Ch. 361Other Guest Officials
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lin Fan teaches the Paper Figure Art to a young girl, Zhi Nu, who shows exceptional aptitude and learns the basics in just a day.
- Lin Fan senses an overbearing perception probing his cave mansion, which he repels with his Nascent Soul power.
- He encounters two other Guest Officials: Xu Changming, who harbors ill intent, and Wu Jiaojiao, who warns Lin Fan about Xu Changming and expresses her desire to befriend him.
- Lin Fan learns that the maids given to Guest Officials are poisoned and must serve their master within a month to survive. Zhi Nu, desperate to live, offers herself to Lin Fan.
Character Developments
- Zhi Nu: Shows exceptional talent in learning the Paper Figure Art and is willing to do anything to survive.
- Xu Changming: Reveals his petty and ruthless nature, holding a grudge against Lin Fan for repelling his perception probe.
- Wu Jiaojiao: Demonstrates intelligence and political acumen, seeking to befriend Lin Fan for her own gain.
- Lin Fan: Continues to display his strength and wisdom, teaching Zhi Nu and handling the interactions with other Guest Officials.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics among Guest Officials in Holy Demon City.
- The struggle for survival and resources in the Nether Abyss World.
- The consequences of acting on impulse and holding grudges (as seen in Xu Changming's behavior).
Character Interactions
- Lin Fan and Zhi Nu: Teacher-student and master-servant relationship, with Lin Fan teaching Zhi Nu the Paper Figure Art and eventually helping her survive the poison.
- Lin Fan and Xu Changming: Initial conflict due to Xu Changming's probing, setting the stage for potential future confrontations.
- Lin Fan and Wu Jiaojiao: Polite but guarded interaction, with Wu Jiaojiao attempting to befriend Lin Fan while also subtly warning him about Xu Changming.