Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian and others find a storage room filled with files of failed experiments.
• The files are from Tianqi Academy, including a project on a 'Giant Dragon Girl' experiment.
• They learn that these files are part of Cas (Dean of Tianqi) compensation plan for Spirit Ash Institute, to share failed projects for learning purposes.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Shows curiosity, analytical skills, and admiration for Cas's academic integrity.
• Professor Lisha: Initially disgusted by the files, later explains Cas's plan, and considers opening the vault to the entire Academy.

Significant Themes

• Academic Integrity: Cas's decision to share failed projects emphasizes the importance of learning from mistakes and collective growth.
• Value of Failure: The files represent the value of failed experiments in learning and improvement.
• Compensation and Redemption: Cas's plan to compensate Spirit Ash Institute with these files shows a desire to make amends for past mistakes.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Professor Lisha discuss the purpose and implications of the files.
• Fu Qian admires Cas's academic integrity, while Professor Lisha is initially disgusted but later considers Fu Qian's suggestion to open the vault to the entire Academy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The characters are gathered to sort through files, which requires patience and mental fortitude.
• Professor Lisha reveals Dean Cas's plan to open the Tianqi Vault to the entire Academy, hoping Professor Fu Qian will object.
• Fu Qian supports the plan, seeing it as a milestone for the Academy's development.
• Lisha brings in three helpers: Ji Liushuang (Sword Participation Institute), Wen Li (Spirit Ash Institute), and Lita (social idler).
• Lisha reveals that Lita has been invited to join Tianqi's administration.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Supports Dean Cas's plan, shows admiration for the Academy's development, and praises Lisha's inclusiveness.
• Professor Lisha: Initially disgusted by the task, becomes more accepting after Fu Qian's interpretation of the plan. She shows strategic thinking in bringing in helpers.
• Lita: Accepts her Muggle fate, takes an administrative position in Tianqi, and becomes colleagues with Fu Qian.

Significant Themes

• Inclusiveness: Lisha's choice of helpers and Fu Qian's praise of her for it.
• Personal Growth: Lita's acceptance of her role and Fu Qian's admiration for her passion.
• Irony of Fate: Lita securing a formal position before her older sister.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian & Lisha: They debate the Academy's plan, with Fu Qian supporting it and Lisha initially objecting. They eventually praise each other's vision.
• Lisha & Lita: Lisha reveals Lita's new position in Tianqi, showing support for her younger sister.
• Fu Qian & Lita: Fu Qian congratulates Lita on her new position, and they become colleagues.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cas is back at the Academy and is not immediately engaged in official duties, instead relaxing in his office.
• Fu Qian visits Cas, having previously visited Lisha and learned about Cas's idea to open the conservation room to the entire Academy.
• Cas reveals that he knows about the mysterious event from years ago that triggered the Academy's exploration and heavy losses.
• Cas hints that he knows where the team might have gone during their exploration and mentions Li He's involvement in the matter.

Character Developments

• Cas: Shows casual and relaxed demeanor, but is strategic in his actions. He's interested in the past event and has been investigating it secretly.
• Fu Qian: Demonstrates analytical thinking and curiosity about the past event. He's perceptive and understands Cas's true intentions.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and truth, often hidden or guarded due to their sensitive nature.
• The power dynamics and political landscape within the Academy, with Cas and Fu Qian navigating these subtly.

Character Interactions

• Cas and Fu Qian: Their conversation reveals their mutual understanding and respect. They share a common interest in the past event and work together to uncover its secrets.
• Cas and Lisha: Their interaction is not directly shown, but Cas's actions indicate he's aware of Lisha's involvement and has given her an idea to pursue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li He, Li Weixuan's grandfather, was the Academy's top administrator and handled the aftermath of a mysterious incident.
• The incident involved the Academy's elite team, led by Kalaodola, who had a special Gift called "Crystalline Blessing."
• The team was wiped out, and the incident was sealed, with no official conclusions. Li He retired soon after.
• Cas suspects the Night Watchers intervened secretly in the incident.

Character Developments

• Li He: Retired after the incident, seemingly more focused on enjoying life than pursuing further cultivation.
• Cas: Maintains his suspicions about the incident and Li He's retirement.

Significant Themes

• Secrecy and Cover-up: The Academy and possibly the Night Watchers hid information about the incident.
• Cultivation and Ambition: Li He's reduced ambition after the incident contrasts with his previous administrative role.
• The Academy's Power: The Academy's influence is shown in its ability to suppress information and maintain its reputation.

Character Interactions

• Cas and Fu Qian discuss the incident, Li He's retirement, and the possible involvement of the Night Watchers.
• Cas shares confidential information about the top-secret exploration mission led by Kalaodola.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cas reveals that the 'Wise Dead' refers to an organization similar to the Academy, located in the dangerous Sea of Ashes.
• Fu Qian learns that Cas has been to the Sea of Ashes and is planning another expedition, despite the risks.
• Cas shares a coordinate with Fu Qian, which he believes might be related to the Inverted Lake.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Realizes the magnitude of the task ahead and the risks involved. He also understands that Cas is willing to take blame upon himself if trouble arises.
• Cas: Shows his determination to pursue knowledge and his willingness to take responsibility for his actions. He also demonstrates his trust in Fu Qian by sharing his previous exploration route.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of knowledge: Both Cas and Fu Qian are driven by their desire to understand the truth behind the Inverted Lake and the Sea of Ashes.
• Responsibility: Cas feels responsible for the accident that occurred in the past and is willing to take blame upon himself if his actions cause trouble.
• Risk and danger: The Sea of Ashes is a dangerous place, and both characters are aware of the risks involved in their pursuit of knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Cas: They interact as equals, with Fu Qian showing respect for Cas's knowledge and experience, and Cas showing trust in Fu Qian by sharing his exploration route. They also share a mutual understanding of the risks involved in their pursuit of knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian discovers a star chart from a haunted house trip, which might be connected to the Academy massacre and the upside-down lake mentioned by Cas.
• He locates coordinates in the Sea of Ashes that could be related to the massacre and the Warehouse's involvement.
• Fu Qian shares his findings with Cas, who confirms the location in the Sea of Ashes but hasn't found the Crystalline Blessing or Kalaodola's previous form.
• Fu Qian asks Cas about his opinions on bloodline inheritance, and they discuss the possibility of abstract factors beyond conventional understanding.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Becomes more curious and determined to explore the connection between the star chart and the Academy massacre.
• Cas: Shows interest in Fu Qian's ideas about abstract factors in bloodline inheritance and shares his own thoughts on the topic.

Significant Themes

• Occult and mysterious inheritance: The chapter explores the idea of supernatural abilities and bloodline inheritance that defy conventional understanding.
• Investigation and discovery: Fu Qian's curiosity drives him to investigate the star chart's connection to the Academy massacre, mirroring the theme of exploration and uncovering secrets.
• Collaboration and knowledge sharing: Fu Qian and Cas collaborate to share their insights and theories, highlighting the value of academic exchange and mutual learning.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Cas: They engage in a productive discussion about bloodline inheritance, with Fu Qian seeking Cas's expertise and Cas appreciating Fu Qian's curiosity and insights.
• Fu Qian and Professor Lisha: Although not present, Lisha's mention and Fu Qian's "selling out" of her ideas to Cas hint at their academic relationship and Fu Qian's respect for Lisha's work.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter discusses the mysterious inheritance of supernatural powers, with Cas struggling to explain it using known elements.
• Fu Qian presents a case of Liu Shuang, who didn't inherit her family's bloodline power but activated a supernatural attribute through a chance encounter.
• Fu Qian shares another case about the Chen family in Shangjing, who have cultivation talent but no blood relation to their high-level supernatural ancestor.

Character Developments

• Cas, a tenured professor, is initially skeptical but open-minded, considering even extreme possibilities like divine intervention.
• Fu Qian, a researcher, remains calm and composed, presenting his findings and theories without bias.

Significant Themes

• Counterintuitive Inheritance: The chapter explores the counterintuitive nature of supernatural inheritance, challenging conventional understanding.
• The Role of Bloodline and Offspring: It delves into the significance of bloodline and the concept of 'offspring' in supernatural power inheritance.

Character Interactions

• Cas and Fu Qian engage in a peaceful, intellectual discussion, with Fu Qian sharing his findings and Cas providing insights and challenging Fu Qian's theories.
• Cas shows trust in Fu Qian's expertise, while Fu Qian values Cas's input and considers him a 'giant' in the field.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian and Cas discuss Nepheli's project to help Chen Xing become a Demigod, questioning the requirements of the family's secret art and the possibility of a close bloodline relative.
• They conclude that abstract concepts are replacing the reality of matter, making the world's operation seem ambiguous.
• Fu Qian decides to continue investigating the cases at hand and will depart for the Sea of Ashes soon, with Lisha assisting him.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Shows curiosity and analytical skills in discussing the abstract nature of the world with Cas. He also demonstrates composure and satisfaction with his gains from the trip.
• Cas: Maintains a serious and thoughtful demeanor during the discussion with Fu Qian. He later shows a more casual and friendly side when discussing Lisha's project.
• Wen Li: Maintains a stable mindset despite her recent advancement to Demigod status. She shows no signs of arrogance or overconfidence.

Significant Themes

• The abstract nature of the world and its impact on cultivation and reality.
• The importance of confidentiality in discussing sensitive topics.
• The influence of worldviews on individuals involved in mental or cultivation techniques.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Cas: Engage in a serious and thoughtful discussion about the abstract nature of the world. They also show camaraderie and mutual respect.
• Fu Qian and Wen Li: Fu Qian shows concern for Wen Li's well-being and offers her advice on how to handle her new status as a Demigod.
• Cas and Fu Qian: Cas assigns Lisha to assist Fu Qian in his investigations, showing trust in both of them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Li meets Fu Qian, expressing her support for opening the vault to the whole Academy.
• Fu Qian guesses that Spirit Ash has taken new measures and asks about Wen Li's recent interactions.
• Wen Li reveals that Professor Weilong visited her and asked her to stay at Tianqi longer.
• Fu Qian decides to visit Spirit Ash with Wen Li.

Character Developments

• Wen Li shows maturity and optimism, handling Fu Qian's provocation with ease.
• Fu Qian demonstrates his perceptiveness and understanding of Spirit Ash's dynamics.
• Wen Li shows concern for Spirit Ash's situation and willingness to visit together with Fu Qian.

Significant Themes

• Self-reflection and correction: The characters, particularly Professor Weilong, engage in self-reflection and correction of their thoughts and actions, mirroring the theme of the chapter title.
• Trust and support: Wen Li's trust in Fu Qian and her support for his decisions, as well as Fu Qian's support for Wen Li's academic pursuits.
• Communication and understanding: The characters communicate openly, leading to understanding and cooperation, such as Fu Qian's understanding of Spirit Ash's situation and Wen Li's willingness to visit Spirit Ash together.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Wen Li: They interact positively, with Fu Qian showing understanding and support for Wen Li's academic pursuits, and Wen Li handling Fu Qian's provocation with ease and showing willingness to cooperate with him.
• Wen Li and Professor Weilong: Wen Li shares information about Professor Weilong's visit, indicating a level of trust and communication between them.
• Fu Qian and Professor Weilong: Although not directly interacting in this chapter, Fu Qian's understanding of Professor Weilong's situation and his decision to visit Spirit Ash together with Wen Li suggest a level of respect and understanding between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian and Wen Li visit Professor Weilong at the Spirit Ash Institute.
• Weilong thanks Fu Qian for his help with the Spirit Ash's recent issues.
• Weilong leads them to a restricted area where a Demigod, Professor Yang, is guarding a cage.
• Inside the cage, a person is seen removing their own skin, revealing a familiar face, and human skin masks are crawling up their legs.

Character Developments

• Weilong appears more humble and grateful than before.
• Fu Qian remains calm and curious, showing no signs of fear or surprise.
• Wen Li is respectful and serious throughout the visit.
• Professor Yang seems unpleasant and ill-tempered, with poor mental preparation.
• The caged person's identity is revealed to be familiar, suggesting they might be a mentor from the Spirit Ash Institute.

Significant Themes

• The theme of transformation and change is evident, with the caged person removing their skin and the human skin masks crawling up their legs.
• The power dynamics and hierarchy within the Spirit Ash Institute are highlighted, with restricted areas and Demigods guarding them.
• The theme of gratitude and acknowledgment is shown through Weilong's thanks to Fu Qian.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Weilong interact warmly, with Fu Qian showing friendliness and Weilong being grateful and straightforward.
• Wen Li interacts respectfully with Weilong, showing deference to her superior.
• Fu Qian and Professor Yang greet each other politely, but Yang's response is brief and unfriendly.
• The caged person interacts with themselves, removing their own skin, and with the human skin masks crawling on their legs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter opens with a striking scene of a young man, later revealed to be Ian, engaged in a bloody, numb, and painless self-mutilation, which Fu Qian compares to a sculpture called "The Thinker Seeking True Self in Numbness".
• Fu Qian learns that Ian's condition is a result of an experiment to contain "Impermanent", a non-material entity suspected to be the Jade Soul Master or an inner demon, which has been plaguing the Spirit Ash Institute.
• The experiment involved trapping the entity and transferring it onto Ian, who is now its convergence point. The process was dangerous and difficult to control, and Ian's state is different from the previous victim, Silei.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: He demonstrates his intellectual curiosity and analytical skills, trying to understand the situation and its implications. He also shows a willingness to help, despite his mechanical state.
• Weilong: He reveals his expertise in mental and supernatural matters, providing insights into the nature of the entity and its influence. He also shows concern for the younger generation, as seen in his fight for Ian's sake earlier.
• Professor Yang: He displays a serious and unfriendly demeanor, but is willing to share information and work together to solve the problem.
• Ian: He is the current convergence point of the entity, experiencing a state of numbness and painlessness as he engages in self-mutilation.

Significant Themes

• The influence of the Jade Soul Master on the Spirit Ash Institute and its inhabitants.
• The abstract and intangible nature of mental pollution and its difficulty in being found and driven away.
• The struggle between maintaining one's self and the influence of external entities.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Weilong: They engage in a discussion about the entity and its nature, with Weilong providing insights and Fu Qian asking questions and offering to help.
• Fu Qian and Professor Yang: They exchange information and work together to understand and solve the problem, despite their different demeanors.
• Weilong and Professor Yang: They exchange glances, indicating a shared understanding and agreement on the situation and Fu Qian's response.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professor Fu reveals his condition: he wants the two professors to facilitate a friend's enrollment at Spirit Ash.
• The professors are shocked and hesitant, considering the risks and their reputation.
• Fu Qian uses Wen Li's success and his influence to pressure the professors into agreeing.
• Fu Qian then asks Wen Li to use the Kaleidoscope on the seated figure, despite its fragile condition.

Character Developments

• Professor Fu: Displayed his cunning and manipulative side, using his influence to persuade the professors.
• Professor Weilong and Yang: Initially cautious and protective of their reputation, they eventually succumb to Fu Qian's pressure.
• Wen Li: Remains calm and composed throughout, understanding Fu Qian's intentions and following his instructions.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Fu Qian uses his influence and the professors' fear of losing face to get what he wants.
• Manipulation: Fu Qian manipulates the situation to his advantage, using both threats and charm.
• Academic Integrity: The professors' concern for their reputation and Spirit Ash's resources highlights the theme of academic integrity.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and the Professors: Fu Qian manipulates and pressures the professors into agreeing to his condition.
• Fu Qian and Wen Li: They share a silent understanding, with Wen Li following Fu Qian's instructions without question.
• Weilong and Yang: The two professors discuss the risks and their concerns privately.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Li performs art therapy on a victim with a tragic, disfigured body, using a cheerful tune to soothe and stabilize the person's condition.
• Fu Qian, while guiding Wen Li, secretly activates a Burial Scroll, which allows him to perceive the spiritual state of those around him.
• He deduces the worst-case scenario, suspecting that Weilong and other high-ranking officials at the Spirit Ash Institute might be in a Holy Fool-like state, unaware of their condition.

Character Developments

• Wen Li: Shows professionalism and dedication in her therapy, following Fu Qian's instructions without hesitation.
• Fu Qian: Demonstrates strategic thinking and foresight, deliberately orchestrating events to deduce the true state of Weilong and others.
• Weilong and others: Their behavior suggests they might be in a Holy Fool state, spacing out and reacting slowly to complex changes.

Significant Themes

• Self-awareness and self-reflection: Fu Qian highlights the difficulty of self-reflection, even for professionals, and the potential for professional knowledge to become an obstacle.
• Deduction and foresight: Fu Qian's ability to consider and prepare for the worst-case scenario is crucial in uncovering the truth.
• The burden of power: Weilong and others, as powerful figures, might be resistant to new ideas and aware of their condition, highlighting the potential pitfalls of power and authority.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Wen Li: They work together, with Fu Qian guiding Wen Li's therapy, showing a level of trust and understanding between them.
• Weilong and others: Their interaction suggests a normal, albeit delayed, response to complex changes, fueling Fu Qian's suspicion about their condition.
• Fu Qian and the audience: Fu Qian responds to the attention he's receiving, acknowledging the many people at the Spirit Ash Institute who are watching him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian regains his senses and perceives the staff outside the Spirit Ash Institute using the Burial Scroll.
• He realizes he can only perceive those who are perceiving him, and he's in a private corner, making perception difficult.
• Fu Qian believes the effects of the Burial Scroll are imperfect, and he's experiencing a shared network, similar to Bailuoke.
• He concludes that Jade Soul Master's path corresponds to the 'candy' concept, and Bailuoke members give up thinking and follow a Higher power.
• Fu Qian experiences a new feeling and gains insight into the name, finally perceiving Jade Soul Master.
• He finds Jade Soul Master's true form without communication or seeing it, confirming it's a manifestation of ultimate purity and transcendence.
• Fu Qian pulls out a silver-white pistol, stopping Wen Li's actions.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: He regains his senses, gains new insights, and experiences a profound connection with Jade Soul Master. He also claims a 'Dao fruit' and considers it a perfect timing and geographical advantage.
• Jade Soul Master: Fu Qian perceives Jade Soul Master in a quiet, non-communicative state, suggesting a change after losing the bet. Fu Qian speculates that Jade Soul Master has attained enlightenment and ascended.

Significant Themes

• Perception and Reality: Fu Qian's perception is limited and imperfect, reflecting the theme of the unreliability of perception and the difficulty in understanding reality.
• Transcendence and Immortality: Jade Soul Master's state is described as transcendent and immortal, suggesting the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment and escape from worldly constraints.
• Divinity and Obsession: Fu Qian claims a 'Dao fruit' and considers it a divine gift, while Jade Soul Master's obsession with gambling is mentioned, highlighting the complex nature of divine pursuits and their potential costs.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Jade Soul Master: Fu Qian perceives Jade Soul Master and experiences a profound connection, leading to insights and speculations about Jade Soul Master's state and enlightenment.
• Fu Qian and Wen Li: Fu Qian stops Wen Li's actions by pulling out a pistol, suggesting a potential conflict or intervention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian experiences the end of the cultivation path, which is more profound than he imagined.
• An Jing Shizhi, a traditional God, is encountered, sparking thoughts about the differences between traditional and new God paths.
• Fu Qian understands that Impermanent, mentioned by Silei, is another reflection of the "Unspeakable" at the end of cultivation.
• Fu Qian shoots a person in a brain dance state at the Spirit Ash Institute, seemingly freeing them.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian gains insights into the end of cultivation and demonstrates newfound powers.
• Weilong, a member of the Spirit Ash Institute, is intimidated by Fu Qian's actions.

Significant Themes

• The end of cultivation and its inclusivity.
• The differences between traditional and new God paths.
• The nature of the "Unspeakable" and its reflections (Impermanent, Jade Soul Master).

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian interacts with An Jing Shizhi, learning about traditional God paths.
• Fu Qian interacts with Weilong, intimidating him after shooting a person in a brain dance state.
• Fu Qian muses about the relationship between Impermanent, Jade Soul Master, and the "Unspeakable."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian, using the Burial Scroll, achieves Ascension to the Other Shore, becoming its core.
• He tests this new ability by shooting a Brain Dance patient, disconnecting him from the network and causing a chain reaction of collapse among other patients.
• The Brain Dance state becomes unstable due to the mismatch between the script and the number of actors, leading to the collapse of the stage and the defeat of the remaining patients.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: He gains new abilities, becoming the core of the Other Shore and solidifying its existence. He demonstrates his willingness to test and adapt to new powers, as well as his ruthlessness in achieving his goals.
• Weilong and Professor Yang: They show unease and anxiety when faced with Fu Qian's actions, eventually collapsing due to the chain reaction caused by the Brain Dance state's instability.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Other Shore and its potential for control and manipulation.
• The instability of the Brain Dance state and its reliance on a fixed number of actors.
• The struggle between Fu Qian and the Brain Dance patients, with Fu Qian emerging victorious.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Weilong: Fu Qian questions Weilong about his actions, while Weilong tries to justify them. Fu Qian remains unmoved and continues his plan.
• Fu Qian and the Brain Dance patients: Fu Qian uses his new abilities to cause a chain reaction, leading to the collapse of the Brain Dance state and the defeat of the patients.
• Fu Qian and the Unspeakable Heavenly Dao: Fu Qian communicates with the Unspeakable Heavenly Dao through the Brain Dance patients, acknowledging its power and influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian, after delivering a sufferer from the Other Shore, throws them back, causing a stir among the audience.
• Wen Li, noticing abnormalities, questions Fu Qian about the unusual events.
• Fu Qian acknowledges the treatment's success and encourages Wen Li to stay and learn from the Spirit Ash professors.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Maintains his composure and manipulates the situation to his advantage, ensuring everyone's cooperation.
• Wen Li: Demonstrates her sensitivity and logical thinking, noticing the anomalies but goes along with Fu Qian's narrative.
• Professors Weilong and Yang: Initially confused and suspicious, they eventually accept Fu Qian's explanation and express gratitude.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Control: Fu Qian manipulates the situation and the characters to maintain his influence and avoid suspicion.
• Appearance vs. Reality: The characters' actions and words often contrast with their true thoughts and feelings.
• Power Dynamics: The power struggle between Fu Qian and the Spirit Ash professors is evident, with Fu Qian maintaining the upper hand.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Wen Li: Fu Qian uses Wen Li to validate his actions and maintain the narrative, while she subtly questions him but ultimately cooperates.
• Fu Qian and the Spirit Ash Professors: Fu Qian manipulates the professors' confusion and gratitude to maintain their cooperation and acknowledge his role in Wen Li's achievement.
• Wen Li and the Spirit Ash Professors: Wen Li shows deference to the professors, seeking to learn from them despite her newfound status as a Demigod.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian, a sinecure, efficiently helps the Weilong party by opening the Gate of the Spirit Ash, dispelling the haze, and leaving within 15 minutes.
• The time limit for the Burial Scroll arrives, and Fu Qian experiences a mysterious feeling, questioning the foundation of the world and the nature of Transcendence.
• Fu Qian visits Sunny, a dragon girl employee at Professor Lanaia's small cafeteria, after perceiving her through the Burial Scroll.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Shows efficiency and thoughtfulness in helping the Weilong party. He also demonstrates introspection and curiosity about the world's foundation and Transcendence.
• Sunny: Initially nervous about Fu Qian's presence, she maintains composure and doesn't rush to seek medical advice, respecting her quiet life.

Significant Themes

• The nature of the world and Transcendence: Fu Qian ponders the indescribable foundation of the world and the essence of Transcendence.
• Mutual consent and respect: Fu Qian respects Sunny's decision to live a quiet life, despite valuing her as research material.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and the Weilong party: Fu Qian efficiently helps the Weilong party without expecting gratitude.
• Fu Qian and Sunny: Fu Qian visits Sunny, showing respect for her decision to live a quiet life, and they greet each other as neighbors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian visits Sunny at her new residence, noting her well-being and adjustment to her new role.
• He criticizes her for eavesdropping on his conversation with others.
• Fu Qian inspects Sunny's residence, looking for signs of her Pact partner, the Dragon King.
• He asks Sunny about her feelings regarding her current life and situation.

Character Developments

• Sunny has adapted well to her new life, showing resilience and acceptance.
• Fu Qian remains observant and analytical, focusing on uncovering the truth about Sunny's connection to the Dragon King.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and acceptance of change (Sunny's new life).
• The search for truth and understanding (Fu Qian's investigation).
• The impact of the past on the present (Sunny's Pact and its consequences).

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Sunny engage in a casual yet revealing conversation, with Fu Qian probing Sunny about her feelings and experiences.
• Sunny is honest and open with Fu Qian, acknowledging her situation and expressing her contentment with her current life.
• Fu Qian shows understanding and empathy towards Sunny's situation, acknowledging her right to find peace in her current circumstances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professor Fu Qian visits Sunny, a Pact maker, to ask if she wants to know she's already dead, implying she's a tool of the Deity.
• Sunny struggles to answer, eventually admitting she doesn't want to know the truth.
• Fu Qian leaves after a brief conversation, respecting Sunny's choice to live her ordinary life.

Character Developments

• Sunny: Admits her cowardice and reluctance to face the truth about her situation.
• Fu Qian: Shows empathy and respect for Sunny's choice, unlike his usual stern demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between facing harsh truths and maintaining a sense of normalcy.
• The consequences of making pacts with deities and the loss of self.

Character Interactions

• Sunny and Fu Qian: Fu Qian probes Sunny's understanding of her situation, leading to a candid admission from Sunny. Despite his initial question's harshness, Fu Qian shows understanding and respect for Sunny's choice.