Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• A violent typhoon hits Baihai City, with heavy rain and wind.
• Liu Tian, a high school student, is found in a park with two dead bodies, a bullet wound on his forehead, and a brass casing emerging from it.
• He absorbs a large amount of memories and a mysterious golden columnar object, which grants him an 'Add Points Panel' with abilities and points.
• Liu Tian disposes of the bodies by throwing them into a sewer manhole during the storm.
• He returns home, where he lives alone due to his parents' absence.

Character Developments

• Liu Tian: Reborn with mysterious abilities and a panel that allows him to gain and upgrade skills. He demonstrates strategic thinking and calmness under pressure.

Significant Themes

• Rebirth and new beginnings.
• The consequences of curiosity and intervention in dangerous situations.
• The power of nature and its indifference to human affairs.

Character Interactions

• Liu Tian interacts briefly with the doorman of his apartment building, fooling him into believing he's returning from a friend's house.
• Liu Tian's parents are mentioned but not present, leaving him alone in the house.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive storm occurs, causing a power outage.
• Liu Tian discovers a panel in his room displaying 'Origin Points' and 'Heavenly Martial Fist'.
• He upgrades the Heavenly Martial Fist to level 4, experiencing a breakthrough to the Martial Artist rank.
• Liu Tian realizes the diamond-shaped Prism Pillar in his possession is not the source of the panel but contains Origin Points.
• He decides to carry the pillar against his body to collect Origin Points efficiently.

Character Developments

• Liu Tian breaks through to the Martial Artist rank, demonstrating improved strength and agility.
• He shows strategic thinking in deciding to carry the Prism Pillar against his body for efficiency.
• Liu Tian exhibits adaptability and problem-solving skills when he discovers the pillar can deform, leading him to find a suitable storage place.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Liu Tian's newfound strength and the Origin Points system emphasize the importance of power and strength in this world.
• Adaptability: Liu Tian's ability to adapt to new situations, like carrying the pillar against his body, is crucial for survival.
• Resourcefulness: Liu Tian's resourcefulness in finding a suitable place to store the pillar highlights his practical problem-solving skills.

Character Interactions

• Although there are no interactions with other characters in this chapter, Liu Tian's internal dialogue and decision-making processes are highlighted, providing insight into his character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Tian wakes up to a new day after a stormy night.
• He prepares a simple breakfast and heads to Rose Academy by bus.
• Liu Tian observes the stark contrast between the wealthy students and the poverty-stricken people outside.
• He notices an unusual increase in gang fights along the bus route.

Character Developments

• Liu Tian: Shows independence and self-reliance in his morning routine. He is observant, analytical, and maintains a calm demeanor despite the changes he notices.

Significant Themes

• Wealth Disparity: The contrast between the luxurious lives of the academy students and the harsh realities of the working class is emphasized.
• Change and Adaptation: Liu Tian adapts to his new circumstances, demonstrating resilience and acceptance of the world's complexities.

Character Interactions

• Liu Tian interacts minimally with his fellow students on the bus, preferring to keep to himself.
• He does not engage with the Rose Princess, Lilia von Ein, despite their shared status as outsiders from the Crimson Cloud Empire.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Tian returns to Rose Academy after vacation, finding it unchanged with numerous pigeons still present.
• The first class is history, focusing on the New Continent's discovery and the era of rapid development it sparked.
• The teacher discusses the mysterious disappearance of the Lost Empire, a highly advanced civilization from the New Continent, and various theories surrounding it.

Character Developments

• Liu Tian shows curiosity and interest in the Lost Empire and its potential connection to the mysterious object he possesses.
• The history teacher is portrayed as knowledgeable, talkative, and engaging, using anecdotes to maintain student interest.

Significant Themes

• The influence of the past on the present: The Lost Empire's legacy continues to impact the world.
• The pursuit of knowledge and power: Liu Tian recognizes the importance of learning, even in a new world.
• The allure of treasure hunting and wealth: The New Continent attracts immigrants with the promise of riches from archaeological finds.

Character Interactions

• Liu Tian briefly interacts with other students, overhearing their conversation about the pigeon issue and their families' wealth.
• Liu Tian listens to and takes notes from his history teacher, showing engagement with the lesson.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tian Dao, once a feared martial artist, now lives a peaceful life teaching children in a manor.
• Liu Tian, Tian Dao's disciple, arrives, and a child named Piglet falls while trying to open the door for him.
• Tian Dao comforts Piglet, showing his changed, gentle demeanor.
• Liu Tian reveals he has drawn blood while practicing martial arts, hinting at a significant event.

Character Developments

• Tian Dao: Now lives a peaceful life, teaching children, showing kindness and patience, a stark contrast to his past as a feared martial artist.
• Liu Tian: Shows maturity and willingness to share his actions with his master, indicating growth and trust.
• Piglet: Shows childlike emotions and vulnerability, but also resilience and eagerness to please.

Significant Themes

• Change and Growth: Tian Dao's transformation from a feared martial artist to a peaceful teacher highlights the theme of change and growth.
• Trust and Honesty: Liu Tian's decision to share his actions with Tian Dao underscores the importance of trust and honesty in their relationship.
• Resilience: Piglet's ability to bounce back from his fall and continue his task shows resilience.

Character Interactions

• Tian Dao and Piglet: Tian Dao's gentle handling of Piglet's fall and subsequent comfort shows a caring, nurturing side.
• Liu Tian and Tian Dao: Their interaction hints at a deep, trusting relationship, with Liu Tian willing to share his actions and Tian Dao showing concern and understanding.
• Liu Tian and Piglet: Liu Tian's interaction with Piglet shows a protective, older brother-like attitude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Tian, Tian Dao's disciple, brings him a valuable artifact (Prism Pillar) he found on criminals he killed in self-defense.
• Tian Dao realizes that the Heavenly Martial Fist he taught Liu Tian still retains influences from the Heavenly Martial Killing Dao.
• Tian Dao decides to teach Liu Tian the Heavenly Martial Killing Dao, his most powerful fist technique.

Character Developments

• Liu Tian: Shows growth in martial arts, killing criminals without remorse, and expressing his desire to see 'higher, broader scenery.'
• Tian Dao: Realizes the influence of the Heavenly Martial Killing Dao on Liu Tian, decides to teach him the full technique, and shows a savage side when demonstrating the Heavenly Martial Killing Dao.

Significant Themes

• The influence of martial arts on one's character and life path.
• The consequences of teaching powerful techniques to others.
• The duality of a master's love and tough decisions for their disciple's growth.

Character Interactions

• Tian Dao and Liu Tian: Master-disciple relationship deepens as Tian Dao acknowledges Liu Tian's growth and decides to teach him the Heavenly Martial Killing Dao. Liu Tian expresses his determination to follow this path, and Tian Dao supports him despite his reservations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Tian, a disciple of Tian Dao, is severely beaten by his master to teach him the Heavenly Martial Killing Dao's first path, the Heart Severing Path.
• Liu Tian learns to incorporate Killing Intent into his Heavenly Martial Fist, increasing its power and effectiveness.
• Tian Dao demonstrates the Heart Severing Path, scattering Liu Tian's power and leaving him defenseless.
• Liu Tian understands that experiencing the Heavenly Martial Killing Dao physically is the best way to learn it.
• Tian Dao plans to train Liu Tian with a hundred rounds of the Heart Severing Path.

Character Developments

• Liu Tian: Becomes more determined and understands the importance of Killing Intent in his martial arts. He also learns to adapt to Tian Dao's intense training methods.
• Tian Dao: Reverts to his old, fierce self to teach Liu Tian the Heavenly Martial Killing Dao. He shows patience and care in guiding his disciple but is also stern and demanding.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Killing Intent and Dominating Thought in martial arts.
• The value of experiencing martial arts techniques physically to understand and learn them.
• The harsh and demanding nature of martial arts training.

Character Interactions

• Liu Tian and Tian Dao: Master and disciple relationship, with Tian Dao teaching Liu Tian the Heavenly Martial Killing Dao through intense, physical training. Liu Tian learns from Tian Dao's guidance and experiences the power of his master's techniques firsthand.
• Liu Tian and the children outside: Liu Tian's cries of pain and distress are heard by the children waiting outside, who are curious about the intense training session inside the soundproof training room.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Tian, after intense training with Master Tian Dao, discovers that his Heavenly Martial Fist has evolved into Heavenly Martial Killing Dao, gaining a new effect called Dominating Thought.
• Liu Tian decides to skip class and visit Antique Street to find items that can provide Origin Points to speed up his cultivation.
• He explores the street, ignoring stalls with likely fake goods, and heads towards Dust, a large antique shop with a broad storefront.

Character Developments

• Liu Tian shows resilience and determination in his training, pushing himself despite the harsh methods used by Master Tian Dao.
• He demonstrates resourcefulness and initiative by deciding to explore Antique Street to aid his cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and the consequences it brings, as seen in the demonic nature of Heavenly Martial Killing Dao.
• The struggle between ambition and self-control, reflected in Liu Tian's desire for strength and his awareness of the potential dangers.

Character Interactions

• Liu Tian interacts with various people at Antique Street, though no significant interactions are detailed in this chapter. However, his presence in the Rose Academy uniform garners some attention and respect from the locals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Tian visits the Dust Antique Shop, expressing interest in artifacts from the Lost Empire.
• The shop has three levels of antiques, with increasing prices and viewing fees: under ten thousand (no fee), ten thousand to one hundred thousand (one thousand yuan viewing fee), and over one hundred thousand (ten yuan viewing fee, with additional fees for hands-on interaction).
• Liu Tian decides to view all Level 1 antiques after paying a two-hundred-yuan deposit.

Character Developments

• Liu Tian: Shows determination and willingness to spend his savings to view the antiques, indicating his strong desire to find the Origin Point. He also experiences a brief moment of murderous intent towards the shop's owner, which he attributes to the influence of the Heavenly Martial Killing Dao.

Significant Themes

• Wealth gap and social inequality, as highlighted by the exorbitant prices and fees for viewing antiques.
• Liu Tian's desperation to find the Origin Point, driving him to spend his savings and consider extreme actions.

Character Interactions

• Liu Tian interacts with a female attendant at the Dust Antique Shop, who remains polite and professional despite his initial insistence and later impulsive behavior.
• Liu Tian's internal struggle and self-reflection reveal his growing concern about the influence of the Heavenly Martial Killing Dao on his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Tian spends all his money at the largest antique shop, gaining 3.8 Origin Points.
• He realizes he can't trust the shop's authenticity and decides to learn antique appraisal himself.
• Liu Tian spends eleven days in the Rose Academy Library researching the Lost Empire.
• Ailian Yuga, a classmate, invites Liu Tian to a party hosted by the Rose Princess, Lilia.

Character Developments

• Liu Tian: Becomes more cautious about the authenticity of antiques, decides to learn appraisal, and shows interest in the Lost Empire's history.
• Ailian Yuga: Pursues Liu Tian's friendship to gain knowledge about the Lost Empire to impress Lilia.

Significant Themes

• The value of knowledge and learning.
• The importance of caution and verification in dealing with uncertain information.
• The pursuit of power and influence (through Ailian's interest in the Rose Princess and her connections).

Character Interactions

• Liu Tian and Ailian Yuga: Become familiar due to Ailian's persistent efforts. Ailian invites Liu Tian to a party, but Liu Tian declines due to his commitment to learning and martial arts training.
• Liu Tian and the Rose Princess, Lilia: No direct interaction, but Lilia's interest in the Lost Empire influences Ailian's actions towards Liu Tian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Tian arrives at Tian Dao's home in the rain, sensing danger.
• He meets Bai Cinan, Tian Dao's senior disciple, who is much stronger than expected.
• Bai Cinan gifts Liu Tian a valuable gem and invites him for tea.
• Tian Dao sends Liu Tian home early, canceling their training session.
• Bai Cinan and Tian Dao have a conversation about the past and the Heavenly Martial Killing Dao.

Character Developments

• Liu Tian: Shows intuition and caution, understands his limits against Bai Cinan, and accepts the gem gift.
• Bai Cinan: Reveals his strength, has a hidden agenda, and manipulates the conversation with Tian Dao.
• Tian Dao: Seems worried about Bai Cinan's influence, tries to protect Liu Tian, and is nostalgic about the past.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Power: Bai Cinan's physical strength and martial arts prowess are emphasized, contrasting with Liu Tian's caution.
• Past and Present: Tian Dao and Bai Cinan discuss their past, and Bai Cinan believes their era has not passed.
• Manipulation and Schemes: Bai Cinan manipulates the conversation with Tian Dao and sees Liu Tian as a potential pawn.

Character Interactions

• Liu Tian and Bai Cinan: Initially tense, but Liu Tian accepts Bai Cinan's gift and they share a polite conversation.
• Tian Dao and Bai Cinan: Tian Dao seems worried about Bai Cinan's influence and tries to protect Liu Tian, while Bai Cinan manipulates the conversation and reveals his hidden agenda.
• Liu Tian and Tian Dao: Tian Dao sends Liu Tian home early, indicating he wants to limit Liu Tian's interaction with Bai Cinan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Tian, after absorbing a gem, reaches 6 Origin Points.
• He meets Bai Cinan, a strong martial artist, and feels an intense urge to fight him.
• Liu Tian witnesses a kidnapping and decides to intervene.

Character Developments

• Liu Tian: Shows restraint in using Origin Points, demonstrates decisive action when intervening in the kidnapping.
• Bai Cinan: Implied to be a formidable martial artist, triggers Liu Tian's instinctual desire to fight and grow stronger.

Significant Themes

• The power of restraint and patience (Liu Tian saving Origin Points, not rushing his growth).
• Instinctual desire for growth and competition (Liu Tian's reaction to Bai Cinan).
• The prevalence of crime and the need for intervention ( Liu Tian's decision to help the kidnapped woman).

Character Interactions

• Liu Tian and Bai Cinan: A brief meeting sparks intense feelings in Liu Tian, hinting at future interactions.
• Liu Tian and the kidnappers: Liu Tian's decisive intervention leads to the kidnappers' deaths, saving the woman.

Plot Points and Events

• Liu Tian, after killing two pursuers, brings a captured woman to a dilapidated building.
• An unknown assailant, Mantis, attacks Liu Tian sneakily, injuring him.
• Liu Tian and Mantis engage in a battle. Liu Tian's Heavenly Martial Killing Dao advances, enhancing his strength, speed, and healing.
• Mantis reveals he wants to kill Liu Tian or be killed by him, considering Liu Tian a worthy opponent.
• Liu Tian and Mantis continue their battle, with Mantis suppressing Liu Tian despite his power surge.

Character Developments

• Liu Tian demonstrates agility and quick thinking but lacks ruthlessness.
• Liu Tian's Heavenly Martial Killing Dao advances, showing potential for growth.
• Mantis reveals his strength, speed, and experience, suppressing Liu Tian.

Significant Themes

• The strong preying on the weak is a fundamental truth in martial arts.
• Overconfidence and underestimating opponents can lead to danger.
• Evolution in martial arts can lead to unique abilities but may also cause disdain for traditional paths.

Character Interactions

• Liu Tian and Mantis engage in a battle of wits and strength, with Mantis provoking Liu Tian verbally.
• Liu Tian shows resilience and determination, refusing to back down despite Mantis's strength.
• Liu Tian's remarks about Mantis's age and martial arts prowess seem to irritate Mantis, escalating the battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Tian and Mantis engage in a fierce battle within an old, dilapidated building.
• Liu Tian discovers Mantis's weakness in agility and uses the building's terrain to his advantage.
• Despite severe injuries, both fighters continue to trade blows, with neither able to gain a decisive advantage.
• Liu Tian realizes he must strike Mantis's vital point to win, as Mantis's powerful hands make direct combat difficult.
• In a critical moment, Liu Tian lands a punch on Mantis's chest, but Mantis counterattacks with a powerful move.
• Liu Tian's Origin Points activate, healing his injuries and boosting his strength, allowing him to deliver the final, fatal blow to Mantis.
• Mantis dies, but not before speaking cryptically about Liu Tian's potential.
• On a nearby cruise ship, Bai Cinan awaits news of Mantis's defeat and reflects on Liu Tian's potential.

Character Developments

• Liu Tian demonstrates his strategic thinking, adaptability, and determination in battle, ultimately emerging victorious against a formidable opponent.
• Mantis shows incredible tenacity and strength, but his lack of agility and reliance on brute force lead to his downfall.
• Bai Cinan, Liu Tian's master, is revealed to be monitoring the situation and considering Liu Tian's potential as a disciple.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in combat, as demonstrated by Liu Tian's use of the terrain and exploitation of Mantis's weakness.
• The dangers of relying solely on brute force, as seen in Mantis's defeat despite his incredible strength.
• The theme of potential and growth, with Bai Cinan recognizing Liu Tian's potential and Mantis's final words hinting at Liu Tian's future development.

Character Interactions

• Liu Tian and Mantis engage in a brutal, evenly matched fight, with each learning about the other's strengths and weaknesses.
• Liu Tian and Bai Cinan, though not physically present together, have a clear master-disciple relationship, with Bai Cinan showing interest in Liu Tian's progress and potential.
• The relationship between Liu Tian and Mantis is one of mutual respect and understanding, with Mantis acknowledging Liu Tian's strength and Liu Tian showing some respect for Mantis's tenacity even in death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alice Gayn, a 15-year-old indulged and rebellious girl, wakes up bound in a dilapidated building after being kidnapped.
• She struggles to free herself and moves towards the door, hoping to find a tool to cut the ropes.
• The building begins to collapse due to a fierce fight happening nearby.
• Alice manages to break free just as the building collapses and runs out, only to be caught in the falling debris.
• Liu Tian, a stranger, saves Alice for the second time.

Character Developments

• Alice Gayn: Despite being pampered and rebellious, Alice shows resilience, resourcefulness, and a strong will to survive. She's not willing to entrust her life to her kidnappers and actively tries to escape.
• Liu Tian: He's introduced as a calm and resolute individual, capable of saving Alice twice.

Significant Themes

• Survival and Resilience: Alice's struggle to escape and survive despite her dire situation.
• Indulgence vs. Responsibility: Alice's rebellious and indulged nature contrasts with her determination to save herself, hinting at a potential growth in responsibility.
• Stranger Danger: Alice's initial fear of approaching the source of the commotion, showing caution towards unknown situations.

Character Interactions

• Alice's first interaction with Liu Tian is when he saves her from the collapsing building. This interaction is brief but impactful, leaving Alice with a strong impression of him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alice calls home after Liu Tian saves her from kidnappers.
• Liu Tian and Alice have a conversation where she offers the Gayn Family's assistance, and he asks to see their antique collection.
• Alice's sister, Tia Gayn, arrives with their butler. Liu Tian leaves before they can thank him.
• Alice tells Tia about the kidnappers' locations.

Character Developments

• Alice: Shows gratitude and respect towards Liu Tian, even offering the Gayn Family's assistance. She's also curious about Liu Tian's appearance and aura.
• Liu Tian: Displays a straightforward and honest nature, disliking unnecessary formalities. He's interested in antiques and wants to see the Gayn Family's collection.
• Tia Gayn: Shows concern and protectiveness towards Alice, wanting to thank Liu Tian for saving her.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and Repayment: Alice emphasizes the importance of repaying kindness, reflecting her family's values.
• Formality vs. Informality: Liu Tian's preference for directness contrasts with Alice's adherence to formal protocols.
• Trust and Familiarity: Alice and Tia's interaction shows their close relationship and trust in each other.

Character Interactions

• Liu Tian and Alice: They have a cordial conversation, with Alice offering help and Liu Tian asking to see the Gayn Family's antiques.
• Alice and Tia: They show affection and concern for each other, with Alice playfully teasing Tia and Tia showing protective instincts towards Alice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Tian wakes up and goes about his morning routine, feeling a pang of emotion for the familiar surroundings.
• Alice, healed from her injuries, greets Liu Tian at his door, having waited for him. She mentions Blue Dream Company's special ointment that healed her wounds.
• Liu Tian and Alice walk to school together, with Liu Tian lost in thought about the potential societal developments of their world.
• Upon arriving at the classroom, Liu Tian notices Alice following him and asks about the promised reward from Alice's sister.
• Liu Tian opens his status panel, looking at his Origin Energy and the Heavenly Martial Killing Dao, feeling a sense of anticipation for the upcoming reward.
• Liu Tian decides to indulge his Killing Intent and Dominating Thought, using the Art of Witnessing to silence the curious and arrogant gazes in the classroom.

Character Developments

• Liu Tian shows a sense of belonging to his current life and environment, feeling emotional about the familiar surroundings.
• Liu Tian reflects on the societal developments of his world, comparing it to Earth's history and potential future paths.
• Liu Tian feels irritated by the curious and arrogant gazes of his classmates, leading him to use the Art of Witnessing to silence them.

Significant Themes

• The influence of martial arts on society and politics.
• The potential future developments of the world, comparing it to Earth's history and cyberpunk or post-apocalyptic futures.
• The power dynamics and social hierarchies within the school and the world at large.

Character Interactions

• Liu Tian and Alice's interaction shows a growing familiarity and comfort with each other, with Alice following Liu Tian to school.
• Liu Tian's interaction with his classmates highlights the power dynamics and social hierarchies within the school, leading him to use the Art of Witnessing to assert his dominance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Tian continues to study martial arts in the library, causing fear among onlookers due to his growing power.
• Ai Lian approaches Liu Tian, warning him about his growing infamy and potential trouble from nobles' sons.
• Liu Tian learns about different paths of martial arts from his master: Secret Martial Arts (current cultivation), Heavenly Martial Arts (talented individuals with Psychokinesis), and Demonic Martial Arts (gene modification for enhanced abilities).

Character Developments

• Liu Tian's power and reputation grow, causing fear among those around him.
• The Heavenly Dao reveals his strength and the existence of other martial arts paths to Liu Tian.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between different paths of martial arts and their practitioners.
• The consequences of unchecked ambition and desire for power.

Character Interactions

• Liu Tian and Ai Lian: Ai Lian warns Liu Tian about his growing infamy and potential trouble.
• Liu Tian and the Heavenly Dao: The Heavenly Dao teaches Liu Tian about different martial arts paths and their strengths.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Tian discovers that Heavenly Dao has a similar prism pillar, which merges with his when placed together.
• Heavenly Dao reveals that the pillar is from the Lost Empire and is mentioned in a prophecy that suggests it could open the door to becoming a god when all scattered pillars merge.
• Blue Dream Company and Heavenly Martial Arts practitioners are also seeking these pillars, but Heavenly Dao refuses to give it to them and gifts it to Liu Tian.
• Liu Tian decides to focus on absorbing Origin Points from the pillar before worrying about other martial arts or prophecies.

Character Developments

• Liu Tian: Becomes more curious and ambitious, decides to focus on his current progress rather than worrying about future challenges.
• Heavenly Dao: Shows his wisdom and experience, reveals he has been keeping secrets from Liu Tian.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Patience: Liu Tian's desire to become stronger quickly vs. Heavenly Dao's patience in waiting for the right time.
• Secrets and Trust: Both Liu Tian and Heavenly Dao keep secrets from each other, affecting their trust dynamic.

Character Interactions

• Liu Tian and Heavenly Dao: Their interaction reveals their mutual trust and understanding, despite keeping secrets from each other.
• Liu Tian and Bai Cinan (off-page): Liu Tian becomes aware of Bai Cinan's interest in the prism pillar, potentially leading to future conflict or alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Tian and Alice visit Gayn Manor, where they admire the unique garden filled with various camellias, chrysanthemums, and rhododendrons.
• They meet Tia Gayn, the third daughter of the Gayn Family, who is temporarily in charge of the manor.
• Tia invites Liu Tian to discuss business over dinner, as she has prepared a thousand antiques related to the Lost Empire.

Character Developments

• Alice displays her love for nature and flowers, particularly the soft, velvety thorns of the rhododendrons.
• Tia shows her knowledge of Crimson Cloud Empire customs and her hospitality as she welcomes Liu Tian.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the Hundred Flowers Kingdom's preference for vibrant roses and the Crimson Cloud Empire's aesthetic, represented by the unique garden at Gayn Manor.
• The value placed on appearances and vanity among nobles, as seen through the expensive secret formula used to grow plants and the high prices of antiques.

Character Interactions

• Liu Tian and Alice bond over their shared curiosity about the garden and its plants.
• Tia's warm welcome and invitation to discuss business over dinner with Liu Tian hint at a potential alliance or partnership.