Ch. 21Shengyan, Don't Leave Me Alone... I'm Scared...
Key Plot Points and Events
- Gu Yuena has a dream where Su Ling (disguised) visits her in her cage, feeds her, and they share a emotional moment.
- Su Ling, in reality, is dying from overusing his powers. His system warns him to leave, but he stays to ensure Gu Yuena eats.
- Gu Yuena wakes up alone in her cage, unsure if the encounter was real or a dream.
- Tang Yuehua visits Gu Yuena, taunts her, and threatens to punish her further.
Character Developments
- Gu Yuena: Becomes more determined to live and find Su Ling, even if it's just to see him once.
- Su Ling: Struggles with his feelings for Gu Yuena and his fear of the Silver Dragon King's Main Body discovering his rebirth.
Significant Themes
- Love and longing: Gu Yuena's deep love for Su Ling and her fear of being abandoned.
- Fear and determination: Gu Yuena's fear of being alone and her determination to live and find Su Ling.
- Deception and truth: Su Ling's deception as a disguised visitor and Gu Yuena's uncertainty about the encounter's reality.
Character Interactions
- Gu Yuena and Su Ling: Share an emotional moment in Gu Yuena's dream, with Su Ling feeding her and Gu Yuena expressing her fear of being alone.
- Gu Yuena and Tang Yuehua: Gu Yuena silently marks down her debt against Tang Yuehua, while Tang Yuehua taunts and threatens Gu Yuena.