Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao learns about a group of people who researched life and death in the Nether Sea, possibly creating the Life Replacement Technique, which can merge with Fate Dice.
• The old man in Soul Soothing Villa offers Jiang Qiao three gifts to make amends for his previous actions.
• Jiang Qiao asks about peculiar characters (Nether Ancient Scripts) in the villa, which the old man reveals are from the Nether Ancient World and even Demigods might not understand.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: He remains calm and composed, showing his maturity and strategic thinking. He's determined to advance to Demigod to protect himself from potential threats.
• The Old Man: He shows remorse for his past actions and offers gifts to Jiang Qiao, indicating he values their relationship. He also reveals his knowledge about the Nether Ancient Scripts.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and immortality, as seen in the research on life and death, and the old man's desire to control rules.
• The struggle for survival and dominance in the Supernatural Circle, where mutual killing and apologies coexist.
• The mystery and danger surrounding Jiang Qiao's hometown and the Nether Ancient Scripts.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and the Old Man: Their interaction is tense yet polite, with both parties aware of each other's strength and intentions. They exchange information and gifts, maintaining a delicate balance.
• Jiang Qiao and the Old Monsters: Though not present, their potential threat looms over Jiang Qiao, influencing his decisions and driving his desire to become a Demigod.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao visits Soul Soothing Villa to record Nether Ancient Scripts.
• The villa's old man, Wang Kui, refuses to let Jiang Qiao explore the villa, offering alternative compensation instead.
• Jiang Qiao insists, and Wang Kui threatens him, leading to a sudden attack by Jiang Qiao.
• Jiang Qiao uses a combination of runes, the Thunder Spirit, and the Fate Weaver scissors to severely injure Wang Kui.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his strategic thinking and ruthless combat style, using surprise attacks and sealing off Wang Kui's abilities.
• Wang Kui, despite being a powerful Demigod-level strong individual, underestimates Jiang Qiao and is caught off guard.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and ancient scripts, which drives Jiang Qiao's actions.
• The power dynamics between strong individuals and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Wang Kui's interaction starts politely but quickly escalates to a life-threatening confrontation due to their opposing goals.
• Jiang Qiao's Thunder Spirit and the Fate Weaver scissors play significant roles in the battle, showcasing his unique abilities and resourcefulness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao obtains the "Life Replacement Technique" and "Fate Dice" from the Nether Sea via the [Simulator].
• The "Life Replacement Technique" and "Fate Dice" merge under the influence of a mysterious blanket, creating the X-Class special talent "Fate Weaver."
• Jiang Qiao discovers he can edit both the "consequence" and the "cause" of events using Fate Weaver.
• During a battle, Jiang Qiao uses Fate Weaver to transfer his killing intent and actions to his opponent, causing the opponent to become confused and have suicidal thoughts.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: Demonstrates his ability to control fate and manipulate cause-and-effect relationships, showing growth in his understanding and use of his powers.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: The unpredictable nature of fate and the human desire to control it.
• Cause and effect: The simultaneous existence of cause and consequence, and the ability to manipulate these relationships.
• Power and responsibility: The consequences of wielding immense power, as seen in the story of the person who controlled fate during the Nether Era.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao vs. The Old Man: Jiang Qiao uses his newfound understanding of Fate Weaver to confuse and disarm his opponent, turning the tables in their battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The old man is struggling with an unknown problem, affecting his actions and decision-making.
• Jiang Qiao realizes that the old man's cause (desire to kill him) is in conflict with his own, leading to confusion in his actions.
• The old man summons countless Soul-Calling Banners with cursed crows, but Jiang Qiao remains unaffected.
• Jiang Qiao reveals he's using the power of Fate to reverse the old man's cause, making his Supernatural power target himself.
• The old man recognizes Jiang Qiao's power as Fate and expresses disbelief at his ability to master it.

Character Developments

• The old man: Struggles with internal conflict due to Jiang Qiao's manipulation of his cause. Realizes Jiang Qiao's power is Fate and acknowledges his strength.
• Jiang Qiao: Demonstrates his understanding and control over the power of Fate, using it to counter the old man's attacks and manipulate his actions.

Significant Themes

• Cause and effect: The manipulation of cause and effect is a central theme, with Jiang Qiao using Fate to alter the old man's intentions and actions.
• Power and control: The chapter explores the characters' abilities and their control over Supernatural powers, with Jiang Qiao's mastery of Fate giving him a significant advantage.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and the old man: Their interaction is marked by tension and mutual respect for each other's powers. Jiang Qiao taunts the old man, while the old man expresses shock and disbelief at Jiang Qiao's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao admits to killing Lady Rain, shocking the old man.
• The old man offers Jiang Qiao the villa's mysterious text and an extra item to reconcile, but Jiang Qiao refuses.
• Jiang Qiao transforms into a Thunder Spirit and attacks the old man, leading to a fierce battle.
• The old man uses his Shaping Rule to replicate powerful figures, but Jiang Qiao ultimately defeats and kills him.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: Shows no mercy and pursues the old man's death to prevent future threats. Demonstrates immense power, surpassing the Ninth Tier, and defeats the old man.
• The Old Man: Realizes the severity of the situation and tries to reconcile with Jiang Qiao. Fights desperately but is ultimately defeated and killed.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Jiang Qiao's strength allows him to kill powerful beings like Lady Rain and the old man, but it also brings him significant injuries and challenges.
• The struggle for resources and knowledge: Both Jiang Qiao and the old man seek the villa's mysterious text, leading to their conflict and battle.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and the Old Man: Their interaction is hostile, with the old man trying to reconcile and Jiang Qiao refusing, leading to their battle to the death.
• Jiang Qiao and Lady Rain: Although not physically present, Lady Rain's death at Jiang Qiao's hands is a significant event that impacts the old man's actions and decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao obtains two Rule divinities in a single day.
• The Soul Soothing Villa's environment changes upon the old man's death, revealing a purgatory-like landscape outside and hinting at a possible resurrection contingency left by the villa's owner.
• Jiang Qiao discovers a Green Brick hut within the villa, which is an independent Supernatural Space, further adding to the villa's nested Supernatural Spaces.
• Yao Hu and Xu Yanxing encounter strange occurrences at Gray Mist Port, including floating lanterns with Awakener faces and a head falling from the sky. They flee the port as the Gray Mist approaches.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates curiosity and analytical thinking about the villa's secrets and its potential connection to the villa's owner.
• Yao Hu and Xu Yanxing show fear and desperation as they encounter supernatural phenomena and try to find shelter.

Significant Themes

• The theme of nesting dolls or layers of secrets is emphasized through the discovery of multiple Supernatural Spaces within the villa and the port's strange occurrences.
• The theme of danger and survival is highlighted as Yao Hu and Xu Yanxing flee from the port and seek shelter.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the villa's environment, discovering its secrets and changes.
• Yao Hu and Xu Yanxing interact with each other, trying to make decisions and find safety amidst the supernatural threats at the port.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yanxing and Yao Hu knock on a house door for shelter during a foggy night.
• The old man inside initially refuses to let them in.
• Yao Hu bribes the old man, and they are let in.
• Upon entering, the house becomes dark and filled with an eerie atmosphere.
• Yao Hu observes the house, noting potential dangers and safe areas.
• They hear pacing sounds from above, suggesting the presence of a female ghost.

Character Developments

• Xu Yanxing: Shows determination and resilience despite facing numerous setbacks on his journey.
• Yao Hu: Demonstrates calmness and analytical skills in the face of danger, using his experience as a former water bandit to assess the situation.

Significant Themes

• Survival: The primary goal for both characters is to survive the night and the supernatural threats they face.
• Trust and Deception: The old man initially deceives them, and they must navigate the house with caution, not knowing who or what to trust.
• Adaptability: Both characters must adapt to the ever-changing and dangerous situation they find themselves in.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yanxing and Yao Hu: They work together to survive, with Yao Hu taking the lead in assessing the situation and making decisions. Xu Yanxing follows his guidance, showing trust in Yao Hu's judgment.
• Xu Yanxing and the Old Man: The old man initially refuses to let them in, but after being bribed, he allows them entry. His true intentions remain unclear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Amber, a warship disguised as a merchant vessel, is introduced with its formidable combat capabilities, including a main cannon equivalent to a Sixth Tier Peak attack and a hull strength of Seventh Tier.
• A ghostly presence is sensed in the ship, and a decomposed female corpse descends the stairs, targeting Xu Yanxing and Yao Hu.
• Yao Hu fires two shots from his flintlock pistol, to no avail, as the ghost continues its descent.
• The ghost's presence causes both men to suffer from a curse, experiencing intense pain and supernatural interference.
• Yao Hu decides to use his ability, Disguise, to temporarily mimic the Strategist, Feiyu Stockade's Fifth Order Peak actor, while Xu Yanxing prepares to counter the supernatural outbreak.

Character Developments

• Xu Yanxing and Yao Hu demonstrate their abilities and teamwork in the face of the ghostly threat.
• Yao Hu shows his strategic thinking by deciding to use his Disguise ability to temporarily boost his power and mimic the Strategist's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of warships against supernatural entities.
• The importance of teamwork and strategic thinking in combat.
• The use of supernatural abilities and their limitations.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yanxing and Yao Hu work together to face the ghostly threat, communicating their plans and supporting each other.
• Yao Hu decides to use his Disguise ability to mimic the Strategist, showing his adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of danger.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Jiang Qiao enters the Green Brick Hut at Soul Soothing Villa.
• He finds an old, water-stained notebook with the initials "Chen X."
• The notebook contains cryptic entries about giant monsters, floods, and "Unmelting Bones" that can become immortals.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao's curiosity and determination to understand his Old Home's fate are piqued by the notebook.

Significant Themes

• Time and the possibility of returning to his Old Home.
• The nature of the supernatural and its relation to immortality.

Character Interactions

• None in this chapter; Jiang Qiao interacts with the notebook and its contents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Scientists discover ancient life forms deep underground, older than the Earth itself, potentially from a comet cloud or the Oort Cloud.
• The Green Lotus Sect, a cult organization, steals a meteorite containing this ancient life form, dubbed 'Progenitor No. 1'.
• Progenitor No. 1 begins to reproduce and spread, affecting all life forms on Earth, causing mutations and gene modifications.
• It enhances some humans' immunity and physical abilities but also increases fetal deformities and adult mutations, growing new, sometimes incomprehensible, organs.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao, the protagonist, becomes more confused and intrigued as he connects the dots between the Old Man's narration and the current events.
• Professor Yang and his students are revealed to be members of the Green Lotus Sect, responsible for the theft of the meteorite.

Significant Themes

• Evolution and Mutation: The theme of evolution is explored as Progenitor No. 1 causes positive and negative mutations in humans and other life forms.
• The Unknown and the Supernatural: The ancient life form challenges scientific understanding and blurs the line between science and the supernatural.
• Consequences of Human Action: The Green Lotus Sect's actions have far-reaching, unforeseen consequences, raising questions about the responsibility of those who manipulate life.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the text in the notebook, learning more about the situation and connecting it to his previous knowledge.
• There's no direct interaction between characters in this chapter, but the actions of Professor Yang and his students have significant consequences for the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An ancient meteorite, carrying a primitive life form named Progenitor No. 1, falls to Earth millions of years ago.
• Progenitor No. 1 is discovered and stolen by a spy from the Green Lotus Sect, then awakened and released, causing global biosphere mutations.
• A hundred years ago, Progenitor No. 1 spreads worldwide, leading to humans and other organisms gaining new abilities and body structures.
• Humanity initiates the 'Explorer' plan to reach the Desolate Star Sea, seeking the truth about the meteorite and new powers.
• Explorers discover a church on a frozen comet, but all are cursed upon entering. Some cursed individuals become the ancestors of the Mountain Ghosts.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao, the protagonist, learns about the origin of the supernatural and the true events of his "hometown" from the notebook.
• The Oasis Elder's quote about time being the furthest distance from home hints at the temporal gap between Jiang Qiao's original world and the current one.

Significant Themes

• The origin and spread of the supernatural.
• The consequences of humanity's ambition and pursuit of power.
• The challenges and dangers of space exploration.
• The temporal and spatial distances between worlds.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the notebook's contents, learning about the true origin of the supernatural and the events of his "hometown".
• The Oasis Elder's quote provides a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the distance between worlds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, Jiang Qiao, discovers a notebook containing cryptic information about an Underground River leading to an Abyss, a mysterious entity called Taiyin, and a crimson moon.
• The notebook hints at a hidden world with supernatural elements, including a power of Fate, time manipulation, and Deities.
• Jiang Qiao speculates that the notebook's information could be Heaven's secrets, which cannot be easily revealed or understood until the events unfold.
• The notebook mentions a Daoist Sect with Qi Refining Techniques, a method combining the mundane and supernatural, and a supernatural power that exists independently.
• Jiang Qiao deciphers that human genes contain information about ghosts and reincarnation, possibly left by an unknown entity trying to preserve certain information.
• The notebook ends with a warning: "The Black Tide is coming."

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates analytical and deductive skills, piecing together the cryptic information to form theories about the world's secrets.
• The notebook's owner, though not directly present, shows curiosity and a desire to pass on important information, despite their confusion about its nature.

Significant Themes

• The power of Fate and the unknowable nature of the world's secrets.
• The intersection of the mundane and the supernatural, and humanity's attempt to understand and control it.
• The preservation of information through genetic inheritance and the potential consequences of deciphering it.

Character Interactions

• Although there are no direct interactions in this chapter, Jiang Qiao's internal monologue and deductions based on the notebook's contents drive the narrative forward.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao learns about the "Black Tide" from the Simulator, which seems to be a catastrophic event similar to the Supernatural Revival or the Great Cataclysm, but occurred during an era when people already used supernatural power.
• The Black Tide is associated with the collapse of the Daoist Sect and the era it occurred in is referred to as "the Black Tide of the Era."
• The Black Tide is mentioned in various Talents' introductions, suggesting it was a global event that plunged the world into darkness and made supernatural phenomena the rulers.
• Jiang Qiao speculates that Survivors of the Black Tide fled to Earth and initiated the Nether Era.
• The source of supernatural phenomena on Sea Star and Earth is clarified, but mysteries about Deities and the Nether Sea remain unsolved.
• Jiang Qiao infers that the Dual Pupils Talent is a component of the shattered Taiyin (the moon from his Old Home) and that the Nether Sea hides a terrifying Deity lured in by someone.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao gains a significant amount of information about the Supernatural World and his Old Home, helping him understand the origins and nature of supernatural phenomena.
• He becomes more determined to return to his Old Home but realizes the challenges and uncertainties involved in doing so.

Significant Themes

• The origin and nature of supernatural phenomena.
• The relationship between the Supernatural World and Jiang Qiao's Old Home.
• The mysteries surrounding Deities and the Nether Sea.
• The challenges and uncertainties of returning to one's home.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the information provided by the Simulator and the notebook, piecing together the history and mysteries of the Supernatural World and his Old Home.
• He reflects on the difficulties and potential dangers of returning to his Old Home.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao acquires several valuable items after defeating Wang Kui: Lady Rain's purple handkerchief, Rain Divinity, Heart of Stone, Guiding Incense, a credential and map to the Demon Port, and Shaping Divinity.
• The Simulator offers Jiang Qiao the opportunity to fuse five of his Talents (Invincible Body, Counter-Damage Storm, Defense Break, Critical Hit, and Land Keyboard Immortal) with the newly obtained Shaping Rule.
• Jiang Qiao agrees to the fusion, and his new Talent (Talent 5) begins to upgrade, with an estimated 99 hours remaining.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his strategic thinking and willingness to take risks by accepting the Talent fusion, showing confidence in the Simulator's upgrades despite potential uncertainties.
• Jiang Qiao's inventory of items showcases his growing power and resources.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and resource acquisition is prevalent, with Jiang Qiao's new items and potential Talent upgrade signifying his increasing strength.
• The theme of risk and reward is explored through Jiang Qiao's decision to fuse his Talents, highlighting his willingness to take risks for potential gains.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the Simulator, making a decision that will significantly impact his character development.
• Although not present in this chapter, Jiang Qiao's interactions with other characters, such as Lady Rain and Wang Kui, have contributed to his growth and resource acquisition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yanxing and Yao Hu defeat the Malevolent Ghost on the first floor.
• They discover cracks in the wall allowing the mist from outside to seep in, making the interior unsafe.
• They decide to go upstairs to the second floor, where they find a large, expansive supernatural space resembling a granary.
• The first floor becomes engulfed in mist after they leave, with faint cries heard from within.

Character Developments

• Xu Yanxing: Shows determination and awareness of the situation's danger, following Yao Hu's lead.
• Yao Hu: Recovers from the backlash of using his supernatural abilities, displays caution and keen observation, hearing cries for help that Xu Yanxing cannot.

Significant Themes

• The mysterious and dangerous nature of Gray Mist Port's mist.
• The importance of supernatural spaces and the extraordinary nature of their contents.
• The potential danger of using supernatural abilities without proper control.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yanxing and Yao Hu work together to defeat the Malevolent Ghost, demonstrating a level of trust and teamwork.
• Yao Hu takes the lead in deciding their next course of action, with Xu Yanxing following suit, showing deference to Yao Hu's experience and judgment.
• The two share their observations and thoughts, with Yao Hu being more reserved about his suspicions regarding the "Tongling Island Treasure."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yanxing and Yao Hu explore a warehouse in Gray Mist Port.
• They find rooms filled with beans and grains, and one room (Number Three) that won't open.
• Yao Hu shares a story about a mysterious tomb and an unsolved mystery.
• They discover faint footprints on the second floor, suggesting a large, silent entity passed by.
• Yao Hu suggests they return to the entrance and wait, as going deeper or downstairs is too risky.
• Yao Hu reveals that their current situation is like a gamble, and they might have lost it.

Character Developments

• Xu Yanxing: Shows caution and strategic thinking, using a Supernatural Item pen to mark Room Number Three.
• Yao Hu: Demonstrates calmness, resourcefulness, and experience in handling Supernatural Events, providing insights and making decisions based on probabilities.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictability of Supernatural Events and the need for adaptability.
• The importance of risk assessment and decision-making under uncertainty.
• The idea of gambling and taking calculated risks in high-stakes situations.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yanxing and Yao Hu work together, with Yao Hu taking the lead in decision-making due to his experience.
• They communicate effectively, sharing information and considering each other's perspectives.
• Yao Hu expresses envy of Xu Yanxing's resources but also acknowledges his own strengths as a self-made Awakener.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yanxing and Yao Hu encounter a bizarre scene on the second floor: a family of five sitting around a birthday cake in an empty space, appearing to celebrate but without sound or laughter.
• They realize they're facing a malevolent spirit, but can't sense its supernatural aura, indicating its terror level is beyond their imagination.
• They decide to hide in Storage Room Seven, choosing it over other rooms due to its distance from potential threats and the presence of a ventilation duct as a possible escape route.

Character Developments

• Xu Yanxing: Gains firsthand experience with life-and-death battles and the true power of Caomiao Village, but now faces an even greater crisis in Gray Mist Port.
• Yao Hu: Shows analytical skills in choosing the safest room, demonstrating his practical experience and quick thinking.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and unseen danger of malevolent spirits.
• The importance of quick thinking and adaptability in crisis situations.
• The theme of choice and its consequences, reflecting on Yao Hu's past decisions.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yanxing and Yao Hu work together to assess the situation and make decisions, showcasing a level of trust and understanding despite their different backgrounds and experiences.
• Yao Hu provides guidance and analysis to Xu Yanxing, acting as a mentor figure in this crisis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Hu and Xu Yanxing discuss their situation and past supernatural events.
• Yao Hu shares a story about a troupe of actors who were found dead while performing Ghost Opera in Voodoo Port.
• They hear strange noises and smell a foul odor outside their room (Room Seven).
• Heavy footsteps approach, and the duo realizes they're near Room Three.
• The door to Room Three opens, and an old man's voice says someone is coming upstairs. A muffled voice from within Room Three reveals that the intruders are in Room Seven.

Character Developments

• Yao Hu: Reveals his past as a Water Bandit and his knowledge of Ghost Opera. He shows concern for their safety and a willingness to fight if necessary.
• Xu Yanxing: Demonstrates curiosity and a willingness to learn about supernatural events. He shows tension and concern as the situation unfolds.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural events and their unpredictable nature.
• The risks and benefits of Ghost Opera.
• The sinister atmosphere of Gray Mist Port and Mirror Lake.
• The importance of communication and shared knowledge in facing supernatural threats.

Character Interactions

• Yao Hu and Xu Yanxing discuss their situation, share information, and strategize together.
• Yao Hu and Xu Yanxing react to the strange occurrences outside their room, showing concern for each other's safety.
• An unknown entity in Room Three communicates with the old man outside, revealing the intruders' location to the old man.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Hu and Xu Yanxing discover they've been found by Malevolent Ghosts in Room Three.
• They escape through a ventilation duct in Room Seven.
• They crawl through the duct, evading the Malevolent Ghosts, and stop to rest after about 700 meters.
• Yao Hu detects the scent of fresh blood in the duct.

Character Developments

• Yao Hu demonstrates his keen senses and calm decision-making under pressure.
• Xu Yanxing shows vigilance and trust in Yao Hu's judgment.
• Yao Hu reflects on his encounter with Jiang Qiao, feeling embarrassed and frustrated.

Significant Themes

• Survival and evasion of supernatural threats.
• Trust and reliance on each other in dangerous situations.
• The consequences of underestimating local knowledge and warnings (as seen in the case of Mirror Lake).

Character Interactions

• Yao Hu and Xu Yanxing work together, supporting each other's decisions and actions.
• Yao Hu shares local knowledge about Mirror Lake with Xu Yanxing.
• Yao Hu keeps his embarrassing encounter with Jiang Qiao to himself, changing the subject when reminded of it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yanxing and Yao Hu discover a crime scene in a pipe, with fresh, warm blood and dismembered human remains.
• They realize the blood belongs to an Awakener, not an Evolver, and proceed cautiously.
• They find severed limbs and body parts, suggesting at least two victims, but no Malevolent Spirit.
• They encounter a folded human face skin, which Yao Hu recognizes as his own.
• They begin to retreat, but Xu Yanxing experiences a sudden, painful memory distortion and loses consciousness.

Character Developments

• Xu Yanxing: Shows shock, unease, and later, fear and confusion as he experiences memory distortion.
• Yao Hu: Demonstrates caution, resolve, and later, terror upon seeing his own face skin.

Significant Themes

• The distinction between Awakeners and Evolvers, and their respective blood characteristics.
• The blurring of reality and illusion, as experienced by Xu Yanxing.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yanxing and Yao Hu work together, with Yao Hu taking the lead due to his experience.
• They initially trust each other but become cautious upon encountering the face skin.
• Xu Yanxing's memory distortion and loss of consciousness occur without Yao Hu's knowledge.