Ch. 21A Meal Won't Just Win Houtu Over—Now Merit Has Descended from Heaven?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Xuan tries to convince Houtu to help him in the later ages by offering to teach her to cook, starting with grilling dragon meat.
  • They find ingredients like pepper, star anise, and angelica in the Primordial World.
  • Chen Xuan grills the dragon meat, and everyone, including Houtu, finds it incredibly delicious.
  • As they eat, Merit descends from the heavens, seventy percent falling on Chen Xuan, twenty percent on Nuwa, and the rest shared among the others.

Character Developments

  • Houtu, initially disinterested in worldly food, becomes enthusiastic about learning to cook after tasting grilled meat.
  • Chen Xuan demonstrates his culinary skills and willingness to share his knowledge.
  • Nuwa shows amusement and surprise at the situation.

Significant Themes

  • The power of Merit and its connection to creation and civilization.
  • The allure of delicious food and the joy it brings, even to immortals.
  • The potential influence of later generations on the Primordial World.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Xuan and Houtu: Chen Xuan tries to persuade Houtu, while Houtu is initially skeptical but becomes eager to learn cooking.
  • Nuwa and Chen Xuan: Nuwa is amused by the situation and interacts with Chen Xuan about the Merit.
  • The group: They all enjoy the grilled meat together, with Houtu expressing her newfound appreciation for cooked food.

Ch. 22Scheming over Primordial Merit, Fooling Houtu

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Xuan attempts to convince Lady Nuwa to give him her Power of Merit, but she refuses.
  • Chen Xuan suggests creating a faction, educating all beings, and even a Heavenly Marriage to gain more merit, angering Nuwa.
  • Nuwa warns Chen Xuan about the unpredictability of the Heavenly Dao and the consequences of his actions.
  • Chen Xuan breaks through to the late stage of the Spirit Transformation realm and attempts to reach the Harmony with Dao realm, but fails.
  • Houtu approaches Chen Xuan, offering to teach him the Witch Clan's cooking techniques and body-refining technique in exchange for his cooperation.
  • Chen Xuan, Nuwa, and Houtu plan to go treasure hunting together, with Chen Xuan tricking Houtu into joining them.
  • They discover a massive formation that signals the emergence of a significant treasure.

Character Developments

  • Chen Xuan: Shows ambition and cunning in his pursuit of merit and power, attempting to manipulate Nuwa and Houtu. He also makes significant progress in his cultivation.
  • Lady Nuwa: Initially angry at Chen Xuan's audacity, she later cooperates with him to trick Houtu, showing a more playful and scheming side.
  • Houtu: Greedy for Chen Xuan's cooking, she is easily persuaded to join their treasure-hunting expedition, displaying a more naive and impulsive nature.

Significant Themes

  • The pursuit of power and merit, and the consequences of one's actions.
  • The unpredictability of the Heavenly Dao and the potential dangers of defying it.
  • The manipulation and scheming of powerful beings in the pursuit of their goals.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Xuan and Lady Nuwa: Initially at odds, they later cooperate to trick Houtu, showing a playful and scheming dynamic.
  • Chen Xuan and Houtu: Chen Xuan manipulates Houtu's greed for his cooking to persuade her to join their expedition, while Houtu is initially suspicious but ultimately agrees.
  • Nuwa and Houtu: As sisters, they have a friendly and cooperative relationship, with Nuwa helping Chen Xuan trick Houtu.

Ch. 23Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Ancestors, Daoist Hongjun, Great Immortal Yang Mei, and Others Gather

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Powerful auras signal the arrival of Ancestor Dragon, Primordial Phoenix, and First Qilin, who immediately confront each other over a treasure.
  • Daoist Hongjun and Great Immortal Yang Mei arrive, persuading the three ancestors to retreat.
  • Hongjun collects the treasure, a Myriad Heavens Auspicious Cloud, and he and Yang Mei depart to find Luohu.
  • Nuwa, Fuxi, Duobao, Big Yellow, and Chen Xuan find an Enlightenment Tea Tree, which Nuwa takes.

Character Developments

  • Ancestor Dragon, Primordial Phoenix, and First Qilin display their power and dominance but are cautious around Hongjun and Yang Mei.
  • Hongjun demonstrates his strength and influence, persuading the three ancestors to retreat without a fight.
  • Nuwa shows her interest in collecting spiritual roots for the later generations.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle for power and resources among the ancient clans and immortals.
  • The impending conflict between the demonic and righteous paths in the Primordial World.
  • The collection and preservation of spiritual roots and treasures for the benefit of future generations.

Character Interactions

  • Ancestor Dragon, Primordial Phoenix, and First Qilin interact with hostility, ready to fight over the treasure.
  • Hongjun and Yang Mei interact with respect and understanding, working together to persuade the three ancestors.
  • Nuwa and Chen Xuan interact playfully, bickering over the Enlightenment Tea Tree.

Ch. 24Twelve Ancestral Witches Go Steal Dragon Tooth Rice from the Dragon Clan

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Twelve Ancestral Witches arrive, led by Dijiang, to confront Chen Xuan, suspecting him of deceiving Houtu.
  • Chen Xuan and Nuwa lead the Ancestral Witches to gather ingredients and cook dragon meat, impressing them.
  • Nuwa reveals the existence of Dragon Tooth Rice, which Chen Xuan is eager to obtain.
  • Nuwa decides to take Chen Xuan and Houtu to Penglai, hoping to sneak into the Dragon Clan's territory.

Character Developments

  • Chen Xuan: Shows his cooking skills, impressing the Ancestral Witches, and demonstrates his determination to obtain Dragon Tooth Rice.
  • Houtu: Initially misunderstood, she clarifies her intentions and decides to accompany Chen Xuan and Nuwa.
  • Nuwa: Shows her strategic thinking, deciding to sneak into the Dragon Clan's territory and revealing her desire to protect Chen Xuan.

Significant Themes

  • Food and cooking: Unites and impresses the Ancestral Witches, highlighting its power to bring people together.
  • Deception and misunderstanding: Chen Xuan is initially suspected of deceiving Houtu, leading to a tense confrontation.
  • Ambition and determination: Chen Xuan's desire for Dragon Tooth Rice showcases his ambition, while Nuwa's decision to help him demonstrates her determination.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Xuan and the Ancestral Witches: Initially hostile, their relationship improves after Chen Xuan cooks for them, showing the power of food to bridge gaps.
  • Nuwa and Chen Xuan: Their dynamic shifts as Nuwa decides to help Chen Xuan, revealing her protective instincts towards him.
  • Houtu and the Ancestral Witches: Houtu clarifies her intentions, asserting her independence and causing her siblings to reassess their initial suspicions.

Ch. 25The Three Clans' Great War Officially Begins, We're Going to Become a Thieves Couple

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Dragon Clan, led by Prince Ao Shi, invades the Phoenix Clan's territory, aiming to capture their women, including Imperial Daughter Feng Jiuge.
  • A battle ensues between the Dragon and Phoenix Clans, with both suffering heavy losses.
  • The Qilin Clan intervenes, leading to a three-way battle. Most clan members perish, and the clan leaders decide to wage a full-scale war.
  • Nuwa and Fuxi learn about the war and decide to act, with Nuwa inviting Chen Xuan to join them.

Character Developments

  • Ao Shi (Dragon Clan): Shows arrogance, lust, and disregard for other clans' territories.
  • Feng Jiuge (Phoenix Clan): Proud and powerful, she fights Ao Shi but is eventually overwhelmed.
  • First Qilin, Primordial Phoenix, Ancestor Dragon: Their children's deaths ignite their rage and lead them to declare war.

Significant Themes

  • Hubris and its consequences: Ao Shi's overconfidence and disrespect for other clans lead to a catastrophic war.
  • Loss of innocence: The war results in heavy casualties, affecting all three clans and the Primordial World at large.

Character Interactions

  • Ao Shi and Feng Jiuge: Their clash leads to the escalation of the conflict between the Dragon and Phoenix Clans.
  • First Qilin, Primordial Phoenix, Ancestor Dragon: Their interaction results in the declaration of the great war among the three clans.
  • Nuwa and Chen Xuan: Nuwa invites Chen Xuan to join her in responding to the war, foreshadowing their role as the 'Thieves Couple.'

Ch. 26The Four Great Primordial Experts on White Jade Capital Go to the Dragon Clan to Steal Treasures

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Xuan, Nuwa, Houtu, and others form a "bandit gang" to steal treasures from the Dragon Clan, marking the beginning of the Dragon-Han Calamity.
  • The Great Tribulation of the Primordial World starts, with the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin clans at war.
  • Hongjun, Yang Mei, Qiankun, and Yin Yang, four powerful immortals, gather on White Jade Capital to discuss stopping Luohu, who is instigating the conflict.

Character Developments

  • Chen Xuan's cultivation progresses rapidly, reaching the Spirit Transformation stage in just a few days.
  • Nuwa becomes more adventurous and takes the lead in the bandit expedition.
  • Hongjun shows his strategic prowess and determination to stop Luohu.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle for power and control in the Primordial World.
  • The conflict between the Dao and Demonic paths.
  • The importance of alliances and unity in facing great tribulations.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Xuan and Nuwa's partnership grows, with Nuwa becoming more accepting of Chen Xuan's ideas.
  • Houtu joins the group, showing her love for food and excitement for the adventure.
  • Hongjun, Yang Mei, Qiankun, and Yin Yang demonstrate their unity and determination to stop Luohu.

Ch. 27The Ancestor Dragon's Ambition, Breaking Through to the Harmony with Dao Realm and Condensing the Nuwa Dharma Idol, the Houtu Ancestral Witch Dharma Idol

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Xuan, Nuwa, and Houtu visit the Dragon Palace to borrow Dragon Tooth Rice, encountering the Ancestor Dragon.
  • The Ancestor Dragon reveals its ambition to unify the Primordial World and annihilate the Phoenix and Kirin Clans.
  • The Dragon Clan launches a surprise attack on the Kirin Clan, igniting a war between the Three Clans.
  • Chen Xuan and the others return to Buzhou Mountain, awaiting the Dragon-Han Calamity and Hongjun's Dao Attainment.

Character Developments

  • Chen Xuan breaks through to the Harmony with Dao Realm and condenses a Dharma Idol, which is an image of Nuwa.
  • Nuwa and Houtu reveal their Dharma Idols, reflecting their divine status and power.
  • Chen Xuan's physical body is strengthened by Houtu's Ancestral Witch Blood, allowing him to convert spiritual energy into immortal energy.

Significant Themes

  • The ambition and power struggle among the Three Clans.
  • The upcoming Dragon-Han Calamity and its potential destruction.
  • The transformation and growth of Chen Xuan's cultivation and power.

Character Interactions

  • Nuwa and Houtu display their divine might and share their plans with Chen Xuan.
  • Chen Xuan interacts with the Ancestor Dragon, feeling its immense power and fear.
  • Chen Xuan, Nuwa, and Houtu share a meal, leading to Chen Xuan's breakthrough and the revelation of their Dharma Idols.
  • Houtu bestows a drop of her Ancestral Witch Blood upon Chen Xuan, strengthening his physical body.

Ch. 28Distribution of Treasures, Empress Ping Xin Emerges Early? Journeying to the Future

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Xuan manifests Nuwa and Houtu's forms, marking his breakthrough to the Tribulation Crossing stage.
  • Nuwa and Houtu distribute treasures from their adventure, with Chen Xuan receiving the Universe Bag and Dragon Tooth Rice.
  • Chen Xuan plans to return to his world, persuading Nuwa (Feng Xi) and Houtu (Wu Ping Xin) to accompany him.

Character Developments

  • Chen Xuan: Shows growth and maturity in handling his relationships with Nuwa and Houtu, demonstrating restraint and respect.
  • Nuwa (Feng Xi): Shows a more playful and teasing side, hinting at her growing affection for Chen Xuan.
  • Houtu (Wu Ping Xin): Reveals her kind and peaceful nature, adopting the name Wu Ping Xin, which will later be associated with Empress Ping Xin.

Significant Themes

  • The power of relationships and mutual respect in maintaining them.
  • The importance of names and their significance in the Primordial World.
  • The calm and peaceful heart as a source of strength and protection.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Xuan, Nuwa, and Houtu interact playfully, with Nuwa teasing Houtu and Chen Xuan acting as a mediator.
  • Chen Xuan shows consideration for Nuwa's feelings, respecting her wishes and understanding her moods.
  • Nuwa and Houtu's dynamic hints at their future roles as protectors of the Primordial World.

Ch. 29The Troubles of Later Generations, Launching the Spiritual Energy Revival Plan, Starting with Cultivating a Hundred Mu of Land

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The group (Chen Xuan, Nuwa, Fuxi, Houtu, and Big Yellow) arrives in a room after a flash of white light, finding themselves in a world with severely depleted spiritual energy, the Age of Dharma's End.
  • They discover their cultivation levels have been significantly reduced, with Nuwa and Fuxi, powerful figures from the Primordial World, now only able to use a fraction of their power.
  • Nuwa decides to initiate a plan to restore spiritual energy by planting immortal roots in the new world.

Character Developments

  • Chen Xuan: He remains casual about the overall technological development and is more concerned with his personal inconveniences due to the spiritual energy depletion.
  • Nuwa: She feels the pressure from later generations and is displeased with the current state of the world. She decides to take action to restore spiritual energy.
  • Fuxi: He is more accepting of the new world and believes that it might offer a brand new life.
  • Houtu: She is shocked and saddened by the state of the world and feels the earth is crying and the sky is grieving.

Significant Themes

  • The degeneration of the world from the Primordial World to the Age of Dharma's End.
  • The imbalance of five elements and chaotic yin and yang in the new world, leading to impurities in people's bodies and future diseases.
  • The world's wailing and the drastic changes that might have occurred in the past.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Xuan interacts with his parents and third aunt, introducing Nuwa, Fuxi, and Houtu as city friends who want to experience rural life.
  • Nuwa, Fuxi, and Houtu discuss the state of the world and Nuwa's plan to restore spiritual energy.
  • Chen Xuan's parents are hospitable to their guests, treating them with tea, snacks, and planning a feast with a rooster.

Ch. 30Houtu Curses and Reads the Investiture of the Gods, Sending Fuxi to Be a Charlatan Fortune-Teller

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Xuan's arrival in the Primordial World causes ripples in the Heavenly Dao.
  • Hongjun senses something amiss but can't deduce the cause due to the Great Tribulation.
  • In later generations, Houtu, Nuwa, and Fuxi watch the Investiture of the Gods and discuss the Primordial World's history and future.
  • They have a grand meal with Chen Xuan's family, enjoying local food and wine.
  • Chen Xuan assigns tasks for the future: Houtu to farm with him, Nuwa to cultivate spiritual plants, and Fuxi to reincarnate as the Human Emperor and later become a charlatan fortune-teller.

Character Developments

  • Hongjun: Becomes aware of a disturbance in the Heavenly Dao but can't pinpoint the cause.
  • Houtu: Adapts to life in the later generations, enjoys local food and wine, and accepts her task to farm with Chen Xuan.
  • Nuwa: Explains the Primordial World's history and future, accepts her task to cultivate spiritual plants, and shows amusement at Fuxi's future role.
  • Fuxi: Initially proud of his status as the Humanistic Progenitor, he's taken aback when assigned to be a charlatan fortune-teller but ultimately accepts it.
  • Chen Xuan: Assigns tasks to Houtu, Nuwa, and Fuxi based on their strengths and the needs of the later generations.

Significant Themes

  • The impact of Chen Xuan's arrival on the Primordial World and Heavenly Dao.
  • The Great Tribulation's effect on deduction and the future of the Primordial World.
  • The contrast between the Primordial World and the later generations, shown through food, wine, and technology.
  • The importance of each character's role in shaping the future of the later generations.

Character Interactions

  • Hongjun and his disciples, Golden Boy and Jade Girl, discuss the Primordial World's state.
  • Houtu, Nuwa, and Fuxi watch the Investiture of the Gods together, sharing their thoughts and memories.
  • Houtu, Nuwa, Fuxi, and Chen Xuan's family enjoy a meal together, bonding over food and wine.
  • Chen Xuan assigns tasks to Houtu, Nuwa, and Fuxi, showing his understanding of their abilities and the needs of the later generations.

Ch. 31With the Village Chief, Betting on a Plan to Grow Primordial Specialties

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Xuan borrows ancient cultivation books from Senior Fuxi, who is impressed by their authenticity.
  • Chen Xuan, Nuwa, and Houtu prepare to work on Chen Xuan's leased land.
  • Chen Wang, the new Village Chief, leads a group of villagers to clear mountain land for cultivation, challenging Chen Xuan.
  • Chen Xuan and Chen Wang make a bet: if Chen Wang loses, he will transfer all his fields and the Village Chief position to Chen Xuan; if Chen Xuan loses, he must leave Chen Family Village.
  • Chen Xuan decides to start transforming a forty-mu valley, with Nuwa suggesting they use the Immortal Pond to grow Dragon Tooth Rice.

Character Developments

  • Chen Xuan: Shows his determination to succeed in his plans, even in the face of adversity.
  • Senior Fuxi: Recognizes the authenticity of the cultivation books, expressing his desire to comprehend them for future progress.
  • Chen Wang: Reveals his confidence and ambition, willing to bet everything on his agricultural knowledge.
  • Nuwa: Demonstrates her understanding of cultivation and land transformation, suggesting the use of the Immortal Pond for Dragon Tooth Rice.

Significant Themes

  • The complexity of human nature and relationships, as seen in the villagers' behavior and Chen Wang's ambition.
  • The value of ancient knowledge and cultivation, as represented by the books Chen Xuan lends to Senior Fuxi.
  • The power dynamics and politics within the village, highlighted by the bet between Chen Xuan and Chen Wang.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Xuan and Senior Fuxi: A respectful exchange of knowledge and resources.
  • Chen Xuan and Chen Wang: A tense confrontation leading to a bet, reflecting their differing views on rural development.
  • Nuwa and Houtu: A friendly exchange, with Houtu expressing her naivety about human nature and Nuwa offering guidance.

Ch. 32The Birth of a Plant Expert and a Geology Expert, Taking the Goddess to the Provincial Capital

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A celestial pond, later named the Eight Treasures Merit Pool, descends, bringing rich spiritual energy.
  • Nuwa plants a Golden Lotus Seed in the pond, transforming the area into a lush, spiritually rich paradise.
  • Nuwa and Houtu are tasked with becoming agricultural and geological experts, respectively, to help restore the later age's spiritual energy.
  • Chen Xuan hires local villagers to help plant vegetables, offering them a high daily wage.
  • Nuwa, Houtu, and Chen Xuan travel to the provincial city, with Nuwa excited to drive her three-wheeled motorcycle.

Character Developments

  • Nuwa and Houtu adapt to the later age, learning modern language and technology, while also embracing their new roles as agricultural and geological experts.
  • Chen Xuan demonstrates his entrepreneurial spirit by hiring villagers and planning to open a fortune-telling stall.
  • Fuxi shows concern for Nuwa's wild behavior, hinting at his protective nature towards his sister.

Significant Themes

  • Adaptation to change: Nuwa and Houtu adapt to the later age, learning modern ways while maintaining their divine powers and roles.
  • The power of spiritual energy: The celestial pond's spiritual energy transforms the area, highlighting its importance in cultivation and growth.
  • The value of labor: Chen Xuan hires villagers to work on his farm, showing the importance of labor and fair compensation.

Character Interactions

  • Nuwa and Houtu's playful banter and sibling rivalry add humor to the chapter, showcasing their close bond.
  • Chen Xuan's interactions with the villagers demonstrate his entrepreneurial spirit and concern for their well-being.
  • Fuxi's concern for Nuwa's behavior hints at his protective nature and their close sibling relationship.

Ch. 33Laboring at Immortal Cultivation, Am I Still Afraid of Foreign Monopoly? Sister Houtu, the Primordial Goddess, Has Been Led Astray

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Xuan, Nuwa, and Houtu drive into the city, with Nuwa and Houtu excitedly speeding and drifting, much to Chen Xuan's dismay.
  • They encounter a group of speeding hoodlums on motorcycles, which Nuwa and Houtu outrace, stunning the hoodlums.
  • Chen Xuan, Nuwa, and Houtu visit a farmer's market, where Chen Xuan buys a large amount of seeds from a general store.
  • They encounter a group of traffic police officers who were alerted by the speeding hoodlums and begin to pursue them.

Character Developments

  • Nuwa and Houtu display their excitement and recklessness while driving, showing their youthful and adventurous spirits.
  • Chen Xuan demonstrates his concern for safety and responsibility, contrasting with Nuwa and Houtu's carefree attitudes.
  • Chen Xuan expresses his worries about foreign monopolies in technology and seeds, hinting at his awareness of the world's power dynamics.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of recklessness versus responsibility is highlighted through Nuwa, Houtu, and Chen Xuan's contrasting behaviors.
  • The chapter touches on the theme of foreign dominance in technology and resources, reflecting Chen Xuan's concerns about the world's power structures.

Character Interactions

  • Nuwa and Houtu interact playfully, showing their camaraderie and shared excitement for adventure.
  • Chen Xuan interacts with Nuwa and Houtu, expressing his concern for their safety and his frustration with their reckless behavior.
  • Chen Xuan interacts with the general store boss, discussing the challenges of acquiring seeds and the dominance of foreign companies in the market.

Ch. 34Houtu, the Ancestral Shaman, Carried a Tricycle Across a Great River, Bureau 749

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, drives a three-wheeled motorcycle recklessly, overtaking numerous vehicles and evading plainclothes officers.
  • The motorcycle's tire blows out, causing it to crash off the national highway into a large river.
  • Houtu, with one hand, lifts the motorcycle and Chen Xuan, and leaps across the fifty-meter-wide river, leaving the officers astonished.
  • The officers report the incident to Bureau 749, but the captain decides to keep it quiet.
  • Houtu, Nuwa, and Chen Xuan walk back to Chen Family Village, enjoying the scenery along the way.
  • At home, Mom Chen scolds Chen Xuan for totaling the Village Chief's motorcycle.
  • A dinner party is held with the Chen family and village elders, filled with laughter and joy.

Character Developments

  • Houtu demonstrates her immense power and reckless behavior, causing astonishment and disbelief among mortals.
  • Chen Xuan shows concern for Houtu and Nuwa's safety and well-being, trying to keep them from causing too much trouble.
  • Mom Chen displays her maternal authority and disapproval of Chen Xuan's reckless actions.
  • The old Village Chief Chen Wei shows appreciation for the younger generation's company and good health.

Significant Themes

  • The clash between the divine and mortal worlds, with Houtu's actions causing astonishment and disbelief among mortals.
  • The passage of time and the cycle of life, as reflected in the old Village Chief's appreciation for youth and good health.
  • The importance of family and community, as seen in the dinner party with the Chen family and village elders.

Character Interactions

  • Houtu and Nuwa interact playfully, with Houtu teasing Nuwa about her past actions and Nuwa expressing concern for Houtu's reckless behavior.
  • Chen Xuan interacts with his family, trying to keep Houtu and Nuwa from causing too much trouble and bearing the brunt of his mother's disapproval.
  • The Chen family and village elders interact warmly, enjoying each other's company and appreciating the good health of the younger generation.

Ch. 35Taking Nuwa to Bed, Watching Romance Dramas, Raising a Homebody Goddess

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Xuan discovers a wormhole under his bed, which Nuwa uses to return to the Primordial World.
  • Fuxi and Houtu try to use the wormhole but fail, confirming it's restricted to Chen Xuan and Nuwa.
  • Chen Xuan plans to arrange farm work, bring products to market, and prepare for the next move in the Primordial World.
  • He meets Town Chief Ye Shuiyan, who offers support and a dinner party introduction but is rejected.

Character Developments

  • Chen Xuan shows confidence and assertiveness in his plans and decisions.
  • Nuwa and Houtu display determination to change the future for the better.
  • Fuxi gains confidence in his newfound fortune-telling skills.
  • Town Chief Ye Shuiyan is intrigued by Chen Xuan's rejection and anticipates future interactions.

Significant Themes

  • The restriction on time travel and the power of Saints.
  • The importance of developing one's hometown and contributing to society.
  • The allure of power and the desire to control one's destiny.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Xuan interacts with Nuwa, Houtu, and Fuxi, discussing their plans and coordinating their efforts.
  • He meets Town Chief Ye Shuiyan, who offers support but is rebuffed, leading to intrigue and anticipation between them.

Ch. 36The Classmate Who Raised Pigs Became the Richest Man and Took the County's Richest Man's Son to Show Off

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Xuan reunites with his old classmate, Zhang Dayong, now the richest man in the county, who invites him to a business event at the Junyue Grand Hotel.
  • Chen Xuan attends the event, where he's initially overlooked due to his ordinary appearance and lack of initiative.
  • Zhang Dayong and his girlfriend, Li Ping, try to help Chen Xuan make connections, but they're unsuccessful and face ridicule from other attendees.
  • Chen Xuan is eventually recognized by the town mayor, Ye Shuiyan, and the hotel CEO, Zhou Yanhong, revealing his true status as a millionaire and landowner.

Character Developments

  • Chen Xuan: Starts as an unassuming figure but is revealed to be a successful businessman and landowner. He remains calm and composed throughout the event.
  • Zhang Dayong: Loyal to Chen Xuan but struggles to help him due to his own limited influence. He's eager to prove himself but faces setbacks.
  • Li Ping: Zhang Dayong's girlfriend, she's ambitious and social, but shows little interest in helping Chen Xuan initially.

Significant Themes

  • Appearance vs Reality: Chen Xuan's unassuming appearance leads people to underestimate him, highlighting the theme of not judging a book by its cover.
  • Loyalty and Friendship: Zhang Dayong's loyalty to Chen Xuan is a significant theme, despite his limited ability to help.
  • Social Status and Wealth: The characters' attitudes towards Chen Xuan change drastically once they learn about his wealth, emphasizing the importance of social status and wealth in society.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Xuan and Zhang Dayong: Despite the initial power dynamic, their friendship remains strong, with Zhang Dayong eager to help Chen Xuan despite his limited influence.
  • Chen Xuan and Li Ping: Li Ping initially shows little interest in helping Chen Xuan but changes her attitude once she learns about his wealth.
  • Chen Xuan and Bald Brother: Their interaction highlights the theme of appearance vs reality, as Bald Brother underestimates Chen Xuan and later regrets his behavior.

Ch. 37Firestorm of Presales, Chen Xuan Turns into a Shyster and Gets Ordered to Kneel in the Ancestral Hall...

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Xuan successfully pre-sells his agricultural products to influential businesspeople and officials, securing a significant investment of over two billion yuan.
  • He meets with the Town Chief, Ye Shuiyan, and the Mayor, who are impressed by his achievements and express interest in his products.
  • Chen Xuan is offered a ride home by Ye Shuiyan, Zhou Yanhong, and their secretary in a Rolls-Royce, attracting attention and causing a stir in the village.

Character Developments

  • Chen Xuan demonstrates his business acumen and confidence, handling negotiations with influential figures with ease.
  • Ye Shuiyan and Zhou Yanhong show interest in Chen Xuan's products and are willing to invest in his business.
  • Zhang Dayong is impressed by Chen Xuan's success and offers his support.
  • Old Village Chief Chen Wei is shocked by Chen Xuan's pre-sale success but expresses disapproval of the high prices.

Significant Themes

  • The power of connections and networking in business.
  • The potential of rural development and agritainment.
  • The importance of confidence and assertiveness in business negotiations.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Xuan interacts with influential figures, demonstrating his business prowess and gaining their respect.
  • Ye Shuiyan and Zhou Yanhong compete for Chen Xuan's attention, showing their interest in his business.
  • Zhang Dayong expresses his admiration for Chen Xuan's success and offers his support.
  • Old Village Chief Chen Wei expresses disapproval of Chen Xuan's high prices, highlighting the generational gap in their views on business.

Ch. 38The Old Village Chief's Righteousness: Raising the Villagers' Wages Got His Gate Smashed

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Xuan returns to Chen Family Village and faces the old Village Chief, Chen Wei, who scolds him for raising labor prices, disrupting the market, and being heartless.
  • Chen Xuan explains his intentions and promises to lower the price and promote his produce nationwide after five years.
  • Chen Xuan brings Nuwa, Ancestral Witch Houtu, and the Town Chief, Ye Shuiyan, to his home.
  • Nuwa and Ancestral Witch Houtu are seen watching TV and snacking, causing the three women to feel inferior.
  • Fuxi arrives and offers to tell the women's fortunes, revealing accurate information about their lives.
  • A group of villagers, led by the new Village Chief, Chen Wang, gather outside Chen Xuan's house to protest the increased labor prices.

Character Developments

  • Chen Xuan: Stands his ground against the old Village Chief, showing determination and responsibility. He maintains his composure and respect towards his elders despite their accusations.
  • Old Village Chief, Chen Wei: Stands firm in his principles and maintains the clan's reputation, showing righteousness and authority.
  • Nuwa and Ancestral Witch Houtu: Display their divine beauty and composure, causing the three women to feel inferior. They show laziness and enjoyment of their new life.
  • Fuxi: Shows his talent in fortune-telling, impressing the three women with his accurate predictions.
  • Chen Wang: Leads the villagers in protesting against Chen Xuan, showing his concern for the village's economy and the other farmers' livelihoods.

Significant Themes

  • Righteousness vs. Profit: The old Village Chief prioritizes the clan's reputation and the villagers' well-being over personal gain, while Chen Xuan focuses on his long-term goals and the greater good.
  • Tradition vs. Modernity: The old Village Chief represents the traditional values and authority, while Chen Xuan embodies the modern spirit of innovation and progress.
  • Wealth and Power: The increased labor prices cause unrest among the villagers, highlighting the tension between the wealthy and the working class.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Xuan and the old Village Chief, Chen Wei: Their interaction showcases the generational gap in values and priorities, with the old Village Chief representing tradition and Chen Xuan symbolizing progress.
  • Nuwa, Ancestral Witch Houtu, and the three women: Their interaction highlights the stark contrast in their divine beauty and composure compared to the mortal women.
  • Fuxi and the three women: Fuxi's accurate fortune-telling impresses the women and creates a sense of awe and curiosity.
  • Chen Xuan and the villagers: The villagers' protest against Chen Xuan demonstrates the tension between the wealthy and the working class, as well as the villagers' concern for their livelihoods.

Ch. 39Farmers Get Social Security and Housing Funds Too, and the Mountain God of the Future World

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Xuan increases labor wages, causing unrest among village bosses who can't afford it.
  • County magistrate, town chief, and villagers confront Chen Xuan, leading to a tense situation.
  • Chen Xuan proposes to provide 'five insurances and one fund' along with wage increase, winning everyone's support.
  • Chen Xuan, Zhou Yanhong, and Ye Shuiyan discuss agricultural product supply.
  • Chen Xuan, Fuxi, Nuwa, and Houtu visit an abandoned Mountain God Temple seeking information about the Primordial World Calamity.

Character Developments

  • Chen Xuan demonstrates his business acumen and social responsibility by introducing insurance benefits for workers.
  • Village bosses show their greed and short-sightedness in focusing on immediate gains rather than long-term benefits.
  • County magistrate, town chief, and villagers display their political awareness and willingness to support beneficial policies.
  • Nuwa, Houtu, and Fuxi show their divine powers and concern for the world's fate.

Significant Themes

  • The tension between immediate gains and long-term benefits, with Chen Xuan advocating for the latter.
  • The power dynamics between villagers, local officials, and a wealthy entrepreneur (Chen Xuan).
  • The looming Primordial World Calamity and the gods' search for information to save their clan.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Xuan clashes with village bosses over wage increases, then wins them over with insurance benefits.
  • Chen Xuan, Zhou Yanhong, and Ye Shuiyan collaborate on agricultural product supply.
  • Nuwa, Houtu, Fuxi, and Chen Xuan interact with the Mountain God, seeking information about the calamity.

Ch. 40The Gods' Strange Disappearance! Returning to the Primordial World

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The group encounters a Mountain God who reveals that the gods have vanished mysteriously, and the spiritual energy on Earth has withered.
  • The Mountain God's true spirit disintegrates, and he disappears, leaving the group in silence.
  • The group returns to the village, and a heavy rainstorm begins, threatening another flood.

Character Developments

  • Nuwa, Fuxi, and Houtu, ancient deities, show their true forms and power, revealing their status as Innate Great Gods.
  • Chen Xuan, the protagonist, shares his theories about the gods' disappearance with the ancient deities, showing his analytical thinking and courage to voice his opinions.

Significant Themes

  • The decline of spiritual energy and the Age of Dharma's End, leading to the gods' disappearance.
  • The struggle between humans and gods, with humans seeking gods for help and gods having their own despair and limitations.
  • The complex nature of the Three Realms and Six Paths, with their own rules and consequences.

Character Interactions

  • Nuwa, Fuxi, and Houtu interact with Chen Xuan, seeking his insights on the gods' disappearance and discussing their plans to return to the Primordial World.
  • Chen Xuan interacts with Chen Wang, the new Village Chief, expressing his disdain for him and showing his confidence in his own abilities.
  • Chen Xuan interacts with Big Yellow, instructing the dog to guard the fields and his parents while he's away, displaying his affection and trust in the animal.
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