Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Liu and Lin Hai have a meal at the Training Hall, where they consume the Immortal Brew and expensive dishes.
• Lin Hai takes Jiang Liu to the Hunting Eagle Hall's headquarters, where he meets the Hall Master, Lin Hao.
• Lin Hao increases Jiang Liu's monthly benefits upon learning he has started Blood Exchange.
• Jiang Liu receives a tour of the headquarters and is given his own residential courtyard.
• Jiang Liu completes his Wandering Steps technique on August 28th, making it more unpredictable and agile.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu demonstrates his confidence and ambition, impressing Lin Hao.
• Lin Hao shows satisfaction and support for Jiang Liu's progress.

Significant Themes

• The cost of living and training for martial artists, emphasizing the importance of resources.
• The pursuit of martial arts perfection and progress, as seen in Jiang Liu's completion of Wandering Steps.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Liu and Lin Hai share a meal, with Jiang Liu learning about the high cost of living as a martial artist.
• Lin Hao interacts with Jiang Liu, expressing surprise at his progress and increasing his benefits to support his growth.
• Lin Hai guides Jiang Liu through the Hunting Eagle Hall's headquarters and helps him settle into his new residence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Liu completes his Blood Exchange process, marking the end of his Body Refinement stage.
• The system upgrades, and Jiang Liu receives a reward: the Five Elements Heart Sutra (Rank: None).
• Jiang Liu decides to seek Master Lin for advice on suitable Heart Sutras.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu advances to the Martial Artist stage (Unranked) and gains access to new system features.
• Jiang Liu expresses frustration with the system's reward, questioning its quality.

Significant Themes

• The importance of the Heart Sutra and its rank in determining a martial artist's path.
• The system's rewards and their perceived quality.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Liu interacts with the system, expressing frustration and confusion.
• Jiang Liu decides to seek advice from Master Lin, indicating his respect for the latter's knowledge and experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Liu hears Master Lin celebrating the downfall of the Pan Family.
• Jiang Liu visits Master Lin to discuss his choice of cultivation method after completing the Blood Exchange.
• Master Lin examines Jiang Liu and confirms he's ready to become Ranked.
• Master Lin explains the two methods to choose a suitable Ranked cultivation method: natural affinity and testing.

Character Developments

• Master Lin is shown to be proud and confident, eager to prove his judgment and the Hunting Eagle Hall's capabilities.
• Jiang Liu is portrayed as diligent and eager to make the right decision for his cultivation path.

Significant Themes

• The importance of choosing the right cultivation method for one's natural affinity.
• The risks and benefits of testing different cultivation methods.
• The value of time and effort in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Liu interacts with Master Lin, seeking his guidance in choosing a cultivation method.
• Master Lin interacts with other branch masters and managers, displaying his pride and confidence in Jiang Liu's achievements.
• Jiang Liu and Master Lin have a private conversation after the other branch masters leave, indicating a level of trust between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Liu visits Master Lin to determine his suitable cultivation method.
• Master Lin sends nine low-grade Yellow Rank cultivation manuals to Jiang Liu for testing.
• Jiang Liu decides to cultivate the Five Elements Heart Sutra first and the four attribute-specific heart sutras (Lightning, Ice, Wind, Frost) later.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu shows initiative and strategic thinking in choosing his cultivation path, prioritizing the Five Elements Heart Sutra and the four attribute-specific heart sutras.
• Jiang Liu demonstrates his determination and persistence in cultivation, even after facing initial difficulties in cultivating multiple methods simultaneously.

Significant Themes

• The importance of choosing the right cultivation method for one's aptitude and potential.
• The concept of complementary elements in cultivation, as seen in the Five Elements Heart Sutra.
• The challenges and setbacks in the cultivation process.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Liu interacts with Master Lin, who provides guidance and sends the cultivation manuals.
• Jiang Liu interacts with a Technique Hall disciple, who delivers the manuals and explains the rules.
• Jiang Liu's interaction with the Auxiliary System, which records and helps manage his cultivation progress.

Cultivation Details

• Jiang Liu successfully cultivates the Five Elements Heart Sutra and forms a Yuan Qi particle.
• He attempts to cultivate the four attribute-specific heart sutras simultaneously but faces initial difficulties and setbacks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Liu recovers from his internal injuries and decides to experiment with his technique circulation.
• He successfully connects his special attribute techniques (Lightning Guiding Art, Thunderclap Art, Wind Rise Art, Frost Art) through the Five Elements Heart Sutra, creating a single circulation route.
• Jiang Liu discovers that this combined circulation route matches the body's main meridians, realizing that there's no such thing as single cultivation.
• He checks his Auxiliary System and finds he's about to be Ranked.
• Jiang Liu opens his Dantian, officially becoming a First Rank Martial Practitioner.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu demonstrates perseverance and curiosity in his cultivation experiments.
• He shows self-awareness and discretion in deciding not to reveal his discovery about combined cultivation routes.
• Jiang Liu's confidence in his cultivation grows as he realizes the benefits of cultivating all attributes.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Jiang Liu's persistent experimentation leads to a breakthrough in his understanding of cultivation.
• Discovery and Innovation: Jiang Liu discovers a new way to circulate techniques, challenging the conventional notion of single cultivation.
• Self-Awareness: Jiang Liu shows maturity in keeping his discovery a secret until he's stronger.

Character Interactions

• There are no interactions with other characters in this chapter; it focuses solely on Jiang Liu's internal cultivation process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Liu successfully opens his Dantian, becoming an Initiate Warrior.
• He decides to hide his compatibility with the Lightning attribute and instead show the Wind attribute to Master Lin.
• Jiang Liu spends a month cultivating, reaching Rank 2 in the Warrior Realm.
• He returns the borrowed Technique manuals and visits the Technique Hall to choose skills.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu becomes more determined and focused on his cultivation, even working overtime to improve his Technique proficiency.
• He learns to strategize, deciding to hide his Lightning attribute to avoid potential issues with Master Lin.

Significant Themes

• The importance of diligence and perseverance in cultivation.
• The strategic use of information and self-presentation.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Liu interacts with the Hall Warden, who shows deference due to Jiang Liu's status as a top-tier apprentice.
• Jiang Liu's decision to hide his Lightning attribute reflects his growing understanding of the political dynamics within the Hunting Eagle Hall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Liu visits the Hunting Eagle Hall's Technique Hall, expecting a vast collection of cultivation manuals but finds only a few, mostly low-ranked.
• He discovers three high-grade manuals on the third floor: Wind Walk, Mountain Splitter Palm, and Tiger Subduing Fist, which he merges with his existing techniques using his Auxiliary System.
• Jiang Liu also picks up Storm Art and Whirlwind Kick manuals on the second floor.
• He decides to visit Master Lin in the council hall to share his news and seek cultivation resources.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu's expectations about the Technique Hall's resources are diminished, but he remains pragmatic and focused on his cultivation.
• He shows no signs of arrogance despite his rapid progress, instead seeking to leverage his achievements to gain more resources.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between expectations and reality in the cultivation world.
• The importance of resources and guidance in cultivation.
• Jiang Liu's pragmatic and level-headed approach to his cultivation journey.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Liu interacts briefly with the Technique Hall deacon, registering his borrowed manuals.
• He plans to share his news with Master Lin, indicating a mentor-mentee relationship and Jiang Liu's respect for Master Lin's guidance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Liu, now a Second Rank Martial Practitioner, visits Master Lin to report his advancement.
• Master Lin is initially furious but calms down upon hearing Jiang Liu's news.
• Jiang Liu reveals he has a wind attribute and has obtained a Mystic Grade wind attribute Heart Sutra and technique.
• Master Lin dismisses Jiang Liu, who returns to his courtyard and reviews his Auxiliary System's progress.
• Lin Hai visits Jiang Liu to warn him not to return to his old house in the West District due to growing unrest.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu: Confident after breaking through to the Second Rank, but humbled when he realizes the guards are stronger. He shows diligence in his cultivation.
• Master Lin: Initially furious, but pleased with Jiang Liu's progress. He shows concern for Jiang Liu's safety by warning him about the West District.
• Lin Hai: Demonstrates loyalty and concern for Jiang Liu's safety by warning him about the West District and advising him not to return.

Significant Themes

• The importance of diligence in cultivation, even for talented individuals like Jiang Liu.
• The dangers and instability of the West District, contrasting with the relative safety of the South District.
• The value of loyalty and concern for others, as shown by Lin Hai.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Liu and Master Lin: Jiang Liu shows respect and deference to Master Lin, while Master Lin shows pride in Jiang Liu's progress and concern for his safety.
• Jiang Liu and Lin Hai: They show camaraderie and mutual respect, with Lin Hai demonstrating concern for Jiang Liu's well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The West District is in chaos due to a White Lotus Sect uprising, distributing rice to the starving populace.
• Jiang Liu learns about the situation from Lin Hai and decides to return to his house in the West District.
• Upon arrival, he finds his house occupied by local thugs led by Big Dog.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu demonstrates his growth as a Ranked Martial Practitioner, dealing with the intruders confidently.
• Big Dog, a former antagonist, is killed by Jiang Liu.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of the common people against exploitation and injustice.
• Jiang Liu's protective instinct towards his home and community.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Liu interacts with the gang members at the Hunting Eagle Hall, who let him pass without question.
• He encounters and confronts the thugs occupying his house, leading to a brief altercation.
• The leader of the thugs attempts to negotiate with Jiang Liu, but he refuses to back down.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Liu encounters a group of Heaven River Gang members hiding in a courtyard.
• Jiang Liu engages in a fight with the leader, who is at the Third Rank, while Jiang Liu is at the Second Rank.
• Jiang Liu uses his unique movement technique and Ice Primal Qi to gain an advantage, defeating the leader.
• The remaining Heaven River Gang members reveal their gang's situation and the White Lotus Sect's suppression.
• The White Lotus Sect arrives, and Jiang Liu escapes, pondering the sect's unification plans.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu demonstrates his combat prowess, strategic thinking, and ruthlessness when necessary.
• The Heaven River Gang members show cowardice and desperation, revealing their gang's weakness.
• The White Lotus Sect leader displays efficiency and thoroughness in eliminating rival gangs.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle between gangs and sects highlights the importance of strength and organization in maintaining power.
• Adaptability: Jiang Liu's ability to adapt his techniques and strategies in battle showcases his versatility and potential for growth.
• Unification: The White Lotus Sect's goal of unifying West District raises questions about the consequences of a single dominant force.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Liu vs. Heaven River Gang Leader: Jiang Liu's victory demonstrates his combat skills and strategic thinking.
• Jiang Liu vs. Heaven River Gang Members: Jiang Liu's interrogation reveals the Heaven River Gang's situation and the White Lotus Sect's threat.
• White Lotus Sect vs. Heaven River Gang: The sect's efficient elimination of the gang members underscores their power and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Liu returns to his inn, bruised from his fight with the Heaven River Gang's Helmsman.
• He overhears a conversation at the Youke Inn about the chaos in the West District, involving the Sky Roc Gang, White Lotus Sect, and the Martial Prohibition Hall's inaction.
• Jiang Liu visits An Sheng Pharmacy to find it closed, with only Zhang Liu present. He learns that Doctor An Yuan has gone out and the pharmacy is temporarily closing due to the unrest.
• Jiang Liu returns to the Hunting Eagle Hall and reflects on his fight, realizing he needs more combat experience and decides to learn a flying knife technique.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu: Shows concern for his friends and mentors, demonstrating his growing attachment to his new life. He also recognizes the need to improve his combat skills and tactics.
• Doctor An Yuan: Absent but mentioned, showing his role as a mentor and his involvement in the current events.

Significant Themes

• Power and Weakness: Jiang Liu realizes his current strength is not enough to protect himself and those he cares about, leading him to seek improvement.
• Conspiracy and Intrigue: The Martial Prohibition Hall's inaction hints at a larger plot involving the gangs, suggesting a complex political landscape.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Liu and Zhang Liu: They express concern for each other's safety, showing a friendly bond. Zhang Liu also provides Jiang Liu with information about Doctor An Yuan's whereabouts.
• Jiang Liu and the Technique Hall Deacon: The deacon's secret complaints highlight the tension between Jiang Liu's rapid progress and the opportunities available to other disciples.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Liu discovers a new technique, 'One Blade Seals the Throat', but struggles to control it initially.
• He experiments with using the Ice Attribute to enhance his throwing accuracy and power.
• Jiang Liu realizes the Ice Blade's potential in close combat and decides to develop it further.
• He spends the day experimenting with combining different attributes (Ice, Wind, Lightning, Electricity) into the Ice Blade for a powerful explosion.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu demonstrates determination and persistence in mastering his new techniques.
• He shows strategic thinking in adapting the Ice Blade for close combat and combining attributes for enhanced power.

Significant Themes

• Practice and Persistence: Jiang Liu's continuous experiments and practice to improve his skills.
• Adaptation and Innovation: Jiang Liu's creative approach to using his abilities in new ways.

Character Interactions

• None in this chapter; Jiang Liu is practicing alone.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Heavy snowfall brings hardships to common people both inside and outside the city.
• White Lotus Sect expands, while various factions struggle for power in different districts.
• Pan Family is removed from Cloud Sun City.
• Jiang Liu suspects collusion between the Martial Prohibition Hall and the White Lotus Sect.
• Jiang Liu decides to test his ice blade technique on a Martial Practitioner.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu's strength reaches the third rank, and he improves his techniques and alchemy skills.
• Jiang Liu becomes more aware of the political and power struggles in Cloud Sun City.

Significant Themes

• Struggle for power and resources leading to chaos and suffering for common people.
• The impact of natural disasters on the lives of common people.
• Jiang Liu's growing awareness and involvement in the political landscape of Cloud Sun City.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Liu reflects on his past and his current situation, deciding to continue cultivating despite the impending chaos.
• Jiang Liu observes a clash between the Vast Ocean Gang and the Fallen Blossom Gang, noting the familiarity between their leaders' fighting styles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Liu infiltrates the Hunting Eagle Hall and tests his Ice Blade technique on Vast Ocean Gang members.
• He successfully freezes and explodes a Body Tempering Realm martial artist and a First Rank martial artist.
• A mysterious figure (later revealed to be Jiang Liu) starts killing Vast Ocean Gang members, causing a temporary ceasefire.
• Jiang Liu tests the Ice Blade on a Third Rank martial artist, who survives but is eventually beheaded by a Fallen Blossom Gang manager.
• Jiang Liu decides not to test his Ice Blade on the Fourth Rank leader and returns to the Hunting Eagle Hall base.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu demonstrates his Ice Blade technique's power and learns that it's not yet strong enough to instantly kill Third Rank martial artists.
• Peng Fei, the Protector Hall manager of the Hunting Eagle Hall, is initially confused by Jiang Liu's actions but resumes the fight against the Vast Ocean Gang.

Significant Themes

• Power and lethality of Jiang Liu's Ice Blade technique.
• Jiang Liu's cautious and strategic approach to testing his abilities.
• The political dynamics between the Fallen Blossom Gang, Hunting Eagle Hall, and Vast Ocean Gang.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Liu interacts with various Vast Ocean Gang members, testing his Ice Blade technique on them.
• Peng Fei interacts with Fan Bo, the Vast Ocean Gang leader, discussing the mysterious black shadow (Jiang Liu) and deciding to resume the fight.
• Jiang Liu observes the fight from a distance, deciding not to engage further and return to the Hunting Eagle Hall base.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Fallen Blossom Gang, led by Head Peng, defeats the Vast Ocean Gang, ensuring temporary peace in Fu Rong Street.
• Jiang Liu, now a Rank 1 Martial Practitioner, is summoned by Master Lin to the Main Hall.
• Jiang Liu is promoted to Squad Leader of the Hunting Eagle Hall and granted three visits to the Technique Hall to collect cultivation methods, along with daily provisions from the Steward.
• Jiang Liu visits the Technique Hall of the Main Hall, which is more extensive and well-stocked than the one in the Hunting Eagle Hall.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu continues to advance in his cultivation, now able to circulate his method five times a day.
• Master Lin acknowledges Jiang Liu's rapid growth and expects him to leave the gang within two years.

Significant Themes

• The theme of rapid advancement and its consequences, as seen in Jiang Liu's growth and Master Lin's expectations.
• The importance of backing and support in the cultivation world, as highlighted by Jiang Liu's gratitude towards Master Lin.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Liu interacts with Master Lin, expressing his gratitude for his support.
• Jiang Liu encounters Peng Fei at the Main Discussion Hall, who acknowledges him with a nod.
• Jiang Liu interacts with Miscellaneous Affairs Hall Disciples and Technique Hall Disciples to update his Identity Jade Token and browse cultivation method manuals.

Plot points and events

• Jiang Liu visits the headquarters’ Technique Hall, where access to the fourth floor is the highest his permission allows.
• Using his Identity Jade Token, he opens five locked boxes, each containing a mystic peak-grade palm technique. His system records them and offers to fuse them.
• He combines the five elemental palm techniques into Frost Nether Palm, an earth-grade, low-rank technique. He then merges it with Mountain Splitter Palm, improving its progress.
• On the third floor, Jiang Liu records two rare heart sutras—Frost Art and Rainbow Lightning Art—along with Vajra Leg and Demon Subduing Blade. He skips manuals that duplicate or are less useful than techniques he already knows.
• The steward ends his visit as Jiang Liu reaches the second floor. He leaves with two visits still available, choosing not to risk attracting suspicion by recording too many techniques at once.
• He heads to the Medicine Hall to seek Uncle Hai’s guidance and checks his updated system panel.

Character development

• Jiang Liu becomes more strategic about exploiting his system, realizing that techniques of the same type and sufficiently high grade can be fused.
• He connects this discovery to the Five Elements Heart Sutra and considers whether collecting other special-attribute heart sutras could offer similar benefits.
• He shows caution and restraint, limiting how much he records so the Hall’s staff will not become suspicious.

Character interactions

• The system explains the fusion rules and prompts Jiang Liu to confirm each recording and upgrade.
• The Technique Hall steward informs Jiang Liu that his allotted time is over.

Significant themes

• Accumulation and transformation: Collecting compatible techniques allows Jiang Liu to create a stronger one.
• Opportunity and limits: Restricted floor access and time constraints keep him from obtaining everything he wants.
• Secrecy and prudence: Jiang Liu balances rapid advancement against the risk of exposing the system’s unusual capabilities.
• Strategic growth: He chooses manuals based on what complements his existing abilities rather than recording everything indiscriminately.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Liu visits Uncle Hai in the Medicine Hall to learn medicine.
• Uncle Hai teaches Jiang Liu about acupuncture, meridians, and Primal Qi balance.
• Jiang Liu practices acupuncture and gains the 'Medicine' skill at Novice 1.
• Uncle Hai gives Jiang Liu a notebook on ailments and treatment methods.
• Jiang Liu returns to his courtyard and practices acupuncture until he reaches Novice 0/500.
• The next day, Jiang Liu learns about a gang war between the Sky Roc Gang, Vast Ocean Gang, and Fallen Blossom Gang.
• Jiang Liu redeems rewards from the Main Hall's Technique Hall and finds fragmented secret manuals.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu shows dedication to learning medicine, memorizing the Hundred Cures Compendium, and practicing acupuncture.
• Uncle Hai reveals his expertise in medicine and willingness to teach Jiang Liu.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance in learning and skill development (Jiang Liu's dedication to medicine and acupuncture).
• Mentorship and knowledge sharing (Uncle Hai teaching Jiang Liu).
• Chaos and instability (gang war and potential consequences for South City).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Liu interacts with Uncle Hai, seeking his guidance in medicine.
• Jiang Liu overhears Miscellaneous Affairs Hall members discussing the gang war.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Liu discovers and records a new technique, Flash Blade, in the Technique Hall.
• He returns to the Hunting Eagle Hall and continues training for another ten days.
• On the twenty-eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, Jiang Liu receives a notice summoning everyone to the plaza.
• In the plaza, Master Lin announces the merging of the eight halls into four for operational convenience and the execution of retreaters' families.
• The halls are merged as follows: Mission, Protector, and Training Halls into the War Hall; Technique and Punishment Halls into the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall; Wind and Medicine Halls remain unchanged.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu's power has increased, and he is now capable of instantly killing a Rank 3 Martial Practitioner.
• Jiang Liu's memories of his previous life are fading as he spends more time training.
• Master Lin shows decisiveness and sternness in his announcements, indicating a grim situation.

Significant Themes

• The escalating conflict between the three gangs, leading to heavy casualties and mergers for better coordination.
• The harsh consequences of retreating from battle, highlighting the desperate situation.
• The increasing power of Jiang Liu, reflecting his dedication to training and growth.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Liu interacts with other hall members, learning about the casualties and mergers.
• Master Lin interacts with the key figures and stewards, announcing the mergers and consequences for retreaters.
• Jiang Liu reports to the War Hall, awaiting assignment, indicating his integration into the hall's operations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hunting Eagle Hall receives an order to assist Scattered Eagle Hall in attacking Three Horses Street.
• Jiang Liu joins the battle, armed with a machete.
• The streets are deserted and filled with signs of previous fights.
• The Fallen Blossom Gang (FBG) attacks the Vast Ocean Gang (VOG) and Sky Roc Gang (SRG) alliance.
• FBG initially gains the upper hand, but the situation turns when SRG joins the fight.
• Chen Lu, VOG's head, uses his Rank 4 power to kill Lu Yue, a Rank 3 FBG member.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu, initially confident, becomes cautious after witnessing a Rank 4's power, focusing on self-preservation.
• Chen Lu demonstrates his formidable Rank 4 combat skills.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different ranks of martial artists.
• The importance of strategic planning and surprise attacks in battles.
• The impact of gang wars on civilian life.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Peng Fei work together to lead their gangs in battle.
• Chen Lu and Fan Che coordinate their attacks against Jiang Hao and Peng Fei.
• Jiang Liu hides among ordinary gang members after witnessing Chen Lu's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A chaotic battle between the Hunting Eagle Hall, Fallen Blossom Gang, Vast Ocean Gang, and Sky Roc Gang lasts until midnight, resulting in heavy losses on both sides with no clear advantage.
• Jiang Liu returns home exhausted and rests after a quick wash.
• The leaders of the three gangs, along with their elites, engage in fierce battles, resulting in significant casualties, including several Rank 4 experts.
• Jiang Liu wakes up and learns about the heavy losses suffered by all three gangs, expecting a temporary truce.
• Master Lin is pleased with Jiang Liu's performance and orders his name to be kept secret to prevent him from being targeted in future battles.

Character Developments

• Jiang Liu: Proves his strength by killing 18 enemies, including 3 Rank 2 and 5 Rank 1, but remains modest about his accomplishments.
• Lin Hai: Recognizes Jiang Liu's potential and is shocked to learn that Jiang Liu has reached Rank 3, promising to keep his rank a secret.

Significant Themes

• The chaotic and dangerous nature of the world, where one must constantly improve their strength to feel safe.
• The importance of secrecy and discretion in maintaining one's safety and advantage.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Liu and Lin Hai: Jiang Liu shares his battle experiences with Lin Hai, who is impressed by Jiang Liu's strength and promises to keep his rank a secret.
• Jiang Liu and Uncle Hai: They spend New Year's Eve together, drinking and enjoying each other's company, highlighting their close bond.
• Lin Hai and Master Lin: Lin Hai reports to Master Lin about the battle and distributes rewards, demonstrating his loyalty and dedication to the gang.