Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, a Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivator, reunites with his team (Qiao Hong, Shangguan Qingyu, and Chu Daofeng) after half a year.
• Qiao Hong, a wealthy cultivator, hosts a feast at the Jade Jade Pavilion.
• Ye Han, a Mortal Cultivator, joins them later.
• Beautiful maidservants serve Spirit Meals, Spirit Wine, and Spirit Tea.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Notices Chu Daofeng's pensive gaze and expects him to do something unusual.
• Qiao Hong: Shows magnanimity by treating everyone to the feast.
• Chu Daofeng: Develops a plan related to Shangguan Qingyu.
• Ye Han: Remains expressionless and apologetic for being late.
• Shangguan Qingyu: Shows a rare smile, which Chu Daofeng notices.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie among cultivators.
• Wealth and status differences among cultivators.
• Chu Daofeng's unrequited feelings for Shangguan Qingyu.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Qiao Hong: Tease each other about the feast's expenses.
• Chu Daofeng and Shangguan Qingyu: Chu Daofeng ponders Shangguan Qingyu's feelings.
• Ye Han and the group: Apologizes for being late, but his icy demeanor is accepted by the group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Hong hosts a banquet for his friends at the Jade Jade Pavilion.
• They reminisce about past events and Qiao Hong's help to them.
• Cheng Buzheng expresses interest in becoming a Second-Rank Supervision Cultivator.
• Chu Daofeng offers to help Cheng Buzheng with his connections.

Character Developments

• Qiao Hong shows his leadership and generosity, caring for his friends' well-being.
• Cheng Buzheng reveals his ambition to improve his status and opportunities.
• Chu Daofeng demonstrates his influence and willingness to help a friend.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie among cultivators.
• The importance of connections and background in the cultivation world.
• The desire for personal growth and improvement.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Hong and his friends share a meal, toasting each other and reminiscing about past events.
• Cheng Buzheng interacts with Qiao Hong and Chu Daofeng, expressing his ambition and seeking their help.
• Chu Daofeng offers his assistance to Cheng Buzheng, showing his willingness to help a friend.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng attends a gathering at the Jade Jade Pavilion, where he meets Chu Daofeng, Ye Han, and Shangguan Qingyu.
• After four months of closed-door meditation, Cheng Buzheng prepares to form his Golden Core.
• He purchases various spirit materials for his breakthrough attempt in Xuanfeng Immortal City.
• Cheng Buzheng uses a strange demonic beast to travel between the Yue and Jin Kingdoms.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: He has polished his Foundation Establishment realm and is now ready to form his Golden Core. He demonstrates his thorough preparation and extravagant spending for his breakthrough attempt.
• Chu Daofeng: He shows kindness and concern for Cheng Buzheng, but his intentions are not entirely pure, as he is interested in Shangguan Qingyu.
• Ye Han and Shangguan Qingyu: They both decline Chu Daofeng's offer to accept missions together, indicating their independence and disinterest in group missions.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty and low success rate of forming a Golden Core.
• The importance of thorough preparation and auxiliary treasures for a breakthrough.
• The rarity and preciousness of breakthrough treasures in the Cultivation World.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with Chu Daofeng, Ye Han, and Shangguan Qingyu at the Jade Jade Pavilion gathering, showing his magnanimity and generosity.
• Cheng Buzheng's interaction with the shopkeepers in Xuanfeng Immortal City, demonstrating his wealth and influence.
• Cheng Buzheng's use of a strange demonic beast for travel, showcasing his power and status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng travels to Immortal Alliance City to lease a D-Grade Cave Mansion for his breakthrough.
• He sets up multiple formations to shield his cultivation process and arranges guards.
• Cheng Buzheng prepares a Blood Pool and Blood Jade Platform using materials from the Blood Refining Sect.
• He burns incense, cleanses his body, and prays before starting his cultivation.
• During his breakthrough, he consumes the Purple Jade Marrow and circulates the Purple Qi Pure Yang Technique.
• Cheng Buzheng's Sea of Consciousness, physical body, and Dantian space undergo transformations.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his determination and thoroughness in preparing for his breakthrough.
• He shows his resourcefulness and connections by obtaining materials from the Blood Refining Sect.
• Cheng Buzheng's cultivation level increases significantly, marking a major advancement in his journey.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources and environment for cultivation advancement.
• The dangers and precautions involved in major realm breakthroughs.
• The connection between the physical body, Sea of Consciousness, and Dantian space in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with his puppets and the Exotic Beast, Little Roar, to set up guards and protect his cultivation process.
• There is no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, as Cheng Buzheng focuses on his breakthrough.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng is in a secret chamber, preparing for a breakthrough to the Golden Core Realm.
• He experiences earth-shattering changes in his body and cultivation bases.
• A celestial phenomenon occurs in Immortal Alliance City, signaling his impending breakthrough.
• Cheng Buzheng successfully forms a Golden Core, marked by the condensation of a pill bead in his Dantian and the expansion of his Sea of Consciousness.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng's cultivation advances to the Golden Core Realm, solidifying his status as a True Person.
• His physical body, Treasure Body, and Soul Infant undergo significant improvements.
• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his resolve and foresight by not compromising his future foundation for easier advancement.

Significant Themes

• The risks and challenges of cultivation breakthroughs, with a focus on the potential consequences of a weak foundation.
• The importance of a solid foundation in cultivation, as it determines future advancement and potential.
• The role of fortuitous encounters in cultivation, which can mitigate the disadvantages of a weak foundation.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with no other characters in this chapter, as he is entirely focused on his cultivation breakthrough.
• The cultivators in Immortal Alliance City react to the celestial phenomenon, but none approach Cheng Buzheng due to the presence of a Spirit Transformation Venerable in the city.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng successfully forms his Golden Core, marking a significant advancement in his cultivation.
• The formation of the Golden Core triggers a massive transformation in Cheng's Dantian space, Treasure Body, and Sea of Consciousness.
• The breakthrough causes a celestial phenomenon above the Immortal Mansion Spirit Mountain, drawing the attention and envy of low-level cultivators in the Immortal City.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: He breaks through to the Golden Core Realm, demonstrating a substantial increase in power, lifespan, and cultivation potential. His Divine Soul also communes with heaven and earth, allowing him to fine-tune his acupoints and achieve the Unity of Heaven and Man state.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation Advancement: The chapter emphasizes the significant leap in power and potential that comes with breaking through to the Golden Core Realm.
• Heaven and Earth Connection: Cheng's newfound ability to connect with the great universe of heaven and earth is a crucial aspect of his advancement.
• Potential and Foundation: The thickness of the golden threads on Cheng's cells indicates his strong foundation and future cultivation potential.

Character Interactions

• The young stall owner and Old Niu discuss Cheng's breakthrough, with the young stall owner expressing his desire to help Old Niu see the Golden Core Realm in the future, reflecting their friendly rapport.
• Low-level cultivators in the Immortal City envy Cheng's achievement, highlighting the disparity in power and status among cultivators.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The White Cloud Bell tolls three times, summoning all Golden Core cultivators to the White Cloud Hall.
• Martial Uncle Huang and a bald cultivator, both Golden Core True Persons, hear the bell and rush to the White Cloud Hall.
• Ancestor Zhong announces that a new Golden Core cultivator has emerged from the White Cloud Sect.

Character Developments

• Martial Uncle Huang is revealed to be a Golden Core cultivator who led Cheng Buzheng's team during their trial.
• The bald cultivator is a Golden Core cultivator who is taking a spirit medicine bath to aid his cultivation.
• Ancestor Zhong shows surprise and joy at the news of the new Golden Core cultivator and supports his policy of allowing eager cultivators to join Immortal Alliance missions.

Significant Themes

• The importance of the White Cloud Bell, which signals major events within the sect.
• The value of hard work and determination in cultivation, as seen in Ancestor Zhong's support for cultivators who strive.
• The hierarchy and respect for seniority within the sect, as shown by the cultivators' reactions to Ancestor Zhong's presence.

Character Interactions

• Martial Uncle Huang and the bald cultivator both rush to the White Cloud Hall in response to the bell.
• The Golden Core cultivators in the White Cloud Hall discuss and tease each other about the identity of the new Golden Core cultivator.
• Ancestor Zhong interacts with the other cultivators, revealing his thoughts on the new Golden Core cultivator and his policies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng's breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage is announced, causing a stir in the White Cloud Sect.
• Sect Leader Fang is shocked and envies Cheng's progress, deciding to attempt his own breakthrough.
• Ancestor Zhong orders a grand Golden Core Celebration Banquet for Cheng, inviting all major sects.
• The sect decides to handle Cheng's Immortal Alliance mission deadline personally.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Advances to the Golden Core Stage, becoming the sect's first cultivator to do so in two hundred years.
• Sect Leader Fang: Envies Cheng's progress, decides to attempt his own breakthrough, and is tasked with sending invitations for the celebration banquet.
• Ancestor Zhong: Recognizes Cheng's achievement, orders a celebration banquet, and takes responsibility for handling Cheng's Immortal Alliance mission.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation Progress: The importance of cultivation progress and the envy it can inspire among others.
• Face of the Sect: The significance of maintaining the sect's reputation and prestige.
• Responsibility and Authority: Ancestor Zhong's role as the sect's highest authority and his decision to handle Cheng's Immortal Alliance mission.

Character Interactions

• Ancestor Zhong and Sect Leader Fang: Ancestor Zhong gives orders to Sect Leader Fang, who accepts them respectfully.
• Golden Core Cultivators: They recognize Cheng's portrait, commit his appearance to memory, and discuss the celebration banquet among themselves.
• Sect Leader Fang and Cheng Buzheng (implicit): Sect Leader Fang envies Cheng's progress and considers him as a 'Martial Uncle' in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, after a year of consolidation, resumes his cultivation journey.
• He deduces a new cultivation technique, the Star River Heavenly Cycle Canon, using 10 million Spirit Stones.
• The technique initially reaches Third-Order Low-grade (Peak) after the first deduction, skipping lower levels.
• After further deductions, it reaches Third-Order Mid-grade (Peak) and then Third-Order High-grade (Peak).
• Cheng Buzheng begins cultivating using the new technique, consuming vast amounts of Spirit Energy, revealing the inadequacy of his current cultivation environment.

Character Development

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his dedication and patience in consolidating his realm before advancing.
• He shows strategic planning in using his resources (Spirit Stones) for cultivation technique deduction.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resource management and strategic planning in cultivation.
• The progression and challenges of cultivating higher-level techniques.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with his puppets and the Thunder Roar Beast, which serve as his guardians.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, as Cheng Buzheng is focused on solitary cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, a Golden Core Realm Mortal Cultivator, circulates a Tier 3 cultivation method, Star River Heavenly Cycle Canon, which strengthens his Treasure Body, amplifies his Divine Sense, and enhances his Magic Power.
• He decides to deduce an Alchemical Formula to create a Spirit Pill that fuses Essence, Qi, and Spirit, using the Bipolar Pill formula as a base.
• After numerous attempts, he successfully combines and deduces a new Second-Order formula using Demonic Beasts and Desolate Beasts as primary materials.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his dedication and persistence in alchemy, attempting multiple deductions despite initial disappointments.
• He shows his resourcefulness by combining formulas to achieve his goal.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of Perfection: Cheng Buzheng's relentless pursuit of the perfect alchemical formula, even in the face of failure.
• Rarity and Value: The scarcity of multi-attribute Tier 3 cultivation methods and high-yield Tier 3 Alchemists, highlighting the value of Cheng Buzheng's abilities.
• Adaptability: Cheng Buzheng's willingness to adapt his methods (combining formulas) to achieve his goal.

Character Interactions

• None in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng successfully creates a Tier 3 Low-grade Spirit Pill, the Godly Extreme Pill, using the Godly Extreme Pill Formula.
• The pill has four qualities: Ordinary, Boutique, Peerless Version, and Ultimate Version, with varying effects on cultivation speed.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng gains a deep understanding of alchemy and the Godly Extreme Pill Formula, significantly expanding his knowledge and skills.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty of cultivation and the importance of Spirit Pills for progress.
• The impact of Spiritual Roots on cultivation speed and ease.
• The vast difference in cultivation times for Cheng Buzheng compared to ordinary cultivators due to his three-attribute cultivation technique.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with the Old Man in the Alchemy Chamber, though it's a one-sided experience as he observes the Old Man refining pills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng plans to cultivate using the Godly Extreme Pill formula, despite its high risks.
• He calculates the time and resources needed to reach the peak of the Golden Core Stage.
• Cheng Buzheng realizes he needs the rare Soul-Cleansing Grass for the pill, which requires three hundred years of growth.
• He decides to pursue this cultivation path despite the challenges.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his determination and confidence in his cultivation journey.
• He shows his understanding of the complexities and costs of cultivation, including the need for resources and time.

Significant Themes

• The high cost and risks of cultivation, both in terms of resources and personal effort.
• The desire for advancement and the will to overcome obstacles in one's cultivation path.
• The role of resources and background in accessing precious cultivation materials.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with his own thoughts and plans, reflecting on his cultivation journey and the challenges ahead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, in the Immortal Mansion Spirit Mountain, decides to deduce a Minor Divine Ability.
• He deduces the 'Space-Time Light Escape' divine ability to its ultimate (third) grade, consuming 11 points of Deduction Value.
• Upon deducing the divine ability, a Celestial Phenomenon occurs in Immortal Alliance City, with dark clouds gathering and dissipating.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng continues to improve his cultivation by deducing powerful divine abilities.
• He demonstrates his strategic thinking by choosing to discard the 'Mysterious Nether Chisel' Treasure Art and prioritizing the deduction of movement, offense, and defense divine abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power and importance of divine abilities in cultivation.
• The consumption of Spirit Stones and Deduction Value in the deduction process.
• The impact of Cheng Buzheng's cultivation on the environment, as seen in the Celestial Phenomenon.

Character Interactions

• The Mortal Cultivators in Immortal Alliance City discuss the Celestial Phenomenon caused by Cheng Buzheng's divine ability deduction, highlighting their awareness of such events and their envy of cultivators who can cause them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng deduces three divine abilities: Space-Time Light Escape, One Sword Tilts the Heavens, and Crossing Tribulation Divine Light.
• He then deduces four more divine abilities: Great Luo Dharma Eye, World Purifying Soul Lotus, Heart Spirit Divine Eye, and a third-grade Soul Puppetry Art.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng advances to the Golden Core stage and gains the ability to deduce divine abilities.
• He demonstrates strategic thinking in choosing which abilities to deduce, prioritizing self-preservation and utility.

Significant Themes

• The scarcity and value of divine abilities in the cultivation world.
• The importance of self-preservation and adaptability in cultivation.
• The challenges and dangers faced by high-level cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with the memories of the original cultivators whose abilities he deduces, gaining their insights and experiences.
• He does not interact with other characters in this chapter, focusing solely on his cultivation progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng's deductions cause celestial phenomena in Immortal Alliance City, leading to speculations about powerful cultivators practicing secret arts.
• The Small Plate exhibits an anomaly, hinting at an unknown force or existence.
• Cheng Buzheng deduces and masters the Pure Yang Purple Qi Technique and several divine abilities.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng advances to the Golden Core Stage and gains the ability to brand divine abilities onto his Golden Core.
• He becomes more powerful and gains new techniques, but also attracts unwanted attention due to the celestial phenomena.

Significant Themes

• The power of deductions and the consequences of revealing one's strength.
• The mysteries of the Small Plate and the unknown forces behind it.
• The importance of divine abilities and the limited slots for branding them.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with no one in this chapter, as he is in closed-door meditation.
• The cultivators in Immortal Alliance City discuss the celestial phenomena, but none of them interact with Cheng Buzheng directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, now at the Early Golden Core Stage, reviews his treasure arts and cultivation method in his sea of consciousness.
• He refines three magic treasures: Blood Linglong (a demonic sect treasure with powerful blood-purifying abilities), the Great Wilderness Furnace (a versatile alchemy and artifact refining furnace), and the Mind-Clearing Spirit Jade Bed (an auxiliary cultivation bed preventing qi deviation and aiding spirit gathering).
• Cheng Buzheng consumes vast amounts of magic power and divine sense during the refinements and needs to recover afterwards.

Character Development

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his meticulous planning and careful consideration in choosing treasure arts and refining magic treasures to enhance his cultivation.
• He shows his dedication and perseverance in refining three powerful magic treasures in succession, despite the immense consumption of his magic power and divine sense.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Cheng Buzheng's advancements in cultivation and refinement of magic treasures illustrate his progress on the path of immortality.
• Resourcefulness and Planning: Cheng Buzheng's careful consideration of his treasure arts and the strategic refinement of magic treasures highlight his resourcefulness and long-term planning.
• Perseverance and Dedication: Cheng Buzheng's relentless pursuit of refining three powerful magic treasures despite the immense consumption of his magic power and divine sense showcases his dedication and perseverance.

Character Interactions

• There are no significant character interactions in this chapter as Cheng Buzheng is alone in the secret chamber.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng breaks through to the Golden Core stage and exits his closed-door cultivation.
• He retrieves his puppets and rewards Little Roar, which becomes a tattoo on his back.
• He opens a sealed door to find numerous Sound Transmission Talismans and jade slips, mostly congratulations and recruitment offers from various factions.
• He receives a sect transmission slip with instructions for a Golden Core Celebration Banquet.
• He changes his Cave Mansion to a C-Grade one and reclaims his Honorary Alchemist status at the Treasure Pagoda, becoming a Third-Rank Honorary Alchemist.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his power and influence by receiving numerous recruitment offers and respectful greetings from other cultivators.
• He shows his care for Little Roar, rewarding it for its faithfulness.
• He exhibits his strategic thinking by deciding to maintain a low profile despite his breakthrough.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Cheng Buzheng's breakthrough to the Golden Core stage attracts attention and respect from other cultivators and factions.
• Cultivation and Advancement: Cheng Buzheng's cultivation journey continues, with him now focusing on the Golden Core stage and preparing for future advancements.
• Strategic Thinking: Cheng Buzheng shows his wisdom by deciding to maintain a low profile despite his newfound power.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Little Roar: Cheng Buzheng rewards Little Roar for its faithfulness, strengthening their bond.
• Cheng Buzheng and Other Factions: Various factions attempt to recruit Cheng Buzheng, showing his newfound influence and power.
• Cheng Buzheng and the Sect: The sect sends instructions for a Golden Core Celebration Banquet, showing their recognition of Cheng Buzheng's achievement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng becomes a Third-order Honorary Alchemist, extending his task interval to thirty years and securing his status for up to a century.
• He visits Golden Core peers to learn about the Golden Core Stage, gaining valuable insights.
• Cheng Buzheng trades Primordial Yang Pills for precious spiritual items, including materials for the Third-order Soul Puppet.
• He collects materials for the Soul Puppet, Soul-Cleansing Grass, and Desolate Beasts, but is still missing the Strange Spirit Pearl and Heaven Soul Iron.
• Cheng Buzheng purchases a Spirit Heart Crystal for 1.5 million Spirit Stones to cultivate the Heart Spirit Divine Eye.
• He buys two low-grade magic treasures: the Spirit-Slaying Sword and the Immortal Cloud Boat, spending a total of 260,000 Spirit Stones.
• Cheng Buzheng plans to refine a Life-Bound Magic Treasure in the future.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng advances to the Golden Core Stage and maintains a youthful appearance, causing envy among his peers.
• He becomes more integrated into the community of Golden Core cultivators, trading and socializing with them.
• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his willingness to invest in his cultivation and future plans, such as purchasing the Spirit Heart Crystal and planning for a Life-Bound Magic Treasure.

Significant Themes

• The importance of status and reputation in the Cultivation World, with Fourth-order Alchemists holding a noble status.
• The value of networking and socializing with peers to gain knowledge and resources.
• The significance of planning and investing in one's future cultivation, as seen in Cheng Buzheng's purchases and long-term goals.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with Golden Core cultivators, learning from them and trading spiritual items.
• He does not reveal the secret of his Youth-Fixing Pill, attributing his youthful appearance to his sect's cultivation method.
• Cheng Buzheng's interactions with other cultivators help him gain resources and knowledge, furthering his cultivation goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng has successfully refined two low-grade Magic Treasures and harmonized with them.
• He has consumed his last Godly Extreme Pill, marking the end of rapid cultivation advancement.
• Cheng Buzheng obtains one stalk of Soul-Cleansing Grass from a merchant.
• He is invited by Lin Jingwan, Deputy Pavilion Master of the Immortal Fragrance Pavilion, to discuss a deal involving Blood Spirit Jade.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng remains indifferent and aloof, avoiding unnecessary trouble.
• Lin Jingwan is revealed to be the Deputy Pavilion Master, interested in purchasing Blood Spirit Jade from Cheng Buzheng.

Significant Themes

• Cheng Buzheng's focus on cultivation and resource acquisition.
• The importance of connections and information networks in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with Lin Jingwan and her servant Hong'er, initially dismissive but later agrees to discuss business with Lin Jingwan.
• Cheng Buzheng's brief interaction with Hong'er hints at a possible future connection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng meets Lin Jingwan and Guest Elder He, representatives of the Fragrant Pavilion, who are interested in purchasing his remaining batch of Blood Spirit Jade.
• Cheng Buzheng initially denies having any more jade, but after considering the risks and benefits, he decides to sell the remaining batch to the Fragrant Pavilion.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Initially cautious and guarded, he eventually decides to trust the Fragrant Pavilion and sell them the remaining Blood Spirit Jade.
• Lin Jingwan: She uses her charm and reasoning to convince Cheng Buzheng to sell the jade to her pavilion, demonstrating her negotiation skills and sincerity.
• Guest Elder He: He remains mostly silent and observant, showing no clear intentions but appearing to be a wise and experienced cultivator.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Cheng Buzheng initially suspects the Fragrant Pavilion's intentions but eventually decides to trust them, highlighting the theme of trust in cultivation world dealings.
• The value of information: Lin Jingwan's investigation into Cheng Buzheng's background and the demand for Blood Spirit Jade by the Fragrant Pavilion emphasize the importance of information in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Lin Jingwan: Their interaction is characterized by initial caution and denial from Cheng Buzheng, followed by Lin Jingwan's persuasive negotiation, leading to a mutual agreement.
• Cheng Buzheng and Guest Elder He: They have minimal interaction, with Guest Elder He mostly observing Cheng Buzheng's actions and reactions.