Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming trains diligently for three days, while Chi Qian is busy with unknown tasks.
• Xiao Hai'er starts training seriously, motivated by her encounter with the Poisonous Insect Queen.
• Tianfeng City investigates the aftermath of Su Ming's clash with the Poisonous Insect Queen but can't trace it back to him.
• Chi Qian visits Su Ming's villa, accompanied by three women: Feng Qing'er, Mu Yan, and Tong Xinyao, who were rescued from the ice coffin.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Focuses on training and shows no concern about Tianfeng City's investigation.
• Chi Qian: Apologetic for bringing uninvited guests but determined to protect her team.
• Xiao Hai'er: Realizes her shortcomings and starts training seriously.
• Feng Qing'er: Curious and enthusiastic, questions Su Ming about his team and rescue mission.
• Mu Yan: Cold and analytical, questions Su Ming about the rescue mission to ensure her team's safety.
• Tong Xinyao: Nervous but polite, introduces herself to Su Ming.

Significant Themes

• Determination and hard work in training and self-improvement.
• Trust and loyalty among team members.
• The consequences of one's actions and the need for accountability.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Chi Qian: Chi Qian apologizes for bringing guests, while Su Ming shows understanding and acceptance.
• Su Ming and Feng Qing'er: Feng Qing'er questions Su Ming about his team and rescue mission, showing curiosity and disbelief.
• Su Ming and Mu Yan: Mu Yan questions Su Ming about the rescue mission, showing concern for her team's safety.
• Chi Qian and her team: Chi Qian introduces her team to Su Ming and shows concern for their well-being and safety.

Plot Points and Events

• A year has passed since Su Ming and his team rescued Chi Qian and her team from the Poisonous Insect Den. Chi Qian's former teammates—Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao—visit Su Ming to negotiate Chi Qian's contract, finding it unfair that she serves Su Ming for life without compensation.
• Mu Yan proposes that she, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao join Su Ming's team instead, serving him for ten years without compensation to annul Chi Qian's contract.

Character Developments

• Chi Qian feels guilty for her team's near wipeout and is determined to bear the responsibility of serving Su Ming for life.
• Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao are loyal and determined to save Chi Qian from her burden, showing their solidarity and willingness to make sacrifices.
• Su Ming is tempted by the offer of recruiting two High-level Professionals and a Spirit Bearer into his team.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and sacrifice: Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao demonstrate their loyalty to Chi Qian by offering to serve Su Ming in her place, showcasing their willingness to make sacrifices for their leader.
• Responsibility and guilt: Chi Qian feels responsible for her team's near wipeout and is determined to bear the consequences, highlighting the theme of guilt and the desire to make amends.

Character Interactions

• Chi Qian and her former teammates (Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao) interact, with the latter three trying to persuade Chi Qian to let them take her place in serving Su Ming.
• Su Ming interacts with Chi Qian and her former teammates, initially showing interest in their offer but later pulling Chi Qian aside to discuss a private matter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming asks Chi Qian to persuade Mu Yan and the others to join their team.
• Su Ming reveals that he can't let Chi Qian go, but other terms are negotiable.
• Su Ming proposes a new contract: Chi Qian receives 50,000 Contribution Points monthly, with no commission or bonuses.
• Mu Yan and the others express dissatisfaction with the proposed compensation.

Character Developments

• Chi Qian struggles with her loyalty to her former team and her new team, feeling conflicted.
• Su Ming shows understanding and empathy towards Chi Qian's situation.
• Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao display determination to join the team at any cost.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and commitment: Chi Qian's struggle between her old and new loyalties.
• Team dynamics and compensation: The importance of fair treatment and benefits for team members.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Chi Qian: Su Ming tries to convince Chi Qian to help recruit her former team members, understanding her conflicted feelings.
• Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao with Su Ming: They express their willingness to join the team, but question the proposed compensation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming surprises everyone by stating he wants to promote Chi Qian to Six-star within three months and provide her with resources.
• He offers the same treatment to Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao if they join his team.
• Su Ming promises to help Tong Xinyao become a High-level Professional before she turns sixteen.

Character Developments

• Chi Qian: Stunned by Su Ming's offer, she questions his seriousness but remains hopeful.
• Mu Yan: Initially skeptical, she becomes more interested in Su Ming's offer as he presents his conditions.
• Feng Qing'er and Tong Xinyao: They are surprised and uncertain about Su Ming's promises but consider the potential benefits.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Potential: Su Ming's grand promises highlight the potential of his team members and his own ambition.
• Contracts and Commitment: The discussion revolves around the terms and duration of contracts, emphasizing the importance of commitment in professional relationships.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao, presenting his conditions and answering their doubts.
• Chi Qian, Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao discuss Su Ming's offer among themselves, expressing their thoughts and uncertainties.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao decide to join Su Ming's team, signing contracts for 10-20 years.
• Su Ming's team now has five members: Chi Qian, Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, Tong Xinyao, and Su Ming himself.
• Su Ming decides to clean the villa to celebrate the team's establishment, with all members participating.

Character Developments

• Chi Qian feels undeserving of the team's new opportunities but doesn't stop the others from joining.
• Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao are happy to join the same team as Chi Qian and Su Ming.
• Su Ming shows his strength by using a low-sequence Spiritual Art to cut grass, impressing the other girls.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and potential of Su Ming's team.
• The girls' initial doubts about Su Ming's strength and background, now replaced by respect and admiration.
• The cleaning of the villa symbolizes the team's fresh start and unity.

Character Interactions

• Chi Qian feels mixed emotions about the others joining the team but doesn't voice her concerns.
• Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao are excited to join the same team and discuss their impressions of Su Ming.
• Su Ming's actions impress the other girls, solidifying his leadership and strength in their eyes.
• The girls work together to clean the villa, fostering a sense of teamwork and unity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming decides to use Xu Xiayan's villa as the team's base of operations.
• He intends for all team members to live together for convenience and resource management.
• The team moves into the villa, with Su Ming expecting to recruit male members in the future to balance the team's gender ratio.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Shows consideration for his team's needs and convenience, aiming for balanced gender representation.
• Chi Qian, Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao: Reveal their past experiences and preferences regarding living arrangements and team dynamics.

Significant Themes

• Convenience and efficiency in team operations.
• Gender dynamics within the team and recruitment.
• The influence of past experiences on present attitudes.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with his team members, discussing living arrangements and team dynamics.
• Chi Qian, Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao share their thoughts and experiences with Su Ming.
• Xiao Hai'er shows excitement and affection towards Su Ming when he names the team 'Azure Mercury.'

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming, with his newly formed team 'Azure Mercury', visits the Professional Assistance Center to pick up their first mission.
• The team consists of Su Ming (one-star sorcerer), Chi Qian (five-star hunter, former leader of 'True Red'), Mu Yan (four-star hunter), Feng Qing'er (four-star hunter), and Tong Xinyao (three-star sorcerer).
• He Zhaoyi, the counter assistant, is astonished to learn that such a powerful team is ranked E-class.
• He Zhaoyi recommends a Rank C mission in the Arid Red Wasteland area, which Chi Qian agrees is suitable for their first mission.

Character Developments

• He Zhaoyi: Maintains professionalism despite her surprise at the team's composition. She adapts her advice based on the team's unique situation.
• Chi Qian: Shows knowledge of the Arid Red Wasteland and understanding of mission difficulty levels, indicating her experience as a former team leader.

Significant Themes

• Professionalism and adaptability (He Zhaoyi)
• Team strength and mission difficulty (Chi Qian)

Character Interactions

• He Zhaoyi and Su Ming: He Zhaoyi helps Su Ming register his team and recommends a mission. Su Ming asks for her advice.
• He Zhaoyi and Chi Qian: He Zhaoyi is surprised to recognize Chi Qian. Chi Qian explains the team's approach to their first mission.
• Su Ming and his team: The team members follow Su Ming, and Chi Qian makes decisions regarding the mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• High-level Professionals can handle Rank S, A, and B missions, while Low-levels handle C, D, and E.
• Rank SS and SSS missions threaten Base City safety and require teamwork.
• Chi Qian's team, "True Red," attempted a Rank S mission a year ago and failed.
• Su Ming's team, "Azure Mercury," discusses their first mission. Su Ming decides on a Rank A mission.

Character Developments

• Chi Qian is cautious due to past experiences and prefers lower-risk missions.
• Su Ming is ambitious and wants to make a splash with their first mission to attract more members.
• He Zhaoyi is surprised by Su Ming's decision to take on a high-difficulty mission for their first outing.

Significant Themes

• Risk vs Reward: Professionals balance the risk of failure and injury against the potential rewards of higher-difficulty missions.
• Teamwork: Teams increase mission success rates, reduce risks, and allow for tackling higher-difficulty missions.
• Reputation: Completing high-difficulty missions can boost a team's reputation, attracting more members and powerhouses.

Character Interactions

• Chi Qian and Su Ming discuss the team's first mission, with Chi Qian preferring a lower-risk approach and Su Ming wanting to make a statement.
• He Zhaoyi is surprised and skeptical of Su Ming's decision but facilitates the mission acceptance.
• Other teams react to Chi Qian joining "Azure Mercury," with some planning retaliation and others keeping an eye on them.

Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xiayan, now in Tianfeng City, oversees her team's training at the Wang Family's ancestral grounds.
• She learns that Su Ming's team has recruited four members, including three High-level Professionals led by Chi Qian, a legendary figure in Tianfeng City.
• Xu Xiayan is astonished by this news and decides to meet Su Ming.

Character Developments

• Xu Xiayan shows a stern and dedicated side while training her team, unlike her usual casual demeanor.
• She takes special care to train Bai Ruxiang, Bai Xuefei's older sister, pushing her to reach the peak of Three-star Professionals.
• Xu Xiayan is surprised and bewildered by Su Ming's team's rapid growth and Chi Qian's involvement.

Significant Themes

• The challenges and struggles of newcomers in Tianfeng City, contrasting with Su Ming's rapid success.
• The importance of team leadership and the difficulties of forming a team in a competitive environment.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xiayan interacts with her team members, showing a mix of sternness and care, especially towards Bai Ruxiang.
• She communicates with a man who provides her with updates on Su Ming's team, showing a mix of annoyance and surprise.
• Xu Xiayan decides to meet Su Ming, indicating a shift in her perception of him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team arrives at the Chaos Zone, a Rank A wonderland, for their first mission.
• The mission objective is to hunt down a Hazard Breed on the verge of evolution to prevent the birth of a Nightmare Breed.
• The Chaos Zone is defended by over ten thousand Lesser Phantasmal Demons, each comparable to a Three-Star Professional, and several hundred mutated ones.

Character Developments

• Su Ming shows confidence and strategic thinking, planning the mission and assessing the enemy's strength.
• The team members express their determination to complete the mission, showcasing their resolve and team spirit.
• Tong Xinyao, the youngest and least experienced, feels anxious but is encouraged by Mu Yan.

Significant Themes

• Danger and Risk: The Chaos Zone's high danger level challenges the team's capabilities and forces them to face their limits.
• Teamwork and Trust: The team's first mission together emphasizes the importance of unity and relying on each other's strengths.
• Growth and Adaptation: The team, especially Tong Xinyao, must adapt to the harsh environment and grow to meet the challenges ahead.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with the team members, displaying leadership and confidence in their abilities.
• Feng Qing'er shows off her playful side, while Mu Yan remains composed and steady.
• Chi Qian and Mu Yan ask crucial questions, demonstrating their strategic thinking and experience.
• Tong Xinyao seeks Mu Yan's comfort, showing her dependence on her elder sister figure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming and his team reach the mission location, facing a vast Phantasmal Demon Legion of ten thousand low-level demons, including powerful mutated ones.
• The mission requires them to break through this legion to reach a Hazard Breed in the central area.
• Su Ming decides to handle the Phantasmal Demon Legion, instructing the others to focus on the Hazard Breed.

Character Developments

• Chi Qian, Mu Yan, and Feng Qing'er, high-level professionals, express concern about the mission's difficulty.
• Tong Xinyao experiences a Rank A mission for the first time, feeling its challenge.
• Su Ming reveals confidence in dealing with the Phantasmal Demon Legion.

Significant Themes

• The difference in realms and star levels among Professionals and Phantasmal Demons.
• The power of numbers vs. the power of special abilities or realms.
• The danger of low-level Phantasmal Demons with special abilities like the Poisonous Gel Demon.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming reassures his team, offering to handle the Phantasmal Demon Legion.
• The team members express their concerns and fears about the mission's difficulty.
• Su Ming's confidence in handling the situation boosts the team's morale.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming attempts to learn the advanced Spiritual Art, "Myriad Karma Brahma Vista," but struggles due to lack of compatibility.
• After a spiritual transformation, Su Ming finally grasps "Myriad Karma Brahma Vista" and unleashes it on the border of the chaotic region, creating a storm of natural disasters that decimates a horde of Phantasmal Demons.
• The target of their mission, a Hazard Breed Phantasmal Demon named Ghoul, appears and attacks Su Ming, enraged by the destruction of its territory.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Struggles to learn "Myriad Karma Brahma Vista" due to lack of compatibility, but eventually succeeds after a spiritual transformation.
• Ghoul: Revealed to be a Hazard Breed on the verge of evolution, with strength comparable to a Five-star Peak Level Professional.

Significant Themes

• Compatibility: The importance of compatibility in learning and using Spiritual Arts is emphasized. Su Ming's struggle with "Myriad Karma Brahma Vista" highlights this theme.
• Power and Deterrence: The advanced Spiritual Art, "Myriad Karma Brahma Vista," demonstrates its immense power and deterrent force, causing shock and horror in those who witness it.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and the Ghoul: The Ghoul attacks Su Ming, blaming him for the destruction of its territory and the deaths of its kind.
• Chi Qian, Mu Yan, and Feng Qing'er: The three demon women work together to intercept and battle the Ghoul, protecting Su Ming and demonstrating their teamwork and coordination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming withdraws his Spiritual Art, defeating all enemies and leaving only scorched earth.
• The Ghoul, despite being on the verge of evolving, is killed by Chi Qian, Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao.
• The mission objective is successfully vanquished, and proof materials are collected.

Character Developments

• Su Ming demonstrates his immense power, defeating all enemies with a single Spiritual Art.
• Chi Qian's strength is revealed to be weaker than expected, affecting her performance in battle.
• Tong Xinyao proves her prowess as a prodigious Sorcerer, contributing significantly to the Ghoul's defeat.

Significant Themes

• The power of advanced Spiritual Arts and Alchemy Weapons is showcased.
• The importance of teamwork and coordination in high-level battles is emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming observes the battle and notices Chi Qian's subpar performance.
• Chi Qian, Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao work together to defeat the Ghoul.
• Su Ming confronts Chi Qian about her injuries affecting her ability to perform.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming reveals to Chi Qian that her old injuries and severed hand are affecting her performance.
• Su Ming gives Chi Qian an Alchemy Potion that can heal her injuries and regrow her hand, but leaves the decision to her.
• Su Ming's team returns to Tianfeng City, and their successful completion of a Rank A mission on their first task gains attention.

Character Developments

• Chi Qian: Struggles with guilt over her comrades' sacrifices and initially refuses to heal her injuries and hand. Su Ming's words make her reconsider her stance.
• Su Ming: Shows understanding and empathy towards Chi Qian's situation. He reveals his true strength as a Five-Star Sorcerer to his team members.

Significant Themes

• Guilt and redemption: Chi Qian's struggle with the guilt of surviving while her comrades did not, and her eventual realization that she should focus on the future.
• The burden of strength: Su Ming's decision to hide his true strength to avoid unwanted attention and trouble.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Chi Qian: Su Ming confronts Chi Qian about her injuries and hand, leading to a tense moment before he offers her a healing potion and a chance to reflect on her actions.
• Su Ming and his team: The team members express admiration for Su Ming's true strength, and he shares his thoughts on their future as a team.
• Mu Yan and Su Ming: Mu Yan understands Su Ming's reasons for hiding his strength and supports his decision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming breaks through to Five-star Hunter level.
• "Azure Mercury" becomes famous overnight after completing an A-class mission.
• Su Ming receives multiple calls from B-class teams trying to recruit him.

Character Developments

• Su Ming's strength and confidence grow with his newfound Five-star status.
• Feng Qing'er shows enthusiasm for the team's newfound fame, hinting at her desire for personal recognition.
• Mu Yan demonstrates concern for Chi Qian's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The importance of fame and recognition in professional teams.
• The desire for growth and improvement within a team.
• The consequences of sudden fame and the attention it brings.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with Feng Qing'er, Mu Yan, and Tong Xinyao, discussing the team's newfound fame and Chi Qian's behavior.
• Su Ming receives calls from various teams trying to recruit him, highlighting the interest and competition in his team's members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming receives numerous calls from other team leaders trying to poach members from 'Azure Mercury.'
• 'Azure Mercury' decides to set up a recruitment method to attract new members.
• Su Ming decides against disclosing the team's base address due to security concerns.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Realizes the downsides of fame and decides to be more cautious about publicizing the team's information.
• Chi Qian, Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao: Receive poaching calls but remain loyal to 'Azure Mercury.'
• Xu Xiayan: Invites Su Ming to a bar in the Dragon Heart District.

Significant Themes

• The double-edged sword of fame and recognition.
• The importance of team security and privacy.
• The challenges of team recruitment and expansion.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and the girls of 'Azure Mercury' discuss the poaching calls and decide on a recruitment method.
• Su Ming interacts with Xu Xiayan, who invites him to a bar.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xiayan invites Su Ming to a bar popular among professionals to discuss his team's recent success.
• She reveals that she's been worried about Su Ming's safety due to his team's growing fame and offers help if needed.
• Xu Xiayan hints at an upcoming event, a "feast," which she believes Su Ming's team could participate in, given their strength.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Stands his ground against Xu Xiayan's teasing, showing maturity and confidence in his team's abilities.
• Xu Xiayan: Shows genuine concern for Su Ming's safety, indicating a growing respect for him and his team.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and reputation in the professional world.
• The potential dangers that come with sudden fame and success.
• The theme of mentorship and guidance, as Xu Xiayan offers help and advice to Su Ming.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Xu Xiayan's interaction is playful yet respectful, with both showing a growing understanding and appreciation for each other's abilities.
• Xu Xiayan's mention of Chi Qian's reputation hints at a potential interaction between the two women, which could reveal Chi Qian's current state and lead to further character development.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming and Xu Xiayan discuss their teams and contracts.
• Xu Xiayan reveals her team's achievements and her personal record-breaking career.
• Su Ming learns about Xu Xiayan's conflict with her family elder.

Character Developments

• Xu Xiayan: Showcases her impressive career and team achievements, revealing her pride and ambition.
• Su Ming: Admires Xu Xiayan's accomplishments and understands her disinterest in inheriting the Xu Family.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Pride: Xu Xiayan's ambition is evident in her desire to lead her team to S-class status and her disdain for her family's expectations.
• Talent vs. Experience: The conversation highlights the difference between young, talented professionals and experienced, veteran ones.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Xu Xiayan: Their conversation deepens their mutual understanding and respect, with Su Ming admiring Xu Xiayan's accomplishments and Xu Xiayan envying Su Ming's luck with contracts.
• Xu Xiayan and her family elder: Their conflict demonstrates Xu Xiayan's pride and unwillingness to conform to her family's expectations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming and Xu Xiayan spend the night drinking at a bar in Tianfeng City.
• Su Ming calls his team members to the underground training ground late at night.
• Chi Qian arrives with her severed hand regrown and her face healed, having used the Alchemy Potion Su Ming gave her.

Character Developments

• Chi Qian: Overcomes her self-imposed disability and recovers her hand and face, regaining her full strength and confidence. She decides to focus on the future and protect her team, aligning with Su Ming's vision.
• Su Ming: Shows understanding and support for Chi Qian's recovery, expressing confidence in her future contributions to the team.

Significant Themes

• Overcoming the Past: Chi Qian's recovery symbolizes letting go of past wounds and focusing on the future, a theme that resonates with Su Ming's philosophy.
• Strength and Protection: Chi Qian's regained strength allows her to better protect her team, aligning with the team's core values and Su Ming's leadership.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Chi Qian: Their relationship evolves from initial tension to mutual respect and understanding, with Su Ming supporting Chi Qian's recovery and Chi Qian aligning with his vision.
• Chi Qian and the Team: The team members, especially Feng Qing'er and Tong Xinyao, express joy and relief at Chi Qian's recovery, strengthening their bond as a team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming calls Chi Qian, Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao for a meeting.
• He reveals he's fulfilling his promise to help them advance their strength.
• Su Ming presents a small pile of Crimson Vein Stones, a precious resource that can increase Bloodline concentration and aid in promotion.
• He gifts the stones to Chi Qian, Mu Yan, and Feng Qing'er, with the goal of helping them break through within a week (Chi Qian and Mu Yan) or a month (Feng Qing'er).
• Su Ming gives Tong Xinyao an advanced Spiritual Art spellbook, "Green Vine Breath," to learn temporarily.
• He announces that they won't take on any missions this week, focusing on self-improvement instead.

Character Developments

• Su Ming demonstrates his generosity and commitment to fulfilling his promises.
• Chi Qian, Mu Yan, Feng Qing'er, and Tong Xinyao are astonished by Su Ming's extravagance and the value of the resources he provides.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and generosity: Su Ming's casual gifting of precious resources highlights his immense wealth and willingness to invest in his team's growth.
• Contract fulfillment: Su Ming ensures he upholds his end of the contract with the girls, showing responsibility and reliability.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with each girl individually, providing them with resources tailored to their needs and advancement stages.
• The girls react with shock and gratitude to Su Ming's generosity, further solidifying their bond and trust in him as their commander.