Ch. 21Repaying Kindness with Enmity
Key Plot Points and Events
- Xian Wu rushes to help Xiao Ning'er after hearing her scream, finding her in pain and distress.
- Xiao Ning'er, embarrassed and in pain, drives Xian Wu away, mistaking his concern for inappropriate behavior.
- Xian Wu, feeling unappreciated, leaves and vents his frustration by drawing on a rock.
- The next day, Xian Wu serves food in the mess hall, yawning and making mistakes due to lack of sleep.
- Instructor Tie Kuang wakes Xian Wu up in class, teasing him about sneaking out the previous night.
Character Developments
- Xian Wu: Shows concern for Xiao Ning'er's safety, but feels hurt and angry when she misinterprets his intentions. His resolve to avoid women weakens as he returns to his usual behavior.
- Xiao Ning'er: Struggles with physical changes due to her Soul Force cultivation, leading to misunderstandings and embarrassment. She's grateful for Xian Wu's help but is cautious about his intentions.
Significant Themes
- Misunderstandings: Xiao Ning'er's misinterpretation of Xian Wu's actions leads to tension between them.
- Kindness vs. Enmity: Despite Xian Wu's good intentions, he feels resentment towards Xiao Ning'er, illustrating the theme of repaying kindness with enmity.
Character Interactions
- Xian Wu and Xiao Ning'er: Their interaction is strained due to Xiao Ning'er's misunderstanding of Xian Wu's intentions, leading to a brief argument.
- Xian Wu and Instructor Tie Kuang: The instructor teases Xian Wu about sneaking out, causing Xian Wu to wake up and engage with the class.
- Xian Wu and his classmates: Zhang Ming and Zhu Jun Xiang speculate about Xian Wu's whereabouts the previous night, suggesting they might think he went to see Hu Yan Lan Ruo.