiao observes the events but does not intervene, trusting Li Xin and Xue Lan to handle the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Three men in uniform discuss recent bizarre deaths in their city, all involving youths who escaped from a hotel.
• The deaths are unusual: one impaled on a utility pole, one hit by a car but already dead hours before, and one missing in a shallow pit.
• The men suspect a connection to a strange house from over a decade ago, which was sealed after a Malevolent Spirit incident.
• They learn that the youths are suspected to have gone to Luohan Temple.

Character Developments

• The balding uncle is experienced and cautious, aware of the potential danger and the past incident.
• The slick-haired man and the burly man are less experienced or more in denial about the potential source of the problem.
• Jiang Qiao, Xue Lan, and Li Xin explore Luohan Temple at night, with Jiang Qiao leading and the others following his decisions.

Significant Themes

• Fear and denial of the supernatural.
• The power of memory and past events in influencing the present.
• The change in environment and activity at night, reflecting the shift in power dynamics between the living and the supernatural.

Character Interactions

• The three men in uniform discuss the cases, revealing their differing views and experiences.
• Jiang Qiao, Xue Lan, and Li Xin work together to explore the temple, with Jiang Qiao taking the lead and the others following his guidance.
• The men in uniform consider involving "Lord Bai" in the investigation, suggesting a higher authority or expert in supernatural matters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao remembers a story about supernatural events in an imperial palace, which he thought was nonsense before transmigrating.
• He compares the current chanting monks to the story, considering them a preserved recording.
• They enter the main hall, finding a Buddha statue with only half a head, and learn about a similar incident involving a Land God statue with a missing foot.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao shows curiosity and analytical thinking, comparing the current event to a story he knows.
• Li Xin shares his experiences and knowledge about the Supernatural World, revealing the existence of strong villages and rare high-tier experts.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural and its connection to the real world.
• The power dynamics and hierarchy in the Supernatural World.
• The importance of knowledge and experience in dealing with supernatural events.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Li Xin discuss the Supernatural World, with Li Xin providing valuable insights.
• Xue Lan and the young man show fear and unease in the face of the supernatural, contrasting with Jiang Qiao's calm demeanor.
• The group interacts with the monks, with Jiang Qiao showing indifference towards them.