Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng returns to his shop and enters the Alchemy Chamber.
• He examines the two Storage Bags he obtained, finding mostly useless items and no cultivation technique or divine ability scriptures.
• He burns the items to ensure no clues are missed but finds nothing.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his keen senses and strategic thinking, realizing he's being followed and planning his actions accordingly.
• He shows his determination to repay grievances and his ability to adapt to different situations.

Significant Themes

• The value of items is subjective and depends on the individual's needs and circumstances.
• Patience and thoroughness are crucial in searching for clues.

Character Interactions

• There are no character interactions in this chapter as it's focused on Cheng Buzheng's actions and thoughts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, a late-stage Golden Core Mortal Cultivator, examines an Identity Token with a cracked five-tiered treasure tower, indicating the death of its owner and the loss of Honor Points within.
• He finds a Mystic Origin Jade Rabbit, a spirit beast with the innate ability to discern pills by scent, inside a Spirit Beast Bag. The rabbit had been tracking Cheng Buzheng due to the Spirit Pills in his possession.
• Cheng Buzheng decides not to pursue the man's Shops, despite potentially obtaining an Alchemy Furnace, due to the risk of fighting in an Immortal City.
• He sorts through his gains, feeling disappointed, then begins preparing to concoct pills.
• Over the next half year, Cheng Buzheng focuses on pill concocting, artifact refining, and routine cultivation. The approval tasks for Fudao Hall's opening are nearing completion.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng shows regret for the lost Honor Points but understands the risks and rewards of the Cultivation World, accepting the rabbit's death as inevitable.
• He demonstrates discipline and focus in his cultivation routine, prioritizing necessary tasks and making the most of his time.

Significant Themes

• The transient nature of life and wealth in the Cultivation World.
• The importance of discipline and focus in cultivation.
• The risks and rewards of pursuing wealth and power.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with the late Mortal Cultivator only through his possessions, piecing together his story and motives.
• There are no direct interactions with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, successfully refines a Mid-grade Magic Treasure after three days of intense effort.
• On the fifteenth day, Fudao Hall opens for business, marked by a resplendent Rosy Cloud that fills the sky and attracts attention from all over Immortal Alliance City.
• Cheng Buzheng receives numerous orders from Golden Core cultivators, including a Nascent Soul True Lord, and accepts only those for Mid-grade Magic Treasures.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his exceptional skill in refining Magic Treasures, even managing to refine a Mid-grade Magic Treasure, which is considered difficult even for Nascent Soul cultivators.
• The white-haired Old Daoist, revealed to be Cheng Buzheng, shows his business acumen by setting high standards for the orders he accepts, focusing only on Mid-grade Magic Treasures.

Significant Themes

• The importance of reputation and recognition in the Cultivation World, as seen in the difficulty of gaining a foothold on Immortal Arts Heavenly Spirit Street and the respect shown to Cheng Buzheng by other cultivators.
• The value of patience and perseverance, as demonstrated by Cheng Buzheng's three-day effort in refining the Magic Treasure and the cultivators who patiently wait for their turn to place orders.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with various Golden Core cultivators, accepting or declining their orders based on the Shop's requirements.
• The white-haired Old Daoist and Cheng Buzheng are revealed to be the same person, showing his dual identity as both a skilled Immortal Arts master and a shrewd businessman.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng receives many orders for pill refinement and artifact refinement in the first three days after opening his shop.
• He accepts orders for high-grade third-tier spirit pills and mid-grade Magic Treasures.
• Over the next decade, he completes these orders and receives more commissions, focusing on gathering Spirit Pills for his future cultivation.
• The Cheng Family grows, with more than a dozen juniors in the Qi Refining Stage. They establish shops in various immortal cities under Cheng Liu's guidance.
• Cheng Buzheng receives a letter from Murong Wanwan, expressing her longing but indicating that they won't meet due to time constraints.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: He focuses on cultivating and refining pills and artifacts to prepare for his future breakthrough. He also oversees the Cheng Family's growth and expansion.
• Murong Wanwan: She expresses her longing for Cheng Buzheng in a letter but mentions that they won't meet due to her mission's time constraints.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and preparation for breakthrough: Cheng Buzheng focuses on refining pills and artifacts to gather resources for his future cultivation and breakthrough.
• Family growth and expansion: The Cheng Family grows, with more juniors in the Qi Refining Stage, and they establish shops in various immortal cities under Cheng Liu's guidance.
• Longing and separation: Murong Wanwan expresses her longing for Cheng Buzheng but mentions that they won't meet due to her mission's time constraints.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with various cultivators who come to his shop for pill refinement and artifact refinement.
• He corresponds with Murong Wanwan through a letter, expressing their longing for each other but acknowledging that they won't meet due to her mission's time constraints.
• Cheng Buzheng oversees the Cheng Family's growth and expansion through his puppet incarnations, with Cheng Liu acting as his representative.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng successfully breaks through to the late Golden Core stage after consuming a Purple Barrier Pill.
• He draws Spirit Energy from a shared Spirit Vein node, causing a shortage in the other secret chambers.
• Little Roar, unaware of the connection, knocks on Cheng Buzheng's door, seeking help for its cultivation but receives no response.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Successfully breaks through his cultivation bottleneck, demonstrating his determination and focus.
• Little Roar: Shows concern for its cultivation and seeks help from Cheng Buzheng, revealing its reliance on him.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Breakthroughs: Cheng Buzheng's breakthrough illustrates the importance of dedication and resources in cultivation.
• Dependence and Independence: Little Roar's actions highlight its dependence on Cheng Buzheng, contrasting with Cheng Buzheng's self-reliance during his breakthrough.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Little Roar: Despite Little Roar's attempts to communicate, Cheng Buzheng's focus on his breakthrough leads to a lack of interaction between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng breaks through to the late Golden Core stage after sealing his senses for many days.
• Little Roar, waiting outside, realizes Cheng Buzheng's breakthrough and accuses him of absorbing its Spirit Energy.
• Cheng Buzheng activates the Spirit Vein node in Little Roar's secret chamber, restoring its Spirit Energy supply.
• Three months later, Cheng Buzheng stabilizes his late Golden Core stage cultivation and uses his Heaven-Covering Transformation divine ability to conceal his cultivation level when acting outside.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Advances to the late Golden Core stage, shows cunning by shifting blame to Little Roar, and uses a divine ability to conceal his cultivation level.
• Little Roar: Shows signs of growing wits and cunning, learns to shift blame, and continues to cultivate diligently.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and advancement: Cheng Buzheng's rapid progress highlights the theme of cultivation and the challenges faced in advancing through realms.
• Cunning and deception: Both Cheng Buzheng and Little Roar display cunning and deception in their interactions, showing the importance of these traits in their world.
• Responsibility and blame: The characters' exchange about responsibility and blame explores the theme of accountability and shifting blame.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Little Roar: Their interaction involves shifting blame, with Cheng Buzheng using Little Roar's naivety to his advantage, and Little Roar trying to hold Cheng Buzheng accountable. Despite their differences, they maintain a master-pet relationship, with Cheng Buzheng caring for Little Roar's cultivation needs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, in a secret chamber, consumes a Six-Aperture Mysterious Spirit Pill to aid his cultivation.
• Over nearly twenty years, he consumes many high-grade third-rank Spirit Pills, advancing his cultivation to just over 570 years into the late Golden Core stage.
• His supply of third-tier high-grade Spirit Pills is running out, making it difficult to sustain his cultivation pace.
• Cheng Buzheng decides to cultivate his final divine ability, the Zhenyuan Sword.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng's cultivation advances significantly due to his consumption of Spirit Pills.
• He becomes more determined to cultivate the Zhenyuan Sword, his final divine ability.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources (Spirit Pills, Spirit Medicine) in cultivation.
• The dedication and perseverance required for cultivation, as seen in Cheng Buzheng's focused practice over nearly twenty years.

Character Interactions

• None in this chapter; it focuses solely on Cheng Buzheng's cultivation and internal processes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng completes his cultivation of the final third-grade divine ability, which consumed immense mental energy.
• He recovers his divine sense and leaves the secret chamber on the second floor.
• Upon arriving on the first floor, he activates a 'Business Suspended' sign on the Jade Wall, indicating that Fudao Hall is temporarily closed.
• Simultaneously, in the Brahma Cloud Sea Region, two of Cheng Buzheng's incarnations (puppets) inform their respective disciples about their impending departure.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his powerful cultivation by completing a third-grade divine ability.
• His two disciples, Lin Er and Lou Er, show dedication to their cultivation and respect for their master.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation and its demands on the cultivator's mental energy.
• The importance of guidance and mentorship in cultivation, as seen through Cheng Buzheng's interactions with his disciples.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with his disciples, Lin Er and Lou Er, providing guidance and setting expectations for their cultivation.
• Lin Er and Lou Er express their respect and eagerness to learn from Cheng Buzheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, the Ancestor, is returning to the Jin Kingdom for about half a year, leaving Cheng Liu, his avatar, in charge of Dust World Pavilion.
• Cheng Liu asks Cheng Buzheng to check for any clan members with spiritual roots in the Jin Kingdom.
• Cheng Buzheng uses a Teleportation Array to travel back to the Jin Kingdom, passing through a secret realm with a vast Blood Pool for spiritual blood accumulation.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Shows concern for his family's affairs and the accumulation of spiritual blood, indicating a shift from his initial detachment. He also displays wisdom in considering a family contribution system for spiritual blood.
• Cheng Liu: Gains more confidence and familiarity with Cheng Buzheng, addressing him more casually. He also shows responsibility in managing Dust World Pavilion and concern for the younger clan members.

Significant Themes

• Family and Responsibility: Cheng Buzheng's return to the Jin Kingdom highlights his responsibility towards his family and the importance of maintaining the family's foundation.
• Spiritual Blood and Cultivation: The accumulation and use of spiritual blood are emphasized as crucial for cultivation progress, reflecting the challenges and necessities of cultivation in the Cultivation World.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Cheng Liu: Their interaction shows a growing familiarity and mutual respect, with Cheng Liu addressing Cheng Buzheng more casually than before. Cheng Buzheng, in turn, shows more concern for Cheng Liu's well-being and the family's affairs.
• Cheng Buzheng and the Teleportation Array Figure: Their interaction is brief but shows Cheng Buzheng's familiarity with the secret realm's mechanisms, indicating his past experiences and knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An unknown Mortal Cultivator appears in a mountain canyon, riding a Wind Spirit Car, and flies away.
• Murong Wanwan, a beautiful and powerful cultivator in the Green Wood Sect, receives a transmission Talisman from the unknown cultivator, inviting her to meet at their old place.
• Murong Wanwan leaves the sect to meet the sender of the Talisman.
• A Golden Core True Person, Yuan Du, notices Murong Wanwan's departure and decides to follow her secretly.

Character Developments

• The unknown cultivator is revealed to be Cheng Buzheng, Murong Wanwan's lover, who has returned after many years.
• Murong Wanwan's icy and aloof demeanor is shown to be a facade; she becomes excited and eager upon receiving Cheng Buzheng's message.
• Yuan Du, a Golden Core True Person, is shown to be cunning and opportunistic, willing to follow Murong Wanwan secretly to potentially gain benefits.

Significant Themes

• Love and longing between Cheng Buzheng and Murong Wanwan.
• The power dynamics and hierarchies within the Green Wood Sect, with Yuan Du's disregard for her junior nephews reflecting the sect's focus on potential and connections.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Murong Wanwan's relationship is hinted at, with their reunion anticipated.
• Yuan Du's interaction with her junior nephews shows her disregard for their potential, reflecting the sect's focus on more promising cultivators.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Murong Wanwan returns to see Cheng Buzheng after years of cultivation.
• Cheng Buzheng visits Murong Wanwan to see her before her breakthrough.
• Murong Wanwan reassures Cheng Buzheng about her confidence in breaking through her bottleneck.

Character Developments

• Murong Wanwan shows her independent and confident side, relying on her own abilities and resources for her cultivation.
• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his emotional intelligence and concern for Murong Wanwan's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The importance of mutual trust and respect in a relationship.
• The independence and self-reliance of Murong Wanwan as a Mortal Cultivator.
• The contrast between the materialistic nature of the Cultivation World and the genuine affection between Cheng Buzheng and Murong Wanwan.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Murong Wanwan's interaction is filled with tenderness, affection, and mutual respect.
• They tease each other playfully, showcasing their comfortable and loving relationship.
• Cheng Buzheng tries to help Murong Wanwan with her breakthrough, but she reassures him that she is capable of handling it on her own.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng gifts Murong Wanwan a Storage Bag containing Mid-grade third-rank Spirit Pills.
• Murong Wanwan initially refuses to accept the Spirit Pills due to their value and her husband's potential need for them.
• Cheng Buzheng reveals his late Golden Core realm cultivation to convince Murong Wanwan to accept the Spirit Pills.

Character Developments

• Murong Wanwan: Shows maturity and consideration for her husband's cultivation, initially refusing the Spirit Pills out of concern for him.
• Cheng Buzheng: Reveals his true cultivation realm to his wife, demonstrating his trust in her and his desire for open communication.

Significant Themes

• Trust and communication in a relationship.
• The value of cultivation resources and the responsibility of a cultivator towards their partner.
• The importance of honesty and openness in a marriage.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Murong Wanwan: Their interaction revolves around the acceptance of the Spirit Pills, with Murong Wanwan initially refusing due to her concern for her husband's cultivation. Cheng Buzheng, in turn, reveals his true cultivation realm to convince her to accept the gift.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his cultivation breakthrough to Murong Wanwan using Spirit Light.
• He shares his past experiences and secrets with her, including his encounters with enemies and the origin of Spirit Pills.
• Cheng Buzheng senses a Mortal Cultivator following Murong Wanwan and warns her about it.

Character Developments

• Murong Wanwan: Shows admiration and excitement towards Cheng Buzheng's cultivation breakthrough. She feels guilty for not cultivating the divine abilities he passed on to her and is determined to do so now.
• Cheng Buzheng: Feels relief that he discovered Murong Wanwan's lack of divine ability cultivation before it was too late. He vows to check her progress the next time they meet.

Significant Themes

• Love and Trust: Cheng Buzheng and Murong Wanwan's deep and profound love for each other is the driving force behind their actions. They trust each other implicitly.
• Cultivation and Growth: The importance of continuous cultivation and growth is emphasized, especially in light of the potential danger Murong Wanwan faced due to her lack of divine abilities.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Murong Wanwan: Their interaction is filled with affection, understanding, and mutual support. Cheng Buzheng comforts Murong Wanwan and encourages her to cultivate her divine abilities, while Murong Wanwan feels grateful for his understanding and support.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Murong Wanwan and Cheng Buzheng are in a Stone Cave. She's annoyed by his endless lectures but doesn't dare to refute him.
• Murong Wanwan notices someone following her and demands to know who it is. Cheng Buzheng shows her a portrait of Yuan Du's senior sister.
• They deduce that Yuan Du's senior sister is following them and decide not to act against her. Instead, they alter the Stone Cave to hide their presence.
• Yuan Du's senior sister, hidden in the clouds, sees them leaving and decides to follow. She later informs Yuan Du about Murong Wanwan's actions.
• Cheng Buzheng and Murong Wanwan travel to the Yue Kingdom and build a residence in the mountains.

Character Developments

• Murong Wanwan: She's annoyed by Cheng Buzheng's lectures but doesn't dare to refute him, showing her submissiveness to him. She's also willing to let Yuan Du's senior sister go, showing her compassion and wisdom.
• Cheng Buzheng: He's patient and understanding, allowing Murong Wanwan to change the subject and not pushing her too hard. He's also strategic, deciding not to act against Yuan Du's senior sister to avoid potential danger.
• Yuan Du's Senior Sister: She's greedy and lustful, willing to inform Yuan Du about Murong Wanwan's actions in exchange for personal gain.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The relationship between Murong Wanwan and Cheng Buzheng shows the power dynamics in their marriage, with Cheng Buzheng holding more power due to his strength and wisdom.
• Greed and Lust: Yuan Du's senior sister represents the corrupting influence of greed and lust in the Cultivation World, which can lead to one's downfall.

Character Interactions

• Murong Wanwan and Cheng Buzheng: Their interaction shows a playful, yet respectful dynamic, with Murong Wanwan being submissive to Cheng Buzheng but not afraid to express her thoughts.
• Yuan Du's Senior Sister and Yuan Du: Their interaction shows a manipulative, greedy dynamic, with Yuan Du's senior sister using information to gain personal advantage, and Yuan Du being blinded by his obsession with Murong Wanwan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Du, a middle-aged cultivator, meets with a junior sister who reveals she has information about Murong Wanwan, Yuan Du's forbidden delicacy.
• Yuan Du pays her for the information, which leads him to a canyon where he finds a powerful, unknown Demonic Beast.
• Yuan Du engages in a battle with the Demonic Beast, which is initially evenly matched.

Character Developments

• Yuan Du: Shows his ruthless and calculating nature, willing to pay for information about Murong Wanwan and immediately engaging in battle with the Demonic Beast.
• Middle-aged Beauty (Junior Sister): Reveals her cunning and manipulative side, using her information to profit from Yuan Du.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Yuan Du's pursuit of power and his ambition to control Murong Wanwan drive his actions.
• Information and Knowledge: The middle-aged beauty uses her knowledge to gain profit, highlighting the value of information in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Du and the Middle-aged Beauty: Their interaction is tense yet cooperative, with the middle-aged beauty using her knowledge to manipulate Yuan Du, while he uses her for information.
• Yuan Du and the Demonic Beast: Their interaction is hostile, with both parties displaying their power and unwillingness to back down.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Du encounters a ferocious Demonic Beast (Little Roar) with a powerful Thunder Horn that can break through his Magic Treasure's defense.
• Little Roar relentlessly attacks Yuan Du, who struggles to keep up due to the beast's speed and power.
• Yuan Du attempts to use a Jade Talisman to suppress Little Roar, but it only weakens the beast's power by forty percent.
• Little Roar's wounds heal quickly, and it continues its assault, turning the battle into a test of endurance.
• Yuan Du decides to retreat but is pursued by Little Roar, leading to a stalemate.

Character Developments

• Yuan Du: Realizes the power of Little Roar and struggles to keep up with its speed and strength. Considers using his trump card.
• Little Roar: Demonstrates its ferocity, resilience, and relentless pursuit of Yuan Du, showcasing its battle intent and determination.

Significant Themes

• The power and resilience of Demonic Beasts, especially Exotic Beasts like Little Roar.
• The struggle between human cultivators and powerful Demonic Beasts.
• The importance of understanding one's opponent and adapting strategies accordingly.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Du vs. Little Roar: A relentless battle between a human cultivator and a powerful Demonic Beast, with neither willing to back down.
• Yuan Du's internal monologue: Reflects on his miscalculations and considers using his trump card to defeat Little Roar.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Du, a Golden Core Mortal Cultivator, attacks Little Roar, a Demonic Beast, using a powerful spell technique, causing severe injuries to Little Roar.
• Little Roar, despite its injuries, manages to escape using its ability to change size and speed.
• Yuan Du pursues Little Roar, but they both fall into an array formation set up by the white-haired Old Daoist, who is revealed to be the owner of the Canyon and Little Roar.

Character Developments

• Yuan Du: Shows his prowess in spell techniques and his calm demeanor under pressure. He also reveals his connection to the Green Wood Sect, hinting at his influential background.
• Little Roar: Demonstrates its resilience and unique abilities, such as changing size and speed. Its injuries highlight its vulnerability when its spiritual awareness reaction lags behind its speed.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Yuan Du's confidence in his Green Wood Sect identity and the threat of Nascent Soul True Lords showcases the power dynamics in the cultivation world.
• Resilience: Little Roar's ability to survive severe injuries and escape highlights the theme of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Du vs Little Roar: The chase between Yuan Du and Little Roar showcases their respective strengths and weaknesses, with Yuan Du's spell techniques against Little Roar's speed and adaptability.
• Yuan Du vs White-Haired Old Daoist: The Old Daoist's array formation traps Yuan Du, revealing the Old Daoist's power and his connection to Little Roar.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Du, trapped in a formation, is watched by the Old Daoist and Little Roar, who is severely injured and furious.
• Cheng Buzheng and Murong Wanwan, in the Yue Kingdom, learn about Little Roar's near-death experience and see Yuan Du's image in a Light Screen.
• Cheng Buzheng considers killing Yuan Du but faces potential risks and complications.

Character Developments

• Little Roar: Shows intense hatred and humiliation due to its injuries, indicating its pride and emotional depth.
• Murong Wanwan: Reveals her loyalty and gratitude towards her master, unwilling to leave the sect despite the risks.
• Cheng Buzheng: Struggles with whether to eliminate Yuan Du, showing his protective instincts towards his wife but also his prudence and foresight.

Significant Themes

• Regret: Cheng Buzheng regrets not killing the middle-aged beautiful woman earlier, leading to his current predicament.
• Difficulty: Both Cheng Buzheng and Murong Wanwan face difficult decisions, with no clear-cut solution.
• Loyalty and Gratitude: Murong Wanwan's loyalty to her master and her sense of gratitude are highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Murong Wanwan: Their interaction shows their mutual understanding and care, but also their differing views on the current situation.
• Yuan Du and Little Roar: Their indirect confrontation highlights the tension and animosity between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng and Murong Wanwan leave the sect secretly.
• Murong Wanwan returns to Green Wood Sect alone.
• Wang Hai, a disciple of a senior Martial Sister, reports Murong Wanwan's return to his master.
• The senior Martial Sister, concerned about Yuan Du's safety, checks his Soul Lamp.

Character Developments

• Murong Wanwan shows resolve in following Cheng Buzheng's plan.
• Wang Hai's cultivation improves after a night with his master.
• The senior Martial Sister reveals her concern for Yuan Du's safety, indicating her awareness of his importance in the sect.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Obedience: Murong Wanwan's obedience to Cheng Buzheng's plan.
• Power Dynamics: The senior Martial Sister's concern for Yuan Du highlights his higher status and importance in the sect.
• Cultivation and Rivalry: The competition and tension between cultivators within the sect.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Murong Wanwan: They display a harmonious relationship, with Cheng Buzheng protecting and guiding Murong Wanwan.
• Wang Hai and his master: Their interaction reveals a power dynamic where Wang Hai is submissive, and his master uses him for cultivation and pleasure.
• The senior Martial Sister and Yuan Du: Their relationship is one of mutual respect and awareness of each other's importance, despite any underlying rivalry.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The middle-aged beautiful woman, concerned about Yuan Du's delay, decides to investigate after a month.
• She enlists the help of a late-stage Golden Core Mortal Cultivator.
• Cheng Buzheng, hidden outside the sect, notices their departure and follows them.

Character Developments

• The middle-aged beautiful woman shows caution and calculation, trying to protect herself from potential blame.
• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his strategic thinking and patience in waiting for the right moment to strike.

Significant Themes

• The strict hierarchy and unwritten rules among Mortal Cultivators.
• The importance of caution and calculation in the Cultivation World.

Character Interactions

• The middle-aged beautiful woman and the late-stage Golden Core Old Man show mutual respect by adjusting their altitudes during their encounter.
• Cheng Buzheng, hidden, observes their interaction without revealing himself.