Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao learns about a powerful hidden organization behind the bus, which even the City God yields to.
• The driver reveals that the Female Ghost (Death-Summoning Hag) caused crises in Yan City after boarding the bus.
• Jiang Qiao discovers that the bus leads to an Abyss with a wooden door, where weird tales occasionally enter.
• The driver warns Jiang Qiao about the Death-Summoning Hag's sinister nature and the old man she summoned, who can split into multiple selves.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao shows curiosity and courage in asking the driver about the supernatural events and the Death-Summoning Hag.
• The driver reveals more information than usual due to Jiang Qiao's luck and his purchase of a ticket, showing a sense of responsibility towards him.

Significant Themes

• Luck vs. Strength: The driver emphasizes that luck is more important than strength in surviving supernatural encounters.
• Power and Influence: The driver reveals the existence of a powerful hidden organization, highlighting the fragility of human power and influence in the face of true terror.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and the driver have a conversation where Jiang Qiao probes for information about the Female Ghost and the Abyss, while the driver shares what he knows, impressed by Jiang Qiao's luck.
• The driver warns Jiang Qiao about the Death-Summoning Hag and the old man, showing concern for his safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao arrives at Bei Quan Station after the incident in Yan City.
• The bus driver offers to help retrieve Jiang Qiao's bowl from the Abyss.
• The bus arrives at Bei Quan Station, and Jiang Qiao prepares to transfer to the Ghost Train.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao becomes more cautious and wary of the bus driver and the organization behind him.
• The bus driver shows no fear or hesitation in facing the Abyss, suggesting he's experienced and powerful.

Significant Themes

• The theme of the unknown and the supernatural continues, with Jiang Qiao contemplating the existence of supernatural buses.
• The theme of caution and preparedness is emphasized as Jiang Qiao enters the potentially dangerous town.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and the bus driver have minimal interaction, with the driver showing no emotion or elaboration on his warnings.
• Jiang Qiao's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and concerns about the bus driver and the supernatural world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao arrives at a desolate, old-fashioned town, expecting to find Malevolent Ghosts but finding none.
• He discovers an old train station and considers the town's past bustling life.
• Jiang Qiao receives messages from Liu Yuanyuan, who is finally online after being busy.
• Liu Yuanyuan reveals that Caomiao Village is recruiting people to explore Wild Dog Ridge.
• Jiang Qiao learns that the Ghost Train's route is not fixed, and waiting times can vary greatly.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao shows curiosity and caution in exploring the town and its history.
• Liu Yuanyuan demonstrates intelligence and knowledge about the Supernatural World, providing valuable information to Jiang Qiao.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the past and present of human civilization in the Supernatural World.
• The mysterious and unpredictable nature of the Ghost Train and its routes.
• The power dynamics between humans and native inhabitants, with natives being vengeful and troublesome.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Liu Yuanyuan communicate through the System, with Liu Yuanyuan providing information and warnings about the Supernatural World.
• Jiang Qiao doesn't reveal the full extent of his experiences in Yan City to Liu Yuanyuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao waits for three days for the Ghost Train to arrive at an abandoned town.
• He boards the train, but a Malevolent Ghost disembarks before him, causing him to use his Ghost Domain to safely board the train.
• Inside the carriage, Jiang Qiao finds eight passengers, including five ordinary people and three weak Awakeners, one of whom carries something ominous.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his caution and preparedness, using his Dual Pupils and Ghost Domain to safely board the train.
• The three Awakeners in the carriage show signs of being mission-oriented and strategic, communicating about Jiang Qiao's potential threat level.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural Danger: The Supernatural World is filled with hidden dangers, and even seemingly safe areas can harbor terrifying secrets.
• Caution and Preparedness: Jiang Qiao's careful approach to the Ghost Train and his readiness to confront supernatural threats highlight the importance of caution in the Supernatural World.
• Uncertainty and Strategic Thinking: The Awakeners' communication about Jiang Qiao reflects the uncertainty and strategic thinking required to navigate the Supernatural World's complex and often dangerous situations.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and the Malevolent Ghost: Jiang Qiao successfully avoids a confrontation with the Malevolent Ghost, demonstrating his ability to handle supernatural threats.
• The three Awakeners: They communicate about Jiang Qiao, showing a level of strategic thinking and caution, but also a degree of fear or wariness towards him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao boards the Ghost Train, which is slower to depart than usual.
• The train makes its first stop at Village 380, where many passengers board.
• Jiang Qiao notices that the carriage he's in is different from his previous experience, as new passengers enter his carriage.
• The train departs, and the door connecting to the next carriage suddenly opens.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao remains calm and observant, showing increased vigilance as more passengers board.
• The new passengers are mostly novices, with low strength and little experience in supernatural missions.

Significant Themes

• The Ghost Train's unpredictable nature and its rules, which seem to change or be unclear.
• The potential danger of missions, as more people from Village 380 are taking on this mission, suggesting it might be more perilous.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts minimally with the new passengers, focusing on observing his surroundings.
• The new passengers, particularly the girl sitting in front of Jiang Qiao, are not yet aware of the potential dangers they might face.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A wooden door between carriages opens, revealing a normal-looking carriage with a uniformed conductor.
• The conductor announces that tickets are required to board the train and fare evasion is prohibited.
• A young man is discovered without a ticket and has his left arm taken as payment.
• A fat passenger attempts to attack the conductor with a supernatural knife but is dismembered for compensation.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: Initially startled by the conductor's presence, he remains observant and cautious.
• The Conductor: Revealed to be stern, unyielding, and capable of inflicting severe punishment for violations.
• The Young Man: Panics upon being discovered without a ticket and pays with his left arm to avoid further punishment.
• The Fatty: Attempts to attack the conductor but suffers severe consequences, showcasing his reckless and desperate nature.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of Dishonesty/Fare Evasion: The young man and the Fatty both face severe repercussions for not having tickets, highlighting the importance of honesty and adherence to rules.
• Power Imbalance: The conductor's authority and power are absolute, emphasizing the power dynamics between passengers and conductors in the supernatural world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and the Conductor: Jiang Qiao observes the conductor warily, while the conductor pays him no special attention.
• The Young Man and the Conductor: The young man's panic and compliance contrast with the conductor's cold efficiency.
• The Fatty and the Conductor: The Fatty's desperate attack and subsequent punishment highlight the futility of resisting the conductor's authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A train attendant demands tickets from passengers, threatening violence.
• The first passenger is dismembered for not having a ticket.
• Passengers start offering supernatural items as payment, with varying success.
• A middle-aged man's arm is torn off for offering an item of insufficient value.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao remains calm and observant, analyzing the situation and the value of the items exchanged.
• The passengers, initially shocked and terrified, become more proactive and tense as the attendant approaches them.

Significant Themes

• The harsh and unforgiving nature of the Supernatural World.
• The value of supernatural items and their role as currency.
• The importance of preparation and knowledge in the Supernatural World.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao observes the interactions between the attendant and the passengers, learning about the value of the tickets and the items exchanged.
• The passengers interact with the attendant, trying to purchase tickets with various items, leading to tense and sometimes violent outcomes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The train attendant collects tickets, and Jiang Qiao pays with genuine currency, receiving better treatment.
• Jiang Qiao learns about a VIP carriage and plans to buy a ticket at the upcoming Golden Rooster Mountain station.
• A cleaner enters the carriage and cleans it using seemingly supernatural tools, transforming the carriage's appearance in minutes.
• The train slows down as it approaches a station, where Malevolent Ghosts are visible.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his resourcefulness and adaptability, understanding the train's rules and using money to secure better treatment.
• The train attendant, Yan Li, shows a more respectful attitude towards Jiang Qiao after he pays with genuine currency.
• The cleaner reveals proficiency in using Supernatural Items for cleaning.

Significant Themes

• The importance of money and resources in securing better treatment and safety.
• The presence of Supernatural Items and their uses in the Supernatural World.
• The potential danger of encountering Malevolent Ghosts at stations.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the train attendant, Yan Li, learning about the VIP carriage and the upcoming station.
• Jiang Qiao observes the cleaner's proficiency in using Supernatural Items to clean the carriage.
• Jiang Qiao ponders the implications of encountering Malevolent Ghosts at the station.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A train arrives at a station filled with beggars, revealed to be Malevolent Ghosts.
• Passengers express fear and resistance, but the ghosts board the train.
• An old beggar ghost tries to scam passengers by selling a fake winning can tab for a discount.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: Observes the situation, recognizes the beggar ghosts, and understands their influence in the Supernatural World.
• The Old Beggar Ghost: Attempts to scam passengers, revealing its greed and dishonesty.

Significant Themes

• The influence and power of the beggar faction in the Supernatural World.
• Greed and deception, as seen in the old beggar ghost's scam.
• The contrast between the humans' fear and the ghosts' disregard for rules and manners.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao observes the old beggar ghost's scam but doesn't intervene.
• The old beggar ghost interacts with a young beggar ghost to create a false sense of authenticity for its scam.
• Passengers express fear and disgust towards the beggar ghosts but don't directly confront them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao, a human passenger, attracts the attention of a group of malevolent ghosts (disguised as beggars) on a ghost train.
• The ghosts try to scam Jiang Qiao into buying a "first prize" for 3000 yuan, but he refuses, leading to a confrontation.
• The ghosts attempt to intimidate Jiang Qiao and the other human passengers, but he stands up to them, insulting and taunting the ghosts.
• Jiang Qiao realizes that the ghosts are bound by the train's rules, which prohibit loud shouting, noise, fighting, and disturbing other passengers.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: Shows bravery, arrogance, and quick wit in dealing with the malevolent ghosts. He uses their fear of breaking the train's rules to his advantage.
• Malevolent Ghosts: Initially try to intimidate and scam passengers, but are later reduced to silence and frustration by Jiang Qiao's insults. They are shown to be bound by the train's rules.

Significant Themes

• Bravery vs. Cowardice: Jiang Qiao's bravery in the face of the ghosts contrasts with the fear shown by the other human passengers and the ghosts' own cowardice in not daring to fight.
• Power Dynamics: The ghosts initially try to exploit their perceived power over the humans, but Jiang Qiao turns the tables by using the train's rules to his advantage.
• The Supernatural World's Rules: The train's rules are shown to apply to both humans and supernatural beings, highlighting the existence of a structured order even in the supernatural world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao vs. Malevolent Ghosts: Jiang Qiao's arrogant and insulting language provokes the ghosts, but they are unable to retaliate due to the train's rules.
• Jiang Qiao vs. Other Human Passengers: The other passengers initially fear for their lives but are later amazed by Jiang Qiao's bravery. Some even admire him, while others resent him for potentially putting them in danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao's arrogant behavior enrages the Malevolent Ghosts but also reveals the train's rule that they can't make a move on the train.
• The train picks up more Malevolent Ghosts at a station, increasing their number to over thirty.
• Jiang Qiao sees strange sights outside the window, including a city overgrown with vegetation and worms, and a Temple-like ruin in a black desert.
• The train arrives at Rooster Mountain, where VIP Carriages can be exchanged for.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao:
  • Discovers the train's rule protecting passengers from Malevolent Ghosts.
  • Realizes the importance of social interactions in the Supernatural World.
  • Reflects on his actions and decides to explore the VIP section at Rooster Mountain.
  • Ponders about the origin of the supernatural and the connection to the Inner World.

Significant Themes

• The rules and limitations of the Supernatural World, particularly on the Ghost Train.
• The contrast between Jiang Qiao's understanding and the other passengers' perceptions of the situation.
• The exploration of the unknown and the deeper aspects of the supernatural.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao's interaction with the Malevolent Ghosts, particularly the Old Beggar Ghost, remains tense.
• The human passengers discuss Jiang Qiao's actions among themselves, expressing their disbelief and concern.
• Jiang Qiao has no interest in explaining himself to the other passengers, further isolating him from them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao arrives at Rooster Mountain station, finding the mountain to be a colossal pillar piercing the sky, over 20,000 meters tall.
• He enters the lavishly decorated waiting hall but finds it empty.
• He decides to get off the train to exchange his ticket but encounters hostility from the Malevolent Ghosts in his carriage.
• He finds the ticket office, but most windows are sealed with a "Forbidden" sign, and the open ones are filled with darkness and signs of violence.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao shows curiosity and awe at the vastness of Rooster Mountain, but his primary focus remains on survival and increasing his strength.
• The Malevolent Ghosts, particularly the Old Beggar, display their sinister intentions, planning to capture and torture Jiang Qiao for humiliating them.

Significant Themes

• The Supernatural World's connection to Jiang Qiao's previous world and the solar system.
• The theme of survival and the dangers lurking in seemingly safe places, like the eerie ticket window.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts briefly with the Malevolent Ghosts in his carriage, showing no fear and provoking their wrath.
• His interaction with the ticket window hints at the potential danger and hostility in the Supernatural World, even in seemingly mundane tasks like buying a ticket.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao arrives at a train station with a stark contrast between a bright ticket hall and a pitch-black ticket booth.
• He can't see inside the booth due to a thick darkness, suggesting a connection to a terrifying, bizarre place.
• A distorted, pale face suddenly appears within the ticket window, revealing itself to be the ticket seller.
• The ticket seller offers three types of seats: standard (one yuan), first-class (ten yuan), and VIP (one hundred yuan).
• Jiang Qiao learns that VIP seats come with VIP service, but he's unsure about the exchange rate between coin values and can't afford the VIP ticket initially.
• Three beggars from the bus arrive at the station, giving Jiang Qiao an idea.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates caution and resourcefulness, using a camera to investigate the darkness and engaging with the malevolent spirit cautiously.
• The ticket seller, a malevolent ghost, shows no hostile behavior but is unwilling to provide detailed information about the ticket types.
• The beggars, particularly the Old Beggar and the Notary, are revealed to have followed Jiang Qiao off the bus, suggesting potential antagonism.

Significant Themes

• The theme of the unknown and the terrifying, represented by the darkness and the malevolent spirit.
• The theme of deception and exploitation, evident in the conductor's overpriced ticket and the potential rip-off of buying a VIP seat with a Fourth Order coin.
• The theme of resourcefulness and adaptability, shown by Jiang Qiao's quick thinking and use of the beggars' presence to his advantage.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the malevolent ghost ticket seller, trying to gather information about the ticket types and their benefits.
• The beggars' arrival at the station sets up a potential interaction with Jiang Qiao, suggesting possible conflict or cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao encounters three beggars in the passageway between the ticket hall and the waiting hall, who plan to rob him.
• The beggars reveal that the passage is unmanaged, and they can't be directly killed or they'll be kicked out of the station for not paying ghost money.
• Jiang Qiao decides to confront the beggars, leading to a fight in the passageway.
• Jiang Qiao uses his strength to subdue the beggars, revealing that they are wealthy in ghost money.
• He searches them and finds enough money to buy a VIP seat ticket.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his strength and cunning, outsmarting the beggars and obtaining their ghost money.
• The beggars, initially arrogant and plotting against Jiang Qiao, are shown to be cowardly and weak when faced with his power.

Significant Themes

• The theme of wealth and poverty is explored, with the beggars being wealthy in ghost money despite their appearance.
• The power dynamics between Jiang Qiao and the beggars shift, highlighting the importance of strength and cunning in the Supernatural World.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the three beggars, initially engaging in verbal sparring before the fight.
• The beggars interact with each other, planning their attack on Jiang Qiao and later begging for mercy when faced with defeat.
• Jiang Qiao's interaction with the beggars reveals their true nature and allows him to obtain the ghost money he needs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao boards the Ghost Train just in time, after robbing three beggars.
• He purchases a VIP ticket, which leads him to a luxurious VIP carriage, a Ghost Domain with shops and services.
• Jiang Qiao explores the VIP carriage and enters a store called "Cat Dog Fresh Goods," which sells food made from human and Awakener body parts.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his cunning and ruthlessness by robbing the beggars.
• He shows his adaptability and curiosity as he explores the VIP carriage and the store.
• The Malevolent Ghost server at "Cat Dog Fresh Goods" displays pride in the store's quality and authenticity.

Significant Themes

• Wealth gap and social hierarchy in the Supernatural World, mirroring human society.
• The dehumanization and objectification of humans and Awakeners as ingredients.
• The power dynamics between humans and supernatural beings.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the dead-faced ticket seller and the conductor (Yan Li), although not directly.
• He encounters Fourth Order Malevolent Ghosts serving as attendants and later interacts with the Malevolent Ghost server at the store.
• Jiang Qiao's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and reactions to his surroundings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao visits "Cat Dog Fresh Goods," a high-end supermarket selling food with potent Ghost Qi, catering to Evolvers and Awakeners.
• He learns that humans can enter the VIP lounge of the Ghost Train if they are strong and wealthy enough.
• Jiang Qiao discovers the Yellow Springs Auction House, which will open at midnight, and decides to attend.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao's curiosity and ambition grow as he learns about the interaction between high-tier humans and Malevolent Ghosts.
• He becomes interested in the Yellow Springs Auction House as a way to understand the upper circles of the Supernatural World.

Significant Themes

• The interaction and mutual respect between humans and Malevolent Ghosts in the Supernatural World.
• The wealth disparity among humans in the Supernatural World, with those from established villages being wealthier.
• The potential for discovery and opportunity at the Yellow Springs Auction House.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with a waitress at "Cat Dog Fresh Goods," who is polite and knowledgeable about the products.
• He encounters several Fifth Order or higher Malevolent Ghost passengers on the train, who greet him politely.
• There's no direct interaction with other humans, but Jiang Qiao speculates about the possibility of encountering other humans on the Ghost Train.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao attends the Yellow Springs Auction House, where influential figures gather without identity checks.
• The auction begins with a Bronze Gong from Changyang Mountain, known for its curses.
• A young human, despite being Third Order, disrupts the auction, mocking the host and the venue's rules.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: Observant, calm, and curious about the venue's power dynamics.
• The Host (Masked Man): Refined, patient, and connected to Malevolent Ghosts, likely an old human working for them.
• The Bandaged Malevolent Ghost: A Sixth Tier Malevolent Ghost serving as security, calm and dangerous.
• The Arrogant Humans: Two young humans, one in his early twenties and the other his companion, displaying extreme arrogance and disrespect towards the venue and its rules.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics between humans and Malevolent Ghosts.
• The influence of wealth and status on behavior.
• The danger of underestimating others, especially in the Supernatural World.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao observes the venue and its inhabitants, showing curiosity and caution.
• The Host and the Bandaged Malevolent Ghost maintain order, revealing the venue's power structure.
• The Arrogant Humans disrespect the venue and its rules, drawing the attention and disapproval of other attendees.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two men disrupt the auction by slapping the Bandaged Malevolent Ghost, incurring a curse that causes them to rapidly decay and die.
• The host continues the auction, presenting a bronze gong from Changyang Mountain that cleanses consciousness when struck.
• A high bid of one million yuan is placed for the bronze gong.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao, a human attendee, shows fear and caution after witnessing the curse's power, deciding to stay close to the exit.
• The host demonstrates adaptability and composure in handling the disruption.

Significant Themes

• The power of curses and their terrifying effects.
• The allure of supernatural items and their high value.
• The fear and caution humans exhibit towards supernatural powers.

Character Interactions

• The two men interact with the Bandaged Malevolent Ghost, incurring the curse.
• Jiang Qiao interacts with his surroundings, feeling discomfort and fear.
• The host interacts with the audience, presenting the bronze gong and taking bids.
• An unknown bidder interacts with the host, placing a high bid for the bronze gong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The auction begins with a Supernatural Item, a Bronze Gong, targeting the consciousness.
• An unknown bidder disrupts the auction, driving up the price significantly.
• The Bronze Gong is eventually purchased by a man in a black long gown, appearing to be in his forties, who might be a native of the Supernatural World.
• Jiang Qiao speculates about the past history of the Supernatural World and the possibility of ancient ability users.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: He shows curiosity and analytical skills, speculating about the past history of the Supernatural World and the possibility of ancient ability users.
• The man in the black long gown: He is introduced as a potential native of the Supernatural World, with a complex relationship with Malevolent Ghosts.

Significant Themes

• The relationship between humans and Malevolent Ghosts.
• The potential existence of ancient ability users and their connection to the Supernatural Revival.
• The tension between the past and the present, and the value of ancient traditions versus modernization.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao observes the man in the black long gown, speculating about his background and intentions.
• The man in the black long gown interacts with the host and other bidders, though his actions are not described in detail.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An auction is underway, featuring a red coffin dug up from near the Lake of Reincarnation, which has caused mysterious deaths and strange occurrences.
• A suddenly appearing radio bids an exorbitant amount (30 million) for the coffin, drawing everyone's attention.
• A malevolent ghost, the auction house's security, approaches the radio, which starts emitting static and unintelligible sounds.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao, the narrator, observes the scene with curiosity and caution, noting the danger of old supernatural items.
• The host of the auction, a malevolent ghost, shows respect towards a powerful female ghost (Fatty) but becomes sinister when dealing with the mysterious radio bidder.
• The malevolent ghost security guard warns the radio bidder to leave, displaying the auction house's authority.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural danger and power dynamics among ghosts and humans.
• The allure and risk of ancient supernatural items.
• The capitalist nature of the Yellow Springs Auction House, as seen in their rules for bidding on the coffin.

Character Interactions

• The host interacts respectfully with Fatty, a powerful female ghost, but coldly with the mysterious radio bidder.
• The malevolent ghost security guard interacts with the radio, warning it to leave.
• Jiang Qiao observes the interactions without participating, showing curiosity and caution.