Chapter Summaries

Qin Xi and Qirui confronted the weakened Mediocre Death God in the dungeon, with Qirui threatening him with a Kirin Scale that caused wounds to fester. Mediocre Death God’s fear grew as Qirui described how its victims had died, while Qin Xi listened.

• Qin Xi approached Mediocre Death God in the dungeon and saw that he was injured and extremely weak.
• Mediocre Death God asked whether Qin Xi and the others had come to torture him, then stared at Qin Xi in silence.
• Qirui opened the cell and warned Mediocre Death God that it was time to show him what they could do.
• Qirui displayed the Kirin Scale and explained that wounds caused by it would fester without healing.
• Qirui said the scale’s previous victims had died after bleeding to death, and Qin Xi was surprised the Kirin Clan possessed such a weapon.

Qin Xi ordered Qirui to use a Qilin Scale to torture Mediocre Death God, who had killed many people and refused to answer their questions. Qirui inflicted increasingly severe cuts, and Mediocre Death God continued to scream without giving in.

• Qin Xi told Qirui to question Mediocre Death God with the Qilin Scale.
• Qirui cut Mediocre Death God's arm, making him howl in pain.
• Qin Xi urged Qirui to continue, and Qirui made three more cuts on Mediocre Death God's arm.
• Qirui slashed Mediocre Death God's chest and threatened to keep going, while Mediocre Death God screamed but did not beg for mercy.
• Qirui looked to Qin Xi for permission to continue, and Qin Xi nodded.

Qirui tortured Mediocre Death God with a Kirin Clan scale, then threatened to cripple him with a Spirit Power Bead. Mediocre Death God’s threats gave way to fear as Qirui brought the bead to his mouth.

• Qirui repeatedly slashed Mediocre Death God with a Kirin Clan scale, inflicting severe pain without killing him.
• Qirui showed Qin Xi a glowing pearl and explained that it was a Spirit Power Bead that drained energy and could leave its victim crippled.
• Mediocre Death God threatened Qirui, but Qirui laughed and Qin Xi urged him to demonstrate the bead’s power.
• Qirui brought the Spirit Power Bead to Mediocre Death God’s mouth, and Mediocre Death God clenched his teeth in silence.

Qin Xi and Qirui forced Mediocre Death God to swallow a Spirit Power Bead to make him lose his power and overcome his resistance. As the bead took effect and fear gripped him, Qin Xi again demanded to know why the disciples had died.

• Mediocre Death God refused to answer Qin Xi or let Qirui put the bead in his mouth.
• Qin Xi ordered Di Qun to help, and she dislocated Mediocre Death God's jaw with a blow.
• Qirui pushed the Spirit Power Bead into Mediocre Death God's mouth, and it slid down into his stomach.
• Mediocre Death God felt his energy draining away and became terrified, but his dislocated jaw kept him from speaking.
• Qin Xi asked Mediocre Death God whether he would now explain why the disciples had died.

Qin Xi and the others tortured Mediocre Death God until he agreed to reveal why he had killed so many disciples, but he demanded that they remove the Spirit Power Bead first. As Qirui began using a Kirin Clan method near his mouth, they had yet to learn the truth.

• Qin Xi ordered Qirui to reset Mediocre Death God's jaw so he could speak.
• Qin Xi questioned Mediocre Death God about killing so many disciples, but Mediocre Death God demanded that the Spirit Power Bead be removed first.
• Mediocre Death God offered to confess in exchange for having the bead taken out, and Qin Xi asked Qirui how to remove it.
• Qirui and Di Qun expressed disappointment that Mediocre Death God had given in so quickly.
• Qirui used a Kirin Clan cultivation method beside Mediocre Death God's mouth, and a deep blue light appeared.

Qirui and Di Qun threatened the Mediocre Death God with different torture methods to make him reveal what he knew. He remained frightened but insisted he did not know how the Masked Man had made him powerful or what he had done after killing the victims.

• Qirui took the Spirit Power Bead from the Mediocre Death God and demanded that he talk.
• The Mediocre Death God refused to answer, fearing the Masked Man would kill him if he revealed the secret.
• Qirui suggested using Kirin Soldiers' methods, and Di Qun offered to try the Monster Clan's methods instead.
• Qin Xi recognized that Qirui and Di Qun were using threats to frighten the Mediocre Death God into confessing.
• The Mediocre Death God threatened them but admitted to himself that he did not know how the Masked Man had made him powerful or what he had done after killing the victims.

Qin Xi urged Di Qun to use the Monster Clan’s methods to torture the Mediocre Death God for information about the Masked Man. The Mediocre Death God remained afraid but determined not to reveal the secret, while Di Qun prepared to demonstrate her powers.

• The Mediocre Death God warned Qin Xi that killing him would not help her find the Masked Man.
• Qin Xi told Di Qun to show the Mediocre Death God the might of the Monster Clan.
• Di Qun said she had only a few spells and trinkets with her, but could fetch stronger ones from the Monster Clan if needed.
• Qin Xi said Di Qun should torture the Mediocre Death God slowly rather than kill him at once.
• Di Qun explained that her spells and trinkets could make him unable to live or die, and Qirui asked her to demonstrate.
• The Mediocre Death God grew increasingly frightened but resolved to keep the secret to himself.

Di Qun used an ancient Monster Clan spell to trap the Mediocre Death God in his darkest memories, terrifying him into revealing his fears. Qin Xi ordered her to continue for five minutes before stopping to question him.

• Di Qun began chanting an ancient spell that made the Mediocre Death God lose consciousness and fall into an illusion.
• The Mediocre Death God panicked and begged someone not to approach or hurt him.
• Di Qun explained that the spell trapped people in their most frightening memories and could leave them trapped until they frightened themselves to death.
• The Mediocre Death God trembled and cried out about being killed, having his flesh cut off, and being made to study cultivation methods.
• Qin Xi told Di Qun to keep the spell going for five more minutes, then stop and see whether the Mediocre Death God had anything to say.

Di Qun used the Monster Clan’s mind-bewildering method to make the Mediocre Death God relive his worst memories, but he still refused to explain why the disciples had been killed. Qin Xi ordered Qirui to make him swallow the Spirit Power Bead again and drain his power until he became a cripple.

• Qirui asked Di Qun to teach him the Monster Clan’s mind-bewildering method, but Di Qun said it could only be passed down among the clan chiefs.
• Qin Xi ordered Di Qun to wake the Mediocre Death God, who emerged from the illusion terrified and trembling.
• Di Qun told the Mediocre Death God that the illusion had made him recall every bad thing in his life.
• Qin Xi asked why the disciples had been killed, but the Mediocre Death God refused to answer.
• Qin Xi ordered Qirui to make the Mediocre Death God swallow the Spirit Power Bead and absorb all the power in his body.

Qin Xi pressured Mediocre Death God to reveal what he knew, threatening him with prolonged torture and the Kirin Pearl. Just as Di Qun moved to force his jaw open, Mediocre Death God gave in and agreed to talk.

• Qin Xi told Di Qun to use her spell on Mediocre Death God for a full hour if he refused to answer.
• Qin Xi demanded that Mediocre Death God either reveal the truth or endure their methods, while Qirui prepared the Kirin Pearl.
• Qirui tried to force the pearl into Mediocre Death God's mouth, but he clenched his teeth and refused to open it.
• Di Qun approached Mediocre Death God and threatened to test his self-control, then raised her hand to dislocate his jaw at Qirui's request.
• Mediocre Death God panicked before Di Qun touched him and agreed to tell them everything.

Qin Xi questioned the Mediocre Death God, who revealed that the Masked Man had ordered him to capture disciples so he could drain their blood essence and grow stronger. Qin Xi and the others learned the Masked Man had outgrown the Empty Mirror’s control, but still had no lead on finding him.

• Qin Xi told the Mediocre Death God to continue after he admitted the captured sect disciples had been taken for the Masked Man.
• The Mediocre Death God said the Masked Man had ordered him to spread the captures across different sects to conceal their strength.
• The Mediocre Death God revealed that the Masked Man used light from his mirror to drain the victims until they became dried-out corpses.
• The Mediocre Death God said the Masked Man had grown stronger and was no longer controlled by the Empty Mirror.
• Qin Xi and the others realized they needed to rely on the Mediocre Death God for a lead, since they had no way to find the Masked Man.

Qin Xi questioned the Mediocre Death God about the Masked Man’s whereabouts, cultivation method, and actions. The Mediocre Death God claimed he knew little, but Qin Xi suspected he was still hiding the Masked Man’s plans for the mortal world.

• Qin Xi asked the Mediocre Death God how the Masked Man grew stronger and what cultivation method he used, but the man said he did not know.
• The Mediocre Death God said the Masked Man had ordered him to capture sect disciples and send them to the Heavenly Dao Dojo, then killed disciples from the sects they visited.
• Qin Xi asked whether the Masked Man had other intentions toward Qin Dao in the mortal world, and the Mediocre Death God briefly showed surprise before denying he knew of any interference.
• Qin Xi told the Mediocre Death God he would uncover the Masked Man’s clues himself and decided to focus on finding him quickly.

Qin Xi postponed questioning the Mediocre Death God and ordered Di Qun and Qirui to keep him alive while preserving his pain. After leaving the prison, Qin Xi declined lunch and returned to his room to deal with something.

• Qin Xi told Di Qun and Qirui to treat the Mediocre Death God's wounds because he still needed information from him.
• Di Qun asked Qirui for medicine that would keep the Mediocre Death God alive without easing his pain, and she agreed.
• Qirui warned the Mediocre Death God that she would make him suffer more if he refused to answer Qin Xi's questions.
• Qirui locked the cell and led Qin Xi and the others out of the prison.
• Qin Xi told Di Qun, Qirui, and the others to eat without him, then went back to his room to deal with something.

Qin Xi told the Chat Group that Pingping Wushen and Death God had revealed that they killed disciples to refine their spiritual energy for the Masked Man to absorb. The group members were shocked and had never heard of such a cultivation method, leaving Qin Xi troubled by the discovery.

• Di Qun promised to bring Qin Xi food, and Qin Xi returned to his room and opened the Chat Group.
• Qin Xi greeted Nine-to-Five Admiral, who was eating, as other group members joined the conversation.
• Qin Xi told the group that Pingping Wushen and Death God had killed disciples to supply spiritual energy for the Masked Man.
• Forever Seventeen-Year-Old Girl, Wukong, Leona, and the others said they had never heard of a method that absorbed another person's power.
• Qin Xi admitted he had never heard of the method either and said the revelation gave him a headache.

Qin Xi and the others recognized that the Masked Man was stealing abilities to grow stronger and agreed that he had become a threat to everyone. They discussed how to find information about the strange method, but no one had discovered anything yet.

• Qin Xi explained that the Masked Man absorbed people's abilities and could become strong enough to challenge him.
• Forever Seventeen-Year-Old Girl urged everyone to locate the Masked Man, while Wukong vowed to search for and destroy any mirrors like the one involved.
• Ancestor Hongjun said they needed to eliminate the Masked Man before he threatened everyone, and Qin Xi promised to avenge his disciples.
• Daoist Yangmei told Qin Xi he had never encountered such a cultivation method.
• Qin Xi asked the Most Beautiful White Fox to question her Fox Clan about whether they had heard of the method.

Qin Xi told the group that Qin Dao had likely been affected by the Masked Man and might soon lose control of his own mind. The group planned to watch the human world closely, while Wukong vowed to search for the Masked Man.

• Ouyang Qing said she had never heard of anything like the Masked Man's strange behavior.
• Qin Xi warned that Qin Dao had likely been influenced by the Masked Man and could soon be completely controlled.
• Wukong cursed at the news, while Forever Seventeen-Year-Old Girl asked Qin Xi if it was true.
• Nine-to-Five Admiral concluded that the Masked Man had acted when Qin Dao first showed unusual changes, and Qin Xi agreed.
• Qin Xi said he would frequently monitor the human world so they could prepare for trouble.
• Leona asked whether they could take the initiative, and Wukong vowed to find the Masked Man.

Qin Xi urged the group to stay calm and conserve their strength while they watched for the Masked Man, whose movements had become unpredictable. He left the group ready to help protect those around them and track the Masked Man if he acted.

• Daoist Yangmei offered to go to the mortal world to protect Qin Dao, Yu Xue, and the others.
• Qin Xi warned Daoist Yangmei not to act rashly and told Wukong to steady his emotions.
• The Nine-to-Five Admiral agreed with Qin Xi and said the group would pursue the Masked Man once they found his traces.
• The Most Beautiful White Fox offered help from Ouyang Qing's Fox Clan, and Qin Xi said he would ask when the time came.
• Leona said their priority was ensuring everyone around them remained safe.

Qin Xi and the others discussed how to respond to the Masked Man, deciding to protect their disciples and wait for clues because they had no clear target. Ancestor Hongjun urged Qin Xi not to take another risk, while Wukong reacted angrily to the news.

• Leona proposed that everyone watch their disciples closely and report any clues, and Nine-to-Five Admiral and Forever Seventeen-Year-Old Girl agreed.
• Qin Xi said he was worried about Ancestor Hongjun’s side and might return, but Ancestor Hongjun urged him to stay with the Kirin Clan and avoid another dangerous mission.
• Qin Xi agreed to reconsider returning and told the group they could only stay on guard for now.
• Wukong smashed a stone table in anger, and Nine-to-Five Admiral and Neeko told him the group had to wait for a chance to act.

Qin Xi and the group discussed the Masked Man’s elusive tactics and warned Most Beautiful White Fox to protect his clan. The tense meeting ended on a lighter note as Wukong, Forever Seventeen-Year-Old Girl, and Daoist Yangmei offered the young fox gifts.

• Forever Seventeen-Year-Old Girl and Qin Xi complained that the Masked Man had left them no opening to act against him.
• Ancestor Hongjun urged everyone to stay calm in case their opponents were trying to provoke them into rash actions.
• Qin Xi warned Most Beautiful White Fox that the Masked Man might target his clan, and Most Beautiful White Fox said the Fox Clan could defend itself.
• Wukong praised Most Beautiful White Fox’s courage and offered him two Cultivation Methods.
• Forever Seventeen-Year-Old Girl teased Wukong for being stingy and invited Most Beautiful White Fox to her cave abode for better gifts.
• Daoist Yangmei thanked Most Beautiful White Fox for lending him wound medicine and offered him gifts from his hiding place.

The group praised Most Beautiful White Fox and offered him gifts, while Qin Xi tried to end their gathering. The others kept chatting and making offers, leaving the Fox Clan leader warmly embarrassed.

• Qin Xi teased Daoist Yangmei about hiding treasures, and Daoist Yangmei offered Most Beautiful White Fox a thank-you gift.
• Forever Seventeen-Year-Old Girl, Neeko, Wukong, and others praised Most Beautiful White Fox's appearance and leadership of the Fox Clan.
• Qin Xi told everyone to arrange their affairs and disperse, but the group ignored him and continued talking.
• Nine-to-Five General offered Most Beautiful White Fox military texts, and Most Beautiful White Fox respectfully thanked Nine-to-Five Admiral and promised to visit.