Ch. 21Three Years
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ye Yun, now nine, has reached the seventh level of Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao in three years, while Zhang Xiaofan is at the second level.
- Zhang Xiaofan fuses the Bloodthirsty Bead and Soul Devourer, creating the Soul Devouring Cudgel, but suffers from blood and qi deficiency.
- Du Bishu descends the mountain after reaching the fourth level of Jade Purity, and Zhang Xiaofan takes over the kitchen duties.
- Ye Yun and Tian Ling'er agree to practice together daily for the upcoming Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament.
- Ye Yun finds himself with free time after no longer needing to chop bamboo and decides to refine iron ore to forge 'gadgets.'
Character Developments
- Ye Yun has grown from eight to nine years old and has reached the seventh level in his cultivation, despite suppressing his progress.
- Zhang Xiaofan has struggled to cultivate, reaching only the second level due to excessive blood loss.
- Tian Ling'er has grown from twelve to around fifteen years old and has become more elegant and graceful.
- Du Bishu has reached the fourth level of Jade Purity and will descend the mountain to gather materials for cultivating magic treasures.
Significant Themes
- Cultivation progress and its challenges.
- The passage of time and its effects on characters.
- The importance of practice and preparation for upcoming challenges (the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament).
Character Interactions
- Ye Yun and Tian Ling'er's relationship becomes closer, with Tian Ling'er often pestering Ye Yun and even kissing him on the cheek.
- Ye Yun and Zhang Xiaofan maintain a friendly relationship, with Ye Yun showing understanding towards Zhang Xiaofan's cultivation struggles.
- Tian Buyi treats Zhang Xiaofan better than in the original work, while Tian Ling'er spends less time with him, preferring Ye Yun's company.