Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nezha brings Taiyi Zhenren's corpse to Feng Xue, seeking help to revive him.
• Feng Xue guides Nezha to create a spirit tablet and a wooden body using Soul Gathering Wood, Purple Sandalwood, Elder Wood, and Darkwood.
• Nezha constructs a yin energy network and connects the spirit tablet to the wooden body's acupoints.
• Feng Xue infuses Taiyi Zhenren's essence into the wooden body, harmonizing yin and yang.

Character Developments

• Nezha: Shows proficiency in woodworking and understanding of wood properties. He feels guilty for killing Taiyi Zhenren and aims to revive him with human-like characteristics.
• Feng Xue: Demonstrates expertise in woodworking and spiritual manipulation. He guides Nezha through the process and ensures the revival is balanced.

Significant Themes

• Craftsmanship and Skill: Both Nezha and Feng Xue exhibit exceptional skill in woodworking, showcasing the importance of mastery and dedication.
• Responsibility and Guilt: Nezha feels responsible for Taiyi Zhenren's death and is determined to revive him, demonstrating a sense of guilt and accountability.
• Harmony and Balance: Feng Xue emphasizes the importance of balancing yin and yang to ensure a successful and stable revival.

Character Interactions

• Nezha and Feng Xue: They work together, with Feng Xue guiding Nezha through the process of reviving Taiyi Zhenren. Their interaction showcases a mentor-mentee relationship, with Feng Xue providing guidance and Nezha demonstrating eagerness to learn.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nezha accidentally damages Taiyi Zhenren's Soul Body, rendering him unable to move.
• Nezha takes Taiyi Zhenren to the City God Temple to receive incense offerings for recovery.
• Taiyi Zhenren, now a wooden statue, regains consciousness and decides to change his name to avoid scandal.
• The City God scolds Taiyi Zhenren for defacing the Spirit Tablet and reveals that Nezha is a disciple of the Heavenly Emperor.
• Taiyi Zhenren laments his misjudgment of Nezha's power and accepts the name Tai Er Zhenren.
• The City God suggests Tai Er Zhenren offer medical services to attract more incense offerings.

Character Developments

• Nezha: Shows efficiency and respect for tradition by preparing gifts for the City God.
• Taiyi Zhenren (now Tai Er Zhenren): Experiences a fall from grace, losing his immortality and power, and accepts a new name to avoid scandal.
• City God: Demonstrates pride in his position and loyalty to the Heavenly Emperor, and shows concern for his temple's reputation.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Misjudgment: Tai Er Zhenren's misinterpretation of the heavenly secrets leads to his downfall.
• Power Dynamics: The Heavenly Emperor's power is emphasized, and Tai Er Zhenren's loss of power changes his attitude.
• Redemption and Acceptance: Tai Er Zhenren accepts his new name and situation, seeking to accumulate merit and regain his Soul Body.

Character Interactions

• Nezha and Tai Er Zhenren: Nezha's actions inadvertently cause Tai Er Zhenren's fall, but he shows no malice.
• Tai Er Zhenren and the City God: They clash over Tai Er Zhenren's defacement of the Spirit Tablet, but the City God ultimately helps him integrate into his new role.
• Tai Er Zhenren and the Ghost Servant: The ghost servant's fear and respect for the City God's authority contrast with Tai Er Zhenren's initial disregard for the rules.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, in Chaoge, encounters Jiang Ziya, who has descended from Kunlun after failing to achieve enlightenment in 40 years.
• Feng Xue identifies Jiang Ziya's cultivation path as incorrect for his Yin body nature.
• Feng Xue shares a cup of tea with Jiang Ziya, revealing his extraordinary abilities.
• Feng Xue offers Jiang Ziya a book he wrote before achieving his Dao, suggesting he might find his own path in it.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Shows wisdom, patience, and a desire to guide others. He understands the importance of finding one's own path and is willing to help Jiang Ziya.
• Jiang Ziya: Struggles with self-doubt after failing to achieve enlightenment. He is eager to learn and cultivate, showing determination and humility.

Significant Themes

• Finding One's Own Path: Both characters emphasize the importance of finding one's own path and Dao, rather than following a prescribed method.
• Mentorship: Feng Xue takes on the role of a mentor, guiding Jiang Ziya without imposing his own beliefs.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Jiang Ziya: Feng Xue, as the more experienced and knowledgeable figure, guides Jiang Ziya, showing patience and understanding. Jiang Ziya, eager to learn, responds with humility and eagerness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ziya meets Feng Xue, who gives him a Token and a medical book, "Mandrake Longevity Method," to serve at the City God Temple and open a Medical Hall.
• Jiang Ziya, inspired by the book, decides to forge his own path towards immortality.
• He leaves for the City God Temple, and upon arrival, reassures Madam Ma about his medical capabilities.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ziya: Gains confidence in his immortal journey, decides to create his own path, and demonstrates his medical knowledge to Madam Ma.
• Feng Xue: Although not physically present, his guidance and the medical book significantly influence Jiang Ziya's path.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of immortality and the path to enlightenment.
• The importance of experience and practice in learning and growth.
• The relationship between the physical body and spiritual cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ziya and Feng Xue: Feng Xue's guidance and belief in Jiang Ziya's potential inspire him to pursue immortality.
• Jiang Ziya and Madam Ma: Jiang Ziya reassures Madam Ma about his medical abilities, addressing her concerns about his new job at the City God Temple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue searches for Yang Jian but finds no trace, leading to contemplation about altered plot developments.
• Feng Xue receives a sudden notification that his [REDACTED] sample has been stolen from the research institute.
• The sample's theft is suspected to be connected to rumors about offspring of Supernatural Tales and humans, with White Elephant and Eastern Country being the most aggressive promoters of this idea.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows concern and urgency about the stolen sample, indicating his desire to maintain control over his own narrative and prevent potential chaos.
• Chen Xiyao demonstrates professionalism and dedication in her role, keeping Feng Xue informed about the situation and sharing her insights.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of altered plot developments and the potential for chaos.
• The tension between cooperation and conflict between humans and Supernatural Tales, with the stolen sample serving as a catalyst for these tensions.
• The power dynamics between different factions, including the research department and the higher-ups, and their differing views on the combination of Supernatural Tales and humans.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Chen Xiyao's interaction is professional and straightforward, with Chen Xiyao providing information and Feng Xue making decisions based on that information.
• The interaction between different factions, such as White Elephant, Eastern Country, and the research department, is tense and competitive, each with their own agendas regarding the combination of Supernatural Tales and humans.

Key Plot Points

• Feng Xue prioritizes finding the lost [REDACTED] fluid sample due to its potential risks.
• The sample has been sent to various locations, making it difficult to track.
• Feng Xue decides to seek help from Miss Ke Family but finds her absent.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his concern and caution regarding his offspring's potential threats.
• Chen Xiyao shows dedication and thoroughness in her investigation.
• Cain reveals knowledge about bloodline curses and their risks.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and troubles of offspring for Supernatural Tales, echoing mythological traditions.
• The challenges of tracking and confirming the genuine [REDACTED] fluid sample.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Chen Xiyao discuss the investigation's progress and challenges.
• Feng Xue seeks Cain's advice about bloodline curses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue seeks information from a knowledgeable bartender about finding his stolen [beep--] fluid.
• The bartender reveals that a ghostly haunting can lead to a supernatural world, but it's risky outside the Tower of Babel.
• Feng Xue successfully summons the Pen Immortal but doesn't dismiss it, aiming to be haunted for entry into a supernatural world.
• Feng Xue prepares to inherit an inheritance from another world, aware of potential debts.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Shows determination in finding his stolen fluid and willingness to take risks. He also displays resourcefulness and knowledge of supernatural rituals.
• Pen Immortal: Revealed to be a sentient entity that can communicate through writing. It shows reluctance to cooperate fully with Feng Xue.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural worlds and hauntings: The chapter explores the concept of ghostly hauntings leading to supernatural worlds, with Feng Xue attempting to exploit this for his gain.
• Inheritance and debts: Feng Xue considers inheriting an inheritance from another world, acknowledging the potential risks and debts involved.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and the Bartender: The bartender provides crucial information to Feng Xue, setting him on the path to being haunted by the Pen Immortal.
• Feng Xue and the Pen Immortal: Feng Xue summons the Pen Immortal and attempts to communicate with it, though the Pen Immortal is reluctant to cooperate fully.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, using the Lucky Milk, enters a dilapidated house in a bustling modern city, suggesting it's a Ghost House.
• Police surround Feng Xue, mistaking him for a 'Player' in a game, and arrest him due to his unusual state.
• Feng Xue is taken to the police station, where he learns about the World's Supernatural system and memetic nature.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue maintains his composure despite the unexpected situation and uses his wits to gather information.
• The Police Captain shows caution and professionalism in handling Feng Xue, indicating a familiarity with Supernatural occurrences.

Significant Themes

• The blurring of reality and game/simulation, with 'Players' and 'Phantoms' mentioned.
• The memetic nature of the Supernatural system, suggesting a connection to media and information.
• The coexistence of the modern world and Supernatural elements, leading to unique challenges and adaptations.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and the Police Captain have a tense but cooperative interaction, with Feng Xue trying to gather information and the Captain trying to understand and control the situation.
• The Police team works together, using specialized equipment to detect and handle Supernatural occurrences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, a man with amnesia, is brought to the Public Security Bureau's isolation room.
• The Director and the captain discuss Feng Xue's unusual physical condition and the possibility of him being a 'Detached Player.'
• Feng Xue, using the Gu Poison Body, eavesdrops on the officials and learns about the Supernatural Game System.
• An alarm is triggered, and Feng Xue's Fountain Pen starts writing death characters on the resin wall. He then receives a pop-up window asking if he wants to join the Supernatural Game.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Shows adaptability and quick thinking in understanding the new World's mechanics. He remains calm under pressure and uses his Gu Poison Body to gather information.
• The Director: Demonstrates knowledge about the Supernatural Game System and its Players. He considers the possibility of Feng Xue being a Detached Player.
• The Captain: Shows expertise in the operations and procedures related to the Supernatural Game System. He is cautious and thorough in handling Feng Xue's case.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural Game System: The core theme of this chapter, it governs the World's mechanics and the interactions between Players and the System.
• Amnesia and Identity: Feng Xue's amnesia and the uncertainty surrounding his true identity drive the narrative and create intrigue.
• Power and Control: The officials' attempts to control and understand Feng Xue, and Feng Xue's own efforts to gain power and control within this new World.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and the officials: Feng Xue eavesdrops on the officials, gathering information about the Supernatural Game System. The officials, in turn, try to understand and control Feng Xue.
• Feng Xue and the Little Pen Immortal: The Fountain Pen, possessed by the Little Pen Immortal, writes death characters on the wall, leading to Feng Xue receiving a System invitation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, an Ordinary Person, is suddenly recruited into a supernatural game by a pop-up window, which he accepts.
• He is transported to a round table with nine seats, each occupied by a person possessed by a Spirit Body, including Feng Xue.
• The host, KP, explains the game: survive for three days in a room equipped with supplies and entertainment facilities, while dealing with one's possessed Spirit Body.
• After KP leaves, players rush to their respective rooms. Feng Xue explores his room, finding it well-equipped and containing a method to detach his Spirit Body.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows adaptability and curiosity, accepting the supernatural situation and exploring his room for hidden traps or completion criteria.
• Other players display varying reactions, from bewilderment to urgency, as they rush to their rooms.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation vs. Competition: Players must either cooperate to suppress all Partners or help their Partner find a new room to survive.
• Human-Ghost Interaction: The game implies that Spirit Bodies are not just dangerous but necessary elements, suggesting a complex human-Ghost relationship.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts minimally with other players, focusing on exploring his room and understanding the game's mechanics.
• Other players show little interaction with each other, rushing to their rooms after KP's explanation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue attempts to communicate with the Pen Immortal, who only writes "die" in response.
• Feng Xue provokes the Pen Immortal, causing it to manifest as a female ghost.
• Feng Xue captures the Pen Immortal using plastic wrap and a technique called "Heavenly Demon Aspects · Hundred-Armed Giant's Grasp".
• The Pen Immortal agrees to communicate with Feng Xue.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Shows his mischievous and playful side, enjoying the challenge of provoking the Pen Immortal. He also demonstrates his ability to control and capture spirits.
• Pen Immortal: Initially stubborn and unwilling to communicate, it eventually manifests as a female ghost and agrees to talk to Feng Xue after being captured.

Significant Themes

• Communication and understanding between the living and the dead.
• The power dynamics between humans and spirits.
• The consequences of stubbornness and refusal to communicate.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and the Pen Immortal: Their interaction is playful yet tense, with Feng Xue provoking the Pen Immortal and eventually capturing it. Despite the Pen Immortal's initial reluctance, it eventually agrees to communicate with Feng Xue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue summons a Pen Immortal, who initially causes chaos but is later tamed and given a temporary position as a Star Lord of Life and Death.
• The Pen Immortal, now named Beneficial Calculation Star Lord, demonstrates her divination abilities, predicting Feng Xue's lunch.
• Feng Xue ponders about the source of the Pen Immortal's high priority and personification, suspecting it's a power in this World granting ghosts 'settings.'

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Shows his power and authority, taming the Pen Immortal and giving her a position. He also demonstrates curiosity and strategic thinking.
• Pen Immortal (Beneficial Calculation Star Lord): Initially chaotic and rebellious, she becomes more cooperative and respectful after being given a position. She shows pride in her divination abilities.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and control: Feng Xue asserts his dominance over the Pen Immortal, showing the power imbalance between them.
• Divination and fate: The Pen Immortal's divination abilities raise questions about fate and whether it can be altered or interfered with.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and the Pen Immortal: Their interaction shifts from confrontational to cooperative after the Pen Immortal is given a position. They discuss the Pen Immortal's abilities and the source of her power.
• Feng Xue and the Pen Immortal: They discuss the Pen Immortal's past and her lack of an ancestral grave, highlighting their unequal status and the Pen Immortal's lack of personal history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue realizes the power of 'settings' in the Pen Immortal and understands its significance in this supernatural world.
• He considers two possibilities for the origin of these settings: influence of Phantoms or perception of Ordinary People.
• He concludes that the purpose of the current game is to make all participants remember the characteristics of all Ghosts for survival and strategy in a PvP game involving life.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows his analytical and strategic thinking, understanding the complex rules and purposes behind the game and the world's supernatural phenomena.
• He demonstrates his caution and foresight, considering potential risks and backup plans for his own resurrection mechanism.

Significant Themes

• The power of 'settings' and their origin.
• The purpose and rules of the game.
• The potential risks and rewards of resurrection mechanisms.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with himself, reflecting on his thoughts and plans.
• He also interacts with the unknown person knocking at his door, indicating a potential new character or situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, a Hermit with Authority, meets a man with a scorched black bracelet (Possession Item) who summons him to a round table with seven other participants in a beginner's game.
• The Key Player (KP) is absent, and the participants are all possessed by Ghosts.
• Each participant has a unique appearance and demeanor, reflecting their Ghost's influence.
• The group is gathered to discuss a Supernatural Game, a death game where possessed individuals struggle to survive and gain rewards.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Remains calm and observant, showing indifference to the pale-faced man's rebukes. He senses the emotional fluctuations of the participants but keeps his own emotions hidden.
• Pale-faced Man: Aggressive and impatient, he interrupts the conversation and rebukes Feng Xue.
• Woman with Noose: Speaks calmly and reasonably, suggesting information sharing. Her emotional state is unclear, either due to Ghost settings or non-human status.
• Bald Man with Red Face: Knowledgable about the Supernatural Game, he reveals information about the game's nature and rewards. He's smug and controlling, seeking to manipulate the situation.
• Student with Beer Belly: Displays disdain for the Bald Man's manipulations, hinting at hidden knowledge or intentions.

Significant Themes

• Possession and Ghosts: The characters are possessed by Ghosts, influencing their behavior and emotions.
• Information Control: Characters try to control information about the game to gain an advantage.
• Trust and Manipulation: Characters struggle to trust each other due to their Ghosts' influences and the game's deadly nature.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue vs. Pale-faced Man: Feng Xue remains indifferent to the pale-faced man's rebukes, showing his calm and collected demeanor.
• Woman with Noose vs. Bald Man with Red Face: The woman tries to promote cooperation, while the Bald Man dismisses her ideas, creating tension.
• Bald Man with Red Face vs. Student with Beer Belly: The Bald Man's smug attitude provokes disdain from the Student, hinting at potential conflict.
• General Interaction: Characters express varying degrees of unease, smugness, and disdain, reflecting their Ghosts' influences and the game's tense atmosphere.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of individuals, each possessed by a ghost, gather to discuss strategies for survival in a supernatural game.
• The bald man with a red face suggests not disclosing information about one's ghost, aiming for private trades.
• The woman with a noose around her neck proposes full disclosure to maintain transparency and prevent secret killings.
• The corporate slave who knocked on Feng Xue's door supports not disclosing information but opposes forming small groups, revealing that spirit bodies can devour each other to grow.
• The beer-bellied student is revealed to know about raising gu (ghosts) but chooses to act secretly.
• Feng Xue, initially unnoticed, is suddenly singled out for potentially having a way to counter ghosts.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Initially passive, he takes the initiative to encourage everyone to share their plans. He reveals that his ghost is special and won't kill him for the next three days.
• The bald man with a red face: He tries to manipulate the situation to his advantage, aiming to extract information about everyone's ghosts.
• The woman with a noose around her neck: She wants full disclosure to prevent secret killings and ensure transparency.
• The beer-bellied student: He knows about raising gu but chooses to act secretly, showing disdain for the bald man's attempt to extract information.
• The corporate slave who knocked: He supports not disclosing information but opposes forming small groups, hinting at a mysterious understanding of the game's mechanics.
• The blue-faced man: He is the most anxious and likely to die soon, pleading with Feng Xue for help.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Characters struggle to trust each other due to the game's mechanics and their own self-interest.
• Information control: Characters try to control information about their ghosts to gain an advantage.
• Survival and self-preservation: Each character tries to ensure their own survival in the face of deadly ghosts.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the group, initially passively observing but later encouraging them to share their plans.
• The bald man with a red face and the woman with a noose around her neck present opposing views on information disclosure.
• The beer-bellied student and the corporate slave who knocked reveal their understanding of the game's mechanics, hinting at secret strategies.
• The blue-faced man pleads with Feng Xue for help, highlighting the desperation of the rookies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The "Empty House Theory" is proposed, suggesting a way to expel Ghosts into a single body.
• Feng Xue dismisses the theory and decides to focus on surviving the three days.
• The Hanged Ghost woman is found dead, and Feng Xue is suspected of involvement due to a Ghost Hand seen on his shoulder.
• Feng Xue removes the Quantum Mechanics Ghost Hand, which can control Ghosts, from his shoulder.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue remains calm and collected, showing no emotional fluctuations and maintaining his focus on survival.
• The balding man with the red face reveals ambition but lacks the ability to back up his threats.
• The Corporate Slave man shows no emotional response, even when delivering news of the Hanged Ghost's death.
• The Gu Poison Body, Feng Xue's consciousness, monitors other Players' movements and is curious about the Hanged Ghost's death.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation in the Game.
• The manipulation and control of Ghosts.
• The importance of observation and understanding others' actions rather than just words.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts minimally with other Players, showing no interest in their theories or suspicions.
• The balding man with the red face attempts to rally others against Feng Xue but fails to gain support.
• The Corporate Slave man delivers news to Feng Xue but shows no emotional involvement.
• Players form small groups based on their suspicions and alliances, excluding the sickly fat man who remains isolated.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A hanged woman's ghost is present in the living room, but no one attempts to rescue her due to uncertainty about her status.
• Feng Xue, using eye cream mixed with Ox Tears, gains the ability to see ghosts across all planes.
• He observes a ghost consuming a 'Po' (soul essence) from the hanged woman's corpse, which allows it to leave its possession item and exist independently.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Demonstrates his resourcefulness by using eye cream to see ghosts and shows concern for the situation.
• Miss Pen Immortal: Reveals knowledge about the ghost system of this world, indicating she has some understanding of ghosts despite not being from this world.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between life and death, and the afterlife.
• The consequences of possession and the need for cooperation or separation to survive.
• The theme of understanding and adapting to new environments, as seen through Feng Xue's ability to see ghosts.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Miss Pen Immortal: They interact to understand the ghost's actions, with Feng Xue questioning Miss Pen Immortal about the ghost system.
• Feng Xue and the other characters: Feng Xue observes the other characters from afar, noting their divisions into factions but not yet interacting with them.

Key Plot Points

• Feng Xue discovers that the Pen Immortal's cognitive rewriting ability targets only ghosts and spirits.
• He decides not to acquire ghost or spirit-related entries to avoid becoming a resurrection vessel.
• Feng Xue creates a Spirit Tablet with the inscription "City God Temple Imp" and places it in the living room.
• The Red Face man is found dismembered and arranged like hot pot dishes on the conference table.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates adaptability and caution in dealing with the unknown power of the setting.
• The Pen Immortal shows disdain for eating other ghosts, revealing her divine position and bureaucratic nature.
• The other characters, including the Corporate Slave and the Students, display varying reactions to the gruesome scene.

Significant Themes

• The power of the setting and its potential dangers.
• The bureaucracy and hierarchy among supernatural entities.
• The consequences of interfering with the setting's rules.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the Pen Immortal, discussing the power of the setting and the dangers of acquiring ghost-related entries.
• The other characters interact with Feng Xue, seeking his help and reacting to the gruesome scene in the living room.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue and the group are relaxing with a hot pot meal, but they feel uneasy due to Feng Xue's strange behavior and the dishes' appearance.
• A memorial tablet in the center of the table is discovered, leading to the revelation that the ghost they're dealing with is a "Red Face Fried Ghost."
• The ghost manifests, causing the beer-bellied student to become possessed and vomit. Three more ghosts emerge, and a fight ensues among them.
• The Corporate Slave, revealed to be an old Player, attempts to use a powerful attack, "Shuoye Black Tide Unknown Fire," against Feng Xue.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his keen observation skills and understanding of the ghost's nature.
• The Corporate Slave is revealed to have survived multiple rounds and possesses a powerful attack.
• The beer-bellied student is possessed by one of the ghosts.

Significant Themes

• The theme of death and ghosts is further explored, with the ghost's tragic past and its current manifestation.
• The theme of power and survival is highlighted as the Corporate Slave reveals his strength.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the Pen Immortal, using it to gather information about the ghost.
• The Green Face man and Feng Xue have a tense exchange, with the Green Face man questioning Feng Xue's knowledge.
• The Corporate Slave and Feng Xue have a brief negotiation before the Corporate Slave attempts to attack Feng Xue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue encounters a Corporate Slave man who summons a powerful Ghost made of dark blue-black flames.
• Feng Xue uses salt and his [Martial] Authority to counter the Ghost, learning about the power of Word Spirits in this World.
• The Corporate Slave man reveals he has been cursed by a Ghost called Fuzhibi, and his attacks are affected by Authority.
• Feng Xue realizes the Ghost is likely a Supernatural Tale Derivative, and the true source of Authority is unknown.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his combat skills and ability to analyze situations, showing adaptability and calmness under pressure.
• The Corporate Slave man reveals a more aggressive and confident side, indicating he has been hiding his true nature.

Significant Themes

• The power of language and naming, as seen in the Word Spirits and the Ghost's abilities.
• The influence of Authority on abilities and perceptions.
• The distinction between reality and illusion, as experienced by Feng Xue.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the Corporate Slave man, trying to gather information while defending against attacks.
• Feng Xue's [Martial] Authority and his knowledge of the World's rules help him counter the Ghost's attacks.
• Feng Xue's Miss Pen Immortal, a temporary worker Star Lord, assists him in battle but is not significantly impacted by her defeat.