Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yue Wen attempts to pinch luck beasts, succeeding only once out of four tries, which he considers unlucky.
• He reads an interview in the newspaper where his assistants exaggeratedly praise his ruthlessness and declare war on Immortal Sect and aristocratic family disciples.
• Yue Wen sees a reward offer from the Pudu Sect for information related to a dark web account he used in the past.

Character Developments

• Yue Wen remains calm and focused despite his lack of luck, showing resilience and determination.
• His assistants, Xing'er and Qi Dian, are portrayed as playful and mischievous, enjoying their newfound fame and attention.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Determination: Yue Wen's luck is poor, but he remains focused on his goals, highlighting the theme that determination and hard work can overcome lack of luck.
• Fame and Its Consequences: Yue Wen's assistants' exaggerated comments in the interview lead to unexpected consequences, showing the power and potential dangers of fame.

Character Interactions

• Yue Wen, Xing'er, and Qi Dian interact playfully, with Xing'er and Qi Dian trying to shift blame onto each other for the controversial interview comments.
• Yue Wen's interactions with his assistants show a friendly, albeit slightly exasperated, boss-employee dynamic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yue Wen receives a call from Fan Bai Yan, who tasks him with hiring two Casting Realm Experts from the black market to help eliminate Dai Muchun's 'Shuang Ling Body' during the negotiation.
• Yue Wen learns that Gongsun Yan had informed Fan Bai Yan about the twenty million in the Jiangcheng branch's account.
• Yue Wen calls Gongsun Yan, asking him to contribute ten million more for the experts, leaving Gongsun Yan no choice but to comply.
• Yue Wen plans to have True Person Qu Guang and the others from the Supervision Bureau disguise themselves as the hired experts.
• Gongsun Yan seeks help from the Soul Shepherd Sect's Sect Leader, who agrees to cover the money and find more experts to deal with Flame Ghost Hall.

Character Developments

• Yue Wen: Shows cunning and manipulation in dealing with Gongsun Yan, trying to avoid spending his own money.
• Gongsun Yan: Struggles financially due to Yue Wen's demands and is forced to turn to the Soul Shepherd Sect for help.
• Fan Bai Yan: Shows resourcefulness and knowledge about the black market, demonstrating his experience as a former protector under the Divine Cult Leader.
• Dai Muchun: Revealed to have three Dharma Bodies, with the 'Shuang Ling Body' being the target for elimination.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and power struggles within the Flame Ghost Hall and the Soul Shepherd Sect.
• The importance of money and resources in the cultivation world, leading to desperation and betrayal.
• The pursuit of Immortal Treasures and their hidden secrets, driving the actions of various factions.

Character Interactions

• Yue Wen and Gongsun Yan: Their power dynamic shifts as Yue Wen manipulates Gongsun Yan into contributing more money.
• Fan Bai Yan and Yue Wen: They discuss the plan to eliminate Dai Muchun's 'Shuang Ling Body,' with Fan Bai Yan showing trust in Yue Wen's abilities.
• Gongsun Yan and the Soul Shepherd Sect's Sect Leader: They form an alliance, with the Sect Leader offering rewards and protection in exchange for Gongsun Yan's help in obtaining the Dao Realm corpse puppet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yue Wen's group arrives at the Supervision Bureau, and True Person Qu Guang learns about the plan to infiltrate the negotiation.
• True Persons Ming Guang and Tong Guang alter their appearances to act as corpse puppets for the mission.
• Fan Bai Yan meets Yue Wen and the two True Persons at the designated location, and they proceed to the negotiation site.
• Dai Muchun, one of the Dharma Bodies of the Sect Master of the Soul Shepherd Sect, arrives for the negotiation.

Character Developments

• Yue Wen's cultivation progress surprises the True Persons, making them regret not taking him as a disciple earlier.
• True Person Qu Guang decides to accept Yue Wen as a true disciple if he can represent Jiangcheng in the Ascending Dragon Tournament.
• Fan Bai Yan reveals his plan to sever Dai Muchun's three souls one by one due to their deep-seated hatred.

Significant Themes

• The theme of missed opportunities is highlighted as True Person Qu Guang regrets not taking Yue Wen as a disciple earlier, and Yue Wen's refusal of her offer.
• The theme of revenge and hatred is emphasized as Fan Bai Yan reveals his plan to exact revenge on Dai Muchun.

Character Interactions

• Yue Wen interacts with the two True Persons, providing guidance on acting as corpse puppets.
• Fan Bai Yan and Yue Wen discuss the plan and the target, with Fan Bai Yan giving instructions to Yue Wen.
• Fan Bai Yan and Dai Muchun meet, with Dai Muchun attempting to justify his past actions and presenting a collaboration proposal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dai Muchun, leader of the Soul Shepherd Sect, reveals a plan to create intelligent, obedient corpse puppets by injecting souls extracted from living humans into corpse puppets.
• He invites Fan Bai Yan, leader of the Flame Ghost Hall, and two other powerful evil sect leaders (Golden Spear Lang of Dark Flower Ridge and Mountain Boa of the Poisonous Snake Gang) to join his plan.
• Fan Bai Yan initially agrees but later reveals he doesn't have the Dao Realm corpse puppet Dai Muchun is interested in.
• Dai Muchun, feeling tricked, activates a formation surrounding the building, trapping everyone inside.

Character Developments

• Dai Muchun shows his cunning and ruthlessness, manipulating others for his gain.
• Fan Bai Yan reveals his arrogance and underestimation of his opponents.
• Yue Wen, the narrator, shows his intelligence and ability to read situations.

Significant Themes

• The ruthlessness and cunning of evil cultivators.
• The power dynamics and alliances within the criminal underworld.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies.

Character Interactions

• Dai Muchun manipulates and deceives the other sect leaders.
• Fan Bai Yan and Dai Muchun have a tense, distrustful relationship.
• Yue Wen, the narrator, observes and comments on the events unfolding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fan Bai Yan, the Flame Ghost Hall's leader, is ambushed by Dai Muchun and others at an unfinished building.
• Dai Muchun brings powerful reinforcements, including a Casting Realm expert, Golden Spear Lang, and a Mountain Boa.
• Gongsun Yan, a traitor, reveals that he informed Dai Muchun about Fan Bai Yan's plan to hire black market enforcers.
• True Person Qu Guang and True Person Tong Guang, hidden as corpse puppets, reveal themselves and swiftly defeat the enemy experts.
• Dai Muchun activates a great formation to protect himself and the remaining enemies.

Character Developments

• Fan Bai Yan: Realizes he underestimated the black market enforcers hired by Yue Wen and appreciates his disciple's competence.
• Yue Wen: Proves his loyalty and resourcefulness by hiring powerful enforcers.
• Gongsun Yan: Shows his treacherous nature by betraying Fan Bai Yan and collaborating with Dai Muchun.
• Dai Muchun: Demonstrates his cunning by bringing additional reinforcements and activating a protective formation.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust: Gongsun Yan's betrayal highlights the theme of trust and loyalty among the characters.
• Power dynamics: The battle showcases the power dynamics between the Flame Ghost Hall, the Soul Shepherd Sect, and the black market enforcers.
• Resourcefulness: Yue Wen's ability to hire powerful enforcers demonstrates his resourcefulness and strategic thinking.

Character Interactions

• Fan Bai Yan and Yue Wen: Their relationship strengthens as Yue Wen proves his worth and resourcefulness.
• Gongsun Yan and Fan Bai Yan: Their interaction highlights Gongsun Yan's betrayal and Fan Bai Yan's realization of his disciple's loyalty.
• Dai Muchun and Fan Bai Yan: Their conflict escalates as Dai Muchun brings more powerful reinforcements to challenge Fan Bai Yan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dai Muchun panics and activates a formation, pulling Yue Wen and Fan Bai Yan into the 'Ancient Twelve Fiend Soul Realm'.
• Yue Wen receives projections of two Great Daos, 'Kunyu Ridge' and 'Yun Ling Shu', from True Persons Li Guang and Tong Guang.
• Yue Wen, empowered by the Great Dao projections, defeats the Soul Shepherd Sect disciples in their giant forms.

Character Developments

• Yue Wen gains confidence and fighting prowess after receiving the Great Dao projections.
• Fan Bai Yan becomes more reliant on Yue Wen, seeing him as a source of security.
• Dai Muchun is caught off guard and confused by Yue Wen's sudden strength.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Great Dao and its projections.
• The unexpected turn of events, challenging Dai Muchun's schemes.
• The growing bond between Yue Wen and Fan Bai Yan.

Character Interactions

• Yue Wen and Fan Bai Yan: Yue Wen protects Fan Bai Yan and shows off his newfound strength, boosting Fan Bai Yan's confidence in him.
• Yue Wen and Dai Muchun: Yue Wen surprises Dai Muchun with his sudden power increase, causing Dai Muchun to reassess his plans.
• Yue Wen and the True Persons: The True Persons provide Yue Wen with the Great Dao projections, aiding him in the battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yue Wen, an evil cultivator in disguise, fights against the Soul Shepherd Sect led by Dai Muchun in a dim blue world.
• Dai Muchun uses the Soul Refining Umbrella, a forbidden artifact that controls refined souls, against Yue Wen.
• Yue Wen temporarily suppresses the umbrella, causing the war souls to attack Dai Muchun, who is then killed by Yue Wen.
• The Twelve Fiends Soul Execution Array dissipates, and everyone returns to the unfinished building.

Character Developments

• Yue Wen demonstrates exceptional combat skills and strategic thinking, outsmarting Dai Muchun and saving Fan Bai Yan.
• Dai Muchun's true colors are revealed as he is killed, and his war souls are freed.
• Fan Bai Yan is surprised by Yue Wen's strength and grateful for his rescue.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of evil actions (Dai Muchun's war souls turning against him).
• The power of strategic thinking and adaptability (Yue Wen outsmarting Dai Muchun).
• The importance of gratitude and repaying kindness (Fan Bai Yan's promise to repay Yue Wen).

Character Interactions

• Yue Wen and Dai Muchun: A deadly duel where Yue Wen outsmarts Dai Muchun, leading to his death.
• Yue Wen and Fan Bai Yan: Yue Wen saves Fan Bai Yan, leading to the latter's gratitude and promise to repay the kindness.
• The two True Persons (Tong Guang and Ming Guang) and Fan Bai Yan: They reveal their true identities to Fan Bai Yan, who is surprised and grateful.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Flame Ghost Hall has a Supervision Bureau mole.
• Fan Bai Yan and Gongsun Yan suspect each other, while Yue Wen's true identity is revealed.
• Yue Wen captures Fan Bai Yan and Gongsun Yan with the help of the Two True Persons.
• The Supervision Bureau plans to clean up the remaining Flame Ghost Hall disciples and investigate the Dao Realm corpse puppet.
• Dai Muchun's two remaining Dharma Bodies discuss their next steps, deciding to issue a bounty on Yue Wen while secretly searching for the Immortal Treasure Secret Realm in Jiangcheng.

Character Developments

• Yue Wen: Proven to be a mole for the Supervision Bureau, captures Fan Bai Yan and Gongsun Yan, and suggests a plan to deal with the remaining Flame Ghost Hall disciples.
• Dai Muchun's Dharma Bodies: The Tai Guang Body is killed, and the remaining You Jing Body and Shuang Ling Body discuss their revenge plan, deciding to issue a bounty on Yue Wen while secretly searching for the Immortal Treasure Secret Realm.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust: The theme of betrayal is prominent, with characters suspecting each other and revealing hidden loyalties. Trust is also a significant factor, with characters' actions often driven by their trust or suspicion of others.
• Power dynamics: The struggle for power and influence is evident in the interactions between the Supervision Bureau, Flame Ghost Hall, and other evil cultivator sects. Each group seeks to gain the upper hand and eliminate their rivals.
• Revenge and retaliation: The desire for revenge drives many characters' actions, with Dai Muchun's Dharma Bodies seeking retribution against Yue Wen and the Supervision Bureau.

Character Interactions

• Yue Wen and the Two True Persons: Yue Wen works with the Two True Persons to capture Fan Bai Yan and Gongsun Yan, demonstrating his loyalty to the Supervision Bureau and his strategic thinking.
• Dai Muchun's Dharma Bodies: The You Jing Body and Shuang Ling Body interact, discussing their revenge plan and deciding to issue a bounty on Yue Wen while secretly searching for the Immortal Treasure Secret Realm.
• Fan Bai Yan and Gongsun Yan: The two suspects each other, with Fan Bai Yan initially suspecting Gongsun Yan and Gongsun Yan even suspecting himself. Their interactions highlight the theme of betrayal and mistrust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Jiangcheng Flame Ghost Hall recruits new disciples at an unprecedented pace, with over 60 joining in half a month.
• Yue Wen, the branch leader, devises a selection process for these new disciples, asking them to fill out forms detailing their evil deeds and providing evidence.
• The selected disciples, believing they are to embark on an important mission, are instead taken to a prison by Supervision Bureau investigators, led by Yue Wen.

Character Developments

• Yue Wen: He demonstrates his cunning and manipulative nature by orchestrating this scheme to capture the new disciples and use them to infiltrate the prison.
• Gongsun Yan: The old man is revealed to have been secretly recruiting disciples and skimming money, but he cooperates with Yue Wen's plan to redeem himself.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Manipulation: Yue Wen uses the new disciples' eagerness to prove themselves and their desire for recognition to lure them into his trap.
• Evil and Morality: The new disciples' crimes and their reactions to Yue Wen's selection process highlight the moral ambiguity of the Flame Ghost Hall and its members.

Character Interactions

• Yue Wen and Gongsun Yan: Their dynamic shows a power imbalance, with Yue Wen holding the upper hand and Gongsun Yan eager to please him.
• The new disciples: Their interactions reveal their eagerness to prove themselves, their excitement and fear at joining an evil cultivator sect, and their varied levels of criminal experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yue Wen sends the guilty batch to prison and takes the innocent newcomers to a factory complex for training.
• The factory was previously a sweatshop where small demons were exploited. It's now used for Flame Ghost Hall's exclusive training.
• The training involves working from 6 AM to 9 PM with half-hour meal breaks and one day off per month, with no leave from the factory grounds. Slacking results in punishment.
• Yue Wen explains the purpose of the training: to face what they least want to face and accept responsibilities they're most unwilling to bear.
• The newcomers agree to the training, and Yue Wen promises rewards for completing it.
• Yue Wen, Qi Dian, and Zhao Xing'er return to the Firm. True Person Qu Guang rewards them for their successful mission.
• True Person Qu Guang informs them that the Demon Locking Secret Realm will open in a few days.
• Yue Wen consumes the Bi Gen Fruit and gains a slight understanding of the Great Dao.

Character Developments

• Yue Wen demonstrates his leadership and understanding of the newcomers' psychology, making them willingly accept harsh training.
• Yue Wen's cultivation improves after absorbing another wave of vital blood from Shou Sui.
• Yue Wen gains a grasp of the Great Dao after consuming the Bi Gen Fruit.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of training and the importance of accepting responsibilities unwillingly.
• The value of understanding and facing one's fears and least desired tasks.
• The rewards and enlightenment gained from cultivation and hard work.

Character Interactions

• Yue Wen interacts with the Flame Ghost Hall newcomers, explaining and enforcing the training rules.
• Yue Wen, Qi Dian, and Zhao Xing'er work together on a mission and receive rewards from True Person Qu Guang.
• Yue Wen and True Person Qu Guang discuss the upcoming Demon Locking Secret Realm opening.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with the trio discussing their New Year's Eve plans amidst the festive atmosphere of Lunar New Year's Eve.
• Qi Dian receives a message from his sister, inviting him to their family's New Year's Eve dinner, causing him internal conflict.
• Yue Wen and Zhao Xing'er persuade Qi Dian to go home for the reunion dinner.
• On the day of the reunion dinner, a client arrives at the Firm, seeking help for a suspected theft by an Evil Spirit.
• Yue Wen and Zhao Xing'er decide to investigate the case, while Qi Dian heads home with Big White.

Character Developments

• Qi Dian: Struggles with the decision to return home for the New Year, revealing his family background and the reason for his departure. He ultimately decides to go home but invites his friends to join him.
• Yue Wen: Demonstrates his sense of justice and commitment to his work, immediately deciding to investigate the Evil Spirit case on New Year's Eve.
• Zhao Xing'er: Shows understanding and support for Qi Dian's family situation and agrees to help with the case, displaying her loyalty to her friends.

Significant Themes

• Family and Belonging: The chapter explores the concept of family and the importance of family reunions during the New Year, as seen through Qi Dian's internal struggle and the trio's interactions.
• Loyalty and Friendship: The strong bond between Yue Wen, Zhao Xing'er, and Qi Dian is evident in their support for each other, with Qi Dian inviting his friends to his family's dinner and the others agreeing without hesitation.
• Duty and Responsibility: Yue Wen's immediate decision to investigate the Evil Spirit case highlights his sense of duty and responsibility, even during the festive New Year's Eve.

Character Interactions

• Yue Wen, Zhao Xing'er, and Qi Dian: The trio's banter and mutual support showcase their strong friendship and camaraderie.
• Qi Dian and His Family: The chapter hints at Qi Dian's strained relationship with his father and his sister's role as a mediator, setting the stage for potential family dynamics to be explored further.
• Yue Wen and the Client: Yue Wen's professionalism and commitment to his work are demonstrated in his immediate decision to investigate the client's case, despite it being New Year's Eve.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yue Wen and Zhao Xing'er visit the three little ones to ask for help in finding the thief of the gold jewelry.
• Black Cat uses its network to find the thief, a golden Demonic Beast, and its residence.
• Yue Wen and Zhao Xing'er rush to the Qi family's villa, mistaking Qi Dian's father and sister for the thief and his accomplice, and apprehend them.

Character Developments

• The three little ones show their usefulness and reliability in solving the case.
• Yue Wen and Zhao Xing'er demonstrate their quick thinking and action, but also their lack of caution, leading to a misunderstanding.
• Qi Dian's father and sister show their concern for Qi Dian's friends, welcoming them for New Year's Eve dinner.

Significant Themes

• The importance of careful investigation to avoid misunderstandings.
• The power of networks and connections in solving problems.
• The theme of welcoming the new year and new beginnings.

Character Interactions

• Yue Wen and Zhao Xing'er work together to solve the case, showing their partnership and trust in each other.
• The three little ones help Yue Wen and Zhao Xing'er, showing their eagerness to please and their usefulness.
• Qi Dian's family welcomes Yue Wen and Zhao Xing'er, showing their kindness and openness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yue Wen and Zhao Xing'er mistakenly confront Qi Dian's family, thinking they are involved in a gold theft case.
• They discover the family's spirit dog, Little Gold, is a Golden Pixiu Dog with the ability to absorb and store gold.
• Yue Wen contacts Lan Zhi from the Supervision Bureau, who reveals Little Gold's true nature and the method to retrieve stolen gold.
• Little Gold communicates that its mother was kidnapped and forced to steal, leading the group to a suburban building to rescue her.

Character Developments

• Yue Wen shows understanding and empathy towards Little Gold, earning its trust.
• Qi Dian demonstrates his ability to understand dog language, further solidifying his bond with dogs.
• Zhao Xing'er displays her ruthless and direct nature, eager to dissect Little Gold for evidence.

Significant Themes

• Misunderstandings and their consequences.
• The bond between humans and animals, and the ability to communicate with them.
• The corrupting influence of wealth and power, leading to criminal activities.

Character Interactions

• Yue Wen and Zhao Xing'er apologize to Qi Dian's family for the misunderstanding.
• Yue Wen, Zhao Xing'er, and Qi Dian work together to help Little Gold rescue its mother.
• Little Gold communicates with Yue Wen, Qi Dian, and Zhao Xing'er, showing trust and understanding despite the initial threat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yue Wen and his companions discover a black-robed man holding a Golden Pixiu Dog captive in his basement.
• Yue Wen uses his Electric Light Spirit Snake Binding and Thunder Tiger Shocks Heaven Fist to incapacitate the black-robed man.
• The black-robed man is revealed to be a former Beast Taming Sect member who had been selling stolen Golden Pixiu Dogs.
• The little Golden Pixiu Dog is reunited with its mother, and they are taken in by Qi Dian's family for the New Year.

Character Developments

• Yue Wen demonstrates his powerful cultivation and combat skills, easily defeating the black-robed man.
• Zhao Xing'er shows her sadistic tendencies when torturing the black-robed man for information.
• The little Golden Pixiu Dog shows resilience and determination in finding its mother.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Power: Yue Wen's strength and skills are emphasized, highlighting the importance of cultivation in the story's world.
• Family and Belonging: The reunion of the mother and little Golden Pixiu Dog underscores the theme of family and belonging.
• Corruption and Justice: The black-robed man's actions and subsequent punishment reflect the theme of justice prevailing over corruption.

Character Interactions

• Yue Wen and Zhao Xing'er work together to interrogate and punish the black-robed man.
• Qi Dian shows compassion towards the Golden Pixiu Dogs, offering to take them in for the New Year.
• The little Golden Pixiu Dog and its mother reunite, showing a strong bond between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yue Wen invites the three little ones to spend New Year's Eve with them.
• The Supervision Bureau people are invited to dinner.
• The Meow Meow Cult leader, Wang Miaomiao, arrives with a giant fox, which she believes is a cat in disguise.
• The group decides to make dumplings together for the New Year's Eve dinner.

Character Developments

• Yue Wen and Qi Dian show kindness and consideration towards the three little ones, inviting them to join the New Year's Eve dinner.
• Wang Miaomiao demonstrates her unique perspective and eccentricity by bringing a giant fox and insisting it's a cat.
• Qi Dian's parents show resilience and adaptability in the face of the extraordinary guests.

Significant Themes

• Unity and harmony among diverse groups (Supervision Bureau, Meow Meow Cult, and the Qi family) during the New Year.
• The power of friendship and acceptance, as seen in the interaction between the three little ones and the Supervision Bureau.

Character Interactions

• Yue Wen and Qi Dian work together to invite and accommodate their unique guests.
• The three little ones interact nervously with the Supervision Bureau but eventually feel at ease.
• Wang Miaomiao and the giant fox's arrival adds a layer of chaos and humor to the gathering.
• Qi Dian's parents show understanding and willingness to adapt to the extraordinary circumstances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yue Wen comprehends the profound mystery of Yang Earth, gaining a wisp of green mountain energy.
• He learns a forbidden technique that can temporarily suppress his own Supernatural Powers and esoteric arts.
• Yue Wen realizes this technique's range is limited to himself, but it can affect opponents if he makes physical contact.
• He plans to use this technique in close-quarters combat against cultivators with strong Supernatural Powers but weaker physiques.
• Yue Wen contacts the Snake Mountain monsters using the Demon Emperor Skin, seeking information about their origins.

Character Developments

• Yue Wen gains a new ability and understands its potential use in combat.
• The Snake Mountain monsters, particularly Head-Severing Life and Starved Ghost, are shown to be playful and forgetful due to their incomplete souls.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of Dao rhymes and forbidden techniques.
• The consequences of incomplete souls and long-term isolation, as seen in the Snake Mountain monsters.
• Yue Wen's growing confidence in his abilities and plans for the City Hero Battle.

Character Interactions

• Yue Wen interacts with the Snake Mountain monsters through the Demon Emperor Skin, seeking information about their origins.
• The monsters' playful banter reveals their personalities and the challenges they face due to their incomplete souls.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yue Wen learns that his parents-in-law, Yue Teng and Xu Qingwen, entered Snake Mountain Tiger Tomb around 20 years ago with a team investigating ancient history.
• The team encountered strange beings within the tomb, including the ones Yue Wen is communicating with, who were once alive but now have incomplete souls and fragmented memories.
• Heart-Gouging Woman, a former Thousand Scale General of the East Sea Dragon Palace, reveals that Snake Mountain is a trap and there's a traitor within Dragon Palace.

Character Developments

• Yue Wen becomes more determined to find answers about his parents and the truth behind Snake Mountain Tiger Tomb.
• Heart-Gouging Woman's memories return, revealing her past as a Dragon Palace general and her knowledge of the trap within Snake Mountain.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and hidden truths continues, with Snake Mountain being revealed as a trap and Dragon Palace having a traitor.
• The power obscuring the memories of the strange beings suggests a formidable force at work within Snake Mountain.

Character Interactions

• Yue Wen interacts with the strange beings through the Demon Emperor Skin, guiding their memories with specific questions.
• The strange beings, despite their incomplete memories, provide valuable information to Yue Wen, including the revelation that his parents escaped Snake Mountain with Heart-Gouging Woman's protection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yue Wen learns about the Heart-Gouging Woman's past as a Thousand Scale General from the Dragon Palace, suppressed in the Snake Mountain.
• His parents were invited into the Snake Mountain Tiger Tomb by a Dragon Palace team, but an unknown entity caused their deaths, with only Yue Wen's parents escaping.
• Yue Wen decides to participate in the Ascending Dragon Tournament to cultivate in the East Sea Dragon Palace and uncover the truth.

Character Developments

• Yue Wen becomes more determined to investigate the Snake Mountain Tiger Tomb and the Dragon Palace's involvement.
• The Heart-Gouging Woman's past identity is revealed, showing her former power and status.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and intrigue within the Dragon Palace and the Human Race's governing bodies.
• Yue Wen's resolve to uncover the truth about his parents, despite the potential danger.

Character Interactions

• Yue Wen interacts with the Demon Race spies, maintaining his cover as Qi Motuo.
• He communicates with Diamond Granny and Chang Yun Guan about preparing tools and talismans for his plan in Immortal Dew Valley.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yue Wen decides to plant spiritual plants in Immortal Dew Valley, focusing on those with shorter growth cycles and practical uses for his cultivation.
• He selects three types of spiritual plants: Moon Palace Cotton, Qilin Melon, and Yellow Jade Banana.
• Yue Wen chooses to plant Qilin Melon first due to its quick maturation, enhancement of qi and blood, and relatively low cost.
• In Pudu Sect's research institute, a powerful test subject, a Medicine Dragon, is shown to have enhanced strength and ferocity but also displays erratic behavior.

Character Developments

• Yue Wen demonstrates strategic thinking in choosing spiritual plants that will benefit his cultivation in the short term.
• The Medicine Dragon test subject shows increased strength and ferocity but also exhibits mental instability.

Significant Themes

• The importance of practical and immediate benefits in Yue Wen's decision-making process.
• The potential consequences and side effects of enhancing cultivators through unorthodox methods, as seen with the Medicine Dragon.

Character Interactions

• Yue Wen interacts with the Treasure Forest website to select and purchase spiritual plant seeds.
• Mai Yaode and Hu Hanyi discuss the progress and future plans for the enhanced cultivators in Pudu Sect's research institute.
• The Medicine Dragon test subject interacts with the staff, displaying its increased strength and erratic behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter is set in Xuanfeng Temple, the most prestigious sect in Jiang City.
• Li Feixia, a disciple, reveals she's experiencing memories from a past life, suggesting she might be a reincarnation of a powerful cultivator.
• Liu Yuanjun, another disciple, learns about Li Feixia's condition and explains that reincarnation doesn't change one's identity.
• Yue Wen, the protagonist, is busy cultivating and expanding his Immortal Dew Valley, planning to grow Qilin Melons.
• Su Yun, a celebrity, visits Yue Wen's firm seeking help against suspected supernatural harassment. She reveals she knows Yue Wen from his past life.

Character Developments

• Li Feixia: Discovers she might be a reincarnation, showing confusion and concern about her situation.
• Liu Yuanjun: Shows care and concern for his junior sister, Li Feixia, and provides explanation about reincarnation.
• Yue Wen: Continues his cultivation and business, showing dedication and interest in his work.
• Su Yun: Shows determination and courage in seeking help from Yue Wen, despite her manager's reservations.

Significant Themes

• Reincarnation: The theme of reincarnation is explored through Li Feixia's situation, raising questions about identity and past lives.
• Cultivation: The pursuit of cultivation and power is a central theme, seen through Yue Wen's dedication to his cultivation and business.
• Trust and Confidentiality: The importance of trust and confidentiality is highlighted in Su Yun's decision to speak with Yue Wen alone about her situation.

Character Interactions

• Li Feixia and Liu Yuanjun: They interact as senior and junior siblings, with Liu Yuanjun showing concern and guidance towards Li Feixia.
• Yue Wen and Su Yun: They interact as client and service provider, with Su Yun showing trust in Yue Wen and seeking his help.
• Yue Wen and Qi Dian: They interact as colleagues, with Qi Dian handling the initial reception of clients and Yue Wen taking over the conversation with Su Yun.