Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Chen, a new employee at a Game review company, begins his day in the bustling Teemo Business District.
• He reviews a list of Games, including big IPs and privately designed works.
• He discovers a Game called "Star Sea," with a unique science fiction theme and impressive visuals.
• Xiao Chen enters the Game and is greeted by a realistic, fully AI NPC.
• He explores the Base and discovers that the Game is not yet open, with no gameplay available.
• Xiao Chen leaves the Game via a Teleportation Device, planning to submit a review report.

Character Developments

• Xiao Chen: A newcomer to the Game review industry, he shows enthusiasm and professionalism in his work. He is excited and impressed by the quality of "Star Sea."
• Lord Xi Ye (NPC): Initially portrayed as a stern, mighty NPC, he is later revealed to be an AI with a hidden personality. He expresses exhaustion after Xiao Chen leaves.

Significant Themes

• The impact of AI on the Game industry and entertainment sector.
• The quality and variety of privately designed Games.
• The importance of Game planning and replayability in addition to visual appeal.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Chen interacts with the Lord Xi Ye NPC, initially trying to touch him and later asking how to exit the Game.
• The Lord Xi Ye NPC speaks to an AI system after Xiao Chen leaves, expressing exhaustion and seeking reassurance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The story is set in the 23rd century, after AI advancements led to unmanned Mars bases and a decline in space exploration enthusiasm.
• A base on Mars is established by an unknown entity, aiming to extract Fire Ant Ore, but lacks workers.
• Xi Ye Aierdia, a graduate of the Celestial Group Academy, struggles to recruit subjects due to his limited resources and the poor condition of his Ninth-Grade Planet.
• He discovers Planet D, a high-value Life Star System, but lacks the power to conquer it.
• After three months of observation, Xi Ye decides to use a "Star Sea Mode" to trick humans into providing labor, developing his power secretly.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye Aierdia: A struggling intern lord who graduates with limited resources. He discovers Planet D but can't conquer it due to his lack of power. He decides to use a trick to gain human labor and develop his power secretly.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of the less privileged in a society dominated by wealth and power.
• The importance of resources and power in interstellar politics.
• The use of trickery and deception to achieve one's goals.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye Aierdia interacts with the intelligent system gifted with his ship, which provides him with strategies and advice.
• Xi Ye Aierdia interacts with the first three humans teleported to his base, attempting to recruit them as his subjects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Chen and his team visit the Star Sea game, where they are greeted by stunning graphics.
• They meet Xi Ye, the game's NPC lord, who offers them a contract to become his subjects.
• The contract is revealed to be highly exploitative, but the team signs it anyway.
• Xi Ye plans to perform biological modifications on them using a cheap gene, the Green Titan Gene.

Character Developments

• Xiao Chen: Shows awe at the game's graphics and is eager to explore its world.
• Xi Ye: Initially disinterested in the older applicants, he later explains the biological modification process to Xiao Chen.
• The AI: Sharp-tongued and sarcastic, it advises Xi Ye on tricking humans into signing the contract.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between the game's stunning graphics and its lack of substance in gameplay and contract fairness.
• The exploitation of players, represented by the unequal contract.
• The potential for biological modification and its implications.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Chen and his team interact with Xi Ye, showing interest in the game's details and signing the contract without much negotiation.
• Xi Ye and the AI have a brief internal dialogue, revealing Xi Ye's financial struggles and the AI's manipulative tactics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gene trading is a common practice in the Great Universe Federation for interstellar lords to colonize planets.
• Lord Xi Ye, being poor, buys low-quality genes, including the Green Titan gene, to enhance his subjects.
• The gene transplant surgery on three D-Earthlings (Xiao Chen, Lao Yang, and a bald man) is a success, with an unprecedented 90% absorption rate.
• Xi Ye realizes the value of his subjects' high absorption rate and decides to use them as miners instead of selling them.

Character Developments

• Xiao Chen: Transforms into a Green Titan with enhanced strength and no dissonance in attribute boost perception. Eager to contribute more to Lord Xi Ye's colony.
• Lord Xi Ye: Realizes the potential value of his subjects' high absorption rate and decides to keep them, despite initially planning to sell them.
• Lao Yang and Bald Man: Both transform into Green Titans, experiencing no dissonance in attribute boost perception. They are impressed by the game's technology and the potential of their new bodies.

Significant Themes

• Gene Trading and Enhancement: The practice of buying and enhancing genes to improve subjects' qualities is a common and efficient method in the Great Universe Federation.
• Absorption Rate: The absorption rate of genes is crucial in determining the value and potential of a subject. A higher absorption rate indicates greater power and ability.
• Extravagance vs. Pragmatism: Xi Ye struggles with the idea of using high-quality Green Titans for mining, considering it extravagant, but ultimately decides it's the most practical option given his circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Chen and Lord Xi Ye: Xiao Chen eagerly asks Xi Ye what's next, while Xi Ye is impressed by Xiao Chen's transformation and potential value.
• Lao Yang, Bald Man, and Xiao Chen: The three discuss their transformations and the game's advanced technology, with Lao Yang speculating about the game's development team.
• Xiao Chen and the Teleportation Device: Xiao Chen is confused and frustrated when he learns he can't take his Green Titan body through the Teleportation Device and must revert to his original body to log out.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pu Yunchuan, a gamer, lies to his mother about working overtime to avoid a blind date.
• He discovers that many of his favorite simulation games have been removed due to explicit content and health concerns.
• He decides to try a new game, "Star Sea," despite his skepticism about its hype.
• Upon entering the game, he finds himself in a queue for a biological surgery to choose his race.
• The available races are Green Titan (miner), Developer (base manager), and Wood Elf (farmer).

Character Development

• Pu Yunchuan is portrayed as a dedicated gamer who is initially skeptical of new games but becomes excited about the potential of "Star Sea."
• He shows a preference for agile and elegant characters in games, reflecting his personal gaming style.

Significant Themes

• The impact of explicit content in games on society and individual health.
• The evolution of gaming trends and the potential for innovative gameplay.
• The appeal of new and ambitious game designs.

Character Interactions

• Pu Yunchuan interacts with a Green Titan NPC who urges him to sign the contract and choose his race.
• He also interacts with a green light ball that provides him with a form to choose his race.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Over five thousand D-Earthlings arrive at the base, eagerly signing an unequal treaty and working diligently for Honor Points.
• Xi Ye introduces an Honor Ranking system, further motivating the workers.
• The base's population exceeds five thousand, allowing for the opening of the second factory ahead of schedule.
• Xi Ye observes the base's progress, noting the hard work of the Green Titan and the struggles of the Wood Elves.
• He decides to introduce Elf Tree seeds and local livestock to improve the base's ecosystem.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye: Shows satisfaction with the base's progress and concern for his people's well-being. He plans to treat them better once he becomes rich.
• D-Earthlings: Display a strong work ethic, choosing difficult jobs despite the hardships. They also show initiative in proposing changes to the points system.

Significant Themes

• Work ethic and diligence: The D-Earthlings' willingness to work hard, even under harsh conditions, is a significant aspect of their character.
• Inequality and exploitation: The unequal treaty signed by the D-Earthlings highlights the power imbalance between them and Xi Ye.
• Adaptation and survival: The different races struggle to adapt to Mars' environment, with Green Titans thriving and Wood Elves facing challenges.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye interacts with the base's inhabitants, showing concern for their well-being and addressing their grievances (e.g., ordering Wood Elves to rest, rejecting Developers' requests to change genes).
• The D-Earthlings interact with each other, with Green Titan players objecting to Wood Elves' proposal to increase their points, and Developers wanting to change their genes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A strategy guide for the closed-beta of Star Sea is published on a virtual forum, written by a player named 'My Ancestor Lu Benwei Didn't Cheat'.
• The guide discusses the game's setting, graphics, playability, and unique features, praising its potential and depth.

Character Developments

• 'Grandpa Lu', the author of the guide, is a descendant of a famous professional player and shows expertise and enthusiasm for the game.
• Other players mentioned in the guide and comments show varying levels of excitement, impatience, and criticism towards the game.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation and Civilization Building: The game emphasizes player cooperation to develop and explore the universe, rather than individual combat.
• Player Dedication: Despite the game's demanding nature, players show dedication and eagerness to play and contribute.
• Accessibility and Fairness: The game's fair queuing system is praised by some and criticized by others, highlighting the theme of accessibility and fairness in gaming.

Character Interactions

• 'Grandpa Lu' interacts with other players through his guide, providing information and advice, and encouraging discussion.
• Players in the comments section interact with each other, expressing their thoughts, opinions, and frustrations about the game and its queuing system.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lord Xi Ye decides to return home after 10,000 years, needing to take followers and resources back.
• The base is facing issues with accommodation, mining tools, and resources for crop and biological specimen expansion.
• Xi Ye plans to take three followers: Yu Nv Wu Gua, King of Liver Kings, and Little Fairy with Athlete's Foot, but later adds My Ancestor Lu Benwei Didn't Cheat to take care of Elf players.
• Players discuss their discontent with the game's lack of pay-to-win options and the physical exertion required.
• Xi Ye plans to use a teleportation device provided by the Celestial Group Academy to return home.

Character Developments

• Lord Xi Ye shows responsibility and foresight in planning his return, considering the needs of his base and followers.
• Players express their frustrations with the game's mechanics, revealing their desire for a more comfortable, pay-to-win experience.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between reality and desire, as players long for the strength and vitality they possess in the game.
• The importance of reputation and success in the Celestial Group Academy, as graduates are expected to become lords or influential figures.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye interacts with his followers, selecting them based on their honor rankings and considering the potential trouble Elf players might cause.
• Players discuss their discontent with each other, revealing their shared frustrations with the game's mechanics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Ye returns to the Celestial Group Academy after ten thousand years.
• He meets his teacher, Jia Luo De, who hasn't aged a day.
• Xi Ye plans to get a loan using his level eight life planet with grade D energy ore as collateral.
• Jia Luo De offers to introduce Xi Ye to a financial institution with significant lending power but high interest rates.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye reflects on his ten thousand years of study and the burden he's placed on his family.
• Jia Luo De shows enthusiasm for Xi Ye's potential, especially after learning about the energy ore on his planet.

Significant Themes

• The high cost and long-term commitment of studying at the Celestial Group Academy.
• The value of resources and their impact on development, as seen through the lens of Xi Ye's planet and its energy ore.
• The potential of the natives of Xi Ye's planet, despite their low carrying capacity.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye and Jia Luo De reconnect after ten thousand years, with Jia Luo De expressing satisfaction with Xi Ye's growth.
• Xi Ye lies to Jia Luo De about cultivating the Green Titans, claiming they are natives of his planet.
• Jia Luo De offers to help Xi Ye secure a loan, hinting at a potential financial arrangement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Ye receives a loan of 10 billion God Coins from his teacher, which he plans to spend extravagantly.
• He boards a luxurious Star Sea train for a shopping trip, where he encounters his father.
• Xi Ye discovers that his classmates are discussing the upcoming interstellar campus recruitment exam.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye feels a mix of confidence and apprehension about his newfound wealth, understanding his father's past actions better.
• Xi Ye's father appears, hinting at potential family dynamics and conflicts.

Significant Themes

• The influence of wealth and status on character actions and perceptions.
• The passage of time and change, as seen in the discussion of the exam and the evolution of knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye interacts with his classmates in the Celestial Group chat, showing a sense of superiority despite his past behavior.
• Xi Ye's encounter with his father on the Star Sea train suggests a complex father-son relationship.
• The classmates discuss the exam, revealing their past experiences and knowledge gaps.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Ye's father, Lord Daddy, appears, revealing Xi Ye has a younger sister.
• Lord Daddy is on Adam Star to pick up Xi Ye's sister for the unified exam.
• Xi Ye learns he has a sister and that she's interested in arcane science, despite their family not having arcane bloodlines.
• Xi Ye and his father discuss the possibility of buying a high-quality arcane gene for his sister.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye: Struggles with the revelation of his sister and the family's financial struggles.
• Lord Daddy: Reveals his cunning side and the family's past decisions that led to their current situation.

Significant Themes

• Family dynamics and secrets.
• The importance of genes and their impact on one's future in this society.
• The consequences of past decisions on present circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye and Lord Daddy: Their conversation reveals the family's history and their current predicament, leading to tension and understanding between them.
• Xi Ye and the Green Titan: The Titan offers his seat to Lord Daddy, showing respect and awe towards him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Ye's younger sister, Neeko, arrives on his planet, praising its quality and resources.
• Neeko questions Xi Ye about his planet's Green Titans, hinting at possible artificial intervention.
• Xi Ye's father arrives, and Neeko asks Xi Ye to remove his helmet, but he refuses due to past trauma.
• Meanwhile, on Ziyao Star, Xi Ye's grandfather, Aierdia Longjue, learns of Xi Ye's return and reflects on the family's dynamics.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye: Starts to accept his younger sister, Neeko, and shows concern for her future.
• Neeko: Shows intelligence and curiosity, displaying an interest in her brother's planet and its inhabitants.
• Aierdia Longjue: Reflects on his past decisions and the current state of his family, feeling helpless and worried about the future.

Significant Themes

• Family dynamics and sibling rivalry, as seen through the conflict between Xi Ye's father and grandfather, and the potential tension between Xi Ye and his cousin Raine.
• The importance of appearance and first impressions, as highlighted by Xi Ye's reluctance to remove his helmet due to past experiences.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye and Neeko: They interact for the first time, with Neeko showing affection towards her brother and Xi Ye feeling protective of her.
• Xi Ye's father and Neeko: The father picks up Neeko and explains to her why Xi Ye can't remove his helmet.
• Aierdia Longjue and his thoughts: The grandfather reflects on his past decisions and the current state of his family, showing worry and helplessness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Ye and his party arrive at Proxima Star, the birthplace of the Piltover Civilization, known for its advanced Hextech technology.
• They encounter high barriers to entry and expensive registration fees, with a 500 million God Coins deposit per person.
• Xi Ye hires a Panda Man, a simple and honest guide, to navigate the city.
• They visit a mech market, where Xi Ye's subordinates are injured by the sharpness of the mechs.
• A Panda Man stall owner reveals that the mechs are coated with poison, and there's only one antidote left.
• A temporary mission, "When Narrow Paths Meet, the Brave Win," is released, with a 500-point reward for the winner.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye demonstrates his care for his subordinates, especially Little Neeko, showing a softer side.
• The players, especially the Grinding Emperor and Grandpa Lu, show their competitive nature and eagerness to earn points.
• The Panda Man guide is portrayed as simple, honest, and reliable.

Significant Themes

• The importance of wealth and status in the Cosmic Federation, with high barriers to entry and expensive fees.
• The value of honesty and simplicity, as seen through the Panda Man guide.
• The competitive nature of the characters, driven by the desire for rewards and recognition.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye interacts with the Piltover Policewoman, showcasing the arrogance and high standards of the planet's inhabitants.
• Xi Ye has a heartwarming moment with Little Neeko, promising to help her become an Overcontroller.
• The Grinding Emperor and Grandpa Lu engage in a tense standoff, ready to compete for the antidote.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Ye and his group visit the private lord market in Proxima.
• They encounter a Panda Man shopkeeper and guide, who are brothers but differ in appearance and weight.
• Xi Ye expresses his intention to make a large purchase, but the shopkeeper offers high-end items like weapons and star beasts.
• Xi Ye asks for mold tool machines, which the shopkeeper hesitates to provide, needing to consult his boss.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye demonstrates his determination and ambition in developing his planet, showing a more strategic and long-term thinking.
• The Panda Man brothers show their honest and straightforward nature, with Er Pang being more simple-minded and Da Pang being more cunning.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination in development and growth.
• Honesty and straightforwardness versus cunning and deception.
• The challenge of finding reliable suppliers and partners in business.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye interacts with the Panda Man brothers, showing his resolve and desperation in finding a reliable supplier for his planet's development.
• The Panda Man brothers interact with Xi Ye, displaying their honest and straightforward nature, but also their hesitation and caution in dealing with a potential large-scale customer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Ye meets the Wine Immortal Lord on Proxima Star to discuss a business proposal.
• The meeting takes place in a surprisingly ordinary VIP room, labeled as the 'Cheapest Room'.
• Xi Ye reveals he took a loan from a private institution, Zuan Ken Sha Bi Financial Club, which the Wine Immortal Lord is familiar with.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye: Shows concern for his family's situation and hints at having hidden strengths.
• Wine Immortal Lord: Reveals knowledge of Xi Ye's family and the potential threats they face, showing a shrewd side beneath his silly demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The importance of discretion and security in business dealings.
• The dangers of relying on others for protection, even family, in the long term.
• The potential for hidden strengths and secrets in individuals.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye and Wine Immortal Lord: They initially meet with Xi Ye being cautious due to his face and the Wine Immortal Lord appearing unassuming. However, as they discuss business, the Wine Immortal Lord reveals his knowledge of Xi Ye's family and the potential threats, showing a shrewd side and hinting at a deeper understanding of Xi Ye's situation.
• Xi Ye and the Service Staff: Xi Ye misinterprets the staff's directions, leading to a moment of humor as he realizes the room's label is literal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Ye (masculine) establishes a cooperation with the Wine Immortal Lord, exchanging Fire Ant Mine raw ore for technical support and equipment.
• A Golden Goblin arrives to discuss the price of equipment for Xi Ye's mining operations.
• Xi Ye is shocked by the expensive prices quoted by the Golden Goblin.
• The Golden Goblin uses persuasive arguments to justify the high prices and convinces Xi Ye to purchase more expensive accommodations for his people.
• Xi Ye ends up spending over 3 billion God Coins on equipment and accommodations, bringing his total expenditure close to 10 billion God Coins.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye (masculine): Xi Ye is portrayed as a cautious and frugal lord, initially unwilling to spend much on equipment and accommodations. However, he is easily persuaded by the Golden Goblin's arguments, demonstrating a lack of experience in business negotiations.
• The Golden Goblin: The Golden Goblin is cunning, persuasive, and knowledgeable about business. He successfully convinces Xi Ye to spend more than intended, showcasing his exceptional negotiation skills.

Significant Themes

• The chapter highlights the importance of business acumen and negotiation skills in the universe, with goblins being renowned for their financial talent.
• It also touches upon the concept of treating subordinates well to maintain long-term development and avoid resentment.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye (masculine) and the Golden Goblin: Their interaction is marked by the Golden Goblin's persuasive arguments and Xi Ye's initial reluctance and eventual persuasion, leading to a significant financial transaction.
• The Golden Goblin and his subordinates: The Golden Goblin demonstrates leadership by involving his subordinates in supporting his arguments and reinforcing his stance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Ye purchases raw materials, including Black Mu Gold, for his base's development.
• He plans to hire instructors for Hulk, Developer, and Wood Elf races.
• Xi Ye registers on the Federation's talent network to recruit these instructors.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye demonstrates his willingness to invest in his base's growth and development.
• He shows determination in hiring well-bred family members for his base.

Significant Themes

• The importance of reputation and quality in business dealings.
• The value of well-bred family members in the Federation's job market.
• The cost of hiring high-quality talent.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye interacts with a customer service representative from the talent network, who tries to persuade him to pay a higher registration fee.
• Xi Ye stands firm on his decision to pay only 100 million, despite the representative's attempts to convince him otherwise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Ye attends a Federation Unified Examination and graduation season recruitment event.
• He initially plans to hire experienced veterans but finds Wood Elf instructors expensive.
• Xi Ye decides to recruit graduates and assistants, adjusting his recruitment prices based on advice from a neighboring lord.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye demonstrates adaptability and willingness to learn, adjusting his recruitment strategy based on advice.
• The neighboring lord exhibits exploitative recruitment practices, influencing Xi Ye's decisions.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between experienced and inexperienced workers' value and compensation.
• The exploitation of new graduates in the job market.
• The influence of neighboring competitors on one's business strategies.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye interacts with a neighboring lord, seeking advice on recruitment strategies.
• Xi Ye observes the neighboring lord's recruitment practices, influencing his own decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Recent graduates nervously await job opportunities at a talent market.
• The Grand Lord forces' recruitment area is dominated by the Camille Clan, known for their cold demeanor and analytical skills.
• Graduates find the interview process with the Camille Clan intimidating and demoralizing.
• Xi Ye, a lord, is recruiting for various positions, including a Starlight Elf guide.
• Vilin Xingyu, a Starlight Elf graduate, approaches Xi Ye for the guide position.
• Xi Ye offers Vilin a monthly salary of 15,000 with a six-month probation period.
• A neighboring lord warns Vilin to choose carefully, hinting at potential issues with Xi Ye's offer.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye: Xi Ye is portrayed as a cunning and ambitious lord, eager to secure a talented Starlight Elf guide (Vilin) for his team.
• Vilin Xingyu: Vilin is introverted but highly qualified, seeking a job to start earning money sooner. She is initially excited about Xi Ye's offer but hesitates after the neighboring lord's warning.

Significant Themes

• The competitive nature of the job market and the pressure on recent graduates to secure good jobs.
• The power dynamics between lords and their potential subordinates.
• The importance of careful decision-making in choosing a job and a boss.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye and Vilin: Xi Ye tries to hire Vilin, offering her a good salary and benefits. Vilin is initially eager but becomes hesitant after the neighboring lord's warning.
• Neighboring Lord and Vilin: The neighboring lord warns Vilin to choose carefully, hinting at potential issues with Xi Ye's offer, creating tension and doubt in Vilin's mind.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Ye, a newly established lord, faces skepticism from a neighboring lord about his high wages for new talents.
• A young girl, Vilin Xingyu, hesitates between Xi Ye's offer and the neighboring lord's lower wage but better prospects.
• The neighboring lord tries to discredit Xi Ye by implying his contract is for a hundred years, which is true but not malicious.
• Xi Ye remains silent initially, then refutes the neighboring lord's claims directly, turning the crowd's opinion in his favor.
• Vilin Xingyu decides to join Xi Ye's force after his straightforward response.
• More applicants approach Xi Ye after Vilin's successful recruitment.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye: Initially silent and taciturn, he later shows understanding and patience in dealing with Vilin's hesitation. He demonstrates wisdom and calmness in refuting the neighboring lord's accusations.
• Vilin Xingyu: She shows hesitation and timidity initially but gains confidence after Xi Ye's encouragement. She demonstrates courage in making her decision.
• The neighboring lord: He shows arrogance and deceit in trying to discredit Xi Ye. His true colors are revealed as he becomes desperate to recruit talents after Xi Ye's success.

Significant Themes

• The uncertainty and risks associated with choosing a path or force to join.
• The importance of courage and responsibility in decision-making.
• The contrast between Xi Ye's straightforwardness and the neighboring lord's deceit.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye and Vilin Xingyu: Xi Ye's patience and understanding help Vilin gain confidence in her decision.
• Xi Ye and the neighboring lord: Their interaction highlights the contrast between Xi Ye's straightforwardness and the neighboring lord's deceit.
• Vilin Xingyu and the neighboring lord: Vilin's hesitation and eventual decision-making process show her growth and courage.