Ch. 61The Cinnabar Deal
Key Plot Points and Events
- Yue Wen discovers that the little girl, Wang Miaomiao, who visited his firm, has been murdered by an Evil Spirit.
- Wang Shoucai from the Supervision Bureau shares that the girl's body was unharmed, her soul shattered, and the killer untraceable.
- Yue Wen suspects the girl might have been resurrected or the work of a powerful Evil Spirit.
- Liu Yuanjun informs Yue Wen about the availability of Grand Unity Profound Blazing Cinnabar, but the seller has a condition: Yue Wen must adopt the seller's Spiritual Pet.
Character Developments
- Yue Wen shows concern and responsibility towards his firm's cases and clients.
- Wang Shoucai reveals the complexities and challenges faced by the Supervision Bureau in managing strange cases and Evil Spirits in the city.
- Liu Yuanjun demonstrates his willingness to help Yue Wen, but also his loyalty to Xuanfeng Temple and its elders.
Significant Themes
- The struggle between humans and Evil Spirits/Demons, and the need for balance and understanding.
- The challenges and responsibilities of managing and controlling powerful entities, whether they be Demonic Beasts or Evil Spirits.
- The importance of cooperation and mutual respect between different parties, such as cultivators, Immortal Sects, and the Supervision Bureau.
Character Interactions
- Yue Wen and Wang Shoucai discuss the Wang Miaomiao case, revealing the Supervision Bureau's strategies and difficulties in handling Evil Spirit incidents.
- Yue Wen and Liu Yuanjun communicate about the Grand Unity Profound Blazing Cinnabar, with Liu Yuanjun acting as a go-between for Yue Wen and the seller, but also respecting the seller's and Xuanfeng Temple's conditions.