Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points/Events

• The author announces the completion of three chapters.
• A new lottery event is introduced, offering 100 custom Night Watchmen badges and 4 custom large black umbrellas from the Answer Bar as prizes.
• Readers can exchange their existing badge for other prizes or try to win another one.
• The author encourages readers to participate in the event and provides links for details.
• The author requests monthly votes and expresses a desire to climb the monthly vote rankings.
• Character Developments: (No significant character developments in this chapter as it's primarily an author's note.)

Significant Themes

• Engagement with readers (through events and votes).
• Incentivizing readership (with prizes and rewards).
• Author's commitment to content creation and improvement.
• Character Interactions: (No character interactions in this chapter as it's primarily an author's note.)

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Er, eager to learn from the legendary mute Sword King, seeks information from Lin Xiaoqi.
• Lin Xiaoqi reveals the Sword King's location, but warns Zhu Er not to cause trouble.
• Zhu Er heads to Wucheng Public Cemetery, where the Sword King resides.
• Meanwhile, Lu Yibai awakens after over ten days of sleep, having formed a [Domain] at the Fourth Tier.

Character Developments

• Zhu Er: Shows determination to become the Sword King's disciple and surpass Lu Yibai.
• Lin Xiaoqi: Demonstrates concern for the elderly Sword King's well-being and reluctance to disturb his retirement.
• Lu Yibai: Achieves a significant cultivation breakthrough while asleep.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and guidance from masters.
• Respect for the elderly and their retirement.
• The unexpected nature of cultivation breakthroughs.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Er and Lin Xiaoqi: Zhu Er tries to persuade Lin Xiaoqi to reveal the Sword King's location, while she sets conditions to prevent Zhu Er from causing trouble.
• Zhu Er and Lu Yibai: Zhu Er's desire to surpass Lu Yibai in cultivation serves as a driving force for his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai awakens after 10 days, with a weakened version of the ghost's Domain: Killing Life.
• He struggles to control his body initially but adapts quickly.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi shower together, and he enjoys her hair-drying service.
• Lu Yibai decides not to test his Domain on Lin Xiaoqi due to its overbearing nature.
• Lu Yibai learns that Zhu Er has gone to apprentice with the Tomb Guarding old man.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Regains control of his body and awakens a Domain, showing growth in power. He also demonstrates care for Lin Xiaoqi's well-being.
• Lin Xiaoqi: Shows concern for Lu Yibai's well-being and supports his decisions.
• Zhu Er: Not present but mentioned to be apprenticing with the Tomb Guarding old man, indicating a desire for growth.

Significant Themes

• Power and Growth: Lu Yibai's awakening of a Domain signifies his growth in power, and Zhu Er's apprenticeship reflects his desire for growth.
• Relationships: The dynamic between Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi showcases their affection and care for each other.
• Responsibility and Care: Lu Yibai's decision not to test his Domain on Lin Xiaoqi demonstrates his responsibility and care for her well-being.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi: They interact playfully, with Lu Yibai teasing Lin Xiaoqi and Lin Xiaoqi supporting Lu Yibai's decisions.
• Lu Yibai and Zhu Er: Though not present, their bond is mentioned, with Lu Yibai expressing a desire to spar with Zhu Er and wishing for his growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai wakes up, hungry and concerned about Zhu Er's behavior.
• He absorbs residual Night Watchman power to advance, then replenishes Ye Yiyi's Yang energy.
• Lu Yibai cultivates while the others wait, and the peach wood sword shows affection towards him.
• At night, Zhu Er meets the mute Wucheng Sword King, who initially rejects him but eventually allows him to follow.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Shows concern for Zhu Er's actions, focuses on cultivation to advance, and cares for his companions.
• Zhu Er: Persistently follows the Wucheng Sword King, trying to become his disciple despite initial rejection.
• Wucheng Sword King: Initially dismissive of Zhu Er, but eventually allows him to follow, recalling his past with his first disciple.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and advancement: Lu Yibai absorbs residual power to advance, while Zhu Er seeks to learn from the Sword King.
• Acceptance and rejection: The Sword King initially rejects Zhu Er, but eventually allows him to follow, mirroring Lu Yibai's acceptance of his companions.
• Persistence: Zhu Er persists in following the Sword King, while Lu Yibai persists in his cultivation despite the pain.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Ye Yiyi: Lu Yibai replenishes Ye Yiyi's Yang energy, showing care and concern for her.
• Lu Yibai and the peach wood sword: The sword shows affection towards Lu Yibai, circling around him while he eats.
• Zhu Er and the Wucheng Sword King: Zhu Er persistently follows the Sword King, who initially rejects him but eventually allows him to follow.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Er meets the Tomb Guarding Elder, who tests his sword skills with a single finger-strike. Zhu Er blocks it, and the Elder accepts him as a disciple.
• Lu Yibai, unaware of Zhu Er's events, begins cultivating the "Menstrual Pain" technique. His cultivation speed increases significantly, and he experiences intense pain.
• An anomaly of heaven and earth occurs above the Answer Bar as Lu Yibai's cultivation progresses, with a vortex forming in the sky and spiritual energy surging towards him.

Character Developments

• Zhu Er: Becomes a disciple of the Sword King, gaining confidence and determination in his cultivation path.
• Lu Yibai: Successfully breaks through to the Fifth Tier, experiencing a qualitative transformation in his cultivation. He also discovers that his green life force can absorb residual power within his body, speeding up his cultivation process.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Both Zhu Er and Lu Yibai experience significant advancements in their cultivation journeys, highlighting the theme of growth and self-improvement.
• Pain and Suffering: Lu Yibai's intense pain during his breakthrough serves as a reminder that growth often comes with hardship and sacrifice.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Er and the Sword King: The brief interaction between Zhu Er and the Sword King leads to Zhu Er becoming his disciple, marking a significant turning point in Zhu Er's cultivation path.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi: Lin Xiaoqi acts as a guardian for Lu Yibai during his breakthrough, showing her concern and support for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai begins his breakthrough to the Fifth Tier, but unlike any previous experience, he's subjected to an intense, prolonged battering of spiritual energy.
• A celestial phenomenon occurs above Wucheng, with a massive vortex of spiritual energy forming, indicating the unusual nature of Lu Yibai's breakthrough.
• Lu Yibai endures the pain for about half an hour before passing out, having successfully completed his breakthrough.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai demonstrates extraordinary resilience and determination in enduring the intense pain, showing growth in his mental fortitude.
• Lin Xiaoqi, Lu Yibai's assistant, shows genuine concern for his well-being, attempting to help him but finding herself unable to interfere with the process.

Significant Themes

• Endurance and Perseverance: Lu Yibai's ability to withstand extreme pain and mental pressure highlights the importance of endurance and perseverance in achieving one's goals.
• The Unpredictability of Cultivation: Lu Yibai's breakthrough takes an unusual turn, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of cultivation and the potential for unexpected challenges.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi: Lin Xiaoqi's anxiety and attempts to help Lu Yibai show their growing bond as employer and employee, with Lin Xiaoqi displaying genuine concern for Lu Yibai's well-being.
• The Ghost and Lu Yibai: Although not physically present, the ghost's observation of Lu Yibai's breakthrough and its expectation of his success hint at their complex relationship, with the ghost potentially having a deeper understanding of Lu Yibai's potential.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai faints after absorbing excessive spiritual energy.
• Lin Xiaoqi checks Lu Yibai's physical condition and discovers he has Fifth Tier strength, Sixth Tier physique, Seventh Tier Spiritual Sense, and his first Domain.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi wake up together; she's hungry, and he makes breakfast.
• Lu Yibai discovers his cultivation speed has doubled.
• Lu Yibai inquires about the pseudo half-demons' situation; some want to join the Night Watchmen, others hope to return to normal life.
• Chen Dinggen reveals he saw the ghost detach from Lu Yibai using the 'Draw Star' move.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai's physical condition and cultivation have significantly improved.
• Lin Xiaoqi shows affection and dependence on Lu Yibai.
• Chen Dinggen demonstrates loyalty and concern for Lu Yibai and the pseudo half-demons.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of rapid cultivation and the absorption of excessive spiritual energy.
• The struggle of the pseudo half-demons to reintegrate into society.
• The Night Watchmen's commitment to their mission and respect for individual choices.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi share an intimate moment, with Lin Xiaoqi seeking comfort and closeness.
• Lu Yibai and Chen Dinggen discuss the pseudo half-demons' situation, showing trust and understanding between them.
• Lu Yibai's improved condition hints at potential future challenges and growth.

Key Plot Points

• Lu Yibai discovers the ghosts in the Lion Umbrella are also Night Watchmen, as they use the exclusive Night Watchmen symbol [Draw Star].
• Lu Yibai invites the ghost for a drink and a chat, trying to learn more about it.
• The ghost reveals it has no name, only a past filled with contributions to the Night Watchmen but no recognition.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai shows curiosity and respect towards the ghost, trying to understand its past.
• The ghost, despite its initial reluctance, shows a willingness to communicate with Lu Yibai, hinting at a complex emotional state.

Significant Themes

• The theme of identity and recognition is explored through the ghost's lack of a name and the disregard for its past contributions.
• The relationship between Lu Yibai and the ghost begins to shift, moving from antagonistic to curious and respectful.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and the ghost have a conversation, with Lu Yibai trying to learn more about the ghost's past, and the ghost reluctantly sharing information.
• Despite their initial antagonistic relationship, Lu Yibai's genuine curiosity and respect for the ghost's past contributions lead to a more cordial interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai interacts with a ghost, a Night Watchman, who can't consume human food but craves it.
• The ghost reveals it was suppressed within the Lion Umbrella by choice.
• Zhu Er, a cat, is about to break through to the [Domain] level, which spurs Black Fatty, another cat, to cultivate more diligently.
• Zhu Er successfully breaks through to the [Domain] level, displaying a sharper and more powerful Sword Domain.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Shows consideration and understanding towards the ghost's limitations, displays curiosity and determination to uncover the truth.
• The Ghost: Reveals a hint of its past and motivations, shows a calm and collected demeanor.
• Black Fatty: Becomes more diligent in cultivation to keep up with Zhu Er, displays determination and competitiveness.
• Zhu Er: Successfully breaks through to the [Domain] level, showing improvement and growth.

Significant Themes

• Curiosity and Determination: Lu Yibai's curiosity drives him to seek answers, and he shows determination in uncovering the truth.
• Growth and Improvement: Zhu Er's breakthrough to the [Domain] level highlights the theme of growth and improvement through diligence and effort.
• Acceptance of Limitations: The ghost's inability to consume human food and Lu Yibai's acceptance of his low clearance level emphasize the theme of accepting one's limitations.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and the Ghost: They engage in a conversation where the ghost reveals some information while Lu Yibai tries to extract more details.
• Lu Yibai and Black Fatty: They discuss Black Fatty's cultivation progress and Zhu Er's upcoming breakthrough.
• Black Fatty and Zhu Er (implicitly): Their friendly rivalry drives them to improve their cultivation levels.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Er, a traditional sword cultivator, finally perfects his sword intent, significantly improving his strength.
• Black Fatty, driven by competitiveness, begins to cultivate intensively after seeing Zhu Er's progress.
• Lu Yibai, inspired by Zhu Er's advancement, decides to accelerate his cultivation progress.
• Zhu Er, under the guidance of the mute old man, breaks through his cultivation bottleneck after three days of intense training and observation of the Sword King's sword energies.

Character Developments

• Zhu Er: Becomes more confident and driven after breaking through, feeling he can now rival Lu Yibai.
• Black Fatty: Feels pressured by Zhu Er's progress and intensifies its cultivation to keep up.
• Lu Yibai: Realizes the importance of keeping up with his peers' cultivation progress and decides to work harder.
• The mute old man: Reveals his expectation towards Lu Yibai, hinting at a deeper connection or interest.

Significant Themes

• Competition and drive: Zhu Er's breakthrough spurs Black Fatty and Lu Yibai to work harder, emphasizing the importance of competition in cultivation progress.
• Mentorship: The mute old man's guidance helps Zhu Er break through, highlighting the significance of a mentor's role in cultivation.
• Expectation and connection: The mute old man's expectant gaze towards Lu Yibai suggests a deeper bond or anticipation, adding intrigue to their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Er and the mute old man: The master-disciple relationship is established, with the mute old man guiding Zhu Er through a challenging training session.
• Zhu Er and Lu Yibai: Zhu Er feels driven to catch up to Lu Yibai, creating a sense of friendly competition between them.
• Black Fatty and Zhu Er: Black Fatty feels pressured by Zhu Er's progress, leading to increased cultivation efforts.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi: They express their affection for each other and decide to support one another in their cultivation journeys.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Er is punished by the mute old man for disrespecting Lu Yibai, trapped in a [Sword Domain] in the rain.
• Lu Yibai continues to copy the ninety-nine secret methods left by Ji Qiuli.
• Lu Yibai contacts Ji Dekeng to discuss his unique breakthrough experience.

Character Developments

• Zhu Er shows immaturity and disrespect, leading to his punishment.
• Lu Yibai demonstrates curiosity and determination in understanding his breakthrough experience.
• Ji Dekeng maintains his playful demeanor but reveals a serious side when pressed by Lu Yibai.

Significant Themes

• Respect and Consequences: Zhu Er's disrespect towards Lu Yibai leads to his punishment, highlighting the importance of respect.
• Curiosity and Learning: Lu Yibai's curiosity about his breakthrough experience drives him to seek answers, emphasizing the value of learning and understanding.
• Truth and Deception: Ji Dekeng's playful lies contrast with Lu Yibai's seriousness, highlighting the theme of truth and deception in communication.

Character Interactions

• Master and Disciple (Zhu Er and the Mute Old Man): The mute old man's strict discipline towards Zhu Er reflects a stern master-disciple relationship.
• Mentor and Student (Lu Yibai and Ji Dekeng): Lu Yibai's interaction with Ji Dekeng shows a dynamic where Lu Yibai is serious and determined, while Ji Dekeng is playful but eventually reveals a more serious side when pressed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai is infuriated by Ji Dekeng's explanation of his spiritual energy experiences.
• Lu Yibai recounts his encounters with the ghost in the Lion Umbrella to Ji Dekeng.
• Ji Dekeng becomes angry when Lu Yibai mentions the ghost calling him an "old thing."
• Lu Yibai discovers that spiritual energy in Wucheng is more active around him after his breakthrough.
• He finds that this phenomenon is limited to Wucheng and not present outside its territory.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Becomes more accepting of his unique spiritual energy experiences, starts exploring the extent of his newfound abilities.
• Ji Dekeng: Shows anger for the first time, hinting at a deeper secret or sensitivity regarding his age or past.

Significant Themes

• The nature of Lu Yibai's spiritual energy affinity and its regional limitations.
• Ji Dekeng's hidden secrets and his reaction to being called "old thing."

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Ji Dekeng: Their video call ends abruptly after Ji Dekeng becomes angry.
• Lu Yibai and the ghost in the Lion Umbrella: Lu Yibai repeats the ghost's words to Ji Dekeng, leading to Ji Dekeng's anger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai discovers that his spiritual energy manipulation is restricted to Wucheng's boundary.
• He realizes that his cultivation path has diverged from Lin Xiaoqi's after reaching the Fifth Tier.
• Lu Yibai returns to the Answer Bar, where his presence significantly boosts the spiritual energy concentration, benefiting everyone's cultivation.
• Ji Dekeng, after a video call with Lu Yibai, reflects on his age and applies a facial mask.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Realizes his unique spiritual energy manipulation ability has limitations, feels destined to support others' cultivation, and accepts his role as a "cheater."
• Lin Xiaoqi: Shows amusement at Lu Yibai's situation but remains supportive and admiring of him.
• Ji Dekeng: Reflects on his age and appearance, feeling a sense of loss and old age, despite his youthful appearance.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Lu Yibai's cultivation has advanced, leading to new abilities and challenges, while Ji Dekeng reflects on his past and age.
• Support and Dependence: Lu Yibai's new ability makes him a support for others' cultivation, while Ji Dekeng feels a sense of support and dependence on his youthful appearance.
• Acceptance and Identity: Lu Yibai accepts his new role, while Ji Dekeng struggles with his aging identity.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi: Share a playful, intimate moment discussing Lu Yibai's new abilities and their implications for their relationship.
• Lu Yibai and Ji Dekeng: Engage in a video call where Ji Dekeng teases Lu Yibai about his age, leading to Ji Dekeng's reflection on his own age.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Yao grows taller, nearing the height of Sakura Ning.
• Sakura Ning informs the group that an elder from the Ghost Fox clan will visit Wucheng to see Xiao Yao.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi suspect the Ghost Fox clan's intentions, as they haven't shown interest in Xiao Yao until now.
• The group decides to protect Xiao Yao's interests and well-being.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yao is growing physically and is happy about it.
• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi show protective instincts towards Xiao Yao.
• Sakura Ning shows loyalty to Xiao Yao and her family, despite being a member of the Ghost Fox clan.
• Chen Dinggen and Zhu Er express their support for Xiao Yao.

Significant Themes

• Family protection and unity.
• The Ghost Fox clan's decline and potential ulterior motives.
• Xiao Yao's unique status as a half-demon with a Demon Core.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi interact, showing understanding and agreement about the situation.
• Sakura Ning interacts with the group, showing her loyalty to Xiao Yao and her family.
• Chen Dinggen and Zhu Er express their support through the group chat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A red Mercedes-Benz enters Wucheng, driven by two women: a mature, cold woman (Third Elder) and a younger woman (Hua Ming).
• They discuss a young woman named Ji Xiaoyao, who has condensed a Demon Core at a young age, and their destination: a bar in Wucheng.
• Upon reaching the alley where the bar is located, they encounter a giant Huai Tree blocking their path and a black cat (Little Black) on their car's hood.

Character Developments

• Hua Ming: She is nervous about their mission and has mixed feelings about Ji Xiaoyao's situation. She feels the Ghost Fox clan's actions are shameless.
• Third Elder: She is cold, proud, and believes it's their right to bring Ji Xiaoyao back to the clan due to her bloodline.

Significant Themes

• Bloodline and Belonging: The Ghost Fox clan's belief in Ji Xiaoyao's obligation to serve them due to her bloodline.
• Rejection and Redemption: Ji Xiaoyao's past rejection by her clan and their current attempt to "redeem" her.

Character Interactions

• Hua Ming and Third Elder: There's tension between them, with Hua Ming feeling uncomfortable about their mission, while the Third Elder is resolute in their plans.
• Little Black and the Mercedes: Little Black's presence and actions serve as a warning and barrier, preventing the women from entering the bar.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hua Ming and the Third Elder arrive at the Answer Bar to take Xiao Yao back to the Ghost Fox clan.
• They encounter Black Fatty, a high-tier monster, who blocks their way and writes "Idiot!" on their car window.
• Zhu Er and Chen Dinggen unleash their Sword Domain and Domain respectively, blocking the entrance.
• Lin Xiaoqi materializes behind them, blocking their retreat with her Domain.
• Lu Yibai appears using Instant Step, silently facing off against the Ghost Fox clan members.

Character Developments

• Black Fatty: Shows loyalty and protectiveness towards Xiao Yao, demonstrating its strength and willingness to fight for her.
• Zhu Er: Shows off his improved sword intent and Domain, displaying his growth as a cultivator.
• Chen Dinggen: Complements Zhu Er's Domain, showing teamwork and obedience.
• Lin Xiaoqi: Blocks the Ghost Fox clan's retreat, showing determination to protect Xiao Yao.
• Lu Yibai: Shows his protective nature towards Xiao Yao, willing to shield her from harm, and demonstrates his Instant Step ability.

Significant Themes

• Protection and loyalty: Characters show loyalty and protectiveness towards Xiao Yao, emphasizing the theme of family and belonging.
• Power dynamics: The Ghost Fox clan underestimates the Answer Bar's strength, leading to a standoff that highlights the power imbalance.
• Double standards: The Ghost Fox clan's hypocrisy is exposed as they try to use moral high ground after initially abandoning Xiao Yao.

Character Interactions

• Black Fatty and the Ghost Fox clan: Black Fatty shows aggression and disdain towards the Ghost Fox clan, while they are intimidated by its strength.
• Zhu Er and Chen Dinggen: They work together to block the entrance, showing camaraderie and teamwork.
• Lin Xiaoqi and the Ghost Fox clan: Lin Xiaoqi blocks their retreat, showing determination to protect Xiao Yao and the Answer Bar.
• Lu Yibai and the Ghost Fox clan: Lu Yibai silently faces off against the Ghost Fox clan, showing his willingness to protect Xiao Yao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai, the newcomer, arrives at the Answer Bar with Black Fatty, causing a stir due to his appearance and demeanor.
• The Third Elder of the Ghost Fox clan arrives to see Xiao Yao, but Lu Yibai refuses, leading to a tense standoff.
• Han Shanshan and Taixu reveal their lineage, representing the Black River Han Clan and the small Taoist temple, respectively, adding pressure to the situation.
• Lu Yibai activates his Domain, "Killing Life," threatening the Third Elder.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Shows his power and influence, revealing his Domain and hinting at his willingness to protect Xiao Yao.
• The Third Elder: Struggles to maintain composure amidst the reveal of powerful figures and Lu Yibai's threat.
• Hua Ming: Witnesses the events in awe and surprise.

Significant Themes

• Bloodline and kinship: The Ghost Fox clan's claim on Xiao Yao based on blood relation is challenged by Lu Yibai and others.
• Power dynamics: The reveal of powerful figures and lineages shifts the balance of power in the situation.
• Protection and possession: Lu Yibai's actions highlight his determination to protect Xiao Yao, contrasting with the Ghost Fox clan's desire to possess her.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and the Third Elder: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Lu Yibai threatening the Third Elder.
• Han Shanshan and Taixu: They support Lu Yibai and Xiao Yao, revealing their lineage and adding pressure to the Third Elder.
• Hua Ming and the Third Elder: Hua Ming is surprised and awestruck by the events, contrasting with the Third Elder's growing discomfort.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yibai, the bar owner, reveals his intention to eradicate the Ghost Fox clan to the Third Elder, causing her shock and fear.
• He demonstrates his Domain, "Killing Life," which drains the Third Elder's life force, further intimidating her.
• The Third Elder returns to the Ghost Fox clan and reports the events, revealing the Answer Bar's formidable power.
• Lu Yibai sends a message through the Third Elder, warning the Ghost Fox clan not to visit again, hinting at a potential visit himself.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai: Reveals his power and ruthlessness, showing he's not to be underestimated.
• The Third Elder: Experiences fear and humiliation, realizing the Answer Bar's threat.
• The Ghost Fox Clan: Understands the true power of the Answer Bar and regrets their dismissive attitude towards Xiao Yao.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and intimidation: Lu Yibai uses his power to intimidate the Ghost Fox clan.
• Regret and missed opportunities: The Ghost Fox clan regrets not befriending Xiao Yao and her powerful allies earlier.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and the Third Elder: Lu Yibai intimidates and humiliates the Third Elder, stripping her of her life force.
• The Third Elder and the Ghost Fox Clan: The Third Elder reports the events to the clan, leading to their realization of the Answer Bar's power and their own mistake in dismissing Xiao Yao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ghost Fox clan's leader and elders are shocked and intimidated by Lu Yibai's strength and the Night Watchmen organization's support for Ji Xiaoyao.
• The Night Watchmen organization sends an official message recognizing Ji Xiaoyao as the successor of the Myriad Laws lineage, further elevating her status.
• Xiao Yao falls asleep at the Answer Bar, with Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi caring for her. They receive the same message about Xiaoyao's recognition.

Character Developments

• Lu Yibai demonstrates his Domain level strength, intimidating the Ghost Fox clan and showing his determination to protect Xiao Yao.
• Ji Xiaoyao, now recognized as the successor of the Myriad Laws lineage, gains a significant boost in status and power.
• Xiao Yao shows her vulnerability and need for security, clinging to Lin Xiaoqi while sleeping.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and status within the Night Watchmen organization and the cultivation world.
• The importance of recognition and support from higher authorities.
• The need for security and belonging, as seen in Xiao Yao's behavior.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yibai and Lin Xiaoqi work together to protect Xiao Yao and are surprised by the Night Watchmen organization's recognition of her status.
• The Ghost Fox clan's leader and elders are intimidated by Lu Yibai and feel powerless against the Night Watchmen organization's support for Xiao Yao.
• Xiao Yao seeks comfort and security in Lin Xiaoqi's embrace while sleeping.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Author apologizes for reduced update frequency.
• Author explains personal issues affecting their mood and writing.
• Author shares struggles of writing even at their lowest emotional state.
• Author responds to a critical reader who threatened to read pirated copies.

Character Developments

• The author's character is revealed through their honesty, vulnerability, and dedication to their readers.
• The critical reader's character is shown through their impatience and lack of understanding.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and Commitment: The author feels responsible for their readers and committed to their writing schedule, even during personal struggles.
• Communication and Understanding: The author opens up about their personal issues, encouraging readers to understand and empathize with their situation.
• Appreciation and Gratitude: The author expresses gratitude for their supportive readers and acknowledges their role in helping the author cope with their emotions.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with their readers, showing empathy, understanding, and appreciation for their support.
• The author engages with a critical reader, responding to their comment with honesty and firmness.