Ch. 101Armory Prerequisite Technical Reserves Completed

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Ze's group completes preliminary housing and settles in the Grotto-heaven World.
  • Lin Ze announces the establishment of the Gates to Heavens Mall, with the group becoming its first employees.
  • Lin Ze assigns tasks: learning to read and write, military training, and adherence to basic laws and morals.
  • Lin Ze arranges work and life schedules, rules, and entertainment for the employees.
  • Lin Ze hires a professor, Zhao Qin, to help set up a Guns production line in Yulin City.
  • Lin Ze plans to learn from Zhao Qin and establish his own production line in World No. 0.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze: Shows leadership and strategic planning in organizing his employees and establishing the Mall. He also demonstrates caution in keeping the Mall's activities secret.
  • Employees: Begin their training and adaptation to their new roles in the Mall.
  • Zhao Qin: Assists in setting up the production line in Yulin City, unknowingly aiding Lin Ze's long-term plan.

Significant Themes

  • Adaptation and growth: The employees adapt to their new roles and responsibilities, while Lin Ze continues to grow as a leader and strategist.
  • Secrecy and caution: Lin Ze emphasizes the importance of keeping the Mall's activities secret to avoid unwanted attention.
  • Long-term planning: Lin Ze's plans for establishing his own production line in World No. 0 demonstrate his forward-thinking approach.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze interacts with his employees, explaining their roles and responsibilities, and setting rules for their behavior.
  • Lin Ze works with Zhao Qin to set up the production line in Yulin City, learning from him in the process.
  • Lin Ze discusses the potential risks and benefits of producing Guns with Zhang Hai, deciding against killing Zhao Qin to maintain secrecy.

Ch. 102Thoughts on Profound Martial Arts

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Ze arrives in the Other World and spends his first night in a new house with four maids.
  • He uses a portable sensor and keeps guns by his bed for security.
  • The next morning, the maids help him with his morning routine, including washing up and getting dressed.
  • Lin Ze decides to learn Profound Martial Arts but realizes he needs to make more money to impress experts or exchange for the opportunity.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze demonstrates caution and vigilance, choosing not to engage with the maids intimately due to trust issues.
  • He shows discipline and focus in his morning practice of the Zhang Family Fist.
  • Lin Ze exhibits ambition and long-term planning, deciding to learn Profound Martial Arts and make more money to achieve his goals.

Significant Themes

  • Trust and Caution: Lin Ze's initial distrust of the maids highlights the importance of trust in relationships and his cautious nature.
  • Ambition and Patience: Lin Ze's desire to learn Profound Martial Arts and his understanding that he needs to make more money first emphasize his ambition and patience in achieving long-term goals.
  • Security and Vigilance: Lin Ze's use of a portable sensor and guns to ensure his safety in the new environment underscores the importance of security and vigilance in an unfamiliar world.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze interacts with the four maids, who serve him and show deference to his status.
  • There's no significant interaction with other characters in this chapter, as it focuses mainly on Lin Ze's thoughts and actions.

Ch. 103The Highest-Level Business Wars Often Use the Simplest Methods

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Ze accompanies Li Yunhua to visit her father, Li He, and they discuss the management of Li Yunhua's dowry.
  • Lin Ze learns about a competitor, the Songmao County Coal Mine, maliciously lowering prices.
  • Lin Ze invites the Songmao County Coal Mine owner to Fengping County for a coal industry exchange, but the invitation is rejected.

Character Developments

  • Li Yunhua grows closer to Lin Ze, appreciating his gentleness and care.
  • Lin Ze demonstrates strategic thinking and calm demeanor when faced with competition.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of family and harmonious relationships, as seen in Lin Ze and Li Yunhua's marriage.
  • Business competition and strategic decision-making, with Lin Ze considering different approaches to deal with the Songmao County Coal Mine.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze and Li Yunhua's relationship deepens, with Li Yunhua appreciating Lin Ze's care and gentleness.
  • Lin Ze interacts with Li He and other officials, discussing the coal industry competition and inviting the Songmao County Coal Mine owner for an exchange.
  • Lin Ze's calm and collected demeanor reassures Li He and the other officials, showing his wisdom and experience beyond his age.

Ch. 104Rebirth and Transformation, Combat Power Test

Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Ze breaks through to the Celestial Dipper Qi realm, becoming a Peerless Expert.
  • He undergoes eighty-one Rebirth and Transformations, enhancing his body and senses.
  • Lin Ze tests his new powers on a golden planet and in a wilderness, demonstrating his speed, strength, and Mental Power.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze's physical strength, senses, and Mental Power significantly increase.
  • His body becomes tougher, stronger, and more resilient, approaching a Golden Muscle Jade Bone demigod state.

Significant Themes

  • Transformation and evolution of the body and mind through cultivation.
  • The power of Mental Power and its potential applications.
  • The comparison of Lin Ze's powers with other martial artists and experts.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze interacts with YuanBao, his AI assistant, to analyze his combat power and test results.
  • Lin Ze recalls his encounter with Yue Sheng, a Heaven and Man Expert, comparing their destructive powers.

Ch. 105The Qi Consumption Method, Ten Thousand Year Stone Stalactite, and Sword Mushroom

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Ze encounters Ning Heng, Lu Lu, and Jiang Wen, who submit to him after a battle in Fufeng County.
  • They invite Lin Ze to their Longevity Palace branch stronghold in Jinzhou Xingning County.
  • Lin Ze accepts their gifts: Ten Thousand Year Stone Stalactite, Sword Mushroom, and the secret technique Qi Consumption Method.
  • Lin Ze agrees to meet their leader in ten days at the Three Yang Sword Sect to discuss joining Longevity Palace.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze demonstrates his strength and wisdom, making the Peerless Experts submit to him.
  • Ning Heng, Lu Lu, and Jiang Wen show submission and flattery towards Lin Ze, hoping to gain his favor.
  • Lu Lu displays her coquettish side, offering her virginity to Lin Ze.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics and submission: Lin Ze's strength and wisdom make the Peerless Experts submit to him.
  • Trust and verification: Lin Ze needs to verify the authenticity of Longevity Palace's gifts before considering joining.
  • Greed and consequences: The Peerless Experts' greed led them to fight Lin Ze, resulting in heavy injuries and losses.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze interacts with Ning Heng, Lu Lu, and Jiang Wen, showing a mix of dominance, wisdom, and understanding.
  • Ning Heng, Lu Lu, and Jiang Wen interact with Lin Ze, displaying submission, flattery, and desperation.
  • Lu Lu interacts with her companions, expressing her distress over the heavy cost of healing their injuries.

Ch. 106158

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Ze, satisfied with the development speed, plans to establish a complete industrial system and reach first-level civilization productivity in twelve years.
  • He vaccinates the Gates to Heavens Mall employees against the Zombie Virus and sends them to East River City in World No. 3 to maintain order and protect the organization's property.
  • Lin Ze explains the world's history and his victory over Chu Ge to the employees.
  • The employees build a survivor camp in East River City and prepare to receive incoming survivors.
  • The last group of survivors (1576 in total) arrives in East River City, and they help collect the remains of the deceased.
  • Lin Ze gives a speech to the survivors, revealing his origin from a parallel world and inviting them to join the Gates to Heavens Mall.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze: Shows satisfaction with the development speed and takes steps to expand his organization's influence and protect its interests.
  • Gates to Heavens Mall Employees: Complete their training and transformation from miners to military personnel, demonstrating discipline and obedience.
  • Survivors: Gather in East River City, work together to collect remains, and show enthusiasm for Lin Ze's cause.

Significant Themes

  • Development and progress: Lin Ze's focus on building an industrial system and expanding his organization's influence.
  • Coexistence and win-win results: Lin Ze's vision for the Gates to Heavens Mall, emphasizing cooperation and mutual benefit with all life.
  • Hope and rebuilding: The survivors' determination to work together and rebuild human civilization under Lin Ze's guidance.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze interacts with his employees, giving them a mobilization speech and sending them to East River City.
  • Lin Ze explains the world's history and his victory over Chu Ge to his employees and the survivors.
  • The survivors interact with each other, working together to collect remains and showing enthusiasm for Lin Ze's cause.

Ch. 107A Profitable Venture Could Solve Any Problem

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Ze arrives at the Fengping County Government Office, greeted warmly by officials due to the Coal Mine's success.
  • The Coal Mine's production and influence have grown significantly, benefiting the officials and the county.
  • Fengping invites Li Yunhua to discuss expanding the Coal Mine to accommodate tens of thousands of miners.
  • They discuss the production and sale of Honeycomb Coal to facilitate wider use and higher profits.
  • They address potential issues, such as managing the miners and ensuring the Coal Mine's security.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze: Shows professional concern and strategic thinking, focusing on maximizing profits and managing potential issues.
  • Fengping: Demonstrates leadership and vision, aiming to expand the Coal Mine's scale and influence.
  • Li Yunhua: Shows interest in business and strategy, engaging in discussions with Fengping.

Significant Themes

  • Wealth and power: The Coal Mine's success brings wealth and influence, making it a symbol of power.
  • Expansion and growth: The Coal Mine's expansion reflects the characters' ambition and the potential for growth.
  • Management and strategy: The characters discuss managing the miners and the Coal Mine's future, highlighting strategic thinking.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze and Fengping: They discuss the Coal Mine's future, showing mutual respect and understanding.
  • Fengping and Li Yunhua: They meet again, and Fengping invites Li Yunhua to discuss business, showing his interest in her and her intelligence.
  • The three officials (Li He, Liu Pei, Gao Fei) and Lin Ze: They greet Lin Ze warmly, showing their support and eagerness to benefit from the Coal Mine's success.

Ch. 108High-Efficiency Restocking, an Early Deal for Seven Thousand Jin of Matsutake

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Ze pays villagers to help transport Matsutake, using a signal flare to create the illusion of summoning help from fellow disciples.
  • Villagers move 7000 jin of Matsutake to a mountain path, believing Lin Ze will transport it further into Cloud Mist Mountain.
  • Lin Ze secretly transports the Matsutake back to the Two Realms Trade Base in the Main World.
  • He returns to Tiannan City, cleans up the warehouse, and prepares to move the Matsutake to the company's warehouse.
  • Lin Ze contacts Mu Bo to arrange an earlier transaction for the Matsutake.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze demonstrates resourcefulness and strategic thinking in managing the Matsutake transaction and maintaining his cover.
  • Zhao Wenrou shows competence in handling company affairs independently.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of deception and maintaining appearances continues as Lin Ze uses a signal flare to create a false narrative about his methods.
  • The theme of efficiency is highlighted as Lin Ze completes the restocking process ahead of schedule.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze interacts with the villagers from Two Rivers Village, paying them for their help and creating a spectacle to maintain his cover.
  • Lin Ze communicates with Zhao Wenrou about the company's affairs and the warehouse cleaning process.
  • Lin Ze contacts Mu Bo to arrange an earlier transaction for the Matsutake.

Ch. 109Thunderbolt Young Master, Winning Over the Registrar

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Ze, known as the 'Thunderbolt Young Master', enters Fengping County, paying the entry fee of one copper coin.
  • He meets Gao Fei, the registrar, who invites him to the county office to meet Magistrate Li He, expressing the county's welcome and interest in Lin Ze's expertise.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze: Maintains a humble and polite demeanor despite his reputation, showing no arrogance or domineering attitude.
  • Gao Fei: Eager to befriend Lin Ze due to his martial prowess and upright character, seeing him as a valuable connection and potential ally.

Significant Themes

  • Reputation and its influence on societal interactions.
  • The importance of connections and alliances in this world.
  • The Great Zhou Dynasty's taxation system and its impact on commerce.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze and Gao Fei: They meet at the city gate, with Gao Fei recognizing Lin Ze's reputation and inviting him to meet the magistrate. They address each other as 'Brother' to foster a closer relationship.

Ch. 110Recruiting the Locals, Resolving Hidden Risks Early

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Ze completes moving the Matsutake mushrooms and reflects on the convenience of having a portable space, which requires 10,000 points of luck to open.
  • He calculates that his actions will soon increase his luck to tens of thousands of points, enabling him to acquire the portable space.
  • Lin Ze visits the Maple Forest Township to plan the mining area and building construction for the Coal Mine.
  • Villagers from Black Stone Village approach Lin Ze to inquire about his intentions and offer their labor.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze demonstrates his strategic thinking and long-term planning, considering the potential impact of his actions on his luck points.
  • He shows empathy and understanding towards the local villagers, addressing their concerns and offering them employment and business opportunities.

Significant Themes

  • Luck and Opportunity: Lin Ze's actions directly influence his luck points, which are crucial for unlocking new abilities like the portable space.
  • Local Integration: Lin Ze's interactions with the villagers highlight the importance of understanding and addressing local concerns to avoid potential conflicts and ensure smooth operations.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze interacts with the craftsmen, delegating the task of planning the Coal Mine's construction and expressing his confidence in their abilities.
  • He meets with the village chief, Zhang Da Yu, and addresses the villagers' concerns about his coal mining plans, offering them employment and business opportunities.

Ch. 111Backup Body, a Century Later

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Ji Qingyan anxiously awaits in World No. 03, hoping for her elders' rescue.
  • Lin Ze successfully rescues both Ji Yu and Ji Wangshu, using a clone of Ji Yu's body for reincarnation.
  • Ji Yu experiments with his new body and shares insights on future cultivation with Lin Ze.
  • Lin Ze sends Ji Yu to a Grotto-heaven World and decides to create a Backup Body for himself.
  • After 123 years, Lin Ze's Gates to Heavens exploration yields different results.

Character Developments

  • Ji Qingyan: She remains hopeful and patient, awaiting her elders' rescue.
  • Ji Yu: He successfully reincarnates into a clone, regains his peak combat power, and shares new cultivation insights.
  • Ji Wangshu: She is rescued and returns to World No. 2.
  • Lin Ze: He continues to experiment with reincarnation and decides to create a Backup Body for himself. He also focuses on personal growth and exploration.

Significant Themes

  • Reincarnation and Backup Bodies: The exploration of reincarnation techniques and the creation of Backup Bodies as a means of survival and growth.
  • Cultivation and Growth: The pursuit of personal growth and power, both in terms of cultivation and intellectual growth.
  • Exploration and Discovery: The ongoing exploration of new worlds and the pursuit of new knowledge and experiences.

Character Interactions

  • Ji Qingyan and Lin Ze: Ji Qingyan trusts Lin Ze with her elders' rescue, and Lin Ze successfully fulfills his promise.
  • Ji Yu and Lin Ze: They collaborate on reincarnation experiments, with Ji Yu sharing his insights on future cultivation.
  • Ji Yu and Ji Wangshu: They reunite after Ji Yu's successful reincarnation, and Ji Wangshu apologizes to Lin Ze for her past actions.

Ch. 112Settling the An Family Estate, Securing the Wealth

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Ze purchases a residence for 6000 taels of silver, with a 5 per mille contract fee (30 taels) and 1% land tax (60 taels).
  • He hires servants: 12 Labor Servants (480 taels), 2 cooks (240 taels), 6 Sturdy Women (180 taels), and 4 Maids (800 taels), with a 5% contract fee (570 taels).
  • Total cost: 7875 taels of silver.
  • Lin Ze pays Shi Shanbao, who takes care of the land tax and provides a House Deed.
  • Lin Ze asks Shi Shanbao to help find high-quality fields for him to inspect the next day.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze demonstrates his practicality and resourcefulness in handling financial transactions and acquiring property.
  • Shi Shanbao shows his professionalism and efficiency in real estate and servant brokering.

Significant Themes

  • The value of money and its role in society.
  • The dynamics of real estate and servant markets.
  • The importance of establishing a stable base (residence and fields) for long-term plans.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze and Shi Shanbao interact professionally, with Lin Ze showing trust in Shi Shanbao's services.
  • Lin Ze shows responsibility towards his new servants by ensuring their safety and well-being.

Ch. 113Negotiation Tactics: Let Me Share the Story I Just Made Up

Lin Ze, initially aiming for a low profile, finds himself noticed by the Great Zhou Imperial Family due to his advanced firearms. He has three options to deal with the situation: 1) explain the complexity of gun production and refuse to share the technology, 2) share some technology to build a relationship, or 3) refuse the deal and risk future consequences. Lin Ze chooses the first option, planning to provoke conflict to establish a tough stance.
During negotiations, Lin Ze reveals that he has a powerful backup plan involving the Gates to Heavens, which allows him to threaten the Great Zhou Imperial Family without directly revealing his secret. Ji Kan, the representative of the Great Zhou Imperial Family, understands the value of gun technology and apologizes for his previous behavior. Lin Ze then shares a fabricated story about his origins and the difficulty in producing firearms, explaining why he can't share the technology yet.

Key Plot Points

  • Lin Ze's initial plan and the three options he considers.
  • Lin Ze's threat involving the Gates to Heavens.
  • Lin Ze's fabricated story about his origins and the difficulty in producing firearms.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze demonstrates his negotiation skills and ability to think strategically.
  • Ji Kan shows understanding and respect for Lin Ze's position after realizing the value of gun technology.
  • Lin Ze's fabricated story reveals his creativity and adaptability.

Significant Themes

  • The value of technology and knowledge.
  • The importance of maintaining a tough stance in negotiations.
  • The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze and Ji Kan: They engage in a tense negotiation, with Lin Ze ultimately gaining Ji Kan's respect.
  • Lin Ze and Ji Qingyan: Although she doesn't speak, her approval of Ji Kan's handling of the situation is evident.
  • Lin Ze and Eunuch Hua: Lin Ze tests the old eunuch's skills with a gunshot and apologizes afterward, maintaining a respectful demeanor.

Ch. 114Three Peerless Experts Surrounded by Bombs

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Ji Qingyan and a group of experts arrive at Lin Ze's residence after the attack.
  • Lin Ze reveals he repelled three unknown Peerless Experts but let them escape due to proximity to civilians and his average movement speed.
  • Ji Qingyan decides to invite Lin Ze to stay at the Prefectural Governor's Residence, but he declines and returns to Fengping County.
  • Lin Ze secretly follows the escaped Peerless Experts and plans his next move.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze demonstrates his calm and rational thinking even after the attack, focusing on gathering information and planning his next steps.
  • Ji Qingyan shows concern for Lin Ze's well-being and is determined to protect his interests.
  • The three Peerless Experts from the Longevity Palace reveal their true intentions and attempt to win Lin Ze over with promises and gifts.

Significant Themes

  • Trust and deception: The Longevity Palace's representatives try to deceive Lin Ze, while he remains cautious and analytical.
  • Power dynamics: Lin Ze's wealth and influence make him a target for various factions, but his strategic thinking allows him to maintain control.
  • The pursuit of longevity: The Longevity Palace's methods of prolonging life are a significant draw for Lin Ze, driving his actions.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze and Ji Qingyan: They maintain a respectful and cooperative relationship, with Ji Qingyan showing genuine concern for Lin Ze's well-being.
  • Lin Ze and the Longevity Palace representatives: Lin Ze is initially deceived but quickly realizes their true intentions, leading to a standoff.
  • The three Longevity Palace representatives: They argue and blame each other for the failed mission, revealing their individual skills and personalities.

Ch. 115The Folk Here Were Simple and Honest; Command Was a Skill

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Ze arrives at Black Stone Village and meets the villagers, who are simple and honest, eager to help with the coal mine project.
  • Lin Ze hires the villagers to work at the coal mine, promising wages and food.
  • Master Carpenter Zhao Cai completes the preliminary exploration and plans the construction of the mining area.
  • Hundreds of villagers start working under the guidance of the master craftsmen.
  • Lin Ze requests ten nimble-fingered women to prepare meals for the workers.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze demonstrates his leadership and organizational skills, showing trust in the master craftsmen and efficiently managing the workforce.
  • Zhang Da Yu, the village chief, shows his willingness to help and understanding of Lin Ze's needs, acting as a liaison between Lin Ze and the villagers.

Significant Themes

  • Honesty and Simplicity: The villagers of Black Stone Village are portrayed as honest and simple people, willing to help without expecting immediate rewards.
  • Trust and Delegation: Lin Ze trusts the master craftsmen to manage the workforce, demonstrating his ability to delegate tasks and trust others with responsibilities.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze interacts with Zhang Da Yu, the village chief, to gather workers and cooks for the project.
  • Master Carpenter Zhao Cai interacts with Lin Ze to discuss the progress and needs of the construction work, demonstrating his competence and confidence in managing the workforce.

Ch. 116Mountain Base, Dinner

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Ze returns to the Main World from another world, appearing in a heavily shielded basement.
  • He secures his equipment and the donkey in the basement and garage, then showers and changes.
  • Lin Ze prepares and enjoys a dinner consisting of pork knuckle, steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, and seaweed soup.
  • He finds missed messages and a call from his father, Lin Zheng.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze demonstrates his cautious and meticulous nature, taking precautions against potential threats, including the donkey.
  • He shows adaptability and self-sufficiency, living alone and cooking for himself.
  • Lin Ze's dedication to his goals is evident in his five-year plan, balancing learning, trading, and self-defense.

Significant Themes

  • Precaution and Caution: Lin Ze's actions emphasize the importance of being vigilant and prepared.
  • Adaptability and Self-Sufficiency: Living alone, Lin Ze has developed skills to care for himself and his environment.
  • Dedication to Goals: Lin Ze's five-year plan shows his commitment to achieving his objectives.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze interacts with his father, Lin Zheng, via phone call. Their conversation is brief and somewhat tense, hinting at unresolved issues between them.
  • Lin Ze's interaction with the donkey shows his consideration for its well-being after a long day of work.

Ch. 117[Warehouse Disposal Plan, Dinner]

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Ze refuses An Li's payment for helping with tasks, insisting on being paid later.
  • Lin Ze explains his plan for moving matsutake mushrooms every three days, with An Li arranging transportation.
  • Lin Ze shows An Li his personal seal and mentions setting up tracking methods to prevent theft.
  • Lin Ze sets up a solar-powered camera in the warehouse for surveillance.
  • Lin Ze moves the matsutake mushrooms to the Two Realms Trade Base warehouse in Big Stone Village.
  • An Ye's family prepares a welcome dinner for Lin Ze, with Lin Ze bringing his own braised dishes and wine.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze: Shows generosity and trust in An Li, demonstrating his business acumen and foresight in setting up surveillance. He also displays respect for An Ye's family and their customs.
  • An Li: Shows understanding and cooperation with Lin Ze's plan, displaying trust in Lin Ze's judgment. He also shows respect for Lin Ze's wishes and doesn't pry into his secrets.
  • An Ye: Shows hospitality and generosity towards Lin Ze, treating him with respect and honor.

Significant Themes

  • Trust and cooperation: Lin Ze and An Li's relationship is built on trust, with Lin Ze entrusting An Li with his business and An Li accepting Lin Ze's explanation without question. This trust is a key factor in their successful cooperation.
  • Respect for customs and elders: Both Lin Ze and An Li show respect for An Ye and his family's customs and hospitality, demonstrating the importance of these values in their society.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze and An Li: Their interaction is professional and respectful, with Lin Ze showing trust in An Li's abilities and An Li accepting Lin Ze's explanations without question.
  • Lin Ze and An Ye: Their interaction is cordial and respectful, with An Ye showing hospitality and Lin Ze showing respect for An Ye's family and their customs.
  • An Ye's family: They interact with Lin Ze with respect and honor, treating him as an important guest and going out of their way to prepare a welcome dinner for him.

Ch. 118The Dowry Question; Opening a Gold Mine in the Main World

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Ze and Li Yunhua discuss their wedding and dowry.
  • Lin Ze plans to open a gold mine in the Golden Continent to sell gold and buy silver in the Main World.
  • Li He prepares a substantial dowry for Li Yunhua.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze: Becomes more strategic in his plans for the two-world trade, considering opening a gold mine to launder gold from the Other World.
  • Li Yunhua: Shows concern for her future status in Lin Ze's family, indicating that her family will provide a substantial dowry.
  • Li He: Demonstrates his wealth and influence as a county magistrate, preparing a significant dowry for his daughter.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of dowry in traditional marriages and its role in ensuring the bride's status.
  • The value of gold and silver in the Main World and the Other World.
  • The potential profits and challenges of two-world trade.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze and Li Yunhua: They discuss their wedding and dowry, with Lin Ze reassuring Li Yunhua about her future status in his family.
  • Lin Ze and Li He: They do not interact directly in this chapter, but Li He's actions show his support for Lin Ze and his desire to maintain a good relationship with him.
  • Li Yunhua and her mother: They discuss the dowry, with Li Yunhua relaying her mother's plans to her.

Ch. 119The Invitation from the Secret Longevity Palace

Key Plot Points & Events

  • Lin Ze attempts to cultivate the complete Zhou Tian Divine Skill, experiencing a significant increase in cultivation speed.
  • A mysterious black-robed figure, Jiang Wen, attacks Lin Ze, but is repelled using heavy machine guns, rocket-propelled grenades, and high-explosive bombs.
  • Jiang Wen reveals he's from the Longevity Palace organization, seeking to recruit Lin Ze for his wealth and power.
  • Lin Ze detonates a large number of high-explosive bombs, destroying his garden and driving away Jiang Wen and his companions.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, using modern weapons and his spatial ability to defend against a Peerless Expert.
  • Jiang Wen shows arrogance and underestimation of Lin Ze, leading to his failure in recruitment and injury.
  • Lu Lu, a woman from Longevity Palace, uses a bewitching technique on Lin Ze, but he remains calm and unaffected.

Significant Themes

  • The pursuit of longevity and power, as exemplified by the Longevity Palace organization.
  • The struggle for resources and influence between organizations and individuals.
  • The use of modern technology and strategy in martial arts combat.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze and Jiang Wen: Lin Ze outsmarts and outpowers Jiang Wen, leading to the latter's failure in recruitment and injury.
  • Lin Ze and Lu Lu: Lu Lu attempts to use a bewitching technique on Lin Ze, but he remains unaffected.
  • Lin Ze and Ji Qingyan: Ji Qingyan supports Lin Ze, bringing guards and experts to his side after the explosion.

Ch. 120The Billion Income Soon to Be in Hand

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Ze successfully transports Large Yellow Croaker and Matsutake to the Main World.
  • He decides to use shell companies in seven small countries to import these goods, making his Two Realms Trade more legitimate.
  • Lin Ze sells a significant portion of his Matsutake and Large Yellow Croaker, earning a Billion Income.

Character Developments

  • Lin Ze becomes increasingly cautious and strategic in his Two Realms Trade, aiming to avoid suspicion.
  • Dan Xuliang shows dedication and efficiency in transporting Large Yellow Croaker, earning Lin Ze's trust and rewards.

Significant Themes

  • Caution and Cunning: Lin Ze becomes more discreet and calculated in his actions to avoid exposing the Gates to Heavens.
  • Legitimacy and Cover-up: Lin Ze seeks to make his Two Realms Trade appear more legitimate while also trying to hide its true source.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Ze and Dan Xuliang: Lin Ze rewards Dan Xuliang with Chicken Essence for his hard work, fostering a mutually beneficial relationship.
  • Lin Ze and Ding Qiong: They work together to manage the logistics and sales of Matsutake and Large Yellow Croaker.
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