Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xuan's parents are in a coma, requiring expensive nutrient solution to maintain their life signs.
• The doctor warns Lu Xuan about an impending beast tide and increasing medical costs.
• Lu Xuan's sister, Lu Ying, has the potential to become a Martial Artist before the High Martial Arts Assessment, requiring expensive resources to support her cultivation.
• Lu Xuan learns about a rare treasure, Earth Dragon Essence Blood, that could heal his parents but costs 1 million Federal Coins.
• Lu Xuan considers taking out a loan or going on an adventure with a Martial Artist team to earn more money, but the risks are high.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan: Struggles with the financial burden of maintaining his parents' lives and supporting his sister's cultivation. He is determined to work hard and find a way to improve their situation.
• Lu Ying: Shows potential to become a Martial Artist, which could significantly improve her and her family's future.
• Shen Liyue: Lu Ying's homeroom teacher, who cares about her students' well-being and provides valuable information to Lu Xuan.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival in a post-apocalyptic world dominated by monsters.
• The importance of money and resources in accessing opportunities and maintaining a basic quality of life.
• The potential for Martial Artists to earn significant wealth and power, contrasting with the limited options available to ordinary people.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan interacts with the doctor, who warns him about the increasing medical costs and the impending beast tide.
• Lu Xuan speaks with Shen Liyue, Lu Ying's teacher, who informs him about his sister's potential and provides information about healing his parents.
• Lu Xuan talks to a coworker, Uncle Chen, about ways to make more money, learning about the risks and potential rewards of going on an adventure with a Martial Artist team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xuan receives a mysterious email from his future self, warning him of a fatal choice he'll face.
• The future Lu Xuan died due to poor decisions regarding his parents' medical expenses and his sister's Martial Artist attempt.
• The cause of his parents' relapse and sister's breakthrough failure was a trap set by the Monster Potion Company and a classmate, Jiang Xi.
• Lu Xuan's future self provides crucial information to change the fate: obtaining a bead from a Night Tiger and seeking a Bronze Gourd with dragon horns.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan shows determination and resilience in the face of his future self's grim warning, vowing to change the fate.
• Lu Xuan's parents and sister are in dire need of financial support and medical treatment, driving Lu Xuan's decisions.

Significant Themes

• Fate and choice: Lu Xuan's future self's letter emphasizes the importance of choices and their consequences on one's fate.
• Trust and betrayal: Jiang Xi's actions highlight the theme of betrayal, while Lu Xuan's resolve to help his family despite the risks shows his trust in their love and support.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan interacts with his future self through the letter, gaining valuable insights and warnings about his impending choices.
• Lu Xuan's relationship with his family is emphasized, as he strives to improve their lives and protect them from harm.
• The letter hints at Lu Xuan's potential interactions with Martial Artists and other characters, such as Jiang Xi and the homeroom teacher, Shen Liyue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xuan receives a future mail revealing the consequences of his actions and guiding him towards becoming a Martial Artist.
• A Night Tiger monster revives in the workshop, and Lu Xuan uses his wits and the information from the mail to defeat it.
• Lu Xuan receives a 20,000 Federal Coin bonus and a mysterious bead from the Night Tiger's body.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan becomes more determined and hopeful after receiving the future mail, seeing it as a guide to avoid pitfalls and improve his life.
• Lu Xuan demonstrates quick thinking and courage in facing the Night Tiger, showing potential for growth.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and foresight, as demonstrated by the future mail guiding Lu Xuan's actions.
• The struggle for survival and resources in a world where Martial Artists hold power and wealth.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan interacts with the security team, who are surprised and impressed by his actions in defeating the Night Tiger.
• Lu Xuan's thoughts about his sister and parents reveal his desire to protect and provide for them, driving his determination to become stronger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xuan receives a second email from his future self, detailing the events surrounding the sale of a Qi and Blood Golden Elixir, which led to his death.
• Lu Xuan decides to consume the Qi and Blood Golden Elixir, leading to a near-death experience and significant physical changes.
• Lu Xuan discovers he has developed mental powers and increased vitality after consuming the elixir.
• He learns about a cultivation technique in the black market, worth 500 million, which he plans to intercept.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan becomes more determined to survive and improve his situation after learning about his future deaths.
• He shows self-control and strategic thinking in deciding to consume the elixir and planning to intercept the cultivation technique.

Significant Themes

• The power of choice and its consequences.
• The pursuit of strength and its costs.
• The struggle for survival and self-improvement.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan interacts with his future self through the emails, influencing his present actions.
• He doesn't interact with other characters in this chapter, but his decisions will likely impact his interactions with his family and others in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xuan buys a Martial Art Manual from a mysterious old man in the Black Market.
• The manual turns out to train Mental Power, not blood and qi.
• Lu Xuan decides to join a wilderness expedition to Satellite City 3 to make money for his family.
• He applies to Jiangnan Martial University's freshman training team, which uses a commission-based payment model.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan: Demonstrates determination and resourcefulness in seeking a Martial Art Manual and finding a way to make money for his family. He also shows adaptability by embracing his new Mental Power ability.
• The Old Man: Revealed to be somewhat crazy and to have sold the same manual before, which drove him mad. His granddaughter tries to prevent him from selling it again.

Significant Themes

• The value and danger of Martial Art Manuals: They are national treasures but also forbidden from public sale due to their potential risks.
• The importance of money and making a living: Lu Xuan's primary goal is to earn money for his family's medical bills and his sister's future.
• The risks and rewards of wilderness expeditions: Lu Xuan is willing to face danger to make money, but he also shows caution in choosing the right team.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan interacts with the old manual seller, who tests Lu Xuan's mental prowess and sells him the manual.
• Lu Xuan communicates with Zero Martial Arts Company and Jiangnan Martial University to inquire about joining their teams.
• The old man's granddaughter interacts with him, trying to prevent him from selling the manual again.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xuan accepts a job as a logistics worker for Jiangnan Martial University's Freshman Advancement Training.
• He meets Xu Long, a class monitor who tries to recruit Lu Xuan for a dangerous scheme.
• Xu Xin, another class monitor, intervenes and invites Lu Xuan to join her class instead.
• The training begins, with Class 6 led by Xu Xin and Lu Xuan as a logistics member.
• Xu Long taunts Xu Xin and Lu Xuan before they depart, hinting at a dangerous plan.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan shows determination and courage in facing potential danger as a logistics worker.
• Xu Long is portrayed as manipulative and reckless, targeting vulnerable people for his schemes.
• Xu Xin demonstrates kindness and concern for others, standing up for Lu Xuan against Xu Long.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of survival in a world with monsters, where people may exploit others for personal gain.
• The importance of camaraderie and looking out for one another, as seen in Xu Xin's actions.
• The struggle between desperation for money and the risk of one's life, as Lu Xuan faces.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan and Xu Long: Xu Long tries to recruit Lu Xuan for a dangerous scheme, but Lu Xuan declines.
• Lu Xuan and Xu Xin: Xu Xin invites Lu Xuan to join her class, showing concern for his well-being.
• Xu Xin and Xu Long: Xu Xin stands up to Xu Long when he tries to intimidate Lu Xuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xuan and Xu Xin enter the Wilderness Ruins City to find heavenly treasures and train.
• They encounter a Precious Beauty Chicken corpse and split up for corpse retrieval.
• Lu Xuan separates from the group and is ambushed by a Ghost-faced Monkey.
• He pursues the monkey into a deep pit, leading to a fierce battle.
• Lu Xuan discovers Building 3 at the bottom of the pit.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan demonstrates his adaptability and determination in facing dangerous situations.
• Xu Xin shows concern for Lu Xuan's safety by asking him to wait for the team.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and opportunities present in the Wilderness.
• The importance of training and adaptability in survival.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan and Xu Xin work together initially but split up for their respective tasks.
• Lu Xuan faces the Ghost-faced Monkey alone, showcasing his resourcefulness and resilience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xuan finds Building 3, hidden underground, containing a Spiritual Item that can make an ordinary person a Martial Artist in one step.
• He consumes the Spiritual Item, becoming a Tier 3 Low-level Martial Artist.
• He discovers a Bronze Gourd that can cultivate Heaven and Earth Spiritual Items.
• He feels an ominous presence in the underground palace and quickly leaves.
• Upon exiting, he receives a message from Xu Xin about High-level Monsters appearing in Ruins City, but he decides to stay and participate in the chaos.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan becomes a Martial Artist, gaining significant strength and confidence.
• He demonstrates resourcefulness and decisiveness in handling the situation with the Spiritual Item and the Bronze Gourd.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and strength.
• The importance of opportunities and seizing them.
• The danger and allure of unknown territories.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan interacts with Xu Xin through the earpiece, but they don't meet in this chapter.
• He communicates with the Ghost-faced Monkey, which he considers his partner in this endeavor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xuan, wearing a Ghost-faced Monkey mask and a cheap combat suit, heads towards a battle between Martial Artists and monsters.
• A group of Martial Artists, including Xu Xin and Lu Ya, is battling a horde of low-level monsters led by a Blazing Horned Lion, an Intermediate Monster.
• The Blazing Horned Lion breaks through to a higher level during the battle, becoming a High-level Monster and gaining a significant power boost.
• The Martial Artists struggle to hold off the now-ferocious monsters, with Xu Xin and Lu Ya suffering severe injuries.
• Lu Xuan intervenes at the last moment, saving Xu Xin from the Blazing Horned Lion's fatal attack.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan: Shows his heroic side by saving Xu Xin from certain death, revealing his strength and courage.
• Xu Xin: Demonstrates her bravery and skill in battle but is ultimately overwhelmed by the monsters' sudden power boost.
• Lu Ya: Shows concern for her classmate Xu Xin but is also unable to withstand the monsters' onslaught.

Significant Themes

• The danger and unpredictability of the wilderness and monster encounters.
• The importance of teamwork and cooperation in battle.
• The power dynamics between Martial Artists and monsters, with the former often struggling against the latter.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan saves Xu Xin from the Blazing Horned Lion, showing a protective and heroic side.
• Xu Xin, Lu Ya, and the Class 5 squad leader work together to battle the Blazing Horned Lion but are ultimately overwhelmed.
• The Martial Artists' class leaders cooperate to protect their classmates and hold off the monsters, demonstrating their responsibility and leadership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xuan, a Martial Artist with psychic powers, arrives to help Xu Xin and her classmates fight a Blazing Horned Lion, a high-level monster.
• Lu Xuan uses his psychic powers to control nearby metal objects, attacking the lion and buying time for the students to escape.
• Lu Xuan and the students engage in a battle with the lion, with Lu Xuan using a dagger provided by Lu Ya to deliver a fatal blow, killing the lion.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan demonstrates his psychic powers and strategic thinking, proving himself a formidable opponent against high-level monsters.
• Xu Xin and her classmates show determination and skill in fighting the lion but rely on Lu Xuan's intervention to turn the tide.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and cooperation, as Lu Xuan's intervention allows the students to fight more effectively against the lion.
• The dangers of underestimating opponents, as seen when the lion initially overpowers the students.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan and the students fight together against the lion, with Lu Xuan taking a leading role due to his unique abilities.
• Lu Ya provides Lu Xuan with a powerful dagger, which proves crucial in defeating the lion.
• Xu Xin and the others are initially wary of Lu Xuan but come to trust him as he aids them in battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xuan, a low-level Martial Artist, kills a High-level Monster, the Blazing Horned Lion, using his unique ability to control objects.
• He encounters Xu Xin, Lu Ya, and another student from Jiangnan Martial University, who agree to split the lion's meat and points for college applications.
• Xu Xin offers Lu Xuan her storage ring, worth five million, in exchange for half of the lion's meat.
• A Qi and Blood Martial Master arrives, and Xu Xin reveals Lu Xuan's peculiar ability to control objects.
• Lu Xuan receives a message about an emergency notice: Xu Long, a classmate, has stolen an Earth Dragon Egg and is missing, with a one-million-yuan bounty for his return.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan demonstrates his cunning and resourcefulness in negotiating with Xu Xin and her group, showing he's not to be taken advantage of.
• He exhibits his determination to save his parents by deciding to find Xu Long and the Earth Dragon Egg.
• Xu Xin shows her ambition and willingness to take risks by offering her storage ring for half of the lion's meat.

Significant Themes

• The value of resources and wealth in the new world, where Martial Artists can gain significant advantages.
• The dangers and opportunities in the wilderness, where high-level monsters and valuable resources coexist.
• The importance of information and communication, as seen in the emergency notice Lu Xuan receives.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan interacts with Xu Xin, Lu Ya, and another student, showing his ability to negotiate and make deals.
• Xu Xin and her group interact with a Qi and Blood Martial Master, revealing Lu Xuan's peculiar ability to control objects.
• Lu Xuan's decision to find Xu Long and the Earth Dragon Egg shows his determination to save his parents, putting him on a collision course with Xu Long and the Jinling Xu Family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xuan receives a new email from his future self, detailing his past actions and their consequences.
• Future Lu Xuan reveals he died after attempting to steal the Earth Dragon Egg from Xu Long, which could cure Lu Xuan's parents.
• The Xu Family offers a bounty for Lu Xuan's capture, leading to a series of events that result in Lu Xuan's death.
• Lu Xuan's future self provides valuable information about the Xu Family, Ruins City, and potential opportunities.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan: Struggles with the knowledge of his future self's death and the consequences of his actions. He becomes more determined to avoid the same fate and save his parents.
• Xu Long: Revealed to be a member of the powerful Xu Family, who will stop at nothing to protect their interests.
• Xu Xin: Implied to have a complex identity that could potentially help Lu Xuan.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of one's actions: Lu Xuan's future self's death serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of his actions.
• Power dynamics: The Xu Family's influence and power are emphasized, highlighting the importance of strength in the post-apocalyptic world.
• Opportunity and risk: Lu Xuan weighs the potential benefits and dangers of pursuing the Earth Dragon Egg.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan and his future self: Lu Xuan interacts with his future self through the emails, gaining insights into his past actions and their consequences.
• Lu Xuan and the Xu Family: The Xu Family becomes an antagonistic force, targeting Lu Xuan due to his actions against Xu Long.
• Lu Xuan and Xu Xin: Lu Xuan learns that Xu Xin's identity could potentially help him, setting up a possible future alliance or interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xuan discovers the Bronze Gourd's ability to produce spiritual liquid, enhancing his strength and healing his injuries.
• He decides to find opportunities in Ruins City, eliminate Xu Long, and return to Jinling City.
• Lu Xuan encounters and defeats several martial artist squads, becoming a notorious figure in Ruins City.
• He targets a high-grade spirit medicine guarded by a powerful monster, planning to take it with his enhanced strength.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan's strength increases after consuming the spiritual liquid from the Bronze Gourd.
• He becomes more cautious and strategic in his plans, learning from his past mistakes.
• The martial artist squads in Ruins City become aware of Lu Xuan's presence and seek retribution.

Significant Themes

• The power of heavenly treasures and the dangers they bring.
• The consequences of greed and the pursuit of wealth in the Wilderness.
• The importance of caution and planning in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan interacts with several martial artist squads, defeating them and taking their loot.
• He observes a powerful monster guarding a high-grade spirit medicine, planning to take it.
• The martial artist squads in Ruins City discuss Lu Xuan's actions and decide to seek retribution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Monster Potion Company's martial artist squad, led by a Leather-clad Woman, infiltrates the abandoned amusement park at night to obtain the Dew Star Grass, a high-grade spiritual medicine guarded by a High-level Monster, the Jade Scale Snake.
• Lu Xuan, disguised as the Ghost Face Martial Artist, observes the squad's battle against the Jade Scale Snake and waits for the opportune moment to strike.
• After a fierce battle, the Monster Potion Company squad defeats the Jade Scale Snake. As they attempt to retrieve the Dew Star Grass, they are ambushed by Lu Xuan.
• Lu Xuan uses his Psychic Power to control nearby sharp objects, killing most of the squad. The Leather-clad Woman, however, escapes using an unknown golden light.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan (Ghost Face Martial Artist): Lu Xuan demonstrates his ability to control objects from a distance using his Psychic Power, revealing his true strength. He also shows his ruthlessness and cunning in ambushing the Monster Potion Company squad.
• Leather-clad Woman: The Leather-clad Woman, a Seventh-order Advanced Martial Artist, shows her combat prowess and leadership skills in the battle against the Jade Scale Snake. She also reveals her connection to a powerful organization, the Monster Potion Company, which has Martial Dao Grandmasters backing it.

Significant Themes

• Power and Wealth: The desire for wealth and power drives both the Monster Potion Company and the Ghost Face Martial Artist to risk their lives in the Wilderness. The high-grade spiritual medicine, the Dew Star Grass, is a symbol of this power and wealth.
• Faction Rivalry: The Monster Potion Company's dominance in Jinling City is challenged by the Ghost Face Martial Artist, highlighting the power struggles and rivalries between different factions.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan vs. Monster Potion Company: Lu Xuan's ambush and subsequent killing of the Monster Potion Company squad demonstrate his disregard for their power and influence, setting up a potential conflict between him and the company.
• Leather-clad Woman vs. Jade Scale Snake: The Leather-clad Woman's battle against the Jade Scale Snake showcases her combat skills and leadership, as she coordinates her squad to defeat the High-level Monster.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xuan consumes Dew Star Grass, a rare plant rumored to enhance Mental Power.
• He experiences a profound mental awakening and breakthrough, expanding his Psychic Power range to 50 meters and increasing its lifting force significantly.
• Lu Xuan decides to prioritize finding spiritual items related to the mind for further Psychic Power development.
• He flies through the Ruins City using his Psychic Power, causing panic among the martial artists.
• Lu Xuan arrives at the Second Ring of Ruins City and avoids a battle between two High-level Monsters.
• Xu Long and his team are revealed to be hiding nearby, with only four Intermediate Martial Artists remaining, including Xu Long.
• They learn about a Martial Dao Grandmaster's appearance in Ruins City and hope it's an expert sent by the Xu Family.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan: He experiences a significant breakthrough in his Psychic Power, gaining a deeper understanding of its true use and potential. He also demonstrates strategic thinking by using his Psychic Power to create a distraction and keep other martial artists away from the Core Zone.
• Xu Long: He shows caution and strategic thinking, trying to keep his team hidden while hoping for backup from the Xu Family. He's aware of the Xu Family's situation and the potential danger they're in.

Significant Themes

• The power of Mental Power/Psychic Power and its potential uses.
• The dangers and risks of exploring Ruins City and the importance of caution and strategic thinking.
• The fear and awe inspired by Martial Dao Grandmasters.
• The desperation and hope of Xu Long and his team, trapped in a dangerous situation.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan interacts with Xu Long's team indirectly, causing fear and hope among them with his Psychic Power display.
• Lu Xuan doesn't interact with any other characters directly in this chapter, but his actions affect the martial artists in Ruins City and Xu Long's team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xuan, disguised as the Ghost Face Monkey Martial Artist, confronts Xu Long's team at the ruins.
• Lu Xuan uses his Mental Power to control objects, threatening Xu Long and his team.
• Xu Long attempts to negotiate and threaten Lu Xuan but fails.
• Lu Xuan seizes the Earth Dragon eggs and kills Xu Long and his team.
• After the trial, it's revealed that 30 freshmen from Jiangnan Martial University have died.
• Xu Long's father arrives, demanding an explanation for his son's death.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan demonstrates his Mental Power ability, controlling objects and showing his strength.
• Xu Long shows fear and desperation as he realizes the danger he's in, switching from a threatening to a submissive attitude.
• Xu Long's father shows determination and anger, seeking answers for his son's death.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The ruthlessness and desperation of survival in the trial.
• The importance of reputation and family background, as seen through Xu Long's father's reaction.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan and Xu Long's team: Lu Xuan intimidates and ultimately kills Xu Long and his team, showing no mercy.
• Lu Xuan and Xu Xin: Xu Xin feels guilty for not considering Lu Xuan's situation and offers him compensation.
• Xu Long's father and the Jiangnan Martial University teachers: Xu Long's father demands an explanation for his son's death, putting pressure on the teachers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Long, leader of Class 2, is confirmed dead, likely due to trying to steal Earth Dragon Beast eggs.
• Xu Long's father, Xu Yaoyang, a Qi and Blood Martial Master, arrives at Jiangnan Martial University with two other Martial Masters, demanding answers about Xu Long's death.
• The Jiangnan Martial University teachers refuse to cooperate, stating that Xu Long's actions were against school rules and he would have been expelled and had his cultivation crippled if he were alive.
• Xu Yaoyang implies that a Ghost Face Martial Artist, known for plundering other martial artists' opportunities, might be involved in Xu Long's death, hinting at Xu Xin and the others from Jiangnan Martial University.
• Lu Xuan returns to Jinling City with the Jiangnan Martial University team, sells some spirit herbs, and buys vitality pills for his parents.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan: Realizes the vast difference in strength between Martial Artists and Martial Masters, decides to prioritize his parents' recovery, and discovers a Locator in the leather-clad woman's storage ring, which he promptly destroys.
• Xu Yaoyang: Shows his determination to find out the truth about his son's death, even confronting Jiangnan Martial University, and hints at a possible connection between Xu Xin and the Ghost Face Martial Artist.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between martial arts families and institutions like Jiangnan Martial University.
• The importance of strength and cultivation in the new world order.
• The consequences of disregarding rules and overreaching oneself, as seen in Xu Long's case.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan and Xu Xin: Xu Xin explains the tiers of Martial Artists and Martial Masters to Lu Xuan. Lu Xuan realizes that Xu Xin might be targeted by the Xu family due to their suspicion of her involvement with the Ghost Face Martial Artist.
• Xu Yaoyang and Jiangnan Martial University teachers: Xu Yaoyang confronts the teachers, demanding answers about Xu Long's death, while the teachers refuse to cooperate and threaten the Xu family.
• Lu Xuan and his sister, Lu Ying: They chat over a communication device, with Lu Xuan teasing her about a surprise he has for her, which turns out to be vitality pills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Monster Potion Company detects a signal from a locator, indicating one of their Martial Artists has been killed, and the signal belongs to the Second Young Lady.
• The company decides to investigate all families in the West District, especially those with Martial Artists.
• The woman in the leather outfit (Ying'er) contacts the company, revealing she was attacked by a Ghost Face Martial Artist who destroyed her martial foundation.
• Lu Xuan realizes the Monster Potion Company will investigate the area and plans to divert their attention and improve his strength.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan learns from his mistake and decides to register as a Martial Artist to save his life.
• The woman in the leather outfit (Ying'er) shows resilience and determination to seek revenge against the Ghost Face Martial Artist.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions and the importance of careful planning.
• The power dynamics and influence of families and companies in the Martial Artist world.
• The pursuit of strength and revenge.

Character Interactions

• The Monster Potion Company's round table meeting discusses the attack and the search for the Ghost Face Martial Artist.
• Lu Xuan interacts with the Bronze Gourd, discovering it can absorb gold.
• Lu Xuan plans to use the resources he gained to improve his strength and help his family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xuan registers as a Martial Artist at the Federation Martial Artist Association.
• He discovers the vast differences between the Martial Artist and ordinary worlds, including advanced technology and information access.
• Lu Xuan spreads news about the Xu family's decline on the Martial Artist Forum to distract from his actions.
• He browses the Federation database for cultivation techniques, finding them expensive and incomplete.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan becomes more strategic and calculated in his actions, showing growth in his plans to protect his family and improve his strength.
• Lu Xuan's understanding of the Martial Artist world deepens, revealing the vast gap between Martial Artists and ordinary people.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between Martial Artists and ordinary people, highlighting the privileges and conveniences Martial Artists enjoy.
• The importance of information and knowledge in the Martial Artist world, emphasizing the value of secrets and hidden truths.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan interacts with the automated registration system at the Federation Martial Artist Association.
• He engages with the Martial Artist Forum, posting about the Xu family and reading other Martial Artists' comments and experiences with cultivation techniques.
• Lu Xuan's actions indirectly involve the Xu family, who are not aware of his schemes yet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xuan purchases a cultivation technique, the Mindful Breathing Technique, from a special relic.
• He successfully comprehends and cultivates the technique, breaking through to the Fourth-Order Intermediate Martial Artist stage.
• Lu Xuan plans to cultivate martial skills but finds them expensive. He considers using looted martial arts techniques but worries about exposure.
• Lu Xuan prepares for his sister Lu Ying's breakthrough to Martial Artist using vitality pills.

Character Developments

• Lu Xuan: He successfully breaks through to a higher cultivation stage, demonstrating his determination and progress. He also shows concern for his sister's martial path.
• Lu Ying: She is excited about the vitality pills and plans to attempt breaking through to Martial Artist at home, showing a newfound confidence in her martial journey.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and progress: Lu Xuan's breakthrough and his plans for his sister highlight the importance of continuous cultivation and improvement in the martial path.
• Identity and exposure: Lu Xuan's concern about using looted martial arts techniques and his sister's classmate visiting emphasize the theme of identity and the risk of exposure.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xuan and Lu Ying: Their interaction shows their close bond. Lu Xuan cares for his sister's martial growth, while Lu Ying is excited about her brother's preparations for her breakthrough.