Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Jiang appears and saves Qian Renxue from Tang San (Asura's successor) using a single punch, killing Tang San.
• Asura, the true God King, descends and attacks Lin Jiang and the entire Jialing Pass.
• Lin Jiang detonates his Golden Dragon King origin Soul Core to destroy Asura, sacrificing himself.

Character Developments

• Qian Renxue: Realizes her feelings for Lin Jiang and decides to find him in this lifetime.
• Lin Jiang: Proves to be the Law Enforcement God of the God Realm, returns from 'hell', and sacrifices himself to save Qian Renxue and the Douluo Continent.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Lin Jiang's ultimate sacrifice to protect Qian Renxue and the world.
• Love: Qian Renxue's realization of her love for Lin Jiang.
• Power and Responsibility: Asura's misuse of power and Lin Jiang's responsibility as the Law Enforcement God.

Character Interactions

• Qian Renxue and Lin Jiang: Their bond deepens as they face adversity together. Lin Jiang's final words and actions solidify Qian Renxue's feelings for him.
• Asura and Lin Jiang: Their conflict highlights the theme of power and responsibility, with Asura abusing his power and Lin Jiang standing against him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qian Renxue acquires the 'Appraisal Eye' ability, which can identify basic information about people and objects.
• Lin Jiang receives a massive surge of mental power after a simulation, gaining a powerful mental ability.
• Lin Jiang and an unknown opponent engage in a long-distance chess game over several days.

Character Developments

• Qian Renxue: Becomes more comfortable with her new ability, Appraisal Eye.
• Lin Jiang: Gains a powerful mental ability and reaches Soul King level (Soul Power: Level 34) over three years.
• Dugu Yan: Becomes more affectionate towards Lin Jiang over the years.
• Tang San: Reaches Level 20 in his cultivation after four years of hard work.

Significant Themes

• The power of new abilities and their impact on characters' lives.
• The passage of time and character growth.
• The importance of relaxation and hobbies (Lin Jiang's fishing and chess activities).

Character Interactions

• Qian Renxue interacts with herself using her Appraisal Eye.
• Lin Jiang and Dugu Yan's relationship deepens over time.
• Lin Jiang and his unknown chess opponent engage in a daily chess game, showcasing their compatibility and equal skill.
• Tang San shares his cultivation progress with his teacher, Yu Xiaogang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang San sneers at Yu Xiaogang's cultivation speed claim, but later appreciates his help in finding Lone Bamboo.
• Tang San absorbs his second spirit ring from a Lone Bamboo, which Yu Xiaogang had transplanted from the Soul Hunting Forest.
• Tang San attempts to use his second spirit skill, but it turns out to be a dance move (Solitary Bamboo Pole Dance) instead of the expected Second-Order Pole Vault.

Character Developments

• Tang San: Absorbs his second spirit ring, learns his second spirit skill, and experiences disappointment and anger when the skill turns out to be a dance move.
• Yu Xiaogang: Shows foresight by transplanting Lone Bamboo for Tang San, but also causes Tang San's disappointment by not clarifying the bamboo's age.

Significant Themes

• The unexpected consequences of actions (Yu Xiaogang's lack of clarity leading to Tang San's disappointment).
• The importance of communication and understanding (Tang San's frustration could have been avoided with clear information).

Character Interactions

• Tang San and Yu Xiaogang: Their relationship is a mix of respect, frustration, and mutual understanding. Tang San slaps Yu Xiaogang twice in anger, but Yu Xiaogang tries to console him and find a positive spin for the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang San realizes that his second spirit skill, Pole Dance, might have disrupted his original spirit path, leading to a missing stage in his Pole Vault skill.
• Yu Xiaogang suggests absorbing a spirit ring from Ten-Year Solitary Bamboo using the Clear Sky Hammer to rectify this.
• Tang San successfully absorbs two spirit rings from Ten-Year Solitary Bamboo using the Clear Sky Hammer, gaining a Third-Order Pole Vault skill.

Character Developments

• Tang San: Shows determination and quick thinking in resolving the potential issue with his spirit skills. He also displays excitement and joy upon gaining a powerful new skill.
• Yu Xiaogang: Demonstrates a mix of professionalism and eccentricity in identifying the Ten-Year Solitary Bamboo. He shows dedication in helping Tang San, despite his initial mistake.
• Grandmaster: Confirms his earlier judgment about the Clear Sky Hammer's spirit skills, showing his wisdom and experience.

Significant Themes

• The importance of spirit skills and their development in a spirit master's growth.
• The potential consequences of altering one's spirit path and the need to adapt and rectify such changes.
• The bond between a spirit master and their martial soul.

Character Interactions

• Tang San and Yu Xiaogang: Their relationship evolves from initial mistrust to a more cooperative dynamic, with Yu Xiaogang proving his worth in helping Tang San resolve his spirit skill issue.
• Tang San and Grandmaster: Their relationship remains one of mutual respect and trust, with Grandmaster providing guidance and confirmation of Tang San's progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang San's second soul skill, "Lone Bamboo Basketball," is activated by mistake instead of his intended "Clear Sky Hammer."
• Tang San beats up Yu Xiaogang using the basketball, which bounces back every time it hits, allowing for an infinite combo.
• Tang San accidentally uses his shameful "Two-and-a-Half-Year Chicken Claw Left Leg Bone soul skill—Just Because You Are Too Beautiful," combined with the basketball, creating a powerful attack.
• Two years later, Dugu Bo expresses his desire for Dugu Yan to capture Lin Jiang's heart, as he's been living in their manor for six years.

Character Developments

• Tang San: Realizes the potential of combining his left leg bone skill with the basketball, considering it an ultimate technique.
• Dugu Yan: Struggles to win Lin Jiang's heart despite her efforts over the years.

Significant Themes

• The power of unexpected combinations (Tang San's skills).
• Pursuit of love and relationships (Dugu Yan and Lin Jiang).

Character Interactions

• Tang San and Yu Xiaogang: Tang San beats up Yu Xiaogang, who then tries to convince Tang San that his skill is powerful.
• Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan: Dugu Bo encourages Dugu Yan to capture Lin Jiang's heart, expressing his concern about losing Lin Jiang to the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dugu Yan gives Lin Jiang a potent aphrodisiac, "I Love A Stick of Wood," leading to an unintended night of dual cultivation.
• Lin Jiang breaks through to level forty due to the benefits of dual cultivation.
• Qian Renxue, at the stone pavilion, notices that the black pieces haven't been played for two days, showing unusual concern.

Character Developments

• Lin Jiang discovers the benefits of dual cultivation and decides to engage in it more often.
• Qian Renxue's preoccupation with the chess player reveals her growing interest and worry.

Significant Themes

• Dual cultivation as a means to strengthen one's abilities.
• The power dynamics and consequences of aphrodisiacs.
• The growing connection and tension between Lin Jiang and Qian Renxue.

Character Interactions

• Lin Jiang and Dugu Yan's unintended night together, leading to a breakthrough in Lin Jiang's cultivation.
• Qian Renxue's interaction with Porcupinefish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo, showing her leadership and concern for the mysterious chess player.
• Lin Jiang's encounter with Porcupinefish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo at the stream, highlighting his nonchalance and disregard for Porcupinefish Douluo's authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Jiang meets Qian Renxue for the first time, revealing his identity as the one who played the black pieces in their chess matches.
• Qian Renxue reveals her true appearance and identity to Lin Jiang.
• Lin Jiang gives Qian Renxue a piece of Dried Tangerine Peel Candy, a symbol from their past.
• Qian Renxue gives Lin Jiang a token to enter and leave the East Palace freely.
• Lin Jiang advises Qian Renxue to prioritize her cultivation.

Character Developments

• Lin Jiang: Confirms his identity and shows concern for Qian Renxue's cultivation.
• Qian Renxue: Overcomes her initial shock and accepts Lin Jiang's advice, showing determination to improve her cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and fate: The Divine Oracle's prediction brings Lin Jiang and Qian Renxue together.
• Cultivation and growth: Qian Renxue's focus on political affairs in the past led to a delay in her cultivation. Lin Jiang's advice emphasizes the importance of cultivation for growth and power.

Character Interactions

• Lin Jiang and Qian Renxue: Their first meeting is filled with emotion and recognition. Lin Jiang's calm and confident demeanor reassures Qian Renxue, while she shows determination to follow his advice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qian Renxue offers Lin Jiang to stay at her East Palace and cultivate together.
• Lin Jiang gives Qian Renxue the Holy Light Firefly Lily, which can purify her angel bloodline and potentially evolve her Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul.
• Qian Renxue absorbs the Immortal Herb, triggering a Martial Soul Evolution, and her Six-Winged Angel evolves into an Eight-Winged Angel.

Character Developments

• Qian Renxue shows her resolve to change her past mistakes and accepts Lin Jiang's help.
• Qian Renxue evolves her Martial Soul, becoming the first Eight-Winged Angel in history.

Significant Themes

• The power of friendship and mutual support.
• The pursuit of strength and self-improvement.
• The consequences of past actions and the desire to change them.

Character Interactions

• Lin Jiang and Qian Renxue's relationship deepens as they grow closer and more trusting of each other.
• Qian Renxue's guards, She Long and Chi Xue, witness her Martial Soul Evolution and are awestruck by the power of the Holy Light Firefly Lily.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qian Renxue's wings grow out, causing her clothes to tear, exposing her skin.
• Lin Jiang gives Qian Renxue his spare clothes and advises her on absorbing the immortal herb's power.
• Dugu Yan prepares a meal for Lin Jiang, expressing her commitment to him.
• Dugu Yan attempts to seduce Lin Jiang, but he uses his strength to exhaust her, causing her to faint.

Character Developments

• Qian Renxue begins to open up and rely on Lin Jiang, deciding to pursue him in this life.
• Dugu Yan continues to express her affection for Lin Jiang, becoming more proactive in their relationship.

Significant Themes

• Trust and reliance: Qian Renxue starts to trust and rely on Lin Jiang, finding comfort in his presence.
• Commitment and responsibility: Dugu Yan shows her commitment to Lin Jiang, accepting her role as his partner.

Character Interactions

• Qian Renxue and Lin Jiang: They share a tender moment as Lin Jiang helps Qian Renxue with her wings and gives her advice.
• Lin Jiang and Dugu Yan: Dugu Yan prepares a meal for Lin Jiang, expressing her feelings, but Lin Jiang uses his strength to discipline her for her seductive behavior.

Plot Points and Events

• Lin Jiang, the narrator, binds Ning Rongrong to the Life Simulator.
• Ning Rongrong experiences a simulation of her life at Shrek Academy, revealing the lecherous behavior of several male students: Dai Mubai, Oscar, Tang San, and Ma Hongjun.
• She also encounters Tailong from Blue Tyrant Academy, who harasses her and her friends, but the Shrek Academy students protect them.
• However, the Shrek Academy students then claim the girls as their own, intending to share them.

Character Developments

• Ning Rongrong: Initially naive and sheltered, she becomes aware of the lecherous nature of the male students at Shrek Academy.
• Dai Mubai, Oscar, Tang San, and Ma Hongjun: Their lecherous behavior is highlighted, but they also display protective instincts towards the female students.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between Ning Rongrong's sheltered upbringing and the reality of Shrek Academy.
• The lecherous behavior of the male students, highlighting their objectification of women.

Character Interactions

• Ning Rongrong interacts with Dai Mubai, Oscar, Tang San, and Ma Hongjun in the simulation, revealing their lecherous behavior.
• She also encounters Tailong from Blue Tyrant Academy, with the Shrek Academy students protecting her and her friends.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Rongrong experiences a simulation where she falls in love with Lin Jiang, along with her teammates Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.
• Her father, Ning Fengzhi, offers the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as a dowry for her to marry Lin Jiang.
• Lin Jiang, with his Golden Dragon King martial soul, easily defeats Dai Mubai and the others who were harassing the girls.
• The simulation ends, and Ning Rongrong receives rewards: her Distraction Technique upgrades, and she obtains a Basic Soul Tool Engraving Knife.

Character Developments

• Ning Rongrong is initially shocked and disbelieving of the simulation's events, but she eventually accepts the upgrades to her Distraction Technique.
• Lin Jiang is portrayed as a peerless talent with many admirers, including the three girls in the simulation.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships: The simulation explores the theme of love and attraction, with all three girls falling for Lin Jiang.
• Parental influence: Ning Fengzhi's actions highlight the theme of parental influence and expectations in marriage.

Character Interactions

• Ning Rongrong interacts with Lin Jiang, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing in the simulation, with all three girls expressing their feelings for Lin Jiang.
• Ning Rongrong also interacts with her father, Ning Fengzhi, through the simulation, learning about his offer to marry her to Lin Jiang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Rongrong arrives at Shrek Academy, finding it dilapidated and crude.
• She witnesses a student being denied a refund and sees Dai Mubai for the first time.
• During testing, Dai Mubai, Tang San, and Oscar make lewd or inappropriate remarks and actions.
• Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing are introduced to the group.

Character Developments

• Dai Mubai is introduced as a lecherous, greedy, and unscrupulous character.
• Tang San is shown to have a questionable gaze when looking at others.
• Oscar is revealed to be a fourteen-year-old burly man with a questionable sausage-selling habit.
• Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing are portrayed as intelligent, observant, and initially shocked by the academy's students.

Significant Themes

• The theme of lechery and inappropriate behavior is prominent among the male students.
• The academy's reputation as a place for monsters is reinforced.
• The contrast between the academy's crude exterior and the powerful students within is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Dai Mubai, Tang San, and Oscar interact with the new students inappropriately.
• Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing interact with each other, sharing their observations and reactions.
• There is no direct interaction between Lin Jiang and the other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Jiang wakes up with Dugu Yan in his bed, leaving her unable to move due to his training.
• Ye Lingling, a friend of Dugu Yan, visits the manor and meets Lin Jiang, suspecting him to be Dugu Yan's boyfriend due to his appearance and behavior.
• Lin Jiang decides to find Xue'er to help him gather materials for crafting Soul Tools.

Character Developments

• Dugu Yan: Becomes infatuated with Lin Jiang after their night together, but is too embarrassed to face him or Ye Lingling.
• Ye Lingling: Initially timid and shy, she gains confidence and becomes more assertive after meeting Lin Jiang and suspecting his relationship with Dugu Yan.
• Lin Jiang: Shows no signs of being a servant, further fueling Ye Lingling's suspicions about his relationship with Dugu Yan.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: Ye Lingling's initial impression of Lin Jiang as a servant is challenged when she sees his noble demeanor and Dugu Yan's behavior around him.
• Infatuation and Embarrassment: Dugu Yan's feelings for Lin Jiang lead to her acting coy and embarrassed around him and Ye Lingling.

Character Interactions

• Lin Jiang and Dugu Yan: Their interaction is minimal, but Dugu Yan's behavior around Lin Jiang hints at her infatuation with him.
• Ye Lingling and Lin Jiang: Ye Lingling is initially shy around Lin Jiang but grows more confident after suspecting his relationship with Dugu Yan.
• Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan: Ye Lingling is concerned for Dugu Yan's well-being but becomes suspicious of her relationship with Lin Jiang after seeing the state of her room.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dugu Yan wakes up to find Lin Jiang in her apartment, leading to misunderstandings about their relationship.
• Ye Lingling, Dugu Yan's teammate, needs to complete her monthly victories at the Soul Fighting Arena but is reluctant to team up with others due to her introverted nature.
• Dugu Yan convinces Lin Jiang to accompany Ye Lingling to the Soul Fighting Arena to help her complete her victories.

Character Developments

• Dugu Yan shows concern for Ye Lingling's well-being and is determined to help her, even if it means putting her own recovery on hold.
• Ye Lingling is introverted and prefers to keep to herself, making it difficult for her to form a team with others for the Soul Fighting Arena.
• Lin Jiang is initially reluctant to help but agrees after seeing Dugu Yan's determination.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Support: Dugu Yan's willingness to help Ye Lingling despite her own injuries highlights the importance of friendship and support among teammates.
• Trust and Reliance: Ye Lingling's uncertainty about Lin Jiang's capabilities reflects her struggle to trust and rely on others, especially in competitive situations.

Character Interactions

• Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's interaction shows their close bond, with Dugu Yan being protective and caring towards Ye Lingling.
• Lin Jiang's interaction with Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling is brief but shows his willingness to help, despite his initial reluctance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Jiang and Ye Lingling encounter Osler and Yu Feng, members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team, who provoke Lin Jiang.
• Lin Jiang and Ye Lingling register for the two-on-two competition as the 'Golden Leaf Duo'.
• Osler and Yu Feng bribe the registration staff to arrange a match against Lin Jiang and Ye Lingling.

Character Developments

• Lin Jiang remains calm and composed in the face of provocation, revealing his confidence and nonchalance.
• Ye Lingling shows concern for Lin Jiang's safety and anxiety about facing Osler and Yu Feng.
• Osler and Yu Feng display their arrogance and willingness to use underhanded methods to achieve their goals.

Significant Themes

• Provocation and Retaliation: Osler and Yu Feng seek to provoke Lin Jiang, aiming to settle old scores and assert their dominance.
• Confidence vs. Anxiety: Lin Jiang's calm demeanor contrasts with Ye Lingling's anxiety, highlighting their differing approaches to facing adversity.
• Corruption and Bribery: The registration staff's acceptance of a bribe from Osler and Yu Feng underscores the presence of corruption within the competition's administration.

Character Interactions

• Lin Jiang and Ye Lingling: Lin Jiang shows a protective streak towards Ye Lingling, while she expresses concern for his safety and suggests the team name 'Golden Leaf Duo'.
• Osler and Yu Feng: The duo works together to provoke Lin Jiang and bribe the registration staff, demonstrating their loyalty and synergy as a pair.
• Lin Jiang and Osler/Yu Feng: The encounter between these groups sets the stage for a confrontation in the Soul Fighting Arena, with Osler and Yu Feng seeking to teach Lin Jiang a lesson.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Lin Jiang and Ye Lingling face off against Yu Feng and Osler (Wind Leopard Duo) in the Soul Fighting Arena.
+ The Wind Leopard Duo has a 23-game winning streak and is favored to win.
+ Lin Jiang easily catches both Yu Feng and Osler's attacks with his bare hands, shocking the audience.

Character Developments

+ Lin Jiang demonstrates his immense strength and calm demeanor under pressure.
+ Ye Lingling shows concern for Lin Jiang's safety and is surprised by his abilities.
+ Yu Feng and Osler underestimate their opponents and are caught off guard by Lin Jiang's power.

Significant Themes

+ The power of underestimation and overconfidence in combat.
+ The importance of adaptability and composure in unexpected situations.

Character Interactions

+ Lin Jiang and Ye Lingling form a temporary partnership, with Ye Lingling providing healing support.
+ Yu Feng and Osler display excellent teamwork and coordination, but are no match for Lin Jiang's strength.
+ The audience and bookies initially favor the Wind Leopard Duo but are shocked by Lin Jiang's display of power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Jiang and Ye Lingling win their matches against the Wind Leopard Duo with one punch each.
• Lin Jiang continues to win subsequent matches with instant kills, not using his Martial Soul.
• Lin Jiang wears a mask to conceal his identity.

Character Developments

• Lin Jiang demonstrates immense strength and confidence, winning matches effortlessly.
• Ye Lingling goes from being shocked by Lin Jiang's strength to feeling bored from inactivity during matches.
• The opponents in the Soul Fighting Arena are depicted as increasingly weak against Lin Jiang.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Lin Jiang and his opponents, emphasizing his overwhelming strength.
• The contrast between Lin Jiang's nonchalance and the reactions of those around him.
• The theme of identity and concealment, as Lin Jiang wears a mask to hide his face.

Character Interactions

• Lin Jiang and Ye Lingling develop a cooperative relationship, with Lin Jiang helping Ye Lingling win her matches.
• Lin Jiang and his opponents have one-sided interactions, with Lin Jiang easily defeating them.
• Lin Jiang and Ye Lingling have a brief conversation about his mask, revealing his self-awareness about his appearance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Lingling asks Lin Jiang to accompany her to the Soul Arena again the next day.
• Lin Jiang agrees, and they part ways for the night.
• Lin Jiang decides to begin a life simulation on Yu Xiaogang, the "wisdom" behind the Golden Iron Triangle.
• Yu Xiaogang experiences the Life Simulator's binding, causing him to panic and use Luo Sanpao's powerful fart attack.

Character Developments

• Ye Lingling gains confidence and asks Lin Jiang for help, showing progress in her feelings for him.
• Lin Jiang remains casual and helpful, showing no signs of reciprocation but not rejecting Ye Lingling's feelings.
• Yu Xiaogang is initially frightened by the Life Simulator's binding, then confused and cautious.

Significant Themes

• The theme of courage and overcoming fears, as seen in Ye Lingling's actions.
• The theme of confusion and uncertainty, as experienced by Yu Xiaogang.

Character Interactions

• Lin Jiang and Ye Lingling interact briefly but warmly, with Lin Jiang showing understanding and Ye Lingling expressing her feelings subtly.
• Yu Xiaogang interacts with an unseen entity, expressing fear and confusion, then uses Luo Sanpao's fart attack in a panic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xiaogang's life is recounted through a simulation, from his birth to his current status.
• He awakens a mutated Martial Soul, leading to his being branded a "waste" by his clan.
• He meets Bibi Dong, his first love, at Martial Soul Hall, but their relationship is obstructed by the Pope.
• He forms the "Golden Iron Triangle" with Flender and Liu Erlong, becoming famous as the "Horn of Wisdom."
• He discovers Liu Erlong is his cousin on their wedding night, leading to their separation.
• He takes a post at Notting Academy, publishing the Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul.
• He guides Tang San, his disciple, to become a god.
• He receives a divine gift, the Simulator, which foresees his future and his disciple's ascension to godhood.

Character Developments

• Yu Xiaogang's life is marked by hardship, humiliation, and unrequited love, but he finds solace in teaching and his disciples' success.
• He is initially shocked and humiliated by the simulation but later finds hope and purpose in it.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against societal expectations and prejudices.
• The power of knowledge and theory in the face of physical strength.
• The pursuit of greatness and the desire for recognition.

Character Interactions

• Yu Xiaogang's interactions with Bibi Dong, Flender, and Liu Erlong shape his life and career.
• His relationship with Tang San is one of guidance and mutual respect, with Yu Xiaogang finding great pride in his disciple's success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang San helps his parents ascend to the God Realm, leading Yu Xiaogang to hope Tang San will take him along.
• Tang San mocks Yu Xiaogang and ascends without him, leaving Yu Xiaogang disillusioned.
• Yu Xiaogang achieves godhood through simulator rewards and becomes the Fart God.
• Lin Jiang receives rewards from Yu Xiaogang's simulation, including a second Martial Soul, one-hundredfold return, and one million carrots.

Character Developments

• Yu Xiaogang: Initially hopeful and proud, he becomes disillusioned and later determined to prove himself as the Fart God.
• Tang San: Shows ingratitude and mocks Yu Xiaogang, leading to Yu Xiaogang's disillusionment.
• Lin Jiang: Receives significant rewards, including a second Martial Soul, which he is eager to discover.

Significant Themes

• Ingratitude and disillusionment (Yu Xiaogang, Tang San)
• Determination and perseverance (Yu Xiaogang)
• Rewards and growth (Lin Jiang)

Character Interactions

• Tang San and Yu Xiaogang: Tang San's mocking and abandonment lead to Yu Xiaogang's disillusionment and determination.
• Lin Jiang and the simulator: Lin Jiang receives substantial rewards from Yu Xiaogang's simulation, aiding his growth.