Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng captures Huangfu Daizong and uses him to gather evidence against the Huangfu Immortal Clan.
• Cheng Buzheng outsmarts the Golden Flood Dragon Crown Prince, Ao Yuan, and escapes with Huangfu Daizong.
• Cheng Buzheng interrogates Huangfu Daizong using the Bewitching Soul Art and records his confessions with an Image Recording Orb.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his strategic prowess and cunning, successfully outmaneuvering Ao Yuan and obtaining crucial evidence.
• Huangfu Daizong is revealed to be unaware of many key details regarding the Huangfu Immortal Clan's schemes, and is later killed by Cheng Buzheng.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and planning in the face of changing circumstances.
• The ruthlessness and pragmatism of Cheng Buzheng in pursuing his goals.
• The power dynamics and political intrigue within the Cultivation World.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng outwits Ao Yuan, showcasing his superior strategic mind.
• Cheng Buzheng interrogates and eliminates Huangfu Daizong, demonstrating his lack of mercy towards those who stand in his way.
• Cheng Buzheng's actions reflect his complex relationship with the Spirit Fusion Immortal Sect, using them as pawns in his plan but not considering their well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng examines the Storage Shell looted from Ao Yuan's toe, finding only 3 million Low-grade Spirit Stones, a Mid-grade Magic Treasure, a Storage Shell, and a third-tier top-grade recuperative Spirit Pill.
• He also inspects Huangfu Daizong's Storage Bag, finding it useless to him.
• Cheng Buzheng, disguised as a cold-faced Old Daoist, arrives at Heavenly Square Immortal City, discovering heightened security due to Huangfu Lin's death.
• He predicts a battle between the aquatic denizens of the Golden Flood Dragon Clan and the Huangfu Immortal Clan's cultivators.
• Cheng Buzheng enters Heavenly Square Immortal City and heads to the Teleportation Hall.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng's greed and cunning are evident as he expects more treasures from Ao Yuan's Storage Shell but is disappointed. He also expresses regret for not taking Ao Yuan's Golden Flood Dragon Robe and scales.
• Cheng Buzheng shows strategic thinking and calculation skills in predicting the conflict between the Huangfu Immortal Clan and the Golden Flood Dragon Clan.
• His concern about the Supervision Hall hints at his awareness of potential risks and his helplessness in controlling certain factors.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences (Cheng Buzheng's disappointment and regret)
• Strategic planning and calculation (Cheng Buzheng's predictions)
• Helplessness and the unpredictability of fate (Cheng Buzheng's acceptance of potential exposure)

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with no characters in this chapter, but his actions and thoughts are influenced by his past interactions with Ao Yuan and the Huangfu Immortal Clan.
• His actions indirectly affect the Huangfu Immortal Clan's security measures and the potential conflict with the Golden Flood Dragon Clan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng returns to the Immortal Alliance Headquarters after completing a dangerous mission.
• He presents proof of his mission completion, including an Image Recording Orb, to Hall Master Li Yuan.
• Li Yuan confirms the mission's completion and gives Cheng Buzheng an Identity Token for the Supervision Hall.
• Cheng Buzheng submits his mission at the Supervision Hall's Mission Hall and receives a set of Treasure Tool-grade robes and thirty thousand Contribution Points.
• He then exchanges his Contribution Points for a Purple Spirit Peach at the Myriad Treasures Pavilion without spending any points.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his resourcefulness and strategic thinking in completing the mission and handling the aftermath.
• Li Yuan shows understanding and respect for Cheng Buzheng's abilities and accomplishments.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivation and personal growth for survival and success in the Mortal Cultivator world.
• The value of Contribution Points and the rewards they can unlock.
• The dangers and rewards of accepting missions from the Immortal Alliance.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Li Yuan interact professionally, with Li Yuan showing respect for Cheng Buzheng's accomplishments and Cheng Buzheng demonstrating his understanding of Immortal Alliance procedures.
• Cheng Buzheng's interactions with the Myriad Treasures Pavilion staff are brief and efficient, highlighting his familiarity with the system and his determination to improve his cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng successfully breaks through to the mid-stage Golden Core Realm after consuming a Purple Spirit Peach and a Spirit Hut Pill.
• Little Roar secretly consumes the discarded Purple Spirit Peach pit, which contains a significant amount of essence.
• Huangfu Ancestor reveals that the Immortal Alliance cultivator who accepted the mission to investigate the Huangfu Clan might still be alive, and the Golden Core cultivator who died in the Great Array could have been a decoy.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng's cultivation improves significantly after his breakthrough, with his Treasure Body, Magic Power, and divine soul all strengthening.
• Huangfu Yun learns that the Immortal Alliance cultivator who accepted the mission to investigate the Huangfu Clan might still be alive, causing him to feel powerless and confused.

Significant Themes

• The power of treasures and Spirit Pills in aiding cultivation breakthroughs.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies and the importance of verification.
• The determination of characters to achieve their goals, despite facing challenges and setbacks.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Little Roar: Cheng Buzheng feeds Little Roar two Spirit Pills, and later, Little Roar secretly consumes the discarded Purple Spirit Peach pit, showing its cunning and opportunistic nature.
• Huangfu Ancestor and Huangfu Yun: Huangfu Ancestor reveals crucial information to Huangfu Yun about the Immortal Alliance cultivator and the clan's plans, showing his concern and support for his descendant.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huangfu Ancestor reveals his plan to save Huangfu Yun by removing him from the clan genealogy and making him disavow his identity.
• Huangfu Yun agrees, understanding the clan's predicament and the gravity of his actions.
• News of Huangfu Yun's punishment spreads, and the Immortal Alliance closes the case, accepting the Huangfu Immortal Clan's explanation.
• Cheng Buzheng receives a Sound Transmission Talisman from Meng Fu, informing him of the developments.

Character Developments

• Huangfu Yun accepts his fate and the consequences of his actions, showing a degree of maturity and understanding of the clan's situation.
• Cheng Buzheng remains calm and strategic, considering his next moves and the potential threats from the Huangfu Immortal Clan.

Significant Themes

• Family and Loyalty: Huangfu Ancestor's decision to protect Huangfu Yun, even at the cost of removing him from the clan, highlights the importance of family and loyalty within the clan.
• Power Dynamics: The Immortal Alliance's swift acceptance of the Huangfu Immortal Clan's explanation demonstrates the power dynamics at play between the major forces in the Cultivation World.
• Consequences of Actions: Huangfu Yun's punishment serves as a reminder of the severe consequences that can arise from one's actions, both for oneself and one's family.

Character Interactions

• Huangfu Ancestor and Huangfu Yun: Their conversation reveals the depth of their relationship and the difficult decisions they must make.
• Cheng Buzheng and Meng Fu: Though they do not interact directly, Meng Fu's message to Cheng Buzheng keeps him informed about the ongoing situation and the potential threats he faces.

Summary of "Dealing With It" Chapter

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ao Yuan, the Crown Prince of the Golden Flood Dragon Clan, returns to the True Dragon Sea and orders the killing of any Huangfu Immortal Clan cultivators encountered in the Inner Sea.
• Ao Yuan suspects that Huangfu Dingzhen, who rescued Huangfu Daizong, is not a cultivator of the Huangfu Clan and wants to find out his true identity.
• Ao Yuan orders the killing of all captured cultivators and the Black Spirit Tiger Sharks in the sea region controlled by Minghong.
• Sha Wuyu, a Black Spirit Tiger Shark, reports to Prince Minghong that the Golden Flood Dragon Clan was responsible for the deaths of their clansmen and the loss of the Nine Mystic Illusion Spirit Grass.
• Prince Minghong decides to sever ties with the Huangfu Immortal Clan and find other human factions to help him obtain the Nine Mystic Illusion Spirit Grass.

Character Developments

• Ao Yuan shows his ruthless and cunning side, willing to go to war with the Huangfu Immortal Clan and the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan to protect his clan's dignity and obtain what he wants.
• Prince Minghong demonstrates his strategic thinking and caution, deciding to lie low and find other human factions to help him gather the Nine Mystic Illusion Spirit Grass instead of confronting the Immortal Alliance.
• Sha Wuyu shows his resourcefulness and loyalty, investigating the matter and reporting it to Prince Minghong, ultimately saving his own life.

Significant Themes

• The ruthless and cunning nature of the Demon Race, where the law of the jungle prevails.
• The importance of bloodlines and strength within the Demon Race.
• The caution and strategic thinking of the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan's princes, who prioritize their clan's survival and growth.

Character Interactions

• Ao Yuan interacts with Jiao Xuanyi and the Turtle Elder, giving orders and discussing strategies.
• Sha Wuyu interacts with Prince Minghong, reporting his findings and receiving orders.
• Ao Yuan and Prince Minghong, though not interacting directly, are both driven by their desire for power and resources, leading to conflict between their clans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng spends a month refining a Spirit Hut Pill, advancing his cultivation by ten years.
• He sends out a third-rank puppet, the cold-faced Old Daoist, to open an artifact refining shop, "Fate Comes Artifact Refining Shop," in Immortal Alliance City.
• The shop accepts commissions to refine Magic Treasures, with a high success rate and unique compensation terms.
• After a month, the shop receives its first order for a low-grade Magic Treasure.
• Cheng Buzheng, in his puppet form, purchases a precious spirit herb from the stalls district and enters the Earth Fire Chambers to refine the ordered Magic Treasure.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng's cultivation advances significantly after consuming a Spirit Hut Pill.
• The cold-faced Old Daoist puppet is introduced, demonstrating Cheng Buzheng's strategic planning and resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources (Spirit Pills, Spirit Materials, Artifact Refining) for cultivation advancement.
• The role of patience and perseverance in business (Cheng Buzheng's artifact refining shop takes time to attract customers).

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with the cold-faced Old Daoist puppet, demonstrating his control and manipulation of the puppet.
• The cold-faced Old Daoist puppet interacts with customers at the artifact refining shop, showcasing Cheng Buzheng's ability to create a convincing facade.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sixteen years have passed since Cheng Buzheng started cultivating in seclusion.
• He has not left Immortal Alliance City or taken on any missions, focusing solely on cultivation.
• He has reached the mid-stage Golden Core realm, consuming all thirty-three Spirit Hut Pills.
• Cheng Buzheng leaves Immortal Alliance City to find specific Spirit Medicines for his alchemy in the Dark Market of another city.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng has shown remarkable perseverance and dedication to cultivation, reaching a significant stage in his cultivation journey.
• A member of the Huangfu Immortal Clan has been keeping watch on Cheng Buzheng for sixteen years, showing the clan's interest and patience in his progress.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Perseverance: Cheng Buzheng's dedication to cultivation, despite the lack of progress, highlights the theme of perseverance in the face of slow growth.
• Time and Patience: The Huangfu Immortal Clan's patience in waiting for Cheng Buzheng to make a move emphasizes the value of time and patience in the Cultivation World.
• Resource Acquisition: Cheng Buzheng's need to find specific Spirit Medicines in the Dark Market underscores the importance of resources in cultivation progress.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and the Huangfu Immortal Clan member: Although they do not interact directly, the clan member's surveillance of Cheng Buzheng shows a level of interest and anticipation, setting the stage for potential future interactions.
• Cheng Buzheng and the Dark Market intermediary: Cheng Buzheng's decision to seek out the Dark Market intermediary hints at a potential interaction, as he aims to acquire crucial resources for his cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng arrives at Origin Sea Immortal City, noting the abundance of Golden Core cultivators.
• He observes stalls selling Demonic Beasts and Desolate Beasts' Spirit Materials, with prices marked in high-level Spirit Materials and herbs.
• Cheng Buzheng learns that these materials are hard to trade for, as cultivators prefer equal-value exchanges, and Rogue Cultivators face difficulties trading up.
• He witnesses a heated argument among cultivators trying to buy a special Demonic Beast, with the seller unwilling to accept Spirit Stones alone.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng shows curiosity and insight into the city's dynamics and the challenges faced by Rogue Cultivators.

Significant Themes

• The abundance of resources and cultivators in the Inner Sea.
• The struggle of Rogue Cultivators to trade up and their reliance on equal-value exchanges.
• The power dynamics and respect for strength in the Cultivation World.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng observes a group of Golden Core cultivators trying to buy a special Demonic Beast from an Old Man, but the seller is unwilling to accept Spirit Stones alone.
• The cultivators argue and try to outbid each other, but eventually leave when they realize the Old Man is not to be provoked.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng visits an old man's stall in Origin Sea Immortal City, seeking to trade.
• The old man offers a late third-rank Thunder Roc, but one of its wings is severed, reducing its value.
• Cheng Buzheng initially offers Earth Baleful Fire Ore, but the old man requests additional Spirit Stones.
• Cheng Buzheng counteroffers with Mystic Sun Iron, and the old man accepts.
• Cheng Buzheng plans to give the Thunder Roc's lightning-attribute Inner Core to his Exotic Beast, Little Roar, to aid its cultivation.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Displayed his knowledge of artifact refinement and negotiation skills, securing a good deal for the Thunder Roc.
• The Old Man: Revealed his regret for not killing the Thunder Roc cleanly and showed adaptability in accepting Cheng Buzheng's counteroffer.

Significant Themes

• The value of complete Demonic Beast Spirit Materials in artifact refinement.
• The importance of negotiation and adaptability in trade.
• The bond between Cheng Buzheng and his Exotic Beast, Little Roar.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and the Old Man: Engaged in a negotiation where both parties showed understanding of the other's position, leading to a mutually beneficial deal.
• Cheng Buzheng and Little Roar: Cheng Buzheng's plans to help Little Roar's cultivation show their close bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, a lean young man, enters the Dao Discussion Pavilion, a teahouse in Origin Sea Immortal City.
• He overhears two old men discussing recent events in the Inner Sea:
  • The Golden Flood Dragon Clan has been attacking human cultivators.
  • The Huangfu Immortal Clan has suffered heavy losses.
  • The conflict between the Golden Flood Dragon Clan and the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan has been ongoing.
• Cheng Buzheng learns that the Golden Flood Dragon Clan's attacks on human cultivators have decreased in frequency, and the matter may settle soon.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his keen senses and analytical skills by overhearing and interpreting the conversation.
• The two old men represent the cautious and well-informed cultivators who share valuable information.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the human race and the Demon Race.
• The consequences of reckless actions (as seen with the Huangfu Immortal Clan).
• The importance of information and keeping up with current events.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng eavesdrops on the two old men, learning about the recent upheavals in the Inner Sea.
• The two old men discuss the situation, providing crucial information to Cheng Buzheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng visits the Dao Discussion Pavilion, a high-end establishment catering to Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators and above.
• He orders the most expensive tea, Origin Spring Purple Peak Tea, worth 800 Mid-grade Spirit Stones, to gain entry to the Dark Market of Origin Sea Immortal City.
• The pavilion's proprietor, Old Man Hai, personally serves the tea and agrees to introduce Cheng Buzheng to the Dark Market.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: He demonstrates his wealth and status by ordering the expensive tea without batting an eye. He also shows his shrewdness and adaptability in navigating the Cultivation World's social dynamics.
• Old Man Hai: The proprietor of the Dao Discussion Pavilion is revealed to be a late-stage Golden Core cultivator. He shows hospitality and understanding of business, valuing harmony and reciprocity.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Status: The price of the Origin Spring Purple Peak Tea serves as a barrier to entry, ensuring only cultivators of a certain wealth and status can participate in the Dark Market.
• Social Dynamics: Cheng Buzheng and Old Man Hai exhibit their understanding of social norms and expectations, using polite language and gestures to build rapport.
• Reciprocity: The exchange of benefits is emphasized, with Cheng Buzheng accepting the expensive tea and Old Man Hai offering his introduction to the Dark Market in return.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Old Man Hai: They quickly establish a friendly rapport, with Cheng Buzheng expressing gratitude and Old Man Hai showing hospitality. Their interaction is characterized by mutual respect and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Immortal Crane Tower, a famous tavern in Origin Sea Immortal City, gains prominence due to a poem left by a Golden Core Mortal Cultivator, which attracts a Spirit Transformation Venerable as his disciple.
• The tavern owner exploits the opportunity, renaming it "Immortal Crane Tower" and creating a space for Mortal Cultivators to leave behind their brushwork, leading to more opportunities and fame.
• Cheng Buzheng, in disguise, visits the Immortal Crane Tower, drinks alone, and then heads to the Dao Discussion Pavilion.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: He remains mysterious and focused on his mission, drinking alone at the Immortal Crane Tower before heading to the Dao Discussion Pavilion.
• The Tavern Owner: He seizes the opportunity to rename and promote his tavern, attracting more Mortal Cultivators and increasing its fame.

Significant Themes

• Opportunity and Fortune: The poem brings unexpected opportunities to both the Golden Core Mortal Cultivator and the tavern owner, highlighting the theme of seizing opportunities in the cultivation world.
• Cultivation and Ambition: The Mortal Cultivators' desire to leave their mark and attract senior experts' attention reflects their ambition and drive in the cultivation path.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Old Man Hai: They greet each other briefly, with Old Man Hai arranging for Cheng Buzheng to wait in the reception room until everyone arrives.
• Cheng Buzheng and the Green-Clothed Attendant: The attendant leads Cheng Buzheng to the reception room without any notable interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng attends the Dark Market, hosted by Old Man Hai, using a Teleportation Array.
• The market is located beneath the sea, within a fourth-rank heaven-and-earth wondrous array, and is illuminated by eight high-grade Treasure Tool White Pearls.
• The market is built over a medium-sized Spirit Vein, contributing to its prosperity.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Shows curiosity and awe at the scale and wealth of the Dark Market, revealing his ambition and resourcefulness.
• Old Man Hai: Acts as a guide and host, displaying familiarity with the market's operations.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Power: The Dark Market's opulence and the presence of high-level cultivators highlight the importance of wealth and power in the cultivation world.
• Secrecy and Trust: The attendees' concealed appearances and the market's hidden location emphasize the importance of secrecy and trust among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Old Man Hai: They interact briefly, with Old Man Hai leading Cheng Buzheng and the others to the market.
• Cheng Buzheng and other attendees: Cheng Buzheng observes and compares himself to the other attendees, feeling both admiration and ambition.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group enters the Dark Market, led by Old Man Hai.
• They encounter numerous guards with Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivation.
• The market is vast, with over a hundred stalls selling precious Spiritual Items.
• Over three hundred Mortal Cultivators are present, mostly at the Golden Core Stage.
• The market operates through voice transmission for negotiations and has rules for stall placement.
• Old Man Hai explains the market's rules and the upcoming exchange meeting at the end of the month.

Character Developments

• Old Man Hai demonstrates his familiarity and influence within the Dark Market.
• Cheng Buzheng observes and analyzes the market's operations and the cultivations of its attendees.

Significant Themes

• The Dark Market's power and influence, with a Nascent Soul True Lord as its warden.
• The high value of the treasures exchanged, attracting cultivators from across the Inner Sea.
• The importance of following the market's rules to avoid consequences.

Character Interactions

• Old Man Hai guides the group and provides information about the market.
• Cheng Buzheng observes and interacts with the market's attendees, learning about their cultivations and behaviors.
• The group members listen to Old Man Hai's instructions and prepare to explore the market.

Key Plot Points

• Cheng Buzheng enters the Dark Market, seeking Spirit Materials for Third-order Soul Puppets.
• He finds a piece of Heaven Soul Iron, a precious Spirit Material, but a transaction is already in progress.
• A Nascent Soul True Lord arrives, causing tension and alarm among the cultivators present.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his patience and restraint, waiting for the right moment to acquire the Heaven Soul Iron.
• The Nascent Soul True Lord exhibits his power and status, intimidating other cultivators.

Significant Themes

• The hierarchy and power dynamics among cultivators.
• The scarcity and value of rare Spirit Materials.
• The tense atmosphere and potential danger in the Dark Market.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng observes a transaction involving the Heaven Soul Iron, waiting for an opportunity to intervene.
• The Nascent Soul True Lord's arrival causes friction with other cultivators and guards in the Dark Market.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Nascent Soul True Lord, wearing a Wuchang mask, causes a commotion in the Dark Market, but quickly apologizes and leaves after a mysterious voice from behind the Stone Gate intervenes.
• The Dark Market waives teleportation fees for all cultivators present as an apology for the incident.
• Cheng Buzheng decides to stay and attempt to trade for the Heaven Soul Iron he desires.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his determination and persistence in pursuing the Heaven Soul Iron, despite the challenges and the rarity of the required Azure Luo Pattern Essence.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchies among cultivators, with True Lords holding significant influence and control.
• The value and rarity of Spiritual Items, with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures being highly sought after.

Character Interactions

• The mysterious voice behind the Stone Gate interacts with the Wuchang-masked True Lord, defusing the tension and preventing a potential battle.
• Cheng Buzheng interacts with the hooded stall owner, expressing his interest in trading for the Heaven Soul Iron despite the high price.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng visits a stall in the Dark Market to trade for a piece of Heaven Soul Iron but is only interested in Azure Luo Pattern Essence.
• The stall owner is unwilling to trade for anything but Azure Luo Pattern Essence, even for two second-tier Spirit Materials.
• Cheng Buzheng leaves the stall after realizing he can't trade, and another cultivator approaches the stall.
• Cheng Buzheng later visits another stall where he finds a bead he's interested in, with no other cultivators present.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his determination and patience in pursuing the Heaven Soul Iron, even when faced with the stall owner's firm refusal.
• The stall owner shows his resolve and unwillingness to compromise on the trade, valuing Azure Luo Pattern Essence highly.

Significant Themes

• Value and Rarity: The stall owner emphasizes the rarity and applicability of Spirit Materials, not just their value, in determining a fair trade.
• Opportunity and Fate: Cheng Buzheng reflects on how some opportunities may not be seized due to insufficient means, accepting it as fate.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with the hooded stall owner, trying to negotiate a trade but ultimately failing.
• Cheng Buzheng's later interaction with the brawny stall owner is not detailed, but he shows interest in a specific bead at the stall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, a burly Mortal Cultivator, visits a stall at the Dark Market.
• He inspects and buys three late-stage third-tier Desolate Beasts, killed with a single blow, suggesting Cheng's immense power.
• Cheng trades three Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, along with the Desolate Beasts, for a Strange Spirit Pearl and two second-tier Spirit Materials.
• Cheng then purchases more Spirit Materials for refining Teleportation Array Disks and gathers some Spirit Medicine for Godly Extreme Pills.
• He sets up a stall at the market, displaying various Spiritual Items for exchange.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his power and shrewdness in trading, showing he's a formidable cultivator with a keen business sense.
• The stall owner, though initially cautious, shows willingness to make a profit, indicating he's not easily swayed by offers but also not greedy.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its display is evident, with Cheng's strength and the stall owner's caution highlighting the importance of power dynamics in their interactions.
• The theme of profit and gain is prevalent, with both characters seeking to maximize their benefits from the trade.

Character Interactions

• Cheng and the stall owner engage in a polite yet tense negotiation, each trying to assess the other's intentions and make the best deal.
• Despite their caution, both show respect and willingness to cooperate, leading to a mutually beneficial transaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng sets up a stall in the Dark Market, seeking specific Spiritual Items but refuses to negotiate.
• A mysterious figure forces a stall owner to trade Heaven Soul Iron for a Spirit Material using an Identity Token.
• A figure in a ghost-face mask approaches Cheng Buzheng's stall, interested in trading five Spirit Materials for Cheng's marked Spiritual Items.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng remains steadfast in his refusal to negotiate, showing determination and patience.
• The mysterious figure demonstrates power and intimidation, forcing the stall owner to comply.
• The figure in the ghost-face mask shows resourcefulness, possessing many of the Spirit Materials Cheng Buzheng needs.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The mysterious figure uses his power to coerce the stall owner, highlighting the power imbalance in the Dark Market.
• Patience and Persistence: Cheng Buzheng's refusal to negotiate, despite the lack of immediate success, shows his determination and patience.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with various Mortal Cultivators, showing no interest in their offers and maintaining a silent, unresponsive demeanor.
• The mysterious figure interacts with the stall owner, using an Identity Token to intimidate him into complying with the trade.
• The figure in the ghost-face mask interacts with Cheng Buzheng, expressing interest in trading five Spirit Materials for Cheng's marked Spiritual Items.