Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dong family sees off Liu Mumu at the airport.
• Yan Xiu discovers Tang Xiaolin, Lin Yuanhao's former fiancée, has the Human Skin Book.
• Qi Mingzhao visits Qi Buyan on the anniversary of her husband's death.
• Qi Buyan reveals her husband died protecting her and vows revenge on those responsible.
• Qi Mingzhao learns Tang Xiaolin's location and is told to wait on Liu Mumu's matter.

Character Developments

• Dong Qi shows filial piety towards his mother and stands up to his father.
• Liu Mumu and Yan Xiu express affection for each other before her departure.
• Qi Buyan's obsession with revenge is further emphasized.
• Qi Mingzhao shows deference to Qi Buyan and is willing to follow her orders.

Significant Themes

• Family and loyalty: Dong Qi's loyalty to his mother, Qi Mingzhao's loyalty to Qi Buyan.
• Obsession and revenge: Qi Buyan's single-minded pursuit of revenge.
• Love and relationships: Liu Mumu and Yan Xiu's growing affection.

Character Interactions

• Dong Zhenghao and Dong Qi: The father and son have a playful argument.
• Liu Mumu and Yan Xiu: They express their feelings for each other before Liu Mumu's departure.
• Qi Buyan and Qi Mingzhao: Qi Mingzhao seeks Qi Buyan's guidance and follows her orders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Mumu receives a late-night text from Yan Xiu, causing her to feel agitated.
• The family enjoys a late-night snack together, with Dong Qi feeling left out due to not getting a pig's foot.
• Liu Mumu receives a package from Yan Xiu containing nail polish.
• Yan Xiu asks Liu Mumu to perform divinations for two people, resulting in backlash and breaking her tea table.
• Yan Xiu decides to visit Lin Lin first, based on Liu Mumu's divination.

Character Developments

• Liu Mumu: Shows tsundere behavior towards Yan Xiu, becomes more confident in her divination skills after experiencing backlash.
• Dong Qi: Learns to solve problems with money, becomes more perceptive about his family's dynamics.
• Yan Xiu: Shows affection towards Liu Mumu, becomes more determined in his case after receiving Liu Mumu's divination results.

Significant Themes

• Communication and trust in relationships (Liu Mumu and Yan Xiu)
• Family dynamics and harmony (Dong family)
• The consequences of actions (backlash from divination)

Character Interactions

• Liu Mumu and Yan Xiu: Show affection and banter through text messages, with Liu Mumu playfully scolding Yan Xiu for being a rascal.
• Dong family: Enjoy a harmonious late-night snack together, with Dong Qi feeling left out and seeking Liu Mumu's sympathy.
• Yan Xiu and Yan Ling: Discuss the case, with Yan Xiu deciding to visit Lin Lin first based on Liu Mumu's divination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Xiu and Yan Ling split up to search for Tang Xiaolin and Lin Lin. Yan Xiu goes to Dongshan Town, while Yan Ling stays in Stone Elephant Village.
• Yan Xiu discovers that everyone in Dongshan Town is affected by abnormal energy fluctuations.
• He finds Lin Lin at a Cold Pool, where she is calm and in possession of the Human Skin Book.
• Lin Lin, under the influence of the book, manipulates the police officers to capture Yan Xiu.

Character Developments

• Yan Xiu: Shows determination and resourcefulness in tracking down Lin Lin. He also demonstrates his ability to handle dangerous situations.
• Lin Lin: Reveals her connection to the Yan family's past and displays the power of the Human Skin Book, controlling others' actions.
• Zhao Sui: Shows professionalism and dedication in his work, but falls under Lin Lin's influence.

Significant Themes

• The power of evil artifacts (Human Skin Book) and their influence on individuals.
• The struggle between good and evil, represented by Yan Xiu and Lin Lin.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent, as seen with Zhao Sui.

Character Interactions

• Yan Xiu and Lin Lin: Their interaction reveals Lin Lin's knowledge of the Yan family's past and her control over others.
• Yan Xiu and Zhao Sui: They work together to find Lin Lin, but Zhao Sui's actions are manipulated by Lin Lin.
• Liu Mumu and Fang Chuan: They discuss Yan Xiu's disappearance, leading to the revelation of his current situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Seven days have passed since Yan Xiu went missing while pursuing a suspect.
• Fang Chuan learns that Yan Xiu and the suspect disappeared together, and no one knows what happened.
• Liu Mumu is worried about Yan Xiu and tries to divine his fate, but her readings are uncertain.

Character Developments

• Liu Mumu: She's anxious about Yan Xiu's safety and starts questioning if her presence might be causing him accidents.
• Fang Chuan: He's trying his best to comfort Liu Mumu and is also concerned about Yan Xiu.
• Yan Ling: She's leading the search for Yan Xiu and Lin Lin in the mountains, suspecting that her brother might be helping the suspect.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: Liu Mumu worries that her destiny might be affecting Yan Xiu negatively.
• Control and Manipulation: The suspect, Lin Lin, is suspected of controlling Yan Xiu using a method similar to the mother-son zombie's audio clip.

Character Interactions

• Fang Chuan and Liu Mumu: Fang Chuan tries to comfort Liu Mumu, and they discuss divining Yan Xiu's fate.
• Yan Ling and Fang Chuan: They discuss the case and suspect that Yan Xiu might be controlled by Lin Lin.
• Yan Xiu and Lin Lin: They are hiding together in a mountain cave. Lin Lin is injured and has a fever, while Yan Xiu is washing a towel for her. Lin Lin demands that Yan Xiu find her a new body after they escape.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Lin hands the Human Skin Book to Yan Xiu to memorize its contents, which include forbidden array formations and rituals.
• Yan Xiu suggests using a Divine Seer as the soul exchange target, which Lin Lin finds promising.
• Lin Lin's body collapses, and the Human Skin Book urges Yan Xiu to leave her behind.
• Qi Weiming and his team, along with Yan Ling and Yan Baiwen's team, search for Yan Xiu and the Human Skin Book.
• Yan Xiu is found trapped in a mountain hollow, and the Human Skin Book's pages are destroyed by his killing intent.
• Qi Weiming's team retrieves the Human Skin Book, but his subordinate is killed by Yan Xiu's killing intent.
• Yan Xiu is brought back to Jing City, and Doctor Xue diagnoses him as having his Killing intent in chaos, requiring a slow recovery.

Character Developments

• Lin Lin reveals her plan to use Yan Xiu to eliminate Qi Buyan and her past history with Qi Buyan.
• Yan Xiu shows concern for Lin Lin's well-being but ultimately leaves her behind at the Human Skin Book's urging.
• Qi Weiming demonstrates his ruthlessness by ordering the killing of his subordinate and leaving the corpse behind.
• Yan Baiwen shows worry for his son's condition and discusses possible causes with Doctor Xue.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the Human Skin Book and its forbidden knowledge.
• The consequences of manipulating and being manipulated by external forces, as seen in Lin Lin and Yan Xiu's situation.
• The ruthlessness and pragmatism of powerful figures like Qi Weiming and Yan Baiwen.

Character Interactions

• Lin Lin and Yan Xiu share a tense and manipulative relationship, with Lin Lin trying to control Yan Xiu and Yan Xiu trying to maintain his autonomy.
• Qi Weiming and his subordinates work together to find the Human Skin Book, demonstrating their teamwork and loyalty.
• Yan Baiwen and Doctor Xue discuss Yan Xiu's condition, showing their concern and expertise in dealing with his unique situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Baiwen investigates Liu Mumu's background and discovers her inauspicious life pattern.
• Mrs. Yan meets Liu Mumu and learns about her agreement with Yan Xiu to break up if her life pattern affects him.
• Liu Mumu decides to visit Yan Xiu in the hospital the next morning and then return home.

Character Developments

• Yan Baiwen: Realizes the severity of Liu Mumu's life pattern and its potential impact on Yan Xiu. He decides to investigate her background and eventually meets her.
• Mrs. Yan: Discovers the truth about Liu Mumu's life pattern and her relationship with Yan Xiu. She regrets her initial anger and agrees to let Liu Mumu visit Yan Xiu.
• Liu Mumu: Accepts the reality of her life pattern and its impact on Yan Xiu. She decides to honor her agreement with him and visit him before leaving.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: The theme of fate and destiny is explored through Liu Mumu's life pattern and its impact on those around her.
• Love and Sacrifice: Liu Mumu's decision to leave Yan Xiu to protect him demonstrates the theme of love and sacrifice.

Character Interactions

• Yan Baiwen and Mrs. Yan: The couple discusses the situation regarding Liu Mumu and Yan Xiu, with Yan Baiwen revealing his investigation and Mrs. Yan deciding to meet Liu Mumu.
• Mrs. Yan and Liu Mumu: The two women meet and have an honest conversation about Liu Mumu's life pattern and her relationship with Yan Xiu. They agree that Liu Mumu will visit Yan Xiu before leaving.
• Liu Mumu and Yan Xiu: Although not physically present, their relationship and agreement are central to the chapter, with Liu Mumu deciding to honor their pact.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Mumu visits Yan Xiu in the hospital, where she casts a Peace Hexagram and returns all the gifts he gave her, effectively breaking up with him.
• She decides to return home and is kidnapped on her way to the airport.
• She wakes up in a simple room and meets Qi Buyan, who reveals that Liu Mumu's birth was orchestrated by the Qi family to create a Divine Seer user.
• Qi Buyan reveals her intention to transfer her soul into Liu Mumu's body.

Character Developments

• Liu Mumu: She visits Yan Xiu in the hospital, decides to break up with him, and later gets kidnapped. She remains calm and composed throughout the events.
• Yan Xiu: He remains in a coma, and his killing intent weakens after Liu Mumu's visit.
• Qi Buyan: She reveals her obsession with creating Divine Seer users and her intention to transfer her soul into Liu Mumu's body.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: The theme of fate and destiny is explored through Qi Buyan's manipulation of events to create a Divine Seer user and her belief in the existence of souls.
• Power and Ambition: Qi Buyan's ambition and desire for power drive her to manipulate events and make great sacrifices.

Character Interactions

• Liu Mumu and Yan Xiu: Their relationship comes to an end as Liu Mumu decides to break up with him.
• Liu Mumu and Qi Buyan: They meet for the first time, and Qi Buyan reveals her true intentions to Liu Mumu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Xiu wakes up from his coma.
• Yan Xiu's parents reveal they knew about his relationship with Liu Mumu and disapprove of it.
• Yan Xiu tries to contact Liu Mumu but finds she's missing.
• Yan Xiu decides to investigate Liu Mumu's whereabouts himself or through his father.
• Yan Xiu learns that the Qi family is acquiring ancient materials and Yin Blood for setting up formations.

Character Developments

• Yan Xiu: Shows calm and collected demeanor upon waking up, but is determined to find Liu Mumu.
• Yan Baiwen and Mrs. Yan: Reveal their disapproval of Yan Xiu's relationship with Liu Mumu, expressing concern for his well-being.
• Liu Mumu: Still missing, with no contact since she left Qing City.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and fate: Yan Xiu's parents believe his relationship with Liu Mumu is doomed due to her destiny.
• Family dynamics: The Yan family's concern and intervention in Yan Xiu's personal life.
• Power and influence: Yan Xiu's ability to access information and resources, even from the black market.

Character Interactions

• Yan Xiu and his parents: There's tension and unspoken emotions between them due to their disagreement about Liu Mumu.
• Yan Xiu and Yan Ling: Yan Ling is supportive and concerned about Yan Xiu's well-being and his search for Liu Mumu.
• Yan Xiu and the information broker: Yan Xiu uses his influence to gather information about the Qi family's activities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Xiu visits Sun Bujue to divine Liu Mumu's location, learning she's in the southwest of Jing City.
• Yan Xiu decides to use a bloodline search to pinpoint Liu Mumu's location, despite the risks.
• Yan Xiu infiltrates the Qi Family's ancestral house, drawing Zhuo Jiayue's blood to find Liu Mumu.
• The Qi Family discovers the intrusion and calls the Special Case Investigation Bureau.

Character Developments

• Yan Xiu: Shows determination to find Liu Mumu, even using extreme methods like a bloodline search. His actions indicate his growing resolve and desperation.
• Sun Bujue: Reveals his concern for Liu Mumu's well-being and hints at his knowledge of her past.
• Zhuo Jiayue: Realizes the danger Liu Mumu is in and regrets not helping her. Her blood is used to find Liu Mumu.
• Qi Mingzhao: Panics and calls for help after discovering the intrusion, showing his lack of control over the situation.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Fate: Sun Bujue questions Yan Xiu's belief in destiny, and Yan Xiu's actions show his acceptance of Liu Mumu's fate.
• Power and Control: Yan Xiu's intrusion into the Qi Family's ancestral house demonstrates his power and willingness to challenge the Qi Family's authority.
• Love and Sacrifice: Yan Xiu's determination to find Liu Mumu, despite the risks, highlights his love for her and his willingness to sacrifice for her.

Character Interactions

• Yan Xiu and Sun Bujue: Sun Bujue questions Yan Xiu's decisions, showing his concern for Liu Mumu's well-being.
• Yan Xiu and Zhuo Jiayue: Yan Xiu forces Zhuo Jiayue to help him find Liu Mumu, showing his disregard for her well-being.
• Qi Mingzhao and Zhuo Jiayue: Qi Mingzhao's panic and lack of control contrast with Zhuo Jiayue's realization of the danger Liu Mumu is in.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Xiu and his team find Qi Buyan's hiding place, a complex filled with fog that interferes with their senses.
• Qi Buyan has set up a Soul Exchange Array to transfer her consciousness into Liu Mumu's body, using the Human Skin Book and life-suppressing stones.
• Yan Xiu breaks the array, and the Human Skin Book is destroyed. Liu Mumu is saved but faints.
• Yan Xiu uses the array to transfer Qi Buyan's consciousness back into her own body, causing her to suffer the backlash of the failed exchange.

Character Developments

• Yan Xiu: He shows determination to protect Liu Mumu, even using a dangerous array to save her. His feelings for Liu Mumu are deep and unwavering.
• Liu Mumu: She faces her fear of death and endures the Soul Exchange Array. After being saved, she's emotionally vulnerable and confused about her relationship with Yan Xiu.
• Qi Buyan: Her plan to transfer her consciousness fails, and she suffers the backlash. She experiences fear and desperation for the first time.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: The Human Skin Book and the Soul Exchange Array manipulate fate and destiny. Yan Xiu chooses to protect Liu Mumu's fate, while Qi Buyan attempts to control her own.
• Consequences of Actions: Qi Buyan's actions have severe consequences not only for herself but also for others. Her attempt to control her fate leads to her downfall.
• Love and Sacrifice: Yan Xiu's love for Liu Mumu leads him to make a difficult decision to protect her, even at his own risk.

Character Interactions

• Yan Xiu and Liu Mumu: Their relationship is complex. Liu Mumu is torn between her feelings for Yan Xiu and her fear of their relationship. Yan Xiu is determined to protect her, even when she tries to push him away.
• Qi Buyan and Yan Xiu: Their interaction is tense and hostile. Qi Buyan underestimates Yan Xiu, leading to her downfall. Yan Xiu shows no mercy in dealing with her.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Life Exchange array stops, and Qi Buyan's jade carving shatters, hitting her and causing her to faint.
• Liu Mumu wakes up and finds Yan Xiu, who explains he swapped Qi Buyan's fate to save her.
• The headquarters arrives, led by Zhou Kui, who arrests Qi Buyan and questions Yan Xiu.
• Sun Bujue reveals that Liu Mumu is a Divine Seer and has the Ancestor's Plaque, protecting her from further investigation.
• Liu Mumu attends the trial, witnessing Qi Buyan's madness and the Qi couple's marital dispute.
• Yan Xiu is sentenced to one year and six months imprisonment, with a two-year suspension, a fine, and removal from his positions.
• Liu Mumu visits an amusement park, where Yan Xiu finds her, and they decide to go home together.

Character Developments

• Liu Mumu grows more confident and assertive, standing up for herself and Yan Xiu.
• Yan Xiu demonstrates his love for Liu Mumu by swapping Qi Buyan's fate, showing he's willing to take risks for her.
• Qi Buyan's obsession with her plan and desire for power leads to her downfall.
• The Qi couple's marriage crumbles as they blame each other for their current situation.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: The Life Exchange array and the Human Skin Book emphasize the characters' belief in fate and their attempts to control it.
• Power and Manipulation: Characters use their influence and abilities to manipulate others, leading to tragic consequences.
• Love and Sacrifice: Yan Xiu's actions highlight the power of love and his willingness to sacrifice for Liu Mumu.

Character Interactions

• Liu Mumu and Yan Xiu strengthen their bond, with Yan Xiu showing his love and Liu Mumu forgiving him for his late arrival.
• Liu Mumu and Qi Buyan have a tense interaction during the trial, with Qi Buyan cursing Liu Mumu and her grandfather.
• The Qi couple's interaction reveals their strained marriage and mutual blame for their situation.