Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan visits a general store to buy daily necessities for his relatives.
• He reunites with his former neighbor, Hu Yidao, who informs him about an upcoming auction.
• The auction is a rare event held once every ten years, offering cultivation resources like pills and spiritual medicines.
• Entry to the auction costs 15 spirit stones, which filters out less serious participants and increases revenue.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan: Shows his changed lifestyle by buying in bulk, but remains humble and approachable.
• Hu Yidao: Struggles with the limited opportunities in the market, dreams of finding valuable treasures to improve his life.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of rogue cultivators in a resource-scarce area.
• The allure of the outside world and the desire to escape the current situation.
• The importance of opportunities and luck in improving one's cultivation and life.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan and Hu Yidao catch up after not seeing each other for a while, sharing information about the auction and their current lives.
• Shopkeeper Cao Zhen: Shows familiarity with Lu Wanyuan, but keeps his questions brief and to the point, focusing on business.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan and Hu Yidao attend an auction in disguise.
• The auction venue is grand and imposing, with a large crowd and high entry fees.
• The first item up for auction is ten stalks of second-grade low-tier Ice Spirit Grass, which Lu Wanyuan is eager to obtain.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan shows his wealth and confidence by casually paying the entry fee and considering buying VIP cards.
• Hu Yidao feels envious and resentful towards Lu Wanyuan's apparent wealth and ease.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between the rich and the poor in the cultivation world.
• The importance of wealth and resources in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan and Hu Yidao interact as they attend the auction together, with Hu Yidao providing information about the venue and Lu Wanyuan showing his eagerness to bid on the Ice Spirit Grass.
• There's a hint of tension between them, with Hu Yidao feeling jealous of Lu Wanyuan's apparent wealth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan attends an auction and discovers Ice Spirit Grass, a valuable spiritual plant.
• Xiao Wanchang, son of Lu Wanyuan's enemy, bids on the Ice Spirit Grass, revealing his wealth and drawing unwanted attention.
• The auction's final item is a 'Clan Establishment Order,' a token allowing the establishment of a cultivation family with access to a Spirit Vein.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan: Realizes the value of spiritual plants and the importance of a 'Clan Establishment Order' for his future plans.
• Xiao Wanchang: Reveals his wealth, putting himself in danger, and shows determination to acquire the Ice Spirit Grass.

Significant Themes

• The value of spiritual resources and the competition for them.
• The struggle for power and resources in the cultivation world.
• The importance of discretion and caution in displaying one's wealth.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan observes Xiao Wanchang's actions, planning to use this opportunity to his advantage.
• Xiao Wanchang competes with an unknown bidder from a private room for the Ice Spirit Grass.
• Lu Wanyuan and Hu Yidao attend the auction together, with Lu Wanyuan refraining from bidding due to Hu Yidao's presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The auction features a 'Clan Establishment Order' token, granting a chance to obtain a Spirit Vein from the Qingyun Sect.
• The token's price soars to 150,000 spirit stones, then to 160,000, won by a private room on the third floor.
• Lu Wanyuan learns that establishing a cultivation family requires significant resources and strength.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan: Realizes the challenges and importance of establishing a cultivation family. He decides to focus on cultivating and earning spirit stones.
• Hu Yidao: Attempts to recruit Lu Wanyuan for an adventure but is rebuffed. He leaves Lu Wanyuan a voice transmission talisman.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and resources in the cultivation world.
• The allure and risks of opportunities in the cultivation world.
• The struggle of cultivators at lower levels and their desire for advancement.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan and Hu Yidao: Hu Yidao tries to entice Lu Wanyuan with an adventure, but Lu Wanyuan declines, suspecting Hu Yidao's intentions.
• Lu Wanyuan and Xiao Wanchang: Lu Wanyuan sees Xiao Wanchang leading people towards the market town and decides to follow, prioritizing his role as the 'Yellow Bird'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan, now invisible, plans to target Xiao Wanchang after losing him in the crowd.
• He witnesses chaos in the shanty towns surrounding Bayberry Market, with cultivators fighting over auctioned items.
• Lu Wanyuan decides to 'fish in troubled waters' and heads towards the less intense fighting in the northeast.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan: He becomes invisible and uses this ability to seek revenge on Xiao Wanchang. He also expresses disdain for the chaotic and violent nature of cultivation.
• Xiao Wanchang: He is shown to be arrogant and ruthless, willing to fight over auctioned items. He also has a contentious relationship with a young man named Zhuge Man.

Significant Themes

• The chaotic and violent nature of cultivation, with cultivators fighting over resources and status.
• The consequences of one's actions and the ripple effects they have on others, as seen in the relationship between Xiao Wanchang and Zhuge Man.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan and Xiao Wanchang: Lu Wanyuan plans to target Xiao Wanchang for revenge, but they haven't interacted yet in this chapter.
• Xiao Wanchang and Zhuge Man: They have a contentious relationship, with Xiao Wanchang threatening Zhuge Man and Zhuge Man mocking Xiao Wanchang's mother.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan learns that Xiao Wanchang is from Qinghe Village and plans to investigate and attack them.
• Xiao Wanchang and his men ambush Zhuge Man, but Zhuge Man escapes after a fierce battle.
• Lu Wanyuan takes advantage of the situation, killing Xiao Wanjian and stealing his belongings.
• Zhuge Man and Xiao Wanchang have a final, deadly battle, both severely injured.
• Lu Wanyuan appears, revealing his identity and killing Xiao Wanchang.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan: Becomes more vengeful and ruthless, determined to take revenge on Ouyang Tingting and Xiao Wanchang.
• Xiao Wanchang: Shows desperation and underhandedness in his pursuit of power and wealth.
• Zhuge Man: Proves to be a formidable opponent, but ultimately falls in battle.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and hatred driving characters' actions.
• The consequences of greed and desperation for power.
• The importance of caution and vigilance in chaotic situations.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan and Xiao Wanchang: Long-standing enmity comes to a head, with Lu Wanyuan finally getting his revenge.
• Zhuge Man and Xiao Wanchang: A fierce battle between equals, ending in mutual destruction.
• Lu Wanyuan and Zhuge Man: Unintended allies against Xiao Wanchang, though neither knows it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan kills Xiao Wanchang and takes his storage bags.
• He discovers he's far from the market town and his concealment effect is about to expire.
• He digs a cave for temporary shelter and cultivates all night, breaking through to Qi Refining Level 5.
• He examines the storage bags, finding Xiao Wanchang's to be filled with valuable items, including 6-7,000 spirit stones and a low-grade Earth-tier cultivation technique, Blazing Flame Art.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan demonstrates his ruthlessness and strategic thinking in dealing with enemies.
• He shows determination and focus in cultivating, breaking through to a new level.
• Ouyang Tingting, though not physically present, is revealed to have a bloodline connection with Lu Wanyuan, sensing his trouble.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Spiritual Power in cultivation and the risks of overusing it.
• The value of cultivation resources and techniques.
• The ruthlessness and determination required for survival in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan interacts with Xiao Wanchang, ultimately killing him.
• Lu Wanyuan interacts with Ouyang Tingting indirectly through their bloodline connection.
• Lu Wanyuan's actions influence Ouyang Tingting, causing her to rush to the market town.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan finds a storage bag containing valuable items, including 10 boxes of 'Ice Spirit Grass', which he needs for his cultivation.
• He encounters Ouyang Tingting, who is searching for her disciple Xiao Wanchang, whom Lu Wanyuan had killed.
• Ouyang Tingting discovers Xiao Wanchang's death and is enraged.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan becomes more cautious and risk-averse after his close call with Ouyang Tingting.
• Ouyang Tingting is shown to be protective and angry about her disciple's death.

Significant Themes

• Luck and fortune play a significant role in Lu Wanyuan's survival.
• The dangers of the cultivation world are emphasized, particularly for those with lower cultivation levels.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan and Ouyang Tingting have a close encounter, but Lu Wanyuan manages to avoid detection due to his careful positioning and the 'Concealment' attribute.
• Lu Wanyuan's thoughts reveal his fear and anxiety about the unpredictable nature of the cultivation world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan cautiously approaches the market town, fearing for his safety.
• He finds the outskirts transformed into a battlefield, with many cultivators dead.
• He accidentally makes noise, alerting nearby cultivators who stop their duel and search for him.
• Lu Wanyuan uses his ultimate move, the Sky Thunder Seed, to attack the two cultivators.
• The explosion injures Lu Wanyuan and the two cultivators, who survive and attack him again.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan demonstrates his resourcefulness and desperation, using his ultimate move and strategic thinking to fight off more powerful enemies.
• The two cultivators show their ruthlessness and humiliation, attacking Lu Wanyuan despite their severe injuries.

Significant Themes

• The harsh and unforgiving nature of the cultivation world.
• The importance of caution and preparation in the face of danger.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan and the two cultivators engage in a deadly confrontation, with Lu Wanyuan using surprise attacks to gain the upper hand.
• The two cultivators, despite their injuries, display their determination to kill Lu Wanyuan, highlighting their ruthlessness and humiliation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan, using his invisibility Attribute, attacks two high-level cultivators with a powerful explosion, killing them.
• He finds their storage bags, but is forced to flee when other cultivators approach.
• Upon reaching the market town, he finds the entrance blocked by a Formation Array, preventing entry due to the recent chaos.
• He decides to leave the area, eventually finding a hillside with volcanic heat. He digs a cave for shelter.
• Inside the cave, he discovers a storage bag he found earlier, hoping it contains healing pills for his injuries.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in combat, using the Ghost Head Saber as a distraction and the Sky Thunder Seeds for the main attack.
• He shows caution and foresight in deciding to leave the market town area, understanding the potential danger from other cultivators.
• His injuries and the loss of his invisibility Attributes highlight his vulnerability and the need for better preparation.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and unpredictability of the cultivation world, where one must always be prepared and vigilant.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in combat and decision-making.
• The consequences of overconfidence and lack of preparation, as seen in Lu Wanyuan's initial plan to go out for a simple walk without proper supplies.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan interacts with the two cultivators he kills, using his stealth and surprise attack to gain the upper hand.
• He overhears cultivators discussing the situation at the market town entrance, gaining valuable information and understanding the current state of affairs.
• His interaction with the storage bag found on the road highlights his hope and desperation for healing pills to treat his injuries.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan finds a storage bag containing useful medicines, a Mid-grade Magic Tool (Golden Light Sword), an Earth-tier cultivation technique (Golden Light Sword Art), jade slips, spirit stones, herbs, and a 'Clan Establishment Order' token.
• He takes the Blood Coagulating Pill and Blood Replenishing Pill to heal his injuries, which are remarkably effective.
• He cultivates the Minor Five Elements Art for an entire night, improving his realm.
• He decides to explore the cave, digging downwards to find the Earth Vein Fire.
• He successfully cultivates the introductory level of the 'Fire Control Art' using the Earth Vein Fire and 'Ice Spirit Grass'.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan demonstrates his resourcefulness, determination, and adaptability in healing his injuries, exploring the cave, and cultivating the 'Fire Control Art'.
• He shows a strategic mindset in organizing and prioritizing the items he found in the storage bag.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and adaptability: Lu Wanyuan's lack of preparation initially leads to near-disastrous consequences, but his ability to adapt and make the most of his situation allows him to turn it into a significant opportunity for growth.
• The power of determination: Lu Wanyuan's resolve to cultivate the 'Fire Control Art' despite the intense heat and danger demonstrates the power of determination in overcoming obstacles.

Character Interactions

• There are no character interactions in this chapter, as Lu Wanyuan is alone throughout.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan successfully cultivates the Fire Control Art and begins practicing the Blazing Flame Art, which allows him to manipulate fire and create offensive techniques like flame chains.
• After several days, Lu Wanyuan returns to the market town and learns that the Lu Family Artifact Refining Workshop is facing trouble with customers demanding compensation for broken tools.
• Lu Wanyuan arrives at the workshop and offers to mediate the dispute.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan: He has made significant progress in his cultivation, adapting to the Fire Control Art and beginning to master the Blazing Flame Art. He also demonstrates leadership and responsibility by stepping in to handle the workshop's crisis.
• Lu Wanshan: He is struggling with the pressure of the family's investment and the limitations of the workshop's current capabilities, leading to subpar products and customer dissatisfaction.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to meet expectations and prove oneself, as seen in Lu Wanshan's eagerness to succeed and Lu Wanyuan's desire to help his family.
• The consequences of rushing or cutting corners, as demonstrated by the broken tools and the resulting conflict with customers.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan and Lu Wanshan: The brothers reunite, with Lu Wanyuan showing concern and support for Lu Wanshan, while Lu Wanshan is relieved and grateful for his Eldest Brother's help.
• Lu Wanyuan and the customers: Lu Wanyuan takes charge of the situation, showing respect and willingness to listen to the customers' grievances, aiming to find a resolution that satisfies both parties.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan meets with Chi Changhe and Xu Danian, representatives of Spirit Farmers, to discuss compensation for faulty tools.
• Lu Wanyuan offers to refund and replace the tools at the original price, winning the farmers' favor.
• He invites them to promote his workshop and asks about their primary activities and earnings.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan: Shows understanding, respect, and strategic thinking by resolving the issue to win the farmers' favor and gather information for future business expansion.
• Chi Changhe and Xu Danian: Initially indignant, they become grateful and cooperative after Lu Wanyuan's solution. They reveal their struggles and envy of Spirit Planters.

Significant Themes

• Respect and understanding towards the less powerful (Spirit Farmers) can lead to mutual benefit.
• Business strategy: casting a long line to catch a big fish (investing in small-scale, long-term relationships for future growth).
• The struggle of lower-level cultivators (Spirit Farmers) and their desire for better opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan interacts with Chi Changhe and Xu Danian with respect and understanding, winning their favor and trust.
• Chi Changhe and Xu Danian initially show indignation but later express gratitude and willingness to cooperate with Lu Wanyuan.
• Baili Qiuyue is present but has no significant dialogue or actions in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan learns about the Huang Family and their Spirit Farmers.
• He decides not to invest in the Spirit Farmers due to the distance and risk.
• Lu Wanyuan shares a Fire Control Art with Lu Wanshan to improve his artifact refining skills.
• Lu Wanyuan demonstrates his refining skills and explains the Fire Control Art to Lu Wanshan.
• Lu Wanyuan decides to arrange for servants to help at the refining workshop.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan: Realizes the dangers of the cultivation world and decides to focus on improving his strength before venturing far. He also shows his expertise in artifact refining and his willingness to help his family.
• Lu Wanshan: Struggles with his refining skills but shows eagerness to improve. He gains a new perspective on refining after learning about the Fire Control Art.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and caution in the cultivation world.
• The value of knowledge and skill in artifact refining.
• The significance of family support and mutual learning.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan and Lu Wanshan: Lu Wanyuan guides and teaches Lu Wanshan, showing a brotherly bond. Lu Wanshan is eager to learn and improve.
• Lu Wanyuan and Baili Qiuyue: They discuss the workshop's situation and Lu Wanyuan's plans, showing a harmonious relationship.
• Lu Wanyuan and the Spirit Farmers: Lu Wanyuan learns about their situation but decides not to invest due to the risks involved, showing his practicality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan returns home after dealing with the Tooth Agency, finding Baili Qiuyue worried about his safety.
• He arranges for Afu, a reliable captive, to be the steward of the Lu Family, managing the over 20 captives now part of the family.
• Lu Wanyuan establishes rules and expectations for the family, emphasizing their interdependence and the importance of contributing to the Lu Family's prosperity.
• He Daniu, a former artifact workshop worker, requests to work at Second Master's artifact workshop, demonstrating initiative and self-awareness.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan: Shows growth in leadership and responsibility, understanding the importance of managing his family and ensuring their well-being. He also demonstrates strategic thinking by arranging captives based on their skills and past experiences.
• Baili Qiuyue: Exhibits concern and worry for Lu Wanyuan's safety, indicating her growing attachment to him and their family.
• Afu: Gains a position of responsibility and trust within the Lu Family, showing his reliability and eagerness to contribute.
• He Daniu: Shows initiative and self-awareness by requesting a suitable position within the family, demonstrating his understanding of the importance of his role in the family's success.

Significant Themes

• Family and Belonging: The theme of family and belonging is emphasized as Lu Wanyuan ensures the captives understand they are now part of the Lu Family and must contribute to its success.
• Responsibility and Leadership: Lu Wanyuan takes on the role of a responsible leader, managing his family and ensuring their well-being, while also demonstrating strategic thinking in managing the captives.
• Interdependence: The interdependence of the family members is highlighted, with Lu Wanyuan emphasizing that the family's success depends on everyone's contributions.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan and Baili Qiuyue: Their interaction shows Baili Qiuyue's growing concern for Lu Wanyuan and their deepening relationship as a couple.
• Lu Wanyuan and Afu: Lu Wanyuan entrusts Afu with the responsibility of managing the captives, showing his trust in Afu's reliability and steadiness.
• Lu Wanyuan and He Daniu: Their interaction demonstrates Lu Wanyuan's strategic thinking in managing the captives based on their skills and past experiences, as well as his encouragement of initiative and self-awareness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan plants Ice Spirit Grass in the Spring Cave and uses Entries to accelerate its growth.
• He reaches Qi Refining Layer 6 using Strand of Spiritual Qi Entry.
• Lu Wanyuan decides to visit other cities to find heavenly treasures for Baili Qiuyue.
• He delivers Ice Spirit Grass to Lu Wanshan and visits Myriad Pills Pavilion to check on Lu Wanting.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan's Cultivation Realm rapidly increases to Qi Refining Layer 6, causing Baili Qiuyue to feel pressured and cultivate more intensively.
• Lu Wanyuan becomes more determined to help Baili Qiuyue improve her cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivation resources and treasures for advancement in the Cultivation Realm.
• The pressure and competition within a relationship when one partner advances faster than the other.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan and Baili Qiuyue's relationship faces new dynamics due to their differing cultivation speeds.
• Lu Wanyuan's concern for Lu Wanting's prolonged absence leads him to visit Myriad Pills Pavilion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan arrives at Myriad Pills Pavilion, a grand medicinal pill shop.
• He learns that his younger sister, Lu Wanting, is studying pill refinement there under a consecrated master, Murong Bo.
• He plans to find her in five days during the monthly Waste Residue disposal.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan: Shows determination to rescue his younger sister and grow the Lu Family's influence.
• Lu Wanting: Not directly present but shown to be hardworking and talented in pill refinement.
• Lin Jiaxin: Reveals information about Lu Wanting and warns Lu Wanyuan about Murong Bo.

Significant Themes

• The importance of family and protecting loved ones.
• The ruthless nature of the Cultivation World, where strength reigns supreme.
• The potential dangers of apprenticeships under powerful masters.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan interacts with Lin Jiaxin, who provides crucial information about Lu Wanting.
• Lu Wanyuan's determination to rescue Lu Wanting is reinforced by his conversation with Lin Jiaxin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan visits Tongtian Pavilion to buy information about Murong Bo, the enshrined elder of Myriad Pills Pavilion.
• He learns that the information on Murong Bo alone costs 3,000 Spirit Stones, while information including his forces costs 5,000 Spirit Stones.
• Lu Wanyuan pays 5,000 Spirit Stones for the latter and is told he can collect the information in three days using a token receipt.
• He returns home and tells Baili Qiuyue about the situation, reassuring her that they will discuss a rescue plan in three days.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan demonstrates his determination to rescue his younger sister, even at great cost (5,000 Spirit Stones).
• He shows his strategic thinking by wanting to understand the enemy's situation before making a move.

Significant Themes

• The importance of gathering information and understanding one's enemy before acting.
• The high cost of reliable information and intelligence.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan interacts with the mysterious Giant Face and Sharp Man at Tongtian Pavilion, showcasing his resolve and willingness to pay for information.
• He reassures Baili Qiuyue about their plan to rescue his younger sister, displaying their strong bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanyuan visits the rear courtyard of his residence to harvest Yellow Bud Grass during the harvest season.
• He finds two valuable Entries: three Barrier-breaking Pills and six Concealment 2 Hours.
• After harvesting, he cultivates and breaks through to Qi Cultivation Level 7, using all three Barrier-breaking Pills.
• He assesses his strength and plans to forge a suitable weapon, likely a Magic Sword.
• He trains his spells, including Thorn Spell and Blazing Flame Art, for a full day.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanyuan's Cultivation Realm advances to Qi Cultivation Level 7, enhancing his power, spiritual energy, and senses.
• He becomes more determined to rescue his little sister, now that his strength has improved.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and advancement in power.
• Preparation and planning for a crucial mission (rescuing his little sister).
• The importance of intelligence gathering before making significant decisions.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan interacts with his mind's Entries and Storage Ring, assessing his resources and planning his next steps.
• He doesn't interact with other characters in this chapter, focusing solely on his cultivation and preparation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wanshan shows Lu Wanyuan his progress in artifact refining, using the Fire Control Art and an Earth Fire Device.
• Lu Wanyuan learns about Lu Wanshan's workshop's progress and advises him to focus on improving his artifact refining skills.
• Lu Wanyuan reveals that Lu Wanshan should cut off ties with Chunfeng Road due to Lu Wanshu's predicament at the Myriad Pills Pavilion.
• Lu Wanyuan studies intelligence on Murong Bo, learning about his background, power, and the risks of his alchemy experiments.

Character Developments

• Lu Wanshan: Shows improvement in artifact refining, demonstrating his ability to control the flame and use an Earth Fire Device.
• Lu Wanyuan: Shows concern for Lu Wanshan's progress and takes responsibility for handling Lu Wanshu's situation. He also shows determination to rescue Lu Wanshu despite the risks.
• Murong Bo: Revealed to be a powerful and reckless alchemist, causing many deaths in his Drug Testing experiments.

Significant Themes

• The importance of skill development and practice in improving one's abilities.
• The risks and consequences of reckless actions, as seen in Murong Bo's alchemy experiments.
• The struggle between personal responsibility and the greater good, as Lu Wanyuan grapples with the risks of rescuing Lu Wanshu.

Character Interactions

• Lu Wanyuan and Lu Wanshan: They discuss the progress of the workshop and Lu Wanshan's skills. Lu Wanyuan advises Lu Wanshan to focus on his skills and cut ties with Chunfeng Road.
• Lu Wanyuan and Murong Bo (indirectly): Lu Wanyuan learns about Murong Bo's background and the risks he poses, setting up a potential conflict between them.