Ch. 201Killing Her Sister-in-Law
Summary
Key Plot Points and Events
- Xiao Wu, now a human-form soul beast, returns to Star Dou Forest to find Da Ming and Er Ming missing.
- Tang Xiao and his party from Clear Sky Sect witness Xiao Wu communicating with soul beasts, leading Tang Xiao to suspect she's a hundred-thousand-year soul beast.
- Tang Xiao attacks Xiao Wu, who reveals her connection to Tang Hao, Tang Xiao's brother.
- The Clear Sky Sect's Second Elder attempts to kill Xiao Wu for her soul ring and bone.
- Xiao Wu initiates a sacrifice, transferring her soul into a disciple's soul ring to hide and investigate.
Character Developments
- Xiao Wu: Enters maturity period, becomes more powerful but still vulnerable. Shows determination and resourcefulness in the face of death.
- Tang Xiao: Suspects Xiao Wu's true nature, acts on impulse, and shows hesitation upon learning she might be related to his brother.
- Clear Sky Sect's Second Elder: Greedily pursues Xiao Wu's soul ring and bone, showing no regard for her connection to Tang Hao.
Significant Themes
- Greed and ambition (Second Elder's pursuit of Xiao Wu's soul ring and bone)
- Loyalty and love (Xiao Wu's determination to protect her loved ones and avenge her mother)
- Family bonds and connections (Xiao Wu's relationship with Tang Hao and Tang Xiao's hesitation)
Character Interactions
- Xiao Wu and Tang Xiao: Adversaries due to Tang Xiao's suspicion and Xiao Wu's desperate attempt to survive.
- Xiao Wu and Clear Sky Sect's Second Elder: Enemies, with the Second Elder attempting to kill Xiao Wu for her soul ring and bone.
- Xiao Wu and Tang Hao (absent): Xiao Wu's love for Tang Hao influences her actions and thoughts, even in her dire situation.