Ch. 21A Ton of Whale Rubber
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lin Feng's training week ends, and the planned duel with Wang Dong is canceled.
- Ma Xiaotao invites Lin Feng to the Treasure Appraisal Fair, where they attend an auction.
- Ma Xiaotao purchases a large, pitch-black piece of Thousand-Year Whale Rubber for 300,000 Gold Soul Coins.
- Back at the dormitory, Ma Xiaotao reveals that the Whale Rubber is likely of ten-thousand-year grade, making it an incredible bargain.
Character Developments
- Lin Feng shows curiosity and caution about the Whale Rubber's value and use.
- Ma Xiaotao demonstrates her knowledge of treasures, excitement, and decisiveness in purchasing the Whale Rubber.
Significant Themes
- The value and rarity of treasures, particularly ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber.
- The importance of physical constitution and tendons for martial artists, especially those with Body Martial Souls like Lin Feng.
Character Interactions
- Lin Feng and Ma Xiaotao's relationship deepens as they attend the auction together and Ma Xiaotao shares her knowledge and excitement about the Whale Rubber with Lin Feng.
- Lin Feng's interaction with the waitresses at the Treasure Gathering Pavilion hints at his growing awareness of his own attractiveness.