Ch. 21I'll Borrow Two Thousand
Key Plot Points and Events
- Chen Yan gains extra time to comprehend Origin Crystals due to Wang Yang's help.
- He absorbs four Saint Breaking Fruits of the [Skill] type in 24 hours.
- Chen Yan's body undergoes visible transformations during his cultivation.
- Hu Zeyuan visits Chen Yan, trying to curry favor by giving him expensive supplements, but Chen Yan rejects him.
- Luo Puxin trains Zhang Mancang in secret, planning to use him to expose the Chu Family's corruption in the Town Martial class selection.
- Chu Lan, the target of Luo Puxin's scheme, meets with Zhang Mancang, unaware of the latter's true allegiance.
Character Developments
- Chen Yan's strength and understanding of the [Crimson Gang Body Tempering Canon] deepen, and he becomes more determined to succeed.
- Hu Zeyuan's attempt to reconcile with Chen Yan fails, highlighting his insincerity and Chen Yan's newfound assertiveness.
- Zhang Mancang struggles with his loyalty, torn between Luo Puxin's offer and his fear of the Chu Family.
- Chu Lan remains oblivious to the impending storm, confident in his power and influence.
Significant Themes
- The importance of dignity and self-respect (Chen Yan's resolve not to be belittled).
- The consequences of corruption and abuse of power (the Chu Family's manipulation of the Town Martial class selection).
- The struggle between loyalty and self-interest (Zhang Mancang's internal conflict).
Character Interactions
- Chen Yan and Hu Zeyuan: Their interaction highlights Hu Zeyuan's insincerity and Chen Yan's newfound assertiveness and dignity.
- Luo Puxin and Zhang Mancang: Their interaction shows Luo Puxin's confidence in Zhang Mancang's potential and Zhang Mancang's internal struggle with loyalty.
- Chu Lan and Zhang Mancang: Their interaction reveals Chu Lan's overconfidence and Zhang Mancang's bitterness, foreshadowing the impending conflict.