Ch. 161Killing the Heart
Key Plot Points and Events
- Zhang Yuanqing meets Bill Tarantino and Annie, representatives of Ante Pharmaceuticals, who manufacture pills to treat mental trauma of Spirit Realm Walkers.
- Zhang Yuanqing learns about his possible soul injury during high school and decides to investigate.
- He suspects Annie to be a Love and Desire Profession Walker and Bill to be a Void Profession merchant.
- Zhang Yuanqing investigates Kou Beiyue's sister's case with the help of his cousin and Guan Ya, discovering the truth about Kou Beiyue's framing and his family's humiliation.
Character Developments
- Zhang Yuanqing: Becomes more determined to help Kou Beiyue seek justice for his sister and family.
- Kou Beiyue: Struggles with the humiliation and injustice caused by Chiyue An's actions against his family.
- Chiyue An: Revealed to be a ruthless and manipulative individual, willing to destroy Kou Beiyue's reputation and cause his family suffering.
Significant Themes
- The struggle between justice and corruption, as seen in the cover-up of Kou Yusi's case and the framing of Kou Beiyue.
- The consequences of one's actions on others, as demonstrated by Chiyue An's actions causing immense suffering to Kou Beiyue's family.
- The power dynamics between Spirit Realm Walkers and ordinary people, with Spirit Realm Walkers often having more influence and control.
Character Interactions
- Zhang Yuanqing and Bill Tarantino: Engage in a business-like conversation, with Bill hinting at the existence of Spirit Realm Walkers but not revealing too much.
- Zhang Yuanqing and Annie: Zhang Yuanqing is briefly seduced by Annie's charms, indicating her possible Love and Desire Profession.
- Zhang Yuanqing and Kou Beiyue: Zhang Yuanqing offers to help Kou Beiyue seek justice for his sister, and they plan to confront the public security officer involved in the case.
- Zhang Yuanqing and Chen Yuanjun: Zhang Yuanqing consults his cousin on how to investigate Kou Yusi's case, gaining valuable insights into the process.