Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Feng, a modern man transmigrated into a servant of the powerful Fang family, is pursued by Liu Hu, a former servant he had helped, now sent to kill him.
• Chu Feng, heavily injured, outsmarts and kills Liu Hu using his wits and a hidden blade.
• After Liu Hu's death, Chu Feng's God-Tier Plundering System activates, granting him 3 years of additional lifespan and the Bronze Skin Iron Bones physique.

Character Developments

• Chu Feng: Despite his injuries, Chu Feng demonstrates resilience, resourcefulness, and a strong will to survive, proving he's not just a passive victim.
• Liu Hu: Initially shown as loyal and grateful to Chu Feng, Liu Hu reveals his true colors, prioritizing his new status over their past friendship.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal: Liu Hu's betrayal highlights the theme of loyalty and its absence in the face of personal gain.
• Survival: Chu Feng's struggle to survive against overwhelming odds emphasizes the theme of perseverance in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Chu Feng and Liu Hu: Their interaction showcases the shift from a former master-servant bond to a deadly confrontation, with Chu Feng ultimately defeating Liu Hu.
• Chu Feng and the Fang family: Although not directly present, the Fang family's pursuit of Chu Feng drives the plot and sets the stage for future conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Feng, a transmigrator, receives a System that allows him to plunder a portion of a living being's lifespan and, with a small chance, their physique, cultivation, cultivation methods, etc., by killing them.
• Chu Feng cultivates the Dark Gold Marrow Polishing Technique using the System's function, improving his defensive strength significantly.
• Liu Hu, a martial artist with a special physique, is killed by Chu Feng, and his physique is plundered.
• Two household servants, Li Dahai and his subordinate, arrive with wolfhounds to capture or kill Chu Feng.

Character Developments

• Chu Feng: Becomes more confident in his abilities and is willing to fight to the death.
• Liu Hu: Dies, and his special physique is plundered by Chu Feng.
• Li Dahai: Shows arrogance and underestimates Chu Feng's capabilities.
• Young Household Servant: Eager for the reward and eager to prove himself.

Significant Themes

• The power of the System and its potential for growth.
• The importance of self-confidence and determination in the face of adversity.
• The dangers of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Chu Feng vs. Liu Hu: Chu Feng outsmarts and kills Liu Hu, plundering his physique.
• Chu Feng vs. Li Dahai and the Young Household Servant: Chu Feng remains calm and composed under attack from three sides, showing his growth and newfound confidence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Feng kills two wolfdogs and an Early Skin Polishing Realm martial artist, gaining a total of 3 years of lifespan.
• He then faces off against Li Dahai, a Late Skin Polishing Realm martial artist, and defeats him, gaining another 3 years of lifespan.
• Chu Feng decides not to flee but to confront the Fang Family, feeling stifled and unwilling to run from trouble.

Character Developments

• Chu Feng: Demonstrates significant growth in strength, reaching the Late Skin Polishing Realm. He also gains confidence and determination, deciding not to flee from the Fang Family.
• Li Dahai: Dies at the hands of Chu Feng, revealing his underestimation of Chu Feng's abilities.

Significant Themes

• Growth and development: Chu Feng's strength and confidence grow throughout the chapter.
• Confrontation vs. flight: Chu Feng initially considers fleeing but ultimately decides to confront his enemies.
• The power of determination: Chu Feng's resolve to face the Fang Family head-on is a significant turning point in his character.

Character Interactions

• Chu Feng vs. Li Dahai: Their fight showcases Chu Feng's newfound strength and Li Dahai's underestimation of him.
• Chu Feng vs. the Fang Family: Though not physically present, the Fang Family's pursuit of Chu Feng drives his decision to confront them.
• Chen Yuan and his group: They search for Chu Feng, highlighting the danger he faces and the need for his decision to stand his ground.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Feng uses 6 years of lifespan to advance his Dark Gold Marrow Polishing Technique, improving his defensive power but still unable to break into the Muscle Tempering Realm.
• He then uses the remaining 4 years of lifespan to advance his Breaking Edge Saber Technique, creating the powerful move "Wind Cutter" that can cut through anything.
• Chu Feng saves an old fisherman from the Tianlan River and takes some food from him before leaving.
• The Fang family's head guard, Chen Yuan, catches up and pursues Chu Feng again, with the old fisherman reluctantly revealing Chu Feng's direction.

Character Developments

• Chu Feng demonstrates his growth in martial arts, creating a powerful move despite being in the Marrow Polishing Realm.
• The old fisherman shows gratitude and honesty but also fear of the Fang family's power.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial arts realms and skills in cultivation.
• The fear and powerlessness of common people facing powerful nobles like the Fang family.

Character Interactions

• Chu Feng saves the old fisherman, showing kindness and taking food from him.
• The old fisherman reluctantly helps Chen Yuan, showing fear of the Fang family's power.
• Chen Yuan pursues Chu Feng relentlessly, showing determination to capture him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Feng, hiding in the jungle, is discovered by his pursuers, led by Chen Yuan.
• Chu Feng kills two wolfhounds and evades Chen Yuan and his men.
• Chu Feng uses guerrilla tactics, killing one of Chen Yuan's men silently.
• Chen Yuan and Chu Feng engage in a saber duel. Chen Yuan, despite his superior realm (Muscle Tempering), struggles against Chu Feng's perfected Breaking Edge Saber Technique.
• Chen Yuan and the remaining guard attempt to ambush Chu Feng, but Chen Yuan is killed, and the guard surrenders.

Character Developments

• Chu Feng demonstrates his growth and skill, easily handling opponents of higher realms.
• Chen Yuan reveals his ruthlessness and desperation, attempting to kill Chu Feng at any cost.
• The remaining guard shows cowardice and begs for mercy when faced with defeat.

Significant Themes

• The power of skill and technique over brute strength and realm.
• The ruthlessness and desperation of those pursuing Chu Feng.
• The cowardice and opportunism of those who switch sides when faced with defeat.

Character Interactions

• Chu Feng vs. Chen Yuan: A battle of wits and skill, with Chu Feng outmaneuvering Chen Yuan.
• Chu Feng vs. The Guard: A one-sided fight, with the guard's cowardice and lack of skill leading to his surrender.
• Chen Yuan and The Guard: A brief alliance for mutual gain, ending in Chen Yuan's death and the guard's surrender.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Feng kills Chen Yuan, the steward of the Fang Family, and several guards who came to hunt him.
• He plunders Lifespan from his victims, allowing him to deduce and improve his cultivation techniques.
• Chu Feng reaches the Early Muscle Tempering Realm after deducing the Savage Ox Muscle Tempering Art using his plundered Lifespan.
• He decides to return to Yong'an City to obtain a top-grade Muscle Tempering technique.

Character Developments

• Chu Feng demonstrates his formidable combat skills and lack of mercy towards his enemies.
• He shows ambition and a desire to become the strongest, understanding the importance of a solid foundation in cultivation.
• Chu Feng exhibits caution and patience, deciding to act steadily despite his improved strength.

Significant Themes

• The power of Lifespan deduction, allowing Chu Feng to improve his cultivation techniques rapidly.
• The importance of a strong foundation in cultivation, as seen in Chu Feng's desire to temper all 639 muscles.
• The dangers of arrogance and impatience in cultivation, with Chu Feng choosing to act cautiously.

Character Interactions

• Chu Feng interacts with the Fang Family guards, showing no mercy as he kills them.
• He reflects on his cultivation progress and plans, demonstrating his ambition and strategic thinking.
• There's no significant interaction with other characters in this chapter, as Chu Feng is alone in the forest.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Feng, after transforming his appearance, returns to Yong'an City to hide in plain sight.
• Fang Jian Xing, the Fang Family's Sole Heir, orders Elder Gao Han to find and execute Chu Feng within three days.
• Chu Feng enters Yong'an City by bribing a soldier at the gate, while a couple with an infant is denied entry.

Character Developments

• Chu Feng demonstrates his ability to alter his appearance, showing his strategic thinking and resourcefulness.
• Fang Jian Xing displays his authority and ruthlessness as the Fang Family's heir, valuing loyalty and power.
• Elder Gao Han shows his eagerness to please Fang Jian Xing, revealing his ambition and opportunistic nature.

Significant Themes

• The harsh realities of life in the Great Zhou Dynasty, with common people suffering and refugees fleeing their homes.
• The corruption and exploitation of the ruling class, as seen in the soldier at the gate accepting bribes.
• The power dynamics within the Fang Family, with Fang Jian Xing using rewards and punishments to maintain control.

Character Interactions

• Chu Feng and the soldier at the gate: Chu Feng bribes the soldier to enter the city, highlighting the soldier's corruption and Chu Feng's resourcefulness.
• Fang Jian Xing and Elder Gao Han: Fang Jian Xing rewards Gao Han with a Muscle Tendon Pill, solidifying Gao Han's loyalty and dependence on Fang Jian Xing.
• The couple with an infant and the soldiers at the gate: The couple is denied entry, showing the harsh treatment of refugees and the soldiers' indifference to their suffering.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Feng, disguised as Chu Liu Xiang, returns to Yong'an City and waits at the Fang Manor entrance for Lin Da Niu.
• He encounters an old beggar who tries to claim his territory but is deterred by Chu Feng's strength.
• Chu Feng waits in vain for Lin Da Niu and spends the night in the city, eventually finding work at Hongyun Restaurant as a butcher.
• Gao Han tracks Chu Feng's movements and realizes he has returned to Yong'an City.

Character Developments

• Chu Feng: Shows his strength and composure when dealing with the old beggar, demonstrating his resourcefulness and adaptability in finding work at the restaurant.
• Gao Han: Shows determination and skill in tracking Chu Feng, revealing his intelligence and dedication to his mission.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptability: Chu Feng's ability to find work and provide for himself despite his circumstances highlights the importance of adaptability in survival.
• Power dynamics: The interaction between Chu Feng and the old beggar, as well as the treatment of sparring servants in the Fang Manor, illustrates the power dynamics between the weak and the strong in this world.

Character Interactions

• Chu Feng and the old beggar: Their brief interaction shows Chu Feng's strength and the old beggar's cowardice and lack of power.
• Chu Feng and the shopkeeper: Their meeting demonstrates the shopkeeper's initial skepticism and eventual satisfaction with Chu Feng's skills.
• Gao Han and Chu Feng: Although they don't interact directly, Gao Han's tracking of Chu Feng's movements hints at their future confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Feng improves his butchering skills, naming it the Butcher Ding's Ox-Dissecting Saber Technique, and realizes he needs to increase efficiency to plunder more lifespan.
• He starts working at Hongyun Restaurant, killing animals for their lifespan, and realizes the restaurant's business alone can't grant him lifespan freedom.
• He meets Chen Shi Tou, a waiter who wants to learn butchery, and agrees to teach him.
• Chu Feng discovers Lin Da Niu, a familiar figure from his past, now crippled and collecting swill from the restaurant.

Character Developments

• Chu Feng: He becomes more skilled in butchery, learns to manage his time for cultivation, and shows kindness by agreeing to teach Chen Shi Tou.
• Chen Shi Tou: He goes from being a waiter to Chu Feng's apprentice, eager to learn and improve.
• Lin Da Niu: He appears crippled and downtrodden, a stark contrast to his past self.

Significant Themes

• Efficiency and Persistence: Chu Feng learns the importance of increasing efficiency to achieve his goals and persists in his cultivation despite slow progress.
• Kindness and Respect: Chu Feng shows kindness to Chen Shi Tou, and they both learn the importance of earning respect.

Character Interactions

• Chu Feng and Chen Shi Tou: They develop a master-apprentice relationship, with Chu Feng teaching Chen Shi Tou butchery and Chen Shi Tou assisting Chu Feng in the kitchen.
• Chu Feng and Lin Da Niu: They haven't interacted yet, but Chu Feng recognizes Lin Da Niu and is shocked by his current state.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Da Niu, now a swill collector, is followed by Chu Feng.
• Lin Da Niu saves his sister from being harassed by Fang Manor servants.
• Chu Feng intervenes, defeating the servants and saving Lin Da Niu.
• Chu Feng asks Lin Da Niu about the Muscle Tempering Technique.

Character Developments

• Lin Da Niu: Shows bravery in protecting his sister, maintains loyalty to his promise despite hardships.
• Chu Feng: Demonstrates his martial prowess, maintains a low profile despite his true identity.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Promise-Keeping: Lin Da Niu's commitment to his brother's promise.
• Kindness and Protection: Chu Feng's intervention to save Lin Da Niu and his sister.

Character Interactions

• Lin Da Niu and Lin Qiao Er: Sibling bond and protection are evident in their interactions.
• Chu Feng and Lin Da Niu: Initially a savior-rescuer relationship, they later discuss the Muscle Tempering Technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Feng visits Lin Da Niu, who gives him the incomplete 'Golden Toad Muscle Tempering Art' cultivation method, which complements Chu Feng's 'Savage Ox Muscle Tempering Art'.
• Servants of the Fang family, led by Hu San Shan, harass Lin Da Niu and plan to sell his sister to a brothel.
• Chu Feng encounters Hu San Shan's group and, after a brief exchange, attacks them, severely injuring Hu San Shan and Zhao Er.

Character Developments

• Chu Feng: Shows his formidable strength and fearlessness, revealing his Muscle Tempering stage cultivation.
• Lin Da Niu: Remains humble and helpful, despite his misfortune, and entrusts Chu Feng with his family's precious cultivation method.
• Hu San Shan: Reveals his cowardly nature, despite his resentment towards Lin Da Niu, and suffers a severe injury at Chu Feng's hands.

Significant Themes

• Resentment and Revenge: Hu San Shan's lingering resentment towards Lin Da Niu leads him to cause trouble, ultimately resulting in his injury.
• Power Dynamics: The Fang family's servants, like Hu San Shan, wield power over commoners, reflecting the city's social hierarchy.
• Friendship and Loyalty: Lin Da Niu's trust in Chu Feng, despite the latter's past actions, highlights their growing bond.

Character Interactions

• Chu Feng and Lin Da Niu: Their interaction shows mutual respect and trust, with Lin Da Niu entrusting his family's cultivation method to Chu Feng.
• Chu Feng and Hu San Shan: Their confrontation reveals Chu Feng's formidable strength and Hu San Shan's cowardice and resentment.
• Hu San Shan and his group: Their dynamic showcases their arrogance and bullying nature, abusing their power as Fang family servants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Feng, disguised as a burly man, kills Hu San Shan and his men, then kills Hu San Shan again in public to frame him.
• He encounters Fang Yun Hu, a collateral member of the Fang Family, riding a valuable horse, and kills him after a brief altercation.
• Chu Feng also kills the horse, "Mysterious Frost Treading Snow," to further provoke the Fang Family.

Character Developments

• Chu Feng: He continues to display his ruthlessness and strength, killing without hesitation. He also shows a desire to provoke the Fang Family.
• Fang Yun Hu: He is arrogant and overbearing, typical of his status in the Fang Family. His actions lead to his demise.

Significant Themes

• Power and Violence: Chu Feng's strength and willingness to use violence allow him to impose his will on others.
• Revenge: Although not explicitly stated, Chu Feng's actions suggest a desire for revenge against the Fang Family.
• Fear: The common people's fear of the Fang Family and Chu Feng's actions highlights the power dynamics in the story.

Character Interactions

• Chu Feng and Hu San Shan: Their interaction is one-sided, with Chu Feng killing Hu San Shan and his men.
• Chu Feng and Fang Yun Hu: Their interaction is also one-sided, with Chu Feng killing Fang Yun Hu and his horse.
• Common People and Chu Feng/Fang Yun Hu: The common people fear both Chu Feng and Fang Yun Hu, highlighting the power imbalance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Feng, after killing Fang Yun Hu and his horse, discards his old clothes and blends into the crowd, unnoticed.
• The Fang Family sends yamen runners and household servants to investigate the murder.
• Fang Jian Xing arrives at the scene, realizes the attacker is a high-level Muscle Tempering martial artist, and orders their capture.
• In the Hongyun Restaurant, customers discuss the murder and the Fang Family's reward for the killer's capture.

Character Developments

• Chu Feng demonstrates his ability to blend into crowds and his strategic thinking, planning further actions against the Fang Family.
• Fang Jian Xing shows his ruthlessness and determination to protect his family's honor, ordering the capture of the killer regardless of their affiliation.

Significant Themes

• Feud and Revenge: Chu Feng's feud with the Fang Family deepens, with no possibility of reconciliation. He vows to storm the Fang Family once he's strong enough.
• Power Dynamics: The Fang Family's overbearing conduct has made them enemies among other influential families in Yong'an City. Their power and influence are challenged by the unknown killer.

Character Interactions

• Chu Feng and the Old Shopkeeper: The old shopkeeper warns Chu Feng about the murder and advises him not to go out unless necessary, showing concern for his safety.
• Customers in the Hongyun Restaurant: They discuss the murder and the Fang Family's reward, reflecting the general sentiment of fear and resentment towards the Fang Family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Feng demonstrates exceptional knife skills, breaking down a half-pig carcass effortlessly.
• Chu Feng decides to rent a place to live, away from the crowded inn dormitory.
• Chu Feng helps Li Zhenshan prepare a river fish, gaining 20 days of Lifespan.
• Chu Feng and Chen Shi Tou find a dilapidated old courtyard to rent.
• Li Zhenshan visits Chu Feng and Chen Shi Tou at their new residence, expressing surprise and suspicion.

Character Developments

• Chu Feng: Shows impressive knife skills, indicating potential martial arts training. He is calm and collected, not easily provoked, and maintains his focus on gaining Lifespan.
• Chen Shi Tou: Gains a newfound respect and admiration for Chu Feng. He is loyal and willing to learn from his master.
• Li Zhenshan: Reveals he has lost all five fingers on his hands. He is suspicious of Chu Feng and Chen Shi Tou, hinting at a hidden background.

Significant Themes

• Knife Skills and Martial Arts: Chu Feng's knife skills are exceptional, suggesting he has martial arts training, although he doesn't seem to be actively practicing.
• Trust and Suspicion: Li Zhenshan's suspicion towards Chu Feng and Chen Shi Tou highlights the theme of trust and suspicion in their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Chu Feng and Chen Shi Tou: Their master-disciple relationship deepens as they work together and share a new living space.
• Chu Feng and Li Zhenshan: Their interaction is tense, with Li Zhenshan showing suspicion and coldness towards Chu Feng, while Chu Feng remains calm and unprovoked.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Zhenshan discovers that Chu Feng is living next door and is intrigued by the aroma of Chu Feng's cooking.
• Li Zhenshan overhears Chen Shi Tou praising Chu Feng's cooking skills and comparing him favorably to Li Zhenshan.
• Li Zhenshan visits Chu Feng, tastes his pan-fried pork ribs, and recognizes that Chu Feng has achieved Quenching Flesh perfection, a rare feat in martial arts.
• Li Zhenshan reveals the concept of Kui Niu's Hide, the ultimate achievement in the Marrow Polishing Realm, and Flesh Vajra, the perfection state of the Quenching Flesh Realm.

Character Developments

• Li Zhenshan: Showcases his culinary expertise and knowledge of martial arts realms. He is proud but also appreciative of others' skills.
• Chu Feng: Maintains his low profile despite Li Zhenshan's suspicions about his martial arts abilities. He demonstrates his cooking skills and keeps his true strength hidden.
• Chen Shi Tou: Praises Chu Feng's cooking skills but faints from drunkenness when Li Zhenshan appears.

Significant Themes

• Culinary Arts: The chapter highlights the importance of cooking skills, with both Li Zhenshan and Chu Feng showcasing their expertise.
• Martial Arts Realms: The discussion between Li Zhenshan and Chu Feng focuses on the different stages of martial arts cultivation, with an emphasis on the perfection states of Marrow Polishing and Quenching Flesh realms.
• Humility vs. Pride: Chu Feng's humility contrasts with Li Zhenshan's initial pride, but Li Zhenshan shows appreciation for Chu Feng's skills, suggesting that pride can coexist with respect for others' abilities.

Character Interactions

• Li Zhenshan and Chu Feng: Their interaction revolves around cooking and martial arts. Li Zhenshan is initially proud but becomes more appreciative of Chu Feng's skills. Chu Feng maintains his humility and keeps his true abilities hidden.
• Chu Feng and Chen Shi Tou: They share a meal and a conversation about Chu Feng's cooking skills. Chen Shi Tou praises Chu Feng but faints from drunkenness when Li Zhenshan appears.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Zhenshan visits Chu Feng, revealing information about the Flesh Vajra martial artist and the dangers of Chu Feng's rapid advancement without proper supplementation.
• Li Zhenshan gives Chu Feng a prescription for a nourishing soup to replenish his body's depletion.
• A series of disappearances occur in Yong'an City, with five young girls going missing, suspected to be the work of a demon.
• Gao Han, the former chief constable and a martial artist in the Muscle Tendon Realm, visits the Hongyun Restaurant, seeking information about Chu Liu Xiang.

Character Developments

• Chu Feng: Realizes the vastness of the martial world and the existence of demons. He also understands the importance of proper supplementation for his rapid advancement.
• Li Zhenshan: Shows concern for Chu Feng's well-being, despite his gruff demeanor. He also reveals his displeasure with Chen Shi Tou's current situation.
• Gao Han: Demonstrates his authority and impatience. He is determined to find Chu Liu Xiang, the person responsible for the recent livestock disappearances.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and mystery of the martial world.
• The importance of proper cultivation and supplementation.
• The consequences of one's actions and the pursuit of justice.

Character Interactions

• Chu Feng and Li Zhenshan: Li Zhenshan provides valuable information and a prescription to Chu Feng, showing a level of concern for his well-being. Chu Feng, in turn, tries to pry information about demons from Li Zhenshan.
• Chu Feng and the Old Shopkeeper: The old shopkeeper defends Chu Feng when Gao Han visits, claiming him as his distant relative.
• Gao Han and the Old Shopkeeper: Gao Han shows impatience with the old shopkeeper's defense of Chu Feng, drawing his saber to intimidate him.
• Li Zhenshan and Chen Shi Tou: Li Zhenshan deliberately interrupts Chen Shi Tou's work, preventing him from helping Chu Feng, revealing his displeasure with Chen Shi Tou's current situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Han, a constable, visits the Hongyun Restaurant, suspecting that the refugees from Qingyan City might be involved in the Fang family murders.
• Li Zhenshan, the restaurant's chef, is summoned. Gao Han draws his saber to threaten the old shopkeeper, but Li intervenes, revealing his Bone Forging Realm expertise.
• Li shatters Gao Han's saber and wounds him, causing Gao Han to retreat. Li refuses to teach Chu Feng martial arts, advising him to keep a low profile.
• Chu Feng purchases the final ingredient for his prescription, Ten-Year Polygonatum, from Jimintang Pharmacy, a Fang Family property.
• A muscular man enters the pharmacy, seeking treatment for his injured hand, expressing concern about his inability to hold a knife for the upcoming Ghost Festival.

Character Developments

• Li Zhenshan: Revealed to be a powerful martial artist in the Bone Forging Realm, despite his humble appearance as a chef. He shows concern for Chu Feng's safety but refuses to teach him martial arts due to his agreement with the Fang Family.
• Chu Feng: Demonstrates his ambition to reach the pinnacle of martial arts and his resourcefulness in gathering ingredients for his prescription, even using the Fang Family's resources.
• Gao Han: Shows his aggressive nature and lack of patience, underestimating Li Zhenshan's capabilities. He retreats after being wounded by Li.

Significant Themes

• Appearances can be deceptive: Li Zhenshan's true strength is hidden beneath his humble chef facade.
• The importance of martial arts prowess: Li Zhenshan's power commands respect and fear, while the muscular man's injury causes him significant worry.
• Resourcefulness and adaptability: Chu Feng uses his wits to gather resources, even from his enemies.

Character Interactions

• Li Zhenshan and Chu Feng: Li saves Chu Feng from Gao Han's threat but refuses to teach him martial arts, showing a mix of concern and indifference.
• Gao Han and Li Zhenshan: Gao Han underestimates Li and is wounded by him, leading to his retreat.
• The muscular man and the pharmacist: The man seeks treatment for his injured hand, expressing his concern about his inability to work during the Ghost Festival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang the Butcher gets injured and visits a physician, who warns him about the severity of his injury.
• Chu Feng, disguised as 'Chu Liu Xiang,' offers to help Zhang the Butcher with his butchering work for three days during the Ghost Festival.
• Chu Feng accumulates Lifespan by killing pigs and tempering his muscles.
• Chu Feng creates a new Marrow Tempering Technique, the Ox-Demon Golden Toad Muscle Tempering Art, and reaches its Perfected stage.
• Chu Feng visits a blacksmith shop to find a suitable weapon but finds none heavy enough for him.

Character Developments

• Zhang the Butcher: He is injured and fears that Chu Feng might learn his butchering skills to compete with him.
• Chu Feng: He continues to improve his cultivation and skills, reaching the Perfected stage of his new Marrow Tempering Technique. He also becomes more confident in his strength.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Hard Work: Chu Feng's dedication to improving his cultivation and skills, despite his lack of innate talent, is a central theme.
• Trust and Suspicion: Zhang the Butcher's suspicion of Chu Feng highlights the theme of trust and its fragility in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Chu Feng and Zhang the Butcher: Their interaction is brief but significant. Zhang the Butcher is initially wary of Chu Feng but eventually accepts his help. Chu Feng, on the other hand, is genuine in his assistance but understands Zhang the Butcher's concerns.
• Chu Feng and the Blacksmith: Their interaction is brief and tense. The blacksmith is initially skeptical of Chu Feng's capabilities but becomes more respectful after seeing his skill with a saber.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Feng visits a blacksmith shop and finds a heavy saber, weighing 386 jin, which he likes and buys.
• In Yong'an City, Fang Jian Xing tasks Gao Han to find the murderers of his family's servants and bring back 'materials' for his father.
• Chu Feng sees Gao Han leading a group of Fang Family guards and follows them to West Street.
• Gao Han and his men arrest Lin Da Niu and his sister Lin Qiao Er, suspecting they have information about the murders.

Character Developments

• Chu Feng: Demonstrates immense strength by easily wielding a 386-jin saber. He decides to test the strength of the Muscle Tendon Realm by following Gao Han.
• Gao Han: Becomes more determined to find the murderers after being scolded by Fang Jian Xing. He arrests Lin Da Niu and his sister, showing his ruthless nature.
• Lin Da Niu: Complies with Gao Han's demands to protect his sister but is still arrested along with her.

Significant Themes

• Power and Wealth: The Fang Family's influence and power are evident in their treatment of commoners like Lin Da Niu.
• Justice and Injustice: Gao Han's actions highlight the injustice faced by common people at the hands of the powerful.

Character Interactions

• Chu Feng and the Blacksmith: The blacksmith is awestruck by Chu Feng's strength and sells him the heavy saber at a bargain price.
• Fang Jian Xing and Gao Han: Fang Jian Xing scolds Gao Han for his lack of progress in finding the murderers, pressuring him to succeed.
• Gao Han and Lin Da Niu: Gao Han arrests Lin Da Niu and his sister, showing no mercy despite Lin Da Niu's compliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Feng confronts Gao Han, revealing his true appearance and strength.
• Chu Feng kills five Quenching Flesh Realm martial artists and their horses with a single saber strike.
• Gao Han, a Muscle Tendon Realm martial artist, engages in a fierce battle with Chu Feng.
• Gao Han attempts to use Lin Da Niu and Lin Qiao Er as hostages but is ultimately defeated by Chu Feng.

Character Developments

• Chu Feng demonstrates significant growth in strength and skill, reaching the peak of the Quenching Flesh Realm and showcasing perfected saber techniques.
• Gao Han, initially underestimating Chu Feng, realizes his mistake and pushes his limits but still fails to defeat Chu Feng.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation and technique.
• The danger of underestimating one's opponent.
• The importance of adaptability in combat.

Character Interactions

• Chu Feng and Gao Han engage in a intense battle, testing each other's limits.
• Lin Da Niu and Lin Qiao Er witness the battle, showing concern for Chu Feng's safety.
• Gao Han attempts to use the siblings as leverage against Chu Feng, highlighting his desperate and underhanded tactics.