Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zhe warns Lan Shiwen about a dangerous Ghost in Cloud Capital and Fenwu's impending threat.
• They approach Sheep Pen Village, finding it sealed off by Cloud Capital authorities due to the containment of 'Mad Fire', a furious Ghost.
• A wall with an 'Ink Line' Bestowal Artifact seals the village, but Mad Fire's influence is still felt.
• Prumelia arrives in a boat, and Feng Yushu stays with Baizhi in the car due to Baizhi's fear of the Ghost.
• Ning Zhe and Prumelia enter Sheep Pen Village, accompanied by Feng Yushu's shadow.

Character Developments

• Ning Zhe: Shows concern for Lan Shiwen's safety and demonstrates knowledge of the Ghost situation in Sheep Pen Village.
• Baizhi: Exhibits extreme fear of the Ghost, indicating a possible past trauma or connection.
• Prumelia: Shows affection and concern for Ning Zhe, displaying her loyalty and protectiveness.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Ghosts, highlighting the need for caution and protection.
• The importance of communication and warning, as seen in Ning Zhe's call to Lan Shiwen.
• The consequences of past events, as Sheep Pen Village is still affected by Mad Fire's containment.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zhe and Lan Shiwen: A brief, informative phone call, showing Ning Zhe's responsibility and awareness.
• Ning Zhe and Prumelia: A warm, affectionate reunion, demonstrating their bond.
• Feng Yushu and Baizhi: Feng Yushu's protective and comforting demeanor towards Baizhi, showing their close mother-daughter relationship.
• Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu: Ning Zhe gives instructions to Feng Yushu, showing his leadership and trust in her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zhe and Prumelia enter Sheep Pen Village's quarantine zone through a hidden gap in the ink lines.
• They find the zone desolate and dark, with ash-like embers drifting in the air.
• Ning Zhe waits for the Ascendant guarding the zone but leaves without encountering anyone.
• They set out to find a ghost named Yin Lishang, imprisoned in the village.
• Prumelia loses her notepad twice, once on the ship and again in the quarantine zone, under mysterious circumstances.

Character Developments

• Ning Zhe demonstrates patience and calm under uncertainty, showing no fear of the haunted zone.
• Prumelia reveals her carelessness with the notepad, leading to its loss, but also her attachment to it, possibly due to its connection to Ning Zhe.

Significant Themes

• The eerie and desolate atmosphere of the quarantine zone highlights the isolation and loneliness of the characters.
• The mysterious disappearance of the notepad foreshadows the presence of supernatural entities and the theme of haunting.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zhe and Prumelia's relationship deepens as he shows concern for her safety and well-being, while she becomes more attached to him.
• Prumelia's interactions with the notepad reveal her affection for Ning Zhe and her desire to maintain a connection with him.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zhe and Prumelia enter the quarantine zone of Sheep Pen Village, now a wasteland due to Mad Fire.
• Ning Zhe checks his Bestowal Artifacts, finding none missing.
• They discuss the ghost stealing only Prumelia's notepad and a Bank Card, and Ning Zhe's lighter.
• Ning Zhe sends Xia Rong, his Soul-Summoning Doll, to open the locked door of Yin Lishang's Residential Building.

Character Developments

• Ning Zhe shows care and concern for Prumelia's safety, giving her a substitute Straw Man to protect her life.
• Prumelia displays jealousy when Ning Zhe interacts with Xia Rong, indicating her growing affection for him.

Significant Themes

• Trust and care between Ning Zhe and Prumelia.
• The mysterious ghost's stealing pattern, focusing on items that can't be seen.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zhe and Prumelia work together to solve the mystery of the stolen items.
• Ning Zhe shows affection towards Prumelia, kissing her cheek.
• Ning Zhe sends Xia Rong to perform a task, displaying their bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zhe and Prumelia enter Yin Lishang's house, finding it dusty and untouched for a long time.
• They explore the second floor, discovering children's toys and a literacy chart in a tent.
• A mechanical voice from the literacy chart asks if someone is there, then says goodbye and shuts down.
• The voice reactivates, asking for the little friend's location, and Xia Rong, a Soul-Summoning Doll, destroys the literacy chart.
• The voice from the destroyed device says it found Prumelia, and the bedroom door unlocks.

Character Developments

• Prumelia shows unease and fear when faced with the supernatural voice, while Ning Zhe remains calm and analytical.
• Xia Rong, initially appearing as a cute doll, reveals her true form as a feral, four-legged creature when ordered to destroy the literacy chart.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural and the unknown, as represented by the mysterious voice and Xia Rong's true form.
• The passage of time and the neglect of Yin Lishang's house, symbolizing the absence of its inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zhe and Prumelia work together to explore the house, with Ning Zhe providing explanations and Prumelia showing caution and fear.
• Ning Zhe orders Xia Rong to destroy the literacy chart, revealing her true form and demonstrating his control over her.
• The voice from the literacy chart seems to interact with Prumelia specifically, asking for her location.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zhe and Prumelia enter Yin Lishang's house, where they find her with no memory of her brother, Ji Taiwei.
• Yin Lishang regains her memory of her brother after hearing Ning Zhe (disguised as Ji Taiwei) claim to be her brother.
• Yin Lishang reveals that she remembered Ji Taiwei through his girlfriends, similar to how Tian Zaixu remembered Bai Fugui.

Character Developments

• Ning Zhe: Disguises himself as Ji Taiwei to interact with Yin Lishang. He becomes suspicious of another ghost's involvement in Yin Lishang's memory loss.
• Yin Lishang: Initially has no memory of her brother, but regains it after hearing Ning Zhe. She is happy and affectionate towards her brother.
• Prumelia: Remains vigilant and helps Ning Zhe investigate the strange occurrences.

Significant Themes

• Memory and Forgetting: The chapter explores the theme of memory loss and how it can be regained or triggered.
• Identity: Ning Zhe's disguise raises questions about identity and how others perceive it.
• Trust and Relationships: The bond between Yin Lishang and her brother is highlighted, as well as the trust between Ning Zhe and Prumelia.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zhe and Yin Lishang: Ning Zhe interacts with Yin Lishang as her brother, trying to understand her memory loss and regain her trust.
• Ning Zhe and Prumelia: They work together to investigate the strange occurrences and protect each other.
• Yin Lishang and Prumelia: There is minimal interaction between them, with Prumelia mainly observing and guarding.

Key Plot Points

• Ning Zhe, Melia, and Yin Lishang leave the Residential Building to continue their mission in Sheep Pen Village.
• Ning Zhe's items start disappearing, including tissues, Melia's key, and eventually, Melia's internal organs (protected by her substitute Straw Man).
• Feng Yushu senses an invisible, three-handed figure (with an additional Left Hand on its back) stealing items from Ning Zhe's group using its third hand.

Character Developments

• Ning Zhe remains determined to complete his mission despite the danger.
• Melia shows concern for Ning Zhe's safety but respects his decisions.
• Feng Yushu reveals her worry for Ning Zhe and her ability to sense the three-handed figure through her shadow Te Rang.

Significant Themes

• The theme of invisibility and the unknown danger it poses.
• The importance of trust and understanding between characters, as seen in Baizhi's reassurance of her mother's trust in Ning Zhe.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zhe and Melia work together, with Melia supporting Ning Zhe's decisions.
• Feng Yushu and Baizhi interact, with Baizhi comforting her mother and reminding her to trust Ning Zhe.
• The three-handed figure interacts with Ning Zhe's group, stealing items without being noticed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zhe, Ji Taiwei, and Yin Lishang enter the quarantine zone and find the Earth God shrine of Sheep Pen Village, guarded by a grotesque corpse.
• Ning Zhe discovers that Prumelia's substitute Straw Man has been hollowed out.
• Ning Zhe sends Prumelia to play a wagering game with the Earth God while he pursues a thief who has been stealing organs from the living.
• Ning Zhe descends through floors -1, -2, and -3, eventually finding the thief, a lanky Ghost named Rong Kong, on the Xi floor (-2).

Character Developments

• Ning Zhe demonstrates his determination to catch the thief and protect his companions.
• Prumelia shows resolve in following Ning Zhe's instructions and playing the wagering game.
• Rong Kong, the thief, is revealed to be a Ghost with a unique ability to steal organs and replace them with straw.

Significant Themes

• The theme of determination and perseverance in the face of adversity is shown through Ning Zhe's pursuit of the thief.
• The consequences of stealing and deceit are illustrated through Rong Kong's actions and the resulting punishment.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zhe and Prumelia work together to achieve their respective goals, showing trust and reliance on each other.
• Ning Zhe's interaction with the shadow of Feng Yushu demonstrates their symbiotic relationship and mutual understanding.
• Rong Kong's interaction with Prumelia highlights his stealthy and deceptive nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ascendant [Rong Kong] falls from the 1st layer to the -2nd layer Hope Domain, losing his life and his Ghost.
• Ning Zhe recovers his and Prumelia's stolen belongings from [Rong Kong]'s corpse chunks.
• Prumelia successfully gambles to bring Ning Zhe to the -2nd layer using Te Rang's rule.
• Ning Zhe discovers the three-handed thief Ghost [Rong Kong], which can steal items while unobserved.
• Prumelia is tasked with winning back [Rong Kong] using her [Craving] rule.

Character Developments

• Ning Zhe demonstrates his analytical skills by piecing together [Rong Kong]'s fall and identifying the fourth Ghost's rule.
• Prumelia shows her loyalty and eagerness to help Ning Zhe, winning a gamble to bring him to the -2nd layer.

Significant Themes

• The theme of rules and their consequences is reinforced, as [Rong Kong] falls due to violating an unknown rule.
• The theme of observation and awareness is introduced, as [Rong Kong]'s thefts require the target not to be observed.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zhe and Prumelia work together to understand and deal with [Rong Kong], showcasing their trust and teamwork.
• Prumelia's interaction with Yin Lishang is brief but significant, as she gambles to bring Ning Zhe to the -2nd layer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Baizhi and her mother, Feng Yushu, wait outside Sheep Pen Village. Ning Zhe emerges carrying Yin Lishang, who has lost the Plague God and is unconscious.
• They return to Cloud Capital's Europa embassy. Ning Zhe takes Feng Yushu to a private room to reveal a crucial secret.

Character Developments

• Baizhi: Shows curiosity about Yin Lishang's condition, hinting at a shared connection.
• Feng Yushu: Struggles with the truth about Baizhi's conception, leading to emotional breakdown.
• Ning Zhe: Demonstrates understanding of human psychology and strategic planning.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Self: The revelation that Ghost Fetuses are not innate abilities but ghosts wearing human skin challenges the notion of human identity.
• Memory and Truth: Feng Yushu's past is revealed, highlighting the power of truth and its emotional impact.

Character Interactions

• Baizhi and Ning Zhe: Baizhi questions Ning Zhe about Yin Lishang, but he remains evasive.
• Feng Yushu and Ning Zhe: Ning Zhe reveals a crucial truth to Feng Yushu, causing her to break down emotionally.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zhe reveals to Feng Yushu that Baizhi (Azhi) is a Ghost Fetus, a Weird One living in human form.
• Fenwu altered Feng Yushu's and Baizhi's memories to control Baizhi and keep her abilities secret.
• Fenwu's final attempt to regain control is to kill Lan Shiwen and reset the timeline, erasing Ning Zhe's efforts.

Character Developments

• Feng Yushu struggles to accept Baizhi's true nature and Fenwu's manipulations.
• Ning Zhe remains calm and reassuring, hiding his emotions behind a composed facade.

Significant Themes

• The theme of identity and self-discovery is explored through Feng Yushu's struggle to accept Baizhi's true nature and her own altered memories.
• The consequences of manipulation and control are shown through Fenwu's actions and their impact on Feng Yushu and Baizhi.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu discuss Fenwu's manipulations and Baizhi's true nature, with Feng Yushu seeking reassurance from Ning Zhe.
• Ning Zhe reveals his plan to prevent Fenwu's final attempt to regain control by protecting Lan Shiwen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zhe discovers that Lan Shiwen has disappeared, and authorities are investigating his whereabouts.
• Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu visit Lan Shiwen's girlfriend, An Xiaoyu, to gather information about his disappearance.
• An Xiaoyu reveals that Lan Shiwen had told her he would be leaving for a while and to call Ning Zhe's number if she encountered trouble.
• An unexpected visitor arrives at Lan Shiwen's apartment, causing An Xiaoyu to scream "Ghost."

Character Developments

• Ning Zhe: He continues to use multiple identities to gather information. He shows concern for Lan Shiwen's safety and is determined to find him.
• An Xiaoyu: She appears stressed and tired from the recent events. She reveals that she knows more about Lan Shiwen's disappearance than she initially let on.
• Feng Yushu: She remains loyal and supportive of Ning Zhe, following him without question.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Identity: Ning Zhe's use of multiple identities to gather information highlights the theme of deception. Lan Shiwen's disappearance also involves a level of deception, as he has hidden his true whereabouts.
• Trust and Betrayal: The characters' actions and reactions suggest themes of trust and betrayal. An Xiaoyu's initial reluctance to share information with authorities could be seen as a betrayal of trust, while her eventual openness with Ning Zhe shows a shift in trust.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu: They work together to find Lan Shiwen, showing a strong partnership and mutual trust.
• An Xiaoyu and Ning Zhe: An Xiaoyu is initially guarded with Ning Zhe but eventually shares information with him, indicating a shift in her trust in him.
• An Xiaoyu and the Unexpected Visitor: The interaction between An Xiaoyu and the unexpected visitor is brief but intense, ending with An Xiaoyu screaming "Ghost," suggesting a frightening encounter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zhe receives a letter from a mysterious, deathly pale courier dressed as an old-fashioned postal messenger.
• The letter contains a ticket with the destination as "Huai Riverlands" (ancient name for Huai Province) and the departure/return time as "2018/09/10—18:09".
• The ticket has Ning Zhe's signature, written with the Pen Fairy's blood, in the lower-right corner.

Character Developments

• Ning Zhe shows calm and composure when facing the eerie courier and remains curious but cautious about the ticket.
• An Xiaoyu is frightened by the courier but recovers quickly once he leaves.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural: The courier's appearance and the Pen Fairy's involvement hint at the presence of the supernatural or otherworldly elements.
• Identity and recognition: The ticket's signature suggests a connection between Ning Zhe and the Pen Fairy, possibly revealing hidden aspects of his identity.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zhe and An Xiaoyu: Ning Zhe reassures An Xiaoyu after she's frightened, showing a protective and caring side.
• Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu: They work together to open the letter and examine the ticket, showing a cooperative and trusting relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Yushu and Ning Zhe go to Y-114 Station, which is abandoned and now part of Yun Province Museum.
• They wait for the departure time on the ticket (18:09).
• Two university students, Ding Wei and Miao Miaomiao, arrive, also waiting for the train.

Character Developments

• Feng Yushu: She leans on Ning Zhe's shoulder, seeking comfort and support. She's starting to feel like she can keep living.
• Ning Zhe: He remains calm and understanding, offering support to Feng Yushu.

Significant Themes

• Trust and support: Ning Zhe's support helps Feng Yushu cope with her emotional turmoil.
• The supernatural: The abandoned subway station and the upcoming train event hint at the Weird World's strangeness.

Character Interactions

• Feng Yushu and Ning Zhe: They share a moment of closeness as Feng Yushu leans on Ning Zhe's shoulder. They wait together for the train's arrival.
• Ding Wei and Miao Miaomiao: The university students arrive, seeking the same train as Feng Yushu and Ning Zhe. They share their experience of receiving the letter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Seven people gather at the museum: Ding Wei & Miao Miaomiao (couple), Zhang Genshuo & Zhang Genjian (brothers), Xu Beicheng (stock trader), Ning Zhe & Feng Yushu.
• They wait for the departure time on their tickets (18:10).
• At 18:09, the environment changes abruptly; they find themselves in a bustling subway station.
• A train arrives, matching the number on Xu Beicheng's ticket.

Character Developments

• Ding Wei: Video blogger, curious and adventurous, friendly.
• Miao Miaomiao: Ding Wei's girlfriend, initially uneasy but adapts to the situation.
• Zhang Genshuo & Zhang Genjian: Sports students, muscular and strong.
• Xu Beicheng: Successful stock trader, refined and observant.
• Ning Zhe & Feng Yushu: Their relationship is hinted at but not explicitly stated.

Significant Themes

• The Supernatural: The sudden shift from a dark, empty museum to a crowded subway station suggests a supernatural occurrence.
• Trust and Caution: Characters share information but remain cautious about each other's intentions.
• Adaptation: Characters quickly adapt to the unexpected change in environment.

Character Interactions

• Ding Wei and Miao Miaomiao: A loving couple, with Ding Wei protective and curious, Miao Miaomiao initially anxious but supportive.
• Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu: Their relationship is ambiguous but seems close and comfortable.
• The group: They share information and wait together, displaying varying levels of curiosity, unease, and adaptability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ding Wei and Miao Miaomiao board the mysterious train and encounter unusual passengers who stare at them.
• Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu also board the train and meet Ding Wei and Miao Miaomiao.
• Blood-red notes appear on the windows warning passengers not to open the windows, look outside, or get off before reaching the station. They also advise leaving the carriage if someone dies inside.

Character Developments

• Ding Wei shows courage and quick thinking, realizing the importance of keeping the ticket safe.
• Miao Miaomiao displays fear but follows Ding Wei's lead.
• Ning Zhe remains calm and observant, piecing together clues about the train's previous passengers.

Significant Themes

• Fear of the unknown and the supernatural.
• The importance of following rules and instructions to ensure safety.
• The power of intuition and instinct in warning of danger.

Character Interactions

• Ding Wei and Miao Miaomiao show concern for each other's safety.
• Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu share a silent understanding, thinking of similar things.
• Passengers on the train exhibit eerie behavior, staring at the new arrivals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter opens with a gruesome scene where a girl and her mother are beheaded by an unseen force.
• Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu, revealed to be powerful beings called Ascendants, kill all passengers in their carriage to prevent any witnesses to their tickets, which are crucial for their journey.
• They move to the next carriage without meeting Xu Beicheng and the Zhang brothers.
• Ning Zhe uses his powers to remember information about the train, discovering that the first stop is Righteous Manor, an intermediate station.
• The train arrives at Righteous Manor, revealing a vibrant, sunlit forest with Buddhist protective measures in place.

Character Developments

• Ning Zhe: He demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, showing that he will do whatever it takes to complete his journey. He also shows concern for Feng Yushu's safety, pinching her to warn her about Miao Miaomiao and Ding Wei.
• Feng Yushu: She follows Ning Zhe's lead, showing loyalty and trust in him. She also demonstrates her power, killing all passengers in the carriage with a single stroke.
• Miao Miaomiao and Ding Wei: They are grateful for Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu's help but are also wary of them. They follow the couple off the train, indicating they want to stay close for protection.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ruthlessness: Ascendants like Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu use their power without mercy, killing all passengers to ensure their journey's success.
• Trust and Loyalty: Feng Yushu's trust in Ning Zhe is evident, as she follows his lead without question.
• Safety and Protection: The characters seek safety and protection from each other, with Miao Miaomiao and Ding Wei choosing to stay close to Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu: They work together seamlessly, with Ning Zhe leading and Feng Yushu following. They also communicate non-verbally, with Ning Zhe warning Feng Yushu about Miao Miaomiao and Ding Wei.
• Miao Miaomiao and Ding Wei: They follow Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu, seeking their protection. They are grateful for their help but also wary of them.
• Ning Zhe and the other passengers: Ning Zhe shows no mercy to the other passengers, killing them all to ensure his journey's success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discovers a funeral home on their train route, indicating a ghost presence.
• Ning Zhe explains the origins and rules of the Time Worm train, which travels through time and space, stopping at Weird Events as stations.
• They reach a ghost village, finding no living people but numerous coffins in every household.

Character Developments

• Ding Wei and Miao Miaomiao learn about the Time Worm train and its purpose.
• Feng Yushu uses her shadow to scout ahead, revealing the village's eerie emptiness.

Significant Themes

• The cycle of Ascension and its consequences.
• The unknown and unpredictable nature of the Time Worm train.
• The eerie atmosphere of the ghost village.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zhe shares information about the Time Worm with the group, though he keeps some details secret.
• Feng Yushu and Ning Zhe work together to investigate the village.
• Ding Wei and Miao Miaomiao react with fear and disbelief to the revelations and events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discovers Righteous Manor deserted, surrounded by bamboo poles and five-colored ropes, with only one dirt road for entry/exit.
• They spot a human shadow inside a house behind the village stage.
• Three shadows are seen inside the house, suggesting more than one person.
• Xu Beicheng and the Zhang brothers join the group after escaping the train.
• The group approaches the house with the human shadows and meets Qin Shou, who has been trapped in Righteous Manor for nearly three years.
• Qin Shou reveals that a strange man killed everyone in the village and took the Ghost away, leaving no Ghost in Righteous Manor.

Character Developments

• Ding Wei and Miao Miaomiao become more cautious and aware of the dangers around them.
• Xu Beicheng remains calm and collected despite losing his ticket and the Zhang brothers' injuries.
• Qin Shou has been living alone in Righteous Manor for three years, surviving by chance with a special item.

Significant Themes

• Survival and perseverance in the face of danger and isolation.
• The unknown and mysterious nature of the Ghost and the strange man.
• The importance of cooperation and unity among the group to survive.

Character Interactions

• Ding Wei and Miao Miaomiao exchange glances and communicate silently, showing growing trust and understanding between them.
• Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu use non-verbal communication to share information and observations.
• Xu Beicheng and the Zhang brothers join the group, adding more perspectives and experiences to the collective knowledge.
• Qin Shou shares his story with the group, providing valuable information about the village's past and the Ghost's disappearance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group learns that the train stopped due to a missing ghost, which Qin Shou believes can be resolved by conducting funerals for the villagers.
• Qin Shou explains the process of laying the villagers to rest, involving offerings, an opera performance, and a funeral procession guarded by underworld constables.
• The group decides to impersonate underworld constables to prevent the ghosts from escaping.
• Ning Zhe, Xu Beicheng, and Feng Yushu prepare Offerings by making tofu for the villagers.

Character Developments

• Ning Zhe: Shows knowledge about traditional customs and demonstrates kindness by helping Feng Yushu with her tasks.
• Feng Yushu: Displays resilience and adaptability by working diligently alongside Ning Zhe and Xu Beicheng, despite her pampered upbringing.
• Qin Shou: Reveals his expertise in funeral rites and ghostly matters, as well as his resourcefulness in using Paper Dolls and makeup to impersonate underworld constables.

Significant Themes

• Death and Afterlife: The chapter focuses on funeral rites and the treatment of the dead, highlighting the importance of proper burial and offerings to prevent ghostly disturbances.
• Teamwork and Cooperation: The group works together to prepare for the funerals, showcasing the power of unity in facing challenges.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu: They work together to prepare Offerings, with Ning Zhe showing concern for Feng Yushu's well-being and Feng Yushu admiring Ning Zhe's knowledge and kindness.
• Qin Shou and the Group: Qin Shou explains the funeral process and enlists the group's help, fostering a sense of camaraderie as they work towards a common goal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The trio (Ning Zhe, Feng Yushu, and Xu Beicheng) grind tofu and distribute it to the village households.
• Feng Yushu reveals that Qin Shou, the miller, has two underworld-officer Paper Dolls with painted masks, which she believes are connected to his Ghost.
• Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu complete various auspicious tasks from the Almanac while distributing tofu, seeking good fortune from the Snake God.
• They notice a human shadow flying past, heading towards the mill, which they deduce is a Ghost.

Character Developments

• Ning Zhe demonstrates his ability to refresh his physical condition using Taiyi's rules.
• Feng Yushu shows her keen observation skills and understanding of Ghosts and their behavior.

Significant Themes

• The power of Ghosts and their connection to the living.
• The importance of completing auspicious tasks to gain good fortune.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zhe and Feng Yushu work together to complete tasks and share their observations and speculations.
• Xu Beicheng is mentioned but not present for most of the chapter.