Ch. 1801Memories Had Been Wiped!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ma Xianhong, leader of Biyou Village, is severely injured and surrenders to Wang Ye and Wang Yue.
- Wang Ye reveals that there's more than one group involved in the attack on them years ago and that the company is aware of Biyou Village's supernatural activities.
- Wang Yue uses his memory-reading technique to interrogate the villagers, finding no involvement in the past attack.
- Ma Xianhong's memories are discovered to have been tampered with, suggesting an external influence.
- Wang Yue invites Ma Xianhong to Wudang Mountain, offering the same to other villagers who are willing. Those unwilling are free to leave, except for Zhao Guizhen, who is to be suppressed.
- Ma Xianhong offers Fu Rong, a Top Grade User with debts, to Wang Ye as a bodyguard for ten years in exchange for Wang Ye repaying her debt.
Character Developments
- Ma Xianhong: Initially defiant, he surrenders upon realizing the situation is beyond his control. He accepts Wang Yue's invitation to Wudang Mountain, showing a desire for protection and further research opportunities.
- Wang Yue: Demonstrates his powerful memory-reading technique and his willingness to protect those who submit to him, as seen in his offer to Ma Xianhong and the villagers.
- Fu Rong: Hesitant about her future, she is offered a solution by Ma Xianhong, potentially leading to a new life under Wang Ye's protection.
Significant Themes
- Power Dynamics: The power struggle between Wang Yue, Ma Xianhong, and the company is evident, with Wang Yue ultimately asserting his dominance.
- Trust and Betrayal: The revelation of Ma Xianhong's tampered memories suggests a breach of trust within his circle, potentially indicating a betrayer among them.
- Protection and Dependence: Wang Yue's offer of protection to Ma Xianhong and the villagers highlights the theme of dependence on powerful figures for security and opportunities.
Character Interactions
- Wang Yue and Ma Xianhong: Their interaction shows a shift from adversaries to potential allies, with Wang Yue extending an olive branch to Ma Xianhong.
- Ma Xianhong and the Villagers: Ma Xianhong's decision to let the villagers choose their own path demonstrates his respect for their autonomy, even in defeat.
- Wang Ye and Fu Rong: Wang Ye's acceptance of Fu Rong as a bodyguard, at Wang Yue's suggestion, shows their mutual trust and Wang Ye's willingness to take on responsibility.