Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu sells Body Tempering Pills to Hai Dacang at the Pawn Pavilion.
• Su Yu learns about a group of "extraterrestrial visitors" brought back from an island and sold to a coal mine.
• Su Yu infiltrates a military camp to find information about the island.

Character Developments

• Su Yu demonstrates his casual attitude towards wealth and power, further emphasizing his extraordinary temperament.
• Brahma continues to brainwash his fellow Survivors in the mine, growing his following and preparing to strike at the guards.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between practitioners and ordinary people.
• The exploitation and enslavement of captured Survivors.
• The potential for rebellion and resistance among the oppressed.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with Hai Dacang, the pawnshop owner, in a casual and confident manner.
• Su Yu eavesdrops on soldiers' conversations to gather information.
• Brahma interacts with his growing group of followers, manipulating and controlling them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu infiltrates a soldier camp and discovers information about a Survivor named Brahma, who is suspected to be on a Level 10 island.
• Su Yu locates Brahma in a mine and ambushes him using the Ghost Ship and the Golden Armored Corpse.
• Brahma uses the power of his Imitation God Statue to repel the Golden Armored Corpse but is ultimately captured and brought to a safe location.

Character Developments

• Su Yu demonstrates his enhanced mental capabilities and strategic planning, successfully locating and capturing Brahma.
• Brahma reveals his trump card, the Imitation God Statue, but is still overpowered by Su Yu's forces.

Significant Themes

• The power of mental energy and its applications in combat and infiltration.
• The importance of caution and preparedness in facing unknown threats.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and the Golden Armored Corpse work together to capture Brahma, showcasing their teamwork and coordination.
• Brahma's attempts to resist Su Yu highlight the power disparity between them and the futility of his efforts against a superior opponent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu reads Brahma's memories and discovers his SSS-rank talent, 'God Blesses the World', and the artifact, 'Imitation God Statue'.
• Su Yu orders Brahma's death, and upon his death, Su Yu absorbs some divine power from Brahma's body.
• The 'Imitation God Statue' attempts to escape but is intercepted by the Ghost Ship and later recognized by Su Yu.
• Su Yu merges with the 'Imitation God Statue' and stores it in his dantian.
• Su Yu leaves for Brahma's uninhabited island in the Great Zhou Dynasty's sea territory.

Character Developments

• Su Yu's 'Phantom God Pupil' and 'Copy God Pupil' advance to intermediate stages due to absorbed divine power.
• Brahma's true talent and artifact are revealed, and he is killed by Jin Jia.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the influence of strength on others (Brahma's talent and Su Yu's absorption of divine power).
• The consequences of actions (Brahma's death and the potential discovery of his disappearance).

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Brahma: Su Yu reads Brahma's memories, learns about his talent and artifact, and ultimately orders his death.
• Su Yu and Jin Jia: Su Yu orders Brahma's death, and Jin Jia carries it out.
• Su Yu and the 'Imitation God Statue': Su Yu recognizes the statue and merges with it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu captures Brahma and seizes his island, obtaining a Level 10 Island Heart and an Imitation God Statue.
• Su Yu returns to his own island and tests the Imitation God Statue's ability to absorb Faith Power from his followers.
• Su Yu discovers that Faith Power can accelerate his cultivation speed but contains complex thoughts that can erode his mind.

Character Developments

• Su Yu demonstrates strategic thinking and resourcefulness in capturing Brahma and utilizing the Imitation God Statue.
• Ao Yan and other followers show unwavering loyalty to Su Yu, contributing significant Faith Power.

Significant Themes

• Power and influence: Su Yu's growing strength and the Faith Power he commands reflect his increasing power and influence.
• The double-edged nature of Faith: While Faith Power can accelerate cultivation, it also contains toxic thoughts that can erode the mind.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with his followers, commanding them to pray towards the Imitation God Statue and contributing Faith Power.
• Su Yu's Insight Talent provides him with information about Faith Power and its potential dangers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu attempts to use Faith Power within his Illusion Space, but it manifests sentient thoughts that can't be extracted.
• He tries to grind these thoughts using the Yin Yang Grinding Disc but fails.
• Su Yu discovers he can use Faith Power intermittently without being eroded by sentient thoughts.
• He finds a Gold Rank sea beast, the Illusion Jellyfish, three thousand nautical miles northwest, planning to obtain a mental path cultivation secret manual from it.

Character Developments

• Su Yu's understanding of Faith Power deepens, realizing he can't use it in large, uninterrupted quantities without being eroded by sentient thoughts.
• Su Yu's cultivation speed increases by more than five times with the use of Faith Power.

Significant Themes

• The dual nature of Faith Power: beneficial for cultivation but dangerous due to sentient thoughts.
• The challenges and limitations of Su Yu's current strength and mental realm.

Character Interactions

• None in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yuan's injuries have healed, and he's in seclusion until they reach the Great Zhou Dynasty.
• Su Yu captures a Gold Rank Illusion Jellyfish, obtaining a Four-Star Gold Treasure Chest containing the Gold Rank martial arts secret technique, the Dao Heart Planting Demon Technique.
• Su Yu returns to the island, smelts the Illusion Jellyfish's body into pills, and then heads to the Great Zhou Dynasty capital.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yuan is focused on recovery and cultivation, showing dedication to his path.
• Su Yu demonstrates strategic thinking and resourcefulness in capturing the Illusion Jellyfish and obtaining a powerful technique.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge, as Su Yu seeks advanced martial arts techniques and rare treasures.
• The consequences of unchecked ambition, as the Dao Heart Planting Demon Technique is a demonic art with potential dangers.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Tianci and Zhou Ning respect Zhou Yuan's seclusion, showing understanding and support.
• Su Yu interacts with the Illusion Jellyfish, showcasing his ability to outmaneuver and capture powerful sea beasts.
• Su Yu's interaction with the Great Zhou Dynasty capital hints at potential future conflicts or alliances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu arrives at the Great Zhou Dynasty Capital using his Stealth ability and the power of the Ghost Ship to bypass the city gates and magic arrays.
• He decides to visit the Wantong Chamber of Commerce, the largest chamber of commerce in the dynasty, and the Great Zhou Martial Arts Academy.
• Su Yu learns that the Wantong Chamber of Commerce is not under the control of the Great Zhou Dynasty, suggesting a powerful external force behind it.
• He enters the Wantong Chamber of Commerce, navigating through the first and second floors, and reaches the third floor, where he encounters Bronze Rank Martial Master guards.

Character Developments

• Su Yu demonstrates his ability to bypass security measures and his understanding of the chamber of commerce's hierarchy, showing his intelligence and adaptability.
• The guards on the third floor recognize Su Yu's strength and treat him with respect, highlighting the importance of cultivation in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation and its influence on societal status and respect.
• The presence of external forces exerting control within the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts briefly with the guards on the third floor, demonstrating his strength and gaining their respect.
• The guards discuss Su Yu's background after he leaves, highlighting their curiosity about powerful individuals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu reaches the third floor of the Wantong Chamber of Commerce and is directed to the Appraisal Pavilion.
• He meets Jia Hong, a Third-Grade Appraiser, and presents a Third-Grade Body Tempering Pill for appraisal.
• Jia Hong, impressed by the pill's quality and efficacy, offers to buy it at five times the standard price.
• Su Yu reveals he has more such pills, prompting Jia Hong to seek higher authority within the Wantong Chamber of Commerce to finalize the deal.

Character Developments

• Su Yu demonstrates his wealth and power by casually presenting a high-grade pill, showing no interest in the appraisal process, and revealing he has more of the same.
• Jia Hong, initially professional and composed, becomes excited and eager to please Su Yu upon realizing the value of the pill and the potential business opportunity.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Power: Su Yu's possession of high-grade pills showcases his wealth and power, influencing Jia Hong's behavior.
• Professionalism vs. Greed: Jia Hong's initial professional demeanor gives way to greed and eagerness when he sees the potential profit from Su Yu's pills.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Jia Hong: Their interaction is initially formal and professional, but as Jia Hong realizes the value of Su Yu's pills, he becomes more deferential and eager to please.
• Jia Hong and the Wantong Chamber of Commerce: Jia Hong's eagerness to involve higher authorities in the Wantong Chamber of Commerce indicates his desire to secure the deal and potentially profit from it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu presents Third-Grade Spirit Pills and Body Tempering Pills to the Wantong Chamber of Commerce for appraisal.
• Jia Hong, the Third-Grade Appraiser, is unable to determine the value of the pills and seeks the Guild Master, Ji Ruoyan.
• Ji Ruoyan, intrigued by Su Yu's pills and potential background, invites him to a VIP room for a chat.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: Remains calm and composed, revealing little about himself. Shows interest in the spirit tea but doesn't overindulge.
• Jia Hong: Demonstrates respect for Su Yu and the Guild Master, acting as a bridge between them.
• Ji Ruoyan: Initially intrigued by Su Yu's background, she shifts into a professional demeanor to assess the pills' value.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Ji Ruoyan's position as Guild Master and Su Yu's potential powerful background create a dynamic between them.
• Cultivation and Wealth: The pills' high quality and rarity indicate Su Yu's cultivation level and wealth.
• Mystery and Intrigue: Su Yu's single-word introduction and Ji Ruoyan's inability to place his background create intrigue.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Jia Hong: Jia Hong shows respect and professionalism towards Su Yu, while Su Yu remains polite but reserved.
• Ji Ruoyan and Su Yu: Ji Ruoyan tries to gauge Su Yu's background, while Su Yu gives little away, maintaining an air of mystery.
• Ji Ruoyan and her Golden Martial Ancestor: The Ancestor senses danger from Su Yu, heightening Ji Ruoyan's curiosity and caution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu meets Ji Ruoyan, the president of the Wantong Chamber of Commerce, and offers her Third-Grade Body Tempering Pills.
• Ji Ruoyan expresses interest in the formula, but Su Yu declines, offering to sell the pills instead.
• Ji Ruoyan buys 100 pills at six times the price of an ordinary Third-Grade Spirit Pill and gives Su Yu a Gold VIP card.
• Ji Ruoyan invites Su Yu to a large-scale auction in five days.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: Shows his prowess in pill-making, remains mysterious about his background and abilities.
• Ji Ruoyan: Demonstrates her business acumen and desire to build a relationship with Su Yu.

Significant Themes

• The allure and risk of gambling, symbolized by the Source Stones.
• The value of relationships and connections in business, as seen in Ji Ruoyan's actions.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Ji Ruoyan: Engage in a business transaction, with Ji Ruoyan trying to build a connection with Su Yu.
• Su Yu and Jia Qing: Jia Qing acts as Su Yu's guide and explains the various areas of the Wantong Chamber of Commerce.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu finds no valuable Source Stones in the initial scan.
• He observes a Source Stone cutting event, where a young master, Zhao, makes a small profit.
• Su Yu selects eight valuable Source Stones and buys various cultivation techniques and medicinal herbs from the Wantong Chamber of Commerce, spending all his earnings.

Character Developments

• Su Yu demonstrates his talent in picking valuable Source Stones and his extensive knowledge in selecting appropriate cultivation techniques and herbs.
• Young Master Zhao shows his impulsive and gambling nature, likely leading to future losses.

Significant Themes

• The allure and risk of gambling, symbolized by the Source Stone cutting event.
• The value of patience and careful selection, as seen in Su Yu's approach to choosing Source Stones and techniques.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with Jia Qing, his guide, who remains silent and bewildered at Su Yu's actions.
• Ji Ruoyan, the Wantong Chamber of Commerce's heir, takes interest in Su Yu's purchases, indicating potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu buys a vast collection of cultivation techniques from the Wantong Chamber of Commerce, puzzling Ji Ruoyan.
• Su Yu infiltrates the Great Zhou Martial Arts Academy to gather information but leaves upon sensing danger.
• Su Yu studies the mainstream martial arts system of the Level One Sea Area, focusing on the Martial General stage.
• Su Yu returns to the island and enters the Ascension Tower for closed-door cultivation, successfully condensing a Killing Crystal.

Character Developments

• Su Yu demonstrates his resourcefulness and caution by buying a wide range of cultivation techniques and avoiding danger at the academy.
• Ji Ruoyan shows curiosity and concern about Su Yu's actions.

Significant Themes

• The chapter explores the mainstream martial arts cultivation system in the Level One Sea Area, detailing the stages from Martial Practitioner to Martial Ancestor.
• It highlights Su Yu's strategic thinking and careful planning, emphasizing his growth as a character.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu's actions intrigue Ji Ruoyan, leading her to investigate his purchases.
• Su Yu interacts with the Great Zhou Martial Arts Academy's defenses but avoids confrontations, showing his awareness of his limits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu breaks through to the Silver Rank Martial General stage and accumulates resources to further increase his strength.
• Su Yu's island enters the maritime territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty, while Zhou Yuan, Zhou Tianci, and Zhou Ning enter the imperial palace.
• Zhou Xuanji, the contemporary sovereign, agrees to compensate the Orc Dynasty to avoid war.
• Su Yu begins the Aperture-Opening process, using the Dao Heart Planting Demon Technique to open nine apertures, gaining special abilities like Gigantification.
• Su Yu recruits heroes using Energy Crystals, obtaining special talents like Liu Bowen, Zhuge Liang, and Shen Wansan.
• Su Yu distributes the recruited heroes according to their skills and assigns them to Zhou Yi and Heshen.
• Su Yu cuts Source Stones and obtains a Low-rank Sword Dao King Rule Insight.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: Breaks through to a new stage, opens nine apertures, and gains special abilities. He also recruits and distributes heroes to strengthen his forces.
• Zhou Yuan: Returns to the Great Zhou Dynasty and agrees to compensate the Orc Dynasty to avoid war, revealing that a powerful ancestor is in seclusion.
• Zhou Xuanji: Agrees to compensate the Orc Dynasty to maintain peace.
• Zhou Yi, Heshen: Receive new heroes to manage and strengthen Su Yu's forces.

Significant Themes

• Strength accumulation and cultivation progress.
• Recruitment and management of heroes to build forces.
• Avoidance of war through compensation.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with Zhou Yi and Heshen to distribute and manage the newly recruited heroes.
• Zhou Yuan interacts with Zhou Xuanji to discuss compensation for the Orc Dynasty.
• Su Yu interacts with the heroes he recruits, assigning them to Zhou Yi and Heshen based on their skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu connects with a small golden sword, absorbing its Sword Dao rules and comprehending Sword Intent.
• He spends two days in closed-door cultivation, mastering the Rudimentary Tyrant Sword Dao and reaching Sword Intent minor success.
• Su Yu opens Source Stones, obtaining various items including a damaged King Artifact blade, a Nirvana Sarira, and a Grade 4 Youth-Preserving Pill.
• He visits the Alchemy Pavilion to analyze the Youth-Preserving Pill and derives related lower-grade pills.
• Su Yu convenes a meeting at the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, assigning tasks to his subordinates, including mining undersea mineral veins and cultivating martial arts techniques within the Ascension Tower.

Character Developments

• Su Yu advances his cultivation, comprehending Sword Intent and improving his combat power.
• He demonstrates his decisiveness and ruthlessness, reflecting in his comprehension of the Tyrant Sword Dao.
• Su Yu shows his strategic planning, assigning tasks to his subordinates to develop the island's resources and strengthen its inhabitants.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and self-improvement: Su Yu's closed-door cultivation and comprehension of Sword Intent illustrate the theme of personal growth through dedicated practice.
• Resource management and development: Su Yu's assignments to his subordinates highlight the importance of efficient resource allocation and strategic planning for the island's growth.
• The value of knowledge and information: Su Yu's use of the Heavenly Secret Instrument and the Alchemy Pavilion to derive new pill recipes emphasizes the power of knowledge and information in achieving goals.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with his subordinates, issuing assignments and providing guidance for their future tasks.
• The meeting at the Heavenly Secret Pavilion showcases the hierarchy and unity among Su Yu's followers, with everyone standing up in unison when he enters and sitting down upon his signal.
• Su Yu's interactions with the Alchemy Pavilion's analysis cabinet demonstrate his ability to utilize tools and resources to his advantage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu prepares to leave the island, taking Shen Wansan and others skilled in commerce, along with Bronze Rank guards and strategists, to the Great Zhou Dynasty Capital.
• Su Yu drops off Shen Wansan's group at a small border city and heads to the capital.
• Su Yu visits the Wantong Chamber of Commerce, where Ji Ruoyan meets him. He offers a Grade 4 Youth-Preserving Pill and the formulas for Grade 1 Beauty-Enhancing Pill and Grade 2 Beauty-Nourishing Pill.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: Shows strategic planning by taking experts to the capital and offering valuable pill formulas to the Wantong Chamber of Commerce.
• Ji Ruoyan: Demonstrates her influence and power within the Wantong Chamber of Commerce, as she can make decisions regarding significant transactions and has a superior who can communicate with her.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Ji Ruoyan's position and the Wantong Chamber of Commerce's power are emphasized when she can make decisions and communicate with her superior.
• Trade and Commerce: The importance of commerce and trade is highlighted as Su Yu takes experts to the capital to develop business, and Shen Wansan's group begins trading in a small city.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Ji Ruoyan: They engage in a negotiation over the pill formulas, with Ji Ruoyan initially excited but later cautious, while Su Yu remains calm and composed, aiming for a better deal.
• Su Yu and Shen Wansan: Though not physically present, their relationship is shown as Su Yu entrusts Shen Wansan with the task of developing business in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu and Ji Ruoyan negotiate a partnership deal for pill formulas, with Su Yu initially demanding an 80-20 profit split, later settling for 90-10 after Ji Ruoyan's counteroffer.
• Su Yu insists on selecting three treasures from the Wantong Chamber of Commerce's treasury as part of the deal.
• Ji Ruoyan agrees to Su Yu's terms, guided by her clan elder's voice transmission.
• Su Yu enters the treasury and selects the 'Indestructible Golden Body - Middle Volume' book, a 'Soul Crystal (Damaged)', and a 'Star Sword - Purple Gold Rank'.

Character Developments

• Ji Ruoyan shows reluctance but agrees to Su Yu's terms due to her clan elder's instructions, demonstrating her loyalty and obedience.
• Su Yu displays his negotiation skills and knowledge of the treasury's contents, hinting at his hidden abilities and resources.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics in business negotiations, with Su Yu initially holding a strong position due to his valuable pill formulas.
• The influence of external forces (like Ji Ruoyan's clan elder) on decision-making.
• The allure and value of hidden or unknown treasures, as represented by the gold book containing the Indestructible Golden Body technique.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruoyan and Su Yu engage in a business negotiation, with Ji Ruoyan initially resistant to Su Yu's demands but eventually agreeing due to external influence.
• Su Yu and Ji Ruoyan interact within the treasury, with Su Yu selecting valuable items while Ji Ruoyan observes, showing no resistance despite the items' worth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu selects the Star Sword as his final item from the Wantong Chamber of Commerce's treasury, despite it being the least valuable.
• Su Yu gives Ji Ruoyan the formulas for the Beauty-Enhancing Pill and the Beauty-Nourishing Pill, with the condition that she notify him upon successful refinement.
• Ji Ming, the Clan Elder, reveals to Ji Ruoyan that Su Yu has significant influence and advises her to win him over for her benefit.

Character Developments

• Su Yu demonstrates his ability to sense Ji Ming's stealth, showing his keen perception and the power of the Heavenly Secret Instrument.
• Ji Ruoyan shows curiosity and determination to understand the reasons behind her clan's actions and her role in them.
• Ji Ming reveals his sharp judgment and understanding of the clan's dynamics, showing his wisdom and experience.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The influence and power of Su Yu are emphasized, and the Ji Clan's actions are driven by their desire to gain his favor.
• Investment and Returns: The Ji Clan's willingness to invest in Su Yu, despite the potential loss of profit, highlights their long-term strategic thinking.
• Seduction and Manipulation: The chapter hints at the idea of 'seduction' as a means to win someone over, though it's not explicitly stated.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Ji Ruoyan have a cordial interaction, with Su Yu showing trust in Ji Ruoyan by giving her the pill formulas.
• Ji Ming and Ji Ruoyan have a mentor-mentee interaction, with Ji Ming providing guidance and advice to Ji Ruoyan.
• Su Yu and Ji Ming have an indirect interaction, with Su Yu intentionally revealing information about himself to Ji Ming.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu receives the middle volume of the Indestructible Golden Body Technique and completes its inheritance.
• Shen Wansan and his group establish a merchant guild, the Tongbao Chamber of Commerce, in a small border town, quickly monopolizing its economy and eliminating opposition.
• Su Yu exits seclusion after fifteen days, having reached the Great Perfection of the Aperture-Opening Martial Ancestor realm and the perfection stage of his golden body, with hints of the Purple Extreme Golden Body.

Character Developments

• Su Yu's martial path advances significantly, and he gains new abilities like full-body enlargement, self-absorption of Star Power, and energy affinity.
• Shen Wansan and his companions demonstrate their business acumen and strategic prowess in establishing their merchant guild.

Significant Themes

• The power of wealth and influence, as seen in Shen Wansan's group establishing their foothold in the border town.
• The benefits of seclusion and dedicated cultivation, as demonstrated by Su Yu's rapid progress.

Character Interactions

• There are no direct interactions between characters in this chapter, as Su Yu is in seclusion and Shen Wansan's group is focused on their business endeavors.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Shen Wansan successfully secures Danzhou City and begins expanding the Tongbao Chamber of Commerce.
2. The Great Zhou Dynasty and the Orc Dynasty reach a compensation agreement to avoid war.
3. The Ji Clan accepts Su Yu's profit-sharing proposal for the pill formulas after learning of his potential ancient king lineage.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: Establishes a powerful persona, gaining the respect and cooperation of major powers like the Ji Clan.
• Ji Ruoyan: Gains recognition from the Ji Clan elders after they learn about Su Yu's potential ancient king lineage.
• Zhou Yi and others: Advance to Martial Master realm under Su Yu's guidance.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances (Su Yu's influence on the Ji Clan, Great Zhou Dynasty, and Orc Dynasty).
• Potential consequences of offending powerful entities (Ji Clan's fear of ancient kings).
• The importance of strategic patience (Su Yu's decision not to rush into the detected ruins).

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Ji Ruoyan: Their relationship remains ambiguous, with Ji Ruoyan missing Su Yu while he is in seclusion.
• Su Yu and the Ji Clan: Su Yu's mysterious identity and potential ancient king lineage lead the Ji Clan to accept his profit-sharing proposal.
• Su Yu and Zhou Yi: Su Yu guides Zhou Yi and the others in their cultivation, showing concern for their progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu instructs Zhou Yi and Ao Yan, then leaves the island to search for opportunities.
• Survivors from other worlds enter the Level One Sea Area.
• Su Yu visits the Wantong Chamber of Commerce, where Ji Ruoyan and Ji Yang reveal their true faces.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: Shows strategic thinking and calm demeanor, fabricates a master to enhance his status.
• Ji Ruoyan: Becomes the second-sequence heir of the Ji Clan, eager to secure Su Yu's support.
• Ji Yang: Reveals himself to Su Yu, believes in Su Yu's fabricated master, and treats him respectfully.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and status: Su Yu's fabricated master and his own calm demeanor influence how others treat him.
• Trust and cooperation: Su Yu trusts Ji Ruoyan with the profit-sharing scheme, and Ji Ruoyan adheres to it.
• Cultivation and growth: Su Yu's cultivation bottleneck and his decision to travel for experience show his dedication to growth.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Ji Ruoyan: They maintain a cordial relationship, with Ji Ruoyan trying to please Su Yu.
• Su Yu and Ji Yang: They interact respectfully, with Ji Yang believing in Su Yu's fabricated master and treating him as an equal.
• Ji Ruoyan and Ji Yang: They work together to understand and win over Su Yu, with Ji Yang revealing himself to Su Yu.