Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Wangshu, a cultivator from Earth who had spent nearly ten thousand years in the Cangyuan Realm, ascends but finds himself not in the Immortal Realm but back on Earth.
• He discovers that Earth seems to have not changed much in his absence, suggesting a different flow of time between Earth and the Cangyuan Realm.
• He decides to return to his hometown, Linchuan City, hoping to reunite with his family.

Character Development

• Ning Wangshu's initial confusion and disbelief at his return to Earth evolve into excitement and hope at the possibility of reuniting with his family.

Significant Themes

• Time and its passage: The discrepancy in time between Earth and the Cangyuan Realm raises questions about the nature of time and its impact on characters.
• Homecoming: The theme of returning home after a long absence explores the emotions of nostalgia, hope, and change.

Character Interactions

• Although there are no interactions with other characters in this chapter, Ning Wangshu's internal monologue reveals his deep connection to his family, setting the stage for potential future interactions.

Key plot points/events

• Ning Wangshu returns to his old residential complex, using a Concealment Incantation and magically altering his clothes and hairstyle to blend in.
• He goes to his former home (Apartment 402, Building B10) and finds a stranger living there. The woman says Zhang Lanfang, the previous owner, sold the apartment about two months ago, but she doesn’t know where the family moved.
• Ning Wangshu resolves to look for his mother at her old breakfast stall location.
• On the way, he runs into Teacher Qin, who recognizes him and expresses surprise at his changed appearance and temperament.
• Qin reveals that only a few months have passed since Ning Wangshu disappeared (it’s now May 23), not years. The family had reported him missing.
• Qin contacts the homeroom teacher of Ning Wangshu’s younger sister, Ning Ruoxuan. He learns she has been renting a place near school, but no exact address or phone number is available.
• Qin reminds Ning Wangshu that the College Entrance Examination is in about half a month and urges him to return to school and register.

Character developments

• Ning Wangshu has clearly gained supernatural abilities from his time in the Cangyuan Realm, but his Divine Sense is currently suppressed. He remains deeply concerned about his family and is determined to find them.
• He shows adaptability: adjusting his appearance, interacting cautiously with ordinary people, and accepting help from a former teacher.
• Teacher Qin comes across as kind, supportive, and genuinely worried about Ning Wangshu’s academic future.

Significant themes

• Return and reintegration: Ning Wangshu returns from another world but finds his ordinary life has changed.
• Time discrepancy: only months have passed on Earth versus a very long time in the Cangyuan Realm.
• Family bonds and worry: his primary goal is locating his mother and sister.
• Supernatural vs. mundane: a cultivator now navigating normal society, with schooling and exams still looming.

Character interactions

• Ning Wangshu and the new homeowner: a brief, wary exchange that reveals his family has moved.
• Ning Wangshu and Teacher Qin: an important reunion; Qin provides key information about the timeline and his sister’s situation, and offers practical help for the upcoming exam.

Key Plot Points

• Ning Wangshu searches for his sister, Ning Ruoxuan, at Linchuan Thirteenth High School.
• He finds her being harassed by two men who threaten to take her virginity if she doesn't sign a Letter of Understanding.
• Ning Wangshu intervenes, kills the two men instantly using his true fire, and incinerates their bodies.

Character Developments

• Ning Wangshu: Shows his protective side and immense power, revealing he's at the peak of the Golden Core Stage.
• Ning Ruoxuan: Shows fear, panic, and resilience when threatened. She's still resentful towards her brother but is ultimately relieved when he saves her.

Significant Themes

• Protection and care for family, especially siblings.
• The consequences of threatening or harming innocent people.
• The power dynamics between the weak and the strong.

Character Interactions

• Ning Wangshu and Ning Ruoxuan: Their reunion is tense due to Ruoxuan's resentment. Wangshu's protective actions towards her show his love, despite her initial rejection.
• Ning Ruoxuan and the two men: They threaten and intimidate her, leading to her fear and panic. Their actions highlight the power imbalance and the vulnerability of the weak.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Wangshu returns home after a mysterious absence.
• He learns that his mother died in a car accident while searching for him.
• His younger sister, Ning Ruoxuan, blames him for their mother's death.
• Ning Wangshu vows to avenge his mother by killing the drunk driver responsible.
• He plans to do this within three days, without leaving any evidence linking him to the crime.

Character Developments

• Ning Wangshu: Struggles with self-blame and regret upon learning of his mother's death. Vows to protect his sister and avenge his mother.
• Ning Ruoxuan: Initially hostile towards her brother, she later chases after him, showing concern despite her anger.

Significant Themes

• Family and Responsibility: Ning Wangshu feels responsible for his mother's death and vows to protect his sister.
• Revenge and Justice: Ning Wangshu seeks revenge for his mother's death, raising questions about the morality of his actions.
• Consequences of Actions: Ning Wangshu's disappearance led to his mother's death, illustrating the ripple effects of one's actions.

Character Interactions

• Ning Wangshu and Ning Ruoxuan: Their relationship is strained due to Ning Wangshu's disappearance and his mother's death. Despite her anger, Ning Ruoxuan shows concern for her brother.
• Ning Wangshu and Xu Yiming (implied): The tension between them escalates as Ning Wangshu plans to avenge his mother by targeting Xu Yiming.

Plot Points and Events

• Ning Wangshu infiltrates the Dingsheng Building on a Sunday, aiming to find Xu Yiming.
• He uses the Soul Searching Technique on a Dingsheng Group executive to learn about Xu Yiming's habits.
• Ning Wangshu follows the executive's memories and finds Xu Yiming at the Yundian Club.
• He confronts Xu Yiming, revealing his identity as Zhang Lanfang and Ning Ruoxuan's son.
• Ning Wangshu curses Xu Yiming with a Curse Seal, threatening him with a painful death in three days.
• He seals Xu Yiming's memory of the encounter and leaves.

Character Developments

• Ning Wangshu: Shows determination to avenge his mother and sister, demonstrating his cultivation abilities and using a Curse Seal to instill fear in Xu Yiming.
• Xu Yiming: Initially arrogant and threatening, he becomes terrified and desperate after witnessing Ning Wangshu's powers and learning about the Curse Seal.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Ning Wangshu's primary motivation, driven by the desire to avenge his mother and sister.
• Power Imbalance: The stark contrast between Ning Wangshu's cultivation abilities and Xu Yiming's ordinary human capabilities, leading to Xu Yiming's fear and helplessness.
• Fear of the Unknown: Xu Yiming's terror stems from his inability to comprehend or control the situation, as well as the uncertainty of his impending doom.

Character Interactions

• Ning Wangshu and Xu Yiming: Their interaction is tense and one-sided, with Ning Wangshu using his powers to intimidate and threaten Xu Yiming, who is left helpless and terrified.
• Ning Wangshu and the Dingsheng Group executive: Their interaction is brief and one-sided, with Ning Wangshu using the Soul Searching Technique to extract information without the executive's awareness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yiming suddenly snaps out of a daze after Ning Wangshu leaves.
• Ning Wangshu returns to his sister's place, revealing he followed her earlier.
• He convinces her to let him stay, and they argue about his plans to take revenge and make money.
• Ning Wangshu decides to keep studying for his parents' sake but insists he has ways to make money.
• He hints at his immortality, but Ning Ruoxuan dismisses it as nonsense.

Character Developments

• Xu Yiming: Briefly mentioned, no significant development.
• Ning Wangshu: Shows concern for his sister's well-being and decides to keep studying for his parents' sake. He hints at his immortality but decides not to reveal it yet.
• Ning Ruoxuan: Struggles with her feelings towards her brother, showing both resentment and concern. She's worried about his plans for revenge and his future.

Significant Themes

• Family responsibility: Both siblings are driven by their desire to fulfill their parents' wishes.
• Immortality and reality: Ning Wangshu's immortality is hinted at, contrasting with the mundane reality of his sister's life.

Character Interactions

• Ning Wangshu and Ning Ruoxuan: Their interaction is filled with tension due to their strained relationship and differing views on the future. Despite this, they share a sibling bond that's hard to ignore.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yiming, drunk, returns home and encounters his father, Xu Shengchuan, with a guest.
• Xu Shengchuan scolds Xu Yiming for his reckless behavior and involvement with Jiang Long, a former associate.
• An old man, Elder Lin, present at the villa, senses a Curse Seal inside Xu Yiming's body, potentially threatening his life.
• Xu Shengchuan offers Elder Lin ten million yuan to remove the Curse Seal.

Character Developments

• Xu Yiming: Stays arrogant and dismissive despite his father's warnings and the seriousness of his situation.
• Xu Shengchuan: Shows concern for his son's life and is willing to pay a large sum to remove the Curse Seal.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of reckless behavior and poor decisions (Xu Yiming's actions leading to the Curse Seal).
• The importance of family and responsibility (Xu Shengchuan's concern for his son).

Character Interactions

• Xu Yiming and Xu Shengchuan: The father-son relationship is strained due to Xu Yiming's disregard for his father's warnings and his reckless behavior.
• Xu Shengchuan and Elder Lin: Xu Shengchuan seeks Elder Lin's help to save his son, showing respect and trust in the old man's abilities.
• Xu Yiming and Elder Lin: Xu Yiming is dismissive of Elder Lin and his claims about the Curse Seal, showing disrespect and disbelief.

Key Plot Points

• Xu Yiming encounters Elder Lin, who reveals his true power as a top-tier master.
• Elder Lin attempts to break Xu Yiming's Curse Seal but encounters resistance.
• Ning Wangshu senses the attempt to break his Curse Seal and intervenes from afar.

Character Developments

• Xu Yiming: Realizes the severity of his situation and the power of Elder Lin.
• Elder Lin: Demonstrates his true abilities, showing he's not a charlatan.
• Ning Wangshu: Reveals his supernatural abilities to Ning Ruoxuan, hinting at his past and true nature.

Significant Themes

• The power of true masters and the danger of underestimating them.
• The consequences of meddling with curses and the supernatural.
• The complexity of family relationships, as seen in the interactions between Ning Wangshu and Ning Ruoxuan.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yiming and Xu Shengchuan: Xu Yiming begins to respect his father's judgment after seeing Elder Lin's power.
• Elder Lin and Xu Yiming: Elder Lin attempts to help Xu Yiming, showing professionalism and skill.
• Ning Wangshu and Ning Ruoxuan: Ning Wangshu reveals his secret to Ning Ruoxuan, leading to a deeper understanding between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Wangshu reveals he crossed over to an immortal cultivation world three months ago (Earth time) and has spent over 9,000 years there.
• He ascended to immortality but returned to Earth instead of the Immortal Realm.
• He finds his family's house sold and meets his sister, Ning Ruoxuan, after she recognizes him from his cultivation technique.
• He plants a Curse Seal on Xu Yiming and later uses a spell to attack a cultivator who interfered with the seal.

Character Developments

• Ning Wangshu: Reveals his extraordinary past and demonstrates his cultivation abilities, seeking to reunite with his sister and protect her.
• Ning Ruoxuan: Struggles to accept her brother's story but eventually believes him, leading to an emotional reunion.

Significant Themes

• Family and Reunion: The central theme revolves around the siblings' long-awaited reunion and their bond, with Ning Wangshu's primary goal being to protect and care for his sister.
• Cultivation and Immortality: The story explores the concept of cultivators and immortals, with Ning Wangshu's experiences in the cultivation world and his ascension serving as a backdrop.

Character Interactions

• Ning Wangshu and Ning Ruoxuan: Their interaction is marked by initial disbelief and tension, but it evolves into a heartfelt reunion as Ning Ruoxuan accepts her brother's story and they express their emotions openly.
• Ning Wangshu and Xu Yiming: Although not present in this chapter, their conflict is mentioned, with Ning Wangshu planting a Curse Seal on Xu Yiming and later using a spell to attack an unknown cultivator who interfered with the seal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yiming's Curse Seal erupts, severely injuring the old man attempting to remove it.
• The old man reveals that the Curse Seal's creator is someone with heaven-reaching methods, and he advises Xu Shengchuan to find that person to save Xu Yiming.
• Xu Shengchuan questions Xu Yiming about his recent conflicts, but Xu Yiming can't recall anyone he might have offended.

Character Developments

• Xu Yiming: Starts to realize the severity of his situation and becomes frightened.
• Xu Shengchuan: Becomes increasingly worried and desperate to save his son.
• The old man: Shows his limits and decides not to get further involved, fearing for his own life.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of one's actions: Xu Yiming's past misdeeds catch up to him.
• Power dynamics: The Curse Seal's creator is revealed to be someone with immense power.
• Desperation: Xu Shengchuan's attempts to save his son become increasingly desperate.

Character Interactions

• Xu Shengchuan and the old man: Xu Shengchuan is initially hopeful that the old man can remove the Curse Seal, but his hopes are dashed when the old man is injured and refuses to continue helping.
• Xu Shengchuan and Xu Yiming: Xu Shengchuan becomes furious with Xu Yiming for not knowing who he offended, and Xu Yiming becomes increasingly frightened as he realizes the gravity of his situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Ruoxuan wakes up to find Ning Wangshu meditating instead of sleeping.
• Ning Wangshu reveals he doesn't need sleep as he's half an 'immortal.'
• He plans to make money for their living expenses and university fees.
• Ning Ruoxuan offers her savings to help, but Ning Wangshu declines.
• Ning Wangshu learns that their mother sold the house due to financial difficulties after his disappearance.
• He decides to visit their mother's grave after school.
• Ning Wangshu goes to Linchuan First People's Hospital to find seriously ill patients to treat and earn money.
• He encounters He Mingyuan, an old family friend, who reveals he might have provoked Unclean things.

Character Developments

• Ning Wangshu: Shows concern for his sister's well-being and their financial situation. He's determined to fulfill their parents' wish of attending university and takes responsibility for their livelihood.
• Ning Ruoxuan: Shows maturity and understanding of her brother's situation. She's willing to help financially and emotionally supports him.
• He Mingyuan: Reveals his connection with the Ning family and hints at a possible supernatural encounter.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility: Ning Wangshu takes on the responsibility of providing for his sister and fulfilling their parents' wish.
• Supernatural Elements: The mention of Unclean things hints at the presence of supernatural or otherworldly forces in the story.

Character Interactions

• Ning Wangshu and Ning Ruoxuan: The siblings interact with concern and understanding for each other's situations. They support each other emotionally and are willing to help one another.
• Ning Wangshu and He Mingyuan: The encounter between the two reveals their past connection and hints at a potential plot development involving He Mingyuan and Unclean things.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Strange occurrences at a construction site, including paper figures flying at night and workers feeling exhausted and weak.
• He Mingyuan, a worker, falls ill and refuses to return to the site after recovering.
• Ning Wangshu learns about the incidents and decides to help He Mingyuan remove the evil energy from his body.
• He Mingyuan's nephew collapses at the construction site, and He Mingyuan asks Ning Wangshu for help.

Character Developments

• He Mingyuan: Initially skeptical about the supernatural events, he becomes convinced after Ning Wangshu removes the evil energy from his body.
• Ning Wangshu: Demonstrates his ability to handle supernatural issues, showing expertise in exorcism and concern for the workers' well-being.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural forces causing harm to humans.
• The power of belief and disbelief in the supernatural.
• The importance of addressing issues promptly to prevent further harm.

Character Interactions

• He Mingyuan and Ning Wangshu: He Mingyuan seeks help from Ning Wangshu, who uses his abilities to assist him and his nephew.
• He Mingyuan and his workmates: They discuss the strange occurrences at the construction site, with He Mingyuan being the most affected and seeking help from Ning Wangshu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Wangshu accompanies He Mingyuan to his construction site.
• They find He Mingyuan's nephew, Wenbin, possessed by an evil spirit and in a critical condition.
• Ning Wangshu warns that if the site isn't shut down, more workers will fall ill within a week.

Character Developments

• Ning Wangshu demonstrates his ability to see and interact with evil spirits, showing confidence in his capabilities.
• He Mingyuan shows concern for his nephew's well-being and trusts Ning Wangshu's judgment.
• Manager Zhang is skeptical of Ning Wangshu's claims and prioritizes work over the workers' health.

Significant Themes

• The presence of evil spirits and their influence on the living.
• Trust and belief in extraordinary abilities versus skepticism.
• Prioritizing work and profit over worker safety and well-being.

Character Interactions

• He Mingyuan and Ning Wangshu: Uncle-nephew relationship, with He Mingyuan seeking Ning Wangshu's help and trusting his judgment.
• Ning Wangshu and Manager Zhang: Tension and disagreement, with Manager Zhang dismissive of Ning Wangshu's claims and Ning Wangshu issuing a stark warning.
• Workers and Manager Zhang: Workers express concern for their health, while Manager Zhang focuses on work and profits.

Summary of the Chapter

Key Plot Points / Events

• Ning Wangshu reveals extraordinary abilities when his fingertip glows with spiritual light.
• He presses his finger against He Mingyuan's nephew's glabella, causing the black evil energy gathered there to boil, disperse, and dissolve.
• A palm-sized paper figure (an Evil Spirit) bursts out of the nephew and attacks Ning Wangshu.
• Ning Wangshu destroys it with a single flick of his finger, igniting blue flames that burn the paper figure to ash.
• He declares the nephew will wake in a few minutes and warns them to leave the place immediately afterward.
• The workers, still carrying lingering evil energy, ask for help through He Mingyuan.
• Ning Wangshu sweeps spiritual light over everyone, drawing black wisps of evil energy out of their bodies, restoring their strength.
• Ning Wangshu leaves; Manager Zhang urgently calls after him, "Young Brother, wait..."

Character Developments

• Ning Wangshu: Reveals himself as a true master—calm, powerful, and benevolent. He handles the evil spirit effortlessly and willingly helps everyone without expecting reward.
• He Mingyuan: Moves from worry to immense relief and gratitude. His respect for Ning Wangshu deepens.
• Workers: Shift from shock and fear to awe and deep gratitude after experiencing Ning Wangshu’s power firsthand.
• Manager Zhang: His doubts are completely dispelled; he is stunned by the supernatural events and tries to stop Ning Wangshu as he leaves.

Significant Themes

• Hidden identity and underestimated power — a "nephew" turns out to be a formidable master.
• The visible battle between spiritual good and evil spirits.
• Compassion and generosity — Ning Wangshu helps strangers without hesitation.
• The mundane vs. the supernatural — ordinary workers confront the reality of ghosts and exorcism.

Character Interactions

• Ning Wangshu & He Mingyuan: Warm, respectful exchange; He Mingyuan thanks him sincerely, and Ning Wangshu reassures him.
• Ning Wangshu & Workers: He calmly demonstrates his power, then removes their evil energy as a favor.
• He Mingyuan & Workers: They plead with him to ask his nephew for help; he acts as intermediary.
• Manager Zhang & Ning Wangshu: Manager Zhang is awed and tries to call him back, likely hoping to speak further.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Wangshu encounters Zhang Yong, the manager of a troubled construction site.
• Zhang Yong apologizes for his earlier rudeness and asks Ning Wangshu for help in resolving the site's problems.
• Ning Wangshu agrees to help for a fee of one million yuan.
• Ning Wangshu draws four 'talismans' on blank paper and instructs Zhang Yong to place them at the four cardinal directions of the construction site.

Character Developments

• Ning Wangshu: Displayed his calm and confident demeanor, using his skills to negotiate a high fee. He also showed consideration for his younger sister's future needs.
• Zhang Yong: Initially arrogant and dismissive, he later became humble and desperate for help, showing his willingness to pay a high price to solve his problems.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Skepticism: Zhang Yong initially doubts Ning Wangshu's abilities and the authenticity of the 'talismans,' reflecting his skepticism. However, he eventually decides to trust Ning Wangshu due to his fear of potential consequences.
• Money and Power: The chapter emphasizes the influence of money, with Ning Wangshu using his skills to demand a high fee and Zhang Yong willing to pay it to resolve his issues.

Character Interactions

• Ning Wangshu and Zhang Yong: Their interaction is marked by a power dynamic, with Ning Wangshu holding the upper hand due to his skills and Zhang Yong needing his help.
• Ning Wangshu and He Mingyuan: He Mingyuan, a bystander, provides Ning Wangshu with paper when asked, showing deference to Ning Wangshu's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Wangshu saves He Mingyuan's nephew from a ghost, earning a million yuan reward.
• He uses his spiritual power to make a briefcase disappear, astonishing the workers.
• Ning Wangshu takes his sister, Ning Ruoxuan, to their mother's grave on Qingniu Mountain.
• He kneels before the grave, expressing his grief and guilt for his mother's death.

Character Developments

• Ning Wangshu: Shows his power and kindness by saving He Mingyuan's nephew. He displays strong emotions and guilt upon visiting his mother's grave.
• Ning Ruoxuan: Demonstrates maturity and understanding by comforting her brother and encouraging him to move forward.

Significant Themes

• Grief and guilt: Ning Wangshu struggles with the pain and self-blame caused by his mother's death.
• Filial piety: Ning Wangshu's desire to fulfill his duty as a son and take care of his sister.
• Moving forward: Ning Ruoxuan encourages her brother to overcome his grief and continue living.

Character Interactions

• Ning Wangshu and He Mingyuan: They form a business-like relationship after Ning Wangshu saves He Mingyuan's nephew.
• Ning Wangshu and Ning Ruoxuan: The siblings share a heartfelt moment at their mother's grave, with Ning Ruoxuan comforting her brother and offering words of encouragement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qingzhu visits her grandfather, Lin Anguo, and finds him injured.
• Lin Anguo reveals he was gravely injured by a long-distance spell cast by an unknown cultivator at the Golden Core Stage.
• Ning Wangshu takes his sister, Ning Ruoxuan, to their mother's grave and reveals he earned a million yuan that morning.

Character Developments

• Lin Qingzhu: Shocked and worried about her grandfather's injury, she becomes more determined to excel in her studies.
• Lin Anguo: Despite his serious injury, he remains calm and focused on his granddaughter's future.
• Ning Wangshu: Confident in his abilities, he reassures his sister that he will provide for her and plans to return to school.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hidden dangers in the Cultivation World.
• The importance of family and responsibility, as seen through Ning Wangshu's care for his sister.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qingzhu and Lin Anguo: Their interaction highlights their close relationship, with Lin Qingzhu worrying about her grandfather's health and Lin Anguo focusing on her future.
• Ning Wangshu and Ning Ruoxuan: Their bond is strengthened as Ning Wangshu reassures his sister of his financial capabilities and plans to return to school, showing his commitment to her well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Wangshu gets a temporary ID card and opens a bank account to deposit the million yuan.
• He buys two new Huawei P70 phones and gets a SIM card.
• At Zhang Yong's construction site, the talismans Ning Wangshu gave him activate and destroy twenty to thirty paper figure evil spirits.
• Jiang Long, a local gang leader, is looking for Ning Wangshu to get the Letter of Understanding from him, as promised to Young Master Xu.

Character Developments

• Ning Wangshu shows responsibility and care for his sister, ensuring she's settled before dealing with other matters.
• Zhang Yong gains confidence in Ning Wangshu's abilities after seeing the talismans in action.
• Jiang Long shows impatience and displeasure at the delay in finding Ning Wangshu.

Significant Themes

• Trust and reliability (Ning Wangshu's actions build trust with Zhang Yong; Jiang Long's frustration highlights the importance of reliability in his underlings).
• Power and influence (Ning Wangshu's abilities; Jiang Long's position and connections).

Character Interactions

• Ning Wangshu and his sister have a brief but caring interaction.
• Zhang Yong and his workers interact, showing fear and awe at the talismans' power.
• Jiang Long and his underlings discuss their plans, showing a hierarchical structure and deference to Jiang Long's authority.

Chapter Summary: "Rooting Out the Problem!"

Key Plot Points

1. Ning Wangshu waits for his younger sister, Ning Ruoxuan, after her evening study session and gifts her a new Huawei P70 phone, which she happily accepts despite feeling it's too expensive.
2. On their way home through an alley, they are ambushed by A Hui and several thugs—sent by Xu Yiming's people (specifically a man named Jiang Long/"Brother Long") to target Ning Ruoxuan.
3. The thugs demand Ning Wangshu leave; he refuses, then isolates the area with a hand seal and kills two of the men instantly with True Fire, burning them to ash without a trace.
4. A third thug attempts to flee but is forcibly dragged back by Ning Wangshu's power. Using a Soul Searching Technique, Ning Wangshu confirms they were sent by Jiang Long.
5. Ning Wangshu executes the remaining thug and then A Hui, who desperately begs for mercy but is burned to death anyway. Ning Wangshu vows to send Jiang Long to join them in the underworld next.
6. The chapter ends with Ning Ruoxuan visibly shaken—she has witnessed her brother kill several people for the first time, a traumatic experience for a 17-year-old high school student.

Character Developments

• Ning Wangshu: Reveals he is not softhearted, unlike his warm demeanor with his sister. His backstory is exposed: he was the Number One Person of the Immortal Dao in the Cangyuan Realm and the only Ascender in millions of years, having cultivated to the Mahayana Realm. He is decisive and ruthless when dealing with threats, showing zero mercy.
• Ning Ruoxuan: Clearly distressed and shaken by witnessing the killings, highlighting her innocence and the vast gap between her ordinary life and her brother's supernatural world.

Significant Themes

• Protection of family: Ning Wangshu's primary motivation for total ruthlessness is ensuring his sister's safety—he refuses to leave any "future trouble" that could harm her.
• Mortal vs. cultivator divide: The contrast between Ning Ruoxuan's normal teenage life and Ning Wangshu's brutal past and powers is starkly emphasized.
• No mercy for enemies: Ning Wangshu's survival philosophy from the Cangyuan Realm—eliminate threats completely, no matter how small.

Character Interactions

• Ning Wangshu & Ning Ruoxuan: Warm, caring brother-sister dynamic; he spoils her, and she is sweet and appreciative but concerned about his spending.
• Ning Wangshu & A Hui/thugs: Confrontational and brutal. He shows disdain for their insults, overpowers them effortlessly, and ignores all pleas for mercy.
• Ning Wangshu's internal reasoning: He acknowledges that if he were softhearted, he wouldn't have survived his cultivation journey—reinforcing his merciless approach.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Wangshu reassures Ning Ruoxuan about the men they killed, revealing their evil deeds.
• Ning Wangshu gives Ning Ruoxuan a Jade Talisman for protection and leaves.
• Ning Wangshu confronts Jiang Long at his villa, killing him and his men.
• Jiang Long attempts to shoot Ning Wangshu but fails, and Ning Wangshu incinerates the corpses and blood.

Character Developments

• Ning Ruoxuan: Struggles to accept the violence but understands it's necessary; worries about her brother's past experiences.
• Ning Wangshu: Shows no mercy to evil-doers; demonstrates powerful abilities and calm demeanor in the face of danger.

Significant Themes

• Justice and Retribution: Ning Wangshu's actions serve as retribution for the evil deeds of Jiang Long and his men.
• Power and Fear: Ning Wangshu's immense power instills fear in his enemies, highlighting the theme of power dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Ning Wangshu and Ning Ruoxuan: They share a caring sibling bond; Ning Wangshu protects and reassures his sister.
• Ning Wangshu and Jiang Long: They have a confrontational interaction; Ning Wangshu shows no mercy, while Jiang Long begs for his life in vain.