Ch. 21Grandmaster of Baodan
Key Plot Points and Events
- A powerful Fusang Kingdom individual, comparable to a Transformation-stage Grandmaster, has fled to the Magic City and stolen the Tianshan Snow Lotus.
- Deputy Director Lu Huai receives a call from an anonymous tipster revealing the whereabouts of several suspicious Fusang people discussing the Snow Lotus.
- Lu Huai mobilizes the bureau's personnel to arrest the suspects, anticipating a formidable fight due to the presence of a potential Transformation-stage Grandmaster.
- The four members of the Chizuru Family receive instructions to disperse and return to their clan, but they're trapped in Dingxing Coffee Shop by a Baodan Grandmaster.
Character Developments
- Deputy Director Lu Huai: Shows dedication to his duty by answering the phone in the dispatch room and demonstrates strategic thinking in preparing for the arrest.
- Su Yuan: Proves his cunning and meticulous planning by making the anonymous call at the precise moment to ensure Deputy Chief Lu Huai receives it, setting the stage for the Chizuru Family's capture.
- Chizuru Kami and the Chizuru Family: Realize the gravity of their situation when they're cornered by a Baodan Grandmaster and understand that they must flee separately.
Significant Themes
- Power and Vulnerability: The Transformation-stage Grandmaster's power is a threat to the city, while the Chizuru Family's vulnerability is highlighted when they're trapped by the Baodan Grandmaster.
- Planning and Execution: The anonymous caller's (Su Yuan) meticulous planning and precise execution of the call reveal the importance of careful strategy in achieving goals.
- Adaptability: Characters must adapt to changing circumstances, such as the Chizuru Family's need to disperse quickly or Lu Huai's swift mobilization of resources.
Character Interactions
- Su Yuan and Deputy Director Lu Huai: Their interaction is indirect, with Su Yuan's anonymous call influencing Lu Huai's actions and leading to the bureau's mobilization.
- Chizuru Kami and the Chizuru Family: They exchange glances and communicate silently, demonstrating their understanding and coordination as a group when faced with danger.
- The Baodan Grandmaster and the Chizuru Family: Their interaction is tense and unspoken, with the Grandmaster's mental power suppressing the Chizuru Family, forcing them to attempt escape.