Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian, a Second Order contestant, helps the Greedy Worms by transmitting emotional ripples from Wen Li, an Intermediate Tier Supernatural, to make them feel "watched" and receive grace.
• Fu Qian and Wen Li discuss business opportunities, including cooperation with the Gullard Family, and Fu Qian advises Wen Li to maintain a cooperative atmosphere in Shangjing as per Yuan Shan's likely wishes.

Character Developments

• Wen Li shows improvement in her emotional ripple output, capable of affecting multiple Greedy Worms at once.
• Fu Qian demonstrates his understanding of Shangjing's political landscape and advises Wen Li on business matters.
• Wen Li shows maturity and political acumen by seeking Fu Qian's advice on cooperation with the Gullard Family.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Supernaturals and their interactions with lower-tier beings (Greedy Worms).
• The importance of political alliances and cooperation in the Supernatural world (Wen Li's business opportunities and Yuan Shan's wishes).

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Wen Li discuss her emotional ripple abilities, business opportunities, and political strategies.
• Fu Qian provides guidance and affirmation to Wen Li, fostering a mentor-mentee relationship.
• Wen Li seeks Fu Qian's advice, showing respect for his knowledge and experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian, now a False God, begins a new task from the Artificial Existence Core.
• The task involves entering a containment scenario set in the city of Los, known for its spiritual mediums and mystical atmosphere.
• Fu Qian finds himself in an ordinary apartment, with no apparent mystical items or decorations, playing the role of a spiritual medium named Gorimshaw.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian maintains his professionalism and dedication to his tasks, even after ascending to a high Rank existence.
• Fu Qian demonstrates adaptability and quick thinking, instantly profiling his character and determining a marketing strategy despite the unconventional setting.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between appearance and reality, as seen in the stark difference between the task introduction and the actual setting.
• The power of packaging and marketing in a competitive environment, as Fu Qian recognizes the potential impact of his character's simplicity.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian interacts with an unseen client behind a closed door, who seems hesitant to knock and seek his services.
• Fu Qian's character, Gorimshaw, is a nod to his past identity in another world, suggesting a potential connection or hint for the task.

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Key Plot Points and Events

• Claire, a concerned wife, seeks help from Fu Qian, a specialist in supernatural occurrences, about her husband Rick's unusual behavior.
• Rick has been licking various living things in the house, including Claire, in his sleep, a behavior that has increased in frequency and intensity.
• Fu Qian senses no supernatural traces on Claire but confirms Rick's affliction.

Character Developments

• Claire: Initially hesitant and uncertain, she gains confidence in Fu Qian's professionalism and opens up about her husband's behavior.
• Fu Qian: Remains calm and composed, using his demeanor and expertise to reassure Claire and gather information.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural influence on humans (Rick's affliction).
• The professionalism and expertise of specialists in dealing with unusual phenomena (Fu Qian's approach).

Character Interactions

• Claire and Fu Qian: Claire seeks help from Fu Qian, who uses his calm demeanor and expertise to gain her trust and gather information about her husband's condition.
• Claire and Rick: Claire's discovery of Rick's behavior and her decision to seek help without his knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian, a professional, encounters a prompt related to an "Artificial Existence Core" and a "Plague" in Los.
• Claire, a worried wife, seeks Fu Qian's help as her husband, Rick, has been behaving strangely and she suspects some kind of occult influence.
• Fu Qian decides to investigate Rick's situation but needs more information and items connected to Rick.
• Fu Qian attempts to use a Clear Dream to delve into Claire's subconscious for more information about Rick's odd behavior.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: He is professional, meticulous, and uses reverse psychology to build trust with Claire. He also demonstrates adaptability by considering multiple possibilities and identities to approach the situation.
• Claire: She is initially hesitant and distrustful but becomes more convinced of Fu Qian's abilities as he demonstrates his knowledge and techniques. She is cooperative and eager to help her husband.

Significant Themes

• Contamination and infection: The "Plague" and Rick's strange behavior suggest a contamination or infection that Fu Qian needs to investigate.
• Trust and deception: Fu Qian uses reverse psychology to build trust with Claire, while also considering the possibility of deception in the situation.
• Professionalism: Fu Qian approaches the case with caution, considering multiple possibilities and identities to ensure he is not contaminated and to better understand the situation.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Claire: They interact in a professional-client manner, with Fu Qian guiding Claire and trying to extract more information about Rick. Claire is cooperative and eager to help her husband.
• Fu Qian and Rick (implied): Fu Qian suspects Rick's strange behavior is due to some kind of contamination or influence, which he plans to investigate further.

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Key Plot Points and Events

• Claire seeks help from Master Gorimshaw (Fu Qian) to remove strange insect patterns from her skin.
• Fu Qian removes the patterns and restores Claire's skin to normal.
• Fu Qian reveals that Claire's husband, Rick, is contaminated and has been transmitting this corruption to others.
• Fu Qian provides Claire with a small bottle containing a blue liquid to cure Rick, but warns that Rick may refuse to drink it.

Character Developments

• Claire: Initially shocked and confused, she becomes determined to help her husband, Rick, return to normal.
• Fu Qian: Displays his professionalism and expertise in handling unusual cases. He also shows a stern side when pushing Claire to help her husband.

Significant Themes

• Contamination and corruption: The theme of contamination and its effects on individuals and their behavior is central to this chapter.
• Trust and deception: Fu Qian's slip-up in revealing he knows Rick's last name hints at a potential deception, raising questions about trust.

Character Interactions

• Claire and Fu Qian: Their interaction is professional yet tense at times. Fu Qian pushes Claire to confront her husband's condition, while Claire is initially hesitant but ultimately determined to help Rick.
• Claire and Rick (implied): Their relationship is strained due to Rick's strange behavior, but Claire's love for him is evident as she seeks help to cure him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian (Master Gorimshaw), a charlatan, uses his skills to manipulate Claire Wesley.
• He replaces a can on the table with a hidden one when Claire is in the restroom.
• Claire realizes Fu Qian's true intentions and plans to escape.
• She returns to the living room, acting normal, and asks to see the can's contents.
• Fu Qian shows her the can, now clean, and Claire feigns surprise.

Character Developments

• Claire: Realizes Fu Qian's deception and plans to escape, demonstrating quick thinking and resilience.
• Fu Qian: Maintains his charade, showing adaptability and calm under Claire's scrutiny.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Trust: Fu Qian deceives Claire, highlighting the theme of trust and its fragility.
• Manipulation: Fu Qian's actions show his ability to manipulate situations and people for his gain.
• Conspiracy: Claire begins to suspect a larger conspiracy involving her family.

Character Interactions

• Claire and Fu Qian: Their interaction is tense, with Claire trying to hide her realization while Fu Qian maintains his deception.
• Claire's internal dialogue: She strategizes and plans her next steps, showing her resourcefulness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Claire visits Fu Qian, a self-proclaimed spiritualist, to seek help for her husband's strange behavior.
• Fu Qian creates a dream scenario to interact with Claire's husband, Rick, who appears as a jar of blue liquid.
• After Claire leaves, Fu Qian reflects on the encounter, noting Claire's high Dream resistance and the absence of Supernatural traits.
• Local police, Norwell and his partner, arrive to investigate Fu Qian's unregistered spiritualist practice and Claire's complaint.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Maintains his charlatan persona, but internally ponders Claire's unusual traits and the mission's seriousness.
• Claire: Shows concern for her husband's wellbeing, but maintains composure despite the strange encounter.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Truth: Fu Qian deceives Claire, but Claire, knowing the truth, feels irony in Fu Qian's promises.
• Supernatural vs. Ordinary: Fu Qian struggles to understand why Claire, with high Dream resistance, doesn't exhibit other Supernatural traits.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Claire: Fu Qian deceives Claire, but she pays him double the fee, leaving with a sense of irony.
• Fu Qian and the Police: Fu Qian cooperates with the police, answering their questions honestly, while they investigate his unregistered practice and Claire's complaint.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian admits to deceiving Claire and reveals he's targeting her husband, Mr. Wesley.
• The police officers, Tommy and Norwell, search the restroom but find nothing.
• Fu Qian explains his motives and the effects of his treatment, stating it might not save Mr. Wesley but will make his death cleaner.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his cooperation and professionalism, attempting to convince the officers of his sincerity.
• Tommy shows himself to be a seasoned and perceptive officer, not easily swayed by Fu Qian's explanations.
• Norwell, the younger officer, is more skeptical and eager to find evidence.

Significant Themes

• Deception and truth: Fu Qian uses deception to achieve his goals, but also reveals truths about Mr. Wesley's condition.
• Trust and doubt: The officers struggle to trust Fu Qian due to his deceptive actions, while Fu Qian tries to build trust to further his plans.
• Professionalism: Fu Qian presents himself as a professional, communicating with the officers in a respectful and candid manner.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian interacts with the officers, attempting to convince them of his sincerity and professionalism.
• Tommy and Norwell work together, with Tommy guiding the investigation and Norwell conducting the search.
• Fu Qian's interactions with the officers highlight the tension between his deceptive actions and his attempts to build trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian reveals he possesses supernatural powers, demonstrating this by creating a vortex with his hands.
• Tommy and Norwell, Night Watchers, question Fu Qian about his motives and intentions.
• Tommy decides to house arrest Fu Qian temporarily and notifies the Night Watchers about the potential threat.
• Tommy and Norwell discuss the situation, realizing Fu Qian is likely a Transcendent and that Claire's family is in danger.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Shows his supernatural powers, remains calm and cooperative with Tommy, but his true motives remain unclear.
• Tommy: Demonstrates maturity, prudence, and professionalism. He's cautious and dedicated to his duty, understanding the gravity of the situation.
• Norwell: Initially shocked and reactive, he later shows understanding and follows Tommy's lead. He's less experienced and more cautious than Tommy.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and fear of the supernatural.
• Trust and deception in relationships.
• The responsibility and limitations of law enforcement.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Tommy: Fu Qian remains calm and cooperative, while Tommy is cautious and professional, trying to understand Fu Qian's motives.
• Tommy and Norwell: Tommy is the more experienced and decisive one, guiding Norwell through the situation. Norwell follows Tommy's lead but also shows understanding and initiative.

Chapter Summary: Artificial Existence Core (XI)

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian’s original plan is for the two police officers to act as intermediaries between him and the Night Watcher, helping uncover the supernatural truth behind the seemingly ordinary security case.
• The officers independently recognize that the case involves something unusual. Tommy, in particular, takes his responsibility seriously and considers visiting the people involved.
• Fu Qian suspects that Mr. Rick is not an innocent, unaware victim. He believes Rick understands the danger surrounding him and may attempt to escape after learning about Claire’s strange condition.
• Rather than confronting Rick directly, Fu Qian decides to use the Night Watcher to monitor, investigate, and pressure him. He expects Rick’s disappearance to provoke the organization into action.
• His plan succeeds quickly: before the police return, a Night Watcher arrives at Fu Qian’s home and threatens him with a powerful supernatural firearm.
• The visitor is Winona, a confident and intimidating woman in a leather jacket. Despite entering without permission and initially holding Fu Qian at gunpoint, she accepts his invitation to sit and talk.
• Winona asks about Mr. Rick Wesley, whose disappearance has been reported. Fu Qian confirms that Rick’s disappearance is connected to him and explains that Rick “sensed danger.”

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Demonstrates strategic patience and manipulation. Instead of rushing into direct contact with the suspected source of contamination, he creates circumstances that force the Night Watcher to investigate on his behalf. His calmness under threat, casual attitude toward danger, and deliberate provocation reveal his confidence and control.
• Mr. Rick: Becomes increasingly suspicious and significant. His disappearance suggests that he understands the supernatural threat and is capable of recognizing danger, rather than being merely an ignorant victim.
• Tommy: Is portrayed as unusually conscientious for a police officer. His insistence on following up with the people involved may unintentionally help advance Fu Qian’s plan.
• Winona: Is introduced as an assertive Night Watcher operative. She is aggressive and suspicious at first but proves willing to cooperate once Fu Qian establishes that he possesses relevant information.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and indirect control: Fu Qian avoids direct confrontation and instead engineers events so that others investigate Rick for him.
• The limits of appearances: What initially looks like a routine police case is revealed to involve supernatural contamination and hidden motives.
• Danger and awareness: Rick’s disappearance emphasizes that recognizing a threat can be as important as causing one. The chapter suggests that knowledge of supernatural danger may drive people to desperate actions.
• Calmness amid crisis: Fu Qian’s relaxed behavior—drinking milk while being threatened—contrasts sharply with Winona’s hostility and highlights his unusual composure and confidence.
• Organizations as tools: Although the Night Watcher is powerful and independent, Fu Qian views it pragmatically as a resource he can direct through carefully created anomalies.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian’s earlier dealings with the police establish the conditions that bring the Night Watcher to him.
• Winona initially threatens Fu Qian with a supernatural gun, but he responds without fear, even inviting her to sit down.
• Their conversation becomes a contest of composure and information: Winona tries to extract Rick’s location and circumstances, while Fu Qian gives deliberately direct answers that keep her engaged.
• Fu Qian confirms that Rick’s disappearance is connected to him, then explains that Rick fled because he recognized the danger, leaving Winona with an important clue about Rick’s awareness and motives.

Chapter 12 Summary: “Artificial Existence Core”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian reveals to Winona, a Night Watcher, that he is a Transcendent. Rather than calming the situation, his deliberately provocative attitude enrages her.
• Winona attempts to strike him with the butt of her oversized firearm, but a bald, gloved man suddenly intervenes with a short knife, blocking the blow.
• The newcomer, Leilan, is another Night Watcher and appears to be roughly Rank Four. He restrains Winona and criticizes her for reacting to Fu Qian’s obvious provocation.
• Leilan explains that he investigated Fu Qian after arriving. Fu Qian’s suspicious circumstances include:
  • He has only recently arrived in Los.
  • He has not registered with the association.
  • He is located far from the Wesley family.
  • Despite this, Claire Wesley inexplicably sought him out for an important consultation.
• Leilan questions Fu Qian about Claire’s visit and the strange “ordinary water” she brought back. Although the water itself appeared harmless, the Night Watchers suspect it may have been a signal or warning connected to Wesley’s disappearance.
• Fu Qian claims that a mysterious force guided Claire to him and that he only realized this shortly before her arrival. His answer is technically truthful but intentionally vague and difficult to believe.
• Leilan acknowledges that Fu Qian has not directly harmed anyone and that his actions could theoretically be dismissed as a prank, but he still presses him for an explanation.
• Before answering, Fu Qian asks whether Leilan was the Night Watcher friend Claire mentioned. Leilan denies knowing the Wesleys before that day.
• Fu Qian immediately turns to Winona and asks if she was the friend instead, ending the chapter with a pointed attempt to expose or embarrass her.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Continues to act as a calm, shameless provocateur. He remains unthreatened even when facing violence and uses cryptic but truthful statements to control the conversation. His questioning suggests he is testing the Night Watchers’ knowledge and trying to uncover their connection to Claire.
• Winona: Demonstrates a volatile temper and a direct, aggressive approach to investigation. She is suspicious of Fu Qian and believes his involvement may be connected to Wesley’s disappearance, but Leilan’s intervention reveals that she can be manipulated into overreacting.
• Leilan: Introduced as a more composed and analytical Night Watcher. He investigates before acting, recognizes Fu Qian’s provocations, and focuses on evidence and logical inconsistencies. Although cautious, he is willing to communicate and answer questions directly.
• Claire and Wesley: Claire’s unexplained decision to visit Fu Qian and Wesley’s subsequent disappearance become the central mystery driving the Night Watchers’ investigation.

Significant Themes

• Truth versus credibility: Fu Qian’s statements are not necessarily false, but his deliberately mysterious presentation makes them difficult for others to accept.
• Provocation and psychological control: Fu Qian uses mockery and calculated disrespect to make Winona lose control, while Leilan attempts to maintain rational authority.
• The limits of evidence: The “ordinary water” appears harmless, yet its context gives it possible symbolic or supernatural significance.
• Suspicion and hidden connections: The Night Watchers suspect Fu Qian’s involvement because Claire’s visit seems inexplicable, while Fu Qian probes whether the Night Watchers themselves have concealed ties to the Wesley family.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Winona clash openly, with Fu Qian intentionally provoking her until she nearly attacks him.
• Leilan physically and verbally restrains Winona, revealing familiarity with her temperament and functioning as the more rational counterbalance to her impulsiveness.
• Leilan questions Fu Qian in a professional, investigative manner, while Fu Qian responds with evasive profundity and then reverses the interrogation.
• Fu Qian’s final question redirects suspicion toward Winona, suggesting that he may already understand more about Claire’s Night Watcher contact than he has revealed.

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Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian, Gorimshaw, attacks Night Watchers (Lei Lan and Winona) instead of escaping.
• Lei Lan and Winona counterattack but Fu Qian's abilities are unpredictable and powerful.
• Winona is hit but protected by her special power; they decide to leave and regroup.
• Fu Qian overhears their plan to use Mr. Rick as bait to find him.
• Fu Qian goes to the Wesley family's residence, where Mr. Rick lives.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Shows madness and unpredictable behavior, uses his abilities to attack Night Watchers, and is determined to find Mr. Rick.
• Lei Lan: Displays calm and strategic thinking, prioritizes finding Mr. Rick to use as bait.
• Winona: Shows determination and comprehension of Lei Lan's plan, agrees to use Mr. Rick as bait.

Significant Themes

• The power of unpredictability (Fu Qian's abilities and actions).
• Strategic thinking and planning (Lei Lan's approach).
• The importance of information and intelligence (using Mr. Rick as bait).

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian vs. Night Watchers: Fu Qian's unpredictable attacks cause chaos and confusion among the Night Watchers.
• Lei Lan and Winona: They work together, strategize, and agree on using Mr. Rick as bait to find Fu Qian.
• Fu Qian overhears Night Watchers' plan: Fu Qian learns about their plan to use Mr. Rick as bait, which may affect his next move.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian, using Blood Conquest, travels to Claire's residence to find her missing husband.
• He finds Claire drunk and distressed in her dimly lit living room.
• Fu Qian offers to help find her husband, suggesting they search a restricted room in the basement.
• Claire agrees and leads Fu Qian to the basement.

Character Developments

• Claire: Initially shocked and frightened by Fu Qian's sudden appearance, she becomes more cooperative and less tense after sharing a drink with him. She appears to find some comfort in his presence, despite his mysterious nature.
• Fu Qian: He demonstrates patience, understanding, and kindness towards Claire, suggesting he's not just a dangerous person. He shows interest in finding Claire's husband and offers help.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Suspicion: Claire is initially suspicious of Fu Qian but begins to trust him, while Fu Qian seems to trust her enough to seek her cooperation.
• Power Dynamics: Fu Qian's mysterious and powerful nature contrasts with Claire's vulnerability, highlighting the power imbalance between them.
• Communication and Understanding: Fu Qian's calm and patient demeanor helps Claire open up and communicate more effectively.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Claire: Fu Qian's calm and reassuring presence helps Claire relax and cooperate. Their interaction is cordial, with Fu Qian showing understanding and kindness, while Claire becomes more open and less fearful.
• Claire and the Servants: Claire's demeanor, influenced by Fu Qian's suggestion, helps her avoid unwanted attention from the servants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Claire and Fu Qian discover an empty, windowless room on the lowest level of the building, which Rick had always kept locked.
• Fu Qian uses a hairpin to pick the lock and they enter the room. It's empty except for a pile of empty, transparent boxes stacked against one wall.
• Fu Qian suggests that the boxes might contain illegally obtained human body parts from Rick's former hospital, which he would lick clean.

Character Developments

• Claire's curiosity leads her to explore the unknown room despite her initial fear.
• She becomes increasingly horrified and disgusted as Fu Qian's suggestions about Rick's behavior become more disturbing.
• Fu Qian remains calm and analytical, even providing "comfort" to Claire despite the gruesome implications.

Significant Themes

• The Unknown: The room represents the unknown aspects of Rick's past and behavior, which Claire had never explored or questioned.
• Discovery and Revelation: The chapter explores the consequences of discovering hidden truths, which can be both enlightening and horrifying.
• Trust and Betrayal: The revelations about Rick challenge Claire's trust in her husband and suggest a dark side to their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Claire and Fu Qian work together to explore the room, with Fu Qian taking the lead in investigating and interpreting the scene.
• Their dynamic shifts as Fu Qian's suggestions about Rick become more disturbing, with Claire becoming increasingly horrified and Fu Qian remaining calm and analytical.
• The interaction highlights the power dynamic between them, with Fu Qian taking control of the situation and Claire reacting to his revelations.

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Key Plot Points and Events

• Winona, a high-ranking Transcendent and Night Watcher, investigates a mysterious man, Gorimshaw, and his connection to Claire's strange behavior.
• Gorimshaw leaves a message before disappearing, hinting at someone coming later.
• Winona decides to arrange protection for Claire and vows to make Gorimshaw pay for his actions.
• The lights suddenly turn off, and Winona realizes someone is still in the house. Claire denies turning off the lights.
• Winona realizes she's been in an illusion since entering the house, similar to Gorimshaw's previous attempt. She suspects a Demigod's involvement.

Character Developments

• Winona: Shows determination and competence in her role as a Night Watcher, but also displays frustration and confusion when dealing with Gorimshaw's mysterious actions.
• Claire: Exhibits fear and confusion, realizing she's been in an illusion. She's more vulnerable and in need of protection.
• Gorimshaw: Reveals more of his capabilities, successfully creating an illusion that affects even a high-ranking Transcendent like Winona.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and mysterious nature of Gorimshaw's actions and intentions.
• The power of illusions and their ability to deceive even powerful individuals.
• The determination of the Night Watchers to protect and bring justice to those in need.

Character Interactions

• Winona and Claire: Winona tries to comfort and reassure Claire, promising protection. They share a moment of understanding and support.
• Winona and Gorimshaw (implied): Their interaction is tense and hostile, with Gorimshaw's actions provoking Winona's determination to bring him to justice.
• Winona and Fu Qian (implied): Fu Qian listens to their conversation, valuing the information but not enough to intervene yet.

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