Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran helps reattach a woman's head, who later tries to attack him.
• Xiao Ran uses his Cohort ability to control the woman, but only half of the shared body.
• He attracts Night Ghosts using joss paper, yuanbao, and butter candles, leading them upstairs.
• On the sixth floor, they find the Japanese Ronin's corpse, and a woman searching its chest.
• Winter Melon, Leek, Tomato, and Zhao Jiguang appear, with Winter Melon eating a Night Ghost's arm.
• Yang Kai and his group, including Xu Pan, are revealed to be alive.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran demonstrates his medical skills and uses his Cohort ability strategically.
• The woman on the sixth floor shows exceptional strength, hinting at her level.
• Xu Pan reveals herself as an Initiate, showcasing her power and saving Yang Kai's group.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics among Initiates and their interactions.
• The use of Cohort abilities and their limitations.
• The attraction and control of Night Ghosts.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran interacts with the woman, controlling her and attracting Night Ghosts.
• Winter Melon, Leek, Tomato, and Zhao Jiguang discuss their plans and interact with each other.
• Yang Kai and Xu Pan's group reunite with Cabbage and Leek, revealing their survival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran uses candles to attract and control Night Ghosts, targeting Cabbage.
• Cabbage, riding a giant cloth tiger provided by Leek, fights the Night Ghosts, suppressing them with his might.
• Winter Melon, now a D-class professional, dissects Night Ghosts for their meat, which grants temporary abilities or attribute buffs.
• Pumpkin discovers Xu Pan's Spirit Attachment path and offers to take her to rest, but Xu Pan suspects Pumpkin's intentions.

Character Developments

• Cabbage demonstrates his formidable combat skills and determination to chase Xiao Ran.
• Winter Melon showcases his advanced abilities and ruthless methods in dealing with Night Ghosts.
• Xu Pan reveals her Spirit Attachment path to Pumpkin and becomes suspicious of Pumpkin's true intentions.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and will (Cabbage's pursuit of Xiao Ran).
• The consequences of unchecked ambition and greed (Winter Melon's methods).
• Trust and suspicion in partnerships (Xu Pan's caution towards Pumpkin).

Character Interactions

• Cabbage and Xiao Ran: Pursuer and quarry, with Cabbage determined to catch Xiao Ran.
• Winter Melon and Night Ghosts: Predator and prey, with Winter Melon dissecting Night Ghosts for their abilities.
• Xu Pan and Pumpkin: Potential allies turned suspicious, with Xu Pan wary of Pumpkin's true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran is relentlessly pursued by Zhao Jiguang, despite using his Spirit Walk ability.
• Xiao Ran attempts to activate the Mourning Ring to summon the Red Skeleton but fails.
• The Dog-Head Man sacrifices itself to slow down Zhao Jiguang, giving Xiao Ran a brief respite.
• Xiao Ran is caught up to by Zhao Jiguang again and is saved by the sudden appearance of two powerful Night Ghosts.
• The two Night Ghosts, with a single touch, instantly kill Zhao Jiguang and his tiger.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran's resourcefulness and adaptability are shown as he tries to outmaneuver Zhao Jiguang.
• The Dog-Head Man displays unexpected loyalty and determination, sacrificing itself to protect Xiao Ran.
• Zhao Jiguang's overconfidence and underestimation of his opponents lead to his demise.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power dynamics is evident as Xiao Ran, initially pursued, becomes the beneficiary of the two Night Ghosts' intervention.
• The theme of loyalty and sacrifice is shown through the Dog-Head Man's actions.
• The theme of overconfidence leading to downfall is demonstrated by Zhao Jiguang's fate.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and the Dog-Head Man share a moment of understanding and cooperation before the Dog-Head Man's sacrifice.
• Xiao Ran and Zhao Jiguang's chase highlights the power imbalance between them, with Zhao Jiguang initially having the upper hand.
• The interaction between the two Night Ghosts and Zhao Jiguang showcases the stark difference in their power levels.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pumpkin, a D-class Medium, controls two powerful Night Ghosts (Red Niangniang and White Niangniang).
• Xu Pan, a new character, is introduced, and she knows about The Company.
• Xiao Ran is revealed to be under Pumpkin's control, similar to the Night Ghosts.
• Pumpkin wants three iron nails (Karma Nails) from Xu Pan, which she placed on three Night Ghosts.
• Pumpkin takes Xu Pan and Xiao Ran to the broadcasting room, where he plans to watch a 'good show' as the radio exercise music plays.

Character Developments

• Pumpkin: Revealed to be a D-class Medium, not the creator of Night Ghosts. He's calm, manipulative, and has a mysterious connection to the Changchun Association.
• Xu Pan: Knows about The Company and has some understanding of Night Ghosts. She's resourceful and strategic but seems to be at Pumpkin's mercy.
• Xiao Ran: Under Pumpkin's control, he's cooperative but confused about his situation. He's aware of the danger the radio exercise music poses.

Significant Themes

• Control and Manipulation: Pumpkin controls Night Ghosts and Xiao Ran, showing his manipulative nature. Xu Pan tries to manipulate Pumpkin but struggles against his control.
• Power Dynamics: The interactions between characters highlight the power dynamics at play. Pumpkin holds the most power, while Xu Pan and Xiao Ran are at his mercy.
• The Changchun Association: Mentioned as a powerful organization involved in cultivating Night Ghosts. Their actions are seen as immoral and likely to lead to their downfall.

Character Interactions

• Pumpkin and Xu Pan: There's a tense negotiation between them. Xu Pan tries to outmaneuver Pumpkin but struggles due to his control over Night Ghosts and Xiao Ran.
• Pumpkin and Xiao Ran: Pumpkin controls Xiao Ran using a bell, showing his power over him. Xiao Ran, in turn, tries to hide his actions from Pumpkin.
• Xu Pan and Xiao Ran: They're both under Pumpkin's control and seem to have an unspoken understanding, trying to subtly communicate their situation to each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The novel "PK" was initially put on shelves due to slow growth rate after meeting read-to-end requirements.
• After a week, it was re-recommended but didn't gain more readers, leading to it being shelved again.
• The author plans to continue writing at a slow pace, with a detailed setup and a convoluted second instance, aiming to lead into the main storyline of the Changchun Association.

Character Developments

• The author, Guo Shui, shows resilience and a stable mindset, accepting the challenges and continuing to write despite setbacks.
• No significant character developments are mentioned as this is an author's note, not a scene with characters.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance: Guo Shui's determination to continue writing despite the challenges faced.
• Patience: The author acknowledges the need for a slow pace to build the story and setup.
• Adaptability: Guo Shui adjusts his writing schedule to meet the sudden demand.

Character Interactions

• This chapter is an author's note and does not contain character interactions. It mainly discusses the author's thoughts and plans regarding the novel's progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter presents a comparison chart of various occupational advancement sequences in a fictional world, ranging from low-tier to supreme.
• Each profession has unique abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, with some heavily countered by others.
• Some professions are noted as 'public enemy' or 'super abnormal', suggesting they have significant impacts on the world's balance.

Character Developments

• While no specific characters are mentioned, the professions outlined imply potential character arcs:
  • Visage Reader: Starts weak but becomes powerful over time, leaving no room for error.
  • Barber: Requires strong inspiration and family tradition, suggesting a character who improves with experience and heritage.
  • Spirit Attachment: Dependent on luck, indicating a character who might face unpredictable challenges.
  • Heavenly Voice: Requires high talent, suggesting a character with innate abilities who becomes powerful late in the game.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chart illustrates the shifting power dynamics between professions, with some dominating early on, others mid-game, and some late-game.
• Luck and Talent: Many professions rely on luck or talent, emphasizing the role of chance and innate abilities in success.
• Counterbalance: Many professions are heavily countered by others, suggesting a delicate balance in the world that can be disrupted.

Character Interactions

• The chart implies potential interactions and conflicts between characters of different professions:
  • Visage Reader vs. Bandits: A long-standing feud, with each heavily countering the other at different stages.
  • Spirit Attachment vs. Heavenly Yin: A constant struggle, with one heavily countered by the other throughout.
  • Dream Walker vs. Actor: Both have powerful late-game abilities, suggesting potential competition or conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The campus is enveloped in an eerie red glow, and Night Ghosts are terrified.
• The Changchun Association has been cultivating Night Ghosts using the campus and plans to sacrifice students during harvests.
• A main quest, "Final Exam Begins," is initiated, requiring students to survive until dawn.
• Teacher Dong appears as a vengeful spirit, attacking the sports field.
• Xiao Ran receives an iron nail from Pumpkin, which significantly boosts his attributes and awakens a new skill, "Evil Curse."
• The safe house's lights go out, and red eyes are seen outside the window.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran's attributes reach Tier 3 Night Ghost, and he awakens a new skill.
• Xu Pan shows determination and resilience in the face of danger.
• Pumpkin reveals more about her plans and knowledge of the campus's true nature.

Significant Themes

• Survival and perseverance in the face of supernatural threats.
• The consequences of manipulating the environment for personal gain (Changchun Association's actions).
• The awakening of hidden powers and skills.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and Pumpkin work together to extract the iron nail from the long-haired woman's corpse.
• Xu Pan stands her ground against Pumpkin's threats.
• The trio faces the threat outside the safe house together, highlighting their shared predicament.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Pan and Pumpkin, along with two other Night Ghosts, are trapped in a school infirmary, surrounded by Malevolent Objects.
• Pumpkin reveals she's only tried the safety of the place once, with Green Bean, who was later sent to the dangerous depths of Miyuan City.
• Xu Pan suspects Green Bean might have sent Pumpkin to her death to get recalled and take someone down with him.
• A contract signed by Dong Jinxue (the principal) is shown, raising suspicions about her involvement.
• The group is threatened by a dense cluster of eyes outside the window and the door, with a mournful singing voice heard later, belonging to a girl who had been sealed away.
• The girl's singing scares off the Malevolent Objects, and the group decides to escape to the Rebirth Furnace.
• Upon exiting the infirmary, they're watched by shadows in the classrooms and confronted by a girl in a white dress, who curses them.

Character Developments

• Xu Pan: Shows analytical skills and suspicion towards Green Bean's motives.
• Pumpkin: Initially confident, becomes nervous and uncertain as the situation worsens.
• Xiao Ran: Remains calm and observant, upgrading his abilities with iron nails.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust issues (Xu Pan's suspicion of Green Bean).
• Fear and uncertainty in the face of danger (Pumpkin's changing demeanor).
• The power of negative emotions (the girl's singing scaring off Malevolent Objects).

Character Interactions

• Xu Pan and Pumpkin: Xu Pan tries to reason with Pumpkin, while Pumpkin becomes increasingly desperate and flustered.
• Xiao Ran and the group: Xiao Ran observes and supports the group, upgrading his abilities secretly.
• The group and the girl in white: The girl's appearance and curse create a tense and threatening atmosphere.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran, Xu Pan, and Pumpkin encounter Teacher Dong, who is revealed to be a pain spreader, causing them immense agony.
• Pumpkin uses a Happiness Puppet to temporarily incapacitate Teacher Dong.
• They discover the woods leading to the Rebirth Furnace are filled with Tumor Ghosts, which feed on vengeful spirits.
• Pumpkin reveals that the school's vengeful spirits are souls that have accumulated over years, modified by the Rebirth Furnace.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran: Reveals his identity as the White Cat, upgrades his basic skills to level 20, and gains the [Spirit Walk] buff.
• Pumpkin: Shows resourcefulness and strategic thinking, using a Temporary Curse Mark Box to enhance Xiao Ran's abilities.
• Xu Pan: Demonstrates leadership and decisiveness, assigning roles for their mission to the Rebirth Furnace.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation and trust: The trio must work together to overcome the challenges ahead.
• Sacrifice and resource management: Pumpkin uses valuable items like the Happiness Puppet and Temporary Curse Mark Box to aid their mission.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and Xu Pan: Form an alliance, with Xu Pan taking the lead and Xiao Ran providing cover.
• Pumpkin and Xu Pan: Their relationship is tense due to Pumpkin's earlier accusations against Xu Pan, but they must cooperate for their survival.
• Pumpkin and Xiao Ran: Pumpkin enhances Xiao Ran's abilities using the Temporary Curse Mark Box, showing a level of trust and reliance on him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran obtains the Blade Master specialty, enhancing his strength and physique.
• Pumpkin uses a Temporary Curse Mark Box to apply a Martial Monk curse mark on Xu Pan, temporarily boosting their strength.
• The group fights through a woods infested with flesh tumors and monsters to reach the Rebirth Furnace.
• Xu Pan uses superior incense and a Yinshan Sect technique to create a hole in the fleshy wall blocking the Rebirth Furnace's entrance.
• Inside the Rebirth Furnace, they encounter a man with a massive flesh tumor on his back, who emits a whistle causing Xiao Ran and the others to lose control of their bodies.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran demonstrates his combat skills and determination, focusing on his mission despite distractions.
• Xu Pan reveals her background as a Yinshan Master, showcasing her unique abilities and knowledge in dealing with the fleshy wall.
• Pumpkin displays his strategic thinking, coordinating the group's actions during the battle through Xu Pan.
• The Man with the Flesh Tumor is introduced as a new antagonist with a whistle ability that affects the soul.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and Coordination: The group's successful navigation of the woods highlights the importance of teamwork and communication.
• Adaptation and Resourcefulness: Xu Pan's use of superior incense and her Yinshan Sect technique showcases adaptability and resourcefulness in overcoming obstacles.
• Unknown Threats: The encounter with the man with the flesh tumor emphasizes the unpredictable nature of the supernatural world and the dangers it poses.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and Xu Pan: They work well together, with Xu Pan providing support and guidance to Xiao Ran during the battle.
• Pumpkin and Xu Pan: Pumpkin uses Xu Pan as a medium to direct the group's actions, demonstrating a level of trust and understanding between them.
• Xiao Ran and Pumpkin: Although they don't interact directly, their actions show a level of understanding and cooperation, with Xiao Ran following Pumpkin's instructions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran's soul is temporarily separated from his body due to the Tumor Ghost's whistle.
• The Tumor Ghost examines Xiao Ran and the others, showing preference for living beings over Night Ghosts.
• The Beggar, controlled by Xiao Ran's soul, stabs the Tumor Ghost, causing it to release all the souls it had absorbed.
• Pumpkin and Xu Pan's souls return to their bodies after the whistle is destroyed.
• The released souls form a pale blue vortex above the Rebirth Furnace.
• Xiao Ran's soul is sucked into the vortex, and he experiences a vision of the school's events.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran demonstrates strategic thinking and resourcefulness by using the Beggar's body to counter the Tumor Ghost.
• Pumpkin reveals her loyalty to the Changchun Association and her willingness to prioritize their interests over Xiao Ran's well-being.
• Xu Pan shows determination to protect Xiao Ran, even against Pumpkin's threats.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle and alliances among characters, with Xiao Ran, Pumpkin, and Xu Pan having differing goals and methods.
• The consequences of actions, as seen in the Tumor Ghost's release of absorbed souls and Xiao Ran's vision of the school's events.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and the Beggar: Xiao Ran uses the Beggar's body to counter the Tumor Ghost, showcasing their symbiotic relationship.
• Pumpkin and Xu Pan: The two women have a tense standoff, with Pumpkin threatening Xu Pan and Xu Pan refusing to back down.
• Xiao Ran and the Soul Vortex: Xiao Ran's soul is drawn into the vortex, hinting at a deeper connection between him and the souls released by the Tumor Ghost.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran's soul is pulled into a memory of Zhang Lu, a girl who was bullied and framed for theft, leading to her suicide. Her resentment fuels the campus haunting.
• Xiao Ran learns about the back door to escape the campus, but it requires extinguishing the Rebirth Furnace, which will release the enraged souls.
• He decides to use the [Soul Summoning Banner] to collect the wandering souls first.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran understands the source of the campus haunting and the urgency of the situation.
• Nan Gua reveals the escape plan's requirements and her knowledge of the campus's secrets.

Significant Themes

• Resentment and its consequences.
• The struggle for survival and escape.
• Trust and manipulation in alliances.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and Nan Gua form a fragile alliance, with Xiao Ran attempting to blackmail Nan Gua for more information.
• Xu Pan's role remains unclear, but she seems to have formed a bond with Nan Gua.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran is in the Night Ghost state and cannot speak, but he's aware of his surroundings.
• Pumpkin accuses Xiao Ran of extortion, but he insists he's merely claiming what was taken from him.
• Xiao Ran demands compensation for the stolen Spirit Seeding Nail, and Pumpkin reluctantly provides spirit money and two F-class Cursed Objects: Outrageous Pill Boxes.
• Xiao Ran uses the [Soul Summoning Banner] to absorb wandering souls from the Rebirth Furnace, significantly increasing its soul power.
• A secret passage is discovered beneath the Rebirth Furnace, leading to an unknown location.
• Xu Pan leaves Xiao Ran with a Bewitching Incense and her business card before entering the secret passage with Pumpkin.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran demonstrates his awareness and assertiveness despite being in the Night Ghost state.
• Pumpkin shows reluctance to part with her items but eventually complies to avoid further conflict.
• Xu Pan displays concern for Xiao Ran's safety and offers assistance.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences (Xiao Ran's initial demand, Pumpkin's reluctance to part with her items)
• The value of underworld currency and Cursed Objects
• The power of the [Soul Summoning Banner] and the souls within it

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and Pumpkin engage in a tense negotiation, with Xiao Ran maintaining his composure and Pumpkin eventually complying to his demands.
• Xu Pan acts as a mediator and provides assistance to Xiao Ran, showing concern for his well-being.
• Xiao Ran communicates with the souls within the [Soul Summoning Banner], accepting their commission and expressing his determination to help them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran checks for survivors using a walkie-talkie but finds no response.
• He activates and examines the Outrageous Pill Box and the Disguise Mirror.
• He finds Teacher Dong in a trance, laughing and holding a knife, and takes the knife.
• Xiao Ran goes to the classroom where Kuang Jianbo died and sets it on fire to reveal Yu Yang's spirit, who tells him about Kuang Jianbo's fate.
• Xiao Ran uses the Awakening Skill [Evil Curse] to eliminate Yu Yang's spirit.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness by using the fire to reveal Yu Yang's spirit.
• Yu Yang's spirit reveals his resentment towards Kuang Jianbo and his father, showing his lingering emotions and desire for revenge.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions: Yu Yang's spirit is trapped due to his past actions, and he blames Kuang Jianbo and his father for his fate.
• The truth: Xiao Ran's statement "I am not Wang Meng" emphasizes the importance of revealing one's true identity and intentions.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran interacts with Teacher Dong, taking the knife from him without disturbing his trance.
• Xiao Ran communicates with Yu Yang's spirit through writing, revealing the truth about Kuang Jianbo's actions and ultimately eliminating Yu Yang's spirit using the [Evil Curse] skill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran learns about Kuang Jianbo's soul being hidden by Dou Jiao in the men's bathhouse.
• He decides to lure Zhang Lu there.
• He finds Leek in the sixth-floor dormitory, who is severely injured but alive.
• Xiao Ran takes Leek with him, planning to use him as a bargaining chip or a distraction.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran: He shows strategic thinking and adaptability in dealing with the situation. He also demonstrates a practical and unceremonious attitude towards resources, taking everything useful from Leek's dorm.
• Leek: Despite his injuries, Leek maintains his cunning and manipulative nature, trying to ingratiate himself with Xiao Ran.

Significant Themes

• The theme of resourcefulness and adaptability is emphasized through Xiao Ran's actions.
• The theme of manipulation and deception is seen in Leek's attempts to control the situation.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and Leek: Their interaction is tense and manipulative. Leek tries to gain favor with Xiao Ran, while Xiao Ran sees Leek as a potential asset or pawn in his plan.
• Xiao Ran and Kuang Jianbo (indirectly): Xiao Ran's understanding of Kuang Jianbo's situation fuels his determination to lure Zhang Lu to the bathhouse.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The leek, injured and desperate, calls for help on the walkie-talkie, expecting no response.
• Xiao Ran, disguised as Kuang Jianbo, appears and offers the leek a deal to help him find Zhang Lu.
• Xiao Ran and the leek plan to lure Zhang Lu away by pretending Kuang Jianbo is nearby.
• Zhang Lu, enraged, pursues them, freezing time and space around them.
• Xiao Ran uses the last Spirit Seeding Nail to boost his power.

Character Developments

• The leek shows initial cowardice and reluctance but eventually agrees to help Xiao Ran.
• Xiao Ran demonstrates determination and resourcefulness in facing Zhang Lu.
• Zhang Lu's vengeful ghost form is revealed, showing immense power and fury.

Significant Themes

• Desperation and the will to survive (leek's initial call for help, Xiao Ran's use of the last Spirit Seeding Nail).
• Trust and cooperation (Xiao Ran and the leek's temporary alliance).
• The consequences of anger and revenge (Zhang Lu's transformation and pursuit).

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and the leek form a tense alliance, with the leek initially reluctant but eventually compliant.
• Zhang Lu's pursuit of Xiao Ran and the leek highlights her single-minded focus on revenge.
• Xiao Ran's use of the [Disguise Mirror · Trainee] privilege to transform into Kuang Jianbo's appearance shows his strategic thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran experiences a vision triggered by a suona blast, where he's judged by three figures in a desert landscape.
• The figures unlock three iron locks, each representing a part of Xiao Ran's fate and causing him physical changes.
• The final lock, a golden one, is retrieved from a hole in the desert, causing the ground to shake and a strange tree to grow.
• Xiao Ran wakes up, upgraded to Ninth-Order Night Ghost, and uses his Disguise Mirror to trick Zhang Lu.
• They hide in the women's shower room, hearing a commotion in the men's bathhouse, and find Kuang Jianbo alive and mocking them.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran evolves into a Ninth-Order Night Ghost, gaining increased strength, speed, and new abilities.
• Kuang Jianbo's true colors are revealed as he gloats about his plan to stop Zhang Lu from killing him.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny, as represented by the iron locks and their judgments.
• Transformation and growth, seen in Xiao Ran's evolution.
• Manipulation and deception, demonstrated by Xiao Ran's use of the Disguise Mirror.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and Leek work together to evade Zhang Lu, with Leek reluctantly following Xiao Ran's lead.
• Xiao Ran and Kuang Jianbo have a tense standoff, with Kuang Jianbo taunting Xiao Ran from a safe distance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran finds Kuang Jianbo hiding in the women's bathhouse.
• Kuang Jianbo reveals his plan to turn Zhang Lu into ashes using talismans in the men's bathhouse.
• Xiao Ran discovers Kuang Jianbo has a Truce Token (Gold Keeper's Face) that makes him immune to attacks.
• Xiao Ran summons spirits from the [Soul Summoning Banner] to attack Kuang Jianbo, but the spirits can't harm him due to the token.
• At the Fusheng Money House, the owner realizes the Changchun Association is spending money too quickly, leading to significant losses. He orders the stoppage of all Truce Tokens.

Character Developments

• Kuang Jianbo: Reveals his true colors, showing no remorse for his actions and a desire to become a guardian deity after Zhang Lu's death.
• Xiao Ran: Becomes more determined to stop Kuang Jianbo, even attempting to use the [Soul Summoning Banner] against him.
• Leek: Shows a hint of envy towards Kuang Jianbo's Gold Keeper status but remains mostly neutral.
• The Old Man (Fusheng Money House owner): Realizes the financial losses due to the Changchun Association's actions and orders the stoppage of Truce Tokens.

Significant Themes

• The power of money and status (Gold Keeper's Face/Truce Token).
• The consequences of one's actions and karma.
• The struggle between good and evil, and the determination to stand against evil.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and Kuang Jianbo: Xiao Ran's anger and frustration towards Kuang Jianbo's actions and his immunity to attacks.
• Leek and Xiao Ran: Leek explains the Gold Keeper's Face to Xiao Ran and shows a hint of envy towards Kuang Jianbo.
• The Old Man and his servants: The Old Man orders the stoppage of Truce Tokens, and his servants immediately begin the necessary procedures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The vengeful spirits attack Kuang Jianbo, threatening to break the Truce Token.
• Xiao Ran punches through the wall, taking Kuang Jianbo to Zhang Lu.
• The talismans in the bathhouse fail, and Kuang Jianbo is taken by Zhang Lu towards the Rebirth Furnace.
• Xiao Ran rushes back to the dormitory as the space around the school starts to brighten.

Character Developments

• Kuang Jianbo's true colors are revealed as he begs for his life, showing no remorse for his actions.
• Zhang Lu's desire for revenge against Kuang Jianbo intensifies, leading her to take him to the Rebirth Furnace.
• Xiao Ran demonstrates his determination to protect the living and the dead, rushing back to the dormitory to prevent his spirit from dissipating.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its consequences, as seen in Zhang Lu's obsession with punishing Kuang Jianbo.
• The power of unity, shown through the vengeful spirits working together to break the Truce Token.
• The struggle between life and death, with Xiao Ran racing against time to secure his spirit in the coffin.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and Kuang Jianbo: Xiao Ran shows no mercy towards Kuang Jianbo, delivering him to Zhang Lu for her revenge.
• Zhang Lu and Kuang Jianbo: Zhang Lu's hatred for Kuang Jianbo leads her to take him to the Rebirth Furnace to annihilate his soul.
• Xiao Ran and Leek: Leek reminds Xiao Ran about the brightening space, prompting him to rush back to the dormitory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran completes the Final Exam with an A-rank score.
• He leaves Miyuan City and returns to the real world.
• Upon returning, he receives rewards for completing quests, including an A-class Cursed Object, Dorm Manager's Pen (Genuine), and a special reward, the Key to Bone Spirit Street.
• He hitches a ride with a taxi driver who lectures him about safety.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran demonstrates his ability to remain calm and collected even when provoked, showing growth in his mental fortitude.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and consequences of carelessness, as seen in Xiao Ran's near-miss with the taxi.
• The rewards and consequences of perseverance, reflected in Xiao Ran's successful completion of the Final Exam and his receipt of valuable rewards.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran interacts briefly with the taxi driver, who serves as a voice of caution and wisdom.
• Xiao Ran's thoughts reveal his concern for Leek's safety and his appreciation for Leek's help, showing his growing bond with his fellow student.