Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Youde, a half-spirit body and head of the Wucheng Assistance Department, is assigned a bodyguard, Taixu, a young Taoist, due to safety concerns.
• Lu Yibai, the boss, tasks Taixu with protecting Li Youde and transcribing secret methods while Li Youde works.

Character Developments

• Li Youde: Initially reluctant to accept Taixu as a bodyguard, he becomes more accepting of the arrangement.
• Taixu: Eager to prove himself, he takes on the responsibility seriously and is determined to protect Li Youde.
• Lu Yibai: Shows a nurturing side, treating Taixu like one of his juniors and providing him with guidance and care.

Significant Themes

• Protection and responsibility: Lu Yibai assigns Taixu to protect Li Youde, highlighting the theme of protection and the responsibility that comes with it.
• Trust and capability: Lu Yibai trusts Taixu's abilities, emphasizing the theme of trust and the importance of demonstrating one's capability.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Taixu: Lu Yibai shows fatherly concern for Taixu, treating him as a junior and providing him with guidance and care. Taixu, in turn, is eager to prove himself and live up to Lu Yibai's expectations.
• Li Youde and Taixu: Initially reluctant, Li Youde becomes more accepting of Taixu's presence and begins to see him as a capable bodyguard.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Dekeng, the Night Watchmen's leader, visits Sakura Ning in Modu.
• He plans to return to Wucheng for two days, despite the ongoing demon organization's activities.
• Sakura Ning is concerned about the situation in Modu but agrees to Ji Dekeng's departure.
• On the train, Ji Dekeng's Skull Umbrella vibrates, hinting at potential demonic activity.
• Upon arrival in Wucheng, Ji Dekeng encounters a persistent woman soliciting business outside the station.

Character Developments

• Sakura Ning: Demonstrates responsibility and concern for Modu's safety but is still immature and willful at times.
• Ji Dekeng: Shows good nature, patience, and understanding towards Sakura Ning's immaturity. He also displays wisdom and experience in handling potential demonic threats.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility vs. Personal Matters: Sakura Ning struggles with balancing her duty to Modu and Ji Dekeng's personal needs.
• Power Dynamics: Ji Dekeng's calm and collected demeanor suggests he holds a higher rank or clearance level than Sakura Ning, influencing their interaction.

Character Interactions

• Sakura Ning and Ji Dekeng: Their interaction reveals their respective ranks and the power dynamic between them. Sakura Ning is disrespectful but knows Ji Dekeng's limits, while Ji Dekeng is patient and understanding towards her immaturity.
• Ji Dekeng and the Persistent Woman: Ji Dekeng's calm and collected response to the woman's persistence highlights his good nature and patience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Dekeng, the master of Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi, returns to Wucheng after a long absence.
• He brings back two large black umbrellas, a Dragon Snake and a Skull, completing the set of four umbrellas at the Answer Bar.
• Ji Dekeng promises the young half-demon, Xiao Yao, that she can have the Skull Umbrella when she turns ten.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yao: She is curious and brave, showing no fear in jumping from a height. She also displays a strong interest in the umbrellas and is excited about receiving the Skull Umbrella.
• Ji Dekeng: He is revealed to be a powerful practitioner of the "Menstrual Pain" lineage, potentially having cultivated it to its historical peak. He is warm and patient with children, enjoying interacting with them.

Significant Themes

• Power and Age: Ji Dekeng's strength is hinted to be immense due to his age and cultivation level, emphasizing the theme of power and age in the cultivation world.
• Heritage and Legacy: The umbrellas represent a form of heritage, with Xiao Yao eager to receive one, showing her desire to be part of this legacy.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yao and Ji Dekeng: They interact like a grandfather and granddaughter, with Ji Dekeng promising Xiao Yao the Skull Umbrella when she turns ten.
• Lu Yibai, Lin Xiaoqi, and Ji Dekeng: They catch up on recent events, with Lu Yibai showing respect and deference to Ji Dekeng as his master.

• Key Plot Points/Events: The author's new book, "Nightfall Players," launched on June 1st and secured fourth place on the new book monthly ticket chart.
• Character Developments: The author expresses gratitude towards their top-tier supporter, Brother Han Xu, who significantly contributed to the book's success. The author also reveals their ambition to become a "god" author.
• Significant Themes: Ambition, Gratitude, Hard Work, and the Struggle for Success.
• Character Interactions: The author interacts with their top supporter, Brother Han Xu, expressing appreciation and sharing their aspirations for the future.
• Brief Overview: The author reflects on their book's successful launch, thanks their top supporter, and sets ambitious goals for the future, encouraging readers to support them further.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Dekeng returns, revealing that Wucheng Public Cemetery has a seal containing a dismembered demon's torso.
• The demon's left leg has been lost, allowing the demon organization to sense the seal's location during loosening periods.
• Lu Yibai, Lin Xiaoqi, and Ji Dekeng plan to protect the seal together when it loosens in the coming days.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi have grown stronger (Lu Yibai is at the Fourth Tier, Lin Xiaoqi at the Half-Sixth Tier).
• Ji Dekeng remains mysterious and powerful, but now seems more willing to involve Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi in his plans.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and teamwork against a common enemy.
• The importance of protecting one's family and heritage (Lu Yibai's father is buried in Wucheng Public Cemetery).

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi show determination and courage, convincing Ji Dekeng to let them join the mission.
• Ji Dekeng, while initially reluctant, agrees to let Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi participate, showing trust and respect for their growth.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi express concern for Ji Dekeng's safety, highlighting their bond and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi sleep in separate rooms due to Ji Dekeng's presence and their upcoming duty at Wucheng Public Cemetery.
• Lu Yibai breaks through to the Fourth Tier of "Menstrual Pain" cultivation, experiencing intense pain and spiritual energy absorption.
• The next day, Lu Yibai, Lin Xiaoqi, and Ji Dekeng prepare to leave for the cemetery, deploying all four large black umbrellas from the Answer Bar together for the first time.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Successfully breaks through his cultivation bottleneck, demonstrating resilience and determination in the face of intense pain.
• Ji Dekeng: Shows concern for Lu Yibai's cultivation progress and carries the Skull Umbrella, hinting at his knowledge of the sealed demon.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and breakthroughs: Lu Yibai's struggle and eventual success in breaking through his cultivation bottleneck highlight the challenges and rewards of the cultivation path.
• Teamwork and preparation: The deployment of all four umbrellas and the group's preparation for their mission emphasize the importance of teamwork and thorough planning.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi: Their shared duty and living arrangements foster a sense of camaraderie and mutual support.
• Lu Yibai and Ji Dekeng: The older man's concern for Lu Yibai's cultivation and his carrying of the Skull Umbrella suggest a protective and guiding role towards Lu Yibai.
• Lu Yibai and Xiao Yao: Lu Yibai's affection and concern for Xiao Yao are evident in his decision to leave her behind to guard the house.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai, Ji Dekeng, and Lin Xiaoqi travel to Wucheng Public Cemetery to investigate the seal loosening.
• They meet the mute Tomb Guarding elder who recognizes Ji Dekeng and leaves after Ji Dekeng asks him to.
• The trio enters the seal, with Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi going inside while Ji Dekeng guards outside.
• They discover the severed right leg of a demon frozen in an ice pillar within the sealed space.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai shows concern for Ji Dekeng's safety and wants to switch roles but ultimately follows Ji Dekeng's plan.
• Ji Dekeng reveals his knowledge of sign language and his history with the Tomb Guarding elder.
• Lin Xiaoqi demonstrates adaptability to the extreme cold within the seal.

Significant Themes

• Respect for Elders: Ji Dekeng's interaction with the Tomb Guarding elder highlights the importance of respecting one's elders, even when they are subordinates.
• Stubbornness vs. Wisdom: Lu Yibai's stubbornness is contrasted with Ji Dekeng's wisdom, showing that while Lu Yibai is determined, Ji Dekeng's experience and knowledge make him a reliable leader.
• Adaptability: Both Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi show adaptability to the extreme conditions within the seal.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Ji Dekeng: Lu Yibai shows concern for Ji Dekeng's safety, while Ji Dekeng maintains his calm and wise demeanor, making decisions based on his experience.
• Ji Dekeng and the Tomb Guarding elder: The brief interaction between Ji Dekeng and the Tomb Guarding elder reveals their history and the elder's respect for Ji Dekeng.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi: The two work together to enter the seal and prepare to face the demons inside.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Black Fatty and Xiao Yao sense a surge of demonic power from Wucheng Cemetery.
• Xiao Yao wants to investigate, but Black Fatty restrains her.
• At the Wucheng Assistance Department, Li Youde and the young Taoist Taixu feel the demonic presence.
• At Wucheng Cemetery, Ji Dekeng counts thirty-seven demons, including twenty Great Demons and four at the Sixth Tier, approaching him.
• Ji Dekeng draws a line in the dirt, then erases it, declaring that none of the demons will leave.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yao shows exceptional senses for her age, sensing multiple Demon Cores.
• The young Taoist Taixu demonstrates his diligence and patience in transcribing secret methods.
• Ji Dekeng remains calm and composed even when facing a large number of powerful demons.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its consequences, as the loosening of the seal draws numerous demons.
• The theme of courage and determination, as Ji Dekeng faces overwhelming odds alone.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yao and Black Fatty's interaction shows the contrast between Xiao Yao's impulsiveness and Black Fatty's caution.
• Li Youde and the young Taoist Taixu's interaction highlights their shared concern for Lu Yibai and Xiao Qi.
• Ji Dekeng's interaction with the demons is one of defiance, as he declares none of them will leave.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Demons hide within a [Domain] in Wucheng's public cemetery, observing Ji Dekeng.
• Ji Dekeng, the former Wucheng Steward, begins a one-sided slaughter against the demons.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi, inside the seal, prepare for battle but no demons infiltrate.
• Outside, Ji Dekeng effortlessly defeats all the demons.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi exit the seal to find Ji Dekeng unscathed and the demons all dead.

Character Developments

• Ji Dekeng demonstrates his formidable power and skill, confirming his legendary status among demons.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi show concern for Ji Dekeng's safety but remain prepared for battle.
• The ghost inside the Lion Umbrella adapts to its situation and finds comfort in dense Yin energy.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Night Watchmen and demons.
• The adaptability and resilience of the ghost in the Lion Umbrella.
• The theme of a one-sided battle, highlighting Ji Dekeng's overwhelming strength.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi communicate their concern for Ji Dekeng's safety.
• Ji Dekeng reassures Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi that they can return home soon.
• No significant interactions occur between the demons and Ji Dekeng, as the battle is one-sided.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Night Watchmen notice the absence of Great Demons, suggesting a brewing conspiracy.
• Lu Yibai, Lin Xiaoqi, and Ji Dekeng find nearly twenty Great Demon corpses at Wucheng Public Cemetery, killed by Ji Dekeng.
• Lu Yibai discovers a severed limb inside the seal, which beckons to him with its toe before they leave.
• The cemetery tomb guard shows deep respect towards Ji Dekeng.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi collect Demon Cores from the corpses, which will aid their cultivation and the growth of their tree son.
• Lu Yibai becomes aware of the severed limb's movement, hinting at a potential connection or threat.
• Ji Dekeng demonstrates his immense power by single-handedly defeating numerous Great Demons, revealing his nonchalant and carefree demeanor post-battle.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between demons and Night Watchmen are explored, with the latter gaining an advantage this time.
• The theme of preparation and resource gathering is emphasized, as Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi collect Demon Cores to aid their cultivation and the little treant's growth.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi work together to collect Demon Cores, showing a sense of teamwork and shared purpose.
• Ji Dekeng's nonchalant and carefree attitude contrasts with the gruesome scene of demon corpses, highlighting his powerful capabilities.
• The tomb guard's respect towards Ji Dekeng hints at his status and influence within the Night Watchmen hierarchy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai, Lin Xiaoqi, and Ji Dekeng return to the Answer Bar after a successful mission.
• Lu Yibai plants a Demon Core fragment for the little treant to absorb, causing it to fall asleep.
• Ji Dekeng reveals he's leaving for Modu the next day.
• Lu Yibai gives Lin Xiaoqi four Sixth Tier Demon Cores to aid her advancement.
• Ji Dekeng departs, with Xiao Yao reminding him to give her an umbrella when she turns ten.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Shows responsibility towards the little treant and his team, valuing his green life force for protection.
• Lin Xiaoqi: Approaches Sixth Tier, eager to advance with the provided Demon Cores.
• Ji Dekeng: Maintains his mysterious demeanor, hinting at his strength but not revealing it directly.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Cultivation: Characters' power levels are emphasized, with Ji Dekeng's strength remaining ambiguous.
• Family and Belonging: The bond between Lu Yibai, Lin Xiaoqi, and Ji Dekeng is reinforced.
• Responsibility: Lu Yibai takes care of the little treant and provides for Lin Xiaoqi's advancement.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi: They work well together, with Lu Yibai supporting Lin Xiaoqi's cultivation.
• Lu Yibai and Ji Dekeng: Lu Yibai asks Ji Dekeng about his strength, but Ji Dekeng remains evasive.
• Ji Dekeng and Xiao Yao: They share a warm farewell, with Xiao Yao reminding Ji Dekeng of his promise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Dekeng takes a taxi to the train station, where he hears the song "Passing Years, What Can You Do to Me?" and is struck by its title and lyrics.
• The old gay head leaves Wucheng, marking the start of a new day for the Answer Bar.
• Lu Yibai learns mechanism arts from a secret method called "Thousand Mechanisms," planning to create wrist wires for Xiao Yao, Ye Yiyi, and Li Youde.

Character Developments

• Ji Dekeng: Reflects on his life and the passage of time, suggesting a deeper introspection or regret.
• Lu Yibai: Shows dedication to learning mechanism arts, with a focus on creating useful items for his companions.
• Xiao Yao: Displaying her youth and energy by napping on Lu Yibai's stomach.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and its impact on individuals.
• The pursuit of knowledge and self-improvement.
• The importance of companionship and providing for one's friends and family.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai interacts with Lin Xiaoqi and Xiao Yao, showcasing a harmonious family dynamic.
• Ji Dekeng's brief interaction with the taxi driver highlights his enigmatic presence.
• Lu Yibai's plans for creating wrist wires demonstrate his care for Xiao Yao, Ye Yiyi, and Li Youde.

Chapter Summary: “Lure the Tiger from the Mountain”

Plot Points and Events

• Before dawn, Lu Yibai gets up, covers the sleeping Xiao Yao, and goes out to buy ordinary materials for practicing mechanical arts. He plans to recreate the wrist threads from Thousand Mechanisms, using fishing line because of its toughness and potential lethality.
• After returning to the bar, Lu Yibai prepares food and begins working on the wrist threads. While doing so, he detects demonic energy near the Assistance Department’s Crow City headquarters.
• Suspecting that the demon is targeting Li Youde, Lu Yibai realizes that the protection he secretly arranged—having the young Taoist Taixu guard Li Youde—may be tested.
• At the Assistance Department, Taixu is working alongside Li Youde. He senses the demon and immediately attacks with his inherited peachwood sword.
• Taixu severely wounds the Level 4 demon, forcing it to flee. Excited to prove himself and justify Lu Yibai’s trust, he pursues it despite the danger.
• Taixu successfully kills the demon, but Lu Yibai realizes that the attack was likely a diversion. He and Lin Xiaoqi rush to the Assistance Department.
• They meet Taixu outside, bloodied but victorious. However, when they enter Li Youde’s office, they discover it has been ransacked. Li Youde has disappeared, and a large pool of blood remains on the floor.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Demonstrates his thoughtful and precautionary nature by arranging Taixu’s protection of Li Youde in advance. He also begins practicing mechanical arts, showing his continued efforts to expand his abilities. His concern over Taixu’s impulsive pursuit reveals his responsibility toward younger allies.
• Taixu: Shows remarkable combat ability by killing a Level 4 demon alone despite his young appearance. However, his eagerness to prove himself leads him to chase the fleeing demon, unknowingly abandoning the person he was supposed to protect.
• Li Youde: His exaggerated dedication to paperwork is humorously emphasized, but the final scene suggests that his diligence and position have made him a target. His disappearance becomes the chapter’s major crisis.
• Lin Xiaoqi: Acts alongside Lu Yibai when they recognize the danger, reinforcing her role as a dependable companion and ally.
• Xiao Yao: Appears briefly in a domestic scene with Lu Yibai, adding warmth and humor to the opening.

Significant Themes

• The danger of impulsiveness: Taixu’s confidence and excitement over fighting a demon cause him to neglect his assigned duty.
• Strategy and deception: The demon attack functions as a distraction, drawing Taixu away so Li Youde can be abducted—fulfilling the “lure the tiger from the mountain” idea.
• Hidden strength and appearances: Taixu looks like a young child but possesses the ability to defeat a Level 4 demon, emphasizing that appearances are misleading.
• Responsibility and trust: Taixu is motivated by Lu Yibai’s trust, but the chapter shows that living up to trust requires judgment, not merely courage.
• Preparation versus recklessness: Lu Yibai’s planning contrasts with Taixu’s impulsive heroism, highlighting two different approaches to danger.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai affectionately cares for Xiao Yao, while her blunt complaint about his hard chest provides comic relief.
• Taixu works beside Li Youde and becomes inspired by his obsessive enthusiasm for work.
• Taixu attacks the demon to protect Li Youde and to prove himself worthy of Lu Yibai’s confidence.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi respond together once they realize Taixu has pursued the demon.
• Lu Yibai’s warning comes too late: Taixu has killed the demon, but Li Youde has already vanished, suggesting the enemy successfully exploited his enthusiasm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Taixu returns to the Answer Bar dejected after failing to rescue Li Youde.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi decide to find Li Youde using Lin Xiaoqi's unique ability to communicate with cats.
• Lin Xiaoqi initiates the "Hundred Cats Night Walk" to search for Li Youde.
• Li Youde is captured and injured by demons and monsters. He's being held in a car driven by a demon, with a human named Mr. Zhao as a passenger.

Character Developments

• Taixu feels guilty for failing his mission but is determined to make up for it.
• Lu Yibai shows understanding and patience towards Taixu's inexperience.
• Lin Xiaoqi demonstrates her unique ability and confidence in finding Li Youde.
• Li Youde is revealed to be a half-spirit body and a dedicated worker, showing his resilience and determination.

Significant Themes

• The power of teamwork and unity (Taixu, Lu Yibai, and Lin Xiaoqi working together to find Li Youde).
• The importance of perseverance and determination (Li Youde's dedication to his work and Taixu's resolve to make up for his mistake).
• The strange and sinister nature of Wucheng, highlighting its uniqueness and the challenges it presents.

Character Interactions

• Taixu and Xiao Yao: Xiao Yao comforts Taixu with a candy, showing kindness and understanding.
• Lu Yibai and Taixu: Lu Yibai shows understanding and support towards Taixu, encouraging him to learn from his mistakes.
• Lin Xiaoqi and the cats: Lin Xiaoqi communicates with the cats, demonstrating her unique bond with them and her ability to utilize their help.
• Li Youde and Mr. Zhao: Mr. Zhao reveals that he knows Li Youde, hinting at a possible past connection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mr. Zhao (Zhao Mingming) and a demon drive Li Youde, unconscious and bound, in a minivan.
• Li Youde regains consciousness and recognizes Zhao Mingming, who was presumed dead.
• Zhao Mingming reveals he's still alive because he succeeded in his plans involving half-spirit bodies.
• Li Youde understands the demon organization's interest in half-spirit bodies.

Character Developments

• Li Youde: Realizes Zhao Mingming is alive and understands the demon organization's interest in half-spirit bodies.
• Zhao Mingming: Reveals he's been working with demons, aiming to create more beings like himself, neither human nor ghost.

Significant Themes

• The theme of betrayal is reinforced as Li Youde learns Zhao Mingming is alive and working against the Assistance Department.
• The theme of transformation is evident in Zhao Mingming's desire to create more beings like himself, breaking free from human limitations.

Character Interactions

• Li Youde and Zhao Mingming: Their interaction reveals Zhao Mingming's betrayal and Li Youde's shock and disdain.
• Zhao Mingming and the demon: Their relationship is implied to be one of cooperation, with Zhao Mingming excited about their current mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Mingming captures Li Youde, feeling conflicted about his former superior who once shot him.
• Zhao Mingming threatens Li Youde, intending to turn him into a Night Watchman using a Blood Contract.
• Lin Xiaoqi and Lu Yibai (Boss Lu) chase after Zhao Mingming's car, using stray cats to track them.
• Boss Lu kicks the car off course and slashes it in half with his Lion Umbrella, separating Zhao Mingming from Li Youde.

Character Developments

• Zhao Mingming: His feelings towards Li Youde are complex, and he's become more extreme since betraying the Assistance Department.
• Li Youde: Remains calm and composed, only responding to Zhao Mingming with "Idiot."
• Lu Yibai (Boss Lu): Shows off his physical prowess and combat skills, using Instant Step and the Lion Umbrella to disable the car.
• Lin Xiaoqi: Demonstrates her riding skills and ability to communicate with stray cats.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of betrayal and extreme emotions (Zhao Mingming).
• The power dynamics between Night Watchmen and demons/monsters.
• The use of brute force and physical prowess in combat (Boss Lu).

Character Interactions

• Zhao Mingming and Li Youde: Their tense standoff highlights Zhao's internal conflict and Li's calm resilience.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi: They work together to track and disable Zhao Mingming's car, showing teamwork and coordination.
• Lu Yibai and Zhao Mingming: Their confrontation showcases Boss Lu's strength and Zhao's underestimation of the Night Watchmen's capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai rescues Li Youde from a Level 4 demon and Zhao Mingming, Li Youde's former assistant who is now a high-ranking member of the demon organization.
• Lu Yibai captures Zhao Mingming, who is revealed to be a pseudo-half-demon with demonic power comparable to a Level 3 demon.
• Li Youde reveals that Zhao Mingming is behind the demon organization's mass capture of half-spirit bodies to create pseudo-half-demons for their army.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai demonstrates his power and concern for Li Youde, showing his protective nature.
• Li Youde shows resilience despite his injury and shares his history with Zhao Mingming.
• Zhao Mingming's true nature is revealed, showing his ambition and ruthlessness.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of ambition and obsession (Zhao Mingming's desire for power).
• The importance of teamwork and unity (Lu Yibai and Li Youde working together to capture Zhao Mingming).

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Li Youde work together to capture Zhao Mingming, showing a growing partnership and mutual respect.
• Lu Yibai shows concern for Li Youde's injury, demonstrating his protective nature.
• Zhao Mingming's interaction with Lu Yibai and Li Youde reveals his arrogance and underestimation of their abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Mingming, now proven to have an extraordinary physique, is knocked unconscious by Lu Yibai.
• Lu Yibai, Li Youde, and Lin Xiaoqi bring Zhao Mingming to Wucheng's Assistance Department headquarters for interrogation.
• Lu Yibai discovers and removes a tracking chip from Zhao Mingming's arm, sending it away with Black Fatty to confuse potential pursuers.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai demonstrates his growing strength and strategic thinking, earning respect from Li Youde.
• Li Youde reflects on his loyalty to Wucheng and his role as a Night Watchman, reaffirming his commitment despite his injury.
• Zhao Mingming's obsession with Li Youde and his actions as a pawn for the demon organization are further revealed.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Commitment: Li Youde's unwavering dedication to Wucheng and his role as a Night Watchman is highlighted.
• Power and Responsibility: Lu Yibai's growing strength brings him more respect but also increases the expectations placed upon him.
• Obligation and Sacrifice: The Night Watchmen's duty to protect ordinary people, even at great personal cost, is emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Li Youde's partnership grows stronger as they work together to interrogate Zhao Mingming and protect Wucheng.
• Lu Yibai's trust in Lin Xiaoqi is evident as he assigns her to handle the tracking chip issue.
• Zhao Mingming's obsession with Li Youde is further revealed through Li Youde's thoughts and Lu Yibai's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Black Fatty, a cat-type monster, destroys a tracking chip planted in Zhao Mingming to mislead pursuing demons.
• Black Fatty ambushes and kills a level five demon, obtaining a Demon Core.
• Zhao Mingming wakes up and is interrogated by Lu Yibai, the Night Watchman. Despite his defiance, he eventually breaks down and offers to share his knowledge of blood-swapping.

Character Developments

• Black Fatty: Shows cunning and stealth in dealing with the demon, demonstrating its intelligence and resourcefulness.
• Zhao Mingming: Initially defiant and arrogant, he eventually succumbs to Lu Yibai's interrogation, revealing his fear of death and desperation to survive.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Lu Yibai's strength allows him to control Zhao Mingming, highlighting the power imbalance between them.
• Redemption: Zhao Mingming's attempt to offer his knowledge of blood-swapping as a means to redeem himself and avoid death.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Zhao Mingming: Lu Yibai's interrogation of Zhao Mingming is harsh and unyielding, with Zhao Mingming initially trying to maintain his composure but eventually breaking down.
• Black Fatty and the Demon: Black Fatty's ambush and killing of the demon showcases its capabilities and cunning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai captures Zhao Mingming, a former Night Watchmen who betrayed them and created pseudo half-demons for demon organizations.
• Zhao Mingming is interrogated and will be handed over to Zhu Er, a Night Watchmen known for his brutality, for further interrogation.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi guard Zhao Mingming until he's picked up, while Black Fatty and the little treant guard their home.
• Li Youde returns safely, and Taoist Taixu stays at the Assistance Department headquarters to practice calligraphy.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi receive a message from Zhu Er, announcing his imminent arrival to pick up Zhao Mingming.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai shows his ruthless side, having no mercy for Zhao Mingming's betrayal.
• Zhao Mingming is portrayed as cold and sinister, with his lifespan reduced due to his actions.
• Zhu Er is introduced as a brutal Night Watchmen, striking fear into Zhao Mingming.
• Li Youde is depicted as an honest and skilled individual, good at his job and handling people.
• Lin Xiaoqi shows interest in mechanism arts, receiving "Thousand Mechanisms" from Lu Yibai.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and its consequences.
• Redemption and its limitations.
• The ruthlessness of the Night Watchmen organization in dealing with traitors.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi work together to guard Zhao Mingming.
• Lu Yibai and Li Youde share a friendly rapport, with Li Youde subtly correcting Lu Yibai's tea-brewing methods.
• Zhu Er's impending arrival causes concern for Zhao Mingming's fate.
• Black Fatty and the little treant are mentioned as guardians of Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi's home.