Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian, Li Min, Rachel, and Shang Shiming infiltrate an ancient stone tower connected to a church complex.
• They plan to destroy the tower during a thunderstorm using Shang Shiming's ability to accelerate corrosion.
• As the plan unfolds, the tower begins to show signs of distress, but also exhibits unusual, seemingly alive behaviors.
• Fu Qian notices the anomaly and attempts to destroy the wall, but his strength is negated by the tower's resistance.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his impolite and indifferent nature, showing no respect for Li Min's status or Rachel's anger.
• Shang Shiming reveals his strategic thinking and knowledge of the tower's structure, using his ability to weaken the building.
• Li Min shows concern for the destruction of architectural art but later realizes her inappropriate comment.
• Rachel remains hostile towards Fu Qian.

Significant Themes

• The power of faith and its connection to preserving ancient structures.
• The tension between respecting art and the necessity of destruction for a greater purpose.
• The theme of the 'Artificial Eye' series, where characters deal with unexpected, often supernatural, situations.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Li Min engage in a brief conversation, with Fu Qian's impolite responses leaving Li Min speechless.
• Rachel glares at Fu Qian after his rude remarks, showing her disapproval.
• Shang Shiming and Fu Qian work together to destroy the tower, with Shang Shiming showing respect for Fu Qian's strength.
• Li Min and Rachel follow Shang Shiming and Fu Qian, silently observing the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Min discovers a serious problem, and the environment changes drastically to a desolate, icy scene.
• Shang Shiming realizes the danger and urges everyone to escape.
• Li Min uses her power to clear a path, but they find the exit blocked by crystal spikes.
• They manage to escape, but one of their group, Fu Qian, is missing.
• The stone tower collapses, and Fu Qian emerges from the debris, having completed the ritual and obtained a spike-like artifact.

Character Developments

• Li Min demonstrates her strength and decisiveness, saving the group from the icy crisis.
• Shang Shiming shows leadership and concern for his team, prioritizing their safety.
• Fu Qian reveals his true form, having grown in size and power, and completes the ritual despite the danger.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and trust: The group must rely on each other to survive the challenges they face.
• Power and transformation: Fu Qian's transformation highlights the theme of power and its consequences.
• Danger and risk: The group faces life-threatening situations, forcing them to make tough decisions.

Character Interactions

• Li Min and Shang Shiming work together to ensure the group's safety.
• Rachel is initially reluctant to risk going back for Fu Qian but ultimately supports the decision to try and save him.
• Fu Qian's emergence from the ruins surprises and confuses the group, leading to a moment of disbelief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shang Shiming completes a ritual using a long nail, gaining a powerful ability.
• The group escapes from the ritual site to avoid Night Watchers.
• Fu Qian declines Shang Shiming's invitation to rest at his place.
• Li Min invites Fu Qian to her place for a chat, but he declines.
• Fu Qian encounters an unknown figure in the rain.

Character Developments

• Shang Shiming: Gains a new ability after completing the ritual, becomes more confident and grateful towards Fu Qian.
• Fu Qian: Shows interest in the ritual process, declines invitations to avoid further entanglements.
• Li Min: Shows quick thinking and decisive action during the ritual, feels something amiss about the white mist.
• Rachel: Follows Li Min's lead, shows indignation towards Fu Qian's attitude.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Shang Shiming's desire for more power and his eagerness to complete the ritual.
• Trust and Caution: Fu Qian's reluctance to get involved further, emphasizing the importance of caution in his interactions.
• Familiarity and Recognition: Li Min's feeling that Fu Qian looks familiar, hinting at potential connections or secrets.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Shang Shiming: Fu Qian helps Shang Shiming complete the ritual, and Shang Shiming expresses gratitude. However, Fu Qian keeps his distance.
• Li Min and Fu Qian: Li Min invites Fu Qian to her place, but he declines, showing his unwillingness to get involved further.
• Rachel and Li Min: Rachel follows Li Min's lead, showing deference to her judgment.
• Fu Qian and the Unknown Figure: Fu Qian encounters an unknown figure in the rain, hinting at a potential new interaction or revelation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian encounters Teresa, a Transcendent, in a secluded street during a thunderstorm.
• Teresa reveals she disrupted Shang Shiming's Ritual to prevent a major act of destruction, conflicting with Shang Shiming's plans.
• Teresa admits she orchestrated Shang Shiming's Ritual and is now waiting for Fu Qian to demand an explanation for his interference.
• Fu Qian expresses curiosity about the essence of the Ritual, and Teresa agrees to reveal it.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Maintains calm and composure in the face of death, showing strong psychological preparedness and curiosity about the Ritual's essence.
• Teresa: Reveals her higher level (Fifth Order) and her role in orchestrating Shang Shiming's Ritual. She displays a chilling and mocking demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The Ritual: Its essence, purpose, and consequences are central to the chapter, with both characters discussing and revealing aspects of it.
• Knowledge: The pursuit and acquisition of knowledge, particularly divine knowledge, is a driving force for the characters.
• Death: Fu Qian's impending death and his acceptance of it serve as a backdrop for his curiosity and desire for knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Teresa: They engage in a tense and revealing conversation, with Fu Qian asking questions and Teresa providing answers, leading to a deeper understanding of the Ritual and its implications.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian learns that the essence of the ritual is to "glimpse" the wisdom of high-level existences, obtaining Supernatural Power gifts.
• He questions Teresa about the "glimpse" and the Inner Eye, provoking her suspicion and attack.
• Teresa attempts to escape using a necklace emerald and her body's liquid state, but Fu Qian captures her again.
• Teresa tries to self-destruct, but Fu Qian stops her and examines her skull, finding a gap.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his true strength, easily handling Teresa's attacks.
• Teresa reveals her desperation and willingness to self-destruct to avoid capture.
• Fu Qian shows curiosity and determination to uncover the truth about the Inner Eye.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and power, even at great personal cost.
• The struggle for control and dominance between characters.
• The exploration of the unknown and its potential dangers.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Teresa engage in a tense, intellectual, and physical battle.
• Fu Qian's calm demeanor and strategic questioning provoke Teresa's anger and desperation.
• Teresa's escape attempt and self-destructive action highlight her determination to avoid capture.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian discovers a peculiar skull cavity in Teresa's skull, similar to those seen in Bailuoke but with differences.
• Fu Qian suspects the cavity could be the 'Inner Eye' but dismisses the idea.
• Fu Qian burns Teresa's corpse to make it appear she died from burns, framing Shang Shiming's Ritual.
• A Night Watcher pursues Fu Qian, using a mental shock to restrain him, but Fu Qian escapes.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability, using Teresa's death to stir up trouble and mislead others.
• The Night Watcher shows expertise in mental attacks, indicating high-level abilities.

Significant Themes

• Deception and manipulation: Fu Qian uses misinformation to create chaos and further his goals.
• Power dynamics: The Night Watcher's pursuit highlights the power struggle between different factions.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian interacts with Teresa, killing her and manipulating the scene to frame Shang Shiming.
• Fu Qian encounters a Night Watcher, using his abilities to evade capture.
• The Night Watcher and his companion discuss the situation, planning to investigate further.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian observes a young woman, Ms. Huang, jogging by the river. She's struggling but determined, and Fu Qian suspects she's involved in a ritual like Che Shunyong.
• Fu Qian discovers Ms. Huang has a mortification belt around her thighs and emits a faint bloody scent, suggesting she's under the influence of a ritual.
• Ms. Huang approaches two men, acting seductively, and Fu Qian realizes she's experiencing the same effects as Che Shunyong.
• Roland arrives, notices Ms. Huang's state, and uses a cross to calm her. He invites Fu Qian to talk.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Shows keen observation skills and understanding of rituals. He's calm and collected, even in unusual situations.
• Ms. Huang: Initially appears disciplined and determined, but later exhibits seductive behavior due to the ritual's influence.
• Roland: Demonstrates knowledge of rituals and their effects. He's stern and disapproving of Fu Qian's behavior.

Significant Themes

• The influence of rituals on individuals, causing them to behave uncharacteristically.
• The contrast between Ms. Huang's initial discipline and her later seductive behavior.
• The theme of observation and understanding, as Fu Qian notices and interprets Ms. Huang's unusual state.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian observes Ms. Huang and realizes she's under the influence of a ritual.
• Ms. Huang approaches two men, acting seductively, but they're unsettled by her behavior.
• Fu Qian and Roland interact briefly. Roland is displeased with Fu Qian's behavior and invites him to talk privately.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Teresa's death is suspected to be related to the Stone Tower accident.
• Roland gathers the Ritual trio to discuss the situation.
• Roland reveals he has leads on Li Min's requested Ritual and takes them to meet Mr. Claudio.
• Claudio shares a new Ritual with Li Min.

Character Developments

• Rachel is defensive about Li Min's involvement in Teresa's death.
• Li Min is eager to learn the new Ritual but seems concerned about its implications.
• Claudio is revealed to be a powerful Transcendent who isn't a Demigod but has a peculiar influence on his surroundings.
• Roland is cautious and diplomatic, avoiding direct accusations and wanting everyone to be careful.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Suspicion: The group must trust the Night Watcher to handle Teresa's death, but suspicion lingers among them.
• Power and Influence: Claudio's power and influence are evident, and his Ritual could significantly impact Li Min's abilities.
• Secrecy and Caution: The group is urged to be cautious due to the potential threat in Bosi, and Claudio's Ritual hints at secrecy.

Character Interactions

• Rachel and Roland clash over Li Min's involvement in Teresa's death.
• Roland and Claudio have a respectful, almost deferential relationship.
• Li Min and Claudio have a professional, almost transactional interaction regarding the Ritual.
• The group dynamic is tense due to Teresa's death and the potential threat in Bosi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Min expresses her appreciation for Fu Qian's skills.
• Claudio, impressed by Fu Qian, arranges for them to leave.
• Li Min invites Fu Qian to chat, offering him a transcendent glove as compensation for his help.
• Li Min hints at Fu Qian's hidden strength and offers to take the blame if needed.

Character Developments

• Li Min: Shows determination and pragmatism in pursuing her goals, willing to take risks and make sacrifices.
• Fu Qian: Reveals hints of his hidden strength and agrees to help Li Min, demonstrating his strategic thinking and willingness to take calculated risks.
• Claudio: Recognizes Fu Qian's potential and becomes the core figure of their group.

Significant Themes

• Secrets and Trust: Characters have secrets they keep from others, and trust is built gradually based on mutual benefits and understanding.
• Power Dynamics: The balance of power shifts as characters reveal their strengths and intentions, influencing their interactions and alliances.
• Ambition vs. Pragmatism: Li Min's single-minded pursuit of her goal contrasts with Fu Qian's more calculated approach, showing the different motivations driving their actions.

Character Interactions

• Li Min and Fu Qian: They engage in a tense yet mutually beneficial negotiation, with Li Min offering compensation and taking risks to secure Fu Qian's help.
• Claudio and Fu Qian: Claudio recognizes Fu Qian's strength and becomes interested in him, potentially setting up a future interaction or alliance.
• Li Min and Rachel: Li Min's friendship with Rachel is tested as she involves Rachel in her secret plans, potentially putting her in danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A dazzling, circular rainbow appears in the sky, causing a stir among the public.
• Fu Qian realizes this phenomenon is connected to Li Min's ongoing Ritual.
• Night Watchers approach, sensing the unusual activity.
• Fu Qian lures one of the Night Watchers, a middle-aged man, away from the crowd.
• The middle-aged Night Watcher confronts Fu Qian, revealing his hideous, non-human right hand.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his ability to remain calm and collected under pressure.
• The middle-aged Night Watcher shows his determination and suspicion towards Fu Qian's actions.

Significant Themes

• The ordinary nature of human life, contrasted with the extraordinary events unfolding.
• The tension between the Night Watchers and the Rebirth Club, with each side suspecting the other's intentions.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and the middle-aged Night Watcher engage in a tense standoff, with Fu Qian attempting to reason with him while the Night Watcher demands explanations.
• Fu Qian's calm demeanor contrasts with the Night Watcher's aggressive approach, highlighting their differing perspectives and intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian, now in his Night Watcher form, confronts Andrew, a Transcendent.
• Fu Qian reveals his intention to let more people witness transcendence, causing Andrew to despair due to the power gap.
• Andrew activates a life-saving item, turning into bats and escaping, though injured.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Shows arrogance and confidence in his strength, hints at his true purpose and suspicions about the Rituals.
• Andrew: Initially fearful, later shows determination and activates a life-saving item to escape.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and fear: Fu Qian's strength instills fear in Andrew.
• Deception and manipulation: Fu Qian uses Andrew to spread information, hinting at his true intentions.
• The Rituals and their consequences: Fu Qian suspects that the Rituals are spreading knowledge of the Deity uncontrollably.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Andrew: Fu Qian intimidates Andrew, revealing his purpose, while Andrew tries to gather information before escaping.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Rebirth Club gains fame and recognition both domestically and internationally.
• Fu Qian, disguised as Che Shunyong, returns to the scene where Li Min performed the ritual.
• He suspects that Li Min might not intend to complete the ritual and follows her aura to a tower.
• Fu Qian finds Li Min's illusion controlled by Rachel and reveals that he knows their secret.
• Rachel warns Fu Qian that more Night Watchers will arrive soon.
• Fu Qian finds Roland in another tower, where a crystal emitting colored light is placed.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his keen observation and deduction skills, seeing through Li Min and Rachel's deception.
• Rachel shows concern for Li Min's safety and is willing to stall for her.
• Roland is cautious and warily watches Fu Qian's entrance.

Significant Themes

• Deception and truth: Li Min's illusion and Rachel's control over it highlight the theme of deception, while Fu Qian's revelation brings the truth to light.
• Power dynamics: The interaction between Fu Qian, Rachel, and Roland showcases the power dynamics among them, with Fu Qian holding the upper hand due to his knowledge and skills.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Rachel: They engage in a tense exchange, with Rachel warning Fu Qian not to make any sudden moves, while Fu Qian remains calm and confident.
• Fu Qian and Roland: Fu Qian's entrance into Roland's location creates a tense atmosphere, with Roland warily watching Fu Qian's actions.
• Li Min and Rachel: Their relationship is hinted at as Rachel is willing to stall for Li Min, suggesting a close bond between them.

Key Plot Points and Events:

• Fu Qian suspects Li Min has ulterior motives and isn't in the tower.
• Fu Qian tells Roland that Li Min wants him to leave first due to Night Watchers' approach.
• Roland decides to stay, suspecting Fu Qian's intentions and not wanting to be cannon fodder.
• Fu Qian leaves without further ado, exacerbating Roland's suspicions.
  Character Developments:
• Fu Qian: Proven to be cunning and manipulative, he uses the truth to deceive Roland. He's calm and calculated, even under pressure.
• Roland: Initially vigilant, he becomes suspicious and paranoid due to Fu Qian's behavior. He's cautious and prioritizes his own safety.
  Significant Themes:
• Deception and Trust: Characters deceive each other, and trust is fragile, leading to paranoia and suspicion.
• Self-Preservation: Characters prioritize their own safety and interests over others.
  Character Interactions:
• Fu Qian and Roland: Their interaction is tense and filled with mistrust. Fu Qian manipulates Roland, while Roland is suspicious of Fu Qian's intentions.
• Li Min (absent): Her actions and motives are discussed and speculated upon by Fu Qian and Roland, highlighting her manipulative nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian suspects Li Min's true purpose in Bosi is to find Claudio, so he goes to his residence.
• Li Min confronts Claudio, revealing she's Clarins' student and accusing him of harming her teacher.
• Li Min uses a relic to inflict pain and imprisonment on Claudio. He counters with a Curse, but Li Min breaks free.
• Fu Qian interrupts their fight, suggesting he might have a hidden agenda.

Character Developments

• Li Min: Reveals her true purpose and demonstrates her strength and determination.
• Claudio: Shows his true colors, revealing a dark side and powerful abilities.
• Fu Qian: Shows cunning and calculation, hinting at a hidden motive.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Trust: Both Li Min and Claudio deceive each other, highlighting the theme of trust and betrayal.
• Power and Weakness: The characters' abilities and limitations are explored, showing that even powerful individuals have weaknesses.
• Revenge and Obsession: Li Min's obsession with avenging her teacher drives her actions, while Claudio's obsession with power leads to his downfall.

Character Interactions

• Li Min vs. Claudio: Their confrontation reveals their history, motivations, and abilities.
• Fu Qian's Interruption: Fu Qian's sudden appearance suggests he has a hidden agenda and may be manipulating the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian arrives, startling Li Min and Claudio.
• Li Min reveals she's used a specialized method to temporarily boost her strength to the Intermediate Tier.
• Claudio offers Fu Qian benefits if he lets Li Min kill him, implying a Ritual-like reward.
• Fu Qian decides to kill Claudio himself, surprising both Li Min and Claudio.

Character Developments

• Li Min's determination for revenge grows, willing to risk her life to kill Claudio.
• Fu Qian reveals he's not the real Che Shunyong and has his own reasons for wanting to kill Claudio.

Significant Themes

• Rituals and their rewards, with Claudio potentially using one to transcend death.
• The consequences of pushing one's limits, as seen in Li Min's temporary strength boost.

Character Interactions

• Li Min and Fu Qian: Li Min wants to kill Claudio, but Fu Qian decides to take that role, surprising her.
• Fu Qian and Claudio: Fu Qian reveals he's going to kill Claudio, shocking Claudio who thought Fu Qian would spare him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian reveals his true face, surprising Li Min and Claudio.
• Fu Qian admits he's a heretic sent to kill Claudio, provoking Claudio's hostility.
• Claudio reveals the Ritual's process for Promotion to Demigod, which involves sharing revelations and arranging a specific death.
• Fu Qian reveals he's already a Demigod and kills Claudio with two Internal Organ Critical Hits, completing the Containment task.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Shows his true face and motivations, demonstrating his power and strategic thinking.
• Claudio: Reveals his knowledge of the Ritual and desperation to survive, ultimately failing to escape Fu Qian's attack.
• Li Min: Shows concern for Claudio but doesn't intervene in their conflict.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between heretics (those who seek knowledge and power) and the faithful (those who abandon self-will for divine guidance).
• The pursuit of power and knowledge, and the consequences of that pursuit.
• The struggle for survival and the lengths one will go to in order to live.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Claudio: Their interaction is marked by hostility and provocation, with Fu Qian toying with Claudio before killing him.
• Fu Qian and Li Min: They have minimal interaction in this chapter, with Li Min showing concern for Claudio but not engaging with Fu Qian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian kills Claudio, finding the same incision on his skull as Teresa's.
• Li Min, unable to control her Inner Flames, seeks Fu Qian's help.
• Fu Qian uses Law Remnants to try and help Li Min.
• Fu Qian encounters Claudio's Inner Eye manifestation and receives a mission evaluation.
• He gains a special reward, the Starry Sky Prism, an artificial eyeball that connects to the starry sky and provides insights from extraordinary items.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his ruthlessness and efficiency in killing Claudio.
• Li Min shows vulnerability and desperation in her inability to control her Inner Flames.
• Fu Qian exhibits thoughtfulness and willingness to help Li Min, despite his initial disregard for her.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its consequences: Li Min's single-minded pursuit of revenge has led her to this desperate state.
• Knowledge and power: Claudio's desire to glimpse "the knowledge of the Deity" drives his actions, as does Fu Qian's curiosity about the Starry Sky Prism.
• Sacrifice: Fu Qian is willing to sacrifice items to gain knowledge from the Starry Sky Prism.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Li Min: Fu Qian helps Li Min despite his initial disregard for her, showing a level of compassion. Li Min, in turn, looks to Fu Qian for help.
• Fu Qian and Claudio: Fu Qian's efficient and brutal killing of Claudio highlights the power dynamics between them. Claudio's underestimation of Fu Qian leads to his downfall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian attempts to use a bracelet and a mirror on a giant eyeball in a warehouse.
• The bracelet disappears without effect, but the mirror is absorbed and reveals a vision of a vast, starlit sea.
• Fu Qian creates a star chart from memory and seeks help from Yuan Shan of the Night Watchers to identify the location.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates persistence and resourcefulness in pursuing clues, even after initial failures.
• Yuan Shan shows reluctance and surprise at Fu Qian's request but agrees to help.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of Clues: Fu Qian's relentless search for answers, even when faced with uncertainty or failure.
• Delegation and Collaboration: Fu Qian seeks Yuan Shan's help, highlighting the importance of teamwork and outsourcing tasks.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Yuan Shan interact professionally, with Fu Qian making a request and offering an incentive, while Yuan Shan expresses surprise and reluctance but agrees to help.
• Fu Qian's secretary, Xiao Ming, is mentioned as being nervous during Fu Qian's wait for Yuan Shan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Shan, the Chief Yuan of Shangjing, asks Fu Qian to investigate Municipal Official Gan Zuoxun, suspected of being a puppet of certain Conglomerates.
• Fu Qian is given a special access permit to Shangjing and surrounding areas to aid in his investigation.
• Gan Zuoxun is to attend an event at the East Suburb Hospital, providing Fu Qian an opportunity to observe him closely.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Shows confidence in his abilities and a desire to use his Night Watcher title to assert authority.
• Yuan Shan: Demonstrates concern for the secrecy and subtlety of the operation, revealing a more thoughtful side.
• Gan Zuoxun: Implied to have a high reputation among the people and a neutral stance among organizations, but is now suspected of being influenced by supernatural forces.

Significant Themes

• The influence of Transcendents on society and politics.
• The struggle for power and control among organizations.
• The delicate balance between ordinary people and Transcendents.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Yuan Shan: They interact professionally, with Yuan Shan giving Fu Qian a special access permit and Fu Qian showing confidence in his abilities.
• Fu Qian and Xiao Mingyue: Xiao Mingyue is present but not actively involved in the conversation, hinting at a potential change in her role or status.
• Fu Qian and Gan Zuoxun: Their interaction is implied but not yet direct, as Fu Qian is to observe Gan Zuoxun at the hospital event.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian arrives at a hospital for a Municipal Official's visit, expecting high security.
• He's unexpectedly asked for ID, which he doesn't have, raising his suspicion.
• Two security personnel, one sharp-eyed and businesslike, approach him, demanding ID.
• Fu Qian shows a special card, which intrigues the sharp-eyed man, leading to a superior, Daria, questioning Fu Qian.
• Daria, after verifying Fu Qian's identity, allows him to stay but asks about his purpose.
• The Municipal Official, Gan Zuoxun, suddenly falls ill and doesn't attend, making Fu Qian suspect his reaction to Fu Qian's presence.
• Fu Qian decides to infiltrate the Municipal Hall, where Gan Zuoxun is resting, using a lifted ID.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian shows calm and composure under unexpected scrutiny, revealing he has a special card that intrigues security personnel.
• Gan Zuoxun appears relaxed and content, but his sensitivity to unknown elements is evident.

Significant Themes

• Security and verification of identity.
• Suspicion and paranoia, as seen in Gan Zuoxun's reaction.
• Infiltration and investigation, as Fu Qian plans to enter the Municipal Hall.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian interacts with two security personnel, one sharp-eyed and businesslike, and later with Daria, their superior.
• Fu Qian observes Gan Zuoxun from a distance, noting his relaxed demeanor despite his sensitivity.