Chapter Summaries

Xu Qing killed Zheng Yaolong and escaped, then hid the evidence and joined the citywide search as if uninvolved. With the hunt yielding no leads, he returned to his routine and sought updates from Li Chengguang because the Zheng Family’s plan still threatened Uncle Zhou.

• Zheng Yaolong’s wife triggered an alarm, and Xu Qing attacked Zheng Yaolong with his battle sword.
• Xu Qing killed Zheng Yaolong, cut down three people who tried to stop him, and escaped as the villa collapsed.
• Xu Qing burned and cleaned his Night Suit, battle sword, and Short Thorns, then hid the weapons beneath his bed.
• Liu Zhang told Xu Qing that the Zheng Family had been attacked, and Xu Qing joined the City Defense Department’s manhunt.
• After three days without finding the culprit, the city ended the search temporarily, and Xu Qing resumed work and martial arts practice.
• Xu Qing asked Li Chengguang for information about the county town because the Zheng Family’s plan still endangered Uncle Zhou.

Xu Qing learned that the county-town conflict remained contained, then continued training as he neared his first breakthrough in the Reincarnation Secret Technique. Gongsun Li arranged a blind date for him at Yun Ya Xuan, where Xu Qing arrived to find Gongsun Li alone before an attacker struck from behind the door.

• Li Chengguang told Xu Qing that the county-town fighting was stable, the Base City might intervene, and the Rebel Army was losing high-ranking fighters.
• Xu Qing advanced in the Reincarnation Secret Technique while practicing his spear, but Gongsun Li and Butler Li interrupted him.
• Gongsun Li arranged a dinner date between Xu Qing and his cousin Gongsun Yufei at Yun Ya Xuan, leaving Xu Qing with a membership card before he could respond.
• Xu Qing arrived at Yun Ya Xuan that evening and found Gongsun Li alone in the private room.
• A fierce gust of wind suddenly struck Xu Qing from behind the door.

Xu Qing joined Gongsun Li at the Qingzi Club after declining the Gongsun family’s attempt to arrange a match with Gongsun Yufei. While distracted by worry over Zhou Tong, he met a dancer named Xin Wuji, whose unusual mental abilities and knowledge of him made them wary of each other.

• Gongsun Yufei tested Xu Qing’s strength with an attack, then apologized and shared a meal with him and Gongsun Li.
• Xu Qing told Gongsun Li he had no interest in the family’s matchmaking effort, and Gongsun Li said his family had only hoped to win Xu Qing over.
• At the Qingzi Club, Xu Qing dwelled on Zhou Tong’s farewell and kiss while Gongsun Li arranged for dancers to entertain them.
• Xu Qing declined to be accompanied by one dancer, then spoke with another whose composed demeanor stood out to him.
• Xu Qing suggested the dancer had mental talent, and she recognized that he was no ordinary Third-Order Martial Artist.
• The dancer gave her name as Xin Wuji, leaving Xu Qing surprised and both of them guarded.

Xu Qing met Xin Wuji, who offered him help from her mysterious boss and warned that Zhou Yu was in serious danger. Unable to confirm the warning through Li Chengguang, Xu Qing decided to find a way to reach the county town without drawing suspicion.

• Xu Qing questioned Xin Wuji about her identity, and she gave him a card offering access to her boss’s help and said the Night Owl Secret Technique had been left by that boss.
• Xin Wuji warned Xu Qing that Zhou Yu might face serious trouble, then left the club before he could question her further.
• Xu Qing visited Li Chengguang’s closed car rental shop and wondered whether Li Chengguang was connected to Xin Wuji’s mysterious boss.
• Xu Qing helped the Special Patrol Team and City Defense Department raid Rebel Army strongholds, leading to more than a hundred arrests.
• Xu Qing decided to check on Zhou Yu in the county town but sought a way to go without attracting attention or losing his alibi.

Xu Qing told Gongsun Jin he planned to return to 0122 County to save his former boss, and Gongsun Jin secretly helped him leave while treating his loyalty as a worthwhile investment. In 0122 County, Zheng Li prepared to ambush Rebel Army leaders at Celestial God Company, unaware that Xu Qing was heading back into danger.

• Xu Qing admitted he suspected his former boss might be connected to the Rebel Army and offered to resign rather than endanger the Gongsun Family.
• Gongsun Jin approved Xu Qing's return, instructed him to leave discreetly, and had Butler Li escort him through the back gate.
• Gongsun Jin explained to Gongsun Yan that helping Xu Qing was a low-risk investment, then ordered Butler Li to bring back Gongsun Li.
• At Tiger Mountain, Qian Wanggong told Zheng Li that Lei Ze and the others would meet Zhou Yu at Celestial God Company at midnight.
• Zheng Li agreed to work with the County Government Hall to attack the Rebel Army leaders and believed the mission would be easy.

Xu Qing refused Xin Wuji’s offer to use his one-time request for help and headed toward the Celestial God Company to reach Zhou Yu. At the company, Zhou Yu learned that Liu Zhankun’s family had been threatened to make him kill Zhou Yu, and Liu Zhankun could not bring himself to do it.

• Xin Wuji warned Xu Qing that the Alliance Army had sealed off the county outskirts and urged him to use his request for help to reach Zhou Yu, but he refused and drove on.
• Xu Qing reached 0122 County, disguised himself in a Night Suit, and silently headed toward the Celestial God Company.
• Zhou Yu and Liu Zhankun discussed the worsening uprising, the arrival of weapons, and Zhang Yuan’s planned meeting that night.
• Zhou Yu asked Liu Zhankun whether his family had been threatened, and Liu Zhankun admitted they had been told to kill Zhou Yu.
• Zhou Yu told Liu Zhankun to kill him, but Liu Zhankun raised a trembling hand and could not strike his closest friend.

Zhou Yu and Lei Ze discovered Liu Zhankun's betrayal as the Alliance Army and Water Fire Alliance attacked the Rebel Army at Celestial God Company. With the Rebel Army surrounded and outnumbered, Xu Qing headed toward the company to save them despite Xin Wuji's warnings.

• Lei Ze burst into Zhou Yu's office and wounded Liu Zhankun, who admitted that Zhang Yuan had brought the attackers and said he would stay to avenge his family.
• Zhou Yu ordered Lei Ze to take Liu Zhankun through the factory's underground passage, but fighting had already spread to the building's ground floor.
• The Alliance Army and Water Fire Alliance drove the Rebel Army back, while Lei Ze fought Zhang Yuan and Liu Zhankun held off several Rank Five experts.
• Zhou Yu watched the Rebel Army's fighters fall and realized they had no reinforcements, as Zheng Li and Qian Wanggong waited nearby.
• Xin Wuji warned Xu Qing that the company was surrounded and guarded by powerful martial artists and Godslayer sniper rifles, but Xu Qing assembled his spear and went to save the Rebel Army.

Xu Qing entered the battle at Celestial God Company and cut through Alliance Army forces on his way to the Rebel Army. Xin Wuji witnessed his abilities and realized their intelligence on him was far outdated.

• Qian Wanggong severed Miao Shaoting's arm, and Alliance Martial Artists killed him, weakening the Rebel Army's morale.
• Zheng Li and others leaped from the rooftop into the battle, while Qian Wanggong led his men after Liu Zhankun.
• Xu Qing killed an Alliance patrol squad outside Celestial God Company and hurried toward the fighting as Xin Wuji followed.
• Xu Qing killed more Alliance soldiers and a fifth-order martial artist, then defeated a formation of more than ten Third-Order Martial Artists.
• A Godslayer Sniper Rifle struck near Xu Qing, but he recovered and continued forward, leaving Xin Wuji convinced he must not become an enemy.

Xu Qing arrived at the Rebel Army’s desperate battle and killed Qian Wanggong, breaking the Alliance Army’s advantage. After helping Liu Zhankun and shielding the rebels from sniper fire, he rushed to rescue Lei Ze, who was being overwhelmed by Zheng Li and three Alliance Army martial artists.

• Zhang Yuan attacked the wounded Liu Zhankun while Qian Wanggong pressed him, but Xu Qing appeared and killed both Alliance commanders with his spear.
• Xu Qing revealed himself to Liu Zhankun and Zhou Yu, and the Rebel Army rallied as the Alliance Army’s morale collapsed.
• Xu Qing deflected a Godslayer Sniper Rifle shot and sent its bullet through a distant third-order Alliance Army martial artist.
• Xu Qing ordered the rebels to take Liu Zhankun and the wounded inside, then charged toward Lei Ze’s battlefield.
• Zheng Li and three Alliance Army martial artists had driven Lei Ze into retreat when an alarm warned Zheng Li to watch out.

Xu Qing killed Zheng Li and helped the Rebel Army survive the battle, then learned that Zhou Yu and Liu Zhankun’s planned escape route had failed. He left with Xin Wuji to intercept people targeting Zhou Yu and Wang Li, while Zhou Yu and Liu Zhankun prepared another way out.

• The Black-Clothed Man killed Zheng Li, and the Alliance Army surrendered; Xu Qing left Lei Ze behind after saving him.
• Xu Qing reunited with Zhou Yu and Liu Zhankun, who realized he had killed a Sixth-Order Martial Artist and warned that the Zheng Family and base city would retaliate.
• Xin Wuji arrived with news that the Rebel Army in 0121 County had been wiped out and gave Liu Zhankun a Healing Agent.
• Xin Wuji told Xu Qing that people had discovered Zhou Yu and Wang Li’s relationship and were heading to the airport to intercept them.
• Xu Qing said goodbye to Zhou Yu and Liu Zhankun, then left with Xin Wuji to deal with the threat.

Xu Qing and Xin Wuji intercepted Zhang Fuqing’s convoy and learned that Zheng Fangfang had helped expose the operation. Xin Wuji confirmed that Zhou Yu’s rebels and Zhou Tong had escaped safely, leaving Xu Qing free of his ties to the Zhou Family as he asked what organization Xin Wuji served.

• Zhang Fuqing told Zheng Fangfang he planned to capture Zhou Yu and her daughter to gain an official position with the Alliance.
• Xu Qing attacked the convoy, killed Zhang Fuqing and the guards, and spared Zheng Fangfang at Xin Wuji’s request.
• Zheng Fangfang introduced herself to Xu Qing and Xin Wuji and admitted she had supplied the Zheng Family with intelligence about the county-town operation.
• Xin Wuji told Xu Qing that rebellions near several base cities had been suppressed and that his connection to the Zhou Family would be severed.
• Xin Wuji reported that Zhou Yu and the other Rebel Army members had escaped 0122 County, Celestial God Company had been burned, and Zhou Tong and her mother had departed for the Moon.
• Xu Qing felt relieved and nostalgic about Celestial God Company, then asked Xin Wuji what organization she belonged to.

Xu Qing learned about Galaxy Company’s immense resources and benefits, then agreed to join as a supervisor. The company began arranging his privileges and promised to erase the trail of the Zheng Family’s investigation, while Xu Qing said he would handle the Gongsun Family himself.

• Xin Wuji described Galaxy Company’s ranks, resources, and the offer to appoint Xu Qing as a supervisor.
• Xu Qing learned supervisors received funding, free access to complete secret techniques, and steep discounts on high-grade equipment.
• Xin Wuji explained the company placed few restrictions on young members with exceptional potential, and Xu Qing agreed to join, invalidating his card.
• Xin Wuji welcomed Xu Qing as Supervisor Xu, gave him a personal wristwatch, and said she would manage his communication with the company.
• Xin Wuji promised to erase clues from the Zheng Family’s investigation and arrange Xu Qing’s funds and Night Owl Secret Technique, while Xu Qing said he would deal with the Gongsun Family.

Xu Qing learned more about Galaxy Company and began practicing the Reincarnation Secret Technique, then heard that a Minister-Level figure had arrived to guide his cultivation. He received her address and headed to meet her.

• Xin Wuji explained that Galaxy Company maintained its power through a far-reaching intelligence network, and Xu Qing returned to the Gongsun Family after reaching the base city.
• Over the next half month, the base city recovered, and Xu Qing broke through to the first level of the Reincarnation Secret Technique.
• Xin Wuji warned Xu Qing that Heavenly Path Martial Hall had uncovered clues about the Zheng Family and might send a ninth-order expert to investigate.
• Xin Wuji told Xu Qing that a Minister-Level Galaxy Company figure had arrived and would contact him, and she revealed she was a Fourth-Order Mental Power Master.
• Xu Qing reviewed Galaxy Company's offerings and planned to request a top-tier Gene Guidance Technique and help with Treading Void.
• Xu Qing received an address for Bright Moon District, No. 0012, and set out to meet the minister.

Xu Qing visited Xu Qian, who tested his genetic aptitude with a Rakshasa artifact called the Blood Plate. The result left him with Third-Class Aptitude, and Xu Qian described it as poor.

• Xu Qing arrived at Xu Qian’s villa and was led through its elaborate courtyard to meet her.
• Xu Qian praised Xu Qing’s strength, Night Owl Secret Technique, comprehension, and personality, then said his aptitude needed testing.
• Xu Qian used the Blood Plate to test Xu Qing’s blood, and the silver disk transformed into a triangle.
• Xu Qian explained that Xu Qing had Third-Class Aptitude, which she considered poor compared with other human bloodlines.

Xu Qian told Xu Qing that his genetic potential likely capped him at the ninth order and explained that Celestial Marrow could raise that limit, though it was dangerous and difficult to obtain. After discussing how one could become a minister, they turned to Xu Qing’s training, and Xu Qian offered him a choice between his original plan and an S-grade Gene Potion plus completion of the Night Owl Secret Technique.

• Xu Qian assessed Xu Qing’s potential as low and said his likely limit was the ninth order, while noting that his current strength was impressive for his age.
• Xu Qing asked how to improve his aptitude, and Xu Qian explained that Gene Potions developed existing potential but Celestial Marrow could raise its cap at great risk.
• Xu Qian said the Solar System Branch lacked Celestial Marrow, while headquarters held three pieces reserved for Minister-Level personnel.
• Xu Qian explained that someone could become Minister-Level by breaking through the ninth order before age thirty or by rendering a great service, and Xu Qing concluded he would need the second path.
• Xu Qing said he preferred learning top-tier secret techniques, and Xu Qian offered him either his original training choice or an S-grade Gene Potion and completion of his Night Owl Secret Technique.

Xu Qing chose the Nirvana Secret Technique and received Xu Qian’s instruction in it and the Treading Void movement technique, along with an S-grade spear and discounted combat vest. After ten days of training, he had learned the techniques’ key points but still struggled to grasp the Nirvana Spear Technique’s essence as Xu Qian prepared to leave.

• Xu Qing chose the Nirvana Secret Technique over an S-grade Gene Potion, and Xu Qian gave him an S-grade spear and helped him buy a discounted Combat Vest.
• Xu Qian explained and demonstrated the Nirvana Gene Guidance Technique and Combat Secret Technique, which Xu Qing memorized.
• Over the next ten days, Xu Qing practiced with Xu Qian and gained an initial grasp of Treading Void and mastery of the Nirvana Gene Guidance Technique.
• On Xu Qian’s final night in Bright Moon District, Xu Qing practiced the Nirvana Spear Technique but could not yet grasp its essence, and Xu Qian invited him to sit and talk before her departure.

Xu Qian put Xu Qing in charge of the company's affairs in 0119 Base City, encouraged him, and gave him an S-grade Gene Potion before preparing to leave for ten years. Meanwhile, Special Envoy Wang investigated Yao Long's death and was surprised to see Xu Qing named among the suspects.

• Xu Qian assigned Xu Qing to oversee the company's affairs in 0119 Base City, with Xin Wuji as his right-hand woman, and praised his perseverance and potential.
• Xu Qian gave Xu Qing an S-grade Gene Potion, and he thanked her before leaving.
• Xin Wuji warned Xu Qian that promoting Xu Qing could give the other ministers grounds to attack her, but Xu Qian said the boss had chosen him and defended their judgment.
• Wang Zhen questioned the Zheng Family elder about clues to Yao Long's death and received a list of possible suspects.
• Wang Zhen saw Xu Qing listed as publicly fourth-rank but suspected seventh-rank and questioned whether the information was a joke.

Wang Zhen added Xu Qing to a list of possible suspects in Yao Long’s death, then received orders to help hunt the fugitive War God Shadowless. Xu Qing’s team began cautious patrols for fugitive Chen Ying, while Xu Qing planned to train his secret arts and earn money.

• Zheng He Xin told Wang Zhen about evidence linking Xu Qing to the Gongsun Family and a mysterious spear-wielding expert, and Wang Zhen ordered further investigation into him.
• A Heavenly Path Martial Hall staff member reported that War God Shadowless had stolen a Secret Treasure from the No. 9 Ancient Civilization Ruins, and Wang Zhen ordered his people to avoid confronting the Ninth Order Martial Artist unless compelled.
• Liu Zhang summoned Xu Qing to an emergency briefing, where Fan Wujiu ordered the Special Patrol Brigade to assist in patrolling for fugitive Chen Ying.
• Xu Qing’s Third Team patrolled cautiously and slowly, prompting Fan Wujiu to reprimand Xu Qing, but Xu Qing kept the same pace the next day.
• Xu Qing considered improving his secret arts and obtaining Attribute Points, and he also resolved to make money after buying an S-grade Combat Vest.

Xu Qing endured three days of disruptive searches while advancing his cultivation, then perfected the Night Owl Secret Technique and discovered that its full-power strikes strained his body. He learned that improving his physical fitness would raise his body's limit and went to sleep after deciding to address the problem through further training.

• Liu Zhang led the Third Team on searches while Xu Qing stayed in reserve, and Song Han nearly escalated an argument with a merchant.
• The irregular search schedule disrupted Xu Qing's routine, so he cultivated the Nirvana Gene Guidance Technique during daytime patrols and reached its second level by the fourth day.
• Xu Qing's team separated the First Special Patrol Team captain and a City Defense Army squad captain after they fought, and Fan Wujiu suspended both men.
• Xu Qing gained a Free Attribute Point and used it to bring the Night Owl Secret Technique to Perfection, increasing his combat power multiplier to eightfold.
• After a full-power spear thrust left him numb and drained, Xu Qing called Xin Wuji and learned that his body could be damaged by power beyond its limit.
• Xu Qing concluded that improving his physical fitness would raise that limit, then turned off his devices and went to sleep.

Xu Qing learned that Chen Ying had killed City Defense Army soldiers while the Alliance’s search continued, then accepted an invitation from three Galaxy Company managers who wanted to test his authority. After dinner, Zhou Qingya proposed a spar, setting up their confrontation.

• Xu Qing heard that more than ten City Defense Army soldiers, including two battalion commanders, had been killed while searching for Chen Ying.
• Xu Qing asked Xin Wuji to find intelligence on Chen Ying, and she warned him that three Galaxy Company managers were displeased with his appointment.
• Xu Qing agreed to meet the managers, Chen Kenian, Zhou Qingya, and Feng He, for dinner at Nasiboer Restaurant.
• Xu Qing and the managers exchanged polite greetings and chatted through the meal without discussing company business.
• Zhou Qingya suggested that the group spar after dinner.