Chapter Summaries

After returning to Nine Dragon City, Zhang Bufan took Huo Wu to the academy’s back mountain and sketched out their dream home. Huo Wu approved the plans, and they embraced as they imagined building a private, peaceful life together.

• Zhang Bufan passed most administrative reports to Ning Fengzhi and took Huo Wu to the back mountain.
• Zhang Bufan chose a scenic spot near the academy and enthusiastically planned a house with a pond, garden, study, and open-air bath.
• Zhang Bufan sketched a detailed home design, including spacious bedrooms, a tea room, and an attic for stargazing.
• Huo Wu added that she wanted morning sunlight, a swing for their future children, and a bath reserved for the two of them.
• Zhang Bufan embraced Huo Wu and promised that the home would be theirs alone, a peaceful refuge filled with love.

Zhang Bufan used the Nine Cauldrons to rapidly build the main structure of the hillside home he had designed with Huo Wu. After Long Aotian and the other students witnessed his feat, Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu looked forward to decorating the interior the next day.

• Zhang Bufan refused Huo Wu's suggestion to bring in workers and used the Golden Cauldron to create the home's metal foundation.
• Zhang Bufan used the Earth Cauldron to raise the walls and the Water Cauldron to bring a stream into the planned pond.
• Zhang Bufan finished the two-and-a-half-story house in less than the time it took to burn an incense stick, leaving landscaping and interior work for later.
• Long Aotian, Yue Ling'er, Shi Tie, and Leng Ning arrived and were astonished by Zhang Bufan's construction feat.
• Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu admired their new home by the stream and planned to decorate its interior the next day.

Zhang Bufan finished outfitting Bufan Residence with ingenious Soul Tool conveniences and showed Huo Wu their new home. Huo Wu loved it, and Zhang Bufan planned to complete the furnishings in the coming days.

• Zhang Bufan used Li Cauldron Power to create adjustable glazed windows and gentle Soul Guiding Lamps.
• Zhang Bufan built a precise Soul Power Stove, a refrigerator, a constant-temperature spring-water faucet, and an indoor climate-control system.
• Zhang Bufan added other comforts, including a temperature-controlled bathtub, hidden Storage Space compartments, and an ergonomically adjusted chair.
• Huo Wu admired the finished interior, and Zhang Bufan embraced her and called her the mistress of their home.
• Huo Wu told Zhang Bufan she loved the warm, wonderful home, and he said he would finish its furnishings in a couple of days.

Zhang Bufan finished furnishing Bufan Residence and welcomed Huo Wu into their new home with friends and colleagues. After a joyful housewarming barbecue, Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu were left alone together, quietly enjoying their home and the peaceful night.

• Zhang Bufan completed Bufan Residence with custom furnishings, a spacious wardrobe, a pond, a garden, and an outdoor barbecue area.
• Zhang Bufan carried Huo Wu across the threshold as Long Aotian, Yue Ling'er, Shi Tie, Leng Ning, Li Qingfeng, and others watched and celebrated.
• Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu officially moved into Bufan Residence, where the courtyard lamps lit up as they entered.
• Zhang Bufan hosted a barbecue party in the courtyard, and the guests shared food, wine, and stories.
• After the guests left, Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu sat together on the courtyard swing bench and gazed at the night sky.

Huo Wu and Zhang Bufan enjoyed a lazy, affectionate morning together in Bufan Residence, free from their former duties. They eventually got out of bed when hunger overcame their reluctance to leave each other’s embrace.

• Huo Wu woke in Zhang Bufan’s arms and secretly kissed him, but he revealed that he had been pretending to sleep.
• Zhang Bufan kissed Huo Wu passionately, then stopped when she asked him to because it was already daylight.
• Zhang Bufan called himself an idle husband and joked with Huo Wu as they lingered in bed and shared stories.
• Zhang Bufan adjusted the window’s transparency and offered to prepare breakfast, which had become lunch.
• Huo Wu asked for five more minutes, and Zhang Bufan agreed before they eventually got up near midday.

Huo Wu tried to cook lunch for Zhang Bufan in their new home, but her lack of kitchen skills and accidental use of Soul Power left the kitchen in a mess. Zhang Bufan comforted her and took over, while Huo Wu went to wait eagerly for his cooking.

• Zhang Bufan offered to make Huo Wu lunch, but she insisted on cooking for him herself.
• Huo Wu struggled to use Zhang Bufan's Soul Power stove and cracked an egg into a bowl with shell fragments.
• Huo Wu accidentally burst the bowl with Soul Power, and Zhang Bufan caught a falling bottle and protected her from the shards.
• Zhang Bufan cleaned Huo Wu's hands, reassured her, and declared the kitchen his domain.
• Zhang Bufan put on an apron to prepare lunch, and Huo Wu went to the dining room to await his food.

Zhang Bufan cooked four elaborate dishes for Huo Wu, who was amazed by his culinary skill and delighted in the meal. Huo Wu agreed to let him take charge of the kitchen, and Zhang Bufan promised to cook for her every day.

• Zhang Bufan prepared Silken Tofu Soup, Squirrel Mandarin Fish, Mapo Tofu, and Boiled Cabbage while Huo Wu watched.
• Huo Wu tasted the dishes and was astonished by the flavor of the clear broth used for Boiled Cabbage.
• Huo Wu devoured the meal as Zhang Bufan watched her and offered her warm fruit-and-flower tea.
• Zhang Bufan promised to cook for Huo Wu every day, and she agreed that the kitchen was his.
• Zhang Bufan wiped sauce from Huo Wu's mouth and teased that he would raise her plump; Huo Wu blushed and smiled.

Zhang Bufan delighted in cooking for and feeding Huo Wu as she handled imperial work, and she grew comfortable expressing her cravings to him. Their affectionate routine left Huo Wu feeling cherished and Zhang Bufan eager to keep satisfying her appetite.

• Zhang Bufan brought Huo Wu Crystal Honey Peaches while she reviewed a memorial, and she agreed to let him feed her.
• Zhang Bufan fed Huo Wu fruit and osmanthus cake as she worked, and she gradually began to enjoy and expect his attention.
• Huo Wu asked Zhang Bufan to make Pickled Pepper Chicken Feet and Lemon Boneless Duck Feet instead of the sweets he had brought.
• Zhang Bufan prepared the sour-and-spicy snacks and warm Chrysanthemum Tea, while Huo Wu ate happily and felt cherished.

Zhang Bufan decided Huo Wu was too thin and launched a plan to make her gain weight, insisting it was for her health and his comfort. Huo Wu protested after noticing her cheeks and waist becoming softer, but she gave in to another late-night snack, leaving Zhang Bufan determined to continue the plan.

• Zhang Bufan claimed Huo Wu had lost weight and announced that she needed to become plumper, while Huo Wu teased him for his absurdly precise measurement.
• Zhang Bufan persuaded Huo Wu that gaining weight would benefit her health and began a Healthy Weight-Gain Plan with a five-jin goal.
• Zhang Bufan replaced Huo Wu's meals and snacks with rich, calorie-heavy foods over the following days.
• Huo Wu noticed her cheeks and waist had become softer and demanded that Zhang Bufan stop feeding her late-night snacks.
• Zhang Bufan insisted the plan was good for her health and coaxed Huo Wu into eating a bowl of Fermented Rice Dumplings.

Zhang Bufan hosted a dinner for Huo Wu, Long Aotian, and Yue Ling'er, using his cooking to lift their spirits and discuss their troubles. After the guests left, Huo Wu thanked him for making their home a source of warmth and comfort.

• Zhang Bufan invited Long Aotian and Yue Ling'er to dinner after sharing his Cheesy Baked Lobster with Huo Wu.
• Long Aotian and Yue Ling'er arrived at Bufan Residence and eagerly waited for Zhang Bufan to serve the meal.
• Zhang Bufan served a variety of dishes, and the four friends enjoyed the food and toasted together.
• Long Aotian described his cultivation bottleneck and Yue Ling'er discussed border disputes, while Zhang Bufan offered advice to both.
• Long Aotian and Yue Ling'er left in better spirits, and Long Aotian vowed to break through his bottleneck the next day.
• Huo Wu embraced Zhang Bufan from behind and thanked him for bringing everyone together, and he told her that wherever she was felt like home.

Huo Wu reached the level 80 bottleneck and wanted to obtain her eighth Soul Ring, but Zhang Bufan urged her to refine her foundation first. He proposed a deep cultivation method at Bufan Residence that required their Soul Powers to resonate and merge.

• Huo Wu broke through to the peak of level 80 and realized she had reached a bottleneck.
• Huo Wu told Zhang Bufan she was ready to hunt a Soul Beast for her eighth Soul Ring.
• Zhang Bufan sensed imperfections in Huo Wu's Soul Power and advised her not to rush into obtaining a Soul Ring.
• Zhang Bufan explained that deep cultivation could strengthen Huo Wu's foundation and help her absorb a more powerful eighth Soul Ring.
• Zhang Bufan suggested that deep cultivation involved their Soul Powers resonating deeply and merging completely.

Zhang Bufan proposed using deep Soul Power resonance to refine Huo Wu’s Phoenix Soul Power and strengthen her cultivation. After teasing her over the suggestive-sounding method, he explained it was a purely spiritual and energetic practice, and they went to the cultivation chamber to begin.

• Huo Wu misunderstood Zhang Bufan’s proposal of deep Soul Power resonance as sexual dual cultivation and became flustered.
• Zhang Bufan explained that their Soul Power would circulate together, allowing his Chaos Divine Power to refine her energy and deepen her understanding of fire.
• Huo Wu worried the practice would drain Zhang Bufan, but he reassured her that it would cost him little and help him refine his control.
• Huo Wu agreed to begin the cultivation, and Zhang Bufan led her into the cultivation chamber.

Zhang Bufan guided Huo Wu through an intimate Soul Power fusion, helping refine her Phoenix Soul Power while teasing her into staying focused. The cultivation cycle became smoother as he carefully cleared blockages in her meridians and shared his energy insights.

• Zhang Bufan held Huo Wu's hands and guided her Soul Power through their connected meridians.
• Huo Wu's thoughts about their closeness repeatedly distracted her, sending her Soul Power off course.
• Zhang Bufan teased Huo Wu by threatening to kiss her or take other measures to make her calm down.
• Huo Wu's embarrassment and anger focused her Soul Power, which began circulating smoothly through the established path.
• Zhang Bufan used Chaos Divine Power to clear subtle blockages in Huo Wu's meridians and pass on his understanding of energy.

Zhang Bufan guided Huo Wu through a deep cultivation session that refined her Phoenix Soul Power and deepened her understanding of fire. Her Soul Douluo bottleneck loosened, and the chapter ended with the two sharing renewed trust and affection.

• Zhang Bufan focused Huo Wu by warning her against losing concentration, and she directed her attention to circulating her Soul Power.
• Zhang Bufan used his Chaos Divine Power to purify and compress Huo Wu's Phoenix Soul Power, making it denser and easier to control.
• Huo Wu absorbed Zhang Bufan's insights into fire's creative and warming aspects, and her understanding of fire deepened.
• Huo Wu felt her Soul Douluo bottleneck loosen after a full circulation and excitedly told Zhang Bufan about the change.
• Zhang Bufan teased Huo Wu about her earlier thoughts, and she leaned into his embrace and thanked him.

Huo Wu completed several days of deep Soul Power fusion cultivation with Zhang Bufan, breaking through her bottleneck and stabilizing her foundation for the Soul Douluo realm. After sharing the news with their companions, Zhang Bufan arranged a family feast to celebrate.

• Huo Wu and Zhang Bufan spent three days cultivating together, tempering and compressing her Phoenix Soul Power.
• Huo Wu emerged with her bottleneck broken and her Soul Power stabilized, leaving her ready to obtain an eighth Soul Ring.
• Huo Wu thanked Zhang Bufan for guiding her, and the two shared an affectionate exchange before leaving the quiet chamber.
• Yue Ling'er, Long Aotian, Shi Tie, and Leng Ning congratulated Huo Wu on her breakthrough.
• Zhang Bufan invited everyone to a family dinner the next evening and sent Long Aotian to notify Xinghui and Teacher Li.

After Huo Wu’s breakthrough, Zhang Bufan planned a family dinner at Bufan Residence to celebrate and bring his companions together. He and Huo Wu ended the evening looking forward to the gathering and joking about the drinking to come.

• Zhang Bufan announced that he would cook a family dinner the following night.
• Zhang Bufan asked Long Aotian to invite Xinghui and Teacher Li Qingfeng, and asked Yue Ling'er to arrive early and help.
• Zhang Bufan invited Shi Tie and Leng Ning to the dinner, and everyone agreed to attend.
• Zhang Bufan told Huo Wu that he wanted their companions to keep sharing time together and remember Bufan Residence as home.
• Huo Wu and Zhang Bufan joked about the strong liquor and who might be the first to get drunk.

Zhang Bufan hosted a lavish family dinner at Bufan Residence to celebrate Huo Wu’s breakthrough and gather with friends and teachers. The meal ended in cheerful conversation after Huo Wu settled Long Aotian and Shi Tie’s dispute over the last piece of braised pork.

• Zhang Bufan served an elaborate meal to Long Aotian, Yue Ling'er, Shi Tie, Leng Ning, Xinghui, Li Qingfeng, and Huo Wu.
• Zhang Bufan toasted Huo Wu’s breakthrough and the family gathering, and everyone raised their glasses to celebrate.
• The guests enjoyed the dishes while Xinghui and Li Qingfeng compared cooking to Soul Power principles.
• Long Aotian and Shi Tie both reached for the last piece of braised pork and argued over who deserved it.
• Huo Wu split the pork between Long Aotian and Shi Tie, and the guests continued feasting and chatting.

During a lively dinner, Zhang Bufan’s companions complained about his harsh training, overprotectiveness, cheesy flirtation, and laziness. He teased them in return by revealing their embarrassing past mishaps, leaving the group laughing together even more warmly.

• Long Aotian, Yue Ling'er, and Huo Wu complained about Zhang Bufan’s training, treatment of Yue Ling'er, romantic lines, and neglect of paperwork.
• Zhang Bufan teased Long Aotian about losing repeatedly to Shi Tie and panicking during a Soul Hunting Forest mission.
• Zhang Bufan embarrassed Yue Ling'er by recalling her failed self-experiment with medicine and her fear after a nightmare.
• Zhang Bufan flirted with Huo Wu, who slapped away his wandering hand as the others cheered.
• Zhang Bufan defended his delegation of work, then exposed Shi Tie, Xinghui, and Li Qingfeng for their embarrassing incidents.

Zhang Bufan realized that his companions had become his home and declared them all his family. The gathering ended with everyone pledging to protect their shared home and homeland together.

• Zhang Bufan looked around the dining hall and realized that the people gathered there gave him a sense of home and belonging.
• Zhang Bufan raised his wine glass and told everyone that he considered them family, calling Bufan Residence their shared home and Nine Dragon City and the Bufan Empire their homeland.
• Long Aotian, Yue Ling'er, Shi Tie, Leng Ning, Xinghui, and Li Qingfeng responded emotionally and affirmed their place in the family.
• Huo Wu raised her wine glass in a toast, and everyone drank to their family.

Zhang Bufan settled into family life and discovered that his relaxed state of mind had loosened the threshold to level 90. He continued enjoying himself rather than forcing a breakthrough, while his Soul Power quietly accumulated toward it.

• Zhang Bufan grew closer to his family and friends, finding a sense of belonging that calmed him.
• Zhang Bufan told Huo Wu that the level 90 bottleneck seemed to have loosened, and he chose not to rush his breakthrough.
• Zhang Bufan spent his days relaxing with Huo Wu, cooking, fishing, and tormenting students under the guise of guidance.
• Zhang Bufan built a swimming pool at Bufan Residence, leaving Long Aotian bewildered when he came to report.
• Huo Wu noticed that Zhang Bufan's Soul Power kept growing as he enjoyed his peaceful life, bringing level 90 closer.