Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points & Events

• Jiang Fugui breaks open two Spirit Jade God-Restricting Stones, revealing a large piece of Azure Sea Spirit Jade, a rare treasure for refining water-attribute Magic Treasures or special Jade Talismans.
• Shopkeepers from various shops bid against each other for the Azure Sea Spirit Jade, with the Treasure Pagoda's manager offering the highest price of forty thousand Spirit Stones.
• Jiang Fugui sells the Azure Sea Spirit Jade to the Treasure Pagoda and receives a five percent discount token for future purchases.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng observes the scene and understands the benefits for both cultivators and shopkeepers in breaking open Spirit Jade God-Restricting Stones at the Spirit Jade Pavilion.
• Jiang Fugui demonstrates his generosity by giving "lucky money" to the elderly cultivator who helped him break the stones and shows excitement and eagerness when he discovers the Azure Sea Spirit Jade.
• The Treasure Pagoda's manager, Elder Wu, shows amiability and calmness while bidding for the Azure Sea Spirit Jade and offers Jiang Fugui a five percent discount token after the purchase.

Significant Themes

• Greed and desire for wealth and treasures among cultivators.
• The importance of networking and connections in the cultivation world, as seen through the Treasure Pagoda's discount token.
• The scarcity and value of high-level spirit materials.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng observes Jiang Fugui's actions and thoughts, showing understanding and slight amusement.
• Jiang Fugui interacts with the elderly cultivator, showing generosity, and with Elder Wu, displaying eagerness and satisfaction with the sale of the Azure Sea Spirit Jade.
• Shopkeepers and managers from various shops bid against each other, showcasing their competitive nature and desire to secure high-level spirit materials for their shops.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fugui, driven by luck and desperation, tries his fortune at the Spirit Jade Pavilion, finding a low-grade spirit jade.
• Cheng Buzheng refuses to let Jiang Fugui pay for his trip to Sea Suppressing City, citing financial reasons.
• Jiang Fugui reveals he possesses a map to an ancient Cave Mansion left by a predecessor, a Golden Core Stage cultivator.
• Cheng Buzheng and Jiang Fugui agree to depart for Sea Suppressing City the next day to investigate the Cave Mansion together with Jiang Siling.
• Cheng Buzheng explores Immortal Alliance City, learning about the vastness of the Endless Sea and the prices of spiritual items.
• He purchases three pieces of Spirit Heart Ore and three stalks of Purple Flow Flower, spending over half of his net worth.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fugui's desperation for wealth leads him to take risks, but he also shows trust in Cheng Buzheng by revealing the Cave Mansion map.
• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates financial responsibility and caution, refusing to accept Jiang Fugui's help and making calculated purchases in Immortal Alliance City.

Significant Themes

• The allure and danger of ancient Cave Mansions, representing the potential wealth and risk in cultivation.
• The vastness and interconnectedness of the Endless Sea, highlighting the scale of the cultivation world.
• The importance of financial responsibility and caution in cultivation, as seen in Cheng Buzheng's decisions.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Jiang Fugui's relationship deepens as they share secrets and plans, showing trust and mutual respect.
• Cheng Buzheng's interactions with shopkeepers in Immortal Alliance City, learning about the market and making purchases.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng arrives at the Teleportation Hall in Immortal Alliance Island.
• He observes the vastness and security of the hall, noting the presence of a Nascent Soul Realm True Lord and a Golden Core Stage cultivator.
• He learns about the teleportation fees and destinations, with Sea Suppressing City being the most expensive.
• Cheng Buzheng and Jiang Fugui teleport to Sea Suppressing City together.
• After parting ways, a young broker approaches Cheng Buzheng, offering his services to guide him and provide information about the city.
• Cheng Buzheng hires the youth to find out about the Bipolar Pill, and they set off together.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng displays calm and indifference, showing no emotion even when faced with the youth's eager attitude.
• The young broker shows eagerness and determination to please Cheng Buzheng, revealing his understanding of the city and its shops.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and security measures of the Immortal Alliance City.
• The diversity and dangers of the Cultivation World, as seen in Sea Suppressing City.
• The importance of information and guidance in navigating the city, as demonstrated by the young broker.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Jiang Fugui maintain a polite and respectful relationship, with Jiang Fugui inviting Cheng Buzheng to explore the Abandoned Mansion and offering to pay for his teleportation.
• Cheng Buzheng and the young broker establish a business relationship, with Cheng Buzheng hiring the youth to find information about the Bipolar Pill.

Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng visits Qiaodan Pavilion to find the Bipolar Pill's formula.
• The shop owner, an old woman, initially refuses to share the formula, offering to sell Bipolar Pills instead.
• Cheng Buzheng deduces that the old woman's grandson, who is now a Golden Light Civet, has been consuming Soul-Nurturing Pills for years.
• He also deduces that the old woman is an Alchemist who has been refining Bipolar Pills to support her grandson's consumption.
• Cheng Buzheng offers a Tier 2 Soul-Nurturing Pill in exchange for the formula, but the old woman refuses.
• He then reveals that he knows the old woman is the Bipolar Pill's refiner (Master Ming), and she finally shows interest in trading.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his intelligence and deduction skills.
• The old woman (Master Ming) shows her determination to protect her grandson and her unwillingness to give up the Bipolar Pill formula easily.

Significant Themes

• The value and rarity of the Bipolar Pill formula.
• The lengths a parent will go to protect their child.
• The importance of caution and careful consideration in making decisions.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and the old woman (Master Ming) engage in a battle of wits, with Cheng Buzheng using his deduction skills to expose the old woman's secret.
• The old woman's affection for her grandson is evident in her interactions with the Golden Light Civet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng visits Qiaodan Pavilion, suspecting the old woman is the true Alchemist.
• The old woman reveals she's not the Alchemist but wants to trade the Bipolar Pill formula for high-grade soul-nourishing pills to awaken her grandson, a Golden Light Civet.
• Cheng Buzheng obtains the imperfect Bipolar Pill formula in exchange for a Soul-Nurturing Pill.
• He deduces the formula to its peak, improving its efficacy significantly.
• Cheng Buzheng decides to adjust his plans and focus on refining pills for cultivation.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: He successfully obtains the Bipolar Pill formula, improves it, and decides to prioritize pill refinement for his cultivation.
• The Old Woman: She reveals her true intentions and her grandson's condition, showing her deep affection for him.

Significant Themes

• The importance of oaths in the Cultivation World.
• The rarity and value of high-grade soul-nourishing pills.
• The deep bond between the old woman and her grandson.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and the Old Woman: They engage in a tense negotiation, with Cheng Buzheng suspecting the old woman's true identity and the old woman trying to hide her grandson's condition. They eventually reach an agreement, and the old woman reveals her true intentions to Cheng Buzheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng upgrades his Heart-Mind Dharma Eye to a Heart Spirit Treasure Eye, increasing its sensing range to over three million miles.
• He travels to Sea Suppressing City and visits the Treasure Pagoda, where he meets Manager Qu.
• Cheng Buzheng agrees to become an Honorary Alchemist of the Treasure Pagoda, gaining a 10% discount on transactions and priority in purchasing precious Spirit Materials and Spiritual Items.
• He exchanges his Spirit Medicine for materials to refine seven furnaces of Bipolar Pills and Spirit-Increasing Pills, preparing for his upcoming Closed-door Meditation.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his alchemy skills and becomes an Honorary Alchemist of the Treasure Pagoda.
• Manager Qu shows his business acumen and tries to recruit Cheng Buzheng, revealing his own alchemy limitations.

Significant Themes

• The value of alchemy and Alchemists in the Cultivation World.
• The benefits and drawbacks of joining a large organization like the Treasure Pagoda.
• The importance of preparation and planning for long-term goals, such as Cheng Buzheng's Closed-door Meditation.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Manager Qu engage in a polite exchange, with Manager Qu trying to recruit Cheng Buzheng for the Treasure Pagoda.
• Cheng Buzheng remains cautious and guarded throughout the conversation, revealing little about himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng retrieves the Honorary Alchemist Identity Token from the Treasure Pagoda and learns about the tasks and rewards system.
• Jiang Fugui visits his sister, Jiang Siling, on Liuming Island to seek her help in accessing the legacy cave mansion.
• Jiang Siling agrees to help, but makes Jiang Fugui promise to visit her more often and bring gifts.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Shows caution and thoroughness in handling the Identity Token, prioritizes cultivation over immediate rewards.
• Jiang Fugui: Demonstrates loyalty to his grandfather's wishes, seeks his sister's help, and is willing to make promises to gain her assistance.
• Jiang Siling: Initially seems to be a kind and caring sister, but later reveals a manipulative and cunning side, using her brother's need for help to extract promises from him.

Significant Themes

• Trust and loyalty: Jiang Fugui's loyalty to his grandfather's wishes and Jiang Siling's trust in her brother's character are central to their actions.
• Manipulation and cunning: Jiang Siling uses her brother's need for help to extract promises, showcasing her manipulative nature.
• Priorities: Cheng Buzheng prioritizes cultivation over immediate rewards, while Jiang Fugui prioritizes accessing the legacy cave mansion.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and the Treasure Pagoda: Cheng Buzheng interacts with the Treasure Pagoda's system, learning about tasks and rewards.
• Jiang Fugui and Jiang Siling: The siblings interact, with Jiang Siling manipulating Jiang Fugui into making promises to gain his assistance.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng arrives at Yaoguang Island, meets Jiang Fugui and Jiang Siling, and they travel together to a small island shaped like a sea turtle.
• They discover an abandoned cave mansion on the island, hidden by a formation and God-Restricting Stone.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Shows his cautious nature, unwilling to share his Treasure Arts with Jiang Siling.
• Jiang Siling: Feels annoyed and disinterested in Cheng Buzheng's Treasure Art, hinting at her growing dislike for him.
• Jiang Fugui: Leads the group to the island, relying on a map to find the cave mansion.

Significant Themes

• The importance of wealth and resources in the cultivation world, with high-level cultivators often being wealthy.
• The dangers of soul possession by old monsters, targeting cultivators with excellent aptitude.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Jiang Siling: Their interaction reveals Cheng's guarded nature and Jiang Siling's growing dislike for him.
• Jiang Fugui, Cheng Buzheng, and Jiang Siling: They work together to find the cave mansion, with Jiang Fugui leading the way.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fugui, Cheng Buzheng, and Jiang Siling discover a composite Great Array beneath Sea Turtle Island.
• Cheng Buzheng uses an Array Breaking Talisman to attempt breaking the array.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng reveals his trust in Jiang Fugui and Jiang Siling by showing his Array Breaking Talisman.
• Jiang Siling becomes increasingly curious about Cheng Buzheng.

Significant Themes

• Trust and friendship among cultivators.
• The power and complexity of arrays in the Cultivation World.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Jiang Fugui discuss the distribution of spoils based on contribution.
• Jiang Siling remains indifferent but curious about Cheng Buzheng's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, Jiang Siling, and Jiang Fugui successfully bypass the array at the Abandoned Mansion on Sea Turtle Island using an Array Breaking Talisman.
• They enter the main hall, finding nine stone reliefs depicting the life of a cultivator who failed to reach the Nascent Soul Realm.
• They discover a cylindrical cavern containing a massive Reincarnation Tree, a legendary tree that ensures reincarnation with spiritual roots.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng shows his experience and caution in exploring the Cave Mansion.
• Jiang Siling displays her emotional side, lamenting the life of a cultivator after seeing the stone reliefs.
• Jiang Fugui remains boisterous and focused on moving forward, upsetting Jiang Siling.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and uncertainty of cultivators' lives.
• The value of legendary objects, like the Reincarnation Tree, which is considered divine despite having no spiritual energy.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Jiang Fugui work together to explore the Cave Mansion, with Cheng Buzheng leading the way.
• Jiang Siling and Jiang Fugui have a sibling disagreement; Jiang Siling is upset by Jiang Fugui's dismissive attitude, while Jiang Fugui remains oblivious to her feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fugui, Cheng Buzheng, and Jiang Siling reach the bottom of the cavern, finding a black stone coffin on a Stone Platform.
• Inside the coffin, they find an old man with a grey Storage Bag containing useless, degraded Spiritual Items.
• Cheng Buzheng activates a pattern on the Stone Platform, revealing a jade coffin beneath the Reincarnation Tree.
• Cheng Buzheng explains that the jade coffin belongs to a later arrival who replaced the original owner's burial site.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fugui becomes disheartened when he finds the Spiritual Items are useless.
• Cheng Buzheng remains composed and reveals his knowledge of Feng Shui and array markings.
• Jiang Siling shows curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, questioning Cheng Buzheng about the Feng Shui layout.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and hidden truths is emphasized as Cheng Buzheng reveals the later arrival's scheme.
• The theme of knowledge and wisdom is highlighted as Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his understanding of Feng Shui and array markings.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fugui and Jiang Siling rely on Cheng Buzheng's knowledge and insights to navigate the situation.
• Jiang Siling teases Cheng Buzheng about his acting skills, hinting at her suspicion of his true intentions.
• Cheng Buzheng remains indifferent to Jiang Siling's provocation, maintaining his composure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, Jiang Siling, and Jiang Fugui discover a Jade Coffin under the Reincarnation Tree.
• They open the coffin, releasing Bone-Corroding Soul-Melting Smoke, which Cheng Buzheng struggles to disperse.
• Jiang Fugui collects the smoke using an Orange Big-Bellied Bottle.
• Inside the coffin, they find a Foundation Establishment Realm Mortal Cultivator's skeleton and a golden Storage Bag containing various treasures.
• They divide the treasures, with Cheng Buzheng receiving a set of Willow Leaf Blades, a Jade Sword, over sixty Mid-grade Spirit Stones, and copies of four Jade Slips.
• Jiang Fugui cremates the skeleton and buries it under the Reincarnation Tree.
• Cheng Buzheng refuses Jiang Fugui's invitation to accompany them to Liuming City and departs alone.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng maintains his composure despite being exposed as a sycophant, showing no embarrassment.
• Jiang Fugui reveals his rough and direct nature when handling the coffin lid, contrasting with his previous carefulness.
• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his knowledge of arrays by warning Jiang Fugui about the God-Restricting Stone slab.

Significant Themes

• Flattery and Deception: Cheng Buzheng's initial sycophantic behavior is exposed, and he remains unapologetic.
• Trust and Cooperation: Despite initial suspicions, Cheng Buzheng trusts Jiang Fugui enough to share his observations and later declines Jiang Fugui's invitation to maintain his independence.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Jiang Siling: They maintain a tense, wary relationship, with Jiang Siling showing disdain for their mutual flattery.
• Cheng Buzheng and Jiang Fugui: They work together to explore the coffin's contents, with Jiang Fugui showing appreciation for Cheng Buzheng's insights and inviting him to Liuming City. Cheng Buzheng politely declines.
• Jiang Siling and Jiang Fugui: The siblings work together but have different approaches to situations, with Jiang Siling being more cautious and Jiang Fugui being more straightforward.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng retrieves the Treasure-Class No. 1 Puppet and travels to the seabed to refine a treasure tool.
• He discovers that the small white jade sword is a key to some mechanism or formation, but he can't refine it now.
• He finds three magic treasure construction diagrams: Zhenxuan Lotus Platform, Flowing Cloud Book, and a set of flying swords.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his artifact refining skills and knowledge of magic treasures.
• He shows caution and patience in dealing with the jade sword, understanding its potential importance but also its current uselessness.

Significant Themes

• The rarity and value of magic treasures and their construction diagrams.
• The importance of compatibility between cultivators and their magic treasures.
• The difficulty and cost of creating high-grade magic treasures.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with no other characters in this chapter; it's a solo reflection and action chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, after realizing the limitations of his current Life-Bound Magic Treasure, decides to postpone refining it further.
• He travels through teleportation arrays to reach Xuanfeng City, then Huanqiu City, and finally flies to his assigned island.
• Upon arrival, he encounters a Desolate Beast and uses his puppet to defeat it.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng shows strategic thinking in delaying the refinement of his Life-Bound Magic Treasure to focus on cultivation.
• He demonstrates his knowledge of the Cultivation World's hierarchy and the value of Minor Divine Abilities.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivation and self-preservation in the Cultivation World.
• The value and rarity of Minor Divine Abilities.
• The role of the Immortal Alliance in providing free teleportation for mission-related travel.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with attendants at the teleportation halls but has no significant interactions with other cultivators.
• He uses his puppet to defeat the Desolate Beast, showcasing his control over it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng arrives at Xuanli Island after recovering his Magic Power.
• He meets the City Lord, Kong Ying, and the outgoing Guardian, Si.
• Cheng Buzheng and Guardian Si complete the mission handover, exchanging rings and mission information.
• Guardian Si gives Cheng Buzheng a Sound Transmission Talisman for emergency aid.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Shows indifference and calmness throughout the chapter, indicating his maturity and experience.
• Guardian Si: Reveals his eagerness to resume his Pure Cultivation, highlighting his dedication to his personal cultivation goals.
• City Lord Kong: Demonstrates respect and caution towards Cheng Buzheng, showing his awareness of the new Guardian's importance.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivation and personal growth (Guardian Si's eagerness to resume his Pure Cultivation).
• The responsibilities and challenges of a Guardian's role (thin Spirit Energy, Demonic Beasts, and Desolate Beasts threats).
• The value of life over profit (Guardian Si's advice on using the Sound Transmission Talisman).

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Guardian Si: They interact professionally, completing the mission handover efficiently and with mutual respect.
• Cheng Buzheng and City Lord Kong: They show a cordial relationship, with Kong Ying being attentive and respectful towards Cheng Buzheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The City Lord of Xuanli City introduces the various Academy Heads to the new Garrison Commander, Cheng Buzheng.
• The Academy Heads discuss their concerns about the new Commander, with Dean Hu Niu of the Spirit Source Academy being particularly anxious due to his academy's control over financial resources.
• The City Lord warns the Academy Heads about gossiping about the Commander and emphasizes the importance of the Commander's role in protecting Xuanli City.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng is introduced as the new Garrison Commander, who is calm and collected, and holds significant power.
• Dean Hu Niu is portrayed as wealthy and influential but anxious about the new Commander's potential actions.
• Elder Cai, the Dean of the Immortal Alliance Academy, is depicted as wise and experienced, advising Hu Niu to be cautious.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the various academies and the Garrison Commander are explored, highlighting the importance of the Commander's role in protecting the city.
• The influence of wealth and resources, as seen through Dean Hu Niu's anxiety, is a significant theme.

Character Interactions

• The Academy Heads interact with each other, revealing their concerns and insecurities about the new Commander.
• The City Lord interacts with the Academy Heads, warning them about gossiping and emphasizing the importance of the Commander's role.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng meets the heads of various academies under his jurisdiction.
• He learns about the structure and responsibilities of these academies.
• Cheng Buzheng requests an Alchemy Chamber in the Earth Fire Chamber and asks Hu Niu to purchase Spirit Materials for him.
• City Lord Kong invites Cheng Buzheng to Spirit Sea Pavilion, but Cheng Buzheng declines, asking for directions to the Garrison Mansion's cultivator Cave Mansion instead.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Shows a calm and collected demeanor, understanding the importance of each academy and their roles. He demonstrates his authority and knowledge of his position.
• City Lord Kong: Shows respect and deference to Cheng Buzheng, understanding his role as a facilitator and guide.
• Hu Niu: Initially anxious and uneasy, Hu Niu relaxes once Cheng Buzheng clarifies that he won't be handling the treasury's funds. He shows eagerness to please Cheng Buzheng.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and hierarchies within the Immortal Alliance.
• The importance of each academy and their roles in maintaining order and prosperity.
• The severe consequences of defying the Heavenly Dao Pursuit Order.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with City Lord Kong, showing neither humility nor arrogance, understanding his role and the respect due to him.
• Cheng Buzheng interacts with Hu Niu, initially making him nervous but later reassuring him, showing a willingness to delegate tasks.
• City Lord Kong interacts with Cheng Buzheng, showing deference and understanding his role as a guide and facilitator.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, now a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, arrives at Xuanli Island as its guardian.
• He spends three years cultivating in the island's forbidden area, using alchemical pills refined by his Treasure-Class No. 1 Puppet.
• After consuming all his pills, he resumes refining them in the Earth Fire Chamber, also handling miscellaneous tasks and guarding the island.
• Over six years, he refines Second-Tier spirit pills, advances to the peak of the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, and successfully breaks through to the Middle Stage.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Advances from the Foundation Establishment Early Stage to the Middle Stage, demonstrating his dedication to cultivation and strategic planning.
• Treasure-Class No. 1 Puppet: Continues refining pills and handling tasks, showing efficiency and reliability.
• City Lord Kong: Maintains a respectful and attentive attitude towards Cheng Buzheng, ensuring the island's smooth operation.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation: Cheng Buzheng's primary focus, demonstrating the importance of dedication and perseverance.
• Guardianship: Cheng Buzheng's role as the island's guardian, highlighting his responsibility and the importance of protection.
• Wealth and Resources: The accumulation of spirit stones and materials, emphasizing the necessity of resources for cultivation advancement.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and City Lord Kong: Maintain a respectful and cooperative relationship, with City Lord Kong showing deference and Cheng Buzheng acknowledging his efforts.
• Cheng Buzheng and the Treasure-Class No. 1 Puppet: The puppet continues to serve Cheng Buzheng loyally, demonstrating their strong bond.
• Cheng Buzheng and the local cultivators: The youthful cultivators in the Earth Fire Chamber admire and respect Cheng Buzheng for his dedication and contributions to the island's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng leaves Xuanli Island for a trip, entrusting the city's safety to City Lord Kong.
• He leaves behind a Sound Transmission Talisman for aid and a powerful Talisman Treasure to combat Tier 2 Demonic or Desolate Beasts.
• More than half a month later, Cheng Buzheng, disguised as Old Daoist Jiang, arrives at Huanqiu Island's Treasure Pagoda to accept alchemy tasks.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his responsibility and care for Xuanli Island's safety by leaving behind powerful artifacts.
• City Lord Kong shows concern for the island's safety and respect for Cheng Buzheng's authority.
• Lady Xue, the manager of the Treasure Pagoda's third floor, reveals the high demand for Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation pills, hinting at the growing power of cultivators in the region.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and Trust: Cheng Buzheng entrusts the city's safety to City Lord Kong, showing his trust in the man's abilities.
• Power Dynamics: The high demand for cultivation pills indicates the increasing power of cultivators, reflecting the shifting balance of power in the region.
• Disguise and Identity: Cheng Buzheng uses a disguise to maintain his anonymity while undertaking alchemy tasks.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and City Lord Kong: Cheng Buzheng reassures City Lord Kong about the island's safety, while City Lord Kong expresses his gratitude and concern.
• Cheng Buzheng (as Old Daoist Jiang) and Lady Xue: They discuss the high demand for cultivation pills and the possibility of selling surplus pills to Lady Xue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng agrees to sell Lady Xue an Azure Cloud Pill in exchange for spirit medicine.
• He purchases spirit medicine at a 10% discount using his Alchemist status.
• He leaves Xuanli Island for a half-month to refine pills.
• Upon returning, he finds no demonic beast or Desolate Beast invasions occurred.
• He completes a year's worth of alchemy tasks, refining 30 bottles of Azure Cloud Pill.
• He plans to sell one bottle to Lady Xue and use the rest for spirit stones and deducing alchemical formulas.
• He inquires about a second-tier high-grade Deep Sea Spirit Pearl at the Treasure Pagoda but is told to check Xuanfeng Immortal City.
• He purchases spiritual items from the Treasure Pagoda using Honor Points.
• He uses the Teleportation Array to travel to Xuanfeng Immortal City.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng shows shrewdness in business, agreeing to sell Lady Xue a pill but limiting the quantity to maintain his secret.
• He demonstrates responsibility by completing a year's worth of alchemy tasks in just a few months.
• Lady Xue shows eagerness to buy the Azure Cloud Pill and offers a favor to Cheng Buzheng.

Significant Themes

• The value and scarcity of pills and spiritual items in the Cultivation World.
• The importance of status and connections in obtaining rare items and discounts.
• The dedication and focus required for alchemy and cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with Lady Xue, showing a calm and composed demeanor while negotiating a deal.
• He also interacts with City Lord Kong, declining to take back the Talisman Treasure and inquiring about the island's safety.
• Cheng Buzheng's main body and puppet coordinate their actions, with the main body handling alchemy and the puppet managing external affairs.