Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qingyuan Sect is set to become the sect of Zhenzhou, but Autumn Water Pavilion remains indifferent.
• Ying Bing and Li Mo's past interactions are discussed, revealing their unconventional dating process.
• Ying Bing decides to accompany Li Dalong and Gu Xueqin to meet relatives, presenting herself as a dutiful daughter-in-law.

Character Developments

• Ying Bing (Ice Block): Recalls her past with Li Mo, realizing they weren't dating in the conventional sense. She accepts her role as a daughter-in-law and prepares to meet Li Mo's relatives.
• Li Mo (Childish Ghost): Absent from the scene but mentioned. His childish and vibrant energy is noted as a contrast to Ying Bing's initial aloofness.

Significant Themes

• Love and Relationships: The chapter explores non-traditional paths to love and relationships, with Ying Bing and Li Mo's story serving as an example.
• Cultivation and Enlightenment: Shang Qinqing and Qin Yuzhi discuss their cultivation breakthroughs, attributing them to their genuine wishes for others' happiness.

Character Interactions

• Ying Bing and Li Mo: Their past interactions are recounted, highlighting their unique connection and the unconventional way they came to be together.
• Shang Qinqing and Qin Yuzhi: The two discuss Ying Bing and Li Mo's relationship, eventually deciding to support them and ship their love story.
• Ying Bing and Li Dalong/Gu Xueqin: Ying Bing decides to accompany Li Dalong and Gu Xueqin to meet relatives, showing her acceptance of her role as Li Mo's partner.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo and his family prepare for the upcoming engagement banquet and Qingyuan Sect's promotion ceremony.
• ice block visits Old Li's house to meet relatives, showing a rare social side.
• The sect's treasury is found to have insufficient funds for the event, prompting Li Mo to cover the shortfall.

Character Developments

• ice block shows a new side, interacting with relatives and friends, challenging Li Mo's expectations.
• Li Mo takes responsibility for the sect's financial needs, demonstrating his maturity and sense of duty.

Significant Themes

• Family dynamics and relationships, particularly between Li Mo, ice block, and their family members.
• The responsibilities and challenges of leading a sect, as seen through Li Mo's and Qingyuan Sect's preparations for the event.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo and ice block's sibling rivalry and mutual understanding deepen as they navigate their family's social dynamics.
• Li Mo and Qingyuan Sect's Elders discuss and plan for the sect's promotion ceremony, highlighting Li Mo's growing role as a leader.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo's parents and grandparents are proud of Ying Bing (ice block), treating her as family.
• Ying Bing's background and status are revealed, causing Li Mo's family to treat her exceptionally well.
• Li Mo's maternal grandparents arrive, favoring Ying Bing and making Li Mo feel like an outsider.
• Li Mo's little uncle gives him meeting gifts, fearing Li Mo might feel left out.

Character Developments

• Li Mo: Realizes his family's favoritism towards Ying Bing, feels left out, and decides to find her to share the spoils.
• Ying Bing: Gains the favor of Li Mo's family, especially his grandparents, who treat her like a granddaughter.
• Li Dalong (Li Mo's father) and Gu Xueqin (Li Mo's mother): Become more affectionate towards Ying Bing, treating her as their own daughter.
• Li Mo's maternal grandparents: Show favoritism towards Ying Bing, hinting they might know about the Dragon Phoenix Primordial Embryo Divine Pill.

Significant Themes

• Family dynamics and favoritism.
• The impact of status and background on relationships.
• The changing nature of parental love and affection.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo and Ying Bing: Li Mo feels left out due to his family's favoritism towards Ying Bing, leading him to decide to share the meeting gifts with her.
• Li Mo's parents and Ying Bing: Li Mo's parents treat Ying Bing affectionately, like their own daughter.
• Li Mo's maternal grandparents and Ying Bing: The grandparents show favoritism towards Ying Bing, treating her like a granddaughter.
• Li Mo and his little uncle: Li Mo's little uncle fears being left out and gives Li Mo meeting gifts to avoid any misunderstandings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo prepares to leave for the East Sea.
• Li Mo's family packs travel items for him, treating him as an adult.
• Li Mo and Ying Bing share a romantic moment in the Water Curtain Cave.
• Li Mo's family moves to Ziyang Prefecture's new residence.

Character Developments

• Li Mo: Realizes he's no longer treated as a child by his family, feels the loss of his childhood.
• Ying Bing: Shows affection towards Li Mo's family, enjoys their care.
• Li Dalong and Gu Xueqin: Treat Li Mo as an adult, show concern for his well-being.

Significant Themes

• Loss of childhood and growing up.
• Family affection and care.
• Romantic relationship between Li Mo and Ying Bing.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo and his family: Li Mo feels the change in his family's treatment towards him, leading to mixed emotions.
• Li Mo and Ying Bing: Share a romantic moment, strengthening their bond.
• Li Mo and Elder Qian: Li Mo teases Elder Qian about his appearance after a long day of work.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo and Elder Qian arrive at Haiqi Town, the last port before entering the East Sea.
• Li Mo meets a sea explorer who tries to recruit him for a partnership, but Li Mo declines.
• They learn about the prevalence of scams in sea expeditions.
• Li Mo and Elder Qian decide to visit the East Pearl Tower to buy goods.

Character Developments

• Li Mo demonstrates his shrewdness and caution, refusing a potentially dangerous partnership.
• Elder Qian shows his wisdom and experience, warning Li Mo about sea exploration scams.
• The sea explorer and the Young Sect Master of the Penglai Star Sect are introduced as potential antagonists.

Significant Themes

• Greed and deception in the pursuit of wealth and power.
• The vastness and unpredictability of the East Sea, reflecting the depth and complexity of the world.
• The importance of caution and discernment in making decisions.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo and Elder Qian's interaction shows a growing trust and understanding between them.
• The sea explorer tries to take advantage of Li Mo's naivety but is rebuffed.
• The Young Sect Master and Elder of the Penglai Star Sect discuss their plans to target Li Mo.

On the Sea Market’s opening day, Li Mo promoted East Pearl Tower with discounts and a group-buy offer, but Lan Tian revealed his promise that customers could bring others to cut prices and win free treasures. The resulting crowds flooded the tower, and the Lingxi Sect’s Young Sect Master ordered all three thousand disciples to join in.

• Li Mo coached Lan Tian as she livestreamed East Pearl Tower’s products and announced gold subsidies and a group-order discount.
• Lan Tian told the crowd that Li Mo had promised customers could bring relatives and friends to cut prices and potentially win rare treasures for free.
• Li Mo denied making the promise, but the crowd believed Lan Tian and spread the offer throughout the Sea Market.
• Customers flocked to East Pearl Tower, and rumors circulated that some had received treasures and extra silver after taking only a few cuts.
• After observing the crowds from a teahouse, the Lingxi Sect’s Young Sect Master ordered all three thousand disciples to come take a cut.

Key Plot Points and Events

• East Pearl Tower's popularity soars due to Li Mo's innovative marketing strategies, "Group Buy" and "Slash a Price."
• Li Mo reveals he's investing in customers he deems worthy, using his Destiny Divine Eye to observe and reward them.
• Li Mo learns about Lingxi Gate disciples, led by Qiao Ziyu, attending the event, which seems suspicious.

Character Developments

• Li Mo shows his generous and righteous nature, investing in customers to accumulate merit.
• Qiao Ziyu, the young sect master of Lingxi Gate, is introduced as cunning and ambitious, plotting against Li Mo.

Significant Themes

• Generosity and Righteousness: Li Mo's actions reflect his belief in accumulating merit through generous investments.
• Cunning vs. Naivety: The contrast between Li Mo's naivety (thinking he's just 'accumulating merit') and Qiao Ziyu's cunning schemes.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo interacts with the East Pearl Tower shareholders, discussing the auction items and his investment strategy.
• Li Mo observes Qiao Ziyu and his disciples, growing suspicious of their intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo plans to lure Lingxi Gate and Qiao Ziyu with the "Tongwei Remains" (a pig's trotter with special effects), aiming to deceive them into spending merit points.
• Qiao Ziyu, believing the pig's trotter to be a genuine artifact, announces his intention to acquire it, offering the first cut to Lingxi Gate disciples.

Character Developments

• Li Mo demonstrates cunning and deceitfulness in his plan.
• Qiao Ziyu reveals his greed and desperation, showing a lack of composure and wisdom.

Significant Themes

• Greed and desire can lead to poor judgment and decisions.
• The power of deception and manipulation.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo, Lan Tian, and Old Qian work together to deceive Qiao Ziyu and Lingxi Gate disciples.
• Qiao Ziyu interacts with his disciples, showing his authoritative and greedy nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Ziyu, the Lingxi Gate's heir, uses his unique Shengwei Law Body constitution to claim the Tongwei Remains, despite protests from other sects.
• He participates in a game at East Pearl Tower to obtain the remains, drawing various pearls with different effects.
• Despite initially having good luck, Qiao Ziyu's luck turns bad, and he ends up spending two hundred Profound Crystals to obtain the Tongwei Remains.

Character Developments

• Qiao Ziyu demonstrates his determination and desperation to obtain the Tongwei Remains, showing that he's willing to go to great lengths to secure his sect's future.
• Lan Tian, the East Pearl Tower employee, shows her ability to handle unexpected situations and maintain her composure under pressure.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Fortune: The chapter explores the theme of luck and fortune, with Qiao Ziyu's initial good luck turning into bad luck, highlighting the fickle nature of fortune.
• Determination and Persistence: Qiao Ziyu's relentless pursuit of the Tongwei Remains despite the challenges he faces shows the importance of determination and persistence in achieving one's goals.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Ziyu interacts with other sect representatives, showcasing his assertiveness and willingness to bend rules to secure the Tongwei Remains.
• He also interacts with Lan Tian, demonstrating his growing frustration and impatience as his luck worsens.
• Qiao Ziyu's interaction with his sect elder shows the elder's support and understanding of Qiao Ziyu's actions, despite the risks involved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Ziyu buys the Tongwei Remains for 3,000 Profound Crystals.
• The Tongwei Remains are lost after Qiao Ziyu falls due to bad luck.
• Lingxi Gate disciples search for the Tongwei Remains overnight.
• Li Mo gives 200 Profound Crystals to Elder Qian for Qingyuan Sect's auction items.

Character Developments

• Qiao Ziyu: Starts off arrogant and impulsive, but learns to appreciate the value of money and the effort behind negotiations.
• Li Mo: Shows generosity and foresight by giving resources to Qingyuan Sect and expressing interest in various auction items for future use.

Significant Themes

• The value of money and resources.
• The importance of effort and perseverance in achieving goals.
• The concept of bad luck and its consequences.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Ziyu and the Lingxi Gate disciples: Their interactions highlight the disciples' loyalty and Qiao Ziyu's growing appreciation for their efforts.
• Li Mo and Elder Qian: Their interaction shows Li Mo's generosity and Elder Qian's trust in Li Mo's judgment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo engages in a long-distance chat with Gong Chan Juan (Cold Fairy) using Gong Chan Juan.
• Li Mo designs packaging paper for popsicles, revealing his unusual thoughts about Cold Fairy.
• Cold Fairy shows no reaction to Li Mo's lewd thoughts, surprising him.
• Ying Bing washes the clothes Li Mo wore while bathing, feeling embarrassed and worried about Li Mo's intentions.
• Qiao Ziyu, the Young Sect Master of Lingxi Gate, arrives at East Pearl Tower's auction, realizing Li Mo had tricked him with fake Tongwei Remains.

Character Developments

• Li Mo: Shows his playful and lewd side, designing packaging for popsicles and teasing Cold Fairy.
• Cold Fairy: Seems to have grown more accepting of Li Mo's advances, showing no reaction to his lewd thoughts.
• Ying Bing: Struggles with her feelings for Li Mo, washing his clothes secretly and feeling embarrassed about his intentions.
• Qiao Ziyu: Realizes he's been tricked by Li Mo, feeling angry and humiliated.

Significant Themes

• Li Mo's growing affection for Cold Fairy and his playful, sometimes lewd, behavior towards her.
• The power dynamics and rivalry between Li Mo and Qiao Ziyu, leading to Qiao Ziyu's humiliation.
• Ying Bing's internal struggle with her feelings for Li Mo and her attempts to maintain her virtue.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo and Cold Fairy: Engage in a playful, long-distance chat, with Li Mo teasing Cold Fairy about her lack of reaction to his lewd thoughts.
• Ying Bing and Gu Xueqin: Ying Bing washes Li Mo's clothes secretly, with Gu Xueqin warning her about Li Mo's potential advances.
• Qiao Ziyu and Li Mo: Qiao Ziyu confronts Li Mo at the auction, realizing he's been tricked and expressing his anger and humiliation.

At the Eastern Pearl Pavilion auction, Qiao Ziyu tried to use a gu insect to discover what Li Mo wanted and drive up the price. The insect finally reacted to three-thousand-year-old sea silk, leaving Qiao Ziyu baffled about why Li Mo desired it so much.

• Qiao Ziyu and the elderly steward prepared a Food Essence Worm to sense Li Mo’s interest and planned to raise the price of anything he wanted.
• Li Mo attended the auction with Elder Qian, and he and Qian Bufan discussed how Li Mo had helped Blue Sweet overcome her fear of crowded patterns.
• Li Mo bid on a deep-sea mastiff fish pearl, but Qiao Ziyu drove the price up to thirty Profound Crystals before Li Mo gave up, leaving Qiao Ziyu to overpay.
• Li Mo won a pair of wish-fulfilling jade locks and casually bought several other auction items while Qiao Ziyu watched for signs of his true interest.
• The Food Essence Worm turned red when Blue Sweet introduced three-thousand-year-old sea silk, and Qiao Ziyu wondered why Li Mo wanted it so badly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo and Qiao Ziyu engage in a bidding war at the East Pearl Tower auction, with Li Mo purchasing a three-thousand-year-old Sea Silk for 350 Profound Crystals.
• Qiao Ziyu, driven by revenge, continues to outbid Li Mo on various items, causing Li Mo to spend an additional thousand Profound Crystals.
• The final item, a damaged Guixu Scroll, is revealed. It's authenticated by Sect Master Tantai of Penglai and believed to contain the path to Immortality. Bidding starts at 500 Profound Crystals.

Character Developments

• Li Mo remains calm and composed throughout the auction, bidding effortlessly, suggesting he has significant financial resources.
• Qiao Ziyu becomes increasingly aggressive, driven by a desire to make Li Mo pay for his previous humiliation. He starts to show concern for the Guixu Scroll, hinting at his ambition for Immortality.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Power: The auction highlights the vast wealth and influence of the participating sects and individuals, with Li Mo and Qiao Ziyu's bidding war showcasing their power.
• Ambition and Greed: The Guixu Scroll represents the ultimate prize, driving characters to display their ambition and greed, willing to spend vast sums for a chance at Immortality.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo and Qiao Ziyu's rivalry intensifies, with Qiao Ziyu trying to outbid Li Mo on every item, leading to a tense standoff.
• The other sects watch and participate in the auction, trying to gauge each other's wealth and intentions, creating a tense atmosphere.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo, indifferent to wealth, bids on a Guixu Scroll due to Qiao Ziyu's provocation.
• A Gold Mountain is revealed to be a literal mountain of gold, causing a stir among martial artists.
• No one else bids, and Li Mo pays using a Summoning Item, leaving Qiao Ziyu and the Deacon elder bewildered.

Character Developments

• Li Mo: Shows his indifference to wealth and his unique way of measuring value.
• Qiao Ziyu: Realizes the extent of Li Mo's wealth and the potential consequences of his actions.
• Lan Tian: Demonstrates her lack of understanding of money and her loyalty to Li Mo.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and material possessions: Li Mo's indifference to wealth contrasts with the obsession of other martial artists.
• Power dynamics: Li Mo's wealth and influence are recognized, shifting the power balance.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo and Qiao Ziyu: Their bidding war highlights Li Mo's wealth and Qiao Ziyu's underestimation of Li Mo.
• Li Mo and Lan Tian: Their interaction shows Lan Tian's loyalty and lack of understanding of money, further emphasizing Li Mo's unique perspective on wealth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo completes his transactions at the East Pearl Tower's auction.
• Qian Bufan breaks through to Outer Scenery, and a Money Tree appears in the Exotic Treasures Bazaar.
• Lingxi Gate disciples discuss their plans to trap Li Mo in the East Sea during the engagement banquet.

Character Developments

• Li Mo continues to grow stronger, consuming Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to enhance his Inner World.
• Qian Bufan breaks through to Outer Scenery, demonstrating his wealth-driven Martial Art.
• Qiao Ziyu and Lingxi Gate disciples become more determined to eliminate Qingyuan Sect, realizing the sect's growing power.

Significant Themes

• The correlation between wealth and Martial Arts power, as seen in Qian Bufan's case.
• The rivalry and conflict between Qingyuan Sect and Lingxi Gate, highlighting the competitive nature of the Martial Arts world.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo and Qian Bufan's friendly relationship, with Li Mo treating Qian Bufan generously.
• Qiao Ziyu and Lingxi Gate disciples' strategic planning against Qingyuan Sect, showing their unity and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Elder Qian breaks through to the Outer Scenery Realm.
• Li Mo reveals he dove to 30,000 feet in the deep sea.
• Li Mo and Elder Qian fly to the clouds to chat.
• Lan Tian wakes up and learns Li Mo has left.

Character Developments

• Elder Qian gains confidence and pride after his breakthrough.
• Li Mo shows no signs of respect for Shang Wu.
• Lan Tian is heartbroken upon learning Li Mo has left.

Significant Themes

• The power of diligence and perseverance (Elder Qian's breakthrough).
• The vastness and danger of the deep sea (Li Mo's dive).
• The consequences of carelessness (Lan Tian's heartbreak).

Character Interactions

• Li Mo and Elder Qian: Li Mo impresses Elder Qian with his diving depth, and they decide to chat in the clouds.
• Lan Tian and Li Mo: Lan Tian tries to give Li Mo a pearl necklace but finds he's already left.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo encounters a group of bandits, led by Luo Yexian, a former acquaintance from the Demon Summoning Cult.
• Li Mo is recognized by Luo Yexian, leading to a tense but ultimately non-violent encounter.
• Li Mo and Luo Yexian exchange words, with Li Mo implying he has a plan involving the Qingyuan Sect and Li Mo himself.
• Li Mo and Qian Bufan (disguised) are later pursued by the Lingxi Gate, a Righteous Sect.

Character Developments

• Li Mo maintains his calm and composure even when faced with a large group of bandits.
• Luo Yexian, despite turning to banditry, still holds respect for Li Mo and seems eager to prove himself.
• Qian Bufan, despite his initial bravado, becomes cautious and cooperative when faced with the Lingxi Gate.

Significant Themes

• The theme of unexpected encounters and the consequences of past actions (Li Mo's encounter with Luo Yexian).
• The theme of maintaining composure and adaptability in the face of adversity (Li Mo's reaction to the bandits and the Lingxi Gate).

Character Interactions

• Li Mo and Luo Yexian's interaction is marked by a mix of familiarity, tension, and mutual respect.
• Li Mo and Qian Bufan's interaction shows a level of trust and cooperation, with Li Mo protecting Qian Bufan's identity.
• The dynamic between the members of the Demon Summoning Cult and Li Mo is one of deference and eagerness to prove themselves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo encounters Qiao Ziyu, the Young Sect Master of Lingxi Gate, who challenges him.
• Qiao Ziyu uses a Prohibited Profound Secret Array to restrict Li Mo's abilities.
• Li Mo easily defeats Qiao Ziyu with a single punch, causing the Lingxi Gate disciples to panic.
• The Deacon Elder attempts to attack Li Mo but decides to flee instead.

Character Developments

• Li Mo demonstrates his immense physical strength and remains calm under pressure.
• Qiao Ziyu shows arrogance and underestimates Li Mo's abilities.
• The Deacon Elder prioritizes his own safety over the mission, revealing his cowardice.

Significant Themes

• The power of physical strength and its importance in combat.
• The unpredictability of strange arts and their practitioners.
• The contrast between Li Mo's calm demeanor and his opponents' panic.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo and Qiao Ziyu's interaction highlights the power gap between them.
• The Deacon Elder's interaction with Li Mo shows his cowardice and lack of loyalty to Lingxi Gate.
• The Lingxi Gate disciples' reaction to Li Mo's power demonstrates their fear and panic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Yexian and his men find Li Mo's location and see him surrounded by Lingxi Gate disciples.
• Luo Yexian and his men, disguised as bandits, encounter Lingxi Gate members who mistake them for demonic cult members.
• Luo Yexian reveals his true identity as a demonic cult member and orders his subordinates to eliminate the Lingxi Gate members.
• Li Mo, while being cursed by Lingxi Gate disciples, experiences progress in his Eight-Nine Arcane Arts.

Character Developments

• Luo Yexian demonstrates his strength and ruthlessness, ordering the elimination of Lingxi Gate members without hesitation.
• Li Mo shows resilience and progress in his arcane arts under the intense curses of Lingxi Gate disciples.

Significant Themes

• The power of curses and their unintended consequences (Li Mo's arcane arts progress).
• Disguise and deception (Luo Yexian's men posing as bandits).

Character Interactions

• Luo Yexian and his men encounter Lingxi Gate members, leading to a confrontation.
• Li Mo interacts with Lingxi Gate disciples, experiencing progress in his arcane arts under their curses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo, exhausted from the battle with Lingxi Gate, uses his acting skills to make them believe he's on the brink of collapse, aiming to exhaust their strength.
• Lingxi Gate members, believing Li Mo is weak, use their most powerful techniques, including Yansheng Art and Zhu You Art.
• Li Mo secretly compresses his Inner World and vitality, preparing to escape if needed.
• Lingxi Gate members reveal their trump cards, but Li Mo breaks through in battle, revealing his true strength.
• Lingxi Gate members scatter and flee, unaware that the real Demon Summoning Cult has arrived outside.
• Li Mo uses Incarnations Outside the Body to capture fleeing members, while Qian Bufan assists.
• Li Mo reveals that Lingxi Gate members ran into Demon Summoning Cultists, who mistook them for the real cult.

Character Developments

• Li Mo demonstrates his strategic thinking and acting skills, deceiving Lingxi Gate members to exhaust their strength.
• Lingxi Gate members show their overconfidence and underestimation of Li Mo's abilities.
• Qian Bufan shows his concern for Li Mo's safety and assists in the battle.

Significant Themes

• Deception and its consequences: Li Mo uses deception to gain an advantage, but Lingxi Gate's overconfidence leads to their downfall.
• The power of acting and misdirection: Li Mo's acting skills fool Lingxi Gate members, allowing him to gain the upper hand.
• The dangers of underestimating opponents: Lingxi Gate members underestimate Li Mo's strength and abilities, leading to their defeat.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo and Lingxi Gate members: Li Mo deceives and outsmarts Lingxi Gate members, leading to their defeat.
• Li Mo and Qian Bufan: Qian Bufan assists Li Mo in the battle, showing his loyalty and concern for Li Mo's safety.
• Lingxi Gate members and Demon Summoning Cultists: Lingxi Gate members, impersonating the cult, run into the real cultists, leading to their demise.