Ch. 321A Request from Yi Tuo
Key Plot Points and Events
- Chen Changan discovers Yi Tuo's true identity as the first Ember, the strongest and most intelligent in the Crimson Moon Secret Realm.
- Yi Tuo reveals it hasn't devoured all Embers; many still exist, but they haven't attacked due to Yi Tuo's command.
- Yi Tuo transforms into a talking turtle, expressing its desire to leave the secret realm and see the outside world.
- Chen Changan and Da Huang discuss Yi Tuo's potential issues upon leaving the realm. Yi Tuo offers to help find treasures in exchange for being taken out.
- Chen Changan agrees, and Yi Tuo enters his Storage Ring. Xiao Yao collects the dead disciples' Storage Rings and their contents.
Character Developments
- Yi Tuo: Gains higher intelligence, expresses a desire for the outside world, and offers help in exchange for leaving the secret realm.
- Chen Changan: Shows curiosity and willingness to help Yi Tuo, understanding its plight and agreeing to take it out.
- Da Huang: Provides information about Ember and its relation to the outside world, expressing uncertainty about Yi Tuo's fate.
Significant Themes
- Intelligence and consciousness: Yi Tuo's development of higher intelligence and its impact on its perception of the world.
- Isolation and yearning for connection: Yi Tuo's desire to leave the secret realm and experience the outside world.
- Sympathy and assistance: Chen Changan's willingness to help Yi Tuo despite potential risks.
Character Interactions
- Chen Changan and Yi Tuo: Chen Changan initially suspects Yi Tuo but eventually agrees to help it, showing understanding and sympathy.
- Da Huang and Chen Changan: Da Huang provides information and expresses concerns about Yi Tuo's fate, supporting Chen Changan's decision.
- Xiao Yao and Chen Changan: Xiao Yao follows Chen Changan's orders to collect the dead disciples' Storage Rings and their contents.