Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xiyao wakes up to find Feng Xue preparing breakfast, realizing that their morning routine has been disrupted.
• Feng Xue reveals they need to move due to troublesome Omens outside the wall.
• Chen Xiyao notices Feng Xue's smell of human blood, but he denies being injured.
• Feng Xue explains they need to change residences every two days and Chen Xiyao must bury her waste after using the restroom.
• They find a new temporary residence in the city, and Feng Xue expresses interest in a book Chen Xiyao brought.

Character Developments

• Chen Xiyao: Struggles with embarrassment and inferiority due to her helplessness in their current situation. She also shows concern for Feng Xue's well-being.
• Feng Xue: Demonstrates care for Chen Xiyao's safety and comfort. He shows interest in the book she brought, revealing his love for reading.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation in a supernatural environment.
• The importance of communication and understanding between two people in a crisis.
• The power dynamics and resource management in a post-apocalyptic world.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xiyao and Feng Xue's relationship continues to develop, with Feng Xue showing more consideration for Chen Xiyao's needs and Chen Xiyao expressing concern for Feng Xue's well-being.
• Feng Xue's interest in Chen Xiyao's book hints at a shared passion for reading, which could potentially bring them closer.
• Feng Xue's explanation of the need to bury waste highlights the importance of hygiene and respect for the environment in their survival situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue discovers Chen Xiyao's web novel, which is from an early era of web novels, suggesting a more ancient time than Feng Xue's own.
• Feng Xue dismantles the book to create three experimental items: a pocketbook, a scroll, and a memorial-like strip.
• Feng Xue attempts to re-forge these items using his Golden Finger's smelting ability and various Elements. The scroll unexpectedly transforms into a CD.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his knowledge of web novel history and his ability to smelt and re-forge items.
• Chen Xiyao shows embarrassment about her reading preferences and witnesses Feng Xue's extraordinary abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and information in the Infinite City.
• The connection between True Things and their stability in the Infinite City.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue teases Chen Xiyao about her reading preferences, leading her to reveal her thoughts on the matter.
• Feng Xue involves Chen Xiyao in his smelting experiment, showing her the unexpected result of the scroll turning into a CD.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue reforges a CD using [Mist], [Stealth], [Blindness], [Field], [Skill], [Item], and [Learning] elements, creating a skill learning machine called "Phantom · Misty Field".
• He struggles to understand how to use the CD, eventually deciding to experiment with it on Chen Xiyao.
• Chen Xiyao learns the "Misty Field" skill by placing the CD on her forehead, similar to Pokémon learning skills in games.
• Feng Xue then learns the skill himself and decides to test his hypothesis about the remaining mini-books.
• He reforges a memorial into a silenced pistol, and then transforms a book into a pink ball with a remote control.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows curiosity and a willingness to experiment, even with uncertain outcomes. He also demonstrates a lack of fear in trying new things.
• Chen Xiyao shows trust in Feng Xue, following his instructions despite their strangeness. She also displays curiosity and a desire to learn more about her new ability.

Significant Themes

• The theme of experimentation and discovery is prominent, with Feng Xue testing his hypotheses and Chen Xiyao learning a new skill through trial.
• The concept of 'True Things' is introduced, which carry a large amount of [Knowledge] and cause mutations during reforging.
• The idea of realistic changes in supernatural abilities is explored, with the Misty Field skill having usage limits and being affected by personal physical condition.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Chen Xiyao interact with each other throughout the chapter, with Feng Xue giving instructions and Chen Xiyao following them, albeit with some confusion and skepticism.
• There's a sense of camaraderie and shared curiosity between them as they explore the new abilities together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue successfully creates a remote control toy using Elements and [Knowledge] from a book page.
• He realizes that the [Knowledge] of the original material significantly impacts the re-cast item.
• Feng Xue discovers that he can use the rules of re-casting to create useful items, like Storage Equipment.
• He attempts to create Storage Items by reshaping and investing Elements into book pages.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue becomes more adept at understanding and utilizing the rules of re-casting items.
• Chen Xiyao becomes eager to return to her original world after learning it's possible.

Significant Themes

• The influence of original material's [Knowledge] on re-cast items.
• The potential of creating useful items through re-casting.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue gives Chen Xiyao the remote control toy, causing her to react with surprise and curiosity.
• Chen Xiyao becomes upset when Feng Xue tells her it's difficult to reach the Gate to her world.
• Feng Xue and Chen Xiyao work together to search for passages about Storage Items in the book.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue successfully remelts three Phantom items and obtains a mysterious black sphere.
• The black sphere exhibits Omen-like properties but shows no signs of life or moving Element tags.
• Feng Xue examines the three Phantom items, finding them useful but peculiar.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue becomes more cautious and analytical, especially regarding the black sphere.
• Chen Xiyao is embarrassed and surprised when Feng Xue gives her the four-dimensional skirt.

Significant Themes

• The strangeness and unpredictability of Phantom items.
• The potential danger and mystery of the black sphere.
• The practicality versus personal comfort in using the four-dimensional skirt.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue shares his ability to remake Phantoms with Chen Xiyao, marking a level of trust between them.
• Feng Xue gifts the four-dimensional skirt to Chen Xiyao, showing consideration for her practical needs despite her initial discomfort.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xiyao receives a Storage Item from Feng Xue, which she finds awkward to use.
• Feng Xue leaves for Garbage Day, warning Chen Xiyao to hide in a Cardboard Box to avoid detection by the Cross Sword Guild.
• Feng Xue entrusts his White Robe, Storage Bag, Sleeve Blade, and Mist Field Skill machine to Chen Xiyao before leaving.

Character Developments

• Chen Xiyao: Becomes more attached to Feng Xue, showing panic at his departure. She also starts to understand the danger she's in due to her outsider status.
• Feng Xue: Shows concern for Chen Xiyao's safety and entrusts his belongings to her, indicating his trust in her.

Significant Themes

• The value of knowledge and information in the Infinite City.
• The danger of being an outsider in a strange world, as illustrated by the Mermaid's tears parable.
• The importance of companionship and trust in a strange environment.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue reassures Chen Xiyao about his return, trying to calm her fears.
• Chen Xiyao shows concern for Feng Xue's safety and is suspicious of his final arrangements.
• Feng Xue warns Chen Xiyao about the danger she's in and entrusts his belongings to her, showing trust in her capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue tests the Cardboard Box's properties, finding it can hide Chen Xiyao unnoticed as long as it's out of sight.
• Chen Xiyao, hiding in the box, becomes restless after two hours and decides to sleep, securing herself to prevent leaving the box.
• Feng Xue, at the Garbage Dump, worries about Chen Xiyao's safety and plans to send her home after confirming her trustworthiness.

Character Developments

• Chen Xiyao demonstrates remarkable willpower and adaptability, showing she's reliable under pressure.
• Feng Xue reveals his concern for Chen Xiyao's safety and his strategic thinking, planning to test her trustworthiness.

Significant Themes

• Trust and reliability: Feng Xue wants to confirm Chen Xiyao's trustworthiness before sending her home.
• Adaptability: Chen Xiyao shows she can adapt to challenging situations, like sleeping in an uncomfortable position.

Character Interactions

• Although not physically present, Feng Xue's thoughts about Chen Xiyao's safety and his plans for her reveal his growing concern and responsibility towards her.
• Chen Xiyao's actions, like securing herself before sleeping, show her understanding of the situation and her determination to stick with Feng Xue's plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xiyao is trapped in a cardboard box, causing her to overthink and question Feng Xue's intentions.
• She discovers Feng Xue's Equipment and realizes he left them behind, making her doubt the danger outside.
• Chen Xiyao decides to investigate outside but hears intruders entering the house, forcing her to hide again.
• She observes a group of uniformed men searching the house and decides not to follow them.

Character Developments

• Chen Xiyao: Struggles with self-doubt and fear, but also shows curiosity and determination.
• Feng Xue: Remains off-screen but is suspected of deception by Chen Xiyao.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Chen Xiyao questions Feng Xue's truthfulness, and the intruders' actions raise suspicion.
• Fear and curiosity: Chen Xiyao grapples with her fear of the unknown but is driven by curiosity to investigate.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xiyao and Feng Xue: Their relationship is strained as Chen Xiyao doubts Feng Xue's motives.
• Chen Xiyao and the intruders: There's no direct interaction, but Chen Xiyao is wary of them and considers following them to understand the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue has a successful Garbage Day, acquiring several Element Cards, three Engines, five Gemstones, and a broken Duel Disk.
• He sells his items to the Appraiser, receiving 3,820 Towers for the gemstones and 300 Towers for the rest.
• Upon returning to his temporary residence, Feng Xue finds it ransacked and Chen Xiyao missing. He later finds her hiding in the house.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his resourcefulness and adaptability in finding and selling valuable items in the Landfill Area.
• Chen Xiyao shows her fear and vulnerability when left alone, leading her to hide from Feng Xue.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability: Feng Xue's ability to make the most of his situation, finding value in discarded items.
• Trust and Betrayal: Feng Xue's disappointment in Chen Xiyao's disappearance, highlighting his desire for trust and companionship.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Chen Xiyao: Feng Xue's concern for Chen Xiyao's safety contrasts with her initial fear of him. Their interaction reveals their mutual vulnerability and need for companionship.
• Feng Xue and the Appraiser: Their interaction shows the Appraiser's initial anticipation and later suspicion of Feng Xue, hinting at potential future trouble.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue notices the Cross Sword Guild's covert search strategy using Appraisers without visible Tags.
• He decides to go into seclusion to forge artifacts, preparing for Chen Xiyao's return.
• Feng Xue teaches Chen Xiyao the Butian Ge Secret Manual, asking her to copy the latter part for future completion.
• Feng Xue discovers a method to recycle Phantoms by destroying them with a powerful Phantom, recovering some Elements.
• After three days of intense work, Feng Xue prepares to send Chen Xiyao home.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Shows resourcefulness in recycling Phantoms and prepares for Chen Xiyao's return, indicating his growing responsibility towards her.
• Chen Xiyao: Demonstrates adaptability and determination in learning the Butian Ge Secret Manual, eager to return home.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and Planning: Feng Xue meticulously prepares for Chen Xiyao's return, showing his strategic thinking.
• Resourcefulness and Adaptability: Both characters exhibit these traits in dealing with their situations, highlighting their resilience.
• Responsibility: Feng Xue takes on the responsibility of helping Chen Xiyao return home, showing a sense of duty.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Chen Xiyao: Their relationship evolves from initial tension to mutual respect and understanding. Feng Xue teaches Chen Xiyao, and they work together towards her goal of returning home.
• Feng Xue and the Cross Sword Guild: Though not directly interacting, Feng Xue's awareness of the Guild's tactics shows a growing understanding of his enemies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue cooks meat for Chen Xiyao, introducing salt to her, which she finds delicious.
• Feng Xue gains a new 'Chef' tag due to his cooking, with associated buffs.
• Feng Xue receives a notification about a corpse at the West City Resource Distribution Center.
• Chen Xiyao hands over a flask to Feng Xue, which he takes without intending to return.

Character Developments

• Chen Xiyao discovers the joy of seasoned food and gains confidence.
• Feng Xue gains a new tag and understands the difference between his tags and those from the Infinite City.

Significant Themes

• The power of simple pleasures (like salted food) in bringing joy.
• The difference between the Infinite City's tags and those gained through real-world perception.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Chen Xiyao share a meal, fostering a sense of camaraderie.
• Feng Xue's care for Chen Xiyao's well-being is evident in his instructions and concern for her safety.
• Chen Xiyao's trust in Feng Xue is seen in her handing over the flask to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, now resolved to kill for survival, dumps bodies across the Landfill Area, each with an 'Omen Seed' (a black sphere cultivating Omens).
• Chen Xiyao, with Feng Xue's help, prepares to return to her world through the Gate at Feng Xue's former residence.
• Feng Xue lures away the Managers by creating Omen mutations, ensuring a clear path for Chen Xiyao.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Awakens his 'Dark Will,' becoming more ruthless and strategic in his survival.
• Chen Xiyao: Gains confidence and determination, ready to face her world's challenges.

Significant Themes

• Survival and Ruthlessness: Feng Xue's newfound resolve to do whatever it takes to survive.
• Sacrifice and Trust: Feng Xue's actions to ensure Chen Xiyao's safe return, showcasing his trust in her.
• Manipulation and Strategy: Feng Xue's use of the Omen Seeds to lure away the Managers.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Chen Xiyao: Feng Xue reassures Chen Xiyao, showing concern for her safety and well-being. They share a moment of understanding and connection before she leaves.
• Feng Xue and the Managers: Feng Xue manipulates the Managers by creating Omen mutations, demonstrating his strategic thinking and cunning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue and Chen Xiyao infiltrate a gang's territory to rescue Chen Xiyao's sister.
• Feng Xue uses his stealth abilities and a Misty Field to approach the gang's gate undetected.
• He deploys a Phantom Item, "Phantom · Girly Filter," causing him to perceive all living beings as beautiful girls.
• Despite being discovered, Feng Xue fights off waves of gang members, using his sword and the Disassembly Madonna's curse.
• Chen Xiyao, hidden in a cardboard box, navigates towards the gate, guided by an unseen connection, while enduring the horrors of the battle.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his stealth, combat, and strategic skills.
• Chen Xiyao displays remarkable willpower and resilience, pushing forward despite her fear and the revolting conditions inside the cardboard box.

Significant Themes

• The psychological impact of combat and the perception of enemies.
• The use of unique items and abilities to gain an advantage in battle.
• The theme of willpower and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Chen Xiyao work together to infiltrate the gang's territory, with Feng Xue providing protection and Chen Xiyao navigating towards the gate.
• Feng Xue's internal monologue reveals his thought processes and regrets about his strategic choices.
• Chen Xiyao's internal monologue shows her determination and disgust at the battle's horrors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue loses his Corpse Collector tag and the Transport Element's blessing, leading to reduced strength and stamina.
• He is attacked by grunts from the Cross Sword Guild, who use elemental weapons to slow, paralyze, burn, and poison him.
• Feng Xue fights back, using his Assassin tag boost and various abilities to defeat the grunts.
• Chen Xiyao, hidden in a small hut, signals Feng Xue, and they plan to leave together.
• Chen Xiyao enters a mysterious door, and before leaving, she shouts out her address to Feng Xue.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue's strength and stamina are reduced due to losing his Corpse Collector tag, but he adapts and continues fighting.
• Chen Xiyao shows fear and unease after witnessing Feng Xue's violence but also expresses gratitude and a desire for him to visit her.

Significant Themes

• The power of Phantoms and their elements, both as weapons and as protective measures.
• The consequences of losing a tag and its associated blessings.
• The duality of Feng Xue's character: brutal in combat, yet considerate towards Chen Xiyao.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Chen Xiyao's relationship shifts; she fears him but also feels connected to him.
• Feng Xue fights against the grunts, showing his combat prowess and adaptability.
• Chen Xiyao and Feng Xue communicate briefly before she leaves through the mysterious door.

Key Plot Points

• Feng Xue watches Chen Xiyao leave, feeling relieved and confident in his newfound ability to increase his [Knowledge].
• He plans to escape but encounters reanimated corpses and a naked, zombie girl with a grappling hook.
• Feng Xue is injured and struggles to escape the zombie girl's attacks.
• He discovers a Cardboard Box near the zombie girl and considers using it as a distraction.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue's confidence grows with his increased [Knowledge], but he underestimates the danger of outsiders.
• The zombie girl, an Omen without reason, displays aggressive and predatory behavior.

Significant Themes

• The danger of outsiders and the unpredictability of the Infinite City.
• The struggle for survival and the need for adaptability in the face of unexpected threats.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue's encounter with the zombie girl highlights his resourcefulness and determination to survive.
• The zombie girl's behavior showcases her instinctual, aggressive nature and her focus on prey that shows signs of fleeing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue kills the zombie beautiful girl (Omen) and encounters the Manager, who is also an Omen but disguised as a beautiful girl.
• The Manager attacks Feng Xue, but the zombie beautiful girl (now a Butcher Omen) attacks the Manager, giving Feng Xue an opportunity to escape.
• Feng Xue uses a Cardboard Box to hide and observes the Butcher Omen dismembering the Manager. He then escapes to a new environment.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability in dealing with Omens.
• The Manager reveals her true power and aggression, but underestimates the Butcher Omen's threat.
• The zombie beautiful girl transforms into a Butcher Omen, showcasing its brutal and grotesque nature.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: Omens disguise themselves to blend in, but their true nature is revealed in their actions.
• Power Dynamics: The strength of Omens varies, and even the weakest can pose a threat if underestimated.
• Adaptability: Feng Xue's ability to adapt to new situations and use his surroundings to his advantage is crucial for survival.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and the Manager: They engage in a tense standoff, with Feng Xue trying to outmaneuver the Manager.
• The Manager and the Butcher Omen: The Manager underestimates the Butcher Omen, leading to her temporary defeat.
• Feng Xue and the Butcher Omen: Feng Xue observes the Butcher Omen's actions from a safe distance, learning about its abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xiyao returns to her apartment after being away for ten-plus days, finding it empty but with the lights on.
• She can't get in due to not having her keys, so she borrows her neighbor's phone to call her parents.
• Her parents return with three police officers, and the police want to talk to Chen Xiyao alone.
• Chen Xiyao agrees to talk to them, asking them to answer her questions as well.

Character Developments

• Chen Xiyao shows maturity beyond her years, taking charge of the situation and handling her parents and the police with confidence.
• Her parents are relieved and worried about her, showing concern and protective instincts.
• The police officers are initially surprised and suspicious of Chen Xiyao's behavior but maintain professionalism.

Significant Themes

• Return and Belonging: Chen Xiyao's return home after her mysterious absence explores the theme of belonging and the comfort of familiarity.
• Trust and Suspicion: The police's suspicion of Chen Xiyao, despite her calm demeanor, highlights the theme of trust and its fragility in the face of unusual circumstances.
• Maturity and Responsibility: Chen Xiyao's handling of the situation demonstrates her maturity and sense of responsibility, contrasting with her parents' initial helplessness.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xiyao and Her Parents: Their reunion is filled with relief, worry, and a hint of guilt on Chen Xiyao's part for causing them distress.
• Chen Xiyao and the Police: Their interaction is tense due to the police's suspicion, but Chen Xiyao's calm and cooperative attitude helps to ease the tension.
• Chen Xiyao and Her Neighbors: The neighbors show concern and willingness to help, providing a sense of community and support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xiyao encounters police officers from the Yan Country Supernatural Tale Countermeasures Bureau (similar to 'Approaching Science').
• She learns about the origin and nature of Supernatural Tales and the Infinite City.
• The Infinite City is revealed to be a large, unfinished high-tech community from the 1970s that disappeared and became a Supernatural Tale, periodically creating passages to reality.
• The Infinite City produces Supernatural Tales by feeding on human fear and torment, and its residents invade reality to gain more power through mass slaughter.

Character Developments

• Chen Xiyao: Becomes more aware and involved in the supernatural world, showing resilience and composure in the face of new information.
• Officer (unnamed): Demonstrates expertise and seriousness in explaining the supernatural situation, showing concern for Chen Xiyao's well-being and the threat posed by the Infinite City.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and fear in creating and sustaining Supernatural Tales.
• The consequences of unfulfilled dreams and abandoned projects, symbolized by the unfinished community turned Infinite City.
• The global spread of supernatural threats and the need for international cooperation to address them.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xiyao and the Officer: The officer provides crucial information to Chen Xiyao, while she shares her experience in the Infinite City, fostering a sense of trust and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xiyao, a girl who returned unharmed from the Infinite City, is being interviewed by female police officers.
• She asks about the country's stance on Supernatural Tales, and the officers explain their limited understanding and inability to communicate with them.
• Chen Xiyao recounts her experiences in the Infinite City, revealing she was protected and helped by a man in a white robe (Feng Xue).
• She mentions that the 'Monsters' outside the city and the 'people' inside are different, and that she gained Internal Force during her stay.

Character Developments

• Chen Xiyao: Shows resilience and willingness to share her experiences. She's strategic, hoping that revealing her newfound Internal Force and Feng Xue's abilities will lead to his protection.
• Female Police Officer: Initially sympathetic and professional, she becomes bewildered and impressed by Chen Xiyao's experiences and the revelation of Internal Force.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and unknowable nature of the Supernatural Tales and the Infinite City.
• The power dynamics between humans and Supernatural Tales, and the potential for communication and understanding.
• Luck and fortune, as Chen Xiyao's experiences contrast sharply with those of other survivors.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xiyao and the Female Police Officer: The officer tries to put Chen Xiyao at ease, while Chen Xiyao shares her experiences honestly, hoping to gain the country's support for Feng Xue.
• Chen Xiyao and Feng Xue (implicit): Though not present, Feng Xue's actions and protection of Chen Xiyao are discussed, influencing her decisions and the potential future of their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xiyao, a girl who returned from the 'Infinite City,' meets with police officers from the Supernatural Tale Countermeasures Bureau.
• She reveals she learned Internal Energy and a mist-creating magic from a 'White Robe' in that world.
• She offers to join the Bureau but is asked to stay home pending a decision.
• The Bureau discusses her case, finding her account bizarre yet authentic according to 'Item 17.'

Character Developments

• Chen Xiyao: Shows calm and confidence in discussing her experiences, hinting at her growth and resilience.
• Police Officers: Display shock and disbelief at Chen Xiyao's account, indicating their lack of experience with such cases.

Significant Themes

• Survival and Adaptation: Chen Xiyao's ability to adapt and survive in the 'Infinite City' is a key theme.
• Truth and Perception: The Bureau's struggle to accept Chen Xiyao's account raises questions about truth and personal perception.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xiyao and the Police Officers: Their interaction is marked by Chen Xiyao's calm demeanor and the officers' disbelief and caution.
• Bureau Members: They discuss Chen Xiyao's case, expressing skepticism and trying to make sense of her extraordinary account.