Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Lin visits West City's Monster Beast Market to buy meat and Monster Cores.
• He haggles with a stall owner over prices and learns about the market's dynamics.
• Lu Lin discovers that selling F-grade Battle Sabers has a low buyback price.
• The stall owner reacts strongly when Lu Lin mentions secret manuals.

Character Developments

• Lu Lin demonstrates his frugality and resourcefulness in haggling.
• The stall owner shows impatience and secrecy when asked about secret manuals.

Significant Themes

• The value of money and resources in the Martial Arts world.
• The importance of secrecy and information control.
• The disparity between the buy and sell prices of items.

Character Interactions

• Lu Lin interacts with the stall owner, showing his curiosity and persistence in asking questions.
• The stall owner initially tries to be helpful but grows impatient and secretive when Lu Lin asks about secret manuals.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Lin buys expensive Weighted Equipment to increase his Thousand Layered Breathing Technique proficiency.
• He breaks through to Martial Artist while carrying meat at the West City Monster Beast Trading Market, attracting attention and Wu'an Bureau protection.
• Lu Lin returns home, thinking about his cultivation progress and worrying about his mother's reaction to the expensive meat.

Character Developments

• Lu Lin advances to Martial Artist and experiences the birth of Vitality.
• He becomes more aware of his actions' consequences, such as cultivating in a public place and buying expensive meat.
• Chen Xiaoyan shows concern for her son's actions and their financial situation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of proper cultivation environments and methods.
• The impact of sudden wealth and its potential consequences.
• The mother-son bond and Chen Xiaoyan's worry for Lu Lin's well-being.

Character Interactions

• Lu Lin interacts with Wu'an Bureau Martial Artists, who protect him during his breakthrough and offer guidance.
• Lu Lin and Chen Xiaoyan have a conversation about Lu Lin's new wealth and the expensive meat he bought, highlighting their mother-son relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Lin earns a 10,000 yuan tip and buys meat for dinner, surprising his mother.
• Lu Lin shows his family a contract with Liu's Martial Arts School, revealing his new status as a Martial Artist with a 50,000 yuan monthly salary, an apartment, and cultivation techniques.
• Lu Lin explains his sudden advancement and the martial arts school's interest in him.
• The family decides to take the next day off to visit the new apartment in Qingyun Garden.

Character Developments

• Lu Lin: Becomes a Martial Artist, gains recognition from the martial arts school, and is determined to walk the path of Martial Arts.
• Lu Ping: Realizes Lu Lin's potential and becomes hopeful for the family's future.
• Chen Xiaoyan: Proud of Lu Lin's achievements and looks forward to a better life.
• Lu Qi: Excited about the new house and moving.

Significant Themes

• Family: The family's happiness and unity are emphasized as they react to Lu Lin's success.
• Determination: Lu Lin's resolve to pursue Martial Arts is strengthened.
• Change: The family's life is about to change significantly due to Lu Lin's new status.

Character Interactions

• Lu Lin interacts with his family, sharing his news and reassuring them about the changes in their lives.
• Lu Ping and Chen Xiaoyan react with joy and disbelief to Lu Lin's achievements.
• Lu Qi is excited about the prospect of moving to a new house.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Lin's family moves into a new house.
• Lu Lin's parents mention Li Dongdong, a former classmate who also had a sudden talent awakening.
• Lu Lin goes to the Martial Arts Hall and spars with Ren Tian, demonstrating his newfound Vitality Power.

Character Developments

• Lu Lin: Shows maturity and understanding of his parents' past, gains Vitality Power, and acknowledges Ren Tian's strength.
• Ren Tian: Recognizes Lu Lin's progress and feels threatened by his potential.
• Liu Weiran (mentioned): Shows surprise and disapproval upon overhearing Lu Lin's words to Ren Tian.

Significant Themes

• Talent and hard work: Lu Lin's sudden improvements are attributed to talent awakening, but his dedication to training is also evident.
• Respect for elders: Lu Lin shows respect and understanding towards his parents and Ren Tian.
• Humility: Lu Lin acknowledges Ren Tian's strength and admits his own limitations.

Character Interactions

• Lu Lin and his parents: Share a lighthearted moment, showing their close bond.
• Lu Lin and Ren Tian: Engage in a sparring match, with Ren Tian pushing Lu Lin to recognize his limits.
• Lu Lin and Liu Weiran: Liu Weiran overhears Lu Lin's words to Ren Tian, leading to a moment of discomfort and surprise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Weiran finds Lu Lin and Ren Tian together, misinterpreting their interaction.
• Ren Tian reveals the true use of Monster Cores for Martial Artists: rapid Vitality Power recovery.
• Liu Weiran learns that Lu Lin has advanced to Martial Artist using the Thousand Layered Breathing Technique, a technique considered impossible to cultivate by others.

Character Developments

• Liu Weiran: Shows concern for Lu Lin's progress and is eager to inform her father.
• Lu Lin: Demonstrates his abnormal talent by cultivating a difficult breathing technique in a day and advancing to Martial Artist.
• Ren Tian: Recognizes Lu Lin's extraordinary talent and feels disheartened by his own past progress.

Significant Themes

• Talent and its recognition.
• The value and uses of Monster Cores.
• The challenge of cultivating difficult techniques.

Character Interactions

• Liu Weiran and Lu Lin: Their interaction shows Liu Weiran's growing interest and concern for Lu Lin's cultivation progress.
• Ren Tian and Lu Lin: Ren Tian acknowledges Lu Lin's exceptional talent and feels a mix of admiration and envy.
• Liu Weiran and Ren Tian: They discuss Lu Lin's progress, with Ren Tian revealing the true use of Monster Cores.

Key Plot Points and Events:

• Lu Lin is taken by Liu Weiran to headquarters for Vitality Power testing.
• Lu Lin punches with 6911 kilograms of force, exceeding mid-stage Martial Artist standards, and his Vitality Power is 1.9.
• Liu Qinglong is astonished by Lu Lin's progress and decides to support him for the upcoming Twelve City Martial Arts Hall League.
  Character Developments:
• Lu Lin: Shows exceptional talent and rapid progress in his cultivation, surprising Liu Qinglong and Liu Weiran.
• Liu Weiran: Realizes Lu Lin's potential and becomes determined to catch up to him in cultivation.
• Liu Qinglong: Recognizes Lu Lin's talent and decides to support him, providing resources like a fifth-tier Monster Core.
  Significant Themes:
• Talent and Potential: Lu Lin's rapid progress highlights the theme of exceptional talent in cultivation.
• Competition: The upcoming Twelve City Martial Arts Hall League emphasizes the competitive nature of the Martial Way.
• Growth and Improvement: Both Lu Lin and Liu Weiran are driven to improve their cultivation, showing the importance of continuous effort.
  Character Interactions:
• Lu Lin and Liu Weiran: Their interaction shows a shift in their dynamic, with Liu Weiran now viewing Lu Lin as a rival to catch up to, rather than just a target to tease.
• Liu Qinglong and Lu Lin: Liu Qinglong becomes a mentor figure to Lu Lin, providing resources and support for his cultivation.
• Liu Weiran and Liu Qinglong: Liu Weiran's relationship with her father remains close, but she feels a mix of happiness and pain as she sees Lu Lin's potential and her father's support for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Lin and Liu Weiran discuss the upcoming Twelve City Martial Arts Hall League.
• Lu Lin receives another 10,000 yuan tip from Ren Tian.
• Lu Lin checks his progress and decides to focus on training the Sky Breaking Thirteen Slashes technique.
• Lu Lin discovers that precise execution of the technique's moves increases proficiency more efficiently than chaotic practice.

Character Developments

• Lu Lin shows responsibility and dedication to training, prioritizing quality over quantity.
• Liu Weiran shows concern for her father's happiness and well-being, agreeing to support Lu Lin's training.

Significant Themes

• The importance of dedication and focus in training martial arts.
• The relationship between quantity and quality of practice.
• The value of precise execution in skill development.

Character Interactions

• Lu Lin and Liu Weiran interact, with Liu Weiran showing a softer side and agreeing to support Lu Lin's training.
• Lu Lin and Ren Tian's relationship deepens, with Lu Lin receiving another tip and vowing to repay him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Lin discovers a new method to train his martial arts techniques by focusing on dedicated practice, leading to deeper insights and increased proficiency.
• He realizes that training the Thousand Layered Breathing Technique using its true method also enhances his Vitality Power and overall combat ability.
• Lu Lin's family prepares to move, and he takes them out for dinner to ease their fatigue.

Character Developments

• Lu Lin: Becomes more determined to train diligently and gains a deeper understanding of his martial arts techniques. He also shows concern for his family's well-being.
• Lu Qi: Struggles with laziness and lack of motivation in his martial arts training. Lu Lin tries to instill discipline in him.

Significant Themes

• Dedication and hard work lead to improved skills and understanding (Lu Lin's training method discovery).
• The importance of family and taking care of one another (Lu Lin treating his family to dinner after a long day of moving).

Character Interactions

• Lu Lin interacts with his family, showing understanding and support for their efforts in moving and treating them to a meal.
• Lu Lin trains Lu Qi in the Mad Ox Strength Fist, trying to instill discipline and motivation in his younger brother.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Lin practices the Mad Ox Strength Fist secretly, away from Lu Qi.
• Lu Lin scolds Lu Qi for his complacency and lack of dedication, causing Lu Qi to breakthrough to the first level of Mad Ox Strength Fist.
• Lu Lin's family moves to a new, larger apartment in Qingyun Garden, provided by Liu's Martial Arts School due to Lu Lin's status as a contracted Martial Artist.

Character Developments

• Lu Lin: Shows responsibility and concern for his family's safety, encourages Lu Qi to work harder.
• Lu Qi: Realizes the dangers and duties of being a Martial Artist, becomes more determined to improve.
• Chen Xiaoyan: Feels pride and happiness due to the family's improved status and living conditions.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and duty: Lu Lin understands and accepts the responsibilities that come with being a Martial Artist, including protecting his family and facing dangers.
• Pride and humility: Chen Xiaoyan struggles with humility as she boasts about her family's new status, while Lu Qi struggles with his pride in his talent.

Character Interactions

• Lu Lin and Lu Qi: Lu Lin scolds Lu Qi, causing him to breakthrough and become more determined. Their bond as brothers is strengthened.
• Chen Xiaoyan and neighbors: Chen Xiaoyan boasts about her family's new living conditions, causing envy among her neighbors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Lin obtains his Martial Artist certificate and registers at the Martial Arts Association, receiving a monthly subsidy of 5,000 yuan.
• He is invited to join the Dragon Saber Squad by its captain, Zhou Shenming, after Ren Tian recommends him.
• Zhou Shenming tests Lu Lin's strength by punching him, sending him flying but not injuring him.

Character Developments

• Lu Lin shows maturity and responsibility by planning to give his subsidy to his parents and save money for them.
• He demonstrates his exceptional defense by withstanding Zhou Shenming's punch and quickly recovering.
• Ren Tian shows enthusiasm and eagerness to have Lu Lin join his squad, highlighting his friendly and persuasive nature.

Significant Themes

• Opportunity and Seizing the Moment: Ren Tian emphasizes the rarity of the opportunity to join the Dragon Saber Squad, encouraging Lu Lin to seize it.
• Money and Rewards: The high earnings of Martial Artists are highlighted, with Ren Tian mentioning he earned over 2 million yuan in a single mission.

Character Interactions

• Lu Lin and Liu Weiran maintain a friendly relationship, with her driving him around and showing envy of his Martial Artist certificate.
• Ren Tian and Lu Lin's camaraderie grows as Ren Tian actively promotes Lu Lin to his squad captain and tries to convince Lu Lin to join.
• Zhou Shenming and Lu Lin's interaction is brief but intense, with Zhou Shenming testing Lu Lin's strength and defense.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Lin, a Free Martial Artist, tries to join the Dragon Saber Squad.
• Zhou Shenming, the squad's captain, tests Lu Lin's defense and offense.
• Lu Lin impresses Zhou Shenming with his durability and strength, passing the assessment.
• The squad is to depart for a mission in three days.

Character Developments

• Lu Lin: Proves his worth as a Martial Artist, gains confidence, and is eager to join the squad.
• Zhou Shenming: Recognizes Lu Lin's potential, remains stern and professional.
• Ren Tian: Welcomes Lu Lin to the squad, offers guidance, and shares information about the upcoming mission.

Significant Themes

• Strength and durability as essential qualities for a Martial Artist.
• The importance of teamwork and camaraderie among Martial Artists.
• The allure of rewards and recognition for completing missions.

Character Interactions

• Lu Lin and Zhou Shenming: Lu Lin tests Zhou Shenming's punch, and later, Zhou Shenming helps Lu Lin up, signaling his approval.
• Lu Lin and Ren Tian: Ren Tian laughs at Lu Lin's initial setback, later welcomes him to the squad, and shares details about the upcoming mission.
• Zhou Shenming and Ren Tian: Zhou Shenming ignores Ren Tian's laughter during Lu Lin's assessment, later entrusts Ren Tian with Lu Lin's registration and contract signing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Weiran brings takeout meals for Lu Lin and Ren Tian from Full Moon Tower, a high-end restaurant.
• Lu Lin reveals he's joining Ren Tian's martial artist team and will leave the city in three days.
• They visit the Free Martial Artist Association where Lu Lin registers as a freelance martial artist and signs a contract with the Dragon Saber Squad.
• Ren Tian hides Lu Lin from members of the Great Wind Squad, who have a rivalry with the Dragon Saber Squad.

Character Developments

• Liu Weiran: Shows concern for Lu Lin's well-being and willingness to help, suggesting a growing affection for him.
• Lu Lin: Demonstrates maturity and understanding of the martial world's dynamics, accepting Ren Tian's advice about caution in contracts.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Caution: Ren Tian advises Lu Lin to be cautious in trusting others, highlighting the importance of careful consideration in relationships.
• Power and Status: The resurgence of Spiritual Energy emphasizes the importance of martial power, influencing Lu Lin's new opportunities and status.

Character Interactions

• Liu Weiran and Lu Lin: Their interactions show a growing closeness, with Liu Weiran displaying care for Lu Lin's well-being and future.
• Ren Tian and Lu Lin: Ren Tian acts as a mentor to Lu Lin, offering guidance and advice based on his experience.
• Dragon Saber Squad and Great Wind Squad: The rivalry between these two squads is hinted at, suggesting potential future conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Lin and Ren Tian encounter the Great Wind Squad at the Free Martial Artist Association.
• Li Chou, the Great Wind Squad's leader, provokes Ren Tian, leading to a tense standoff.
• Chairman Gao Hu intervenes, defusing the situation and ordering both squads to leave.
• Ren Tian hires an Advanced Martial Disciple to keep tabs on the Great Wind Squad's missions.

Character Developments

• Ren Tian: Shows his protective side towards Lu Lin, demonstrating his care for his squad members.
• Li Chou: Reveals his cunning and provocative nature, using words to instigate conflict.
• Lu Lin: Shows resilience and composure in the face of potential danger, earning Ren Tian's respect.

Significant Themes

• Infighting among Martial Artists: The conflict between the Dragon Saber Squad and the Great Wind Squad highlights the infighting and competition among Martial Artists.
• Power Dynamics: The interaction between the squads and Chairman Gao Hu illustrates the power dynamics within the Free Martial Artist Association.

Character Interactions

• Ren Tian and Lu Lin: The two bond over their shared experience, with Ren Tian showing concern for Lu Lin's well-being.
• Ren Tian and Li Chou: Their exchange underscores the deep-seated animosity between their squads.
• Ren Tian and Chairman Gao Hu: Their interaction reveals the association's role in maintaining order among Martial Artists.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Lin returns to Liu's Martial Arts School and intensifies his training to improve before leaving for the Dragon Saber Squad.
• He successfully simplifies two Yellow Grade footwork techniques, Sky Gazing Walk and Snake Soup Consumption, with unusual results.
• Lu Lin decides to cultivate Soaring Cloud Steps after training ends for the day.
• He encounters a group of Jishan Martial Arts School students who try to extort him, leading to a confrontation.

Character Developments

• Lu Lin demonstrates increased strength and combat prowess, reaching 7000 kg punch force and handling multiple opponents with ease.
• He shows restraint and understanding of right and wrong, initially apologizing for the accident but later standing up for himself when provoked.
• The Jishan Martial Arts School students display their aggressive and dishonest nature, attempting to shake down Lu Lin.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Lu Lin's relentless training and improvement highlight the theme of continuous self-development.
• Confrontation and Resolution: The encounter with the Jishan Martial Arts School students showcases Lu Lin's ability to handle conflicts and make decisions.
• Honesty and Dishonesty: The contrast between Lu Lin's honest apology and the Jishan students' deceitful behavior emphasizes the theme of integrity.

Character Interactions

• Lu Lin and Liu Weiran: Liu Weiran respects Lu Lin's decision to stay and cultivate, showing her understanding and support.
• Lu Lin and Jishan Martial Arts School students: Their interaction highlights Lu Lin's growing strength and the dishonest nature of the Jishan students.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Lu Lin encounters a group of Jishan Martial Arts School trainees who pick a fight with him.
+ Zhang Yu, a martial artist and coach at Jishan Martial Arts School, arrives and challenges Lu Lin.
+ Lu Lin and Zhang Yu engage in a fist fight, trading blows without using weapons.

Character Developments

+ Lu Lin demonstrates his strength and resilience, taking multiple punches from Zhang Yu while advancing his Dragon Roar Golden Bell Shield.
+ Zhang Yu shows his stubbornness and tenacity, continuing to fight despite the pain and fatigue.

Significant Themes

+ The theme of perseverance is highlighted as both characters refuse to back down despite the pain and challenges they face.
+ The importance of strategic planning is shown as Zhang Yu aims to weaken the Dragon Saber Squad before their upcoming mission.

Character Interactions

+ Lu Lin and Zhang Yu have a tense and intense exchange, with neither backing down from the fight.
+ The Jishan Martial Arts School trainees watch and cheer for Zhang Yu, showing their loyalty and support for their coach.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Lin defeats Zhang Yu, a late-stage Martial Artist and member of the Great Wind Squad, causing a commotion at Jishan Martial Arts Hall.
• Lu Lin decides to improve his Soaring Cloud Steps proficiency and heads to the Qingyun Garden sports field.
• While cultivating, Lu Lin accidentally starts a trend of "sky-gazing walking" among the residents.

Character Developments

• Lu Lin demonstrates his growth as a Martial Artist, defeating a late-stage Martial Artist with ease.
• Zhang Yu's defeat highlights his overconfidence and lack of skill, leading to his loss against Lu Lin.
• Lu Lin's parents and brother show concern and support for his decision to join a Martial Artist team and go on a mission.

Significant Themes

• The importance of diligence and hard work in cultivation, as seen in Lu Lin's dedication to improving his Soaring Cloud Steps.
• The consequences of overconfidence and underestimating opponents, as demonstrated by Zhang Yu's defeat.
• The impact of Lu Lin's actions on the community, with his cultivation method unintentionally starting a new trend among the residents.

Character Interactions

• Lu Lin and Zhang Yu's confrontation showcases Lu Lin's growth and Zhang Yu's overconfidence.
• Lu Lin's conversation with his family reveals his decision to join a Martial Artist team and go on a mission, causing concern and support from his family.
• Lu Lin's unintentional interaction with the residents at the sports field leads to a new trend, highlighting the impact of his actions on the community.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Lin, Lu Qi's brother, joins the Dragon Saber Squad and is leaving the city in three days for a mission.
• The mission is an investigation, but it's hinted to be potentially dangerous as it involves Demonic Beasts.
• Lu Lin's family is worried about his safety, and Lu Qi feels the weight of responsibility.
• Liu Weiran, the daughter of Liu Qinglong (Headmaster of Liu's Martial Arts School), is upset about Lu Lin's departure.
• Ma Tianhu, a wealthy businessman, is visited by Inspector Bai from the Wu'an Bureau regarding the death of Scarface, his driver.

Character Developments

• Lu Lin shows maturity and concern for his family's feelings as he prepares to leave.
• Lu Qi feels a new sense of responsibility towards his family.
• Liu Qinglong reveals a softer side, showing concern for his daughter's feelings and missing his late wife.
• Ma Tianhu is portrayed as dismissive of Scarface's death, prioritizing his business over the investigation.

Significant Themes

• Family and Responsibility: Lu Lin and Lu Qi's actions highlight the importance of family and the responsibilities that come with it.
• The Dangers of Martial Arts World: The mission Lu Lin is going on serves as a reminder of the potential dangers in the Martial Arts world.
• Business vs. Personal Matters: Ma Tianhu's prioritization of business over the investigation into Scarface's death raises questions about his character and priorities.

Character Interactions

• Lu Lin tries to reassure his family but struggles to ease their worries.
• Lu Qi feels the pressure of his brother's departure and the responsibility it brings.
• Liu Weiran and her father, Liu Qinglong, share a moment of vulnerability and understanding.
• Ma Tianhu dismisses Inspector Bai's visit, showing his disregard for the investigation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ma Tianhu successfully signs a cooperation agreement with Jishan Martial Arts School for a new medicinal herb planting base.
• Lu Lin registers as a Martial Artist and decides to leave home for a week-long training trip.
• Liu Weiran waits for Lu Lin at his residence and offers to drive him to the city entrance, providing him with a backpack full of high-energy food for his journey.

Character Developments

• Ma Tianhu's status within the Ma family improves due to his successful business deal.
• Lu Lin demonstrates determination and independence by leaving home for training.
• Liu Weiran shows thoughtfulness and care towards Lu Lin, indicating a growing interest or affection.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and success in business (Ma Tianhu)
• Determination and independence in cultivation (Lu Lin)
• Thoughtfulness and care in relationships (Liu Weiran)

Character Interactions

• Ma Tianhu interacts with his uncle, Ma Hesheng, securing his support and learning about the transfer of a Martial Master to his side.
• Lu Lin interacts with Liu Weiran, who shows concern and support for his training trip.
• Lu Lin's family notices his departure, hinting at their worry and affection for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dragon Saber Squad meets at the Free Martial Artist Association's branch near the East City Gate.
• Lu Lin receives a set of A+ class light armor worth 48 million from Wang Yan, a squad member who can no longer leave the city.
• Lu Lin is given an E-class black saber by Ren Tian.
• The squad members gather, and Captain Zhou Shenming outlines their mission plan: drive to Forward Base 301 and then contact the client to confirm the mission objective.

Character Developments

• Lu Lin remains calm and focused despite his excitement for the mission.
• Ren Tian shows his care for Lu Lin by giving him his personal saber and teasing him about his relationship with Liu Weiran.
• Wang Yan, though not present, is depicted as generous and lonely, having spent his fortune on the light armor and now unable to leave the city.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Camaraderie: The squad members' interactions highlight their bond and support for each other, with Ren Tian's actions showing his care for Lu Lin.
• Preparation and Responsibility: Lu Lin's calm demeanor and the squad's thorough preparation (e.g., light armor, high-energy food, and vehicles) emphasize their professionalism and commitment to their mission.

Character Interactions

• Ren Tian and Lu Lin's banter showcases their growing friendship, with Ren Tian acting like an older brother to Lu Lin.
• Zhou Shenming's leadership is evident in his gathering of the squad and outlining their mission plan.
• The squad members' unique personalities are introduced briefly, with the twins, Li Mo, and Huang Li each having distinct characteristics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Lin leaves the city with Ren Tian and the Yang brothers to reach Forward Base 301.
• Bai Wei, a snow-white-haired inspector, investigates Lu Lin's case and departs for Baiyin Mountain on a mission.
• Lu Lin experiences the wilderness outside the city, which is less dangerous than he expected.

Character Developments

• Lu Lin shows impulsiveness and eagerness to leave the city, revealing his youthful side.
• Bai Wei demonstrates her serious and responsible nature as an inspector, taking on a dangerous mission.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the city's safety and the wilderness' danger.
• The impact of leaving one's familiar environment (city) and entering the unknown (wilderness).

Character Interactions

• Lu Lin and Ren Tian: They interact as a mentor and mentee, with Ren Tian guiding Lu Lin into the wilderness.
• Bai Wei and her subordinates: They work together as a team, with Bai Wei leading them on a mission.
• Lu Lin and the Yang brothers: They briefly interact, with the Yang brothers offering to give Lu Lin blade training.