Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Mo wakes up to find Tang Ya in his embrace, misunderstanding her for Xiao Lv.
• Tang Ya's cultivation speed slows down, prompting her to move closer to Chu Mo for better effect.
• Chu Mo realizes they spent the night in an intimate position due to the cultivation attraction, likening it to an "alternative succubus constitution."
• Chu Mo sells more medicinal pills to Meng Hongchen, who plans to resell them for profit.
• Ju Zi, "Revenge Girl," confirms the pill's effectiveness.
• Chu Mo declines Li Nannan's request to cultivate together, as he has promised to visit her mother.
• Wang Dong'er, "Grilled Fish Girl," expresses disdain for Chu Mo's actions.

Character Developments

• Chu Mo: Realizes the side effects of the cultivation attraction, decides to help Tang Ya first before pursuing romantic interests.
• Tang Ya: Sleeps deeply, unaware of the intimate position she shared with Chu Mo.
• Meng Hongchen: Actively buys pills to resell, showing entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ju Zi: Confirms the pill's effectiveness, remains mysterious about her identity.
• Li Nannan: Expresses interest in cultivating with Chu Mo.
• Wang Dong'er: Continues to express disdain for Chu Mo, with no clear reason given.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation attraction and its consequences.
• The allure of wealth and profit (Meng Hongchen's actions).
• Unrequited feelings and misunderstandings (Wang Dong'er's behavior).

Character Interactions

• Chu Mo and Tang Ya: Share an intimate moment due to cultivation attraction.
• Chu Mo and Meng Hongchen: Engage in a business transaction.
• Chu Mo and Ju Zi: Exchange information about the pill's effectiveness.
• Chu Mo and Li Nannan: Discuss cultivation plans.
• Chu Mo and Wang Dong'er: Engage in a brief, tense exchange.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Mo doesn't chase after Jiang Nannan as he has a prior engagement.
• Jiang Nannan waits for Chu Mo at the female dormitory entrance with Xiao Lv.
• They go on a date in Shrek City, with Jiang Nannan treating Chu Mo to breakfast.
• Wang Dong'er secretly watches them, gets angry, and accidentally ruins a fruit stall.

Character Developments

• Jiang Nannan shows her tsundere side, being cold to others but warm to Chu Mo.
• Chu Mo remains indifferent to Jiang Nannan's advances, focusing on food.
• Wang Dong'er reveals her feelings for Chu Mo, getting jealous and angry when seeing him with Jiang Nannan.

Significant Themes

• Love triangle: Wang Dong'er's unrequited love for Chu Mo is hinted at.
• Tsundere trope: Jiang Nannan's cold and aloof behavior towards others, but warm and caring towards Chu Mo.
• Gossip and rumors: The outer courtyard and freshmen discuss Jiang Nannan and Xu Sanshi's relationship.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Nannan and Chu Mo: They interact playfully, with Jiang Nannan trying to make Chu Mo jealous, and Chu Mo being oblivious.
• Wang Dong'er and Chu Mo: Wang Dong'er secretly watches Chu Mo and Jiang Nannan, getting jealous and angry.
• Jiang Nannan and the fruit stall owner: She buys out his stall to keep him quiet about seeing her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Mo and Jiang Nannan go on a date, shopping and strolling in Shrek City.
• They visit Jiang Nannan's mother, Jiang Ruowan, at her residence.
• Jiang Ruowan, who is ill, shows excessive enthusiasm towards Chu Mo, neglecting her own daughter.

Character Developments

• Chu Mo: He remains humble about his abilities and is slightly uncomfortable with Jiang Ruowan's excessive attention.
• Jiang Nannan: She feels neglected by her mother's favoritism towards Chu Mo.
• Jiang Ruowan: She appears to have an unusual infatuation with Chu Mo, neglecting her daughter and her own health.

Significant Themes

• Favoritism: Jiang Ruowan's preferential treatment of Chu Mo over her own daughter raises questions about her priorities.
• Health and Illness: Jiang Ruowan's poor health is a recurring issue, affecting her behavior and relationships.
• Growth and Change: Chu Mo's growth and maturity are highlighted, contrasting with Jiang Ruowan's stagnation.

Character Interactions

• Chu Mo and Jiang Nannan: They interact as close friends, with Chu Mo showing concern for Jiang Nannan's feelings.
• Jiang Nannan and Jiang Ruowan: Their relationship is strained due to Jiang Ruowan's favoritism towards Chu Mo.
• Jiang Ruowan and Chu Mo: Jiang Ruowan's unusual behavior towards Chu Mo raises questions about her true feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Mo discovers Jiang Ruowan's illness has worsened.
• Chu Mo performs a physical examination on Jiang Ruowan to determine the best treatment.
• Chu Mo gives his Martial Soul, Xiao Lv, the Mystic Water Pill to study and create a suitable prescription.
• Jiang Nannan returns with groceries, including spirit beast meat for Chu Mo.

Character Developments

• Chu Mo: Shows concern and responsibility for Jiang Ruowan's health, demonstrating his growth from a child to a more mature individual.
• Jiang Ruowan: Struggles with her illness and feels guilty for worrying Jiang Nannan, showing her maternal love and concern for her daughter's feelings.
• Jiang Nannan: Displays affection and care for Chu Mo, showing her growing attachment to him, and also shows concern for her mother's health.

Significant Themes

• Family and responsibility: Chu Mo's concern for Jiang Ruowan's health and Jiang Nannan's care for both her mother and Chu Mo highlight the importance of family and responsibility.
• Growth and maturity: Chu Mo's actions and thoughts show his growth from a child to a more mature individual, understanding the gravity of Jiang Ruowan's illness and his role in treating it.

Character Interactions

• Chu Mo and Jiang Ruowan: Their interaction is filled with mutual concern and trust, with Jiang Ruowan allowing Chu Mo to perform the examination and Chu Mo reassuring her that he will treat her illness.
• Jiang Nannan and Jiang Ruowan: Their interaction shows the tension between a mother and daughter, with Jiang Nannan feeling neglected and Jiang Ruowan being stern and focused on Chu Mo's well-being.
• Chu Mo and Jiang Nannan: Their interaction is playful and affectionate, with Jiang Nannan showing her growing attachment to Chu Mo and Chu Mo being slightly embarrassed by her affection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Mo visits Jiang Nannan and her mother, Jiang Ruowan, to check on Jiang Ruowan's health.
• Jiang Ruowan reveals her illness has relapsed but doesn't want to worry Jiang Nannan.
• Chu Mo promises to help Jiang Ruowan and leaves after lunch, with Jiang Ruowan asking him to stay but he declines.
• Chu Mo receives messages from the Chat Group, revealing Tang Ya and Huo Yu'er's class assignment with him in Class One, known for its strict head teacher, Zhou Yi.

Character Developments

• Chu Mo: Shows maturity and responsibility in handling Jiang Ruowan's health, keeping her secret while reassuring Jiang Nannan. He also demonstrates concern for his friends' well-being in the Chat Group.
• Jiang Ruowan: Shows vulnerability and a desire for Chu Mo's company, hinting at possible romantic feelings or a desire for a parental figure.
• Jiang Nannan: Shows understanding and acceptance of her mother's behavior, but also some resentment towards Chu Mo's departure.
• Tang Ya: Shows concern for her best friend's mother and reveals her past experiences with Zhou Yi, the head teacher of Class One.
• Huo Yu'er: Shows excitement about being in the same class as Chu Mo and Wang Dong, and concern for Chu Mo's potential interactions with Zhou Yi.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility: Chu Mo takes responsibility for Jiang Ruowan's health and reassures Jiang Nannan, showing his dependability.
• Relationships: The complexity of family relationships is explored through Jiang Ruowan and Jiang Nannan's dynamic, and the importance of friendships is shown through the Chat Group interactions.
• New Beginnings: The start of the new school year at Shrek Academy brings new challenges and opportunities for the characters.

Character Interactions

• Chu Mo and Jiang Ruowan: Their interaction hints at a possible romantic interest from Jiang Ruowan towards Chu Mo, or a desire for a parental figure.
• Chu Mo and Jiang Nannan: They have a sibling-like relationship, with Jiang Nannan showing understanding and acceptance of her mother's behavior.
• Tang Ya and Huo Yu'er: They share their concerns and experiences, with Tang Ya acting as a mentor figure to Huo Yu'er.
• Chu Mo and the Chat Group: The interactions in the Chat Group show Chu Mo's concern for his friends' well-being and their shared experiences as they start their new school year.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Mo feels helpless and anxious about Jiang Ruowan's condition, trying to find a solution using the Mystic Water Pill.
• The group discusses Chu Mo's feelings for Jiang Nannan, with Chu Mo admitting he has intentions but not specifying the nature of his feelings.
• They learn about Zhou Yi, their new head teacher, who has a bad temper and a history of expelling students.
• Tang Ya warns that Zhou Yi might pair Chu Mo and Wang Dong'er for the freshman tournament, aiming for first place.

Character Developments

• Chu Mo shows concern for Jiang Nannan's mother, revealing his kind heart and willingness to help.
• Chu Mo admits to having feelings for Jiang Nannan but doesn't clarify whether they're romantic or platonic.
• Zhou Yi is introduced as a stern, power-hungry teacher with a tendency to expel students.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and romantic feelings are explored through Chu Mo's relationship with Jiang Nannan.
• The pressure and intensity of Shrek Academy's teaching methods are highlighted, with Zhou Yi as an example of a harsh teacher.

Character Interactions

• Chu Mo interacts with the group members, discussing his feelings for Jiang Nannan and his concerns about Zhou Yi.
• Tang Ya and Meng Hongchen, who initially argued, now discuss issues peacefully in the group chat.
• Wang Dong'er and Chu Mo express their concerns about Zhou Yi and the upcoming freshman tournament.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Mo is buying herbs for Xiao Lv to refine pills, but the required plant-type Soul Beast sap is hard to find.
• He bumps into Xiao Xiao, the girl who showed him the way to the herb market, and decides to treat her to dinner as a token of gratitude.
• They have dinner at a small restaurant, and Chu Mo plans to upgrade the Chat Group with the experience he expects to gain from the argument between Meng Hongchen and Wang Dong'er.

Character Developments

• Chu Mo shows gratitude and kindness to Xiao Xiao, who helped him previously.
• Xiao Xiao is content with simple pleasures, not requiring expensive meals or gifts.
• Wang Dong'er continues to express jealousy or disapproval when Chu Mo interacts with other women.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and kindness: Chu Mo treats Xiao Xiao to dinner to express his gratitude for her help.
• Simplicity and contentment: Xiao Xiao is happy with a simple dinner, not expecting extravagance.
• Jealousy and possessiveness: Wang Dong'er's reactions hint at her feelings for Chu Mo.

Character Interactions

• Chu Mo and Xiao Xiao: They have dinner together, with Chu Mo expressing gratitude and Xiao Xiao enjoying the company.
• Wang Dong'er and Chu Mo: Wang Dong'er expresses disapproval of Chu Mo's interactions with other women, hinting at her feelings for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Mo and his friends wake up early for their first day of class.
• Chu Mo's Martial Soul, Xiao Lv, helps Tang Ya progress in her cultivation.
• Chu Mo asks Tang Ya to deliver a medicinal pill to Jiang Nannan.
• Wang Dong'er accuses Chu Mo of doing something to Tang Ya, causing a scene in the hallway.

Character Developments

• Chu Mo: Shows responsibility and care for his friends, especially Jiang Nannan.
• Tang Ya: Demonstrates affection towards Xiao Lv and understanding of its Martial Soul abilities.
• Wang Dong'er: Exhibits jealousy and possessiveness towards Chu Mo, leading to a public outburst.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie among classmates.
• The importance of punctuality and respect for teachers, as emphasized by the threat of expulsion.
• The power dynamics and social hierarchies within the class, hinted at by Wang Dong'er's behavior.

Character Interactions

• Chu Mo and Tang Ya: Share a friendly and cooperative relationship, with Tang Ya showing understanding of Chu Mo's concerns for Jiang Nannan.
• Wang Dong'er and Chu Mo: Their interaction highlights Wang Dong'er's jealousy and Chu Mo's annoyance with her behavior.
• Huo Yu'er and Chu Mo: Huo Yu'er shows shyness and discomfort around Chu Mo, while Chu Mo displays understanding and patience towards her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Mo and Huo Yu'er encounter Wang Dong'er, who is admired by many students.
• Chu Mo meets Xiao Xiao, a green-haired girl from his dinner the previous day, and they sit together in class.
• Zhou Yi, the homeroom teacher, arrives and intimidates the students, ordering them to run 120 laps around Shrek Plaza as their first test.

Character Developments

• Huo Yu'er is still disguised as a boy and feels embarrassed when Xiao Xiao questions her name.
• Zhou Yi is revealed to be a stern and demanding teacher, prioritizing discipline and physical prowess over academic learning.

Significant Themes

• The importance of discipline and authority in Zhou Yi's teaching methods.
• The contrast between Zhou Yi's expectations and the students' abilities, particularly the auxiliary soul masters.

Character Interactions

• Chu Mo and Xiao Xiao become classmates and sit together, with Xiao Xiao expressing interest in gossiping about Wang Dong'er.
• Zhou Yi's arrival silences the classroom, and she quickly establishes her authority by ordering the students to run laps.
• Some auxiliary soul masters attempt to negotiate with Zhou Yi but are met with anger and disregard.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yi, the homeroom teacher, forces students to run laps around Shrek Plaza as a test.
• She expels a student for questioning her methods and forces others to run as well.
• Chu Mo and his classmates are running laps when they receive a system upgrade notification.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yi: Revealed to be a soul emperor, she demonstrates a harsh and unreasonable teaching style.
• Chu Mo: Shows empathy and support for his classmates, particularly Xiao Xiao, and maintains a calm demeanor despite the circumstances.

Significant Themes

• The harsh and sometimes unfair nature of authority, represented by Zhou Yi's teaching methods.
• The importance of standing up for oneself and others, shown by the student who questioned Zhou Yi.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yi and her students: She uses her authority to suppress and punish her students, while they fear and resent her.
• Chu Mo and Xiao Xiao: Chu Mo shows kindness and support to Xiao Xiao, who is frightened by Zhou Yi's actions.
• The Chat Group members: They discuss the harsh training and the system upgrade, with each member hoping to win the lottery.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Chat Group announces the winners of the first prize draw: Tang Ya, Wang Dong'er, and Meng Hongchen.
• Chu Mo, not winning, expresses displeasure and decides to scout new members.
• The Chat Group upgrades, adding new features like 'Add Friends' and 'Video Calls.'
• Two new members join the group: Xiao Xiao (Xiao Who Plays the Flute) and Zhu Lu (Cat Who Controls Speed).
• Tang Ya wins the Demon Puppet, a Level 98 Super Douluo, but struggles to control it due to high spiritual and soul power consumption.
• Wang Dong'er and Meng Hongchen receive immortal herbs: Wangchuan Autumn Water Dew and Love Acacia Heartbroken Red, respectively.

Character Developments

• Chu Mo: Disappointed with not winning, he decides to observe new members.
• Tang Ya: Wins the Demon Puppet but struggles to control it, seeks advice from the group.
• Wang Dong'er: Wins the Wangchuan Autumn Water Dew, excited and shares with the group.
• Meng Hongchen: Loses but expresses jealousy and anger, later receives the Love Acacia Heartbroken Red.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Disappointment: Chu Mo and Meng Hongchen feel disappointed after not winning.
• Friendship and Support: The group members share their rewards and information, supporting each other.
• Power and Control: Tang Ya struggles with controlling the Demon Puppet, highlighting the theme of power and its responsible use.

Character Interactions

• Chu Mo observes Xiao Xiao and Zhu Lu, guessing their identities.
• Tang Ya seeks advice from the group about controlling the Demon Puppet.
• Wang Dong'er and Meng Hongchen interact, with Wang Dong'er teasing Meng Hongchen about her loss.
• The entire group discusses and shares information about their rewards.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Zhuqing encounters a mysterious chat group in her mind while meditating.
• She is struck by lightning when she tries to speak about it, suggesting a restriction.
• Dai Mubai and Tang San arrive, but Zhu Zhuqing dismisses them, claiming it's a cultivation issue.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhuqing: Shows determination and secrecy regarding the chat group incident.
• Dai Mubai: Exhibits concern for Zhu Zhuqing's well-being.
• Tang San: Displays caution and suspicion about Zhu Zhuqing's behavior.

Significant Themes

• Mysterious forces at work, hinting at a larger plot.
• Secrecy and restriction, suggesting hidden information or powers.
• Trust and communication, as Zhu Zhuqing keeps the incident to herself.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai: Dai Mubai shows care, but Zhu Zhuqing keeps him at a distance.
• Zhu Zhuqing and Tang San: Tang San is suspicious of Zhu Zhuqing's behavior, but she dismisses him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Mo and his classmates are subjected to an intense physical training session by Zhou Yi, involving 120 laps, which leaves most students exhausted and sore.
• Zhou Yi expels several students who were caught cheating during the run.
• Tang Ya receives a Demon Puppet as a reward for coming in first, but she lacks the mental power to control it fully.
• Chu Mo offers to trade a pill formula for five fully charged level 9 Milk Bottles to help Tang Ya control the Demon Puppet.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yi: Shows herself to be a strict and demanding teacher, pushing the students to their limits.
• Tang Ya: Struggles with the inability to fully control the Demon Puppet and expresses her desire for revenge against her parents' killers.
• Chu Mo: Demonstrates his growing affection for Tang Ya by offering to help her obtain the Milk Bottles she needs to control the Demon Puppet.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and hard work in achieving one's goals (through Zhou Yi's training session).
• The consequences of cheating and the value of honesty (as seen with the expelled students).
• The struggle between one's desires and the reality of one's situation (as experienced by Tang Ya).

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yi interacts with the students, pushing them to their limits and expelling those who cheat.
• Chu Mo interacts with Tang Ya, offering to help her obtain the Milk Bottles she needs to control the Demon Puppet.
• Meng Hongchen, the granddaughter of a Titled Douluo, interacts with Tang Ya and Chu Mo, acting as a mediator between them regarding the trade for the Milk Bottles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yi begins her class, discussing the blurred lines between attack and defense soul masters due to soul tools.
• Chu Mo receives a trade request from Meng Hongchen in the chat group, exchanging a pill formula and 200 pills for an 8th-grade soul tool.
• Tang Ya receives the 8th-grade soul tool and immediately equips it, causing a surge of Devilish Qi that alarms the Shrek Academy elders.
• Tang Ya sets off for revenge against the Iron-Blooded Sect, leaving without a trace.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yi is introduced as a stern and authoritative teacher.
• Meng Hongchen is revealed to be the granddaughter of an influential figure, willing to trade for the pill formula.
• Tang Ya demonstrates her determination for revenge, equipping the soul tool and leaving without hesitation.

Significant Themes

• The impact of soul tools on the balance of power between attack and defense soul masters.
• The pursuit of revenge and its consequences.
• The fear and alertness of the Shrek Academy elders regarding the Evil Soul Masters.

Character Interactions

• Chu Mo and Meng Hongchen negotiate a trade in the chat group.
• Tang Ya interacts with the Shrek Academy elders, causing alarm with her sudden appearance and departure.
• Zhou Yi interacts with her students, demonstrating her teaching style and expectations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Mo receives a notification from the Chat Group system, granting him a Dream Manifestation Ability (to manifest memories into a film) upon reaching level 3.
• Chu Mo decides to use this ability to make films based on the group members' pasts to attract them and grow stronger.
• The group members start discussing the chat group, with Xiao Xiao and Zhu Zhuqing (disguised as Tang Wutong) joining the conversation.

Character Developments

• Chu Mo: Shows his strategic thinking by planning to use the Dream Manifestation Ability to grow stronger and protect those he cares about.
• Zhu Zhuqing: Realizes the chat group's reality and starts to understand its purpose.
• Xiao Wu: Misses her daughter, Tang Wutong, but understands the importance of her gaining experience.

Significant Themes

• Growth and Learning: The group members discuss their training and the value of the immortal herb.
• Family and Love: Xiao Wu's longing for her daughter and Tang San's concern for his family.
• Scheming and Manipulation: Tang San's hidden plans for the plane's destiny and Chu Mo's strategy to grow stronger.

Character Interactions

• Chu Mo interacts with the group members, explaining the chat group's purpose and answering their questions.
• Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu (disguised as Tang Wutong) interact, with Zhu Zhuqing trying to guide her niece and Xiao Wu expressing her desire to see her daughter.
• Tang San and Xiao Wu discuss Zhu Zhuqing's cultivation issues and Tang Wutong's growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yi, the homeroom teacher, ends the chat group messages and lectures the class after dismissing nine students.
• Students complain about the rigorous training and consider transferring to other academies.
• Chu Mo and his group discuss the Freshman Assessment and the high expulsion rate.
• Chu Mo decides to post a video in the chat group to increase activity.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yi is shown to be stern and demanding, not tolerating slacking off or low strength.
• Students are shown to be struggling with the intense training and considering transferring.
• Wang Dong'er shows cleverness in understanding Zhou Yi's expulsion strategy.
• Chu Mo shows consideration for Wang Dong'er by not including the scene where she coughed up blood in the video.

Significant Themes

• The harsh training methods and high expectations at Shrek Academy.
• The struggle between perseverance and giving up in the face of difficulty.
• The theme of facing reality and making tough decisions (transferring to other academies).

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yi interacts with the students by glaring at them and dismissing them without looking back.
• Chu Mo and his group interact with each other, discussing their experiences and plans.
• Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao interact with Chu Mo, trying to get him to reveal the video's content.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Ya uses her Shaluo Snake Net to capture and torture the sect master, Tie Li, for killing her parents.
• She uses Dragon Whisker Needles to cause him immense pain but keeps him alive.
• An elder from the Holy Spirit Cult, Zhongli Wu, arrives and praises Tang Ya's revenge.
• Zhongli Wu tries to recruit Tang Ya, but she declines and leaves.
• Zhongli Wu and the Demon Puppet (Tang Ya's Martial Soul) engage in a battle, which Tang Ya later joins using a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
• Tang Ya uses her Blue Silver Grass to drain Zhongli Wu's life force, then leaves without engaging further.

Character Developments

• Tang Ya: She seeks revenge for her parents' death, showing her determination and ruthlessness. After avenging them, she feels empty and wants to return to Chu Mo.
• Zhongli Wu: He admires Tang Ya's talent and tries to recruit her for the Holy Spirit Cult. He shows restraint in battle, not wanting to create an enemy.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Tang Ya's primary motivation throughout the chapter is to avenge her parents.
• Talent and Destiny: Zhongli Wu recognizes Tang Ya's talent and believes she has a great destiny, trying to recruit her for the Holy Spirit Cult.
• Power and Control: Tang Ya uses her power to torture Tie Li and later battles Zhongli Wu, demonstrating her control over her Martial Soul and its abilities.

Character Interactions

• Tang Ya and Tie Li: Their interaction is one of torture and revenge, with Tang Ya inflicting pain on Tie Li while keeping him alive.
• Tang Ya and Zhongli Wu: They have a brief interaction where Zhongli Wu tries to recruit Tang Ya, but she declines and leaves without engaging further in battle.

• Tang Ya returns to an inn after her revenge, not due to injury or Milk Bottles, but to adjust her condition and change clothes.
• She shares her experience with the group, revealing she encountered a level 98 Evil Spirit Master (Zhongli Wu) who didn't have killing intent.
• Chu Mo guesses the identity of the Evil Spirit Master and confirms Tang Ya's safety.
• Wang Dong'er, Xiao Xiao, and Meng Hongchen question Chu Mo about the reasons for the increase in Evil Spirit Masters.
• Chu Mo shares his theories: lack of dedicated containment or cleanup organization, and ordinary people turning to Evil Spirit Masters out of desperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group chat discusses the high mortality rate of Shrek Academy's Inspectors Group due to the strength of Evil Spirit Masters and the academy's neutrality.
• Chu Mo explains that the lack of a secure prison for Evil Spirit Masters makes them fight to the death, exacerbating the strength gap.
• He also discusses the lack of opportunities for ordinary Spirit Masters, leading many to become Evil Spirit Masters.
• The group members discuss the relationship between the current situation and the past, with Zhu Zhuqing and Wang Dong'er vowing to eliminate Evil Spirit Masters once they become powerful.

Character Developments

• Chu Mo demonstrates his understanding of the world's dynamics and his critical thinking skills.
• Zhu Zhuqing and Wang Dong'er show their determination to fight against Evil Spirit Masters.
• Zhu Zhuqing reveals her disdain for Spirit Hall and her past as a noble.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the powerful and the ordinary.
• The consequences of the lack of opportunities and justice for the common people.
• The potential for change in one's beliefs and actions over time.

Character Interactions

• Chu Mo interacts with the group members, sharing his insights and challenging their views.
• Zhu Zhuqing and Wang Dong'er express their resolve to fight against Evil Spirit Masters, showing their determination and idealism.
• Zhu Zhuqing and Chu Mo have a subtle conflict over their views on Spirit Hall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with Chu Mo and his classmates discussing their morning's experience and the upcoming class.
• They speculate about the afternoon's class, with Wang Dong'er jokingly suggesting it might be another running session.
• Upon arriving at the classroom, they find their classmates discussing the possibility of another running session, expressing their apprehension.

Character Developments

• Chu Mo remains calm and composed, trying to reassure his classmates despite his own uncertainty about the afternoon's class.
• Wang Dong'er shows a rare moment of agreement with the group, acknowledging that Shrek Academy is different from her expectations.

Significant Themes

• The theme of perseverance and willpower is reinforced, as running is suggested to test these qualities.
• The idea of defying expectations is present, as Shrek Academy's methods differ from what the students initially imagined.

Character Interactions

• Chu Mo tries to comfort his classmates, particularly Huo Yu'er, who is worried about another running session.
• Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao bond over their shared experience and uncertainty about the afternoon's class.
• Zhu Zhuqing and Tang Wutong engage in a discussion about the benefits of Grandmaster's running method, highlighting the generational gap in understanding and experience.