Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Banfeng discovers that Blow Broken Hair and Wrist Kai Shan were killed by the Peddler and he assisted.
• The Peddler reveals that Blow Broken Hair and Wrist Kai Shan were looking for an exit without a Boundary Line in the Year Wasteland for the Demon Lord.
• The Peddler locks the inn where the exit is located using a Lock Cultivation Technique.
• Dan Chengjun returns to Tufang Country, defeated and injured, and reports the failure of their mission to the Sage's envoy.
• An old man in rags arrives in Desolate Path Town, causing trouble at the city gate and setting the Year Wasteland Iron Cavalry on fire.

Character Developments

• Li Banfeng gains the Peddler's trust and is given twelve pairs of contracts and six single contracts to handle.
• The Peddler reveals that he has many old friends with him, including the Labor Cultivator Chief.
• Dan Chengjun is shown to be injured and disheartened after their failed mission.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between good and evil, as seen in the Peddler's fight against the Sage and the Demon Lord's forces.
• The consequences of betrayal, as shown in the fates of Blow Broken Hair, Wrist Kai Shan, and Dan Chengjun.
• The power of unity and determination, as demonstrated by the old man's ability to take on the entire Year Wasteland Iron Cavalry single-handedly.

Character Interactions

• Li Banfeng and the Peddler work together to protect the Year Wasteland and discuss their plans.
• Dan Chengjun interacts with the Sage's envoy, reporting their failure and seeking another chance.
• The old man interacts with the Year Wasteland Iron Cavalry, challenging their courage and causing them to flee in fear.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Xin arrives in Desolate Path Town and meets Li Banfeng.
• Yao Xin reveals he was asked by the Peddler to train the Year Wasteland Iron Cavalry.
• Li Banfeng learns about the special bloodline seed of the Year Wasteland's people, the Iron Bone Han.
• Yao Xin shares stories about the war, mentioning the Heavenly Woman and the destruction of Fool's City.
• Li Banfeng returns to Green Water City, meets Chu Er, and asks her to spread the news of revenge for the Local Earth Gods.
• Li Banfeng finds Chuunibyou at Face Not Big's residence, where he learns that Chuunibyou has joined Face Not Big's Dao Gate.

Character Developments

• Yao Xin: Reveals his past and the challenges of training the Year Wasteland Iron Cavalry.
• Li Banfeng: Learns about the Peddler's past, the Heavenly Woman, and the destruction of Fool's City.
• Chuunibyou: Joins Face Not Big's Dao Gate, showing determination and progress in his cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The Peddler's past and his connections with various characters.
• The destruction of Fool's City and its impact on the Peddler and his allies.
• The unique bloodline seed of the Year Wasteland's people and its implications for training the Iron Cavalry.

Character Interactions

• Yao Xin and Li Banfeng: Share stories and secrets, deepening their bond.
• Li Banfeng and Chuunibyou: Li Banfeng learns about Chuunibyou's new path in cultivation.
• Li Banfeng and Face Not Big: They consider exchanging secrets related to their respective Dao Gates.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Banfeng and Face Not Big discuss the Year Wasteland and the Peddler's actions.
• Face Not Big reveals he split himself into Big Face Not Big and Little Face Not Big to produce oil.
• Li Banfeng learns about the Peddler's plan to attack the Year Wasteland with other cultivators.
• Face Not Big suggests using gangs to spread news about the Year Wasteland.
• Li Banfeng arranges for Qin Tianjiu, Luo ZhengNan, and others to become Local Earth Gods.

Character Developments

• Face Not Big: Reveals his past and his unique cultivation method. Shows concern for his disciples' cultivation paths.
• Li Banfeng: Continues to grow in influence and responsibility, making arrangements for his subordinates' futures.
• Qin Tianjiu: Expresses gratitude to Li Banfeng and accepts the responsibility of becoming a Local Earth God.
• Luo ZhengNan: Accepts Li Banfeng's offer to become a Local Earth God, expressing humility and gratitude.
• Zhang Xiuling: Discusses Jade Fragrance Records with Li Banfeng, showing her potential as a future pillar of Pro State.
• Hong Ying: Grows a face on her head, seeking Li Banfeng's affection and approval.

Significant Themes

• The importance of finding one's path in cultivation and the consequences of cultivating a Dao Gate one doesn't like.
• The power of oil and its potential benefits in cultivation, as hinted by Face Not Big.
• The responsibility of leadership and the importance of selecting capable individuals to support one's cause.

Character Interactions

• Li Banfeng and Face Not Big: Share information and discuss strategies, showing mutual respect and trust.
• Li Banfeng and Qin Tianjiu: Li Banfeng entrusts Qin Tianjiu with the responsibility of becoming a Local Earth God, showing his confidence in him.
• Li Banfeng and Luo ZhengNan: Li Banfeng offers Luo ZhengNan the opportunity to become a Local Earth God, demonstrating his appreciation for Luo ZhengNan's loyalty and skills.
• Li Banfeng and Zhang Xiuling: Discuss Jade Fragrance Records, showing mutual respect and admiration for each other's literary foundations.
• Li Banfeng and Hong Ying: Li Banfeng kisses Hong Ying's new face, showing acceptance and affection towards her unique appearance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Banfeng returns to his territory and finds it in ruins, with no villagers and withered crops.
• Zhang Wanlong, the Farming Cultivator, is found tending to a few surviving seedlings with Little Genzi.
• Xu Han, Zhang Wanlong's master, arrives and confirms that the crops were sick, not destroyed by an enemy.
• Li Banfeng discovers that the Local Earth Seal is still receiving Popularity, which leads him to Zhang Wanlong's hidden manor within an Unnamable place.
• Zhang Wanlong admits to causing the lesion on the crops and reveals he made a deal with Cui Tike.
• Li Banfeng suspects that Zhang Wanlong might have deciphered the medicinal powder of Lock Cultivation.

Character Developments

• Li Banfeng: Becomes more suspicious and determined to uncover the truth about the withered crops and Zhang Wanlong's hidden manor.
• Zhang Wanlong: Shows his cunning and resourcefulness in creating a decoy manor and hiding his true one. He also reveals his deal with Cui Tike.
• Xu Han: Shows his authority and knowledge as a senior cultivator, confirming the cause of the withered crops and his intention to hold Cui Tike accountable if there's a next time.
• Little Genzi: Shows his loyalty and concern for Zhang Wanlong, crying when they part ways.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Zhang Wanlong's deception of his master and Li Banfeng, and Li Banfeng's growing suspicion of Zhang Wanlong.
• Risk and reward: Cui Tike's high-risk business deal with Zhang Wanlong, and the potential consequences for both parties.
• The power of cultivation: Xu Han's ability to confirm the cause of the withered crops and his intention to hold Cui Tike accountable.

Character Interactions

• Li Banfeng and Zhang Wanlong: Li Banfeng questions Zhang Wanlong about the withered crops, and Zhang Wanlong reveals his deal with Cui Tike.
• Zhang Wanlong and Xu Han: Xu Han confirms the cause of the withered crops and warns Zhang Wanlong not to hold grudges.
• Li Banfeng and the peddler: The peddler appears and speculates that Zhang Wanlong might have deciphered the medicinal powder of Lock Cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Peddler and Li Banfeng discuss changes in cultivation methods, with the Peddler supporting Zhang Wanlong's unconventional approach.
• Li Banfeng learns about the chaos in Knife Ghost Ridge caused by Cui Tike's use of Zhang Wanlong's medicinal powder, leading to Wan Puxian's mutation.
• Li Banfeng agrees to help Cui Tike kill Wan Puxian, with Cui Tike promising to do a favor for Li Banfeng in the future.

Character Developments

• The Peddler: Shows support for unconventional cultivation methods and encourages taking risks for potential gains.
• Li Banfeng: Struggles with the consequences of his investments and the potential risks of supporting Zhang Wanlong.
• Cui Tike: Reveals the chaos in Knife Ghost Ridge and seeks Li Banfeng's help to eliminate Wan Puxian.
• Wan Puxian: Mutates due to the medicinal powder and gains new abilities, leading a group of DaoLao Ghosts against Cui Tike.

Significant Themes

• Change and Risk: The Peddler encourages embracing change and taking risks for potential gains, while Li Banfeng grapples with the consequences of his investments.
• Control and Manipulation: The struggle for control between Cui Tike and Wan Puxian, and the manipulation of the DaoLao Ghosts.
• Trust and Betrayal: The complex relationships between characters, with trust being broken and rebuilt throughout the story.

Character Interactions

• The Peddler and Li Banfeng: Discuss changes in cultivation methods, with the Peddler supporting unconventional approaches and Li Banfeng expressing his concerns.
• Li Banfeng and Cui Tike: Li Banfeng agrees to help Cui Tike kill Wan Puxian, with Cui Tike promising to do a favor for Li Banfeng in the future.
• Cui Tike and Wan Puxian: Their power struggle leads to chaos in Knife Ghost Ridge, with Cui Tike seeking Li Banfeng's help to eliminate Wan Puxian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Banfeng and Cui Tike infiltrate Sage Peak to observe Wan Jinxian.
• Cui Tike's DaoLao Ghosts perform an ancient dance to establish faith in the DaoLao War God.
• Li Banfeng and Cui Tike are discovered and pursued by Wan Jinxian's DaoLao Ghosts.
• Li Banfeng kills Wan Jinxian, and the DaoLao Ghosts recognize him as their new god.
• Li Banfeng and Cui Tike discuss the source of popularity and the threat posed by Green Flower.

Character Developments

• Cui Tike: Becomes more focused on his research and less on his personal safety. He also shows concern for Li Banfeng's well-being.
• Li Banfeng: Demonstrates his ability to control the Shut-in Cultivator Boundary Line without injuring others. He also shows concern for Cui Tike's well-being and offers to help him control Green Flower.

Significant Themes

• The power of faith and belief, as seen through the DaoLao Ghosts' devotion to the DaoLao War God.
• The dangers of unchecked power, as seen through Wan Jinxian's actions and the potential threat posed by Green Flower.
• The importance of friendship and trust, as seen through Li Banfeng and Cui Tike's collaboration and mutual concern for each other's well-being.

Character Interactions

• Li Banfeng and Cui Tike: Their friendship deepens as they work together to resolve the situation at Sage Peak. They also share their knowledge and insights with each other.
• Li Banfeng and Wan Jinxian: Their confrontation highlights Li Banfeng's power and the futility of Wan Jinxian's attempts to resist him.
• Cui Tike and the DaoLao Ghosts: Cui Tike's dance and rituals help establish a strong bond between him and the DaoLao Ghosts, further solidifying his control over them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Banfeng dreams of home and encounters Dream Virtue, leading to a commotion.
• Qin Tianjiu receives his land block and becomes the Local Earth God of New Land.
• Pan Dehai helps Li Banfeng collect popularity and asks for a piece of new land for Gao Shuxia and Hundred-Eyed Fish.
• Face Not Big buys a flower from a girl who resembles Chu Yaoqian, and Chuunibyou suspects she's a spy.
• Shu Wanjuan appears in Face Not Big's room, trying to trap him with text, but Face Not Big's grease dissolves the text.

Character Developments

• Li Banfeng: Struggles with his dream of home and learns to control the popularity he collects from Pan Dehai.
• Pan Dehai: Shows his loyalty to Li Banfeng and asks for a favor, revealing his desire to help Gao Shuxia and Hundred-Eyed Fish.
• Face Not Big: Falls for a girl who resembles Chu Yaoqian, but Chuunibyou suspects she's a spy. Face Not Big remains calm when confronted by Shu Wanjuan.
• Chuunibyou: Suspects the flower-selling girl and tries to protect Face Not Big from potential danger.
• Light Bulb: Tries to explain the situation to Chuunibyou and help him understand the local customs.

Significant Themes

• The power of popularity and its control.
• The complexity of relationships and intentions in Pro State.
• The consequences of past actions and the importance of virtue.
• The struggle between love and suspicion.

Character Interactions

• Li Banfeng and Pan Dehai: Discuss the collection of popularity and the allocation of new land.
• Face Not Big and Chuunibyou: Disagree about the flower-selling girl's intentions, leading to a conversation about love at first sight and Face Not Big's past.
• Face Not Big and Shu Wanjuan: Face off in Face Not Big's room, with Shu Wanjuan trying to trap him and Face Not Big remaining calm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Face Not Big (FN) traps Shu Wanjuan (SW) using oil and his clone.
• SW uses his tactics and books to try and capture FN, but FN counters by using oil to disrupt SW's tactics.
• FN sets fire to the oil, signaling the Peddler to intervene.
• The Peddler is confronted by Lian Baizi, Song Xianyao, and Dan Chengjun, who have all come to see him.

Character Developments

• FN shows strategic thinking and adaptability in dealing with SW, demonstrating his growth as a character.
• SW's tactics and methods are revealed, showcasing his meticulous planning and versatility.
• The Peddler's calm and collected demeanor is further emphasized as he faces multiple opponents.
• Dan Chengjun's cunning and manipulative nature is evident in his decision to confront the Peddler.

Significant Themes

• The importance of initiative and adaptability in combat.
• The consequences of past actions and the need to make amends.
• The complexity of relationships and alliances among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• FN and SW: Their interaction highlights their understanding of each other's strengths and weaknesses, as well as their complex history.
• The Peddler and Dan Chengjun: Their interaction showcases their mutual understanding and the tension between them.
• The Peddler and Song Xianyao: Their interaction reveals the Peddler's discomfort with Song Xianyao's affections and her determination to win his favor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shu Wanjuan and Face Not Big engage in a decisive battle in Face Not Big's room, with Shu Wanjuan using his blood to create a parasitic storyteller inside the pendulum to attack Li Banfeng.
• Li Banfeng arrives to help Face Not Big but struggles against Shu Wanjuan's unique fighting style.
• Face Not Big uses up all his oil to increase the flames, trying to burn Shu Wanjuan, while Li Banfeng attempts to find a way to counter Shu Wanjuan's moves.
• Li Banfeng plans to use Dismemberment by Five Horses to kill Shu Wanjuan, and if that fails, he will use Homesickness Like An Arrow to send Shu Wanjuan into the Portable Abode.
• Red Lotus, an ornament from the Portable Abode, briefly appears and disappears, causing Li Banfeng to despair.

Character Developments

• Face Not Big: Uses all his oil to increase the flames to burn Shu Wanjuan, showing his determination and resourcefulness.
• Li Banfeng: Struggles against Shu Wanjuan's unique fighting style, trying to find a way to counter his moves. He plans to use his techniques to defeat Shu Wanjuan.
• Shu Wanjuan: Uses his blood to create a parasitic storyteller inside the pendulum to attack Li Banfeng, showcasing his cunning and adaptability.
• Red Lotus: Briefly appears and disappears, hinting at the potential power she possesses.

Significant Themes

• The power of storytelling and words, as seen through Shu Wanjuan's use of the parasitic storyteller to attack Li Banfeng.
• The struggle against overwhelming odds, as Li Banfeng and Face Not Big face off against the powerful Shu Wanjuan.
• The interconnectedness of the Portable Abode and the outside world, as Red Lotus briefly appears outside the abode.

Character Interactions

• Face Not Big and Li Banfeng: They work together to fight against Shu Wanjuan, with Face Not Big using his oil to increase the flames and Li Banfeng trying to find a way to counter Shu Wanjuan's moves.
• Shu Wanjuan and the parasitic storyteller: They cooperate to attack Li Banfeng, with the storyteller dictating the moves and Shu Wanjuan executing them.
• Li Banfeng and Red Lotus: Li Banfeng briefly interacts with Red Lotus when she appears, feeling despair at her presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Banfeng is severely injured by Heavenly Light and falls unconscious for three days.
• Red Lotus saves Li Banfeng, but he wakes up acting strangely, calling Hong Ying "Wife" and treating her affectionately.
• The Peddler retrieves the steam train and encounters Dan Chengjun, who has Shu Wanjuan's half-body. Dan Chengjun wants Shu Wanjuan to sign a new Contract.
• Qiao Yi discusses the situation in the Demon Soil with Xie Gong and Zhu Jin, expressing his concerns about the chaos and powerful figures there.

Character Developments

• Li Banfeng: After waking up, he acts strangely, calling Hong Ying "Wife" and showing affection towards her, which is unusual for his normally cold demeanor.
• Shu Wanjuan: He is severely injured and captured by Dan Chengjun, who wants him to sign a new Contract.
• Dan Chengjun: He takes advantage of Shu Wanjuan's situation and tries to force him into signing a new Contract.
• Qiao Yi: He expresses his concerns about the chaos in the Demon Soil and the potential threat from its powerful figures.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: Red Lotus saves Li Banfeng, but he misinterprets her actions, leading to a fight between her and the Phonograph. Dan Chengjun betrays Shu Wanjuan by trying to force him into signing a new Contract.
• Power and Control: Qiao Yi discusses the importance of order and chaos in governing the Great Shang and dealing with the Demon Soil. Dan Chengjun tries to control Shu Wanjuan by threatening to take away the life he saved.

Character Interactions

• Li Banfeng and Hong Ying: Li Banfeng acts affectionately towards Hong Ying, which surprises and confuses her.
• Red Lotus and the Phonograph: They argue over Li Banfeng's condition and Red Lotus's role in saving him.
• Dan Chengjun and Shu Wanjuan: Dan Chengjun takes advantage of Shu Wanjuan's injury and tries to force him into signing a new Contract.
• Qiao Yi, Xie Gong, and Zhu Jin: Qiao Yi discusses the situation in the Demon Soil with Xie Gong and Zhu Jin, expressing his concerns about the chaos and powerful figures there.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Banfeng, driven by his madness, leaves the Portable Abode to seek help from A-Yi in Gourd Village.
• A-Yi reveals that she can teach Li Banfeng a powerful technique called 'Mad Tyranny', which involves detonating explosives using madness.
• Li Banfeng successfully detonates an explosive capsule using his madness, destroying A-Yi's building.

Character Developments

• Li Banfeng's madness leads him to seek help from A-Yi, showing a level of self-awareness about his condition.
• A-Yi reveals her disdain for Sun Tiecheng, hinting at a deeper history between them.
• A-Yi's power is further demonstrated when she breaks Pro State's restrictions on gunpowder.

Significant Themes

• Madness and Control: Li Banfeng's struggle with his madness and his attempt to control it through learning new techniques.
• Power and Consequences: A-Yi's demonstration of her power and the destructive consequences that follow.
• Trust and Betrayal: A-Yi's mention of her sister's death and her hatred towards Sun Tiecheng hint at a history of betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Li Banfeng and A-Yi: Their interaction reveals A-Yi's willingness to help Li Banfeng despite her initial reluctance, and Li Banfeng's determination to learn new techniques to control his madness.
• A-Yi and Qiu Luoye: A-Yi's interaction with Qiu Luoye shows her care for him, as she agrees to help Li Banfeng after Qiu Luoye's plea.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A-Yi returns with villagers, coal, and bricks to repair her house.
• Li Banfeng learns about the villagers' dual lives and the growth of the forest.
• A-Yi teaches Li Banfeng the order of doing things to control his madness.
• Qiao Yi conducts a ten-day sacrifice in Hao City, creating a massive amount of Seed Soil.
• Qiao Yi allows thirteen Local Earth Gods to Carry Soil to Receive Title, led by Liu Bufei.
• Xie Gong suspects Qiao Yi's actions during the sacrifice and considers staying in Hao Capital.

Character Developments

• A-Yi: Shows her knowledge of the forest's growth and teaches Li Banfeng about the order of doing things.
• Li Banfeng: Learns about the villagers' dual lives, the forest's growth, and the order of doing things.
• Qiao Yi: Conducts a ten-day sacrifice, creates Seed Soil, and allows thirteen Local Earth Gods to Carry Soil to Receive Title.
• Xie Gong: Suspects Qiao Yi's actions and considers staying in Hao Capital to investigate.

Significant Themes

• The dual lives of the villagers in Gourd Village.
• The growth of the forest and the creation of New Land.
• The order of doing things to control madness.
• The power dynamics between the Shang Country, Pro State, and the Inner State.

Character Interactions

• A-Yi and Li Banfeng: A-Yi teaches Li Banfeng about the villagers' lives, the forest's growth, and the order of doing things.
• Qiao Yi and the thirteen Local Earth Gods: Qiao Yi grants them titles and sends them to Carry Soil to Receive Title.
• Xie Gong and Qiao Yi: Xie Gong suspects Qiao Yi's actions and considers staying in Hao Capital to investigate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dabo Ensi informs Anna and He Jiaqing about an anomaly in the newly created New Land by the Shang Country.
• He Jiaqing dispatches people to investigate the new land, while Ma Wu investigates his granduncle, Ma Chenxing, who has returned and is opening up a new territory.
• Qiao Yi, the New Ruler's advisor, requests the New Ruler to return to Wangdu, leading to a standoff between Qiao Yi and Qiu Zhiheng.
• Juanzi and her group fall ill, and Qiu Zhiheng discovers they have separated due to learning a new cultivation method.

Character Developments

• Anna starts to doubt her initial assessment of Dabo Ensi's information after He Jiaqing's reaction.
• He Jiaqing shows strategic thinking and caution in his investigation of the new land.
• Ma Wu demonstrates his resourcefulness and determination in investigating his granduncle and the Peddler's whereabouts.
• Qiu Zhiheng shows leadership and decisiveness in handling the crisis with Qiao Yi.
• Juanzi, Mengzi, and Xiao Shan display naivety and lack of caution in their cultivation, leading to unforeseen consequences.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle between Qiao Yi and Qiu Zhiheng reflects the tension between Inner State and Pro State.
• The investigation of the new land highlights the importance of gathering and evaluating information.
• The consequences of Juanzi and her group's cultivation emphasize the risks and responsibilities that come with power and knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Anna and He Jiaqing discuss the implications of Dabo Ensi's information, leading Anna to reassess her initial judgment.
• He Jiaqing and his subordinates (Shen Rongqing, Duan Shuqun, and Big Head) work together to investigate the new land, despite their differing views on the matter.
• Ma Wu and Feng Daiku work together to investigate the Peddler's whereabouts and the anomaly in the new land.
• Qiu Zhiheng, Tan Jinxiao, and Luo ZhengNan discuss and plan their response to Qiao Yi's demand, demonstrating their unity and determination.
• Qiu Zhiheng's interaction with Juanzi and her group reveals the consequences of their reckless cultivation and the need for caution and guidance in the pursuit of power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiu Zhiheng discovers that Juanzi, Mengzi, and Xiao Shan have been separated into three individuals due to Face Not Big's technique.
• Qiu Zhiheng struggles with how to handle this situation, fearing the consequences if Inner State finds out.
• Chuunibyou suggests creating a new emperor using a reliable Three-Headed Person to avoid detection.
• Ma Wu finds a suitable Three-Headed Person and brings them to Three Heads Junction.
• Qiao Yi decides to keep Pro State on edge by delaying his visit and conducting another sacrificial ceremony in Hao City.
• A-Yi and Li Banfeng infiltrate the altar in Hao City to gather seed soil and attempt to obtain a stone sample, but Li Banfeng decides to blow up the altar with explosives.

Character Developments

• Qiu Zhiheng: Struggles with the consequences of his actions and the potential impact on Pro State and Seventh Master.
• Chuunibyou: Shows initiative and strategic thinking in suggesting a solution to the emperor problem.
• Ma Wu: Demonstrates efficiency in finding a suitable Three-Headed Person for the new emperor.
• A-Yi: Shows clarity and focus in her mission, prioritizing the seed soil over the stone sample.
• Li Banfeng: Reveals his true intentions and willingness to cause destruction, even at the cost of his own life.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of actions: Qiu Zhiheng grapples with the potential fallout from the emperor situation, highlighting the theme of responsibility and its consequences.
• Strategic thinking: Characters like Chuunibyou and Qiao Yi exhibit strategic thinking, planning multiple steps ahead to achieve their goals.
• Sacrifice: Li Banfeng's decision to blow up the altar with himself inside demonstrates his willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice for his cause.

Character Interactions

• Qiu Zhiheng and Bamboo: Bamboo tries to comfort Qiu Zhiheng but also expresses her own fears about the situation.
• Qiu Zhiheng and Chuunibyou: Qiu Zhiheng is impressed by Chuunibyou's suggestion and willingness to help.
• A-Yi and Li Banfeng: A-Yi and Li Banfeng work together to gather seed soil, but Li Banfeng's true intentions are revealed when he decides to destroy the altar.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A-Yi and Li Banfeng argue about collecting stones for Seed Soil.
• They encounter a Stone Monster that guards the altar and can transform into a human form.
• A-Yi brings the Stone Monster back to Gourd Village, where it dances with the villagers.
• Li Banfeng reveals that he has a key to the Steam Train and that Ami, A-Yi's sister, is inside.
• A-Yi and Jiuer (Ami) have a heated argument and fight.
• The Peddler arrives in Gourd Village, and Li Banfeng confesses to blowing up the altar.
• The Peddler reveals that the road to Hao City is important for New Land and Boundary Line, but Li Banfeng insists that capital is more important.

Character Developments

• A-Yi remains determined to collect stones for Seed Soil, even after Li Banfeng's skepticism.
• Li Banfeng shows understanding and empathy towards Ami's situation, revealing his caring side.
• A-Yi and Jiuer's argument highlights their strained relationship and unresolved issues.
• The Peddler shows concern for the road to Hao City and its importance for Pro State's plans.

Significant Themes

• The importance of capital and wealth in Pro State's plans.
• The strained relationship between sisters A-Yi and Jiuer.
• The Peddler's role as a mediator and his understanding of the bigger picture.

Character Interactions

• A-Yi and Li Banfeng argue about collecting stones, showcasing their differing opinions and determination.
• A-Yi and Jiuer's argument highlights their unresolved issues and emotional tension.
• Li Banfeng and the Peddler discuss the importance of the road to Hao City and capital, revealing their shared understanding of Pro State's plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Banfeng and the Peddler discuss the situation in Pro State and Inner State.
• The Peddler gives Li Banfeng a house above Gourd Village and teaches him about the Meeting Late technique.
• Li Banfeng learns that the Peddler has tasked He Jiaqing with a mission involving the thirteen Local Earth Gods.
• Li Banfeng receives explosives from A-Yi as compensation for his right hand's condition.
• In the New Land, He Jiaqing attempts to attack Xin Rushuang but is stopped by Shu Wanjuan.
• Li Banfeng returns to Three Heads Junction and deals with the situation involving Juanzi, Mengzi, and Xiao Shan.
• Li Banfeng decides to make A-Xiu, A-Song, and A-Fu the new New Ruler.

Character Developments

• Li Banfeng: Becomes more confident and decisive, understanding the importance of change and not being too concerned with appearances.
• The Peddler: Shows concern for Pro State's future and willingness to give opportunities to those who want change, despite the risks.
• A-Yi: Reveals more about her past and her techniques, showing affection towards Li Banfeng.
• He Jiaqing: Shows ambition and cunning, attempting to eliminate the thirteen Local Earth Gods.
• Shu Wanjuan: Demonstrates her power and influence, protecting Xin Rushuang.
• Qiu Zhiheng: Struggles with his feelings of guilt and worry about the New Ruler's identity.

Significant Themes

• Change and adaptability: The Peddler emphasizes the importance of change for Pro State's survival, and Li Banfeng learns to accept change in the New Ruler's identity.
• Power dynamics: The struggle for power between Qiao Yi, the Luo Family, and Li Banfeng's faction is a central theme.
• Identity and appearance: The New Ruler's identity and appearance become less important as Li Banfeng and Qiu Zhiheng come to realize that what truly matters is the power and influence one can wield.

Character Interactions

• Li Banfeng and the Peddler: Discuss the political situation and Li Banfeng's future plans.
• Li Banfeng and A-Yi: Interact affectionately, with A-Yi teaching Li Banfeng the Meeting Late technique and giving him explosives.
• Li Banfeng and Qiu Zhiheng: Discuss the New Ruler's identity and the potential consequences of Qiao Yi's arrival.
• He Jiaqing and Big Head: Flee from Shu Wanjuan and discuss the reasons behind their fortunate escape.
• Xin Rushuang and Shu Wanjuan: Interact briefly, with Shu Wanjuan protecting Xin Rushuang and questioning her about Liu Bufei's whereabouts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Yanjun recognizes Xiao Shan as the Three-Headed Person, now separated into a one-headed child.
• Li Banfeng (disguised as Li Qi) instructs Xiao Shan to deceive the Luo sisters about the separation.
• Luo Lijun decides to abolish the Servile People system in Borderless City, as per Li Banfeng's request.
• Shu Wanjuan encounters He Jiaqing and an Actor Cultivator disguised as Xin Rushuang, with He Jiaqing proposing a plan to deceive the court about the fate of the Local Earth Gods.
• Li Banfeng seeks Pan Dehai's help to learn how to collect popularity, and Pan Dehai asks Li Banfeng to help him form an alliance with Forget Sorrow Lady.

Character Developments

• Luo Yanjun shows intelligence and caution in dealing with Xiao Shan and Li Banfeng.
• Li Banfeng demonstrates his strategic thinking and manipulation skills.
• He Jiaqing displays his cunning and resourcefulness in his dealings with Shu Wanjuan.
• Pan Dehai reveals his sincerity and desperation in seeking an alliance with Forget Sorrow Lady.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Manipulation: Characters use deception and manipulation to achieve their goals, such as Li Banfeng with the Luo sisters and He Jiaqing with Shu Wanjuan.
• Alliances and Isolation: Characters seek alliances to gain protection and support, as seen in Pan Dehai's desire to form an alliance with Forget Sorrow Lady.
• Power and Influence: Characters strive to gain power and influence, as seen in Li Banfeng's quest to learn popularity collection and the Luo sisters' desire to maintain their status.

Character Interactions

• Luo Yanjun and Xiao Shan: Luo Yanjun protects and cares for Xiao Shan, while also trying to extract information from him.
• Li Banfeng and Luo Lijun: Li Banfeng manipulates Luo Lijun into abolishing the Servile People system.
• Shu Wanjuan and He Jiaqing: Shu Wanjuan and He Jiaqing engage in a tense negotiation, with He Jiaqing proposing a plan to deceive the court.
• Pan Dehai and Li Banfeng: Pan Dehai seeks Li Banfeng's help in forming an alliance with Forget Sorrow Lady, while Li Banfeng wants to learn Pan Dehai's technique for collecting popularity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Banfeng visits Iron Bowl Ridge to find Forget Sorrow Lady, a Local Earth God, with his wife.
• Yue Laotang, a cook from First Ridge, accompanies Li Banfeng and tries to prove his worth to Forget Sorrow Lady.
• Li Banfeng learns about the legend of Dragon King Mountain from his wife and Forget Sorrow Lady.
• Li Banfeng returns to Sea Eat Ridge and begins learning the technique of gathering popularity from Pan Dehai.
• In Ershi City, Luo Yanjun sends a letter to Xie Gong via Mr. Zhao, concerning the altar's construction and Qiao Yi's health.

Character Developments

• Li Banfeng: Shows curiosity and determination in learning the gathering popularity technique.
• Wife (Huang Yuxian): Recalls her past as an actor and the legend of the Dragon Princess.
• Forget Sorrow Lady: Reveals her straightforward and discerning nature, valuing skill and effort in cooking.
• Yue Laotang: Struggles to prove his worth as a cook, ultimately deciding to continue his life on First Ridge.
• Qiao Yi: His health worsens due to the altar's construction delay.

Significant Themes

• Skill and effort: Forget Sorrow Lady values cooks who put in genuine effort and skill, not just appearance or reputation.
• Identity and perception: Huang Yuxian's past as an actor and the legend of the Dragon Princess highlight the discrepancy between one's true identity and how others perceive them.
• Loyalty and alliance: Pan Dehai and Forget Sorrow Lady form an alliance, demonstrating the importance of trust and mutual support.

Character Interactions

• Li Banfeng and Wife: They discuss the legend of Dragon King Mountain and Huang Yuxian's past, strengthening their bond.
• Li Banfeng and Forget Sorrow Lady: They interact over Yue Laotang's cooking, leading to a deeper understanding of each other's values.
• Luo Yanjun and Xie Gong: They communicate through a letter, hinting at a secret plan regarding the altar's construction and Qiao Yi's health.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Banfeng learns the method to create Sunflower seeds from Pan Dehai to absorb Popularity.
• He plants Sunflowers in various locations like Knife Ghost Ridge, Iron Gate Fort, Black Stone Slope, and Green Smoke City.
• Li Banfeng struggles with cultivation backlash and drinks Soul Return Soup provided by the Peddler to maintain his condition.
• He harvests divine statues from the Sunflowers, each reflecting the image of how the locals perceive him.

Character Developments

• Li Banfeng: Struggles with cultivation backlash and seeks to absorb Popularity from various locations.
• Pan Dehai: Teaches Li Banfeng the method to create Sunflower seeds but keeps some secrets.
• The Peddler: Aids Li Banfeng by planting Sunflowers and providing him with Soul Return Soup.

Significant Themes

• The power of Popularity and its role in cultivation.
• The consequences of cultivating techniques from different Dao Gates.
• The importance of reputation and how it influences Popularity.

Character Interactions

• Li Banfeng and Pan Dehai: Li Banfeng learns the Sunflower technique from Pan Dehai but is wary of his hidden intentions.
• Li Banfeng and the Peddler: The Peddler aids Li Banfeng, showing he has taken an interest in his well-being.
• Li Banfeng and his Wife (Hong Ying): His wife supports him and worries about his condition, brewing the Soul Return Soup for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Banfeng collects sunflower seeds and divine statues from various places, absorbing popularity.
• He encounters Bitter Granny in Bitter Vegetable Manor but is saved by Sun Tiecheng.
• Li Banfeng visits Borderless City, where he meets Nian Shangyou, a representative of the imperial family, who offers him a deal to split the Three-Headed People into three separate entities.
• In the back garden of the Marquis Manor, Li Banfeng finds a Sunflower with numerous divine statues, representing the collective imagination of the Servile People in Borderless City.

Character Developments

• Li Banfeng's condition worsens due to the dual cultivation backlash, making it difficult for him to move. He struggles to maintain his composure and strength.
• Sun Tiecheng reveals that he is aware of Li Banfeng's technique and offers guidance, hinting at a last resort method to deal with the backlash.
• Luo Shaojun shows her loyalty and concern for Li Banfeng, while Luo Yanjun is more focused on the political advantages of the deal with the imperial family.

Significant Themes

• Popularity and Promotion: Li Banfeng's primary goal is to collect enough popularity to promote his cultivation, highlighting the importance of public opinion and support in his journey.
• Identity and Imagination: The divine statues in Borderless City represent the collective imagination of the Servile People, reflecting their hopes and dreams for their future and identity.
• Power and Manipulation: The deal offered by the imperial family through Nian Shangyou showcases the power dynamics and manipulation at play in the political landscape, with each party seeking to gain an advantage.

Character Interactions

• Li Banfeng and Sun Tiecheng: Their reunion is brief but impactful, with Sun Tiecheng offering guidance and support to Li Banfeng.
• Li Banfeng and Luo Shaojun: Their bond strengthens as Luo Shaojun demonstrates her loyalty and concern for Li Banfeng's well-being.
• Li Banfeng and Luo Yanjun: Their interaction is tense, with Luo Yanjun focused on the political gains of the deal, while Li Banfeng is more cautious and reserved.
• Li Banfeng and Nian Shangyou: Their negotiation is indirect and guarded, with both parties seeking to gain an advantage in the deal.