Ch. 41The Biggest, Baddest Bootlegger Has Arrived

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Ye Zhiming, the Emperor of Da Gan, is intrigued by an Anonymous user who possesses hundreds of billions of Luck Points.
  • Ye Zhiming considers 'borrowing' or 'donating' some Luck Points from the Anonymous user, justifying it as his right as the Emperor.
  • The Emperor learns that the Anonymous user helped solve numerous problems quickly, enabling the creation of a new Supernatural Power.
  • Ye Zhiming faces the challenge of promoting the new Supernatural Power, as the Anonymous user is also from the Human Race, making the Great Righteousness argument less effective.
  • The Emperor decides to cooperate with others to promote the Supernatural Power, inviting other prime ministers to discuss the matter.

Character Developments

  • Ye Zhiming: Shows ambition and greed, considering 'borrowing' Luck Points from the Anonymous user. He also demonstrates strategic thinking in deciding to cooperate with others to promote the Supernatural Power.
  • Lang Jingbo: Proves to be a competent and loyal prime minister, offering suggestions to the Emperor and helping solve problems efficiently.

Significant Themes

  • Greed and ambition: Ye Zhiming's desire for the Anonymous user's Luck Points highlights the corrupting influence of power and wealth.
  • Cooperation vs. competition: The Emperor realizes the need to cooperate with others to promote the Supernatural Power, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and mutual benefit.
  • The struggle for resources: The competition for Luck Points and the market for Supernatural Powers reflects the broader struggle for resources and power in the world.

Character Interactions

  • Ye Zhiming and Lang Jingbo: The Emperor and his prime minister discuss the Anonymous user and the promotion of the new Supernatural Power, demonstrating a working relationship built on trust and mutual respect.
  • Ye Zhiming and other prime ministers (implied): The Emperor invites other prime ministers to discuss cooperation, suggesting a power-sharing dynamic within the imperial court.

Ch. 42Arithmetic as the Trailblazer?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xiaoxiang Academy, famous for discovering the Mind Stabilizing Supernatural Power, is now known for promoting "large-scale problem-solving to improve cultivation."
  • Headmaster Sun Xuehong and Grandmaster Gu Qiuhui discuss the difficulty of solving the 'Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage' problem.
  • Gu Qiuhui reveals that there's no universal solution for the problem and that no specific school within numerology focuses on arithmetic.
  • Headmaster Sun considers cultivating a new school of thought specializing in arithmetic but is uncertain about its impact on students' futures.
  • Gu Qiuhui suggests offering more arithmetic classes and letting students choose if they want to specialize in it.
  • Gu Qiuhui shares that she and her team have solved the 'Hundred Chickens Problem' using a problem-generating function from the 'Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage' problem.
  • Headmaster Sun realizes that the 'Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage' and 'Hundred Chickens Problem' can be considered the same, leading to the potential for tens of thousands of new problems.
  • Headmaster Sun asks about the 'Things Unknown Number' problem, but Gu Qiuhui explains that its infinite solution makes it unsolvable for now.

Character Developments

  • Headmaster Sun Xuehong: Struggles with the difficulty of the 'Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage' problem, considers cultivating a new school of thought for arithmetic, and is excited about the potential for new problems.
  • Grandmaster Gu Qiuhui: Reveals the lack of focus on arithmetic within numerology schools, suggests a cautious approach to cultivating new arithmetic specialists, and shares her team's method of solving the 'Hundred Chickens Problem.'

Significant Themes

  • The importance of arithmetic in cultivation and its potential for a new school of thought.
  • The challenges and uncertainties of pioneering new paths in education and research.
  • The value of multiple solutions to a problem and their application in different contexts.

Character Interactions

  • Headmaster Sun Xuehong and Grandmaster Gu Qiuhui discuss the 'Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage' problem, the potential for a new arithmetic school, and the solutions to the 'Hundred Chickens Problem' and 'Things Unknown Number' problem.
  • Their conversation reveals their shared excitement for the academy's potential and their concern for the students' futures.

Ch. 43Mohist, Arithmetic School, we have no fate

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xiaoxiang Academy is about to create a Supernatural Power called "One Hundred Coins to Buy One Hundred Birds."
  • Lu Mingyuan aims to create an Agrarianism Supernatural Power to spend Luck Points openly and hide his other identity.
  • Investigators focus on high-level cultivators or rapidly progressing geniuses, overlooking Lu Mingyuan due to his low cultivation level.

Character Developments

  • Lu Mingyuan feels insecure about his situation and decides to create a normal identity to hide deeper and be safer.
  • He chooses to create an Agrarianism Supernatural Power and plans to enter the Agrarianism School to avoid suspicion.

Significant Themes

  • Identity and Disguise: Lu Mingyuan struggles to maintain a normal identity while hiding his true nature and knowledge from his previous life.
  • Risk and Consequences: Lu Mingyuan acknowledges the potential risks and consequences if his true identity is discovered.
  • Knowledge and Power: Lu Mingyuan's knowledge from his previous life gives him an advantage in creating powerful Supernatural Powers, but also poses a risk of exposure.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Mingyuan interacts with his "Jing Zhi" (wife) to ask for help in investing Luck Points into his Agrarianism Supernatural Power.
  • Investigators are mentioned, but there's no direct interaction with Lu Mingyuan yet.

Ch. 44Divine Ability [Winter Storage]

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Mingyuan reveals to Jing Zhi that he's one step away from fully forming his divine ability.
  • They decide to retrieve Jing Zhi's dowry to help Lu Mingyuan.
  • Lu Mingyuan and Jing Zhi go to buy fruit, encountering a fruit vendor using the supernatural power [Winter Storage] to preserve lychees.

Character Developments

  • Lu Mingyuan shows honesty and consideration by revealing his divine ability's requirement to Jing Zhi.
  • Jing Zhi displays her care and support for Lu Mingyuan, willing to use her dowry to help him.
  • Both characters exhibit a growing closeness and understanding, with Lu Mingyuan even addressing Jing Zhi as 'Madam' in a playful manner.

Significant Themes

  • Trust and Honesty: Lu Mingyuan's openness about his divine ability's requirement builds trust between him and Jing Zhi.
  • Support and Partnership: Jing Zhi's eagerness to help Lu Mingyuan showcases their growing partnership and mutual support.
  • Wealth and Status: The discussion about Jing Zhi's dowry highlights the importance of wealth and status in their society and their potential impact on Lu Mingyuan's divine ability creation.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Mingyuan and Jing Zhi interact playfully, with Lu Mingyuan teasingly thanking Jing Zhi as 'Madam' and Jing Zhi happily accepting the role of a housekeeper.
  • They display a growing intimacy, with Lu Mingyuan holding Jing Zhi's hand and discussing their plans together.
  • The fruit vendor auntie's interaction with them provides a glimpse into the world's current state, with the supernatural power [Winter Storage] being used for fruit preservation.

Ch. 45Jing Zhi's Father and Mother

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Mingyuan and Jing Zhi buy fruits, with Lu Mingyuan learning about 'practicing problems' from two students.
  • They discuss the spread of the 'Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage' supernatural power.
  • Lu Mingyuan and Jing Zhi inform Father Jing and Mother Jing about the need for luck points to learn supernatural powers.
  • Father Jing advises Lu Mingyuan on protecting his upcoming Agrarianism Supernatural Power.

Character Developments

  • Lu Mingyuan: Shows concern for his students' education and is strategic about protecting his future supernatural power.
  • Jing Zhi: Displaying a thrifty and responsible side, and a curious reaction to her childhood stories.
  • Father Jing (Jing Hu): Broad-minded, strong, and decisive, with a good understanding of the market and Lu Mingyuan's potential.
  • Mother Jing: Enthusiastically welcomes Lu Mingyuan, sharing stories about Jing Zhi's childhood to bond with her son-in-law.

Significant Themes

  • The spread and impact of supernatural powers on society, particularly education.
  • The importance of luck points for learning supernatural powers.
  • The potential market and protection of Lu Mingyuan's upcoming Agrarianism Supernatural Power.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Mingyuan and Jing Zhi: They interact warmly, with Lu Mingyuan showing care for Jing Zhi's family business, and Jing Zhi sharing her knowledge about the spread of supernatural powers.
  • Lu Mingyuan and Father Jing: They discuss the market and protection of Lu Mingyuan's future supernatural power, with Father Jing offering valuable advice.
  • Mother Jing and Lu Mingyuan: Mother Jing shares stories about Jing Zhi's childhood to bond with her son-in-law, while Lu Mingyuan listens attentively and politely.

Ch. 46The Origin of Jing Zhi's Dowry

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jing's Mother reveals that the family couldn't afford to send Jing Zhi to the Academy, so she saved her dowry for Lu Mingyuan to create Supernatural Powers.
  • Lu Mingyuan promises Jing's Mother to take good care of Jing Zhi.
  • Jing Yue complains about the intense studying, and Lu Mingyuan suggests reducing her study time.

Character Developments

  • Lu Mingyuan: He shows understanding and empathy towards Jing Zhi's sacrifice, promising to cherish her. He also demonstrates care for Jing Yue's well-being, suggesting a reduction in her study time.
  • Jing Zhi: She reveals her deep love for Lu Mingyuan, choosing to save her dowry for his future instead of using it for her own education.
  • Jing Yue: She shows her playful and gluttonous nature, but also her dedication to her studies, as she's been pushing herself hard.
  • Jing's Mother: She expresses her regret for not being able to send her daughters to the Academy and her gratitude towards Lu Mingyuan for teaching them.

Significant Themes

  • Sacrifice and Love: Jing Zhi's decision to save her dowry for Lu Mingyuan's future highlights her deep love and sacrifice for him.
  • Education and Social Class: The Academy's tuition fee is a barrier for many, leading to a class divide in education. Those who can't afford it must attend Private School or remain illiterate.
  • Work-Life Balance: Lu Mingyuan emphasizes the importance of not overworking the brain, highlighting the need for rest and balance.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Mingyuan and Jing Zhi: They share a moment of understanding and affection, with Lu Mingyuan promising to cherish her and Jing Zhi expressing her trust in him.
  • Lu Mingyuan and Jing Yue: They share a caring and playful dynamic, with Lu Mingyuan showing concern for Jing Yue's well-being and reducing her study time.
  • Jing's Mother and Lu Mingyuan: They have a heart-to-heart conversation, with Jing's Mother expressing her gratitude and Lu Mingyuan promising to take good care of Jing Zhi.

Ch. 47Testing the New Divine Ability

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Mingyuan tests his new supernatural power, which allows him to summon agricultural tools.
  • He successfully summons a sickle, which grows and forms in his hand, and later a rake.
  • He discovers that he can only summon one tool at a time and that the tools can leave his direct influence range.
  • He tests a hand-pulled plow, which extends to the limit of his influence range, and notices that a part of it is missing due to a pause at the boundary.

Character Developments

  • Lu Mingyuan demonstrates curiosity and a desire to understand his supernatural power's capabilities.
  • He shows responsibility by acknowledging his disturbance of the children's class and agreeing to test his power elsewhere.
  • He displays a playful side when he dances with the rake and provides sound effects in his mind.

Significant Themes

  • Curiosity and Learning: Lu Mingyuan's eagerness to understand and test his supernatural power highlights the theme of curiosity and learning.
  • Responsibility: Lu Mingyuan's acknowledgment of disturbing the children's class and his agreement to test elsewhere in the courtyard show his sense of responsibility.
  • Playfulness: Lu Mingyuan's playful dance with the rake and his mental sound effects demonstrate his lighthearted and playful nature.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Mingyuan interacts with Jing Zhi, who scolds him for disturbing the children's class and asks him to test his power elsewhere.
  • Lu Mingyuan's playful dance with the rake is witnessed by the children, who scatter upon his approach, indicating a playful interaction between them.
  • Lu Mingyuan's internal dialogue with himself, as he tests his power and ponders its limitations, shows his introspective and analytical nature.

Ch. 48Eight Chapter Plowing Test

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Mingyuan tests his farming tools, including a hand-pulled plow, hoes, cultivators, and iron shovels.
  • He discovers that the materials of these tools are not real but simulated, with properties differing from their real-world counterparts.
  • Lu Mingyuan and his Second Uncle test and modify the tools in the fields, with his uncle providing valuable insights.
  • They discuss the potential impact of Lu Mingyuan's supernatural power on blacksmiths, particularly Li Fuhong who made the plowshare.

Character Developments

  • Lu Mingyuan: Shows curiosity and dedication in testing his farming tools. He's intelligent but naive about the potential consequences of his supernatural power on others' livelihoods.
  • Lu Yi (Second Uncle): Proves to be a knowledgeable and experienced farmer. He's wise and considers the broader implications of Lu Mingyuan's supernatural power, offering guidance to his nephew.

Significant Themes

  • The impact of new technologies on traditional trades and livelihoods.
  • The importance of considering the broader implications and consequences of one's actions.
  • The value of family and mentors in guiding and supporting one's decisions.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Mingyuan and Lu Yi: The uncle-nephew duo work together, testing and modifying the tools. Lu Yi provides valuable insights and guidance to Lu Mingyuan, while also considering the potential societal impact of the supernatural power.
  • Lu Mingyuan and Li Fuhong (mentioned): Lu Mingyuan realizes that his supernatural power might negatively impact Li Fuhong's livelihood, showing concern for his well-being.

Ch. 49Conditions for Creating Divine Abilities

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Mingyuan and his uncle Lu Yi travel to the academy to test Lu Mingyuan's new supernatural power.
  • Lu Mingyuan learns about the conditions needed to create and sell supernatural powers: opportunity and foundational knowledge.
  • Lu Mingyuan uploads his new supernatural power, 'Agricultural Tool Encyclopedia,' to the Heavenly Dao Virtual Net.

Character Developments

  • Lu Mingyuan: Realizes the importance of opportunity and foundational knowledge in creating successful supernatural powers. He decides to register his new supernatural power at the academy.
  • Lu Yi: Struggles with the fact that he lacks the opportunity and foundational knowledge to create a supernatural power, despite his desire to do so.
  • Jing Zhi: Shows her intelligence and thoughtfulness by helping Lu Mingyuan brainstorm a name for his new supernatural power.

Significant Themes

  • Opportunity: The importance of timing and understanding the market to create successful supernatural powers.
  • Foundational Knowledge: The need for specific knowledge and inheritance to create supernatural powers.
  • Ambition vs. Reality: Lu Yi's desire to create a supernatural power contrasts with his lack of opportunity and knowledge.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Mingyuan and Lu Yi: Lu Mingyuan tries to understand his uncle's thoughts about creating supernatural powers but is hesitant to discuss it further to avoid causing him distress.
  • Lu Mingyuan and Jing Zhi: They discuss and decide on a name for Lu Mingyuan's new supernatural power, showing their closeness and mutual respect.
  • Lu Mingyuan and his family: They discuss and test Lu Mingyuan's new supernatural power together, showcasing their unity and support for each other.

Ch. 50Back at the Academy

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Mingyuan returns to Qingshan Academy after twelve years.
  • He visits the Academy's Shuban Hall to register his new divine power, [Agricultural Tool Encyclopedia].
  • The Heavenly Mirror of Identification, connected to the Heavenly Dao Virtual Net, identifies Lu Mingyuan's divine power and reveals his household registration details.
  • Lu Mingyuan plans to join the Agrarian School to promote his new divine ability and acquire Luck Points to test a divination divine ability.
  • He visits Agrarian School lecturer Su Jin to join the Agrarian School, successfully presenting his improved hand-pulled plow.

Character Developments

  • Lu Mingyuan shows caution and quick thinking when faced with the Heavenly Mirror of Identification, demonstrating his resourcefulness and adaptability.
  • He displays determination and confidence in his ability to join the Agrarian School.
  • Lecturer Su Jin is portrayed as patient, straightforward, and dedicated to his students' growth, adhering to the school's rules while being understanding and supportive.

Significant Themes

  • The power of divine abilities and their registration process.
  • The importance of caution and adaptability in the face of unexpected situations.
  • The value of determination and perseverance in achieving one's goals.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Mingyuan interacts with Yun Shuban, the Shuban Hall registrar, who remains professional and impartial throughout their encounter.
  • He meets with Lecturer Su Jin, who tests the improved hand-pulled plow and ultimately recommends Lu Mingyuan for the Agrarian School, demonstrating a supportive and mentoring relationship.

Ch. 51The Agricultural School's Three Research Directions

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Su Jin and Lu Mingyuan travel to a rural villa using the divine ability [Riding the Clouds and Mist].
  • They encounter a blooming Golden Osmanthus in early April, which Su Jin attributes to the use of the [Growth Technique].
  • Su Jin reveals the three main research directions of Agrarianism: increasing crop yield per mu, studying supernatural powers, and improving non-crop plants.

Character Developments

  • Lu Mingyuan shows curiosity and intelligence, asking insightful questions about the [Growth Technique] and Agrarianism's research.
  • Su Jin demonstrates his knowledge and pride in Agrarianism's achievements, sharing details about their research directions and accomplishments.

Significant Themes

  • The advancement of agrarian practices through supernatural powers and divine abilities.
  • The balance between immediate gains and long-term sustainability, as seen in the use and potential misuse of the [Growth Technique].
  • The interconnectedness of different disciplines, with Agrarianism's research overlapping with botany, extraordinary energy studies, and even Mohist technology.

Character Interactions

  • Su Jin and Lu Mingyuan engage in a mentor-mentee conversation, with Su Jin sharing his knowledge and Lu Mingyuan asking thoughtful questions.
  • Lu Mingyuan's admiration for Agrarianism's achievements grows as he learns about their innovations and goals.

Ch. 52Life Is Always Full of Surprises

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Mingyuan demonstrates his 'Agricultural Tool Encyclopedia' supernatural power to Manager Wang of the Agrarian School.
  • Manager Wang offers Lu Mingyuan two choices for cooperation: basic protection or extensive support with profit-sharing.
  • Lu Mingyuan chooses the second option, signing a contract with the Agrarian School.
  • Lu Mingyuan learns about the Agrarian School's population concerns and decides to advocate for others to have more children.

Character Developments

  • Lu Mingyuan: Shows initiative and negotiation skills in dealing with the Agrarian School. Demonstrates a sense of responsibility towards the human race's population.
  • Manager Wang: Displays a strategic and business-minded approach in handling the cooperation with Lu Mingyuan. Shows concern for the human population's growth.

Significant Themes

  • The value of supernatural powers and their potential for profit and influence.
  • The importance of population growth for the human race's prosperity and strength.
  • The Hundred Schools of Thought's role in protecting and promoting supernatural powers.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Mingyuan and Manager Wang: Engage in a professional and respectful negotiation, leading to a mutually beneficial agreement.
  • Lu Mingyuan and Su Jin: Su Jin provides guidance and mentorship to Lu Mingyuan, showing a friendly and approachable demeanor.
  • Lu Mingyuan and the Agrarian School: Lu Mingyuan gains recognition and support from the Agrarian School, becoming one of their key members.

Ch. 53Upgrade: A New Divine Ability

Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Mingyuan's fiancée, Jingzhi, worries about his late return from the Agrarian School.
  • Lu Mingyuan returns and explains his delay to Jingzhi.
  • Lu Mingyuan upgrades the supernatural power using the Mysterious Iron Recipe.
  • Lu Mingyuan's second uncle, Lu Yi, promotes the new supernatural power among his acquaintances.

Character Developments

  • Jingzhi: Shows concern and worry for Lu Mingyuan, displaying her affection for him.
  • Lu Mingyuan: Demonstrates responsibility and dedication to his work, upgrading the supernatural power within the given time frame.
  • Lu Yi: Shows initiative in promoting Lu Mingyuan's supernatural power, indicating his support for his nephew.

Significant Themes

  • Love and affection between Lu Mingyuan and Jingzhi.
  • Responsibility and dedication to work, as shown by Lu Mingyuan.
  • Family support and unity, demonstrated by Lu Yi's actions.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Mingyuan and Jingzhi: They express their affection for each other, with Jingzhi showing concern for Lu Mingyuan's well-being and Lu Mingyuan appreciating her care.
  • Lu Mingyuan and Lu Yi: Although not directly interacting in this chapter, Lu Yi's actions show his support for Lu Mingyuan's work, indicating a positive family relationship.

Ch. 54First Time Riding the Clouds

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Mingyuan wakes up early, excited to learn supernatural powers openly.
  • He discovers that 620 copies of his supernatural power have been sold, earning him 35,767 Luck Points.
  • He decides to learn the renowned flying supernatural power, "Riding the Clouds and Mist."
  • He successfully activates the power, summoning a white cloud, but initially struggles to control it.
  • After practice, he manages to fly slowly within his courtyard, eventually crashing into the courtyard gate.

Character Developments

  • Lu Mingyuan's excitement and eagerness to learn supernatural powers are evident.
  • He demonstrates practical thinking and caution in his decisions, considering the potential consequences of having too many Luck Points without a backer.

Significant Themes

  • The desire for freedom and mobility, represented by the dream of flying.
  • The challenges and learning process involved in acquiring new powers.
  • The importance of caution and careful decision-making in the face of new opportunities.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Mingyuan interacts with his supernatural power, learning to control it through trial and error.
  • He reflects on the advice of his senior brother, Su, regarding the difficulty of mastering "Riding the Clouds and Mist."

Ch. 55The Legendary Purple Star Astrology

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Mingyuan mastered 'Riding the Clouds and Mist' supernatural power, understanding its continuous spiritual energy requirement and various functions (anti-gravity, acceleration, deceleration, turning, maintenance, shape-shifting).
  • He successfully controls the white cloud mount to perform an '8-shaped dance' and considers the influence of forces on its motion.
  • Lu Mingyuan purchases and tests 'Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage' supernatural power, finding it useful for others but not necessary for himself.
  • He spends Luck Points to buy 'Purple Star Astrology', a divination supernatural power, and discovers it provides detailed information about himself and his close contacts.

Character Developments

  • Lu Mingyuan becomes proficient in controlling his cloud mount, demonstrating his analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • He shows understanding and acceptance of his parents' past, revealed through the divination.
  • Lu Mingyuan expresses concern for his fiancée, Jing Zhi, considering her needs regarding the 'Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage' power.

Significant Themes

  • Mastery and control: Lu Mingyuan's understanding and manipulation of 'Riding the Clouds and Mist' reflect his determination to master his powers.
  • Knowledge and understanding: The divination provided by 'Purple Star Astrology' offers Lu Mingyuan new insights into his past and family history.
  • Acceptance and adaptation: Lu Mingyuan accepts the limitations of the 'Purple Star Astrology' and adjusts his expectations accordingly.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Mingyuan interacts with his past through the divination, learning more about his parents' lives and his own history.
  • He considers Jing Zhi's needs and whether she might want to use the 'Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage' power to improve her talents.
  • Lu Mingyuan's internal dialogue reveals his thought processes and reflections on his experiences.

Ch. 56Voidscape Traces

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Mingyuan attempts to calculate his own actions using Purple Star Astrology but fails, leading him to consider other possibilities.
  • He sends a message to Wan Dongliu, the author of the pirated supernatural power book, to test if he can calculate a response.
  • Lu Mingyuan learns the Void Shadow supernatural power to complement Purple Star Astrology and reduce crime rates.
  • He tests Void Shadow's ability to deduce past sounds within a two-meter radius, finding it effective but limited.

Character Developments

  • Lu Mingyuan becomes more cautious about his words and actions due to the potential exposure risk from deduction supernatural powers.
  • He grapples with the decision to abandon his past ideals and live an ordinary life to avoid danger.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle between ideals and contentment with the status quo.
  • The power and limitations of supernatural abilities.
  • The fear of exposure and the consequences of revealing one's true self.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Mingyuan interacts with Wan Dongliu through a message, attempting to provoke a response for calculation.
  • Jing Zhi, Lu Mingyuan's fiancée, shows concern for him when she finds him lost in thought and not greeting her as usual.

Ch. 57Ideals

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Mingyuan learns the divine abilities [Purple Star Astrology] and [Void Projection], causing him to feel a loss of privacy.
  • Jing Zhi reassures him that these abilities bring stability and peace, and Lu Mingyuan comes to terms with the loss of privacy.
  • Lu Mingyuan asks Jing Zhi about her ideal, and she expresses her desire to expand and improve their Tingtao Academy.
  • Lu Mingyuan agrees to help Jing Zhi pursue her ideal and promises to discuss it with Old Master Cui.

Character Developments

  • Lu Mingyuan: Struggles with the loss of privacy due to his new divine abilities but ultimately accepts it. He also grapples with whether to abandon his lifelong ideals for a stable life.
  • Jing Zhi: Reveals her ideal of expanding and improving their academy to provide better education for children. She also expresses that her ideal was inspired by Lu Mingyuan's past dedication to teaching.

Significant Themes

  • Privacy vs. Safety: Lu Mingyuan struggles with the loss of privacy due to his new abilities but comes to understand that it's a necessary sacrifice for safety and stability.
  • Ideals and Ambitions: Both Lu Mingyuan and Jing Zhi grapple with their ideals and whether to pursue them or not. They also influence each other's ideals.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Mingyuan and Jing Zhi: They share a loving breakfast and discuss their feelings and ideals. They support and influence each other's decisions.
  • Lu Mingyuan and Old Master Cui (implied): Lu Mingyuan plans to discuss Jing Zhi's ideal with Old Master Cui, indicating their close relationship and Lu Mingyuan's respect for his opinion.

Ch. 58Raising the Sword

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Mingyuan is confused about a major decision but decides to proceed with his plan after Jing Zhi's encouragement.
  • He creates a sword in his soul space and names it as his cheat, vowing it to protect and accompany him.
  • Lu Mingyuan deduces information about Wan Dongliu using Purple Star Astrology and realizes its limitations and potential risks.
  • He casts a divination for Jing Zhi using the [Eight Characters of Destiny] supernatural power, revealing her Peach Blossom luck and ideal husband.

Character Developments

  • Lu Mingyuan: Struggles with his decision but ultimately commits to his ideals. He creates a sword as a symbol of his resolve and tests the limits of his supernatural powers.
  • Jing Zhi: Supports Lu Mingyuan in his decision-making process. She shows curiosity and interest in divination when Lu Mingyuan offers to cast her fortune.

Significant Themes

  • Determination and resolve in pursuing one's goals.
  • The influence of environment and standpoint on decision-making.
  • The use of supernatural powers and their potential consequences.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Mingyuan and Jing Zhi: They support and influence each other in their decisions. Their relationship deepens as they share playful banter and Lu Mingyuan casts a divination for Jing Zhi.
  • Lu Mingyuan and Wan Dongliu: Though they haven't met, Lu Mingyuan deduces information about Wan Dongliu, highlighting the potential risks of using supernatural powers for deduction.

Ch. 59Conditions for Opening an Academy

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wan Dong, the creator of the "Supernatural Power: Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage," is seen preparing to update his supernatural power, focusing on problems with multiple solutions.
  • Lu Mingyuan visits Old Master Cui at Qingshan Academy to inquire about the conditions for establishing an academy.
  • Old Master Cui reveals that establishing an academy requires registering with the government and paying a certain amount of luck points (around 100,000), which is essentially a 'earth luck' division contract.

Character Developments

  • Wan Dong is shown to be strategic and ambitious, aiming to maintain his advantage in the supernatural power market.
  • Lu Mingyuan demonstrates initiative and determination in his plans to establish an academy.

Significant Themes

  • Competition and innovation in the supernatural power market.
  • The relationship between the government and academies, focusing on the division of earth luck.
  • The importance of cultivation level in generating earth luck and the benefits it brings to academies.

Character Interactions

  • Wan Dong interacts with his team, overseeing the creation of problems for his supernatural power.
  • Lu Mingyuan interacts with Old Master Cui, seeking guidance on establishing an academy.

Ch. 60He Never Expected That Even Building an Academy Would Cost a Fortune

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Mingyuan decides not to pursue the 'Way of the Teacher' to save the people, as it's impractical for the masses.
  • Old Master Cui reveals that Songshan Academy changed its strategy due to financial struggles, accepting funding from aristocratic clans.
  • Lu Mingyuan learns that establishing an academy requires money (Luck Points), suitable teachers, and a system.
  • Lu Mingyuan decides to first establish a larger study hall and upgrade it to an academy later.
  • Lu Mingyuan completes his leave of absence procedures at the Shuban Hall and meets his classmate Yuan Shaosong.
  • Lu Mingyuan learns that the Agrarian School has publicized his creation of the Agricultural Tool Encyclopedia supernatural power.

Character Developments

  • Lu Mingyuan: Stands firm in his decision not to pursue the 'Way of the Teacher,' understanding the practicality of his actions. He plans to establish an academy for initial enlightenment.
  • Old Master Cui: Reveals his knowledge of Songshan Academy's change in strategy and advises Lu Mingyuan on establishing an academy, emphasizing the need for money, teachers, and a system.

Significant Themes

  • The practicality of ideals: Lu Mingyuan realizes that while his initial ideal of saving the people through teaching is noble, it's impractical for the masses.
  • The influence of money: The establishment and operation of academies are heavily influenced by financial resources, as seen in Songshan Academy's change in strategy and Old Master Cui's advice to Lu Mingyuan.
  • The importance of systems and teachers: For an academy to be successful, it needs a suitable system and dedicated teachers.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Mingyuan and Old Master Cui: They discuss the establishment of an academy, with Old Master Cui providing valuable insights and advice.
  • Lu Mingyuan and Yuan Shaosong: They catch up and plan to hang out together. Yuan Shaosong reveals that the Agrarian School has publicized Lu Mingyuan's creation of a supernatural power.
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