Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Hou, an internet analysis king, tries to join the Aberration Association by analyzing their activities and sending a letter of intent.
• The Aberration Association hacks into Tang Hou's computer, and after a brief test, they agree to let him join, asking him to write a report as a test.
• The Aberration Association cleans up the scene after the battle with the Weirds, erasing the memories of those present.
• The border between nations is under severe pressure due to the influx of people trying to escape Weird contamination abroad.

Character Developments

• Tang Hou shows his dedication and skills in analyzing the Aberration Association, ultimately leading to him joining the organization.
• The Aberration Association demonstrates their power and efficiency in handling Weird incidents and erasing memories.
• The unnamed captain of the border defense team shows determination to protect the peace at home.

Significant Themes

• The power of information and analysis in understanding and joining a mysterious organization (Aberration Association).
• The struggle to maintain peace and order amidst chaos and contamination (border defense team).
• The use of technology and modern methods by the Aberration Association to control information and erase memories.

Character Interactions

• Tang Hou interacts with the Aberration Association through his computer, showing his skills and desire to join.
• The border defense team interacts with the Aberration Association, observing their efficiency and deciding to send reinforcements to the border.
• The unnamed captain of the border defense team interacts with his teammate, showing determination to protect the border.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Yu, controlling Flying Bird A, searches for the source of the Weird causing city-wide contamination.
• Shen Yu returns to his main body, meets with injured subordinates Evil Mouth and Love Resentment, and tasks them with gathering information secretly.
• Shen Yu returns to Headquarters, discovers a Weird Aura Detector, and decides to track Weirds manually.
• Flying Bird A creates a massive tornado that destroys the city, eliminating all contaminated individuals and halting the Weird's spread.
• Grant Nation officials observe the city's destruction via satellite, debate using nuclear weapons, and witness the tornado's devastation.

Character Developments

• Shen Yu demonstrates strategic thinking, resourcefulness, and ruthlessness in handling the Weird contamination crisis.
• Evil Mouth and Love Resentment show remorse and obedience after their failure, indicating potential growth.

Significant Themes

• The destructive power of Weirds and the necessity for swift, decisive action to contain them.
• The consequences of failure and the importance of learning from mistakes (Evil Mouth and Love Resentment's realization).
• The struggle between human intervention and natural forces (the tornado vs. the contaminated city).

Character Interactions

• Shen Yu interacts with his subordinates, showing both harshness (kicking Evil Mouth) and care (providing medicine for their injuries).
• Grant Nation officials interact, debating the best course of action to contain the Weird threat, showcasing their differing opinions and fears.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Flying Bird A, a powerful Contract Anomalist with white hair and red eyes, is observed via satellite destroying a city full of Weirds (monsters) in half an hour.
• Higher-ups watch the footage, realize he can see them, and are terrified of his power.
• They decide to treat Contract Anomalists like Flying Bird A with utmost friendliness and offer them special privileges to help clean up Weirds.
• Flying Bird A tracks a Weird to a residential area, entering the building to find it.

Character Developments

• Flying Bird A demonstrates his ruthless efficiency in dealing with Weirds, showing no mercy and prioritizing speed over stealth.
• The higher-ups reveal their fear of Weirds and desperation to control powerful figures like Flying Bird A, prioritizing self-preservation and national stability.

Significant Themes

• Power and Fear: Flying Bird A's immense power instills fear in both Weirds and the higher-ups, who are terrified of both the Weirds and his power.
• Control and Manipulation: The higher-ups attempt to control the situation and powerful figures like Flying Bird A to protect their interests.
• Urgency and Efficiency: Flying Bird A prioritizes speed and efficiency in his mission, showing no mercy to contaminated individuals to prevent further spread.

Character Interactions

• Flying Bird A interacts with no one in this chapter, but his actions and presence instill fear in both Weirds and humans.
• The higher-ups interact among themselves, discussing their fear, strategies, and plans to deal with Flying Bird A and the Weirds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious man, later revealed to be Flying Bird A, visits Daisy's home, asking about her daughter Daphne's unusual behavior.
• Daisy discovers that Daphne has been replaced by a Weirdness (an insect-like creature) and is shocked.
• Flying Bird A tries to contain Daphne, but she escapes, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
• Daphne realizes that the humans she had parasitized have been eliminated by Flying Bird A.

Character Developments

• Daisy's maternal instincts kick in, leading her to protect Daphne despite the danger.
• Daphne, now a Weirdness, displays emotions and understanding, showing concern for Daisy and sadness at her actions.
• Flying Bird A demonstrates his power and determination to contain Weirdnesses.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between humanity and the Weirdnesses, with Flying Bird A representing the former and Daphne the latter.
• The impact of the Weirdnesses on human emotions and relationships, as seen through Daisy and Daphne's mother-daughter bond.

Character Interactions

• Daisy and Daphne's relationship is tested when Daisy learns the truth about her daughter.
• Flying Bird A and Daphne have a tense confrontation, with Flying Bird A trying to contain Daphne and Daphne trying to protect herself and her "mother."

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Insect Mother, a Fiend-rank Weird, arrives in the human world, initially focusing on reproduction and parasitism to incubate its brood.
• Nameless Bird (Flying Bird A), a powerful Weird hunter, confronts the Insect Mother, aiming to contain it.
• The Insect Mother threatens to contaminate the city's water supply with insect eggs if Nameless Bird kills it.
• Nameless Bird remains undeterred, and a battle ensues.
• Daisy, Daphne's mother, intervenes, appealing to the Insect Mother's human emotions.
• Nameless Bird contains the Insect Mother using a Weird Cage.
• The special Dungeon "Insect Swarm" is fully conquered, and Taland gains a month of safe daytime.

Character Developments

• The Insect Mother: Initially driven by instinct and parasitism, it begins to experience human emotions like fear, grief, and love after taking over Daphne's body, leading to internal conflict.
• Nameless Bird (Flying Bird A): Demonstrates unwavering resolve in containing Weirds, prioritizing the greater good over individual lives.
• Daisy: Overwhelmed by grief and anger, she appeals to the Insect Mother's human side, hoping to save her daughter.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between instinct and empathy: The Insect Mother's internal conflict between its parasitic nature and the human emotions it experiences.
• The greater good vs. individual lives: Nameless Bird's decision to contain the Insect Mother, prioritizing the safety of many over the few.
• The consequences of one's actions: The Insect Mother's actions lead to widespread contamination and suffering, highlighting the importance of responsible behavior.

Character Interactions

• The Insect Mother and Nameless Bird: Engage in a battle of wills, with the Insect Mother attempting to sway Nameless Bird with threats and persuasion, but ultimately failing.
• Daisy and the Insect Mother: Daisy's emotional appeal to the Insect Mother stirs its human emotions, momentarily halting its destructive actions.
• Nameless Bird and Daisy: Nameless Bird shows compassion towards Daisy, offering condolences for her loss.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Grant Nation suffers significant losses but gains a global buff for safety, stabilizing its economy and attracting immigrants.
• Contract Anomalists gain recognition worldwide, leading to nations offering privileges to attract them.
• Shen Yu obtains a Zerg broodmother nest as a reward from the Horror Game, containing a Zerg queen.

Character Developments

• Shen Yu becomes more aware of the value of Contract Anomalists and plans to recruit more people.
• The Zerg queen in the nest is dormant but poses a threat once awakened.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between nations and Contract Anomalists shift due to the global buff.
• The potential danger and control issues with the Zerg broodmother nest highlight the risks of obtaining powerful rewards without proper knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Shen Yu interacts with the Anomaly Containment System to learn about the Zerg broodmother nest.
• The Zerg queen's dormant state prevents interaction, but her awakening could lead to conflict or control issues with Shen Yu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Yu captures the Insect Queen and uses Mind Control to make her his puppet.
• He decides not to awaken her yet due to resource constraints and plans to use her in the future for cultivating insectoid warriors.
• Shen Yu draws 50 Character Cards, obtaining two S-level and two A-level cards among various employee ranks.
• He assigns the drawn employees to their respective positions, bolstering Headquarters' staff.

Character Developments

• The Insect Queen is revealed to be small and weak compared to her kind, but exceptionally beautiful, likely an evolved appearance for protection and confusion.
• Shen Yu demonstrates his power and strategy by controlling the Insect Queen and planning her future use.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Shen Yu and the Insect Queen highlight the theme of control and manipulation.
• The resource constraints and future planning emphasize the theme of long-term strategy and resource management.

Character Interactions

• Shen Yu interacts with the Insect Queen, demonstrating his ability to control and brand her as a Heart Gu puppet.
• Shen Yu interacts with the drawn Character Cards, assigning them to their respective positions and showing his strategic planning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Yu opens an A-rank Character Card, revealing Bei Mu, a modern-day God of Wealth.
• Bei Mu's abilities include 'Wealth Reaches the Gods,' allowing him to buy anything with enough money, and his wealth continuously increases.
• Shen Yu decides to use Bei Mu's Character Card.

Character Developments

• Shen Yu: Adapts to Bei Mu's intense craving for wealth and decides to explore this character further.
• Bei Mu: Initially introduced as a flamboyant, wealth-obsessed character with a playboy personality. His Contract Weird is a three-legged golden toad that loves valuable treasures.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Materialism: Bei Mu's character revolves around wealth and his belief that money can buy anything.
• Power and Influence: Bei Mu's wealth and status grant him significant influence within the Aberration Association.

Character Interactions

• Shen Yu and Bei Mu: Shen Yu takes control of Bei Mu's Character Card and explores his abilities and personality.
• Bei Mu and Dong Heng: Dong Heng, the manager of Yi Gui Company, shows deference to Bei Mu, highlighting the latter's power and influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sales Department Chief, Bei Mu, is visiting the Yi Gui Company branch.
• Dong Heng, the branch manager, receives a call from Deputy Director Ling, warning him about Bei Mu's visit.
• Employees prepare for Bei Mu's arrival, expecting a strict inspection.
• Bei Mu arrives in a convoy of luxury cars, accompanied by bodyguards.

Character Developments

• Dong Heng shows concern for his employees' impression on Bei Mu and ensures they are prepared.
• Bei Mu is portrayed as a powerful and wealthy figure, with a group of bodyguards.

Significant Themes

• The relaxed and easygoing work environment at Yi Gui Company, contrasting with the employees' eagerness to make a good impression on the visiting leader.
• The power dynamics between Headquarters and the branch, with Deputy Director Ling warning Dong Heng about Bei Mu's visit.

Character Interactions

• Dong Heng calls the receptionist to remind her to be more attentive, showing his concern for the company's image.
• Employees discuss the arrival of the Sales Department Chief in the company group chat, expressing curiosity and anticipation.
• Bei Mu arrives with an entourage of bodyguards, emphasizing his status and power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Hanyu, a powerful career woman, accompanies Bei Mu to Yi Gui Company's branch office.
• Bei Mu decides to purchase the entire building to house the branch office, demonstrating his wealth and influence.
• He announces that Ling Hanyu will now manage the branch, stripping Dong Heng of his authority.

Character Developments

• Ling Hanyu: Exhibits confidence and efficiency in her role, showing she's capable of managing the branch office.
• Dong Heng: Accepts the loss of his authority without protest, displaying maturity and professionalism.
• Heavenly Dragon: Revealed to be a Contract Anomalist, hinting at his unique abilities and status.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Power: Bei Mu's display of wealth and influence highlights the power dynamics within the Aberration Association.
• Status and Authority: The shift in authority from Dong Heng to Ling Hanyu shows the importance of one's position within the organization.
• Contract Anomalists: Heavenly Dragon's presence emphasizes the special status and abilities of Contract Anomalists.

Character Interactions

• Bei Mu and Ling Hanyu: They work together, with Ling Hanyu understanding and supporting Bei Mu's decisions.
• Dong Heng and Bei Mu: Dong Heng accepts Bei Mu's decision to strip him of his authority without resistance.
• Employees and Bei Mu: The employees watch the scene unfold, impressed by Bei Mu's wealth and power, and consider working for Yi Gui Company.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bei Mu, the new leader, announces a party to celebrate Yi Gui Company's founding.
• Employees are surprised and excited about the party.
• Bei Mu increases employees' salaries by half.
• Dong Heng suggests hiring new employees, and Bei Mu delegates the decision to him.

Character Developments

• Bei Mu: Shows care for his employees' well-being and happiness, increases their salaries.
• Xu Zhou: Zhang Lin notices Xu Zhou's emotional numbness and tries to help him integrate with the group.
• Jiang Tianzong: Shows reluctance to attend the party, hinting at his workaholic nature.

Significant Themes

• The importance of money and its influence on people's lives.
• The impact of past experiences on a person's present behavior (Xu Zhou's emotional numbness).
• The power dynamics within the Aberration Association and Yi Gui Company.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Hun and Jiang Tianzong: Zhao Hun tries to convince Jiang Tianzong to attend the party.
• Zhang Lin and Xu Zhou: Zhang Lin tries to help Xu Zhou relax and integrate with the group.
• Bei Mu and Dong Heng: Bei Mu delegates hiring new employees to Dong Heng, showing trust in his judgment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bei Mu, the new head of the Sales Department, arrives and offers to recruit employees with no budget limit.
• Supervisor Song Shi arrives and warns Bei Mu against violating Human Ethics Regulations.
• Bei Mu defends his actions in Abandoned City, revealing his cold-blooded nature.
• Ji Wu, another Supervisor, arrives and greets Bei Mu and Song Shi.
• The meeting ends, and employees return to their stations, discussing Bei Mu's character.

Character Developments

• Bei Mu: Reveals his ruthless and manipulative side, showing he's willing to exploit people for his gain.
• Song Shi: Demonstrates his serious and responsible nature, willing to confront Bei Mu to maintain ethical standards.
• Ji Wu: Shows understanding and acceptance of the Contract Anomalists' eccentricities, maintaining a calm and collected demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Power and Corruption: Bei Mu's unchecked power and disregard for regulations raise concerns about corruption within the organization.
• Ethical Dilemmas: The tension between Bei Mu and Song Shi highlights the ethical dilemmas faced by those in power and those who must hold them accountable.

Character Interactions

• Bei Mu and Song Shi: Their interaction reveals a power struggle, with Song Shi trying to rein in Bei Mu's unethical behavior.
• Ji Wu and Song Shi: Their friendly greeting shows the good relationship among Supervisors, despite their different supervisory styles.
• Employees: They discuss Bei Mu's character, expressing fear and concern about his ruthlessness, but also acknowledging the company's good benefits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Tianzong reveals the Aberration Association's immense power, spanning countless worlds and controlling time travel.
• The newcomers express their desire to become real Contract Anomalists, and Ji Wu assures them that Headquarters will arrange for them to form contracts with Weirds once they're available.
• Bei Mu's company books out an entire five-star hotel for an employee gathering.

Character Developments

• Jiang Tianzong shows loyalty and fervor towards the Aberration Association.
• The newcomers (Du Jiashi, Zhao Hun, Zhang Lin, and Xu Rou) demonstrate their determination and resilience, proving they're well-suited to become Contract Anomalists.
• Bei Mu is established as the God of Wealth, earning 80% of the organization's wealth.

Significant Themes

• Power and influence of the Aberration Association.
• Determination and resilience of the newcomers in their quest to become Contract Anomalists.
• The allure of wealth and status, as seen through the employees' excitement about the hotel gathering.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Tianzong and Ji Wu share information about the Aberration Association with the newcomers.
• The newcomers express their eagerness to become Contract Anomalists and discuss the risks involved.
• Bei Mu's company treats its employees to a lavish gathering at a five-star hotel, showcasing the company's wealth and status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The hotel is booked out for a banquet during the off-season and the Weird's active hours.
• The lobby manager, noticing the group's unusual behavior, assumes they are either reckless or have protection.
• Bei Mu, the main guest, arrives with an entourage, displaying arrogance and disregard for the staff.
• Bei Mu and Ling Hanyu discuss Yi Gui Company's wages, with Bei Mu deeming them too low.

Character Developments

• The lobby manager shows initial discomfort with the guests' behavior but maintains professionalism.
• Bei Mu exhibits arrogance, lack of respect for staff, and a focus on wealth and status.
• Ling Hanyu shows understanding and indulgence towards Bei Mu, likely due to his importance to the company.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Power: Bei Mu's focus on money and status reflects the theme of wealth and power driving actions and decisions.
• Respect and Dignity: The staff's treatment and the lobby manager's internal thoughts highlight the theme of respect and dignity in the workplace.

Character Interactions

• The lobby manager and the staff interact with the guests, showing initial discomfort and later professionalism.
• Bei Mu and Ling Hanyu interact, with Bei Mu displaying arrogance and Ling Hanyu showing understanding and indulgence.
• Heavenly Dragon, Bei Mu's bodyguard, interacts with the lobby manager, warning him with a sharp glare.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Bei Mu activates his ability 'Money Can Move the Gods' to invest in Yi Gui Company, using all the company's available funds.
• The lobby manager is unimpressed and mocks Bei Mu's ambition, unaware of the future impact.
• Yi Gui Company employees enjoy a lavish banquet, and Deng Xiaorui approaches Xi Jing, a Contract Anomalist, to befriend her.

Character Developments

• Bei Mu: Shows his ambition and power by investing in Yi Gui Company without hesitation.
• Deng Xiaorui: Overcomes her shyness to approach Xi Jing, demonstrating her admiration for Contract Anomalists.
• Xi Jing: Shows kindness and humility towards ordinary employees, revealing her initial motivation for becoming a Contract Anomalist was survival.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Reality: Bei Mu's grand ambition contrasts with the lobby manager's underestimation, foreshadowing future events.
• Ordinary People with Abilities: The theme of ordinary people gaining extraordinary abilities is reinforced through Xi Jing's words.

Character Interactions

• Bei Mu & Lobby Manager: The lobby manager underestimates Bei Mu, setting up a potential conflict.
• Deng Xiaorui & Xi Jing: Deng Xiaorui's admiration for Xi Jing leads to a friendly interaction, highlighting the respect and admiration ordinary employees have for Contract Anomalists.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Jing, Deng Xiaorui, and Yang Su bond over a meal, discussing various topics and enjoying each other's company.
• Employees of Yi Gui Company show concern and care for the Contract Anomalists, hoping for their happiness and well-being.
• Xu Zhou is surprised by Ge Yi's concern for his health and weight loss.
• Ge Yi silently decides something after seeing Xu Zhou's condition.

Character Developments

• Xi Jing is shown to be approachable and interested in everyday topics, bridging the gap between her Contract Anomalist identity and her human side.
• Xu Zhou realizes the reason behind his weight loss—intense training and lack of sleep.
• Ge Yi shows unexpected concern for Xu Zhou's well-being, hinting at a change in his perspective.

Significant Themes

• The duality of Contract Anomalists' identities: their duties to contain Weirds and their desire for a normal life.
• The employees' growing care and concern for the Contract Anomalists, reflecting the latter's importance and impact on society.
• The physical and mental toll of being a Contract Anomalist, as seen through Xu Zhou's weight loss and Ge Yi's concern.

Character Interactions

• Xi Jing, Deng Xiaorui, and Yang Su form a friendly trio, enjoying each other's company and conversation.
• Ge Yi shows unexpected kindness and concern towards Xu Zhou, hinting at a potential change in their relationship.
• Zhang Lin, as a mentor figure to Xu Zhou, shows concern for his protégé's well-being, even from afar.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Lin notices Xu Zhou's deteriorating condition and encourages him to rest.
• Bei Mu arrives at the banquet, insisting on having ballroom dancing, and invites Ling Hanyu to dance.
• Employees gather to watch Bei Mu and Ling Hanyu dance, admiring their compatibility.
• Bei Mu's popularity among employees grows due to his generosity and charisma.
• Yi Gui Company, under Bei Mu's leadership, begins to rapidly expand and succeed in the domestic market, defying competition.

Character Developments

• Zhang Lin shows concern for Xu Zhou's well-being, demonstrating his caring nature.
• Bei Mu exhibits his charisma and popularity among employees, while also displaying his ruthless business tactics.
• Ling Hanyu is portrayed as refined and patient, indulging Bei Mu's whims.

Significant Themes

• The importance of rest and self-care in high-pressure jobs, as shown through Zhang Lin's concern for Xu Zhou.
• The power dynamics and competition in the business world, reflected in Yi Gui Company's rapid expansion under Bei Mu's leadership.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Lin and Xu Zhou: Zhang Lin expresses concern for Xu Zhou's health, while Xu Zhou remains evasive.
• Bei Mu and Ling Hanyu: Bei Mu invites Ling Hanyu to dance, showcasing their compatibility and chemistry.
• Employees and Bei Mu: Employees admire and enjoy Bei Mu's presence, appreciating his generosity and charisma.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of people, led by a bald man, cause a scene at Yi Gui Company, demanding to see President Bei and threatening to stay until they receive ten million yuan in compensation.
• Bei Mu, engrossed in an online game, is initially uninterested in the commotion but eventually goes downstairs to confront the group.
• The bald man reveals that he was forced to shut down his company due to an investigation instigated by Yi Gui Company, leading to his current financial struggles.

Character Developments

• Bei Mu: Shows his casual and carefree nature while playing the game but also demonstrates his ability to handle business matters when necessary.
• Ling Hanyu: Displays her professionalism and efficiency in managing the company's affairs, even in a noisy environment.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The bald man attempts to use his group's presence and threats to gain compensation, while Yi Gui Company, with its wealth and influence, remains unfazed.
• Consequences of Business Actions: Yi Gui Company's rapid expansion leads to the closure of smaller businesses, highlighting the potential negative impacts of corporate growth.

Character Interactions

• Bei Mu and Ling Hanyu: Ling Hanyu tries to get Bei Mu's attention, showing her frustration with his gaming habits, while Bei Mu teases her about workplace harassment.
• Bei Mu and the Bald Man: The bald man attempts to intimidate Bei Mu, but Bei Mu remains calm and unyielding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bei Mu refuses to compensate Baldy and his group, escalating the situation.
• Baldy attempts to attack Bei Mu but is stopped by Heavenly Dragon.
• An assassin attempts to snipe Bei Mu but fails, and Heavenly Dragon's team pursues him.
• The assassin is cornered and disarmed by Heavenly Dragon's team.

Character Developments

• Bei Mu displays his arrogance and unwillingness to compromise.
• Baldy shows his impulsiveness and lack of planning.
• Heavenly Dragon demonstrates his loyalty, strength, and strategic thinking.
• The assassin reveals his professional skills but underestimates his opponents.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of provoking powerful individuals.
• The dangers of underestimating opponents and the importance of thorough planning.
• The stark contrast between Bei Mu's world and the ordinary people's.

Character Interactions

• Bei Mu's cold, dismissive attitude towards Baldy and his group.
• Heavenly Dragon's protective and loyal behavior towards Bei Mu.
• The tense standoff and eventual capture of the assassin by Heavenly Dragon's team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An assassin is captured after attempting to kill Bei Mu.
• Bei Mu involves Bai Zuo, an Aberration Association member, in interrogating the assassin.
• Bai Zuo arrives and uses psychological tactics to extract information from the assassin.

Character Developments

• Bei Mu: Shows cunning and manipulation in involving Bai Zuo.
• Bai Zuo: Demonstrates his ruthless and manipulative nature, using fear to extract information.
• The Assassin: Breaks under psychological pressure, revealing his employer's darknet ID and contact code.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Bei Mu's manipulation of Bai Zuo and the assassin's fear of Bai Zuo highlight the power imbalance.
• Fear and psychological manipulation: Bai Zuo uses fear to break the assassin's resolve.
• The Aberration Association's influence: Their presence is felt through Bai Zuo's involvement and the employees' calm reaction to the incident.

Character Interactions

• Bei Mu and Bai Zuo: Bei Mu manipulates Bai Zuo into interrogating the assassin, while Bai Zuo plays along, drawn in by the challenge.
• Bai Zuo and the Assassin: Bai Zuo uses psychological tactics to terrify the assassin into confessing.