Ch. 141This Time, He Wouldn't Get Away
Key Plot Points and Events
- Xiao Mo prepares to leave for the Barren Lands to treat Ruxue, but receives a letter from Senior Sister Shang about the Yao Race's massacre of two Human Race sects, leading to an alliance planning to encircle and suppress them.
- Xiao Mo, while in the Qi Refining stage, spars with Jiang Qingyi, an inner disciple of the number one sword sect, but declines due to their significant cultivation difference.
- Xiao Mo leads the Snow Wind City army to a great victory, pursuing the Yao Race for five hundred miles and killing a total of one hundred and sixty thousand Yao.
- The Yao Race proposes peace talks, which Xiao Mo refuses, believing it's a ploy to stall for time.
- Xiao Mo's injuries worsen after each battle, shortening his lifespan.
Character Developments
- Xiao Mo: Shows determination to continue fighting against the Yao Race despite his worsening injuries and decreasing lifespan. He also demonstrates strategic thinking in refusing the Yao Race's peace talks.
- Jiang Qingyi: Reveals her seriousness about sparring with Xiao Mo, hinting at her interest in him.
- Luo Yang: Agrees to help Xiao Mo, showing loyalty and a desire to redeem himself after being expelled from the Confucian Academy.
Significant Themes
- The Human-Yao War: The conflict continues, with the Human Race gaining the upper hand, but Xiao Mo's health deteriorates with each battle.
- Determination and resolve: Xiao Mo remains committed to his goals despite knowing his lifespan is limited.
- Interest and attraction: Jiang Qingyi's behavior suggests she is interested in Xiao Mo, possibly hinting at a future romantic development.
Character Interactions
- Xiao Mo and Jiang Qingyi: Their interaction is brief but tense, with Xiao Mo declining to spar due to their cultivation difference, and Jiang Qingyi accepting his decision.
- Xiao Mo and Luo Yang: They form an alliance, with Luo Yang agreeing to help Xiao Mo, showing loyalty and a desire for redemption.
- Xiao Mo and Senior Sister Shang: Their relationship is not explored in this chapter, but Senior Sister Shang's letter indicates they maintain contact and share important information.