Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Years ago, two high-ranking Apostles from England visited China and were killed by a Night Watchman.
• Lu Yibai receives a video call from Ji Dekeng, who reveals that the Apostles' purpose in China is classified information.
• Lu Yibai contemplates Ji Dekeng's age and inability to keep up with the times, deciding to become stronger to protect him and the city.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Struggles with Ji Dekeng's age and his own desire to protect him, decides to cultivate harder.
• Ji Dekeng: Maintains his calm and detached demeanor, reveals he can't travel abroad.
• Little Dairy Cow Baili: Experiences culture shock and encounters Black Fatty, a talking cat, further astonishing her about China's extraordinary beings.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and aging (Ji Dekeng's struggle to keep up with the times).
• The extraordinary nature of China and its inhabitants (Baili's astonishment at Black Fatty and her perception of Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi as powerhouses).

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Ji Dekeng: Lu Yibai expresses concern for Ji Dekeng's age and well-being, while Ji Dekeng maintains his calm and gentle demeanor.
• Baili and Black Fatty: Baili encounters Black Fatty, who speaks to her, further astonishing her about China's extraordinary beings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Baili wakes up from a short nap and worries about snoring, only to find the cat snoring instead.
• A thunderstorm begins outside, and Baili notices the pagoda tree's branches swaying rhythmically, as if dancing.
• Lu Yibai wakes up and prepares breakfast, including sweet dumplings for Xiao Yao.
• Baili wakes up and has breakfast with the family. Lu Yibai offers her the nine cards.

Character Developments

• Baili: Shows concern about her behavior while sleeping, is bewildered by the pagoda tree's movements, and is excited and grateful when offered the nine cards.
• Lu Yibai: Shows pride in the Answer Bar's comfort, is casual and friendly with Baili, and offers her the nine cards without hesitation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of intentions and thoughts over material gifts (as reflected in the chapter's title).
• The strangeness and mystery of the Answer Bar and its surroundings.

Character Interactions

• Baili and the Black Cat: Baili worries about snoring and is relieved to find the cat snoring instead. She finds the cat hard to wake up.
• Lu Yibai and Baili: Lu Yibai is friendly and casual with Baili, offering her the nine cards and accepting her gratitude.
• Lu Yibai and the Black Cat: Lu Yibai playfully threatens to deduct the cat's fish jerky if it doesn't wake up.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai meets Baili, a foreign girl who offers him a small box of magic artifacts as gratitude for his kindness. She flirts with him, but he's uninterested.
• Lu Yibai takes the box, intending to use the artifacts for his "Menstrual Pain" forging arts research.
• After Baili leaves, Lu Yibai experiments with the artifacts, destroying them in the process.
• Lu Yibai spends the night practicing forging arts, ruining the artifacts, while Ye Yiyi and Lin Xiaoqi clean up and rest.
• Lu Yibai visits Lin Xiaoqi's room, and she playfully greets him with a "meow."

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Shows disinterest in Baili's advances, focuses on his forging arts research, and demonstrates his strength and dedication.
• Baili: Initially open and flirtatious, she leaves after giving Lu Yibai the artifacts, seemingly understanding his lack of interest.
• Lin Xiaoqi: Becomes more affectionate and playful with Lu Yibai, showing her growing comfort and intimacy with him.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Lu Yibai's strength is emphasized through his ability to destroy the magic artifacts and his dedication to practicing forging arts.
• Romance and Relationships: Baili's flirtation and Lin Xiaoqi's affectionate behavior highlight the romantic tension in the story.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Baili: Baili flirts with Lu Yibai, but he shows no interest, leading to an awkward exchange.
• Lu Yibai and Ye Yiyi: They work together to clean up the ruined artifacts, with Ye Yiyi showing deference to Lu Yibai's strength and position.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi: Lin Xiaoqi playfully greets Lu Yibai, showing her growing affection and comfort around him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai successfully forges the structure of a heart protection mirror but fails to integrate the crucial reverse scales.
• Upon retrying, the reverse scales absorb and devour all the forging materials, including nine small magic artifacts.
• The reverse scales shrink and emit radiance, displaying a life-like vitality.
• Lu Yibai feeds the reverse scales all remaining materials, causing them to shrink further and exhibit growth and shrinking capabilities.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai demonstrates his self-taught forging skills and resilience in the face of failure, ultimately achieving a unique result.
• Black Fatty shows apprehension towards the reverse scales' power and provides insights into its nature.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and Adaptation: Lu Yibai's persistence in forging despite failures and his willingness to experiment with the reverse scales' unique properties.
• Power and Growth: The reverse scales' absorption of materials and subsequent growth, reflecting the idea of strength gained through assimilation.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai interacts with Black Fatty, seeking its opinion on the reverse scales' power and using it as a test subject for the scales' growth and shrinking capabilities.
• Lu Yibai's internal monologue and dialogue with Black Fatty showcase his thought process and curiosity regarding the reverse scales' properties.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The "Crack the Golden Egg" event begins at The Answer Bar, featuring two reverse scales that absorb and dissipate attack force.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi test the scales, discovering they can withstand three hits from a Sixth Tier demon equivalent before needing to "rest."
• Lu Yibai modifies one scale into a chest guard for Xiao Yao, while Lin Xiaoqi suggests giving the other to Ye Yiyi.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai demonstrates his protective nature and care for his team, ensuring everyone's safety.
• Ye Yiyi shows her diligence and dedication in managing the bar, seeking to contribute despite her limited strength.
• Xiao Yao's growth is mentioned, with her power slowly being released, surpassing Ye Yiyi's current level.

Significant Themes

• Protection and Care: Lu Yibai's actions highlight his role as a protector and caregiver, ensuring everyone's safety and well-being.
• Teamwork and Equality: Despite Ye Yiyi's relatively weak combat power, she is valued and cared for as an essential part of the team.
• Growth and Potential: Xiao Yao's growth hints at her future strength, while Ye Yiyi's dedication suggests her potential in other areas.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi work together to test and distribute the reverse scales, showcasing their teamwork and consideration for each team member's needs.
• Lu Yibai interacts with Ye Yiyi, demonstrating his care and trust in her by entrusting her with the reverse scale and the responsibility of being the home's head in their absence.
• Ye Yiyi's interactions with Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi highlight her dedication, diligence, and eagerness to contribute, as well as her emotional growth and attachment to her new family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai's household is bustling with various creatures needing care.
• Lu Yibai's cultivation improves, reaching mid-Third Tier.
• Baili returns to London, reporting to Rudolf about obtaining the nine cards.
• Rudolf reveals that the Apostles went to China to awaken their 'King' using a demon's blood.
• Rudolf recounts a past encounter with a mysterious man wielding a Dragon Snake Umbrella.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai finds contentment in his family life and continues stable cultivation.
• Baili demonstrates initiative and courage by retrieving the cards from China.
• Rudolf shows concern for Baili's safety and reveals his past encounter, hinting at his fear of the mysterious man.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different organizations (Apostles, Night Watchmen).
• The importance of family and contentment in one's life (Lu Yibai's perspective).
• The pursuit of power and awakening a 'King' (Apostles' motivation).

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai interacts with his family and creatures, showing responsibility and care.
• Baili reports to Rudolf, expecting praise but receiving a scolding, leading to a revealing conversation.
• Rudolf's past encounter with the mysterious man is revealed, showing his fear and respect for the unknown power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rudolf, the strongest member of the English Apostle organization, recalls the Dragon Snake Umbrella and fears its wielder, who has reached an unimaginable level of cultivation.
• Baili, who is a half-spirit body, feels her decision to search for the nine cards might be suicidal after hearing about this cultivator.
• Rudolf asks Baili for the contact information of the young man from the bar, hoping to establish a friendly relationship with him, as he might be connected to the terrifying man.
• In Wucheng, Xiao Yao gets soaked in the rain while riding her cat. Lu Yibai doesn't scold her but lets her be wild for a few more years.
• Xiao Yao expresses her desire to become a Night Watchman when she grows up so she can inherit the bar, showing her understanding of the importance of the Night Watchmen organization in her parents' meeting.

Character Developments

• Rudolf: Recalls the Dragon Snake Umbrella and its wielder, showing fear and respect for their power. He also expresses concerns about his aging and hair loss.
• Baili: Feels overwhelmed and uncertain about her mission after learning about the powerful cultivator. She is also aware of her attractiveness to young men.
• Xiao Yao: Expresses her desire to become a Night Watchman and inherit the bar, showing her understanding and appreciation for her family's history and the Night Watchmen organization.

Significant Themes

• Power and fear: The chapter explores the theme of power and its ability to instill fear in others, as seen through Rudolf's reaction to the wielder of the Dragon Snake Umbrella.
• Inheritance: The theme of inheritance is present in both the English Apostle organization's context and Xiao Yao's desire to inherit the bar. It explores the idea of passing down responsibilities, knowledge, and traditions.
• Childhood and growth: The chapter highlights the importance of allowing children to experience a wild and free childhood, as seen through Lu Yibai's decision not to scold Xiao Yao for getting soaked in the rain.

Character Interactions

• Rudolf and Baili: They interact as colleagues in the English Apostle organization, with Rudolf showing concern for Baili's mission and asking for the young man's contact information.
• Lu Yibai and Xiao Yao: They interact as father and daughter, with Lu Yibai showing understanding and acceptance of Xiao Yao's desire to experience a wild childhood. He also plays with her and replenishes her vitality.
• Xiao Yao and Lin Xiaoqi: They interact as close friends, with Xiao Yao expressing her desire to be as tall as Lin Xiaoqi and become a Night Watchman when she grows up. Lin Xiaoqi, in turn, shows curiosity and amusement at Xiao Yao's aspirations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai wakes up early and goes to the wet market to buy groceries.
• He encounters a demon disguised as a middle-aged woman selling flowers, who gifts him a bouquet.
• Lu Yibai returns to the bar, gives the flowers to Lin Xiaoqi, and they share a moment.
• Lu Yibai goes on his night patrol after dinner.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai shows kindness and respect towards the demon woman, appreciating their harmonious coexistence.
• Lu Yibai's relationship with Lin Xiaoqi deepens, with affectionate moments between them.
• Lu Yibai's patrol routine is revealed, showing his dedication to his duty.

Significant Themes

• Harmony between Demons and Humans: Lu Yibai's encounter with the demon woman selling flowers highlights the potential for peaceful coexistence between demons and humans.
• Responsibility and Duty: Lu Yibai's night patrols demonstrate his sense of responsibility towards his role as a Night Watchman.
• Affection and Intimacy: The moments shared between Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi emphasize the growing affection between them.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai interacts with the demon woman, showing respect and curiosity towards her life.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi share affectionate moments, strengthening their bond.
• Lu Yibai interacts with his family (Lin Xiaoqi, Ye Yiyi, and Xiao Yao) before going on his patrol, showing his role as a caring figure in their lives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fatty Lu, a live streamer, hires actors for his show, planning to take them to a motel after the stream.
• A mysterious woman approaches Fatty Lu's car, shatters his phone with a stone, and reveals demonic features.
• Fatty Lu passes out from fear, realizing he's encountered a real demon.
• Black Fatty and Xiao Yao, a girl with fox ears, are together. Xiao Yao wants to find Lu Yibai (Supreme Boss).
• Black Fatty senses demonic energy near Wucheng Vocational and Technical College and finds a dead female demon in a car, suggesting someone else might have killed it.

Character Developments

• Fatty Lu is revealed to be a fraudulent live streamer, hiring actors for his shows and planning to take advantage of them.
• Xiao Yao, a girl with fox ears, is curious and adventurous, wanting to find Lu Yibai.
• Black Fatty, despite being a level five monster, is agile and protective of Xiao Yao.

Significant Themes

• Deception and reality (Fatty Lu's live stream vs. the real demon encounter).
• The relationship between humans and monsters (Xiao Yao's curiosity about Lu Yibai, Black Fatty's protective nature).

Character Interactions

• Fatty Lu interacts with the mysterious woman, leading to his fear and fainting.
• Xiao Yao and Black Fatty interact playfully, with Xiao Yao trying to convince Black Fatty to take her to find Lu Yibai.
• Black Fatty and Xiao Yao arrive at the scene where the female demon was killed, suggesting they might interact with the unknown demon slayer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The second lucky draw event is announced, with Night Watchmen custom badges as the main prize.
• The event details are available in the book review section or via a link at the end of each chapter.

Character Developments

• The author, You You, expresses a sense of guilt for not updating the chapter earlier in the month.
• You You shows enthusiasm and eagerness for the book's success, asking readers for monthly and recommendation votes.

Significant Themes

• Engagement and Interaction: You You encourages readers to participate in the lucky draw event, fostering a sense of community and engagement.
• Exposure and Success: The author emphasizes the importance of votes and rankings for the book's success, highlighting the competitive nature of the publishing world.

Character Interactions

• The author directly addresses the readers, using a friendly and casual tone, creating a sense of interaction and connection with the audience.
• You You indirectly interacts with other authors or books by mentioning the need for votes and rankings, implying a competitive environment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A black cat, Black Fatty, protects a girl, Xiao Yao, from seeing a demon's gruesome death.
• A mysterious figure, later revealed to be a young Taoist named Taixu, kills the demon with a wooden sword.
• Lu Yibai, a Night Watchman, arrives and senses Taixu's presence along with Black Fatty and Xiao Yao.
• Lu Yibai finds a Life Token in the demon's corpse, indicating the demon organization's resurgence.

Character Developments

• Taixu: A young, inexperienced Night Watchman who has descended from the mountain to train alone. He shows respect and deference to seniors, revealing his Taoist name upon introduction.
• Lu Yibai: A senior Night Watchman who is protective of his daughter, Xiao Yao. He shows amusement and exasperation at Taixu's youth and inexperience.

Significant Themes

• Mentorship and Experience: Taixu's youth and lack of experience contrast with Lu Yibai's seniority and knowledge, highlighting the theme of learning from one's elders.
• Protectiveness: Both Lu Yibai and Taixu show protective instincts towards Xiao Yao, with Lu Yibai being overprotective of his daughter.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Taixu: Lu Yibai is initially amused and exasperated by Taixu's youth and inexperience, but he shows respect for Taixu as a fellow Night Watchman. Taixu, in turn, shows deference to Lu Yibai as a senior.
• Black Fatty and Taixu: Black Fatty initially misunderstands Taixu's compliment about its agility, leading to a brief moment of confusion and miscommunication.
• Lu Yibai and Xiao Yao: Lu Yibai's protectiveness towards his daughter is evident in his actions, such as kicking Black Fatty for bringing Xiao Yao to the scene and guarding her from Taixu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai encounters a young Taoist, Taixu, who seems familiar with Xiao Yao's fox ears.
• Taixu follows Lu Yibai, claiming to have met Xiao Yao before.
• Lu Yibai brings Taixu to the Answer Bar, where they meet Ye Yiyi and Lin Xiaoqi.
• Lu Yibai sends Xiao Yao and Black Fatty out to play, then questions Taixu about his past encounters with Xiao Yao.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Initially appears angry and protective of Xiao Yao, but later shows a friendlier and more hospitable side to Taixu.
• Taixu: Displays naivety and curiosity, showing a strong sense of respect and politeness. He is the successor of the Small Taoist Temple.
• Xiao Yao: Shows a close bond with Lin Xiaoqi, and her fox ears are revealed to Taixu.

Significant Themes

• The legend of the Small Taoist Temple and its successor.
• The bond between Xiao Yao and Lin Xiaoqi.
• Lu Yibai's protective nature towards Xiao Yao and his change in attitude towards Taixu.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Taixu: Initially hostile, but Lu Yibai's attitude improves after learning that Taixu isn't interested in Xiao Yao.
• Xiao Yao and Lin Xiaoqi: Show a close, synchronized bond, with Lin Xiaoqi caring for Xiao Yao like a mother figure.
• Ye Yiyi and Taixu: Ye Yiyi teases Taixu, causing him to blush, but she stops after seeing Lu Yibai's reaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The young Taoist Taixu recounts meeting Xiao Yao as a weak child with fox ears, who was saved by Ji Qiuli using 99 secret methods.
• Ji Qiuli traded three years of his lifespan to extend Xiao Yao's life.
• Xiao Yao has fully recovered, but Ji Qiuli is deceased.
• Taixu reveals he has photographic memory and has read the 99 secret methods but hasn't mastered them.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yao: She has recovered her health and is now strong and active.
• Ji Qiuli: His past actions reveal his deep love and dedication to Xiao Yao's well-being.
• Young Taoist Taixu: He shows concern for Xiao Yao's well-being and reveals his photographic memory.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Ji Qiuli's actions highlight the theme of selfless sacrifice for one's loved ones.
• Memory: Taixu's photographic memory and the secret methods he memorized emphasize the importance of memory and knowledge retention.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi exchange a glance of understanding and sympathy when learning about Ji Qiuli's sacrifice.
• Lu Yibai and Taixu interact, with Lu Yibai casually asking Taixu to write down the 99 secret methods, causing Taixu to realize the task's magnitude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai tasks the young Taoist, Taixu, with memorizing ninety-nine secret manuals, much to Taixu's dismay.
• Taixu begins his task, finding Lu Yibai's cooking delicious compared to the temple's meals.
• Lu Yibai decides to let Taixu stay in his room, planning to sleep with Lin Xiaoqi.
• Lu Yibai discovers that the first volume of the first book is a forging art called Flame Refining Technique.

Character Developments

• Taixu shows diligence and high awareness in his task, hinting at a potential high update frequency if he were a webnovel writer.
• Lu Yibai demonstrates his care for Xiao Yao's future and his eagerness to learn useful skills from the secret manuals.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of learning and the determination to overcome challenges (Taixu's task).
• The joy and responsibility of raising a child (Lu Yibai's thoughts on Xiao Yao's future).

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Taixu: Lu Yibai tasks Taixu with memorizing the manuals, showing his authority and Taixu's acceptance of his role.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi: They plan to sleep together, showing their growing relationship.
• Lu Yibai and Xiao Yao: Lu Yibai watches over Xiao Yao's nighttime routine, showing his affection and concern for her future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai, the boss of a bar, discovers that his secret forging art, "Menstrual Pain," is more advanced than the well-known "Flame Refining Technique."
• He asks the young Taoist, Taixu, to transcribe the "Flame Refining Technique" for him.
• In late June, they enjoy iced watermelon together, and Lu Yibai asks Taixu to hand over the transcribed "Flame Refining Technique."
• Lin Xiaoqi, Lu Yibai's assistant, also reviews the "Flame Refining Technique" and finds it inferior to "Menstrual Pain."

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Realizes the superiority of his secret forging art and feels smug about it.
• Lin Xiaoqi: Recognizes the advanced nature of "Menstrual Pain" and appreciates the comfort of their current lifestyle.
• Young Taoist Taixu: Struggles with the efficiency of his work due to the comfort of his current living situation and feels embarrassed about freeloading food and drinks.

Significant Themes

• The comparison and contrast between two forging arts, "Menstrual Pain" and "Flame Refining Technique," highlighting the superiority of the former.
• The comfort and allure of a modern, easy lifestyle versus the discipline and rigor of traditional training methods.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi: Share their thoughts on the "Flame Refining Technique" and enjoy watermelon together.
• Lu Yibai and Young Taoist Taixu: Lu Yibai requests the transcribed "Flame Refining Technique" from Taixu and shows concern for his work efficiency.
• Young Taoist Taixu and himself: Struggles with his work efficiency and feels embarrassed about freeloading, but also enjoys the comfort of his current living situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi try to access the Night Watchmen's archive to find information about their ancestors, but are denied access.
• They discover that their lineage's cultivation method, "Menstrual Pain," is adapted from a forging art.
• Lu Yibai realizes that there's no information about the seventh generation of their lineage and questions the authenticity of Ji Dekeng's information.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai demonstrates his strategic thinking and analytical skills, while Lin Xiaoqi shows her loyalty and support.
• The young Taoist, Taixu, reveals he has high authority (level 5), hinting at his influential background.
• Ji Dekeng's mysterious past is further hinted at, suggesting he might be hiding more secrets.

Significant Themes

• Secrecy and Mystery: The chapter explores the theme of secrets, with the ancestors' records being inaccessible and Ji Dekeng's past being shrouded in mystery.
• Lineage and Heritage: The characters grapple with their connection to their lineage and the lack of information about their ancestors.
• Power and Authority: The authority levels of Night Watchmen are introduced, highlighting the power dynamics within the organization.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi work together to try and uncover their ancestors' records, showing their partnership and mutual respect.
• Lu Yibai interacts with Taixu, showing surprise and respect for the young Taoist's high authority level.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi discuss the strange situation of their lineage's records, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Boss Lu (Lu Yibai) is reading a secret method under a locust tree at the Answer Bar, while caring for Xiao Yao, a young fox spirit.
• Lu Yibai uses his spiritual sense to kill a mosquito harassing Xiao Yao.
• He later discusses the recent demon activities targeting half-spirit bodies with Lin Xiaoqi, who decides to increase cat patrols in the city.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Shows affection and care towards Xiao Yao, demonstrating his protective nature. He also displays his spiritual prowess by using his spiritual sense to kill a mosquito.
• Lin Xiaoqi: Shows concern for the safety of half-spirit bodies and takes initiative to increase cat patrols to protect them.

Significant Themes

• Protection and Care: Lu Yibai's care for Xiao Yao and Lin Xiaoqi's concern for half-spirit bodies highlight the theme of protection and care.
• Spiritual Power: Lu Yibai's use of his spiritual sense to kill a mosquito showcases the power and utility of spiritual abilities.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Xiao Yao: Lu Yibai interacts with Xiao Yao affectionately, showing his paternal side. He also teaches her about compromise.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi: They discuss the recent demon activities, showing their partnership and shared concern for the safety of others. Lu Yibai also shows affection towards Lin Xiaoqi by stroking her hair.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai encounters a Level Three demon on his way home, which is stopped by Black Fatty, a peak Level Five monster in cat form.
• Black Fatty kills the demon and reports it to the Assistance Department.
• Lu Yibai continues his cultivation of the "Menstrual Pain" method, nearing completion of three golden threads connecting his palms and soles.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Shows determination to break through to the Fourth Tier quickly, hinting at a hidden reason.
• Black Fatty: Demonstrates its strength and responsibility, protecting the city and its inhabitants.

Significant Themes

• The unconventional path of Lu Yibai's cultivation, with the potential formation of an Artifact Spirit within him.
• The power dynamics between demons and cultivators, with Black Fatty serving as a protector.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Black Fatty: Lu Yibai relies on Black Fatty for protection, while Black Fatty follows Lu Yibai's orders and reports to him.
• Black Fatty and the demon: Black Fatty shows no mercy in killing the demon, demonstrating its strength and resolve.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai senses his breakthrough in the "Menstrual Pain" technique, nearing the completion of his golden foot Artifact Spirit.
• He continues cultivating the Soul Nail, increasing its quantity and quality, now able to summon three at once.
• Lu Yibai smashes a Demon Core to fertilize the little treant, expressing his love for both his daughter and the treant.
• The young Taoist Taixu enjoys his new life at the Answer Bar while undergoing training, including patrol duty.
• Lu Yibai witnesses Taixu's Hundred-Pace Flying Sword technique.
• The number of Life Tokens in Lu Yibai's drawer increases, indicating a gathering storm and the potential opening of a new dungeon.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Shows progress in his cultivation, nearing a breakthrough, and demonstrates his broad-mindedness regarding his Artifact Spirit.
• Young Taoist Taixu: Adapts to his new life, enjoys the pleasures of modern food and drink, and shows off his supernatural abilities.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and progress: Lu Yibai's advancements in his techniques and the little treant's slow evolution.
• The gathering storm: The increasing number of Life Tokens hints at an impending new dungeon and conflict.
• The contrast between old and new: The young Taoist's experiences with modern life and his training.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and the little treant: Lu Yibai fertilizes the treant with a Demon Core, expressing his affection for it.
• Lu Yibai, Lin Xiaoqi, and Taixu: They go on patrol together, witnessing Taixu's supernatural abilities.
• Lu Yibai and the demon organizations: The increasing Life Tokens indicate the demons' desperation and Lu Yibai's growing importance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Demonic organizations are actively capturing humans with half-spirit bodies, causing disappearances in various cities.
• Wucheng, under Lu Yibai's leadership, remains stable due to the Answer Bar's strong combat power.
• Lu Yibai takes Xiao Qi and Xiao Yao to the supermarket, where Xiao Yao buys a hat.
• Upon returning, Lu Yibai meets Li Youde, who brings data on missing persons. Lu Yibai decides to assign someone to protect Li Youde, who is also a half-spirit body.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Shows concern for the safety of others, especially those who are half-spirit bodies like Li Youde.
• Xiao Yao: Demonstrates independence and thoughtfulness by treating Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi to ice cream with her pocket money.
• Li Youde: Shows dedication to his work, finding fulfillment in his duties.

Significant Themes

• Safety and vigilance: The chapter emphasizes the importance of safety and vigilance due to the ongoing threat of demonic organizations.
• Responsibility: Lu Yibai feels responsible for the safety of those around him, especially those who are half-spirit bodies like himself.
• Work ethic: Li Youde's dedication to his work highlights the theme of a strong work ethic.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Xiao Yao: Their interaction at the supermarket shows Lu Yibai's affection for Xiao Yao and his desire to instill good values in her.
• Lu Yibai and Li Youde: Their interaction highlights Lu Yibai's concern for Li Youde's safety and his responsibility towards those around him.