Chapter Summaries

In "Might of the Flying Sword," Su Jie, a powerful cultivator, refines a low-grade flying sword, the White Bone Heavenly Sha Sword, and tests its capabilities. He then travels to Zen Country with his girlfriend, Liu Yingying, and his business manager, Liang Lianjun, to expand his business empire. Key plot points include Su Jie's mastery of the flying sword and his departure for Zen Country. Character developments show Su Jie's growing prowess as a cultivator and his determination to build his business. Significant themes include power, ambition, and the pursuit of success. Character interactions highlight Su Jie's relationship with Liu Yingying and his professional demeanor with Liang Lianjun and the Tianyuan Home Furnishings employees.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie and his group arrive in Zen Country, experiencing the hot climate and simple local attire.
• They are warned by their driver about the chaotic state of Zen Country and the prevalence of local armed forces.
• Su Jie's group visits the Jinde Di Company warehouse, where they store the logs Su Jie had previously acquired in the Tianyuan World.
• Su Jie decides to ship the logs back to China via air cargo, prioritizing time over cost.
• Su Jie registers a new company, Jie Ke Biological Development Company, and plans to buy poisonous insects in large quantities from locals.

Character Developments

• Su Jie demonstrates his ambition and strategic thinking by planning to make Mande City region his private kingdom.
• Liang Lianjun shows his dedication to his work, being deeply moved by the quality and quantity of the logs.
• Liu Yingying displays her efficiency and loyalty, quickly understanding and executing Su Jie's orders.

Significant Themes

• Ambition: Su Jie's grand plans for Zen Country highlight his ambition and determination.
• Chaos vs. Order: The contrast between the chaotic state of Zen Country and Su Jie's desire to establish order in Mande City is a significant theme.
• Resource Acquisition: Su Jie's focus on acquiring valuable resources, such as the logs and poisonous insects, underscores his strategic thinking.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie and Liu Yingying work together seamlessly, with Liu Yingying executing Su Jie's orders efficiently.
• Su Jie and Liang Lianjun share a mutual understanding of the value of the logs, showing their shared passion for their respective businesses.
• The driver serves as a source of information and warning for Su Jie's group, highlighting the dangerous state of Zen Country.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Villagers in Lazhi Village are busy harvesting rice when a van from Jieko Company arrives, announcing they're buying poisonous insects and snakes at high prices, paid in Hua Yuan.
• Miao Lun, a young villager, initially skeptical, starts catching grasshoppers and sells them to Jieko Company, earning a significant amount.
• News spreads, and villagers start catching insects and snakes en masse, making it their primary source of income.
• Jieko Company's reputation grows, and they set up multiple collection points, tying the local economy to their business.

Character Developments

• Miao Lun: Initially skeptical, he becomes enthusiastic about catching insects after seeing the high prices. His primary motivation is to earn money for his mother's medical treatment and his sister's education.
• Villagers: They shift their focus from farming to insect and snake collection, increasing their income significantly.

Significant Themes

• Economic Opportunity and Change: The arrival of Jieko Company brings a new economic opportunity to the villagers, changing their primary source of income and lifestyle.
• Dependence and Control: The villagers become increasingly dependent on Jieko Company, which could lead to control and domination by the company.

Character Interactions

• Miao Lun and Fellow Villagers: They interact and share information about the insect and snake collection, working together to maximize their earnings.
• Miao Lun and Jieko Company Employee: The employee's arrival and offer of high prices for insects and snakes spark a significant change in the villagers' lives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie successfully cultivates to the fifth level of the Spirit Nurturing Realm using resources from the Tianyuan World.
• The Thousand-Hand Centipede is preparing for its third evolution.
• Tianyuan Home Furnishings sells a batch of furniture for 500 million yuan, with total sales projected to reach 4.5 to 5 billion yuan.
• Su Jie decides to expand the scale of Jieko Company's insect-catching plan to cover the entire area around Mandu City.

Character Developments

• Su Jie's cultivation advances significantly, and he plans ahead for the Thousand-Hand Centipede's evolution.
• Liang Lianjun successfully sells the first batch of furniture, demonstrating his business acumen and earning Su Jie's trust.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and advancement, with Su Jie's growth and plans for his Gu worm.
• Business success and expansion, as seen with Tianyuan Home Furnishings and Su Jie's plans for Jieko Company.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie interacts with the Thousand-Hand Centipede, showing affection and concern for its advancement.
• Su Jie and Liang Lianjun discuss business, with Liang Lianjun reporting his success and Su Jie expressing his appreciation.
• Su Jie instructs Liu Yingying to proceed with the next phase of the insect-catching plan.

Plot Points & Events

• Jieko Company's insect-catching plan expands across Mande City, involving thousands of people, including farmers and city dwellers.
• The company purchases land and warehouses to set up insect farms, employing over 2,500 locals.
• After a month, Jieko Company initiates an "artificial breeding" program, teaching locals to breed poisonous insects for profit.
• Lu Wenbo, the local military overlord, visits Jieko Company's headquarters, demanding an 80% special business tax and shooting an employee.

Character Developments

• Su Jie: Shows leadership and care for the locals, improving their lives through his company's initiatives.
• Lu Wenbo: Demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, targeting Jieko Company due to its growing influence.

Significant Themes

• Economic growth and its impact on local communities.
• The struggle for power and control between local elites and newcomers.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie interacts with locals, showing genuine interest in their well-being and satisfaction with their new lives.
• Lu Wenbo intimidates Jieko Company employees, demanding taxes and causing fear and injury.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Mande United Army, led by General Lu Wenbo, attacks Jieko Company's headquarters, injuring an employee.
• Lu Wenbo demands that Su Jie visit him at the military camp.
• Su Jie decides to form a Security Department to protect Jieko Company from further threats.
• Villagers express their support for Jieko Company and willingness to join the Security Department.

Character Developments

• Su Jie: Shows calmness and determination in the face of threats. He understands the seriousness of the situation but remains composed. He also demonstrates strong leadership skills, inspiring the villagers to protect Jieko Company.
• Liu Yingying: Shows concern for Su Jie's safety and the company's future. She is anxious about the situation but trusts Su Jie's judgment.
• Miao Lun: Expresses genuine support for Jieko Company, driven by the improvements in his family's life since the company's arrival.
• Chen Yaoguang: Gasps at the fervent response of the villagers, recognizing the potential for major upheaval in Mande City.

Significant Themes

• Poverty and Prosperity: The villagers' lives improve significantly after Jieko Company's arrival, contrasting with their previous hardships under Lu Wenbo's rule.
• Class Contradictions: The intense class contradictions in Mande City are highlighted, with Lu Wenbo exploiting the poor farmers and Jieko Company offering them a better life.
• Leadership and Inspiration: Su Jie's leadership inspires the villagers to stand up for their improved livelihoods, demonstrating the power of inspiration and collective action.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie and Liu Yingying: Liu Yingying expresses her concerns to Su Jie, showing her loyalty and trust in him. Su Jie, in turn, reassures her and demonstrates his confidence in handling the situation.
• Su Jie and Miao Lun: Miao Lun's support for Jieko Company is genuine, and Su Jie acknowledges and appreciates his sentiment, leading to a mutual understanding between them.
• Su Jie and the Villagers: Su Jie's speech ignites the villagers' passion, leading them to express their willingness to protect Jieko Company, demonstrating the power of his oratory skills and empathy with their plight.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jieko Company announces the establishment of the Security Department, offering high salaries, benefits, and job security to recruits.
• Over 8,000 villagers join the Security Department in just three days.
• The Security Department launches a swift and successful attack on Mande City, occupying key locations and arresting hundreds of Lu Wenbo's henchmen and colluding officials.

Character Developments

• Su Jie: Exhibits strong leadership, ambition, and strategic planning in organizing the Security Department and leading the attack on Mande City.
• Liu Yingying: Initially hesitant about Jieko Company's aggressive expansion, she ultimately supports Su Jie's decisions.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and corruption: Lu Wenbo's rule over Mande City is challenged by Su Jie and the Security Department, highlighting the theme of power shifts and the consequences of corruption.
• Ambition and determination: Su Jie's ambition for Mande City and his unwavering determination drive the narrative and inspire the villagers to join the Security Department.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie and Liu Yingying: Su Jie reassures Liu Yingying about their actions, and she ultimately supports him, showing a deepening relationship between them.
• Security Department members and Mande City residents: The Security Department members, fueled by their newfound power and purpose, easily overpower Lu Wenbo's henchmen and take control of Mande City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wenbo, the warlord of Mande City, learns of the riots and Jieko Company's actions, ordering his Mande United Army to quell the unrest and eliminate Jieko Company.
• The Mande United Army, consisting of over a thousand soldiers, mobilizes, equipped with infantry fighting vehicles and an armed helicopter.
• Su Jie, the Boss of Jieko Company, blocks the army's path, demanding to see Lu Wenbo.

Character Developments

• Lu Wenbo: Displayed his ruthlessness and power-hungry nature, willing to use force to maintain his dominance.
• Su Jie: Revealed his confidence and capability, facing the Mande United Army alone and incapacitating several soldiers effortlessly.

Significant Themes

• Power and corruption: Lu Wenbo's rule is maintained through illegal activities and a private army, reflecting the theme of power gained through corruption.
• Confrontation and conflict: The chapter builds towards a confrontation between Lu Wenbo and Su Jie, representing the clash of two powerful figures.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wenbo and his staff officer: The staff officer reports to Lu Wenbo, relaying the information about Su Jie blocking the army's path.
• Su Jie and the Mande United Army soldiers: Su Jie faces the soldiers alone, demonstrating his combat prowess by incapacitating several of them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie, now in control of the White Bone Heavenly Sha Sword and the Thousand-Hand Centipede, decimates the Mande United Army with ease.
• The Mande United Army initially tries to fight back with guns, rocket launchers, and heavy machine guns, but the Thousand-Hand Centipede's defense and the White Bone Heavenly Sha Sword's speed make them nearly invincible.
• Su Jie deliberately tests the Thousand-Hand Centipede's limits against modern heavy firepower, finding that it can withstand ordinary heavy firepower but not tank rounds or missiles.
• The Mande United Army's morale collapses under the relentless assault, and they attempt to flee. Su Jie orders the Thousand-Hand Centipede to pursue and kill any survivors.
• Lu Wenbo, the Mande United Army's general, witnesses the destruction and is confronted by Su Jie atop the Thousand-Hand Centipede.

Character Developments

• Su Jie demonstrates his newfound control over powerful weapons and creatures, showcasing his growing strength and ruthlessness.
• Lu Wenbo, initially confident and arrogant, is reduced to fear and disbelief as his army is decimated and he faces Su Jie.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its corrupting influence is evident as Su Jie's newfound strength leads him to act more recklessly and ruthlessly.
• The theme of the consequences of underestimating one's opponent is highlighted as Lu Wenbo's army is devastated by Su Jie's unexpected power.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie and Lu Wenbo's interaction is brief but tense, with Su Jie taunting Lu Wenbo as he confronts him atop the Thousand-Hand Centipede.
• The relationship between Su Jie and the soldiers of the Mande United Army is one of predator and prey, as Su Jie systematically eliminates them with little regard for their lives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wenbo, the warlord of Mande region, is captured by Su Jie after his Mande United Army is annihilated.
• Su Jie plans to make an example of Lu Wenbo by executing him publicly.
• Jieko Company announces its cooperation with Mande City government to provide security and support commercial development in the region.
• Lu Wenbo is executed publicly, and Jieko Company's CEO, Liu Yingying, gives a speech promising protection and prosperity for the region's citizens.

Character Developments

• Lu Wenbo: Loses his power and is executed, revealing his fear and desperation.
• Su Jie: Demonstrates his supernatural power and strategic planning, becoming the de facto ruler of Mande region.
• Liu Yingying: Gains confidence and authority, acting as Jieko Company's representative and giving a public speech.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and corruption in Zen Country's warlord system.
• The impact of Su Jie's supernatural abilities on the political landscape.
• The relationship between Jieko Company and the local government, and the potential for economic growth.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie and Lu Wenbo: Su Jie captures and executes Lu Wenbo, demonstrating his power and intimidation.
• Liu Yingying and Mande City officials: Liu Yingying warns the officials to remain loyal to Jieko Company, showing her newfound authority.
• Su Jie and Liu Yingying: Su Jie supports Liu Yingying in her role as Jieko Company's representative, encouraging her to give a public speech.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wu Family, warlords in Zen Country, discusses the annihilation of Lu Wenbo's army and the rise of Jieko Company in the Mande region.
• They learn that Jieko Company is led by a woman named Liu Yingying, who is suspected to be from the great northern country (Hua).
• The Wu Family decides to temporarily halt their profitable but controversial 'scam park' business to avoid provoking the north.
• Jieko Company's insect-raising business booms in the Mande region, leading to a significant increase in the Thousand-Hand Centipede's growth and another Spirit Refinement.

Character Developments

• Wu Qingjie, the patriarch of the Wu Family, shows strategic thinking and caution, prioritizing the family's safety over immediate profits.
• Liu Yingying's background and identity remain ambiguous, adding intrigue and potential conflict.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and shifting alliances in a war-torn country.
• The consequences of unethical business practices and exploitation of the poor.
• The potential threat of a foreign power and the fear of retribution.

Character Interactions

• Wu Family members discuss and make decisions together, showing a degree of unity and deference to Wu Qingjie's leadership.
• There's no direct interaction between Wu Family members and Jieko Company/Liu Yingying, but their actions are influenced by the company's rise to power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Thousand-Hand Centipede undergoes its third Spirit Refinement, emerging with a 12-meter-long body and a bone-like armor on its head.
• The armor allows the centipede to fire high-temperature laser-like beams, which it uses to devastate a large area of the forest.
• Su Jie synchronizes his aura with the Thousand-Hand Centipede and tests its new ability, which also depletes his Spiritual Energy significantly.
• The Thousand-Hand Centipede's appetite is insatiable, consuming a massive amount of poisonous insects from Jieko Company's warehouses.
• Su Jie realizes that the centipede's growth is slowing down due to the limited effect of ordinary poisonous insects.

Character Developments

• The Thousand-Hand Centipede gains a powerful new ability after its third Spirit Refinement but also consumes more energy.
• Su Jie's cultivation reaches the fifth level of the Spirit Nurturing Realm, and he masters the White Bone Heavenly Sha Sword, boosting his confidence.

Significant Themes

• The evolution and growth of the Thousand-Hand Centipede, which requires more potent resources to progress.
• Su Jie's increasing power and confidence, which leads him to consider returning to the Tianyuan World.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie interacts with the Thousand-Hand Centipede, commanding it to use its new ability and later feeding it.
• The Thousand-Hand Centipede communicates its hunger to Su Jie, and they visit an insect warehouse together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie returns to Tianyuan World's Ghost Ridge Palace Black Market after two months.
• He visits Taixu Pavilion, where he meets Cai Chun'e, the manager.
• Cai Chun'e suggests Su Jie sell the White Bone Heavenly Sha Sword to Taixu Pavilion to avoid further pursuit.
• Su Jie reveals his strength, activating Taixu Pavilion's defensive formation, and intimidates Cai Chun'e and the guards.

Character Developments

• Su Jie: Shows his strength and determination, proving he's not an easy target. He's also cunning and assertive, using his power to intimidate and gain respect.
• Cai Chun'e: Initially surprised and skeptical about Su Jie's survival, she later shows respect and fear towards his strength. She's also business-savvy, trying to make a deal for the White Bone Heavenly Sha Sword.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Respect: Su Jie's display of power earns him respect from Cai Chun'e, highlighting the importance of strength in the cultivation world.
• Greed and Covetousness: Cai Chun'e's initial suggestion to buy the White Bone Heavenly Sha Sword reveals her greed, which she later regrets due to Su Jie's strength.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie and Cai Chun'e: Their interaction starts with Cai Chun'e being surprised and skeptical, then turns into fear and respect as Su Jie reveals his strength. Their dynamic shifts from a potential business transaction to a more cautious and respectful relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie learns about the worsening situation at Ghost Ridge Palace due to strange ghosts.
• The Black Market's slave trade has declined significantly, affecting Ghost Ridge Palace's Elders who rely on human refining for cultivation.
• Su Jie decides to fish in the Black Market, attracting attention by not wearing his mask.

Character Developments

• Su Jie shows concern for the situation at Ghost Ridge Palace and its impact on the Elders.
• Cai Chun'e demonstrates her business acumen and knowledge of the Black Market's dynamics.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of relying on immoral practices (human refining) for cultivation.
• The interconnectedness of the Black Market's economy and Ghost Ridge Palace's internal affairs.
• The potential for Su Jie's actions to stir up trouble or attract unwanted attention.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie and Cai Chun'e maintain a friendly relationship, with Su Jie showing respect for her business and Cai Chun'e showing concern for his safety.
• Su Jie's actions in the Black Market attract the attention of both disciples and merchants, hinting at potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie arrives at Insect Valley, a dangerous area filled with poisonous insects, to set up an ambush.
• Eight Ghost Ridge Palace disciples, unaware of the trap, arrive and surround Su Jie, seeking the White Bone Heavenly Sha Sword.
• Su Jie stalls for time, and more disciples arrive, increasing the numbers to twenty.
• Su Jie throws the White Bone Heavenly Sha Sword, causing a distraction, and triggers the Thousand-Hand Centipede's underground attack, killing most of the disciples.
• The bug-eyed man and two others survive but are terrified and demoralized. They attempt to flee, but Su Jie pursues them with the Thousand-Hand Centipede.

Character Developments

• Su Jie demonstrates strategic planning, patience, and ruthlessness in setting up and executing the ambush.
• The bug-eyed man and his companions show cowardice and lack of unity when faced with danger.

Significant Themes

• Reversal of Fortune: The tables turn on Su Jie's pursuers, who now find themselves in the same predicament they once put Su Jie in.
• Ambush and Strategy: Su Jie's successful use of an ambush highlights the importance of careful planning and preparation in combat.
• Fear and Cowardice: The bug-eyed man and his companions exhibit fear and cowardice when faced with the reality of their situation, leading to their downfall.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie vs. Ghost Ridge Palace Disciples: Su Jie outsmarts and outmaneuvers the Ghost Ridge Palace disciples, turning the situation from a potential threat to a decisive victory.
• Disciples among Themselves: The disciples' lack of unity and cooperation, fueled by their greed for the White Bone Heavenly Sha Sword, leads to their downfall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Insect-eyed Man, fleeing from Su Jie, uses a Gu worm to poison a fellow cultivator to slow down Su Jie's pursuit.
• The Insect-eyed Man encounters Senior Brother Feng, who is displeased with his failure to eliminate Su Jie.
• Su Jie tracks down the Insect-eyed Man and Senior Brother Feng, revealing his mastery of the Wild Insect Control Technique.
• Su Jie and Senior Brother Feng face off, acknowledging each other as opponents.

Character Developments

• The Insect-eyed Man shows cowardice and deceitfulness, using his Gu worm to sacrifice another cultivator.
• Senior Brother Feng displays arrogance and impatience, dismissing the Insect-eyed Man's excuses and immediately attempting to kill him.
• Su Jie demonstrates his calm and collected demeanor, revealing his knowledge of Senior Brother Feng's identity and past encounters.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and Self-Preservation: The Insect-eyed Man betrays his fellow cultivator to save himself, highlighting the theme of survival at any cost.
• Power Dynamics: The interaction between Senior Brother Feng and the Insect-eyed Man illustrates the power dynamics within their sect, with Senior Brother Feng holding a higher status.
• Recognition and Respect: Su Jie's acknowledgment of Senior Brother Feng's identity shows the importance of reputation and past deeds in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• The Insect-eyed Man and Senior Brother Feng: Their interaction is marked by Senior Brother Feng's disdain and the Insect-eyed Man's fear, reflecting their power imbalance.
• Su Jie and Senior Brother Feng: Their interaction is characterized by mutual respect and acknowledgment of each other's abilities, setting the stage for a potential conflict or competition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Wenjin, an inner disciple, confronts Su Jie to retrieve the White Bone Heavenly Sha Sword.
• Su Jie reveals his low-grade third refinement Gu worm, the Thousand-Hand Centipede, catching Feng Wenjin off guard.
• A fierce battle ensues between Su Jie's Gu worms and Feng Wenjin's, with the Thousand-Hand Centipede dominating.
• Feng Wenjin uses a swarm of flies and insects as a weapon, merging with them to attack Su Jie.
• Su Jie reveals his eyes' ability, melting Feng Wenjin with purple light rays, ending the fight.

Character Developments

• Su Jie: Shows off his powerful Gu worm, Thousand-Hand Centipede, demonstrating his strength and resourcefulness.
• Feng Wenjin: Initially overconfident, underestimates Su Jie, and pays the price with his life.

Significant Themes

• The power of Gu worms and their importance in battles.
• The dangers of underestimating opponents.
• The resourcefulness and adaptability of Su Jie.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie and Feng Wenjin: Their interaction is hostile, with Feng Wenjin underestimating Su Jie and paying the consequences.
• Su Jie and the insect-eyed man: The man tries to warn Feng Wenjin about Su Jie's strength but is ignored, leading to his own demise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie loots Feng Wenjin's body, finding a mid-grade low-tier magic tool, a Void Light Nine Blades Tower, an Insect Control Bag, and a micro storage bag containing Blood Marrow Crystals, talismans, pills, and cultivation materials.
• Su Jie discovers three scriptures: Control Insect Wild Dao Technique (which he already has), Body-Insect Coalescence Technique, and Human-Insect Sacrificial Refining Technique.
• Su Jie tests the Body-Insect Coalescence Technique by luring Human-faced Moths with blood and attempting to control them using the technique.

Character Developments

• Su Jie demonstrates his greed and opportunism by happily collecting Feng Wenjin's loot.
• Su Jie shows his moral compass by refusing to practice the Human-Insect Sacrificial Refining Technique due to its horrifying nature.

Significant Themes

• Greed and opportunism vs. morality and ethics.
• The power and danger of insect swarms.
• The value of Gu worms and their cultivation methods.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie interacts with Feng Wenjin's corpse and his belongings, essentially 'talking' to Feng Wenjin through his actions.
• Su Jie interacts with the Human-faced Moths, attempting to control them using the Body-Insect Coalescence Technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie and the Thousand-Hand Centipede escape the Human-faced Moth territory.
• Su Jie captures thousands of Human-faced Moths and uses the Body Insect Calming Technique to control them.
• He feeds them with Poisonous Insects and Blood Marrow Crystals, increasing their loyalty and obedience.
• Su Jie commands the swarm to destroy a forest, demonstrating their destructive power.
• Over several days, Su Jie captures over ten thousand Human-faced Moths, with some evolving into low-grade Gu worms.

Character Developments

• Su Jie shows bravery and determination in facing the Human-faced Moths, unlike his previous cautious approach.
• He demonstrates skill in controlling and commanding the swarm of insects.
• The Thousand-Hand Centipede shows understanding and cooperation with Su Jie's plans.

Significant Themes

• The power of numbers and communal strength in the insect world.
• The importance of resources and nourishment for Gu worm evolution.
• The balance between control and chaos in managing a swarm of insects.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie and the Thousand-Hand Centipede work together to escape and capture the Human-faced Moths.
• Su Jie interacts with the Human-faced Moths, controlling and commanding them.
• The Thousand-Hand Centipede expresses displeasure at being used to catch insects but is placated by Su Jie's promise of future rewards.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie spends ten days in the Tianyuan World, practicing the Body Insect Calming Technique, capturing unranked poisonous insects and snakes, and felling ancient trees for their valuable wood.
• He returns to the Black Market, sells his gathered materials to Cai Chun'e at Taixu Pavilion, and buys the Universe Profound Ice Array Diagram.
• Back on Blue Star, Su Jie establishes the Jieko Fomen Insect Farm, employing over a thousand people and securing it with a Jieko Security military camp.
• Mayor An Sangshen and other officials tour the farm, with Su Jie expressing his support for An Sangshen's leadership.

Character Developments

• Su Jie: He continues to expand his business and influence on Blue Star, demonstrating his resourcefulness and strategic thinking. He also shows political acumen by supporting An Sangshen.
• Cai Chun'e: She appears to be a straightforward businesswoman, appraising and purchasing materials from Su Jie without haggling.
• An Sangshen: He is shown to be a sycophantic and ambitious politician, eager to please Su Jie and secure his position.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Su Jie's growing power and influence are evident in his interactions with both the Tianyuan World's cultivators and Blue Star's officials.
• Business Acumen: Su Jie's ability to identify valuable resources and opportunities, both in the Tianyuan World and on Blue Star, drives his business success.
• Political Maneuvering: The chapter highlights the political dynamics between Su Jie and local officials, with Su Jie wielding significant power.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie and Cai Chun'e: Their interaction is brief but professional, with Cai Chun'e respecting Su Jie's business and Su Jie being certain of his transaction.
• Su Jie and An Sangshen: Their interaction shows An Sangshen's deference to Su Jie and Su Jie's ability to influence local politics.
• Su Jie and Liu Yingying: Although not directly interacting in this chapter, Liu Yingying is shown to be a capable and loyal executive, reporting to Su Jie and noting his instructions.