Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Niu Dazhi, a security guard, encounters a supernatural event in a tool shed and alerts the authorities.
• Two Awakeners arrive and confirm the presence of a Malevolent Ghost in the shed.
• They reveal that the ghost belongs to Bai Jie, the owner of a nearby fast-food restaurant, who was found dead earlier that day.
• The Awakeners order Niu Dazhi to evacuate and inform other security guards.
• Meanwhile, a bloody conflict has occurred elsewhere in the industrial zone, resulting in multiple deaths, including three Awakeners.

Character Developments

• Niu Dazhi: Initially scared and disbelieving, he becomes more accepting of the supernatural event after learning Bai Jie is dead.
• The Awakeners: They are grim-faced, professional, and prioritize the safety of the industrial zone above all else.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural vs. Reality: The ghostly encounter challenges Niu Dazhi's understanding of reality.
• Power Dynamics: The Awakeners' authority and the factory owners' influence are evident in their decisions and priorities.
• Death and Consequences: The chapter explores the consequences of death, both in the supernatural realm and the real world.

Character Interactions

• Niu Dazhi and the Awakeners: Niu Dazhi is initially relieved to see the Awakeners but becomes frightened and cooperative as they discuss the ghost.
• The Awakeners: They work together, discussing the situation and dividing tasks, showing a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Gaunt Man and the Burly Man investigate the tool room where a security guard reported supernatural activity.
• They discover that the tool room's layout is distorted, and they encounter Ghostly Deception, a supernatural phenomenon that traps them on the stairs.
• They break free and find a group of ghosts, dressed as businessmen, repeatedly entering a security door, with the number of ghosts remaining constant at thirty.

Character Developments

• The Gaunt Man and the Burly Man demonstrate their expertise in handling supernatural situations, showing calmness and strategic thinking under pressure.
• The Gaunt Man reveals knowledge about a previous incident in Yue City, indicating his experience and understanding of supernatural threats.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural interference and its effects on the living.
• The investigation and exposure of supernatural phenomena.
• The role of Awakeners in dealing with supernatural threats.

Character Interactions

• The Gaunt Man and the Burly Man work together, sharing observations and theories, and collaborating to overcome the supernatural obstacle.
• The Gaunt Man shares his knowledge about a previous incident with the Burly Man, indicating their shared history and trust.
• The ghosts interact with each other in a repetitive, eerie manner, highlighting the strange and unsettling nature of the supernatural phenomenon they encounter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Gaunt Man and the Strong Man discover a hidden, supernatural door in the Tool Room.
• They recognize the people lining up to enter the door as students who illegally entered the city and were forced into labor at a garment factory.
• The Gaunt Man attacks the crowd, but they continue moving towards the door even after losing their heads, and their bodies decay rapidly upon contact with his supernatural power.
• The Gaunt Man destroys the skeletons, stopping their movement, and the door remains closed.
• Jiang Qiao, observing from afar, decides to let the arriving Awakened officials investigate first.

Character Developments

• The Gaunt Man demonstrates his supernatural abilities and ruthlessness, showing no mercy towards the crowd.
• Jiang Qiao shows strategic thinking, deciding to let others investigate first to gather more information.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural forces and their influence on the living.
• The power dynamics between Awakened ones and ordinary people.
• The consequences of illegal activities and the lengths people will go to for their goals.

Character Interactions

• The Gaunt Man and the Strong Man work together to observe the situation.
• Jiang Qiao watches the events unfold from a distance, making strategic decisions.
• The arriving Awakened officials are not directly involved in this part of the chapter but are expected to interact with the Gaunt Man and the Strong Man soon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A supernatural event occurs in a suburban industrial zone, with reports of deaths and strange occurrences.
• Wang Bo, a prominent Awakened One, is sent to investigate and resolve the issue.
• The second floor of the tool room is found to be heavily encroached upon by the supernatural, with a Ghost Domain present.
• Wang Bo's team decides to seal off the area and avoid entering the Supernatural Space if possible.

Character Developments

• Wang Bo: Displayed his knowledge of the Supernatural World and its merging with reality, showing he's well-informed and cautious.
• Shu Qing: Demonstrated her ability to control the White Bone Flute, a powerful Supernatural Item.
• Liu Jing: Revealed his awareness of the flute's power and the potential dangers it poses to consciousness.

Significant Themes

• The merging of the Supernatural World and reality, and the potential harm it can cause.
• The importance of caution and careful planning when dealing with supernatural threats.
• The power of Supernatural Items and the abilities of Awakened Ones.

Character Interactions

• Wang Bo, Shu Qing, and Liu Jing work together as a team, with Wang Bo leading and making strategic decisions.
• Wang Bo displays trust in Shu Qing's ability to control the White Bone Flute.
• Liu Jing shows respect for Wang Bo's knowledge and experience, as well as awareness of the dangers posed by the White Bone Flute.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Awakeners, led by Shu Qing, use a unique musical method to expel supernatural energies from a haunted tool room.
• The supernatural energies are drawn out by the music, and the room returns to normal.
• However, the security door connecting to the supernatural place remains unaffected and cannot be expelled.
• The expulsion of energies attracts the attention of a malevolent spirit inside, which begins to approach the door.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao, observing from a distance, learns about the Awakeners' advanced understanding of supernatural entities and their methods.
• Wang Bo, Liu Jing, and Shu Qing demonstrate their experience and calmness in handling supernatural events.
• Wang Bo reveals his seriousness and lack of fear when facing the unknown malevolent ghost.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against supernatural entities and their influence on reality.
• The importance of experience and calmness in facing the unknown.
• The advanced understanding of supernatural entities in the Capital City's official Awakeners.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao observes the Awakeners' actions without interacting.
• Wang Bo, Liu Jing, and Shu Qing work together to expel supernatural energies and prepare to face the approaching malevolent spirit.
• Wang Bo interrupts Liu Jing to warn about the approaching malevolent spirit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Bo, Liu Jing, and Shu Qing expel a supernatural entity from the second floor, attracting a malevolent ghost behind the security door.
• Liu Jing attempts to strike the ghost as it appears at the doorway, but its resilient body resists the attack.
• Shu Qing plays the White Bone Flute, suppressing the ghost's power and allowing Liu Jing to wound it.
• The ghost retreats, and Liu Jing uses his blood to summon a curse, which Wang Jing dispels with his gun-dagger.

Character Developments

• Liu Jing demonstrates his combat skills and supernatural power, successfully wounding the malevolent ghost.
• Shu Qing shows her ability to manipulate the White Bone Flute, suppressing the ghost's power and aiding Liu Jing.
• Wang Jing uses his gun-dagger to dispel the cursed figure, showcasing his combat prowess.

Significant Themes

• The power of teamwork and coordination in supernatural confrontations.
• The resilience and adaptability of malevolent ghosts, making them formidable foes.
• The use of supernatural artifacts like the White Bone Flute to counter supernatural influences.

Character Interactions

• Wang Bo, Liu Jing, and Shu Qing work together to repel the malevolent ghost, showcasing their trust and coordination.
• Liu Jing and Shu Qing combine their powers to counter the ghost's influence, demonstrating their complementary abilities.
• Wang Jing joins the fight to dispel the cursed figure, contributing to the team's victory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team discovers that the Malevolent Ghost they killed is related to the door but not its source.
• They realize the door can't be closed and decide to wait for another ghost to appear, which might be the door's gatekeeper.
• Shu Qing suggests provoking the Supernatural phenomena to attract the gatekeeper, but Wang Bo advises waiting until 3 AM, as Malevolent Ghosts are most active then.
• Wang Bo reveals that the industrial zone has a supernatural history, and its geography might be special.

Character Developments

• Wang Bo demonstrates his knowledge of supernatural history and his calm, strategic thinking.
• Shu Qing shows initiative and strategic thinking, suggesting a plan to attract the gatekeeper.
• Jiang Qiao, observing from afar, reveals his knowledge of the supernatural and the involvement of Liu Ping behind the door, hinting at his mysterious background.

Significant Themes

• The uncertainty and unpredictability of supernatural phenomena.
• The importance of knowledge and understanding of supernatural history and customs.
• The strategic planning and patience required to face supernatural threats.

Character Interactions

• Wang Bo, Shu Qing, and Wang Jing work together, discussing their plans and strategies.
• Wang Bo and Shu Qing exchange ideas, with Wang Bo providing additional information and Shu Qing suggesting a plan.
• Jiang Qiao observes the team from a distance, revealing his knowledge and thoughts to the reader but not interacting with the team directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Suburban Industrial Zone is under lockdown due to a supernatural incident.
• A group of powerful Awakeners, led by Wang Bo, prepare to enter the tool room, where a mysterious incident occurred over sixty years ago.
• The incident began with a group of desperate outsiders who believed a tomb was buried at Tanuki Grave and attempted to rob it.

Character Developments

• Wang Bo, the captain of the Tengshe Squad, is revealed to have personal history with the Tanuki Grave incident, as his sworn brother was involved in the initial supernatural incident resolution.
• The outsiders who attempted to rob the tomb are shown to be resourceful and determined, but ultimately outmatched by the mysterious force they encounter.

Significant Themes

• Greed and desperation drive the outsiders to attempt tomb robbery, leading to tragic consequences.
• The power of history and unknown forces, as the incident at Tanuki Grave remains unresolved and dangerous after decades.

Character Interactions

• Wang Bo and Liu Jing, members of the Tengshe Squad, work together to prepare for the mission, with Liu Jing showing deference to Wang Bo's experience and leadership.
• The group of outsiders works together to investigate and attempt to rob the tomb, but their fates diverge when they encounter the unknown force.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of tomb robbers enter an old thatched hut to steal valuables.
• They discover that two corpses they had discarded are missing.
• They find human fingers on the door frame, including one with a red thread, belonging to their missing lookout.
• A group photo on the wall shows blurry figures resembling them, with one figure missing fingers.
• They flee the hut and encounter the old couple they killed, with their missing companion's corpse hanging upside down.
• Two survivors report the incident to officials, but the hut is found empty and uninhabited.

Character Developments

• The tomb robbers, initially confident and greedy, become terrified and desperate to escape as they encounter supernatural events.
• The old couple, though dead, are depicted as vengeful spirits, capable of manipulating the environment and causing fear.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: The old couple seek retribution against the tomb robbers who killed them.
• Fear of the Unknown: The tomb robbers' initial bravado is replaced by terror as they encounter inexplicable phenomena.
• Supernatural Justice: The old couple's spirits punish the tomb robbers, suggesting a form of supernatural justice.

Character Interactions

• The tomb robbers initially work together but descend into panic and chaos as they encounter supernatural events.
• The old couple interact with the tomb robbers only through supernatural means, causing fear and driving them away.
• The two survivors interact with officials, reporting the incident but finding no evidence to support their claims.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The two confessed criminals are swiftly executed, but photographs taken before the execution reveal they are missing, replaced by an elderly couple and young men with no fingers.
• The department re-investigates but finds no accomplices or clues.
• Wang Bo discovers the executed prisoners' accomplices are likely the Malevolent Spirits haunting the Tanuki Grave.
• At 3 AM, the security door's crack emits a stuffy wind, and bumps appear on the walls, signifying a supernatural invasion.
• Awakeners attempt to stop the Malevolent Spirit from breaking through the reality barrier, but it transforms into Human Faces on the wall, causing the wall to collapse and a team member to die inexplicably.

Character Developments

• Wang Bo demonstrates his knowledge and leadership, identifying the Malevolent Spirits' origin and directing the team's response.
• Liu Jing shows courage and initiative in physically attacking the Malevolent Spirits.

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between reality and supernatural, and the danger it poses.
• The power dynamics between Awakeners and Malevolent Spirits.
• The consequences of ignoring or mishandling supernatural threats.

Character Interactions

• Wang Bo and Liu Jing work together to combat the supernatural threat, showcasing their teamwork and trust in each other's abilities.
• The team members support each other in their supernatural battle, demonstrating their unity and commitment to their mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A ghostly human face breaks through a barrier, killing Feng Jian instantly.
• Wang Bo realizes the gravity of the situation and decides to stop the ghost faces from entering the real world.
• Liu Jing stabs the ghost face, causing it to turn angry and killing Jiang Bing, who had a similar expression.
• Wang Bo deduces that mimicking the ghost face's expression leads to death and warns his teammates.
• The team avoids mimicking the ghost face's expression, preventing further deaths, but Wang Bo realizes this isn't a long-term solution.

Character Developments

• Wang Bo demonstrates leadership and analytical skills, trying to understand and counter the ghost faces' killing rules.
• Liu Jing shows bravery by attacking the ghost face but also exhibits impulsiveness, acting without fully understanding the situation.
• Jiang Bing's death highlights the immediate and deadly nature of the ghost faces' attacks.

Significant Themes

• The importance of observation and deduction in understanding and countering supernatural threats.
• The deadly consequences of underestimating or misunderstanding the rules governing supernatural entities.
• The need for quick thinking and adaptability in crisis situations.

Character Interactions

• Wang Bo and Liu Jing: Wang Bo's analytical skills contrast with Liu Jing's impulsive bravery. Wang Bo's warnings help Liu Jing and the team avoid mimicking the ghost face's expression.
• Wang Bo and the team: Wang Bo takes a leadership role, warning the team about the ghost faces' killing rule and helping them avoid immediate danger.
• Feng Jian and Jiang Bing: Their deaths highlight the deadly nature of the ghost faces' attacks and the importance of understanding and avoiding their killing rules.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Supernatural activity peaks at 3 AM, causing Malevolent Ghosts to appear.
• The team's barrier is breached, leading to two Awakener deaths.
• Captain Wang Bo and Shu Qing initially hold back from engaging.
• Shu Qing uses Scrolls of Condolence to suppress Ghost Faces on the wall.
• A powerful malevolent spirit, disguised as a child, appears; Shu Qing kills it instantly with her White Bone Flute.

Character Developments

• Shu Qing demonstrates her calm demeanor under pressure and reveals her strength as a formidable Awakener.
• Liu Jing holds the line against a Ghost Face but is later relieved by Shu Qing.
• Captain Wang Bo shows strategic thinking but is cautious about using powerful Supernatural Items.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and preparation in facing supernatural threats.
• The burden and responsibility of official Awakeners in protecting the city.
• The use of Supernatural Items as a last resort in desperate situations.

Character Interactions

• Shu Qing and Liu Jing work together to defend against the supernatural invasion.
• Shu Qing and Captain Wang Bo show mutual respect and understanding, with Wang Bo trusting Shu Qing's judgment.
• The team members rely on each other and follow Shu Qing's and Wang Bo's lead in the crisis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shu Qing, Wang Bo's assistant, effortlessly defeats a Malevolent Ghost, surprising the team.
• They deduce that a more powerful Malevolent Spirit is behind the door, absorbing Shu Qing's flute sound.
• A terrifying Great Terror approaches, manifesting as a pair of rotten feet that smash through the door and kill an Awakener.
• The true Source Ghost, engulfed in white flames, prepares to step out of the door.
• Wang Bo decides to act and orders his team to prepare for defense and interception.

Character Developments

• Shu Qing demonstrates her power and strategic thinking, earning respect from the team.
• Wang Bo shows leadership and quick decision-making, taking charge of the situation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and teamwork: The team's survival depends on their combined strength and cooperation.
• The unknown and the terrifying: The supernatural entities they face are powerful and unpredictable, instilling fear and awe.

Character Interactions

• Wang Bo and Shu Qing: They work well together, with Wang Bo acknowledging Shu Qing's abilities and trusting her judgment.
• Wang Bo and the team: He takes charge, issuing orders and expecting his team to follow and support him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team faces overwhelming Malevolent Ghosts on the second floor, with several teammates dying.
• A terrifying old man, suspected to be the source of the Supernatural Space, emerges.
• Wang Bo removes his mask, revealing his true face and transforming into a Malevolent Ghost to confront the source ghost.
• Wang Bo creates mirror clones of himself, each with significant strength, to aid in the battle.

Character Developments

• Wang Bo's true face is revealed, showing a grotesque and terrifying appearance.
• Wang Bo demonstrates his ability to transform into a Malevolent Ghost and create mirror clones with high essence.
• Jiang Qiao, observing from a distance, recognizes Wang Bo's potential as an A-class Awakener.

Significant Themes

• The power of transformation and adaptation, as seen in Wang Bo's ability to mimic Malevolent Ghosts.
• The danger and unpredictability of the Supernatural Space, with the emergence of the source ghost causing further threats.

Character Interactions

• Wang Bo faces the source ghost alone, demonstrating his bravery and determination.
• Jiang Qiao observes Wang Bo's abilities, leading to an assessment of his potential.
• The team members, though not directly interacting with Wang Bo, rely on his actions to potentially turn the tide of the battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Bo faces a Malevolent Ghost, with both emitting intense heat.
• Shu Qing evacuates everyone from the second floor to avoid harm.
• Wang Bo uses his clones to channel the Malevolent Ghost's curse back at it, killing it.
• Wang Bo is also ignited by the curse but survives through his clones.
• Wang Bo's clones transfer his life force, allowing him to revive.

Character Developments

• Wang Bo demonstrates his S-Class ability, showcasing his power and resilience.
• Shu Qing shows concern for others' safety, prioritizing their evacuation.

Significant Themes

• The power of resilience and adaptability in the face of danger.
• The consequences of one's actions and the potential for self-harm.

Character Interactions

• Wang Bo and the Malevolent Ghost face off, with Wang Bo ultimately defeating it.
• Shu Qing and Wang Bo have no direct interaction in this chapter, but Shu Qing acknowledges Wang Bo's power when she evacuates everyone.
• Jiang Qiao, off-panel, comments on Wang Bo's S-Class ability, showing admiration for his power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Bo and his team successfully defeat a group of malevolent ghosts that invaded reality.
• Wang Bo suffers severe side effects after overusing his supernatural power, vomiting internal organs and blood.
• He struggles to expel a rotten, six-fingered hand from his body, which he had absorbed from the malevolent ghost.
• Despite the gruesome side effects, Wang Bo's injuries are quickly healed by his supernatural power.
• The team discovers that the anti-theft door, which appeared due to the malevolent ghost, hasn't disappeared, suggesting that the ghost Wang Bo killed might not be the main threat.

Character Developments

• Wang Bo: Despite his immense power, Wang Bo struggles to control the dosage of his supernatural abilities, leading to severe side effects. He is also aware that his future as an Awakener is uncertain due to the awake weirdness within him.
• Liu Jing: As Wang Bo's assistant, Liu Jing is aware of Wang Bo's secrets and shows concern for his well-being.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of using supernatural power: Wang Bo's struggle with the side effects of his abilities highlights the potential dangers and costs of using such powers.
• The unknown nature of the weirdness: The awake weirdness within Wang Bo is a mysterious force that both empowers him and threatens his future, adding an element of uncertainty to his story.

Character Interactions

• Wang Bo and Liu Jing: Their brief exchange shows a level of trust and understanding between them, with Liu Jing being aware of Wang Bo's secret and expressing concern for his well-being.
• Wang Bo and the weirdness: Wang Bo's internal struggle with the weirdness is a significant aspect of his character, as he is both empowered and threatened by this force within him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Bo and his team discover a strange security door leading to a supernatural space.
• They encounter and eliminate malevolent ghosts, causing the door to close temporarily.
• Jiang Qiao, observing from a distance, reveals that the space is filled with corpse-embedded walls, which will break through and enter the real world in about half an hour.

Character Developments

• Wang Bo demonstrates caution and strategic thinking, prioritizing the safety of his team and the mission's objective.
• Liu Jing shows initiative and analytical skills, trying to understand the nature of the supernatural space.
• Jiang Qiao exhibits his powerful abilities, seeing through the supernatural space and understanding its true nature.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against supernatural phenomena and their consequences.
• The importance of understanding and adapting to changing situations.
• The tension between immediate action and strategic patience.

Character Interactions

• Wang Bo and Liu Jing work together, with Wang Bo taking the lead and Liu Jing providing support and analysis.
• Jiang Qiao observes the team from afar, planning to intervene later.
• The team's dynamic shows a mix of respect for Wang Bo's leadership and collaborative problem-solving.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The door to the supernatural realm is closed, but strange occurrences continue behind it.
• A television turns on by itself, displaying static.
• Wang Bo and his team decide to guard the second floor for the next few days to prevent further incidents.
• Liu Jing learns that Vice President Liu from the Capital City Management Committee is connected to the garment factory involved in illegal immigration and supernatural events.

Character Developments

• Wang Bo demonstrates calm and strategic thinking, suggesting they maintain a guard and inviting Vice President Liu for questioning.
• Liu Jing expresses anger and determination to investigate the conspiracy behind the garment factory's operations and Vice President Liu's involvement.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Investigation Bureau and the Capital City Management Committee.
• The exploitation of illegal immigrants and the potential supernatural conspiracy behind it.
• The mysterious Guangming Society and its connection to the core circle.

Character Interactions

• Wang Bo and Liu Jing discuss the situation and plan their next steps.
• Shu Qing reports the investigation results to Wang Bo.
• Liu Jing expresses his intention to investigate Vice President Liu and the Guangming Society.

Key Plot Points and Events

• After slaying the Malevolent Ghosts, the team waits for dawn on the Tool Room's second floor.
• The lights dim rapidly, suggesting an invisible obstruction.
• An evil aura is sensed, but its source is unknown.
• Wang Bo suspects the security door leading to the living room, hearing strange noises from behind it.
• He orders everyone to evacuate the second floor, anticipating a breach.
• As they leave, the security door is battered from the other side.

Character Developments

• Liu Jing remains alert and vigilant.
• Shu Qing, experienced in Supernatural Events, is unnerved by the night's unexpected developments.
• Wang Bo, despite his limited supernatural abilities, demonstrates keen insight and intuition, sensing danger and issuing crucial orders.

Significant Themes

• Unpredictability of Supernatural Events: The night's events defy expectations, with new threats emerging even after the apparent defeat of the Malevolent Ghosts.
• Teamwork and Communication: Wang Bo's orders ensure everyone's safety, highlighting the importance of clear communication in crisis situations.
• Limits of Human Perception: The team struggles to discern the source of the evil aura and the noises, emphasizing the limitations of human senses in the face of supernatural threats.

Character Interactions

• Liu Jing and Wang Bo work together, with Liu Jing supporting Wang Bo's decisions.
• Shu Qing communicates with the team and the Investigation Bureau Headquarters, ensuring everyone is prepared and reinforcements are called.
• The team members trust and follow Wang Bo's orders, demonstrating their faith in his judgment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Awakened team, led by Wang Bo and Liu Jing, evacuates the Tool Room due to escalating supernatural activity.
• The building's second-floor door is eventually broken open, releasing a wave of malevolent spirits.
• The spirits manifest in the windows on the second floor, and ghostly footsteps are heard descending the stairs.

Character Developments

• Wang Bo shows concern for the safety of the city and reluctance to involve the Guangming Society, revealing his responsibility and pride.
• Liu Jing and Shu Qing prepare to face the incoming spirits, demonstrating their courage and readiness to defend the city.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Awakened community and supernatural threats.
• The tension between the Awakened community and the Guangming Society, with the former trying to maintain independence while the latter has unclear intentions.
• The growing danger and uncertainty as the supernatural incident escalates.

Character Interactions

• Wang Bo and Liu Jing work together as leaders, with Wang Bo making strategic decisions and Liu Jing supporting him.
• Liu Jing and Shu Qing, as fellow Awakened, prepare to face the supernatural threat side by side, showing unity and camaraderie.