Ch. 161Su Bai’s Ruthlessness / Akatsuki’s Proposal
Summary
Key Plot Points and Events
- Su Bai decides to help Su Xiaoxiao gain combat experience and courage by taking her to the Wasteland Zone.
- They meet Chu Yuan and Li Lei, who guided Su Bai in the Wasteland Zone before.
- Su Bai forces Su Xiaoxiao to kill a Long-Eared Rabbit, her first Magic Beast encounter, to toughen her up.
- In a mysterious cave, an S-rank Magic Beast, Shadow, reports to an unknown entity about a theft involving a mysterious item and a person with eyes like theirs.
Character Developments
- Su Xiaoxiao: Faces her first Magic Beast and struggles with fear, but eventually manages to kill it under Su Bai's stern guidance.
- Su Bai: Shows a ruthless side to toughen up Su Xiaoxiao, demonstrating his growth as a protective older brother.
- Shadow: Revealed to be an S-rank Magic Beast and a servant of an unknown entity, showing fear and submission to its master.
Significant Themes
- Growth and toughening up: Su Xiaoxiao's first encounter with a Magic Beast highlights her fear and inexperience, while Su Bai's harsh training methods emphasize the importance of overcoming challenges to grow stronger.
- Power dynamics: The relationship between Shadow and its master showcases the power dynamics between a strong Magic Beast and an unknown, more powerful entity.
Character Interactions
- Su Bai and Su Xiaoxiao: Su Bai's stern training methods contrast with his usual doting attitude toward his sister, highlighting his determination to help her grow stronger.
- Shadow and its master: The interaction between Shadow and its master reveals the latter's cold and demanding nature, as well as Shadow's fear and submission.