Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yu, Fu Luo, and Old Zheng (Freud) reunite.
• Old Zheng explains the situation of the Great Wilderness: a barren, chaotic region with ongoing Cataclysm, lacking in resources but rich in alchemical materials.
• The Great Wilderness supports the City That Never Sleeps' alchemy system and is explored by Pioneer Teams, who face unique challenges due to low alchemical activity.

Character Developments

• Fu Luo accepts Old Zheng's past and his new role under Lin Yu.
• Lin Yu observes the harmonious interaction between Fu Luo and Old Zheng, feeling relieved and surprised.
• Old Zheng demonstrates his knowledge and understanding of the Great Wilderness.

Significant Themes

• The harsh and dangerous nature of the Great Wilderness, contrasting with the civilized City That Never Sleeps.
• The importance of the Great Wilderness for the City That Never Sleeps' alchemy system and technology.
• The challenges faced by Pioneer Teams in the Great Wilderness due to low alchemical activity.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yu, Fu Luo, and Old Zheng discuss the Great Wilderness, with Old Zheng providing most of the information.
• Lin Yu observes Fu Luo and Old Zheng's interaction, feeling relieved that they can work together harmoniously.
• Fu Luo and Old Zheng show mutual respect and understanding, despite their past differences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yu learns about the dangers and richness of the Great Wilderness from Old Zheng.
• He decides to prepare necessary [Item groups] for his journey.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming studies Lin Yu's file and speculates about his intentions.
• Nightless Sky Fire Apricot is found foraging in Huo Ming's courtyard.

Character Developments

• Lin Yu shows understanding and acceptance of the Great Wilderness's challenges.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming demonstrates caution and perceptiveness.
• Nightless Sky Fire Apricot exhibits a unique, nonchalant behavior.

Significant Themes

• The dual nature of the Great Wilderness: dangerous yet resource-rich.
• The power of information control and propaganda.
• The complexity of Lin Yu's past and intentions.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yu and Old Zheng discuss the Great Wilderness.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming speculates about Lin Yu's motives.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming encounters Nightless Sky Fire Apricot in her courtyard.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming and Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, half-sisters, have a limited relationship due to age gap and different upbringings.
• Nightless Sky Fire Apricot sneaks into Nightless Sky Huo Ming's courtyard, seeking leftover roast meat.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming learns that Fire Apricot is still under house arrest and has evaded all security personnel.
• Fire Apricot reveals she snuck out to attend a social gathering in the Outer City, leading to her confinement.
• Huo Ming offers to deliver roast meat to Fire Apricot's courtyard, but Fire Apricot reveals another purpose for her visit.

Character Developments

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming: Shows concern for her sister's safety, understanding, and kindness, despite their limited interaction.
• Nightless Sky Fire Apricot: Demonstrates exceptional stealth skills, independence, and a unique perspective on food acquisition. She also shows determination and courage in asking her sister to take her to the Great Wilderness.

Significant Themes

• Sibling relationships and the lack of understanding between the sisters due to their different upbringings.
• Independence and individuality, as shown by Fire Apricot's actions and perspective.
• The consequences of one's actions, as Fire Apricot faces house arrest for her reckless behavior.

Character Interactions

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming and Nightless Sky Fire Apricot: Despite their limited familiarity, they show mutual respect and understanding during their conversation. Huo Ming shows concern for her sister's well-being, while Fire Apricot admires her sister's cooking and seeks her help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming plans to go to the Great Wilderness on her mother's orders.
• Nightless Sky Huo Xing, under house arrest, knows about Huo Ming's plan and wants to accompany her.
• Huo Ming is suspicious about how Huo Xing found out about her trip and questions them.
• Huo Xing reveals they have connections in the Outer City who informed them about Huo Ming's subordinates preparing for departure.
• Huo Ming is surprised by Huo Xing's friends in the Outer City and their knowledge of her plans.

Character Developments

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming: Shows vigilance and caution when her plan is revealed, prioritizes rules and her mother's orders.
• Nightless Sky Huo Xing: Demonstrates resourcefulness and connections, displays a rebellious streak, and seeks Huo Ming's understanding and help.

Significant Themes

• Rebellion against societal expectations and family rules.
• The contrast between the nobles' and the Outer City people's lives and values.
• The danger and allure of the Great Wilderness.

Character Interactions

• Huo Ming and Huo Xing: Huo Xing tries to convince Huo Ming to take them to the Great Wilderness, while Huo Ming is initially reluctant due to rules and her mother's orders. They share a moment of understanding as Huo Ming realizes Huo Xing's similar plight.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yu and Fu Luo join Nightless Sky Huo Ming in a heavily armored vehicle designed for travel to the Great Wilderness.
• They meet Nightless Sky Huo Ming's deputy, Dongming Shuliu, and other members of their team, including five pioneer team captains.
• Lin Yu discovers Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, disguised as a special advisor, among the team members.

Character Developments

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming is introduced as the General Director of the 'Great Wilderness Development Department' and the leader of their team.
• Dongming Shuliu, the deputy, is portrayed as cheerful and humble despite her noble title.
• Nightless Sky Fire Apricot's disguise and intentions remain hidden from the others.

Significant Themes

• The Great Wilderness is depicted as a lawless and autonomous region, with power held by various pioneer teams and outpost captains.
• The importance of mental power and will is emphasized, with battle-hardened individuals possessing strong wills.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yu and Fu Luo interact with Nightless Sky Huo Ming, Dongming Shuliu, and the other team members.
• Lin Yu secretly recognizes Nightless Sky Fire Apricot but keeps her presence a secret.
• Nightless Sky Fire Apricot maintains her disguise, unaware that Lin Yu has discovered her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yu and his group leave the City That Never Sleeps, entering the Great Wilderness.
• They travel in a Giant Rock Transport Vehicle, with Lin Yu observing the vast, desolate landscape.
• Their first destination is a hilly area near two mining areas belonging to the Divine Power Group.

Character Developments

• Lin Yu is awestruck by the Great Wilderness' vastness and desolation.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming expresses her dislike for the Great Wilderness, having spent a long time there.
• Dongming Shuliu, the driver, is confident in his knowledge of the Great Wilderness and his driving skills.

Significant Themes

• The desolation and harshness of the Great Wilderness, contrasting with the City That Never Sleeps.
• The potential dangers and risks of working in the Great Wilderness, hinted at by Nightless Sky Huo Ming's caution about their destination.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yu and Fu Luo apologize for disrupting the others' vacation, but the group assures them it's an opportunity for advancement.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming and Dongming Shuliu discuss their estimated time of arrival, with Dongming expressing confidence in his driving skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group is traveling through the Great Wilderness in a custom vehicle when they are suddenly attacked.
• The attack is identified as a large alchemical weapon, not an accident or natural disaster.
• The vehicle is flipped and disabled by the explosion, but the team remains unharmed.
• Lin Yu senses that the attackers are Great Wilderness People, not company forces or mercenaries.

Character Developments

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming: Shows leadership and determination to fight back despite the surprise attack.
• Dongming Shuliu: Demonstrates combat readiness and fierce expression when preparing to engage.
• Lin Yu: Proves his ability to sense and report enemy positions accurately using his mental power.

Significant Themes

• The danger and unpredictability of the Great Wilderness.
• The tension and preparation for combat among the team.
• The distinction between the Great Wilderness People and the City That Never Sleeps' residents.

Character Interactions

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming and her team: Display unity and fighting spirit, ready to engage the attackers.
• Lin Yu and the team: Lin Yu provides crucial intelligence about the enemy's position and identity, while the team prepares to counterattack.
• Lin Yu and Fu Luo: Both remain relatively unharmed due to not wearing alchemical creations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming decides to use ranged attacks based on Lin Yu's information about the Great Wilderness People's ambush.
• The attackers are revealed to be Great Wilderness People equipped with varied, older-model combat gear.
• A fierce close-quarters battle ensues, with Nightless Sky Huo Ming and her team struggling to hold back the attackers.
• Four Great Wilderness People sneak around to target Lin Yu (Supervisor Arthur) and Sherlock.

Character Developments

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming shows strategic thinking and concern for her team's safety.
• Lin Yu demonstrates his combat skills and reassurance, promising to help Huo Ming.

Significant Themes

• The Great Wilderness People's ambush reveals their strategic planning and adaptability, challenging the City That Never Sleeps' elites.
• The battle highlights the importance of teamwork and communication in survival situations.

Character Interactions

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming and Lin Yu: Huo Ming relies on Lin Yu's information, and Lin Yu reassures her with his promise to help.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming and her team: They work together to hold off the Great Wilderness People, but their coordination is tested when the attackers target specific individuals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yu, despite not having formal combat training, easily defeats a group of skilled Great Wilderness People using his enhanced physical abilities, [Items], and simple techniques.
• He supports Nightless Sky Huo Ming and her team, incapacitating the enemy without killing them all, showing restraint.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming questions Lin Yu about his exceptional combat skills, given his research personnel background.

Character Developments

• Lin Yu demonstrates his formidable combat prowess, proving he's more than just a researcher.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming realizes the extent of Lin Yu's abilities and understands why he was sent to assist her.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and versatility in survival, as seen in Lin Yu's ability to fight despite being a researcher.
• The power dynamics and politics within the Truth Company and the Great Wilderness, highlighted by Lin Yu's connection to influential figures like Sherlock and Huo Le.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yu and Nightless Sky Huo Ming interact, with the latter questioning the former about his combat skills.
• Lin Yu supports Nightless Sky Huo Ming's team, showing camaraderie and mutual respect.
• Dongming Shuliu follows Nightless Sky Huo Ming's orders to restrain the incapacitated Great Wilderness People, displaying loyalty and obedience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yu's impressive speech earns respect from Nightless Sky Huo Ming and her team.
• The group is ambushed by Great Wilderness People, who were hired with a 'Breakpoint' missile and a Locator device.
• Lin Yu suspects the Locator can bypass his disguise and lock onto his position, possibly linked to Mist Island's technology.

Character Developments

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming: Recognizes Lin Yu's worth and considers helping each other achieve goals.
• Lin Yu: Shows strategic thinking and determination to pursue the investigation despite the ambush.

Significant Themes

• Social graces and status in the City That Never Sleeps.
• Difficulties faced by lower-class individuals in advancing their positions.
• The power of technology and its potential to bypass disguises.

Character Interactions

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming and Lin Yu: They develop mutual respect and consideration for each other's goals.
• Lin Yu and Dongming Shuliu: They work together to gather information about the ambush and plan their next steps.
• Lin Yu and Fu Luo: They discuss the possible origin of the Locator device and decide to involve 'First Generation' Zheng for further investigation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming decides to investigate K3 District after the ambush, aiming to understand the environment that produced the lawless Great Wilderness People and potentially reward the land.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming takes command of the Lingxi Action Detachment's Seventh Squad and brings the captured Great Wilderness People to K3 District.
• Upon arrival, Nightless Sky Huo Ming orders a thorough cleansing of the town using the 'Weather Alchemy Weapon Group' before sending in assault teams.

Character Developments

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming shows her determination to investigate the ambush and her power as the King of the Great Wilderness by quickly acquiring a new vehicle and leading the operation.
• Lin Yu demonstrates his strategic thinking and gains Nightless Sky Huo Ming's respect, leading to a closer cooperative relationship.
• Bandi, Nightless Sky Huo Ming's direct subordinate, shows his military prowess and brutal efficiency in planning the assault on K3 District.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the hierarchy of the Great Wilderness, with Nightless Sky Huo Ming's authority and influence being evident.
• The lawlessness and desperation of the Great Wilderness People, reflected in their actions and living conditions.
• The use of Emotion Energy in combat, with the 'Weather Alchemy Weapon Group' demonstrating the weaponization of emotions.

Character Interactions

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming and Lin Yu develop a closer relationship, with Nightless Sky Huo Ming expressing her desire to have Lin Yu as her deputy if he weren't already destined for great things.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming and Bandi work together, with Nightless Sky Huo Ming giving orders and Bandi executing them, showcasing their hierarchical relationship.
• The Seventh Squad shows deference to Nightless Sky Huo Ming and Bandi, highlighting the power dynamics within the Truth Company's forces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Great Wilderness People, influenced by a mysterious entity, attempt to resist and ambush Nightless Sky Huo Ming's forces.
• Lin Yu and Nightless Sky Huo Ming discuss the possibility of cognitive interference by the mysterious entity.
• The Great Wilderness settlement is captured, and its leaders are brought before Nightless Sky Huo Ming.
• Baron Shaka, the leader, confesses his knowledge of the employer behind the attack on Nightless Sky Huo Ming.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming decides to destroy the town and execute its leaders, but Baron Shaka begs for his children's lives.

Character Developments

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming: Shows ruthlessness and power, but also a willingness to listen to Lin Yu's advice. She values efficiency and control.
• Lin Yu: Demonstrates analytical skills and confidence in his theories about the mysterious entity's abilities. He is willing to work with Nightless Sky Huo Ming to achieve their goals.
• Baron Shaka: Initially defiant, he becomes desperate and willing to bargain for his children's lives once faced with the reality of Nightless Sky Huo Ming's power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the fear of losing control.
• The dehumanization of the Great Wilderness People and their treatment as disposable.
• The influence of the mysterious entity and the potential threat of cognitive interference.

Character Interactions

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming and Lin Yu: They work together, with Lin Yu providing insights and Nightless Sky Huo Ming making decisions based on his advice.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming and Baron Shaka: Nightless Sky Huo Ming shows no mercy towards Baron Shaka, viewing him as a disposable obstacle. Baron Shaka, initially defiant, becomes desperate and willing to bargain for his children's lives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yu discovers that the Great Wilderness People were cognitively interfered with, leading to their attack on Nightless Sky Huo Ming.
• Baron Shaka, under coercion, reveals the location of a "locator" device, which is found to be tracking Fu Luo.
• Lin Yu suspects that the mastermind may have set a bigger trap for him, using the Great Wilderness People and Turbine Gang incidents to lower his guard.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming executes those involved in the attack and disarms the Great Wilderness People, sparing many but leaving them with a difficult path to survival.

Character Developments

• Lin Yu demonstrates his strategic thinking and deduction skills, piecing together the events and anticipating potential traps.
• Fu Luo shows empathy and concern for the innocent lives lost, questioning the morality of their actions.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming maintains her tough stance, prioritizing her own safety and the safety of her city.

Significant Themes

• The moral complexities of interacting with natives in the Ten Realms, and the differing views within 'Order' on this issue.
• The blurred line between justice and cruelty in the Barren Realm, and the necessity of harsh measures for survival.
• The potential for manipulation and deception by the mastermind behind the attacks.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yu and Fu Luo discuss their views on the treatment of natives in the Ten Realms, revealing their differing stances on the issue.
• Lin Yu and Nightless Sky Huo Ming work together to extract information from Baron Shaka and deal with the Great Wilderness People.
• Fu Luo expresses his discomfort with the high number of casualties, leading to a conversation with Lin Yu about their differing views on the morality of their actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team arrives at a mining area controlled by the Divine Power Group.
• Lin Yu plans to infiltrate the mining area secretly while Nightless Sky Huo Ming negotiates with the Divine Power Group.
• Lin Yu and Fu Luo discuss contingency plans in case Lin Yu is discovered.
• Lin Yu uses his abilities to infiltrate the mining area undetected.

Character Developments

• Lin Yu demonstrates confidence in his abilities and earns Nightless Sky Huo Ming's trust.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming shows concern for Lin Yu's safety but also sees potential opportunities in his mission.
• Fu Luo displays a calm and collected demeanor, trusting in Lin Yu's plans.

Significant Themes

• Trust and confidence in one's abilities.
• The potential for opportunities even in risky situations.
• The power dynamics between the Truth Company and the Divine Power Group in the Great Wilderness.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yu and Nightless Sky Huo Ming discuss the plan, with Nightless Sky Huo Ming expressing concern for Lin Yu's safety.
• Lin Yu and Fu Luo discuss contingency plans, showing mutual trust and understanding.
• Lin Yu and Fu Luo work together to infiltrate the mining area, highlighting their teamwork and complementary skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yu infiltrates the Divine Power Group's mining area with minimal security resistance.
• He summons Old Zheng and Fu Luo, disguised using their memories, to assist him.
• Lin Yu, disguised as a high-ranking official, interrogates workers about their treatment and conditions.
• The mining area's administrators recognize Lin Yu's disguise and address him as Vice President Gelt.

Character Developments

• Lin Yu demonstrates his ability to adapt and deceive, using his acting skills and disguises to gather information.
• Old Zheng and Fu Luo prove capable of following Lin Yu's lead and maintaining their disguises.
• The administrators show recognition of Lin Yu's true identity, indicating his reputation and influence.

Significant Themes

• Disguise and deception as tools for investigation and information gathering.
• The power dynamics between different levels of management and employees.
• The importance of reputation and recognition in maintaining a false identity.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yu interacts with the workers, playing the role of an authoritative figure questioning their conditions.
• The administrators approach Lin Yu, revealing his true identity to the reader.
• Old Zheng and Fu Luo follow Lin Yu's lead, maintaining their disguises and supporting his performance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yu, posing as President Gelt of the Divine Power Group, visits the Great Wilderness mining area.
• He reprimands the local management for their lax security, which allowed him to infiltrate with ease.
• Lin Yu reveals that the Truth Company's Sherlock and an unknown expert were active in the area a week ago, likely responsible for a temporary mining equipment malfunction.
• A security guard reports the presence of a Truth Company transport vehicle outside the mining area, possibly carrying Nightless Sky Huo Ming.

Character Developments

• Lin Yu demonstrates his acting skills and understanding of the corporate hierarchy to maintain his disguise as President Gelt.
• The responsible manager and supervising manager show concern for their jobs and the mining area's security, but also display a lack of understanding about the intruders' true motives.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and class distinctions in the Barren Realm, with Superiors enjoying preferential treatment.
• The importance of security and vigilance in the corporate world, even in remote mining areas.
• The intrigue and competition between the three major corporations: the Truth Company, the Divine Power Group, and the Nightless Sky Family.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yu (disguised as President Gelt) interacts with the responsible manager and supervising manager, reprimanding them for their security lapses while also hinting at potential opportunities for improvement.
• The security guard interacts with the supervising manager, reporting the presence of a Truth Company transport vehicle, potentially carrying Nightless Sky Huo Ming, outside the mining area.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming, a high-ranking noble, visits the Divine Power Group's mining area, causing concern for the division manager.
• Lin Yu, impersonating Vice President Gelt, advises the division manager to treat Huo Ming with the utmost respect and secrecy, as he believes her visit might be a probe.
• Lin Yu leaves the mining area secretly, and he, Old Zheng, and Fu Luo discuss the implications of Huo Ming's visit and the mining area's connection to Fu Luo's previous instance.

Character Developments

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming: Her status and power are emphasized, striking fear into the division manager.
• Lin Yu: He demonstrates his cunning and strategic thinking by impersonating Vice President Gelt and manipulating the division manager.
• Fu Luo: He shows analytical skills by deducing the type of instance he and Gao Shan experienced and considering the murderer's involvement.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and social hierarchy: The vast difference in status between Huo Ming and the division manager, and between Lin Yu and the division manager, highlights the importance of power and rank in this society.
• Manipulation and deception: Lin Yu's successful impersonation of Vice President Gelt and his manipulation of the division manager emphasize the prevalence of deception in this world.
• Investigation and deduction: Fu Luo's analysis of his previous instance and the murderer's involvement showcases the theme of investigation and deduction, which has been a driving force in the story.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yu and the division manager: Their interaction demonstrates Lin Yu's ability to manipulate and control others, while the division manager shows deference and obedience to perceived authority.
• Lin Yu, Old Zheng, and Fu Luo: Their discussion reveals their collaborative problem-solving skills and shared goal of uncovering the truth behind Fu Luo's previous instance and the murderer's identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yu realizes that the culprit behind the scenes has been provoking him, indicating that their plans targeting him are complete.
• Lin Yu discovers that the tracker used to monitor him and Fu Luo is a 'Soul Locator' from Mist Island's Previous Civilization.
• Old Zheng reveals that the first player to have the Soul Locator in this version was him, and he later gave it to Lacan of the Psychology Society.

Character Developments

• Lin Yu: Realizes the culprit's intentions and remains calm, anticipating the upcoming confrontation.
• Fu Luo: Feels guilty for revealing his location but is reassured by Lin Yu.
• Old Zheng: Admits to giving the Soul Locator to Lacan after initially being evasive.

Significant Themes

• Provocation and anticipation of the confrontation with the culprit.
• The revelation of Old Zheng's past and his connection to the Soul Locator.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yu and Old Zheng: Lin Yu pressures Old Zheng to reveal information about the Soul Locator, while Old Zheng is initially hesitant due to his past with Princess Bai Yue.
• Fu Luo and Old Zheng: Fu Luo is displeased with Old Zheng's initial evasiveness and later expresses his disapproval of the Psychology Society.
• Lin Yu and Fu Luo: Lin Yu reassures Fu Luo about his role in revealing his location and explains Old Zheng's past to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Zheng explains the origin of the mysterious notebook, comparing his actions to a ungrateful boyfriend.
• Lin Yu, Fu Luo, and Old Zheng conclude that the notebook's clue ends with Lacan, and it's not traceable further.
• Lin Yu and Fu Luo return to the heavy transport vehicle, where they find Nightless Sky Huo Ming has returned from her meeting with the Divine Power Group manager.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming complains about the poor quality of tea she was offered, and Bandi offers her a new drink from the Truth Company, which she praises.

Character Developments

• Old Zheng shows remorse for his past actions and acknowledges his mental state wasn't good during that period.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming displays her straightforward and outspoken nature, criticizing the Universal Chamber of Commerce's marketing tactics.
• Lin Yu maintains his calm and collected demeanor, hinting at his ability to ask Lacan directly but choosing not to reveal it.

Significant Themes

• Honesty and Remorse: Old Zheng's admission of his past mistakes and Nightless Sky Huo Ming's candid criticism of the Universal Chamber of Commerce highlight the theme of honesty and remorse.
• Power Dynamics: The interactions between Nightless Sky Huo Ming and the Divine Power Group manager, as well as her comments on the Universal Chamber of Commerce, emphasize the power dynamics between different factions in the City That Never Sleeps.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yu and Old Zheng: Lin Yu's calm demeanor contrasts with Old Zheng's evasive behavior, highlighting their different approaches to problem-solving.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming and Dongming Shuliu: Their easy-going banter showcases their familiarity and camaraderie.
• Nightless Sky Huo Ming and the vehicle's crew: Her relaxed and approachable nature puts the crew at ease, fostering a joyful atmosphere on the vehicle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming's group is discovered by the Universal Trade Association's watchtower station.
• They request entry for temporary maintenance and material replenishment after a battle with the Great Wilderness People.
• Lin Yu and Old Zheng discover a clue at the stronghold, indicating a high-intensity battle involving players and a mental power amplification device.
• Fu Luo deduces that a restrained fight between two masters took place in the lounge.
• Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, disguised, reveals that no one died in the fight and that Nightless Sky Huo Ming knows about his infiltration but believes it's just a game.

Character Developments

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming: Maintains her strategic approach, seeking cooperation with the Universal Trade Association.
• Lin Yu: Discovers a new clue but struggles to investigate further due to memory wiping and cognitive interference.
• Nightless Sky Fire Apricot: Reveals his true intentions to Lin Yu, indicating he's not just here for a game as Nightless Sky Huo Ming believes.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation and mutual benefit among companies in the Great Wilderness.
• The use of cognitive interference and memory wiping by the culprit.
• The difficulty of investigation due to the culprit's methods.

Character Interactions

• Nightless Sky Huo Ming and her Pioneer Team: Maintain a professional and cooperative demeanor while resting at the stronghold.
• Lin Yu, Fu Luo, and Old Zheng: Work together to investigate the scene, with Old Zheng providing key insights and Fu Luo making deductions based on physical traces.
• Lin Yu and Nightless Sky Fire Apricot: Interact briefly, with Nightless Sky Fire Apricot revealing his true intentions to Lin Yu.