Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cultivators gather to discuss and learn alchemy recipes and techniques.
• Each cultivator presents a pill they want to refine, their materials, and process, seeking guidance from others.
• Shi Yue, a Qi Refining Stage disciple, asks for guidance on refining Qi Refining Powder.

Character Developments

• Shi Yue: Remains calm and collected, showing interest in learning to refine new pills. He acknowledges Murong Xiaoxiao's authority but seems wary of Chen Ming's enthusiasm.
• Chen Ming: Eager to help Shi Yue, possibly with ulterior motives. He seeks Murong Xiaoxiao's validation for his guidance.
• Murong Xiaoxiao: Acts as a mentor, offering guidance and encouraging Shi Yue to learn from others. She shows interest in Shi Yue's knowledge of plant cultivation.
• White-robed Youth (Zhao): Offers guidance to cultivators, showing expertise in alchemy. He seems to take note of Shi Yue's interactions with Chen Ming.

Significant Themes

• Learning and Growth: Cultivators gather to learn and improve their alchemy skills.
• Mentorship: Murong Xiaoxiao and the White-robed Youth act as mentors, guiding younger cultivators.
• Trust and Caution: Shi Yue shows caution in accepting Chen Ming's help, sensing his hidden motives.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yue and Chen Ming: Tension between them is evident, with Chen Ming being overly eager to help Shi Yue, while Shi Yue remains guarded.
• Shi Yue and Murong Xiaoxiao: Murong Xiaoxiao encourages Shi Yue to learn from others and shows interest in his knowledge of plant cultivation.
• Murong Xiaoxiao and the White-robed Youth: They work together to guide younger cultivators, with the White-robed Youth showing deference to Murong Xiaoxiao's authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Murong Xiaoxiao asks about her unsprouted Seven-Colored Flower seeds.
• Several disciples examine the seeds but find no issues.
• Shi Yue discovers a Black Beetle inside the seed after heating it.
• Shi Yue reveals the seed is actually dung, and the beetle is a Dung Beetle.

Character Developments

• Murong Xiaoxiao: Starts to suspect Senior Brother Zhao after Shi Yue's revelation.
• Shi Yue: Shows analytical skills and honesty in revealing the truth.
• Senior Brother Zhao: Becomes defensive and displeased when Shi Yue reveals the truth.

Significant Themes

• Truth vs. Deception: The chapter revolves around the truth about the seeds and the consequences of hiding it.
• Honesty vs. Manipulation: Shi Yue's honesty contrasts with Senior Brother Zhao's attempts to mislead.

Character Interactions

• Murong Xiaoxiao and Shi Yue: Murong Xiaoxiao trusts Shi Yue's judgment, while Shi Yue is honest with her.
• Senior Brother Zhao and Shi Yue: Tension grows between them as Shi Yue reveals the truth about the seeds.
• Chen Ming and Shi Yue: Chen Ming accuses Shi Yue of provoking Senior Brother Zhao and Murong Xiaoxiao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yue exposes that the "Spirit herb seeds" given to Murong Xiaoxiao by Uncle-Master Zhao are actually insect feces, causing Chen Ming to eat them and confirm their true nature.
• Murong Xiaoxiao is offended and returns the "seeds" to Uncle-Master Zhao, who chases after her, embarrassed.
• Shi Yue answers fellow disciples' questions about Spirit herb treatment and planting, earning respect and Spirit Stones.
• Shi Yue enters the Palm Heaven Space, accelerates the growth of Spirit herbs, and Xiaoyaozi disappears.
• Shi Yue consumes Qi Refining Powder and advances to the 5th level of Qi Refining, manifesting more Sword Shadows.

Character Developments

• Shi Yue gains respect and recognition from fellow disciples due to his knowledge and honesty.
• Chen Ming is humiliated and embarrassed after eating the feces.
• Uncle-Master Zhao is embarrassed and chases after Murong Xiaoxiao.
• Xiaoyaozi's disappearance might be related to Shi Yue's acceleration of Spirit herb growth.

Significant Themes

• Honesty vs. deceit (Shi Yue's honesty vs. Chen Ming and Uncle-Master Zhao's deceit)
• Respect earned through knowledge and skill (Shi Yue gains respect from fellow disciples)
• Consequences of actions (Uncle-Master Zhao's embarrassment and Chen Ming's humiliation)

Character Interactions

• Shi Yue exposes the truth to Murong Xiaoxiao, offending Uncle-Master Zhao and embarrassing Chen Ming.
• Fellow disciples approach Shi Yue for help with their Spirit herbs, increasing his respect and earnings.
• Uncle-Master Zhao chases after Murong Xiaoxiao to explain, showing his interest in her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yue decides to practice combat skills in the Great Void Mountain Range.
• He visits the Divine Weapon Tower to purchase defensive Magic Tools and Talismans.
• He buys the Gold Python Armor for 1000 Spirit Stones and learns about an upcoming auction at the Treasure Light Pavilion.
• He also buys two Firebird Talismans for 1190 Spirit Stones each at the Thousand Talisman Hall.
• Shi Yue enters the Great Void Mountain Range to find Yao Beasts for practice, encountering Savage Boars.

Character Developments

• Shi Yue demonstrates his cautious and strategic nature, planning his actions carefully.
• He shows determination in improving his combat skills and is willing to spend Spirit Stones on powerful defensive tools and Talismans.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and Caution: Shi Yue's actions highlight the importance of preparation and caution in facing potential dangers.
• Value of Resources: The high prices of intermediate Talismans and defensive Magic Tools emphasize the value of resources in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yue interacts with Shopkeeper Wu Yong at the Divine Weapon Tower, negotiating the price of the Gold Python Armor.
• He also interacts with the shopkeeper at the Thousand Talisman Hall, bargaining for the price of Firebird Talismans.
• There's no significant interaction with other characters in this chapter, as Shi Yue is mostly alone in his preparations and actions.

Key Plot Points

• Shi Yue encounters and battles two Savage Boars, low-level Yao Beasts with tough hides and moderate attack power.
• He uses a combination of sword energies, talismans, and sword artifacts to defeat the beasts.
• The boars' weak points are their eyes and limbs, which Shi Yue exploits to end the fight quickly.
• Shi Yue summarizes the fight and decides to continue hunting for more experience and potential Spirit Herbs.

Character Developments

• Shi Yue demonstrates his combat skills, using a variety of techniques and artifacts to overcome the boars' tough hides.
• He shows strategic thinking, targeting the boars' weak points to gain an advantage.
• Shi Yue expresses a desire for a Spirit Beast to aid him in finding Spirit Herbs.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding an opponent's strengths and weaknesses in combat.
• The value of gaining experience through battles.
• The allure of potential rewards (Spirit Herbs) driving Shi Yue's exploration.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yue interacts with the Savage Boars, using his skills and strategies to defeat them.
• There are no human interactions in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yue encounters a Green Praying Mantis demonic insect while hunting in the Great Void Mountain Range.
• He uses talismans and swords to engage in battle with the insect, ultimately defeating it with a combination of fire and sword attacks.
• Shi Yue retrieves the insect's eggs but finds them all infertile, causing him to feel disappointed.
• He returns to the Great Void Sect to care for the Water Moon Flowers and resumes his cultivation.
• The next day, Shi Yue ventures deeper into the mountain range and encounters a white spider and a red giant tiger being hunted by someone else.

Character Developments

• Shi Yue demonstrates his combat skills and strategic thinking by using talismans and swords to counter the Green Praying Mantis' attacks.
• He shows disappointment when he finds the insect eggs infertile, indicating he had high hopes for them.
• Shi Yue's cautious behavior when entering the dense forest suggests he is aware of the dangers and takes precautions to ensure his safety.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Shi Yue's battle against the Green Praying Mantis showcases his cultivation level and combat abilities.
• Disappointment and Acceptance: Shi Yue's reaction to the infertile eggs highlights the theme of dealing with setbacks and accepting reality.
• Caution and Preparedness: Shi Yue's careful entry into the dense forest emphasizes the importance of being prepared and vigilant in the face of danger.

Character Interactions

• Although there are no direct interactions with other characters in this chapter, Shi Yue's actions are influenced by the presence of other cultivators hunting demon beasts in the same area (as indicated by the sounds of battle he hears).

Key Plot Points and Events

• A battle ensues between a Crimson Giant Tiger and a White Spider, both mid-grade Level One demon beasts.
• Shi Yue, a cultivator, observes the fight from a distance, planning to kill the weakened spider and obtain Spirit Herbs from its nest.
• The spider kills the tiger and drags its corpse into a cave. Shi Yue follows and discovers Yin Condensing Grass, a valuable Spirit Herb.
• The spider ambushes Shi Yue, but he defends himself using talismans and his sword.
• Shi Yue kills the white spider using a combination of talismans and his sword, obtaining its front claws as spoils.

Character Developments

• Shi Yue demonstrates his strategic thinking, patience, and combat skills. He uses a variety of talismans to counter the spider's attacks, showcasing his resourcefulness and adaptability.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and dominance among demon beasts.
• The importance of patience and strategic planning in combat.
• The value of Spirit Herbs and the risks cultivators take to obtain them.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yue interacts indirectly with the two demon beasts through observation and combat.
• There's no direct interaction between Shi Yue and other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yue retrieves Yin Condensing Grass from a Stone Cave.
• He encounters a battle between Green Yao Wolves and Red Yao Bulls in a Narrow Valley.
• Shi Yue uses an Earth Escape Talisman to evade the pursuing Green Yao Wolves.
• He decides to return to the sect to improve his cultivation before hunting yao beasts again.

Character Developments

• Shi Yue demonstrates his resourcefulness and caution in handling the yao beast encounter.
• He shows concern for his own safety and decides to improve his cultivation before facing stronger enemies.

Significant Themes

• The danger and unpredictability of the wild, inhabited by powerful yao beasts.
• The importance of self-preservation and strategic retreat in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The value of cultivation and continuous self-improvement.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yue has no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, but his decision to return to the sect implies he will interact with others there.
• The battle between the Green Yao Wolves and Red Yao Bulls showcases the dynamics of pack hunting and the struggle for survival among yao beasts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao, a middle-aged man, leads the White-robed Youth (Zhao's senior brother) to his courtyard, offering him Hundred Flower Tea and a bottle of Spirit Feeding Pills.
• Zhao expresses confusion and reluctance to accept the pills without a reason, but the White-robed Youth persists, hinting at a favor he wants in return.
• The White-robed Youth reveals he wants Zhao to pressure Shi Yue, an alchemy apprentice, to refine more Bigu Pills, implying expulsion if Shi Yue fails to meet the quota.
• Zhao agrees, tempted by the promise of his nephew's entry into the sect next year.
• Shi Yue, unaware of the plot, tends to his Spirit Herbs in the Palm Heaven Space and later attends the auction at Great Void Valley.

Character Developments

• White-robed Youth (Senior Brother Zhao): Shows manipulative and scheming behavior, using bribery to influence Zhao.
• Zhao (Junior Brother Zhao): Initially hesitant but succumbs to temptation, agreeing to pressure Shi Yue for personal gain.
• Shi Yue: Unaware of the impending trouble, focuses on his cultivation and tending to his Spirit Herbs.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Corruption: The White-robed Youth uses bribery to manipulate Zhao, highlighting the corruption within the sect.
• Ambition and Greed: Zhao's willingness to pressure Shi Yue for personal gain (his nephew's entry into the sect) demonstrates his ambition and greed.
• Ignorance and Vulnerability: Shi Yue's lack of awareness about the plot against him emphasizes his vulnerability and naivety.

Character Interactions

• White-robed Youth and Zhao: The interaction between these two characters reveals their manipulative and corrupt nature, respectively.
• Shi Yue and his Spirit Herbs: Shi Yue's interaction with his Spirit Herbs in the Palm Heaven Space shows his dedication and responsibility towards his cultivation and resources.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The auction at Treasure Light Pavilion begins with the sale of an Earth-attribute cultivation technique, 'Earth Spirit Art.'
• A high-grade flying sword, 'Crimson Flame Sword,' is auctioned off.
• Several high-grade Magic Tools are presented and sold.
• A pair of Puppet Beasts, high-grade Magic Tools with strength comparable to ninth-level Qi Refining cultivators, are introduced. Shi Yue bids and wins them for 1,400 Spirit Stones, outbidding a rival cultivator.

Character Developments

• Shi Yue demonstrates his wealth and determination by bidding high for the Puppet Beasts, showing his resolve to improve his safety for the journey into the Great Void Mountain Range.
• The rival cultivator, a bald man at the eighth level of Qi Refining, is revealed to be a member of the 'Blood Hand Gang,' as hinted by his companion.

Significant Themes

• The value and scarcity of cultivation resources and Magic Tools in the cultivation world.
• The power dynamics and competition among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yue interacts with the auctioneer, Qian Bin, bidding for and purchasing items.
• Shi Yue has a silent standoff with the bald man from the Blood Hand Gang, who initially tries to outbid him but eventually backs down.
• The bald man's companion subtly advises him not to bid further, hinting at their group's dynamics and possibly a hidden agenda.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An auction features a Level 1 high-grade Spirit Beast, the Green Winged Horse, which sells for 1500 Spirit Stones to a white-robed young man.
• The final auction item is a high-grade Magic Tool, the Soul Suppressing Lock, which can resist Body Seizure by ghosts and enhance Spiritual Sense. Bidding starts at 500 Spirit Stones with a minimum increment of 100.
• Bidding for the Soul Suppressing Lock reaches 2000 Spirit Stones, with Shi Yue and a dark-faced man in a bidding war.

Character Developments

• Shi Yue shows interest in bidding for the Green Winged Horse but decides against it due to its conspicuousness.
• Shi Yue is determined to obtain the Soul Suppressing Lock due to its ability to counter Body Seizure.
• The dark-faced man reveals himself to be a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and threatens Shi Yue during the bidding.

Significant Themes

• Desire and Greed: The cultivators' desire for powerful artifacts and their willingness to pay high prices for them.
• Power Dynamics: The dark-faced man's attempt to intimidate Shi Yue showcases the power dynamics among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yue vs. the Dark-faced Man: The two engage in a bidding war for the Soul Suppressing Lock, with the dark-faced man threatening Shi Yue.
• The Middle-aged Man (Auctioneer) vs. the Dark-faced Man: The auctioneer intervenes when the dark-faced man threatens Shi Yue, emphasizing the rules of the auction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yue buys the Soul Suppressing Lock at an auction, attracting unwanted attention from a powerful cultivator, the Black-faced Big Man.
• The Black-faced Big Man threatens Shi Yue to transfer the Soul Suppressing Lock to him after the auction.
• Shi Yue buys a Top-grade Magic Tool, the Cold Moon Saber, and a High-grade Flying Magic Tool, the Azure Wind Boat, at the auction.
• After the auction, Shi Yue is followed by cultivators, and he uses various disguises to shake them off.

Character Developments

• Shi Yue demonstrates his cunning and resourcefulness in evading his pursuers.
• The Black-faced Big Man shows his arrogance and power, threatening Shi Yue.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and power in the cultivation world.
• The value of items in the auction and the competition among cultivators to obtain them.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yue interacts with the Middle-aged Man, the auctioneer, bidding for items.
• Shi Yue is threatened by the Black-faced Big Man.
• Shi Yue interacts with Green-robed Servants at the Azure Cloud Pavilion, ordering and paying for tea.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yue enters the Palm Heaven Space and refines the Soul Suppressing Lock, a Magic Tool.
• He takes out two Puppet Beasts and a jade slip containing the method to refine them.
• After examining the jade slip, he learns that Puppet Beasts don't require refining and can be controlled by attaching Spiritual Sense to them.
• Shi Yue then studies the Spirit Splitting Art from a White Jade Slip, which allows him to split his Spiritual Sense to control multiple Puppet Beasts simultaneously.
• He spends over a month cultivating the first layer of the Spirit Splitting Art.

Character Developments

• Shi Yue demonstrates his dedication to improving his skills by spending a month in secluded cultivation.
• He shows excitement and eagerness when he successfully cultivates the first layer of the Spirit Splitting Art.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Spiritual Sense in controlling Magic Tools and Puppet Beasts.
• The dangers and limitations of cultivating advanced techniques like the Spirit Splitting Art.
• The value of patience and perseverance in cultivation, as seen in Shi Yue's month-long dedication.

Character Interactions

• Although there are no interactions with other characters in this chapter, Shi Yue's actions and thoughts provide insight into his character, showing his ambition, determination, and resourcefulness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yue learns about the relationship between a Puppet Beast's attack power and its control duration.
• He leaves the Taixu Residence and the market, flying towards the Great Void Mountain Range.
• In the mountain range, Shi Yue witnesses Green Leopards attacking and killing Red Yao Oxen calves.
• He uses his Invisibility Technique and summons two Black Apes to fight the Green Leopards.
• One Green Leopard is killed, and the other flees. Shi Yue uses his Black Light Pillar technique to chase it.

Character Developments

• Shi Yue demonstrates his strategic thinking, using the Black Apes' strength and his own techniques to outmaneuver the Green Leopards.
• He shows no mercy, pursuing the fleeing Green Leopard.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and survival of the fittest in the wild.
• Shi Yue's growing confidence and ruthlessness.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yue interacts with the Green Leopards and the Red Yao Oxen, demonstrating his ability to observe and adapt to his environment.
• He commands the Black Apes, showing his control over his magical tools.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yue uses his Monkey Puppets to defeat a Green Leopard.
• He is then ambushed by a Middle-aged Woman (Qi Refining 5th layer) and a dark-faced man (Qi Refining 6th layer).
• The duo attacks Shi Yue with Green Wind Blades, Black Round Beads, and a Black Flying Knife, while Shi Yue defends using Diamond and Red Cloud Beads talismans.
• Shi Yue commands his Puppet Beasts to attack the dark-faced man, who uses Earth Prison Talismans to temporarily immobilize them.
• Shi Yue struggles against the two opponents, depleting his Magical Power.
• The dark-faced man attacks with a Green Short Sword, and Shi Yue counterattacks with giant Wind Blades.
• The Puppet Beasts break free from the Earth Prison Talismans and attack the dark-faced man with Black Light Pillars.

Character Developments

• Shi Yue demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness in controlling his Puppet Beasts and using talismans to defend against multiple enemies.
• The dark-faced man shows cunning and adaptability in using various techniques and talismans to counter Shi Yue's attacks.

Significant Themes

• The theme of surprise attacks and ambushes is prominent, as Shi Yue experiences this for the second time.
• The importance of Magical Power management is highlighted as Shi Yue struggles against two opponents.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yue interacts with his Puppet Beasts, using them to attack and defend.
• The Middle-aged Woman and the dark-faced man work together to attack Shi Yue, showcasing a partnership based on shared goals and mutual support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yue encounters and defeats two intruders (a dark-faced man and a middle-aged woman) who were after his Bigu Pills.
• Shi Yue returns to Great Void Sect and receives a Sound Transmission Talisman from Uncle-Master Zhao of the Divine Pill Hall, summoning him for an urgent matter.
• Uncle-Master Zhao tasks Shi Yue with refining three thousand Bigu Pills by the end of the month, providing him with additional materials and Spirit Charcoal.

Character Developments

• Shi Yue demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, defeating two opponents with ease.
• Shi Yue shows concern and caution when suddenly asked to refine a large number of Bigu Pills, suggesting he is perceptive and not easily swayed by unexpected demands.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Shi Yue's abilities and the respect he commands from others (like Uncle-Master Zhao) highlight his growing power and influence within the sect.
• Trust and Suspicion: Shi Yue's hesitation in accepting the task from Uncle-Master Zhao suggests a theme of trust and suspicion, as he questions the motives behind the sudden demand for Bigu Pills.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yue vs. Intruders: Shi Yue's interaction with the intruders showcases his combat skills and strategic thinking, as he outmaneuvers and defeats them using his Puppet Beasts, Spirit Devouring Bees, and Flying Swords.
• Shi Yue vs. Uncle-Master Zhao: The interaction between Shi Yue and Uncle-Master Zhao reveals Shi Yue's cautious nature and Uncle-Master Zhao's authoritative stance, as he tasks Shi Yue with refining a large number of Bigu Pills without providing a clear reason.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yue is tasked with refining 3,000 Bigu Pills by the end of the month by his master, Uncle-Master Zhao.
• He visits Red Flower Peak to meet Senior Brother Li and learns that some disciples are tasked with refining Qi Refining Powder instead of Bigu Pills.
• Shi Yue attends a gathering where Senior Brother Lu is explaining the Way of Planting. He learns that Lu Tianzheng's tea, Dark Spirit Tea, has benefits like refreshing the mind, cleansing the marrow, and transforming the meridians.

Character Developments

• Shi Yue shows determination to complete his task and curiosity about the differences in assignments given to disciples.
• Lu Tianzheng is portrayed as knowledgeable, humble, and helpful, earning respect from fellow disciples.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Advancement: The tea's benefits relate to the process of cleansing the marrow and transforming the meridians, crucial for cultivators' advancement.
• Responsibility and Workload: The varying tasks assigned to disciples reflect the theme of responsibility and workload in the sect.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yue interacts with Senior Brother Li, seeking information about his task, and shows admiration for Lu Tianzheng.
• Lu Tianzheng shares his knowledge with fellow disciples and offers them Dark Spirit Tea, displaying his friendly and helpful nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Tianzheng explains the benefits and limitations of Dark Spirit Tea.
• Shi Yue learns about the challenges in growing Dark Spirit Tea Trees.
• Lu Tianzheng seeks Shi Yue's advice on his Spirit Herb cultivation issues.
• Shi Yue shares his knowledge about the problems Lu Tianzheng is facing with his Spirit Herbs.
• Lu Tianzheng reveals that he planted rare Spirit Herbs, and Shi Yue expresses admiration for his skills.
• Lu Tianzheng asks if Shi Yue's 'Uncle-Master Zhou' is Zhou Hong from Green Cloud Peak.

Character Developments

• Shi Yue: Shows humility but also demonstrates his extensive knowledge about planting, gained from Uncle-Master Zhou's library.
• Lu Tianzheng: Reveals his expertise in planting rare Spirit Herbs and seeks Shi Yue's advice, showing respect for his knowledge.
• Senior Brother Li: Shows envy towards Shi Yue's access to Uncle-Master Zhou's library.

Significant Themes

• The value of knowledge and experience in cultivation and planting.
• Humility and modesty in the face of new knowledge and skills.
• The importance of mentors and their resources in personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yue and Lu Tianzheng: They engage in a respectful exchange of knowledge, with Lu Tianzheng seeking Shi Yue's advice and Shi Yue admiring Lu Tianzheng's planting skills.
• Shi Yue and Senior Brother Li: Li shows envy towards Shi Yue's access to Uncle-Master Zhou's library, highlighting the value of the knowledge Shi Yue has gained.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yue visits Senior Brother Li's Mansion and declines Lu Tianzheng's request to borrow books from Senior Uncle Zhou, citing sect rules.
• Lu Tianzheng decides not to participate in the upcoming Minor Competition to give others a chance.
• Shi Yue exchanges Contribution Points for a Dark Spirit Tea Tree seed at the Deacon Hall.
• Shi Yue enters the Palm Heaven Space, decides to wait to cut down a Spirit Fruit Tree, and focuses on refining Bigu Pills.
• Shi Yue goes to the Divine Pill Hall to refine Bigu Pills, finding Uncle-Master Zhao and Uncle-Master Wu absent.
• Seven days later, stewards of the Divine Pill Hall distribute Spirit Stones based on the number of pills submitted by Alchemy Apprentices and Alchemists.

Character Developments

• Lu Tianzheng demonstrates self-awareness and consideration for others by withdrawing from the Minor Competition.
• Shi Yue shows determination in refining Bigu Pills to meet his quota.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and self-awareness (Lu Tianzheng's decision not to participate in the competition)
• Dedication to tasks (Shi Yue's focus on refining Bigu Pills)

Character Interactions

• Shi Yue and Lu Tianzheng discuss the Minor Competition and exchange cultivation insights.
• Shi Yue interacts with stewards at the Divine Pill Hall to submit his refined pills and receive Spirit Stones.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Divine Pill Hall is busy with monthly pill submission and evaluation.
• Zhao Yuanxin, a Blue-robed Youth, submits pills and interacts with Zhao Yuanhai and Wu.
• Shi Yue submits over three thousand Bigu Pills, exceeding his quota, and earns 180 Spirit Stones.
• Shi Yue visits Great Void Valley, sells Spirit Grain and Fruits, and learns the prices have dropped.
• He visits the Divine Weapon Tower to buy a top-grade Alchemy Furnace but learns they're out of stock.

Character Developments

• Zhao Yuanhai: Responsible, diligent, and fair in his work; has a potential interest in Qin family's Junior Sister Qin.
• Zhao Yuanxin: Playful, talkative, and close with Zhao Yuanhai; submits more pills than required.
• Shi Yue: Dedicated to refining pills, increases his cultivation rapidly and discreetly; sells Spirit Grain and Fruits to affect their prices.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Hard Work: Shi Yue's dedication to refining pills and selling Spirit Grain and Fruits to improve his cultivation.
• Fairness and Impartiality: Zhao Yuanhai and Wu ensure fairness in the pill submission process.
• Consequences of Actions: Shi Yue's actions in selling Spirit Grain and Fruits lead to a drop in their prices.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Yuanhai and Zhao Yuanxin: Cousins with a friendly and familiar relationship.
• Zhao Yuanhai, Wu, and Shi Yue: Professional and respectful interactions during pill submission.
• Shi Yue and Wu Yong: Business-like interaction at the Divine Weapon Tower, with Shi Yue trying to expedite a purchase.