Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ancient Sword Art Legacy is auctioned off for 88,000 Contribution Points.
• A set of Alchemy Potions for body strengthening is auctioned off for 75,000 Contribution Points.
• The Fierce Boar, a Fine-grade Alchemy Weapon, is auctioned off for 500,000 Contribution Points.
• An egg of a Hazard Breed is auctioned off for 550,000 Contribution Points.

Character Developments

• Su Ming spends all his Contribution Points and incurs debt during the auction.
• Su Ming realizes the importance of earning Contribution Points for resources and forming a team.
• A woman and her brother in a private box are determined to acquire the Fierce Boar.

Significant Themes

• The value and scarcity of Alchemy Weapons and other rare items.
• The importance of Contribution Points for acquiring resources and forming teams.
• The significance of family heirlooms and the desire to reclaim them.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with the auctioneer, Qin Qing, through bidding.
• The woman and her brother in a private box interact, deciding to acquire the Fierce Boar together.
• Su Ming comforts Xiao Hai'er after the auction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming returns to the Myriad Treasures Auction House's reception room after the auction.
• Manager Yu delivers the ancient sword technique book and body-refining Alchemy Potions to Su Ming.
• Su Ming confirms the deduction of Contribution Points and expresses his intention to cooperate with the auction house in the future.
• Manager Yu offers a reduced auction handling fee of 2% for future transactions.
• Qin Qing, the chief auctioneer, enters, asking Su Ming to meet with two guests from the Mo family.
• Mo Li and Mo Zhu, two prominent members of the Mo family, enter, asking Su Ming about the origin of the Fierce Boar.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Shows satisfaction with his gains from the auction and plans to cooperate with the auction house in the future. He remains calm and collected in the face of Qin Qing's allure and the Mo siblings' questions.
• Qin Qing: Demonstrates her influence and connections by arranging the meeting between Su Ming and the Mo siblings. She shows interest in Su Ming's background.
• Mo Li and Mo Zhu: Display urgency and seriousness in their inquiry about the Fierce Boar, hinting at a possible connection to the Mo family in Longyao City.

Significant Themes

• The influence and allure of the Mo family and their connections.
• Qin Qing's captivating charm and her role as a bridge between Su Ming and the Mo family.
• The potential link between the Mo family in Tianfeng City and the one in Longyao City through the Fierce Boar.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Qin Qing: Qin Qing tries to engage Su Ming, but he remains guarded and unimpressed by her charm.
• Su Ming and the Mo siblings: Mo Li and Mo Zhu approach Su Ming with urgency, seeking information about the Fierce Boar, while Su Ming remains cautious and somewhat arrogant.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming meets the Mo siblings, who are interested in the Fierce Boar he's auctioning.
• They reveal that the Fierce Boar was stolen by a collateral branch of their family, who were exiled for attempting to usurp power and committing a grave ritual.
• The Mo siblings want to find these traitors and retrieve the stolen treasures, including the Fierce Boar.
• Su Ming reveals that the traitors are all gone, hinting at their demise.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: He maintains his disguise and tests the Mo Family's attitude towards him. He also shows his shrewdness in negotiating a high price for the information he has.
• Mo Li: She shows determination in finding the traitors and retrieving the stolen treasures. She also demonstrates her resolve in paying a high price for reliable information.
• Mo Zhu: He appears indignant about the traitors and is initially skeptical of Su Ming's intentions.

Significant Themes

• The theme of revenge and the consequences of betrayal are prominent, as the Mo siblings seek to punish the traitors from their family.
• The value of information and the price of secrets are also explored, as Su Ming negotiates for a high fee for the information he has.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with the Mo siblings, testing their suspicions and negotiating the price for the information he has.
• The Mo siblings interact with each other, discussing their plans and decisions regarding the traitors and the information they seek.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming shares information about the Mo family in Longyao City with the Mo siblings, including their fate and his role in it.
• The Mo siblings learn that the Mo family in Longyao City was annihilated by Su Ming after they attempted to replace their bloodline with a Phantasmal Demon Cub.
• Mo Li and Mo Zhu discuss the identity of 'Wang Yue' with Qin Qing, who reveals that he's likely not from Tianfeng City or the Wang family.

Character Developments

• Mo Li: Realizes the value of the information Su Ming provided and is determined to verify its authenticity.
• Mo Zhu: Shows concern for the Mo family's reputation and is infatuated with Qin Qing.
• Qin Qing: Demonstrates her keen observation skills and understanding of people, while maintaining a professional and cautious approach to investigating 'Wang Yue'.

Significant Themes

• The importance of information and intelligence in the power struggle between families and factions.
• The consequences of disregarding principles and bottom lines, as seen in the actions of the Mo family in Longyao City.
• The value of vigilance and caution in dealing with unknown or mysterious individuals.

Character Interactions

• Mo Li and Mo Zhu interact with Qin Qing to gather information about 'Wang Yue'.
• Qin Qing and Manager Yu discuss the appropriate course of action regarding 'Wang Yue', with Qin Qing emphasizing the importance of not treating potential allies as enemies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming tallies his earnings and expenses from the Myriad Treasures Auction House.
• He realizes he has nowhere to stay in Tianfeng City.
• He receives a message from Xu Xiayan offering him a place to live.
• Su Ming arrives at the residence, a large villa, and decides to use it as his team's base camp.

Character Developments

• Su Ming shows his practical and strategic side, planning to use his wealth to recruit High-level Professionals for his team.
• Xu Xiayan demonstrates kindness and care towards Su Ming, offering him a place to stay without any hint of looking down on him.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty of forming a team with high requirements in a competitive environment like Tianfeng City.
• The importance of having a base or residence for a team.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with Xu Xiayan through messages, showing appreciation for her kindness and deciding to accept her offer.
• Su Ming's thoughts and decisions are shown in a humorous way, highlighting his determination and adaptability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming cleans up Xu Xiayan's abandoned villa in the Dragon Heart District, discovering an underground training room.
• He finds a bathing area and helps Xiao Hai'er clean it up for her to enjoy.
• Su Ming receives Xu Xiayan's gifts: an alchemy potion, a spellbook, and a Spirit Energy Gun, none of which are particularly useful to him at his current level.
• He starts studying the Ancient Blade Technique from the inheritance book.

Character Developments

• Su Ming shows responsibility and diligence in cleaning up the villa.
• Xiao Hai'er displays her playful and helpful nature, assisting Su Ming in cleaning the bathhouse.
• Su Ming demonstrates his humility and gratitude in accepting Xu Xiayan's gifts despite their limited use to him.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and neglect, as shown by the villa's condition.
• The value of gifts and their relevance to the recipient's needs and abilities.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Xiao Hai'er work together to clean the bathhouse, showing a growing bond between them.
• Su Ming's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and feelings about the gifts and the Ancient Blade Technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming visits the Professional Assistance Center to form a team.
• He encounters He Zhaoyi, a kind and attractive staff member, who guides him through the process.
• Su Ming learns about team registration, privileges, and tiering systems.
• He successfully forms his team after signing contracts and receives a blessing from He Zhaoyi.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Shows determination in forming a team despite being a One-Star Sorcerer and newcomer.
• He Zhaoyi: Demonstrates professionalism and kindness while handling Su Ming's request. She also shows a personal side, feeling flustered after Su Ming's parting words.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and camaraderie: Su Ming's goal to form a team highlights the importance of collaboration in the Professional world.
• Professionalism vs. Personal Life: He Zhaoyi balances her professional duties with her personal feelings, showing a contrast between her public and private personas.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and He Zhaoyi: Their interaction is friendly and professional, with Su Ming showing appreciation for He Zhaoyi's kindness, and she, in turn, wishing him well.
• He Zhaoyi and her colleagues: He Zhaoyi's colleagues tease her about Su Ming's flirtatious remark, revealing her popularity among Professionals and her colleagues' familiarity with her.

• Plot Points & Events: Su Ming visits the talent market at the Professional Center to recruit team members. He encounters a chaotic scene with teams actively recruiting Professionals. Despite his high requirements, Su Ming struggles to attract any suitable candidates.
• Character Developments: Su Ming remains undeterred by the initial lack of success and continues his recruitment efforts. A mysterious woman appears at the talent market, causing a stir among the Professionals.
• Significant Themes: The struggle of newcomers to form teams and the importance of connections and backing in the Professional world. The talent market's chaotic nature contrasts with Su Ming's calm and composed demeanor.
• Character Interactions: Su Ming interacts with various Professionals, from high-level to those without teams. He encounters a high-level Professional who questions his background and is later approached by deadbeats offering their services. The mysterious woman's appearance draws the attention of many Professionals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Qian, a once-legendary Hunter, now disfigured and missing a hand, is seen at a recruitment booth, seeking to join a team in exchange for four drops of Dragon Demon Saliva.
• A year ago, Chi Qian's team encountered a catastrophic mission in the Chaos Demon Den, leading to her current state.

Character Developments

• Chi Qian: Once a determined and ambitious Hunter who rose from humble beginnings to become a Five-star Professional, she is now desperate for Dragon Demon Saliva, likely for a specific purpose.
• Su Ming: A new arrival in Tianfeng City, he is curious about Chi Qian's past and present situation.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and determination in the face of adversity (Chi Qian's past).
• The cost of ambition and the consequences of failure (Chi Qian's present).
• The value of rare and precious materials (Dragon Demon Saliva).

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with a local who recounts Chi Qian's past and explains her current situation.
• Chi Qian sits next to Su Ming, submitting her resume to join a team, highlighting her desperation for Dragon Demon Saliva.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Qian's appearance at the talent market attracts widespread attention.
• Qiao Zhi, Vice-Leader of the A-class team 'Jade Dragon Pavilion', approaches Chi Qian to recruit her, offering anything but the Dragon Demon Saliva she seeks.
• Numerous other teams, including B-class and A-class teams, approach Chi Qian with recruitment offers, but she remains unmoved.
• Liu Zai, leader of the B-class team 'Tianhong', insults Chi Qian, leading her to attack and injure him.
• Chi Qian leaves the Professional Center, determined to continue her search for the Dragon Demon Saliva despite her discouragement.

Character Developments

• Chi Qian: Despite her disfigurement and loss of an arm, Chi Qian remains strong-willed and determined to find the Dragon Demon Saliva, even after a year of fruitless searching. She demonstrates her formidable strength by injuring Liu Zai with a single move.
• Qiao Zhi: Recognizes Chi Qian's potential and strength, leading him to redouble his efforts to recruit her for 'Jade Dragon Pavilion'.
• Liu Zai: Underestimates Chi Qian's abilities, leading to his injury and loss of face.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and determination in the face of adversity (Chi Qian's relentless search for the Dragon Demon Saliva).
• The value of individuals based on their strength and potential (Chi Qian's worth being recognized despite her disfigurement and loss of an arm).
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents (Liu Zai's injury at Chi Qian's hands).

Character Interactions

• Chi Qian and Qiao Zhi: Qiao Zhi attempts to recruit Chi Qian, but she remains unmoved, leading to a tense standoff.
• Chi Qian and Liu Zai: Liu Zai's insults provoke Chi Qian into attacking him, demonstrating her strength and resolve.
• Chi Qian and Su Ming: Chi Qian senses Su Ming following her but is surprised to find him approaching openly, leading to a brief exchange before she leaves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Qian, a former Legend, is stunned to learn that Su Ming is the leader of an E-class team.
• Su Ming suppresses his power using a divine-grade alchemical item, making him appear as a rookie Sorcerer.
• Chi Qian agrees to join Su Ming's team if he provides her with four drops of Dragon Demon Saliva.
• Su Ming follows Chi Qian, who becomes impatient and leaves, but he continues to track her using his spiritual sense.
• Chi Qian returns to a forest cabin, which was once the base of her team 'True Red.'

Character Developments

• Chi Qian: Shows impatience and a quick temper, revealing her human side despite her legendary status. She is determined to find Dragon Demon Saliva for an unknown purpose.
• Su Ming: Demonstrates his cunning and patience by following Chi Qian and using his spiritual sense to track her.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and resources (Dragon Demon Saliva) to achieve personal goals.
• The contrast between Chi Qian's legendary status and her human emotions and vulnerabilities.
• The use of cunning and strategy in pursuing one's objectives, as shown by Su Ming.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Chi Qian: Their interaction is tense and guarded, with Chi Qian initially dismissive of Su Ming due to his apparent weakness. Su Ming, however, remains persistent and intrigued by Chi Qian's strength and determination.

Plot Points and Events

• Chi Qian returns to her desolate base, reminiscing about her past comrades.
• Su Ming follows her and appears suddenly, startling Chi Qian.
• Su Ming offers to chat and brings wine, showing unusual behavior for a rookie.
• Chi Qian agrees to talk, revealing she wants Dragon Demon Saliva to save her former companions in cryo-stasis.

Character Developments

• Chi Qian: Struggles with the loss of her team and her own injuries. Shows decisiveness and a desire to save her companions.
• Su Ming: Demonstrates mysterious abilities, such as producing items from thin air and knowing about Chi Qian's past. Shows curiosity about Chi Qian and her team.

Significant Themes

• Loss and survival: Chi Qian's struggle with the loss of her team and her own survival.
• Decisiveness: Chi Qian's ability to make tough decisions under pressure.
• Mysteriousness: Su Ming's unusual abilities and knowledge, adding an element of intrigue.

Character Interactions

• Chi Qian and Su Ming: Initially hostile, but Chi Qian agrees to talk after Su Ming offers wine and shows knowledge of her past. They discuss Chi Qian's desire to save her companions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Qian reveals that her team members, frozen in ice, are trapped in the 'Poisonous Insect Den', a Rank S Mirage Zone.
• The den is inhabited by a Nightmare Breed Poisonous Insect Queen that breeds poisonous insects and collects blood from living beings.
• Chi Qian's plan to rescue her team involves using Dragon Demon Saliva to lure the insects away, but she needs four drops to ensure success.

Character Developments

• Chi Qian: She shows determination and desperation to save her remaining companions, even offering to be subservient to Su Ming in exchange for Dragon Demon Saliva.
• Su Ming: He reveals that he has a way to save Chi Qian's companions, hinting at his mysterious abilities and resources.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and determination: Chi Qian's willingness to do anything to save her companions, even at the risk of her own life and freedom.
• The harshness of Mirage Zones: The environments within these zones are perilous and harsh, making them nearly impossible for humans to survive.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Chi Qian: Their conversation reveals Chi Qian's desperation and Su Ming's mysterious capabilities, setting up a potential alliance or deal between them.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming decides to leave Tianfeng City to fulfill a promise made to Chi Qian, a professional he met at the Myriad Treasures Auction House.
• They meet at the Dragon Heart District station, where professionals can use a special passage for free to travel to the city's border regions.
• Su Ming confirms Chi Qian's promise to join his team if he rescues her companion from the Poisonous Insect Den.

Character Developments

• Su Ming has been training diligently with an Ancient Blade Technique and alchemy potions, nearing the limit of a Four-star Hunter.
• Chi Qian is determined to rescue her companion and is willing to join Su Ming's team and sign a lifelong contract if he succeeds.

Significant Themes

• The importance of contracts and their binding power in the professional world.
• The value of high-quality contract scrolls and their correlation with professional ranks.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Chi Qian meet at the station, confirming their agreement.
• Su Ming offers Chi Qian a high-quality contract scroll to sign, showing his confidence in her potential.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming and Chi Qian travel to the S-class wonder, the Poisonous Insect Den, west of Tianfeng City.
• Su Ming tests his Spirit Energy Gun on Phantasmal Demons en route.
• Chi Qian shares information about Spirit Energy Guns that ordinary people could use.
• Su Ming summons Xiao Hai'er, a Mermaid Maiden Phantasmal Demon, at the Poisonous Insect Den.

Character Developments

• Su Ming demonstrates his ability to control and communicate with Phantasmal Demons.
• Chi Qian is shocked and bewildered by Su Ming's actions and the presence of a seemingly harmless Phantasmal Demon.

Significant Themes

• The relationship between humans and Phantasmal Demons, and the potential for cooperation.
• The danger and harsh environment of the Poisonous Insect Den.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Chi Qian discuss the Poisonous Insect Den and Spirit Energy Guns.
• Su Ming interacts with Xiao Hai'er, showing no fear or hostility.
• Chi Qian is confused and apprehensive about Su Ming's actions and the presence of a Phantasmal Demon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Hai'er, a phantom demon, enters the Venomous Insect Den due to her bloodline suppression ability.
• Su Ming learns about Chi Qian's team, True Red, and the three surviving members frozen in a lake.
• Chi Qian reveals the existence of Spirit Bearers, extremely rare individuals born with strong Spiritual power and destined to become High-level Professionals.

Character Developments

• Xiao Hai'er's capabilities are further emphasized, showing she can handle the Venomous Insect Den on her own.
• Chi Qian displays knowledge about Spirit Bearers, indicating her understanding and experience in the Professional world.

Significant Themes

• The rarity and uniqueness of Spirit Bearers, highlighting their potential and importance in the Sorcerer world.
• The contrast between the strength of Professionals and the vulnerability of ordinary people, as seen in the fate of Chi Qian's team.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Chi Qian discuss the details of her team and the survival of its members.
• Chi Qian shares information about Spirit Bearers with Su Ming, revealing a hidden aspect of the Professional world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Qian reveals that their target, Xiao Hai'er, is a High-level Professional with a Spiritual Constitution from birth, making her a naturally gifted Sorcerer.
• Xiao Hai'er enters the Poisonous Insect Den to rescue the three maidens, encountering the Poisonous Insect Queen.
• The Poisonous Insect Queen attacks Xiao Hai'er, leading to a confrontation.

Character Developments

• Chi Qian: Shows concern for Xiao Hai'er's well-being and feels responsible for her current predicament.
• Xiao Hai'er: Demonstrates her power and courage by facing the Poisonous Insect Queen.
• Poisonous Insect Queen: Awakens from her slumber and defends her territory against Xiao Hai'er.

Significant Themes

• Power and Potential: Xiao Hai'er's natural abilities and the Poisonous Insect Queen's strength highlight the theme of power and its potential consequences.
• Responsibility: Chi Qian feels responsible for Xiao Hai'er's situation, showing the theme of accountability.

Character Interactions

• Chi Qian and Su Ming: Chi Qian seeks Su Ming's help to save Xiao Hai'er, while Su Ming provides guidance and support.
• Xiao Hai'er and the Poisonous Insect Queen: The two powerful beings face off, showcasing their abilities and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming and Chi Qian sense the Poisonous Insect Queen's presence.
• Xiao Hai'er encounters the Poisonous Insect Queen in the den and a battle ensues.
• Su Ming remotely supports Xiao Hai'er with his Spiritual Power, enabling her to hold her ground against the Queen.

Character Developments

• Su Ming demonstrates his calm and confident demeanor under pressure.
• Xiao Hai'er showcases her resilience and fighting spirit, even when facing a more powerful opponent.
• The Poisonous Insect Queen reveals her territorial nature and hostility towards intruders.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and territorial nature of higher-level Phantasmal Demons.
• The unique connection and spiritual alignment between Su Ming and Xiao Hai'er.
• The concept of Dual-class Professionals, both among humans and Phantasmal Demons.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Chi Qian work together, with Su Ming making strategic decisions.
• Xiao Hai'er and the Poisonous Insect Queen engage in a fierce battle, highlighting their differences in power and evolution stage.
• Su Ming remotely supports Xiao Hai'er, demonstrating their spiritual connection and mutual trust.

Plot Points and Events

• The Poisonous Insect Queen, frustrated by her inability to capture Xiao Hai'er, summons her army of insect Phantasmal Demons to aid in the pursuit.
• Su Ming senses the commotion and warns Chi Qian, who then speeds away in the off-road vehicle.
• The Poisonous Insect Queen attacks the vehicle, but Su Ming intercepts her, leading to a catastrophic clash.
• Su Ming and the Poisonous Insect Queen are both injured, but Su Ming is caught by Xiao Hai'er and escapes.

Character Developments

• The Poisonous Insect Queen shows her true power and determination to eliminate Su Ming and his companions, revealing her hidden strength.
• Su Ming demonstrates his full power as a High-level Professional, using the Blue Demon Peace Ring and the Demon Emperor Sword to amplify his strike.
• Xiao Hai'er shows concern for Su Ming's safety and quickly aids him after the clash.

Significant Themes

• The theme of survival of the fittest is evident in the Poisonous Insect Queen's actions and the subsequent cannibalism among the surviving insects and Phantasmal Demons.
• The power of unity is shown through Su Ming, Xiao Hai'er, and Chi Qian working together to escape the Poisonous Insect Queen's pursuit.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and the Poisonous Insect Queen engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their respective strengths and determination.
• Xiao Hai'er and Su Ming demonstrate their growing bond, with Xiao Hai'er quickly coming to Su Ming's aid after the clash.
• Chi Qian, though not directly involved in the battle, plays a crucial role in their escape, highlighting her importance to the group.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming, Chi Qian, and Xiao Hai'er return from the Poisonous Insect Den, having successfully retrieved Chi Qian's frozen companions.
• The Poisonous Insect Queen, gravely injured, does not pursue them further.
• They return to Tianfeng City, with Chi Qian asking Su Ming to wait while she prepares to unseal her companions.

Character Developments

• Su Ming demonstrates his power and status as a High-level Professional, causing Chi Qian to reevaluate him.
• Chi Qian feels guilt and remorse for her past actions, viewing herself as the culprit who nearly led her team to ruin.
• Xiao Hai'er continues to display her loyalty and obedience to Su Ming.

Significant Themes

• The theme of guilt and redemption is further explored through Chi Qian's actions and thoughts.
• The power dynamics between Su Ming and Chi Qian shift, with Chi Qian now acknowledging Su Ming's authority.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Chi Qian interact more as leader and subordinate, with Chi Qian showing deference to Su Ming's decisions.
• Xiao Hai'er continues to interact with Su Ming, displaying her affection and loyalty.
• Chi Qian interacts with her frozen companions, expressing her guilt and remorse.