Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan learns that his Five Elements Spirit Planter inheritance is worth at least thirty low-grade spirit stones to rogue cultivators.
• He discovers that 20% of the inheritance's content is new, and the rest overlaps with his Extreme Spirit Planter inheritance.
• Zhang Wan comprehends the 'Five Elements Detailed Explanation' using 21 EXP, realizing it's a steady and reliable cultivation method.
• He tends to his Water Fragrance Rice using the new cultivation method.
• Xu Mao informs Zhang Wan about a test prepared by the Fourth Branch, hinting it's a good opportunity.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan shows curiosity and eagerness to learn about the value of his inheritance and its contents.
• He demonstrates understanding and acceptance of his current situation, acknowledging the need to reveal his strength appropriately in the Sect.
• Xu Mao is portrayed as a helpful and honest individual, providing Zhang Wan with useful information and guidance.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Zhang Wan's continuous learning and comprehension of new cultivation methods reflect his dedication to growth.
• Value and Worth: The discussion about the inheritance's value highlights the importance of knowledge and skills in the cultivation world.
• Opportunity and Ambition: The test presented by the Fourth Branch represents an opportunity for Zhang Wan to advance, fueling his ambition.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan interacts with Xu Mao, asking questions and seeking clarification, showing trust in their relationship.
• Xu Mao provides guidance and encouragement to Zhang Wan, indicating a mentor-like role.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan takes the exam, intentionally scoring slightly below his capability.
• Xu Mao informs Zhang Wan that the branch leader wants to take him as a disciple.
• Zhang Wan meets with two vice-branch leaders, Wang Yue and Li Guannian, who both want to take him as a disciple.
• Zhang Wan reluctantly accepts both as his masters due to their high status and influence.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan: Demonstrates his talent in both martial arts and spirit planting, attracting the attention of high-ranking officials. He shows reluctance and displeasure at having two masters, hinting at his independent nature and desire to avoid unnecessary attention.
• Wang Yue and Li Guannian: Both vice-branch leaders recognize Zhang Wan's potential and want to take him as a disciple to secure their faction's future. They decide to cultivate him together, showing their unity and shared predicament.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Potential: Zhang Wan's talent in martial arts and spirit planting draws the attention of powerful figures, highlighting the importance of potential in the cultivation world.
• Power Dynamics: The vice-branch leaders' desire to take Zhang Wan as a disciple illustrates the power struggles within the Sect and the importance of having a strong successor to maintain influence.
• Reluctance and Acceptance: Zhang Wan's initial reluctance to accept two masters, followed by his eventual acceptance, shows his pragmatic nature and willingness to adapt to circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan and Xu Mao: Xu Mao informs Zhang Wan about the branch leader's interest in taking him as a disciple, setting the stage for Zhang Wan's meeting with the vice-branch leaders.
• Zhang Wan and Wang Yue: Wang Yue, one of the vice-branch leaders, admires Zhang Wan's talent and wants to take him as a disciple to secure his faction's future.
• Zhang Wan and Li Guannian: Li Guannian, the other vice-branch leader, shares Wang Yue's sentiment and also wants to take Zhang Wan as a disciple, leading to their decision to cultivate him together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan becomes a disciple to both Wang Yue and Li Guannian, receiving numerous cultivation resources, including a 10-cubic-meter storage bag, a complete Postnatal Spirit Planter inheritance, two magic tools, and 100 low-grade spirit stones.
• He returns home and reflects on the unusual events, deciding to investigate his masters.
• He meets with Li Sanjian and Wan Xing'er to inquire about Wang Yue and Li Guannian, learning about their lack of successors and the potential resentment from others due to his unusual discipleship.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan: Becomes more cautious and strategic, decides to investigate his masters and beware of potential enemies.
• Wang Yue and Li Guannian: Revealed to be without successors, explaining their unusual behavior in taking Zhang Wan as a disciple.

Significant Themes

• Unusual discipleship and its consequences: Zhang Wan's simultaneous acceptance by two vice-ministers leads to suspicion and potential resentment from others.
• Investigation and caution: Zhang Wan decides to investigate his masters and be wary of potential enemies due to his unique situation.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan interacts with Wang Yue and Li Guannian, receiving cultivation resources and guidance.
• Zhang Wan meets with Li Sanjian and Wan Xing'er, seeking information about his masters and receiving advice on potential threats.
• Wang Yue and Li Guannian are mentioned to have no successors, which influences their decision to take Zhang Wan as a disciple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan decides to stay within the sect's boundaries to avoid potential attacks from jealous cultivators.
• He plans to write letters to his siblings and parents, warning them of potential dangers and inviting his parents to the Beginner Martial Arts Academy.
• News of Zhang Wan being taken as a disciple by two Ninth Level Postnatal cultivators spreads, causing curiosity and undercurrents among outer disciples.
• Prenatal cultivators, including Zhao Kun (Zhao Qixin's father), take notice of Zhang Wan and other talented disciples.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan demonstrates foresight and caution, planning to protect his family and secure his position within the sect.
• Zhao Kun shows concern for his daughter's cultivation progress and is willing to suppress other talented disciples to ensure her success.

Significant Themes

• Trust: Zhang Wan's trust in his siblings and parents leads him to warn them of potential dangers and invite them to a safer environment.
• Tacit Understanding: The Sect's Prenatal experts have an unspoken agreement to prioritize their bloodline descendants and adopted disciples for Prenatal Pill allocation, which can impact the cultivation progress of other talented disciples.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan considers his siblings' and parents' safety, demonstrating his responsibility and care for his family.
• Zhao Kun interacts with Xu Shenghua, instructing him to suppress other talented disciples to ensure Zhao Qixin's success, highlighting their relationship and Zhao Kun's influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Prenatal Pill, crucial for Postnatal martial artists to advance, is stored in the Sect's treasury and can only be exchanged for with merit points by those at the peak of the Ninth Level Postnatal.
• Zhao Kun, a Prenatal expert and Zhao Qixin's father, aims to suppress the cultivation progress of other talented disciples to ensure Zhao Qixin can secure a Prenatal Pill.
• Xu Shenghua, understanding the delicacy of the task, agrees to help Zhao Kun, driven by his desire to protect his junior sister's lineage.
• Zhang Wan, unaware of these intrigues, focuses on arranging for his parents to join the Beginner Martial Arts Academy.
• Xu Hui and Zhao Qixin organize a gathering for their academy peers, where they share their experiences and challenges at the Sect.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan: Focuses on securing his family's future and adapts to the competitive environment of the Sect.
• Zhao Kun: Manipulates the Sect's system to favor his daughter, demonstrating his ambition and ruthlessness.
• Xu Shenghua: Agrees to aid Zhao Kun, showing his loyalty to his junior sister and her lineage, even if it means suppressing other disciples.
• Xu Hui: Plans to cultivate at the main sect until the Fourth Level Postnatal, then take on missions to guard branch divisions, showing pragmatism and understanding of the Sect's system.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Survival: The Sect's environment is highly competitive, with limited resources driving disciples to strive for their own benefits.
• Ambition and Manipulation: Zhao Kun's actions highlight the lengths some will go to secure advantages for their loved ones.
• Loyalty and Protection: Xu Shenghua's actions show his dedication to protecting his junior sister's lineage.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan and Xu Hui: Their conversation reveals their understanding of each other's situations and plans, demonstrating their bond as former classmates.
• Zhao Kun and Xu Shenghua: Their understanding and agreement hint at the secret alliance between them to suppress other disciples.
• Gathering Participants: The gathering allows former academy peers to reconnect, share experiences, and compare notes on their progress and plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan becomes a disciple of two vice-ministers, attracting many unfamiliar disciples seeking connections.
• Disciples visit him to spar, share rumors, or insist he respond to rumors, disrupting his cultivation.
• Zhang Wan ignores them, focusing on cultivation, and realizes there's a trap in these interactions.
• Fellow disciples try to corrupt him with wine, women, and wealth, but he resists.
• Zhang Wan believes someone is orchestrating these events to trap him.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan demonstrates maturity and wisdom in handling the sudden attention and attempts to corrupt him, prioritizing cultivation over socializing.
• He shows understanding of potential traps and the importance of not being distracted from his path.

Significant Themes

• The importance of focus and dedication in cultivation.
• The dangers of distractions and temptations.
• The manipulation of others for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan interacts with various disciples, showing indifference to those who disrupt his cultivation and firmness in resisting corruption attempts.
• He maintains a close-knit group of friends from his academy days, who visit him and share rumors, though he remains cautious.
• Zhang Wan's relationship with his two masters is not explicitly mentioned in this chapter but is implied to be positive, as he values their attention and doesn't want to jeopardize it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan decides to handle the rumors and schemes against him by noting them down and dealing with them one by one in the arena, rather than immediately confronting everyone.
• He suspects the old Postnatal cultivators with conflicts against his masters and their associates as the masterminds behind the schemes.
• Zhang Wan writes letters to his younger siblings, warning them about the schemes and how to handle them.
• His reputation deteriorates among some disciples, but he remains unaffected and continues his cultivation.
• Zhang Wan decides to use EXP to deduce martial skills for his new magic tools and to improve his understanding of the Five Elements.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan demonstrates maturity and wisdom beyond his years by handling the schemes against him strategically and teaching his younger siblings about potential dangers.
• His two masters, Wang Yue and Li Guannian, show satisfaction in Zhang Wan's handling of the situation and his steady cultivation progress.
• Zhang Wan shows responsibility and foresight in preparing for his younger siblings' future in the sect.

Significant Themes

• Scheming and Manipulation: The chapter explores the schemes against Zhang Wan and his response to them, highlighting the manipulative nature of the sect's politics.
• Cultivation and Growth: Zhang Wan's dedication to improving his skills and understanding, even in the face of adversity, emphasizes the importance of personal growth in the cultivation world.
• Wisdom and Foresight: Zhang Wan's ability to see through the schemes and plan ahead showcases the value of wisdom and foresight in navigating the complex sect dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan interacts with his younger siblings, teaching them about the schemes and how to handle them, demonstrating his protective and responsible nature.
• His two masters observe him from afar, showing satisfaction in his handling of the situation, indicating their trust and approval.
• Zhang Wan's interactions with his fellow disciples are minimal, as he chooses to ignore the rumors and schemes, focusing on his cultivation instead.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Zhang Wan deduces two top-grade Postnatal martial skills: Earth Element Net Shield and Wave Saber Technique, using 500 EXP based on the Five Elements Detailed Explanation.
• He masters these skills instantly, unlike other skills that require additional training.
• Zhang Wan tests his new skills with the Earth Tortoise Shield and Cold Heavy Saber, finding that while they enhance his combat power, his current mana limits their full use.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan demonstrates his ability to deduce and master high-level martial skills, showcasing his strategic thinking and resourcefulness.
• He gains confidence in his combat capabilities against higher-level opponents, thanks to his new skills and magic tools.

Significant Themes

• The importance of compatible magic tools and martial skills for enhanced power.
• The role of EXP in deducing and mastering skills, and the balance between accumulation and expenditure.
• The limitations of one's cultivation level in utilizing powerful tools and techniques.

Character Interactions

• Although there are no interactions with other characters in this chapter, Zhang Wan's internal monologues provide insights into his thought processes and plans, driving the narrative forward.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan visits his nominal masters, Wang Yue and Li Guannian, in the middle of the month to meet his fellow disciples.
• He discovers that Wang Yue's cave dwelling is much larger than his, indicating better treatment for late-stage Postnatal martial artists.
• A banquet is held to introduce Zhang Wan to the other disciples, with Wang Yue and Li Guannian subtly signaling their intention to merge their factions.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan:
  • Shows understanding of the sect's power dynamics and his nominal masters' intentions.
  • Demonstrates a shifting demeanor towards his senior brothers and sisters, being pleasant with some and contemptuous with others.
  • Refuses to fight those who provoke him, choosing to verbally insult them instead.
  • Shows a strong attitude and an understanding of when to yield, pleasing his nominal masters.
• Wang Yue and Li Guannian:
  • Reveal their intention to merge their factions by jointly accepting Zhang Wan as a disciple.
  • Feel a mix of dissatisfaction and admiration for Zhang Wan's behavior towards his senior brothers and sisters.
  • Recognize Zhang Wan's potential as a strong faction heir.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics within the sect and the importance of factions.
• The importance of understanding when to yield in martial arts.
• The consequences of provoking a cultivator who prioritizes verbal victory over physical combat.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan interacts with various senior brothers and sisters, treating them differently based on their attitude towards him.
• Wang Yue and Li Guannian observe Zhang Wan's interactions with their disciples, feeling a mix of emotions and growing admiration for him.
• Some senior disciples feel resentful towards Zhang Wan, while others are indifferent or hopeful about his potential as a faction heir.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan meets key figures from his two factions at a banquet.
• He receives communication jade talismans from them for future contact.
• Zhang Wan feigns seeking cultivation advice from his masters to maintain appearances.
• He decides to temporarily forget about using the Extreme Cultivation Method to avoid attention.
• Zhang Wan chooses to follow the conventional Talisman Master route to earn resources.
• He plans to sell lower-quality talismans and keep high-quality ones for himself.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan demonstrates strategic thinking by maintaining appearances with his masters and choosing a less conspicuous path for his talisman crafting.
• His two nominal masters are shown to be respected and influential, with many senior disciples and direct bloodline descendants eager to meet Zhang Wan.

Significant Themes

• The importance of appearances and maintaining face in martial arts society.
• The value of strategic thinking and adaptability in navigating complex social dynamics.
• The potential dangers of drawing too much attention to oneself in a competitive environment.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan interacts with key figures from his two factions at the banquet, setting the stage for future communication and alliances.
• He maintains a respectful but distant relationship with his nominal masters, giving them face while not relying on their guidance.
• Zhang Wan's decision to follow the conventional Talisman Master route shows his adaptability and resourcefulness in navigating the challenges he faces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan attends a dark market in his outer disciples' residential area to recoup losses from previous spirit stone expenditure.
• The dark market sells a wide range of items, including questionable ones like mortal organs and spoils of war, due to its less strict regulations compared to regular markets.
• Zhang Wan purchases talisman paper, ink, and two talisman brushes, spending a total of 83 low-grade spirit stones.
• He sets up a stall to sell Postnatal low-grade fire talismans, earning 56 low-grade spirit stones.

Character Development

• Zhang Wan demonstrates his resourcefulness and adaptability by attending the dark market to recoup losses and shows understanding of the market's dynamics and the value of his talismans.

Significant Themes

• The cruelty of the martial path world, as seen in the sale of mortal organs and the questionable origins of many items at the dark market.
• The value of Zhang Wan's talismans and his realization of their quality, leading him to decide to control the quality in future sales.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan interacts with various stall owners and fellow disciples, establishing potential long-term trading relationships, but he remains cautious and avoids entanglements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan sells high-quality talismans in the black market, attracting attention but deciding to lower quality and change appearance in the future to avoid detection.
• He hears about the deaths of fellow students who became guard disciples at the sect's border areas.
• Zhang Wan and his friends gather to mourn and discuss the sect's compensation for the families of the deceased.
• They learn that the sect centrally processes the bodies of deceased disciples, sparking Zhang Wan's thoughts about the potential uses of martial artist corpses.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan demonstrates his unique perspective as a transmigrator, showing no urgency to sell talismans for resources and understanding the value of martial artist corpses.
• Zhao Qixin, Yu Shui, and Lin Fangyan gain insight into the darker aspects of the sect's operations, affecting their expressions during the discussion.

Significant Themes

• The value of martial artist corpses and the potential uses of their bodies.
• The darker side of the sect and its operations.
• The contrast between Zhang Wan's perspective and that of ordinary Talisman Masters.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan and his friends gather to mourn and discuss the sect's compensation for the deceased, leading to a somber atmosphere.
• Zhang Wan's thoughts about the potential uses of martial artist corpses are not shared with his friends, hinting at his unique perspective and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan learns about the Sect's darker aspects involving the disposal of deceased martial artists' corpses.
• He understands that in the martial world, martial artists are seen as valuable resources, even after death.
• Zhang Wan realizes the Jade Bone Sect's massive cultivation of Postnatal martial artists is for various strategic benefits, including manpower, cannon fodder, and potential geniuses.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan gains maturity and a deeper understanding of the martial world's cruelty and the Sect's motivations.
• He decides to focus on improving his cultivation and combat power to avoid future threats.

Significant Themes

• The value of martial artists and the consequences of their high worth.
• The pursuit of personal power and the means to achieve it.
• The cruelty and necessity of the martial path.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan interacts with Wang Yue and Li Guannian, his nominal masters, who show him the Sect's darker side and provide guidance.
• Zhang Wan's friends, including Zhao Qixin, Xu Hui, Lin Fangyan, and Yu Shui, leave the mountain gate to take on sect missions or become guarding disciples, marking the end of their initial camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan, after six years at the Dust Bone Fourth Branch, leaves the sect to purchase resources at Yifu Market.
• He aims to acquire the latter part of the fire talisman inheritance to complete his High-grade Postnatal Talismans.
• Zhang Wan visits various shops, including those run by other True Core and Prenatal powers, and eventually buys an incomplete Ultimate-grade Postnatal fire attribute talisman inheritance.
• He also purchases high-quality talisman paper and ink for drawing High-grade and Ultimate-grade Postnatal talismans.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan's cultivation has improved from the Third Level Postnatal to the Sixth Level Postnatal.
• He becomes more discreet and strategic, using Bone Shifting and Appearance Changing arts to conceal his identity.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources and inheritances for cultivators.
• The value of complete versus incomplete inheritances.
• The strategic use of resources and information for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan interacts with various shopkeepers and martial artists at Yifu Market, though he keeps his identity hidden.
• He doesn't encounter any known associates, allowing him to make purchases discreetly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan, a talisman master, prepares to buy a top-grade Postnatal talisman brush in Yifu Market.
• He spends over 190 low-grade spirit stones on two high-grade talisman brushes.
• He reflects on the pricing disparity between Postnatal and Prenatal inheritances, understanding the major powers' strategy of cultivating and harvesting rogue cultivators.
• After leaving the market, Zhang Wan is targeted by unknown assailants.
• He encounters an ambush by a robber cultivator with a spear and wind blade martial skill.
• Zhang Wan uses a combination of talismans, including Firebird, Fireball, and Fire Escape, to defeat and kill the robber cultivator.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan demonstrates his prowess as a talisman master, using a variety of talismans to outmaneuver and defeat the robber cultivator.
• He shows adaptability and quick thinking in responding to the ambush.
• Zhang Wan's understanding of the major powers' strategy deepens, reflecting his growing awareness of the political landscape.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation Resource Disparity: The vast difference in prices between Postnatal and Prenatal inheritances highlights the unequal opportunities available to cultivators.
• Survival of the Fittest: The martial world's harsh nature is evident in the ambush and subsequent fight, where only the strongest survive.
• Adaptability: Zhang Wan's ability to adapt to unexpected situations, like the ambush, is crucial to his survival.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan interacts with market stall owners, buying talisman brushes and learning about the prices of Prenatal inheritances.
• He encounters and defeats a robber cultivator, showcasing his combat prowess and strategic thinking.
• Zhang Wan's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and understanding of the broader cultivation world, hinting at his growing ambition and awareness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan kills a robber cultivator and pursues another.
• The fleeing robber cultivator uses a self-destructive magic tool, but Zhang Wan survives and kills him.
• Zhang Wan finds no clues from the first robber cultivator's remains and continues towards the sect.
• He contemplates the possibility of an informant within the sect.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, surviving an ambush and eliminating the threats.
• He shows no emotional reaction to the possibility of betrayal by a fellow disciple, indicating his maturity and resilience.

Significant Themes

• Ruthlessness and competition in the martial path world.
• The consequences of betrayal and the need for vigilance.
• The power of talismans and Zhang Wan's strategic use of them.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan interacts with the two robber cultivators, first in pursuit and then in combat.
• He doesn't interact with any sect members directly, but the possibility of an informant within the sect is raised.
• Zhang Wan's internal dialogue reveals his thought processes and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan inventories his loot from the robber cultivators: jade slips, talismans, bottles, jars, two Postnatal low-grade magic tools, and 200 low-grade spirit stones.
• He discovers a jade slip revealing a sect traitor who colludes with the robber cultivators to target and kill Jade Bone Sect disciples, including Zhang Wan.
• The traitor plants "Maggot Spores" on targets to track them and divides the spoils equally with the robber cultivators.
• Zhang Wan decides to expose the traitor without using the jade slip to avoid revealing his true capabilities.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan: Shows strategic thinking, caution, and determination to protect himself and his interests within the sect.
• The Sect Traitor: Revealed as a Seventh Level Postnatal martial artist in his forties, not holding a significant position in the sect, and targeting disciples for personal gain.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal within the sect.
• The consequences of hidden actions and the eventual exposure of secrets.
• The power dynamics and influence of Prenatal experts within the sect.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan consults with his two nominal masters, Wang Yue and Li Guannian, about the sect traitor.
• The two masters, enraged by the betrayal, decide to cooperate with Zhang Wan to deal with the traitor, solidifying their alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan informs his two nominal masters and senior brothers/sisters about the target, a Seventh Level Postnatal martial artist suspected of colluding with robber cultivators.
• They secretly monitor the target, gather evidence, and report it to the Disciplinary Hall.
• The target attempts to flee but is intercepted and brought back for investigation.
• The Disciplinary Hall discovers his collusion with robber cultivators and executes him.
• Fellow disciples associated with him are disciplined.
• Zhang Wan's faction secures some positions vacated by disciplined disciples.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan demonstrates strategic thinking and leadership by orchestrating the investigation and removal of the traitor.
• The target's actions and subsequent punishment highlight the sect's iron rules and the consequences of breaking them.
• Zhao Kun and Qin Kexing, both Prenatal cultivators, take notice of Zhang Wan's actions and growth.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Betrayal: The target's collusion with robber cultivators to kill fellow disciples contrasts with Zhang Wan's loyalty to the sect.
• Power Dynamics: The struggle between factions within the sect is evident, with Zhang Wan's actions challenging the status quo.
• Cultivation and Ambition: Zhang Wan's cultivation progress and ambition to secure a better position within the sect drive the plot.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan interacts with his nominal masters and senior brothers/sisters, demonstrating respect and deference while also showing initiative in handling the traitor issue.
• Zhao Kun and Qin Kexing, both powerful Prenatal cultivators, discuss Zhang Wan's actions and growth, hinting at potential future conflicts or alliances.
• The target's interactions with his associates and the Disciplinary Hall highlight his guilt and eventual downfall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan explains his scheme against the Sect's traitor to his second and third younger siblings.
• His siblings, now independent, live near him but have their own residences.
• Zhang Wan checks on his siblings' cultivation progress; his second sister is at the Third Level Postnatal, and his third brother is at the late stage of the First Level Postnatal.
• Zhang Wan opens his system panel and unlocks the Level 1 Soul Space for 1000 EXP, allowing him to store souls without annual consumption.
• He decides not to upgrade the Soul Space to Level 2 due to the high EXP cost.
• Zhang Wan begins studying an incomplete top-grade Postnatal fire talisman inheritance.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wan's siblings have grown and broadened their horizons, becoming more aware of the Sect's politics and schemes.
• Zhang Wan's third brother, Zhang Yan, struggles with his cultivation due to his poor aptitude, despite his diligence.
• Zhang Wan, now 20, is at the Sixth Level Postnatal and has maxed out his knowledge of martial skills and spirit plants.

Significant Themes

• Aptitude and its limitations in cultivation.
• The value of EXP and its effects on the soul.
• The importance of family and supporting one's siblings.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wan interacts with his second and third siblings, sharing his experiences and checking on their cultivation progress.
• Zhang Wan considers his third brother's struggles with cultivation and decides not to put too much pressure on him.
• Zhang Wan reflects on his family's well-being and decides to use his Soul Space to accommodate their souls, ensuring their existence even after death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wan purchases an incomplete top-grade talisman inheritance from Yifu Market, containing over thirty top-grade Postnatal Fire Talismans.
• He decides to use EXP to deduce a complete Fire Talisman inheritance, selecting the most valuable talismans from his previous inheritances.
• After investing 330 EXP, he obtains a new, complete Postnatal Fire Talisman inheritance with 120 talismans and enriches his library of fire attribute basic runes.

Character Development

• Zhang Wan demonstrates strategic thinking and resourcefulness in using EXP to deduce the complete inheritance, learning from his previous reckless use of EXP.
• He shows restraint in not rushing to use EXP, instead selecting the most useful talismans first.

Significant Themes

• Patience and Planning: Zhang Wan's careful approach to using EXP highlights the theme of patience and strategic planning.
• Value and Efficiency: The chapter emphasizes the importance of obtaining maximum value and efficiency from EXP, reflecting Zhang Wan's practical and frugal nature.

Character Interactions

• There are no significant character interactions in this chapter, as it focuses on Zhang Wan's personal decision-making and actions.