Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Huo investigates the Tiantianle Group's connection to Suolan's father's mine accident and the blind old lady's family deaths.
• He discovers a high incidence of mine accidents in District 019 a hundred years ago, suggesting many were man-made.
• Xu Huo finds that two technicians involved in the aircraft production line that crashed, killing Suolan's father, are now retired key personnel at Tiantianle.
• He encounters the crew cut woman and the bald big man, who are also investigating the Tiantianle Group but have found no evidence connecting the group to the Enbel Maiden.

Character Developments

• Xu Huo demonstrates his investigative skills and determination to uncover the truth.
• The crew cut woman and the bald big man show persistence in their investigation but are becoming frustrated with their lack of progress.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of corporate greed and negligence.
• The impact of past tragedies on present actions.
• The difficulty of uncovering the truth when powerful entities are involved.

Character Interactions

• Xu Huo shares his findings with the crew cut woman and the bald big man, leading to a discussion about the potential connections between the mine accidents, the Enbel Maiden, and the Tiantianle Group.
• The crew cut woman and the bald big man express their doubts about the direction of their investigation, highlighting their growing frustration and confusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Huo and his team review vast amounts of information about individuals potentially involved in the aircraft accident, Suolan's father's death, and the blind old lady's family tragedy.
• They discuss the possibility that 'Enbel Maiden' might not be a painting, but something else.
• Xu Huo shares data and footage about the mine disaster, evoking strong reactions from his team.
• They discuss the potential connection between Suolan's paintings and the mine disaster, and the complex emotions involved.

Character Developments

• Xu Huo: Shows analytical skills and empathy, considering different perspectives and emotions.
• Crew Cut Woman: Expresses strong emotions and moral outrage, advocating for the victims.
• Bald Big Man: Shows a more nuanced view, considering the context and motivations of those involved in the mine disaster.

Significant Themes

• The complexity of human emotions and reactions to injustice.
• The struggle between moral outrage and understanding context.
• The passage of time and its impact on memories and emotions.

Character Interactions

• Xu Huo, Crew Cut Woman, and Bald Big Man exchange views and information, leading to new insights and questions.
• Xu Huo considers the perspectives of his team members in his analysis.
• The team members' differing views highlight the complexity of the situation and the lack of clear-cut answers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Huo, the crew cut woman, and the bald big man investigate the District 019 incident, focusing on people who experienced significant changes.
• Xu Huo buys 10,000 finger birds, small birds that can form pictures according to commands, from a shop in District 019.
• Xu Huo attracts attention from various players due to his spending and the finger birds.

Character Developments

• Xu Huo demonstrates his investigative skills and trustworthiness, earning the trust of his companions.
• Xu Huo shows interest in the finger birds, hinting at a potential plan or strategy.

Significant Themes

• Investigation and Truth-Seeking: Xu Huo and his companions are determined to uncover the truth behind the District 019 incident.
• Appearance vs. Reality: Xu Huo's tourist-like appearance contrasts with his true intentions and the seriousness of their mission.

Character Interactions

• Xu Huo works collaboratively with the crew cut woman and the bald big man, showing mutual trust and respect.
• Xu Huo interacts with the shop assistant, demonstrating his curiosity and interest in the finger birds.
• Xu Huo attracts the attention of various players, suggesting potential conflict or interaction in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of five thieves (four men and one woman, He Jiaorong) plans to rob a wealthy player, Xu Huo.
• He Jiaorong, responsible for scouting targets, recognizes Xu Huo from a previous encounter and warns against targeting him.
• The group decides to target Xu Huo despite He Jiaorong's reservations.
• Xu Huo, aware of being followed, deals with his tasks and has a meal.
• He Jiaorong approaches Xu Huo in disguise, seeking information about the 'Enbel Maiden' instance and proposing a team-up.

Character Developments

• Xu Huo: Shows awareness of being followed and maintains composure, revealing knowledge about the 'Enbel Maiden' instance.
• He Jiaorong: Displays caution and intelligence, trying to dissuade her companions from targeting Xu Huo, and later approaches him in disguise to gather information.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences (the thieves' desire for wealth leading them to target Xu Huo).
• Caution and intelligence (He Jiaorong's initial warning and her strategic approach to gathering information from Xu Huo).

Character Interactions

• He Jiaorong and Xu Huo: He Jiaorong approaches Xu Huo in disguise, seeking information and a potential team-up.
• Thieves' Group: The group interacts, planning their target and arguing about the risks involved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group prepares for their target's physical examination the next day.
• Xu Huo suggests staying at the luxurious Yongxing Hotel, which He Jiaorong and her companions initially resist due to cost concerns.
• Xu Huo requests a magic show performance outside their suite window.
• After the show, Xu Huo invites He Jiaorong and her companions to play cards, winning back the money he spent on the performance.
• Xu Huo offers to perform a magic trick for them before retiring for the night.

Character Developments

• He Jiaorong and her companions become increasingly uneasy about Xu Huo's background and spending habits, fearing potential retaliation.
• Xu Huo displays his wealth and generosity, both in tipping the performers and winning back his money at cards.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and its influence on power dynamics.
• Trust and suspicion among allies.
• The tension between preparation and action in a planned heist.

Character Interactions

• He Jiaorong and her companions grow wary of Xu Huo's intentions and background.
• Xu Huo maintains a calm and confident demeanor, keeping his true intentions hidden.
• The group engages in a tense game of cards, with He Jiaorong and her companions growing impatient and frustrated with Xu Huo's winning streak.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Huo escapes from He Jiaorong's group by using a blanket trick and hiding in the Yongxing Hotel.
• He Jiaorong's group is suspected of harming Xu Huo by other players.
• Xu Huo discovers that the Dorayti family, including the former District Governor Mattli Dorayti, had heart chips implanted around the same time Suolan started painting oil paintings.
• Xu Huo is stopped by patrol robots for a minor infraction and decides to change cities to avoid them.
• He visits Old Mr. Yue, a veteran media professional, to inquire about the Dorayti family's history, particularly any major tragedies.

Character Developments

• Xu Huo demonstrates his cunning and resourcefulness in escaping from He Jiaorong's group.
• He Jiaorong's group is portrayed as naive and easily deceived by Xu Huo.
• Old Mr. Yue is shown to be sharp-minded and willing to share information about the past.

Significant Themes

• Deception and trust: Xu Huo deceives He Jiaorong's group, while they underestimate him.
• The power of information: Old Mr. Yue's knowledge about the Dorayti family's past is valuable to Xu Huo.

Character Interactions

• Xu Huo outsmarts He Jiaorong's group, highlighting his cleverness and their naivety.
• Xu Huo interacts with Old Mr. Yue, seeking information about the Dorayti family, showing respect for the old man's knowledge and experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Huo and Old Mr. Yue discuss the history of District 019, focusing on the implementation of tracking chips for minors and changes in child protection laws following an incident involving Matri Dorayti's youngest daughter, Shaxi Dorayti.
• Xu Huo learns about Shaxi Dorayti's disappearance in Funiu Village (now Sanhui City) and the suspected collusion between the District Government and the mining group in causing a mining accident for bone gemstones.
• Xu Huo discovers that Matri Dorayti had veto power during his tenure, which could have made him a target for revenge if the truth about the mining accident was known.
• Old Mr. Yue provides Xu Huo with an old U disk containing relevant materials, including photos and interviews related to Shaxi Dorayti's disappearance.
• Xu Huo learns about Ember Town (now Jiushang City) and its connection to Shaxi Dorayti's possible whereabouts.

Character Developments

• Xu Huo demonstrates his investigative skills and determination to uncover the truth about Shaxi Dorayti's disappearance.
• Old Mr. Yue reveals his knowledge of District 019's history and his role in tracking government movements, showing a sense of detachment from the district's present and past.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics within the District Government and the consequences of abuse of power.
• The importance of protecting minors and the evolution of child protection laws.
• The impact of revenge and the pursuit of truth on society.

Character Interactions

• Xu Huo and Old Mr. Yue engage in a conversation that reveals historical information and provides clues for Xu Huo's investigation.
• Xu Huo shows respect for Old Mr. Yue's knowledge and agrees to his conditions for sharing the relevant materials.
• Old Mr. Yue expresses his desire to find Shaxi Dorayti if she is indeed the Ember Maiden, showing a sense of responsibility and regret for his past actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Huo meets with Old Mr. Yue, who discusses the significance of choices and the past.
• Xu Huo retrieves a U disk from Old Mr. Yue, which might contain information about Xia Xi Duolai Ti (the Enbel Maiden).
• Xu Huo contacts his team (crew cut woman and bald big man) who have been chased out of the city by robots. He tasks them with investigating if Master Suolan left Dingding Flower Town before modifying the oil painting.
• Xu Huo finds the two technicians involved in the aircraft accident. He hypnotizes one but is surrounded by robots due to a tracking chip in the other's heart.
• Xu Huo hides in a hospital and meets the second technician, who reveals that the blind old lady (a survivor's mother) visits her sons' graves in Sanhui City every year.

Character Developments

• Xu Huo demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness in pursuing the truth.
• Old Mr. Yue shows wisdom and understanding of life's complexities.
• The second technician reveals his past dishonesty but also shows empathy for the blind old lady.

Significant Themes

• The power of memory and forgetting.
• The consequences of one's actions and the importance of personal choices.
• The struggle between truth and deceit.

Character Interactions

• Xu Huo and Old Mr. Yue discuss the past and the significance of choices.
• Xu Huo and his team coordinate their investigations.
• Xu Huo and the second technician discuss the aircraft accident and its survivors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Huo returns to the city and learns about Xiaxi Duolaiti's disappearance, which coincides with the old lady's two sons' deaths.
• Xu Huo interrogates a technician and discovers that the old lady's sons were killed by Tiantianle Group due to their discovery of illegal mining activities.
• The old lady was allowed to live but was likely under government surveillance. Other survivors were either dead or disabled, with some moved away by the government.
• Xu Huo plans to expose the hospital's organ harvesting scheme with the help of a woman patient and the technician.

Character Developments

• Xu Huo: Shows determination to uncover the truth and bring justice to the victims. He also demonstrates his intelligence and resourcefulness in planning the hospital expose.
• The Technician: Initially fearful and guilty, he later becomes a reluctant accomplice in Xu Huo's plan.
• The Woman Patient: Reveals she's an undercover agent, showing bravery and dedication to her mission.

Significant Themes

• Justice and Revenge: Xu Huo's actions are driven by his desire to avenge the victims and bring justice to light.
• Power and Corruption: The collusion between the government and Tiantianle Group highlights the abuse of power and corruption.
• Guilt and Redemption: The technician's actions are motivated by his guilt over his past actions, seeking redemption.

Character Interactions

• Xu Huo and the Technician: Xu Huo uses the technician's guilt and fear to extract information and later involves him in his plan.
• Xu Huo and the Woman Patient: They collaborate to expose the hospital's illegal activities, with Xu Huo offering his assistance and expertise.
• The Technician and the Woman Patient: They interact briefly, with the technician expressing his disbelief in her story and later becoming an accomplice in her plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Huo suspects the blind old lady's involvement in Xia Xi Duolai Ti's disappearance due to her hospitalization coinciding with the event.
• Xu Huo learns that Master Suolan was in Dingding Flower Town during the old lady's hospitalization, making it unlikely she was involved.
• Xu Huo discovers that the old lady's medical condition doesn't align with typical evolution symptoms, suggesting she might have found other players to help her.
• Xu Huo decides to visit Jiushang City next, while the crew cut woman and bald big man continue investigating in Dingding Flower Town.
• Xu Huo offers to share rewards with the duo if they help him in the end, even if they can't clear the instance together.

Character Developments

• Xu Huo: Shows determination in pursuing the truth and is willing to share rewards with others, indicating his growing trust in the crew cut woman and bald big man.
• Crew Cut Woman: Demonstrates enthusiasm and optimism, focusing on the potential benefits of Xu Huo's offer.
• Bald Big Man: Expresses caution and concern about Xu Huo's plans, showing a more pragmatic approach.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Cooperation: Xu Huo's offer to share rewards fosters trust among the trio, highlighting the importance of cooperation in instances.
• The Past's Impact on the Present: The investigation into the old lady's past reveals connections to previous events, emphasizing how the past influences the present in the game world.
• The Struggle for Truth: The characters' determination to uncover the truth, despite the risks and potential consequences, underscores the theme of justice and accountability.

Character Interactions

• Xu Huo interacts with the crew cut woman and bald big man, sharing information and forming an alliance, albeit temporarily.
• The crew cut woman and bald big man discuss their views on Xu Huo's plans, showcasing their differing opinions and approaches to the instance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiushang City, previously known as Ember Town and Ember City, is now a tourism hub centered around the "Enbel Maiden" (Master Suolan).
• Xu Huo encounters aggressive street vendors offering to lead him to "Enbel Maiden" clues.
• He joins a group tour in an outdated car, led by a guide who claims to have met Master Suolan.
• The tour begins at a museum showcasing various colored amber, culminating in a display of a massive purple amber containing a pair of white snakes.

Character Developments

• Xu Huo: Shows curiosity and interest in the amber exhibits, and later pays to resolve a conflict with the museum staff.
• The Guide: Initially confident and boastful, he is later embarrassed when his "back door" access is denied.
• The Tall Man: Skeptical and critical, he questions the authenticity of the amber exhibits.

Significant Themes

• The impact of economic decline on a city and its residents (Jiushang City's reliance on amber production and subsequent struggles).
• The commercialization of art and fame (the exploitation of Master Suolan's name for profit).
• The preservation of history and artifacts (the amber museum and its exhibits).

Character Interactions

• Xu Huo interacts with aggressive street vendors, the tour guide, and fellow tourists (the tall man and another individual).
• The tour guide interacts with museum staff, revealing his previous wealth and connections.
• The tall man interacts with Xu Huo and the guide, expressing skepticism and disbelief about the amber exhibits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Huo learns about Ember Town's name origin from a guide.
• The guide explains that the name "Ember" came from a man named Enbo, but a mistake led to the name "Ember."
• Xu Huo visits Jiushang City's government documents and hears various guides' explanations, causing confusion among tourists.
• He attends a gathering of elderly witnesses who recount the origin of "Ember" but provide no information about the "Maiden."

Character Developments

• Xu Huo: Shows curiosity and persistence in uncovering the truth about Ember Town and the "Ember Maiden."
• The Guides: Vary in their explanations, causing confusion and disbelief among tourists.
• Elderly Witnesses: Recall the past but provide no new information about the "Maiden."

Significant Themes

• Truth vs. Perception: The discrepancy between the guides' explanations and the tourists' beliefs highlights the theme of truth being subjective.
• The Power of Names: The town's name change reflects the power of names and their impact on a place's identity and prosperity.
• The Past's Impact on the Present: The town's history and the "Ember Maiden" incident continue to influence the present, driving Xu Huo's investigation.

Character Interactions

• Xu Huo interacts with various guides, tourists, and elderly witnesses, gathering information and forming theories about the "Ember Maiden" and Ember Town's history.
• Tourists and guides engage in humorous banter, highlighting the disbelief and skepticism surrounding the town's name origin story.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Players investigate Enbo, an orphan who found a large amber, but find no clues about the "Enbel Maiden."
• They then search for clues related to the mine where the amber was found and Master Suolan.
• Xu Huo deduces that "Xia Xi·Duolaiti" is the "maiden" and "Jiushang City" is "Ember," leading to Ember Town as her final location.
• The blind old lady and Master Suolan are involved in the kidnapping, with the old lady's accomplice in Ember Town likely hiding Xia Xi·Duolaiti.

Character Developments

• Enbo: A crippled, reclusive man who found a large amber but showed no interest in its value or the attention it brought him.
• Master Suolan: Initially believed to be a witness, she is later revealed to have known about Xia Xi·Duolaiti's fate but kept it a secret.
• The blind old lady: She masterminded the kidnapping, using her illness as an excuse to go to Funiu Village.

Significant Themes

• The search for truth and answers, even when they're difficult to find or painful to accept.
• The power dynamics between the government and its citizens, and the impact of such struggles on individuals.

Character Interactions

• Xu Huo's deductions lead him to connect the blind old lady, Master Suolan, and Ember Town to the "Enbel Maiden" mystery.
• The blind old lady's accomplice in Ember Town is likely involved in hiding Xia Xi·Duolaiti, indicating local collaboration in the kidnapping.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Huo and his companions investigate the connection between Enbo and Ember, focusing on Enbo's past and his home in Amber Square.
• They visit Amber Square, where Xu Huo buys some amber, and encounter a mysterious woman who tries to take the amber from him.

Character Developments

• Xu Huo: Shows keen investigative skills and remains calm and composed, even when faced with the mysterious woman's charm.
• Enbo: Implied to have a connection to the mine disaster and the missing people, possibly hiding them underground in Amber Square.

Significant Themes

• Investigation and uncovering the truth behind the mine disaster and the missing people.
• The allure of wealth and power, as seen through the mysterious woman's attempt to charm Xu Huo.

Character Interactions

• Xu Huo and the tour guide: The tour guide provides information and assistance, while Xu Huo pays for meals and specialty products.
• Xu Huo and the mysterious woman: Xu Huo remains unimpressed by her charm, showing resistance to her advances.

Key Plot Points

• Xu Huo encounters a woman from the 'Enbel Maiden' instance and offers to treat her and her friends to a meal.
• He poisons her with a unique fungi, threatening to let it spread unless she complies with his demands.
• Xu Huo asks her to lure all players to an observation tower near the plaza.

Character Developments

• Xu Huo demonstrates his cunning and ruthlessness, using the woman's life to manipulate her.
• The woman shows resilience and determination, trying various antidotes to combat the poison.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and power dynamics: Xu Huo uses his knowledge and resources to control the woman.
• Trust and betrayal: The woman is wary of Xu Huo's intentions, and he doesn't fully trust her either.

Character Interactions

• Xu Huo and the woman engage in a tense negotiation, with Xu Huo maintaining the upper hand.
• The woman communicates with her companions, trying to find a solution to the poison and Xu Huo's demands.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Huo learns about creating artificial amber in Ember City.
• He decides to search for the "Enbel Maiden" beneath Enbo's residence, using a mechanical pangolin and his household robot (114) to dig a tunnel.
• After digging to 150 meters, they find a metal box containing a giant piece of amber with a young woman inside, sealed with steel needles in her hands and feet, indicating a painful death.

Character Developments

• Xu Huo demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness in his search for the "Enbel Maiden."
• The young woman in the amber, presumably the "Enbel Maiden," is revealed to have met a gruesome end, hinting at a tragic past.

Significant Themes

• The theme of uncovering hidden truths and confronting the past is evident as Xu Huo searches for the "Enbel Maiden."
• The use of amber as a medium to preserve and display the maiden's suffering raises questions about the preservation of memories and the consequences of past actions.

Character Interactions

• Xu Huo interacts with the stall boss in Ember City, learning about the amber-making process.
• He communicates with his household robot (114) and the pangolin to coordinate their efforts in digging the tunnel.
• Xu Huo encounters and eliminates players who pose a threat to his mission, demonstrating his strategic thinking and ruthlessness.
• He also involves other players in creating a distraction at the observation tower to cover his activities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Huo discovers an oil painting, "Enbel Maiden," sealed with Xi'er Duolaiti's corpse.
• The painting depicts Xi'er Duolaiti and another woman, "Fragrance," bound back-to-back in a mine shaft, surrounded by gemstones with human faces.
• Xu Huo learns that "Fragrance" had helped Enbo and had a child before her premature death.
• Xu Huo offers to help a female player clear the instance if she assists him with a task.

Character Developments

• Xu Huo: Shows curiosity and determination in unraveling the mystery behind the painting and Xi'er Duolaiti's death. He also demonstrates strategic thinking in offering a deal to the female player.
• The female player: Initially hostile towards Xu Huo, she becomes more cooperative after considering the potential rewards and seeing Xu Huo's credibility.

Significant Themes

• The painting symbolizes the continuation of a tragic history in District 019, reflecting the theme of unaddressed past wrongs.
• The theme of trust and cooperation emerges as Xu Huo tries to enlist the female player's help.

Character Interactions

• Xu Huo interacts with the female player, initially with hostility, but later with mutual benefit in mind. Their interaction leads to a potential alliance.
• Xu Huo's actions attract the attention of other players, who recognize his name from the leaderboard, enhancing his credibility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Huo, a top player, hires a team to produce customized mannequins and turns them into Amber, a valuable resource.
• He spreads information about the 'Enbel Maiden' painting's location in Dingding Flower Town, attracting many players.
• Xu Huo reveals he knows the painting's whereabouts but won't complete the instance until he's ready, inviting players to cooperate in the instance's sublimation.

Character Developments

• Xu Huo demonstrates his strategic thinking and leadership, manipulating the situation to his advantage.
• The players show varying degrees of suspicion, greed, and cooperation, revealing their competitive nature.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Manipulation: Xu Huo manipulates players' trust and greed to achieve his goals.
• Teamwork vs. Individualism: Players struggle between cooperating for mutual benefit and acting selfishly for personal gain.
• Risk Management: Xu Huo and the players consider the risks involved in teaming up, especially regarding the final instance rewards.

Character Interactions

• Xu Huo interacts with the three players he hires, giving them specific tasks and a codename.
• He faces a crowd of players in Dingding Flower Town, manipulating their expectations and cooperation.
• Players interact with each other, revealing their suspicions and competitive nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Huo proposes a deal: players must agree to his terms to get a ride from him.
• Players initially skeptical, some leave, but most stay due to fear of missing out on the "Enbel Maiden" instance.
• Xu Huo demonstrates his overwhelming strength by killing five attacking players in seconds.
• Thirty-five players agree to Xu Huo's terms and form a team for the instance.
• Xu Huo reveals the first completed mannequin, which resembles Xixi Dorte, and explains the tasks for instance transcendence.
• Players start their actions in Green Sun City, where a welfare event is taking place.

Character Developments

• Xu Huo: Shows his true strength and assertiveness, instilling fear in other players.
• Players: Most agree to Xu Huo's terms due to fear and the potential reward of the instance.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Xu Huo's strength allows him to control the situation and dictate terms to other players.
• Trust and cooperation: Players must trust Xu Huo and cooperate with him to complete the instance, but they're also wary of being betrayed.
• Historical ignorance: Players initially dismiss the historical context of the "Enbel Maiden" as irrelevant to their instance.

Character Interactions

• Xu Huo and the players: Xu Huo's strength and determination intimidate the players, leading most to agree to his terms.
• Players among themselves: Some players leave initially, but most stay and discuss strategies, such as using a code phrase to recognize each other later.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mannequin amber pieces, each with a stone slab bearing controversial text, are thrown into densely populated areas of several cities, including District 019.
• The text implies that mining accidents a century ago were not accidents but murders by the government and mining groups.
• The District 019 government attempts to block information about the incident, sparking public curiosity and protests.
• More mannequin amber pieces appear, this time with a signature from Master Suolan, linking the incident to her famous painting "Enbel Maiden".
• A video is released featuring a man in a black mask asking, "Do you still remember Xiaxi Duolaiti?"

Character Developments

• The public: Initially curious and interested, they become outraged and demand the truth after learning their relatives might have been murdered.
• The District 019 government: Attempts to control the information flow but ultimately fails to manage the situation effectively.
• Master Suolan's son: Publicly acknowledges his mother's handwriting on the amber stone slab and asks for the public's help in finding "Enbel Maiden".

Significant Themes

• Truth and deception: The government's attempt to hide the truth about the mining accidents and the public's pursuit of it.
• Memory and remembrance: The incident stirs memories of past mining accidents and the people who died in them.
• Power dynamics: The struggle between the government's control over information and the public's right to know.

Character Interactions

• The public vs. the District 019 government: The public demands transparency and accountability from the government, which initially attempts to suppress information.
• Master Suolan's son vs. the public: He engages with the public by acknowledging his mother's handwriting and asking for their help in finding her painting.
• The man in the black mask vs. the public: He challenges the public's memory and awareness of Xiaxi Duolaiti, adding another layer of mystery to the incident.