Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Li and Xia Ke advance to advanced Superhumans.
• Ye Mohan suspects that Su Li and Xia Ke's rapid advancement might be due to external help from the mastermind behind the Liu Feng incident.
• Ye Mohan decides to keep an eye on Su Li personally.
• Su Li and Xia Ke go on a date, while Ye Mohan follows them discreetly.

Character Developments

• Ye Mohan: Becomes increasingly suspicious and paranoid, suspecting that everyone, including Su Li and Xia Ke, could be controlled by the mastermind.
• Su Li: Feels that they're being watched but can't pinpoint the source of the sensation.
• Xia Ke: Excited about going on a date with Su Li, oblivious to the potential danger.

Significant Themes

• Suspicion and paranoia: Ye Mohan's increasing suspicion of those around her, driven by her fear of being controlled.
• Trust and loyalty: The tension between Ye Mohan's suspicion of Su Li and Xia Ke and their actual loyalty to her and the bureau.

Character Interactions

• Ye Mohan and Secretary Wang: Discuss the rapid advancement of Su Li and Xia Ke, with Ye Mohan expressing her suspicions and deciding to monitor Su Li.
• Su Li and Xia Ke: Go on a date, with Su Li feeling like they're being watched but unable to confirm it, while Xia Ke is excited about their outing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Director Ye returns to the Detective Bureau looking exhausted, hinting at an event involving Su Li and Xia Ke.
• Su Li and Xia Ke leave the cinema, and Su Li unexpectedly decides to take Xia Ke home, disappointing Xia Ke.
• Su Li returns to his dorm, where his roommates tease him about his absence, and he retaliates with his own teasing.

Character Developments

• Director Ye appears tired and concerned, possibly due to the actions of Su Li and Xia Ke.
• Xia Ke is displeased with Su Li's decision to take her home, showing her growing feelings for him.
• Su Li demonstrates his enhanced senses, detecting a powerful observer, suggesting he's becoming more perceptive and aware of his surroundings.
• Su Li's roommates show growth in their teasing skills and resilience to Su Li's counter-teasing.

Significant Themes

• The theme of perception is evident in Su Li's enhanced senses and his roommates' perception of his growth and maturity.
• The theme of relationships is explored through Xia Ke's growing feelings for Su Li and Su Li's consideration for her safety.
• The theme of camaraderie is shown through the friendly banter between Su Li and his roommates.

Character Interactions

• Director Ye and Secretary Wang have a brief interaction, with Secretary Wang showing concern for Director Ye's well-being.
• Su Li and Xia Ke have a tense interaction, with Xia Ke expressing her displeasure at Su Li's decision to take her home.
• Su Li and his roommates engage in a series of teasing interactions, demonstrating their closeness and comfort with each other.
• Su Li's interaction with his roommates also shows his growing maturity and awareness of their feelings and insecurities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Li enters the Virtual Universe to check on the primitive people's progress in roasting the Cloud Devouring Python and hunting ordinary superhuman creatures.
• He finds the meat poorly roasted but decides to let the primitives craft weapons from the remains.
• Su Li withdraws from the Virtual Universe, intending to find buyers for the superhuman creature meat.
• Meanwhile, Director Ye Mohan has been monitoring Su Li's dorm and enters it after Su Li leaves, searching for clues.
• She encounters Zhang Yu, a Superhuman hiding under his quilt cultivating, and knocks him out after realizing he's a Superhuman.

Character Developments

• Su Li shows leniency towards the primitive people's slow progress, indicating his growing patience and understanding.
• Director Ye Mohan demonstrates her seriousness and dedication in monitoring Su Li, even entering his dorm to search for clues.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Superhumans and the authorities, as represented by Director Ye Mohan's surveillance.
• The importance of sales channels in business, as Su Li considers finding buyers for the superhuman creature meat.

Character Interactions

• Su Li interacts with Hua Qi, the high priest of the primitive people, showing understanding and forgiveness towards their slow progress.
• Director Ye Mohan interacts with Zhang Yu, knocking him out after realizing he's a Superhuman, highlighting her determination in her mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Li discovers Ye Mohan, the Director of the Detective Bureau, monitoring him from a nearby dormitory.
• Ye Mohan enters Su Li's dorm room to search for something while he's in the restroom.
• Su Li returns to his room and pretends to sleep, while Ye Mohan watches him from outside.
• Su Li ponders how to cover up his sudden disappearance from Ye Mohan's surveillance.
• Ye Mohan leaves Su Li's room, but returns a few minutes later to observe him.

Character Developments

• Su Li: Struggles with the revelation that he's being monitored, tries to find a way to cover his tracks, and considers revealing his D-Class strength to Ye Mohan but decides against it due to the risks.
• Ye Mohan: Realizes Su Li might have noticed her surveillance, starts questioning her own observations, and becomes suspicious of Su Li's intentions.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion: Ye Mohan's monitoring of Su Li leads to a breakdown in trust between them, with both characters questioning each other's intentions.
• Power dynamics: Su Li's hidden strength gives him an advantage over Ye Mohan, but he chooses not to use it due to moral reservations and fear of the consequences.
• Living a normal life: Su Li's desire to live an ordinary life is threatened by Ye Mohan's surveillance, leading to his internal struggle and frustration.

Character Interactions

• Su Li and Ye Mohan: Their relationship becomes strained due to the surveillance, with both characters trying to figure out the other's intentions without direct communication.
• Su Li and Zhang Yu: Su Li amusedly observes Zhang Yu's cultivation progress through Ye Mohan's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Li spends a sleepless night trying to solve his two problems: Director Ye's surveillance and his halted cultivation progress.
• Zhao Shengkai's superpower, cloning, gives Su Li an idea to solve both issues.
• Zhang Yu wakes up with a sore neck, hinting at Director Ye's visit.
• Su Li visits Secretary Wang to inquire about the Gene Blueprint, revealing that she knows about it.

Character Developments

• Su Li demonstrates his analytical skills and adaptability in finding a solution to his problems.
• Zhao Shengkai shows dedication and consistency in his daily routine, even after becoming a Superhuman.
• Xia Ke expresses contentment with her current strength and prioritizes spending time with Su Li over further cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and problem-solving skills in overcoming challenges.
• The value of consistency and dedication in personal growth.
• The balance between personal growth and relationships, as seen in Xia Ke's priorities.

Character Interactions

• Su Li and Zhao Shengkai's interaction shows mutual respect and understanding, with Su Li admiring Zhao's diligence and Zhao reciprocating Su Li's intelligence.
• Su Li and Xia Ke's interaction reveals their differing perspectives on cultivation and personal growth, with Xia Ke expressing contentment while Su Li encourages her to maintain her fighting spirit.
• Su Li's interaction with Secretary Wang shows his strategic approach to gathering information, while Secretary Wang maintains her professional demeanor despite her hidden knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ke and Su Li discuss Gene Blueprints. Xia Ke believes they're difficult to obtain, while Su Li plans to buy one for her secretly.
• Su Li visits Gorol Star to buy a Gene Blueprint for Xia Ke and a highly realistic robot for himself.
• A Gorol Investigator, Luo Wei, visits Su Li, suspecting him of illegal activities due to his large Energy Crystal purchases and unexplained disappearances.

Character Developments

• Xia Ke: Starts to show concern for Su Li's well-being, demonstrating her growing feelings for him.
• Su Li: Becomes more proactive in helping Xia Ke, showing his affection for her. He also displays resourcefulness and determination in dealing with unexpected situations.
• Luo Wei: Shows professionalism and diligence in her investigation, maintaining a stern demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Relationship development between Xia Ke and Su Li.
• The consequences of Su Li's actions on Gorol Star catch up with him, highlighting the theme of accountability.
• The stark contrast between Earth and Gorol's societal norms and laws.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ke and Su Li: Their interaction shows a deepening bond, with Xia Ke showing care for Su Li's well-being and Su Li planning to help Xia Ke secretly.
• Su Li and Luo Wei: Their interaction is tense, with Su Li trying to cooperate while feeling unjustly accused, and Luo Wei maintaining a stern, professional demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Investigator Miss Luo Wei searches Su Li's home, suspecting he's used 200,000 Yit Energy.
• Su Li admits to using the energy but refuses to explain how.
• Su Li considers revealing his talent "Eat" but decides against it due to potential consequences.

Character Developments

• Su Li: Struggles with whether to reveal his talent, weighing the pros and cons of attracting Gorol's attention.
• Miss Luo Wei: Remains calm and professional, pressing Su Li for answers.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Gorol's potential reaction to Su Li's talent highlights their desire to control powerful entities within their civilization.
• Convenience vs. Freedom: Su Li ponders the trade-offs between Gorol's conveniences and the potential loss of freedom if he reveals his talent.

Character Interactions

• Su Li and Miss Luo Wei: Their interaction is tense, with Miss Luo Wei trying to extract information from Su Li, who is evasive and noncommittal.
• Su Li and Gorol Authorities (implied): Su Li considers the potential reactions of Gorol's authorities if he reveals his talent, ranging from cultivation to imprisonment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Wei, a Gorol investigator, interrogates Su Li, suspecting him of being a "big fish."
• Su Li, now a D+ Superhuman, stalls for time and disappears suddenly, evading Luo Wei's investigation.
• Luo Wei recommends direct apprehension for Su Li due to his resistance to the investigation.
• Su Li, in the Real Universe, prepares a Robot·High Simulation·Foldable device and uses it secretly while being monitored by Director Ye.

Character Developments

• Su Li: Shows increased confidence and capability as a D+ Superhuman, evading Luo Wei's investigation. He plans to confess his actions to Director Ye and visit a new planet.
• Luo Wei: Becomes more suspicious of Su Li's abilities and recommends direct apprehension.
• Director Ye: Monitors Su Li closely, suspecting him of sending secret messages. She feels pressured by the one-week deadline to find the mastermind and considers asking for reinforcements.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Superhumans and investigators, with Su Li's increased strength allowing him to evade Luo Wei's investigation.
• The pressure and loneliness experienced by high-ranking Superhumans like Director Ye, who must maintain constant vigilance and make difficult decisions.

Character Interactions

• Su Li and Luo Wei: Their interaction shows Su Li's growing confidence and Luo Wei's increasing suspicion, leading to a recommendation for direct apprehension.
• Su Li and Director Ye: Their interaction reveals Director Ye's close monitoring of Su Li and her growing suspicion of his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Li secretly leaves his dorm, unnoticed by Ye Mohan, who is keeping watch.
• Su Li confronts Ye Mohan, disguised in a black mask and armor made of Carbon Monotube.
• Ye Mohan reveals she's investigating a Superhuman case in Donghai City.
• Su Li offers Ye Mohan a piece of high-energy roast meat, claiming it's a product of the US's Plan 813 research, and proposes a business deal involving such energy-rich food in exchange for dollars.

Character Developments

• Su Li demonstrates his stealth, combat skills, and resourcefulness in creating and offering the high-energy food.
• Ye Mohan shows her strength, control, and composure during the confrontation, but is intrigued and slightly shaken by the energy-rich food.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Both characters exhibit control over their powers and the situation, with Ye Mohan trying to maintain her authority and Su Li attempting to manipulate the situation to his advantage.
• Curiosity and Information: Su Li's curiosity drives him to investigate Ye Mohan's actions, while Ye Mohan is curious about Su Li's true intentions and the energy-rich food's origins.
• Business and Exchange: The chapter explores the potential business deal between Su Li and Ye Mohan, highlighting the value of resources and the willingness to exchange them.

Character Interactions

• Su Li and Ye Mohan: Their interaction is tense and filled with mutual respect for each other's abilities. They engage in a verbal sparring match, with Su Li trying to extract information and Ye Mohan attempting to maintain her composure and control the situation.
• Su Li and the Robot (Su Li): Although not physically present, the robot's existence and Ye Mohan's watch over it drive the plot and Su Li's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Li meets with Ye Mohan, a high-ranking Superhuman, to discuss selling his super-powered biological meat.
• Ye Mohan is suspicious of Su Li's intentions and reports him to her superiors.
• Su Li travels to multiple cities overnight, leaving his "name" and purpose with local Detective Bureau officers to shift attention away from Donghai City.

Character Developments

• Ye Mohan: She is cautious and responsible, reporting Su Li's actions to her superiors due to her suspicions about his intentions.
• Su Li: He demonstrates his speed and agility, traveling across multiple cities in a single night. He also shows cunning by leaving false trails to mislead Ye Mohan.

Significant Themes

• Trust vs. Suspicion: Ye Mohan suspects Su Li due to his unusual abilities and the ongoing case she's investigating. Su Li, on the other hand, is confident in his innocence and plans to outmaneuver Ye Mohan.
• Sales Strategy: Su Li shifts his sales strategy from targeting wealthy tycoons to approaching the government, seeing it as a more reliable and lucrative market.

Character Interactions

• Su Li and Ye Mohan: Their interaction is tense, with Ye Mohan being suspicious and Su Li being evasive. Despite this, they maintain a polite demeanor.
• Su Li and a Youth: Su Li accidentally bumps into a youth in the bathroom, causing the youth to question if Su Li is a clone, highlighting the rumors about Su Li's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Mohan, the Director of the Detective Bureau in Donghai, arrives at work and immediately calls Secretary Wang to prepare two million US dollars in cash for potential emergencies.
• She later receives a call from Feng Qi, the Chief Director, who reveals that over ten cities in the provinces of Jiangsu, Anhui, and Zhejiang also encountered the suspected Super-class Superhuman from the US selling energy-rich roasted meat.
• Ye Mohan decides to buy a small batch of the roasted meat for research purposes and to secure the channel if it's cost-effective and harmless.

Character Developments

• Ye Mohan demonstrates strategic thinking and caution in handling the mysterious situation, showing her competence as a director.
• Feng Qi, the Chief Director, reveals his awareness of the mysterious person's power level, hinting at his own strength and experience.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Superhumans and the government are explored, with both parties showing interest in the energy-rich roasted meat.
• The theme of caution and careful consideration in decision-making is emphasized, as both Ye Mohan and Feng Qi approach the situation thoughtfully.

Character Interactions

• Ye Mohan and Secretary Wang have a brief interaction where Ye Mohan tasks Secretary Wang with preparing US dollars.
• Ye Mohan and Feng Qi discuss the situation over the phone, with Feng Qi providing additional information and agreeing with Ye Mohan's plan to buy a small batch of the roasted meat for research.
• Feng Qi shares his thoughts with an unnamed subordinate, revealing his strategic thinking and awareness of the mysterious person's power level.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Li and Xia Ke read news about their apprehension of Tao Ming.
• Wang Mingming visits the Detective Bureau, inviting them to join her newly established Superhuman Club.
• Su Li reveals to Xia Ke that he has a Gene Blueprint, shocking her.

Character Developments

• Xia Ke shows concern for Su Li's well-being and is willing to support his decisions, even when they involve risks.
• Su Li demonstrates his determination to train and advance, despite the potential consequences.

Significant Themes

• Trust and support between Su Li and Xia Ke.
• The importance of Gene Blueprints for superhuman advancement.
• The potential risks and benefits of training outside official channels.

Character Interactions

• Su Li and Xia Ke share a moment of understanding and support when Xia Ke agrees to train using the Gene Blueprint.
• Wang Mingming's visit to the Detective Bureau highlights the growing connections between characters and the potential for new alliances or conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ke begins studying the Gene Blueprint but finds it extremely difficult to understand.
• Su Li cultivates in the Virtual Universe while Xia Ke struggles with her studies.
• Wang Mingming and Miao Yunxi discuss their plans, with Miao Yunxi expressing concern about obtaining the Gene Blueprint.

Character Developments

• Xia Ke: Struggles with the complexity of the Gene Blueprint, questioning her intelligence.
• Su Li: Shows patience and understanding towards Xia Ke's difficulties, emphasizing the importance of precision in cultivation.
• Wang Mingming: Follows Miao Yunxi's instructions, showing loyalty and obedience.
• Miao Yunxi: Expresses anticipation and worry about obtaining the Gene Blueprint, revealing her strategic mindset and long-term goals.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty and importance of understanding and cultivating with the Gene Blueprint.
• The power dynamics and strategic planning within the Detective Bureau and among its members.
• The frustration of having potential power (energy feedback) but being unable to use it without the Gene Blueprint.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ke and Su Li: Xia Ke seeks Su Li's help but is met with his refusal to explain directly, showing Su Li's dedication to Xia Ke's independent learning.
• Wang Mingming and Miao Yunxi: Wang Mingming reports to Miao Yunxi, who provides guidance and reassurance, displaying their close relationship and trust.
• Miao Yunxi and her subordinates: Miao Yunxi expresses her concern about the Gene Blueprint, showing her awareness of the challenges they face and her determination to overcome them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Li arrives on Dacheng Star, a planet inhabited by Universe Type-C Humans.
• He finds Tianfeng Base City under attack by rod-shaped objects from the sky, protected by a transparent membrane.
• Su Li leaves the city and encounters descending spheres that transform into steel figures, reminiscent of Transformers.
• The steel figures attack Su Li, but he survives and transforms into a small giant using his Celestial God Transformation.

Character Developments

• Su Li demonstrates his calm and strategic thinking in deciding to visit Dacheng Star.
• He shows no fear in the face of danger, immediately approaching the steel figures after they attack him.
• Su Li's power and resilience are highlighted when he survives the steel figures' attack and transforms into a giant form.

Significant Themes

• The theme of first contact and communication is introduced as Su Li attempts to interact with the steel figures.
• The theme of technological advancement is evident in the steel city, the sky membrane, and the transforming steel figures.
• The theme of caution and vigilance is shown by the steel figures when facing Su Li's transformation.

Character Interactions

• Su Li's initial attempt at friendly interaction with the steel figures is met with hostility, leading to a confrontation.
• The steel figures display caution and vigilance in response to Su Li's transformation, indicating a potential shift in their perception of him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A fierce battle ensues between Su Li and a group of large steel figures.
• Su Li uses his Celestial God Physique to withstand powerful energy attacks.
• The steel figures transform, some becoming slender with energy weapons, others becoming bulky with high-caliber energy cannons.
• Su Li defeats two steel figures, revealing Universe Type-C Humans inside.
• The remaining steel figures retreat, and two Universe Type-C Humans are left behind.

Character Developments

• Su Li demonstrates his strength and adaptability, withstanding powerful energy attacks and defeating the steel figures.
• The Universe Type-C Humans show fear and desperation, indicating their lack of combat skills or will.

Significant Themes

• The power of numbers vs. individual strength.
• The use of technology and weapons in combat.
• The language barrier as a communication obstacle.

Character Interactions

• Su Li vs. the steel figures: A one-sided battle, with Su Li prevailing.
• Su Li vs. the Universe Type-C Humans: A stalemate due to the language barrier, with both parties trying to communicate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Li wishes for a language-related talent when he advances next.
• He considers bringing Hua Qi from the Virtual Universe to solve communication issues.
• Su Li takes Hua Qi to Dacheng Star after purchasing her from the shop for 500 Resource Points.
• Hua Qi feels lighter due to the difference in gravity between Dacheng Star and Primal Star.

Character Developments

• Su Li shows concern for Hua Qi's well-being after bringing her to a new planet.
• Hua Qi demonstrates loyalty and dependence on Su Li after he buys her from the shop.

Significant Themes

• The language barrier as a challenge for Su Li in his interplanetary travels.
• The power dynamics between Su Li and the primitive people, with Su Li acting as a protector and benefactor.
• The environmental differences between planets, affecting Hua Qi's physical sensation.

Character Interactions

• Su Li and Hua Qi: Su Li takes Hua Qi to Dacheng Star to help with communication, and Hua Qi shows devotion to Su Li after he buys her.
• Su Li and the primitive people: Su Li avenges the primitive people by killing a bear that caused casualties, earning their respect and gratitude.

Key Plot Points

• Su Li captures two Sky Race individuals, members of the Wind Cutter Squad from the Miracle Expedition.
• Su Li communicates with them through Hua Qi's mental power connection.
• The Sky Race individuals reveal their origin, purpose, and the ongoing war with Humans from Dacheng Star.

Character Developments

• Su Li demonstrates his power and interrogates the captives.
• The Sky Race individuals show fear and desperation, then honesty and cooperation.

Significant Themes

• The long-standing war between Humans and the Sky Race.
• The technological advancements and military focus of both planets.
• The complex relationship between the two planets, including cooperation and conflict.

Character Interactions

• Su Li interacts with the Sky Race individuals, first intimidating them, then questioning them, and finally releasing them.
• Hua Qi facilitates communication between Su Li and the captives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Li sends Hua Qi back and decides not to pursue Dacheng Star or Qiduo Star as replacements for Gorol Star.
• Su Li and Xia Ke spend the day together at the Detective Bureau. Su Li keeps Xia Ke's Gene Blueprints to prevent Director Ye from suspecting Xia Ke's activities.
• Su Li sends Xia Ke home and returns to his dorm, finding Director Ye still following him.
• Su Li realizes he hasn't contacted his family in a while and decides to make a video call home.

Character Developments

• Su Li shows concern for Xia Ke's well-being, demonstrating his growing affection for her.
• Su Li becomes more cautious about Director Ye's surveillance, trying to protect Xia Ke and himself.
• Su Li feels guilty for neglecting his family and decides to reach out to them.

Significant Themes

• The importance of balance between work and personal life, as shown in Su Li's concern for Xia Ke's well-being and his decision to call his family.
• The consequences of secrets and surveillance, as Su Li and Xia Ke try to hide their activities from Director Ye.

Character Interactions

• Su Li and Xia Ke's relationship deepens as they spend more time together, but they face challenges due to Director Ye's surveillance.
• Su Li and Zhang Yu's interactions remain casual and friendly, with Zhang Yu showing no signs of suspicion towards Su Li's activities.
• Su Li's guilt about neglecting his family leads him to consider reaching out to them, showing his growth as a character who cares for his loved ones.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author expresses gratitude for everyone's support as the book goes live.
• The author thanks a specific reader, 'Grim Reaper Arrives 4444', for adding the book to a list, which improved its visibility and performance.
• The author announces the launch plan: releasing six chapters initially, with additional chapters based on subscriptions, votes, and tips.
• The author addresses reader feedback about the plot's depressing tone and reassures them about the book's structure and intentions.

Character Developments

• The author: Shows gratitude, determination, and a commitment to their writing process. They reveal their struggles with motivation and the book's initial poor performance.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and recognition of supporters.
• The writing process and author-reader interaction.
• Balancing instant gratification with long-term storytelling goals.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with readers through the comments section, expressing appreciation and addressing their concerns.
• The author mentions 'Grim Reaper Arrives 4444', a reader who significantly impacted the book's performance.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Li, Ye Mohan, and Lin Rongrong search for Chu Liang after he escapes from Su Li's ambush.
• Ye Mohan learns that Chu Liang has become a Super-class Superhuman, which surprises her.
• Su Li and Xia Ke leave early, while Ye Mohan and Lin Rongrong investigate a coffee shop.
• They find the owner destroying evidence and three bodies, suggesting recent murders.

Character Developments

• Su Li: Shows fear after encountering Chu Liang and tries to shift blame onto Ye Mohan.
• Ye Mohan: Becomes determined to teach the mastermind a lesson after finding evidence of wrongdoing.
• Lin Rongrong: Initially feigns ignorance but later provides valuable insights and assistance to Ye Mohan.

Significant Themes

• The rapid advancement of Chu Liang's powers.
• The pursuit of justice and the consequences of evading it, as shown by Ye Mohan's determination.

Character Interactions

• Su Li and Xia Ke: Leave early, showing a lack of respect for Ye Mohan's authority.
• Ye Mohan and Lin Rongrong: Work together to investigate the coffee shop, with Lin Rongrong providing crucial insights.
• Ye Mohan and the coffee shop owner: Confront each other, with Ye Mohan using her power to subdue the owner.