Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, a scavenger in the post-apocalyptic world, enters Garbage Mountain, a vast and dangerous area.
• He encounters a Monster resembling a slime but with eyes and a physical form, which attacks him.
• Feng Xue uses his skills and Equipment to defeat the Monster, but it plays dead, indicating intelligence.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his combat skills, adaptability, and caution, using his Golden Finger, Ghostly Evasion skill, and various Equipment to counter the Monster's attacks.
• He shows no mercy towards the Monster, despite its appearance changing to resemble a slime girl, indicating growth in his resolve.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Survival: Feng Xue's ability to adapt to new situations and use his skills and Equipment to survive.
• Perception of Danger: Feng Xue's instinctive understanding of the Monster's threat, leading him to take precautions.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the Monster, demonstrating his combat prowess and strategic thinking. Despite the Monster's appearance changing, Feng Xue treats it as a threat, showing no mercy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue encounters an unusual Omen that chooses to "play dead" instead of following its instincts, raising suspicions about its nature.
• Feng Xue discovers that his filter not only changes the appearance of targets but also rewrites his cognition, allowing him to use human martial skills against non-human enemies.
• Feng Xue considers his future combat methods and the need for area-of-effect abilities.
• Feng Xue finds a Divine Punishment Sword embedded in the trash, which he plans to retrieve.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue becomes more cautious and strategic in his approach to combat, considering the potential drawbacks of relying too heavily on his filter.
• Feng Xue shows determination in improving his martial arts skills and seeking new abilities.

Significant Themes

• The influence of cognition on reality and the consequences of relying on altered perception.
• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in combat.
• The pursuit of power and the search for new abilities.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the mysterious Omen, trying to determine its true nature.
• Feng Xue engages in internal dialogue, reflecting on his combat methods and future goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue successfully smelts an item, but it's a sword, not the Divine Punishment Sword he expected.
• The sword's removal causes a massive collapse of debris, leading to Feng Xue's fall into an unknown area.
• Feng Xue survives the fall and lands on a sofa, suffering numerous injuries.
• He uses his cloak's Teleportation ability to avoid further damage and waits for his boots to heal him.
• Feng Xue enters a state of "stillness" due to his extreme boredom and begins cultivating, experiencing a spiritual platform manifestation.
• He hears digging sounds, indicating potential danger.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness in surviving the collapse and fall.
• He enters a state of deep cultivation, showing dedication and patience.
• Feng Xue's injuries highlight his vulnerability without proper equipment or abilities.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Survival: Feng Xue's ability to adapt to unexpected situations and find ways to survive.
• Patience and Endurance: Feng Xue's patience in waiting for healing and his endurance during cultivation.
• Luck and Uncertainty: The unpredictable nature of the smelting process and the subsequent collapse.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with his environment, using his abilities and equipment to survive.
• He has no human interaction in this chapter, focusing on his internal state and cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue is buried alive in Garbage Mountain, awaiting rescue or attack.
• He enters a state of 'stillness' to cultivate Bu Tiange, defying the norm by maintaining awareness of his surroundings.
• After several days, he regains mobility and is about to be dug out when he sees a pair of pure, flawless eyes.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Shows resilience and calm under pressure. Unknowingly enters a unique state of 'stillness' that allows him to maintain awareness of his surroundings.
• Vera (Young Girl): Displaying courage and determination, she explores the mountain despite the potential dangers.

Significant Themes

• Survival and resilience in harsh conditions.
• The duality of human nature (ill intentions vs. kindness).
• Cultivation and personal growth (Feng Xue's unique cultivation state).

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue's internal dialogue reveals his thoughts and fears about his situation.
• Vera and her younger brother (unnamed) interact, showing sibling rivalry and concern for each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two children, Vera and Vero, discover a hidden cave in a garbage mountain, which was once their village, now abandoned due to instability.
• They find a massive, twenty-meter-tall metal monster (Feng Xue) buried in the garbage, presumed dead.
• The children start excavating around the monster, hoping to find valuable tech items from its world.
• They collect cotton wadding and find a piece of luxurious black silk fabric, hinting at a 'Phantom' (a valuable, legendary item).
• They discover Feng Xue is alive and injured, and Vera threatens him with a sharp metal part.

Character Developments

• Vera: Shows maturity, calmness, and resourcefulness in scavenging and dealing with the unexpected situation of finding a living person.
• Vero: Initially impulsive and focused on personal wants, but follows Vera's lead and contributes to the excavation.

Significant Themes

• Scavenging and resourcefulness in a post-apocalyptic world.
• The value of 'Phantoms' and the allure of rare, high-tech items.
• The danger and unpredictability of 'Outsiders' (non-villagers).

Character Interactions

• Vera and Vero: They work together, with Vera taking the lead and making decisions, while Vero supports her and follows her instructions.
• Vera and Feng Xue: Vera threatens Feng Xue, demanding information about his identity and any accomplices.

• Feng Xue, still buried, gains a new [Instructor] tag, indicating recognition from practitioners of Golden Bell Shield or Bu Tiange.
• A girl named Vera and her younger brother Vero find Feng Xue. Vera presses a weapon against Feng Xue's throat, demanding answers.
• Feng Xue explains his situation, revealing he's a scavenger with no companions, and tries to negotiate for his release by offering his knowledge and book copying skills.
• Vera, though skeptical, agrees to consider Feng Xue's offer, suggesting they first test his knowledge before digging him out. She also mentions a village chief and the possibility of being scolded by them.
• Feng Xue agrees to Vera's terms, hoping to secure his release and avoid further risks from being left buried.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vera and Vero return from their scavenging trip and are scolded by their brother, Paul, for being out late, especially with Garbage Day approaching.
• Paul lectures them about the dangers of Outsiders and the importance of staying within the village boundaries.
• Feng Xue, buried under the trash heap, tries to free his right hand to escape or defend himself against the children who rescued him.
• Vera visits Feng Xue the next day, asking about powerful killing moves.

Character Developments

• Vera and Vero show signs of resourcefulness and cunning, having "reinforced the area before digging someone out" (implying they trapped Feng Xue).
• Paul demonstrates his protective nature towards his younger siblings, showing concern for their safety.
• Feng Xue reveals his strategic thinking and resilience, planning his escape and considering the worst-case scenario involving the children.

Significant Themes

• Survival and danger: The children and adults live in constant fear of Outsiders and the threat they pose.
• Resourcefulness and adaptability: Vera, Vero, and Feng Xue each show unique skills and strategies to survive in their harsh environment.
• Brotherly love and protection: Paul's concern for Vera and Vero highlights the importance of family bonds.

Character Interactions

• Vera and Vero interact with Paul, showing a mix of fear, respect, and annoyance towards their older brother.
• Vera interacts with Feng Xue, showing curiosity and a desire to learn powerful killing moves, while Feng Xue is cautious and tries to assess the girl's intentions.
• Feng Xue's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and plans, providing insight into his character and motivations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vera confesses to killing slave traders without remorse, surprising Feng Xue.
• Feng Xue explains the concept of 'killing intent' to Vera, who struggles to understand.
• Feng Xue demonstrates killing intent, causing Vera to panic and fall.
• Feng Xue teaches Vera using his consciousness, simulating sword strikes that Vera dodges in reality.

Character Developments

• Vera: Shows a lack of understanding about the significance of killing, particularly killing her own kind. She learns about killing intent and its importance in combat.
• Feng Xue: Demonstrates his ability to project his consciousness and simulate attacks, revealing his unique skills and knowledge.

Significant Themes

• The understanding and acceptance of killing in combat.
• The importance of education and understanding in shaping one's perspective.
• The difference between humans and animals, and the significance of taking a human life.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Vera: Feng Xue tries to educate Vera about killing intent, while Vera struggles to grasp the concept. Their interaction is marked by Feng Xue's calm and Vera's confusion and fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vera, having died numerous times in training, collapses from exhaustion.
• Feng Xue discovers he can infuse his fantasy sword strikes with [Knowledge], making them tangible in the Supernatural Tales world.
• Vera seeks Feng Xue to learn about the outside world and how to fight, revealing her brother Vero's disappearance.
• Feng Xue offers to teach Vera his ultimate skill if she helps him commit suicide.

Character Developments

• Vera: Shows resilience and a thirst for knowledge, but also displays a complex emotional state regarding her brother's disappearance.
• Feng Xue: Demonstrates patience and understanding towards Vera's erratic behavior, while also revealing his desire to die.

Significant Themes

• The power of cognition and belief in the Supernatural Tales world.
• The complexity of human emotions and relationships, even among "no-lives."

Character Interactions

• Vera and Feng Xue's interaction is marked by Vera's impulsiveness and Feng Xue's calm guidance. Despite their differences, they form an unusual partnership.
• Vera's concern for her brother is evident, despite her initial denial and mocking attitude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vera believes Feng Xue is dead and leaves, unaware that Feng Xue has a revival ability.
• Feng Xue revives due to his 'Reviving Graveyard' card and encounters a giant, hostile creature also revived by the card.
• Feng Xue learns about 'Garbage Day,' when the garbage dump will cease operations, making the Garbage Mountain vulnerable to outsiders.

Character Developments

• Vera: Shows decisiveness in killing Feng Xue but also respects his abilities.
• Feng Xue: Gains insights into 'Entering God State' and understands the threat of 'Garbage Day.'

Significant Themes

• Death and resurrection, with Feng Xue's revival card leading to unexpected consequences.
• The threat of 'Garbage Day' and the vulnerability of the Garbage Mountain.

Character Interactions

• Vera and Feng Xue: Vera kills Feng Xue, leading to his revival and a potential future encounter.
• Feng Xue and the revived creature: Feng Xue must evade and escape from the hostile creature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue faces a giant mecha, "Artificial God," resurrected by a card.
• He attempts to flee but is pursued by the mecha, which slices the valley in half with a powerful attack.
• Feng Xue uses the Gynomorphic Filter to alter his perception, revealing the mecha's internal organs as a person.
• He decides to charge through the flames blocking his path.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his quick thinking and adaptability in the face of danger.
• He shows no concern for potential casualties in Vera Village, indicating his focus on self-preservation.

Significant Themes

• The blasphemous nature of the Artificial God, with its internal organs resembling a person.
• The power of perception alteration, as demonstrated by the Gynomorphic Filter.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the Artificial God, trying to outsmart and outmaneuver it.
• Outside the valley, hunters raid Vera Village, showing the harsh reality of the world and the lack of empathy towards the villagers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A slaver team arrives at a valley behind a village, finding it ablaze.
• A figure, later revealed to be Feng Xue, emerges from the valley.
• A colossal, corrupted mecha emerges from the mountain, spewing monstrous creatures.
• Feng Xue encounters a red-haired woman, a slaver team member, while trying to escape.
• Feng Xue uses a soap item to distract the woman and kicks her away.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his resourcefulness and quick thinking, using an item to create a distraction and escape.
• The red-haired woman, a slaver team member, shows aggression and determination to capture Feng Xue.

Significant Themes

• Survival: Both Feng Xue and the slaver team are focused on survival, with Feng Xue trying to escape the mecha's threat and the slaver team trying to evade capture.
• Resourcefulness: Feng Xue uses an ordinary item, soap, in an unconventional way to create a distraction and gain an advantage.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and the red-haired woman interact briefly, with Feng Xue trying to evade her while she attempts to capture him.
• Feng Xue's actions show a lack of trust in the red-haired woman, as he uses the soap item to deceive her rather than attempting to cooperate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue escapes from the Artificial God and boards a ship to return home.
• News spreads about a large, mentally polluting creature found in the Garbage Mountain, possibly an Evil God from another world.
• Feng Xue returns home to find it ransacked and several corpses, including an alligator, electrocuted by his Electric Gate.
• The corpses turn into Elements and are absorbed by Feng Xue's Golden Finger, leaving behind an alligator skin wallet with a [Rich Person] tag.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows curiosity and concern about the creature in the Garbage Mountain, indicating his growing involvement in the city's supernatural events.
• Feng Xue's Electric Gate demonstrates its power by electrocuting intruders and their transformed Omens.

Significant Themes

• The danger and mystery of the Garbage Mountain and its creatures.
• The power dynamics and competition among the organizations in the city.
• The unpredictable nature of the supernatural elements and tags.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue listens to passengers discussing the creature in the Garbage Mountain but doesn't directly participate in the conversation.
• Feng Xue interacts with the corpses and the alligator skin wallet, triggering the [Rich Person] tag.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, seeking information about the Gate, contacts Hom, a Book Copyist and information broker.
• Hom reveals that information about the Gate is strictly forbidden and expensive to obtain.
• Feng Xue learns about the Tower of Babylon, its floors, guards, and the process to obtain Passage Right and challenge residents.
• Hom agrees to help Feng Xue find a Gate for a deposit of 100,000.
• Hom finds a Gate within five days, operated by the Flying Cat organization, costing twelve million per slot.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Shows determination to explore the outside world and challenge the Tower of Babylon, demonstrating his wealth and influence.
• Hom: Proves to be an efficient and trustworthy information broker, handling Feng Xue's request promptly and honestly.

Significant Themes

• The desire to explore the unknown and seek opportunities outside the Residential Area.
• The power dynamics and restrictions within the Residential Area, controlled by the Hundred Tales organization.
• The importance of information and connections in navigating the complex world of the Residential Area.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Hom: Their interaction shows mutual respect and trust, with Feng Xue valuing Hom's services and Hom being honest and efficient in his work.
• Feng Xue and the Flying Cat organization: Their interaction is implied to be tense, with the organization in need of money and Feng Xue seeking a Gate from them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue and his group exit the Gate into the real world, choosing to do so together.
• They find themselves in Bexley City, the capital of the Victoria Kingdom, around 4 AM.
• Feng Xue explores the city, avoiding police sirens that suggest one of his peers has caused trouble.
• He manages to find an ATM and a convenience store, learning that he's in the Victoria Kingdom.
• At the convenience store, Feng Xue has a minor interaction with the cashier, highlighting the cultural difference in currency handling.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his caution and preparedness by immediately activating his "Ghostly Evasion" skill upon exiting the Gate.
• He shows adaptability and resourcefulness in navigating the unfamiliar city, seeking out ATMs and information.
• Feng Xue's interactions with the cashier reveal his patience and understanding of cultural differences.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation to new environments: Feng Xue must adjust to the real world, learning about its currency, culture, and time.
• Trust and caution among the group: The group chooses to exit together due to mistrust and self-preservation.
• Cultural differences: The interaction with the cashier highlights the contrast between Feng Xue's and the cashier's expectations and behaviors.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue's group members: Though not directly interacting, their decision to exit together shows unity and mutual caution.
• Feng Xue and the convenience store cashier: Their interaction is brief but highlights cultural differences in currency handling and expectations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, a supernatural tale responder, struggles to create urban legends in Beckland, unlike his success in Saint Lotan City.
• He attempts to create a supernatural tale by sending Hogwarts acceptance letters to residents, which backfires as the recipients call the police.
• The police presence increases, and Feng Xue sees a community notice about the incident.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows determination in creating urban legends but faces challenges due to cultural differences and lack of understanding of local customs.
• He demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness in his attempts, though his actions have unintended consequences.

Significant Themes

• The challenges of creating and spreading supernatural tales in unfamiliar cultural environments.
• The unpredictable nature of urban legends and their potential consequences.
• The struggle of an outsider trying to fit into a new society.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the locals through his prank, though the results are not as intended.
• He has no direct interactions with other characters in this chapter, but his actions indirectly involve the police and the recipients of his letters.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, a supernatural tale creator, faces challenges in his new environment, Victoria, due to strict child protection laws and high internet costs.
• He realizes that creating a child-centric supernatural tale is difficult due to the country's sensitivity towards child-related issues.
• He considers other options like creating an office or internet-based tale, but faces barriers like the need for a high internet usage intensity and the risk of attracting official attention.
• He briefly considers resorting to crime to improve his Cognition but dismisses the idea as it goes against his personal bottom line.

Character Development

• Feng Xue demonstrates analytical thinking and self-awareness as he evaluates the feasibility of creating supernatural tales in Victoria.
• He shows a sense of morality and self-respect by refusing to harm innocents for personal gain.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of adapting to a new environment and its cultural norms.
• The importance of personal values and morality in decision-making.
• The challenges and barriers in creating and spreading supernatural tales in different national conditions.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with his surroundings, such as the notice board and a sunbathing vagrant, but no significant human interactions occur in this chapter.

Key Plot Points

• Benita Nordman, a university-educated housewife, enjoys her comfortable life but faces verbal attacks from those who disapprove of her lifestyle.
• She spends her time managing household chores, maintaining relationships with neighbors, and gathering information online.
• There's an increase in violent crimes, including home invasions and murders, across Bekeland, causing concern among residents.
• Benita encounters a stranger in her home while cooking, who seems to have malicious intentions.

Character Developments

• Benita Nordman: Initially portrayed as confident and unfazed by online criticism, she later shows fear and vulnerability when she realizes she's not alone in her home.
• Officer Ponce: A warm and responsible community police officer who advises Benita to be cautious due to the recent increase in crimes.

Significant Themes

• The perception and judgment of full-time housewives in society.
• The impact of online communication and social media on personal interactions and relationships.
• The fear and anxiety caused by an increase in violent crimes and the lack of security.

Character Interactions

• Benita interacts with her neighbors in a group chat, discussing local issues and expressing concern for their children's safety.
• She has a brief conversation with Officer Ponce, who advises her to be careful due to the recent crimes.
• Benita's encounter with the stranger in her home is the most significant interaction, highlighting her fear and vulnerability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An unknown man breaks into Benita's home, claiming to be off-duty and hungry.
• He proceeds to cook a meal in her kitchen, criticizing her kitchenware and teaching her cooking techniques.
• Benita is unable to move or speak due to a mysterious technique, experiencing intense hunger and frustration as she watches the man cook and eat.
• Her husband returns home, and the man disappears, leaving behind a perfectly cooked meal for two.
• Benita decides to keep the incident a secret and tries to recreate the dish.

Character Developments

• Benita: Initially frightened and helpless, she becomes curious and determined to learn the cooking technique after the man's departure.
• The Unknown Man: He is revealed to be a skilled cook with a mysterious job and origins, possibly from 'Hell'. He shows no malice, only a desire for a good meal.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural: The man's ability to immobilize Benita and his sudden disappearance suggest a supernatural element.
• Cooking and food: The man's passion for cooking and the transformative power of food are emphasized.
• Power dynamics: The man's control over Benita highlights the power imbalance between them, which shifts when he leaves and she decides to learn from him.

Character Interactions

• Benita and the Unknown Man: Their interaction is one-sided due to Benita's immobility, but she learns from him despite her initial fear.
• Benita and Jones (her husband): Jones's return home interrupts the situation and causes Benita to keep the incident a secret. His enthusiasm for the meal left behind suggests he appreciates the man's cooking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Benita attempts to recreate a dish her husband enjoyed, but fails, feeling dejected.
• She learns about a mysterious figure, a "Black Hair Brown Eyes Mr. Demon," who borrows kitchens to cook and eat after work.
• Benita and other housewives discuss the Demon's possible origins and intentions, speculating that he might be tempting people to commit crimes.
• Police sirens go off, making Benita anticipate the Demon's possible appearance.

Character Developments

• Benita's cooking skills have improved, but she's still unable to recreate her husband's favorite dish, causing her self-doubt.
• Benita's curiosity and interest in the Demon grow, leading her to engage in discussions about him.

Significant Themes

• Gluttony: Benita's growing obsession with the Demon's cooking and her desire to taste it again.
• Temptation: The Demon's potential role in tempting people to commit crimes, reflecting the theme of temptation and its consequences.

Character Interactions

• Benita interacts with other housewives on a forum and MSN group chat, discussing the Demon and sharing information about him.
• Benita's husband is mentioned, but not present, serving as a reminder of her desire to please him through her cooking.