Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points & Events

• Chen Mo, a young man struggling to progress in his cultivation, starts his day with a sense of dejection due to his slow progress.
• He remembers an incident from his high school graduation holiday when he fell into a gully and discovered a cave with human bones.
• He decided to bury the bones and found a cloth pouch, a white bead, and a piece of green jade. After touching the jade with his blood-stained hand, it stuck to his forehead, causing him to faint.
• He woke up to find his skin covered in black oil and his body filled with energy. He discovered he could punch through rocks without harming his hand.
• He finished burying the bones, made a grave mound, and decided to return and renovate the grave when he has money.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo shows determination and respect for the deceased, burying the bones and making a grave mound despite his confusion and fear.
• He demonstrates responsibility, deciding to renovate the grave when he has money.
• He exhibits self-control, managing his newfound strength to avoid causing damage.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and responsibility, shown through Chen Mo's actions towards the deceased.
• The consequences of one's actions, as Chen Mo's touch of the green jade with his blood-stained hand led to significant changes in his body.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo's interaction with his companions, who called out to him when he fainted, is mentioned but not detailed.
• His internal dialogue reveals his shock, determination, and confusion regarding his newfound abilities and the changes in his body.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo falls into a cesspool and is rescued by his friends.
• He discovers a Green Jade on his forehead, which transmits information about a deceased Nascent Soul Realm Cultivator, Ye Shang (True Person Xuan Ling).
• Chen Mo learns he has received a true essence seed from Ye Shang, allowing him to enter the Qi Induction stage of Cultivation.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo: Realizes he has the potential for Cultivation and gains a basic understanding of the Cultivation world.
• Ye Shang: His backstory and Cultivation journey are revealed posthumously through the Green Jade.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation: The process of absorbing Spiritual Energy, cleansing the body, and advancing one's power and lifespan.
• Opportunity and Physique: Essential for one to embark on the path of Cultivation.
• Betrayal: Ye Shang's friend, True Person Yu Hai, betrays him for a treasure.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and his friends: They rescue him from the cesspool, and he later shares his newfound knowledge about Cultivation with them.
• Chen Mo and Ye Shang: Although they never met, Chen Mo inherits Ye Shang's true essence seed and knowledge, creating a posthumous connection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo finds a storage bag containing a legacy jade slip, a white jade bead, and other items from True Person Xuan Ling (Ye Shang).
• The storage bag is protected by restrictions and can only be opened by someone with divine sense.
• Chen Mo decides to keep his cultivation journey a secret, understanding the risks of revealing it.
• He creates a tombstone and buries it for True Person Xuan Ling, expressing his gratitude and reluctance to inform the Ye Family due to the dangers involved.
• Chen Mo discovers his enhanced physical abilities and memory after starting cultivation.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo: Realizes the importance of secrecy in cultivation, experiences physical enhancements, and improves his memory.
• True Person Xuan Ling (Ye Shang): Although deceased, his actions and legacy continue to influence Chen Mo.

Significant Themes

• Secrecy and discretion in cultivation.
• The challenges and rewards of persistent effort in cultivation.
• The impact of one's actions and legacy on others.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo interacts with True Person Xuan Ling's legacy, feeling grateful and responsible towards his master.
• Chen Mo's internal dialogue reveals his thoughts and decisions regarding his cultivation journey and its secrecy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo, a diligent cultivator, decides to take a break from his daily routine to attend his university's class dinner party before graduation.
• He learns that his former classmate and brief romantic interest, Gong Hui (Legs to Play For Years), will also be attending.
• Chen Mo recalls their past interactions, which ended abruptly when he saw Gong Hui with another man.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo: He has grown in his cultivation but feels the need to balance his personal life and responsibilities. He decides to attend the dinner party to put past romantic feelings aside and move on.
• Gong Hui (Legs to Play For Years): She remains mysterious about her actions that led to the end of their potential relationship. She will attend the same dinner party.

Significant Themes

• Unrequited love and moving on
• The balance between personal goals and responsibilities
• The importance of closure in relationships

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Ma Yuan discuss the dinner party and Chen Mo's past with Gong Hui.
• Chen Mo decides to attend the dinner party to put his past feelings for Gong Hui to rest.
• The chapter hints at a potential encounter between Chen Mo and Gong Hui at the dinner party.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo returns to his university for his final Graduation Exam, feeling nostalgic about leaving the place he's lived in for four years.
• He meets his dorm mates, Li Rui, Zhao Guodong, and Ma Yuan, and they plan to have lunch together.
• At the restaurant, they encounter Gong Hui and Wang Lisheng. Wang Lisheng, a wealthy second-generation kid, taunts Chen Mo about his failed pursuit of Gong Hui and boasts about his wealth.
• Chen Mo decides not to engage with Wang Lisheng, suspecting that Gong Hui has a secret she's hiding from Wang Lisheng.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo: Shows maturity and restraint in handling Wang Lisheng's provocation. He reflects on his personal growth, realizing he's become more sentimental.
• Gong Hui: Reveals a manipulative side, using Chen Mo as a shield for her secret. Her true nature is hinted at, suggesting she's not as innocent as she seems.
• Wang Lisheng: Exhibits arrogance, ignorance, and a shallow understanding of women, focusing solely on material wealth.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: Wang Lisheng's perception of Gong Hui is based on her appearance and material possessions, while Chen Mo suspects there's more to her than meets the eye.
• Maturity and Restraint: Chen Mo demonstrates maturity by not engaging in a public argument with Wang Lisheng, showing self-control and understanding.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Li Rui: They share a close bond, with Li Rui showing concern for Chen Mo's well-being.
• Chen Mo and Gong Hui: Their interaction is tense, with Chen Mo understanding that Gong Hui has a secret she's hiding from Wang Lisheng.
• Wang Lisheng and Chen Mo: Wang Lisheng taunts Chen Mo, while Chen Mo remains calm and unprovoked.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo and his friends attend a graduation party at a restaurant.
• Chen Mo reflects on the advantages of school life compared to society.
• Gong Hui thanks Chen Mo for his understanding and asks for his help in maintaining a lie about their past.
• A group of hoodlums disrupts the party, demanding the students leave.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo: Realizes his unsociable nature and reflects on his experiences in society.
• Gong Hui: Admits her past to Chen Mo, asks for his help, and expresses gratitude.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between school life and societal life.
• The importance of understanding and acceptance in friendships.
• The struggle between personal desires and societal expectations.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Gong Hui: They have a heart-to-heart conversation in the restroom, leading to an understanding between them.
• Chen Mo and the hoodlums: Chen Mo remains calm and collected in the face of the disruption, not engaging with the hoodlums.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of thugs, led by Brother Hai, disrupts a class gathering, harassing a female student, Gong Hui, and demanding money from a male student, Wang Lisheng.
• Chen Mo, the class monitor, intervenes by throwing beer bottles at Brother Hai, inciting the other students to join in and beat the thugs.
• The police and school authorities arrive, and the students are released after giving statements that it was self-defense.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo: Initially quiet and unsociable, Chen Mo demonstrates courage and leadership by standing up to the thugs and inciting his classmates to join him. He becomes a memorable figure among his peers.
• Wang Lisheng: Wang Lisheng is portrayed as cowardly and arrogant, unable to stand up for Gong Hui or himself when faced with Brother Hai. His attempt to show off backfires, causing him embarrassment.
• Gong Hui: Gong Hui is shown to be brave and appreciative of Chen Mo's help, though she is also cautious about expressing her gratitude.

Significant Themes

• Standing up against injustice: Chen Mo's actions highlight the theme of standing up for what's right, even in the face of danger.
• Peer pressure and group dynamics: The students' collective response to the thugs' provocation illustrates how group dynamics can influence individual behavior.
• Consequences of arrogance: Brother Hai's and Wang Lisheng's arrogant behavior leads to their downfall, serving as a cautionary tale.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Brother Hai: Chen Mo's actions directly lead to Brother Hai's defeat and humiliation.
• Chen Mo and Gong Hui: Chen Mo's intervention saves Gong Hui from harassment, and she expresses her gratitude, though Chen Mo downplays his role.
• Wang Lisheng and Brother Hai: Wang Lisheng's cowardice and debt to Brother Hai cause him embarrassment and loss of face in front of his classmates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo reunites with his dorm mates and attends a gathering.
• They discuss internships, future plans, and Chen Mo's lack of concrete plans.
• Chen Mo decides to continue cultivating secretly while working.
• He reflects on his cultivation journey and decides to try a method from a novel to aid his cultivation.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo shows maturity and responsibility in handling his future plans.
• Li Rui demonstrates concern and support for Chen Mo.
• Chen Mo's determination to continue cultivating despite his circumstances is evident.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal aspirations (cultivation) and societal responsibilities (work, family).
• The power of perseverance and adaptability in the face of uncertainty.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo reconnects with his dorm mates, showing camaraderie and mutual support.
• Li Rui offers Chen Mo a job, showing his wealth and influence.
• Chen Mo's internal struggle between his cultivation journey and his responsibilities is depicted.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo successfully cultivates and absorbs Spiritual Energy from the Little White Bead.
• He realizes the importance of the Little White Bead and wears it around his neck.
• After cultivation, he expels harmful substances from his body.
• Chen Mo decides to return home to farm after reaching Qi Refining Layer One.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo's resolve to cultivate strengthens.
• He becomes more sensitive to his senses, particularly taste and smell.
• Chen Mo's desire to return home to farm grows.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Spiritual Energy in cultivation.
• The impact of cultivation on one's senses and physical condition.
• The struggle between Chen Mo's desire to cultivate and his practical responsibilities.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo greets Manager Wu at the express delivery point, noticing that he seems preoccupied.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo completes his work two hours earlier than usual due to improved physical and mental condition.
• Manager Wu resigns and transfers his duties to Chen Mo, including an approved 2,000 yuan bonus.
• Chen Mo overhears that Manager Wu was transferred due to a relative of a department head from headquarters.
• Chen Mo starts cultivating and notices improvements in his body and mind.
• Manager Guo assigns Chen Mo to deliver packages in Zone 4, while Su Huaiming (Manager Guo's brother-in-law) handles pickups, despite regulations suggesting otherwise.
• Manager Guo tells Chen Mo to either accept the assignment or leave.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo shows determination and assertiveness in discussing work arrangements with Manager Guo.
• Manager Wu is depicted as a fair and considerate manager, resigning due to personal reasons.
• Manager Guo is portrayed as biased and manipulative, favoring his brother-in-law.

Significant Themes

• Fairness and Bias: Manager Wu's resignation highlights the unfair treatment he received, while Manager Guo's favoritism towards his brother-in-law is evident in the work assignment.
• Determination and Assertiveness: Chen Mo demonstrates his resolve in discussing work arrangements, showing he won't accept unfair treatment.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Manager Wu have a cordial interaction, with Manager Wu showing kindness and consideration towards Chen Mo.
• Chen Mo and Manager Guo have a tense interaction, with Chen Mo standing up for himself against Manager Guo's biased decision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo, a delivery guy, quits his job after being bullied by his manager, Guo, and a colleague, Su Huaiming.
• Chen Mo records the incident and stands up for himself, leading to a physical altercation.
• He slaps both Guo and Su, causing them to back down and pay his wages.
• Chen Mo returns home and focuses on cultivation, aiming to reach Qi Refining Layer One.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo: Stands up for himself after enduring bullying, shows physical prowess, and is determined to improve his cultivation.
• Manager Guo: Initially arrogant and bullying, becomes submissive after being slapped and humiliated.
• Su Huaiming: Physically imposing but no match for Chen Mo, becomes subdued after being slapped.

Significant Themes

• Standing up against bullying and injustice.
• The importance of self-improvement and perseverance in cultivation.
• The consequences of underestimating others.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo vs. Manager Guo & Su Huaiming: Chen Mo stands up to his bullies, slapping them and making them back down.
• Chen Mo's internal dialogue: He encourages himself to cultivate diligently and maintain a calm mind.

Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo returns home late and begins cultivating, aiming to break through to Qi Refining Layer One.
• He successfully breaks through the bottleneck, entering Qi Refining Layer One, and experiences significant physical and spiritual improvements.
• Chen Mo explores the Little White Bead (Universe Cave Profound Bead) using his divine sense and receives information about its functions and restrictions.

Character Development

• Chen Mo demonstrates persistence and determination in his cultivation, successfully breaking through to the next layer.
• He shows curiosity and courage in exploring the Little White Bead, despite the risks involved.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and rewards of cultivation are highlighted, with Chen Mo experiencing both the benefits of breaking through and the risks of exploring unknown objects.
• The Little White Bead's functions emphasize the importance of time, resources, and spiritual growth in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• There are no character interactions in this chapter as Chen Mo cultivates alone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo queries the legacy jade slip and learns about cultivators' dietary needs, especially during the Qi Refining Realm.
• He discovers that his body has grown and changed due to his cultivation progress.
• He explores the contents of the storage bag given by his master, finding low-grade spirit stones, a Green Jade Sword, a Pill Recipe book, and a lock of hair.
• Chen Mo spends ten days refining the first restriction of the Universe Bead using the blood sacrifice method.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo's body grows and changes, becoming taller and more muscular, with improved features.
• He becomes more narcissistic after seeing his improved appearance.
• Chen Mo's cultivation reaches the Qi Refining Layer One and is consolidated.

Significant Themes

• The importance of diet and spiritual plants for cultivators.
• The need for patience and stability in cultivating the Dao.
• The value of the Universe Bead as an Innate Spiritual Treasure.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo interacts with his master, Ye Shang, through the legacy jade slip, expressing gratitude for his guidance.
• Chen Mo does not share the Universe Bead's true nature with anyone, vowing to keep it a secret, even from his parents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo enters the Universe Bead using his divine sense.
• He discovers the interior spans nearly a thousand mu, filled with white mist and a central white jade platform.
• The platform has a coiled dragon pillar with a dragon pearl at the top, dripping water into a lotus pond below.
• The pond produces liquefied Spiritual Energy, which overflows into the surrounding stream.
• The space has regions with different time multipliers, and it expands slightly each time a restriction layer is refined.
• Chen Mo finds three cultivation world plant seeds and decides to plant them later.
• He stores his storage bag within the Universe Bead and learns that higher-level spatial items can't be placed inside lower-level ones.
• He decides to focus on learning the Spirit Gathering Array and the Spring Wind and Rain Technique first.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo consolidates his Qi Refining Layer One cultivation.
• He demonstrates adaptability and caution by storing his storage bag within the Universe Bead and learning about spatial item compatibility.

Significant Themes

• The power and utility of the Universe Bead's space.
• The importance of focused cultivation and the dangers of spreading oneself too thin.
• The compatibility and hierarchy of spatial items.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo interacts with his master's legacy through the jade slip, guiding his decisions and learning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo finishes his cultivation session and decides to learn the Cleansing Technique to maintain hygiene without wasting much true essence.
• He plans to buy vegetable seeds for an experiment, visiting a wholesale vegetable market.
• He buys various vegetable seeds and feels he's being followed.
• He discovers Xiao Si, a socialite he previously beat up, following him and realizes he's being targeted for revenge.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo shows responsibility in learning the Cleansing Technique to maintain hygiene, demonstrating his practical thinking.
• He displays caution and intuition when sensing danger, using his spiritual sense as a Cultivator.
• Xiao Si is revealed to be vengeful and malicious, seeking retribution for his previous defeat.

Significant Themes

• The importance of hygiene and personal cleanliness in Cultivation.
• The consequences of one's actions, as Xiao Si seeks revenge for his defeat.
• The heightened intuition and senses of Cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo encounters Xiao Si, who is following him, setting up a potential confrontation.
• Chen Mo's intuition alerts him to the danger, showing his awareness of the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo, aware of being followed, enters a restroom and stashes his purchases in a storage bag.
• Xiao Si, the follower, calls his boss, Brother Hai, for backup.
• Chen Mo leads them to a deserted demolition area.
• Brother Hai arrives with over a dozen men, intending to teach Chen Mo a lesson.
• Chen Mo, calm and unyielding, decides to use this opportunity to test his improved physical abilities.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo: Shows calm composure and strategic thinking, deciding to use the situation to test his strength.
• Xiao Si: Reveals his lack of experience and underestimates Chen Mo's awareness and capabilities.
• Brother Hai: Displaying arrogance and overconfidence, underestimates Chen Mo's abilities.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The street thugs believe they hold power over Chen Mo due to their numbers and weapons.
• Underestimation: Both Xiao Si and Brother Hai underestimate Chen Mo's awareness and capabilities.
• Testing limits: Chen Mo sees this as an opportunity to test his improved physical abilities.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Xiao Si: Xiao Si follows Chen Mo, unaware that Chen Mo is aware of him.
• Chen Mo and Brother Hai: Brother Hai threatens Chen Mo, but Chen Mo remains calm and unyielding.
• Brother Hai and his subordinates: They follow Brother Hai's orders, intending to teach Chen Mo a lesson.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Chen Mo, armed with a steel pipe, easily defeats a group of thugs led by Brother Hai due to his superior strength.
• A female police officer arrives, points a gun at Chen Mo, and then attacks him. Chen Mo blocks her attack and feels an unfamiliar qi force.
• The female police officer asks Chen Mo about his background and the reason for the fight. Chen Mo shows her a video recording of the incident and explains his school situation.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo demonstrates his physical prowess and strength, defeating multiple opponents with ease.
• The female police officer shows skill and uses an unfamiliar qi force, indicating she might be a cultivator.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power can overcome numbers and techniques.
• The unfamiliar qi force used by the female police officer hints at different cultivation methods or techniques.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and the female police officer have a brief, intense confrontation, followed by a conversation to clarify the situation.
• Chen Mo shows respect for the female police officer's skills but maintains his composure.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Chen Mo and Yuan Ruoshan (female police officer) handle the aftermath of the fight with Brother Hai's gang.
• Chen Mo learns about "major families" in the martial arts world and the "Chen Family of Cangzhou."
• Chen Mo decides to keep a low profile regarding his Cultivation until he understands the world better.
• Chen Mo learns and practices the Cleansing Technique, cleaning his house and soaking seeds in stream water from the Universe Bead.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo: Realizes there's more to the world than he knows, decides to be cautious about his Cultivation, and starts experimenting with planting using the Universe Bead.
• Yuan Ruoshan: Shows concern for Chen Mo's well-being and offers to explain the martial arts world to him later.

Significant Themes

• The unknown aspects of the martial arts world and Cultivation.
• Chen Mo's cautious approach to his newfound powers and the world around him.
• The practical use of the Cleansing Technique and the Universe Bead for planting.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Yuan Ruoshan: They exchange numbers and plan to meet later to discuss the martial arts world. Yuan Ruoshan shows concern for Chen Mo's safety and well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo cultivates and plants vegetables in the Universe Bead, using stream water to speed up growth.
• He experiments with time acceleration and discovers that soaked seeds sprout faster.
• Chen Mo starts eating his homegrown vegetables, which have superior taste and spiritual energy benefits.
• He plants some seeds outside the Universe Bead for comparison and meets Yuan Ruoshan, a police officer.
• Yuan Ruoshan informs Chen Mo that his case is almost concluded, and he can remove the summons and restrictions.
• Ji Hai, the man Chen Mo injured, has severe wrist injuries and limited functionality in both wrists.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo: Becomes more proficient in cultivation and learns new incantations. He also starts learning formations, focusing on the Spirit Gathering Formation.
• Yuan Ruoshan: Shows professionalism and maintains a cool demeanor despite Chen Mo's initial lustful glance.

Significant Themes

• The power of stream water in accelerating plant growth and enhancing their spiritual energy.
• The difference between cultivating inside the Universe Bead and outside.
• The legal process and its impact on Chen Mo's life.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Yuan Ruoshan meet at a coffee shop to discuss his case. Yuan Ruoshan is professional, while Chen Mo struggles with his initial lustful thoughts but quickly regains composure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo's altercation with Ji Hai and his gang results in Ji Hai facing one year of detention, and the others facing detention ranging from six months to one year.
• Chen Mo learns about the differences between detention and fixed-term imprisonment from Yuan Ruoshan.
• Yuan Ruoshan explains the ranks and stages of Martial Artists in Huaxia and abroad.
• Chen Mo learns that body Cultivation is a dead-end path compared to Cultivation.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo demonstrates his understanding of Cultivation and body Cultivation, showing his knowledge and experience.
• Yuan Ruoshan shows her knowledge of the martial arts world and its rules, positioning herself as an experienced and wise figure.

Significant Themes

• The differences and similarities between body Cultivation and Cultivation.
• The rules and taboos of the martial arts world.
• The hierarchy and rankings within the martial arts world.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Yuan Ruoshan discuss the details of the case involving Ji Hai and his gang.
• Chen Mo learns about the martial arts world from Yuan Ruoshan, showing his eagerness to understand and adapt.
• Yuan Ruoshan guides Chen Mo, showing her willingness to help and mentor him.