Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han, the sleeping barmaid, wakes up in the wine room after a night of drinking with a wealthy guest, Lin Qiang.
• She discovers she's earned a significant amount of money and Witch House points due to Lin Qiang's extravagant spending.
• Qin Shunying, the owner of the Witch House, reveals that Lin Qiang has booked the wine room for two months and paid Jiang Han's request fee in advance.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: She shows initial panic and concern about her job, but later feels grateful and determined to improve her alcohol tolerance.
• Qin Shunying: She displays pride and satisfaction in Jiang Han's potential as a wine-selling girl, seeing her as a valuable asset to the Witch House.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between wealthy patrons and service providers.
• The potential for unexpected opportunities and windfalls in one's career.
• The importance of adaptability and self-improvement in the face of new challenges.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Qin Shunying: They share a mentor-mentee dynamic, with Qin Shunying expressing pride and encouragement towards Jiang Han's potential.
• Jiang Han and Lin Qiang: Though not present in this chapter, their interaction is implied to have been significant, with Lin Qiang spending extravagantly on Jiang Han's services.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han receives a large commission and decides to use her Witch House points to redeem items.
• She discovers a legendary spell, 'Greater Time Stop', but its high redemption price (514,500 points) makes it unattainable for now.
• Jiang Han decides to exchange her points for materials to create the spell 'Fear Magic', which weakens magic resistance.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han's excitement grows as she realizes the potential earnings from her new job and the possibility of obtaining a rare spellbook.
• She becomes more determined to improve her magical abilities and acquire useful spells.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of magical knowledge and power.
• The challenges and obstacles in acquiring and mastering spells.
• The importance of perseverance and long-term goals in magical development.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with Qin Shunying, the Witch House manager, who provides guidance and advice on redeeming items.
• Jiang Han's thoughts reveal her admiration for Lilith, the Witch House's powerful leader, and her desire to invite her to help with a research institute's problems.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han brews the Fear Spell potion, following a detailed process involving various ingredients and a written spell model.
• Upon completion, the potion displays a magical effect, and Jiang Han jogs and performs squats as per the potion's requirements before drinking it.
• The potion induces a state of intense, pleasurable learning, and Jiang Han understands the spell and its principles deeply.

Character Development

• Jiang Han gains a deeper understanding of spell research, learning, and application, becoming more proficient as an Archwitch.
• She appreciates her mentor, Cheng Yu, for patiently guiding her through the process of learning spells.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and researching spells before attempting to learn them.
• The dangers of using spell models developed by others without thorough personal research.
• The relationship between magic power and spell application.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with her mentor, Cheng Yu, through reflection on her teachings.
• Jiang Han's internal dialogue reveals her thoughts and feelings throughout the process of brewing and learning the spell.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han returns borrowed sportswear to her sister, Jiang Zhenling.
• Jiang Zhenling invites Jiang Han for barbecue, but Jiang Han declines due to work commitments.
• Jiang Han feels overworked and considers slacking off, but remembers witches have long lifespans.
• At the tutoring center, Jiang Han meets Li Li, the Fox Witch, who wears headphones made from her own fox ears.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Struggles with her work schedule, considers taking breaks.
• Jiang Zhenling: Shows sisterly affection by inviting Jiang Han out.
• Li Li: Reveals her eccentricity by creating and wearing headphones made from her fox ears.

Significant Themes

• Work-life balance: Jiang Han's struggle with her heavy workload.
• Acceptance of the unusual: Jiang Han's reaction to Li Li's headphones.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Jiang Zhenling: Sisterly bond, with Jiang Zhenling showing care and affection.
• Jiang Han and Li Li: Initial meeting, with Li Li displaying her unique eccentricity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Yu, Jiang Han's mentor, is forced to help out with a new witch society called 'Ranger', leading to her wearing an unusual outfit in class.
• The Ranger society aims to help ordinary people develop occupations that carry a bit of magic, similar to witches.
• The South City Hall has commissioned the Ranger society to train a batch of rangers for the city, which could potentially create new job openings.

Character Developments

• Cheng Yu: Shows her dedication to her role as a mentor, despite being forced to help with the Ranger society. She also displays her unique insights into educating Archwitches.
• Jiang Han: Demonstrates her ability to think critically and analyze situations, realizing the potential implications of the Ranger society's creation.
• Li Li: Shows her eagerness to learn and her ability to understand and summarize the day's lessons.

Significant Themes

• The relationship between witches and ordinary people, and the potential for witches to help ordinary people develop magical abilities.
• The challenge of filling grassroots civil servant positions with witches, given their preferences for other types of work.
• The unique educational approach of Cheng Yu, focusing on self-study and exploration for Archwitches.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Yu and Jiang Han: Their mentor-student relationship is shown to be effective, with Cheng Yu providing guidance and Jiang Han demonstrating her ability to learn and grow.
• Cheng Yu and Li Li: They work together to teach Jiang Han, with Li Li providing additional guidance and summarizing lessons.
• Jiang Han and Cen Jing: Jiang Han expresses her desire to learn from Cen Jing, showing her eagerness to expand her knowledge and skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han registers at Cen Jing's desk in Dream Garden.
• Jiang Han and Cen Jing discuss puppets and Cen Jing's unpopularity among colleagues.
• Cheng Yu overhears their conversation and mentions puppets' high cost.
• Jiang Han visits the Witch Market, buys chestnuts, and reads newspapers.
• She discovers a doll shop, Yingjie Doll Shop, and is surprised by the prices.
• A witch in a red robe stares at Jiang Han's eyes and buys an expensive doll.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows curiosity and interest in puppets and dolls. She also displays a sense of humor and confidence in her interactions with Cen Jing and the witch at the doll shop.
• Cen Jing: Reveals her unpopularity among colleagues and her friendly nature towards Jiang Han. She also shows knowledge about puppets and their use as familiars.
• Cheng Yu: Demonstrates impatience and passion, as mentioned by Cen Jing. She also shows awareness of the high cost of puppets.
• The Witch in Red Robe: Displays wealth and badassery, as she stares at Jiang Han's eyes and buys an expensive doll.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and social status: The doll shop's prices reflect the wealth of its customers, contrasting with Jiang Han's more modest means. The witch in red also displays her wealth through her purchase.
• Perception of Jiang Han: Other witches often stare at Jiang Han's eyes, suggesting they see her as different or special. This is reinforced when the witch in red stares at her eyes.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Cen Jing: They interact warmly, with Cen Jing offering friendship and Jiang Han showing appreciation for Cen Jing's kindness.
• Jiang Han and Cheng Yu: Their interaction is brief, but Cheng Yu shows no particular warmth towards Jiang Han.
• Jiang Han and the Witch in Red Robe: They have no direct interaction, but the witch's staring at Jiang Han's eyes implies a level of interest or curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han teases Chu Yujun at the tavern, enjoying her day off before her shift starts.
• Jiang Han learns instruments, plays with the sisters, and changes into her work uniform.
• At the bar, Jiang Han serves a group of witches, including her mother, Ye Keshu, who doesn't recognize her initially.
• Ye Keshu's colleagues suggest Jiang Han play a tune, causing Ye Keshu to realize Jiang Han is her daughter.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows confidence and playfulness, enjoys teasing Chu Yujun, and maintains professionalism at work despite the surprise encounter with her mother.
• Chu Yujun: Remains composed despite Jiang Han's teasing, showing maturity and patience.
• Ye Keshu: Displays excellent acting skills, maintaining her composure until she realizes Jiang Han is her daughter.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and growth (Jiang Han's transformation from a child to an adult).
• The complexities of mother-daughter relationships (Ye Keshu's initial failure to recognize Jiang Han, followed by her realization).
• The tension between professionalism and personal life (Jiang Han's struggle to maintain composure while serving her mother).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Chu Yujun: Engage in playful banter, with Jiang Han teasing Chu Yujun and Chu Yujun maintaining her composure.
• Jiang Han and Ye Keshu: Initially act as strangers, with Ye Keshu not recognizing Jiang Han and Jiang Han struggling to maintain professionalism while serving her mother.
• Jiang Han and Du Ningzhuang: Share a brief moment of tension when Jiang Han glares at Du Ningzhuang after realizing her mother is present.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han finishes work early and meets her mother, Ye Keshu, outside the Witch House.
• They walk home together, with Ye Keshu expressing her concern and approval of Jiang Han's job at the tavern.
• Jiang Han withholds details about her work and plans, finding it difficult to explain certain aspects.
• Ye Keshu offers to buy Jiang Han new clothes, but Jiang Han declines, preferring practicality over fashion.
• They fly home on their brooms, with Ye Keshu showing off her skill and Jiang Han following cautiously.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Becomes more independent and secretive about her activities, struggles to explain her job at the tavern to her mother.
• Ye Keshu: Shows concern and approval for Jiang Han's job, displays affection and protectiveness towards her daughter.

Significant Themes

• Communication and honesty between mother and daughter.
• Jiang Han's struggle to reconcile her new identity as a witch with her old values and habits.
• The tension between practicality and aesthetics, as seen in Jiang Han's preference for functional clothing.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Ye Keshu: Their relationship is complex, with Ye Keshu showing concern and affection, and Jiang Han withholding information due to her mother's overprotectiveness.
• Jiang Han and the Witch House: Jiang Han's job at the tavern is a source of tension between her and her mother, as well as a source of income and independence for Jiang Han.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han wakes up late and meets Cen Jing at the Southern Amusement Mall.
• They visit various shops, including a Pharaoh Retro bandage-style clothing store and combat gear shops.
• Jiang Han is overwhelmed by the variety of clothing options and struggles to make a decision.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows her indecisive nature when faced with too many choices. She's also curious about different clothing styles and their purposes.
• Cen Jing: Demonstrates her knowledge of witch fashion and various clothing types. She's patient and understanding with Jiang Han's indecisiveness.

Significant Themes

• The variety and peculiarity of witch fashion, reflecting the unique culture and history of witches.
• Jiang Han's struggle with decision-making, highlighting her personality trait of being easily overwhelmed by choices.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Cen Jing: They interact as friends, with Cen Jing guiding Jiang Han through the mall and helping her make decisions about clothing. Their dynamic is friendly and patient.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Cen Jing discuss the prevalence of counterfeit goods and the quality of branded clothing.
• They visit Doll Street, an open-air market selling dolls and related items, with unique shopping customs and social protocols.
• Jiang Han and Cen Jing meet Elsa Mason, a doll-maker who offers to help them find suitable clothes.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows curiosity and adaptability in understanding the unique culture of Doll Street. She also displays a sense of humor and resilience in the face of unexpected situations.
• Cen Jing: Demonstrates familiarity with Doll Street and its customs, acting as a guide for Jiang Han. She is also patient and understanding, accommodating Jiang Han's discomfort with trying on clothes.

Significant Themes

• The value and meaning behind branded goods and their role in society.
• The unique culture and social norms of the witch race, particularly on Doll Street.
• The complexities of communication and understanding between different cultures and individuals.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Cen Jing: Their friendship deepens as they explore Doll Street together, with Cen Jing acting as a mentor and Jiang Han as an eager learner.
• Jiang Han and Elsa Mason: They meet briefly, with Elsa offering her assistance in finding clothes for Jiang Han. Their interaction is polite and respectful, with a touch of humor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han meets Qi Mei, a witch who sells dolls, and agrees to have her measured for clothes.
• Qi Mei reveals Jiang Han's height to be 145 cm, causing her distress as it's unusually short for a witch.
• Jiang Han tries on various doll-sized clothes and settles on a light-blue off-the-shoulder casual dress and accessories.
• Cen Jing and Jiang Han's plans to watch the Witch Invitational are disrupted by a sudden storm. They decide to go to a hot spring inn instead.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Struggles with her short height, but remains resilient and adaptable. She also shows an increased knowledge of witch culture and rituals.
• Qi Mei: Obsessed with dolls, she treats Jiang Han like a doll due to her petite figure and short height.
• Cen Jing: Demonstrates quick thinking and adaptability when their plans change. She's also shown to be humorous and considerate.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability: Both Jiang Han and Cen Jing show adaptability when their plans change due to the storm.
• Appearance vs. Reality: Jiang Han's petite figure and short height lead others to underestimate her, but she proves to be resilient and strong-willed.
• Friendship: The bond between Jiang Han and Cen Jing deepens as they spend time together and support each other.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Qi Mei: Jiang Han feels uncomfortable with Qi Mei's doll-like treatment of her, but they interact cordially.
• Jiang Han and Cen Jing: Their friendship grows as they spend time together, joke around, and support each other's plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Cen Jing take an island taxi to a hot spring inn to keep their new clothes dry.
• The inn is built within the city, blending modern and natural elements.
• They find a variety of hot spring options, including one marked "Mandarin duck hotpot."
• Jiang Han calls home to inform her mother she won't be coming back tonight.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows independence by not reporting her every move to her family. She also displays curiosity about witch relationships and potion-making.
• Cen Jing: Demonstrates her knowledge of Sky Island construction and reassures Jiang Han about her potion-making skills.

Significant Themes

• Freedom and independence, as seen in Jiang Han's decision to stay out overnight without her mother's constant approval.
• The blend of modern and natural elements in the hot spring inn, reflecting the integration of magic and technology in the world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Cen Jing: They continue to interact as mentor and mentee, with Cen Jing guiding Jiang Han and showing off her knowledge. Jiang Han also seeks Cen Jing's help in making a potion.
• Jiang Han and her mother: Jiang Han's brief phone call highlights her growing independence and her mother's more lenient attitude towards it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han learns about potion-making from Cen Jing, who explains the basics and the importance of considering potion resistance.
• Jiang Han discovers she has a high susceptibility to potion effects.
• Jiang Han drinks a Dispel Magic potion to remove the awkwardness of her current magical state.
• Jiang Han's magic increases slightly again.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows curiosity and eagerness to learn about potion-making. Discovers her high susceptibility to potion effects and experiences a slight increase in her magic.
• Cen Jing: Demonstrates expertise in potion-making and teaches Jiang Han about the process and the importance of considering potion resistance.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of potions, emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting their effects.
• The concept of potion resistance and its relevance to a witch's constitution.
• The potential for magic to increase naturally, hinting at Jiang Han's unique abilities.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Cen Jing: Cen Jing teaches Jiang Han about potion-making, and they interact casually, with Cen Jing showing a playful side.
• Xu Wenji and the black-clad witch: They discuss the hunting of the Mist Sea Dragon and the taxes paid to the sea, revealing their camaraderie and shared experiences as hunters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Cen Jing soak in the hot spring at the inn.
• Four witches, led by Xu Wenji, arrive and check in.
• Xu Wenji recognizes Jiang Han and Cen Jing, and they strike up a conversation.
• Xu Wenji shares information about the Lucky Ritual, a custom of the sea for improving luck after a successful hunt.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows curiosity and adaptability to her new witch life.
• Cen Jing: Demonstrates her intelligence and ability to integrate with others.
• Xu Wenji: Reveals her serious and disciplined nature, as well as her willingness to share information with others.

Significant Themes

• The power of luck and its role in a witch's life.
• The importance of customs and rituals in witch culture.
• The camaraderie and mutual support among witches.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Cen Jing: They bond over their shared experiences and curiosity.
• Jiang Han and Xu Wenji: They exchange information and show mutual respect.
• Xu Wenji and her companions: Xu Wenji shows leadership and care for her companions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han spends a pleasant day with Cen Jing, watching a soccer match together.
• Cen Jing sends Jiang Han home, and Jiang Han's family sizes her up.
• Cen Jing gifts Jiang Han some dried tofu before leaving.
• Jiang Han's family gossips about Jiang Han and Cen Jing's relationship.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Becomes more comfortable with her new life and identity, begins to consider learning new skills like grinding tofu.
• Cen Jing: Shows kindness and consideration towards Jiang Han, gifts her dried tofu.
• Jiang Han's family: Display curiosity and concern for Jiang Han's relationship with Cen Jing.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Relationships: Jiang Han and Cen Jing's friendship is explored, with Jiang Han's family speculating about a romantic relationship.
• Family Dynamics: The family's close bond and open communication are highlighted, as they discuss Jiang Han's life and future together.
• Growth and Learning: Jiang Han considers learning new skills to adapt to her new life.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Cen Jing: Share a friendly and comfortable rapport, with Cen Jing showing kindness and Jiang Han expressing gratitude.
• Jiang Han and her family: Display a close, open, and sometimes humorous relationship, with the family showing concern and support for Jiang Han's life and decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han receives letters containing spell lists and a teleportation device from Dream Garden Club and Wings, respectively.
• She chooses Ice Storm, Ice Wall Spell, and Transmute Rock to Mud for her monthly spell allotment.
• Jiang Han successfully activates the teleportation device, traveling to a storage room where the other Wings members are waiting.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han demonstrates her practical approach to spell selection, prioritizing utility and fun.
• Du Ningzhuang shows her inventiveness and dedication by creating a basic teleportation device.
• Chu Yujun displays her wit and humor in her letter and interactions with Jiang Han.
• Chen Ligu exhibits her bluntness and sarcasm, providing comic relief.

Significant Themes

• The value of practicality and utility in spell selection.
• The cost and limitations of magical technology, as seen in the high mana consumption of the teleportation device.
• The importance of communication and collaboration among witches, as demonstrated by the Wings members' shared project.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Chu Yujun bond over their shared appreciation for Jiang Han's nightgown and figure.
• Du Ningzhuang and Chen Ligu's friendly banter highlights their contrasting personalities and shared camaraderie.
• The Wings members' collective amazement at the high mana cost of the teleportation device underscores their shared commitment to their projects and their awareness of the challenges they face.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han tests the convenience of teleportation and arrives at the Witch House bar.
• She discusses the price of folded spaces with the others, learning it's 450,000 yuan for a suitable one.
• She shares that prices will rise in the future, and they decide to discuss Wings' course of action regarding funding.
• A witch wearing a similar outfit to Jiang Han's arrives, and they share a drink together.
• Jiang Han realizes she has no money or broom and decides to return to the Witch House to ask for help.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows responsibility by taking the task of finding a folded space seriously.
• She demonstrates adaptability by handling the unexpected encounter with the similar-dressed witch gracefully.
• She exhibits resourcefulness by remembering the location of the combat supplies street for potential future use.

Significant Themes

• The convenience and limitations of teleportation, highlighting the importance of magical power.
• The rising cost of resources, such as folded spaces, reflecting the growing demand and scarcity.
• The importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in facing unexpected situations.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with Chen Ligu, Chu Yujun, and Du Ningzhuang at the Witch House, discussing the folded space issue.
• She has a brief, polite interaction with the witch wearing a similar outfit, sharing a drink and a moment of camaraderie.
• Jiang Han's interactions with the witches in the street reflect her curiosity and adaptability in new environments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han visits an alchemy shop, the Song Family Alchemy Hall.
• She learns about different branches of alchemy, including dollcraft.
• She discovers that Witches use firearms for supplementary destructive power.
• She decides to learn alchemy and recommends four introductory books.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows curiosity and interest in learning alchemy, particularly dollcraft.
• Song Huijun, the clerk, displays pride in her family's business and knowledge of alchemy.

Significant Themes

• The importance of knowledge and education in the Witch world.
• The role of firearms as supplementary weapons for Witches with lower magical power.
• The different branches of alchemy and their applications.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with Song Huijun, the clerk, who provides information about alchemy and recommends books.
• Jiang Han's conversation with Song Huijun reveals the clerk's pride in her family's business and her knowledge of alchemy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuelun Curie's alchemy is characterized by harmony, talent, and self-discipline.
• The story of Qin Yu, an alchemist who died due to improper preparation, is recounted from Alchemy Records.
• Jiang Han buys Xuelun Curie's first volume and plans to purchase beginner alchemy equipment.
• Jiang Han watches TV with Jiang Xuan and orders food from Witch House using an ultra-high-speed delivery service.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows interest in alchemy and is willing to invest in learning it. She also demonstrates adaptability by watching TV and ordering food with Jiang Xuan.
• Jiang Xuan: Exhibits a carefree and happy demeanor when left alone with Jiang Han. She enjoys watching TV, reading, and eating well.

Significant Themes

• Alchemy: The chapter emphasizes the importance of preparation, meticulousness, and self-discipline in alchemy, as exemplified by Xuelun Curie's approach and Qin Yu's tragic accident.
• Witch Society: The chapter provides glimpses into witch society's culture, technology, and social structure, such as the existence of alchemy workshops, ultra-high-speed delivery services, and the Witch House tavern.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Song Huijun: They interact as potential business partners, with Song Huijun showing enthusiasm toward Jiang Han's interest in alchemy.
• Jiang Han and Jiang Xuan: They spend time together watching TV, ordering food, and enjoying each other's company, fostering a bond between them.
• Jiang Han and Madam Ye Keshu (implicitly): Jiang Xuan's behavior suggests that Madam Ye Keshu is not home, allowing Jiang Xuan to act more freely and happily.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han teleports to Witch House, encounters Qin Shunying, and has a meal while discussing business ideas with Du Ningzhuang.
• Jiang Han suggests simplifying the teleportation book for personal use, leading to Du Ningzhuang's idea of creating a beacon for one-way teleportation requests.
• Jiang Han takes food to go and teleports home.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows initiative and creativity in suggesting improvements to the teleportation book and expanding Witch House's business.
• Du Ningzhuang: Initially focused on perfection, she opens up to practical ideas and shows enthusiasm for development and improvement.
• Qin Shunying: Reveals a playful side when alone, showing she has a lively personality beneath her mature demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Pragmatism vs. Perfectionism: Du Ningzhuang's initial focus on perfection is challenged by Jiang Han's practical suggestions, leading to a compromise that benefits both.
• Business Development: Jiang Han and Du Ningzhuang discuss ways to expand Witch House's business, including takeout delivery and investment opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Qin Shunying: Jiang Han flatters Qin Shunying, who responds warmly and treats Jiang Han to a meal.
• Jiang Han and Du Ningzhuang: They discuss and brainstorm ideas for improving the teleportation book and expanding Witch House's business.
• Qin Shunying and Du Ningzhuang: Qin Shunying asks Du Ningzhuang about Jiang Han's whereabouts, expressing her approval of Jiang Han's behavior.