Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group encounters a Frost Crocodile in an underwater grotto and decides to rest and process its Spirit Material.
• Wang Min discovers the entrance to the Cave Mansion, hidden behind a Great Array.
• The group enters the Cave Mansion and finds it empty except for some spiritual items in a secret chamber, which are mostly unusable due to age.

Character Developments

• Wang Min demonstrates her expertise in processing Spirit Materials, revealing her concern for preserving their value.
• Gao Li shows his knowledge of the Cave Mansion's layout and formations.
• Cheng Buzheng admires the calligraphy scroll in the main hall and accepts it as a gift.

Significant Themes

• The importance of preserving and valuing spiritual items and resources.
• The danger and unpredictability of hidden formations and arrays.
• The allure of ancient cultivators' dwellings and their potential treasures.

Character Interactions

• Wang Min and Nan Ye have a brief tension over who should process the Spirit Material.
• Cheng Buzheng, Wang Min, Xu Shi, and Gao Li express their generosity and lack of interest in material possessions, allowing Cheng Buzheng to keep the calligraphy scroll.
• The group works together to explore the Cave Mansion, sharing their findings and discoveries.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team discovers a silver-white Storage Bag on the old Daoist's corpse, which is much larger and valuable than the gray one they had.
• They find a Deep Sea Spirit Pearl, Spirit Stones, Magic Tools, Talismans, and other items in the secret chamber.
• They decide to divide the spoils in the main hall and also distribute the Barrier-Breaking Pill to everyone.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng shows knowledge about Storage Bags and their origins.
• Wang Min expresses excitement over the Spirit Stones and a jade slip containing a heritage Spell Technique called White Jade Technique.
• Nan Ye explains the value of Mid-grade Spirit Stones and High-grade Spirit Stones.
• Cheng Buzheng examines and identifies several Treasure Tools.

Significant Themes

• Greed and desire for wealth and power (Spirit Stones, Magic Tools, Talismans, Spell Techniques).
• Teamwork and division of spoils.
• Knowledge and expertise (Cheng Buzheng's understanding of Storage Bags, Nan Ye's explanation of Spirit Stones).

Character Interactions

• Gao Li leads the group in dividing the spoils.
• Wang Min shares her excitement about the White Jade Technique and invites others to exchange cultivation insights.
• The group members show little interest in Wang Min's invitation, focusing on sorting the Spiritual Items instead.
• Cheng Buzheng shares his knowledge about the items found, helping the group identify and understand their value.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Three jade slips found, containing spell techniques and the owner's diary.
• Distribution of Treasure Tools, Magic Tools, Spirit Materials, and Spirit Stones.
• Gao Li reveals his true strength and unleashes a Blood Sha Corpse.
• Cheng Buzheng fights the Blood Sha Corpse while Nan Ye, Wang Min, and Xu Shi engage Gao Li.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Shows keen observation skills, strategic thinking, and hidden strength (Late Qi Refining Stage).
• Gao Li: Reveals his true power and deceptive nature, using a Blood Sha Corpse as a weapon.
• Nan Ye, Wang Min, Xu Shi: Struggle against Gao Li's enhanced strength.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Gao Li's true intentions are revealed, betraying the group's trust.
• Power dynamics: The balance of power shifts as Gao Li's true strength is revealed.
• Hidden abilities: Cheng Buzheng's hidden cultivation base and the Blood Sha Corpse's power.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng vs. Blood Sha Corpse: A tense battle of evasion and counterattacks.
• Nan Ye, Wang Min, Xu Shi vs. Gao Li: A desperate struggle against Gao Li's enhanced strength.
• Cheng Buzheng's orders to Nan Ye, Wang Min, and Xu Shi: Showing leadership and strategic thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng effortlessly defeats Gao Li's Blood Sha Corpse, revealing his immense strength.
• Gao Li begs for mercy, but Cheng Buzheng kills him, taking his Storage Bags, Corpse Refining Bag, and Magic Tools.
• Cheng Buzheng explains how he suspected Gao Li of being a Blood Refining Sect remnant.
• Cheng Buzheng asks his friends to swear an oath not to reveal his cultivation progress.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Shows incredible strength, revealing he's at the Late Qi Refining Stage. He's cautious, patient, and strategic in handling Gao Li. He values his friendships but is ruthless when necessary.
• Gao Li: Revealed as a traitor, he's cunning and desperate, trying to flee and seeking mercy. His true allegiance is to the Blood Refining Sect.
• Wang Min, Nan Ye, Xu Shi: They're initially overjoyed at Cheng Buzheng's strength but grow fearful for their lives. They're sensible enough to keep their greed in check and swear an oath to secrecy.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: Gao Li's betrayal highlights the importance of trust in friendships, while Cheng Buzheng's caution shows the necessity of verifying trustworthiness.
• Power and Ruthlessness: Cheng Buzheng's strength allows him to dictate terms, but he's also ruthless when necessary, showing the dual nature of power in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Gao Li: Their interaction reveals Gao Li's true colors and Cheng Buzheng's strategic thinking.
• Cheng Buzheng and his friends: They're initially happy to see Cheng Buzheng's strength but grow fearful. They eventually swear an oath to secrecy, showing their desire to maintain their friendship with Cheng Buzheng despite their initial fears.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Blood Light Old Daoist, Gao Li's master, rushes towards Gao Li's location after Gao Li activates a distress signal.
• Cheng Buzheng and his group escape the Cave Mansion, but they're pursued by the Blood Light Old Daoist.
• The Old Daoist captures Nan Ye, Wang Min, and Xu Shi, sealing their Magic Power and taking their Storage Bags.
• He chases after Cheng Buzheng, who had burrowed into the ground.

Character Developments

• Blood Light Old Daoist: Shows his shrewdness, urgency, and greed, prioritizing the potential harvest from the Cave Mansion.
• Cheng Buzheng: Displays quick thinking and decisiveness, choosing to burrow underground to escape.
• Nan Ye, Wang Min, and Xu Shi: Show panic and desperation as they try to escape but ultimately fail. Xu Shi remains hopeful despite their capture.

Significant Themes

• The ruthlessness and greed of demonic cultivators.
• The power dynamics between cultivators of different realms.
• The importance of quick thinking and decisiveness in life-threatening situations.

Character Interactions

• Blood Light Old Daoist pursues and captures Nan Ye, Wang Min, and Xu Shi, showing no mercy.
• Cheng Buzheng, Nan Ye, Wang Min, and Xu Shi work together to escape but ultimately fail.
• Nan Ye, Wang Min, and Xu Shi discuss their situation and strategize based on Xu Shi's potential value to the Blood Light Old Daoist.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, fleeing from a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, uses a Vision Eye Magic Tool to observe the cultivator capturing Nan Ye, Wang Min, and Xu Shi effortlessly.
• Cheng Buzheng tunnels deep underground to escape but is eventually caught by the cultivator, who is the Blood Light Old Daoist.
• Cheng Buzheng uses powerful spells (Golden Crow Sword) against the daoist but fails to cause any damage.
• Cheng Buzheng detonates a First-order High-grade puppet to injure the daoist but fails, and the daoist leaves after a thorough search.
• Cheng Buzheng follows from a distance, worrying about Nan Ye, Wang Min, and Xu Shi's fate.
• Cheng Buzheng retrieves his No. 1 puppet and returns to the White Cloud Sect.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his powerful spell-casting abilities but is overwhelmed by the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator's power.
• Cheng Buzheng shows resilience and resourcefulness in trying to escape and outsmart the daoist.
• Cheng Buzheng prioritizes his own safety and decides not to risk No. 1 to save the others.

Significant Themes

• The vast power gap between cultivation realms, with the Foundation Establishment Realm being nearly invincible to lower realms.
• The importance of self-preservation and prioritizing one's own safety in dangerous situations.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with the Blood Light Old Daoist, demonstrating his spells and tactics but ultimately failing to harm the daoist.
• Cheng Buzheng worries about Nan Ye, Wang Min, and Xu Shi, showing concern for his companions but decides not to risk himself to save them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Blood Light Old Daoist captures Xu Shi and offers to take him as an apprentice in exchange for his life.
• Xu Shi agrees and performs the apprenticeship kowtow, but Blood Light Old Daoist demands he prove his sincerity by killing his fellow disciples, Nan Ye and Wang Min.
• Xu Shi complies, killing his friends to show loyalty to his new master.
• Cheng Buzheng, after a long journey underground, arrives at the White Cloud Sect and applies for Closed-door Meditation at the Immortal Mortal Hall.

Character Developments

• Xu Shi: Shows willingness to survive at any cost, even if it means betraying his friends and joining a potentially malevolent master.
• Blood Light Old Daoist: Reveals his fickle and cruel nature, using Xu Shi's desire to live to manipulate him into killing his friends.
• Cheng Buzheng: Shows determination to advance his cultivation, prioritizing Closed-door Meditation over other sect affairs.

Significant Themes

• Survival and the cost of it: Xu Shi's actions highlight the lengths one might go to survive, even if it means betraying friends and compromising personal values.
• Manipulation and power dynamics: Blood Light Old Daoist's actions demonstrate his ability to manipulate others for his gain, exploiting Xu Shi's desperation to survive.
• Focus on cultivation: Cheng Buzheng's single-minded pursuit of Closed-door Meditation emphasizes the importance of cultivation in the sect and the individual's personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Xu Shi and Blood Light Old Daoist: A master-apprentice relationship born out of desperation and manipulation, with Xu Shi's loyalty tested immediately upon accepting the offer.
• Xu Shi, Nan Ye, and Wang Min: Fellow disciples turned enemies, with Xu Shi's betrayal leading to their deaths.
• Cheng Buzheng and Li Yu: A brief interaction between a senior and junior disciple, with Li Yu assisting Cheng Buzheng in applying for Closed-door Meditation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng returns to the White Cloud Sect after a year in Closed-door Meditation.
• He discovers that his Barrier-Breaking Pills are mostly defective, indicating potential tampering.
• He decides to leave the sect to gather spirit herbs for his cultivation.
• He visits Old Man Nan, who seems to be in poor health.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng's resolve to achieve longevity strengthens.
• Old Man Nan appears to be nearing the end of his life.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of longevity and immortality.
• The dangers of consuming pills from unknown sources.
• The passage of time and the inevitability of aging.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with Old Man Nan, showing concern for his health.
• Old Man Nan considers notifying someone about Cheng Buzheng's situation but decides against it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng visits Old Man Nan to inquire about recent events in the Jin Kingdom's Cultivation World.
• The remnants of the Blood Refining Sect have been causing havoc, wiping out several affiliated families and smaller sects.
• The three major sects of the Jin Kingdom have joined forces to form patrol teams to hunt down the remnants, with even Nascent Soul Realm ancestors potentially involved.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Shows concern for his safety and the sect's situation, considering ways to protect himself if dragged into the war. He also displays a strategic mind, thinking about how to swap his true body for his Soul Puppet without detection.
• Old Man Nan: Reveals his generous and caring side, offering to help Cheng Buzheng if he's dragged into the patrol squad. He also teases Cheng Buzheng about his grandniece, suggesting a potential romantic interest.

Significant Themes

• War and its impact on cultivators, particularly those in the lower stages like Cheng Buzheng.
• The power dynamics between different cultivation stages and sects.
• Friendship and camaraderie, as seen between Cheng Buzheng and Old Man Nan.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Old Man Nan: Their interaction is friendly and teasing, with Old Man Nan acting as a mentor figure to Cheng Buzheng, offering advice and guidance. Cheng Buzheng, in turn, shows respect and consideration for the old man.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng uses a puppet to exchange a Storage Bag in White Cloud City, then encounters an Evil Cultivator from the remnants of the Blood Refining Sect who attacks him.
• Cheng Buzheng defeats the Evil Cultivator and takes his Spiritual Items, then flees towards North Azure City.
• Cheng Buzheng decides to refine High-grade Magic Tools and rest before entering North Azure City.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, showing that he can handle unexpected threats.
• Cheng Buzheng learns from the battle and decides to improve his preparations for future encounters.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability: Cheng Buzheng adapts to the unexpected attack and uses his skills to defeat the enemy.
• Preparation: Cheng Buzheng learns the importance of being prepared for any situation, leading him to decide to refine more High-grade Magic Tools.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with the Old Daoist puppet and the white-robed Old Man (Evil Cultivator), showcasing his ability to handle different situations and opponents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng refines a set of Top-grade Magic Tools, the Gold Mystic Sword, and six High-grade Magic Tools in a secret chamber.
• He purchases a storage bag and Valley Spirit Fruit in North Azure City.
• Cheng Buzheng refines Ultimate Version Qi Gathering Pills in an Earth Fire Chamber.
• After a year of cultivation, he breaks through to the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining using a Barrier-Breaking Pill.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his artifact refining skills and improves his cultivation base.
• An old man, likely a sect elder or a trusted subordinate, is introduced, helping Cheng Buzheng with tasks and receiving refined artifacts.

Significant Themes

• The importance of artifact refining and alchemy in cultivation progress.
• The value of rare spiritual items and their limited availability.
• The significance of the North Azure Sect and its influence in the region.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng interacts with an old man, likely a sect elder or subordinate, who assists him and receives refined artifacts.
• Cheng Buzheng haggles with an old man stall owner in North Azure City, purchasing a storage bag.
• Cheng Buzheng does not interact with any other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng breaks through to the Peak Qi Refining Stage after two years of intense cultivation and consumption of Qi Gathering Pills.
• Upon returning to the sect, he witnesses a dispute between a Gao Family cultivator and a Su Family cultivator over a pot of Black Medicine Wine, a spirit wine that restores magic power.
• Cheng Buzheng decides to visit Miss Xu, the young girl who sold him spirit wine in White Cloud City.
• He accepts a task to refine Qi Gathering Pills and visits Old Man Nan at the Earth Fire Chamber, where they share a meal and discuss the handover of Cheng's duties.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: He has made significant progress in his cultivation, reaching the Peak Qi Refining Stage. He remains calm and collected in the face of potential conflicts, demonstrating maturity and wisdom.
• Gao Family cultivator: He is willing to make compromises to secure the Black Medicine Wine, showing a level of pragmatism and self-control.
• Su Family cultivator: He is arrogant and confident, unafraid to confront the Gao Family cultivator. However, he is also reasonable and agrees to a compromise when presented with one.
• Old Man Nan: He continues to maintain his secretive behavior when putting away his books, hinting at his possible interest in indecent literature.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivation resources, such as Qi Gathering Pills and Black Medicine Wine, in advancing one's cultivation.
• The competitive nature of the cultivation world, where even family cultivators must strive to secure resources for themselves.
• The theme of compromise and pragmatism, as seen in the resolution of the dispute between the Gao and Su Family cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Old Man Nan: They maintain their friendly relationship, sharing a meal and discussing work-related matters.
• Gao Family cultivator and Su Family cultivator: Their interaction highlights the competitive nature of the cultivation world and the importance of securing resources for the upcoming Seed Trial.
• Cheng Buzheng and the young girl (Miss Xu): Although not present in this chapter, Cheng's decision to visit Miss Xu suggests a friendly and respectful relationship, as he had taken note of her address and intended to pay her a visit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, after leaving the Alchemy Chamber, travels to the Stipend Pavilion and then to a small grove outside the White Cloud Sect.
• He uses a puppet and a Transformation Technique to disguise himself and enters Maple Leaf Valley.
• He meets Fairy Xu, who agrees to share a pot of high-grade Hundred Fruit Brew if he helps her obtain the Meridian-Clearing Grass from the Demonic Beast Mountain Range.
• They plan to meet under a century-old pine tree outside Maple Leaf Valley in ten days.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng maintains his calm and composed demeanor throughout the chapter, showing his intelligence and adaptability.
• Fairy Xu has grown more calculating and cautious over the years, using Cheng Buzheng's help to obtain the Meridian-Clearing Grass while trying to control the situation.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Fairy Xu's cautious nature and Cheng Buzheng's hidden intentions highlight the theme of trust and deception in their interaction.
• The power of spirit wine: The high demand for Fairy Xu's spirit wine underscores its importance and value in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Fairy Xu: Their interaction is marked by caution and calculation on both sides, with Cheng Buzheng trying to keep his true intentions hidden, and Fairy Xu trying to control the situation to her advantage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, after resting for ten days, leaves Maple Leaf Valley to meet Fairy Xu and Fellow Daoist Yan for a mission.
• They form a triangle formation and fly towards the Demonic Beast Mountain Range.
• Upon entering the mountain range, they encounter a Mid-grade Level 1 Red Armored Pig. They defeat it together, with Cheng Buzheng delivering the final blow.
• After harvesting the valuable materials, they quickly leave the scene to avoid attracting more demonic beasts.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Shows calmness and seriousness during the encounter with Fairy Xu and Fellow Daoist Yan. He demonstrates his combat skills by dealing the final blow to the Red Armored Pig.
• Fairy Xu: Initially reluctant to give Cheng Buzheng the Spirit Wine, she later shows concern for their safety by suggesting Cheng Buzheng join them for extra insurance.
• Fellow Daoist Yan: Initially suspicious of Cheng Buzheng's sudden inclusion in the mission, he later works together with Cheng Buzheng and Fairy Xu to defeat the Red Armored Pig.

Significant Themes

• Danger and Caution: The Demonic Beast Mountain Range is fraught with danger, and the characters must be cautious to avoid attracting more beasts.
• Teamwork: The characters work together to defeat the Red Armored Pig, highlighting the importance of teamwork in facing common threats.
• Survival of the Fittest: The law of the jungle is demonstrated as other demonic beasts swarm to the scene after the Red Armored Pig's defeat.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Fairy Xu: Cheng Buzheng hints at receiving the Spirit Wine, and Fairy Xu reluctantly hands it over. Later, they work together to defeat the Red Armored Pig.
• Cheng Buzheng and Fellow Daoist Yan: Cheng Buzheng feels something is off about Fellow Daoist Yan's expression initially, but they later work together to defeat the Red Armored Pig.
• Fairy Xu and Fellow Daoist Yan: They discuss the sudden inclusion of Cheng Buzheng in the mission, and later work together to restrain and defeat the Red Armored Pig.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The trio reaches the cave with the Meridian-Clearing Grass and the Iron-Scaled Snake.
• They battle the Iron-Scaled Snake, with Fairy Xu controlling it, Cheng Buzheng attacking, and Fellow Daoist Yan providing support.
• They successfully kill the Iron-Scaled Snake and collect its materials and the Meridian-Clearing Grass.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his strength and strategy in battle, proving himself a valuable ally.
• Fairy Xu shows her ability to control Demonic Beasts and her determination to complete the mission.
• Fellow Daoist Yan is revealed to be more skilled than initially thought, with a focus on collecting valuable materials.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and Trust: The trio works together to defeat the Iron-Scaled Snake, highlighting the importance of trust and cooperation.
• Greed and Selfishness: Cheng Buzheng's internal monologue reveals his suspicion of Fairy Xu's intentions and his own greed for the Spirit Wine.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Fairy Xu's interaction is tense, with Cheng Buzheng being cautious and guarded, while Fairy Xu appears friendly and open.
• Fairy Xu and Fellow Daoist Yan work well together, dividing the materials from the Iron-Scaled Snake without conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, Yan, and Xu enter a cave, and Cheng suspects a diversion.
• Fairy Xu returns to the cave, and Cheng follows her.
• Cheng discovers a hidden passage beneath a pool, leading to a cave mansion.
• He finds Yan and Xu fighting over treasures and intervenes, killing Yan.
• Cheng and Xu explore the cave mansion together, retrieving treasures from a secret chamber.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng: Shows cunning, patience, and powerful combat skills. He's calm and collected, even in tense situations.
• Fairy Xu: Initially seems naive and greedy, but later shows caution and determination. She's afraid of Cheng but tries to maintain composure.
• Yan: Greedy and deceitful, he plans to kill Xu and keep all the treasures for himself.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences (Yan's downfall)
• Cunning and patience (Cheng's actions)
• Trust and fear in partnerships (Xu's conflicted feelings towards Cheng)

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Fairy Xu: They form an uneasy alliance, with Xu fearing Cheng's potential betrayal. Cheng, however, seems uninterested in harming her.
• Cheng Buzheng and Yan: Cheng mocks Yan and ultimately kills him without any hesitation.
• Fairy Xu and Yan: They fight over the treasures in the cave mansion, with Yan planning to kill Xu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng discovers Lady Yumei's background, her array formation expertise, and a Qi Refining spell technique called Separating Fire Technique.
• He finds a Tier 2 High-Grade Array Breaking Talisman and a Spirit Nourishing Pill.
• He records the Separating Fire Technique and Lady Yumei's array insights onto Jade Slips.
• Cheng Buzheng gives Fairy Xu a Storage Bag containing Magic Tools and Tier 1 Spirit Materials as a reward for discovering the Cave Mansion.
• Cheng Buzheng visits the Treasure Pagoda in White Cloud City to purchase powerful treasures, expressing interest in Deep Sea Spirit Pearls.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his knowledge and understanding of rare treasures and his willingness to help others, as seen with Fairy Xu.
• Fairy Xu shows gratitude and respect towards Cheng Buzheng for saving her life and rewarding her.

Significant Themes

• The rarity and value of treasures, such as the Deep Sea Spirit Pearl and the Spirit Nourishing Pill.
• The importance of array formations and array-related knowledge, as demonstrated by Lady Yumei's expertise.
• The power dynamics and influence of organizations, like the Treasure Pagoda, which has branches throughout the Azure Feather World.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and Fairy Xu: Cheng Buzheng saves Fairy Xu's life and rewards her for discovering the Cave Mansion. Fairy Xu expresses gratitude and respect towards him.
• Cheng Buzheng and the Treasure Pagoda's middle-aged cultivator: Cheng Buzheng expresses his interest in Deep Sea Spirit Pearls, and the middle-aged cultivator explains their rarity and the shop's availability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng visits Treasure Pagoda to acquire Spirit Pearls but leaves disappointed.
• The shopkeeper reveals various treasures, including a Talisman Treasure, for sale.
• Cheng Buzheng purchases the Talisman Treasure using Magic Tools and Spiritual Items.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng demonstrates his wealth and determination by buying the expensive Talisman Treasure.
• The Middle-aged Cultivator (shopkeeper) shows professionalism and adherence to shop rules during the transaction.

Significant Themes

• The power and rarity of treasures.
• The value of Magic Tools and Spiritual Items in trade.
• The importance of reputation and quality in business.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and the Middle-aged Cultivator engage in a polite and professional negotiation.
• Cheng Buzheng's calm demeanor and wealth impress the Middle-aged Cultivator.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Buzheng, after fleeing from the Old Daoist, enters White Cloud City and heads to the Stalls.
• He encounters an attendant from the Prayer Garden, who invites him to watch Fairy Qingwu's farewell performance, the Prayer Dance.
• Cheng Buzheng decides to attend, hoping to receive the Blessing Art's benefit before the Seed Trial.

Character Developments

• Cheng Buzheng shows his cold and reserved nature, disliking being approached by strangers but willing to attend the performance for potential benefits.
• The attendant in white is revealed to be an experienced cultivator, skilled in dealing with customers.
• The female cultivator in the green dress is charming and persuasive, encouraging Cheng Buzheng to choose a private room for better chances of receiving the Blessing Aura.

Significant Themes

• The Blessing Art: A peculiar spell that benefits others at the cost of the caster's Lifespan, highlighting the sacrifices made by female cultivators in the Prayer Garden.
• The Cultivation World's harsh realities: The female cultivators' lack of power and the necessity of performing the Blessing Art to leave the Prayer Garden.
• The importance of security and preparation: Cheng Buzheng's decision to attend the Prayer Dance to gain any potential advantage before the Seed Trial.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Buzheng and the attendant in white: The attendant tries to persuade Cheng Buzheng to attend the performance, while Cheng Buzheng remains cold and reserved.
• Cheng Buzheng and the female cultivator in the green dress: She attempts to persuade Cheng Buzheng to choose a private room, showcasing her charm and persuasiveness.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Cheng Buzheng visits the Prayer Garden and rents a private room for fifty Spirit Stones.
+ He discovers portraits of past and present stars of the Prayer Garden, noting their fates.
+ Cheng Buzheng speculates that the Prayer Garden is backed by a powerful cultivator.

Character Developments

+ Cheng Buzheng shows restraint and wisdom in his actions.

Significant Themes

+ The power dynamics and exploitation within the Cultivation World.
+ The value and dangers of beauty in the Cultivation World.

Character Interactions

+ Cheng Buzheng interacts briefly with the female cultivator and the attendant, but no significant interactions occur.