Chapter Summaries

Plot Points and Events

• The Eileen Cup, a major witch tournament, kicks off in South City, attracting millions of witches and causing a significant economic boom.
• The tournament follows a brutal format: preliminary BO3 group stage, main BO5 group stage, double-elimination BO7 knockout stage, and a BO9 grand final.
• Jiang Han, Lin Zhaojun, and Ji Haijun meet up to play cards and practice at the advanced Snow Cedar Lake practice grounds.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han's magic power has grown significantly, surpassing Lin Zhaojun's expectations.
• Lin Zhaojun and Ji Haijun are revealed to be friends who enjoy trash-talking during practice.

Significant Themes

• The economic impact and social changes brought by the Eileen Cup.
• The intense competition and pressure among top-tier witches.
• The camaraderie and friendly rivalry among witches.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han, Lin Zhaojun, and Ji Haijun spend time together, playing cards and practicing at the Snow Cedar Lake practice grounds.
• Lin Zhaojun and Ji Haijun engage in friendly trash talk during their practice session.
• Jiang Han serves as a "battery" for Lin Zhaojun and Ji Haijun, providing them with magic power for their drills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Eightfold Island arena is introduced, with a passage leading directly to the Snow Phoebe Lake arena.
• Online ticket sales are implemented for the first time, allowing both witches and landfolk to watch matches from home.
• During halftime, Jiang Han will perform as part of the 303 Witches cheer squad.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han learns about Angelite's past and her relationship with Eileen.
• Eileen reveals her role in conferring Angelite's title upon her.
• Angelite displays a more assertive and confident side when interacting with Eileen.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and relationships between witches, particularly between Eileen and Angelite.
• The evolution of witch culture and technology, such as online ticket sales and improved viewing experiences.

Character Interactions

• Eileen and Angelite's interaction reveals their shared history and mutual respect.
• Jiang Han's interactions with both Eileen and Angelite provide insights into their personalities and backgrounds.
• The 303 Witches are mentioned as a group, suggesting their growing importance in the story.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han attends the pre-match ceremony and watches the matches from a VIP viewing platform.
• Angelite, the Final Witch, finds Jiang Han and expresses her dedication to fighting for her.
• Jiang Han learns about secret treasures in Gaia Space from Angelite.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Becomes more comfortable with high-altitude scenes and displays confidence in her abilities.
• Angelite: Shows a softer side when interacting with Jiang Han, revealing her feelings for her.
• Eileen: Integrates into modern society, actively seeking information and expressing her opinions.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and social hierarchy among witches.
• The allure of secret treasures and the desire to seek them out.
• The importance of understanding an opponent's tactical and technical level in competitions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Angelite: Share a tender moment, with Angelite expressing her devotion to Jiang Han.
• Jiang Han and Eileen: Engage in a casual conversation about the competition, with Eileen expressing her admiration for A Lin's skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The opening match features Du Lingxuan (classical witch) vs. Lin Zhaojun (modern witch).
• The match is part of the E2 group stage, with Lilith, Bessie Adams, and Lin Zhaojun as contestants.
• Commentators worldwide discuss Lin Zhaojun's dominance and potential victory.

Character Developments

• Lin Zhaojun, the top-ranked witch, returns to competition after a year's hiatus.
• Du Lingxuan, a skilled classical witch, faces Lin Zhaojun in the opening match.
• Eileen, a talented witch, demonstrates her understanding of technology.

Significant Themes

• The differences between classical and modern witches, their strengths, and weaknesses.
• The impact of Lin Zhaojun's fast, mobile, and dispelling combat style on witch duels.
• The global anticipation and expectations surrounding Lin Zhaojun's return.

Character Interactions

• Lin Zhaojun and Du Lingxuan exchange trash talk before the match, with Du Lingxuan getting the better of A Lin.
• Commentators worldwide discuss and praise Lin Zhaojun's dominance, with some making sarcastic remarks.
• Jiang Han explains sarcastic snark to Eileen and shares her thoughts on Lin Zhaojun's potential victory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Zhaojun, the Witch Top 1, competes in a match against Du Lingxuan.
• Lin Zhaojun demonstrates her peak performance, dominating Du Lingxuan with her blitz attacks and oppressive style.
• The match is a best-of-three (BO3), with the first round won by Lin Zhaojun.
• Top-tier witches compete in other matches, showcasing mature tactics and creativity.

Character Developments

• Lin Zhaojun: Proves her dominance as Witch Top 1, displaying exceptional casting speed, reaction speed, and fluid blitz attacks.
• Du Lingxuan: Struggles against Lin Zhaojun's oppressive style, failing to gain the initiative and losing the first round.
• Jiang Han: Becomes a fan of Lin Zhaojun's fighting style after watching her match.

Significant Themes

• The thrill and spectacle of Witch duels.
• The importance of gaining the initiative in duels.
• The strategic use of spells and tactics in high-level competitions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Eileen: Watch the matches together, discussing the action and tactics. They also go to the restroom together, chatting about the matches and their own shortcomings.
• Lin Zhaojun and Du Lingxuan: Engage in a intense duel, with Lin Zhaojun dominating the first round.
• Witch commentators: Provide insightful analysis and information about the matches and the witches' tactics.

Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Eileen chat in the VIP lounge during halftime, discussing their experiences with best friends and comparing them to Angelite's behavior.
• Dorothy Jordan, the commentator, shares her impressions of Angelite and Ji Haijun, highlighting Angelite's lack of shame and Ji Haijun's terrible skills.
• The match between Angelite and Ji Haijun begins. Angelite creates a ring-island terrain, while Ji Haijun counters with a tidal wave and transforms the water into fish-men to attack Angelite's shields.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han and Eileen bond over their shared experiences as best friends, despite their different backgrounds.
• Dorothy Jordan shows her professionalism and dedication to her job, even after a passionate interlude.
• Angelite demonstrates her calm and composed demeanor in battle, even when faced with unexpected tactics.
• Ji Haijun reveals her strategic prowess and adaptability, using her knowledge of Angelite's strengths to counter her terrain-focused setup.

Significant Themes

• The importance of friendship and shared experiences.
• The professionalism and dedication required for success in the witches' world.
• The adaptability and strategic thinking needed to counter powerful opponents.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Eileen bond over their shared experiences as best friends, leading to a comfortable and relaxed conversation.
• Dorothy Jordan and Teacher Yu Sitong work together to keep the audience engaged and informed during the commentary.
• Angelite and Ji Haijun face off in a strategic battle, with Ji Haijun demonstrating her ability to adapt to Angelite's terrain-focused tactics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Angelite loses her group-stage match 0-2 against Ji Haijun.
• The loss causes a global uproar among witches, with many discussing the match online.
• Jiang Han and Eileen analyze the match, concluding that the rules heavily restricted Angelite's abilities.

Character Developments

• Angelite remains composed and unperturbed after her loss, showing her resilience and maturity.
• Jiang Han and Eileen's relationship deepens as they spend more time together, with Eileen treating Jiang Han like a younger sister.
• Angelite takes on the role of Jiang Han's temporary guardian, further solidifying their bond.

Significant Themes

• The impact of rules on a witch's abilities and strategies.
• The importance of spectacle and entertainment in witch competitions.
• The power dynamics and relationships between witches, particularly the mentor-mentee and guardian-ward dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Eileen bond over their shared love for witch competitions and their analysis of Angelite's loss.
• Angelite teases Eileen about her age and their new guardian-ward relationship, showing a playful side to her personality.
• Jiang Han struggles to maintain her composure as she witnesses the playful banter between Angelite and Eileen.

Plot Points and Events

• The tournament's sky islands become a bustling trade market.
• Jiang Han sells her alchemical potions in a shop, attracting many customers.
• She sells out her stock and closes the shop, leaving to explore the market.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han demonstrates her business acumen and adaptability in selling potions.
• She becomes more comfortable with her feminine side, experimenting with makeup.
• She shows concern for her friends and family, making notes to buy materials for them.

Significant Themes

• The importance of "joining the fun" in witch trade culture.
• The ethical nature of witches when dealing with their own kind.
• Jiang Han's growing acceptance of her feminine side.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with various witches, including customers, helpers, and friends.
• She exchanges pleasantries and cheek-to-cheek greetings with her helpers.
• She reflects on her growing familiarity with makeup and feminine habits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han visits the bustling Snow Phoebe Lake market, known for rare and precious witch items.
• She encounters a Griffin Carriage shop run by Bo Clan witches, who are skilled alchemists.
• Jiang Han meets a Phoenix Witch shopkeeper, Jian Yunhan, who offers three unique curiosities: 'Plymouth Harbor's Treasure Fleet,' 'Izumi Saki,' and 'Mark the Boat to Seek the Sword.'
• Jiang Han purchases 'Plymouth Harbor's Treasure Fleet' necklace for 81,000 yuan.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows her knowledge of various witch races and their history. She demonstrates professionalism and honesty in her interactions, typical of modern witches. She also displays her skill in evaluating curiosities and their cost-effectiveness.
• Jian Yunhan (Phoenix Witch): Exhibits professionalism, elegance, and a lack of pride typical of modern witches. She is skilled in alchemy and business, creating unique and valuable curiosities.

Significant Themes

• The modernization of witches and their society, reflected in their professionalism, honesty, and business acumen.
• The value of curiosities and their role in witch culture, showcasing the skill and creativity of witch alchemists.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Jian Yunhan: Their interaction is polite, professional, and respectful. They engage in a conversation about the curiosities, with Jian Yunhan showcasing her creations and Jiang Han expressing her interest and making a purchase.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han visits Cen Jing at her greenhouse after a day at the market.
• They have a picnic lunch together, discussing their respective days.
• Jiang Han learns about Cen Jing's new plant variety, the Ice Cleansing Fruit Tree.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han is more mature in her appearance and demeanor.
• Cen Jing is dedicated to her work as a teacher and plant cultivator.

Significant Themes

• The importance of friendship and mutual support between witches.
• The value of hard work and dedication in one's craft.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Cen Jing's friendship is strengthened through shared meals and conversation.
• Jiang Han is curious about the Ice Cleansing Fruit Tree and considers trying its fruit secretly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Eileen Cup competition spans from '94 to '95.
• Jiang Han and Cen Jing sell potions at the Snow Cedar Lake Market.
• Dinesha, a ghost witch, appears and asks Jiang Han for an introduction to Eileen.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows business acumen by producing high-grade potions for sale.
• Cen Jing: Demonstrates her cheerfulness and optimism despite the circumstances.
• Dinesha: Reveals her interest in Eileen's unique ability and seeks an introduction.

Significant Themes

• The economic impact of the Eileen Cup competition on the witch community.
• The fear and caution witches have towards ghost witches.
• The importance of introductions and connections within the witch society.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Cen Jing: They work together at the market and have a friendly rapport.
• Jiang Han and Dinesha: Jiang Han agrees to introduce Dinesha to Eileen, showing trust in their relationship.
• Dinesha and Cen Jing: Dinesha's presence intimidates Cen Jing, highlighting the fear ghost witches inspire in other witches.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Dinesha visit Eileen at the Sovereign Palace.
• Dinesha requests to use the artifact Sunshine Rain Bath.
• Eileen agrees to lend it, asking if Dinesha has mental health issues.

Character Developments

• Dinesha shows a willingness to open up and seek help, indicating personal growth.
• Eileen displays kindness and understanding, offering support without judgment.

Significant Themes

• The importance of mental health and seeking help.
• The power of friendship and support networks.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han acts as a bridge, facilitating communication between Eileen and Dinesha.
• Dinesha and Eileen establish a friendly rapport, with Eileen inviting Dinesha to call her by her first name.
• Jiang Han and Dinesha display a growing camaraderie, with Jiang Han showing concern for Dinesha's well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dinesha, a ghost witch, struggles to control her instincts to drain life for 50 years.
• Eileen offers Dinesha the Sunlight Rain Bath to help control her instincts, but has conditions.
• Eileen reveals a sunlight-forged blade, causing Dinesha to retreat.
• Eileen asks Dinesha for her long hair as material for a new wonder.
• Jiang Han mediates and helps them reach an agreement: Dinesha will provide hair powder monthly, and Eileen will compensate for the difference in value.

Character Developments

• Dinesha: Struggles with her ghost witch instincts, seeks help from Eileen, agrees to provide hair powder monthly.
• Eileen: Offers help to Dinesha, asks for her hair as material, agrees to compensate for the difference in value.
• Jiang Han: Acts as a mediator, uses her social skills to help both witches reach an agreement.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against instincts and the price of control (Dinesha).
• The value of honor and the humiliation of losing it (both witches).
• The importance of negotiation and compromise in resolving conflicts.

Character Interactions

• Dinesha and Eileen: Initially tense, they reach an agreement with Jiang Han's help.
• Jiang Han and both witches: Acts as a mediator, uses her social skills to help them reach a compromise.
• Jiang Han and Eileen: Complains about the potential consequences of their fight, highlighting the importance of negotiation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han visits Li Li to loaf around.
• Li Li shares her recent fortune from the Folded Space.
• Jiang Han learns about 'power generation mode' from Li Li.
• Li Li orders a batch of dragon salve from Jiang Han.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows off her accomplishments, learns about 'power generation mode', and feels envious of Li Li's family's wealth.
• Li Li: Becomes wealthier, plans to take up the position of head of her family, and considers improving her family's fox genetics.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and status: Li Li's family was once wealthy, but their fortune declined. Jiang Han's family is populous but not as wealthy.
• Friendship and social connections: Jiang Han invests in Li Li, leading to Li Li ordering from her.
• Ambition: Li Li plans to improve her family's genetics and take up the family head position.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Li Li: Jiang Han feels envious of Li Li's wealth and family background, while Li Li shares her plans and orders dragon salve from Jiang Han. Their friendship deepens.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han stays at the Fox family's home, enjoying their hospitality and comfort.
• She receives and responds to letters, including one from Priscilla detailing events in the territory.
• Jiang Han plans to ask Priscilla to take her to the Underworld to gather materials.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: She demonstrates resourcefulness and strategic thinking, planning to save money by gathering materials herself and asking Priscilla for help.
• Priscilla: She shows herself to be knowledgeable and forthcoming, sharing information about the Underworld and her lifestyle on Sea-Calming Island.

Significant Themes

• Hospitality and generosity: The Fox family's warm welcome towards Jiang Han, and Jiang Han's plan to ask Priscilla for help.
• Resourcefulness and strategic thinking: Jiang Han's plans to save money and gather materials herself.
• The dangers and reputations of ghost witches: Priscilla's explanation of her race's standing in the Underworld.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and the Fox family: They show warmth and hospitality towards Jiang Han, providing her with comfortable accommodations and food.
• Jiang Han and Priscilla: They meet at a restaurant, with Priscilla treating Jiang Han to afternoon tea. They discuss the Underworld and materials Jiang Han needs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Priscilla enter the Underworld through customs, paying 150 yuan and receiving a registration pass.
• They visit Red Spider Lily Gorge Park to gather materials, with Jiang Han using specialized tools for archaeology-like excavation.
• Jiang Han learns about a major adventure site from Priscilla, but remains skeptical due to the Laws of Witches.
• They watch the matches of Jiang Han's acquaintances, with notable performances from Lin Zhaojun, Lilith, Kraken, Ji Haijun, and Angelite.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows greed for spells but maintains caution due to her understanding of the Laws of Witches. She enjoys her time in the Underworld, reading and watching matches.
• Priscilla: Acts as a guide for Jiang Han, sharing information about the Underworld and its adventures. She displays a casual and carefree attitude.
• Angelite: Struggles in the group stage, nearly getting eliminated. She changes her strategy in the do-or-die match, employing a more aggressive and shameless playstyle.

Significant Themes

• Witches' double standards and arrogance, particularly in their treatment of other races and their own customs.
• The Laws of Witches, which guide witches' behavior and expectations.
• The importance of caution and skepticism when presented with seemingly valuable opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Priscilla: They interact as friends, with Priscilla acting as a guide and Jiang Han showing curiosity and caution.
• Jiang Han and the customs girl: They have a brief interaction, with Jiang Han expressing surprise at the lack of inspections for witches entering the Underworld.
• Jiang Han and her acquaintances: She watches their matches, feeling pride and amusement at their performances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han's alchemy skills advance after obtaining Underworld materials.
• She opens a temporary alchemy shop during the witch tournament.
• A witch-hunter visits the shop and purchases Gray Wolf Series potions, including Sweet Talk.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows professional dedication and concern for her customers' well-being, despite her initial contempt for the witch-hunter's intentions.
• Witch-hunter: Reveals a more human side, engaging in a personal matter (possibly romantic) while maintaining her professional demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The dual nature of witches, who can be both powerful and vulnerable, as seen in the witch-hunter's need for calming potions.
• The complexity of human relationships, as exemplified by the witch-hunter's use of Sweet Talk potion.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and the witch-hunter: Their interaction is tense yet professional, with Jiang Han's initial contempt giving way to genuine concern.
• Jiang Han and her shop assistants: They display camaraderie and understanding, with Jiang Han giving them permission to leave early.
• The shop assistants and the witch-hunter: They show deference and respect towards the witch-hunter, highlighting her status and authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Laurie Leon, a high-born Witch Hunter, visits Jiang Han's alchemy shop to purchase a Honeyed Words Potion.
• Laurie and Zhao Hongxiu, another Witch Hunter, investigate the Ghost Castle, aiming to uncover its plans.
• Jiang Han, while celebrating at Witch House, gets drunk and expresses her displeasure with the ghostly nature of witches.

Character Developments

• Laurie Leon: She is portrayed as a skilled and experienced Witch Hunter, with a calm and collected demeanor. However, she is also shown to be curious and interested in the petite alchemy witch (Jiang Han).
• Zhao Hongxiu: She is depicted as a lively and chatty Witch Hunter, with a love for makeup and socializing. She is also skilled in pill refinement.
• Jiang Han: She is portrayed as a mischievous and somewhat unreasonable witch when drunk. She expresses her displeasure with the ghostly nature of witches and their lack of long-term friendships.

Significant Themes

• Witch Hunters vs. Ghost Witches: The tension and conflict between Witch Hunters and ghost witches are highlighted, with Laurie and Zhao Hongxiu investigating the Ghost Castle's plans.
• Friendship and Loyalty: Jiang Han's expectation of long-term friendships and loyalty is contrasted with the ghost witches' more transient relationships.

Character Interactions

• Laurie and Zhao Hongxiu: The two Witch Hunters work together, with Zhao Hongxiu teasing Laurie about her interest in the alchemy witch. They also discuss their investigation into the Ghost Castle.
• Jiang Han and Priscilla: Jiang Han expresses her displeasure with Priscilla's lack of contact with her friends over the years, leading to a playful argument between them.
• Jiang Han and Qin Shunying: The store manager tries to keep Jiang Han from getting too drunk, leading to a playful exchange between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han wakes up at Chen Ligu's house, having spent the night there after getting drunk.
• Chen Ligu prepares breakfast for Jiang Han, who is surprised by the quality and variety of Chen Ligu's clothes and accessories.
• They have a pleasant breakfast together, with Jiang Han complimenting Chen Ligu's cooking skills.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: She shows a more carefree and playful side, enjoying the simple pleasures of a good meal and good company. She also demonstrates her adaptability by making do with the situation and finding ways to make herself comfortable.
• Chen Ligu: She shows her nurturing side by taking care of Jiang Han, cooking for her, and providing her with a comfortable place to stay. She also reveals her intelligence and resourcefulness in adjusting her cooking to suit local tastes and conducting spell experiments.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie: The bond between Jiang Han and Chen Ligu is strengthened as they spend time together and take care of each other.
• Adaptability: Jiang Han shows her ability to adapt to new situations and make the best of them, even when faced with unexpected circumstances.
• Talent and hard work: Chen Ligu's cooking and spell experiments demonstrate her talent and dedication to her pursuits.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Chen Ligu: Their interaction is playful and affectionate, with Jiang Han teasing Chen Ligu and Chen Ligu responding with good-natured humor. They also show genuine concern and care for each other, with Chen Ligu taking care of Jiang Han and Jiang Han complimenting Chen Ligu's cooking.
• Jiang Han and her past life: Jiang Han reflects on her past life and the differences between her current life and her previous one, showing a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the simple pleasures of her current life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han buys a copy of Trickcraft magazine, featuring her as a model.
• They board the Dragon Bus, and Jiang Han reads the news on the weekly and daily newspapers.
• Jiang Han discovers a special development act for South City's folded space, codenamed 'Gaia,' in the weekly.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows her concern for the native creatures in Gaia Space and disapproval of the Witches' heavy-handed approach.
• Chen Ligu demonstrates her professional interest in current affairs and the potential opportunities for her agency.

Significant Themes

• The tension between Witches and the native creatures in Gaia Space.
• The potential for profit and growth in the face of conflict and change.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Chen Ligu discuss the news and its implications, with Jiang Han sharing her insights and Chen Ligu showing her professional acumen.
• Jiang Han expresses her frustration with Chen Ligu's hastiness in buying the magazines.