Chapter Summaries

• Chen Mo returns to Shuiyun Residence, experiencing side effects from transforming into a ghost too frequently. He decides to modify his bloodline to alleviate these effects.
• Chen Mo learns about the hierarchy of Yellow Page Ghosts from the deconstruction layer, understanding that he is now a Three-Incense Yellow Page Ghost.
• Chen Mo visits Qingfu Residence, where Guo Ziyu explains the cultivation of ghosts through incense offerings and the existence of Summoning Power.
• Chen Mo asks Guo Ziyu for her blood to modify his bloodline. Guo Ziyu agrees, providing him with a significant amount of blood.
• Chen Mo decides to deconstruct Guo Ziyu's blood before modifying his own bloodline to understand its properties better.

Key Points

1. Chen Mo experiences side effects from transforming into a ghost too frequently and decides to modify his bloodline to alleviate these effects.
2. Chen Mo learns about the hierarchy of Yellow Page Ghosts and understands his current status as a Three-Incense Yellow Page Ghost.
3. Guo Ziyu explains the cultivation of ghosts through incense offerings and the existence of Summoning Power.
4. Chen Mo asks Guo Ziyu for her blood to modify his bloodline, and Guo Ziyu agrees, providing him with a significant amount of blood.
5. Chen Mo decides to deconstruct Guo Ziyu's blood before modifying his own bloodline to understand its properties better.

Chen Mo successfully integrates the Noble Family Bloodline and begins cultivating the Ghost Bone Fusion Technique, which allows him to suppress his ghostly side effects. He also learns about the power levels of noble family bloodlines: Blood Energy, Blood Fire, and True Fire. He realizes that the noble families are symbiotic hosts, granting Dust-Shedding Power to their disciples.
He Miao, the Right Envoy, confesses to Chen Mo about the events in Wuqiao Town and the sacrifice of the Incense Masters. Chen Mo reports this to the Young Commander, who designates Wuqiao Town and Qinghe Town as forbidden areas and advises Chen Mo to stay in the city. Chen Mo returns to the Incense Hall and finds He Miao dead in the ancestral hall, killed by a ghost who bypassed the killing formation. He suspects Hong Wu, the woman he saw earlier.
The Young Commander appears and expresses concern for Chen Mo's safety, hinting at an impending crisis. She warns Chen Mo to prepare to leave Honghe County with his family. Chen Mo decides to focus on becoming stronger to ensure his survival in the chaotic world.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Chen Mo integrates the Noble Family Bloodline and begins cultivating the Ghost Bone Fusion Technique.
2. He Miao confesses about the events in Wuqiao Town and the sacrifice of the Incense Masters.
3. The Young Commander designates Wuqiao Town and Qinghe Town as forbidden areas and advises Chen Mo to stay in the city.
4. He Miao is found dead in the ancestral hall, killed by a ghost who bypassed the killing formation.
5. The Young Commander appears and warns Chen Mo about an impending crisis, advising him to prepare to leave Honghe County.
6. Chen Mo decides to focus on becoming stronger to ensure his survival.

Character Developments

1. Chen Mo successfully integrates the Noble Family Bloodline and begins cultivating the Ghost Bone Fusion Technique, suppressing his ghostly side effects.
2. He Miao confesses about his actions in Wuqiao Town, showing remorse and fear.
3. The Young Commander shows excessive concern for Chen Mo's safety, hinting at her knowledge of the impending crisis.

Significant Themes

1. The power of noble family bloodlines and their symbiotic nature with their disciples.
2. The impending crisis and the Young Commander's knowledge of it.
3. Chen Mo's determination to become stronger to ensure his survival in the chaotic world.

Character Interactions

1. Chen Mo and He Miao: Chen Mo learns about the events in Wuqiao Town and He Miao's role in them.
2. Chen Mo and the Young Commander: The Young Commander shows concern for Chen Mo's safety and advises him to prepare to leave Honghe County.
3. Chen Mo and Hong Wu: Chen Mo suspects Hong Wu of killing He Miao and is aware of her interest in him.

Chen Mo, having modified his True Qi into Blood Energy, tests his newfound power and finds that he can now easily break the killing array in the Incense Hall's ancestral hall. He learns that several towns near Wuqiao have stopped worshiping the Empress's Incense and have started worshiping a deity called 'Ling Dang'. The new county magistrate, He Zhizhou, has issued an order allowing this and has invited Chen Mo to the County Office to discuss the matter.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Chen Mo tests his modified True Qi (Blood Energy) and finds he can easily break the killing array in the Incense Hall's ancestral hall.
2. Several towns near Wuqiao have stopped worshiping the Empress's Incense and have started worshiping 'Ling Dang'.
3. The new county magistrate, He Zhizhou, has issued an order allowing this and has invited Chen Mo to the County Office to discuss the matter.

Character Developments

1. Chen Mo's power has increased significantly after modifying his True Qi into Blood Energy. He is now more confident in facing Hong Wu and the Bell Girl.
2. The new county magistrate, He Zhizhou, is shown to be powerful and unafraid of Ghostly Objects. He has allowed the four towns to worship 'Ling Dang', indicating a deal with the Bell Girl.

Significant Themes

1. The power of the Noble Family Bloodline and Blood Energy is further explored.
2. The conflict between the Empress's Incense and 'Ling Dang' is escalating, with the new county magistrate siding with 'Ling Dang'.
3. Chen Mo's position as the Left Envoy of the Incense Hall is being challenged, and he must navigate this new political landscape.

Character Interactions

1. Chen Mo interacts with Lu Chengzhuang and Liu Changchun regarding the Incense Hall's affairs and the new developments in the county.
2. Chen Mo is invited to the County Office by He Zhizhou to discuss the Incense matters of the four towns.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhizhou, the new county magistrate, invites Chen Mo to discuss official business but secretly plans to force him to cooperate in absorbing incense for a ghost called Master Black Cat.
• Chen Mo discovers He Zhizhou's scheme, kills him, and absorbs Master Black Cat's innate incense, advancing to four incense sticks.
• Twelve towns lose their incense offerings to the Bell Adult from Dayin Mountain, and the Young Commander reveals she is a transmigrator from Gusu, a secret agent of the Great Gan Dynasty's Demon Suppressing Division.
• Chen Mo receives a letter from the Young Commander, hinting at a possible way back and revealing her true identity.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo: Absorbs Master Black Cat's innate incense, advancing to four incense sticks. He also learns about the Young Commander's true identity and the possible existence of a way back.
• The Young Commander: Reveals her true identity as a transmigrator from Gusu and gives Chen Mo a letter before leaving Honghe County.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle for incense offerings between the Goddess, the Bell Adult, and other ghosts reflects the power dynamics in the ghost world. Chen Mo's absorption of Master Black Cat's innate incense demonstrates his growing power.
• Transmigration: The revelation of the Young Commander's true identity as a transmigrator from Gusu raises questions about the nature of this world and the possibility of returning to the original one.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and the Young Commander: Their relationship deepens as the Young Commander reveals her true identity and gives Chen Mo a letter before leaving. Chen Mo's growing feelings for the Young Commander are hinted at.
• Chen Mo and He Zhizhou: Their interaction leads to He Zhizhou's death and Chen Mo's advancement in cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ The Goddess Hong Deng, who has been protecting Honghe County, goes on a rampage, killing and eating her own disciples, including the Young Commander and the Grand Commander.
+ Chen Mo, realizing the danger, leaves the Incense Hall and stays at Shuiyun Residence, sending men to keep an eye on the Red Lantern Temple.
+ The Goddess Hong Deng attacks the Incense Hall, killing everyone there.
+ Chen Mo visits Qingfu Residence, where Elder Tang reveals that the Goddess Hong Deng has transformed into a zombie, making her even more terrifying.
+ Chen Mo returns to Shuiyun Residence and communicates with Su Yuqing through the mirror, learning about zombies and their immunity to ghost erosion.

Character Developments

+ Chen Mo becomes more determined to find a way to deal with the Goddess Hong Deng and protect his family.
+ Elder Tang is devastated by the loss of the Young Commander and the Grand Commander, feeling hopeless about reclaiming the incense from Honghe County.
+ Guo Ziyu is worried about the safety of her people and the future of their mission in Honghe County.
+ Su Yuqing reveals her knowledge about zombies and offers to help Chen Mo deal with the Goddess Hong Deng.

Significant Themes

+ The danger and unpredictability of ghosts and zombies.
+ The importance of finding a way to counteract the erosion of ghosts.
+ The fragility of life and the unpredictability of fate.

Character Interactions

+ Chen Mo, Lu Chengzhuang, and Liu Changchun discuss their next steps and try to stay safe.
+ Chen Mo, Elder Tang, Tang Tongshan, Tang Qi, and Guo Ziyu discuss the situation in Honghe County and their plans to leave.
+ Chen Mo and Su Yuqing discuss zombies and the possibility of becoming one.

• Chen Mo decides to leave Honghe County with his family after the Red Lantern Society's halls are attacked, and the Madam, now a zombie, is targeting cultivators of the Spirit Preservation Method.
• Chen Mo wraps the ghost bride's mirror and brings it along, with Su Yuqing's plan in mind.
• Chen Mo reunites with his family and the remaining Red Lantern Society members, and they prepare to leave for the prefectural city.
• On their journey, they encounter landslides blocking their path, which Chen Mo suspects is the work of Hong Wu and her companions.
• Chen Mo and Guo Ziyu investigate and find Hong Wu and the two strongmen causing the landslides. Chen Mo, enraged, attacks Hong Wu.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Chen Mo decides to leave Honghe County with his family and the remaining Red Lantern Society members.
2. Chen Mo brings the ghost bride's mirror, wrapped in black silk, with Su Yuqing's plan in mind.
3. They encounter landslides blocking their path, which Chen Mo suspects is the work of Hong Wu and her companions.
4. Chen Mo and Guo Ziyu investigate and find Hong Wu and the two strongmen causing the landslides.
5. Chen Mo attacks Hong Wu, enraged by her actions.

Character Developments

1. Chen Mo:
   • Becomes more determined and proactive in protecting his family and dealing with threats.
   • Shows increased strength and skill, able to defeat Hong Wu with ease.
2. Guo Ziyu:
   • Shows concern for Chen Mo's safety and tries to dissuade him from attacking Hong Wu.
   • Demonstrates her intelligence and caution, investigating the cause of the landslides with Chen Mo.

Significant Themes

1. Family and Protection: Chen Mo's primary concern is the safety of his family, leading him to make decisions and take actions to protect them.
2. Power and Strength: Chen Mo's increased strength and skill are highlighted as he easily defeats Hong Wu.
3. Cunning and Planning: Both Chen Mo and Guo Ziyu display their intelligence and cunning in investigating the cause of the landslides and planning their actions.

Character Interactions

1. Chen Mo and Guo Ziyu:
   • Work together to investigate the cause of the landslides.
   • Chen Mo disregards Guo Ziyu's caution and attacks Hong Wu, showing his impulsive nature.
2. Chen Mo and Hong Wu:
   • Chen Mo is enraged by Hong Wu's actions and attacks her, leading to a confrontation.

• Chen Mo and his group encounter ghosts blocking their path, led by Hong Wu, whom Chen Mo defeats and kills.
• Chen Mo discovers that the ghosts were digging mountains to block their path, leading him to realize that someone is deliberately hindering them.
• Chen Mo's group encounters the Bell Girl and her granny, who reveal they are luring the Red Lantern Ghosts to Honghe County.
• Chen Mo's group reaches Shuangma Town, finding it massacred by ghosts. They decide to split up to avoid implicating everyone.
• Chen Mo, Lu Chengzhuang, Liu Changchun, and Xiao Jiuzi take a separate path, while Guo Ziyu and Elder Tang take another.
• Chen Mo's group reaches Hegang, where they find the town empty and the horses dead. They encounter Lord Lingdang (Bell Girl), who reveals she wants Chen Mo to be her Incense Envoy and plans to use him to lure Goddess Hong Deng.
• Goddess Hong Deng arrives at Hegang, sensing Chen Mo's presence. Chen Mo, realizing her arrival, calls out for Lord Lingdang's help, setting the stage for a confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Chen Mo's group encounters ghosts blocking their path, leading to a battle where Chen Mo defeats and kills Hong Wu.
2. Chen Mo discovers the ghosts were digging mountains to block their path, realizing someone is deliberately hindering them.
3. Chen Mo's group encounters the Bell Girl and her granny, who reveal they are luring the Red Lantern Ghosts to Honghe County.
4. Chen Mo's group reaches Shuangma Town, finding it massacred by ghosts. They decide to split up to avoid implicating everyone.
5. Chen Mo's group reaches Hegang, where they find the town empty and the horses dead. They encounter Lord Lingdang (Bell Girl), who reveals her plans for Chen Mo.
6. Goddess Hong Deng arrives at Hegang, sensing Chen Mo's presence. Chen Mo calls out for Lord Lingdang's help, setting the stage for a confrontation.

Character Developments

1. Chen Mo: Becomes more decisive and strategic, prioritizing his family's safety and splitting the group to avoid implicating everyone. He also shows adaptability by agreeing to be Lord Lingdang's Incense Envoy to gain time and find an opportunity to escape.
2. Goddess Hong Deng: Reveals her sinister side, showing no mercy towards Chen Mo and his group. Her transformation into a zombie is progressing further, as she appears more human-like but still emits a chilling and oppressive aura.
3. Lord Lingdang (Bell Girl): Shows her confidence and ambition, planning to use Chen Mo to lure Goddess Hong Deng and kill her. She also reveals her desire to make Chen Mo her Incense Envoy, showing she has plans for him.

Significant Themes

1. Adaptability: Chen Mo demonstrates adaptability by agreeing to be Lord Lingdang's Incense Envoy to gain time and find an opportunity to escape.
2. Power Dynamics: The power dynamics between the characters shift as Goddess Hong Deng becomes a threat to Chen Mo, and Lord Lingdang reveals her ambition to kill Goddess Hong Deng and make Chen Mo her Incense Envoy.
3. Transformation: Goddess Hong Deng's transformation into a zombie is progressing further, affecting her appearance and the aura she emits.

Character Interactions

1. Chen Mo and Lord Lingdang: Chen Mo agrees to be Lord Lingdang's Incense Envoy to gain time and find an opportunity to escape. Lord Lingdang reveals her plans to use Chen Mo to lure Goddess Hong Deng and kill her.
2. Chen Mo and Goddess Hong Deng: Chen Mo calls out for Lord Lingdang's help when Goddess Hong Deng arrives, setting the stage for a confrontation.
3. Chen Mo and his group: Chen Mo's group decides to split up to avoid implicating everyone, showing their awareness of the danger they are in.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo and Lu Chengzhuang flee Hegang after Goddess Hong Deng and Lord Lingdang's battle.
• They arrive at Jiangkou Town, where they meet Zhou Ziliang, who offers them horses and a map.
• Chen Mo learns about the Wolf Master, a seven-wick Yellow Page Ghost, and his enslavement of Dayu County.
• Chen Mo devises a plan to absorb the Wolf Master's cultivation to increase his own.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo demonstrates his strategic thinking and ruthlessness in dealing with the Wolf Master.
• Lu Chengzhuang shows loyalty and courage in following Chen Mo's lead.
• Zhou Ziliang reveals his cowardice and willingness to compromise his morals for self-preservation.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and power in a world dominated by ghosts.
• The moral ambiguity of characters, with Chen Mo's actions blurring the line between heroism and villainy.
• The importance of knowledge and strategy in overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Lu Chengzhuang work together to escape Hegang and later deceive the Wolf Master.
• Chen Mo's interaction with Zhou Ziliang highlights the latter's cowardice and desperation.
• Chen Mo's encounter with the Wolf Master showcases his ruthlessness and strategic thinking.

Character Interactions (Continued)

• Chen Mo's interaction with the maiden with buns reveals his willingness to use others for his own gain.
• The Wolf Master's interaction with Chen Mo highlights the former's arrogance and underestimation of his opponent.

Character Interactions (Continued)

• Zhou Ziliang's interaction with the Wolf Master demonstrates his fear and willingness to appease a powerful entity.
• The maiden with buns' interaction with Chen Mo shows her innocence and desperation in the face of danger.

Chen Mo and Lu Chengzhuang arrive at the boundary marker of Ningdu County, where they stop at a tea stall for a drink and some meat before continuing their journey. They encounter a beautiful woman in purple who asks to travel with them, but Chen Mo declines due to their urgent matters. They enter Ningdu County and stay at a grand inn called "Feilai Inn." Chen Mo discovers that his Natal Incense is being injected with a large amount of incense from a distant place, making him feel as if he's being worshipped.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Chen Mo and Lu Chengzhuang stop at a tea stall before entering Ningdu County.
2. They encounter a beautiful woman in purple who asks to travel with them, but Chen Mo declines.
3. They stay at Feilai Inn in Ningdu County.
4. Chen Mo discovers that his Natal Incense is being injected with incense from a distant place.

Character Developments

1. Chen Mo shows caution and refuses to let the beautiful woman travel with them, suspecting she might be a master.
2. Chen Mo's half-ghost balance is disrupted, causing him to feel weak and see hallucinations. He needs to replenish his Qi and Blood.

Significant Themes

1. Chen Mo's caution and wariness of potential threats.
2. The power of incense and its effect on Yellow Page Ghosts.

Character Interactions

1. Chen Mo and the beautiful woman in purple: Chen Mo refuses her request to travel together due to their urgent matters.
2. Chen Mo and Lu Chengzhuang: Lu Chengzhuang follows Chen Mo's instructions to buy medicinal herbs to help him recover.

Notable Quotes

1. "It's not that I am heartless, but I truly have important matters to attend to and it's inconvenient to travel with others." - Chen Mo to the beautiful woman in purple.
2. "Hoo! I finally let out a sigh of relief." - Chen Mo after restoring his half-ghost balance.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Chen Mo discovers he's receiving incense offerings from an unknown source, which has various benefits but also causes addiction and restlessness when interrupted.
+ Chen Mo meets Xiao Ye, a woman with exceptional zither skills, who helps calm his restlessness with her music.
+ Chen Mo decides to investigate the source of the incense offerings in Dayu County after dealing with Goddess Hong Deng.
+ Chen Mo attends a lantern festival at the Temple of Third Eunuch Master, where he encounters a Yellow Page Ghost posing as the deity. He kills the ghost and takes its head.

Character Developments

+ Chen Mo becomes addicted to incense offerings, causing him to be restless and uneasy when they stop. He seeks help from Xiao Ye to manage his addiction.
+ Chen Mo learns to control his emotions and restlessness, showing growth in self-awareness and discipline.
+ Xiao Ye, initially portrayed as a pampered noble lady, shows adaptability and understanding, following Chen Mo's instructions and even offering financial assistance.

Significant Themes

+ The dual nature of incense offerings: while they have numerous benefits, they also cause addiction and dependence.
+ The power of music and inner calm: Xiao Ye's zither skills help Chen Mo manage his restlessness, highlighting the importance of mental fortitude.
+ The dangers of deception: The Yellow Page Ghost posing as the Third Eunuch Master highlights the risks of trusting appearances over substance.

Character Interactions

+ Chen Mo and Xiao Ye form a symbiotic relationship: Xiao Ye helps Chen Mo manage his addiction, while Chen Mo offers protection and guidance.
+ Chen Mo and the Yellow Page Ghost: Chen Mo's cunning and ruthlessness are evident in his ability to deceive and kill the ghost.
+ Chen Mo and the old innkeeper: Chen Mo's generosity and extravagance are shown in his willingness to spend a thousand taels for a large incense stick.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo kills Third Eunuch Master, absorbing his incense offerings.
• Chen Mo, Xiao Ye, and Lu Chengzhuang leave Ningdu County, heading towards Nanyang City.
• Chen Mo absorbs Third Eunuch Master's incense offerings, reaching the brink of six-wick cultivation.
• Chen Mo absorbs a sudden, powerful incense offering, breaking through to six-wick cultivation.
• Chen Mo struggles to control the surge of Ghost Qi, ultimately suppressing it with the Black Shadow Ghost Bone.
• Chen Mo discovers that his Black Shadow Ghost Bone has reached 50% fusion progress, meeting the conditions for awakening a new power.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo's strength increases significantly, reaching six-wick cultivation.
• Chen Mo learns to control and suppress his Ghost Qi using the Black Shadow Ghost Bone.
• Xiao Ye and Lu Chengzhuang follow Chen Mo loyally, with Xiao Ye showing signs of reluctance to leave Ningdu County.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of incense offerings.
• The struggle for control over one's own power.
• The awakening of new abilities and their potential impact.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo, Xiao Ye, and Lu Chengzhuang travel together, with Chen Mo leading the way.
• Xiao Ye shows signs of attachment to Ningdu County, hinting at a possible secret or connection.
• Chen Mo and Xiao Ye do not interact much, with Xiao Ye mainly following Chen Mo's lead.
• Lu Chengzhuang is loyal to Chen Mo, following him without question.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Chen Mo arrives in the prefectural city and buys a residence called Cuiwei Residence.
+ Chen Mo senses Juan'er's cultivation has surged to five incense sticks, and she can now set up magic arrays.
+ Two strangers, later revealed to be Shen Qi and Ling He, arrive at Cuiwei Residence, claiming Chen Mo is the Golden Light Master and offering incense.
+ Chen Mo kills Shen Qi and captures Ling He, realizing they are from the Shen Family.

Character Developments

+ Chen Mo: Becomes more wary and cautious, displaying his ruthlessness by killing Shen Qi without hesitation.
+ Juan'er: Her cultivation surges to five incense sticks, allowing her to set up magic arrays, significantly enhancing Chen Mo's strength.
+ Shen Qi and Ling He: They underestimate Chen Mo and are caught off guard, leading to Shen Qi's death and Ling He's capture.

Significant Themes

+ **Power and Ruthlessness:** Chen Mo's power grows, and he becomes more ruthless, killing Shen Qi without remorse.
+ **Identity and Perception:** Chen Mo's identity as the Golden Light Master is revealed, and he must now deal with the consequences of this newfound fame.
+ **Cunning and Deception:** Both Chen Mo and Shen Qi and Ling He use deception and cunning to try and gain an advantage over the other.

Character Interactions

+ Chen Mo and Juan'er: Their bond strengthens as Juan'er's cultivation surges, and she demonstrates her new abilities to Chen Mo.
+ Chen Mo and Shen Qi/Ling He: Chen Mo's ruthlessness and cunning are pitted against Shen Qi and Ling He's caution and deception, leading to Shen Qi's death and Ling He's capture.

Chen Mo, after arriving at the Green Wolf Gang, spent a month learning and cultivating. He borrowed a martial art, True Fire Strength, to accelerate the ignition of his Bloodline True Fire. After ten days of seclusion, he successfully ignited his True Fire, gaining a significant boost in strength, speed, and sensing abilities. He also discovered that his True Fire could alter his body's weight, allowing him to walk on water and perform other feats of Qinggong.
Meanwhile, Tang Peng, the Young Master of the Green Wolf Gang, repeatedly challenged Chen Mo to spars, hoping to regain his face after losing to Chen Mo. Chen Mo, however, defeated Tang Peng with a single punch, further cementing his status as a formidable cultivator.
Tang Binghu, the leader of the Green Wolf Gang, returned and learned about Chen Mo's prowess from his son. Impressed, he planned to make Chen Mo an elder of the gang. Chen Mo, however, declined, citing his ongoing pursuit by Goddess Hong Deng and his need to focus on his cultivation.
Tang Binghu, understanding Chen Mo's situation, offered to help him deal with Goddess Hong Deng. He revealed that he had encountered and fought a Zombie in the past, and had been researching methods to deal with them ever since. He invited Chen Mo to the back hall to discuss this further.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Chen Mo successfully ignites his True Fire after ten days of seclusion.
2. Tang Peng repeatedly challenges Chen Mo to spars, hoping to regain his face.
3. Tang Binghu, the leader of the Green Wolf Gang, returns and plans to make Chen Mo an elder.
4. Chen Mo declines, citing his ongoing pursuit by Goddess Hong Deng.
5. Tang Binghu offers to help Chen Mo deal with Goddess Hong Deng and invites him to discuss methods to deal with Zombies.

Character Developments

1. Chen Mo:
   • Successfully ignites his True Fire, gaining a significant boost in strength, speed, and sensing abilities.
   • Discovers that his True Fire can alter his body's weight, allowing him to perform feats of Qinggong.
   • Declines Tang Binghu's offer to make him an elder, citing his ongoing pursuit by Goddess Hong Deng.
2. Tang Peng:
   • Repeatedly challenges Chen Mo to spars, hoping to regain his face.
   • Admires Chen Mo's strength and considers him a friend.
3. Tang Binghu:
   • Returns to the Green Wolf Gang and learns about Chen Mo's prowess.
   • Plans to make Chen Mo an elder of the gang.
   • Offers to help Chen Mo deal with Goddess Hong Deng and invites him to discuss methods to deal with Zombies.

Significant Themes

1. The power of True Fire: Chen Mo's successful ignition of his True Fire leads to a significant boost in his strength, speed, and sensing abilities. It also allows him to perform feats of Qinggong.
2. The pursuit of strength: Tang Peng repeatedly challenges Chen Mo to spars, hoping to regain his face and prove his worth as the Young Master of the Green Wolf Gang.
3. The importance of friendship and loyalty: Tang Peng admires Chen Mo's strength and considers him a friend, while Chen Mo declines Tang Binghu's offer to make him an elder, citing his ongoing pursuit by Goddess Hong Deng and his need to focus on his cultivation.

Character Interactions

1. Chen Mo and Tang Peng:
   • Tang Peng repeatedly challenges Chen Mo to spars, hoping to regain his face.
   • Chen Mo defeats Tang Peng with a single punch, further cementing his status as a formidable cultivator.
   • Tang Peng admires Chen Mo's strength and considers him a friend.
2. Chen Mo and Tang Binghu:
   • Tang Binghu plans to make Chen Mo an elder of the gang.
   • Chen Mo declines, citing his ongoing pursuit by Goddess Hong Deng.
   • Tang Binghu offers to help Chen Mo deal with Goddess Hong Deng and invites him to discuss methods to deal with Zombies.
3. Tang Binghu and Tang Peng:
   • Tang Binghu learns about Chen Mo's prowess from his son.
   • Tang Binghu plans to make Chen Mo an elder of the gang, but Tang Peng is not mentioned in this context.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo learns about Zombies from Tang Binghu, who shares his research and the method to deal with them.
• Chen Mo becomes Tang Binghu's personal disciple and learns the Dragon Elephant Skill, a powerful external martial arts technique.
• Chen Mo modifies his physique using the deconstructor to accommodate the Dragon Elephant Skill.
• Chen Mo cultivates the first layer of the Giant Elephant Force in the Dragon Elephant Skill.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo: Becomes Tang Binghu's disciple, learns the Dragon Elephant Skill, and cultivates the first layer of the Giant Elephant Force.
• Tang Binghu: Accepts Chen Mo as his disciple, shares his knowledge about Zombies, and passes on the Dragon Elephant Skill.

Significant Themes

• The power of Zombies and the methods to deal with them.
• The importance of master-disciple relationships and the passing down of knowledge.
• The struggle and dedication required to cultivate powerful martial arts techniques.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Tang Binghu: Master-disciple relationship, sharing knowledge about Zombies and martial arts techniques.
• Chen Mo and Tang Peng: Brotherly relationship, with Tang Peng supporting Chen Mo's decision to become Tang Binghu's disciple.

Chen Ashui, a fisherman in Daze Township, is secretly harboring a zombie in his home, which he found in an empty coffin by the Huai River. The zombie, an old man in black, was once a powerful cultivator but is now trapped in a coffin due to incomplete cultivation. The Red-clothed Woman, a ghost, is helping the old man in black regain his strength by feeding him humans, starting with the Green Wolf Gang patrol members who disappeared. Chen Ashui, bitten by the Red-clothed Woman, becomes her Corpse Puppet and is forced to help her hide the zombie and the coffin in his home.
Chen Mo, Tang Binghu's new disciple and the Green Wolf Gang's Fifth Elder, is sent to investigate the disappearance of the patrol team along with Tang Mei (Fourth Elder) and Tang Lei (Third Elder). They discover that an entire patrol team vanished after seeing a signal flare, which was sent by Liu Xiang, the patrol captain. The investigation leads them to Chen Ashui's home, where Chen Ashui, now a zombie, is weaving a fish trap, trying to act normal. Chen Mo, noticing the blank testimony page for Chen Ashui's home, suspects something amiss and warns Tang Peng not to approach Chen Ashui, realizing he's a zombie.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Chen Ashui harbors a zombie in his home, the old man in black, who is incomplete in his cultivation and trapped in a coffin.
2. The Red-clothed Woman, a ghost, is helping the old man in black regain his strength by feeding him humans.
3. Chen Ashui becomes the Red-clothed Woman's Corpse Puppet after being bitten.
4. An entire Green Wolf Gang patrol team disappears after seeing a signal flare.
5. Chen Mo, Tang Mei, and Tang Lei investigate the disappearance and suspect Chen Ashui's involvement.
6. Chen Mo discovers the blank testimony page for Chen Ashui's home and realizes he's a zombie.

Character Developments

1. Chen Ashui: Transformed into a zombie after being bitten by the Red-clothed Woman. He harbors the old man in black and the coffin in his home, trying to act normal.
2. Chen Mo: Shows his meticulous nature and keen senses by noticing the blank testimony page for Chen Ashui's home, leading him to suspect Chen Ashui is a zombie.
3. Tang Mei: Shows her willingness to mentor Chen Mo by taking him along on this mission and acknowledging his potential.
4. Tang Lei: Initially reluctant to mentor Chen Mo, but he shows a willingness to work with him after seeing Chen Mo's keen observations.

Significant Themes

1. The Power of Observation: Chen Mo's keen senses and attention to detail help him notice the blank testimony page, leading him to suspect Chen Ashui's involvement.
2. The Burden of Secrets: Chen Ashui, as a Corpse Puppet, is forced to harbor the zombie and the coffin, causing him immense mental distress.
3. The Mentorship Dynamic: Tang Mei and Tang Lei, as elders of the Green Wolf Gang, are tasked with mentoring Chen Mo, the newcomer. Their initial reluctance and later acceptance of their roles highlight the importance of guidance and experience in cultivation.

Character Interactions

1. Chen Mo and Tang Mei: Tang Mei shows a willingness to mentor Chen Mo, acknowledging his potential and taking him along on the mission.
2. Chen Mo and Tang Lei: Tang Lei, initially reluctant to mentor Chen Mo, shows a willingness to work with him after seeing Chen Mo's keen observations.
3. Chen Ashui and the Red-clothed Woman: Chen Ashui, as a Corpse Puppet, is forced to obey the Red-clothed Woman's commands, harboring the zombie and the coffin in his home.

Chen Mo discovers that Chen Ashui is a zombie, or more specifically, a Corpse Puppet, a type of zombie controlled by another zombie. He warns Tang Peng, but it's too late, and Tang Peng is severely injured by Chen Ashui's attack. Chen Mo and Tang Mei try to heal Tang Peng, but the zombie's Corpse Poison is too potent, and Tang Peng dies. Tang Binghu, the gang leader, arrives and is devastated by his son's death. Chen Ashui, before dying, tries to convey a message but is unable to speak clearly. Chen Mo and Tang Lei investigate and find a hidden cellar in Chen Ashui's backyard, leading to an underground river. They encounter Goddess Hong Deng sitting on a coffin at the end of the river.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Chen Ashui is revealed to be a Corpse Puppet, a type of zombie controlled by another zombie.
2. Tang Peng is severely injured by Chen Ashui's attack and dies from the zombie's Corpse Poison.
3. Tang Binghu arrives and is heartbroken by his son's death.
4. Chen Ashui tries to convey a message but dies before he can speak clearly.
5. Chen Mo, Tang Lei, and Xiao Ye discover a hidden cellar leading to an underground river.
6. They encounter Goddess Hong Deng sitting on a coffin at the end of the river.

Character Developments

1. Chen Mo: Chen Mo shows concern for Tang Peng's well-being and tries to save him. He also displays curiosity and determination in investigating the zombie incident.
2. Tang Peng: Tang Peng shows bravery and concern for his father's well-being, asking Chen Mo to take care of his father in his absence.
3. Tang Binghu: Tang Binghu shows deep love for his son and is devastated by his death. He also displays determination in investigating the zombie incident.
4. Chen Ashui: Chen Ashui shows resistance against his master's will, trying to convey a message before dying. His actions hint at a possible redemption arc.
5. Xiao Ye: Xiao Ye shows skills in lip-reading and sensing zombie auras, proving her capabilities as a noble family disciple.

Significant Themes

1. Death and Loss: The chapter explores the themes of death and loss through Tang Peng's death and Tang Binghu's grief.
2. Redemption: Chen Ashui's actions hint at a possible redemption theme, showing that even under the control of another zombie, he still tries to resist and convey a message.
3. Determination: Several characters, including Chen Mo, Tang Binghu, and Xiao Ye, display determination in investigating the zombie incident.

Character Interactions

1. Chen Mo and Tang Peng: Chen Mo and Tang Peng show concern for each other, with Tang Peng asking Chen Mo to take care of his father in his absence.
2. Tang Binghu and Tang Peng: Tang Binghu and Tang Peng's relationship is explored through Tang Binghu's grief and determination to find the zombie responsible for his son's death.
3. Chen Mo and Xiao Ye: Chen Mo and Xiao Ye's interaction shows Xiao Ye's capabilities as a noble family disciple, and Chen Mo's initial underestimation of her.
4. Chen Ashui and Chen Mo: Chen Ashui's actions hint at a possible interaction with Chen Mo, showing that even under the control of another zombie, he still tries to convey a message.

• Chen Mo and Goddess Hong Deng engage in a fierce battle. Chen Mo uses the Dragon Elephant Skill and his Ghost Bone's power to hold his ground against Goddess Hong Deng, who has eight Zombie Marks.
• Goddess Hong Deng reveals that she knows about Chen Mo's Ghost Bone and wants to obtain it. She also mentions her master, who is cultivating an Other Shore Curse Flower using the Ghost Bone.
• Chen Mo uses the Blood Curse to attack Goddess Hong Deng, causing her to lose control of her Zombie blood. She then uses a Zombie technique to shed her flesh and blood, turning into a skeleton and escaping.
• Tang Lei, who was injured in the battle, reports the incident to the Tang Family Fortress. Tang Xianhe, along with other high-ranking members, including Tang Binghu, rush to Daze Township to investigate.
• Chen Mo pursues Goddess Hong Deng, and they end up on the Huai River. Xiao Ye appears on a bamboo raft, using her flute to create a massive wave that blocks Goddess Hong Deng's escape.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Chen Mo and Goddess Hong Deng's battle
   • Chen Mo uses the Dragon Elephant Skill and his Ghost Bone's power
   • Goddess Hong Deng reveals information about Chen Mo's Ghost Bone and her master
   • Chen Mo uses the Blood Curse to attack Goddess Hong Deng, causing her to shed her flesh and blood
2. Tang Family Fortress's response
   • Tang Lei reports the incident to the Tang Family Fortress
   • Tang Xianhe and other high-ranking members, including Tang Binghu, rush to Daze Township
3. Chen Mo's pursuit of Goddess Hong Deng
   • They end up on the Huai River
   • Xiao Ye appears on a bamboo raft and uses her flute to create a massive wave, blocking Goddess Hong Deng's escape

Character Developments

• Chen Mo: Shows immense strength and resilience in his battle against Goddess Hong Deng. He also demonstrates his concern for Xiao Ye's safety.
• Goddess Hong Deng: Reveals more about her background and her master's cultivation. She also shows her desperation to obtain Chen Mo's Ghost Bone.
• Tang Xianhe: Shows his concern for the Tang Family Fortress's future and his determination to protect it.
• Xiao Ye: Reveals her true power and her willingness to help Chen Mo, despite his previous mistreatment of her.

Significant Themes

• The power of Zombies and the difficulty of defeating them
• The importance of the Ghost Bone and its potential uses
• The concern for the Tang Family Fortress's future and the determination to protect it
• The complex relationship between Chen Mo and Xiao Ye, with Xiao Ye showing willingness to help Chen Mo despite his previous mistreatment of her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo and Xiao Ye capture Goddess Hong Deng and an old man in black.
• Xiao Ye reveals she's leaving and gives Chen Mo a token to contact Yun Zhongyue in Nanyang Prefecture.
• Chen Mo learns about the Five Ascending Stages from Xiao Ye and receives the Classic of Great Peace - Tranquility Art.
• Chen Mo interrogates Goddess Hong Deng about the Shore Flower Curse on his body.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ye reveals she's from the capital and has a high status, leaving Chen Mo with a token to contact Yun Zhongyue.
• Chen Mo learns about the Five Ascending Stages and receives the Heart Calming Incantation from Xiao Ye.
• Goddess Hong Deng reveals her master's plan to use the Shore Flower Curse to return from the Yellow Springs Road.

Significant Themes

• The power of love and devotion, as seen in the Goddess Hong Deng's master's actions.
• The consequences of obsession and desperation, as seen in the Goddess Hong Deng's master's plan.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Xiao Ye have a heart-to-heart conversation, with Xiao Ye revealing her true identity and leaving Chen Mo a token.
• Chen Mo interrogates Goddess Hong Deng, learning about her master's plan and the origin of the Shore Flower Curse on his body.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo discovers Jiang Hongyue's true identity as Goddess Hong Deng's master and Jiang Xiaoti's mother.
• Chen Mo learns that Jiang Hongyue is the one who planted the Shore Flower Curse on various Ghost Bones, including Chen Mo's.
• Chen Mo meets with Tang Xianhe, who reveals that Jiang Hongyue is the Empress of the previous dynasty, a figure from a hundred years ago.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo becomes more determined to find out about Jiang Hongyue and Su Yuqing's origins to protect himself from Jiang Hongyue's impending return.
• Tang Xianhe shows deep disappointment and concern upon learning that Chen Mo is connected to Jiang Hongyue.

Significant Themes

• The power of noble families and their influence on the world.
• The consequences of one's actions and the karmic debts they create.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo interacts with Tang Xianhe, who reveals Jiang Hongyue's true identity.
• Tang Binghu and Tang Ziyu visit Little Peng's grave, showing their affection for him.

Character Interactions (Ghost Bride)

• Su Yuqing refuses to reveal any information related to the ghost story, fearing it might curse Chen Mo to death.
• Su Yuqing hints that Chen Mo might not fear the ghost story if he becomes a zombie.

Chen Mo visits his family in the prefectural city, finding them well and prosperous. He learns about his father's business expansion and his family's improved living conditions. He also meets his Second Mother, Zhang Ru, who has been living with them since they moved to the prefectural city. Chen Mo spends a pleasant evening with his family, feeling the warmth and comfort of home.

Key Points

1. Chen Mo's family has settled well in the prefectural city, with his father's business thriving and his mother happy.
2. Chen Mo meets his Second Mother, Zhang Ru, who has been living with them since they moved.
3. Chen Mo feels the warmth and comfort of home, knowing that this might be the last time he can spend such a peaceful evening with his family.

Themes

1. Family and home: Chen Mo feels the warmth and comfort of home, highlighting the importance of family and the security it provides.
2. Change and growth: Chen Mo's family has grown and prospered since moving to the prefectural city, reflecting the changes and growth that can occur with new opportunities.
3. The passage of time: Chen Mo feels a sense of reluctance, knowing that this might be the last time he can spend such a peaceful evening with his family, emphasizing the passage of time and the impermanence of life.

Character Development

1. Chen Mo: Chen Mo feels a pang of sadness and reluctance, knowing that he might not be able to spend such peaceful evenings with his family again. This highlights his growth and maturity, as he is now aware of the impermanence of life and the importance of cherishing the present.
2. Lin Yu Lan: Lin Yu Lan is content and happy, enjoying the prosperity of her family and the comfort of home. She is also aware of the passage of time, as seen in her white hairs and her words to Chen Mo about him always being her darling no matter how successful he becomes.

Significance

This chapter serves as a respite from the tension and danger of the previous chapters, allowing Chen Mo and the reader to enjoy a moment of peace and warmth with his family. It also highlights the importance of family and the comfort of home, as well as the impermanence of life and the need to cherish the present. This chapter also sets the stage for Chen Mo's upcoming decision to become a zombie, as he is aware that this might be the last time he can spend such a peaceful evening with his family.